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Trojan-Spy.HTML.Smitfraud.c . MY FIRST TROJAN!! HAD TROUBLE REMOVING IT!
this is my log from hijackthis:
Logfile of HijackThis v1.99.1
Scan saved at 7:41:21 PM, on 12/07/2005
Platform: Windows XP SP2 (WinNT 5.01.2600)
MSIE: Internet Explorer v6.00 SP2 (6.00.2900.2180)
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\system32\spoolsv.exe
C:\WINDOWS\Explorer.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\System32\nvsvc32.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\00THotkey.exe
C:\Program Files\Apoint2K\Apoint.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\TFNF5.exe
C:\Program Files\TOSHIBA\TouchED\TouchED.Exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\TPWRTRAY.EXE
C:\Program Files\TOSHIBA\TOSHIBA Controls\TFncKy.exe
C:\Program Files\TOSHIBA\Wireless Hotkey\TosHKCW.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Logitech\QCDriver\LVCOMS.EXE
C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.5.0_01\bin\jusched.exe
C:\Program Files\Hewlett-Packard\HP Share-to-Web\hpgs2wnd.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\intel32.exe
C:\Program Files\Microsoft AntiSpyware\gcasServ.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\HEWLET~1\HPSHAR~1\hpgs2wnf.exe
C:\Program Files\Apoint2K\Apntex.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\hookdump.exe
C:\Program Files\Microsoft AntiSpyware\gcasDtServ.exe
C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office\WINWORD.EXE
C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\iexplore.exe
C:\Documents and Settings\Charlie\Desktop\My Folder\HijackThis.exe
R0 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Start Page = www.google.com
R0 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Start Page = www.google.com
F2 - REG:system.ini: Shell=Explorer.exe, msmsgs.exe
O2 - BHO: AcroIEHlprObj Class - {06849E9F-C8D7-4D59-B87D-784B7D6BE0B3} - C:\Program Files\Adobe\Acrobat 5.0\Reader\ActiveX\AcroIEHelper.ocx
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [NvCplDaemon] RUNDLL32.EXE NvQTwk,NvCplDaemon initialize
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [nwiz] nwiz.exe /installquiet
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [00THotkey] C:\WINDOWS\System32\00THotkey.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [000StTHK] 000StTHK.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Apoint] C:\Program Files\Apoint2K\Apoint.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [TFNF5] TFNF5.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [TouchED] C:\Program Files\TOSHIBA\TouchED\TouchED.Exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Tpwrtray] TPWRTRAY.EXE
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [TFncKy] TFncKy.exe /Type 20
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [TosHKCW.exe] "C:\Program Files\TOSHIBA\Wireless Hotkey\TosHKCW.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SetupType] Portable
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [LVCOMS] C:\Program Files\Common Files\Logitech\QCDriver\LVCOMS.EXE
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [QuickTime Task] "C:\Program Files\QuickTime\qttask.exe" -atboottime
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [RealTray] C:\Program Files\Real\RealPlayer\RealPlay.exe SYSTEMBOOTHIDEPLAYER
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SunJavaUpdateSched] C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.5.0_01\bin\jusched.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Share-to-Web Namespace Daemon] C:\Program Files\Hewlett-Packard\HP Share-to-Web\hpgs2wnd.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [intel32.exe] C:\WINDOWS\system32\intel32.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [PSGuard] C:\Program Files\PSGuard\PSGuard.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [gcasServ] "C:\Program Files\Microsoft AntiSpyware\gcasServ.exe"
O4 - Global Startup: DVD@ccess.lnk = ?
O4 - Global Startup: Microsoft Office.lnk = C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office10\OSA.EXE
O9 - Extra button: (no name) - {CD67F990-D8E9-11d2-98FE-00C0F0318AFE} - (no file)
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
O12 - Plugin for .spop: C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\Plugins\NPDocBox.dll
O16 - DPF: {00B71CFB-6864-4346-A978-C0A14556272C} (Checkers Class) - http://messenger.zone.msn.com/binary/msgrchkr.cab30149.cab
O16 - DPF: {17492023-C23A-453E-A040-C7C580BBF700} (Windows Genuine Advantage Validation Tool) - http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=39204&clcid=0x409
O16 - DPF: {2917297F-F02B-4B9D-81DF-494B6333150B} (Minesweeper Flags Class) - http://messenger.zone.msn.com/binary/MineSweeper.cab30149.cab
O16 - DPF: {41F17733-B041-4099-A042-B518BB6A408C} - http://a1540.g.akamai.net/7/1540/52/20021205/qtinstall.info.apple.com/borris/us/win/QuickTimeInstaller.exe
O16 - DPF: {54B52E52-8000-4413-BD67-FC7FE24B59F2} (EARTPatchX Class) - http://www.ea.com/downloads/rtpatch/EARTPX.cab
O16 - DPF: {70BA88C8-DAE8-4CE9-92BB-979C4A75F53B} (GSDACtl Class) - http://launch.gamespyarcade.com/software/launch/alaunch.cab
O16 - DPF: {8E0D4DE5-3180-4024-A327-4DFAD1796A8D} (MessengerStatsClient Class) - http://messenger.zone.msn.com/binary/MessengerStatsClient.cab
O16 - DPF: {90C9629E-CD32-11D3-BBFB-00105A1F0D68} (InstallShield International Setup Player) - http://www.installengine.com/engine/isetup.cab
O16 - DPF: {DF6A0F17-0B1E-11D4-829D-00C04F6843FE} (Microsoft Office Tools on the Web Control) - http://dgl.microsoft.com/downloads/outc.cab
O16 - DPF: {F6BF0D00-0B2A-4A75-BF7B-F385591623AF} (Solitaire Showdown Class) - http://messenger.zone.msn.com/binary/SolitaireShowdown.cab
O17 - HKLM\System\CCS\Services\Tcpip\..\{82BEEF64-EBFE-4846-BC3D-0D88D5E342D1}: NameServer = 203.49.70.20 139.134.2.190
O18 - Protocol: icoo - {4A8DADD4-5A25-4D41-8599-CB7458766220} - C:\WINDOWS\msopt.dll (file missing)
O23 - Service: NVIDIA Driver Helper Service (NVSvc) - NVIDIA Corporation - C:\WINDOWS\System32\nvsvc32.exe
O23 - Service: Pml Driver HPZ12 - HP - C:\WINDOWS\system32\HPZipm12.exe
**ASAP**
ANY ASSISTANCE WILL BE VALUABLE TO ME. thanks, adam
Logfile of HijackThis v1.99.1
Scan saved at 7:41:21 PM, on 12/07/2005
Platform: Windows XP SP2 (WinNT 5.01.2600)
MSIE: Internet Explorer v6.00 SP2 (6.00.2900.2180)
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\system32\spoolsv.exe
C:\WINDOWS\Explorer.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\System32\nvsvc32.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\00THotkey.exe
C:\Program Files\Apoint2K\Apoint.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\TFNF5.exe
C:\Program Files\TOSHIBA\TouchED\TouchED.Exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\TPWRTRAY.EXE
C:\Program Files\TOSHIBA\TOSHIBA Controls\TFncKy.exe
C:\Program Files\TOSHIBA\Wireless Hotkey\TosHKCW.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Logitech\QCDriver\LVCOMS.EXE
C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.5.0_01\bin\jusched.exe
C:\Program Files\Hewlett-Packard\HP Share-to-Web\hpgs2wnd.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\intel32.exe
C:\Program Files\Microsoft AntiSpyware\gcasServ.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\HEWLET~1\HPSHAR~1\hpgs2wnf.exe
C:\Program Files\Apoint2K\Apntex.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\hookdump.exe
C:\Program Files\Microsoft AntiSpyware\gcasDtServ.exe
C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office\WINWORD.EXE
C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\iexplore.exe
C:\Documents and Settings\Charlie\Desktop\My Folder\HijackThis.exe
R0 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Start Page = www.google.com
R0 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Start Page = www.google.com
F2 - REG:system.ini: Shell=Explorer.exe, msmsgs.exe
O2 - BHO: AcroIEHlprObj Class - {06849E9F-C8D7-4D59-B87D-784B7D6BE0B3} - C:\Program Files\Adobe\Acrobat 5.0\Reader\ActiveX\AcroIEHelper.ocx
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [NvCplDaemon] RUNDLL32.EXE NvQTwk,NvCplDaemon initialize
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [nwiz] nwiz.exe /installquiet
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [00THotkey] C:\WINDOWS\System32\00THotkey.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [000StTHK] 000StTHK.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Apoint] C:\Program Files\Apoint2K\Apoint.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [TFNF5] TFNF5.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [TouchED] C:\Program Files\TOSHIBA\TouchED\TouchED.Exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Tpwrtray] TPWRTRAY.EXE
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [TFncKy] TFncKy.exe /Type 20
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [TosHKCW.exe] "C:\Program Files\TOSHIBA\Wireless Hotkey\TosHKCW.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SetupType] Portable
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [LVCOMS] C:\Program Files\Common Files\Logitech\QCDriver\LVCOMS.EXE
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [QuickTime Task] "C:\Program Files\QuickTime\qttask.exe" -atboottime
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [RealTray] C:\Program Files\Real\RealPlayer\RealPlay.exe SYSTEMBOOTHIDEPLAYER
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SunJavaUpdateSched] C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.5.0_01\bin\jusched.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Share-to-Web Namespace Daemon] C:\Program Files\Hewlett-Packard\HP Share-to-Web\hpgs2wnd.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [intel32.exe] C:\WINDOWS\system32\intel32.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [PSGuard] C:\Program Files\PSGuard\PSGuard.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [gcasServ] "C:\Program Files\Microsoft AntiSpyware\gcasServ.exe"
O4 - Global Startup: DVD@ccess.lnk = ?
O4 - Global Startup: Microsoft Office.lnk = C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office10\OSA.EXE
O9 - Extra button: (no name) - {CD67F990-D8E9-11d2-98FE-00C0F0318AFE} - (no file)
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
O12 - Plugin for .spop: C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\Plugins\NPDocBox.dll
O16 - DPF: {00B71CFB-6864-4346-A978-C0A14556272C} (Checkers Class) - http://messenger.zone.msn.com/binary/msgrchkr.cab30149.cab
O16 - DPF: {17492023-C23A-453E-A040-C7C580BBF700} (Windows Genuine Advantage Validation Tool) - http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=39204&clcid=0x409
O16 - DPF: {2917297F-F02B-4B9D-81DF-494B6333150B} (Minesweeper Flags Class) - http://messenger.zone.msn.com/binary/MineSweeper.cab30149.cab
O16 - DPF: {41F17733-B041-4099-A042-B518BB6A408C} - http://a1540.g.akamai.net/7/1540/52/20021205/qtinstall.info.apple.com/borris/us/win/QuickTimeInstaller.exe
O16 - DPF: {54B52E52-8000-4413-BD67-FC7FE24B59F2} (EARTPatchX Class) - http://www.ea.com/downloads/rtpatch/EARTPX.cab
O16 - DPF: {70BA88C8-DAE8-4CE9-92BB-979C4A75F53B} (GSDACtl Class) - http://launch.gamespyarcade.com/software/launch/alaunch.cab
O16 - DPF: {8E0D4DE5-3180-4024-A327-4DFAD1796A8D} (MessengerStatsClient Class) - http://messenger.zone.msn.com/binary/MessengerStatsClient.cab
O16 - DPF: {90C9629E-CD32-11D3-BBFB-00105A1F0D68} (InstallShield International Setup Player) - http://www.installengine.com/engine/isetup.cab
O16 - DPF: {DF6A0F17-0B1E-11D4-829D-00C04F6843FE} (Microsoft Office Tools on the Web Control) - http://dgl.microsoft.com/downloads/outc.cab
O16 - DPF: {F6BF0D00-0B2A-4A75-BF7B-F385591623AF} (Solitaire Showdown Class) - http://messenger.zone.msn.com/binary/SolitaireShowdown.cab
O17 - HKLM\System\CCS\Services\Tcpip\..\{82BEEF64-EBFE-4846-BC3D-0D88D5E342D1}: NameServer = 203.49.70.20 139.134.2.190
O18 - Protocol: icoo - {4A8DADD4-5A25-4D41-8599-CB7458766220} - C:\WINDOWS\msopt.dll (file missing)
O23 - Service: NVIDIA Driver Helper Service (NVSvc) - NVIDIA Corporation - C:\WINDOWS\System32\nvsvc32.exe
O23 - Service: Pml Driver HPZ12 - HP - C:\WINDOWS\system32\HPZipm12.exe
**ASAP**
ANY ASSISTANCE WILL BE VALUABLE TO ME. thanks, adam
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Print out these instructions and then close all windows including Internet Explorer.
Download smitRem.zip and save the file to your desktop.
Right click on the file and extract it to it's own folder on the desktop.
Make sure that you can VIEW ALL HIDDEN FILES.
Run Hijackthis again, click scan, and Put a checkmark next to each of these. Then click the Fix button:
F2 - REG:system.ini: Shell=Explorer.exe, msmsgs.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [intel32.exe] C:\WINDOWS\system32\intel32.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [PSGuard] C:\Program Files\PSGuard\PSGuard.exe
O18 - Protocol: icoo - {4A8DADD4-5A25-4D41-8599-CB7458766220} - C:\WINDOWS\msopt.dll (file missing)
Reboot your computer into SAFE MODE
Open the smitRem folder, then double click the RunThis.bat file to start the tool. Follow the prompts on screen.
Wait for the tool to complete and disk cleanup to finish.
Then delete these files or directories (Do not be concerned if they do not exist)
C:\wp.exe
C:\wp.bmp
C:\Windows\sites.ini
C:\Windows\popuper.exe
C:\WINDOWS\uninstIU.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\wldr.dll
C:\Windows\System32\helper.exe
C:\Windows\System32\intmon.exe
C:\Windows\System32\intmonp.exe
C:\Windows\System32\msmsgs.exe
C:\Windows\System32\ole32vbs.exe
C:\Windows\system32\msole32.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\shnlog.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\oleadm.dll
C:\WINDOWS\System32\intel32.exe
Reboot your computer to go back to normal mode.
Once you have rebooted please run this online virus scan.
Panda Virus Scan
There may be files that the virus scan will not remove. Please include that information in your next post.
Reboot and post a new hijackthis log and the info from your virus scan.
this is my log for the panda virus scan:
Incident Status Location
Virus:W32/Smitfraud.B Disinfected Operating system
Adware:Adware/SaveNow No disinfected Windows Registry
Adware:Adware/TopSpyware No disinfected C:\Program Files\Windows Media Player\wmplayer.exe.tmp
Adware:Adware/PsGuard No disinfected C:\Documents and Settings\Charlie\Application Data\PSGuard.com
Adware:Adware/NetPals No disinfected C:\Documents and Settings\Charlie\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files\Content.IE5\14CN5X0P\ATPartners[1].cab[ATPartners.inf]
Spyware:Spyware/YourSiteBar No disinfected C:\Documents and Settings\Charlie\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files\Content.IE5\1JV7XDSE\CA6Z7IH2.HTM
Spyware:Spyware/XXXToolbar No disinfected C:\Documents and Settings\Charlie\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files\Content.IE5\1JV7XDSE\CAI7CPAZ.HTM
Spyware:Spyware/YourSiteBar No disinfected C:\Documents and Settings\Charlie\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files\Content.IE5\1JV7XDSE\CAK6HVP1.HTM
Spyware:Spyware/XXXToolbar No disinfected C:\Documents and Settings\Charlie\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files\Content.IE5\1JV7XDSE\CANPILKP.HTM
Spyware:Spyware/YourSiteBar No disinfected C:\Documents and Settings\Charlie\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files\Content.IE5\1JV7XDSE\CASPEZC1.HTM
Spyware:Spyware/XXXToolbar No disinfected C:\Documents and Settings\Charlie\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files\Content.IE5\1JV7XDSE\prompt[1].htm
Spyware:Spyware/XXXToolbar No disinfected C:\Documents and Settings\Charlie\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files\Content.IE5\1JV7XDSE\prompt[2].htm
Spyware:Spyware/YourSiteBar No disinfected C:\Documents and Settings\Charlie\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files\Content.IE5\5Z77LX0E\CAK12JW1.HTM
Spyware:Spyware/YourSiteBar No disinfected C:\Documents and Settings\Charlie\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files\Content.IE5\5Z77LX0E\CANNVNI8.HTM
Spyware:Spyware/YourSiteBar No disinfected C:\Documents and Settings\Charlie\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files\Content.IE5\5Z77LX0E\CAO9E9T2.HTM
Spyware:Spyware/XXXToolbar No disinfected C:\Documents and Settings\Charlie\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files\Content.IE5\5Z77LX0E\CAURJIHO.HTM
Spyware:Spyware/YourSiteBar No disinfected C:\Documents and Settings\Charlie\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files\Content.IE5\5Z77LX0E\CAW3NKYJ.HTM
Spyware:Spyware/XXXToolbar No disinfected C:\Documents and Settings\Charlie\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files\Content.IE5\7AXG57BN\CA2N6ZAL.HTM
Spyware:Spyware/XXXToolbar No disinfected C:\Documents and Settings\Charlie\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files\Content.IE5\7AXG57BN\CAF6K7B5.HTM
Spyware:Spyware/XXXToolbar No disinfected C:\Documents and Settings\Charlie\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files\Content.IE5\7AXG57BN\prompt[1].htm
Spyware:Spyware/XXXToolbar No disinfected C:\Documents and Settings\Charlie\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files\Content.IE5\7AXG57BN\prompt[2].htm
Spyware:Spyware/Iehelp No disinfected C:\Documents and Settings\Charlie\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files\Content.IE5\8DURCPYZ\ipreg32[1].cab
Spyware:Spyware/Iehelp No disinfected C:\Documents and Settings\Charlie\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files\Content.IE5\8DURCPYZ\ipreg32[1].cab[ipreg32.inf]
Spyware:Spyware/XXXToolbar No disinfected C:\Documents and Settings\Charlie\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files\Content.IE5\C1MV81MN\CA0DE97W.HTM
Spyware:Spyware/XXXToolbar No disinfected C:\Documents and Settings\Charlie\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files\Content.IE5\C1MV81MN\CA103YRZ.HTM
Spyware:Spyware/XXXToolbar No disinfected C:\Documents and Settings\Charlie\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files\Content.IE5\C1MV81MN\prompt[1].htm
Spyware:Spyware/XXXToolbar No disinfected C:\Documents and Settings\Charlie\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files\Content.IE5\C1MV81MN\prompt[2].htm
Adware:Adware/WUpd No disinfected C:\Documents and Settings\Charlie\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files\Content.IE5\C3YJ6TYJ\pageid=70348385[1].htm
Adware:Adware/NetPals No disinfected C:\Documents and Settings\Charlie\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files\Content.IE5\G39F6UNL\ATPartners[1].cab[ATPartners.inf]
Spyware:Spyware/XXXToolbar No disinfected C:\Documents and Settings\Charlie\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files\Content.IE5\G90DIBGH\CA78XNLK.HTM
Spyware:Spyware/XXXToolbar No disinfected C:\Documents and Settings\Charlie\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files\Content.IE5\G90DIBGH\CAEV2BKN.HTM
Spyware:Spyware/YourSiteBar No disinfected C:\Documents and Settings\Charlie\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files\Content.IE5\G90DIBGH\CAF8T1S0.HTM
Spyware:Spyware/YourSiteBar No disinfected C:\Documents and Settings\Charlie\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files\Content.IE5\G90DIBGH\CAJCPTRL.HTM
Spyware:Spyware/YourSiteBar No disinfected C:\Documents and Settings\Charlie\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files\Content.IE5\G90DIBGH\CAV37G42.HTM
Virus:Exploit/ByteVerify Disinfected C:\Documents and Settings\Charlie\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files\Content.IE5\G90DIBGH\c[1].zip[BB.class]
Virus:Exploit/ByteVerify Disinfected C:\Documents and Settings\Charlie\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files\Content.IE5\G90DIBGH\c[1].zip[BeyondInterface.class]
Virus:Exploit/ByteVerify Disinfected C:\Documents and Settings\Charlie\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files\Content.IE5\G90DIBGH\c[1].zip[Dummy.class]
Virus:Exploit/ByteVerify Disinfected C:\Documents and Settings\Charlie\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files\Content.IE5\G90DIBGH\c[1].zip[VerifierBug.class]
Spyware:Spyware/XXXToolbar No disinfected C:\Documents and Settings\Charlie\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files\Content.IE5\G90DIBGH\prompt[1].htm
Spyware:Spyware/XXXToolbar No disinfected C:\Documents and Settings\Charlie\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files\Content.IE5\G90DIBGH\prompt[2].htm
Spyware:Spyware/XXXToolbar No disinfected C:\Documents and Settings\Charlie\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files\Content.IE5\G90DIBGH\prompt[3].htm
Adware:Adware/NetPals No disinfected C:\Documents and Settings\Charlie\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files\Content.IE5\I1HM3U1S\ATPartners[1].cab[ATPartners.inf]
Adware:Adware/NetPals No disinfected C:\Documents and Settings\Charlie\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files\Content.IE5\I1HM3U1S\ATPartners[2].cab[ATPartners.inf]
Spyware:Spyware/XXXToolbar No disinfected C:\Documents and Settings\Charlie\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files\Content.IE5\I1HM3U1S\CAHG0FPD.HTM
Spyware:Spyware/XXXToolbar No disinfected C:\Documents and Settings\Charlie\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files\Content.IE5\I1HM3U1S\CAINKTE3.HTM
Spyware:Spyware/XXXToolbar No disinfected C:\Documents and Settings\Charlie\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files\Content.IE5\I1HM3U1S\prompt[1].htm
Spyware:Spyware/XXXToolbar No disinfected C:\Documents and Settings\Charlie\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files\Content.IE5\I1HM3U1S\prompt[2].htm
Spyware:Spyware/ISTbar No disinfected C:\Documents and Settings\Charlie\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files\Content.IE5\IJ6VIPEB\google[1].htm
Spyware:Spyware/XXXToolbar No disinfected C:\Documents and Settings\Charlie\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files\Content.IE5\IJ6VIPEB\prompt[1].htm
Spyware:Spyware/XXXToolbar No disinfected C:\Documents and Settings\Charlie\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files\Content.IE5\JI4J3PKP\CAN2LBQK.HTM
Spyware:Spyware/XXXToolbar No disinfected C:\Documents and Settings\Charlie\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files\Content.IE5\JI4J3PKP\prompt[1].htm
Spyware:Spyware/XXXToolbar No disinfected C:\Documents and Settings\Charlie\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files\Content.IE5\KZPNQU7X\CAW5QB01.HTM
Spyware:Spyware/XXXToolbar No disinfected C:\Documents and Settings\Charlie\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files\Content.IE5\KZPNQU7X\prompt[1].htm
Spyware:Spyware/XXXToolbar No disinfected C:\Documents and Settings\Charlie\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files\Content.IE5\MBEJELAJ\CA3DYIEK.HTM
Spyware:Spyware/XXXToolbar No disinfected C:\Documents and Settings\Charlie\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files\Content.IE5\MBEJELAJ\prompt[1].htm
Spyware:Spyware/XXXToolbar No disinfected C:\Documents and Settings\Charlie\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files\Content.IE5\OTQN0TUN\CAQ7WX0X.HTM
Spyware:Spyware/XXXToolbar No disinfected C:\Documents and Settings\Charlie\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files\Content.IE5\OTQN0TUN\CARA4B7L.HTM
Spyware:Spyware/XXXToolbar No disinfected C:\Documents and Settings\Charlie\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files\Content.IE5\OTQN0TUN\prompt[1].htm
Spyware:Spyware/XXXToolbar No disinfected C:\Documents and Settings\Charlie\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files\Content.IE5\OTQN0TUN\prompt[2].htm
Spyware:Spyware/XXXToolbar No disinfected C:\Documents and Settings\Charlie\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files\Content.IE5\OTQN0TUN\prompt[3].htm
Adware:Adware/NetPals No disinfected C:\Documents and Settings\Charlie\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files\Content.IE5\P27TTEGQ\pczx2[1].cab[ATPartners.inf]
Spyware:Spyware/XXXToolbar No disinfected C:\Documents and Settings\Charlie\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files\Content.IE5\Q96TUDEX\CA5GWF1H.HTM
Spyware:Spyware/XXXToolbar No disinfected C:\Documents and Settings\Charlie\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files\Content.IE5\Q96TUDEX\prompt[1].htm
Spyware:Spyware/YourSiteBar No disinfected C:\Documents and Settings\Charlie\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files\Content.IE5\SZ5JEQB1\CA9PECMZ.HTM
Spyware:Spyware/XXXToolbar No disinfected C:\Documents and Settings\Charlie\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files\Content.IE5\SZ5JEQB1\CAK5IVGD.HTM
Spyware:Spyware/XXXToolbar No disinfected C:\Documents and Settings\Charlie\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files\Content.IE5\SZ5JEQB1\CAR1ST3M.HTM
Spyware:Spyware/YourSiteBar No disinfected C:\Documents and Settings\Charlie\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files\Content.IE5\SZ5JEQB1\CARBD0QR.HTM
Spyware:Spyware/YourSiteBar No disinfected C:\Documents and Settings\Charlie\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files\Content.IE5\SZ5JEQB1\CASTMFK5.HTM
Spyware:Spyware/XXXToolbar No disinfected C:\Documents and Settings\Charlie\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files\Content.IE5\SZ5JEQB1\prompt[1].htm
Spyware:Spyware/XXXToolbar No disinfected C:\Documents and Settings\Charlie\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files\Content.IE5\SZ5JEQB1\prompt[2].htm
Spyware:Spyware/XXXToolbar No disinfected C:\Documents and Settings\Charlie\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files\Content.IE5\WD83SNCF\CATS2PHN.HTM
Spyware:Spyware/XXXToolbar No disinfected C:\Documents and Settings\Charlie\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files\Content.IE5\WD83SNCF\prompt[1].htm
Adware:Adware/SaveNow No disinfected C:\Documents and Settings\Charlie\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files\Content.IE5\WXEJOXIB\saveupdate[1].exe
Adware:Adware/Gator No disinfected C:\Program Files\Common Files\nffbafnf\lptfdled\rnreplaa.exe
Adware:Adware/Gator No disinfected C:\Program Files\Common Files\nffbafnf\nllffdjplc\atrcppcnn.exe
Virus:Trj/WmvDownloader.B Disinfected C:\Program Files\LimeWire\LimeWire 4.0.8\Incomplete\T-2194190-My girlfriend Elisse strips and masturbates for me - amateur webcam video - ****ing HOT tits ass panties - go see her we.wmv
Adware:Adware/TopSpyware No disinfected C:\Program Files\Windows Media Player\wmplayer.exe.tmp
Virus:W32/Smitfraud.B Disinfected C:\WINDOWS\system32\wininet.dll
Virus:W32/Bagle.BK.worm Disinfected Local Folders\Deleted Items\Registration is accepted\[siupd02.cpl]
now this is my log for hijackthis.
Logfile of HijackThis v1.99.1
Scan saved at 9:48:11 PM, on 13/07/2005
Platform: Windows XP SP2 (WinNT 5.01.2600)
MSIE: Internet Explorer v6.00 SP2 (6.00.2900.2180)
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\system32\spoolsv.exe
C:\WINDOWS\Explorer.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\System32\nvsvc32.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\00THotkey.exe
C:\Program Files\Apoint2K\Apoint.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\TFNF5.exe
C:\Program Files\TOSHIBA\TouchED\TouchED.Exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\TPWRTRAY.EXE
C:\Program Files\TOSHIBA\TOSHIBA Controls\TFncKy.exe
C:\Program Files\TOSHIBA\Wireless Hotkey\TosHKCW.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Logitech\QCDriver\LVCOMS.EXE
C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.5.0_01\bin\jusched.exe
C:\Program Files\Hewlett-Packard\HP Share-to-Web\hpgs2wnd.exe
C:\Program Files\Microsoft AntiSpyware\gcasServ.exe
C:\Program Files\Apoint2K\Apntex.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\HEWLET~1\HPSHAR~1\hpgs2wnf.exe
C:\Program Files\Microsoft AntiSpyware\gcasDtServ.exe
C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office\WINWORD.EXE
C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\iexplore.exe
C:\Program Files\MSN Messenger\msnmsgr.exe
C:\Program Files\LimeWire\LimeWire.exe
C:\Documents and Settings\Charlie\Desktop\My Folder\HijackThis.exe
R0 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Start Page = www.google.com
R0 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Start Page = www.google.com
O2 - BHO: AcroIEHlprObj Class - {06849E9F-C8D7-4D59-B87D-784B7D6BE0B3} - C:\Program Files\Adobe\Acrobat 5.0\Reader\ActiveX\AcroIEHelper.ocx
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [NvCplDaemon] RUNDLL32.EXE NvQTwk,NvCplDaemon initialize
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [nwiz] nwiz.exe /installquiet
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [00THotkey] C:\WINDOWS\System32\00THotkey.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [000StTHK] 000StTHK.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Apoint] C:\Program Files\Apoint2K\Apoint.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [TFNF5] TFNF5.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [TouchED] C:\Program Files\TOSHIBA\TouchED\TouchED.Exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Tpwrtray] TPWRTRAY.EXE
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [TFncKy] TFncKy.exe /Type 20
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [TosHKCW.exe] "C:\Program Files\TOSHIBA\Wireless Hotkey\TosHKCW.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SetupType] Portable
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [LVCOMS] C:\Program Files\Common Files\Logitech\QCDriver\LVCOMS.EXE
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [QuickTime Task] "C:\Program Files\QuickTime\qttask.exe" -atboottime
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [RealTray] C:\Program Files\Real\RealPlayer\RealPlay.exe SYSTEMBOOTHIDEPLAYER
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SunJavaUpdateSched] C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.5.0_01\bin\jusched.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Share-to-Web Namespace Daemon] C:\Program Files\Hewlett-Packard\HP Share-to-Web\hpgs2wnd.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [gcasServ] "C:\Program Files\Microsoft AntiSpyware\gcasServ.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [PSGuard spyware remover] C:\Program Files\PSGuard\PSGuard.exe
O4 - Global Startup: DVD@ccess.lnk = ?
O4 - Global Startup: Microsoft Office.lnk = C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office10\OSA.EXE
O9 - Extra button: (no name) - {CD67F990-D8E9-11d2-98FE-00C0F0318AFE} - (no file)
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
O12 - Plugin for .spop: C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\Plugins\NPDocBox.dll
O16 - DPF: {00B71CFB-6864-4346-A978-C0A14556272C} (Checkers Class) - http://messenger.zone.msn.com/binar...kr.cab30149.cab
O16 - DPF: {17492023-C23A-453E-A040-C7C580BBF700} (Windows Genuine Advantage Validation Tool) - http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?Lin...204&clcid=0x409
O16 - DPF: {2917297F-F02B-4B9D-81DF-494B6333150B} (Minesweeper Flags Class) - http://messenger.zone.msn.com/binar...er.cab30149.cab
O16 - DPF: {41F17733-B041-4099-A042-B518BB6A408C} - http://a1540.g.akamai.net/7/1540/52...meInstaller.exe
O16 - DPF: {54B52E52-8000-4413-BD67-FC7FE24B59F2} (EARTPatchX Class) - http://www.ea.com/downloads/rtpatch/EARTPX.cab
O16 - DPF: {70BA88C8-DAE8-4CE9-92BB-979C4A75F53B} (GSDACtl Class) - http://launch.gamespyarcade.com/sof...nch/alaunch.cab
O16 - DPF: {8E0D4DE5-3180-4024-A327-4DFAD1796A8D} (MessengerStatsClient Class) - http://messenger.zone.msn.com/binar...StatsClient.cab
O16 - DPF: {90C9629E-CD32-11D3-BBFB-00105A1F0D68} (InstallShield International Setup Player) - http://www.installengine.com/engine/isetup.cab
O16 - DPF: {9A9307A0-7DA4-4DAF-B042-5009F29E09E1} (ActiveScan Installer Class) - http://www.pandasoftware.com/activescan/as5/asinst.cab
O16 - DPF: {DF6A0F17-0B1E-11D4-829D-00C04F6843FE} (Microsoft Office Tools on the Web Control) - http://dgl.microsoft.com/downloads/outc.cab
O16 - DPF: {F6BF0D00-0B2A-4A75-BF7B-F385591623AF} (Solitaire Showdown Class) - http://messenger.zone.msn.com/binar...ireShowdown.cab
O17 - HKLM\System\CCS\Services\Tcpip\..\{82BEEF64-EBFE-4846-BC3D-0D88D5E342D1}: NameServer = 203.49.70.20 139.134.2.190
O23 - Service: NVIDIA Driver Helper Service (NVSvc) - NVIDIA Corporation - C:\WINDOWS\System32\nvsvc32.exe
O23 - Service: Pml Driver HPZ12 - HP - C:\WINDOWS\system32\HPZipm12.exe
i hope i have done things right!! thanks (i might have sent 2 copies of the same post. sorry. everything is still the same)
Place a checkmark next to these entries, close all browsers and windows, and have HijackThis fix them by clicking Fix Checked:
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [PSGuard spyware remover] C:\Program Files\PSGuard\PSGuard.exe
Reboot your computer into SAFE MODE
Then delete these files or directories (Do not be concerned if they do not exist):
C:\Program Files\PSGuard
C:\Program Files\Common Files\nffbafnf
C:\Documents and Settings\Charlie\Application Data\PSGuard.com
C:\Program Files\Windows Media Player\wmplayer.exe.tmp
Reboot your computer to go back to normal mode and post a new log.
Let me know what problems you are still having.
Scan saved at 4:48:30 PM, on 14/07/2005
Platform: Windows XP SP2 (WinNT 5.01.2600)
MSIE: Internet Explorer v6.00 SP2 (6.00.2900.2180)
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\system32\spoolsv.exe
C:\WINDOWS\Explorer.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\System32\nvsvc32.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\00THotkey.exe
C:\Program Files\Apoint2K\Apoint.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\TFNF5.exe
C:\Program Files\TOSHIBA\TouchED\TouchED.Exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\TPWRTRAY.EXE
C:\Program Files\TOSHIBA\TOSHIBA Controls\TFncKy.exe
C:\Program Files\TOSHIBA\Wireless Hotkey\TosHKCW.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Logitech\QCDriver\LVCOMS.EXE
C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.5.0_01\bin\jusched.exe
C:\Program Files\Hewlett-Packard\HP Share-to-Web\hpgs2wnd.exe
C:\Program Files\Microsoft AntiSpyware\gcasServ.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\HEWLET~1\HPSHAR~1\hpgs2wnf.exe
C:\Program Files\Apoint2K\Apntex.exe
C:\Program Files\Microsoft AntiSpyware\gcasDtServ.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\wuauclt.exe
C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\iexplore.exe
C:\Documents and Settings\Charlie\Desktop\My Folder\HijackThis.exe
R0 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Start Page = www.google.com
R0 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Start Page = www.google.com
O2 - BHO: AcroIEHlprObj Class - {06849E9F-C8D7-4D59-B87D-784B7D6BE0B3} - C:\Program Files\Adobe\Acrobat 5.0\Reader\ActiveX\AcroIEHelper.ocx
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [NvCplDaemon] RUNDLL32.EXE NvQTwk,NvCplDaemon initialize
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [nwiz] nwiz.exe /installquiet
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [00THotkey] C:\WINDOWS\System32\00THotkey.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [000StTHK] 000StTHK.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Apoint] C:\Program Files\Apoint2K\Apoint.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [TFNF5] TFNF5.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [TouchED] C:\Program Files\TOSHIBA\TouchED\TouchED.Exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Tpwrtray] TPWRTRAY.EXE
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [TFncKy] TFncKy.exe /Type 20
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [TosHKCW.exe] "C:\Program Files\TOSHIBA\Wireless Hotkey\TosHKCW.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SetupType] Portable
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [LVCOMS] C:\Program Files\Common Files\Logitech\QCDriver\LVCOMS.EXE
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [QuickTime Task] "C:\Program Files\QuickTime\qttask.exe" -atboottime
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [RealTray] C:\Program Files\Real\RealPlayer\RealPlay.exe SYSTEMBOOTHIDEPLAYER
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SunJavaUpdateSched] C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.5.0_01\bin\jusched.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Share-to-Web Namespace Daemon] C:\Program Files\Hewlett-Packard\HP Share-to-Web\hpgs2wnd.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [gcasServ] "C:\Program Files\Microsoft AntiSpyware\gcasServ.exe"
O4 - Global Startup: DVD@ccess.lnk = ?
O4 - Global Startup: Microsoft Office.lnk = C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office10\OSA.EXE
O9 - Extra button: (no name) - {CD67F990-D8E9-11d2-98FE-00C0F0318AFE} - (no file)
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
O12 - Plugin for .spop: C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\Plugins\NPDocBox.dll
O16 - DPF: {00B71CFB-6864-4346-A978-C0A14556272C} (Checkers Class) - http://messenger.zone.msn.com/binary/msgrchkr.cab30149.cab
O16 - DPF: {17492023-C23A-453E-A040-C7C580BBF700} (Windows Genuine Advantage Validation Tool) - http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=39204&clcid=0x409
O16 - DPF: {2917297F-F02B-4B9D-81DF-494B6333150B} (Minesweeper Flags Class) - http://messenger.zone.msn.com/binary/MineSweeper.cab30149.cab
O16 - DPF: {41F17733-B041-4099-A042-B518BB6A408C} - http://a1540.g.akamai.net/7/1540/52/20021205/qtinstall.info.apple.com/borris/us/win/QuickTimeInstaller.exe
O16 - DPF: {54B52E52-8000-4413-BD67-FC7FE24B59F2} (EARTPatchX Class) - http://www.ea.com/downloads/rtpatch/EARTPX.cab
O16 - DPF: {70BA88C8-DAE8-4CE9-92BB-979C4A75F53B} (GSDACtl Class) - http://launch.gamespyarcade.com/software/launch/alaunch.cab
O16 - DPF: {8E0D4DE5-3180-4024-A327-4DFAD1796A8D} (MessengerStatsClient Class) - http://messenger.zone.msn.com/binary/MessengerStatsClient.cab
O16 - DPF: {90C9629E-CD32-11D3-BBFB-00105A1F0D68} (InstallShield International Setup Player) - http://www.installengine.com/engine/isetup.cab
O16 - DPF: {9A9307A0-7DA4-4DAF-B042-5009F29E09E1} (ActiveScan Installer Class) - http://www.pandasoftware.com/activescan/as5/asinst.cab
O16 - DPF: {DF6A0F17-0B1E-11D4-829D-00C04F6843FE} (Microsoft Office Tools on the Web Control) - http://dgl.microsoft.com/downloads/outc.cab
O16 - DPF: {F6BF0D00-0B2A-4A75-BF7B-F385591623AF} (Solitaire Showdown Class) - http://messenger.zone.msn.com/binary/SolitaireShowdown.cab
O17 - HKLM\System\CCS\Services\Tcpip\..\{82BEEF64-EBFE-4846-BC3D-0D88D5E342D1}: NameServer = 203.49.70.20 139.134.2.190
O23 - Service: NVIDIA Driver Helper Service (NVSvc) - NVIDIA Corporation - C:\WINDOWS\System32\nvsvc32.exe
O23 - Service: Pml Driver HPZ12 - HP - C:\WINDOWS\system32\HPZipm12.exe
Now that you are clean, please follow these simple steps in order to keep your computer clean and secure:
- 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.
- Make your Internet Explorer more secure - This can be done by following these simple instructions:
- From within Internet Explorer click on the Tools menu and then click on Options.
- Click once on the Security tab
- Click once on the Internet icon so it becomes highlighted.
- Click once on the Custom Level button.
- Change the Download signed ActiveX controls to Prompt
- Change the Download unsigned ActiveX controls to Disable
- Change the Initialize and script ActiveX controls not marked as safe to Disable
- Change the Installation of desktop items to Prompt
- Change the Launching programs and files in an IFRAME to Prompt
- Change the Navigate sub-frames across different domains to Prompt
- When all these settings have been made, click on the OK button.
- If it prompts you as to whether or not you want to save the settings, press the Yes button.
- Next press the Apply button and then the OK to exit the Internet Properties page.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.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
See this link for a listing of some online & their stand-alone antivirus programs:
Virus, Spyware, and Malware Protection and Removal Resources
For a tutorial on Firewalls and a listing of some available ones see the link below:
Understanding and Using Firewalls
A tutorial on installing & using this product can be found here:
Using Spybot - Search & Destroy to remove Spyware , Malware, and Hijackers
A tutorial on installing & using this product can be found here:
Using Ad-aware to remove Spyware, Malware, & Hijackers from Your Computer
A tutorial on installing & using this product can be found here:
Using SpywareBlaster to protect your computer from Spyware and Malware