HiJackThis log....Home Search assistent...help

[Nutty110]

Please help I have the Home Search Assistent....Ive been hijacked usinf IE.
Here is a log from HiJackThis program.......

Logfile of HijackThis v1.99.1
Scan saved at 7:44:05 PM, on 4/5/2005
Platform: Windows XP SP1 (WinNT 5.01.2600)
MSIE: Internet Explorer v6.00 SP1 (6.00.2800.1106)

Running processes:
G:\WINDOWS\System32\smss.exe
G:\WINDOWS\system32\winlogon.exe
G:\WINDOWS\system32\services.exe
G:\WINDOWS\system32\lsass.exe
G:\WINDOWS\System32\Ati2evxx.exe
G:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe
G:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe
G:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\ccSetMgr.exe
G:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\ccEvtMgr.exe
G:\WINDOWS\system32\spoolsv.exe
G:\WINDOWS\system32\Ati2evxx.exe
G:\WINDOWS\Explorer.EXE
G:\WINDOWS\System32\drivers\CDAC11BA.EXE
G:\WINDOWS\System32\GEARSec.exe
G:\Program Files\Norton AntiVirus\navapsvc.exe
G:\Utilities\Norton Ghost\Agent\PQV2iSvc.exe
G:\Program Files\Norton AntiVirus\AdvTools\NPROTECT.EXE
G:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe
G:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\CCPD-LC\symlcsvc.exe
G:\Program Files\Common Files\Ulead Systems\DVD\ULCDRSvr.exe
G:\WINDOWS\system32\crry32.exe
G:\Program Files\ATI Technologies\ATI Control Panel\atiptaxx.exe
G:\WINDOWS\System32\devldr32.exe
G:\Program Files\QuickTime\qttask.exe
G:\WINDOWS\System32\spool\DRIVERS\W32X86\3\E_S4I2G1.EXE
G:\Program Files\Common Files\Real\Update_OB\realsched.exe
G:\UTILITIES\Easy CD Creator 5\DirectCD\DirectCD.exe
G:\Utilities\Norton Ghost\Agent\GhostTray.exe
G:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\ccApp.exe
G:\Program Files\dvd43\dvd43_tray.exe
G:\WINDOWS\system32\apior32.exe
G:\WINDOWS\System32\wuauclt.exe
G:\Utilities\FlashFXP\FlashFXP.exe
G:\Utilities\FlashFXP\FlashFXP.exe
G:\Utilities\FlashFXP\FlashFXP.exe
G:\WINDOWS\System32\windowss.exe
G:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\IEXPLORE.EXE
G:\Program Files\Messenger\msmsgs.exe
G:\Utilities\Hijackthis\HijackThis.exe

R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Bar = res://G:\WINDOWS\yygte.dll/sp.html#44768
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Page = res://G:\WINDOWS\yygte.dll/sp.html#44768
R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Default_Page_URL = about:blank
R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Default_Search_URL = res://G:\WINDOWS\yygte.dll/sp.html#44768
R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Bar = res://G:\WINDOWS\yygte.dll/sp.html#44768
R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Page = res://G:\WINDOWS\yygte.dll/sp.html#44768
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Search,SearchAssistant = res://G:\WINDOWS\yygte.dll/sp.html#44768
R0 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Search,SearchAssistant = res://G:\WINDOWS\yygte.dll/sp.html#44768
R0 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Local Page =
R0 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Local Page =
R3 - Default URLSearchHook is missing
F2 - REG:system.ini: UserInit=g:\windows\system32\userinit.exe
O2 - BHO: AcroIEHlprObj Class - {06849E9F-C8D7-4D59-B87D-784B7D6BE0B3} - G:\Program Files\Adobe\Acrobat 6.0\Reader\ActiveX\AcroIEHelper.dll
O2 - BHO: (no name) - {4405A21E-FAE3-F059-3008-4283DEFF2EE4} - G:\WINDOWS\ieun32.dll
O2 - BHO: Google Toolbar Helper - {AA58ED58-01DD-4d91-8333-CF10577473F7} - g:\program files\google\googletoolbar2.dll
O2 - BHO: NAV Helper - {BDF3E430-B101-42AD-A544-FADC6B084872} - G:\Program Files\Norton AntiVirus\NavShExt.dll
O3 - Toolbar: &Radio - {8E718888-423F-11D2-876E-00A0C9082467} - G:\WINDOWS\System32\msdxm.ocx
O3 - Toolbar: Norton AntiVirus - {42CDD1BF-3FFB-4238-8AD1-7859DF00B1D6} - G:\Program Files\Norton AntiVirus\NavShExt.dll
O3 - Toolbar: &Google - {2318C2B1-4965-11d4-9B18-009027A5CD4F} - g:\program files\google\googletoolbar2.dll
O3 - Toolbar: MSN Toolbar - {BDAD1DAD-C946-4A17-ADC1-64B5B4FF55D0} - G:\Program Files\MSN Toolbar\01.01.1601.0\en-us\msntb.dll
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [ATIPTA] G:\Program Files\ATI Technologies\ATI Control Panel\atiptaxx.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [QuickTime Task] "G:\Program Files\QuickTime\qttask.exe" -atboottime
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [CXMon] "g:\utilities\HP Camera Software\Photo Imaging\Hpi_Monitor.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [EPSON Stylus CX5400] G:\WINDOWS\System32\spool\DRIVERS\W32X86\3\E_S4I2G1.EXE /P19 "EPSON Stylus CX5400" /O6 "USB001" /M "Stylus CX5400"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [TkBellExe] "G:\Program Files\Common Files\Real\Update_OB\realsched.exe" -osboot
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [AdaptecDirectCD] G:\UTILITIES\Easy CD Creator 5\DirectCD\DirectCD.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Norton Ghost 9.0] G:\Utilities\Norton Ghost\Agent\GhostTray.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SSC_UserPrompt] G:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\Security Center\UsrPrmpt.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Microsoft IT Update] windowss.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [ccApp] "G:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\ccApp.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Advanced Tools Check] G:\PROGRA~1\NORTON~1\AdvTools\ADVCHK.EXE
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [TrojanScanner] G:\Utilities\Trojan Remover\Trjscan.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [dvd43] G:\Program Files\dvd43\dvd43_tray.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [apior32.exe] G:\WINDOWS\system32\apior32.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\RunServices: [Microsoft IT Update] windowss.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\RunOnce: [crry32.exe] G:\WINDOWS\system32\crry32.exe
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [NBJ] "G:\utilities\Nero\Nero BackItUp\NBJ.exe"
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [Microsoft IT Update] windowss.exe
O4 - Global Startup: Microsoft Office.lnk = G:\Utilities\Microsoft Word\Office10\OSA.EXE
O4 - Global Startup: PC Alert 4.lnk = G:\Utilities\PC Alert 4\PCAlert4.exe
O8 - Extra context menu item: &Google Search - res://g:\program files\google\GoogleToolbar2.dll/cmsearch.html
O8 - Extra context menu item: Backward Links - res://g:\program files\google\GoogleToolbar2.dll/cmbacklinks.html
O8 - Extra context menu item: Cached Snapshot of Page - res://g:\program files\google\GoogleToolbar2.dll/cmcache.html
O8 - Extra context menu item: E&xport to Microsoft Excel - res://G:\UTILIT~1\MICROS~1\Office10\EXCEL.EXE/3000
O8 - Extra context menu item: Similar Pages - res://g:\program files\google\GoogleToolbar2.dll/cmsimilar.html
O8 - Extra context menu item: Translate into English - res://g:\program files\google\GoogleToolbar2.dll/cmtrans.html
O9 - Extra button: Messenger - {FB5F1910-F110-11d2-BB9E-00C04F795683} - G:\Program Files\Messenger\MSMSGS.EXE
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Messenger - {FB5F1910-F110-11d2-BB9E-00C04F795683} - G:\Program Files\Messenger\MSMSGS.EXE
O16 - DPF: {469C7080-8EC8-43A6-AD97-45848113743C} - http://akamai.downloadv3.com/binaries/IA/nethv32_EN_XP.cab
O16 - DPF: {62475759-9E84-458E-A1AB-5D2C442ADFDE} - http://a1540.g.akamai.net/7/1540/52/20031216/qtinstall.info.apple.com/mickey/us/win/QuickTimeInstaller.exe
O16 - DPF: {683DFF0F-331F-44D2-B69B-46D7BFB58F32} (VacPro.canada_ver3) - http://www.advnt01.com/dialer/canada_ver3.CAB
O16 - DPF: {FAE74270-E5EE-49C3-B816-EA8B4D55F38F} (H2hPool Control) - http://mirror.worldwinner.com//games/v47/h2hpool/h2hpool.cab
O23 - Service: Remote Procedure Call (RPC) Helper ( 11Fßä#·ºÄÖ`I) - Unknown owner - G:\WINDOWS\sysvv.exe (file missing)
O23 - Service: Ati HotKey Poller - ATI Technologies Inc. - G:\WINDOWS\System32\Ati2evxx.exe
O23 - Service: ATI Smart - Unknown owner - G:\WINDOWS\system32\ati2sgag.exe
O23 - Service: C-DillaCdaC11BA - Macrovision - G:\WINDOWS\System32\drivers\CDAC11BA.EXE
O23 - Service: Symantec Event Manager (ccEvtMgr) - Symantec Corporation - G:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\ccEvtMgr.exe
O23 - Service: Symantec Password Validation (ccPwdSvc) - Symantec Corporation - G:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\ccPwdSvc.exe
O23 - Service: Symantec Settings Manager (ccSetMgr) - Symantec Corporation - G:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\ccSetMgr.exe
O23 - Service: GEARSecurity - GEAR Software - G:\WINDOWS\System32\GEARSec.exe
O23 - Service: Norton AntiVirus Auto Protect Service (navapsvc) - Symantec Corporation - G:\Program Files\Norton AntiVirus\navapsvc.exe
O23 - Service: Norton Ghost - Symantec Corporation - G:\Utilities\Norton Ghost\Agent\PQV2iSvc.exe
O23 - Service: Norton Unerase Protection (NProtectService) - Symantec Corporation - G:\Program Files\Norton AntiVirus\AdvTools\NPROTECT.EXE
O23 - Service: SAVScan - Symantec Corporation - G:\Program Files\Norton AntiVirus\SAVScan.exe
O23 - Service: ScriptBlocking Service (SBService) - Symantec Corporation - G:\PROGRA~1\COMMON~1\SYMANT~1\SCRIPT~1\SBServ.exe
O23 - Service: Symantec Core LC - Symantec Corporation - G:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\CCPD-LC\symlcsvc.exe
O23 - Service: SymWMI Service (SymWSC) - Symantec Corporation - G:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\Security Center\SymWSC.exe
O23 - Service: Ulead Burning Helper (UleadBurningHelper) - Ulead Systems, Inc. - G:\Program Files\Common Files\Ulead Systems\DVD\ULCDRSvr.exe

[Buckeye_Sam]

If you still need need help for this problem please post a new hijackthis log.

[Nutty110]

Here is my latest HighJack Log after removing Home Search Assistent.
please read and verify....thanks........

Logfile of HijackThis v1.99.1
Scan saved at 2:35:54 AM, on 4/9/2005
Platform: Windows XP SP1 (WinNT 5.01.2600)
MSIE: Internet Explorer v6.00 SP1 (6.00.2800.1106)

Running processes:
G:\WINDOWS\System32\smss.exe
G:\WINDOWS\system32\winlogon.exe
G:\WINDOWS\system32\services.exe
G:\WINDOWS\system32\lsass.exe
G:\WINDOWS\System32\Ati2evxx.exe
G:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe
G:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe
G:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\ccSetMgr.exe
G:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\ccEvtMgr.exe
G:\WINDOWS\system32\spoolsv.exe
G:\WINDOWS\System32\drivers\CDAC11BA.EXE
G:\WINDOWS\system32\Ati2evxx.exe
G:\WINDOWS\Explorer.EXE
G:\WINDOWS\System32\GEARSec.exe
G:\Program Files\Norton AntiVirus\navapsvc.exe
G:\Utilities\Norton Ghost\Agent\PQV2iSvc.exe
G:\Program Files\Norton AntiVirus\AdvTools\NPROTECT.EXE
G:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe
G:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\CCPD-LC\symlcsvc.exe
G:\Program Files\Common Files\Ulead Systems\DVD\ULCDRSvr.exe
G:\Program Files\ATI Technologies\ATI Control Panel\atiptaxx.exe
G:\Program Files\QuickTime\qttask.exe
G:\WINDOWS\System32\devldr32.exe
G:\WINDOWS\System32\spool\DRIVERS\W32X86\3\E_S4I2G1.EXE
G:\Program Files\Common Files\Real\Update_OB\realsched.exe
G:\UTILITIES\Easy CD Creator 5\DirectCD\DirectCD.exe
G:\Utilities\Norton Ghost\Agent\GhostTray.exe
G:\WINDOWS\System32\windowss.exe
G:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\ccApp.exe
G:\Program Files\dvd43\dvd43_tray.exe
G:\Program Files\Messenger\msmsgs.exe
G:\WINDOWS\System32\wuauclt.exe
G:\Utilities\Hijackthis\HijackThis.exe

R0 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Start Page = http://www.nforce.nl/index.php?m=sections&id=2
R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Default_Page_URL = about:blank
R0 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Start Page =
R0 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Local Page =
R0 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Local Page =
F2 - REG:system.ini: UserInit=g:\windows\system32\userinit.exe
O2 - BHO: AcroIEHlprObj Class - {06849E9F-C8D7-4D59-B87D-784B7D6BE0B3} - G:\Program Files\Adobe\Acrobat 6.0\Reader\ActiveX\AcroIEHelper.dll
O2 - BHO: Google Toolbar Helper - {AA58ED58-01DD-4d91-8333-CF10577473F7} - g:\program files\google\googletoolbar2.dll
O2 - BHO: NAV Helper - {BDF3E430-B101-42AD-A544-FADC6B084872} - G:\Program Files\Norton AntiVirus\NavShExt.dll
O3 - Toolbar: &Radio - {8E718888-423F-11D2-876E-00A0C9082467} - G:\WINDOWS\System32\msdxm.ocx
O3 - Toolbar: Norton AntiVirus - {42CDD1BF-3FFB-4238-8AD1-7859DF00B1D6} - G:\Program Files\Norton AntiVirus\NavShExt.dll
O3 - Toolbar: &Google - {2318C2B1-4965-11d4-9B18-009027A5CD4F} - g:\program files\google\googletoolbar2.dll
O3 - Toolbar: MSN Toolbar - {BDAD1DAD-C946-4A17-ADC1-64B5B4FF55D0} - G:\Program Files\MSN Toolbar\01.01.1601.0\en-us\msntb.dll
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [ATIPTA] G:\Program Files\ATI Technologies\ATI Control Panel\atiptaxx.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [QuickTime Task] "G:\Program Files\QuickTime\qttask.exe" -atboottime
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [CXMon] "g:\utilities\HP Camera Software\Photo Imaging\Hpi_Monitor.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [EPSON Stylus CX5400] G:\WINDOWS\System32\spool\DRIVERS\W32X86\3\E_S4I2G1.EXE /P19 "EPSON Stylus CX5400" /O6 "USB001" /M "Stylus CX5400"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [TkBellExe] "G:\Program Files\Common Files\Real\Update_OB\realsched.exe" -osboot
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [AdaptecDirectCD] G:\UTILITIES\Easy CD Creator 5\DirectCD\DirectCD.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Norton Ghost 9.0] G:\Utilities\Norton Ghost\Agent\GhostTray.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SSC_UserPrompt] G:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\Security Center\UsrPrmpt.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Microsoft IT Update] windowss.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [ccApp] "G:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\ccApp.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Advanced Tools Check] G:\PROGRA~1\NORTON~1\AdvTools\ADVCHK.EXE
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [TrojanScanner] G:\Utilities\Trojan Remover\Trjscan.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [dvd43] G:\Program Files\dvd43\dvd43_tray.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Symantec NetDriver Monitor] G:\PROGRA~1\SYMNET~1\SNDMon.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\RunServices: [Microsoft IT Update] windowss.exe
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [NBJ] "G:\utilities\Nero\Nero BackItUp\NBJ.exe"
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [Microsoft IT Update] windowss.exe
O4 - Global Startup: Microsoft Office.lnk = G:\Utilities\Microsoft Word\Office10\OSA.EXE
O4 - Global Startup: PC Alert 4.lnk = G:\Utilities\PC Alert 4\PCAlert4.exe
O8 - Extra context menu item: &Google Search - res://g:\program files\google\GoogleToolbar2.dll/cmsearch.html
O8 - Extra context menu item: Backward Links - res://g:\program files\google\GoogleToolbar2.dll/cmbacklinks.html
O8 - Extra context menu item: Cached Snapshot of Page - res://g:\program files\google\GoogleToolbar2.dll/cmcache.html
O8 - Extra context menu item: E&xport to Microsoft Excel - res://G:\UTILIT~1\MICROS~1\Office10\EXCEL.EXE/3000
O8 - Extra context menu item: Similar Pages - res://g:\program files\google\GoogleToolbar2.dll/cmsimilar.html
O8 - Extra context menu item: Translate into English - res://g:\program files\google\GoogleToolbar2.dll/cmtrans.html
O9 - Extra button: Messenger - {FB5F1910-F110-11d2-BB9E-00C04F795683} - G:\Program Files\Messenger\MSMSGS.EXE
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Messenger - {FB5F1910-F110-11d2-BB9E-00C04F795683} - G:\Program Files\Messenger\MSMSGS.EXE
O16 - DPF: {469C7080-8EC8-43A6-AD97-45848113743C} - http://akamai.downloadv3.com/binaries/IA/nethv32_EN_XP.cab
O16 - DPF: {62475759-9E84-458E-A1AB-5D2C442ADFDE} - http://a1540.g.akamai.net/7/1540/52/20031216/qtinstall.info.apple.com/mickey/us/win/QuickTimeInstaller.exe
O16 - DPF: {683DFF0F-331F-44D2-B69B-46D7BFB58F32} (VacPro.canada_ver3) - http://www.advnt01.com/dialer/canada_ver3.CAB
O16 - DPF: {FAE74270-E5EE-49C3-B816-EA8B4D55F38F} (H2hPool Control) - http://mirror.worldwinner.com//games/v47/h2hpool/h2hpool.cab
O23 - Service: Ati HotKey Poller - ATI Technologies Inc. - G:\WINDOWS\System32\Ati2evxx.exe
O23 - Service: ATI Smart - Unknown owner - G:\WINDOWS\system32\ati2sgag.exe
O23 - Service: C-DillaCdaC11BA - Macrovision - G:\WINDOWS\System32\drivers\CDAC11BA.EXE
O23 - Service: Symantec Event Manager (ccEvtMgr) - Symantec Corporation - G:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\ccEvtMgr.exe
O23 - Service: Symantec Password Validation (ccPwdSvc) - Symantec Corporation - G:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\ccPwdSvc.exe
O23 - Service: Symantec Settings Manager (ccSetMgr) - Symantec Corporation - G:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\ccSetMgr.exe
O23 - Service: GEARSecurity - GEAR Software - G:\WINDOWS\System32\GEARSec.exe
O23 - Service: Norton AntiVirus Auto Protect Service (navapsvc) - Symantec Corporation - G:\Program Files\Norton AntiVirus\navapsvc.exe
O23 - Service: Norton Ghost - Symantec Corporation - G:\Utilities\Norton Ghost\Agent\PQV2iSvc.exe
O23 - Service: Norton Unerase Protection (NProtectService) - Symantec Corporation - G:\Program Files\Norton AntiVirus\AdvTools\NPROTECT.EXE
O23 - Service: SAVScan - Symantec Corporation - G:\Program Files\Norton AntiVirus\SAVScan.exe
O23 - Service: ScriptBlocking Service (SBService) - Symantec Corporation - G:\PROGRA~1\COMMON~1\SYMANT~1\SCRIPT~1\SBServ.exe
O23 - Service: Symantec Network Drivers Service (SNDSrvc) - Symantec Corporation - G:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\SNDSrvc.exe
O23 - Service: Symantec Core LC - Symantec Corporation - G:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\CCPD-LC\symlcsvc.exe
O23 - Service: SymWMI Service (SymWSC) - Symantec Corporation - G:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\Security Center\SymWSC.exe
O23 - Service: Ulead Burning Helper (UleadBurningHelper) - Ulead Systems, Inc. - G:\Program Files\Common Files\Ulead Systems\DVD\ULCDRSvr.exe

[Buckeye_Sam]

Please make sure that you can view all hidden files. Instructions on how to do this can be found here:

How to see hidden files in Windows (http://www.short-media.com/forum/showpost.php?p=172588&postcount=3)

Place a checkmark next to these entries, close all browsers and windows, and have HijackThis fix them by clicking Fix Checked:

R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Default_Page_URL = about:blank
R0 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Start Page =
R0 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Local Page =
R0 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Local Page =
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Microsoft IT Update] windowss.exe
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [Microsoft IT Update] windowss.exe
O16 - DPF: {469C7080-8EC8-43A6-AD97-45848113743C} - http://akamai.downloadv3.com/binari...thv32_EN_XP.cab
O16 - DPF: {683DFF0F-331F-44D2-B69B-46D7BFB58F32} (VacPro.canada_ver3) - http://www.advnt01.com/dialer/canada_ver3.CAB



Reboot your computer into Safe Mode (http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/forums/tutorial61.html)

Then delete this file:

G:\WINDOWS\System32\windowss.exe


Reboot your computer to go back to normal mode.


Please run at least two of these online scans.
Make sure they are set to clean automatically:

http://www.bitdefender.com/scan/licence.php

http://housecall.trendmicro.com/housecall/start_corp.asp

http://www.pandasoftware.com/activescan/com/activescan_principal.htm

There may be files that these scans will not remove. Please include that information in your next post.


Reboot and post a new hijackthis log.

[Nutty110]

My latest Hijack log as per instructions in above post....thanks


Logfile of HijackThis v1.99.1
Scan saved at 12:19:47 PM, on 4/9/2005
Platform: Windows XP SP1 (WinNT 5.01.2600)
MSIE: Internet Explorer v6.00 SP1 (6.00.2800.1106)

Running processes:
G:\WINDOWS\System32\smss.exe
G:\WINDOWS\system32\winlogon.exe
G:\WINDOWS\system32\services.exe
G:\WINDOWS\system32\lsass.exe
G:\WINDOWS\System32\Ati2evxx.exe
G:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe
G:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe
G:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\ccSetMgr.exe
G:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\ccEvtMgr.exe
G:\WINDOWS\system32\Ati2evxx.exe
G:\WINDOWS\Explorer.EXE
G:\WINDOWS\system32\spoolsv.exe
G:\WINDOWS\System32\drivers\CDAC11BA.EXE
G:\WINDOWS\System32\GEARSec.exe
G:\Program Files\Norton AntiVirus\navapsvc.exe
G:\Program Files\ATI Technologies\ATI Control Panel\atiptaxx.exe
G:\Program Files\QuickTime\qttask.exe
G:\Utilities\Norton Ghost\Agent\PQV2iSvc.exe
G:\WINDOWS\System32\devldr32.exe
G:\WINDOWS\System32\spool\DRIVERS\W32X86\3\E_S4I2G1.EXE
G:\Program Files\Common Files\Real\Update_OB\realsched.exe
G:\UTILITIES\Easy CD Creator 5\DirectCD\DirectCD.exe
G:\Program Files\Norton AntiVirus\AdvTools\NPROTECT.EXE
G:\Utilities\Norton Ghost\Agent\GhostTray.exe
G:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\Security Center\UsrPrmpt.exe
G:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\ccApp.exe
G:\Program Files\dvd43\dvd43_tray.exe
G:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe
G:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\CCPD-LC\symlcsvc.exe
G:\Program Files\Common Files\Ulead Systems\DVD\ULCDRSvr.exe
G:\Utilities\SpywareGuard\sgmain.exe
G:\Utilities\SpywareGuard\sgbhp.exe
G:\Program Files\Messenger\msmsgs.exe
G:\WINDOWS\System32\wuauclt.exe
G:\WINDOWS\System32\wuauclt.exe
G:\Utilities\Hijackthis\HijackThis.exe

R0 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Start Page = http://www.nforce.nl/index.php?m=sections&id=2
R0 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Start Page =
F2 - REG:system.ini: UserInit=g:\windows\system32\userinit.exe
O2 - BHO: AcroIEHlprObj Class - {06849E9F-C8D7-4D59-B87D-784B7D6BE0B3} - G:\Program Files\Adobe\Acrobat 6.0\Reader\ActiveX\AcroIEHelper.dll
O2 - BHO: SpywareGuard Download Protection - {4A368E80-174F-4872-96B5-0B27DDD11DB2} - G:\utilities\SpywareGuard\dlprotect.dll
O2 - BHO: Google Toolbar Helper - {AA58ED58-01DD-4d91-8333-CF10577473F7} - g:\program files\google\googletoolbar2.dll
O2 - BHO: NAV Helper - {BDF3E430-B101-42AD-A544-FADC6B084872} - G:\Program Files\Norton AntiVirus\NavShExt.dll
O3 - Toolbar: &Radio - {8E718888-423F-11D2-876E-00A0C9082467} - G:\WINDOWS\System32\msdxm.ocx
O3 - Toolbar: Norton AntiVirus - {42CDD1BF-3FFB-4238-8AD1-7859DF00B1D6} - G:\Program Files\Norton AntiVirus\NavShExt.dll
O3 - Toolbar: &Google - {2318C2B1-4965-11d4-9B18-009027A5CD4F} - g:\program files\google\googletoolbar2.dll
O3 - Toolbar: MSN Toolbar - {BDAD1DAD-C946-4A17-ADC1-64B5B4FF55D0} - G:\Program Files\MSN Toolbar\01.01.1601.0\en-us\msntb.dll
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [ATIPTA] G:\Program Files\ATI Technologies\ATI Control Panel\atiptaxx.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [QuickTime Task] "G:\Program Files\QuickTime\qttask.exe" -atboottime
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [CXMon] "g:\utilities\HP Camera Software\Photo Imaging\Hpi_Monitor.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [EPSON Stylus CX5400] G:\WINDOWS\System32\spool\DRIVERS\W32X86\3\E_S4I2G1.EXE /P19 "EPSON Stylus CX5400" /O6 "USB001" /M "Stylus CX5400"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [TkBellExe] "G:\Program Files\Common Files\Real\Update_OB\realsched.exe" -osboot
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [AdaptecDirectCD] G:\UTILITIES\Easy CD Creator 5\DirectCD\DirectCD.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Norton Ghost 9.0] G:\Utilities\Norton Ghost\Agent\GhostTray.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SSC_UserPrompt] G:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\Security Center\UsrPrmpt.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [ccApp] "G:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\ccApp.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Advanced Tools Check] G:\PROGRA~1\NORTON~1\AdvTools\ADVCHK.EXE
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [TrojanScanner] G:\Utilities\Trojan Remover\Trjscan.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [dvd43] G:\Program Files\dvd43\dvd43_tray.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Symantec NetDriver Monitor] G:\PROGRA~1\SYMNET~1\SNDMon.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\RunServices: [Microsoft IT Update] windowss.exe
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [NBJ] "G:\utilities\Nero\Nero BackItUp\NBJ.exe"
O4 - Startup: SpywareGuard.lnk = G:\Utilities\SpywareGuard\sgmain.exe
O4 - Global Startup: Microsoft Office.lnk = G:\Utilities\Microsoft Word\Office10\OSA.EXE
O4 - Global Startup: PC Alert 4.lnk = G:\Utilities\PC Alert 4\PCAlert4.exe
O8 - Extra context menu item: &Google Search - res://g:\program files\google\GoogleToolbar2.dll/cmsearch.html
O8 - Extra context menu item: Backward Links - res://g:\program files\google\GoogleToolbar2.dll/cmbacklinks.html
O8 - Extra context menu item: Cached Snapshot of Page - res://g:\program files\google\GoogleToolbar2.dll/cmcache.html
O8 - Extra context menu item: E&xport to Microsoft Excel - res://G:\UTILIT~1\MICROS~1\Office10\EXCEL.EXE/3000
O8 - Extra context menu item: Similar Pages - res://g:\program files\google\GoogleToolbar2.dll/cmsimilar.html
O8 - Extra context menu item: Translate into English - res://g:\program files\google\GoogleToolbar2.dll/cmtrans.html
O9 - Extra button: Messenger - {FB5F1910-F110-11d2-BB9E-00C04F795683} - G:\Program Files\Messenger\MSMSGS.EXE
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Messenger - {FB5F1910-F110-11d2-BB9E-00C04F795683} - G:\Program Files\Messenger\MSMSGS.EXE
O16 - DPF: {62475759-9E84-458E-A1AB-5D2C442ADFDE} - http://a1540.g.akamai.net/7/1540/52/20031216/qtinstall.info.apple.com/mickey/us/win/QuickTimeInstaller.exe
O16 - DPF: {74D05D43-3236-11D4-BDCD-00C04F9A3B61} (HouseCall Control) - http://a840.g.akamai.net/7/840/537/2004061001/housecall.trendmicro.com/housecall/xscan53.cab
O16 - DPF: {80DD2229-B8E4-4C77-B72F-F22972D723EA} (AvxScanOnline Control) - http://www.bitdefender.com/scan/Msie/bitdefender.cab
O16 - DPF: {9A9307A0-7DA4-4DAF-B042-5009F29E09E1} (ActiveScan Installer Class) - http://www.pandasoftware.com/activescan/as5/asinst.cab
O16 - DPF: {FAE74270-E5EE-49C3-B816-EA8B4D55F38F} (H2hPool Control) - http://mirror.worldwinner.com//games/v47/h2hpool/h2hpool.cab
O23 - Service: Ati HotKey Poller - ATI Technologies Inc. - G:\WINDOWS\System32\Ati2evxx.exe
O23 - Service: ATI Smart - Unknown owner - G:\WINDOWS\system32\ati2sgag.exe
O23 - Service: C-DillaCdaC11BA - Macrovision - G:\WINDOWS\System32\drivers\CDAC11BA.EXE
O23 - Service: Symantec Event Manager (ccEvtMgr) - Symantec Corporation - G:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\ccEvtMgr.exe
O23 - Service: Symantec Password Validation (ccPwdSvc) - Symantec Corporation - G:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\ccPwdSvc.exe
O23 - Service: Symantec Settings Manager (ccSetMgr) - Symantec Corporation - G:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\ccSetMgr.exe
O23 - Service: GEARSecurity - GEAR Software - G:\WINDOWS\System32\GEARSec.exe
O23 - Service: Norton AntiVirus Auto Protect Service (navapsvc) - Symantec Corporation - G:\Program Files\Norton AntiVirus\navapsvc.exe
O23 - Service: Norton Ghost - Symantec Corporation - G:\Utilities\Norton Ghost\Agent\PQV2iSvc.exe
O23 - Service: Norton Unerase Protection (NProtectService) - Symantec Corporation - G:\Program Files\Norton AntiVirus\AdvTools\NPROTECT.EXE
O23 - Service: SAVScan - Symantec Corporation - G:\Program Files\Norton AntiVirus\SAVScan.exe
O23 - Service: ScriptBlocking Service (SBService) - Symantec Corporation - G:\PROGRA~1\COMMON~1\SYMANT~1\SCRIPT~1\SBServ.exe
O23 - Service: Symantec Network Drivers Service (SNDSrvc) - Symantec Corporation - G:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\SNDSrvc.exe
O23 - Service: Symantec Core LC - Symantec Corporation - G:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\CCPD-LC\symlcsvc.exe
O23 - Service: SymWMI Service (SymWSC) - Symantec Corporation - G:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\Security Center\SymWSC.exe
O23 - Service: Ulead Burning Helper (UleadBurningHelper) - Ulead Systems, Inc. - G:\Program Files\Common Files\Ulead Systems\DVD\ULCDRSvr.exe

[Buckeye_Sam]

Have hijackthis fix these lines:

R0 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Start Page =
O4 - HKLM\..\RunServices: [Microsoft IT Update] windowss.exe


Then delete this file:

G:\WINDOWS\System32\windowss.exe


Reboot and post a new hijackthis log.

[Nutty110]

Buckeye....here is the new HijackThis post after fixing.....

Logfile of HijackThis v1.99.1
Scan saved at 5:22:55 PM, on 4/10/2005
Platform: Windows XP SP1 (WinNT 5.01.2600)
MSIE: Internet Explorer v6.00 SP1 (6.00.2800.1106)

Running processes:
G:\WINDOWS\System32\smss.exe
G:\WINDOWS\system32\winlogon.exe
G:\WINDOWS\system32\services.exe
G:\WINDOWS\system32\lsass.exe
G:\WINDOWS\System32\Ati2evxx.exe
G:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe
G:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe
G:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\ccSetMgr.exe
G:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\ccEvtMgr.exe
G:\WINDOWS\system32\spoolsv.exe
G:\WINDOWS\system32\Ati2evxx.exe
G:\WINDOWS\Explorer.EXE
G:\WINDOWS\System32\drivers\CDAC11BA.EXE
G:\Program Files\Norton AntiVirus\navapsvc.exe
G:\Program Files\Norton AntiVirus\AdvTools\NPROTECT.EXE
G:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe
G:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\CCPD-LC\symlcsvc.exe
G:\Program Files\Common Files\Ulead Systems\DVD\ULCDRSvr.exe
G:\WINDOWS\System32\devldr32.exe
G:\Program Files\ATI Technologies\ATI Control Panel\atiptaxx.exe
G:\Program Files\QuickTime\qttask.exe
G:\WINDOWS\System32\spool\DRIVERS\W32X86\3\E_S4I2G1.EXE
G:\Program Files\Common Files\Real\Update_OB\realsched.exe
G:\UTILITIES\Easy CD Creator 5\DirectCD\DirectCD.exe
G:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\Security Center\UsrPrmpt.exe
G:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\ccApp.exe
G:\Program Files\dvd43\dvd43_tray.exe
G:\Utilities\PC Alert 4\PCAlert4.exe
G:\Utilities\SpywareGuard\sgmain.exe
G:\Utilities\SpywareGuard\sgbhp.exe
G:\Program Files\Messenger\msmsgs.exe
G:\WINDOWS\System32\wuauclt.exe
G:\WINDOWS\System32\wuauclt.exe
G:\Utilities\Hijackthis\HijackThis.exe

R0 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Start Page = http://www.nforce.nl/index.php?m=sections&id=2
F2 - REG:system.ini: UserInit=g:\windows\system32\userinit.exe
O2 - BHO: AcroIEHlprObj Class - {06849E9F-C8D7-4D59-B87D-784B7D6BE0B3} - G:\Program Files\Adobe\Acrobat 6.0\Reader\ActiveX\AcroIEHelper.dll
O2 - BHO: SpywareGuard Download Protection - {4A368E80-174F-4872-96B5-0B27DDD11DB2} - G:\utilities\SpywareGuard\dlprotect.dll
O2 - BHO: Google Toolbar Helper - {AA58ED58-01DD-4d91-8333-CF10577473F7} - g:\program files\google\googletoolbar2.dll
O2 - BHO: NAV Helper - {BDF3E430-B101-42AD-A544-FADC6B084872} - G:\Program Files\Norton AntiVirus\NavShExt.dll
O3 - Toolbar: &Radio - {8E718888-423F-11D2-876E-00A0C9082467} - G:\WINDOWS\System32\msdxm.ocx
O3 - Toolbar: Norton AntiVirus - {42CDD1BF-3FFB-4238-8AD1-7859DF00B1D6} - G:\Program Files\Norton AntiVirus\NavShExt.dll
O3 - Toolbar: &Google - {2318C2B1-4965-11d4-9B18-009027A5CD4F} - g:\program files\google\googletoolbar2.dll
O3 - Toolbar: MSN Toolbar - {BDAD1DAD-C946-4A17-ADC1-64B5B4FF55D0} - G:\Program Files\MSN Toolbar\01.01.1601.0\en-us\msntb.dll
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [ATIPTA] G:\Program Files\ATI Technologies\ATI Control Panel\atiptaxx.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [QuickTime Task] "G:\Program Files\QuickTime\qttask.exe" -atboottime
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [CXMon] "g:\utilities\HP Camera Software\Photo Imaging\Hpi_Monitor.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [EPSON Stylus CX5400] G:\WINDOWS\System32\spool\DRIVERS\W32X86\3\E_S4I2G1.EXE /P19 "EPSON Stylus CX5400" /O6 "USB001" /M "Stylus CX5400"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [TkBellExe] "G:\Program Files\Common Files\Real\Update_OB\realsched.exe" -osboot
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [AdaptecDirectCD] G:\UTILITIES\Easy CD Creator 5\DirectCD\DirectCD.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SSC_UserPrompt] G:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\Security Center\UsrPrmpt.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [ccApp] "G:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\ccApp.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Advanced Tools Check] G:\PROGRA~1\NORTON~1\AdvTools\ADVCHK.EXE
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [TrojanScanner] G:\Utilities\Trojan Remover\Trjscan.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [dvd43] G:\Program Files\dvd43\dvd43_tray.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Symantec NetDriver Monitor] G:\PROGRA~1\SYMNET~1\SNDMon.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [NeroFilterCheck] G:\WINDOWS\system32\NeroCheck.exe
O4 - Startup: SpywareGuard.lnk = G:\Utilities\SpywareGuard\sgmain.exe
O4 - Global Startup: Microsoft Office.lnk = G:\Utilities\Microsoft Word\Office10\OSA.EXE
O4 - Global Startup: PC Alert 4.lnk = G:\Utilities\PC Alert 4\PCAlert4.exe
O8 - Extra context menu item: &Google Search - res://g:\program files\google\GoogleToolbar2.dll/cmsearch.html
O8 - Extra context menu item: Backward Links - res://g:\program files\google\GoogleToolbar2.dll/cmbacklinks.html
O8 - Extra context menu item: Cached Snapshot of Page - res://g:\program files\google\GoogleToolbar2.dll/cmcache.html
O8 - Extra context menu item: E&xport to Microsoft Excel - res://G:\UTILIT~1\MICROS~1\Office10\EXCEL.EXE/3000
O8 - Extra context menu item: Similar Pages - res://g:\program files\google\GoogleToolbar2.dll/cmsimilar.html
O8 - Extra context menu item: Translate into English - res://g:\program files\google\GoogleToolbar2.dll/cmtrans.html
O9 - Extra button: Messenger - {FB5F1910-F110-11d2-BB9E-00C04F795683} - G:\Program Files\Messenger\MSMSGS.EXE
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Messenger - {FB5F1910-F110-11d2-BB9E-00C04F795683} - G:\Program Files\Messenger\MSMSGS.EXE
O16 - DPF: {62475759-9E84-458E-A1AB-5D2C442ADFDE} - http://a1540.g.akamai.net/7/1540/52/20031216/qtinstall.info.apple.com/mickey/us/win/QuickTimeInstaller.exe
O16 - DPF: {74D05D43-3236-11D4-BDCD-00C04F9A3B61} (HouseCall Control) - http://a840.g.akamai.net/7/840/537/2004061001/housecall.trendmicro.com/housecall/xscan53.cab
O16 - DPF: {80DD2229-B8E4-4C77-B72F-F22972D723EA} (AvxScanOnline Control) - http://www.bitdefender.com/scan/Msie/bitdefender.cab
O16 - DPF: {9A9307A0-7DA4-4DAF-B042-5009F29E09E1} (ActiveScan Installer Class) - http://www.pandasoftware.com/activescan/as5/asinst.cab
O16 - DPF: {FAE74270-E5EE-49C3-B816-EA8B4D55F38F} (H2hPool Control) - http://mirror.worldwinner.com//games/v47/h2hpool/h2hpool.cab
O23 - Service: Ati HotKey Poller - ATI Technologies Inc. - G:\WINDOWS\System32\Ati2evxx.exe
O23 - Service: ATI Smart - Unknown owner - G:\WINDOWS\system32\ati2sgag.exe
O23 - Service: C-DillaCdaC11BA - Macrovision - G:\WINDOWS\System32\drivers\CDAC11BA.EXE
O23 - Service: Symantec Event Manager (ccEvtMgr) - Symantec Corporation - G:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\ccEvtMgr.exe
O23 - Service: Symantec Password Validation (ccPwdSvc) - Symantec Corporation - G:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\ccPwdSvc.exe
O23 - Service: Symantec Settings Manager (ccSetMgr) - Symantec Corporation - G:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\ccSetMgr.exe
O23 - Service: Norton AntiVirus Auto Protect Service (navapsvc) - Symantec Corporation - G:\Program Files\Norton AntiVirus\navapsvc.exe
O23 - Service: Norton Unerase Protection (NProtectService) - Symantec Corporation - G:\Program Files\Norton AntiVirus\AdvTools\NPROTECT.EXE
O23 - Service: SAVScan - Symantec Corporation - G:\Program Files\Norton AntiVirus\SAVScan.exe
O23 - Service: ScriptBlocking Service (SBService) - Symantec Corporation - G:\PROGRA~1\COMMON~1\SYMANT~1\SCRIPT~1\SBServ.exe
O23 - Service: Symantec Network Drivers Service (SNDSrvc) - Symantec Corporation - G:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\SNDSrvc.exe
O23 - Service: Symantec Core LC - Symantec Corporation - G:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\CCPD-LC\symlcsvc.exe
O23 - Service: SymWMI Service (SymWSC) - Symantec Corporation - G:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\Security Center\SymWSC.exe
O23 - Service: Ulead Burning Helper (UleadBurningHelper) - Ulead Systems, Inc. - G:\Program Files\Common Files\Ulead Systems\DVD\ULCDRSvr.exe

[Buckeye_Sam]

Your log looks clean.




OPTIONAL FIXES
You can have Hijackthis fix these lines as well. None of these lines are malware, but just unnecessary programs that load up at startup and hog your computer's resources. This will make your computer load faster and run better, but if you notice something listed that you use often and want to load do not fix it with Hijackthis.

O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [QuickTime Task] "G:\Program Files\QuickTime\qttask.exe" -atboottime
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [TkBellExe] "G:\Program Files\Common Files\Real\Update_OB\realsched.exe" -osboot
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [AdaptecDirectCD] G:\UTILITIES\Easy CD Creator 5\DirectCD\DirectCD.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [dvd43] G:\Program Files\dvd43\dvd43_tray.exe
O4 - Global Startup: Microsoft Office.lnk = G:\Utilities\Microsoft Word\Office10\OSA.EXE



Now that you are clean, please follow these simple steps in order to keep your computer clean and secure:
Disable and Enable System Restore. - If you are using Windows ME or XP then you should disable and reenable system restore to make sure there are no infected files found in a restore point left over from what we have just cleaned.

You can find instructions on how to enable and reenable system restore here:

Managing Windows Millenium System Restore (http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/forums/index.php?showtutorial=63)

or

Windows XP System Restore Guide (http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/forums/index.php?showtutorial=56)

Renable system restore with instructions from tutorial above


Make your Internet Explorer more secure - This can be done by following these simple instructions:
From within Internet Explorer click on the Tools menu and then click on Options.
Click once on the Security tab
Click once on the Internet icon so it becomes highlighted.
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 Initialize 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.

Next press the Apply button and then the OK to exit the Internet Properties page.



Use an AntiVirus Software - It is very important that your computer has an anti-virus software running on your machine. This alone can save you a lot of trouble with malware in the future.

See this link for a listing of some online & their stand-alone antivirus programs:

Virus, Spyware, and Malware Protection and Removal Resources (http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=405)


Update your AntiVirus Software - It is imperitive that you update your Antivirus software at least once a week (Even more if you wish). If you do not update your antivirus software then it will not be able to catch any of the new variants that may come out.


Use a Firewall - I can not stress how important it is that you use a Firewall on your computer. Without a firewall your computer is succeptible to being hacked and taken over. I am very serious about this and see it happen almost every day with my clients. Simply using a Firewall in its default configuration can lower your risk greatly.

For a tutorial on Firewalls and a listing of some available ones see the link below:

Understanding and Using Firewalls (http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/forums/index.php?showtutorial=60)


Visit Microsoft's Windows Update Site Frequently - It is important that you visit http://www.windowsupdate.com regularly. This will ensure your computer has always the latest security updates available installed on your computer. If there are new updates to install, install them immediately, reboot your computer, and revisit the site until there are no more critical updates.


Install Spybot - Search and Destroy - Install and download Spybot - Search and Destroy with its TeaTimer option. This will provide realtime spyware & hijacker protection on your computer alongside your virus protection. You should also scan your computer with program on a regular basis just as you would an antivirus software.

A tutorial on installing & using this product can be found here:

Using Spybot - Search & Destroy to remove Spyware , Malware, and Hijackers (http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/forums/index.php?showtutorial=43)


Install Ad-Aware - Install and download Ad-Aware. ou should also scan your computer with program on a regular basis just as you would an antivirus software in conjunction with Spybot.

A tutorial on installing & using this product can be found here:

Using Ad-aware to remove Spyware, Malware, & Hijackers from Your Computer (http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/forums/index.php?showtutorial=48)


Install SpywareBlaster - SpywareBlaster will added a large list of programs and sites into your Internet Explorer settings that will protect you from running and downloading known malicious programs.

A tutorial on installing & using this product can be found here:

Using SpywareBlaster to protect your computer from Spyware and Malware (http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/forums/index.php?showtutorial=49)


Update all these programs regularly - Make sure you update all the programs I have listed regularly. Without regular updates you WILL NOT be protected when new malicious programs are released.
Follow this list and your potential for being infected again will reduce dramatically.