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rboarman
June 30, 2008, 9:27 PM UTC
Here's the Kaspersky log:

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KASPERSKY ONLINE SCANNER 7 REPORT
Monday, June 30, 2008
Operating System: Microsoft Windows Vista Ultimate Edition, 32-bit Service Pack 1 (build 6001)
Kaspersky Online Scanner 7 version: 7.0.25.0
Program database last update: Monday, June 30, 2008 17:42:31
Records in database: 899354
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Scan settings:
Scan using the following database: extended
Scan archives: yes
Scan mail databases: yes

Scan area - Folder:
C:\

Scan statistics:
Files scanned: 182860
Threat name: 7
Infected objects: 26
Suspicious objects: 0
Duration of the scan: 02:05:31


File name / Threat name / Threats count
C:\ProgramData\Symantec\Symantec AntiVirus Corporate Edition\7.5\Quarantine\06C80000.VBN Infected: not-a-virus:Porn-Dialer.Win32.Star 1
C:\ProgramData\Symantec\Symantec AntiVirus Corporate Edition\7.5\Quarantine\0D9C0000\4DFE5E44.VBN Infected: Trojan.Win32.Monderc.gen 1
C:\ProgramData\Symantec\Symantec AntiVirus Corporate Edition\7.5\Quarantine\0D9C0001\4DFE5E5A.VBN Infected: Trojan.Win32.Monderc.gen 1
C:\ProgramData\Symantec\Symantec AntiVirus Corporate Edition\7.5\Quarantine\0D9C0002\4DFE5E6E.VBN Infected: Trojan.Win32.Monderc.gen 1
C:\ProgramData\Symantec\Symantec AntiVirus Corporate Edition\7.5\Quarantine\0D9C0003\4DFE5EAB.VBN Infected: Trojan.Win32.Monderc.gen 1
C:\ProgramData\Symantec\Symantec AntiVirus Corporate Edition\7.5\Quarantine\0D9C0004\4DFE5ED4.VBN Infected: Trojan.Win32.Monderc.gen 1
C:\ProgramData\Symantec\Symantec AntiVirus Corporate Edition\7.5\Quarantine\112C0006.VBN Infected: Trojan-Clicker.Win32.Libie.d 1
C:\QooBox\Quarantine\C\Windows\System32\awtttSIB.dll.vir Infected: not-a-virus:AdWare.Win32.Virtumonde.uky 1
C:\QooBox\Quarantine\C\Windows\System32\rqrPJARh.dll.vir Infected: not-a-virus:AdWare.Win32.Virtumonde.uky 1
C:\QooBox\Quarantine\C\Windows\System32\xxywTLCt.dll.vir Infected: not-a-virus:AdWare.Win32.Virtumonde.uky 1
C:\Users\All Users\Symantec\Symantec AntiVirus Corporate Edition\7.5\Quarantine\06C80000.VBN Infected: not-a-virus:Porn-Dialer.Win32.Star 1
C:\Users\All Users\Symantec\Symantec AntiVirus Corporate Edition\7.5\Quarantine\0D9C0000\4DFE5E44.VBN Infected: Trojan.Win32.Monderc.gen 1
C:\Users\All Users\Symantec\Symantec AntiVirus Corporate Edition\7.5\Quarantine\0D9C0001\4DFE5E5A.VBN Infected: Trojan.Win32.Monderc.gen 1
C:\Users\All Users\Symantec\Symantec AntiVirus Corporate Edition\7.5\Quarantine\0D9C0002\4DFE5E6E.VBN Infected: Trojan.Win32.Monderc.gen 1
C:\Users\All Users\Symantec\Symantec AntiVirus Corporate Edition\7.5\Quarantine\0D9C0003\4DFE5EAB.VBN Infected: Trojan.Win32.Monderc.gen 1
C:\Users\All Users\Symantec\Symantec AntiVirus Corporate Edition\7.5\Quarantine\0D9C0004\4DFE5ED4.VBN Infected: Trojan.Win32.Monderc.gen 1
C:\Users\All Users\Symantec\Symantec AntiVirus Corporate Edition\7.5\Quarantine\112C0006.VBN Infected: Trojan-Clicker.Win32.Libie.d 1
C:\_OTMoveIt\MovedFiles\06302008_113818\Windows\System32\aelxlqyt.dll Infected: Trojan.Win32.Monder.acy 1
C:\_OTMoveIt\MovedFiles\06302008_113818\Windows\System32\arxbegbn.dll Infected: Trojan.Win32.Monder.acy 1
C:\_OTMoveIt\MovedFiles\06302008_113818\Windows\System32\hpqiemyt.dll Infected: Trojan.Win32.Monder.acy 1
C:\_OTMoveIt\MovedFiles\06302008_113818\Windows\System32\rwiksqtr.dll Infected: Trojan.Win32.Monder.acy 1
C:\_OTMoveIt\MovedFiles\06302008_113818\Windows\System32\spdohtwy.dll Infected: Trojan.Win32.Monder.acy 1
C:\_OTMoveIt\MovedFiles\06302008_113818\Windows\System32\umrxwksy.dll Infected: Trojan.Win32.Monder.acy 1
C:\_OTMoveIt\MovedFiles\06302008_113818\Windows\System32\vgbbhcpi.dll Infected: Trojan.Win32.Monder.acy 1
C:\_OTMoveIt\MovedFiles\06302008_113818\Windows\System32\yedbcfhq.dll Infected: Trojan.Win32.Monder.acy 1

The selected area was scanned.
Shaba
July 1, 2008, 6:58 AM UTC
Hi

Empty these folders:

C:\ProgramData\Symantec\Symantec AntiVirus Corporate Edition\7.5\Quarantine
C:\QooBox\Quarantine
C:\Users\All Users\Symantec\Symantec AntiVirus Corporate Edition\7.5\Quarantine
C:\_OTMoveIt\MovedFiles

Empty Recycle Bin.

Post back a fresh HijackThis log and tell me if you have some problems left?
rboarman
July 1, 2008, 4:20 PM UTC
My system seems to be running fine now thanks to you. Some of my BHOs are gone (Google toolbar and RoboForms). I assume I can just reinstall them.

Here's the latest Hijackthis log. Are there any suspicous entries?

Rick

Logfile of Trend Micro HijackThis v2.0.2
Scan saved at 09:18, on 2008-07-01
Platform: Windows Vista SP1 (WinNT 6.00.1905)
MSIE: Internet Explorer v7.00 (7.00.6001.18000)
Boot mode: Normal

Running processes:
C:\Program Files\Common Files\LogiShrd\LVCOMSER\LVComSer.exe
C:\Windows\system32\taskeng.exe
C:\Windows\system32\Dwm.exe
C:\Windows\Explorer.EXE
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\ccApp.exe
C:\Program Files\Symantec AntiVirus\VPTray.exe
C:\Program Files\Adobe\Photoshop Elements 5.0\apdproxy.exe
C:\Program Files\Logitech\GamePanel Software\LCD Manager\LCDMon.exe
C:\Program Files\Logitech\GamePanel Software\G-series Software\LGDCore.exe
C:\Program Files\Genie-Soft\GBMPro8\GBMAgent.exe
C:\Windows\System32\rundll32.exe
C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.6.0_06\bin\jusched.exe
C:\Program Files\Windows Sidebar\sidebar.exe
C:\Program Files\Google\GoogleToolbarNotifier\GoogleToolbarNotifier.exe
C:\Program Files\Siber Systems\AI RoboForm\robotaskbaricon.exe
C:\Program Files\Spybot - Search & Destroy\TeaTimer.exe
C:\Program Files\TechSmith\SnagIt 8\SnagIt32.exe
C:\Program Files\Windows Sidebar\sidebar.exe
C:\Program Files\Logitech\GamePanel Software\LCD Manager\Applets\LCDClock.exe
C:\Program Files\Logitech\GamePanel Software\LCD Manager\Applets\LCDCountdown.exe
C:\Program Files\Logitech\GamePanel Software\LCD Manager\Applets\LCDMedia.exe
C:\Program Files\Logitech\GamePanel Software\LCD Manager\Applets\LCDPop3.exe
C:\Program Files\TechSmith\SnagIt 8\TSCHelp.exe
C:\Program Files\TechSmith\SnagIt 8\SnagPriv.exe
C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\iexplore.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Microsoft Shared\Windows Live\WLLoginProxy.exe
C:\Windows\Explorer.exe
C:\Program Files\Trend Micro\HijackThis\HijackThis.exe

R0 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Start Page = http://www.netvibes.com/#General
R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Default_Page_URL = http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=69157
R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Default_Search_URL = http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=54896
R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Page = http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=54896
R0 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Start Page = http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=69157
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings,ProxyOverride = *.local
R0 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Toolbar,LinksFolderName =
O2 - BHO: SnagIt Toolbar Loader - {00C6482D-C502-44C8-8409-FCE54AD9C208} - C:\Program Files\TechSmith\SnagIt 8\SnagItBHO.dll
O2 - BHO: (no name) - {724d43a9-0d85-11d4-9908-00400523e39a} - C:\Program Files\Siber Systems\AI RoboForm\roboform.dll
O2 - BHO: SSVHelper Class - {761497BB-D6F0-462C-B6EB-D4DAF1D92D43} - C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.6.0_06\bin\ssv.dll
O2 - BHO: Windows Live Sign-in Helper - {9030D464-4C02-4ABF-8ECC-5164760863C6} - C:\Program Files\Common Files\Microsoft Shared\Windows Live\WindowsLiveLogin.dll
O2 - BHO: (no name) - {AA58ED58-01DD-4d91-8333-CF10577473F7} - (no file)
O2 - BHO: Google Toolbar Notifier BHO - {AF69DE43-7D58-4638-B6FA-CE66B5AD205D} - C:\Program Files\Google\GoogleToolbarNotifier\3.0.914.9778\swg.dll
O3 - Toolbar: (no name) - {2318C2B1-4965-11d4-9B18-009027A5CD4F} - (no file)
O3 - Toolbar: &RoboForm - {724d43a0-0d85-11d4-9908-00400523e39a} - C:\Program Files\Siber Systems\AI RoboForm\roboform.dll
O3 - Toolbar: SnagIt - {8FF5E183-ABDE-46EB-B09E-D2AAB95CABE3} - C:\Program Files\TechSmith\SnagIt 8\SnagItIEAddin.dll
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [ccApp] "C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\ccApp.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [vptray] C:\PROGRA~1\SYMANT~1\VPTray.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Adobe Photo Downloader] "C:\Program Files\Adobe\Photoshop Elements 5.0\apdproxy.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Launch LCDMon] "C:\Program Files\Logitech\GamePanel Software\LCD Manager\LCDMon.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Launch LGDCore] "C:\Program Files\Logitech\GamePanel Software\G-series Software\LGDCore.exe" /SHOWHIDE
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [GBMPro8Agent] C:\Program Files\Genie-Soft\GBMPro8\GBMAgent.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [NvMediaCenter] RUNDLL32.EXE C:\Windows\system32\NvMcTray.dll,NvTaskbarInit
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SunJavaUpdateSched] "C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.6.0_06\bin\jusched.exe"
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [Sidebar] C:\Program Files\Windows Sidebar\sidebar.exe /autoRun
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [swg] C:\Program Files\Google\GoogleToolbarNotifier\GoogleToolbarNotifier.exe
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [RoboForm] "C:\Program Files\Siber Systems\AI RoboForm\RoboTaskBarIcon.exe"
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [GBMPro8Agent] C:\Program Files\Genie-Soft\GBMPro8\GBMAgent.exe
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [SpybotSD TeaTimer] C:\Program Files\Spybot - Search & Destroy\TeaTimer.exe
O4 - HKUS\S-1-5-19\..\Run: [Sidebar] %ProgramFiles%\Windows Sidebar\Sidebar.exe /detectMem (User 'LOCAL SERVICE')
O4 - HKUS\S-1-5-19\..\Run: [WindowsWelcomeCenter] rundll32.exe oobefldr.dll,ShowWelcomeCenter (User 'LOCAL SERVICE')
O4 - HKUS\S-1-5-20\..\Run: [Sidebar] %ProgramFiles%\Windows Sidebar\Sidebar.exe /detectMem (User 'NETWORK SERVICE')
O4 - HKUS\S-1-5-18\..\Run: [DevconDefaultDB] C:\Windows\system32\READREG /SILENT /FAIL=1 (User 'SYSTEM')
O4 - HKUS\.DEFAULT\..\Run: [DevconDefaultDB] C:\Windows\system32\READREG /SILENT /FAIL=1 (User 'Default user')
O4 - Startup: MagicDisc.lnk.disabled
O4 - Global Startup: SnagIt 8.lnk = C:\Program Files\TechSmith\SnagIt 8\SnagIt32.exe
O8 - Extra context menu item: Customize Menu - file://C:\Program Files\Siber Systems\AI RoboForm\RoboFormComCustomizeIEMenu.html
O8 - Extra context menu item: E&xport to Microsoft Excel - res://C:\PROGRA~1\MICROS~3\OFFICE11\EXCEL.EXE/3000
O8 - Extra context menu item: Fill Forms - file://C:\Program Files\Siber Systems\AI RoboForm\RoboFormComFillForms.html
O8 - Extra context menu item: RoboForm Toolbar - file://C:\Program Files\Siber Systems\AI RoboForm\RoboFormComShowToolbar.html
O8 - Extra context menu item: Save Forms - file://C:\Program Files\Siber Systems\AI RoboForm\RoboFormComSavePass.html
O9 - Extra button: (no name) - {08B0E5C0-4FCB-11CF-AAA5-00401C608501} - C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.6.0_06\bin\ssv.dll
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Sun Java Console - {08B0E5C0-4FCB-11CF-AAA5-00401C608501} - C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.6.0_06\bin\ssv.dll
O9 - Extra button: Fill Forms - {320AF880-6646-11D3-ABEE-C5DBF3571F46} - file://C:\Program Files\Siber Systems\AI RoboForm\RoboFormComFillForms.html
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Fill Forms - {320AF880-6646-11D3-ABEE-C5DBF3571F46} - file://C:\Program Files\Siber Systems\AI RoboForm\RoboFormComFillForms.html
O9 - Extra button: Save - {320AF880-6646-11D3-ABEE-C5DBF3571F49} - file://C:\Program Files\Siber Systems\AI RoboForm\RoboFormComSavePass.html
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Save Forms - {320AF880-6646-11D3-ABEE-C5DBF3571F49} - file://C:\Program Files\Siber Systems\AI RoboForm\RoboFormComSavePass.html
O9 - Extra button: RoboForm - {724d43aa-0d85-11d4-9908-00400523e39a} - file://C:\Program Files\Siber Systems\AI RoboForm\RoboFormComShowToolbar.html
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: RoboForm Toolbar - {724d43aa-0d85-11d4-9908-00400523e39a} - file://C:\Program Files\Siber Systems\AI RoboForm\RoboFormComShowToolbar.html
O9 - Extra button: Research - {92780B25-18CC-41C8-B9BE-3C9C571A8263} - C:\PROGRA~1\MICROS~3\OFFICE11\REFIEBAR.DLL
O9 - Extra button: Fiddler2 - {CF819DA3-9882-4944-ADF5-6EF17ECF3C6E} - "C:\Program Files\Fiddler2\Fiddler.exe" (file missing)
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Fiddler2 - {CF819DA3-9882-4944-ADF5-6EF17ECF3C6E} - "C:\Program Files\Fiddler2\Fiddler.exe" (file missing)
O13 - Gopher Prefix:
O15 - Trusted Zone: http://www.msi.com.tw
O16 - DPF: {459E93B6-150E-45D5-8D4B-45C66FC035FE} (get_atlcom Class) - http://apps.corel.com/nos_dl_manager_dev/plugin/IEGetPlugin.ocx
O16 - DPF: {67A5F8DC-1A4B-4D66-9F24-A704AD929EEE} (System Requirements Lab) - http://www.nvidia.com/content/DriverDownload/srl/2.0.0.1/sysreqlab2.cab
O16 - DPF: {6E5E167B-1566-4316-B27F-0DDAB3484CF7} (Image Uploader Control) - http://www.itaggit.com/Items/Controls/ImageUploader4.cab
O16 - DPF: {8167C273-DF59-4416-B647-C8BB2C7EE83E} (WebSDev Control) - http://liveupdate.msi.com.tw/autobios/LOnline/install.cab
O16 - DPF: {D27CDB6E-AE6D-11CF-96B8-444553540000} (Shockwave Flash Object) - http://fpdownload2.macromedia.com/get/s ... wflash.cab
O17 - HKLM\System\CCS\Services\Tcpip\Parameters: Domain = Matrix6.local
O17 - HKLM\Software\..\Telephony: DomainName = Matrix6.local
O17 - HKLM\System\CS1\Services\Tcpip\Parameters: Domain = Matrix6.local
O17 - HKLM\System\CS2\Services\Tcpip\Parameters: Domain = Matrix6.local
O18 - Protocol: skype4com - {FFC8B962-9B40-4DFF-9458-1830C7DD7F5D} - C:\PROGRA~1\COMMON~1\Skype\SKYPE4~1.DLL
O22 - SharedTaskScheduler: Windows DreamScene - {E31004D1-A431-41B8-826F-E902F9D95C81} - C:\Windows\System32\DreamScene.dll
O23 - Service: Adobe Active File Monitor V5 (AdobeActiveFileMonitor5.0) - Unknown owner - C:\Program Files\Adobe\Photoshop Elements 5.0\PhotoshopElementsFileAgent.exe
O23 - Service: Ati External Event Utility - ATI Technologies Inc. - C:\Windows\system32\Ati2evxx.exe
O23 - Service: ##Id_String1.6844F930_1628_4223_B5CC_5BB94B879762## (Bonjour Service) - Apple Computer, Inc. - C:\Program Files\Bonjour\mDNSResponder.exe
O23 - Service: Capture Device Service - InterVideo Inc. - C:\Program Files\Common Files\InterVideo\DeviceService\DevSvc.exe
O23 - Service: Symantec Event Manager (ccEvtMgr) - Symantec Corporation - C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\ccSvcHst.exe
O23 - Service: Symantec Settings Manager (ccSetMgr) - Symantec Corporation - C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\ccSvcHst.exe
O23 - Service: Symantec AntiVirus Definition Watcher (DefWatch) - Symantec Corporation - C:\Program Files\Symantec AntiVirus\DefWatch.exe
O23 - Service: FLEXnet Licensing Service - Macrovision Europe Ltd. - C:\Program Files\Common Files\Macrovision Shared\FLEXnet Publisher\FNPLicensingService.exe
O23 - Service: Google Updater Service (gusvc) - Google - C:\Program Files\Google\Common\Google Updater\GoogleUpdaterService.exe
O23 - Service: LiveUpdate - Symantec Corporation - C:\PROGRA~1\Symantec\LIVEUP~1\LUCOMS~1.EXE
O23 - Service: LVCOMSer - Logitech Inc. - C:\Program Files\Common Files\LogiShrd\LVCOMSER\LVComSer.exe
O23 - Service: Process Monitor (LVPrcSrv) - Logitech Inc. - C:\Program Files\Common Files\LogiShrd\LVMVFM\LVPrcSrv.exe
O23 - Service: LVSrvLauncher - Logitech Inc. - C:\Program Files\Common Files\LogiShrd\SrvLnch\SrvLnch.exe
O23 - Service: NMIndexingService - Nero AG - C:\Program Files\Common Files\Nero\Lib\NMIndexingService.exe
O23 - Service: NVIDIA Display Driver Service (nvsvc) - NVIDIA Corporation - C:\Windows\system32\nvvsvc.exe
O23 - Service: PnkBstrA - Unknown owner - C:\Windows\system32\PnkBstrA.exe
O23 - Service: SAVRoam (SavRoam) - symantec - C:\Program Files\Symantec AntiVirus\SavRoam.exe
O23 - Service: SBSD Security Center Service (SBSDWSCService) - Safer Networking Ltd. - C:\Program Files\Spybot - Search & Destroy\SDWinSec.exe
O23 - Service: PC Tools Auxiliary Service (sdAuxService) - PC Tools - C:\Program Files\Spyware Doctor\pctsAuxs.exe
O23 - Service: PC Tools Security Service (sdCoreService) - PC Tools - C:\Program Files\Spyware Doctor\pctsSvc.exe
O23 - Service: Symantec AntiVirus - Symantec Corporation - C:\Program Files\Symantec AntiVirus\Rtvscan.exe

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Shaba
July 1, 2008, 4:47 PM UTC
Hi

Roboform is there?

O2 - BHO: (no name) - {724d43a9-0d85-11d4-9908-00400523e39a} - C:\Program Files\Siber Systems\AI RoboForm\roboform.dll
rboarman
July 1, 2008, 5:14 PM UTC
Sorry, my bad. It was not turned on in IE. Do you see any other issues? Am I okay to delete all the files and folders that the various scanners created?

Thanks again!!

Rick
Shaba
July 1, 2008, 5:21 PM UTC
Hi

No, I don't :)

We remove those automatically during next step, no need for that.

Any other concerns?
rboarman
July 1, 2008, 5:32 PM UTC
I guess my last question is what resident protection should I be running with? I currently have:

- Symantec Antivirus
- Spybot S & D (Teatimer & S&D Resident)
- Spyware Doctor

Thanks,

Rick
Shaba
July 1, 2008, 5:43 PM UTC
Hi

Those can work all together, no need to add more.

Other issues? :)
rboarman
July 2, 2008, 3:36 PM UTC
Hello,

My system appears to be running fine now thanks to you. What do I need to do to clear out the tools and various files/folders that were created? There are a ton of them.

Thank you for your help. You guys provide a great service.

Rick
Shaba
July 2, 2008, 6:55 PM UTC
Hi

We remove them during final instructions, see below :)

Now that you are clean, please follow these simple steps in order to keep your computer clean and secure:

You can fix these, they are leftovers:

O2 - BHO: (no name) - {AA58ED58-01DD-4d91-8333-CF10577473F7} - (no file)
O3 - Toolbar: (no name) - {2318C2B1-4965-11d4-9B18-009027A5CD4F} - (no file)

Now lets uninstall ComboFix:

  • Click START then RUN
  • Now type Combofix /u in the runbox and click OK


Next we remove all used tools.

Please download OTCleanIt and save it to desktop.
  • Double-click OTCleanIt.exe.
  • Click the CleanUp! button.
  • Select Yes when the "Begin cleanup Process?" prompt appears.
  • If you are prompted to Reboot during the cleanup, select Yes.
  • The tool will delete itself once it finishes, if not delete it by yourself.


Note: If you receive a warning from your firewall or other security programs regarding OTCleanIt attempting to contact the internet, please allow it to do so.

  • Disable and Enable System Restore. - If you are using Windows 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 enable and re-enable system restore here:

    Windows XP System Restore Guide


Re-enable system restore with instructions from tutorial above

  • 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 Initialize 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.


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

  • 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 Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware - Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware is a new and powerful anti-malware tool. It is
    totally free but for real-time protection you will have to pay a small one-time fee. Tutorial on installing & using this product can be found below:

    Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware Setup Guide

    Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware Scanning Guide

  • 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.

    A tutorial on installing & using this product can be found here:

    Using SpywareBlaster to protect your computer from Spyware and 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.
Follow this list and your potential for being infected again will reduce dramatically.

Here are some additional utilities that will enhance your safety



Stand Up and Be Counted ---> Malware Complaints <--- where you can make difference!

The site offers people who have been (or are) victims of malware the opportunity to document their story and, in that way, launch a complaint against the malware and the makers of the malware.

Also, please read this great article by Tony Klein So How Did I Get Infected In First Place

Happy surfing and stay clean! :)
Shaba
July 3, 2008, 5:54 PM UTC
rboarman