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Here I am again. Think I picked up spyware. (Solved)

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edited November 2008 in Spyware & Virus Removal
I logged out of My Space and there was a window already open saying "Such and such program is scanning for spyware. I couldn't close it. I ended the process straight from my Windows Task Manager and ran a Spyware scan. My scanner only picked up tracking cookies and I deleted them. I'm afraid my spyware scanner may be outdated, even though I update it regularly. Can someone help me? I already have HijackThis on my desktop. You help would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you

Steven

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  • KatanaKatana
    edited November 2008
    Please note that all instructions given are customised for this computer only, the tools used may cause damage if used on a computer with different infections.

    If you think you have similar problems, please post a log in the HJT forum and wait for help.
    Hello and welcome back

    My name is Katana and I will be helping you to remove any infection(s) that you may have.

    Please observe these rules while we work:
    1. Please Read All Instructions Carefully
    2. If you don't understand something, stop and ask! Don't keep going on.
    3. Please do not run any other tools or scans whilst I am helping you
    4. Please continue to respond until I give you the "All Clear"
      (Just because you can't see a problem doesn't mean it isn't there)

    If you can do those few things, everything should go smoothly laechel.gif

    Please Note, your security programs may give warnings for some of the tools I will ask you to use.
    Be assured, any links I give are safe




    Download and Run RSIT
    • Please download Random's System Information Tool by random/random from here and save it to your desktop.
    • Double click on RSIT.exe to run RSIT.
    • Click Continue at the disclaimer screen.
    • Once it has finished, two logs will open:
      • log.txt will be opened maximized.
      • info.txt will be opened minimized.
    • Please post the contents of both log.txt and info.txt.
  • melezdad1
    edited November 2008
    Here are the files you asked for, beginning with the log file.


    Logfile of random's system information tool 1.04 (written by random/random)
    Run by Ursla Thomas at 2008-11-16 08:20:32
    Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition Service Pack 3
    System drive C: has 35 GB (65%) free of 54 GB
    Total RAM: 254 MB (48% free)

    Logfile of Trend Micro HijackThis v2.0.2
    Scan saved at 8:20:53 AM, on 11/16/2008
    Platform: Windows XP SP3 (WinNT 5.01.2600)
    MSIE: Internet Explorer v7.00 (7.00.6000.16735)
    Boot mode: Normal

    Running processes:
    C:\WINDOWS\System32\smss.exe
    C:\WINDOWS\system32\csrss.exe
    C:\WINDOWS\system32\winlogon.exe
    C:\WINDOWS\system32\services.exe
    C:\WINDOWS\system32\lsass.exe
    C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe
    C:\Program Files\PC Tools Firewall Plus\FWService.exe
    C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe
    C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe
    C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe
    C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe
    C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe
    C:\WINDOWS\system32\spoolsv.exe
    C:\PROGRA~1\COMMON~1\AOL\ACS\AOLacsd.exe
    C:\Program Files\Common Files\Microsoft Shared\VS7DEBUG\MDM.EXE
    C:\Program Files\PC Tools AntiVirus\PCTAVSvc.exe
    C:\WINDOWS\Explorer.EXE
    C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe
    C:\Program Files\Analog Devices\Core\smax4pnp.exe
    C:\WINDOWS\system32\hkcmd.exe
    C:\WINDOWS\system32\igfxpers.exe
    C:\Program Files\Dell\Media Experience\DMXLauncher.exe
    C:\Program Files\Common Files\InstallShield\UpdateService\issch.exe
    C:\Program Files\PC Tools Firewall Plus\FirewallGUI.exe
    C:\Program Files\Yahoo!\Search Protection\SearchProtection.exe
    C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunesHelper.exe
    C:\Program Files\Hewlett-Packard\HP Share-to-Web\hpgs2wnd.exe
    C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.6.0_07\bin\jusched.exe
    C:\PROGRA~1\HEWLET~1\HPSHAR~1\hpgs2wnf.exe
    C:\WINDOWS\system32\ctfmon.exe
    C:\WINDOWS\System32\alg.exe
    C:\Program Files\iPod\bin\iPodService.exe
    C:\Program Files\Common Files\Real\Update_OB\realsched.exe
    C:\PROGRA~1\Yahoo!\MESSEN~1\ymsgr_tray.exe
    C:\Documents and Settings\Ursla Thomas\Desktop\RSIT.exe
    C:\WINDOWS\system32\wbem\wmiprvse.exe
    C:\Program Files\Trend Micro\HijackThis\Ursla Thomas.exe

    R0 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Start Page = http://www.yahoo.com/
    R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Default_Page_URL = http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=69157
    R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Default_Search_URL = http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=54896
    R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Page = http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=54896
    R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\SearchURL,(Default) = http://us.rd.yahoo.com/customize/ie/defaults/su/msgr8/*http://www.yahoo.com
    R3 - URLSearchHook: Yahoo! Toolbar - {EF99BD32-C1FB-11D2-892F-0090271D4F88} - C:\Program Files\Yahoo!\Companion\Installs\cpn3\yt.dll
    O2 - BHO: &Yahoo! Toolbar Helper - {02478D38-C3F9-4EFB-9B51-7695ECA05670} - C:\Program Files\Yahoo!\Companion\Installs\cpn3\yt.dll
    O2 - BHO: Adobe PDF Reader Link Helper - {06849E9F-C8D7-4D59-B87D-784B7D6BE0B3} - C:\Program Files\Common Files\Adobe\Acrobat\ActiveX\AcroIEHelper.dll
    O2 - BHO: WormRadar.com IESiteBlocker.NavFilter - {3CA2F312-6F6E-4B53-A66E-4E65E497C8C0} - C:\Program Files\AVG\AVG8\avgssie.dll (file missing)
    O2 - BHO: Spybot-S&D IE Protection - {53707962-6F74-2D53-2644-206D7942484F} - C:\PROGRA~1\SPYBOT~1\SDHelper.dll
    O2 - BHO: SSVHelper Class - {761497BB-D6F0-462C-B6EB-D4DAF1D92D43} - C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.6.0_07\bin\ssv.dll
    O2 - BHO: Google Toolbar Helper - {AA58ED58-01DD-4d91-8333-CF10577473F7} - c:\program files\google\googletoolbar1.dll
    O3 - Toolbar: Yahoo! Toolbar - {EF99BD32-C1FB-11D2-892F-0090271D4F88} - C:\Program Files\Yahoo!\Companion\Installs\cpn3\yt.dll
    O3 - Toolbar: &Google - {2318C2B1-4965-11d4-9B18-009027A5CD4F} - c:\program files\google\googletoolbar1.dll
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SoundMAXPnP] C:\Program Files\Analog Devices\Core\smax4pnp.exe
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [IgfxTray] C:\WINDOWS\system32\igfxtray.exe
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [HotKeysCmds] C:\WINDOWS\system32\hkcmd.exe
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Persistence] C:\WINDOWS\system32\igfxpers.exe
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [DMXLauncher] C:\Program Files\Dell\Media Experience\DMXLauncher.exe
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [ISUSPM Startup] "c:\Program Files\Common Files\InstallShield\UpdateService\isuspm.exe" -startup
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [ISUSScheduler] "C:\Program Files\Common Files\InstallShield\UpdateService\issch.exe" -start
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Corel Photo Downloader] C:\Program Files\Corel\Corel Photo Album 6\MediaDetect.exe
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [00PCTFW] "C:\Program Files\PC Tools Firewall Plus\FirewallGUI.exe" -s
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [YSearchProtection] "C:\Program Files\Yahoo!\Search Protection\SearchProtection.exe"
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [iTunesHelper] "C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunesHelper.exe"
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Share-to-Web Namespace Daemon] C:\Program Files\Hewlett-Packard\HP Share-to-Web\hpgs2wnd.exe
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [TkBellExe] "C:\Program Files\Common Files\Real\Update_OB\realsched.exe" -osboot
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [PCTAVApp] "C:\Program Files\PC Tools AntiVirus\PCTAV.exe" /MONITORSCAN
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SunJavaUpdateSched] "C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.6.0_07\bin\jusched.exe"
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [QuickTime Task] "C:\Program Files\QuickTime\qttask.exe" -atboottime
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Adobe Reader Speed Launcher] "C:\Program Files\Adobe\Reader 8.0\Reader\Reader_sl.exe"
    O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [ctfmon.exe] C:\WINDOWS\system32\ctfmon.exe
    O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [Yahoo! Pager] "C:\PROGRA~1\Yahoo!\MESSEN~1\YAHOOM~1.EXE" -quiet
    O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [YSearchProtection] C:\Program Files\Yahoo!\Search Protection\SearchProtection.exe
    O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [MsnMsgr] "C:\Program Files\Windows Live\Messenger\MsnMsgr.Exe" /background
    O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [SpybotSD TeaTimer] C:\Program Files\Spybot - Search & Destroy\TeaTimer.exe
    O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [Search Protection] C:\Program Files\Yahoo!\Search Protection\SearchProtection.exe
    O4 - Global Startup: HPAiODevice(hp officejet 7100 series) - 1.lnk = C:\Program Files\Hewlett-Packard\AiO\hp officejet 7100 series\Bin\hpogrp07.exe
    O8 - Extra context menu item: E&xport to Microsoft Excel - res://C:\PROGRA~1\MICROS~4\OFFICE11\EXCEL.EXE/3000
    O9 - Extra button: (no name) - {08B0E5C0-4FCB-11CF-AAA5-00401C608501} - C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.6.0_07\bin\ssv.dll
    O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Sun Java Console - {08B0E5C0-4FCB-11CF-AAA5-00401C608501} - C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.6.0_07\bin\ssv.dll
    O9 - Extra button: Research - {92780B25-18CC-41C8-B9BE-3C9C571A8263} - C:\PROGRA~1\MICROS~4\OFFICE11\REFIEBAR.DLL
    O9 - Extra button: PartyPoker.com - {B7FE5D70-9AA2-40F1-9C6B-12A255F085E1} - C:\Program Files\PartyGaming\PartyPoker\RunApp.exe
    O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: PartyPoker.com - {B7FE5D70-9AA2-40F1-9C6B-12A255F085E1} - C:\Program Files\PartyGaming\PartyPoker\RunApp.exe
    O9 - Extra button: Real.com - {CD67F990-D8E9-11d2-98FE-00C0F0318AFE} - C:\WINDOWS\system32\Shdocvw.dll
    O9 - Extra button: (no name) - {DFB852A3-47F8-48C4-A200-58CAB36FD2A2} - C:\PROGRA~1\SPYBOT~1\SDHelper.dll
    O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Spybot - Search & Destroy Configuration - {DFB852A3-47F8-48C4-A200-58CAB36FD2A2} - C:\PROGRA~1\SPYBOT~1\SDHelper.dll
    O9 - Extra button: (no name) - {e2e2dd38-d088-4134-82b7-f2ba38496583} - C:\WINDOWS\Network Diagnostic\xpnetdiag.exe
    O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: @xpsp3res.dll,-20001 - {e2e2dd38-d088-4134-82b7-f2ba38496583} - C:\WINDOWS\Network Diagnostic\xpnetdiag.exe
    O9 - Extra button: Messenger - {FB5F1910-F110-11d2-BB9E-00C04F795683} - C:\Program Files\Messenger\msmsgs.exe
    O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Windows Messenger - {FB5F1910-F110-11d2-BB9E-00C04F795683} - C:\Program Files\Messenger\msmsgs.exe
    O16 - DPF: {30528230-99F7-4BB4-88D8-FA1D4F56A2AB} (Installation Support) - C:\Program Files\Yahoo!\Common\Yinsthelper.dll
    O16 - DPF: {48DD0448-9209-4F81-9F6D-D83562940134} (MySpace Uploader Control) - http://lads.myspace.com/upload/MySpaceUploader1006.cab
    O23 - Service: AOL Connectivity Service (AOL ACS) - America Online, Inc. - C:\PROGRA~1\COMMON~1\AOL\ACS\AOLacsd.exe
    O23 - Service: DSBrokerService - Unknown owner - C:\Program Files\DellSupport\brkrsvc.exe
    O23 - Service: Google Updater Service (gusvc) - Google - C:\Program Files\Google\Common\Google Updater\GoogleUpdaterService.exe
    O23 - Service: iPod Service - Apple Inc. - C:\Program Files\iPod\bin\iPodService.exe
    O23 - Service: Intel NCS NetService (NetSvc) - Intel(R) Corporation - C:\Program Files\Intel\PROSetWired\NCS\Sync\NetSvc.exe
    O23 - Service: PC Tools AntiVirus Engine (PCTAVSvc) - PC Tools Research Pty Ltd - C:\Program Files\PC Tools AntiVirus\PCTAVSvc.exe
    O23 - Service: PC Tools Firewall Plus (PCToolsFirewallPlus) - PC Tools - C:\Program Files\PC Tools Firewall Plus\FWService.exe
    O23 - Service: PC Tools Spyware Doctor (SDhelper) - Unknown owner - C:\Program Files\Spyware Doctor\sdhelp.exe (file missing)

    --
    End of file - 8607 bytes

    ======Scheduled tasks folder======

    C:\WINDOWS\tasks\AppleSoftwareUpdate.job
    C:\WINDOWS\tasks\HPFRU Task #Hewlett-Packard#hp officejet 7100 series#1225918371.job
    C:\WINDOWS\tasks\ISP signup reminder 1.job

    ======Registry dump======

    [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Browser Helper Objects\{02478D38-C3F9-4EFB-9B51-7695ECA05670}]
    &Yahoo! Toolbar Helper - C:\Program Files\Yahoo!\Companion\Installs\cpn3\yt.dll [2007-09-05 816400]

    [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Browser Helper Objects\{06849E9F-C8D7-4D59-B87D-784B7D6BE0B3}]
    Adobe PDF Reader Link Helper - C:\Program Files\Common Files\Adobe\Acrobat\ActiveX\AcroIEHelper.dll [2006-10-22 62080]

    [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Browser Helper Objects\{3CA2F312-6F6E-4B53-A66E-4E65E497C8C0}]
    AVG Safe Search - C:\Program Files\AVG\AVG8\avgssie.dll []

    [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Browser Helper Objects\{53707962-6F74-2D53-2644-206D7942484F}]
    Spybot-S&D IE Protection - C:\PROGRA~1\SPYBOT~1\SDHelper.dll [2008-08-14 1562448]

    [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Browser Helper Objects\{761497BB-D6F0-462C-B6EB-D4DAF1D92D43}]
    SSVHelper Class - C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.6.0_07\bin\ssv.dll [2008-06-10 509328]

    [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Browser Helper Objects\{AA58ED58-01DD-4d91-8333-CF10577473F7}]
    Google Toolbar Helper - c:\program files\google\googletoolbar1.dll [2008-06-11 2403392]

    [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Toolbar]
    {EF99BD32-C1FB-11D2-892F-0090271D4F88} - Yahoo! Toolbar - C:\Program Files\Yahoo!\Companion\Installs\cpn3\yt.dll [2007-09-05 816400]
    {2318C2B1-4965-11d4-9B18-009027A5CD4F} - &Google - c:\program files\google\googletoolbar1.dll [2008-06-11 2403392]

    [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run]
    "SoundMAXPnP"=C:\Program Files\Analog Devices\Core\smax4pnp.exe [2004-10-14 1404928]
    "IgfxTray"=C:\WINDOWS\system32\igfxtray.exe [2005-04-05 94208]
    "HotKeysCmds"=C:\WINDOWS\system32\hkcmd.exe [2005-04-05 77824]
    "Persistence"=C:\WINDOWS\system32\igfxpers.exe [2005-04-05 114688]
    "DMXLauncher"=C:\Program Files\Dell\Media Experience\DMXLauncher.exe [2005-10-04 94208]
    "ISUSPM Startup"=c:\Program Files\Common Files\InstallShield\UpdateService\isuspm.exe [2005-06-10 249856]
    "ISUSScheduler"=C:\Program Files\Common Files\InstallShield\UpdateService\issch.exe [2005-06-10 81920]
    "Corel Photo Downloader"=C:\Program Files\Corel\Corel Photo Album 6\MediaDetect.exe [2006-02-09 106496]
    "00PCTFW"=C:\Program Files\PC Tools Firewall Plus\FirewallGUI.exe [2007-09-19 2483504]
    "YSearchProtection"=C:\Program Files\Yahoo!\Search Protection\SearchProtection.exe [2008-10-07 111856]
    "iTunesHelper"=C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunesHelper.exe [2007-11-02 267048]
    "Share-to-Web Namespace Daemon"=C:\Program Files\Hewlett-Packard\HP Share-to-Web\hpgs2wnd.exe [2001-07-03 57344]
    "TkBellExe"=C:\Program Files\Common Files\Real\Update_OB\realsched.exe [2008-04-27 185896]
    "PCTAVApp"=C:\Program Files\PC Tools AntiVirus\PCTAV.exe [2008-03-05 1238928]
    "SunJavaUpdateSched"=C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.6.0_07\bin\jusched.exe [2008-06-10 144784]
    "QuickTime Task"=C:\Program Files\QuickTime\qttask.exe [2008-05-27 413696]
    "Adobe Reader Speed Launcher"=C:\Program Files\Adobe\Reader 8.0\Reader\Reader_sl.exe [2008-10-15 39792]

    [HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run]
    "ctfmon.exe"=C:\WINDOWS\system32\ctfmon.exe [2008-04-13 15360]
    "Yahoo! Pager"=C:\PROGRA~1\Yahoo!\MESSEN~1\YAHOOM~1.EXE [2007-06-07 4670968]
    "YSearchProtection"=C:\Program Files\Yahoo!\Search Protection\SearchProtection.exe [2008-10-07 111856]
    "MsnMsgr"=C:\Program Files\Windows Live\Messenger\MsnMsgr.Exe /background []
    "SpybotSD TeaTimer"=C:\Program Files\Spybot - Search & Destroy\TeaTimer.exe [2008-08-18 1832272]
    "Search Protection"=C:\Program Files\Yahoo!\Search Protection\SearchProtection.exe [2008-10-07 111856]

    [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\shared tools\msconfig\startupreg\QBReminderFlash]
    C:\Program Files\Intuit\QuickBooks 2005\Atom\QBReminder.exe [2004-11-11 26112]

    [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\shared tools\msconfig\startupreg\RealTray]
    C:\Program Files\Real\RealPlayer\RealPlay.exe [2008-04-27 214560]

    [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\shared tools\msconfig\startupfolder\C:^Documents and Settings^All Users^Start Menu^Programs^Startup^America Online 9.0 Tray Icon.lnk]
    C:\PROGRA~1\AMERIC~1.0\aoltray.exe -check []

    [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\shared tools\msconfig\startupfolder\C:^Documents and Settings^All Users^Start Menu^Programs^Startup^QuickBooks Update Agent.lnk]
    C:\PROGRA~1\COMMON~1\Intuit\QUICKB~1\QBUpdate\qbupdate.exe [2004-11-11 806912]

    C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Start Menu\Programs\Startup
    HPAiODevice(hp officejet 7100 series) - 1.lnk - C:\Program Files\Hewlett-Packard\AiO\hp officejet 7100 series\Bin\hpogrp07.exe

    [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon\Notify\igfxcui]
    C:\WINDOWS\system32\igfxdev.dll [2005-04-05 131072]

    [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon\Notify\WgaLogon]
    C:\WINDOWS\system32\WgaLogon.dll [2006-05-23 402736]

    [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\ShellServiceObjectDelayLoad]
    WPDShServiceObj - {AAA288BA-9A4C-45B0-95D7-94D524869DB5} - C:\WINDOWS\system32\WPDShServiceObj.dll [2006-10-18 133632]

    [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\SafeBoot\network\PCTAVSvc]

    [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System]
    "dontdisplaylastusername"=0
    "legalnoticecaption"=
    "legalnoticetext"=
    "shutdownwithoutlogon"=1
    "undockwithoutlogon"=1

    [HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\explorer]
    "NoDriveTypeAutoRun"=145
    "NoDrives"=0

    [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\explorer]
    "NoDriveAutoRun"=
    "NoDriveTypeAutoRun"=
    "NoDrives"=

    [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\system\currentcontrolset\services\sharedaccess\parameters\firewallpolicy\standardprofile\authorizedapplications\list]
    "C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.exe"="C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.exe:*:Enabled:iTunes"
    "C:\Program Files\Yahoo!\Messenger\YahooMessenger.exe"="C:\Program Files\Yahoo!\Messenger\YahooMessenger.exe:*:Enabled:Yahoo! Messenger"
    "C:\Program Files\LimeWire\LimeWire.exe"="C:\Program Files\LimeWire\LimeWire.exe:*:Enabled:LimeWire"
    "%windir%\Network Diagnostic\xpnetdiag.exe"="%windir%\Network Diagnostic\xpnetdiag.exe:*:Enabled:@xpsp3res.dll,-20000"
    "%windir%\system32\sessmgr.exe"="%windir%\system32\sessmgr.exe:*:enabled:@xpsp2res.dll,-22019"
    "C:\Program Files\Windows Live\Messenger\msnmsgr.exe"="C:\Program Files\Windows Live\Messenger\msnmsgr.exe:*:Enabled:Windows Live Messenger"
    "C:\Program Files\Windows Live\Messenger\livecall.exe"="C:\Program Files\Windows Live\Messenger\livecall.exe:*:Enabled:Windows Live Messenger (Phone)"

    [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\system\currentcontrolset\services\sharedaccess\parameters\firewallpolicy\domainprofile\authorizedapplications\list]
    "%windir%\Network Diagnostic\xpnetdiag.exe"="%windir%\Network Diagnostic\xpnetdiag.exe:*:Enabled:@xpsp3res.dll,-20000"
    "%windir%\system32\sessmgr.exe"="%windir%\system32\sessmgr.exe:*:enabled:@xpsp2res.dll,-22019"
    "C:\Program Files\Windows Live\Messenger\msnmsgr.exe"="C:\Program Files\Windows Live\Messenger\msnmsgr.exe:*:Enabled:Windows Live Messenger"
    "C:\Program Files\Windows Live\Messenger\livecall.exe"="C:\Program Files\Windows Live\Messenger\livecall.exe:*:Enabled:Windows Live Messenger (Phone)"

    ======List of files/folders created in the last 1 months======

    2008-11-16 08:20:32 ----D---- C:\rsit
    2008-11-11 12:42:25 ----HDC---- C:\WINDOWS\$NtUninstallKB957097$
    2008-11-11 12:40:12 ----HDC---- C:\WINDOWS\$NtUninstallKB954459$
    2008-11-11 12:33:26 ----HDC---- C:\WINDOWS\$NtUninstallKB955069$
    2008-11-05 10:41:47 ----D---- C:\WINDOWS\AiOTemp
    2008-11-05 10:34:07 ----D---- C:\WINDOWS\system32\NtmsData
    2008-10-24 04:06:21 ----HDC---- C:\WINDOWS\$NtUninstallKB958644$

    ======List of files/folders modified in the last 1 months======

    2008-11-16 08:20:37 ----D---- C:\WINDOWS\Prefetch
    2008-11-16 08:14:19 ----D---- C:\Program Files\Mozilla Firefox
    2008-11-15 18:33:52 ----D---- C:\Program Files\Full Tilt Poker.Net
    2008-11-15 15:06:48 ----D---- C:\WINDOWS\temp
    2008-11-15 03:24:23 ----AD---- C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\TEMP
    2008-11-15 03:24:22 ----D---- C:\Program Files\PC Tools AntiVirus
    2008-11-15 03:23:28 ----D---- C:\WINDOWS\system32\drivers
    2008-11-14 06:11:38 ----SHD---- C:\WINDOWS\Installer
    2008-11-14 06:11:35 ----D---- C:\Config.Msi
    2008-11-14 06:10:53 ----D---- C:\WINDOWS\WinSxS
    2008-11-14 06:10:46 ----D---- C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\Adobe
    2008-11-14 06:10:34 ----D---- C:\Program Files\Common Files\Adobe
    2008-11-14 06:10:34 ----D---- C:\Program Files\Adobe
    2008-11-14 06:09:17 ----D---- C:\WINDOWS\system32
    2008-11-13 03:26:57 ----A---- C:\WINDOWS\SchedLgU.Txt
    2008-11-11 13:06:46 ----D---- C:\WINDOWS
    2008-11-11 12:42:41 ----HD---- C:\WINDOWS\inf
    2008-11-11 12:42:29 ----RSHD---- C:\WINDOWS\system32\dllcache
    2008-11-11 12:42:15 ----HD---- C:\WINDOWS\$hf_mig$
    2008-11-11 12:40:27 ----A---- C:\WINDOWS\imsins.BAK
    2008-11-11 11:44:57 ----D---- C:\WINDOWS\system32\CatRoot
    2008-11-05 11:05:41 ----SD---- C:\WINDOWS\Tasks
    2008-11-05 10:53:28 ----A---- C:\WINDOWS\DevMgr.ini
    2008-11-05 10:52:03 ----D---- C:\WINDOWS\system32\CatRoot2
    2008-11-05 10:44:35 ----A---- C:\WINDOWS\Hposcv07.INI
    2008-11-03 14:10:25 ----A---- C:\WINDOWS\system32\MRT.exe
    2008-11-02 21:05:57 ----D---- C:\Program Files\Best Buy Rhapsody
    2008-11-02 20:46:20 ----SD---- C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\Microsoft
    2008-11-01 20:58:01 ----D---- C:\Documents and Settings\Ursla Thomas\Application Data\Mozilla
    2008-11-01 20:52:16 ----DC---- C:\WINDOWS\system32\DRVSTORE
    2008-11-01 20:52:11 ----D---- C:\Program Files\Common Files
    2008-10-31 22:14:19 ----A---- C:\YServer.txt
    2008-10-21 16:35:17 ----RHD---- C:\Documents and Settings\Ursla Thomas\Application Data\yahoo!
    2008-10-17 18:31:38 ----D---- C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\Yahoo!

    ======List of drivers (R=Running, S=Stopped, 0=Boot, 1=System, 2=Auto, 3=Demand, 4=Disabled)======

    R1 intelppm;Intel Processor Driver; C:\WINDOWS\system32\DRIVERS\intelppm.sys [2008-04-13 36352]
    R1 kbdhid;Keyboard HID Driver; C:\WINDOWS\system32\DRIVERS\kbdhid.sys [2008-04-13 14592]
    R1 pctfw2;pctfw2; \??\C:\WINDOWS\system32\drivers\pctfw2.sys []
    R1 pctmp;PC Tools Firewall Memory Protection Driver; C:\WINDOWS\system32\drivers\pctmp.sys [2007-09-19 39768]
    R1 pctssipc;PC Tools Security Suite IPC Driver; C:\WINDOWS\system32\drivers\pctssipc.sys [2007-09-19 17752]
    R1 WS2IFSL;Windows Socket 2.0 Non-IFS Service Provider Support Environment; C:\WINDOWS\System32\drivers\ws2ifsl.sys [2004-08-04 12032]
    R2 AVFilter;AVFilter; C:\WINDOWS\system32\drivers\AVFilter.sys [2008-02-12 21904]
    R2 dsunidrv;DellSupport UniDriver; C:\WINDOWS\system32\DRIVERS\dsunidrv.sys [2007-02-25 5376]
    R2 MCSTRM;MCSTRM; C:\WINDOWS\system32\drivers\MCSTRM.sys [2008-04-18 8413]
    R3 AVHook;AVHook; C:\WINDOWS\system32\drivers\AVHook.sys [2007-12-06 28568]
    R3 AVRec;AVRec; C:\WINDOWS\system32\drivers\AVRec.sys [2007-12-06 21912]
    R3 CA561;ICatch (VI) PC Camera; C:\WINDOWS\System32\Drivers\SPCA561.SYS [2002-10-01 119798]
    R3 E100B;Intel(R) PRO Adapter Driver; C:\WINDOWS\system32\DRIVERS\e100b325.sys [2004-02-10 154112]
    R3 GEARAspiWDM;GEARAspiWDM; C:\WINDOWS\System32\Drivers\GEARAspiWDM.sys [2006-09-19 15664]
    R3 HidUsb;Microsoft HID Class Driver; C:\WINDOWS\system32\DRIVERS\hidusb.sys [2008-04-13 10368]
    R3 ialm;ialm; C:\WINDOWS\system32\DRIVERS\ialmnt5.sys [2005-04-05 830684]
    R3 Iviaspi;IVI ASPI Shell; C:\WINDOWS\system32\drivers\iviaspi.sys [2005-09-20 10368]
    R3 mouhid;Mouse HID Driver; C:\WINDOWS\system32\DRIVERS\mouhid.sys [2001-08-17 12160]
    R3 senfilt;senfilt; C:\WINDOWS\system32\drivers\senfilt.sys [2004-09-17 732928]
    R3 SFilter;PCTools Driver; C:\WINDOWS\system32\DRIVERS\pctfw.sys [2007-09-19 114008]
    R3 smwdm;smwdm; C:\WINDOWS\system32\drivers\smwdm.sys [2005-03-22 260224]
    R3 usbehci;Microsoft USB 2.0 Enhanced Host Controller Miniport Driver; C:\WINDOWS\system32\DRIVERS\usbehci.sys [2008-04-13 30208]
    R3 usbhub;USB2 Enabled Hub; C:\WINDOWS\system32\DRIVERS\usbhub.sys [2008-04-13 59520]
    R3 usbuhci;Microsoft USB Universal Host Controller Miniport Driver; C:\WINDOWS\system32\DRIVERS\usbuhci.sys [2008-04-13 20608]
    R3 wanatw;WAN Miniport (ATW); C:\WINDOWS\system32\DRIVERS\wanatw4.sys [2003-01-10 33588]
    S3 CCDECODE;Closed Caption Decoder; C:\WINDOWS\system32\DRIVERS\CCDECODE.sys [2008-04-13 17024]
    S3 dot4;MS IEEE-1284.4 Driver; C:\WINDOWS\system32\DRIVERS\Dot4.sys [2008-04-13 206976]
    S3 Dot4Print;Print Class Driver for IEEE-1284.4; C:\WINDOWS\system32\DRIVERS\Dot4Prt.sys [2001-08-17 12928]
    S3 Dot4Scan;Scan Class Driver for IEEE-1284.4; C:\WINDOWS\system32\DRIVERS\Dot4Scan.sys [2001-08-17 8704]
    S3 dot4usb;Dot4USB Filter Dot4USB Filter; C:\WINDOWS\system32\DRIVERS\dot4usb.sys [2001-08-17 23808]
    S3 DSproct;DSproct; \??\C:\Program Files\DellSupport\GTAction\triggers\DSproct.sys []
    S3 MSTEE;Microsoft Streaming Tee/Sink-to-Sink Converter; C:\WINDOWS\system32\drivers\MSTEE.sys [2008-04-13 5504]
    S3 NABTSFEC;NABTS/FEC VBI Codec; C:\WINDOWS\system32\DRIVERS\NABTSFEC.sys [2008-04-13 85248]
    S3 NdisIP;Microsoft TV/Video Connection; C:\WINDOWS\system32\DRIVERS\NdisIP.sys [2008-04-13 10880]
    S3 nv;nv; C:\WINDOWS\system32\DRIVERS\nv4_mini.sys [2004-08-03 1897408]
    S3 SLIP;BDA Slip De-Framer; C:\WINDOWS\system32\DRIVERS\SLIP.sys [2008-04-13 11136]
    S3 streamip;BDA IPSink; C:\WINDOWS\system32\DRIVERS\StreamIP.sys [2008-04-13 15232]
    S3 USBSTOR;USB Mass Storage Driver; C:\WINDOWS\system32\DRIVERS\USBSTOR.SYS [2008-04-13 26368]
    S3 WpdUsb;WpdUsb; C:\WINDOWS\system32\DRIVERS\wpdusb.sys [2006-10-18 38528]
    S3 WSTCODEC;World Standard Teletext Codec; C:\WINDOWS\system32\DRIVERS\WSTCODEC.SYS [2008-04-13 19200]
    S3 WUDFRd;WUDFRd; C:\WINDOWS\system32\DRIVERS\WUDFRd.sys [2006-09-28 82944]
    S4 agp440;Intel AGP Bus Filter; C:\WINDOWS\system32\DRIVERS\agp440.sys [2008-04-13 42368]
    S4 agpCPQ;Compaq AGP Bus Filter; C:\WINDOWS\system32\DRIVERS\agpCPQ.sys [2008-04-13 44928]
    S4 alim1541;ALI AGP Bus Filter; C:\WINDOWS\system32\DRIVERS\alim1541.sys [2008-04-13 42752]
    S4 amdagp;AMD AGP Bus Filter Driver; C:\WINDOWS\system32\DRIVERS\amdagp.sys [2008-04-13 43008]
    S4 cbidf;cbidf; C:\WINDOWS\system32\DRIVERS\cbidf2k.sys [2001-08-17 13952]
    S4 sisagp;SIS AGP Bus Filter; C:\WINDOWS\system32\DRIVERS\sisagp.sys [2008-04-13 40960]
    S4 viaagp;VIA AGP Bus Filter; C:\WINDOWS\system32\DRIVERS\viaagp.sys [2008-04-13 42240]

    ======List of services (R=Running, S=Stopped, 0=Boot, 1=System, 2=Auto, 3=Demand, 4=Disabled)======

    R2 AOL ACS;AOL Connectivity Service; C:\PROGRA~1\COMMON~1\AOL\ACS\AOLacsd.exe [2004-04-07 1135728]
    R2 MDM;Machine Debug Manager; C:\Program Files\Common Files\Microsoft Shared\VS7DEBUG\MDM.EXE [2003-06-19 322120]
    R2 PCTAVSvc;PC Tools AntiVirus Engine; C:\Program Files\PC Tools AntiVirus\PCTAVSvc.exe [2008-03-05 767888]
    R2 PCToolsFirewallPlus;PC Tools Firewall Plus; C:\Program Files\PC Tools Firewall Plus\FWService.exe [2007-09-19 91480]
    R2 WudfSvc;Windows Driver Foundation - User-mode Driver Framework; C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe [2008-04-13 14336]
    R3 iPod Service;iPod Service; C:\Program Files\iPod\bin\iPodService.exe [2007-11-02 504104]
    S2 Fax;Fax; C:\WINDOWS\system32\fxssvc.exe [2008-04-13 267776]
    S2 SDhelper;PC Tools Spyware Doctor; C:\Program Files\Spyware Doctor\sdhelp.exe []
    S3 aspnet_state;ASP.NET State Service; C:\WINDOWS\Microsoft.NET\Framework\v1.1.4322\aspnet_state.exe [2004-07-14 32768]
    S3 DSBrokerService;DSBrokerService; C:\Program Files\DellSupport\brkrsvc.exe [2007-03-07 76848]
    S3 gusvc;Google Updater Service; C:\Program Files\Google\Common\Google Updater\GoogleUpdaterService.exe [2008-06-11 138168]
    S3 NetSvc;Intel NCS NetService; C:\Program Files\Intel\PROSetWired\NCS\Sync\NetSvc.exe [2003-12-17 143360]
    S3 ose;Office Source Engine; C:\Program Files\Common Files\Microsoft Shared\Source Engine\OSE.EXE [2003-07-28 89136]
    S3 WMPNetworkSvc;Windows Media Player Network Sharing Service; C:\Program Files\Windows Media Player\WMPNetwk.exe [2006-10-18 913408]
    EOF

    And here is the Info File

    info.txt logfile of random's system information tool 1.04 2008-11-16 08:20:57

    ======Uninstall list======

    Sansa Media Converter-->"C:\Program Files\InstallShield Installation Information\{FC053571-8507-44E4-8B6D-AACEAB8CA57C}\setup.exe" --u:{FC053571-8507-44E4-8B6D-AACEAB8CA57C}
    -->C:\Program Files\Common Files\Real\Update_OB\r1puninst.exe RealNetworks|RealPlayer|6.0
    -->C:\Program Files\PC Tools AntiVirus\unins000.exe /LOG
    -->MsiExec.exe /X{EE43210C-266E-4101-8FBC-04378D5E9D42}
    Adobe Flash Player ActiveX-->C:\WINDOWS\system32\Macromed\Flash\uninstall_activeX.exe
    Adobe Reader 8.1.3-->MsiExec.exe /I{AC76BA86-7AD7-1033-7B44-A81300000003}
    Apple Software Update-->MsiExec.exe /I{02DFF6B1-1654-411C-8D7B-FD6052EF016F}
    Best Buy Digital Music Store-->C:\PROGRA~1\BESTBU~3\Unwise32.exe /A C:\PROGRA~1\BESTBU~3\install.log
    Best Buy Rhapsody-->C:\PROGRA~1\BESTBU~2\Unwise32.exe /A C:\PROGRA~1\BESTBU~2\install.log
    CCleaner (remove only)-->"C:\Program Files\CCleaner\uninst.exe"
    ClickArt Fonts 3-->RunDll32 C:\PROGRA~1\COMMON~1\INSTAL~1\engine\6\INTEL3~1\Ctor.dll,LaunchSetup "C:\Program Files\InstallShield Installation Information\{CC2C40CE-62A8-4BC2-9FB1-FD8794DE3C1A}\setup.exe" -l0x9 anything
    Full Tilt Poker.Net-->"C:\Program Files\InstallShield Installation Information\{E07B7A31-E160-466D-A003-3BB7B8989D52}\setup.exe" -runfromtemp -l0x0009 -removeonly
    Google Earth-->MsiExec.exe /I{1E04F83B-2AB9-4301-9EF7-E86307F79C72}
    Google Toolbar for Internet Explorer-->MsiExec.exe /I{DBEA1034-5882-4A88-8033-81C4EF0CFA29}
    Google Toolbar for Internet Explorer-->regsvr32 /u /s "c:\program files\google\googletoolbar1.dll"
    HijackThis 2.0.2-->"C:\Program Files\Trend Micro\HijackThis\HijackThis.exe" /uninstall
    Hotfix for Windows Internet Explorer 7 (KB947864)-->"C:\WINDOWS\ie7updates\KB947864-IE7\spuninst\spuninst.exe"
    Hotfix for Windows Media Player 11 (KB939683)-->"C:\WINDOWS\$NtUninstallKB939683$\spuninst\spuninst.exe"
    Hotfix for Windows XP (KB952287)-->"C:\WINDOWS\$NtUninstallKB952287$\spuninst\spuninst.exe"
    hp officejet 7100 series-->C:\WINDOWS\system32\hpocon09.exe /u 1225918371 /d "hp officejet 7100 series"
    HP Photo Printing Software-->C:\WINDOWS\IsUninst.exe -f"C:\Program Files\Hewlett-Packard\Photo Printing\Uninstall.isu" -c"C:\Program Files\Hewlett-Packard\Photo Printing\hpiunPC.dll
    HP Share-to-Web-->RunDll32 C:\PROGRA~1\COMMON~1\INSTAL~1\engine\6\INTEL3~1\Ctor.dll,LaunchSetup "C:\Program Files\InstallShield Installation Information\{748F4870-8350-11D3-B0BF-080009FB4A19}\setup.exe" --MAIN -l9
    Imikimi Plugin-->"C:\Program Files\Imikimi\uninstall.exe"
    iTunes-->MsiExec.exe /I{E3FEE4E7-4488-4A3F-A6BD-13745936EADB}
    Java(TM) 6 Update 7-->MsiExec.exe /I{3248F0A8-6813-11D6-A77B-00B0D0160070}
    LimeWire 4.18.1-->"C:\Program Files\LimeWire\uninstall.exe"
    Mahjong Escape Ancient Japan-->"C:\Program Files\Best Buy Games\Mahjong Escape Ancient Japan\unins000.exe"
    Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware-->"C:\Program Files\Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware\unins000.exe"
    Microsoft .NET Framework 1.1 Hotfix (KB928366)-->"C:\WINDOWS\Microsoft.NET\Framework\v1.1.4322\Updates\hotfix.exe" "C:\WINDOWS\Microsoft.NET\Framework\v1.1.4322\Updates\M928366\M928366Uninstall.msp"
    Microsoft .NET Framework 1.1-->msiexec.exe /X {CB2F7EDD-9D1F-43C1-90FC-4F52EAE172A1}
    Microsoft .NET Framework 1.1-->MsiExec.exe /X{CB2F7EDD-9D1F-43C1-90FC-4F52EAE172A1}
    Microsoft Internationalized Domain Names Mitigation APIs-->"C:\WINDOWS\$NtServicePackUninstallIDNMitigationAPIs$\spuninst\spuninst.exe"
    Microsoft National Language Support Downlevel APIs-->"C:\WINDOWS\$NtServicePackUninstallNLSDownlevelMapping$\spuninst\spuninst.exe"
    Microsoft Office Professional Edition 2003-->MsiExec.exe /I{90110409-6000-11D3-8CFE-0150048383C9}
    Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Compact Edition [ENU]-->MsiExec.exe /I{F0B430D1-B6AA-473D-9B06-AA3DD01FD0B8}
    Microsoft Visual C++ 2005 Redistributable-->MsiExec.exe /X{7299052b-02a4-4627-81f2-1818da5d550d}
    Mozilla Firefox (3.0.4)-->C:\Program Files\Mozilla Firefox\uninstall\helper.exe
    MSXML 4.0 SP2 (KB936181)-->MsiExec.exe /I{C04E32E0-0416-434D-AFB9-6969D703A9EF}
    MSXML 4.0 SP2 (KB954430)-->MsiExec.exe /I{86493ADD-824D-4B8E-BD72-8C5DCDC52A71}
    PartyPoker-->"C:\Program Files\PartyGaming\PartyPoker\Uninstall.exe" "C:\Program Files\PartyGaming\PartyPoker\install.log"
    PC Tools AntiVirus4.0-->"C:\Program Files\PC Tools AntiVirus\unins000.exe"
    PC Tools Firewall Plus 3.0-->"C:\Program Files\PC Tools Firewall Plus\unins000.exe"
    Philips PC Camera-->RunDll32 C:\PROGRA~1\COMMON~1\INSTAL~1\PROFES~1\RunTime\10\00\Intel32\Ctor.dll,LaunchSetup "C:\Program Files\InstallShield Installation Information\{F48C6EA5-3B43-11D6-86A6-0050BA0259A2}\driver.exe" -l0x9 -removeonly
    QuickTime-->MsiExec.exe /I{08CA9554-B5FE-4313-938F-D4A417B81175}
    RealPlayer-->C:\Program Files\Common Files\Real\Update_OB\r1puninst.exe RealNetworks|RealPlayer|6.0
    Rhapsody Player Engine-->MsiExec.exe /I{2DFF31F9-7893-4922-AF66-C9A1EB4EBB31}
    Security Update for CAPICOM (KB931906)-->MsiExec.exe /I{0EFDF2F9-836D-4EB7-A32D-038BD3F1FB2A}
    Security Update for CAPICOM (KB931906)-->MsiExec.exe /X{0EFDF2F9-836D-4EB7-A32D-038BD3F1FB2A}
    Security Update for Windows Internet Explorer 7 (KB937143)-->"C:\WINDOWS\ie7updates\KB937143-IE7\spuninst\spuninst.exe"
    Security Update for Windows Internet Explorer 7 (KB938127)-->"C:\WINDOWS\ie7updates\KB938127-IE7\spuninst\spuninst.exe"
    Security Update for Windows Internet Explorer 7 (KB939653)-->"C:\WINDOWS\ie7updates\KB939653-IE7\spuninst\spuninst.exe"
    Security Update for Windows Internet Explorer 7 (KB942615)-->"C:\WINDOWS\ie7updates\KB942615-IE7\spuninst\spuninst.exe"
    Security Update for Windows Internet Explorer 7 (KB944533)-->"C:\WINDOWS\ie7updates\KB944533-IE7\spuninst\spuninst.exe"
    Security Update for Windows Internet Explorer 7 (KB950759)-->"C:\WINDOWS\ie7updates\KB950759-IE7\spuninst\spuninst.exe"
    Security Update for Windows Internet Explorer 7 (KB953838)-->"C:\WINDOWS\ie7updates\KB953838-IE7\spuninst\spuninst.exe"
    Security Update for Windows Internet Explorer 7 (KB956390)-->"C:\WINDOWS\ie7updates\KB956390-IE7\spuninst\spuninst.exe"
    Security Update for Windows Media Player 11 (KB936782)-->"C:\WINDOWS\$NtUninstallKB936782_WMP11$\spuninst\spuninst.exe"
    Security Update for Windows Media Player 11 (KB954154)-->"C:\WINDOWS\$NtUninstallKB954154_WM11$\spuninst\spuninst.exe"
    Security Update for Windows XP (KB938464)-->"C:\WINDOWS\$NtUninstallKB938464$\spuninst\spuninst.exe"
    Security Update for Windows XP (KB941569)-->"C:\WINDOWS\$NtUninstallKB941569$\spuninst\spuninst.exe"
    Security Update for Windows XP (KB946648)-->"C:\WINDOWS\$NtUninstallKB946648$\spuninst\spuninst.exe"
    Security Update for Windows XP (KB950760)-->"C:\WINDOWS\$NtUninstallKB950760$\spuninst\spuninst.exe"
    Security Update for Windows XP (KB950762)-->"C:\WINDOWS\$NtUninstallKB950762$\spuninst\spuninst.exe"
    Security Update for Windows XP (KB950974)-->"C:\WINDOWS\$NtUninstallKB950974$\spuninst\spuninst.exe"
    Security Update for Windows XP (KB951066)-->"C:\WINDOWS\$NtUninstallKB951066$\spuninst\spuninst.exe"
    Security Update for Windows XP (KB951376)-->"C:\WINDOWS\$NtUninstallKB951376$\spuninst\spuninst.exe"
    Security Update for Windows XP (KB951376-v2)-->"C:\WINDOWS\$NtUninstallKB951376-v2$\spuninst\spuninst.exe"
    Security Update for Windows XP (KB951698)-->"C:\WINDOWS\$NtUninstallKB951698$\spuninst\spuninst.exe"
    Security Update for Windows XP (KB951748)-->"C:\WINDOWS\$NtUninstallKB951748$\spuninst\spuninst.exe"
    Security Update for Windows XP (KB952954)-->"C:\WINDOWS\$NtUninstallKB952954$\spuninst\spuninst.exe"
    Security Update for Windows XP (KB953839)-->"C:\WINDOWS\$NtUninstallKB953839$\spuninst\spuninst.exe"
    Security Update for Windows XP (KB954211)-->"C:\WINDOWS\$NtUninstallKB954211$\spuninst\spuninst.exe"
    Security Update for Windows XP (KB954459)-->"C:\WINDOWS\$NtUninstallKB954459$\spuninst\spuninst.exe"
    Security Update for Windows XP (KB955069)-->"C:\WINDOWS\$NtUninstallKB955069$\spuninst\spuninst.exe"
    Security Update for Windows XP (KB956391)-->"C:\WINDOWS\$NtUninstallKB956391$\spuninst\spuninst.exe"
    Security Update for Windows XP (KB956803)-->"C:\WINDOWS\$NtUninstallKB956803$\spuninst\spuninst.exe"
    Security Update for Windows XP (KB956841)-->"C:\WINDOWS\$NtUninstallKB956841$\spuninst\spuninst.exe"
    Security Update for Windows XP (KB957095)-->"C:\WINDOWS\$NtUninstallKB957095$\spuninst\spuninst.exe"
    Security Update for Windows XP (KB957097)-->"C:\WINDOWS\$NtUninstallKB957097$\spuninst\spuninst.exe"
    Security Update for Windows XP (KB958644)-->"C:\WINDOWS\$NtUninstallKB958644$\spuninst\spuninst.exe"
    Spybot - Search & Destroy-->"C:\Program Files\Spybot - Search & Destroy\unins001.exe"
    Update for Windows XP (KB951072-v2)-->"C:\WINDOWS\$NtUninstallKB951072-v2$\spuninst\spuninst.exe"
    Update for Windows XP (KB951978)-->"C:\WINDOWS\$NtUninstallKB951978$\spuninst\spuninst.exe"
    Windows Imaging Component-->"C:\WINDOWS\$NtUninstallWIC$\spuninst\spuninst.exe"
    Windows XP Service Pack 3-->"C:\WINDOWS\$NtServicePackUninstall$\spuninst\spuninst.exe"
    Yahoo! Search Protection-->C:\PROGRA~1\Yahoo!\SEARCH~1\UNINST~1.EXE
    Yahoo! Toolbar-->C:\PROGRA~1\Yahoo!\Common\unyt.exe

    =====HijackThis Backups=====

    O23 - Service: Google Updater Service (gusvc) - Google - C:\Program Files\Google\Common\Google Updater\GoogleUpdaterService.exe
    O2 - BHO: Media Holding Enterprises, LLC - {0A2A22E9-C506-4079-94A9-3653B7927D69} - C:\Program Files\Anonystat\Anonystat-2.dll
    O2 - BHO: (no name) - {029e02f0-a0e5-4b19-b958-7bf2db29fb13} - (no file)
    O2 - BHO: (no name) - {a4a435cf-3583-11d4-91bd-0048546a1450} - (no file)
    O2 - BHO: (no name) - {c4ca6559-2cf1-48b6-96b2-8340a06fd129} - (no file)
    O2 - BHO: Media Holding Enterprises, LLC - {E82E0739-0AAE-4E99-9052-B40F7DABFA34} - C:\Program Files\ErrorsTool\ErrorsTool-2.dll
    O2 - BHO: (no name) - {e9306072-417e-43e3-81d5-369490beef7c} - (no file)
    O2 - BHO: Media Holding Enterprises, LLC - {0D39A900-0F3A-4C29-A254-3E65244FDC34} - C:\Program Files\ContextTool\ContextTool-3.dll
    O2 - BHO: (no name) - {d8efadf1-9009-11d6-8c73-608c5dc19089} - (no file)
    O2 - BHO: (no name) - {6abc861a-31e7-4d91-b43b-d3c98f22a5c0} - (no file)
    O2 - BHO: (no name) - {c2680e10-1655-4a0e-87f8-4259325a84b7} - (no file)
    O2 - BHO: (no name) - {1adbcce8-cf84-441e-9b38-afc7a19c06a4} - (no file)
    O3 - Toolbar: (no name) - {BA52B914-B692-46c4-B683-905236F6F655} - (no file)
    O16 - DPF: {D71F9A27-723E-4B8B-B428-B725E47CBA3E} (Imikimi_activex_plugin Control) - http://imikimi.com/download/imikimi_plugin_0.5.1.cab

    ======Security center information======

    AV: PC Tools AntiVirus 4.0.0.26
    FW: PC Tools Firewall Plus

    ======Environment variables======

    "ComSpec"=%SystemRoot%\system32\cmd.exe
    "Path"=%systemroot%\system32;%systemroot%;%systemroot%\system32\wbem;C:\Program Files\Common Files\Roxio Shared\DLLShared;C:\Program Files\QuickTime\QTSystem;C:\Program Files\QuickTime\QTSystem\
    "windir"=%SystemRoot%
    "FP_NO_HOST_CHECK"=NO
    "OS"=Windows_NT
    "PROCESSOR_ARCHITECTURE"=x86
    "PROCESSOR_LEVEL"=15
    "PROCESSOR_IDENTIFIER"=x86 Family 15 Model 4 Stepping 1, GenuineIntel
    "PROCESSOR_REVISION"=0401
    "NUMBER_OF_PROCESSORS"=1
    "PATHEXT"=.COM;.EXE;.BAT;.CMD;.VBS;.VBE;.JS;.JSE;.WSF;.WSH
    "TEMP"=%SystemRoot%\TEMP
    "TMP"=%SystemRoot%\TEMP
    "CLASSPATH"=.;C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.6.0_07\lib\ext\QTJava.zip
    "QTJAVA"=C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.6.0_07\lib\ext\QTJava.zip
    EOF


    Thank you for helping me

    Aloha

    Steven
  • KatanaKatana
    edited November 2008
    Information

    IMPORTANT I notice there are signs of one or more P2P (Person to Person) File Sharing Programs on your computer.

    LimeWire 4.18.1

    I'd like you to read the Guidelines for P2P Programs where we explain why it's not a good idea to have them.

    Also available here.

    My recommendation is you go to Control Panel > Add/Remove Programs and uninstall the programs listed above (in red).
    Please note: you must NOT use this whilst we are cleaning your machine.


    Re
    Full Tilt Poker.Net
    PartyPoker

    You appear to be a fan of games. I think it's important to note that often these kind of programs are installed with other unwanted software, namely spyware or adware.
    If you did not install these programs yourself, or you do not use them any more, I would definitely recommend that you uninstall them from your computer, even if it is simply a precautionary measure.
    The amount of different poker software which arises on the internet means it is impossible to keep track of which ones are infected and which ones are not.
    If you do use the software, and wish to continue doing so, please ignore this.
    If you do decide to go ahead and remove the poker software, you should be able uninstall them via add/remove which can be found in the control panel.
    Let me know if you have any problems whilst doing so.
    Here are links to some poker sites regarded as safe for your reference.



    Step 1

    Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware
    I notice that you have MBAM installed, please do the following

    • Start MalwareBytes AntiMalware
      • Update Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware
      • Select the Update tab
      • Click Update
    • When the update is complete, select the Scanner tab
    • Select Perform full scan, then click Scan.
    • When the scan is complete, click OK, then Show Results to view the results.
    • Be sure that everything is checked, and click Remove Selected.
    • When completed, a log will open in Notepad. please copy and paste the log into your next reply
      • If you accidently close it, the log file is saved here and will be named like this:
      • C:\Documents and Settings\Username\Application Data\Malwarebytes\Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware\Logs\mbam-log-date (time).txt

    Step 2


    Remove Programs

    Older versions of some programs have vulnerabilities that malware can use to infect your system.

    Now click Start---Control Panel. Double click Add or Remove Programs (XP) / Programs and Features (Vista) . If any of the following programs are listed there,
    click on the program to highlight it, and click on remove.
    Now close the Control Panel.

    Step 3


    Kaspersky Online Scanner .
    Your Antivirus and/or Antispyware may give a warning during the scan. This is perfectly normal
    NOTE:- This scan is best done from IE (Internet Explorer)
    NOTE:- Vista users should start IE by Start(Vista Orb) >> Internet Explorer >> Right-Click Run As Admin
    Go Here http://www.kaspersky.com/kos/eng/partner/default/kavwebscan.html

    Read the Requirements and limitations before you click Accept.
    Once the database has downloaded, click My Computer in the left pane
    Now go and put the kettle on !
    When the scan has completed, click Save Report As...
    Enter a name for the file in the Filename: text box and then click the down arrow to the right of Save as type: and select text file (*.txt)
    Click Save - by default the file will be saved to your Desktop, but you can change this if you wish.


    **Note**

    To optimize scanning time and produce a more sensible report for review:
    • Close any open programs.
    • Turn off the real-time scanner of all antivirus or antispyware programs while performing the online scan.

    Note for Internet Explorer 7 users: If at any time you have trouble viewing the accept button of the license, click on the Zoom tool located at the bottom right of the IE window and set the zoom to 75%. Once the license is accepted, reset to 100%.
    Step 4

    Logs/Information to Post in Reply
    Please post the following logs/Information in your reply
    • MalwareBytes Log
    • Kaspersky Log
    • How are things running now ?


    Additional Notes



    Your Adobe Acrobat Reader is out of date. Older versions have vulnerabilities that malware can use to infect your system.

    Adobe Reader is a large program and uses unnecessary space.
    If you prefer a smaller program you can get Foxit 2.0 from http://www.foxitsoftware.com/pdf/rd_intro.php << Recommended

    There is a newer version of Adobe Acrobat Reader available.
    • Please go to this link Adobe Acrobat Reader Download Link
    • Click Download
    • On the right Untick Adobe Phototshop Album Starter Edition if you do not wish to include this in the installation.
    • Click the Continue button
    • Click Run, and click Run again
    • Next click the Install Now button and follow the on screen prompts


    When the installation is complete go to Add/Remove Programs and uninstall all previous versions.
  • melezdad1
    edited November 2008
    Before I delete Limewire, I will be saving some of the files from the built-in library in the program to another music library that I have. My daughter also has some files that she may want to move from Limewire into her iTunes library. Because she does not live with me, it will take time to reply. I have to get her here to do that and then run all the programs you have asked me to run before I get back to you. I do not want the help you are giving me withdrawn and will comply with the requirement to remove Limewire. It will just take some time before I can get everything done. I hope you will still be able to help me. I should be able to have this done some time this week.

    Thank you

    Steven
  • KatanaKatana
    edited November 2008
    You can run the tools and continue with the other instructions, and then remove Limewire later :)
  • melezdad1
    edited November 2008
    Here is the log from Malwarebytes.

    Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware 1.20
    Database version: 960
    Windows 5.1.2600 Service Pack 3

    3:43:29 PM 11/19/2008
    mbam-log-11-19-2008 (15-43-28).txt

    Scan type: Full Scan (C:\|D:\|E:\|)
    Objects scanned: 114216
    Time elapsed: 36 minute(s), 18 second(s)

    Memory Processes Infected: 0
    Memory Modules Infected: 0
    Registry Keys Infected: 0
    Registry Values Infected: 0
    Registry Data Items Infected: 0
    Folders Infected: 0
    Files Infected: 0

    Memory Processes Infected:
    (No malicious items detected)

    Memory Modules Infected:
    (No malicious items detected)

    Registry Keys Infected:
    (No malicious items detected)

    Registry Values Infected:
    (No malicious items detected)


    ... And the log from Kaspersky:

    KASPERSKY ONLINE SCANNER 7 REPORT
    Wednesday, November 19, 2008
    Operating System: Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition Service Pack 3 (build 2600)
    Kaspersky Online Scanner 7 version: 7.0.25.0
    Program database last update: Wednesday, November 19, 2008 22:50:00
    Records in database: 1395220
    Scan settings:
    Scan using the following database: extended
    Scan archives: yes
    Scan mail databases: yes
    Scan area - My Computer:
    C:\
    D:\
    E:\
    Scan statistics:
    Files scanned: 72082
    Threat name: 5
    Infected objects: 9
    Suspicious objects: 0
    Duration of the scan: 01:44:44

    File name / Threat name / Threats count
    C:\Documents and Settings\Ursla Thomas\Incomplete\T-3200824-07 Track 7 (sleepers).wma Infected: Trojan-Downloader.WMA.Wimad.l 1
    C:\Documents and Settings\Ursla Thomas\Incomplete\T-5745425-holei mark keliihoomalu.mp3 Infected: Trojan-Downloader.WMA.GetCodec.c 1
    C:\Documents and Settings\Ursla Thomas\Shared\hawaiian malama i ka wai.mp3 Infected: Trojan-Downloader.WMA.GetCodec.c 1
    C:\Documents and Settings\Ursla Thomas\Shared\holei.mp3 Infected: Trojan-Downloader.WMA.GetCodec.c 1
    C:\Documents and Settings\Ursla Thomas\Shared\malama i ka wai 192kb.mp3 Infected: Trojan-Downloader.WMA.GetCodec.f 1
    C:\Documents and Settings\Ursla Thomas\Shared\nothing comes to sleepers.mp3 Infected: Trojan-Downloader.WMA.GetCodec.c 1
    C:\Documents and Settings\Ursla Thomas\Shared\wailua sky.mp3 Infected: Trojan-Downloader.WMA.GetCodec.c 1
    C:\Program Files\Best Buy Games\Mahjong Escape Ancient Japan\Mahjong_Escape_Ancient_China-setup.exe Infected: Trojan.Win32.Inject.gso 1
    C:\Program Files\Best Buy Games\Mahjong Escape Ancient Japan\Mystery_PI-setup.exe Infected: Trojan.Win32.Inject.gdb 1
    The selected area was scanned.


    My computer wasn't really running badly. I was getting some pop-ups about how "my computer is infected" and "such and such program is scanning my computer." I dont use that program and I know that some Spyware is put onto computers in exactly that way. Hence, my request for help from you. I also see some files listed in the log that I did, in fact, download from Limewire, so I will be sure not to transfer those files when I do my transfers and before I delete Limewire.

    Do you know any safe sites I can use to download the music I want?
  • KatanaKatana
    edited November 2008
    melezdad1 wrote:
    Do you know any safe sites I can use to download the music I want?

    There is no safe place to download free music


    OTMoveIt
    Please download OTMoveIt3 by OldTimer and save it to your desktop
    • Double-click OTMoveIt3.exe to run it.
    • Copy the lines in the codebox below. ( Make sure you include :Files )
    :Files
C:\Documents and Settings\Ursla Thomas\Incomplete\T-3200824-07 Track 7 (sleepers).wma
C:\Documents and Settings\Ursla Thomas\Incomplete\T-5745425-holei mark keliihoomalu.mp3
C:\Documents and Settings\Ursla Thomas\Shared\hawaiian malama i ka wai.mp3
C:\Documents and Settings\Ursla Thomas\Shared\holei.mp3
C:\Documents and Settings\Ursla Thomas\Shared\malama i ka wai 192kb.mp3
C:\Documents and Settings\Ursla Thomas\Shared\nothing comes to sleepers.mp3
C:\Documents and Settings\Ursla Thomas\Shared\wailua sky.mp3
C:\Program Files\Best Buy Games\Mahjong Escape Ancient Japan\Mahjong_Escape_Ancient_China-setup.exe
C:\Program Files\Best Buy Games\Mahjong Escape Ancient Japan\Mystery_PI-setup.exe
:Commands
[Purity]
[EmptyTemp]
    • Return to OTMoveIt3, right click in the Paste List of Files/Folders to Move window (under the yellow bar) and choose Paste.

    • Click the red Moveit! button.
    • Copy everything in the Results window (under the green bar), and paste it in your next reply.
    • Close OTMoveIt3


    If a file or folder cannot be moved immediately you may be asked to reboot the machine to finish the move process. If you are asked to reboot the machine choose Yes.
  • melezdad1
    edited November 2008
    I wasn't sure from your instructions about what to do first. In your instructions, you said to copy the "results" to post in my next reply BEFORE the instruction regarding reboot to remove files that would not be removed. Prior to the reboot window popping up, I was not being allowed to copy and paste. I was afraid that if I rebooted, I would not be able to get to the results to post them here. I have posted the results here and will reboot now.


    ========== FILES ==========
    C:\Documents and Settings\Ursla Thomas\Incomplete\T-3200824-07 Track 7 (sleepers).wma moved successfully.
    C:\Documents and Settings\Ursla Thomas\Incomplete\T-5745425-holei mark keliihoomalu.mp3 moved successfully.
    C:\Documents and Settings\Ursla Thomas\Shared\hawaiian malama i ka wai.mp3 moved successfully.
    C:\Documents and Settings\Ursla Thomas\Shared\holei.mp3 moved successfully.
    C:\Documents and Settings\Ursla Thomas\Shared\malama i ka wai 192kb.mp3 moved successfully.
    C:\Documents and Settings\Ursla Thomas\Shared\nothing comes to sleepers.mp3 moved successfully.
    C:\Documents and Settings\Ursla Thomas\Shared\wailua sky.mp3 moved successfully.
    C:\Program Files\Best Buy Games\Mahjong Escape Ancient Japan\Mahjong_Escape_Ancient_China-setup.exe moved successfully.
    C:\Program Files\Best Buy Games\Mahjong Escape Ancient Japan\Mystery_PI-setup.exe moved successfully.
    ========== COMMANDS ==========
    File delete failed. C:\DOCUME~1\URSLAT~1\LOCALS~1\Temp\~DFE0D1.tmp scheduled to be deleted on reboot.
    User's Temp folder emptied.
    User's Temporary Internet Files folder emptied.
    User's Internet Explorer cache folder emptied.
    Local Service Temp folder emptied.
    File delete failed. C:\Documents and Settings\LocalService\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files\Content.IE5\index.dat scheduled to be deleted on reboot.
    Local Service Temporary Internet Files folder emptied.
    Windows Temp folder emptied.
    Java cache emptied.
    FireFox cache emptied.
    Temp folders emptied.

    OTMoveIt3 by OldTimer - Version 1.0.7.1 log created on 11202008_033617
  • melezdad1
    edited November 2008
    Sorry for the double reply, but after my reboot, it was clear what your instructions were. Here is the report that opened up on reboot.



    ========== FILES ==========
    C:\Documents and Settings\Ursla Thomas\Incomplete\T-3200824-07 Track 7 (sleepers).wma moved successfully.
    C:\Documents and Settings\Ursla Thomas\Incomplete\T-5745425-holei mark keliihoomalu.mp3 moved successfully.
    C:\Documents and Settings\Ursla Thomas\Shared\hawaiian malama i ka wai.mp3 moved successfully.
    C:\Documents and Settings\Ursla Thomas\Shared\holei.mp3 moved successfully.
    C:\Documents and Settings\Ursla Thomas\Shared\malama i ka wai 192kb.mp3 moved successfully.
    C:\Documents and Settings\Ursla Thomas\Shared\nothing comes to sleepers.mp3 moved successfully.
    C:\Documents and Settings\Ursla Thomas\Shared\wailua sky.mp3 moved successfully.
    C:\Program Files\Best Buy Games\Mahjong Escape Ancient Japan\Mahjong_Escape_Ancient_China-setup.exe moved successfully.
    C:\Program Files\Best Buy Games\Mahjong Escape Ancient Japan\Mystery_PI-setup.exe moved successfully.
    ========== COMMANDS ==========
    File delete failed. C:\DOCUME~1\URSLAT~1\LOCALS~1\Temp\~DFE0D1.tmp scheduled to be deleted on reboot.
    User's Temp folder emptied.
    User's Temporary Internet Files folder emptied.
    User's Internet Explorer cache folder emptied.
    Local Service Temp folder emptied.
    File delete failed. C:\Documents and Settings\LocalService\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files\Content.IE5\index.dat scheduled to be deleted on reboot.
    Local Service Temporary Internet Files folder emptied.
    Windows Temp folder emptied.
    Java cache emptied.
    FireFox cache emptied.
    Temp folders emptied.

    OTMoveIt3 by OldTimer - Version 1.0.7.1 log created on 11202008_033617
    Files moved on Reboot...
    File C:\DOCUME~1\URSLAT~1\LOCALS~1\Temp\~DFE0D1.tmp not found!
    File move failed. C:\Documents and Settings\LocalService\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files\Content.IE5\index.dat scheduled to be moved on reboot.
  • KatanaKatana
    edited November 2008
    Congratulations your logs look clean :)

    Let's see if I can help you keep it that way

    First lets tidy up


    Open OTMoveIt Click Cleanup,
    it will now connect to the internet and get a list of files to delete.
    When a box pops up click YES.

    You can also delete any logs we have produced, and empty your Recycle bin.


    Set correct settings for files that should be hidden in Windows XP
    • Click Start > My Computer > Tools menu (at top of page) > Folder Options > View tab.
    • Under "Hidden files and folders" if necessary select Do not show hidden files and folders.
    • If unchecked please checkHide protected operating system files (Recommended)
    • If necessary check "Display content of system folders"
    • If necessary Uncheck Hide file extensions for known file types. << This helps identify rogue files
    • Click OK


    Reset System Restore.
    Now you should disable System restore to purge any infected files and then re-enable it,

    On the Desktop, right-click My Computer.
    Click Properties.
    Click the System Restore tab.
    Check Turn off System Restore.
    Click Apply, and then click OK.
    Restart your computer

    Turn ON System Restore

    On the Desktop, right-click My Computer.
    Click Properties.
    Click the System Restore tab.
    Un-Check Turn off System Restore.
    Click Apply, and then click OK.



    The following is some info to help you stay safe and clean.


    You may already have some of the following programs, but I include the full list for the benefit of all the other people who will be reading this thread in the future.
    ( Vista users must ensure that any programs are Vista compatible BEFORE installing )

    Online Scanners
    I would recommend a scan at one or more of the following sites at least once a month.

    http://www.pandasecurity.com/activescan
    http://www.kaspersky.com/kos/eng/partner/71706/kavwebscan.html

    !!! Make sure that all your programs are updated !!!
    Secunia Software Inspector does all the work for you, .... see HERE for details

    AntiSpyware
      AntiSpyware is
    not the same thing as Antivirus.
    Different AntiSpyware programs detect different things, so in this case it is recommended that you have more than one.
    You should only have one running all the time, the other/s should be used "on demand" on a regular basis.
    Most of the programs in this list have a free (for Home Users ) and paid versions,
    it is worth paying for one and having "realtime" protection, unless you intend to do a manual scan often.
    [*]Spybot - Search & Destroy <<< A must have program
    • It includes host protection and registry protection
    • A hosts file is a bit like a phone book, it points to the actual numeric address (i.e. the IP address) from the human friendly name of a website. This feature can be used to block malicious websites

    [*] MalwareBytes Anti-malware <<< A New and effective program
    [*]a-squared Free <<< A good "realtime" or "on demand" scanner
    [*]superantispyware <<< A good "realtime" or "on demand" scanner



    Prevention
      These programs don't detect malware, they help stop it getting on your machine in the first place. Each does a different job, so you can have more than one
    • Winpatrol
      • An excellent startup manager and then some !!
      • Notifies you if programs are added to startup
      • Allows delayed startup
      • A must have addition
    • SpywareBlaster 4.0
      • SpywareBlaster sets killbits in the registry to prevent known malicious activex controls from installing themselves on your computer.
    • SpywareGuard 2.2
      • SpywareGuard provides real-time protection against spyware.
      • Not required if you have other "realtime" antispyware or Winpatrol
    • ZonedOut
      • Formerly known as IE-SPYAD, adds a long list of sites and domains associated with known advertisers and marketers to the Restricted sites zone of Internet Explorer.
    • MVPS HOSTS
      • This little program packs a powerful punch as it blocks ads, banners, 3rd party Cookies, 3rd party page counters, web bugs, and many hijackers.
      • For information on how to download and install, please read this tutorial by WinHelp2002.
      • Not required if you are using other host file protections


    Internet Browsers
      Microsoft has worked hard to make IE.7 a more secure browser, unfortunately whilst it is still the leading browser of choice it will always be under attack from the bad guys. Using a different web browser can help stop malware getting on your machine.
    • Make your Internet Explorer more secure - This can be done by following these simple instructions:
      1. From within Internet Explorer click on the Tools menu and then click on Options.
      2. Click once on the Security tab
      3. Click once on the Internet icon so it becomes highlighted.
      4. Click once on the Custom Level button.
        • Change the Download signed ActiveX controls to Prompt
        • Change the Download unsigned ActiveX controls to Disable
        • Change the Initialise and script ActiveX controls not marked as safe to Disable
        • Change the Installation of desktop items to Prompt
        • Change the Launching programs and files in an IFRAME to Prompt
        • Change the Navigate sub-frames across different domains to Prompt
        • When all these settings have been made, click on the OK button.
        • If it prompts you as to whether or not you want to save the settings, press the Yes button.
      5. Next press the Apply button and then the OK to exit the Internet Properties page.

    If you are still using IE6 then either update, or get one of the following.
    • FireFox
      • With many addons available that make customization easy this is a very popular choice
      • NoScript and AdBlockPlus addons are essential
    • Opera
      • Another popular alternative
    • Netscape
      • Another popular alternative
      • Also has Addons available



    Cleaning Temporary Internet Files and Tracking Cookies
      Temporary Internet Files are mainly the files that are downloaded when you open a web page. Unfortunately, if the site you visit is of a dubious nature or has been hacked, they can also be an entry point for malware. It is a good idea to empty the Temporary Internet Files folder on a regular basis. Tracking Cookies are files that websites use to monitor which sites you visit and how often. A lot of Antispyware scanners pick up these tracking cookies and flag them as unwanted. CAUTION :- If you delete all your cookies you will lose any autologin information for sites that you visit, and will need your passwords Both of these can be cleaned manually, but a quicker option is to use a program
    • ATF Cleaner
      • Free and very simple to use
    • CCleaner
      • Free and very flexible, you can chose which cookies to keep


    Also PLEASE read this article.....So How Did I Get Infected In The First Place

    The last and most important thing I can tell you is UPDATE.
    If you don't update your security programs (Antivirus, Antispyware even Windows) then you are at risk.
    Malware changes on a day to day basis. You should update every week at the very least.

    If you follow this advice then (with a bit of luck) you will never have to hear from me again :D


    If you could post back one more time to let me know everything is OK, then I can have this thread archived.

    Happy surfing K'
  • melezdad1
    edited November 2008
    Ok .... I did the first few things you mentioned in your last reply. The tips you gave on how to stay clean and safe are something I'd like to be able to come back to and see again. Will I be able to come back and view this thread if we say it is resolved?

    Once again.... Thank you for all of your help.

    Aloha

    Steven
  • KatanaKatana
    edited November 2008
    If you bookmark this page, you will always be able to find it :)
    If for any reason your bookmark doesn't work, then just click your user name and you will find a link to all your posts.


    Glad we could be of assistance! This topic is now closed.

    If you wish to reopen your topic, please send a Private Message (PM) to Trogan with a link to your thread.

    If you are not the user who started this thread, you must start your own Thread instead :)
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