computer slow with popups

Winga · February 2006

Hi Guys

My pa's computer is running very slowly. I suspect it is infected with spyware which the usual tools are unable to detect.
Herewith my hijack log:

Logfile of HijackThis v1.99.1
Scan saved at 09:30:17 AM, on 27 February 2006
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:\folding\FAH502-Console.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Microsoft Shared\VS7DEBUG\MDM.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\system32\slserv.exe
C:\Program Files\RealVNC\WinVNC\WinVNC.exe
C:\folding\FahCore_78.exe
C:\WINDOWS\Explorer.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\system32\igfxtray.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\hkcmd.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\SYMANT~1\VPTray.exe
C:\WINDOWS\SOUNDMAN.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\system32\winlog.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\anti_troj.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\MYWEBS~1\bar\2.bin\mwsoemon.exe
C:\Program Files\Messenger\MSMSGS.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\system32\ctfmon.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\winlog.exe
C:\Program Files\Sharp\Sharpdesk\SharpTray.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\anti_troj.exe
C:\Documents and Settings\ShaheedaP\Application Data\m\muk.exe
C:\Program Files\Sharp\Sharpdesk\sdFTP.exe
C:\TempBias\DropZone.exe
C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\iexplore.exe
C:\DOCUME~1\SHAHEE~1\LOCALS~1\Temp\~162.exe
C:\Hijack this\HijackThis.exe

R0 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Start Page = http://www.news24.com/
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Connection Wizard,ShellNext = http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com/
R3 - URLSearchHook: (no name) - {00A6FAF6-072E-44cf-8957-5838F569A31D} - C:\Program Files\MyWebSearch\SrchAstt\2.bin\MWSSRCAS.DLL
O2 - BHO: Adobe PDF Reader Link Helper - {06849E9F-C8D7-4D59-B87D-784B7D6BE0B3} - C:\Program Files\Adobe\Acrobat 7.0\ActiveX\AcroIEHelper.dll
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [PRONoMgr.exe] C:\Program Files\Intel\NCS\PROSet\PRONoMgr.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [IgfxTray] C:\WINDOWS\system32\igfxtray.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [HotKeysCmds] C:\WINDOWS\system32\hkcmd.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [vptray] C:\PROGRA~1\SYMANT~1\VPTray.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [winshost.exe] C:\WINDOWS\system32\winshost.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [firewall_anti] C:\WINDOWS\firewall_anti.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [auto__hloader__key] C:\WINDOWS\system32\hloader_exe.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [auto__antiav__key] C:\WINDOWS\system32\antiav_exe.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SoundMan] SOUNDMAN.EXE
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [key2] C:\WINDOWS\system32\winlog.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [WinVNC] "C:\Program Files\RealVNC\WinVNC\WinVNC.exe" -servicehelper
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [anti_troj] C:\WINDOWS\system32\anti_troj.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [MyWebSearch Email Plugin] C:\PROGRA~1\MYWEBS~1\bar\2.bin\mwsoemon.exe
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [MSMSGS] "C:\Program Files\Messenger\MSMSGS.EXE" /background
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [ctfmon.exe] C:\WINDOWS\system32\ctfmon.exe
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [winshost.exe] C:\WINDOWS\system32\winshost.exe
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [auto__hloader__key] C:\WINDOWS\system32\hloader_exe.exe
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [auto__antiav__key] C:\WINDOWS\system32\antiav_exe.exe
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [german.exe] C:\WINDOWS\system32\wintems.exe
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [key2] C:\WINDOWS\system32\winlog.exe
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [SharpTray] "C:\Program Files\Sharp\Sharpdesk\SharpTray.exe"
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [sysformat] C:\WINDOWS\system32\sysformat.exe
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [anti_troj] C:\WINDOWS\system32\anti_troj.exe
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [mule_st_key] C:\Documents and Settings\ShaheedaP\Application Data\m\muk.exe
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [MyWebSearch Email Plugin] C:\PROGRA~1\MYWEBS~1\bar\2.bin\mwsoemon.exe
O4 - Startup: DropZone.lnk = C:\TempBias\DropZone.exe
O4 - Global Startup: Adobe Reader Speed Launch.lnk = C:\Program Files\Adobe\Acrobat 7.0\Reader\reader_sl.exe
O4 - Global Startup: Manengine.lnk = ?
O4 - Global Startup: Start Network Scanner Tool.lnk = C:\Program Files\Sharp\Sharpdesk\sdFTP.exe
O8 - Extra context menu item: &Search - http://edits.mywebsearch.com/toolbaredits/menusearch.jhtml?p=ZS
O8 - Extra context menu item: E&xport to Microsoft Excel - res://C:\PROGRA~1\MICROS~2\OFFICE11\EXCEL.EXE/3000
O9 - Extra button: Research - {92780B25-18CC-41C8-B9BE-3C9C571A8263} - C:\PROGRA~1\MICROS~2\OFFICE11\REFIEBAR.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
O17 - HKLM\System\CCS\Services\Tcpip\Parameters: Domain = HibiscusSA.local
O17 - HKLM\Software\..\Telephony: DomainName = HibiscusSA.local
O17 - HKLM\System\CS1\Services\Tcpip\Parameters: Domain = HibiscusSA.local
O17 - HKLM\System\CS2\Services\Tcpip\Parameters: Domain = HibiscusSA.local
O20 - Winlogon Notify: igfxcui - C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\igfxsrvc.dll
O20 - Winlogon Notify: NavLogon - C:\WINDOWS\System32\NavLogon.dll
O23 - Service: [email]FAH@C:+folding+FAH502-Console.exe[/email] - Stanford University - C:\folding\FAH502-Console.exe
O23 - Service: Intel NCS NetService (NetSvc) - Intel(R) Corporation - C:\Program Files\Intel\NCS\Sync\NetSvc.exe
O23 - Service: SmartLinkService (SLService) - - C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\slserv.exe
O23 - Service: VNC Server (winvnc) - Unknown owner - C:\Program Files\RealVNC\WinVNC\WinVNC.exe" -service (file missing)

Please look into it and let me know what steps I must take.

SpywareShooter · February 2006

[STEP 1] Fix HijackThis Entries:

Fix the following entries with HijackThis by placing checkmarks in the boxes next to them and clicking "Fix Checked".

O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [winshost.exe] C:\WINDOWS\system32\winshost.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [firewall_anti] C:\WINDOWS\firewall_anti.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [auto__hloader__key] C:\WINDOWS\system32\hloader_exe.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [auto__antiav__key] C:\WINDOWS\system32\antiav_exe.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [key2] C:\WINDOWS\system32\winlog.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [anti_troj] C:\WINDOWS\system32\anti_troj.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [MyWebSearch Email Plugin] C:\PROGRA~1\MYWEBS~1\bar\2.bin\mwsoemon.exe
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [winshost.exe] C:\WINDOWS\system32\winshost.exe
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [auto__hloader__key] C:\WINDOWS\system32\hloader_exe.exe
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [auto__antiav__key] C:\WINDOWS\system32\antiav_exe.exe
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [german.exe] C:\WINDOWS\system32\wintems.exe
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [key2] C:\WINDOWS\system32\winlog.exe
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [sysformat] C:\WINDOWS\system32\sysformat.exe
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [anti_troj] C:\WINDOWS\system32\anti_troj.exe
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [mule_st_key] C:\Documents and Settings\ShaheedaP\Application Data\m\muk.exe
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [MyWebSearch Email Plugin] C:\PROGRA~1\MYWEBS~1\bar\2.bin\mwsoemon.exe
O8 - Extra context menu item: &Search - http://edits.mywebsearch.com/toolbar...rch.jhtml?p=ZS

[STEP 2] Remove Malicious Files:

Locate the following files using Windows Explorer (the My Computer icon or shortcut) and delete them from your computer.

C:\WINDOWS\system32\winshost.exe
C:\WINDOWS\firewall_anti.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\hloader_exe.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\antiav_exe.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\winlog.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\anti_troj.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\wintems.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\sysformat.exe

[STEP 3] Remove Malicious Folders:

Locate the following folders using Windows Explorer (the My Computer icon or shortcut) and delete them from your computer.

C:\PROGRAM FILES\MYWEBSEARCH\

[STEP 4]Report Back to us:

Once you have followed all of the steps above please reboot your computer and post a new HijackThis log.

Winga · February 2006

Thanks SS

I have removed the entries as requested. Some of them had to be removed in safe mode

Herewith new log:

Logfile of HijackThis v1.99.1
Scan saved at 03:10:24 PM, on 28 February 2006
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:\folding\FAH502-Console.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Microsoft Shared\VS7DEBUG\MDM.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\system32\slserv.exe
C:\Program Files\RealVNC\WinVNC\WinVNC.exe
C:\folding\FahCore_82.exe
C:\WINDOWS\Explorer.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\system32\igfxtray.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\hkcmd.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\SYMANT~1\VPTray.exe
C:\WINDOWS\SOUNDMAN.EXE
C:\Program Files\Messenger\MSMSGS.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\system32\ctfmon.exe
C:\Program Files\Sharp\Sharpdesk\SharpTray.exe
C:\Program Files\Adobe\Acrobat 7.0\Reader\reader_sl.exe
C:\Logiman\ManEngine.exe
C:\Program Files\Sharp\Sharpdesk\sdFTP.exe
C:\TempBias\DropZone.exe
C:\Logiman\mdNitsuko_DXE.exe
C:\Hijack this\HijackThis.exe

R0 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Start Page = http://www.news24.com/
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Connection Wizard,ShellNext = http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com/
R3 - URLSearchHook: (no name) - {00A6FAF6-072E-44cf-8957-5838F569A31D} - C:\Program Files\MyWebSearch\SrchAstt\2.bin\MWSSRCAS.DLL (file missing)
O2 - BHO: Adobe PDF Reader Link Helper - {06849E9F-C8D7-4D59-B87D-784B7D6BE0B3} - C:\Program Files\Adobe\Acrobat 7.0\ActiveX\AcroIEHelper.dll
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [PRONoMgr.exe] C:\Program Files\Intel\NCS\PROSet\PRONoMgr.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [IgfxTray] C:\WINDOWS\system32\igfxtray.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [HotKeysCmds] C:\WINDOWS\system32\hkcmd.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [vptray] C:\PROGRA~1\SYMANT~1\VPTray.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SoundMan] SOUNDMAN.EXE
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [WinVNC] "C:\Program Files\RealVNC\WinVNC\WinVNC.exe" -servicehelper
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [MSMSGS] "C:\Program Files\Messenger\MSMSGS.EXE" /background
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [ctfmon.exe] C:\WINDOWS\system32\ctfmon.exe
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [SharpTray] "C:\Program Files\Sharp\Sharpdesk\SharpTray.exe"
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [sysformat] C:\WINDOWS\system32\sysformat.exe
O4 - Startup: DropZone.lnk = C:\TempBias\DropZone.exe
O4 - Global Startup: Adobe Reader Speed Launch.lnk = C:\Program Files\Adobe\Acrobat 7.0\Reader\reader_sl.exe
O4 - Global Startup: Manengine.lnk = ?
O4 - Global Startup: Start Network Scanner Tool.lnk = C:\Program Files\Sharp\Sharpdesk\sdFTP.exe
O8 - Extra context menu item: E&xport to Microsoft Excel - res://C:\PROGRA~1\MICROS~2\OFFICE11\EXCEL.EXE/3000
O9 - Extra button: Research - {92780B25-18CC-41C8-B9BE-3C9C571A8263} - C:\PROGRA~1\MICROS~2\OFFICE11\REFIEBAR.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
O17 - HKLM\System\CCS\Services\Tcpip\Parameters: Domain = HibiscusSA.local
O17 - HKLM\Software\..\Telephony: DomainName = HibiscusSA.local
O17 - HKLM\System\CS1\Services\Tcpip\Parameters: Domain = HibiscusSA.local
O17 - HKLM\System\CS2\Services\Tcpip\Parameters: Domain = HibiscusSA.local
O20 - Winlogon Notify: igfxcui - C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\igfxsrvc.dll
O20 - Winlogon Notify: NavLogon - C:\WINDOWS\System32\NavLogon.dll
O23 - Service: [email]FAH@C:+folding+FAH502-Console.exe[/email] - Stanford University - C:\folding\FAH502-Console.exe
O23 - Service: Intel NCS NetService (NetSvc) - Intel(R) Corporation - C:\Program Files\Intel\NCS\Sync\NetSvc.exe
O23 - Service: SmartLinkService (SLService) - - C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\slserv.exe
O23 - Service: VNC Server (winvnc) - Unknown owner - C:\Program Files\RealVNC\WinVNC\WinVNC.exe" -service (file missing)

Thanks

SpywareShooter · February 2006

[STEP 1] Fix HijackThis Entries:

Fix the following entries with HijackThis by placing checkmarks in the boxes next to them and clicking "Fix Checked".

R3 - URLSearchHook: (no name) - {00A6FAF6-072E-44cf-8957-5838F569A31D} - C:\Program Files\MyWebSearch\SrchAstt\2.bin\MWSSRCAS.DLL (file missing)
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [sysformat] C:\WINDOWS\system32\sysformat.exe

[STEP 2] Remove Malicious Files:

Locate the following files using Windows Explorer (the My Computer icon or shortcut) and delete them from your computer.

C:\WINDOWS\system32\sysformat.exe

[STEP 3]Report Back to us:

Once you have followed all of the steps above please reboot your computer and post a new HijackThis log.

Winga · March 2006

Herewith my new log file.

I have noticed that a few of the malicious files I removed previously are back!!

Logfile of HijackThis v1.99.1
Scan saved at 08:53:59 AM, on 02 March 2006
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:\folding\FAH502-Console.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Microsoft Shared\VS7DEBUG\MDM.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\system32\slserv.exe
C:\Program Files\RealVNC\WinVNC\WinVNC.exe
C:\folding\FahCore_82.exe
C:\WINDOWS\Explorer.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\system32\igfxtray.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\hkcmd.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\SYMANT~1\VPTray.exe
C:\WINDOWS\SOUNDMAN.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\system32\winlog.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\anti_troj.exe
C:\Program Files\Messenger\MSMSGS.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\system32\ctfmon.exe
C:\Program Files\Sharp\Sharpdesk\SharpTray.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\winlog.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\anti_troj.exe
C:\Logiman\ManEngine.exe
C:\Program Files\Sharp\Sharpdesk\sdFTP.exe
C:\TempBias\DropZone.exe
C:\Logiman\mdNitsuko_DXE.exe
C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\OFFICE11\OUTLOOK.EXE
C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\OFFICE11\WINWORD.EXE
P:\WINBIAS\bias.exe
C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\iexplore.exe
C:\Hijack this\HijackThis.exe

R0 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Start Page = http://www.news24.com/
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Connection Wizard,ShellNext = http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com/
O2 - BHO: Adobe PDF Reader Link Helper - {06849E9F-C8D7-4D59-B87D-784B7D6BE0B3} - C:\Program Files\Adobe\Acrobat 7.0\ActiveX\AcroIEHelper.dll
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [PRONoMgr.exe] C:\Program Files\Intel\NCS\PROSet\PRONoMgr.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [IgfxTray] C:\WINDOWS\system32\igfxtray.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [HotKeysCmds] C:\WINDOWS\system32\hkcmd.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [vptray] C:\PROGRA~1\SYMANT~1\VPTray.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SoundMan] SOUNDMAN.EXE
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [WinVNC] "C:\Program Files\RealVNC\WinVNC\WinVNC.exe" -servicehelper
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [key2] C:\WINDOWS\system32\winlog.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [anti_troj] C:\WINDOWS\system32\anti_troj.exe
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [MSMSGS] "C:\Program Files\Messenger\MSMSGS.EXE" /background
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [ctfmon.exe] C:\WINDOWS\system32\ctfmon.exe
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [SharpTray] "C:\Program Files\Sharp\Sharpdesk\SharpTray.exe"
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [key2] C:\WINDOWS\system32\winlog.exe
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [anti_troj] C:\WINDOWS\system32\anti_troj.exe
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [german.exe] C:\WINDOWS\system32\wintems.exe
O4 - Startup: DropZone.lnk = C:\TempBias\DropZone.exe
O4 - Global Startup: Adobe Reader Speed Launch.lnk = C:\Program Files\Adobe\Acrobat 7.0\Reader\reader_sl.exe
O4 - Global Startup: Manengine.lnk = ?
O4 - Global Startup: Start Network Scanner Tool.lnk = C:\Program Files\Sharp\Sharpdesk\sdFTP.exe
O8 - Extra context menu item: E&xport to Microsoft Excel - res://C:\PROGRA~1\MICROS~2\OFFICE11\EXCEL.EXE/3000
O9 - Extra button: Research - {92780B25-18CC-41C8-B9BE-3C9C571A8263} - C:\PROGRA~1\MICROS~2\OFFICE11\REFIEBAR.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
O17 - HKLM\System\CCS\Services\Tcpip\Parameters: Domain = HibiscusSA.local
O17 - HKLM\Software\..\Telephony: DomainName = HibiscusSA.local
O17 - HKLM\System\CS1\Services\Tcpip\Parameters: Domain = HibiscusSA.local
O17 - HKLM\System\CS2\Services\Tcpip\Parameters: Domain = HibiscusSA.local
O20 - Winlogon Notify: igfxcui - C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\igfxsrvc.dll
O20 - Winlogon Notify: NavLogon - C:\WINDOWS\System32\NavLogon.dll
O23 - Service: [email]FAH@C:+folding+FAH502-Console.exe[/email] - Stanford University - C:\folding\FAH502-Console.exe
O23 - Service: Intel NCS NetService (NetSvc) - Intel(R) Corporation - C:\Program Files\Intel\NCS\Sync\NetSvc.exe
O23 - Service: SmartLinkService (SLService) - - C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\slserv.exe
O23 - Service: VNC Server (winvnc) - Unknown owner - C:\Program Files\RealVNC\WinVNC\WinVNC.exe" -service (file missing)

SpywareShooter · March 2006

[STEP 1] Fix HijackThis Entries:

Fix the following entries with HijackThis by placing checkmarks in the boxes next to them and clicking "Fix Checked".

O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [key2] C:\WINDOWS\system32\winlog.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [anti_troj] C:\WINDOWS\system32\anti_troj.exe
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [key2] C:\WINDOWS\system32\winlog.exe
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [anti_troj] C:\WINDOWS\system32\anti_troj.exe
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [german.exe] C:\WINDOWS\system32\wintems.exe
O4 - Startup: DropZone.lnk = C:\TempBias\DropZone.exe

[STEP 2] Remove Malicious Files:

Locate the following files using Windows Explorer (the My Computer icon or shortcut) and delete them from your computer.

C:\WINDOWS\system32\winlog.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\anti_troj.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\wintems.exe
C:\TempBias\DropZone.exe

[STEP 3]Report Back to us:

Once you have followed all of the steps above please reboot your computer and post a new HijackThis log.

Winga · March 2006

Herewith my latest log file:

Logfile of HijackThis v1.99.1
Scan saved at 08:59:46 AM, on 06 March 2006
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:\folding\FAH502-Console.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Microsoft Shared\VS7DEBUG\MDM.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\system32\slserv.exe
C:\Program Files\RealVNC\WinVNC\WinVNC.exe
C:\folding\FahCore_7a.exe
C:\WINDOWS\Explorer.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\system32\igfxtray.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\hkcmd.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\SYMANT~1\VPTray.exe
C:\WINDOWS\SOUNDMAN.EXE
C:\Program Files\Messenger\MSMSGS.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\system32\ctfmon.exe
C:\Program Files\Sharp\Sharpdesk\SharpTray.exe
C:\Logiman\ManEngine.exe
C:\Program Files\Sharp\Sharpdesk\sdFTP.exe
C:\TempBias\DropZone.exe
C:\Logiman\mdNitsuko_DXE.exe
C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\OFFICE11\OUTLOOK.EXE
C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\OFFICE11\WINWORD.EXE
P:\WINBIAS\bias.exe
C:\Logiman\ManClient.exe
C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\iexplore.exe
C:\Hijack this\HijackThis.exe

R0 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Start Page = http://www.news24.com/
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Connection Wizard,ShellNext = http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com/
O2 - BHO: Adobe PDF Reader Link Helper - {06849E9F-C8D7-4D59-B87D-784B7D6BE0B3} - C:\Program Files\Adobe\Acrobat 7.0\ActiveX\AcroIEHelper.dll
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [PRONoMgr.exe] C:\Program Files\Intel\NCS\PROSet\PRONoMgr.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [IgfxTray] C:\WINDOWS\system32\igfxtray.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [HotKeysCmds] C:\WINDOWS\system32\hkcmd.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [vptray] C:\PROGRA~1\SYMANT~1\VPTray.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SoundMan] SOUNDMAN.EXE
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [WinVNC] "C:\Program Files\RealVNC\WinVNC\WinVNC.exe" -servicehelper
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [MSMSGS] "C:\Program Files\Messenger\MSMSGS.EXE" /background
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [ctfmon.exe] C:\WINDOWS\system32\ctfmon.exe
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [SharpTray] "C:\Program Files\Sharp\Sharpdesk\SharpTray.exe"
O4 - Startup: DropZone.lnk = C:\TempBias\DropZone.exe
O4 - Global Startup: Adobe Reader Speed Launch.lnk = C:\Program Files\Adobe\Acrobat 7.0\Reader\reader_sl.exe
O4 - Global Startup: Manengine.lnk = ?
O4 - Global Startup: Start Network Scanner Tool.lnk = C:\Program Files\Sharp\Sharpdesk\sdFTP.exe
O8 - Extra context menu item: E&xport to Microsoft Excel - res://C:\PROGRA~1\MICROS~2\OFFICE11\EXCEL.EXE/3000
O9 - Extra button: Research - {92780B25-18CC-41C8-B9BE-3C9C571A8263} - C:\PROGRA~1\MICROS~2\OFFICE11\REFIEBAR.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
O16 - DPF: {17492023-C23A-453E-A040-C7C580BBF700} (Windows Genuine Advantage Validation Tool) - http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?linkid=39204
O17 - HKLM\System\CCS\Services\Tcpip\Parameters: Domain = HibiscusSA.local
O17 - HKLM\Software\..\Telephony: DomainName = HibiscusSA.local
O17 - HKLM\System\CS1\Services\Tcpip\Parameters: Domain = HibiscusSA.local
O17 - HKLM\System\CS2\Services\Tcpip\Parameters: Domain = HibiscusSA.local
O20 - Winlogon Notify: igfxcui - C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\igfxsrvc.dll
O20 - Winlogon Notify: NavLogon - C:\WINDOWS\System32\NavLogon.dll
O23 - Service: [email]FAH@C:+folding+FAH502-Console.exe[/email] - Stanford University - C:\folding\FAH502-Console.exe
O23 - Service: Intel NCS NetService (NetSvc) - Intel(R) Corporation - C:\Program Files\Intel\NCS\Sync\NetSvc.exe
O23 - Service: SmartLinkService (SLService) - - C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\slserv.exe
O23 - Service: VNC Server (winvnc) - Unknown owner - C:\Program Files\RealVNC\WinVNC\WinVNC.exe" -service (file missing)

please note that the following entry is not a malicious file: C:\TempBias\DropZone.exe

thanks

Winga · March 2006

Hi SS

Will you be able to tell me if the computer is clean or is there anything else that needs removing??

computer slow with popups

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