[resolved]Cant get rid of vx2 (transponder)

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edited January 2007 in Spyware & Virus Removal
I have run ad-aware, spysweeper, spywareguide.com and norton antivirus and they all say that they found vx2(transponder). They all take it off of my computer but after I restart my computer it is back. It has made a new desktop which is a dark blue with writing on it. Can anybody help me with this.

Thank You

Comments

  • skywalker45skywalker45 Bloomington, IN. USA
    edited October 2006
    Hello and welcome to Short Media. I will need to see a Hijack This log so we can see what type of infection you have. Follow the instructions below:

    Click here to download HJTsetup.exe. Save it to your Desktop!
    • Double click on the HJTsetup.exe icon on your desktop.
    • By default it will install to C:\Program Files\Hijack This.
    • Continue to click Next in the setup dialogue boxes until you get to the "Select Addition Tasks" dialogue.
    • Put a check by Create a desktop icon then click Next again.
    • Continue to follow the rest of the prompts from there.
    • At the final dialogue box click Finish and it will launch Hijack This.
    • Click on the "Do a system scan and save a log file" button. It will scan and then ask you to save the log.
    • Copy and paste the log here
    DO NOT have HijackThis fix anything yet. Most of what it finds will be harmless or even required.
  • bbrriiaann113
    edited October 2006
    here is the log

    Logfile of HijackThis v1.99.1
    Scan saved at 7:29:39 PM, on 10/2/2006
    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\svchost.exe
    C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe
    C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\ccSetMgr.exe
    C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\ccEvtMgr.exe
    C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\ccProxy.exe
    C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\SNDSrvc.exe
    C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\SPBBC\SPBBCSvc.exe
    C:\WINDOWS\Explorer.EXE
    C:\WINDOWS\System32\sumsw32.exe
    C:\WINDOWS\BCMSMMSG.exe
    C:\Program Files\Dell\AccessDirect\dadapp.exe
    C:\Program Files\Dell\QuickSet\quickset.exe
    C:\WINDOWS\system32\dla\tfswctrl.exe
    C:\WINDOWS\System32\DSentry.exe
    C:\Program Files\Dell\Media Experience\PCMService.exe
    C:\PROGRA~1\mcafee.com\agent\mcagent.exe
    C:\Program Files\MusicMatch\MusicMatch Jukebox\mmtask.exe
    C:\PROGRA~1\mcafee.com\vso\mcvsshld.exe
    C:\Program Files\Microsoft IntelliPoint\point32.exe
    C:\Program Files\Common Files\Microsoft Shared\Works Shared\WkUFind.exe
    C:\Program Files\Hewlett-Packard\HP Software Update\HPWuSchd.exe
    C:\Program Files\HP\hpcoretech\hpcmpmgr.exe
    C:\Program Files\HP\Digital Imaging\bin\hpotdd01.exe
    C:\Program Files\Webroot\Spy Sweeper\SpySweeper.exe
    C:\Program Files\Dell\AccessDirect\DadTray.exe
    C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\ccApp.exe
    C:\Program Files\Dell Support\DSAgnt.exe
    C:\Program Files\America Online 9.0\aoltray.exe
    C:\Program Files\HP\Digital Imaging\bin\hpqtra08.exe
    C:\Program Files\Linksys\Wireless-G Notebook Adapter\Gcc.exe
    C:\Program Files\Linksys\Wireless-G Notebook Adapter\OdHost.exe
    C:\Program Files\HP\Digital Imaging\bin\hpqgalry.exe
    C:\Program Files\HP\hpcoretech\comp\hpdarc.exe
    C:\WINDOWS\system32\spoolsv.exe
    C:\PROGRA~1\COMMON~1\AOL\ACS\acsd.exe
    C:\Program Files\Symantec\LiveUpdate\ALUSchedulerSvc.exe
    c:\PROGRA~1\mcafee.com\vso\mcvsrte.exe
    C:\Program Files\Norton Internet Security\Norton AntiVirus\navapsvc.exe
    C:\Program Files\Linksys\Wireless-G Notebook Adapter\NICServ.exe
    C:\WINDOWS\System32\nvsvc32.exe
    C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe
    C:\Program Files\Webroot\Spy Sweeper\WRSSSDK.exe
    C:\WINDOWS\wanmpsvc.exe
    C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\Security Console\NSCSRVCE.EXE
    C:\WINDOWS\System32\wuauclt.exe
    C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\CCPD-LC\symlcsvc.exe
    C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\IEXPLORE.EXE
    C:\WINDOWS\System32\wuauclt.exe
    C:\Program Files\Messenger\msmsgs.exe
    C:\Program Files\Hijackthis\HijackThis.exe

    R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Default_Page_URL = http://www.dell4me.com/myway
    R3 - Default URLSearchHook is missing
    O2 - BHO: (no name) - {00000000-59D4-4008-9058-080011001200} - (no file)
    O2 - BHO: (no name) - {00000000-C1EC-0345-6EC2-4D0300000000} - (no file)
    O2 - BHO: (no name) - {00000000-F09C-02B4-6EC2-AD0300000000} - (no file)
    O2 - BHO: (no name) - {3ceff6cd-6f08-4e4d-bccd-ff7415288c3b} - (no file)
    O2 - BHO: (no name) - {7b55bb05-0b4d-44fd-81a6-b136188f5deb} - (no file)
    O2 - BHO: (no name) - {8333c319-0669-4893-a418-f56d9249fca6} - (no file)
    O2 - BHO: Class - {83E45D1D-A09B-1B78-7D1D-A9AD64AA6E9B} - C:\WINDOWS\fagfx1.dll (file missing)
    O2 - BHO: (no name) - {9c691a33-7dda-4c2f-be4c-c176083f35cf} - (no file)
    O2 - BHO: Norton Internet Security 2006 - {9ECB9560-04F9-4bbc-943D-298DDF1699E1} - C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\AdBlocking\NISShExt.dll
    O2 - BHO: NAV Helper - {A8F38D8D-E480-4D52-B7A2-731BB6995FDD} - C:\Program Files\Norton Internet Security\Norton AntiVirus\NavShExt.dll
    O2 - BHO: (no name) - {e52dedbb-d168-4bdb-b229-c48160800e81} - (no file)
    O2 - BHO: (no name) - {ffd2825e-0785-40c5-9a41-518f53a8261f} - (no file)
    O3 - Toolbar: &Radio - {8E718888-423F-11D2-876E-00A0C9082467} - C:\WINDOWS\System32\msdxm.ocx
    O3 - Toolbar: AOL Toolbar - {DE9C389F-3316-41A7-809B-AA305ED9D922} - C:\Program Files\AOL\AOL Toolbar 3.0\aoltb.dll (file missing)
    O3 - Toolbar: Norton Internet Security 2006 - {0B53EAC3-8D69-4b9e-9B19-A37C9A5676A7} - C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\AdBlocking\NISShExt.dll
    O3 - Toolbar: Norton AntiVirus - {C4069E3A-68F1-403E-B40E-20066696354B} - C:\Program Files\Norton Internet Security\Norton AntiVirus\NavShExt.dll
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [NvCplDaemon] RUNDLL32.EXE C:\WINDOWS\System32\NvCpl.dll,NvStartup
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [nwiz] nwiz.exe /installquiet
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [BCMSMMSG] BCMSMMSG.exe
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [DadApp] C:\Program Files\Dell\AccessDirect\dadapp.exe
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Dell QuickSet] C:\Program Files\Dell\QuickSet\quickset.exe
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [dla] C:\WINDOWS\system32\dla\tfswctrl.exe
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [StorageGuard] "C:\Program Files\Common Files\Sonic\Update Manager\sgtray.exe" /r
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [DVDSentry] C:\WINDOWS\System32\DSentry.exe
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [PCMService] "C:\Program Files\Dell\Media Experience\PCMService.exe"
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [TkBellExe] "C:\Program Files\Common Files\Real\Update_OB\realsched.exe" -osboot
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [VSOCheckTask] "c:\PROGRA~1\mcafee.com\vso\mcmnhdlr.exe" /checktask
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [MCAgentExe] c:\PROGRA~1\mcafee.com\agent\mcagent.exe
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [MCUpdateExe] C:\PROGRA~1\mcafee.com\agent\McUpdate.exe
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [mmtask] c:\Program Files\MusicMatch\MusicMatch Jukebox\mmtask.exe
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [VirusScan Online] c:\PROGRA~1\mcafee.com\vso\mcvsshld.exe
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [IntelliPoint] "C:\Program Files\Microsoft IntelliPoint\point32.exe"
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Microsoft Works Update Detection] C:\Program Files\Common Files\Microsoft Shared\Works Shared\WkUFind.exe
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [HP Software Update] "C:\Program Files\Hewlett-Packard\HP Software Update\HPWuSchd.exe"
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [HP Component Manager] "C:\Program Files\HP\hpcoretech\hpcmpmgr.exe"
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [HPDJ Taskbar Utility] C:\WINDOWS\System32\spool\drivers\w32x86\3\hpztsb09.exe
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [DeviceDiscovery] C:\Program Files\HP\Digital Imaging\bin\hpotdd01.exe
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SpySweeper] "C:\Program Files\Webroot\Spy Sweeper\SpySweeper.exe" /startintray
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [ccApp] "C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\ccApp.exe"
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SSC_UserPrompt] "C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\Security Center\UsrPrmpt.exe"
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Adware.Srv32] C:\WINDOWS\System32\runsrv32.exe
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Transponder] C:\WINDOWS\System32\susp.exe
    O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [DellSupport] "C:\Program Files\Dell Support\DSAgnt.exe" /startup
    O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [MSMSGS] "C:\Program Files\Messenger\msmsgs.exe" /background
    O4 - Global Startup: Adobe Reader Speed Launch.lnk = C:\Program Files\Adobe\Acrobat 7.0\Reader\reader_sl.exe
    O4 - Global Startup: America Online 9.0 Tray Icon.lnk = C:\Program Files\America Online 9.0\aoltray.exe
    O4 - Global Startup: HP Digital Imaging Monitor.lnk = C:\Program Files\HP\Digital Imaging\bin\hpqtra08.exe
    O4 - Global Startup: HP Image Zone Fast Start.lnk = C:\Program Files\HP\Digital Imaging\bin\hpqthb08.exe
    O4 - Global Startup: Microsoft Office.lnk = C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office10\OSA.EXE
    O4 - Global Startup: Wireless-G Notebook Adapter.lnk = C:\Program Files\Linksys\Wireless-G Notebook Adapter\Gcc.exe
    O8 - Extra context menu item: E&xport to Microsoft Excel - res://C:\PROGRA~1\MICROS~4\Office10\EXCEL.EXE/3000
    O9 - Extra button: (no name) - {08B0E5C0-4FCB-11CF-AAA5-00401C608501} - C:\WINDOWS\System32\msjava.dll (file missing)
    O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Sun Java Console - {08B0E5C0-4FCB-11CF-AAA5-00401C608501} - C:\WINDOWS\System32\msjava.dll (file missing)
    O9 - Extra button: Real.com - {CD67F990-D8E9-11d2-98FE-00C0F0318AFE} - C:\WINDOWS\System32\Shdocvw.dll
    O9 - Extra button: MoneySide - {E023F504-0C5A-4750-A1E7-A9046DEA8A21} - C:\Program Files\Microsoft Money\System\mnyside.dll (file missing)
    O16 - DPF: {406B5949-7190-4245-91A9-30A17DE16AD0} (Snapfish Activia) - http://photo.walgreens.com/WalgreensActivia.cab
    O16 - DPF: {556DDE35-E955-11D0-A707-000000521957} - http://www.xblock.com/download/xclean_micro.exe
    O20 - Winlogon Notify: WRNotifier - C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\WRLogonNTF.dll
    O23 - Service: AOL Connectivity Service (AOL ACS) - America Online, Inc. - C:\PROGRA~1\COMMON~1\AOL\ACS\acsd.exe
    O23 - Service: Automatic LiveUpdate Scheduler - Symantec Corporation - C:\Program Files\Symantec\LiveUpdate\ALUSchedulerSvc.exe
    O23 - Service: Symantec Event Manager (ccEvtMgr) - Symantec Corporation - C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\ccEvtMgr.exe
    O23 - Service: Symantec Internet Security Password Validation (ccISPwdSvc) - Symantec Corporation - C:\Program Files\Norton Internet Security\ccPwdSvc.exe
    O23 - Service: Symantec Network Proxy (ccProxy) - Symantec Corporation - C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\ccProxy.exe
    O23 - Service: Symantec Settings Manager (ccSetMgr) - Symantec Corporation - C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\ccSetMgr.exe
    O23 - Service: COM Host (comHost) - Symantec Corporation - C:\Program Files\Norton Internet Security\comHost.exe
    O23 - Service: InstallDriver Table Manager (IDriverT) - Macrovision Corporation - C:\Program Files\Common Files\InstallShield\Driver\11\Intel 32\IDriverT.exe
    O23 - Service: iPodService - Apple Computer, Inc. - C:\Program Files\iPod\bin\iPodService.exe
    O23 - Service: LiveUpdate - Symantec Corporation - C:\PROGRA~1\Symantec\LIVEUP~1\LUCOMS~1.EXE
    O23 - Service: McAfee.com McShield (McShield) - Unknown owner - c:\PROGRA~1\mcafee.com\vso\mcshield.exe
    O23 - Service: McAfee SecurityCenter Update Manager (mcupdmgr.exe) - Networks Associates Technology, Inc - C:\PROGRA~1\McAfee.com\Agent\mcupdmgr.exe
    O23 - Service: McAfee.com VirusScan Online Realtime Engine (MCVSRte) - Networks Associates Technology, Inc - c:\PROGRA~1\mcafee.com\vso\mcvsrte.exe
    O23 - Service: Norton AntiVirus Auto-Protect Service (navapsvc) - Symantec Corporation - C:\Program Files\Norton Internet Security\Norton AntiVirus\navapsvc.exe
    O23 - Service: NICSer_WPC54G - Unknown owner - C:\Program Files\Linksys\Wireless-G Notebook Adapter\NICServ.exe
    O23 - Service: Norton Protection Center Service (NSCService) - Symantec Corporation - C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\Security Console\NSCSRVCE.EXE
    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
    O23 - Service: Symantec AVScan (SAVScan) - Symantec Corporation - C:\Program Files\Norton Internet Security\Norton AntiVirus\SAVScan.exe
    O23 - Service: Symantec Network Drivers Service (SNDSrvc) - Symantec Corporation - C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\SNDSrvc.exe
    O23 - Service: Symantec SPBBCSvc (SPBBCSvc) - Symantec Corporation - C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\SPBBC\SPBBCSvc.exe
    O23 - Service: Webroot Spy Sweeper Engine (svcWRSSSDK) - Webroot Software, Inc. - C:\Program Files\Webroot\Spy Sweeper\WRSSSDK.exe
    O23 - Service: Symantec Core LC - Symantec Corporation - C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\CCPD-LC\symlcsvc.exe
    O23 - Service: WAN Miniport (ATW) Service (WANMiniportService) - America Online, Inc. - C:\WINDOWS\wanmpsvc.exe
    O23 - Service: WMI Performance Adapter (WmiApSrv) - Unknown owner - C:\WINDOWS\System32\wbem\wmiapsrv.exe (file missing)
  • skywalker45skywalker45 Bloomington, IN. USA
    edited October 2006
    OK. Now we get a better picture. You might want to print these instructions as you will not have access to the internet for part of this fix.
    • Please download SmitRem.zip
    • Save the file to your desktop.
    • Right click on the file and extract it to it's own folder on the desktop. Do not run this program yet.

    Next download Ewido Anti-Spyware from my signature below and set it up accordingly:
    • Install Ewido by double clicking the installer.
    • Follow the prompts. Make sure that Launch Ewido is checked.
    • On the main screen under Your Computer's security.
      • Click on Change state next to Resident shield. It should now change to inactive.
      • Next to Last Update, click on Update now. (You will need an active internet connection to perform this)
      • Wait until you see the Update succesfull message.
        Note: If the Update now option is grayed out, follow the steps below.
        • Click on Update on the toolbar.
        • Under Manual update, click on the Start Update button.
        • Wait until you see the Update succesfull message.
    • Right-click the Ewido Tray Icon and select Exit. Confirm by clicking Yes.
    If you are having problems with the updater, you can use this link to manually update ewido.
    Ewido manual updates.
    Download the Full database to your Desktop or to your usual Download Folder and install it by double clicking the file. Make sure that Ewido is closed before installing the update. Once installed close Ewido. Do not run it yet.

    Please reboot your computer in SafeMode by doing the following:
    • Restart your computer
    • After hearing your computer beep once during startup, but before the Windows icon appears, press F8.
    • Instead of Windows loading as normal, a menu should appear
    • Select the first option, to run Windows in Safe Mode.

    Once in Safe mode, follow these steps:
    • 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.
    • When it is finished it will save a log in the root of your drive C:\ named smitfiles.txt. Be sure you know where it is so you can post it in your next reply.

    Navigate to C:\Windows\Temp
    Click Edit, click Select All, press the DELETE key, and then click Yes to confirm that you want to send all the items to the Recycle Bin.

    Navigate to C:\Documents and Settings\(EVERY LISTED USER)\Local Settings\Temp
    Click Edit, click Select All, press the DELETE key, and then click Yes to confirm that you want to send all the items to the Recycle Bin.

    Clean out your Temporary Internet files. Proceed like this:
    • Quit Internet Explorer and quit any instances of Windows Explorer.
    • Click Start, click Control Panel, and then double-click Internet Options.
    • On the General tab, click Delete Files under Temporary Internet Files.
    • In the Delete Files dialog box, tick the Delete all offline content check box , and then click OK.
    • On the General tab, click Delete Cookies under Temporary Internet Files, and then click OK.
    • Click on the Programs tab then click the Reset Web Settings button. Click Apply then OK.
    • Click OK.
    Next Click Start, click Control Panel and then double-click Display. Click on the Desktop tab, then click the Customize Desktop button. Click on the Web tab. Under Web Pages you should see a checked entry called Security info or something similar. If it is there, select that entry and click the Delete button. Click Ok then Apply and Ok.

    Empty the Recycle Bin by right-clicking the Recycle Bin icon on your Desktop, and then clicking Empty Recycle Bin.
    ______________________________

    Close ALL open Windows / Programs / Folders. Please start Ewido and run a full scan.
    • Click on Scanner on the toolbar.
    • Click on the Settings tab.
      • Under How to act?
        • Click on Recommended Action and choose Quarantine from the popup menu.
      • Under How to scan?
        • All checkboxes should be ticked.
      • Under Possibly unwanted software:
        • All checkboxes should be ticked.
      • Under Reports:
        • Select Automatically generate report after every scan and uncheck Only if threats were found.
      • Under What to scan?
        • Select Scan every file.
    • Click on the Scan tab.
    • Click on Complete System Scan to start the scan process.
    • Let the program scan the machine.
    • When the scan has finished, follow the instructions below.
      IMPORTANT : Don't click on the "Save Scan Report" button before you did hit the "Apply all Actions" button.
      • Make sure that Set all elements to: shows Quarantine (1), if not click on the link and choose Quarantine from the popup menu. (2)
      • At the bottom of the window click on the Apply all Actions button. (3)
        scan1nx.jpg
    • When done, click the Save Scan Report button.
      • Click the Save Report as button.
      • Save the report to your Desktop.
    • Right-click the Ewido Tray Icon and select Exit. Confirm by clicking Yes.
    Reboot in Normal Mode.

    Please post the Ewido Log, the smitfiles.txt log and a fresh Hijack This log in your next reply.
  • bbrriiaann113
    edited October 2006
    I got to this part:


    Once in Safe mode, follow these steps:
    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.
    When it is finished it will save a log in the root of your drive C:\ named smitfiles.txt. Be sure you know where it is so you can post it in your next reply.

    but the disk cleanup has taken like 4-5 days now. Is this normal. What should I do. I am just going to let it go until I hear back.

    Thanks
  • skywalker45skywalker45 Bloomington, IN. USA
    edited October 2006
    No that is not normal. I would advise trying this again from the beginning and if it doesn't work this time we'll try a different program.
  • bbrriiaann113
    edited October 2006
    sorry it has taken me so long to reply

    i tried again and it still took a very long time

    so what should i do
  • skywalker45skywalker45 Bloomington, IN. USA
    edited October 2006
    Okay let's try it differently.

    I should let you know that I just noticed a log entry that could indicate something much worse, but we'll go for this first and see how this works out.

    Download SmitfraudFix (by S!Ri) to your Desktop.
    http://siri.urz.free.fr/Fix/SmitfraudFix.zip
    Extract all the files to your Destop. A folder named SmitfraudFix will be created on your Desktop.

    Open the SmitfraudFix folder and double-click smitfraudfix.cmd

    sirismit1ay1.jpg

    Select option #1 - Search by typing 1 and press Enter

    sirismit2ft8.jpg

    This program will scan large amounts of files on your computer for known patterns so please be patient while it works. When it is done, the results of the scan will be displayed and it will create a log named rapport.txt in the root of your drive, eg: Local Disk C: or partition where your operating system is installed. Please post that log in your next reply.

    IMPORTANT: Do NOT run any other options until you are asked to do so!
  • bbrriiaann113
    edited November 2006
    Here is the log.
    thanks


    SmitFraudFix v2.120

    Scan done at 12:48:09.71, Sun 11/12/2006
    Run from C:\Documents and Settings\Brian\Desktop\SmitfraudFix\SmitfraudFix
    OS: Microsoft Windows XP [Version 5.1.2600] - Windows_NT
    Fix run in normal mode

    »»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»» C:\

    C:\exit FOUND !
    C:\uniq FOUND !
    C:\xxx.exe FOUND !

    »»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»» C:\WINDOWS

    C:\WINDOWS\alexaie.dll FOUND !
    C:\WINDOWS\alxie328.dll FOUND !
    C:\WINDOWS\alxtb1.dll FOUND !
    C:\WINDOWS\BTGrab.dll FOUND !
    C:\WINDOWS\dlmax.dll FOUND !
    C:\WINDOWS\Pynix.dll FOUND !
    C:\WINDOWS\susp.exe FOUND !
    C:\WINDOWS\yod.htm FOUND !
    C:\WINDOWS\ZServ.dll FOUND !

    »»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»» C:\WINDOWS\system

    C:\WINDOWS\system\svchost.exe FOUND !
    C:\WINDOWS\system\svchost.dll FOUND !

    »»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»» C:\WINDOWS\Web


    »»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»» C:\WINDOWS\system32

    C:\WINDOWS\system32\a.exe FOUND !
    C:\WINDOWS\system32\alxres.dll FOUND !
    C:\WINDOWS\system32\bridge.dll FOUND !
    C:\WINDOWS\system32\cmd32.exe FOUND !
    C:\WINDOWS\system32\dailytoolbar.dll FOUND !
    C:\WINDOWS\system32\dlh9jkdq?.exe FOUND !
    C:\WINDOWS\system32\jao.dll FOUND !
    C:\WINDOWS\system32\lfd.dat FOUND !
    C:\WINDOWS\system32\links.exe FOUND !
    C:\WINDOWS\system32\oiso.bin FOUND !
    C:\WINDOWS\system32\questmod.dll FOUND !
    C:\WINDOWS\system32\runsrv32.dll FOUND !
    C:\WINDOWS\system32\runsrv32.exe FOUND !
    C:\WINDOWS\system32\sumsw32.exe FOUND !
    C:\WINDOWS\system32\tcpservice2.exe FOUND !
    C:\WINDOWS\system32\txfdb32.dll FOUND !
    C:\WINDOWS\system32\udpmod.dll FOUND !
    C:\WINDOWS\system32\wstart.dll FOUND !
    C:\WINDOWS\system32\z14.exe FOUND !

    »»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»» C:\Documents and Settings\Brian


    »»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»» C:\Documents and Settings\Brian\Application Data


    »»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»» Start Menu


    »»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»» C:\DOCUME~1\Brian\FAVORI~1


    »»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»» Desktop


    »»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»» C:\Program Files


    »»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»» Corrupted keys


    »»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»» Desktop Components

    [HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Desktop\Components\0]
    "Source"="About:Home"
    "SubscribedURL"="About:Home"
    "FriendlyName"="My Current Home Page"


    »»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»» Sharedtaskscheduler
    !!!Attention, following keys are not inevitably infected!!!

    SrchSTS.exe by S!Ri
    Search SharedTaskScheduler's .dll


    »»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»» AppInit_DLLs
    !!!Attention, following keys are not inevitably infected!!!

    [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Windows]
    "AppInit_DLLs"="\\\\?\\C:\\WINDOWS\\System32\\com7.slk"


    »»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»» pe386-msguard-lzx32


    »»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»» Scanning wininet.dll infection


    »»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»» End
  • jmoney3457jmoney3457 Maine
    edited November 2006
    hi brian, i'll help while sky is off..please do the following:You should print out these instructions, or copy them to a Notepad file for reading while in Safe Mode, because you will not be able to connect to the Internet to read from this site.

    Please reboot your computer in Safe Mode by doing the following :
    • Restart your computer
    • After hearing your computer beep once during startup, but before the Windows icon appears, tap the F8 key continually;
    • Instead of Windows loading as normal, a menu with options should appear;
    • Select the first option, to run Windows in Safe Mode, then press "Enter".
    • Choose your usual account.
    Once in Safe Mode, open the SmitfraudFix folder again and double-click smitfraudfix.cmd
    Select option #2 - Clean by typing 2 and press "Enter" to delete infected files.

    You will be prompted : "Registry cleaning - Do you want to clean the registry ?"; answer "Yes" by typing Y and press "Enter" in order to remove the Desktop background and clean registry keys associated with the infection.

    The tool will now check if wininet.dll is infected. You may be prompted to replace the infected file (if found); answer "Yes" by typing Y and press "Enter".


    The tool may need to restart your computer to finish the cleaning process; if it doesn't, please restart anyway into normal Windows. A text file will appear onscreen, with results from the cleaning process; please copy/paste the content of that report into your next reply along with a new HijackThis log.
    The report can also be found at the root of the system drive, usually at C:\rapport.txt

    Warning : running option #2 on a non infected computer will remove your Desktop background.
  • bbrriiaann113
    edited November 2006
    Heres one log

    SmitFraudFix v2.120

    Scan done at 13:24:58.75, Sun 11/12/2006
    Run from C:\Documents and Settings\Brian\Desktop\SmitfraudFix\SmitfraudFix
    OS: Microsoft Windows XP [Version 5.1.2600] - Windows_NT
    Fix run in safe mode

    »»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»» Before SmitFraudFix
    !!!Attention, following keys are not inevitably infected!!!

    SrchSTS.exe by S!Ri
    Search SharedTaskScheduler's .dll

    »»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»» Killing process


    »»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»» Generic Renos Fix

    GenericRenosFix by S!Ri


    »»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»» Deleting infected files


    »»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»» Deleting Temp Files


    »»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»» Registry Cleaning

    Registry Cleaning done.

    »»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»» After SmitFraudFix
    !!!Attention, following keys are not inevitably infected!!!

    SrchSTS.exe by S!Ri
    Search SharedTaskScheduler's .dll


    »»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»» End



    Heres the other log


    Logfile of HijackThis v1.99.1
    Scan saved at 1:14:03 PM, on 11/25/2006
    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\svchost.exe
    C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe
    C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\ccSetMgr.exe
    C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\ccEvtMgr.exe
    C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\ccProxy.exe
    C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\SNDSrvc.exe
    C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\SPBBC\SPBBCSvc.exe
    C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\CCPD-LC\symlcsvc.exe
    C:\WINDOWS\BCMSMMSG.exe
    C:\Program Files\Dell\AccessDirect\dadapp.exe
    C:\Program Files\Dell\QuickSet\quickset.exe
    C:\WINDOWS\system32\dla\tfswctrl.exe
    C:\WINDOWS\System32\DSentry.exe
    C:\Program Files\Dell\Media Experience\PCMService.exe
    C:\PROGRA~1\mcafee.com\agent\mcagent.exe
    C:\Program Files\MusicMatch\MusicMatch Jukebox\mmtask.exe
    C:\PROGRA~1\mcafee.com\vso\mcvsshld.exe
    C:\Program Files\Microsoft IntelliPoint\point32.exe
    C:\Program Files\Dell\AccessDirect\DadTray.exe
    C:\Program Files\Common Files\Microsoft Shared\Works Shared\WkUFind.exe
    C:\Program Files\Hewlett-Packard\HP Software Update\HPWuSchd.exe
    C:\Program Files\HP\hpcoretech\hpcmpmgr.exe
    C:\Program Files\HP\Digital Imaging\bin\hpotdd01.exe
    C:\Program Files\Webroot\Spy Sweeper\SpySweeper.exe
    C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\ccApp.exe
    C:\WINDOWS\system32\spoolsv.exe
    C:\Program Files\Dell Support\DSAgnt.exe
    C:\Program Files\America Online 9.0\aoltray.exe
    C:\Program Files\HP\Digital Imaging\bin\hpqtra08.exe
    C:\Program Files\Linksys\Wireless-G Notebook Adapter\Gcc.exe
    C:\Program Files\Linksys\Wireless-G Notebook Adapter\OdHost.exe
    C:\PROGRA~1\COMMON~1\AOL\ACS\acsd.exe
    C:\Program Files\Symantec\LiveUpdate\ALUSchedulerSvc.exe
    C:\Program Files\HP\Digital Imaging\bin\hpqgalry.exe
    C:\Program Files\Grisoft\AVG Anti-Spyware 7.5\guard.exe
    c:\PROGRA~1\mcafee.com\vso\mcvsrte.exe
    C:\Program Files\Norton Internet Security\Norton AntiVirus\navapsvc.exe
    C:\Program Files\Linksys\Wireless-G Notebook Adapter\NICServ.exe
    C:\WINDOWS\System32\nvsvc32.exe
    C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe
    C:\Program Files\Webroot\Spy Sweeper\WRSSSDK.exe
    C:\WINDOWS\wanmpsvc.exe
    C:\WINDOWS\system32\NOTEPAD.EXE
    C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\Security Console\NSCSRVCE.EXE
    C:\WINDOWS\System32\wuauclt.exe
    C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\IEXPLORE.EXE
    C:\WINDOWS\System32\wuauclt.exe
    C:\PROGRA~1\Symantec\LIVEUP~1\LUCOMS~1.EXE
    C:\WINDOWS\explorer.exe
    C:\PROGRA~1\NORTON~1\NORTON~1\navw32.exe
    C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\IEXPLORE.EXE
    C:\Program Files\Hijackthis\HijackThis.exe
    C:\Program Files\Messenger\msmsgs.exe

    R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Default_Page_URL = http://www.dell4me.com/myway
    R3 - Default URLSearchHook is missing
    O2 - BHO: Class - {83E45D1D-A09B-1B78-7D1D-A9AD64AA6E9B} - C:\WINDOWS\fagfx1.dll (file missing)
    O2 - BHO: Norton Internet Security 2006 - {9ECB9560-04F9-4bbc-943D-298DDF1699E1} - C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\AdBlocking\NISShExt.dll
    O2 - BHO: NAV Helper - {A8F38D8D-E480-4D52-B7A2-731BB6995FDD} - C:\Program Files\Norton Internet Security\Norton AntiVirus\NavShExt.dll
    O3 - Toolbar: &Radio - {8E718888-423F-11D2-876E-00A0C9082467} - C:\WINDOWS\System32\msdxm.ocx
    O3 - Toolbar: AOL Toolbar - {DE9C389F-3316-41A7-809B-AA305ED9D922} - C:\Program Files\AOL\AOL Toolbar 3.0\aoltb.dll (file missing)
    O3 - Toolbar: Norton Internet Security 2006 - {0B53EAC3-8D69-4b9e-9B19-A37C9A5676A7} - C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\AdBlocking\NISShExt.dll
    O3 - Toolbar: Norton AntiVirus - {C4069E3A-68F1-403E-B40E-20066696354B} - C:\Program Files\Norton Internet Security\Norton AntiVirus\NavShExt.dll
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [NvCplDaemon] RUNDLL32.EXE C:\WINDOWS\System32\NvCpl.dll,NvStartup
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [nwiz] nwiz.exe /installquiet
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [BCMSMMSG] BCMSMMSG.exe
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [DadApp] C:\Program Files\Dell\AccessDirect\dadapp.exe
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Dell QuickSet] C:\Program Files\Dell\QuickSet\quickset.exe
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [dla] C:\WINDOWS\system32\dla\tfswctrl.exe
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [StorageGuard] "C:\Program Files\Common Files\Sonic\Update Manager\sgtray.exe" /r
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [DVDSentry] C:\WINDOWS\System32\DSentry.exe
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [PCMService] "C:\Program Files\Dell\Media Experience\PCMService.exe"
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [TkBellExe] "C:\Program Files\Common Files\Real\Update_OB\realsched.exe" -osboot
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [VSOCheckTask] "c:\PROGRA~1\mcafee.com\vso\mcmnhdlr.exe" /checktask
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [MCAgentExe] c:\PROGRA~1\mcafee.com\agent\mcagent.exe
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [MCUpdateExe] C:\PROGRA~1\mcafee.com\agent\McUpdate.exe
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [mmtask] c:\Program Files\MusicMatch\MusicMatch Jukebox\mmtask.exe
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [VirusScan Online] c:\PROGRA~1\mcafee.com\vso\mcvsshld.exe
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [IntelliPoint] "C:\Program Files\Microsoft IntelliPoint\point32.exe"
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Microsoft Works Update Detection] C:\Program Files\Common Files\Microsoft Shared\Works Shared\WkUFind.exe
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [HP Software Update] "C:\Program Files\Hewlett-Packard\HP Software Update\HPWuSchd.exe"
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [HP Component Manager] "C:\Program Files\HP\hpcoretech\hpcmpmgr.exe"
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [HPDJ Taskbar Utility] C:\WINDOWS\System32\spool\drivers\w32x86\3\hpztsb09.exe
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [DeviceDiscovery] C:\Program Files\HP\Digital Imaging\bin\hpotdd01.exe
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SpySweeper] "C:\Program Files\Webroot\Spy Sweeper\SpySweeper.exe" /startintray
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [ccApp] "C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\ccApp.exe"
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SSC_UserPrompt] "C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\Security Center\UsrPrmpt.exe"
    O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [DellSupport] "C:\Program Files\Dell Support\DSAgnt.exe" /startup
    O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [MSMSGS] "C:\Program Files\Messenger\msmsgs.exe" /background
    O4 - Global Startup: Adobe Reader Speed Launch.lnk = C:\Program Files\Adobe\Acrobat 7.0\Reader\reader_sl.exe
    O4 - Global Startup: America Online 9.0 Tray Icon.lnk = C:\Program Files\America Online 9.0\aoltray.exe
    O4 - Global Startup: HP Digital Imaging Monitor.lnk = C:\Program Files\HP\Digital Imaging\bin\hpqtra08.exe
    O4 - Global Startup: HP Image Zone Fast Start.lnk = C:\Program Files\HP\Digital Imaging\bin\hpqthb08.exe
    O4 - Global Startup: Microsoft Office.lnk = C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office10\OSA.EXE
    O4 - Global Startup: Wireless-G Notebook Adapter.lnk = C:\Program Files\Linksys\Wireless-G Notebook Adapter\Gcc.exe
    O8 - Extra context menu item: E&xport to Microsoft Excel - res://C:\PROGRA~1\MICROS~4\Office10\EXCEL.EXE/3000
    O9 - Extra button: (no name) - {08B0E5C0-4FCB-11CF-AAA5-00401C608501} - C:\WINDOWS\System32\msjava.dll (file missing)
    O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Sun Java Console - {08B0E5C0-4FCB-11CF-AAA5-00401C608501} - C:\WINDOWS\System32\msjava.dll (file missing)
    O9 - Extra button: Real.com - {CD67F990-D8E9-11d2-98FE-00C0F0318AFE} - C:\WINDOWS\System32\Shdocvw.dll
    O9 - Extra button: MoneySide - {E023F504-0C5A-4750-A1E7-A9046DEA8A21} - C:\Program Files\Microsoft Money\System\mnyside.dll (file missing)
    O16 - DPF: {406B5949-7190-4245-91A9-30A17DE16AD0} (Snapfish Activia) - http://photo.walgreens.com/WalgreensActivia.cab
    O16 - DPF: {556DDE35-E955-11D0-A707-000000521957} - http://www.xblock.com/download/xclean_micro.exe
    O20 - Winlogon Notify: WRNotifier - C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\WRLogonNTF.dll
    O23 - Service: AOL Connectivity Service (AOL ACS) - America Online, Inc. - C:\PROGRA~1\COMMON~1\AOL\ACS\acsd.exe
    O23 - Service: Automatic LiveUpdate Scheduler - Symantec Corporation - C:\Program Files\Symantec\LiveUpdate\ALUSchedulerSvc.exe
    O23 - Service: AVG Anti-Spyware Guard - Anti-Malware Development a.s. - C:\Program Files\Grisoft\AVG Anti-Spyware 7.5\guard.exe
    O23 - Service: Symantec Event Manager (ccEvtMgr) - Symantec Corporation - C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\ccEvtMgr.exe
    O23 - Service: Symantec Internet Security Password Validation (ccISPwdSvc) - Symantec Corporation - C:\Program Files\Norton Internet Security\ccPwdSvc.exe
    O23 - Service: Symantec Network Proxy (ccProxy) - Symantec Corporation - C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\ccProxy.exe
    O23 - Service: Symantec Settings Manager (ccSetMgr) - Symantec Corporation - C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\ccSetMgr.exe
    O23 - Service: COM Host (comHost) - Symantec Corporation - C:\Program Files\Norton Internet Security\comHost.exe
    O23 - Service: InstallDriver Table Manager (IDriverT) - Macrovision Corporation - C:\Program Files\Common Files\InstallShield\Driver\11\Intel 32\IDriverT.exe
    O23 - Service: iPodService - Apple Computer, Inc. - C:\Program Files\iPod\bin\iPodService.exe
    O23 - Service: LiveUpdate - Symantec Corporation - C:\PROGRA~1\Symantec\LIVEUP~1\LUCOMS~1.EXE
    O23 - Service: McAfee.com McShield (McShield) - Unknown owner - c:\PROGRA~1\mcafee.com\vso\mcshield.exe
    O23 - Service: McAfee SecurityCenter Update Manager (mcupdmgr.exe) - Networks Associates Technology, Inc - C:\PROGRA~1\McAfee.com\Agent\mcupdmgr.exe
    O23 - Service: McAfee.com VirusScan Online Realtime Engine (MCVSRte) - Networks Associates Technology, Inc - c:\PROGRA~1\mcafee.com\vso\mcvsrte.exe
    O23 - Service: Norton AntiVirus Auto-Protect Service (navapsvc) - Symantec Corporation - C:\Program Files\Norton Internet Security\Norton AntiVirus\navapsvc.exe
    O23 - Service: NICSer_WPC54G - Unknown owner - C:\Program Files\Linksys\Wireless-G Notebook Adapter\NICServ.exe
    O23 - Service: Norton Protection Center Service (NSCService) - Symantec Corporation - C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\Security Console\NSCSRVCE.EXE
    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
    O23 - Service: Symantec AVScan (SAVScan) - Symantec Corporation - C:\Program Files\Norton Internet Security\Norton AntiVirus\SAVScan.exe
    O23 - Service: Symantec Network Drivers Service (SNDSrvc) - Symantec Corporation - C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\SNDSrvc.exe
    O23 - Service: Symantec SPBBCSvc (SPBBCSvc) - Symantec Corporation - C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\SPBBC\SPBBCSvc.exe
    O23 - Service: Webroot Spy Sweeper Engine (svcWRSSSDK) - Webroot Software, Inc. - C:\Program Files\Webroot\Spy Sweeper\WRSSSDK.exe
    O23 - Service: Symantec Core LC - Symantec Corporation - C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\CCPD-LC\symlcsvc.exe
    O23 - Service: WAN Miniport (ATW) Service (WANMiniportService) - America Online, Inc. - C:\WINDOWS\wanmpsvc.exe
    O23 - Service: WMI Performance Adapter (WmiApSrv) - Unknown owner - C:\WINDOWS\System32\wbem\wmiapsrv.exe (file missing)



    Thanks
  • bbrriiaann113
    edited November 2006
    i havent gotten a response yet
  • skywalker45skywalker45 Bloomington, IN. USA
    edited November 2006
    Hi bbrriiaann113! Sorry that it's taking awhile to answer your response. I recently moved and haven't gotten my internet at home back up and running. jmoney also replied to this thread so I'll let him help here as well. I should let you know that in addition to the other infections you have there is also evidence of a nasty rootkit infection that will require some work as well as additional help from others. I'll PM those involved and get back with you as soon as I can. Sorry for this delay.

    skywalker.
  • bbrriiaann113
    edited January 2007
    I still need help with the virus I have. I was waiting for a response.

    http://short-media.com/forum/showthread.php?t=50498&highlight=vx2

    Can anyone help with this please.

    Thank You
  • jmoney3457jmoney3457 Maine
    edited January 2007
    hi brian, i've merged the 2 threads together:smiles: first off,do you have Ad-Aware SE on your computer?
  • bbrriiaann113
    edited January 2007
    yes i do
  • jmoney3457jmoney3457 Maine
    edited January 2007
    ok go HERE and let me know if that removal tool/steps help
  • bbrriiaann113
    edited January 2007
    Yes that seemed to work and I ran many other programs to see if it was still there and it was gone.

    Thank You
  • jmoney3457jmoney3457 Maine
    edited January 2007
    Here are some tips for a clean and secure computer.

    For XP users.
    It's a good idea to Flush your System Restore points after ridding yourself of malware. You can clean this by doing the following:
    • Click Start | Help and Support | Undo changes to your computer with System Restore.
    • Click Create A Restore Point then click Next. Give it a name it and then click Create, then Close.
    • Close the Help and Support Center box.
    • Click Start | Run and type Cleanmgr
    • Select (C: ) then click OK.
    • Click the More Options tab.
    • Click Clean Up in the System Restore Section.
    This will remove all previous restore points except the newly created one.

    Next, RE-HIDE SYSTEM FILES:
    Windows XP
    ===============
    • Click Start.
    • Open My Computer.
    • Select the Tools menu and click Folder Options.
    • Select the View tab.
    • Deselect the Show hidden files and folders option.
    • Select the Hide file extensions for known types option.
    • Select the Hide protected operating system files option.
    • Click Yes to confirm.
    • Click OK.
    Windows 2000
    ===============
    • Open My Computer.
    • Select the Tools menu and click Folder Options.
    • Select the View tab.
    • Select the Advanced settings box option.
    • Select the Hidden files Folders.
    • Deselect the Show all files option.
    • Click Yes to confirm.
    • Click OK.
    Windows ME
    ===============
    • Open My Computer.
    • Select the Tools menu and click Folder Options.
    • Select the View tab.
    • Deselect the Show hidden files and folders option.
    • Select the Hide protected operating system files option.
    • Click Yes to confirm.
    • Click OK.
    Windows 95/98/98SE
    ===============
    • Open My Computer.
    • Select the View option
    • Select the Folder Options option.
    • Select the View tab option.
    • In the Advanced settings box Under the Hidden files folder,
    • Select the Do not show hidden or system files option
    • Also Select Hide file extensions for known file types
    • Click Apply to confirm.
    • Click OK.



    Make your Internet Explorer more secure
    1. From within Internet Explorer click on the Tools menu and then click on Options.
    2. Click on the Security tab
    3. Click the Internet icon so it becomes highlighted.
    4. Click on Default Level and click OK
    5. Click on the Custom Level button.
      • Change the Download signed ActiveX controls to Prompt
      • Change the Download unsigned ActiveX controls to Disable
      • Change the Initialise 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
      • Internet Explorer 7 users: Check all other items and make sure that they meet the (recommended) setting when applies.
      • 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.
    6. Next press the Apply button and then the OK to exit the Internet Properties page.
    Take the time to check out the following links

    Introduction to Internet Explorer 7
    http://www.microsoft.com/windows/ie/default.mspx

    Internet Explorer 7 features
    http://www.microsoft.com/windows/ie/ie7/about/features/default.mspx

    Release Notes for Internet Explorer 7
    http://msdn2.microsoft.com/en-us/ie/aa740486.aspx
    These Release Notes give you information about installing Internet Explorer® 7 and contain information about known issues and possible workarounds for those issues.

    Internet Explorer 7 Ressources - In Depth Articles - Known Issues ...
    http://www.ie-vista.com/

    Internet Explorer7 - Phishing Filter Frequently Asked Questions
    http://www.microsoft.com/mscorp/safety/technologies/antiphishing/faq.mspx

    Resources for using Internet Explorer 6
    http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=867470

    How to Configure Enhanced Security Features for Internet Explorer from Windows XP SP2
    http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/smallbusiness/prodtech/windowsxp/iesecxp.mspx

    Safety Home
    http://www.microsoft.com/mscorp/safety/default.mspx

    IEBlog
    http://blogs.msdn.com/ie/default.aspx

    Microsoft Malicious Software Removal Tool
    http://www.microsoft.com/security/malwareremove/families.mspx

    Keep your Sun Java up to date

    The most current version of Sun Java is: Java Runtime Environment Version 6.0
    http://java.sun.com/javase/downloads/index.jsp
    • Scroll down to where it says "Java Runtime Environment (JRE) 6".
    • Click the "Download" button to the right.
    • Check the box that says: "Accept License Agreement".
    • The page will refresh.
    • Click on the link to download Windows Offline Installation with or without Multi-language and save to your desktop.
    • Close any programs you may have running - especially your web browser.
    • Go to Start > Control Panel double-click on Add/Remove programs and remove all older versions of Java.
    • Check any item with Java Runtime Environment (JRE or J2SE) in the name.
    • Click the Remove or Change/Remove button.
    • Repeat as many times as necessary to remove each Java versions.
    • Reboot your computer once all Java components are removed.
    • Then from your desktop double-click on jre-6-windows-i586.exe to install the newest version.
    And in the future, remember to remove older versions of Java when you update to a newer version to avoid exploitation of older versions left on your system.

    Check out these topics for more information:
    http://spywarewarrior.com/viewtopic.php?t=17910
    http://spywarewarrior.com/viewtopic.php?t=17598

    Free programs that may help you in keeping the PC clean
    • SpywareBlaster
      SpywareBlaster will add a large list of programs and sites into your Internet Explorer settings that will protect you from running and downloading known malicious programs.
      You can download SpywareBlaster here
      A tutorial can be found here
    • SpywareGuard
      It provides a degree of real-time protection solution against spyware that is a great addition to SpywareBlaster's protection method. An anti-virus program scans files before you open them and prevents execution if a virus is detected - SpywareGuard does the same thing, but for spyware. And you can easily have an anti-virus program running alongside SpywareGuard. It also features Download Protection and Browser Hijacking Protection.
      You can download SpywareGuard here
      A tutorial can be found here
    • IE-SPYAD
      IE-SPYAD puts over 5000 sites in your restricted zone, so you'll be protected when you visit innocent-looking sites that aren't actually innocent at all. It basically prevents any downloads, cookies, scripts from the sites listed, although you will still be able to connect to the sites.
      You can download IE-SPYAD here
      A tutorial can be found here
    • Hosts File
      A Hosts file replaces your current HOSTS file with one containing well known ad, spyware sites etc. Basically, this prevents your coputer from connecting to those sites by redirecting them to 127.0.0.1 which is your local computer.
      A tutorial can be found here
      • MVPS Hosts File
        You can download the MVPS Hosts File
        Furthermore the website contains useful tips and links to other resources and utilities.
      • Bluetack's Hosts File and Hosts Manager
        Essentially based on the research made by Webhelper, Andrew Clover and Eric L. Howes, it contains most if not all the known spyware sites...sites responsible for hijacks, rogue apllications etc...
        Download Bluetack's Hosts file here
        Download Bluetack's HostsManager here
    Free Spyware Detection and Removal Programs
    • Ad-Aware
      It scans for known spyware on your computer. These scans should be run at least once every two weeks.
      You can download Ad-Aware here
      A tutorial can be found here
    • Spybot - Search & Destroy
      It scans for spyware and other malicious programs. Spybot has preventitive tools that stop programs from even installing on your computer.
      You can download Spybot - S&D here
      A tutorial can be found here
    Before adding any other Spyware Detection and Removal programs always check the Rogue Anti-Spyware List for programs known to be misleading, mistaken, or just outright "Foistware".
    You will find the list here

    WinPatrol

    WinPatrol uses a heuristic approach to detecting attacks and violations of your computing environment. Traditional security programs scan your hard drive searching for previously identified threats. WinPatrol takes snapshot of your critical system resources and alerts you to any changes that may occur without your knowledge. You'll be removing dangerous new programs while others download new reference files.
    • Detect & Neutralize Spyware.
    • Detect & Neutralize ADware.
    • Detect & Neutralize Viral infections.
    • Detect & Neutralize Unwanted IE Add-Ons.
    • Detect & Restore File Type Changes.
    • Automatically Filter Unwanted Cookies.
    • Avoid Start Page Hijacking.
    • Detect changes to HOSTS & critical system files.
    • Kill Multiple Tasks that replicate each other, in a single step!
    • Stop programs that repeatedly add themselves to your Startup List!
    Starting with WinPatrol 9.5 PLUS users also get the addition of Real-time Infiltration Detection so they'll know immediately when changes are made to critical system areas. WinPatrol Free is not demo or trial software. You're welcome to use it as long as you like.
    You can download WinPatrol here
    WinPatrol FAQ

    SiteHound by Firetrust

    Firetrust introduces the SiteHound Toolbar - the safe way to browse the Internet. With SiteHound, when you browse the Internet, you're shown a warning page every time you go to a site which is a known scam, potentially loads viruses or spyware on to your computer, has questionable content or anything you would not consider reasonable. You are shown a warning page with information about that site. From there you can choose to enter the site or go back. SiteHound is a free add-on to Internet Explorer. (Users of Firefox - a version for you is coming soon.) SiteHound's comprehensive database gathers the knowledge from other users and respected experts from the online security community to tell you which sites are real and which are bogus.

    SiteHound will alert you when you enter a site which is known to contain:
    • Fraudulent claims or scams
    • Offensive material
    • Security vulnerabilities
    • Spyware or Adware
    • Spam related material
    • or other content deemed to be unsafe
    Specifically, SiteHound blocks these categories:

    o Adult o Spyware o Spam Advertising o Phishing o Possible scam or fraud o Misleading or False Advertising
    o Pharming o Rogue or Suspect Product o Adware o Malware or Virus

    System Requirements:
    Internet Explorer 5.5+ and Windows 95/98/NT 4/ME/2000/XP

    Product Info & Download: SiteHound Toolbar

    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 the link below for a listing of some online & their stand-alone antivirus programs.
    Computer Safety On line - Anti-Virus
    http://forum.malwareremoval.com/viewtopic.php?p=53#53

    Update your Anti Virus Software

    It is imperative that you update your Anti virus software at least once a week (Even more if you wish). If you do not update your anti virus 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 enough how important it is that you use a Firewall on your computer. Without a firewall your computer is susceptible to being hacked and taken over. Simply using a Firewall in its default configuration can lower your risk greatly. For an article on Firewalls and a listing of some available ones see the link below.
    Computer Safety On line - Software Firewalls
    http://forum.malwareremoval.com/viewtopic.php?p=56#56
    A tutorial on Understanding and Using Firewalls can be found here

    Please also read Tony Klein's excellent article: How I got Infected in the First Place

    Happy Surfing! :)
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