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Home Search problem - Please help me!

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edited January 2005 in Spyware & Virus Removal
I read the guide to get rid of Home Search but I am still having problems with it. I tried HSRemove, but it failed to work. I have run programs like Spyware Doctor, Spybot S&D, and Microsoft AntiSpyware (beta), but it keeps coming back.

I downloaded HJT and have a log:

Logfile of HijackThis v1.99.0
Scan saved at 7:08:31 PM, on 1/15/2005
Platform: Windows XP SP2 (WinNT 5.01.2600)
MSIE: Internet Explorer v6.00 SP2 (6.00.2900.2180)

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\spoolsv.exe
C:\WINDOWS\Explorer.EXE
C:\Program Files\Creative\SBAudigy2\Surround Mixer\CTSysVol.exe
C:\Program Files\Creative\SBAudigy2\DVDAudio\CTDVDDet.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\system32\CTHELPER.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\system32\RUNDLL32.EXE
C:\Program Files\Netropa\Multimedia Keyboard\MMKeybd.exe
C:\Program Files\Microsoft AntiSpyware\gcasServ.exe
C:\documents and settings\owner\local settings\temp\vbeQ.exe
C:\Program Files\Creative\MediaSource\Go\CTCMSGo.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\rundll32.exe
C:\Documents and Settings\Owner\Application Data\tnho.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\d?xplore.exe
C:\Program Files\Microsoft AntiSpyware\gcasDtServ.exe
C:\Program Files\Netropa\Multimedia Keyboard\nhksrv.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\CTsvcCDA.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\nvsvc32.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\Akhw.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\MsPMSPSv.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\Akhw.exe
C:\Program Files\Netropa\Multimedia Keyboard\TrayMon.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\wscntfy.exe
C:\Program Files\Netropa\Onscreen Display\OSD.exe
C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\iexplore.exe
C:\Program Files\MSN Messenger\msnmsgr.exe
C:\Documents and Settings\Owner\Desktop\HijackThis.exe

R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Default_Search_URL = res://C:\WINDOWS\lchra.dll/sp.html#12345
R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Bar = res://C:\WINDOWS\lchra.dll/sp.html#12345
R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Page = res://C:\WINDOWS\lchra.dll/sp.html#12345
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Search,SearchAssistant = res://C:\WINDOWS\lchra.dll/sp.html#12345
R0 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Search,SearchAssistant = res://C:\WINDOWS\lchra.dll/sp.html#12345
R3 - Default URLSearchHook is missing
O2 - BHO: (no name) - {AA6B02CC-989B-0D7D-F1EE-3C7091DE9062} - C:\WINDOWS\system32\ntqb.dll
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [CTSysVol] C:\Program Files\Creative\SBAudigy2\Surround Mixer\CTSysVol.exe /r
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [CTDVDDET] C:\Program Files\Creative\SBAudigy2\DVDAudio\CTDVDDet.EXE
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [CTHelper] CTHELPER.EXE
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SBDrvDet] C:\Program Files\Creative\SB Drive Det\SBDrvDet.exe /r
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [NvCplDaemon] RUNDLL32.EXE C:\WINDOWS\system32\NvCpl.dll,NvStartup
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [nwiz] nwiz.exe /install
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [NvMediaCenter] RUNDLL32.EXE C:\WINDOWS\system32\NvMcTray.dll,NvTaskbarInit
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [NeroCheck] C:\WINDOWS\system32\\NeroCheck.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [MULTIMEDIA KEYBOARD] C:\Program Files\Netropa\Multimedia Keyboard\MMKeybd.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [gcasServ] "C:\Program Files\Microsoft AntiSpyware\gcasServ.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [ipyj.exe] C:\WINDOWS\system32\ipyj.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [464.tmp] C:\DOCUME~1\Owner\LOCALS~1\Temp\464.tmp.exe 3 10001
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [vbeQ] C:\documents and settings\owner\local settings\temp\vbeQ.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [4CK@2LH3R3#9H2] C:\WINDOWS\system32\IpuFld.exe
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [Creative MediaSource Go] C:\Program Files\Creative\MediaSource\Go\CTCMSGo.exe /SYS
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [Teew] C:\Documents and Settings\Owner\Application Data\tnho.exe
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [Hya] C:\WINDOWS\system32\d?xplore.exe
O4 - Startup: PowerReg Scheduler.exe
O4 - Global Startup: Microsoft Office.lnk = C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office10\OSA.EXE
O8 - Extra context menu item: E&xport to Microsoft Excel - res://C:\PROGRA~1\MICROS~2\Office10\EXCEL.EXE/3000
O9 - Extra button: Spyware Doctor - {2D663D1A-8670-49D9-A1A5-4C56B4E14E84} - C:\PROGRA~1\SPYWAR~1\tools\iesdpb.dll
O9 - Extra button: Messenger - {4528BBE0-4E08-11D5-AD55-00010333D0AD} - C:\Program Files\Yahoo!\Messenger\yhexbmes0521.dll
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Yahoo! Messenger - {4528BBE0-4E08-11D5-AD55-00010333D0AD} - C:\Program Files\Yahoo!\Messenger\yhexbmes0521.dll
O9 - Extra button: Messenger - {FB5F1910-F110-11d2-BB9E-00C04F795683} - C:\Program Files\Messenger\msmsgs.exe
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Windows Messenger - {FB5F1910-F110-11d2-BB9E-00C04F795683} - C:\Program Files\Messenger\msmsgs.exe
O15 - Trusted Zone: *.awmdabest.com
O15 - Trusted Zone: *.frame.crazywinnings.com
O15 - Trusted Zone: *.scoobidoo.com
O15 - Trusted Zone: *.static.topconverting.com
O15 - Trusted Zone: *.awmdabest.com (HKLM)
O15 - Trusted Zone: *.frame.crazywinnings.com (HKLM)
O15 - Trusted Zone: *.scoobidoo.com (HKLM)
O15 - Trusted Zone: *.static.topconverting.com (HKLM)
O15 - Trusted IP range: 206.161.125.149
O15 - Trusted IP range: 206.161.125.149 (HKLM)
O16 - DPF: {70BA88C8-DAE8-4CE9-92BB-979C4A75F53B} (GSDACtl Class) - http://launch.gamespyarcade.com/software/launch/alaunch.cab
O23 - Service: Creative Service for CDROM Access - Creative Technology Ltd - C:\WINDOWS\system32\CTsvcCDA.exe
O23 - Service: Netropa NHK Server - Unknown - C:\Program Files\Netropa\Multimedia Keyboard\nhksrv.exe
O23 - Service: NVIDIA Display Driver Service - NVIDIA Corporation - C:\WINDOWS\system32\nvsvc32.exe
O23 - Service: Network Security Service - Unknown - C:\WINDOWS\appfm.exe

I then closed the Network Security Service, lie it said to in step 4 of the guide.

But I have no idea what I need to do now. I tried the hard boot, and pressed F8 for the Safe Mode but nothng happened, it just continued booting like it always does.

What's my next step?

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  • Buckeye_SamBuckeye_Sam Columbus, Ohio
    edited January 2005
    Before we start on removing HSA from your computer you need to determine a way to boot into Safe Mode. If you can't get into Safe Mode do not proceed with the fix because it will fail. Check this link for more information.

    http://service1.symantec.com/SUPPORT/tsgeninfo.nsf/docid/2001052409420406?OpenDocument&src=sec_doc_nam

    Assuming that you can get into Safe Mode, follow these steps to remove HSA.

    1. Download this tool called AboutBuster http://www.downloads.subratam.org/AboutBuster.zip

    Unzip it to your desktop but don't run it yet.

    2. Download Adaware from http://www.lavasoft.de/english/default.shtml. Install and open Adaware and click on *Check for Updates Now* and then *Connect*. It will find a new reference-file. Click *ok* and let it download and install the updates by clicking on *Finish* .This will return you to the main screen. Exit Adaware.

    3. Print out these instructions so you have them handy as most of the steps need to be done in safe mode and you may not be able to go online.

    4. Make sure your PC is configured to show hidden files

    Open Windows Explorer & Go to Tools > Folder Options. Click on the View tab and make sure that "Show hidden files and folders" is checked. Also uncheck "Hide protected operating system files" and untick "hide extensions for known file types" . Now click "Apply to all folders"
    Click "Apply" then "OK"

    5. Next, go to Start->Run and type "Services.msc" (without quotes) then hit Ok

    Scroll down and find the service called "Network Security Service". When you find it, double-click on it. In the next window that opens, click the Stop button, then click on properties and under the General Tab, change the Startup Type to Disabled. Now hit Apply and then Ok and close any open windows.

    6. Reboot to Safe Mode
    Restart your computer and as soon as it starts booting up again continuously tap F8. A menu should come up where you will be given the option to enter Safe Mode. To get back to normal mode just restart the computer as you normally would.

    7. Scan with Hijack This and put checks next to all the following, then click "Fix Checked"


    R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Default_Search_URL = res://C:\WINDOWS\lchra.dll/sp.html#12345
    R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Bar = res://C:\WINDOWS\lchra.dll/sp.html#12345
    R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Page = res://C:\WINDOWS\lchra.dll/sp.html#12345
    R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Search,SearchAssistant = res://C:\WINDOWS\lchra.dll/sp.html#12345
    R0 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Search,SearchAssistant = res://C:\WINDOWS\lchra.dll/sp.html#12345
    R3 - Default URLSearchHook is missing
    O2 - BHO: (no name) - {AA6B02CC-989B-0D7D-F1EE-3C7091DE9062} - C:\WINDOWS\system32\ntqb.dll
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [ipyj.exe] C:\WINDOWS\system32\ipyj.exe
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [464.tmp] C:\DOCUME~1\Owner\LOCALS~1\Temp\464.tmp.exe 3 10001
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [vbeQ] C:\documents and settings\owner\local settings\temp\vbeQ.exe
    O15 - Trusted Zone: *.awmdabest.com
    O15 - Trusted Zone: *.frame.crazywinnings.com
    O15 - Trusted Zone: *.scoobidoo.com
    O15 - Trusted Zone: *.static.topconverting.com
    O15 - Trusted Zone: *.awmdabest.com (HKLM)
    O15 - Trusted Zone: *.frame.crazywinnings.com (HKLM)
    O15 - Trusted Zone: *.scoobidoo.com (HKLM)
    O15 - Trusted Zone: *.static.topconverting.com (HKLM)
    O15 - Trusted IP range: 206.161.125.149
    O15 - Trusted IP range: 206.161.125.149 (HKLM)
    O23 - Service: Network Security Service - Unknown - C:\WINDOWS\appfm.exe


    and delete the following files if present.


    C:\WINDOWS\appfm.exe
    C:\WINDOWS\system32\ipyj.exe
    C:\WINDOWS\system32\ntqb.dll
    C:\WINDOWS\lchra.dll



    8. Double click AboutBuster.exe that you downloaded earlier. Click OK, click Start, then click OK. This will scan your computer for the bad files and delete them. Save the report(copy and paste into notepad or wordpad and save as a .txt file) and post a copy back here when you are done with all the steps.

    9. Scan with Adaware and let it remove any bad files found.

    10. Clean out temporary and TIF files. Go to Start > Run and type in the box: cleanmgr. Let it scan your system for files to remove. Make sure these 3 are checked and then press *ok* to remove:

    Temporary Files
    Temporary Internet Files
    Recycle Bin

    11. Reboot to normal mode, scan again with Hijack This and post a new log here.

    12. Finally, do an online scan at the following site. Let it remove any infected files found.
    Trend Micro (PC-cillin) - Free on-line Scan
    http://housecall.antivirus.com

    Post a fresh HijackThis log and the AboutBuster report back here please.
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