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Omegasearch....again

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edited May 2004 in Spyware & Virus Removal
Hello,

I had problems with Omegasearch in the past but it still seems to be on my computer everytime I reboot the computer. Here is my log:

Logfile of HijackThis v1.97.7
Scan saved at 11:31:05 PM, on 29/05/2004
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\Explorer.EXE
C:\Documents and Settings\Owner\Desktop\Hijak This\HijackThis.exe

R0 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Start Page = http://start.shaw.ca/start/enca
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings,ProxyOverride = localhost
O1 - Hosts: 64.159.91.200 auto.search.msn.com
O2 - BHO: (no name) - {06849E9F-C8D7-4D59-B87D-784B7D6BE0B3} - C:\Program Files\Adobe\Acrobat 5.0\Reader\ActiveX\AcroIEHelper.ocx
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [hpsysdrv] c:\windows\system\hpsysdrv.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [KBD] C:\HP\KBD\KBD.EXE
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Recguard] C:\WINDOWS\SMINST\RECGUARD.EXE
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [NvCplDaemon] RUNDLL32.EXE NvQTwk,NvCplDaemon initialize
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [IgfxTray] C:\WINDOWS\System32\igfxtray.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [HotKeysCmds] C:\WINDOWS\System32\hkcmd.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [PS2] C:\WINDOWS\system32\ps2.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [QuickTime Task] "C:\Program Files\QuickTime\qttask.exe" -atboottime
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [TkBellExe] "C:\Program Files\Common Files\Real\Update_OB\realsched.exe" -osboot
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [POINTER] point32.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Zone Labs Client] C:\PROGRA~1\ZONELA~1\ZONEAL~1\zlclient.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Pure Global] C:\PROGRA~1\JUNKDR~1\coal grey.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [kdx] C:\WINDOWS\kdx\KHost.exe
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [Microsoft Works Update Detection] C:\Program Files\Microsoft Works\WkDetect.exe
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [MSMSGS] "C:\Program Files\Messenger\MSMSGS.EXE"
O4 - Startup: PowerReg Scheduler.exe
O4 - Global Startup: HotSync Manager.lnk = C:\Palm\HOTSYNC.EXE
O4 - Global Startup: Microsoft Office.lnk = C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office\OSA9.EXE
O9 - Extra button: Related (HKLM)
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Show &Related Links (HKLM)
O9 - Extra button: Messenger (HKLM)
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Messenger (HKLM)
O12 - Plugin for .spop: C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\Plugins\NPDocBox.dll
O16 - DPF: {166B1BCA-3F9C-11CF-8075-444553540000} (Shockwave ActiveX Control) - http://download.macromedia.com/pub/shockwave/cabs/director/swdir.cab
O16 - DPF: {2FC9A21E-2069-4E47-8235-36318989DB13} (PPSDKActiveXScanner.MainScreen) - http://www.pestscan.com/scanner/axscanner.cab
O16 - DPF: {41F17733-B041-4099-A042-B518BB6A408C} - http://a1540.g.akamai.net/7/1540/52/20030530/qtinstall.info.apple.com/bonnie/us/win/QuickTimeInstaller.exe
O16 - DPF: {638AF6A2-81A1-4655-9FFA-9FC09CDE22CF} (CScanner Object) - http://www.pestscan.com/scanner/ppctlcab.cab
O16 - DPF: {74D05D43-3236-11D4-BDCD-00C04F9A3B61} (HouseCall Control) - http://a840.g.akamai.net/7/840/537/2004033001/housecall.antivirus.com/housecall/xscan53.cab
O16 - DPF: {9F1C11AA-197B-4942-BA54-47A8489BB47F} (Update Class) - http://v4.windowsupdate.microsoft.com/CAB/x86/unicode/iuctl.CAB?37782.9871180556
O16 - DPF: {D27CDB6E-AE6D-11CF-96B8-444553540000} (Shockwave Flash Object) - http://download.macromedia.com/pub/shockwave/cabs/flash/swflash.cab
O16 - DPF: {DF780F87-FF2B-4DF8-92D0-73DB16A1543A} (PopCapLoader Object) - http://utu.popcap.com/games/popcaploader_v5.cab
O16 - DPF: {F54C1137-5E34-4B95-95A5-BA56D4D8D743} (Secure Delivery) - http://www.gamespot.com/KDX/kdx.cab

Thanks again for your help!

Comments

  • shwaipshwaip bluffin' with my muffin Icrontian
    edited May 2004
    welcome to short-media

    boot into safe mode, remove the following with hijackthis:

    R0 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Start Page = http://start.shaw.ca/start/enca
    R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Int ernet Settings,ProxyOverride = localhost
    O1 - Hosts: 64.159.91.200 auto.search.msn.com
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [QuickTime Task] "C:\Program Files\QuickTime\qttask.exe" -atboottime
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [TkBellExe] "C:\Program Files\Common Files\Real\Update_OB\realsched.exe" -osboot
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Pure Global] C:\PROGRA~1\JUNKDR~1\coal grey.exe
    O16 - DPF: {74D05D43-3236-11D4-BDCD-00C04F9A3B61} (HouseCall Control) - http://a840.g.akamai.net/7/840/537/...all/xscan53.cab

    then, manually delete the folder c:\program files\junkdr~1\ (this is a folder that starts with junkdr)

    reboot.

    download and install adaware and spybot S&D from the link in my sig, and make sure to update and run them regularly.
  • music_head
    edited May 2004
    Hey shwaip,

    I really appreciate what you sent me. I was just wondering what exaxtly are adaware and spybot S&D exactly. With all that has been happenig with my computer lately I don't want more problems to arise. I'm sure you can understand and I hope you don't take this the wrong way. If these really do stop Omegasearch from popping up on my computer then I will forever be in your debt. Thanks again!
  • shwaipshwaip bluffin' with my muffin Icrontian
    edited May 2004
    I understand :)

    I told you to remove several entries with hijack this. That is what will get rid of omegasearch. Here's an explanation of what I told you to remove:

    These are Internet explorer preferences. They really may not have anything to do with omegasearch, but it's very easy to restore them if they are needed
    R0 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Start Page = http://start.shaw.ca/start/enca
    R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Int ernet Settings,ProxyOverride = localhost

    HOSTS file entry, will redirect your computer to 64.159.91.200 whenever you want to go to auto.search.msn.com
    O1 - Hosts: 64.159.91.200 auto.search.msn.com

    A couple resource hogs, not required to run quicktime and realplayer, respectively, and take up a fair amount of resources
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [QuickTime Task] "C:\Program Files\QuickTime\qttask.exe" -atboottime
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [TkBellExe] "C:\Program Files\Common Files\Real\Update_OB\realsched.exe" -osboot

    This is the actual omegasearch executable, which is what you're having problems with
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Pure Global] C:\PROGRA~1\JUNKDR~1\coal grey.exe

    This is a "dialer". It can run up your phone bill pretty good, if you've got a modem connected
    O16 - DPF: {74D05D43-3236-11D4-BDCD-00C04F9A3B61} (HouseCall Control) - http://a840.g.akamai.net/7/840/537/...all/xscan53.cab

    I suggested that you run adaware and spybot S&D regularly because they are programs that will help remove and prevent spyware infections in the future, but really only if you keep them updated and run them regularly. The immunize function of spybot s&d is very helpful as well!
  • Straight_ManStraight_Man Geeky, in my own way Naples, FL Icrontian
    edited May 2004
    Both are specialized, both do different things. AdAware knows some trojans put on boxes to make ad feeding less avoidable-- specializes in removing that stuff. SpyBot S&D attacks bots that can spread trojans without being constantly maintained, they float on the web. It knows trojans, some, that open holes bots use. SpyBot can kill bots that AV can miss. Some bots are hybrids, carry trojans, and are programmed to plant them.

    I'll explain how a firewall can help stop this ALSO, if asked.
  • music_head
    edited May 2004
    Hey!

    I did everything you told me and I got rid of Omegasearch! Thanks again for the help and the explanation. I really appreciate it.
  • shwaipshwaip bluffin' with my muffin Icrontian
    edited May 2004
    no problem...be sure to stick around and check out the other forums as well, especially our folding @ home forum
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