Desktop Wallpaper Loads but Nothing Else

Unknown · January 2009

Hello,

Here's a summary of the problems I've been having. It all started with some annoying pop-up windows (most of them "alerting" me to an imminent virus threat, or trying to sell me anti-virus software). I ran scans with both AdAware as well as Avira anti-virus; they picked up quite a few things, which I then quarantined and deleted. I figured that would fix the problem but, unfortunately, the pop-ups continued.

Then, a couple of days ago, things went from bad to worse. Now when I start up my computer (I'm running Windows XP Home Edition) the desktop background loads but no icons or taskbar appear. Hitting ctrl-alt-del causes an hourglass to appear briefly but the task manager never opens. I'm writing this post from safe mode which seems to be functioning as it should (the pop-ups have continued here as well). I just downloaded Hijack This and ran a scan - not sure if being in safe mode renders it less useful.

Here's the log it gave me, thanks in advance for your help.

Logfile of Trend Micro HijackThis v2.0.2
Scan saved at 11:22:11 PM, on 1/5/2009
Platform: Windows XP SP2 (WinNT 5.01.2600)
MSIE: Internet Explorer v6.00 SP2 (6.00.2900.2180)
Boot mode: Safe mode with network support

Running processes:
C:\WINDOWS\System32\smss.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\winlogon.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\services.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\lsass.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe
C:\WINDOWS\Explorer.EXE
C:\PROGRA~2\MOZILL~1\FIREFOX.EXE
C:\Program Files\Trend Micro\HijackThis\HijackThis.exe

R0 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Start Page = http://www.yahoo.com/
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings,ProxyServer = :0
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings,ProxyOverride = *.local
O3 - Toolbar: Norton AntiVirus - {42CDD1BF-3FFB-4238-8AD1-7859DF00B1D6} - C:\Program Files\Norton AntiVirus\NavShExt.dll
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [ccApp] "C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\ccApp.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [ATICCC] "C:\Program Files\ATI Technologies\ATI.ACE\cli.exe" runtime -Delay
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [avgnt] "C:\Program Files\Avira\AntiVir PersonalEdition Classic\avgnt.exe" /min
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [3242175b] rundll32.exe "C:\WINDOWS\system32\hsbkuudw.dll",b
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [gadcom] "C:\Documents and Settings\Mike\Application Data\gadcom\gadcom.exe" 61A847B5BBF728173599284503996897C881250221C8670836AC4FA7C8833201749139
O4 - HKUS\S-1-5-18\..\Run: [ALUAlert] C:\Program Files\Symantec\LiveUpdate\ALUNotify.exe (User 'SYSTEM')
O4 - HKUS\.DEFAULT\..\Run: [ALUAlert] C:\Program Files\Symantec\LiveUpdate\ALUNotify.exe (User 'Default user')
O4 - Global Startup: NETGEAR WG311T Wireless Assistant.lnk = C:\Program Files\NETGEAR\WG311T\wlancfg5.exe
O9 - Extra button: (no name) - {08B0E5C0-4FCB-11CF-AAA5-00401C608501} - C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.5.0_02\bin\npjpi150_02.dll
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Sun Java Console - {08B0E5C0-4FCB-11CF-AAA5-00401C608501} - C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.5.0_02\bin\npjpi150_02.dll
O9 - Extra button: UltimateBet - {10F055B8-F443-4adf-948A-EC551E9DBCE4} - C:\Documents and Settings\Mike\Start Menu\Programs\UltimateBet\UltimateBet.lnk
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: UltimateBet - {10F055B8-F443-4adf-948A-EC551E9DBCE4} - C:\Documents and Settings\Mike\Start Menu\Programs\UltimateBet\UltimateBet.lnk
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: {70BA88C8-DAE8-4CE9-92BB-979C4A75F53B} (GSDACtl Class) - http://launch.gamespyarcade.com/software/launch/alaunch.cab
O20 - AppInit_DLLs: zwzedo.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: Apple Mobile Device - Apple Inc. - C:\Program Files\Common Files\Apple\Mobile Device Support\bin\AppleMobileDeviceService.exe
O23 - Service: Ati HotKey Poller - ATI Technologies Inc. - C:\WINDOWS\system32\Ati2evxx.exe
O23 - Service: ATI Smart - Unknown owner - C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\ati2sgag.exe
O23 - Service: Symantec Event Manager (ccEvtMgr) - Symantec Corporation - C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\ccEvtMgr.exe
O23 - Service: Symantec Password Validation (ccPwdSvc) - Symantec Corporation - C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\ccPwdSvc.exe
O23 - Service: Symantec Settings Manager (ccSetMgr) - Symantec Corporation - C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\ccSetMgr.exe
O23 - Service: iPod Service - Apple Inc. - C:\Program Files\iPod\bin\iPodService.exe
O23 - Service: Norton AntiVirus Auto Protect Service (navapsvc) - Symantec Corporation - C:\Program Files\Norton AntiVirus\navapsvc.exe
O23 - Service: SAVScan - Symantec Corporation - C:\Program Files\Norton AntiVirus\SAVScan.exe
O23 - Service: ScriptBlocking Service (SBService) - Symantec Corporation - C:\PROGRA~2\COMMON~1\SYMANT~1\SCRIPT~1\SBServ.exe

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Katana · 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:

Please Read All Instructions Carefully
If you don't understand something, stop and ask! Don't keep going on.
Please do not run any other tools or scans whilst I am helping you
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

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

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

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

anodyne · January 2009

Downloaded and ran Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware and Combofix. Malwarebytes was run from safe mode and after I deleted what it detected I was able to restart my computer normally and it appears to function correctly. Still, I went ahead and ran Combofix as instructed. Here are the 2 logs.

Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware 1.32
Database version: 1625
Windows 5.1.2600 Service Pack 2

1/6/2009 1:16:16 PM
mbam-log-2009-01-06 (13-16-16).txt

Scan type: Full Scan (C:\|)
Objects scanned: 114795
Time elapsed: 20 minute(s), 47 second(s)

Memory Processes Infected: 0
Memory Modules Infected: 2
Registry Keys Infected: 14
Registry Values Infected: 2
Registry Data Items Infected: 2
Folders Infected: 1
Files Infected: 34

Memory Processes Infected:
(No malicious items detected)

Memory Modules Infected:
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\hgGaxyXr.dll (Trojan.Vundo.H) -> Delete on reboot.
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\zwzedo.dll (Trojan.Vundo) -> Delete on reboot.

Registry Keys Infected:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Browser Helper Objects\{5e84e106-56ef-4221-9a0e-43f8f1bf7f58} (Trojan.Vundo.H) -> Delete on reboot.
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\CLSID\{5e84e106-56ef-4221-9a0e-43f8f1bf7f58} (Trojan.Vundo.H) -> Delete on reboot.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Browser Helper Objects\{bf4b69e2-fb86-4af3-afc1-13b55ee01b18} (Trojan.Vundo.H) -> Quarantined and deleted successfully.
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\CLSID\{bf4b69e2-fb86-4af3-afc1-13b55ee01b18} (Trojan.Vundo.H) -> Quarantined and deleted successfully.
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Ext\Stats\{6d794cb4-c7cd-4c6f-bfdc-9b77afbdc02c} (Trojan.Vundo) -> Quarantined and deleted successfully.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\prunnet (Malware.Trace) -> Quarantined and deleted successfully.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\xpre (Trojan.Downloader) -> Quarantined and deleted successfully.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\MS Juan (Malware.Trace) -> Quarantined and deleted successfully.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\contim (Trojan.Vundo) -> Quarantined and deleted successfully.
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\instkey (Trojan.Vundo) -> Quarantined and deleted successfully.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\MS Track System (Trojan.Vundo) -> Quarantined and deleted successfully.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\rdfa (Trojan.Vundo) -> Quarantined and deleted successfully.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\FCOVM (Trojan.Vundo) -> Quarantined and deleted successfully.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\RemoveRP (Trojan.Vundo) -> Quarantined and deleted successfully.

Registry Values Infected:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run\3242175b (Trojan.Vundo.H) -> Quarantined and deleted successfully.
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run\gadcom (Trojan.Agent) -> Quarantined and deleted successfully.

Registry Data Items Infected:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\LSA\Notification Packages (Trojan.Vundo.H) -> Data: c:\windows\system32\hggaxyxr -> Quarantined and deleted successfully.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\LSA\Authentication Packages (Trojan.Vundo) -> Data: c:\windows\system32\hggaxyxr -> Delete on reboot.

Folders Infected:
C:\Documents and Settings\Mike\Application Data\gadcom (Trojan.Agent) -> Quarantined and deleted successfully.

Files Infected:
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\hgGaxyXr.dll (Trojan.Vundo.H) -> Delete on reboot.
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\rXyxaGgh.ini (Trojan.Vundo.H) -> Delete on reboot.
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\rXyxaGgh.ini2 (Trojan.Vundo.H) -> Quarantined and deleted successfully.
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\zwzedo.dll (Trojan.Vundo.H) -> Delete on reboot.
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\lvwemhtg.dll (Trojan.Vundo.H) -> Quarantined and deleted successfully.
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\gthmewvl.ini (Trojan.Vundo.H) -> Quarantined and deleted successfully.
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\kkaxdgfs.dll (Trojan.Vundo.H) -> Quarantined and deleted successfully.
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\sfgdxakk.ini (Trojan.Vundo.H) -> Quarantined and deleted successfully.
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\hsbkuudw.dll (Trojan.Vundo.H) -> Quarantined and deleted successfully.
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\wduukbsh.ini (Trojan.Vundo.H) -> Quarantined and deleted successfully.
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\hvkndajo.dll (Trojan.Vundo.H) -> Quarantined and deleted successfully.
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\ojadnkvh.ini (Trojan.Vundo.H) -> Quarantined and deleted successfully.
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\qgtbpdws.dll (Trojan.Vundo) -> Quarantined and deleted successfully.
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\bwsoykes.dll (Trojan.Vundo) -> Quarantined and deleted successfully.
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\aktfep.dll (Trojan.Vundo) -> Quarantined and deleted successfully.
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\crpfjtde.dll (Trojan.Vundo) -> Quarantined and deleted successfully.
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\akcjzj.dll (Trojan.Vundo) -> Quarantined and deleted successfully.
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\bhhggt.dll (Trojan.Vundo) -> Quarantined and deleted successfully.
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\mpyisyky.dll (Trojan.Vundo) -> Quarantined and deleted successfully.
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\zvzgtc.dll (Trojan.Vundo) -> Quarantined and deleted successfully.
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\gaotobsi.dll (Trojan.Vundo) -> Quarantined and deleted successfully.
C:\Documents and Settings\Mike\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files\Content.IE5\U1YDUPSZ\upd105320[1] (Trojan.Vundo.H) -> Quarantined and deleted successfully.
C:\Documents and Settings\Mike\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files\Content.IE5\QZ8JIT0N\index[1] (Trojan.Vundo) -> Quarantined and deleted successfully.
C:\Documents and Settings\Mike\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files\Content.IE5\DVB9JD3G\index[1] (Trojan.Vundo) -> Quarantined and deleted successfully.
C:\Documents and Settings\Mike\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files\Content.IE5\K9AB09YB\upd105320[1] (Trojan.Vundo) -> Quarantined and deleted successfully.
C:\System Volume Information\_restore{97A74035-0928-42EA-935C-59E683794BD8}\RP1022\A0038010.dll (Trojan.Vundo) -> Quarantined and deleted successfully.
C:\System Volume Information\_restore{97A74035-0928-42EA-935C-59E683794BD8}\RP1022\A0038029.dll (Trojan.Vundo) -> Quarantined and deleted successfully.
C:\System Volume Information\_restore{97A74035-0928-42EA-935C-59E683794BD8}\RP1022\A0038034.dll (Trojan.Vundo.H) -> Quarantined and deleted successfully.
C:\System Volume Information\_restore{97A74035-0928-42EA-935C-59E683794BD8}\RP1022\A0038035.dll (Trojan.Vundo) -> Quarantined and deleted successfully.
C:\System Volume Information\_restore{97A74035-0928-42EA-935C-59E683794BD8}\RP1022\A0038036.dll (Trojan.Vundo) -> Quarantined and deleted successfully.
C:\System Volume Information\_restore{97A74035-0928-42EA-935C-59E683794BD8}\RP1022\A0038044.dll (Trojan.Vundo) -> Quarantined and deleted successfully.
C:\System Volume Information\_restore{97A74035-0928-42EA-935C-59E683794BD8}\RP1022\A0038045.dll (Trojan.Vundo) -> Quarantined and deleted successfully.
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\tdssinit.dll (Trojan.Agent) -> Quarantined and deleted successfully.
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\tdssservers.dat (Trojan.Agent) -> Quarantined and deleted successfully.

ComboFix 09-01-05.05 - Mike 2009-01-06 18:30:27.1 - FAT32x86
Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition 5.1.2600.2.1252.1.1033.18.511.299 [GMT -8:00]
Running from: c:\documents and settings\Mike\Desktop\ComboFix.exe
AV: Avira AntiVir PersonalEdition *On-access scanning disabled* (Outdated)
* Created a new restore point
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c:\documents and settings\All Users\Application Data\Microsoft\Network\Downloader\qmgr0.dat
c:\documents and settings\All Users\Application Data\Microsoft\Network\Downloader\qmgr1.dat
c:\documents and settings\Mike\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files\fbk.sts
c:\windows\system32\lobmmvyi.ini

BITS: Possible infected sites

hxxp://childhe.com
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2009-01-06 12:53 . 2009-01-06 12:53 <DIR> d

c:\program files\Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware
2009-01-06 12:53 . 2009-01-06 12:53 <DIR> d

c:\documents and settings\Mike\Application Data\Malwarebytes
2009-01-06 12:53 . 2009-01-06 12:53 <DIR> d

c:\documents and settings\All Users\Application Data\Malwarebytes
2009-01-06 12:53 . 2009-01-04 18:38 38,496 --a

c:\windows\SYSTEM32\DRIVERS\mbamswissarmy.sys
2009-01-06 12:53 . 2009-01-04 18:38 15,504 --a

c:\windows\SYSTEM32\DRIVERS\mbam.sys
2009-01-05 22:56 . 2009-01-05 22:56 <DIR> d

c:\program files\Trend Micro
2009-01-05 21:48 . 2009-01-05 21:48 552 --a

c:\windows\SYSTEM32\d3d8caps.dat
2008-12-27 13:27 . 2008-12-27 13:27 <DIR> d--hs---- C:\FOUND.001
2008-12-20 15:57 . 2008-12-20 15:57 <DIR> d

c:\program files\Avira
2008-12-20 15:57 . 2008-12-20 15:57 <DIR> d

c:\documents and settings\All Users\Application Data\Avira
2008-12-07 23:41 . 2008-12-07 23:41 <DIR> d

c:\program files\iTunes
2008-12-07 23:41 . 2008-12-07 23:41 <DIR> d

c:\program files\iPod
2008-12-07 23:41 . 2008-12-07 23:41 <DIR> d

c:\documents and settings\All Users\Application Data\{3276BE95_AF08_429F_A64F_CA64CB79BCF6}
2008-12-07 23:39 . 2008-12-07 23:39 <DIR> d

c:\program files\Bonjour
2008-12-07 23:37 . 2008-12-07 23:37 <DIR> d

c:\program files\QuickTime
2008-12-07 23:34 . 2008-12-07 23:34 <DIR> d

c:\windows\SYSTEM32\DRVSTORE
2008-12-07 23:34 . 2008-12-07 23:34 <DIR> d

c:\program files\Apple Software Update
2008-12-07 23:33 . 2008-12-07 23:33 <DIR> d

c:\program files\Common Files\Apple
2008-12-07 23:33 . 2008-12-07 23:33 <DIR> d

c:\documents and settings\All Users\Application Data\Apple
2008-12-07 18:15 . 2008-12-07 18:15 54,156 --ah

c:\windows\QTFont.qfn
2008-12-07 18:15 . 2008-12-07 18:15 1,409 --a

c:\windows\QTFont.for

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2008-12-12 17:33 3,060,224 ----a-w c:\windows\SYSTEM32\dllcache\mshtml.dll
2008-12-06 19:45

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w c:\program files\_uninstallation_info
2008-10-24 11:10 453,632

w c:\windows\SYSTEM32\dllcache\mrxsmb.sys
2008-10-23 13:01 283,648 ----a-w c:\windows\SYSTEM32\gdi32.dll
2008-10-23 13:01 283,648 ----a-w c:\windows\SYSTEM32\dllcache\gdi32.dll
2008-10-16 22:13 202,776 ----a-w c:\windows\SYSTEM32\wuweb.dll
2008-10-16 22:13 202,776 ----a-w c:\windows\SYSTEM32\dllcache\wuweb.dll
2008-10-16 22:13 1,809,944 ----a-w c:\windows\SYSTEM32\wuaueng.dll
2008-10-16 22:13 1,809,944 ----a-w c:\windows\SYSTEM32\dllcache\wuaueng.dll
2008-10-16 22:12 561,688 ----a-w c:\windows\SYSTEM32\wuapi.dll
2008-10-16 22:12 561,688 ----a-w c:\windows\SYSTEM32\dllcache\wuapi.dll
2008-10-16 22:12 323,608 ----a-w c:\windows\SYSTEM32\wucltui.dll
2008-10-16 22:12 323,608 ----a-w c:\windows\SYSTEM32\dllcache\wucltui.dll
2008-10-16 22:09 92,696 ----a-w c:\windows\SYSTEM32\dllcache\cdm.dll
2008-10-16 22:09 92,696 ----a-w c:\windows\SYSTEM32\cdm.dll
2008-10-16 22:09 51,224 ----a-w c:\windows\SYSTEM32\wuauclt.exe
2008-10-16 22:09 51,224 ----a-w c:\windows\SYSTEM32\dllcache\wuauclt.exe
2008-10-16 22:09 43,544 ----a-w c:\windows\SYSTEM32\wups2.dll
2008-10-16 22:08 34,328 ----a-w c:\windows\SYSTEM32\wups.dll
2008-10-16 22:08 34,328 ----a-w c:\windows\SYSTEM32\dllcache\wups.dll
2008-10-15 17:57 332,800 ----a-w c:\windows\SYSTEM32\dllcache\netapi32.dll
2008-10-15 09:45 18,432 ----a-w c:\windows\SYSTEM32\dllcache\iedw.exe
2005-04-06 19:55 456,384 ----a-w c:\windows\INF\WG311T\WG311T13.sys
2004-10-20 03:58 35,232 ----a-w c:\windows\INF\WG311T\ME_INST.EXE
2004-10-20 03:58 26,112 ----a-w c:\windows\INF\WG311T\install.exe
2008-12-20 04:42 67,688 ----a-w c:\program files\mozilla firefox\components\jar50.dll
2008-12-20 04:42 54,368 ----a-w c:\program files\mozilla firefox\components\jsd3250.dll
2008-12-20 04:42 34,944 ----a-w c:\program files\mozilla firefox\components\myspell.dll
2008-12-20 04:42 46,712 ----a-w c:\program files\mozilla firefox\components\spellchk.dll
2008-12-20 04:42 172,136 ----a-w c:\program files\mozilla firefox\components\xpinstal.dll
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*Note* empty entries & legit default entries are not shown
REGEDIT4

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run]
"ATICCC"="c:\program files\ATI Technologies\ATI.ACE\cli.exe" [2006-01-02 45056]
"avgnt"="c:\program files\Avira\AntiVir PersonalEdition Classic\avgnt.exe" [2008-06-12 266497]

[HKEY_USERS\.DEFAULT\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run]
"ALUAlert"="c:\program files\Symantec\LiveUpdate\ALUNotify.exe" [2004-07-19 263320]

c:\documents and settings\All Users\Start Menu\Programs\Startup\
NETGEAR WG311T Wireless Assistant.lnk - c:\program files\NETGEAR\WG311T\wlancfg5.exe [2005-05-09 4517888]

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\windows nt\currentversion\windows]
"AppInit_DLLs"=zwzedo.dll

[HKLM\~\startupfolder\C:^Documents and Settings^All Users^Start Menu^Programs^Startup^Adobe Reader Speed Launch.lnk]
path=c:\documents and settings\All Users\Start Menu\Programs\Startup\Adobe Reader Speed Launch.lnk
backup=c:\windows\pss\Adobe Reader Speed Launch.lnkCommon Startup

[HKLM\~\startupfolder\C:^Documents and Settings^All Users^Start Menu^Programs^Startup^SBC Self Support Tool.lnk]
path=c:\documents and settings\All Users\Start Menu\Programs\Startup\SBC Self Support Tool.lnk
backup=c:\windows\pss\SBC Self Support Tool.lnkCommon Startup

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\shared tools\msconfig\startupreg\Yahoo! Pager]
1 [X]

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\shared tools\msconfig\startupreg\iTunesHelper]
--a

2008-11-20 13:20 290088 c:\program files\iTunes\iTunesHelper.exe

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\shared tools\msconfig\startupreg\Motive SmartBridge]
--a

2003-12-10 04:52 380928 c:\progra~2\SBCSEL~1\SMARTB~1\MotiveSB.exe

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\shared tools\msconfig\startupreg\MSMSGS]

2004-10-13 08:24 1694208 c:\program files\Messenger\msmsgs.exe

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\shared tools\msconfig\startupreg\QuickTime Task]
--a

2008-11-04 10:30 413696 c:\program files\QuickTime\QTTask.exe

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\shared tools\msconfig\startupreg\SunJavaUpdateSched]
--a

2005-03-04 03:36 36975 c:\program files\Java\jre1.5.0_02\bin\jusched.exe

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\shared tools\msconfig\startupreg\TkBellExe]
--a

2006-10-03 01:14 185784 c:\program files\Common Files\Real\Update_OB\realsched.exe

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\shared tools\msconfig\startupreg\WinampAgent]
--a

2006-06-21 10:14 35328 c:\program files\Winamp\winampa.exe

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\shared tools\msconfig\startupreg\P17Helper]
-ra

2005-05-02 19:38 64512 c:\windows\SYSTEM32\P17.dll

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\shared tools\msconfig\services]
"Bonjour Service"=2 (0x2)
"ACS"=2 (0x2)

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\security center]
"AntiVirusOverride"=dword:00000001

[HKLM\~\services\sharedaccess\parameters\firewallpolicy\standardprofile]
"EnableFirewall"= 0 (0x0)

[HKLM\~\services\sharedaccess\parameters\firewallpolicy\standardprofile\AuthorizedApplications\List]
"%windir%\\system32\\sessmgr.exe"=
"c:\\Program Files\\Sierra On-Line\\SIGSPat.exe"=
"c:\\SIERRA\\Half-Life\\hl.exe"=
"c:\\Program Files\\Messenger\\MSMSGS.EXE"=
"c:\\Program Files\\Bonjour\\mDNSResponder.exe"=
"c:\\Program Files\\iTunes\\iTunes.exe"=

[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\explorer\mountpoints2\{7e49afdd-2f6a-11d9-8015-806d6172696f}]
\Shell\AutoRun\command - D:\setup.exe
.
Contents of the 'Scheduled Tasks' folder

2009-01-05 c:\windows\Tasks\Symantec NetDetect.job
- c:\program files\Symantec\LiveUpdate\NDETECT.EXE [2004-07-19 17:26]

2009-01-05 c:\windows\Tasks\dbtikwro.job
- c:\windows\system32\rundll32.exe [2004-08-04 12:00]
.
- - - - ORPHANS REMOVED - - - -

Notify-ljJCvvvs - ljJCvvvs.dll
Notify-WgaLogon - (no file)
MSConfigStartUp-3242175b - c:\windows\system32\kkaxdgfs.dll
MSConfigStartUp-prunnet - c:\windows\system32\prunnet.exe

.

Supplementary Scan

.
uStart Page = hxxp://www.yahoo.com/
uInternet Settings,ProxyOverride = *.local
IE: {{10F055B8-F443-4adf-948A-EC551E9DBCE4} - c:\documents and settings\Mike\Start Menu\Programs\UltimateBet\UltimateBet.lnk

O16 -: Microsoft XML Parser for Java - file://c:\windows\Java\classes\xmldso.cab
c:\windows\Downloaded Program Files\Microsoft XML Parser for Java.osd
FF - ProfilePath - c:\documents and settings\Mike\Application Data\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\7az8jcap.default\
FF - prefs.js: browser.search.selectedEngine - Google
FF - prefs.js: browser.startup.homepage - hxxp://www.yahoo.com
FF - component: c:\program files\Mozilla Firefox\\components\xpinstal.dll
.

**************************************************************************

catchme 0.3.1367 W2K/XP/Vista - rootkit/stealth malware detector by Gmer, http://www.gmer.net
Rootkit scan 2009-01-06 18:32:43
Windows 5.1.2600 Service Pack 2 FAT NTAPI

scanning hidden processes ...

scanning hidden autostart entries ...

scanning hidden files ...

scan completed successfully
hidden files: 0

**************************************************************************
.

DLLs Loaded Under Running Processes

- - - - - - - > 'winlogon.exe'(560)
c:\windows\system32\Ati2evxx.dll
.
Completion time: 2009-01-06 18:33:36
ComboFix-quarantined-files.txt 2009-01-07 02:33:36

Pre-Run: 5,230,657,536 bytes free
Post-Run: 10,349,477,888 bytes free

170 --- E O F --- 2008-12-18 09:01:22

Katana · January 2009

Information

Looking good

Just a few more steps now.

Step 1

OTMoveIt
Please download OTMoveIt3 by OldTimer and save it to your desktop

Double-click OTMoveIt3.exe to run it.
Copy the lines in the codebox below. ( Make sure you include :Processes )

:Processes
explorer.exe
:Reg
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\windows nt\currentversion\windows]
"AppInit_DLLs"=""
:Files
c:\windows\Tasks\dbtikwro.job
:Commands
[Purity]
[EmptyTemp]
[Start Explorer]

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.

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

Installed Programs

Please could you give me a list of the programs that are installed.

Start HijackThis
Click on the Misc Tools button
Click on the Open Uninstall Manager button.

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.

Step 4

Logs/Information to Post in Reply
Please post the following logs/Information in your reply

OTMI Log
Kaspersky Log
Installed Programs List

anodyne · January 2009

OTMI Log:

========== PROCESSES ==========
Process explorer.exe killed successfully.
========== REGISTRY ==========
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\windows nt\currentversion\windows\\"AppInit_DLLs"|"" /E : value set successfully!
========== FILES ==========
c:\windows\Tasks\dbtikwro.job moved successfully.
========== COMMANDS ==========
File delete failed. C:\DOCUME~1\Mike\LOCALS~1\Temp\Perflib_Perfdata_6d8.dat scheduled to be deleted on reboot.
File delete failed. C:\DOCUME~1\Mike\LOCALS~1\Temp\Perflib_Perfdata_8fc.dat scheduled to be deleted on reboot.
File delete failed. C:\DOCUME~1\Mike\LOCALS~1\Temp\Perflib_Perfdata_920.dat 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.
Java cache emptied.
FireFox cache emptied.
Temp folders emptied.
Explorer started successfully

OTMoveIt3 by OldTimer - Version 1.0.8.0 log created on 01072009_183224

Files moved on Reboot...
File C:\DOCUME~1\Mike\LOCALS~1\Temp\Perflib_Perfdata_6d8.dat not found!
File C:\DOCUME~1\Mike\LOCALS~1\Temp\Perflib_Perfdata_8fc.dat not found!
File C:\DOCUME~1\Mike\LOCALS~1\Temp\Perflib_Perfdata_920.dat not found!

Kaspersky Log:

KASPERSKY ONLINE SCANNER 7 REPORT
Wednesday, January 7, 2009
Operating System: Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition Service Pack 2 (build 2600)
Kaspersky Online Scanner 7 version: 7.0.25.0
Program database last update: Thursday, January 08, 2009 02:10:55
Records in database: 1583679

Scan settings:
Scan using the following database: extended
Scan archives: yes
Scan mail databases: yes

Scan area - My Computer:
A:\
C:\
D:\

Scan statistics:
Files scanned: 65110
Threat name: 6
Infected objects: 9
Suspicious objects: 0
Duration of the scan: 01:22:33

File name / Threat name / Threats count
C:\WINDOWS\Downloaded Program Files\gsda.dll Infected: not-a-virus:Downloader.Win32.SpyGame 1
C:\Program Files\mIRC\mirc.exe Infected: not-a-virus:Client-IRC.Win32.mIRC.621 1
C:\System Volume Information\_restore{97A74035-0928-42EA-935C-59E683794BD8}\RP1022\A0048082.dll Infected: Trojan.Win32.Agent.bahn 1
C:\System Volume Information\_restore{97A74035-0928-42EA-935C-59E683794BD8}\RP1022\A0048090.dll Infected: Trojan.Win32.Monder.aiir 1
C:\System Volume Information\_restore{97A74035-0928-42EA-935C-59E683794BD8}\RP1022\A0048091.dll Infected: Trojan.Win32.Monder.aiig 1
C:\System Volume Information\_restore{97A74035-0928-42EA-935C-59E683794BD8}\RP1022\A0048092.dll Infected: Trojan.Win32.Monder.aiir 1
C:\System Volume Information\_restore{97A74035-0928-42EA-935C-59E683794BD8}\RP1022\A0048093.dll Infected: Trojan.Win32.Monder.aiiq 1
C:\System Volume Information\_restore{97A74035-0928-42EA-935C-59E683794BD8}\RP1022\A0048094.dll Infected: Trojan.Win32.Monder.aiiq 1
C:\System Volume Information\_restore{97A74035-0928-42EA-935C-59E683794BD8}\RP1022\A0048095.dll Infected: Trojan.Win32.Monder.aiig 1

The selected area was scanned.

Installed Programs List:

Ad-Aware SE Personal
Adobe Download Manager 2.0 (Remove Only)
Adobe Flash Player 10 Plugin
Adobe Flash Player ActiveX
Adobe Reader 7.0
Adobe Shockwave Player
Apple Mobile Device Support
Apple Software Update
ATI - Software Uninstall Utility
ATI Catalyst Control Center
ATI Display Driver
Avira AntiVir Personal - Free Antivirus
Bonjour
Command & Conquer Generals
DivX
Half-Life
HijackThis 2.0.2
Hotfix for Windows XP (KB952287)
iTunes
J2SE Runtime Environment 5.0
J2SE Runtime Environment 5.0 Update 2
Java(TM) 6 Update 11
LiveUpdate 2.5 (Symantec Corporation)
Macromedia Flash Player 8
Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware
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
mIRC
Mozilla Firefox (2.0.0.20)
MSN Music Assistant
NETGEAR Wireless Adapter WG311T
QuickTime
RealPlayer
SBC Self Support Tool
Security Update for Windows Media Player (KB911564)
Security Update for Windows Media Player (KB952069)
Security Update for Windows Media Player 10 (KB917734)
Security Update for Windows Media Player 10 (KB936782)
Security Update for Windows Media Player 6.4 (KB925398)
Security Update for Windows Media Player 9 (KB911565)
Security Update for Windows Media Player 9 (KB917734)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB883939)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB890046)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB893756)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB896358)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB896422)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB896423)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB896424)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB896428)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB896688)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB899587)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB899588)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB899591)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB900725)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB901017)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB901214)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB902400)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB903235)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB904706)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB905414)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB905749)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB905915)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB908519)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB908531)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB911280)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB911562)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB911567)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB911927)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB912812)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB912919)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB913433)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB913446)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB913580)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB914388)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB914389)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB916281)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB917159)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB917344)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB917422)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB917953)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB918118)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB918439)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB918899)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB919007)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB920213)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB920214)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB920670)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB920683)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB920685)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB921398)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB921503)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB921883)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB922616)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB922760)
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 (KB923694)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB923980)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB924191)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB924270)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB924496)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB924667)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB925454)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB925486)
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 (KB928090)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB928255)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB928843)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB929123)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB929969)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB930178)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB931261)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB931768)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB931784)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB932168)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB933566)
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 (KB937143)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB938127)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB938464)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB938829)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB939653)
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 (KB942615)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB943055)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB943460)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB943485)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB944338)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB944533)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB944653)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB945553)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB946026)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB946648)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB947864)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB948590)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB948881)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB950749)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB950759)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB950760)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB950762)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB950974)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB951066)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB951376)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB951376-v2)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB951698)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB951748)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB952954)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB953838)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB953839)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB954211)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB954600)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB955069)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB956390)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB956391)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB956802)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB956803)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB956841)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB957095)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB957097)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB958215)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB958644)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB960714)
Sierra Utilities
UltimateBet
Update for Windows XP (KB894391)
Update for Windows XP (KB896727)
Update for Windows XP (KB898461)
Update for Windows XP (KB900485)
Update for Windows XP (KB910437)
Update for Windows XP (KB916595)
Update for Windows XP (KB920872)
Update for Windows XP (KB922582)
Update for Windows XP (KB927891)
Update for Windows XP (KB929338)
Update for Windows XP (KB930916)
Update for Windows XP (KB931836)
Update for Windows XP (KB933360)
Update for Windows XP (KB936357)
Update for Windows XP (KB938828)
Update for Windows XP (KB942763)
Update for Windows XP (KB942840)
Update for Windows XP (KB946627)
Update for Windows XP (KB951072-v2)
Update for Windows XP (KB955839)
WinAce Archiver
Winamp (remove only)
Windows Installer 3.1 (KB893803)
Windows Installer 3.1 (KB893803)
Windows Media Format Runtime
Windows Media Format SDK Hotfix - KB891122
Windows Media Player 10
Windows XP Hotfix - KB834707
Windows XP Hotfix - KB867282
Windows XP Hotfix - KB873333
Windows XP Hotfix - KB873339
Windows XP Hotfix - KB885250
Windows XP Hotfix - KB885835
Windows XP Hotfix - KB885836
Windows XP Hotfix - KB886185
Windows XP Hotfix - KB887472
Windows XP Hotfix - KB887742
Windows XP Hotfix - KB888113
Windows XP Hotfix - KB888302
Windows XP Hotfix - KB890047
Windows XP Hotfix - KB890175
Windows XP Hotfix - KB890859
Windows XP Hotfix - KB890923
Windows XP Hotfix - KB891781
Windows XP Hotfix - KB893066
Windows XP Hotfix - KB893086

Katana · January 2009

OTMoveIt
Please download OTMoveIt3 by OldTimer and save it to your desktop

Double-click OTMoveIt3.exe to run it.
Copy the lines in the codebox below. ( Make sure you include :Processes )

:Processes
:Files
C:\WINDOWS\Downloaded Program Files\gsda.dll

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.

Remove Programs

Older versions of some programs have vulnerabilities that malware can use to infect your system.

Now click Start---Control Panel. Double click Add or Remove Programs (XP) / Programs and Features (Vista) . If any of the following programs are listed there,
click on the program to highlight it, and click on remove.

J2SE Runtime Environment 5.0
J2SE Runtime Environment 5.0 Update 2

Now close the Control Panel.

Your Adobe Acrobat Reader is out of date. Older versions have vulnerabilities that malware can use to infect your system.

Adobe Reader is a large program and uses unnecessary space.
If you prefer a smaller program you can get Foxit 3.0 from http://www.foxitsoftware.com/pdf/rd_intro.php << Recommended

There is a newer version of Adobe Acrobat Reader available.

Please go to this link Adobe Acrobat Reader Download Link
Click Download
On the right Untick Adobe Phototshop Album Starter Edition if you do not wish to include this in the installation.
Click the Continue button
Click Run, and click Run again
Next click the Install Now button and follow the on screen prompts

When the installation is complete go to Add/Remove Programs and uninstall all previous versions.

Adobe Reader 7.0

Are there any problem left now ?

anodyne · January 2009

I did what you instructed with OTMoveIt but I lost the contents of the results window. In any case it said that the move was completed successfully.

I also removed the programs you listed and updated Acrobat Reader.

My computer is running smoothly again and I have no further problems to report.

Thank you very much for your time Katana, your help was invaluable.

Katana · January 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 then RUN
[*] Now type Combofix /u in the runbox and click OK. Note the space between the X and the /U, it needs to be there.

Open OTMoveIt Click Cleanup,
it will now connect to the internet and get a list of files to delete.
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 isnot 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

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

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'

anodyne · January 2009

I completed the house cleaning that you recommended and I've installed both WinPatrol and Spybot - Search and Destroy. I haven't noticed any other problems.

Thanks again.

Katana · January 2009

Glad we could be of assistance! This topic is now closed.

If you wish to reopen your topic, please send a Private Message (PM) to Trogan with a link to your thread.

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