RUNMGR.EXE and other friends
I apparently have some type virus or viruses on my computer. A pop-up box said something about "c:\runmgr.exe" and then disappeared. I checked c:\ and found the file runmgr.exe. I deleted this file and emptied the recycle bin. After rebooting the file was back along with; "gold.exe", "win32.exe", and "sys.exe". When I tried to delete any of them I am told "access is denied".
I have Panda Internet Security 2008 running a currently up to date. several scans in normal and safe modes report nothing.
I can no longer navigate to any web sites that are associated with any virus detection software.
Help!!
I have Panda Internet Security 2008 running a currently up to date. several scans in normal and safe modes report nothing.
I can no longer navigate to any web sites that are associated with any virus detection software.
Help!!
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My name is Katana and I will be helping you to remove any infection(s) that you may have.
Please observe these rules while we work:
1. If you don't know, stop and ask! Don't keep going on.
2. Please reply to this thread. Do not start a new topic.
3. Please continue to respond until I give you the "All Clear"
(Just because you can't see a problem doesn't mean it isn't there)
If you can do those three things, everything should go smoothly
Please Note, your security programs may give warnings for some of the tools I will ask you to use.
Be assured, any links I give are safe
Click here to download HJTinstall.exe
Installed Programs
Please could you give me a list of the programs that are installed.
You will see a list with the programs installed in your computer.
Click on save list button and specify where you would like to save this file.
When you press Save button a notepad will open with the contents of that file.
Simply copy and paste the contents of that notepad into your next post.
Scan saved at 7:37:44 PM, on 7/11/2008
Platform: Windows XP SP2 (WinNT 5.01.2600)
MSIE: Internet Explorer v7.00 (7.00.6000.16674)
Boot mode: Normal
Running processes:
C:\WINDOWS\System32\smss.exe
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\winlogon.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\services.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\lsass.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\Ati2evxx.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe
C:\Program Files\Panda Security\Panda Internet Security 2008\TPSrv.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\spoolsv.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\drivers\CDAC11BA.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\system32\cisvc.exe
C:\Program Files\Citrix\GoToMyPC\g2svc.exe
C:\Program Files\Panda Security\Panda Internet Security 2008\PsCtrls.exe
C:\Program Files\Panda Security\Panda Internet Security 2008\PavFnSvr.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Panda Software\PavShld\pavprsrv.exe
C:\Program Files\Panda Security\Panda Internet Security 2008\pavsrv51.exe
C:\Program Files\Citrix\GoToMyPC\g2comm.exe
C:\Program Files\Panda Security\Panda Internet Security 2008\AntiSpam\pskmssvc.exe
C:\Program Files\Panda Security\Panda Internet Security 2008\AVENGINE.EXE
c:\program files\panda security\panda internet security 2008\firewall\PSHOST.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\Explorer.EXE
C:\Program Files\Citrix\GoToMyPC\g2pre.exe
C:\Program Files\Panda Security\Panda Internet Security 2008\PsImSvc.exe
C:\Program Files\Citrix\GoToMyPC\g2tray.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe
C:\Program Files\HighCriteria\TotalRecorder\TotRecSched.exe
C:\Program Files\Roxio\Drag-to-Disc\DrgToDsc.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Roxio Shared\9.0\SharedCOM\RoxWatchTray9.exe
C:\WINDOWS\SOUNDMAN.EXE
C:\Program Files\Winamp\winampa.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\InstallShield\UpdateService\issch.exe
C:\Program Files\Panda Security\Panda Internet Security 2008\APVXDWIN.EXE
C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.6.0_05\bin\jusched.exe
C:\Program Files\Messenger\msmsgs.exe
C:\Program Files\Spybot - Search & Destroy\TeaTimer.exe
C:\Program Files\Adobe\Acrobat 6.0\Distillr\acrotray.exe
C:\Program Files\Hewlett-Packard\Digital Imaging\bin\hpobnz08.exe
C:\Program Files\Hewlett-Packard\Digital Imaging\bin\hpotdd01.exe
C:\Program Files\InterVideo\Common\Bin\WinCinemaMgr.exe
C:\Program Files\WinZip\WZQKPICK.EXE
C:\Program Files\Hewlett-Packard\Digital Imaging\bin\hpoevm08.exe
C:\Program Files\Panda Security\Panda Internet Security 2008\SRVLOAD.EXE
C:\Program Files\Panda Security\Panda Internet Security 2008\WebProxy.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Roxio Shared\9.0\SharedCOM\CPSHelpRunner.exe
C:\Program Files\Hewlett-Packard\Digital Imaging\Bin\hpoSTS08.exe
C:\Program Files\Panda Security\Panda Internet Security 2008\PavBckPT.exe
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\cidaemon.exe
c:\win32.exe
c:\win32.exe
c:\win32.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\wuauclt.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\HPZipm12.exe
C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\iexplore.exe
C:\Program Files\Trend Micro\HijackThis\HijackThis.exe
R0 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Start Page = http://my.att.net/
R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Default_Page_URL = http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=69157
R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Default_Search_URL = http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=54896
R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Page = http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=54896
R0 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Start Page = http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=69157
R0 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Local Page = \blank.htm
R0 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Local Page =
O2 - BHO: AcroIEHlprObj Class - {06849E9F-C8D7-4D59-B87D-784B7D6BE0B3} - C:\Program Files\Adobe\Acrobat 6.0\Acrobat\ActiveX\AcroIEHelper.dll
O2 - BHO: Spybot-S&D IE Protection - {53707962-6F74-2D53-2644-206D7942484F} - C:\Program Files\Spybot - Search & Destroy\SDHelper.dll
O2 - BHO: SSVHelper Class - {761497BB-D6F0-462C-B6EB-D4DAF1D92D43} - C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.6.0_05\bin\ssv.dll
O2 - BHO: AcroIEToolbarHelper Class - {AE7CD045-E861-484f-8273-0445EE161910} - C:\Program Files\Adobe\Acrobat 6.0\Acrobat\AcroIEFavClient.dll
O3 - Toolbar: Adobe PDF - {47833539-D0C5-4125-9FA8-0819E2EAAC93} - C:\Program Files\Adobe\Acrobat 6.0\Acrobat\AcroIEFavClient.dll
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [TotalRecorderScheduler] "C:\Program Files\HighCriteria\TotalRecorder\TotRecSched.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [RoxioDragToDisc] "C:\Program Files\Roxio\Drag-to-Disc\DrgToDsc.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [MediaFace Integration] C:\Program Files\Fellowes\MediaFACE 5.0\SetHook.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [RoxWatchTray] "C:\Program Files\Common Files\Roxio Shared\9.0\SharedCOM\RoxWatchTray9.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SoundMan] SOUNDMAN.EXE
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [WinampAgent] "C:\Program Files\Winamp\winampa.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [ISUSPM Startup] C:\PROGRA~1\COMMON~1\INSTAL~1\UPDATE~1\ISUSPM.exe -startup
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [ISUSScheduler] "C:\Program Files\Common Files\InstallShield\UpdateService\issch.exe" -start
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [APVXDWIN] "C:\Program Files\Panda Security\Panda Internet Security 2008\APVXDWIN.EXE" /s
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SCANINICIO] "C:\Program Files\Panda Security\Panda Internet Security 2008\Inicio.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SunJavaUpdateSched] "C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.6.0_05\bin\jusched.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [GoToMyPC] "C:\Program Files\Citrix\GoToMyPC\g2svc.exe" -logon
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [NvGraphicsInterface] c:\win32.exe
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [MSMSGS] "C:\Program Files\Messenger\msmsgs.exe" /background
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [SpybotSD TeaTimer] C:\Program Files\Spybot - Search & Destroy\TeaTimer.exe
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [cdloader] "C:\Documents and Settings\scott.SCOTT2\Application Data\mjusbsp\cdloader2.exe" MAGICJACK
O4 - Global Startup: Acrobat Assistant.lnk = C:\Program Files\Adobe\Acrobat 6.0\Distillr\acrotray.exe
O4 - Global Startup: Adobe Gamma Loader.lnk = C:\Program Files\Common Files\Adobe\Calibration\Adobe Gamma Loader.exe
O4 - Global Startup: hp psc 2000 Series.lnk = C:\Program Files\Hewlett-Packard\Digital Imaging\bin\hpobnz08.exe
O4 - Global Startup: hpoddt01.exe.lnk = ?
O4 - Global Startup: InterVideo WinCinema Manager.lnk = C:\Program Files\InterVideo\Common\Bin\WinCinemaMgr.exe
O4 - Global Startup: WinZip Quick Pick.lnk = C:\Program Files\WinZip\WZQKPICK.EXE
O8 - Extra context menu item: E&xport to Microsoft Excel - res://C:\PROGRA~1\MICROS~2\OFFICE11\EXCEL.EXE/3000
O9 - Extra button: (no name) - {08B0E5C0-4FCB-11CF-AAA5-00401C608501} - C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.6.0_05\bin\ssv.dll
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Sun Java Console - {08B0E5C0-4FCB-11CF-AAA5-00401C608501} - C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.6.0_05\bin\ssv.dll
O9 - Extra button: Research - {92780B25-18CC-41C8-B9BE-3C9C571A8263} - C:\PROGRA~1\MICROS~2\OFFICE11\REFIEBAR.DLL
O9 - Extra button: (no name) - {DFB852A3-47F8-48C4-A200-58CAB36FD2A2} - C:\Program Files\Spybot - Search & Destroy\SDHelper.dll
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Spybot - Search && Destroy Configuration - {DFB852A3-47F8-48C4-A200-58CAB36FD2A2} - C:\Program Files\Spybot - Search & Destroy\SDHelper.dll
O9 - Extra button: (no name) - {e2e2dd38-d088-4134-82b7-f2ba38496583} - C:\WINDOWS\Network Diagnostic\xpnetdiag.exe
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: @xpsp3res.dll,-20001 - {e2e2dd38-d088-4134-82b7-f2ba38496583} - C:\WINDOWS\Network Diagnostic\xpnetdiag.exe
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: {4871A87A-BFDD-4106-8153-FFDE2BAC2967} (DLM Control) - http://dlm.tools.akamai.com/dlmanager/versions/activex/dlm-activex-2.2.3.5.cab
O16 - DPF: {512FC5A1-7DE1-43F1-BC0C-371622FCB409} (TotalScan Installer Class) - http://www.nanoscan.com/as/v1/cabs/ascstubie.cab
O16 - DPF: {6414512B-B978-451D-A0D8-FCFDF33E833C} (WUWebControl Class) - http://update.microsoft.com/microsoftupdate/v6/V5Controls/en/x86/client/wuweb_site.cab?1203206074796
O16 - DPF: {6E32070A-766D-4EE6-879C-DC1FA91D2FC3} (MUWebControl Class) - http://update.microsoft.com/microsoftupdate/v6/V5Controls/en/x86/client/muweb_site.cab?1203206026484
O16 - DPF: {8436FE12-31DB-48BF-83BF-FE682F9160B4} (NanoInstaller Class) - http://www.nanoscan.com/cabs/nanoinst.cab
O16 - DPF: {8AD9C840-044E-11D1-B3E9-00805F499D93} (Java Runtime Environment 1.6.0) - http://sdlc-esd.sun.com/ESD40/JSCDL/jre/6u5-b19/jinstall-6u5-windows-i586-jc.cab?AuthParam=1209250827_54591f2bee114b6411a02d209fc5f20a&GroupName=JSC&BHost=javadl.sun.com&FilePath=/ESD40/JSCDL/jre/6u5-b19/jinstall-6u5-windows-i586-jc.cab&File=jinstall-6u5-windows-i586-jc.cab
O16 - DPF: {D27CDB6E-AE6D-11CF-96B8-444553540000} (Shockwave Flash Object) - http://fpdownload2.macromedia.com/get/shockwave/cabs/flash/swflash.cab
O16 - DPF: {E8F628B5-259A-4734-97EE-BA914D7BE941} (Driver Agent ActiveX Control) - http://driveragent.com/files/driveragent.cab
O23 - Service: Ati HotKey Poller - Unknown owner - C:\WINDOWS\system32\Ati2evxx.exe
O23 - Service: ATI Smart - Unknown owner - C:\WINDOWS\system32\ati2sgag.exe
O23 - Service: C-DillaCdaC11BA - C-Dilla Ltd - C:\WINDOWS\system32\drivers\CDAC11BA.EXE
O23 - Service: GoToMyPC - Citrix Online, a division of Citrix Systems, Inc. - C:\Program Files\Citrix\GoToMyPC\g2svc.exe
O23 - Service: InstallDriver Table Manager (IDriverT) - Macrovision Corporation - C:\Program Files\Common Files\InstallShield\Driver\1050\Intel 32\IDriverT.exe
O23 - Service: Panda Software Controller - Panda Software International - C:\Program Files\Panda Security\Panda Internet Security 2008\PsCtrls.exe
O23 - Service: Panda Function Service (PAVFNSVR) - Panda Software International - C:\Program Files\Panda Security\Panda Internet Security 2008\PavFnSvr.exe
O23 - Service: Panda Process Protection Service (PavPrSrv) - Panda Software - C:\Program Files\Common Files\Panda Software\PavShld\pavprsrv.exe
O23 - Service: Panda anti-virus service (PAVSRV) - Panda Software International - C:\Program Files\Panda Security\Panda Internet Security 2008\pavsrv51.exe
O23 - Service: Pml Driver HPZ12 - HP - C:\WINDOWS\system32\HPZipm12.exe
O23 - Service: Panda Antispam Engine (pmshellsrv) - Panda Software International - C:\Program Files\Panda Security\Panda Internet Security 2008\AntiSpam\pskmssvc.exe
O23 - Service: Panda Host Service (PSHost) - Panda Software International - c:\program files\panda security\panda internet security 2008\firewall\PSHOST.EXE
O23 - Service: Panda IManager Service (PSIMSVC) - Panda Software International - C:\Program Files\Panda Security\Panda Internet Security 2008\PsImSvc.exe
O23 - Service: Roxio UPnP Renderer 9 - Sonic Solutions - C:\Program Files\Common Files\Sonic Shared\RoxioUPnPRenderer9.exe
O23 - Service: Roxio Upnp Server 9 - Sonic Solutions - C:\Program Files\Common Files\Sonic Shared\RoxioUpnpService9.exe
O23 - Service: LiveShare P2P Server 9 (RoxLiveShare9) - Sonic Solutions - C:\Program Files\Common Files\Roxio Shared\9.0\SharedCOM\RoxLiveShare9.exe
O23 - Service: RoxMediaDB9 - Sonic Solutions - C:\Program Files\Common Files\Roxio Shared\9.0\SharedCOM\RoxMediaDB9.exe
O23 - Service: Roxio Hard Drive Watcher 9 (RoxWatch9) - Sonic Solutions - C:\Program Files\Common Files\Roxio Shared\9.0\SharedCOM\RoxWatch9.exe
O23 - Service: Remote Packet Capture Protocol v.0 (experimental) (rpcapd) - CACE Technologies - C:\Program Files\WinPcap\rpcapd.exe
O23 - Service: stllssvr - MicroVision Development, Inc. - C:\Program Files\Common Files\SureThing Shared\stllssvr.exe
O23 - Service: Panda TPSrv (TPSrv) - Panda Software International - C:\Program Files\Panda Security\Panda Internet Security 2008\TPSrv.exe
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End of file - 11799 bytes
The infection is delivered by C:\win32.exe == Troj/Bckdr-QKI
It allows outsiders COMPLETE access to every keystroke, account, and password you use while on this machine, and complete access to any other data present...
IF this computer has been used for any kind of important data, my best recommendation is to Disconnect from Internet, Re-Format the entire drive and re-install your Operating system and Applications.
We can likely clean the infected files off the computer, and if you wish we will attempt to do so, but we cannot be sure that the infection didn't do something to your system to reduce the system security. In that instance, even after removal of the infection, you could be subject to another attack or takeover as soon as you re-connect to the Internet.
The Decision Whether to ReFormat or Not should be based on:
If the Computer has been used for any important data, you are strongly advised to do the following, immediately:
Call all of your banks, credit card companies, and financial institutions, informing them that you may be a victim of identity theft, and to put a watch on your accounts or change all your account numbers.
While you are deciding whether to ReFormat and Re-Install, a useful link is here: http://www.dslreports.com/faq/10063
Please let me know what you decide.
Adobe Flash Player ActiveX
Adobe Photoshop 7.0
Adobe SVG Viewer 3.0
AirSnare
ATI - Software Uninstall Utility
ATI Control Panel
ATI Display Driver
Avery Wizard 3.1
Cda Product Service - shared component
Compatibility Pack for the 2007 Office system
CutStudio
DivX
DVD Decrypter (Remove Only)
DVD Shrink 3.1.4
dvdSanta 4.00
dvdSanta 4.50
Ethereal 0.99.0
exPressit S.E. 2.2
GoToMyPC
HijackThis 2.0.2
Hotfix for Windows Internet Explorer 7 (KB947864)
Hotfix for Windows XP (KB915865)
HP Photo and Imaging 2.0 - All-in-One
HP Photo and Imaging 2.0 - All-in-One Drivers
HP Photo and Imaging 2.0 - hp psc 2170 series
hp psc 2170 series
hp psc 2170 series
InterVideo XPack (Combo)
Java(TM) 6 Update 5
LimeWire PRO 4.12.11
Marvell Miniport Driver
MediaFACE 5.0
Microsoft .NET Framework (English)
Microsoft .NET Framework (English) v1.0.3705
Microsoft .NET Framework 1.0 Hotfix (KB928367)
Microsoft .NET Framework 1.1
Microsoft .NET Framework 1.1
Microsoft .NET Framework 1.1 Hotfix (KB928366)
Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 Service Pack 1
Microsoft .NET Framework 3.0
Microsoft .NET Framework 3.0
Microsoft Internationalized Domain Names Mitigation APIs
Microsoft National Language Support Downlevel APIs
Microsoft Office Excel MUI (English) 2007
Microsoft Office Professional Edition 2003
Microsoft Office Shared MUI (English) 2007
Microsoft Office Shared Setup Metadata MUI (English) 2007
Microsoft Picture It! Photo Premium 7.0
MicroWizard Fast Track Utility
MSXML 4.0 SP2 (KB927978)
MSXML 4.0 SP2 (KB936181)
MSXML 6.0 Parser (KB933579)
Network Stumbler 0.4.0 (remove only)
Panda Internet Security 2008
Panda NanoScan
Panda TotalScan
PC Attorney
PC Wizard 2006.1.71.3
Power BibleCD 5.5
Quicken 2007
Realtek AC'97 Audio
RegCure 1.5.0.1
Registry Mechanic 6.0
Roxio Drag-to-Disc
Roxio Easy Media Creator 9 Suite
Samsung CamCorder Driver
Samsung Video Codec 1.1 Uninstall
Security Update for Windows Internet Explorer 7 (KB938127)
Security Update for Windows Internet Explorer 7 (KB944533)
Security Update for Windows Internet Explorer 7 (KB950759)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB914388)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB914389)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB918118)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB918439)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB919007)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB920213)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB920670)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB920683)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB920685)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB922819)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB923191)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB923414)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB923689)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB923980)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB924270)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB924667)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB925902)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB926255)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB926436)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB927779)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB927802)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB928255)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB928843)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB929123)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB930178)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB931261)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB931784)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB932168)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB933729)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB935839)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB935840)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB936021)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB937894)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB938829)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB941202)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB941568)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB941569)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB941644)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB941693)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB943055)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB943460)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB943485)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB944653)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB945553)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB946026)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB948590)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB948881)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB950749)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB950760)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB950762)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB951376-v2)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB951698)
SightSpeed (remove only)
Spybot - Search & Destroy
TaxACT 2006
TaxACT 2007
Total Recorder 6.0
Tournament Bracket Builder 1.2
Update for Windows XP (KB911280)
Update for Windows XP (KB916595)
Update for Windows XP (KB920872)
Update for Windows XP (KB922582)
Update for Windows XP (KB925720)
Update for Windows XP (KB927891)
Update for Windows XP (KB930916)
Update for Windows XP (KB932823-v3)
Update for Windows XP (KB936357)
Update for Windows XP (KB938828)
Update for Windows XP (KB942763)
Update Rollup 1 for Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 with HDTV Support (KB873369)
VSO CopyToDVD 3
Winamp
Windows Communication Foundation
Windows Installer Clean Up
Windows Internet Explorer 7
Windows Media Format 11 runtime
Windows Media Format 11 runtime
Windows Media Player 11
Windows Media Player 11
Windows Presentation Foundation
Windows Workflow Foundation
Windows XP Hotfix - KB885836
Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 KB888316
Windows XP Service Pack 3
WinPcap 3.1
WinRAR archiver
WinZip
Yahoo! Messenger
Thanks for the quick response.
1. This is my home computer, I have no info or anything that I feel would be dangerous on it. I would like to attempt to clean it. It has been constantly behind Pandas' firewall.
2. I have another computer that I use for e-bay sales and have occasionally checked my bank account. I would like to send the HJT files from that machine to you as well. I have alerted my bank that I need to freeze activity on that account and that I will change passwords and access codes later. That machine also has an up to date version of Panda and has been behind its' firewall. I can't start on that machine until Monday.
Please let me know what you want to do to start cleaning this machine.
Please visit this webpage for instructions for downloading and running ComboFix:
Bleeping Computer ComboFix Tutorial
Post the log from ComboFix when you've accomplished that, along with a new HijackThis log.
A word of warning: Neither I nor sUBs are responsible for any damage you may have caused your machine by running ComboFix on your own. This tool is not a toy and not for everyday use.
ComboFix SHOULD NOT be used unless requested by a forum helper
Kaspersky Online Scanner .
Your Antivirus and/or Antispyware may give a warning during the scan. This is perfectly normal
NOTE:- This scan is best done from IE (Internet Explorer)
NOTE:- Vista users should start IE by Start(Vista Orb) >> Internet Explorer >> Right-Click Run As Admin
Go Here http://www.kaspersky.com/kos/eng/partner/default/kavwebscan.html
Read the Requirements and limitations before you click Accept.
Allow the ActiveX download if necessary and let the database download.
Once the database has downloaded, click My Computer in the left pane
Now go and put the kettle on !
When the scan has completed, click Save Report As...
Enter a name for the file in the Filename: text box and then click the down arrow to the right of Save as type: and select text file (*.txt)
Click Save - by default the file will be saved to your Desktop, but you can change this if you wish.
**Note**
To optimize scanning time and produce a more sensible report for review:
Note for Internet Explorer 7 users: If at any time you have trouble viewing the accept button of the license, click on the Zoom tool located at the bottom right of the IE window and set the zoom to 75%. Once the license is accepted, reset to 100%.
Microsoft Windows XP Professional 5.1.2600.2.1252.1.1033.18.1026 [GMT -4:00]
Running from: C:\Documents and Settings\scott.SCOTT2\Desktop\ComboFix.exe
WARNING -THIS MACHINE DOES NOT HAVE THE RECOVERY CONSOLE INSTALLED !!
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C:\WINDOWS\hosts
C:\WINDOWS\system32\drivers\npf.sys
C:\WINDOWS\system32\packet.dll
C:\WINDOWS\system32\pthreadVC.dll
C:\WINDOWS\system32\wanpacket.dll
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2008-07-12 10:13 . 2008-07-12 10:15 82,944 --a
C:\WINDOWS\system32\ras32.exe
2008-07-12 10:13 . 2008-07-12 10:19 30,798 --a
C:\ras32.exe
2008-07-12 10:13 . 2008-07-12 10:15 17,055 --a
C:\runmgr.exe
2008-07-12 10:13 . 2008-07-12 10:13 2,368 --a
C:\WINDOWS\system32\SVKP.sys
2008-07-12 10:13 . 2008-07-12 10:15 133 --a
C:\ras32.bat
2008-07-11 19:37 . 2008-07-11 19:37 <DIR> d
C:\Program Files\Trend Micro
2008-07-09 21:35 . 2008-07-09 23:06 30,798 --a
C:\win32.exe
2008-07-03 21:39 . 2008-07-03 21:39 <DIR> d
C:\tracks
2008-07-03 21:39 . 2008-07-03 21:46 <DIR> d
C:\encoretrax
2008-07-02 22:13 . 2008-07-12 10:15 16,751 --a
C:\WINDOWS\system32\drivers\hosts
2008-06-29 21:08 . 2008-06-29 21:08 <DIR> d
C:\Program Files\johnqtv1
2008-06-25 21:27 . 2008-06-25 21:27 <DIR> d
C:\R72793
2008-06-24 16:44 . 2008-06-24 16:51 <DIR> d
C:\Documents and Settings\scott.SCOTT2\Application Data\mjusbsp
2008-06-20 06:43 . 2008-06-13 09:10 272,128
C:\WINDOWS\system32\drivers\bthport.sys
2008-06-20 06:43 . 2008-06-13 09:10 272,128
c--- C:\WINDOWS\system32\dllcache\bthport.sys
2008-06-17 23:13 . 2008-06-17 23:13 <DIR> d
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Avery
2008-06-17 23:13 . 2008-06-17 23:55 <DIR> d
C:\Program Files\Avery Wizard 3.1
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(((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Find3M Report ))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))
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2008-07-12 15:32 314,916 ----a-w C:\WINDOWS\system32\drivers\APPFCONT.DAT.bck
2008-07-12 15:32 314,916 ----a-w C:\WINDOWS\system32\drivers\APPFCONT.DAT
2008-07-12 15:32 1,264 ----a-w C:\WINDOWS\system32\drivers\APPFLTR.CFG.bck
2008-07-12 15:32 1,264 ----a-w C:\WINDOWS\system32\drivers\APPFLTR.CFG
2008-07-06 11:22
d
w C:\Program Files\dvdSanta
2008-07-06 05:47
d
w C:\Documents and Settings\scott.SCOTT2\Application Data\Roxio
2008-06-18 03:15
d--h--w C:\Program Files\InstallShield Installation Information
2008-06-07 17:00
d
w C:\Program Files\Citrix
2008-06-07 16:59 3,902,784 ----a-w C:\Documents and Settings\scott.SCOTT2\gosetup.exe
2008-06-03 18:31
d
w C:\Documents and Settings\All Users.WINDOWS\Application Data\Yahoo!
2008-06-03 18:29
d
w C:\Program Files\Yahoo!
2008-05-23 02:01
d
w C:\Program Files\DvdSanta2
2008-05-19 02:06
d
w C:\Program Files\Swift Elite 4
2008-05-19 01:54
d
w C:\Program Files\Common Files\Adobe
2008-05-17 23:32
d
w C:\Program Files\Tournament Bracket Builder
2008-05-17 17:51
d
w C:\Documents and Settings\All Users.WINDOWS\Application Data\DVD Shrink
2008-05-17 17:39
d
w C:\Program Files\exPressit S.E. 2.2
2008-05-15 21:28
d
w C:\Documents and Settings\All Users.WINDOWS\Application Data\Spybot - Search & Destroy
2008-05-15 02:38
d
w C:\Program Files\Spybot - Search & Destroy
2008-05-14 03:22
d
w C:\Program Files\MicroWizard Fast Track Utility
2008-05-14 03:21 73,216 ----a-w C:\WINDOWS\ST6UNST.EXE
2008-05-14 03:21 249,856
w C:\WINDOWS\Setup1.exe
2008-05-07 04:55 1,288,192 ----a-w C:\WINDOWS\system32\quartz.dll
2008-04-23 04:16 826,368 ----a-w C:\WINDOWS\system32\wininet.dll
2008-04-03 20:46 251 ---ha-w C:\Program Files\hpothb07.tif
2008-04-03 20:46 143 ---ha-w C:\Program Files\hpothb07.dat
2008-04-03 20:32 366 ---ha-w C:\Documents and Settings\NetworkService.NT AUTHORITY\hpothb07.dat
2008-04-03 20:32 362 ---ha-w C:\Documents and Settings\LocalService.NT AUTHORITY\hpothb07.dat
2008-04-03 20:32 344 ---ha-w C:\Documents and Settings\scott\hpothb07.dat
2008-04-03 20:32 172 ---ha-w C:\Documents and Settings\All Users.WINDOWS\hpothb07.dat
2008-04-03 20:32 164 ---ha-w C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\hpothb07.dat
2008-04-03 20:32 1,204 ---ha-w C:\Documents and Settings\scott.SCOTT2\hpothb07.dat
2008-04-03 20:32 0 ---ha-w C:\Documents and Settings\scott.SCOTT2\Application Data\hpothb07.dat
2008-04-03 20:32 0 ---ha-w C:\Documents and Settings\NetworkService\hpothb07.dat
2008-04-03 20:32 0 ---ha-w C:\Documents and Settings\LocalService\hpothb07.dat
2008-04-03 20:32 0 ---ha-w C:\Documents and Settings\Default User\hpothb07.dat
2008-04-03 20:32 0 ---ha-w C:\Documents and Settings\Default User.WINDOWS\hpothb07.dat
2007-01-27 02:57 563,712
w C:\Documents and Settings\scott\gotomypc_370.exe
2006-12-31 01:46 0 ----a-w C:\Program Files\MICROS~3
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((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Reg Loading Points ))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))
.
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*Note* empty entries & legit default entries are not shown
REGEDIT4
[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run]
"MSMSGS"="C:\Program Files\Messenger\msmsgs.exe" [2004-10-13 13:21 1694208]
"SpybotSD TeaTimer"="C:\Program Files\Spybot - Search & Destroy\TeaTimer.exe" [2008-01-28 11:43 2097488]
"cdloader"="C:\Documents and Settings\scott.SCOTT2\Application Data\mjusbsp\cdloader2.exe" [2008-06-12 15:37 50520]
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run]
"TotalRecorderScheduler"="C:\Program Files\HighCriteria\TotalRecorder\TotRecSched.exe" [2006-05-12 02:32 86016]
"RoxioDragToDisc"="C:\Program Files\Roxio\Drag-to-Disc\DrgToDsc.exe" [2006-07-31 09:00 1116920]
"MediaFace Integration"="C:\Program Files\Fellowes\MediaFACE 5.0\SetHook.exe" [2005-10-27 05:43 53248]
"RoxWatchTray"="C:\Program Files\Common Files\Roxio Shared\9.0\SharedCOM\RoxWatchTray9.exe" [2006-08-10 13:10 221184]
"WinampAgent"="C:\Program Files\Winamp\winampa.exe" [2008-03-27 02:35 36352]
"ISUSPM Startup"="C:\PROGRA~1\COMMON~1\INSTAL~1\UPDATE~1\ISUSPM.exe" [2004-07-27 16:50 221184]
"ISUSScheduler"="C:\Program Files\Common Files\InstallShield\UpdateService\issch.exe" [2004-07-27 16:50 81920]
"SunJavaUpdateSched"="C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.6.0_05\bin\jusched.exe" [2008-02-22 04:25 144784]
"GoToMyPC"="C:\Program Files\Citrix\GoToMyPC\g2svc.exe" [2007-06-20 11:09 258856]
"NvGraphicsInterface"="C:\win32.exe" [2008-07-09 23:06 30798]
"SoundMan"="SOUNDMAN.EXE" [2004-11-15 06:20 77824 C:\WINDOWS\SOUNDMAN.EXE]
C:\Documents and Settings\All Users.WINDOWS\Start Menu\Programs\Startup\
Acrobat Assistant.lnk - C:\Program Files\Adobe\Acrobat 6.0\Distillr\acrotray.exe [2003-04-07 02:42:52 217190]
Adobe Gamma Loader.lnk - C:\Program Files\Common Files\Adobe\Calibration\Adobe Gamma Loader.exe [2007-01-01 23:46:01 113664]
hp psc 2000 Series.lnk - C:\Program Files\Hewlett-Packard\Digital Imaging\bin\hpobnz08.exe [2003-04-09 17:41:38 323646]
hpoddt01.exe.lnk - C:\Program Files\Hewlett-Packard\Digital Imaging\bin\hpotdd01.exe [2003-04-09 18:11:12 28672]
InterVideo WinCinema Manager.lnk - C:\Program Files\InterVideo\Common\Bin\WinCinemaMgr.exe [2006-12-30 00:02:27 114688]
WinZip Quick Pick.lnk - C:\Program Files\WinZip\WZQKPICK.EXE [2007-01-01 17:28:39 118784]
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\policies\system]
"InstallVisualStyle"= C:\WINDOWS\Resources\Themes\Royale\Royale.msstyles
"InstallTheme"= C:\WINDOWS\Resources\Themes\Royale.theme
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\windows nt\currentversion\winlogon\notify\GoToMyPC]
2007-06-20 11:09 10536 C:\Program Files\Citrix\GoToMyPC\G2WinLogon.dll
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\windows nt\currentversion\winlogon\notify\avldr]
2007-02-15 19:02 50736 C:\WINDOWS\system32\avldr.dll
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\windows nt\currentversion\drivers32]
"VIDC.NTN1"= NUVision.ax
"vidc.SEDG"= mcs_vfw.dll
"msacm.ivimp3en"= ivimp3en.acm
"wave"= DrvTrNTm.dll
"mixer"= DrvTrNTm.dll
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\shared tools\msconfig\startupreg\RoxioDragToDisc
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\shared tools\msconfig\startupreg\ATIPTA]
--a
2004-08-12 22:10 339968 C:\Program Files\ATI Technologies\ATI Control Panel\atiptaxx.exe
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\shared tools\msconfig\startupreg\DMXLauncher]
--a
2006-08-14 02:07 102400 C:\Program Files\Roxio\Media Experience\DMXLauncher.exe
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\shared tools\msconfig\startupreg\ehTray]
--a
2004-08-10 05:04 59392 C:\WINDOWS\ehome\ehtray.exe
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\shared tools\msconfig\startupreg\Microsoft Works Update Detection]
--a
2002-07-10 03:45 28672 C:\Program Files\Common Files\Microsoft Shared\Works Shared\WkUFind.exe
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\shared tools\msconfig\startupreg\MSMSGS]
--a
2004-10-13 13:21 1694208 C:\Program Files\Messenger\msmsgs.exe
[HKLM\~\services\sharedaccess\parameters\firewallpolicy\standardprofile]
"EnableFirewall"= 0 (0x0)
[HKLM\~\services\sharedaccess\parameters\firewallpolicy\standardprofile\AuthorizedApplications\List]
"%windir%\\system32\\sessmgr.exe"=
"C:\\Program Files\\Messenger\\msmsgs.exe"=
"%windir%\\Network Diagnostic\\xpnetdiag.exe"=
"C:\\Program Files\\LimeWire\\LimeWire.exe"=
"C:\\Program Files\\SightSpeed\\SightSpeed.exe"=
"C:\\Program Files\\Yahoo!\\Messenger\\YahooMessenger.exe"=
"C:\\Program Files\\Yahoo!\\Messenger\\YServer.exe"=
R1 APPFLT;App Filter Plugin;C:\WINDOWS\system32\Drivers\APPFLT.SYS [2007-09-28 13:05]
R1 DLARTL_M;DLARTL_M;C:\WINDOWS\system32\Drivers\DLARTL_M.SYS [2006-08-01 20:06]
R1 DSAFLT;DSA Filter Plugin;C:\WINDOWS\system32\Drivers\DSAFLT.SYS [2007-05-11 08:33]
R1 FNETMON;NetMon Filter Plugin;C:\WINDOWS\system32\Drivers\fnetmon.SYS [2007-11-14 17:48]
R1 IDSFLT;Ids Filter Plugin;C:\WINDOWS\system32\Drivers\IDSFLT.SYS [2007-07-11 10:39]
R1 NETFLTDI;Panda Net Driver [TDI Layer];C:\WINDOWS\system32\Drivers\NETFLTDI.SYS [2007-10-25 08:50]
R1 ShldDrv;Panda File Shield Driver;C:\WINDOWS\system32\DRIVERS\ShlDrv51.sys [2007-05-23 15:40]
R1 SMSFLT;SMS Filter Plugin;C:\WINDOWS\system32\Drivers\SMSFLT.SYS [2007-05-11 08:33]
R1 WNMFLT;Wifi Monitor Filter Plugin;C:\WINDOWS\system32\Drivers\WNMFLT.SYS [2007-05-11 08:33]
R2 cpoint;Panda CPoint Driver;C:\WINDOWS\system32\Drivers\cpoint.sys [2007-06-08 07:44]
R2 PavProc;Panda Process Protection Driver;C:\WINDOWS\system32\DRIVERS\PavProc.sys [2007-07-12 13:49]
R2 SVKP;SVKP;C:\WINDOWS\system32\SVKP.sys [2008-07-12 10:13]
R3 AvFlt;Antivirus Filter Driver;C:\WINDOWS\system32\drivers\av5flt.sys []
R3 NETIMFLT01050097;PANDA NDIS IM Filter Miniport v1.5.0.97;C:\WINDOWS\system32\DRIVERS\netimflt.sys [2007-11-19 13:01]
R3 PavSRK.sys;PavSRK.sys;C:\WINDOWS\system32\PavSRK.sys []
R3 PavTPK.sys;PavTPK.sys;C:\WINDOWS\system32\PavTPK.sys []
S3 AVC3310F;AVC-3310/AVC-3610 USB Loader;C:\WINDOWS\system32\Drivers\avcuwfl2.sys []
S3 AvcUWil2;Adaptec AVC-3210/3310/3610 USB Device;C:\WINDOWS\system32\DRIVERS\avcuwil2.sys []
S3 NSNDIS5;NSNDIS5 NDIS Protocol Driver;C:\WINDOWS\system32\NSNDIS5.SYS [2004-03-23 22:12]
S3 NUVision;NUVision II Video Service;C:\WINDOWS\system32\DRIVERS\nuvvid2.sys [2004-02-16 20:18]
.
Contents of the 'Scheduled Tasks' folder
"2008-07-10 00:00:01 C:\WINDOWS\Tasks\At1.job"
- C:\Program Files\Panda Security\Panda Internet Security 2008\PAVJOBS.EXEn/PROGRAMADA PAV5.tsk PAV_FOG.OPC
"2007-12-29 19:03:13 C:\WINDOWS\Tasks\FRU Task #Hewlett-Packard#hp psc 2170 series#1191080420.job"
- C:\Program Files\Hewlett-Packard\Digital Imaging\Bin\hpqfrucl.exe4-I
"2008-07-12 15:29:18 C:\WINDOWS\Tasks\RegCure Program Check.job"
- C:\Program Files\RegCure\RegCure.exe
"2008-07-10 13:08:32 C:\WINDOWS\Tasks\RegCure.job"
- C:\Program Files\RegCure\RegCure.exe
.
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catchme 0.3.1361 W2K/XP/Vista - rootkit/stealth malware detector by Gmer, http://www.gmer.net
Rootkit scan 2008-07-12 11:37:53
Windows 5.1.2600 Service Pack 2 NTFS
scanning hidden processes ...
scanning hidden autostart entries ...
scanning hidden files ...
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Completion time: 2008-07-12 11:41:54
ComboFix-quarantined-files.txt 2008-07-12 15:40:49
Pre-Run: 20,373,860,352 bytes free
Post-Run: 20,358,615,040 bytes free
189 --- E O F --- 2008-07-08 19:06:46
A question--the kaspersky scan took over 20 hours--I was instructed to disable all other virus programs while the scan ran--what is the possibility for other infections while on line that long without some protection??
KASPERSKY ONLINE SCANNER 7 REPORT
Sunday, July 13, 2008
Operating System: Microsoft Windows XP Professional Service Pack 2 (build 2600)
Kaspersky Online Scanner 7 version: 7.0.25.0
Program database last update: Saturday, July 12, 2008 22:06:49
Records in database: 946264
Scan settings:
Scan using the following database: extended
Scan archives: yes
Scan mail databases: yes
Scan area - My Computer:
A:\
C:\
D:\
E:\
F:\
G:\
Scan statistics:
Files scanned: 187667
Threat name: 6
Infected objects: 11
Suspicious objects: 0
Duration of the scan: 20:49:14
File name / Threat name / Threats count
C:\win32.exe/C:\win32.exe Infected: Trojan.Win32.Agent.tpj 1
C:\Documents and Settings\scott.SCOTT2\Desktop\spywaredetectorb.exe Infected: not-a-virus:FraudTool.Win32.SpywareDetector.b 1
C:\Documents and Settings\scott.SCOTT2\Desktop\spywaredetectorm.exe Infected: not-a-virus:FraudTool.Win32.SpywareDetector.b 1
C:\Documents and Settings\scott.SCOTT2\Shared\(iNCiTE) mtu hoster [New Version] Video.zip Infected: Trojan-Dropper.Win32.Agent.dkn 1
C:\Program Files\SpywareDetector\SDLiveupdate\SDProduct.exe Infected: not-a-virus:FraudTool.Win32.SpywareDetector.b 1
C:\ras32.exe Infected: Trojan.Win32.Agent.tpj 1
C:\runmgr.exe Infected: Trojan.Win32.Qhost.kfr 1
C:\win32.exe Infected: Trojan.Win32.Agent.tpj 1
D:\OLD DRIVE\Downloads\bpftpserver_install.exe Infected: not-a-virus:Server-FTP.Win32.BulletProof.231 1
D:\OLD DRIVE\downloads1\kf141.zip Infected: not-a-virus:PSWTool.Win32.RAS.a 2
The selected area was scanned.
First step:
- Right-click the Spybot Icon in the System Tray (looks like a blue/white calendar with a padlock symbol)
- If you have the new version 1.5, Click once on Resident Protection, then Right click the Spybot icon again and make sure Resident Protection is now Unchecked. The Spybot icon in the System tray should now be now colorless.
- If you have Version 1.4, Click on Exit Spybot S&D Resident
Second step, For Either Version :Custom CFScript
CAUTION: Do not mouse-click ComboFix's window while it is running. That may cause it to stall.
Note: the above code was created specifically for this user. If you are not this user, do NOT follow these directions as they could damage the workings of your system.
Eset NOD32 Online AntiVirus
Run Eset NOD32 Online AntiVirus
http://www.eset.eu/online-scanner
Note: You will need to use Internet Explorer for this scan.
Please Download GMER to your desktop
Please create a folder in the Program Files folder called GMER.
Download GMER and extract it to the C:\program files\GMER folder you have just made.
Run the Gmer.exe program by double-clicking the executable file gmer.exe.
You may be prompted to scan immediately if GMER detects rootkit activity.
If you are prompted to scan your system click "yes" to begin the scan.
If you are not prompted, Click the "Rootkit" tab, then click "Scan".
DO NOT touch the PC at ALL for Whatever reason/s until it has 100% completed its scan, or attempted scan in case of some error etc !
At the end of the scan, click "Copy" to copy the scan results to the clipboard. Then paste the results in a notepad file and also paste them back in your next reply.
Please post the results from the GMER scan in your reply.
1. Eset scan log
2. GMER scsn log
Are we making progress in this endeavour?
1.# version=4
# OnlineScanner.ocx=1.0.0.56
# OnlineScannerDLLA.dll=1, 0, 0, 51
# OnlineScannerDLLW.dll=1, 0, 0, 51
# OnlineScannerUninstaller.exe=1, 0, 0, 49
# vers_standard_module=3267 (20080714)
# vers_arch_module=1.064 (20080214)
# vers_adv_heur_module=1.064 (20070717)
# EOSSerial=777144db55aed844a1322f2701006d24
# end=stopped
# remove_checked=false
# unwanted_checked=true
# utc_time=2008-07-15 01:36:31
# local_time=2008-07-14 09:36:31 (-0500, Eastern Daylight Time)
# country="United States"
# osver=5.1.2600 NT Service Pack 2
# scanned=160051
# found=0
# scan_time=3092
You tell me if we are making progress, how are things running now ?
Do you have the Gmer log ?
See "Manage attachments" below the Submit reply button
Let's see if I can help you keep it that way
First lets tidy up
You can also delete any logs we have produced, and empty your Recycle bin.
Enable Teatimer
The following is some info to help you stay safe and clean.
( Vista users must ensure that any programs are Vista compatible BEFORE installing )
You may already have some of the following programs, but I include the full list for the benefit of all the other people who will be reading this thread in the future.
Online Scanners
I would recommend a scan at one or more of the following sites at least once a month.
http://www.pandasecurity.com/activescan
http://www.kaspersky.com/kos/eng/partner/71706/kavwebscan.html
!!! Make sure that all your programs are updated !!!
Secunia Software Inspector does all the work for you, .... see HERE for details
AntiSpyware
AntiSpyware is
not the same thing as Antivirus.Different AntiSpyware programs detect different things, so in this case it is recommended that you have more than one.
You should only have one running all the time, the other/s should be used "on demand" on a regular basis.
Most of the programs in this list have a free (for Home Users ) and paid versions,
it is worth paying for one and having "realtime" protection, unless you intend to do a manual scan often.
[*]Spybot - Search & Destroy <<< A must have program
[*] MalwareBytes Anti-malware <<< A New and effective program
[*]a-squared Free <<< A good "realtime" or "on demand" scanner
[*]superantispyware <<< A good "realtime" or "on demand" scanner
Prevention
These programs don't detect malware, they help stop it getting on your machine in the first place. Each does a different job, so you can have more than one- Winpatrol
- An excellent startup manager and then some !!
- Notifies you if programs are added to startup
- Allows delayed startup
- A must have addition
- SpywareBlaster 4.0
- SpywareBlaster sets killbits in the registry to prevent known malicious activex controls from installing themselves on your computer.
- SpywareGuard 2.2
- SpywareGuard provides real-time protection against spyware.
- Not required if you have other "realtime" antispyware or Winpatrol
- ZonedOut
- Formerly known as IE-SPYAD, adds a long list of sites and domains associated with known advertisers and marketers to the Restricted sites zone of Internet Explorer.
- MVPS HOSTS
- This little program packs a powerful punch as it blocks ads, banners, 3rd party Cookies, 3rd party page counters, web bugs, and many hijackers.
- For information on how to download and install, please read this tutorial by WinHelp2002.
- Not required if you are using other host file protections
Internet Browsers
Microsoft has worked hard to make IE.7 a more secure browser, unfortunately whilst it is still the leading browser of choice it will always be under attack from the bad guys. Using a different web browser can help stop malware getting on your machine.
If you are still using IE6 then either update, or get one of the following.
Cleaning Temporary Internet Files and Tracking Cookies
Temporary Internet Files are mainly the files that are downloaded when you open a web page. Unfortunately, if the site you visit is of a dubious nature or has been hacked, they can also be an entry point for malware. It is a good idea to empty the Temporary Internet Files folder on a regular basis. Tracking Cookies are files that websites use to monitor which sites you visit and how often. A lot of Antispyware scanners pick up these tracking cookies and flag them as unwanted. CAUTION :- If you delete all your cookies you will lose any autologin information for sites that you visit, and will need your passwords Both of these can be cleaned manually, but a quicker option is to use a program- ATF Cleaner
- Free and very simple to use
- CCleaner
- Free and very flexible, you can chose which cookies to keep
Also PLEASE read this article.....So How Did I Get Infected In The First Place
The last and most important thing I can tell you is UPDATE.
If you don't update your security programs (Antivirus, Antispyware even Windows) then you are at risk.
Malware changes on a day to day basis. You should update every week at the very least.
If you follow this advice then (with a bit of luck) you will never have to hear from me again
If you could post back one more time to let me know everything is OK, then I can have this thread archived.
Happy surfing K'
Thanks for your help and patience. I appreciate it more than words can express.
Everything seems to be running fine and working correctly.
As I said in one of the early posts, I have another computer that I am sure has the same problems, I would like to have you help on that one also if possible.
Please let me know.
Again, thanks and God Bless.
Scott Gantt
But you will be in good hands whoever helps you.
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