SPYware and possible Trojans... KILLING ME!! Please help

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edited February 2005 in Spyware & Virus Removal
Ok so yeah just as of yesterday I started getting all sorts of crazy crap on my laptop. A couple of wierd things are happening.

First Whenever I boot up my pc and windows starts IE automatically opens and sends me to a page called www.free-webspace.biz/juveniles every single time

Second this program wont stop popping up "CodecCash Uninstaller".

Thrid I cant get this program to uninstall "Golden Retriever Cash Back" It's listed in my add/remove programs, but it wont uninstall. I have no clue what it is.

Here is my hijack log someone helpe me please. Cause I still have no clue how to read this thing. Buckeye_Sam if your out there I would greatly appreciate your help. I read a post where it sounds like you know what your doing.

Also I tried installing AVGfree, and it didn't work. This is the error I get from trying to run that install

Local machine: installation failed
Installation:
Error: Action failed for file avg7core.sys: starting service....
Insufficient system resources exist to complete the requested service. (1450)

Thanks in advance,

LaRue



Logfile of HijackThis v1.99.0
Scan saved at 10:07:30 AM, on 2/15/2005
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\Ati2evxx.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\spoolsv.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\Ati2evxx.exe
C:\WINDOWS\Explorer.EXE
C:\Program Files\CyberLink\PowerDVD\PDVDServ.exe
C:\Program Files\HP\HP Software Update\HPWuSchd.exe
C:\Program Files\HP\hpcoretech\hpcmpmgr.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\Svhost.exe
C:\Documents and Settings\larue\figgaz.exe
C:\Program Files\Internet Optimizer\optimize.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\ctfmon.exe
C:\Program Files\Spyware Doctor\swdoctor.exe
C:\Program Files\HP\Digital Imaging\bin\hpqtra08.exe
C:\Program Files\WinZip\WZQKPICK.EXE
C:\Program Files\Cisco Systems\VPN Client\cvpnd.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Microsoft Shared\VS7Debug\mdm.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe
C:\Program Files\Cisco Systems\VPN Client\vpngui.exe
C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\iexplore.exe
C:\spybot\HijackThis.exe

O2 - BHO: AcroIEHlprObj Class - {06849E9F-C8D7-4D59-B87D-784B7D6BE0B3} - C:\Program Files\Adobe\Acrobat 5.0\Reader\ActiveX\AcroIEHelper.ocx
O2 - BHO: (no name) - {53707962-6F74-2D53-2644-206D7942484F} - C:\Program Files\Spybot - Search & Destroy\SDHelper.dll
O2 - BHO: PCTools Site Guard - {5C8B2A36-3DB1-42A4-A3CB-D426709BBFEB} - C:\PROGRA~1\SPYWAR~1\tools\iesdsg.dll
O2 - BHO: PCTools Browser Monitor - {B56A7D7D-6927-48C8-A975-17DF180C71AC} - C:\PROGRA~1\SPYWAR~1\tools\iesdpb.dll
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [ATIPTA] atiptaxx.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [RemoteControl] "C:\Program Files\CyberLink\PowerDVD\PDVDServ.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [HP Software Update] "C:\Program Files\HP\HP Software Update\HPWuSchd.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [HP Component Manager] "C:\Program Files\HP\hpcoretech\hpcmpmgr.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Microsoft Update] Svhost.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Windows Service Pack Auto Update] C:\Documents and Settings\larue\figgaz.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Internet Optimizer] "C:\Program Files\Internet Optimizer\optimize.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\RunServices: [Microsoft Update] Svhost.exe
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [ctfmon.exe] C:\WINDOWS\System32\ctfmon.exe
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [Microsoft Update] Svhost.exe
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [Spyware Doctor] "C:\Program Files\Spyware Doctor\swdoctor.exe" /Q
O4 - Global Startup: Adobe Gamma Loader.lnk = C:\Program Files\Common Files\Adobe\Calibration\Adobe Gamma Loader.exe
O4 - Global Startup: Cisco Systems VPN Client.lnk = C:\Program Files\Cisco Systems\VPN Client\vpngui.exe
O4 - Global Startup: HP Digital Imaging Monitor.lnk = C:\Program Files\HP\Digital Imaging\bin\hpqtra08.exe
O4 - Global Startup: Microsoft Office.lnk = C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office10\OSA.EXE
O4 - Global Startup: WinZip Quick Pick.lnk = C:\Program Files\WinZip\WZQKPICK.EXE
O8 - Extra context menu item: E&xport to Microsoft Excel - res://C:\PROGRA~1\MICROS~2\Office10\EXCEL.EXE/3000
O9 - Extra button: (no name) - {08B0E5C0-4FCB-11CF-AAA5-00401C608501} - C:\WINDOWS\System32\msjava.dll
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Sun Java Console - {08B0E5C0-4FCB-11CF-AAA5-00401C608501} - C:\WINDOWS\System32\msjava.dll
O9 - Extra button: Spyware Doctor - {2D663D1A-8670-49D9-A1A5-4C56B4E14E84} - C:\PROGRA~1\SPYWAR~1\tools\iesdpb.dll
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
O12 - Plugin for .spop: C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\Plugins\NPDocBox.dll
O16 - DPF: {15AD4789-CDB4-47E1-A9DA-992EE8E6BAD6} - http://static.windupdates.com/cab/CDT/ie/Bridge-c139.cab
O16 - DPF: {2BC66F54-93A8-11D3-BEB6-00105AA9B6AE} (Symantec AntiVirus scanner) - http://security.symantec.com/sscv6/SharedContent/vc/bin/AvSniff.cab
O16 - DPF: {41F17733-B041-4099-A042-B518BB6A408C} - http://appldnld.m7z.net/content.info.apple.com/iTunes4/WW/win/019-0312.20050111.MmVrT/iTunesSetup.exe
O16 - DPF: {6414512B-B978-451D-A0D8-FCFDF33E833C} (WUWebControl Class) - http://v5.windowsupdate.microsoft.com/v5consumer/V5Controls/en/x86/client/wuweb_site.cab?1096564945758
O16 - DPF: {644E432F-49D3-41A1-8DD5-E099162EEEC5} (Symantec RuFSI Utility Class) - http://security.symantec.com/sscv6/SharedContent/common/bin/cabsa.cab
O17 - HKLM\System\CCS\Services\Tcpip\..\{2F456DA3-E93C-44A8-8644-F99420A16BEE}: NameServer = 128.194.178.1,128.194.198.5
O17 - HKLM\System\CS1\Services\Tcpip\..\{2F456DA3-E93C-44A8-8644-F99420A16BEE}: NameServer = 128.194.178.1,128.194.198.5
O18 - Protocol: cetihpz - {CF184AD3-CDCB-4168-A3F7-8E447D129300} - C:\Program Files\HP\hpcoretech\comp\hpuiprot.dll
O23 - Service: Ati HotKey Poller - ATI Technologies Inc. - C:\WINDOWS\System32\Ati2evxx.exe
O23 - Service: ATI Smart - Unknown - C:\WINDOWS\system32\ati2sgag.exe
O23 - Service: Cisco Systems, Inc. VPN Service - Cisco Systems, Inc. - C:\Program Files\Cisco Systems\VPN Client\cvpnd.exe
O23 - Service: Pml Driver HPZ12 - HP - C:\WINDOWS\System32\HPZipm12.exe

Comments

  • Buckeye_SamBuckeye_Sam Columbus, Ohio
    edited February 2005
    Please download and run Stinger.
    http://download.nai.com/products/mcafee-avert/stinger.exe

    Let me know if it finds anything.
  • LaRue05
    edited February 2005
    Nope Buckeye,

    Stinger didn't find anything. :scratch: So what's next?
  • Buckeye_SamBuckeye_Sam Columbus, Ohio
    edited February 2005
    Ok, that's a good thing.

    Please remove these entries from Add/Remove Programs in the Control Panel(if present):

    Internet Optimizer




    Show hidden files
    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:

    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Microsoft Update] Svhost.exe
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Windows Service Pack Auto Update] C:\Documents and Settings\larue\figgaz.exe
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Internet Optimizer] "C:\Program Files\Internet Optimizer\optimize.exe"
    O4 - HKLM\..\RunServices: [Microsoft Update] Svhost.exe
    O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [Microsoft Update] Svhost.exe
    O16 - DPF: {15AD4789-CDB4-47E1-A9DA-992EE8E6BAD6} - http://static.windupdates.com/cab/C...Bridge-c139.cab



    Reboot your computer into Safe Mode



    Then delete these files or directories (Do not be concerned if they do not exist):

    C:\Documents and Settings\larue\figgaz.exe
    C:\WINDOWS\System32\Svhost.exe
    C:\Program Files\Internet Optimizer



    Reboot back to normal mode.



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

    http://housecall.trendmicro.com/

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

    If there are files that can not be removed by the scans please include that information in your next post.



    Reboot and post a new hijackthis log.
  • LaRue05
    edited February 2005
    Buckeye,

    Ok here is everything that was fround from what you told me to do. It's real long :(

    HJT log:


    Logfile of HijackThis v1.99.0
    Scan saved at 4:33:12 PM, on 2/16/2005
    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\Ati2evxx.exe
    C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe
    C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe
    C:\WINDOWS\system32\spoolsv.exe
    C:\WINDOWS\system32\Ati2evxx.exe
    C:\WINDOWS\Explorer.EXE
    C:\Program Files\CyberLink\PowerDVD\PDVDServ.exe
    C:\Program Files\HP\HP Software Update\HPWuSchd.exe
    C:\Program Files\HP\hpcoretech\hpcmpmgr.exe
    C:\Program Files\AdTools Service\AdTools.exe
    C:\temp\salm.exe
    C:\Program Files\AutoUpdate\AutoUpdate.exe
    C:\WINDOWS\System32\ap9h4qmo.exe
    C:\Program Files\BullsEye Network\bin\bargains.exe
    C:\WINDOWS\System32\ctfmon.exe
    C:\Program Files\Spyware Doctor\swdoctor.exe
    C:\Program Files\AdTools Service\AdToolsKeep.exe
    C:\Program Files\HP\Digital Imaging\bin\hpqtra08.exe
    C:\Program Files\WinZip\WZQKPICK.EXE
    C:\Program Files\Cisco Systems\VPN Client\cvpnd.exe
    C:\Program Files\Common Files\Microsoft Shared\VS7Debug\mdm.exe
    C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe
    C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\iexplore.exe
    C:\HJT\HijackThis.exe

    O2 - BHO: AcroIEHlprObj Class - {06849E9F-C8D7-4D59-B87D-784B7D6BE0B3} - C:\Program Files\Adobe\Acrobat 5.0\Reader\ActiveX\AcroIEHelper.ocx
    O2 - BHO: (no name) - {53707962-6F74-2D53-2644-206D7942484F} - C:\Program Files\Spybot - Search & Destroy\SDHelper.dll
    O2 - BHO: PCTools Site Guard - {5C8B2A36-3DB1-42A4-A3CB-D426709BBFEB} - C:\PROGRA~1\SPYWAR~1\tools\iesdsg.dll
    O2 - BHO: PCTools Browser Monitor - {B56A7D7D-6927-48C8-A975-17DF180C71AC} - C:\PROGRA~1\SPYWAR~1\tools\iesdpb.dll
    O2 - BHO: ADP UrlCatcher Class - {F4E04583-354E-4076-BE7D-ED6A80FD66DA} - C:\WINDOWS\System32\msbe.dll
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [ATIPTA] atiptaxx.exe
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [RemoteControl] "C:\Program Files\CyberLink\PowerDVD\PDVDServ.exe"
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [HP Software Update] "C:\Program Files\HP\HP Software Update\HPWuSchd.exe"
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [HP Component Manager] "C:\Program Files\HP\hpcoretech\hpcmpmgr.exe"
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [AdTools Service] C:\Program Files\AdTools Service\AdTools.exe
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [salm] c:\temp\salm.exe
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [wpcnun] C:\WINDOWS\wpcnun.exe
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [AutoUpdater] "C:\Program Files\AutoUpdate\AutoUpdate.exe"
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [ap9h4qmo] C:\WINDOWS\System32\ap9h4qmo.exe
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [BullsEye Network] C:\Program Files\BullsEye Network\bin\bargains.exe
    O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [ctfmon.exe] C:\WINDOWS\System32\ctfmon.exe
    O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [Spyware Doctor] "C:\Program Files\Spyware Doctor\swdoctor.exe" /Q
    O4 - Global Startup: Adobe Gamma Loader.lnk = C:\Program Files\Common Files\Adobe\Calibration\Adobe Gamma Loader.exe
    O4 - Global Startup: Cisco Systems VPN Client.lnk = C:\Program Files\Cisco Systems\VPN Client\vpngui.exe
    O4 - Global Startup: HP Digital Imaging Monitor.lnk = C:\Program Files\HP\Digital Imaging\bin\hpqtra08.exe
    O4 - Global Startup: Microsoft Office.lnk = C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office10\OSA.EXE
    O4 - Global Startup: WinZip Quick Pick.lnk = C:\Program Files\WinZip\WZQKPICK.EXE
    O8 - Extra context menu item: E&xport to Microsoft Excel - res://C:\PROGRA~1\MICROS~2\Office10\EXCEL.EXE/3000
    O9 - Extra button: (no name) - {08B0E5C0-4FCB-11CF-AAA5-00401C608501} - C:\WINDOWS\System32\msjava.dll
    O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Sun Java Console - {08B0E5C0-4FCB-11CF-AAA5-00401C608501} - C:\WINDOWS\System32\msjava.dll
    O9 - Extra button: Spyware Doctor - {2D663D1A-8670-49D9-A1A5-4C56B4E14E84} - C:\PROGRA~1\SPYWAR~1\tools\iesdpb.dll
    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
    O12 - Plugin for .spop: C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\Plugins\NPDocBox.dll
    O16 - DPF: {205FF73B-CA67-11D5-99DD-444553540006} (CInstall Class) - http://www.errorguard.com/installation/Install.cab
    O16 - DPF: {2BC66F54-93A8-11D3-BEB6-00105AA9B6AE} (Symantec AntiVirus scanner) - http://security.symantec.com/sscv6/SharedContent/vc/bin/AvSniff.cab
    O16 - DPF: {41F17733-B041-4099-A042-B518BB6A408C} - http://appldnld.m7z.net/content.info.apple.com/iTunes4/WW/win/019-0312.20050111.MmVrT/iTunesSetup.exe
    O16 - DPF: {6414512B-B978-451D-A0D8-FCFDF33E833C} (WUWebControl Class) - http://v5.windowsupdate.microsoft.com/v5consumer/V5Controls/en/x86/client/wuweb_site.cab?1096564945758
    O16 - DPF: {644E432F-49D3-41A1-8DD5-E099162EEEC5} (Symantec RuFSI Utility Class) - http://security.symantec.com/sscv6/SharedContent/common/bin/cabsa.cab
    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: {9A9307A0-7DA4-4DAF-B042-5009F29E09E1} (ActiveScan Installer Class) - http://www.pandasoftware.com/activescan/as5/asinst.cab
    O18 - Protocol: cetihpz - {CF184AD3-CDCB-4168-A3F7-8E447D129300} - C:\Program Files\HP\hpcoretech\comp\hpuiprot.dll
    O23 - Service: Ati HotKey Poller - ATI Technologies Inc. - C:\WINDOWS\System32\Ati2evxx.exe
    O23 - Service: ATI Smart - Unknown - C:\WINDOWS\system32\ati2sgag.exe
    O23 - Service: Cisco Systems, Inc. VPN Service - Cisco Systems, Inc. - C:\Program Files\Cisco Systems\VPN Client\cvpnd.exe
    O23 - Service: Pml Driver HPZ12 - HP - C:\WINDOWS\System32\HPZipm12.exe
    O23 - Service: ZESOFT - Unknown - C:\WINDOWS\zeta.exe



    HOUSECALL SCAN:

    The only one that wasn't removable was the "CanNot Access" AGENT.OZ it said the other 3 files were removed, but I just thought you should see them.

    Worm SDBOT.ANQ Non-Cleanable C:\RECYCLER\S-1-5-21-1935655697-113007714-1343024091-1003\Dc58.exe
    TROJ AGENT.OZ Non-Cleanable C:\WINDOWS\system32\mdmxprxy.exe
    TROJ AGENT.OZ CanNotAccess C:\WINDOWS\system32\scremsp.exe
    TROJ AGENT.OZ Non-Cleanable C:\WINDOWS\system32\verdexnt.exe


    PANDA SCAN:

    This found alot, and it never gave me an option to clean the files, and it was set to autoclean. So here is the log for panda:



    Incident Status Location

    Adware:Adware/SAHAgent No disinfected C:\WINDOWS\System32\qh4mkbv9.dll
    Adware:Adware/WUpd No disinfected C:\Program Files\AdTools Service\AdTools.exe
    Adware:Adware/WUpd No disinfected C:\Program Files\AdTools Service\AdToolsComm.dll
    Adware:Adware/nCase No disinfected C:\temp\salm.exe
    Adware:Adware/nCase No disinfected c:\temp\salmhook.dll
    Adware:Adware/Apropos No disinfected C:\Program Files\AutoUpdate\AutoUpdate.exe
    Adware:Adware/SAHAgent No disinfected C:\WINDOWS\System32\ap9h4qmo.exe
    Spyware:Spyware/BargainBuddy No disinfected C:\Program Files\BullsEye Network\bin\bargains.exe
    Adware:Adware/WUpd No disinfected C:\Program Files\AdTools Service\AdToolsKeep.exe
    Spyware:Spyware/BargainBuddy No disinfected C:\WINDOWS\System32\msbe.dll
    Adware:Adware/WUpd No disinfected C:\PROGRA~1\ADTOOL~1\AdTools.exe
    Adware:Adware/nCase No disinfected c:\temp\salm.exe
    Adware:Adware/nCase No disinfected C:\WINDOWS\wpcnun.exe
    Adware:Adware/Apropos No disinfected C:\PROGRA~1\AUTOUP~1\AUTOUP~1.EXE
    Adware:Adware/SAHAgent No disinfected C:\WINDOWS\System32\ap9h4qmo.exe
    Spyware:Spyware/BargainBuddy No disinfected C:\PROGRA~1\BULLSE~1\bin\bargains.exe
    Spyware:Spyware/BargainBuddy No disinfected C:\WINDOWS\System32\msbe.dll
    Adware:Adware/nCase No disinfected C:\Temp\FLEOK
    Spyware:Spyware/Dyfuca No disinfected Windows Registry
    Adware:Adware/SAHAgent No disinfected C:\WINDOWS\System32\ap9h4qmo.exe
    Adware:Adware/Envolo No disinfected Windows Registry
    Adware:Adware/Apropos No disinfected C:\DOCUME~1\larue\LOCALS~1\Temp\AutoUpdate0
    Adware:Adware/BlazeFind No disinfected C:\DOCUME~1\larue\LOCALS~1\Temp\Installer?.exe
    Adware:Adware/WUpd No disinfected C:\WINDOWS\System32\ide21201.vxd
    Adware:Adware/Apropos No disinfected C:\Documents and Settings\larue\Local Settings\Temp\AutoUpdate0\auto_update_install.exe
    Adware:Adware/Envolo No disinfected C:\Documents and Settings\larue\Local Settings\Temp\AutoUpdate0\setup.inf
    Adware:Adware/Apropos No disinfected C:\Documents and Settings\larue\Local Settings\Temp\AutoUpdate1\AutoUpdate.exe
    Adware:Adware/Apropos No disinfected C:\Documents and Settings\larue\Local Settings\Temp\AutoUpdate1\auto_update_install.exe
    Adware:Adware/Envolo No disinfected C:\Documents and Settings\larue\Local Settings\Temp\AutoUpdate1\auto_update_uninstall.exe
    Adware:Adware/Envolo No disinfected C:\Documents and Settings\larue\Local Settings\Temp\AutoUpdate1\setup.inf
    Spyware:Spyware/Dyfuca No disinfected C:\Documents and Settings\larue\Local Settings\Temp\cln16.tmp
    Adware:Adware/nCase No disinfected C:\Documents and Settings\larue\Local Settings\Temp\Del18.tmp
    Adware:Adware/MediaTickets No disinfected C:\Documents and Settings\larue\Local Settings\Temp\installer.exe
    Adware:Adware/WUpd No disinfected C:\Documents and Settings\larue\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files\Content.IE5\KTYF41IB\AdToolsKeep[1].exe
    Adware:Adware/Envolo No disinfected C:\Documents and Settings\larue\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files\Content.IE5\KTYF41IB\AutoUpdaterInstaller[1].exe
    Adware:Adware/WUpd No disinfected C:\Documents and Settings\larue\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files\Content.IE5\KTYF41IB\Bridge-c139[1].cab[AdToolsX.dll]
    Adware:Adware/WUpd No disinfected C:\Documents and Settings\larue\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files\Content.IE5\OLU7KLUV\AdToolsComm[1].dll
    Adware:Adware/WUpd No disinfected C:\Documents and Settings\larue\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files\Content.IE5\OLU7KLUV\figgaz[1].exe
    Adware:Adware/WUpd No disinfected C:\Documents and Settings\larue\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files\Content.IE5\SH6ZGHUB\AdTools[1].exe
    Adware:Adware/PurityScan No disinfected C:\Documents and Settings\larue\mt-uninstaller.exe
    Adware:Adware/WUpd No disinfected C:\Program Files\AdTools Service\AdTools.exe
    Adware:Adware/WUpd No disinfected C:\Program Files\AdTools Service\AdToolsComm.dll
    Adware:Adware/WUpd No disinfected C:\Program Files\AdTools Service\AdToolsKeep.exe
    Adware:Adware/Apropos No disinfected C:\Program Files\AutoUpdate\AutoUpdate.exe
    Spyware:Spyware/BargainBuddy No disinfected C:\Program Files\BullsEye Network\bin\bargains.exe
    Adware:Adware/WUpd No disinfected C:\RECYCLER\S-1-5-21-1935655697-113007714-1343024091-1003\Dc57.exe
    Adware:Adware/WUpd No disinfected C:\spybot\HJT\backups\backup-20050215-222754-468.dll
    Adware:Adware/nCase No disinfected C:\temp\salm.exe
    Adware:Adware/nCase No disinfected C:\temp\salmhook.dll
    Adware:Adware/SAHAgent No disinfected C:\WINDOWS\70tovmto.exe
    Adware:Adware/SAHAgent No disinfected C:\WINDOWS\a95kfrhe.exe
    Adware:Adware/WUpd No disinfected C:\WINDOWS\Downloaded Program Files\CONFLICT.1\AdToolsX.dll
    Adware:Adware/WUpd No disinfected C:\WINDOWS\Downloaded Program Files\CONFLICT.2\AdToolsX.dll
    Adware:Adware/SAHAgent No disinfected C:\WINDOWS\system32\2b3fsk0h.dll
    Spyware:Spyware/BargainBuddy No disinfected C:\WINDOWS\system32\angelex.exe
    Adware:Adware/SAHAgent No disinfected C:\WINDOWS\system32\ap9h4qmo.exe
    Adware:Adware/Envolo No disinfected C:\WINDOWS\system32\auto_update_uninstall.exe
    Adware:Adware/Envolo No disinfected C:\WINDOWS\system32\auto_update_uninstall.log
    Adware:Adware/SAHAgent No disinfected C:\WINDOWS\system32\bln02nqv.exe
    Adware:Adware/WUpd No disinfected C:\WINDOWS\system32\config\systemprofile\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files\Content.IE5\8RA7YFCB\figgaz[1].exe
    Adware:Adware/ExactSearch No disinfected C:\WINDOWS\system32\exdl.exe
    Adware:Adware/ExactSearch No disinfected C:\WINDOWS\system32\exdl0.exe
    Adware:Adware/ExactSearch No disinfected C:\WINDOWS\system32\exdl1.exe
    Adware:Adware/ExactSearch No disinfected C:\WINDOWS\system32\exul.exe
    Adware:Adware/ExactSearch No disinfected C:\WINDOWS\system32\exul1.exe
    Adware:Adware/WUpd No disinfected C:\WINDOWS\system32\figgaz.exe
    Adware:Adware/SAHAgent No disinfected C:\WINDOWS\system32\gah95on6.exe
    Adware:Adware/ExactSearch No disinfected C:\WINDOWS\system32\javexulm.vxd
    Spyware:Spyware/BargainBuddy No disinfected C:\WINDOWS\system32\mac80ex.idf[msbe.dll]
    Spyware:Spyware/BargainBuddy No disinfected C:\WINDOWS\system32\mac80ex.idf[bargains.exe]
    Adware:Adware/ExactSearch No disinfected C:\WINDOWS\system32\mqexdlm.srg
    Spyware:Spyware/BargainBuddy No disinfected C:\WINDOWS\system32\msbe.dll
    Spyware:Spyware/BargainBuddy No disinfected C:\WINDOWS\system32\msexreg.exe
    Adware:Adware/ExactSearch No disinfected C:\WINDOWS\system32\netut80ex.vxd[exdl.exe]
    Adware:Adware/ExactSearch No disinfected C:\WINDOWS\system32\netut80ex.vxd[mqexdlm.srg]
    Adware:Adware/ExactSearch No disinfected C:\WINDOWS\system32\netut80ex.vxd[exul.exe]
    Adware:Adware/ExactSearch No disinfected C:\WINDOWS\system32\netut80ex.vxd[javexulm.vxd]
    Spyware:Spyware/BargainBuddy No disinfected C:\WINDOWS\system32\netut80ex.vxd[msexreg.exe]
    Adware:Adware/SAHAgent No disinfected C:\WINDOWS\system32\q17i9a4j.exe
    Adware:Adware/SAHAgent No disinfected C:\WINDOWS\system32\qh4mkbv9.dll
    Adware:Adware/ExactSearch No disinfected C:\WINDOWS\system32\trkgif.exe
    Adware:Adware/nCase No disinfected C:\WINDOWS\wpcnun.exe
    Spyware:Spyware/BargainBuddy No disinfected C:\WINDOWS\zeta.exe


    GOOD LUCK and thanks for your help so far,

    LaRue
  • SpywareShooterSpywareShooter 127.0.0.1
    edited February 2005
    Boot into Safe Mode and do the following:

    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [AdTools Service] C:\Program Files\AdTools Service\AdTools.exe
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [salm] c:\temp\salm.exe
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [wpcnun] C:\WINDOWS\wpcnun.exe
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [ap9h4qmo] C:\WINDOWS\System32\ap9h4qmo.exe
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [BullsEye Network] C:\Program Files\BullsEye Network\bin\bargains.exe

    Fix those entries, then still in safe mode, find and delete the following files:
    C:\Program Files\AdTools Service\
    c:\temp\salm.exe
    C:\WINDOWS\wpcnun.exe
    C:\WINDOWS\System32\ap9h4qmo.exe
    C:\Program Files\BullsEye Network\

    Then reboot back into Normal Mode and post a new log.
  • LaRue05
    edited February 2005
    Ok guys,

    I got rid of those files from the last post that you told me to. Things are finally starting to run a little smoother. :)

    Here is the newest HJT log. I have two questions about it.

    Do I need to be worried about this one?
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [AutoUpdater] "C:\Program Files\AutoUpdate\AutoUpdate.exe"

    And do I need to be worried about this one as well?
    O23 - Service: ZESOFT - Unknown - C:\WINDOWS\zeta.exe

    Thanks again for your time. I wish there was a tuturial somewhere where I could learn to do this stuff on my own so I wouldn't have to pester you all. :)

    Logfile of HijackThis v1.99.0
    Scan saved at 9:38:42 AM, on 2/17/2005
    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\Ati2evxx.exe
    C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe
    C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe
    C:\WINDOWS\system32\spoolsv.exe
    C:\WINDOWS\system32\Ati2evxx.exe
    C:\WINDOWS\Explorer.EXE
    C:\Program Files\CyberLink\PowerDVD\PDVDServ.exe
    C:\Program Files\HP\HP Software Update\HPWuSchd.exe
    C:\Program Files\HP\hpcoretech\hpcmpmgr.exe
    C:\Program Files\AutoUpdate\AutoUpdate.exe
    C:\WINDOWS\System32\ctfmon.exe
    C:\Program Files\Spyware Doctor\swdoctor.exe
    C:\Program Files\HP\Digital Imaging\bin\hpqtra08.exe
    C:\Program Files\WinZip\WZQKPICK.EXE
    C:\Program Files\Cisco Systems\VPN Client\cvpnd.exe
    C:\Program Files\Common Files\Microsoft Shared\VS7Debug\mdm.exe
    C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe
    C:\WINDOWS\System32\wuauclt.exe
    C:\Program Files\BullsEye Network\bin\bargains.exe
    C:\HJT\HijackThis.exe
    C:\WINDOWS\System32\wuauclt.exe

    O2 - BHO: AcroIEHlprObj Class - {06849E9F-C8D7-4D59-B87D-784B7D6BE0B3} - C:\Program Files\Adobe\Acrobat 5.0\Reader\ActiveX\AcroIEHelper.ocx
    O2 - BHO: (no name) - {53707962-6F74-2D53-2644-206D7942484F} - C:\Program Files\Spybot - Search & Destroy\SDHelper.dll
    O2 - BHO: PCTools Site Guard - {5C8B2A36-3DB1-42A4-A3CB-D426709BBFEB} - C:\PROGRA~1\SPYWAR~1\tools\iesdsg.dll
    O2 - BHO: PCTools Browser Monitor - {B56A7D7D-6927-48C8-A975-17DF180C71AC} - C:\PROGRA~1\SPYWAR~1\tools\iesdpb.dll
    O2 - BHO: ADP UrlCatcher Class - {F4E04583-354E-4076-BE7D-ED6A80FD66DA} - C:\WINDOWS\System32\msbe.dll
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [ATIPTA] atiptaxx.exe
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [RemoteControl] "C:\Program Files\CyberLink\PowerDVD\PDVDServ.exe"
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [HP Software Update] "C:\Program Files\HP\HP Software Update\HPWuSchd.exe"
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [HP Component Manager] "C:\Program Files\HP\hpcoretech\hpcmpmgr.exe"
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [AutoUpdater] "C:\Program Files\AutoUpdate\AutoUpdate.exe"
    O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [ctfmon.exe] C:\WINDOWS\System32\ctfmon.exe
    O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [Spyware Doctor] "C:\Program Files\Spyware Doctor\swdoctor.exe" /Q
    O4 - Global Startup: Adobe Gamma Loader.lnk = C:\Program Files\Common Files\Adobe\Calibration\Adobe Gamma Loader.exe
    O4 - Global Startup: Cisco Systems VPN Client.lnk = C:\Program Files\Cisco Systems\VPN Client\vpngui.exe
    O4 - Global Startup: HP Digital Imaging Monitor.lnk = C:\Program Files\HP\Digital Imaging\bin\hpqtra08.exe
    O4 - Global Startup: Microsoft Office.lnk = C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office10\OSA.EXE
    O4 - Global Startup: WinZip Quick Pick.lnk = C:\Program Files\WinZip\WZQKPICK.EXE
    O8 - Extra context menu item: E&xport to Microsoft Excel - res://C:\PROGRA~1\MICROS~2\Office10\EXCEL.EXE/3000
    O9 - Extra button: (no name) - {08B0E5C0-4FCB-11CF-AAA5-00401C608501} - C:\WINDOWS\System32\msjava.dll
    O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Sun Java Console - {08B0E5C0-4FCB-11CF-AAA5-00401C608501} - C:\WINDOWS\System32\msjava.dll
    O9 - Extra button: Spyware Doctor - {2D663D1A-8670-49D9-A1A5-4C56B4E14E84} - C:\PROGRA~1\SPYWAR~1\tools\iesdpb.dll
    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
    O12 - Plugin for .spop: C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\Plugins\NPDocBox.dll
    O16 - DPF: {205FF73B-CA67-11D5-99DD-444553540006} (CInstall Class) - http://www.errorguard.com/installation/Install.cab
    O16 - DPF: {2BC66F54-93A8-11D3-BEB6-00105AA9B6AE} (Symantec AntiVirus scanner) - http://security.symantec.com/sscv6/SharedContent/vc/bin/AvSniff.cab
    O16 - DPF: {41F17733-B041-4099-A042-B518BB6A408C} - http://appldnld.m7z.net/content.info.apple.com/iTunes4/WW/win/019-0312.20050111.MmVrT/iTunesSetup.exe
    O16 - DPF: {6414512B-B978-451D-A0D8-FCFDF33E833C} (WUWebControl Class) - http://v5.windowsupdate.microsoft.com/v5consumer/V5Controls/en/x86/client/wuweb_site.cab?1096564945758
    O16 - DPF: {644E432F-49D3-41A1-8DD5-E099162EEEC5} (Symantec RuFSI Utility Class) - http://security.symantec.com/sscv6/SharedContent/common/bin/cabsa.cab
    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: {9A9307A0-7DA4-4DAF-B042-5009F29E09E1} (ActiveScan Installer Class) - http://www.pandasoftware.com/activescan/as5/asinst.cab
    O18 - Protocol: cetihpz - {CF184AD3-CDCB-4168-A3F7-8E447D129300} - C:\Program Files\HP\hpcoretech\comp\hpuiprot.dll
    O23 - Service: Ati HotKey Poller - ATI Technologies Inc. - C:\WINDOWS\System32\Ati2evxx.exe
    O23 - Service: ATI Smart - Unknown - C:\WINDOWS\system32\ati2sgag.exe
    O23 - Service: Cisco Systems, Inc. VPN Service - Cisco Systems, Inc. - C:\Program Files\Cisco Systems\VPN Client\cvpnd.exe
    O23 - Service: Pml Driver HPZ12 - HP - C:\WINDOWS\System32\HPZipm12.exe
    O23 - Service: ZESOFT - Unknown - C:\WINDOWS\zeta.exe
  • Buckeye_SamBuckeye_Sam Columbus, Ohio
    edited February 2005
    Download Ad-aware SE from: http://www.majorgeeks.com/download506.html

    Install the program and launch it. First, in the main window, look in the bottom right corner and click on Check for updates now and download the latest reference files. Exit Adaware for now.


    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

    Run Hijackthis again, click scan, and Put a checkmark next to each of these. Then close all other windows--you should only see HijackThis on your Desktop--and click the Fix Checked button.

    O2 - BHO: ADP UrlCatcher Class - {F4E04583-354E-4076-BE7D-ED6A80FD66DA} - C:\WINDOWS\System32\msbe.dll
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [AutoUpdater] "C:\Program Files\AutoUpdate\AutoUpdate.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
    O23 - Service: ZESOFT - Unknown - C:\WINDOWS\zeta.exe


    Reboot your computer into Safe Mode


    Then delete these files or directories (Do not be concerned if they do not exist)

    C:\WINDOWS\zeta.exe
    C:\Program Files\AutoUpdate
    C:\WINDOWS\System32\msbe.dll



    Run a full scan with Adaware.

    Reboot your computer to go back to normal mode and post a new log.
  • LaRue05
    edited February 2005
    Well things I think are looking good, and on a plus note I got rid of Golden Retreiver as well, since I read that other post.

    Anyways, I don't think I have any problems so here is my latest HJT log, if you see anything wrong with it please let me know.

    Thanks for all your help,

    LaRue



    Logfile of HijackThis v1.99.0
    Scan saved at 1:01:48 PM, on 2/21/2005
    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\Ati2evxx.exe
    C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe
    C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe
    C:\WINDOWS\system32\spoolsv.exe
    C:\WINDOWS\system32\Ati2evxx.exe
    C:\WINDOWS\Explorer.EXE
    C:\Program Files\CyberLink\PowerDVD\PDVDServ.exe
    C:\Program Files\HP\HP Software Update\HPWuSchd.exe
    C:\Program Files\HP\hpcoretech\hpcmpmgr.exe
    C:\Program Files\QuickTime\qttask.exe
    C:\WINDOWS\System32\ctfmon.exe
    C:\Program Files\HP\Digital Imaging\bin\hpqtra08.exe
    C:\Program Files\Cisco Systems\VPN Client\cvpnd.exe
    C:\Program Files\Common Files\Microsoft Shared\VS7Debug\mdm.exe
    C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe
    C:\WINDOWS\System32\wuauclt.exe
    C:\HJT\HijackThis.exe
    C:\Program Files\Cisco Systems\VPN Client\vpngui.exe

    O2 - BHO: AcroIEHlprObj Class - {06849E9F-C8D7-4D59-B87D-784B7D6BE0B3} - C:\Program Files\Adobe\Acrobat 5.0\Reader\ActiveX\AcroIEHelper.ocx
    O2 - BHO: (no name) - {53707962-6F74-2D53-2644-206D7942484F} - C:\Program Files\Spybot - Search & Destroy\SDHelper.dll
    O2 - BHO: PCTools Site Guard - {5C8B2A36-3DB1-42A4-A3CB-D426709BBFEB} - C:\PROGRA~1\SPYWAR~1\tools\iesdsg.dll (file missing)
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [ATIPTA] atiptaxx.exe
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [RemoteControl] "C:\Program Files\CyberLink\PowerDVD\PDVDServ.exe"
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [HP Software Update] "C:\Program Files\HP\HP Software Update\HPWuSchd.exe"
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [HP Component Manager] "C:\Program Files\HP\hpcoretech\hpcmpmgr.exe"
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [QuickTime Task] "C:\Program Files\QuickTime\qttask.exe" -atboottime
    O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [ctfmon.exe] C:\WINDOWS\System32\ctfmon.exe
    O4 - Global Startup: Adobe Gamma Loader.lnk = C:\Program Files\Common Files\Adobe\Calibration\Adobe Gamma Loader.exe
    O4 - Global Startup: Cisco Systems VPN Client.lnk = C:\Program Files\Cisco Systems\VPN Client\vpngui.exe
    O4 - Global Startup: HP Digital Imaging Monitor.lnk = C:\Program Files\HP\Digital Imaging\bin\hpqtra08.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: (no name) - {08B0E5C0-4FCB-11CF-AAA5-00401C608501} - C:\WINDOWS\System32\msjava.dll
    O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Sun Java Console - {08B0E5C0-4FCB-11CF-AAA5-00401C608501} - C:\WINDOWS\System32\msjava.dll
    O12 - Plugin for .spop: C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\Plugins\NPDocBox.dll
    O16 - DPF: {205FF73B-CA67-11D5-99DD-444553540006} (CInstall Class) - http://www.errorguard.com/installation/Install.cab
    O16 - DPF: {2BC66F54-93A8-11D3-BEB6-00105AA9B6AE} (Symantec AntiVirus scanner) - http://security.symantec.com/sscv6/SharedContent/vc/bin/AvSniff.cab
    O16 - DPF: {41F17733-B041-4099-A042-B518BB6A408C} - http://appldnld.m7z.net/content.info.apple.com/iTunes4/WW/win/019-0312.20050111.MmVrT/iTunesSetup.exe
    O16 - DPF: {6414512B-B978-451D-A0D8-FCFDF33E833C} (WUWebControl Class) - http://v5.windowsupdate.microsoft.com/v5consumer/V5Controls/en/x86/client/wuweb_site.cab?1096564945758
    O16 - DPF: {644E432F-49D3-41A1-8DD5-E099162EEEC5} (Symantec RuFSI Utility Class) - http://security.symantec.com/sscv6/SharedContent/common/bin/cabsa.cab
    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: {9A9307A0-7DA4-4DAF-B042-5009F29E09E1} (ActiveScan Installer Class) - http://www.pandasoftware.com/activescan/as5/asinst.cab
    O18 - Protocol: cetihpz - {CF184AD3-CDCB-4168-A3F7-8E447D129300} - C:\Program Files\HP\hpcoretech\comp\hpuiprot.dll
    O23 - Service: Ati HotKey Poller - ATI Technologies Inc. - C:\WINDOWS\System32\Ati2evxx.exe
    O23 - Service: ATI Smart - Unknown - C:\WINDOWS\system32\ati2sgag.exe
    O23 - Service: Cisco Systems, Inc. VPN Service - Cisco Systems, Inc. - C:\Program Files\Cisco Systems\VPN Client\cvpnd.exe
    O23 - Service: Pml Driver HPZ12 - HP - C:\WINDOWS\System32\HPZipm12.exe
  • Buckeye_SamBuckeye_Sam Columbus, Ohio
    edited February 2005
    Your log is clean!

    Now that you are clean, please follow these simple steps in order to keep your computer clean and secure:
    1. 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

      or

      Windows XP System Restore Guide

      Renable system restore with instructions from tutorial above

    2. Make your Internet Explorer more secure - This can be done by following these simple instructions:
      1. From within Internet Explorer click on the Tools menu and then click on Options.
      2. Click once on the Security tab
      3. Click once on the Internet icon so it becomes highlighted.
      4. Click once on the Custom Level button.
        1. Change the Download signed ActiveX controls to Prompt
        2. Change the Download unsigned ActiveX controls to Disable
        3. Change the Initialize and script ActiveX controls not marked as safe to Disable
        4. Change the Installation of desktop items to Prompt
        5. Change the Launching programs and files in an IFRAME to Prompt
        6. Change the Navigate sub-frames across different domains to Prompt
        7. When all these settings have been made, click on the OK button.
        8. If it prompts you as to whether or not you want to save the settings, press the Yes button.
      5. Next press the Apply button and then the OK to exit the Internet Properties page.

    3. 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

    4. 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.

    5. 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

    6. 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.

    7. 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

    8. 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

    9. 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

    10. 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.
  • LaRue05
    edited February 2005
    Awesome,

    Thanks a whole lot Buckeye
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