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Unread postby amateur » November 13th, 2005, 1:46 pm

Please reboot and then run the HijackThis and post it please.
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Unread postby Hikaru » November 13th, 2005, 3:37 pm

ok, finally done with it all. I ran Ewido, Ad Aware, Spysweeper. Spysweeper found the trojan and dealt with it together with a few other things. If I recall right, nothing was found on Ewido & Ad Aware so everything should be good. Some logs here...


Logfile of HijackThis v1.99.1
Scan saved at 20:29:03, on 13-11-2005
Platform: Windows XP SP2 (WinNT 5.01.2600)
MSIE: Internet Explorer v6.00 SP2 (6.00.2900.2180)

Running processes:
C:\WINDOWS\System32\smss.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\csrss.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\winlogon.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\services.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\lsass.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe
C:\Program Files\Webroot\Spy Sweeper\WRSSSDK.exe
C:\WINDOWS\Explorer.EXE
C:\Program Files\HijackThis\HijackThis.exe

O2 - BHO: AcroIEHlprObj Class - {06849E9F-C8D7-4D59-B87D-784B7D6BE0B3} - C:\Program Files\Adobe\Acrobat 7.0\ActiveX\AcroIEHelper.dll
O2 - BHO: (no name) - {53707962-6F74-2D53-2644-206D7942484F} - C:\PROGRA~1\SPYBOT~1\SDHelper.dll
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [UpdReg] C:\WINDOWS\UpdReg.EXE
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Symantec NetDriver Monitor] C:\PROGRA~1\SYMNET~1\SNDMon.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SunJavaUpdateSched] C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.5.0_04\bin\jusched.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SbUsb AudCtrl] RunDll32 sbusbdll.dll,RCMonitor
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [RoxioEngineUtility] "C:\Program Files\Common Files\Roxio Shared\System\EngUtil.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [RoxioDragToDisc] "C:\Program Files\Roxio\Easy CD Creator 6\DragToDisc\DrgToDsc.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [QuickTime Task] "C:\Program Files\QuickTime\qttask.exe" -atboottime
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [nwiz] nwiz.exe /install
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [NvMediaCenter] RUNDLL32.EXE C:\WINDOWS\system32\NvMcTray.dll,NvTaskbarInit
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [NvCplDaemon] RUNDLL32.EXE C:\WINDOWS\system32\NvCpl.dll,NvStartup
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [MessengerPlus3] "C:\Program Files\MessengerPlus! 3\MsgPlus.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [iTunesHelper] C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunesHelper.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [HPDJ Taskbar Utility] C:\WINDOWS\System32\spool\drivers\w32x86\3\hpztsb05.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [DAEMON Tools-1033] "C:\Program Files\D-Tools\daemon.exe" -lang 1033
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Cmaudio] RunDll32 cmicnfg.cpl,CMICtrlWnd
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [NeroFilterCheck] C:\WINDOWS\system32\NeroCheck.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [APVXDWIN] "C:\Program Files\Panda Software\Panda Titanium 2006 Antivirus + Antispyware\APVXDWIN.EXE" /s
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SpySweeper] "C:\Program Files\Webroot\Spy Sweeper\SpySweeper.exe" /startintray
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [RemoteCenter] C:\Program Files\Creative\MediaSource\RemoteControl\RCMan.EXE
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [Fraps] E:\Fraps\FRAPS.EXE
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [MessengerPlus3] "C:\Program Files\MessengerPlus! 3\MsgPlus.exe" /WinStart
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [msnmsgr] "C:\Program Files\MSN Messenger\msnmsgr.exe" /background
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [SpybotSD TeaTimer] C:\Program Files\Spybot - Search & Destroy\TeaTimer.exe
O4 - Global Startup: Adobe Reader Speed Launch.lnk = C:\Program Files\Adobe\Acrobat 7.0\Reader\reader_sl.exe
O9 - Extra button: (no name) - {08B0E5C0-4FCB-11CF-AAA5-00401C608501} - C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.5.0_04\bin\npjpi150_04.dll
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Sun Java Console - {08B0E5C0-4FCB-11CF-AAA5-00401C608501} - C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.5.0_04\bin\npjpi150_04.dll
O9 - Extra button: Messenger - {FB5F1910-F110-11d2-BB9E-00C04F795683} - C:\Program Files\Messenger\msmsgs.exe
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Windows Messenger - {FB5F1910-F110-11d2-BB9E-00C04F795683} - C:\Program Files\Messenger\msmsgs.exe
O16 - DPF: {04E214E5-63AF-4236-83C6-A7ADCBF9BD02} (HouseCall Control) - http://housecall60.trendmicro.com/housecall/xscan60.cab
O16 - DPF: {0A5FD7C5-A45C-49FC-ADB5-9952547D5715} (Creative Software AutoUpdate) - http://www.creative.com/su/ocx/15015/CTSUEng.cab
O16 - DPF: {1D185838-009D-47C8-824B-B65B4854430E} (Installer Class) - http://quickfix2.chello.nl/quickfix2/as ... nstall.CAB
O16 - DPF: {39B0684F-D7BF-4743-B050-FDC3F48F7E3B} (FilePlanet Download Control Class) - http://www.fileplanet.com/fpdlmgr/cabs/ ... 1.0.69.cab
O16 - DPF: {6414512B-B978-451D-A0D8-FCFDF33E833C} (WUWebControl Class) - http://update.microsoft.com/windowsupda ... 1470190796
O16 - DPF: {B38870E4-7ECB-40DA-8C6A-595F0A5519FF} -
O16 - DPF: {BB21F850-63F4-4EC9-BF9D-565BD30C9AE9} (ASquaredScanForm Element) - http://www.windowsecurity.com/trojanscan/axscan.cab
O16 - DPF: {C58EFA10-2CC0-4C50-8C77-B326555EC1B7} (clsDefault Class) - http://quickfix2.chello.nl/quickfix2/asp/LaunchApp.CAB
O16 - DPF: {E6A3C1E2-F792-483E-9133-596215172BE9} (AcceptLang Class) -
O16 - DPF: {F6ACF75C-C32C-447B-9BEF-46B766368D29} (Creative Software AutoUpdate Support Package) - http://www.creative.com/su/ocx/15016/CTPID.cab
O17 - HKLM\System\CCS\Services\Tcpip\..\{99312C79-D439-473D-89CC-9CAA9D6F4542}: NameServer = 212.142.28.66,212.142.28.130
O18 - Protocol: msnim - {828030A1-22C1-4009-854F-8E305202313F} - "C:\PROGRA~1\MSNMES~1\msgrapp.dll" (file missing)
O20 - Winlogon Notify: avldr - C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\avldr.dll
O20 - Winlogon Notify: WRNotifier - C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\WRLogonNTF.dll
O23 - Service: Creative Service for CDROM Access - Creative Technology Ltd - C:\WINDOWS\System32\CTSvcCDA.EXE
O23 - Service: ewido security suite control - ewido networks - C:\Program Files\ewido\security suite\ewidoctrl.exe
O23 - Service: NVIDIA Display Driver Service (NVSvc) - NVIDIA Corporation - C:\WINDOWS\system32\nvsvc32.exe
O23 - Service: Panda Function Service (PAVFNSVR) - Panda Software - C:\Program Files\Panda Software\Panda Titanium 2006 Antivirus + Antispyware\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 - C:\Program Files\Panda Software\Panda Titanium 2006 Antivirus + Antispyware\pavsrv51.exe
O23 - Service: Panda Network Manager (PNMSRV) - Panda Software - c:\program files\panda software\panda titanium 2006 antivirus + antispyware\firewall\PNMSRV.EXE
O23 - Service: Panda IManager Service (PSIMSVC) - Panda Software Internacional - C:\Program Files\Panda Software\Panda Titanium 2006 Antivirus + Antispyware\PsImSvc.exe
O23 - Service: Webroot Spy Sweeper Engine (svcWRSSSDK) - Webroot Software, Inc. - C:\Program Files\Webroot\Spy Sweeper\WRSSSDK.exe
O23 - Service: Panda TPSrv (TPSrv) - Panda Software - C:\Program Files\Panda Software\Panda Titanium 2006 Antivirus + Antispyware\TPSrv.exe



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18:24: | Start of Session, zondag 13 november 2005 |
18:24: Spy Sweeper started
18:24: Sweep initiated using definitions version 572
18:24: Found Trojan Horse: trojan-downloader-2pursuit
18:24: HKLM\software\microsoft\windows nt\currentversion\winlogon\notify\st3\ || dllname (ID = 910576)
18:24: q3696203.dll (ID = 910576)
18:24: Starting Memory Sweep
18:25: Detected running threat: C:\WINDOWS\q3696203.dll (ID = 188588)
18:25: Memory Sweep Complete, Elapsed Time: 00:00:46
18:25: Starting Registry Sweep
18:25: HKCR\clsid\{1b68470c-2def-493b-8a4a-8e2d81be4ea5}\ (5 subtraces) (ID = 910438)
18:25: HKLM\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\explorer\sharedtaskscheduler\ || {1b68470c-2def-493b-8a4a-8e2d81be4ea5} (ID = 910513)
18:25: HKLM\software\microsoft\windows nt\currentversion\winlogon\notify\st3\ (10 subtraces) (ID = 910519)
18:25: HKLM\software\classes\clsid\{1b68470c-2def-493b-8a4a-8e2d81be4ea5}\ (5 subtraces) (ID = 910556)
18:25: Found Adware: easyerror
18:25: HKCR\clsid\{16875e09-927b-4494-82bd-158a1cd46ba0}\ (4 subtraces) (ID = 927633)
18:25: HKLM\software\classes\clsid\{16875e09-927b-4494-82bd-158a1cd46ba0}\ (4 subtraces) (ID = 927655)
18:25: HKCR\clsid\{826b2228-bc09-49f2-b5f8-42ce26b1b711}\ (5 subtraces) (ID = 971337)
18:25: HKLM\software\classes\clsid\{826b2228-bc09-49f2-b5f8-42ce26b1b711}\ (5 subtraces) (ID = 971360)
18:25: HKU\WRSS_Profile_S-1-5-21-796845957-343818398-839522115-500\software\microsoft\style32\ (5 subtraces) (ID = 910485)
18:25: HKU\S-1-5-21-796845957-343818398-839522115-1003\software\microsoft\gg\conf\ (369 subtraces) (ID = 802702)
18:25: HKU\S-1-5-21-796845957-343818398-839522115-1003\software\microsoft\st3\ (11 subtraces) (ID = 910473)
18:25: HKU\S-1-5-21-796845957-343818398-839522115-1003\software\microsoft\ppp\c\ (5 subtraces) (ID = 920182)
18:25: HKU\S-1-5-21-796845957-343818398-839522115-1003\software\microsoft\sxsoft\ (25 subtraces) (ID = 920198)
18:25: Registry Sweep Complete, Elapsed Time:00:00:09
18:25: Starting Cookie Sweep
18:25: Found Spy Cookie: 66.230.183 cookie
18:25: kim@66.230.183[2].txt (ID = 1993)
18:25: Found Spy Cookie: about cookie
18:25: kim@about[2].txt (ID = 2037)
18:25: Found Spy Cookie: adknowledge cookie
18:25: kim@adknowledge[2].txt (ID = 2072)
18:25: Found Spy Cookie: adlegend cookie
18:25: kim@adlegend[2].txt (ID = 2074)
18:25: Found Spy Cookie: cd freaks cookie
18:25: kim@ads.cdfreaks[2].txt (ID = 2371)
18:25: Found Spy Cookie: atwola cookie
18:25: kim@atwola[1].txt (ID = 2255)
18:25: Found Spy Cookie: banners cookie
18:25: kim@banners[2].txt (ID = 2282)
18:25: Found Spy Cookie: bizrate cookie
18:25: kim@bizrate[2].txt (ID = 2308)
18:25: Found Spy Cookie: dealtime cookie
18:25: kim@dealtime[1].txt (ID = 2505)
18:25: Found Spy Cookie: fe.lea.lycos.com cookie
18:25: kim@fe.lea.lycos[2].txt (ID = 2660)
18:25: Found Spy Cookie: gamespy cookie
18:25: kim@gamespy[1].txt (ID = 2719)
18:25: Found Spy Cookie: howstuffworks cookie
18:25: kim@howstuffworks[2].txt (ID = 2805)
18:25: Found Spy Cookie: monstermarketplace cookie
18:25: kim@monstermarketplace[1].txt (ID = 3006)
18:25: kim@movies.about[1].txt (ID = 2038)
18:25: Found Spy Cookie: mp3downloadhq cookie
18:25: kim@mp3downloadhq[1].txt (ID = 3014)
18:25: Found Spy Cookie: touchclarity cookie
18:25: kim@msn.touchclarity[1].txt (ID = 3566)
18:25: Found Spy Cookie: pricegrabber cookie
18:25: kim@pricegrabber[2].txt (ID = 3185)
18:25: Found Spy Cookie: servlet cookie
18:25: kim@servlet[2].txt (ID = 3345)
18:25: kim@servlet[3].txt (ID = 3345)
18:25: kim@stat.dealtime[1].txt (ID = 2506)
18:25: Found Spy Cookie: tracking cookie
18:25: kim@tracking[2].txt (ID = 3571)
18:25: Found Spy Cookie: xsex cookie
18:25: kim@www.strony.xsex[1].txt (ID = 3726)
18:25: Found Spy Cookie: xiti cookie
18:25: kim@xiti[1].txt (ID = 3717)
18:25: Found Spy Cookie: xren_cj cookie
18:25: kim@xren_cj[1].txt (ID = 3723)
18:25: Cookie Sweep Complete, Elapsed Time: 00:00:05
18:25: Starting File Sweep
18:27: q3696203.dll (ID = 188588)
18:32: File Sweep Complete, Elapsed Time: 00:06:17
18:32: Full Sweep has completed. Elapsed time 00:07:21
18:32: Traces Found: 494
18:32: Removal process initiated
18:32: Quarantining All Traces: trojan-downloader-2pursuit
18:32: trojan-downloader-2pursuit is in use. It will be removed on reboot.
18:32: q3696203.dll is in use. It will be removed on reboot.
18:32: q3696203.dll is in use. It will be removed on reboot.
18:32: C:\WINDOWS\q3696203.dll is in use. It will be removed on reboot.
18:32: Quarantining All Traces: easyerror
18:32: Quarantining All Traces: 66.230.183 cookie
18:32: Quarantining All Traces: about cookie
18:32: Quarantining All Traces: adknowledge cookie
18:32: Quarantining All Traces: adlegend cookie
18:32: Quarantining All Traces: atwola cookie
18:32: Quarantining All Traces: banners cookie
18:32: Quarantining All Traces: bizrate cookie
18:32: Quarantining All Traces: cd freaks cookie
18:32: Quarantining All Traces: dealtime cookie
18:32: Quarantining All Traces: fe.lea.lycos.com cookie
18:32: Quarantining All Traces: gamespy cookie
18:32: Quarantining All Traces: howstuffworks cookie
18:32: Quarantining All Traces: monstermarketplace cookie
18:32: Quarantining All Traces: mp3downloadhq cookie
18:32: Quarantining All Traces: pricegrabber cookie
18:32: Quarantining All Traces: servlet cookie
18:32: Quarantining All Traces: touchclarity cookie
18:32: Quarantining All Traces: tracking cookie
18:32: Quarantining All Traces: xiti cookie
18:32: Quarantining All Traces: xren_cj cookie
18:32: Quarantining All Traces: xsex cookie
18:32: Warning: Launched explorer.exe
18:32: Warning: Quarantine process could not restart Explorer.
18:33: Removal process completed. Elapsed time 00:00:38
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18:12: | Start of Session, zondag 13 november 2005 |
18:12: Spy Sweeper started
18:13: Your spyware definitions have been updated.
18:14: BHO Shield: found: -- BHO installation allowed at user request
18:17: Memory Shield: Found: Memory-resident threat trojan-downloader-2pursuit, version 1.0.0.0
18:17: Detected running threat: trojan-downloader-2pursuit
18:18: Ignored memory-resident threat: trojan-downloader-2pursuit
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Unread postby amateur » November 13th, 2005, 4:02 pm

Hi Hikaru,

Looking at the times they were run, this is the same Spysweeper report that you've posted earlier, which was run before the last HijackThis. I understand that you ran the Ewido and Adaware again after the Spysweeper, and it didn't find anything. That's great. :D Your log is clean too. :D :D I think we've finally gotten rid of it. :thumbright: You've done a very good job. :D Please do the system restore disable and enable again so that nothing will be hiding in there. Refer to my all clean speech. I'll copy it here again. You mentioned in your earlier post that the Panda was a trialware, I suggest that you install an antirus before the time is elapsed and uninstall Panda. A note of caution: never have two antivirus programs running at the same time. The same goes for the firewall too. They will confilict with each other, leaving the computer vulnerable and unstable. If you still have any problems, please come back.

Have safe surfing. ;)


Now that you are clean, the following will help you to stay that way.

Please follow these simple steps in order to keep your computer clean and secure. You may already have some of the items:

Remember to turn on the Teatimer.
" Run Spybot-S&D
" Go to the Mode menu , and make sure "Advanced Mode " is selected
" On the left hand side, choose Tools -> Resident
" check "Resident TeaTimer " and OK any prompts

Remember to hide your system files again.

Start>My Computer>Tools>Folder Options>View
Under the Hidden files and Folders heading uncheck Show hidden files and folders.
check the Hide protected operating system files (recommended) option.
Click Yes] to confirm.
check the Hide file extensions for known file types.
Click OK.
Disable and Enable System Restore If you are using Windows ME or XP then you should disable and re-enable system restore to make sure there are no infected files found in a restore point.
You can find instructions on how to disable and re enable system restore here:
Windows XP System Restore Guide

Make your Internet Explorer more secure - This can be done by following these simple instructions:

From within Internet Explorer click on the Tools menu and then click on Options.
Click once on the Security tab
Click once on the Internet icon so it becomes highlighted.
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.
Next press the Apply button and then the OK to exit the Internet Properties page.

Use an Anti Virus Software - It is very important that your computer has an anti-virus software running on your machine. This alone can save you a lot of trouble with malware in the future. See this link for a listing of some on line & their stand-alone anti virus programs:
Computer Safety On line - Anti-Virus

Update your Anti Virus Software - It is imperative that you update your Anti virus software at least once a week (Even more if you wish). If you do not update your anti virus software then it will not be able to catch any of the new variants that may come out.

Use a Firewall - I can not stress how important it is that you use a Firewall on your computer. Without a firewall your computer is susceptible to being hacked and taken over. Simply using a Firewall in its default configuration can lower your risk greatly. For an article on Firewalls and a listing of some available ones see the link below:
Computer Safety On line - Software Firewalls

Visit Microsoft's Windows Update Site Frequently - It is important that you visit http://www.windowsupdate.com regularly. This will ensure your computer has always the latest security updates available installed on your computer. If there are new updates to install, install them immediately, reboot your computer, and revisit the site until there are no more critical updates.
Install Microsoft Windows Antispyware. It has proven to be a very effective tool against spyware.

Install Spybot - Search and Destroy - Install and download Spybot - Search and Destroy with its TeaTimer option.
This will provide real-time spyware & hijacker protection on your computer alongside your virus protection. You should also scan your computer with the program on a regular basis just as you would an anti virus software. Remember to update it regularly and always "immunize" after each update.
A tutorial on installing & using this product can be found here:
Instructions for - Spybot S & D and Ad-aware
Install Ad-Aware - Install and download Ad-Aware. You should also scan your computer with the program on a regular basis just as you would an anti virus software in conjunction with Spybot. A tutorial on installing & using this product can be found here:
Instructions for - Spybot S & D and Ad-aware
Install SpywareBlaster - SpywareBlaster will added a large list of programs and sites into your Internet Explorer settings that will protect you from running and downloading known malicious programs. Remember to "Enable all protection" after each update.
A article on anti-malware products with links for this program and others can be found here:
Computer Safety on line - Anti-Malware

Update all these programs regularly - Make sure you update all the programs I have listed regularly. Without regular updates you WILL NOT be protected when new malicious programs are released.
[/list]Follow this list and your potential for being infected again will reduce dramatically.
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Unread postby Hikaru » November 14th, 2005, 2:35 am

oops. I have so many logs of everything now 0_O. But yes, it seems clean, I will go hunting for a good anti virus software and buy it.

Finally, I thank you and the 'guru' that helped you for helping me clean my pc, I will definitly recommend this system to others that may have problems!

Peace out,
-Hikaru
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Unread postby amateur » November 14th, 2005, 8:00 am

Hi Hikaru,

You are welcome. :thumbright: I am glad that it's all clean now. :D Yes, a good antivirus, along with a good firewall and some antispyware programs that are mentioned in my speech will help keeping you safe.
Enjoy :D
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Unread postby Hikaru » November 14th, 2005, 10:26 am

I hope you don't mind, just one little tiny quick qustion:
You mention only one anti virus installed. I'm aware of this, however, what about multi anti spyware programs? Like, Spysweeper and S&Destroy? Do those conflict as well? I plan on using S&D and Ad Aware, and probably buying Panda. Sound good?

edit: ...and Microsoft's anti spyware program
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Unread postby amateur » November 14th, 2005, 10:52 am

Not at all........ :) Oh... yes, one antivirus + one firewall + spyware protection/elimination software along with updating your windows and securing your internet explorer . (Please refer to my "all clean speech for more information)

For Spyware protection:

SpywareBlaster and SpywareGuard (they remain in the background and protect);

For spyware elimination:

Microsoft Antispyware (remember to enable all protection after each update and program it to run daily)
Spybot S&D( remember to "immunize" spybot after each update
Adaware SE

You can use them all at the same time without conflict. Always update and then scan with Spybot and Adaware at least twice a week.

I personally use AVG for viruses, Zone Alarm for firewall and all of the above for spy/adware. Now most paid Antivirus programs come with firewall, in which case you won't need to install another firewall. Just make sure that you have one firewall. Windows XP has a built in firewall but it's only good for incoming threats, not for outgoing ones. It's better than nothing but not good enough. When you install a firewall, you'll need to disable the Windows firewall so that it will not conflict with the other one. Zone Alarm automatically disables the windows firewall.

You can go back and read my "all clean" speech for further information and the links.

I hope this helps you. :)
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