HELP needed , weba.directwebsearch nightmare !!!!!!

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A particulary sly & aggressive search engine has decided to park its unwanted arse on my pc. Cannot seem to rid my machine of weba.directwebsearch.net . If there is anyone of a greater intelligence & find it in their heart to help a novice then please feel free.
Heres the hijack log :

Logfile of HijackThis v1.98.0
Scan saved at 17:47:09, on 12/07/04
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\MSTASK.EXE
C:\PROGRAM FILES\SYMANTEC\PCANYWHERE\PCAMGT.EXE
C:\PROGRAM FILES\SYMANTEC\PCANYWHERE\AWHOST32.EXE
C:\PROGRAM FILES\SYMANTEC_CLIENT_SECURITY\SYMANTEC ANTIVIRUS\RTVSCN95.EXE
C:\PROGRAM FILES\SYMANTEC_CLIENT_SECURITY\SYMANTEC ANTIVIRUS\DEFWATCH.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\RPCSS.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\SPOOL32.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\mmtask.tsk
C:\WINDOWS\EXPLORER.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\TASKMON.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\SYSTRAY.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\LOADQM.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\QTTASK.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\PRMVR.EXE
C:\PROGRAM FILES\SYMANTEC_CLIENT_SECURITY\SYMANTEC ANTIVIRUS\VPTRAY.EXE
C:\PROGRAM FILES\MSN MESSENGER\MSNMSGR.EXE
C:\PROGRAM FILES\MICROSOFT OFFICE\OFFICE\OSA.EXE
C:\PROGRAM FILES\MICROSOFT OFFICE\OFFICE\FINDFAST.EXE
C:\PROGRAM FILES\ALT-N TECHNOLOGIES\COMAGENT\COMAGENT.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\DDHELP.EXE
C:\PROGRAM FILES\WINZIP\WZQKPICK.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\WMIEXE.EXE
C:\PROGRAM FILES\INTERNET EXPLORER\IEXPLORE.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\PSTORES.EXE
C:\PROGRAM FILES\WINZIP\WINZIP32.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\TEMP\HIJACKTHIS.EXE

R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer,Search = http://weba.directwebsearch.net/search.html
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer,SearchURL = http://weba.directwebsearch.net/search.html
R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer,Search = http://weba.directwebsearch.net/search.html
R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer,SearchURL = http://weba.directwebsearch.net/search.html
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Default_Search_URL = http://weba.directwebsearch.net/search.html
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Bar = http://weba.directwebsearch.net/search.html
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Page = http://weba.directwebsearch.net/search.html
R0 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Start Page = http://weba.directwebsearch.net/index.html
R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Default_Search_URL = http://weba.directwebsearch.net/search.html
R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Bar = http://weba.directwebsearch.net/search.html
R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Page = http://weba.directwebsearch.net/search.html
R0 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Start Page = http://weba.directwebsearch.net/index.html
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Search,SearchAssistant = http://weba.directwebsearch.net/search.html
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Search,CustomizeSearch = http://weba.directwebsearch.net/search.html
R0 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Search,SearchAssistant = http://weba.directwebsearch.net/search.html
R0 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Search,CustomizeSearch = http://weba.directwebsearch.net/search.html
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\SearchURL,(Default) = http://home.microsoft.com/access/autosearch.asp?p=%s
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings,ProxyServer = proxy.teacrate.com:8080
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings,ProxyOverride = *.teacrate.com;*.cratelink.com;<local>
R3 - URLSearchHook: XTSearchHook Class - {6E6DD93E-1FC3-4F43-8AFB-1B7B90C9D3EB} - (no file)
O2 - BHO: XT Class - {2662BDD7-05D6-408F-B241-FF98FACE6054} - (no file)
O2 - BHO: Cls - {CF021F40-3E14-23A5-CBA2-717765721306} - C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\WER1306.DLL
O3 - Toolbar: &Radio - {8E718888-423F-11D2-876E-00A0C9082467} - C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\MSDXM.OCX
O3 - Toolbar: (no name) - {57E69D5A-6539-4d7d-9637-775DE8A385B4} - (no file)
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [ScanRegistry] C:\WINDOWS\scanregw.exe /autorun
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [TaskMonitor] C:\WINDOWS\taskmon.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SystemTray] SysTray.Exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [LoadPowerProfile] Rundll32.exe powrprof.dll,LoadCurrentPwrScheme
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [EnsoniqMixer] starter.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [WinLock Account Updater] C:\PROGRAM FILES\VISIONSOFT\WINLOCK PRO\LAUNCHER.EXE 2
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [WinLock CPLBlocker] C:\PROGRAM FILES\VISIONSOFT\WINLOCK PRO\LAUNCHER.EXE 4
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [LoadQM] loadqm.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [QuickTime Task] "C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\QTTASK.EXE" -atboottime
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [YahooStock] C:\WINDOWS\PRMVR.EXE
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [vptray] C:\PROGRA~1\SYMANT~1\SYMANT~1\vptray.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [winupd] C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\winupd.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\RunServices: [LoadPowerProfile] Rundll32.exe powrprof.dll,LoadCurrentPwrScheme
O4 - HKLM\..\RunServices: [SchedulingAgent] mstask.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\RunServices: [pcAnywhere Agent] C:\Program Files\Symantec\pcAnywhere\pcamgt.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\RunServices: [awhost32] C:\Program Files\Symantec\pcAnywhere\\Awhost32.exe /A
O4 - HKLM\..\RunServices: [rtvscn95] C:\PROGRA~1\SYMANT~1\SYMANT~1\rtvscn95.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\RunServices: [defwatch] C:\PROGRA~1\SYMANT~1\SYMANT~1\defwatch.exe
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [MsnMsgr] "C:\Program Files\MSN Messenger\MsnMsgr.Exe" /background
O4 - Startup: Office Startup.lnk = C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office\OSA.EXE
O4 - Startup: Microsoft Find Fast.lnk = C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office\FINDFAST.EXE
O4 - Startup: ComAgent.lnk = C:\Program Files\Alt-N Technologies\ComAgent\ComAgent.exe
O4 - Startup: Track Progress System (Check for Update).lnk = C:\Program Files\Fortune Plus\Track Progress\WiseUpdt.exe
O4 - Startup: WinZip Quick Pick.lnk = C:\Program Files\WinZip\WZQKPICK.EXE
O4 - User Startup: Office Startup.lnk = C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office\OSA.EXE
O4 - User Startup: Microsoft Find Fast.lnk = C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office\FINDFAST.EXE
O4 - User Startup: ComAgent.lnk = C:\Program Files\Alt-N Technologies\ComAgent\ComAgent.exe
O4 - User Startup: Track Progress System (Check for Update).lnk = C:\Program Files\Fortune Plus\Track Progress\WiseUpdt.exe
O4 - User Startup: WinZip Quick Pick.lnk = C:\Program Files\WinZip\WZQKPICK.EXE
O9 - Extra button: Related - {c95fe080-8f5d-11d2-a20b-00aa003c157a} - C:\WINDOWS\web\related.htm
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Show &Related Links - {c95fe080-8f5d-11d2-a20b-00aa003c157a} - C:\WINDOWS\web\related.htm
O9 - Extra button: Yahoo! Messenger - {E5D12C4E-7B4F-11D3-B5C9-0050045C3C96} - C:\PROGRAM FILES\YAHOO!\MESSENGER\YPAGER.EXE
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Yahoo! Messenger - {E5D12C4E-7B4F-11D3-B5C9-0050045C3C96} - C:\PROGRAM FILES\YAHOO!\MESSENGER\YPAGER.EXE
O16 - DPF: {A031D222-B496-11D2-9CC8-00105A10AAF6} (WONWebLauncher Class) - http://195.219.21.135/tools/FlipsideWebLauncherControl.cab
O16 - DPF: {DA9A0B1E-9B7B-11D3-B8A4-00C04F79641C} (NSUpdateLiteCtrl Class) - http://204.177.92.201/quickdl/proclaim/NSupd9x.cab
O16 - DPF: {F58E1CEF-A068-4C15-BA5E-587CAF3EE8C6} (MSN Chat Control 4.5) - http://fdl.msn.com/public/chat/msnchat45.cab
O16 - DPF: {072D3F2E-5FB6-11D3-B461-00C04FA35A21} (CFForm Runtime) - https://www.virtualforum.com/CFIDE/classes/CFJava.cab
O16 - DPF: {AE1C01E3-0283-11D3-9B3F-00C04F8EF466} (HeartbeatCtl Class) - http://fdl.msn.com/zone/datafiles/heartbeat.cab
O16 - DPF: {AD7FAFB0-16D6-40C3-AF27-585D6E6453FD} (loader Class) - http://dload.ipbill.com/del/loader.cab
O16 - DPF: {41F17733-B041-4099-A042-B518BB6A408C} - http://a1540.g.akamai.net/7/1540/52/20030331/qtinstall.info.apple.com/drakken/us/win/QuickTimeInstaller.exe
O16 - DPF: {8EF27A70-DD04-11D6-B7F6-00A0C9CD5F8A} - http://www.quikshield.com/qshsetup.exe
O16 - DPF: {8E0D4DE5-3180-4024-A327-4DFAD1796A8D} (MessengerStatsClient Class) - http://messenger.zone.msn.com/binary/MessengerStatsClient.cab27571.cab
O16 - DPF: {2917297F-F02B-4B9D-81DF-494B6333150B} (Minesweeper Flags Class) - http://messenger.zone.msn.com/binary/MineSweeper.cab27571.cab
O16 - DPF: {F6BF0D00-0B2A-4A75-BF7B-F385591623AF} (Solitaire Showdown Class) - http://messenger.zone.msn.com/binary/SolitaireShowdown.cab27571.cab

In anticipation many thanks !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1

primesuspect

Welcome to short-media

I'll assume that you've followed these steps.

If you have, then delete the following:


R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer,Search = http://weba.directwebsearch.net/search.html
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer,SearchURL = http://weba.directwebsearch.net/search.html
R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer,Search = http://weba.directwebsearch.net/search.html
R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer,SearchURL = http://weba.directwebsearch.net/search.html
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Default_Search_URL = http://weba.directwebsearch.net/search.html
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Bar = http://weba.directwebsearch.net/search.html
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Page = http://weba.directwebsearch.net/search.html
R0 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Start Page = http://weba.directwebsearch.net/index.html
R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Default_Search_URL = http://weba.directwebsearch.net/search.html
R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Bar = http://weba.directwebsearch.net/search.html
R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Page = http://weba.directwebsearch.net/search.html
R0 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Start Page = http://weba.directwebsearch.net/index.html
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Search,SearchAssistant = http://weba.directwebsearch.net/search.html
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Search,CustomizeSearch = http://weba.directwebsearch.net/search.html
R0 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Search,SearchAssistant = http://weba.directwebsearch.net/search.html
R0 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Search,CustomizeSearch = http://weba.directwebsearch.net/search.html
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\SearchURL,(Default) = http://home.microsoft.com/access/autosearch.asp?p=%s
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Int ernet Settings,ProxyServer = proxy.teacrate.com:8080
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Int ernet Settings,ProxyOverride = *.teacrate.com;*.cratelink.com;
R3 - URLSearchHook: XTSearchHook Class - {6E6DD93E-1FC3-4F43-8AFB-1B7B90C9D3EB} - (no file)
O2 - BHO: XT Class - {2662BDD7-05D6-408F-B241-FF98FACE6054} - (no file)
O2 - BHO: Cls - {CF021F40-3E14-23A5-CBA2-717765721306} - C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\WER1306.DLL

O3 - Toolbar: (no name) - {57E69D5A-6539-4d7d-9637-775DE8A385B4} - (no file)

O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [YahooStock] C:\WINDOWS\PRMVR.EXE

O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [winupd] C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\winupd.exe

O16 - DPF: {A031D222-B496-11D2-9CC8-00105A10AAF6} (WONWebLauncher Class) - http://195.219.21.135/tools/Flipsid...cherControl.cab

O16 - DPF: {A031D222-B496-11D2-9CC8-00105A10AAF6} (WONWebLauncher Class) - http://195.219.21.135/tools/Flipsid...cherControl.cab

O16 - DPF: {AD7FAFB0-16D6-40C3-AF27-585D6E6453FD} (loader Class) - http://dload.ipbill.com/del/loader.cab

You're also going to want to boot into safe mode, and delete the following files manually:

C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\WER1306.DLL
C:\WINDOWS\PRMVR.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\winupd.exe

Do those things, reboot, and re-run spybot and adaware, and THEN post a brand new HJT log for us to look at

poised

Many thanks Prime Suspect , your solution has worked. Appreciate your help , its great being able to tap into peoples considerable knowledge & know how , as mine is limited.

Cheers mate.