Some malware problem

CalypzeCalypze Stockholm, Sweden
edited February 2009 in Spyware & Virus Removal
Yesterday I dxid a scan with Spybot. I turned up some stuff, of which not all could be removed. Comodo asked for permission to do something which I think was related to this. I gave it permission, and the Avira AntiVir reacted and warned that it had found sometyhing. This is how it is preserved in the event list (got four of them, at least listed in the events):

Virus or unwanted program 'GEN/PwdZIP [heuristic]'
detected in file 'C:\ProgramData\Spybot - Search & Destroy\Recovery\MyWayMyWebSearch19.zip.
Action performed: Move file to quarantine

So I made a scan with HijackThis. Here's the log:

Logfile of Trend Micro HijackThis v2.0.2
Scan saved at 13:09:58, on 2008-12-25
Platform: Windows Vista SP1 (WinNT 6.00.1905)
MSIE: Internet Explorer v7.00 (7.00.6001.18000)
Boot mode: Normal

Running processes:
C:\Windows\system32\Dwm.exe
C:\Windows\Explorer.EXE
C:\Windows\system32\taskeng.exe
C:\Program Files\Windows Defender\MSASCui.exe
C:\hp\support\hpsysdrv.exe
C:\Program Files\Hewlett-Packard\On-Screen OSD Indicator\OSD.exe
C:\Windows\CTHELPER.EXE
C:\Windows\System32\CTXFIHLP.EXE
C:\Program Files\Creative\Sound Blaster X-Fi\Volume Panel\VolPanlu.exe
C:\Program Files\COMODO\SafeSurf\cssurf.exe
C:\Program Files\COMODO\Firewall\cfp.exe
C:\Program Files\HP\HP Software Update\hpwuSchd2.exe
C:\Program Files\Avira\AntiVir PersonalEdition Classic\avgnt.exe
C:\Windows\System32\rundll32.exe
C:\Program Files\Windows Sidebar\sidebar.exe
C:\Program Files\Windows Live\Messenger\msnmsgr.exe
C:\Program Files\Belkin\USB F5D7050\Wireless Utility\Belkinwcui.exe
C:\Windows\System32\rundll32.exe
C:\Windows\SYSTEM32\CTXFISPI.EXE
C:\Windows\System32\mobsync.exe
C:\hp\kbd\kbd.exe
C:\Program Files\Mozilla Firefox\firefox.exe
C:\Program Files\Trend Micro\HijackThis\HijackThis.exe

R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Page = http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=54896
R0 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Start Page = http://ie.redirect.hp.com/svs/rdr?TYPE=3&tp=iehome&locale=SV_SE&c=71&bd=Pavilion&pf=desktop
R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Default_Page_URL = http://ie.redirect.hp.com/svs/rdr?TYPE=3&tp=iehome&locale=SV_SE&c=71&bd=Pavilion&pf=desktop
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://ie.redirect.hp.com/svs/rdr?TYPE=3&tp=iehome&locale=SV_SE&c=71&bd=Pavilion&pf=desktop
R0 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Search,SearchAssistant =
R0 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Search,CustomizeSearch =
R0 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Toolbar,LinksFolderName =
O1 - Hosts: ::1 localhost
O2 - BHO: Adobe PDF Reader Link Helper - {06849E9F-C8D7-4D59-B87D-784B7D6BE0B3} - C:\Program Files\Adobe\Acrobat 7.0\ActiveX\AcroIEHelper.dll
O2 - BHO: QFX Software KeyScrambler - {2B9F5787-88A5-4945-90E7-C4B18563BC5E} - C:\Program Files\KeyScrambler\KeyScramblerIE.dll
O2 - BHO: Spybot-S&D IE Protection - {53707962-6F74-2D53-2644-206D7942484F} - C:\PROGRA~1\SPYBOT~1\SDHelper.dll
O2 - BHO: (no name) - {7E853D72-626A-48EC-A868-BA8D5E23E045} - (no file)
O2 - BHO: Google Toolbar Helper - {AA58ED58-01DD-4d91-8333-CF10577473F7} - c:\program files\google\googletoolbar1.dll
O3 - Toolbar: &Google - {2318C2B1-4965-11d4-9B18-009027A5CD4F} - c:\program files\google\googletoolbar1.dll
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Windows Defender] %ProgramFiles%\Windows Defender\MSASCui.exe -hide
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [hpsysdrv] c:\hp\support\hpsysdrv.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [KBD] C:\HP\KBD\KbdStub.EXE
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [OsdMaestro] "C:\Program Files\Hewlett-Packard\On-Screen OSD Indicator\OSD.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [CTHelper] CTHELPER.EXE
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [CTxfiHlp] CTXFIHLP.EXE
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [VolPanel] "C:\Program Files\Creative\Sound Blaster X-Fi\Volume Panel\VolPanlu.exe" /r
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [CTXFIREG] CTxfiReg.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [UpdReg] C:\Windows\UpdReg.EXE
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [COMODO SafeSurf] "C:\Program Files\COMODO\SafeSurf\cssurf.exe" -s
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [COMODO Firewall Pro] "C:\Program Files\COMODO\Firewall\cfp.exe" -h
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [HP Software Update] C:\Program Files\HP\HP Software Update\HPWuSchd2.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [avgnt] "C:\Program Files\Avira\AntiVir PersonalEdition Classic\avgnt.exe" /min
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [NvSvc] RUNDLL32.EXE C:\Windows\system32\nvsvc.dll,nvsvcStart
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [NvCplDaemon] RUNDLL32.EXE C:\Windows\system32\NvCpl.dll,NvStartup
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [NvMediaCenter] RUNDLL32.EXE C:\Windows\system32\NvMcTray.dll,NvTaskbarInit
O4 - HKLM\..\RunOnce: [Launcher] %WINDIR%\SMINST\launcher.exe
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [Sidebar] C:\Program Files\Windows Sidebar\sidebar.exe /autoRun
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [WindowsWelcomeCenter] rundll32.exe oobefldr.dll,ShowWelcomeCenter
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [EA Core] C:\Program Files\Electronic Arts\EADM\Core.exe -silent
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [MsnMsgr] "C:\Program Files\Windows Live\Messenger\MsnMsgr.Exe" /background
O4 - HKUS\S-1-5-19\..\Run: [Sidebar] %ProgramFiles%\Windows Sidebar\Sidebar.exe /detectMem (User 'LOKAL TJÄNST')
O4 - HKUS\S-1-5-19\..\Run: [WindowsWelcomeCenter] rundll32.exe oobefldr.dll,ShowWelcomeCenter (User 'LOKAL TJÄNST')
O4 - HKUS\S-1-5-20\..\Run: [Sidebar] %ProgramFiles%\Windows Sidebar\Sidebar.exe /detectMem (User 'NÄTVERKSTJÄNST')
O4 - HKUS\S-1-5-18\..\Run: [CtxfiReg] CTXFIREG.exe /FAIL1 (User 'SYSTEM')
O4 - HKUS\S-1-5-18\..\RunOnce: [SetDefaultMIDI] MIDIDEF.EXE /s:'Creative SoundFont Synthesizer' /w:'SB Audigy' (User 'SYSTEM')
O4 - HKUS\.DEFAULT\..\Run: [CtxfiReg] CTXFIREG.exe /FAIL1 (User 'Default user')
O4 - HKUS\.DEFAULT\..\RunOnce: [SetDefaultMIDI] MIDIDEF.EXE /s:'Creative SoundFont Synthesizer' /w:'SB Audigy' (User 'Default user')
O4 - Global Startup: Belkin Wireless USB Utility.lnk = C:\Program Files\Belkin\USB F5D7050\Wireless Utility\Belkinwcui.exe
O9 - Extra button: (no name) - {5C106A59-CC3C-4caa-81A4-6D909B5ACE23} - C:\Program Files\KeyScrambler\KeyScramblerIE.dll
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: &KeyScrambler... - {5C106A59-CC3C-4caa-81A4-6D909B5ACE23} - C:\Program Files\KeyScrambler\KeyScramblerIE.dll
O9 - Extra button: (no name) - {DFB852A3-47F8-48C4-A200-58CAB36FD2A2} - C:\PROGRA~1\SPYBOT~1\SDHelper.dll
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Spybot - Search & Destroy Configuration - {DFB852A3-47F8-48C4-A200-58CAB36FD2A2} - C:\PROGRA~1\SPYBOT~1\SDHelper.dll
O13 - Gopher Prefix:
O20 - AppInit_DLLs: C:\Windows\system32\guard32.dll C:\Windows\system32\cssdll32.dll
O23 - Service: Avira AntiVir Personal - Free Antivirus Scheduler (AntiVirScheduler) - Avira GmbH - C:\Program Files\Avira\AntiVir PersonalEdition Classic\sched.exe
O23 - Service: Avira AntiVir Personal - Free Antivirus Guard (AntiVirService) - Avira GmbH - C:\Program Files\Avira\AntiVir PersonalEdition Classic\avguard.exe
O23 - Service: Symantec Lic NetConnect service (CLTNetCnService) - Unknown owner - c:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\ccSvcHst.exe (file missing)
O23 - Service: COMODO Firewall Pro Helper Service (cmdAgent) - Unknown owner - C:\Program Files\COMODO\Firewall\cmdagent.exe
O23 - Service: Creative Audio Service (CTAudSvcService) - Creative Technology Ltd - C:\Program Files\Creative\Shared Files\CTAudSvc.exe
O23 - Service: getPlus(R) Helper - NOS Microsystems Ltd. - C:\Program Files\NOS\bin\getPlus_HelperSvc.exe
O23 - Service: InstallDriver Table Manager (IDriverT) - Macrovision Corporation - C:\Program Files\Common Files\InstallShield\Driver\11\Intel 32\IDriverT.exe
O23 - Service: LightScribeService Direct Disc Labeling Service (LightScribeService) - Hewlett-Packard Company - c:\Program Files\Common Files\LightScribe\LSSrvc.exe
O23 - Service: RoxMediaDB9 - Sonic Solutions - c:\Program Files\Common Files\Roxio Shared\9.0\SharedCOM\RoxMediaDB9.exe
O23 - Service: SBSD Security Center Service (SBSDWSCService) - Safer Networking Ltd. - C:\Program Files\Spybot - Search & Destroy\SDWinSec.exe
O23 - Service: stllssvr - MicroVision Development, Inc. - c:\Program Files\Common Files\SureThing Shared\stllssvr.exe

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End of file - 7692 bytes



Please help me so I can get rid of it and any other crap that may be on.

Comments

  • KatanaKatana
    edited January 2009
    Please note that all instructions given are customised for this computer only, the tools used may cause damage if used on a computer with different infections.

    If you think you have similar problems, please post a log in the HJT forum and wait for help.
    Hello and welcome to the forums

    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. Please Read All Instructions Carefully
    2. If you don't understand something, stop and ask! Don't keep going on.
    3. Please do not run any other tools or scans whilst I am helping you
    4. 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 few things, everything should go smoothly laechel.gif

    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

    I apologize for the delay in responding, but as you can probably see the forums are quite busy.
    Unfortunately there are far more people needing help than there are helpers.

    If you still require help please do the following


    Download and Run RSIT
    • Please download Random's System Information Tool by random/random from here and save it to your desktop.
    • Double click on RSIT.exe to run RSIT.
    • Click Continue at the disclaimer screen.
    • Once it has finished, two logs will open:
      • log.txt will be opened maximized.
      • info.txt will be opened minimized.
    • Please post the contents of both log.txt and info.txt.
  • CalypzeCalypze Stockholm, Sweden
    edited January 2009
    Thank you very much. The delay is ok, I understand you have lots of stuff to do.

    I downloaded the program, just got two question:

    1. How many months should I choose in the scroll menu?

    2. I have Windows Vista, so I assume I should run the program with admin rights. Is that correct?
  • KatanaKatana
    edited January 2009
    Calypze wrote:
    Thank you very much. The delay is ok, I understand you have lots of stuff to do.

    I downloaded the program, just got two question:

    1. How many months should I choose in the scroll menu?

    2. I have Windows Vista, so I assume I should run the program with admin rights. Is that correct?

    1) It depends how long you have been having problems, if you're not sure use the three month option.

    2) Admin rights don't really matter for this scan, it is just a "Fact Finding" mission :)
  • CalypzeCalypze Stockholm, Sweden
    edited January 2009
    Ok, here are the logs. I'll have to attach them, because they contain too much text for a post.
  • KatanaKatana
    edited January 2009
    Information


    IMPORTANT I notice there are signs of one or more P2P (Person to Person) File Sharing Programs on your computer.

    I'd like you to read the Guidelines for P2P Programs where we explain why it's not a good idea to have them.

    Also available here.

    My recommendation is you go to Control Panel > Add/Remove Programs and uninstall any P2P programs
    Please note: you must NOT use any P2P whilst we are cleaning your machine.


    Step 1


    Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware

    Please download Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware to your desktop.

    • Double-click mbam-setup.exe and follow the prompts to install the program.
    • At the end, be sure a checkmark is placed next to
      • Update Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware
      • and Launch Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware
    • then click Finish.
    • If an update is found, it will download and install the latest version.
    • Once the program has loaded, select Perform full scan, then click Scan.
    • When the scan is complete, click OK, then Show Results to view the results.
    • Be sure that everything is checked, and click Remove Selected.
    • When completed, a log will open in Notepad. please copy and paste the log into your next reply
    • If requested, please reboot
      • If you accidently close it, the log file is saved here and will be named like this:
      • C:\Documents and Settings\Username\Application Data\Malwarebytes\Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware\Logs\mbam-log-date (time).txt


    Step 2


    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.
    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:
    • Close any open programs.
    • Turn off the real-time scanner of all antivirus or antispyware programs while performing the online scan.

    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%.
    Step 3

    Logs/Information to Post in Reply
    Please post the following logs/Information in your reply
    • MalwareBytes Log
    • Kaspersky Log
    • How are things running now ?
  • CalypzeCalypze Stockholm, Sweden
    edited January 2009
    Is the P2P program BitTornado (a bittorent program)? That's the only such program I've installed that I can think of.

    Don't interpret this to think that I'm uncooperative or anything like that. I will unistall it if it is required. Just want to be sure I uninstall the right thing.
  • KatanaKatana
    edited January 2009
    Calypze wrote:
    Is the P2P program BitTornado (a bittorent program)? That's the only such program I've installed that I can think of.

    Don't interpret this to think that I'm uncooperative or anything like that. I will unistall it if it is required. Just want to be sure I uninstall the right thing.
    Yes, that is what I was referring to.

    Please note, it is only a recommendation ( based on experience ) that you uninstall it
  • CalypzeCalypze Stockholm, Sweden
    edited January 2009
    It's ok, I'll uninstall it. I'll also start download Malwarebyte's Anti-Malware. Have had some stuff to do.

    I wonder though, I usually run CCleaner once in a while to clean out temp files, cookies etc. I would like to know if I should refrain from that during the cleaning of the machine, or if it is ok to run it anyways.
  • KatanaKatana
    edited January 2009
    CCleaner is fine, you can run that as often as you like :)
  • CalypzeCalypze Stockholm, Sweden
    edited January 2009
    Ok, here are the logs. The MBAM log happens to be in Swedish, but it says it didn't find anything.

    Things work alright, though Spybot still finds two entries of MyWay.MyWebSearch, which it can't remove.
  • KatanaKatana
    edited January 2009
    Download and Run ComboFix (by sUBs)
    Please visit this webpage for instructions for downloading and running ComboFix:

    Bleeping Computer ComboFix Tutorial

    • You must download it to and run it from your Desktop
    • Now STOP all your monitoring programs (Antivirus/Antispyware, Guards and Shields) as they could easily interfere with ComboFix.
    • Double click combofix.exe & follow the prompts.
    • When finished, it will produce a log. Please save that log to post in your next reply
    • Re-enable all the programs that were disabled during the running of ComboFix..



    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



    Spybot Report
    Please retrieve the last scan that you did with Spybot
    1. Open Spybot S&D
    2. Click Mode (on the top bar)
    3. Put a check next to Advanced. Click Yes at the prompt.
    4. Click Tools (left hand column near the bottom)
    5. Click View Report (left hand column near the top)
    6. Put a tick next to
      • Include results of last check in report

      (make sure that the rest are unchecked)
    7. Click View Report (top of page)
    8. Click Export (top of page)
    9. Save the report to your desktop


    Please post this report in your reply
  • CalypzeCalypze Stockholm, Sweden
    edited January 2009
    Sorry for the delay, here are the logs.
  • KatanaKatana
    edited January 2009
    That looks fine,


    OTMoveIt
    Please download OTMoveIt3 by OldTimer and save it to your desktop
    • Please note:- Due to the restrictions on Vista, all tools should be started by Right-Click >>> Run As Administrator
    • Double-click OTMoveIt3.exe to run it.
    • Copy the lines in the codebox below. ( Make sure you include :Processes )
    :Processes
:Files
C:\Program Files\AskSBar
:Commands
[Purity]
[EmptyTemp]
    • Return to OTMoveIt3, right click in the Paste List of Files/Folders to Move window (under the yellow bar) and choose Paste.

    • - Close ALL open windows (especially Internet Explorer!)-
    • Click the red Moveit! button.
    • Copy everything in the Results window (under the green bar), and paste it in your next reply.
    • Close OTMoveIt3


    If a file or folder cannot be moved immediately you may be asked to reboot the machine to finish the move process. If you are asked to reboot the machine choose Yes.


    Are there any other problems ?
  • CalypzeCalypze Stockholm, Sweden
    edited January 2009
    Here is the log:
    ========== PROCESSES ==========
    ========== FILES ==========
    C:\Program Files\AskSBar\bar moved successfully.
    C:\Program Files\AskSBar moved successfully.
    ========== COMMANDS ==========
    File delete failed. C:\Users\HP_GAR~1\AppData\Local\Temp\~DFB14B.tmp scheduled to be deleted on reboot.
    User's Temp folder emptied.
    User's Temporary Internet Files folder emptied.
    User's Internet Explorer cache folder emptied.
    Local Service Temp folder emptied.
    Local Service Temporary Internet Files folder emptied.
    Windows Temp folder emptied.
    FireFox cache emptied.
    Temp folders emptied.

    OTMoveIt3 by OldTimer - Version 1.0.8.0 log created on 01212009_220938

    Files moved on Reboot...
    C:\Users\HP_GAR~1\AppData\Local\Temp\~DFB14B.tmp moved successfully.

    And yes, it took a reboot.

    It seems like SiteAdvisor stopped working today after an update. Also, some Firefox add-on has been added, though not by me. The add-on is Adobe DLM (powered by getPlus(R)).
  • KatanaKatana
    edited January 2009
    Calypze wrote:
    1) It seems like SiteAdvisor stopped working today after an update.
    2) Also, some Firefox add-on has been added, though not by me. The add-on is Adobe DLM (powered by getPlus(R)).

    1) I recommend you uninstall and then reinstall it, the problem is likely due to the update, not malware.
    2) That will have been added by Adobe, and is safe.

    Please post a fresh RSIT log
  • CalypzeCalypze Stockholm, Sweden
    edited February 2009
    I'm sorry for the delay, have been busy.

    I've attached the logs.
  • KatanaKatana
    edited February 2009
    Congratulations your logs look clean :)

    Let's see if I can help you keep it that way

    First lets tidy up

    Please delete RSIT.exe and C:\RSIT (entire folder)
    You can also delete any logs we have produced, and empty your Recycle bin.


    Uninstall Combofix
    • This will clear your System Volume Information restore points and remove all the infected files that were quarantined
    • Click START, type RUN into the search box, then click Enter
    • Now type Combofix /u in the runbox and click OK. Note the space between the X and the /U, it needs to be there.
      • CF_Cleanup.png


    Uninstall OTMoveIt
      Please note:- Due to the restrictions on Vista, all tools should be started by Right-Click >>> Run As Administrator
      [*]Open OTMoveIt Click Cleanup,
      [*]When a box pops up click YES.



      The following is some info to help you stay safe and clean.


      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.
      ( Vista users must ensure that any programs are Vista compatible BEFORE installing )

      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
      • It includes host protection and registry protection
      • A hosts file is a bit like a phone book, it points to the actual numeric address (i.e. the IP address) from the human friendly name of a website. This feature can be used to block malicious websites

      [*] 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.
      • Make your Internet Explorer more secure - This can be done by following these simple instructions:
        1. From within Internet Explorer click on the Tools menu and then click on Options.
        2. Click once on the Security tab
        3. Click once on the Internet icon so it becomes highlighted.
        4. Click once on the Custom Level button.
          • 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
          • 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.
        5. Next press the Apply button and then the OK to exit the Internet Properties page.

      If you are still using IE6 then either update, or get one of the following.
      • FireFox
        • With many addons available that make customization easy this is a very popular choice
        • NoScript and AdBlockPlus addons are essential
      • Opera
        • Another popular alternative
      • Netscape
        • Another popular alternative
        • Also has Addons available



      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 :D


      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'
    • CalypzeCalypze Stockholm, Sweden
      edited February 2009
      Thank you very much.

      Yes, everything seems to be fine at the moment.
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