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cyberrat

Icrontic Technician

52 Posts

26 Jan 2005, 9:41am

help unremovable cool web +virus hijack

my computer has been taken over and im heloless i have tried everythign i can think of

this file cant be removed wgw32.dll is a cool web file i dont see much in the hijack this long other than the three 01 search things i have deleted those and they keep comming back these files show up in adware but it cant delete them and search and distroy doesnt find them i also have the virus trojan horse dropper.small.8.B.C. file naem appwrap[1].exe i delete it and it keeps comming back

Logfile of HijackThis v1.99.0
Scan saved at 4:17:13 AM, on 1/26/05
Platform: Windows 98 SE (Win9x 4.10.2222A)
MSIE: Internet Explorer v6.00 SP1 (6.00.2800.1106)

Running processes:
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\KERNEL32.DLL
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\MSGSRV32.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\MPREXE.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\mmtask.tsk
C:\WINDOWS\EXPLORER.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\RUNDLL32.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\SYSTRAY.EXE
C:\MOUSE\SYSTEM\EM_EXEC.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\ptsnoop.exe
C:\WINDOWS\LOADQM.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\SPOOL32.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\STIMON.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\TASKMON.EXE
C:\PROGRAM FILES\GRISOFT\AVG FREE\AVGCC.EXE
C:\PROGRAM FILES\GRISOFT\AVG FREE\AVGAMSVR.EXE
C:\PROGRAM FILES\MCAFEE.COM\AGENT\MCAGENT.EXE
C:\PROGRAM FILES\MSN MESSENGER\MSNMSGR.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\MSTASK.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\WMIEXE.EXE
C:\PROGRAM FILES\INTERNET EXPLORER\IEXPLORE.EXE
C:\PROGRAM FILES\INTERNET EXPLORER\IEXPLORE.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\DDHELP.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\PSTORES.EXE
C:\UNZIPPED\HIJACKTHIS\HIJACKTHIS.EXE

R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Bar = http://cgi.verizon.net/bookmarks/bmr...1&bm=ho_search
R0 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Start Page = http://cgi.verizon.net/bookmarks/bmr...6.1&bm=ho_home
R0 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Local Page = c:\windows\system32\blank.htm
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Window Title = Microsoft Internet Explorer provided by Verizon Online
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings,ProxyOverride = 127.0.0.1
N3 - Netscape 7: user_pref("browser.startup.homepage", "http://home.netscape.com/bookmark/7_0/home.html"); (C:\WINDOWS\Application Data\Mozilla\Profiles\default\y78egzfj.slt\prefs.js)
N3 - Netscape 7: user_pref("browser.search.defaultengine", "engine://C%3A%5CPROGRAM%20FILES%5CNETSCAPE%5CNETSCAPE%5Csearchplugins%5CSBWeb_01.src"); (C:\WINDOWS\Application Data\Mozilla\Profiles\default\y78egzfj.slt\prefs.js)
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\SYSTEM\MSDXM.OCX
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [ScanRegistry] c:\windows\scanregw.exe /autorun
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SystemTray] SysTray.Exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [EM_EXEC] c:\mouse\system\em_exec.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [PTSNOOP] ptsnoop.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [cpqns] c:\compaq\cpqinet\cpqnpcss.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [LoadQM] loadqm.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [CompaqPrinTray] PrinTray.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [CountrySelection] pctptt.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [StillImageMonitor] C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\STIMON.EXE
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [LoadPowerProfile] Rundll32.exe powrprof.dll,LoadCurrentPwrScheme
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [TaskMonitor] c:\windows\taskmon.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [AVG7_CC] C:\PROGRA~1\GRISOFT\AVGFRE~1\AVGCC.EXE /STARTUP
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [AVG7_AMSVR] C:\PROGRA~1\GRISOFT\AVGFRE~1\AVGAMSVR.EXE
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [MCUpdateExe] C:\PROGRA~1\MCAFEE.COM\AGENT\MCUPDATE.EXE
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [MCAgentExe] C:\PROGRA~1\MCAFEE.COM\AGENT\McAgent.exe
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [MsnMsgr] "c:\Program Files\MSN Messenger\MsnMsgr.Exe" /background
O9 - Extra button: Translate - {06FE5D05-8F11-11d2-804F-00105A133818} - http://search.presario.net/scripts/r...c=1c00&lc=0409 (file missing)
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: AV &Translate - {06FE5D05-8F11-11d2-804F-00105A133818} - http://search.presario.net/scripts/r...c=1c00&lc=0409 (file missing)
O9 - Extra button: (no name) - {06FE5D02-8F11-11d2-804F-00105A133818} - http://search.presario.net/scripts/r...c=1c00&lc=0409 (file missing)
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: &Find Pages Linking to this URL - {06FE5D02-8F11-11d2-804F-00105A133818} - http://search.presario.net/scripts/r...c=1c00&lc=0409 (file missing)
O9 - Extra button: (no name) - {06FE5D03-8F11-11d2-804F-00105A133818} - http://search.presario.net/scripts/r...c=1c00&lc=0409 (file missing)
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Find Other Pages on this &Host - {06FE5D03-8F11-11d2-804F-00105A133818} - http://search.presario.net/scripts/r...c=1c00&lc=0409 (file missing)
O9 - Extra button: (no name) - {A26ABCF0-1C8F-46e7-A67C-0489DC21B9CC} - C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\SHDOCVW.DLL
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: IMI - {A26ABCF0-1C8F-46e7-A67C-0489DC21B9CC} - C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\SHDOCVW.DLL
O16 - DPF: {4ED9DDF0-7479-4BBE-9335-5A1EDB1D8A21} (McAfee.com Operating System Class) - http://download.mcafee.com/molbin/sh...4/mcinsctl.cab
O16 - DPF: {BCC0FF27-31D9-4614-A68E-C18E1ADA4389} (DwnldGroupMgr Class) - http://download.mcafee.com/molbin/sh...21/mcgdmgr.cab
O16 - DPF: {B8BE5E93-A60C-4D26-A2DC-220313175592} (ZoneIntro Class) - http://zone.msn.com/binFramework/v10...o.cab33902.cab
O16 - DPF: {74D05D43-3236-11D4-BDCD-00C04F9A3B61} (HouseCall Control) - http://a840.g.akamai.net/7/840/537/2...ll/xscan53.cab
O16 - DPF: {9A9307A0-7DA4-4DAF-B042-5009F29E09E1} (ActiveScan Installer Class) - http://www.pandasoftware.com/activescan/as5/asinst.cab

adware stuff below if it helps

Ad-Aware SE Settings
===========================
Set : Search for negligible risk entries
Set : Safe mode (always request confirmation)
Set : Scan active processes
Set : Scan registry
Set : Deep-scan registry
Set : Scan my IE Favorites for banned URLs
Set : Scan my Hosts file

Extended Ad-Aware SE Settings
===========================
Set : Unload recognized processes & modules during scan
Set : Scan registry for all users instead of current user only
Set : Always try to unload modules before deletion
Set : Let Windows remove files in use at next reboot
Set : Delete quarantined objects after restoring
Set : Include basic Ad-Aware settings in log file
Set : Include additional Ad-Aware settings in log file
Set : Play sound at scan completion if scan locates critical objects

1-26-05 3:50:45 AM - Scan started. (Custom mode)

Listing running processes
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#:1 [KERNEL32.DLL]
FilePath : C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\
ProcessID : 4293902193
Threads : 4
Priority : High
FileVersion : 4.10.2222
ProductVersion : 4.10.2222
ProductName : Microsoft(R) Windows(R) Operating System
CompanyName : Microsoft Corporation
FileDescription : Win32 Kernel core component
InternalName : KERNEL32
LegalCopyright : Copyright (C) Microsoft Corp. 1991-1999
OriginalFilename : KERNEL32.DLL

#:2 [MSGSRV32.EXE]
FilePath : C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\
ProcessID : 4294953877
Threads : 1
Priority : Normal
FileVersion : 4.10.2222
ProductVersion : 4.10.2222
ProductName : Microsoft(R) Windows(R) Operating System
CompanyName : Microsoft Corporation
FileDescription : Windows 32-bit VxD Message Server
InternalName : MSGSRV32
LegalCopyright : Copyright (C) Microsoft Corp. 1992-1998
OriginalFilename : MSGSRV32.EXE

#:3 [MPREXE.EXE]
FilePath : C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\
ProcessID : 4294966277
Threads : 2
Priority : Normal
FileVersion : 4.10.1998
ProductVersion : 4.10.1998
ProductName : Microsoft(R) Windows(R) Operating System
CompanyName : Microsoft Corporation
FileDescription : WIN32 Network Interface Service Process
InternalName : MPREXE
LegalCopyright : Copyright (C) Microsoft Corp. 1993-1998
OriginalFilename : MPREXE.EXE

#:4 [EXPLORER.EXE]
FilePath : C:\WINDOWS\
ProcessID : 4292962105
Threads : 13
Priority : Normal
FileVersion : 4.72.3110.1
ProductVersion : 4.72.3110.1
ProductName : Microsoft(R) Windows NT(R) Operating System
CompanyName : Microsoft Corporation
FileDescription : Windows Explorer
InternalName : explorer
LegalCopyright : Copyright (C) Microsoft Corp. 1981-1997
OriginalFilename : EXPLORER.EXE

CoolWebSearch Object Recognized!
Type : Process
Data : WGW32.DLL
Category : Malware
Comment : (CSI MATCH)
Object : C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\

Warning! CoolWebSearch Object found in memory(C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\WGW32.DLL)

#:5 [RUNDLL32.EXE]
FilePath : C:\WINDOWS\
ProcessID : 4292884641
Threads : 1
Priority : Normal
FileVersion : 4.10.1998
ProductVersion : 4.10.1998
ProductName : Microsoft(R) Windows(R) Operating System
CompanyName : Microsoft Corporation
FileDescription : Run a DLL as an App
InternalName : rundll
LegalCopyright : Copyright (C) Microsoft Corp. 1991-1998
OriginalFilename : RUNDLL.EXE

CoolWebSearch Object Recognized!
Type : Process
Data : LRRAS70N.DLL
Category : Malware
Comment : (CSI MATCH)
Object : C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\

Warning! CoolWebSearch Object found in memory(C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\LRRAS70N.DLL)

#:6 [AD-AWARE.EXE]
FilePath : C:\PROGRAM FILES\LAVASOFT\AD-AWARE SE PERSONAL\
ProcessID : 4294888949
Threads : 2
Priority : Normal
FileVersion : 6.2.0.206
ProductVersion : VI.Second Edition
ProductName : Lavasoft Ad-Aware SE
CompanyName : Lavasoft Sweden
FileDescription : Ad-Aware SE Core application
InternalName : Ad-Aware.exe
LegalCopyright : Copyright � Lavasoft Sweden
OriginalFilename : Ad-Aware.exe
Comments : All Rights Reserved

Buckeye_Sam

Malware Expert

4,507 Posts

26 Jan 2005, 1:34pm

Download L2mfix from one of these two locations:

http://www.atribune.org/downloads/l2mfix.exe
http://www.downloads.subratam.org/l2mfix.exe

Save the file to your desktop and double click l2mfix.exe. Click the Install button to extract the files and follow the prompts, then open the newly added l2mfix folder on your desktop. Double click l2mfix.bat and select option #1 for Run Find Log by typing 1 and then pressing enter. This will scan your computer and it may appear nothing is happening, then, after a minute or 2, notepad will open with a log. Copy the contents of that log and paste it into this thread.

IMPORTANT: Do NOT run option #2 OR any other files in the l2mfix folder until you are asked to do so!

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cyberrat2

New to the neighborhood

2 Posts

30 Jan 2005, 4:46pm

i was locked out of the forum due to email address changes and not getting email to activate my account so finally had to set up another one

that program does not work with windows 98 or that is what it is telling me

now i have another problems since all this my java sun is not working but is still listed in the ad remove programs i can delete it but i can reinstall it either because it says its still there i have a macafee fire wall that is crap so i tried to remove it and when i do windows on boot up says its looking for it this is about to drive me crazy any ideas what to do next

Buckeye_Sam

Malware Expert

4,507 Posts

31 Jan 2005, 2:24am

You have a very nasty VX2 infection. It's probably making everything really difficult on your computer right now. Unfortunately that automated removal tool for this infection will not work on 98. So we will have to kill it manually. The first step involves collecting some info from your system.

Download the following file:

http://castlecops.com/zx/Zupe/FindIt9xME.zip

and unzip the contents to a folder. When it has unzipped, open that folder and double click on Find.bat. It will run for a while, so be patient, and then produce a log (ignore any File not found messages on the screen, it should continue anyway).

Please copy and paste that log here.

From the moment you post your list, until you see a detailed fix written up, DO NOT reboot your system or log off. If you do, the files will have changed and the fix provided will not work.

cyberrat2

New to the neighborhood

2 Posts

31 Jan 2005, 1:14pm

i got fed up before you posted back this computer was being a royal pain so i did a quick restore now my question is since i did that would the virus be gone? and should i go ahead and run that file.

i hated having to reinstall everthing again but im beginning to wonder which was worse the reinstall or trying to fight the virus.

Buckeye_Sam

Malware Expert

4,507 Posts

31 Jan 2005, 11:08pm

I would always look at reformatting as a last resort. If you just reinstall Windows you will probably still be infected. System restore may work for you, but chances are that the bad files are still on your system.

I recommend to go ahead and post a Findit log(following the directions in my previous post) and we can at least see if you still have the infection on your computer.

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