Home Search Assistant problems

[DaMidget]

Hi guys I just joined here noticing the huge amount of posts about the Home search assistant and others, and you seemed like reasonable folks so I decided to give it a go. I followed the how-to and scanned with both ad-aware and spybot. I have scanned and scanned with no success i continue to get strange popups when i start my computer, open any browsers, but popups always come up in IE even if I use Mozilla. I was going through the tutorial, but I couldent find any of those files... went to the link that said if i couldn't find any files... still found none so here is my Hijackthis.log and Active.txt in order, and i just dont see the ones pointed out in the tutorial. Any help is appriciated, but not urgent

Logfile of HijackThis v1.99.0
Scan saved at 7:16:27 PM, on 12/17/2004
Platform: Windows XP SP1 (WinNT 5.01.2600)
MSIE: Internet Explorer v6.00 SP1 (6.00.2800.1106)

Running processes:
C:\WINDOWS\System32\smss.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\winlogon.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\services.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\lsass.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\LEXBCES.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\system32\spoolsv.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVGFRE~1\avgamsvr.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVGFRE~1\avgupsvc.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\CTsvcCDA.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\runservice.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\pctspk.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\rundll32.exe
C:\WINDOWS\Explorer.EXE
C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVGFRE~1\avgcc.exe
C:\WINDOWS\apxl.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\NOTEPAD.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\System32\devldr32.exe
C:\hijackthis\HijackThis.exe

R0 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Start Page = http://hsremove.com/done.htm
R0 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Start Page = http://hsremove.com/done.htm
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Window Title = Microsoft Internet Explorer provided by Compaq
R3 - URLSearchHook: (no name) - {CA0E28FA-1AFD-4C21-A8DC-70EB5BE2F076} - C:\Program Files\SurfSideKick 2\SskBho.dll (file missing)
F2 - REG:system.ini: UserInit=C:\WINDOWS\system32\userinit.exe,C:\Windows\System32\wsaupdater.exe,
O1 - Hosts: 69.20.16.183 ieautosearch
O1 - Hosts: 69.20.16.183 ieautosearch
O1 - Hosts: 69.20.16.183 ieautosearch
O1 - Hosts: 69.20.16.183 ieautosearch
O1 - Hosts: 69.20.16.183 ieautosearch
O1 - Hosts: 69.20.16.183 auto.search.msn.com
O1 - Hosts: 69.20.16.183 search.netscape.com
O1 - Hosts: 69.20.16.183 ieautosearch
O3 - Toolbar: (no name) - {52FE5233-367C-4EFB-BDD7-0BE4D212C107} - (no file)
O3 - Toolbar: &Radio - {8E718888-423F-11D2-876E-00A0C9082467} - C:\WINDOWS\System32\msdxm.ocx
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [AVG7_CC] C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVGFRE~1\avgcc.exe /STARTUP
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [C:\WINDOWS\apxl.exe] C:\WINDOWS\apxl.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\RunServices: [LicCtrl] runservice.exe
O8 - Extra context menu item: E&xport to Microsoft Excel - res://C:\PROGRA~1\MI1933~1\Office10\EXCEL.EXE/3000
O9 - Extra button: (no name) - {08B0E5C0-4FCB-11CF-AAA5-00401C608501} - C:\Program Files\Java\j2re1.4.2_04\bin\npjpi142_04.dll
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Sun Java Console - {08B0E5C0-4FCB-11CF-AAA5-00401C608501} - C:\Program Files\Java\j2re1.4.2_04\bin\npjpi142_04.dll
O9 - Extra button: AIM - {AC9E2541-2814-11d5-BC6D-00B0D0A1DE45} - C:\Program Files\AIM\aim.exe
O9 - Extra button: Real.com - {CD67F990-D8E9-11d2-98FE-00C0F0318AFE} - C:\WINDOWS\System32\Shdocvw.dll
O9 - Extra button: Support - {9A9270F2-A4C7-4175-BE83-5A23E5E83941} - C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\SIGNUP\Presario.htm (HKCU)
O10 - Broken Internet access because of LSP provider 'xfire_lsp.dll' missing
O12 - Plugin for .mov: C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\PLUGINS\npqtplugin.dll
O15 - Trusted Zone: *.frame.crazywinnings.com
O15 - Trusted Zone: *.static.topconverting.com
O15 - Trusted Zone: *.frame.crazywinnings.com (HKLM)
O15 - Trusted Zone: *.static.topconverting.com (HKLM)
O15 - Trusted IP range: 206.161.125.149 (HKLM)
O16 - DPF: {1C78AB3F-A857-482E-80C0-3A1E5238A565} - http://toolbar.isearch.com/general/drm.cab
O16 - DPF: {556DDE35-E955-11D0-A707-000000521957} - http://www.xblock.com/download/xclean_micro.exe
O16 - DPF: {771A1334-6B08-4A6B-AEDC-CF994BA2CEBE} (Installer Class) - http://www.ysbweb.com/ist/softwares/v4.0/ysb_regular.cab
O16 - DPF: {79849612-A98F-45B8-95E9-4D13C7B6B35C} (Loader2 Control) - http://static.topconverting.com/activex/loader2.ocx
O16 - DPF: {99802379-7362-40E2-9D28-8A3B9AF880B7} - http://hotsearchbar.com/toolbar2/winhot32.cab
O23 - Service: ATI Smart - Unknown - C:\WINDOWS\system32\ati2sgag.exe
O23 - Service: AVG7 Alert Manager Server - GRISOFT, s.r.o. - C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVGFRE~1\avgamsvr.exe
O23 - Service: AVG7 Update Service - GRISOFT, s.r.o. - C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVGFRE~1\avgupsvc.exe
O23 - Service: Creative Service for CDROM Access - Creative Technology Ltd - C:\WINDOWS\System32\CTsvcCDA.EXE
O23 - Service: LexBce Server - Lexmark International, Inc. - C:\WINDOWS\system32\LEXBCES.EXE
O23 - Service: LicCtrl Service - Unknown - C:\WINDOWS\runservice.exe
O23 - Service: Macromedia Licensing Service - Unknown - C:\Program Files\Common Files\Macromedia Shared\Service\Macromedia Licensing.exe
O23 - Service: PCTEL Speaker Phone - PCtel, Inc. - C:\WINDOWS\system32\pctspk.exe
O23 - Service: Pml Driver HPZ12 - HP - C:\WINDOWS\System32\HPZipm12.exe

Active.txt:

These are the Current Active Services:

Application Layer Gateway Service: ALG
C:\WINDOWS\System32\alg.exe

Windows Audio: AudioSrv
C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe -k netsvcs

Computer Browser: Browser
C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe -k netsvcs

Cryptographic Services: CryptSvc
C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe -k netsvcs

DHCP Client: Dhcp
C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe -k netsvcs

Error Reporting Service: ERSvc
C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe -k netsvcs

COM+ Event System: EventSystem
C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe -k netsvcs

Fast User Switching Compatibility: FastUserSwitchingCompatibility
C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe -k netsvcs

Help and Support: helpsvc
C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe -k netsvcs

HID Input Service: HidServ
C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe -k netsvcs

Server: lanmanserver
C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe -k netsvcs

Workstation: lanmanworkstation
C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe -k netsvcs

Messenger: Messenger
C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe -k netsvcs

Network Connections: Netman
C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe -k netsvcs

Network Location Awareness (NLA): Nla
C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe -k netsvcs

Remote Access Auto Connection Manager: RasAuto
C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe -k netsvcs

Remote Access Connection Manager: RasMan
C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe -k netsvcs

Task Scheduler: Schedule
C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe -k netsvcs

Secondary Logon: seclogon
C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe -k netsvcs

System Event Notification: SENS
C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe -k netsvcs

Internet Connection Firewall (ICF) / Internet Connection Sharing (ICS): SharedAccess
C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe -k netsvcs

Shell Hardware Detection: ShellHWDetection
C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe -k netsvcs

Telephony: TapiSrv
C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe -k netsvcs

Terminal Services: TermService
C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe -k netsvcs

Themes: Themes
C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe -k netsvcs

Distributed Link Tracking Client: TrkWks
C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe -k netsvcs

Upload Manager: uploadmgr
C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe -k netsvcs

Windows Time: W32Time
C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe -k netsvcs

Windows Management Instrumentation: winmgmt
C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe -k netsvcs

Automatic Updates: wuauserv
C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe -k netsvcs

Wireless Zero Configuration: WZCSVC
C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe -k netsvcs

AVG7 Alert Manager Server: Avg7Alrt
C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVGFRE~1\avgamsvr.exe

AVG7 Update Service: Avg7UpdSvc
C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVGFRE~1\avgupsvc.exe

Creative Service for CDROM Access: Creative Service for CDROM Access
C:\WINDOWS\System32\CTsvcCDA.EXE

DNS Client: Dnscache
C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe -k NetworkService

Event Log: Eventlog
C:\WINDOWS\system32\services.exe

Plug and Play: PlugPlay
C:\WINDOWS\system32\services.exe

LexBce Server: LexBceS
C:\WINDOWS\system32\LEXBCES.EXE

LicCtrl Service: LicCtrlService
C:\WINDOWS\runservice.exe

TCP/IP NetBIOS Helper: LmHosts
C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe -k LocalService

SSDP Discovery Service: SSDPSRV
C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe -k LocalService

Universal Plug and Play Device Host: upnphost
C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe -k LocalService

WebClient: WebClient
C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe -k LocalService

PCTEL Speaker Phone: Pctspk
C:\WINDOWS\system32\pctspk.exe

IPSEC Services: PolicyAgent
C:\WINDOWS\System32\lsass.exe

Protected Storage: ProtectedStorage
C:\WINDOWS\system32\lsass.exe

Security Accounts Manager: SamSs
C:\WINDOWS\system32\lsass.exe

Remote Procedure Call (RPC): RpcSs
C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost -k rpcss

Smart Card: SCardSvr
C:\WINDOWS\System32\SCardSvr.exe

Print Spooler: Spooler
C:\WINDOWS\system32\spoolsv.exe

Windows Image Acquisition (WIA): stisvc
C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe -k imgsvc

I am completely clueless.

[SpywareShooter]

Most of HSA appears to be gone.

O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [C:\WINDOWS\apxl.exe] C:\WINDOWS\apxl.exe
O15 - Trusted Zone: *.frame.crazywinnings.com
O15 - Trusted Zone: *.static.topconverting.com
O15 - Trusted Zone: *.frame.crazywinnings.com (HKLM)
O15 - Trusted Zone: *.static.topconverting.com (HKLM)
O15 - Trusted IP range: 206.161.125.149 (HKLM)
O16 - DPF: {1C78AB3F-A857-482E-80C0-3A1E5238A565} - http://toolbar.isearch.com/general/drm.cab
O16 - DPF: {556DDE35-E955-11D0-A707-000000521957} - http://www.xblock.com/download/xclean_micro.exe
O16 - DPF: {79849612-A98F-45B8-95E9-4D13C7B6B35C} (Loader2 Control) - http://static.topconverting.com/activex/loader2.ocx
O16 - DPF: {99802379-7362-40E2-9D28-8A3B9AF880B7} - http://hotsearchbar.com/toolbar2/winhot32.cab

Fix those entries then find and delete apxl.exe, reboot and post a new log.

[DaMidget]

Hey man, Thanks for the quick response, heck i wasnt even expecting one for days with how usual tech support is lol. Ok. removed the ones you told me to, pulled the cord out of the back of my computer, restarted,got a wierd RUNDLL messege saying error starting wierd name.dll or something, rescanned opened browser got a popup from the same place and then finally got here.

new log:

Logfile of HijackThis v1.99.0
Scan saved at 9:07:09 PM, on 12/17/2004
Platform: Windows XP SP1 (WinNT 5.01.2600)
MSIE: Internet Explorer v6.00 SP1 (6.00.2800.1106)

Running processes:
C:\WINDOWS\System32\smss.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\winlogon.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\services.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\lsass.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\LEXBCES.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\system32\LEXPPS.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\system32\spoolsv.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\devldr32.exe
C:\WINDOWS\Explorer.EXE
C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVGFRE~1\avgamsvr.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVGFRE~1\avgupsvc.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\CTsvcCDA.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\runservice.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\pctspk.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVGFRE~1\avgcc.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe
C:\hijackthis\HijackThis.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\rundll32.exe

R0 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Start Page = http://hsremove.com/done.htm
R0 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Start Page = http://hsremove.com/done.htm
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Window Title = Microsoft Internet Explorer provided by Compaq
F2 - REG:system.ini: UserInit=C:\WINDOWS\system32\userinit.exe,C:\Windows\System32\wsaupdater.exe,
O1 - Hosts: 69.20.16.183 auto.search.msn.com
O1 - Hosts: 69.20.16.183 search.netscape.com
O1 - Hosts: 69.20.16.183 ieautosearch
O3 - Toolbar: &Radio - {8E718888-423F-11D2-876E-00A0C9082467} - C:\WINDOWS\System32\msdxm.ocx
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [AVG7_CC] C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVGFRE~1\avgcc.exe /STARTUP
O4 - HKLM\..\RunServices: [LicCtrl] runservice.exe
O8 - Extra context menu item: E&xport to Microsoft Excel - res://C:\PROGRA~1\MI1933~1\Office10\EXCEL.EXE/3000
O9 - Extra button: (no name) - {08B0E5C0-4FCB-11CF-AAA5-00401C608501} - C:\Program Files\Java\j2re1.4.2_04\bin\npjpi142_04.dll
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Sun Java Console - {08B0E5C0-4FCB-11CF-AAA5-00401C608501} - C:\Program Files\Java\j2re1.4.2_04\bin\npjpi142_04.dll
O9 - Extra button: AIM - {AC9E2541-2814-11d5-BC6D-00B0D0A1DE45} - C:\Program Files\AIM\aim.exe
O9 - Extra button: Real.com - {CD67F990-D8E9-11d2-98FE-00C0F0318AFE} - C:\WINDOWS\System32\Shdocvw.dll
O9 - Extra button: Support - {9A9270F2-A4C7-4175-BE83-5A23E5E83941} - C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\SIGNUP\Presario.htm (HKCU)
O10 - Broken Internet access because of LSP provider 'xfire_lsp.dll' missing
O12 - Plugin for .mov: C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\PLUGINS\npqtplugin.dll
O15 - Trusted Zone: *.frame.crazywinnings.com
O15 - Trusted Zone: *.static.topconverting.com
O15 - Trusted Zone: *.frame.crazywinnings.com (HKLM)
O15 - Trusted Zone: *.static.topconverting.com (HKLM)
O16 - DPF: {771A1334-6B08-4A6B-AEDC-CF994BA2CEBE} (Installer Class) - http://www.ysbweb.com/ist/softwares/v4.0/ysb_regular.cab
O23 - Service: ATI Smart - Unknown - C:\WINDOWS\system32\ati2sgag.exe
O23 - Service: AVG7 Alert Manager Server - GRISOFT, s.r.o. - C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVGFRE~1\avgamsvr.exe
O23 - Service: AVG7 Update Service - GRISOFT, s.r.o. - C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVGFRE~1\avgupsvc.exe
O23 - Service: Creative Service for CDROM Access - Creative Technology Ltd - C:\WINDOWS\System32\CTsvcCDA.EXE
O23 - Service: LexBce Server - Lexmark International, Inc. - C:\WINDOWS\system32\LEXBCES.EXE
O23 - Service: LicCtrl Service - Unknown - C:\WINDOWS\runservice.exe
O23 - Service: Macromedia Licensing Service - Unknown - C:\Program Files\Common Files\Macromedia Shared\Service\Macromedia Licensing.exe
O23 - Service: PCTEL Speaker Phone - PCtel, Inc. - C:\WINDOWS\system32\pctspk.exe
O23 - Service: Pml Driver HPZ12 - HP - C:\WINDOWS\System32\HPZipm12.exe

[SpywareShooter]

O1 - Hosts: 69.20.16.183 auto.search.msn.com
O1 - Hosts: 69.20.16.183 search.netscape.com
O1 - Hosts: 69.20.16.183 ieautosearch
O15 - Trusted Zone: *.frame.crazywinnings.com
O15 - Trusted Zone: *.static.topconverting.com
O15 - Trusted Zone: *.frame.crazywinnings.com (HKLM)
O15 - Trusted Zone: *.static.topconverting.com (HKLM)

Fix those entries then reboot and post a new log.

[DaMidget]

I removed them, they came back again as shown in the new log... should i try in safe mode?

new log:

Logfile of HijackThis v1.99.0
Scan saved at 10:04:07 PM, on 12/17/2004
Platform: Windows XP SP1 (WinNT 5.01.2600)
MSIE: Internet Explorer v6.00 SP1 (6.00.2800.1106)

Running processes:
C:\WINDOWS\System32\smss.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\winlogon.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\services.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\lsass.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\LEXBCES.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\system32\LEXPPS.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\system32\spoolsv.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\rundll32.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\devldr32.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVGFRE~1\avgamsvr.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVGFRE~1\avgupsvc.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\CTsvcCDA.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\runservice.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\pctspk.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe
C:\WINDOWS\Explorer.EXE
C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVGFRE~1\avgcc.exe
C:\hijackthis\HijackThis.exe

R0 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Start Page = http://hsremove.com/done.htm
R0 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Start Page = http://hsremove.com/done.htm
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Window Title = Microsoft Internet Explorer provided by Compaq
F2 - REG:system.ini: UserInit=C:\WINDOWS\system32\userinit.exe,C:\Windows\System32\wsaupdater.exe,
O1 - Hosts: 69.20.16.183 auto.search.msn.com
O1 - Hosts: 69.20.16.183 search.netscape.com
O1 - Hosts: 69.20.16.183 ieautosearch
O3 - Toolbar: &Radio - {8E718888-423F-11D2-876E-00A0C9082467} - C:\WINDOWS\System32\msdxm.ocx
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [AVG7_CC] C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVGFRE~1\avgcc.exe /STARTUP
O4 - HKLM\..\RunServices: [LicCtrl] runservice.exe
O8 - Extra context menu item: E&xport to Microsoft Excel - res://C:\PROGRA~1\MI1933~1\Office10\EXCEL.EXE/3000
O9 - Extra button: (no name) - {08B0E5C0-4FCB-11CF-AAA5-00401C608501} - C:\Program Files\Java\j2re1.4.2_04\bin\npjpi142_04.dll
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Sun Java Console - {08B0E5C0-4FCB-11CF-AAA5-00401C608501} - C:\Program Files\Java\j2re1.4.2_04\bin\npjpi142_04.dll
O9 - Extra button: AIM - {AC9E2541-2814-11d5-BC6D-00B0D0A1DE45} - C:\Program Files\AIM\aim.exe
O9 - Extra button: Real.com - {CD67F990-D8E9-11d2-98FE-00C0F0318AFE} - C:\WINDOWS\System32\Shdocvw.dll
O9 - Extra button: Support - {9A9270F2-A4C7-4175-BE83-5A23E5E83941} - C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\SIGNUP\Presario.htm (HKCU)
O10 - Broken Internet access because of LSP provider 'xfire_lsp.dll' missing
O12 - Plugin for .mov: C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\PLUGINS\npqtplugin.dll
O15 - Trusted Zone: *.frame.crazywinnings.com
O15 - Trusted Zone: *.static.topconverting.com
O15 - Trusted Zone: *.frame.crazywinnings.com (HKLM)
O15 - Trusted Zone: *.static.topconverting.com (HKLM)
O16 - DPF: {771A1334-6B08-4A6B-AEDC-CF994BA2CEBE} (Installer Class) - http://www.ysbweb.com/ist/softwares/v4.0/ysb_regular.cab
O23 - Service: ATI Smart - Unknown - C:\WINDOWS\system32\ati2sgag.exe
O23 - Service: AVG7 Alert Manager Server - GRISOFT, s.r.o. - C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVGFRE~1\avgamsvr.exe
O23 - Service: AVG7 Update Service - GRISOFT, s.r.o. - C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVGFRE~1\avgupsvc.exe
O23 - Service: Creative Service for CDROM Access - Creative Technology Ltd - C:\WINDOWS\System32\CTsvcCDA.EXE
O23 - Service: LexBce Server - Lexmark International, Inc. - C:\WINDOWS\system32\LEXBCES.EXE
O23 - Service: LicCtrl Service - Unknown - C:\WINDOWS\runservice.exe
O23 - Service: Macromedia Licensing Service - Unknown - C:\Program Files\Common Files\Macromedia Shared\Service\Macromedia Licensing.exe
O23 - Service: PCTEL Speaker Phone - PCtel, Inc. - C:\WINDOWS\system32\pctspk.exe
O23 - Service: Pml Driver HPZ12 - HP - C:\WINDOWS\System32\HPZipm12.exe

[Buckeye_Sam]

You have a new variation of the Look2Me parasite. An automated removal solution has not yet been established, so the current procedure for removing this parasite may take several steps. The first few steps involve collecting information from your system

Can you please start off by downloading VX2Finder to your desktop from here:

http://downloads.subratam.org/VX2Finder(126).exe

Start vx2finder, then click on "Click to Find VX2.BetterInternet" and then click "Make Log" and copy and paste the entire contents of the log here.



Please download DLL Compare to your desktop from here:

http://www.atribune.org/downloads/DllCompare.exe

Start Dll Compare, then click on "Run Locate.com". When it tells you that's finished, click on "Compare" at the bottom right. When that finishes, click "Make a Log of What was Found" and answer "Yes" to View Log file. Copy and paste the contents of that log here.

Please also open the c:\Windows\System32 folder and see if there's a file there called Guard.tmp visible and report that here as well.



Can you please download the file "Find It.zip" to your desktop from here - http://computercops.biz/zx/Zupe/Find%20It%20NT-2K-XP.zip . Unzip the contents to a folder, then open the folder and double-click on Find.bat. It will run for a minute, then produce a log. Please copy and paste that log here.



Finally post a new hijackthis log also. And do not reboot your computer or use IE as it may cause the filenames to change and the fix to fail.

[DaMidget]

sorry for the lack of replies, but i found out i had this new strain when it messed with my administrative rights and got kicked out of a game by punkbuster lol. already manually fixed it shortly after my previous post