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Ok here are two more logs...this is one long fix

ComboFix 09-11-30.02 - Owner 11/30/2009 15:12.3.2 - x86
Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition 5.1.2600.3.1252.1.1033.18.2037.1436 [GMT -5:00]
Running from: c:\documents and settings\[removed]\Desktop\ComboFix.exe
Command switches used :: c:\documents and settings\Owner\Desktop\CFScript.txt
AV: Trend Micro AntiVirus *On-access scanning disabled* (Updated) {7D2296BC-32CC-4519-917E-52E652474AF5}
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- REDUCED FUNCTIONALITY MODE -
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((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Other Deletions )))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))
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--------------- FCopy ---------------

c:\windows\ServicePackFiles\i386\atapi.sys --> c:\windows\system32\drivers\atapi.sys
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((((((((((((((((((((((((( Files Created from 2009-10-28 to 2009-11-30 )))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))
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2009-11-28 02:56 . 2009-11-28 02:57 -------- d-----w- c:\program files\QuickTime
2009-11-27 22:32 . 2009-11-27 22:32 -------- d-----w- c:\program files\ESET
2009-11-19 04:19 . 2009-11-25 14:21 -------- d-----w- c:\documents and settings\Owner\Application Data\QuickScan
2009-11-19 04:19 . 2009-10-29 20:39 679936 ----a-w- c:\documents and settings\Owner\Application Data\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\1sy4oo2z.default\extensions\{e001c731-5e37-4538-a5cb-8168736a2360}\components\bdqscan.dll
2009-11-19 04:19 . 2009-10-29 20:39 614400 ----a-w- c:\documents and settings\Owner\Application Data\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\1sy4oo2z.default\extensions\{e001c731-5e37-4538-a5cb-8168736a2360}\plugins\npqscan.dll
2009-11-12 00:04 . 2009-11-12 00:03 411368 ----a-w- c:\windows\system32\deploytk.dll
2009-11-12 00:03 . 2009-11-12 00:03 152576 ----a-w- c:\documents and settings\Owner\Application Data\Sun\Java\jre1.6.0_17\lzma.dll
2009-11-12 00:02 . 2009-11-12 00:02 79488 ----a-w- c:\documents and settings\Owner\Application Data\Sun\Java\jre1.6.0_17\gtapi.dll
2009-11-11 20:50 . 2009-11-11 20:50 -------- d-----w- c:\documents and settings\Owner\Application Data\Malwarebytes
2009-11-11 20:50 . 2009-09-10 19:54 38224 ----a-w- c:\windows\system32\drivers\mbamswissarmy.sys
2009-11-11 20:50 . 2009-11-11 20:50 -------- d-----w- c:\documents and settings\All Users\Application Data\Malwarebytes
2009-11-11 20:50 . 2009-11-19 05:05 -------- d-----w- c:\program files\Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware
2009-11-11 20:50 . 2009-09-10 19:53 19160 ----a-w- c:\windows\system32\drivers\mbam.sys
2009-11-11 03:36 . 2009-11-11 21:06 -------- d-----w- c:\program files\ThreatFire
2009-11-11 01:42 . 2009-11-25 14:23 -------- d-----w- c:\program files\Panda Security
2009-11-09 04:02 . 2009-11-09 04:02 -------- d-----w- c:\program files\Common Files\xing shared
2009-11-09 04:02 . 2009-11-09 04:02 -------- d-----w- c:\program files\real
2009-11-01 03:22 . 2009-11-01 03:23 -------- d-----w- c:\program files\iTunes
2009-11-01 03:10 . 2009-11-01 03:10 79144 ----a-w- c:\documents and settings\All Users\Application Data\Apple Computer\Installer Cache\iTunes 9.0.2.25\SetupAdmin.exe

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(((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Find3M Report ))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))
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2009-11-27 21:53 . 2005-10-22 00:33 -------- d-----w- c:\program files\Java
2009-11-20 01:42 . 2008-09-03 03:19 4 ----a-w- C:\WINDOWSRegDefrag.dat
2009-11-18 20:20 . 2005-10-22 00:36 -------- d-----w- c:\program files\Pure Networks
2009-11-16 01:56 . 2008-02-23 13:41 -------- d-----w- c:\program files\Trend Micro
2009-11-12 00:49 . 2008-04-24 16:05 -------- d-----w- c:\program files\Advanced System Optimizer
2009-11-11 21:32 . 2007-02-22 23:45 -------- d-----w- c:\documents and settings\All Users\Application Data\Microsoft Help
2009-11-09 04:03 . 2005-10-22 00:36 -------- d-----w- c:\program files\Common Files\Real
2009-11-09 04:02 . 2008-11-06 11:42 499712 ----a-w- c:\windows\system32\msvcp71.dll
2009-11-06 01:42 . 2008-11-06 11:42 348160 ----a-w- c:\windows\system32\msvcr71.dll
2009-11-04 03:02 . 2005-10-22 00:36 -------- d-----w- c:\program files\Common Files\Adobe
2009-11-01 03:22 . 2005-12-28 13:26 -------- d-----w- c:\program files\iPod
2009-11-01 03:22 . 2007-07-04 06:03 -------- d-----w- c:\program files\Common Files\Apple
2009-11-01 03:06 . 2008-04-08 01:46 -------- d-----w- c:\program files\Safari
2009-10-11 23:57 . 2005-12-28 13:28 -------- d-----w- c:\documents and settings\Owner\Application Data\Apple Computer
2009-10-11 23:56 . 2005-10-22 00:52 143304 ----a-w- c:\documents and settings\Owner\Local Settings\Application Data\GDIPFONTCACHEV1.DAT
2009-10-06 04:08 . 2005-10-22 00:28 -------- d-----w- c:\program files\Microsoft Works
2009-09-11 14:18 . 2004-08-26 16:12 136192 ----a-w- c:\windows\system32\msv1_0.dll
2009-09-04 21:03 . 2004-08-26 16:12 58880 ----a-w- c:\windows\system32\msasn1.dll
2009-04-17 19:51 . 2006-07-12 23:15 168 --sh--r- c:\windows\system32\240ED6BF9D.sys
2009-04-17 19:51 . 2006-07-12 23:15 2516 --sha-w- c:\windows\system32\KGyGaAvL.sys
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((((((((((((((((((((((((((((( SnapShot@2009-11-25_17.38.31 )))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))
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+ 2009-11-30 14:04 . 2009-11-30 14:04 16384 c:\windows\Temp\Perflib_Perfdata_790.dat
+ 2004-08-04 05:59 . 2008-04-13 18:40 96512 c:\windows\system32\dllcache\atapi.sys
+ 2008-08-07 23:32 . 2009-11-27 14:49 32768 c:\windows\system32\config\systemprofile\Local Settings\History\History.IE5\index.dat
- 2008-08-07 23:32 . 2009-11-25 13:52 32768 c:\windows\system32\config\systemprofile\Local Settings\History\History.IE5\index.dat
+ 2009-10-28 01:09 . 2009-11-27 14:49 16384 c:\windows\system32\config\systemprofile\IETldCache\index.dat
- 2009-10-28 01:09 . 2009-11-25 13:52 16384 c:\windows\system32\config\systemprofile\IETldCache\index.dat
+ 2009-11-28 02:53 . 2009-11-28 02:53 796672 c:\windows\Installer\f158e8.msi
+ 2009-11-28 02:57 . 2009-11-28 02:57 9473024 c:\windows\Installer\f15b79.msi
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((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Reg Loading Points ))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))
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*Note* empty entries & legit default entries are not shown
REGEDIT4

[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run]
"Google Update"="c:\documents and settings\Owner\Local Settings\Application Data\Google\Update\GoogleUpdate.exe" [2008-12-12 133104]
"Search Protection"="c:\program files\Yahoo!\Search Protection\SearchProtection.exe" [2009-02-23 111856]
"Messenger (Yahoo!)"="c:\program files\Yahoo!\Messenger\YahooMessenger.exe" [2009-05-27 4351216]

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run]
"IntelAudioStudio"="c:\program files\Intel Audio Studio\IntelAudioStudio.exe" [2005-05-10 7086080]
"Recguard"="c:\windows\SMINST\RECGUARD.EXE" [2002-09-14 212992]
"Persistence"="c:\windows\system32\igfxpers.exe" [2005-04-25 114688]
"PivotSoftware"="c:\program files\WinPortrait\wpctrl.exe" [2005-01-26 698104]
"UfSeAgnt.exe"="c:\program files\Trend Micro\Internet Security\UfSeAgnt.exe" [2009-10-21 995528]
"GrooveMonitor"="c:\program files\Microsoft Office\Office12\GrooveMonitor.exe" [2008-10-25 31072]
"AppleSyncNotifier"="c:\program files\Common Files\Apple\Mobile Device Support\bin\AppleSyncNotifier.exe" [2009-08-13 177440]
"YSearchProtection"="c:\program files\Yahoo!\Search Protection\SearchProtection.exe" [2009-02-23 111856]
"iTunesHelper"="c:\program files\iTunes\iTunesHelper.exe" [2009-10-29 141600]
"Adobe Reader Speed Launcher"="c:\program files\Adobe\Reader 9.0\Reader\Reader_sl.exe" [2009-10-03 35696]
"Adobe ARM"="c:\program files\Common Files\Adobe\ARM\1.0\AdobeARM.exe" [2009-09-04 935288]
"TkBellExe"="c:\program files\Common Files\Real\Update_OB\realsched.exe" [2009-11-09 198160]
"SunJavaUpdateSched"="c:\program files\Java\jre6\bin\jusched.exe" [2009-11-12 149280]
"QuickTime Task"="c:\program files\QuickTime\QTTask.exe" [2009-11-11 417792]

[HKEY_USERS\.DEFAULT\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run]
"Startup Manager"="c:\program files\Advanced System Optimizer\startUp manager.exe" [2007-06-22 919280]
"ctfmon.exe"="c:\windows\system32\ctfmon.exe" [2008-04-14 15360]

[hkey_local_machine\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\explorer\ShellExecuteHooks]
"{F2A0229A-C4CA-4789-B606-973D24DCDD1C}"= "c:\progra~1\mcafee\MCAFEE~1\mssshell.dll" [2005-07-18 155769]

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\security center\Monitoring\TrendAntiVirus]
"DisableMonitoring"=dword:00000001

[HKLM\~\services\sharedaccess\parameters\firewallpolicy\standardprofile\AuthorizedApplications\List]
"%windir%\\system32\\sessmgr.exe"=
"c:\\Program Files\\Common Files\\AOL\\Loader\\aolload.exe"=
"c:\\Program Files\\Common Files\\AOL\\ACS\\AOLDial.exe"=
"c:\\Program Files\\Common Files\\AOL\\ACS\\AOLacsd.exe"=
"c:\\Program Files\\Common Files\\AOL\\1129941372\\EE\\AOLServiceHost.exe"=
"c:\\Program Files\\Common Files\\AOL\\System Information\\sinf.exe"=
"c:\\WINDOWS\\system32\\lxcgcoms.exe"=
"c:\\WINDOWS\\system32\\spool\\drivers\\w32x86\\3\\lxcgpswx.exe"=
"c:\\Program Files\\QuickTime\\QuickTimePlayer.exe"=
"c:\\Program Files\\Common Files\\AOL\\TopSpeed\\3.0\\aoltpsd3.exe"=
"c:\\Program Files\\Common Files\\AOL\\1129941372\\EE\\aolsoftware.exe"=
"c:\\Program Files\\Common Files\\AOL\\1129941372\\EE\\aim6.exe"=
"%windir%\\Network Diagnostic\\xpnetdiag.exe"=
"c:\\Program Files\\Kodak\\Kodak EasyShare software\\bin\\EasyShare.exe"=
"c:\\Program Files\\Messenger\\msmsgs.exe"=
"c:\\Program Files\\MSN Messenger\\msnmsgr.exe"=
"c:\\Program Files\\MSN Messenger\\livecall.exe"=
"c:\\Program Files\\AOL 9.1\\waol.exe"=
"c:\\Program Files\\Yahoo!\\Messenger\\YahooMessenger.exe"=
"c:\\Program Files\\gnucash\\bin\\gnucash-bin.exe"=
"c:\\Program Files\\gnucash\\bin\\gconfd-2.exe"=
"c:\\Program Files\\Adobe\\Adobe GoLive CS\\GoLive.exe"=
"c:\\Program Files\\AOL 9.1a\\waol.exe"=
"c:\\Program Files\\Linksys Wireless-G USB Wireless Network Monitor\\InvokeSvc2.exe"=
"c:\\Program Files\\Bonjour\\mDNSResponder.exe"=
"c:\\Program Files\\Microsoft Office\\Office12\\OUTLOOK.EXE"=
"c:\\Program Files\\Microsoft Office\\Office12\\GROOVE.EXE"=
"c:\\Program Files\\Microsoft Office\\Office12\\ONENOTE.EXE"=
"c:\\Program Files\\Laplink\\PCmover\\PCmover.exe"=
"c:\\Program Files\\iTunes\\iTunes.exe"=

[HKLM\~\services\sharedaccess\parameters\firewallpolicy\standardprofile\GloballyOpenPorts\List]
"135:TCP"= 135:TCP:TCP Port 135
"5000:TCP"= 5000:TCP:TCP Port 5000
"5001:TCP"= 5001:TCP:TCP Port 5001
"5002:TCP"= 5002:TCP:TCP Port 5002
"5003:TCP"= 5003:TCP:TCP Port 5003
"5004:TCP"= 5004:TCP:TCP Port 5004
"5005:TCP"= 5005:TCP:TCP Port 5005
"5006:TCP"= 5006:TCP:TCP Port 5006
"5007:TCP"= 5007:TCP:TCP Port 5007
"5008:TCP"= 5008:TCP:TCP Port 5008
"5009:TCP"= 5009:TCP:TCP Port 5009
"5010:TCP"= 5010:TCP:TCP Port 5010
"5011:TCP"= 5011:TCP:TCP Port 5011
"5012:TCP"= 5012:TCP:TCP Port 5012
"5013:TCP"= 5013:TCP:TCP Port 5013
"5014:TCP"= 5014:TCP:TCP Port 5014
"5015:TCP"= 5015:TCP:TCP Port 5015
"5016:TCP"= 5016:TCP:TCP Port 5016
"5017:TCP"= 5017:TCP:TCP Port 5017
"5018:TCP"= 5018:TCP:TCP Port 5018
"5019:TCP"= 5019:TCP:TCP Port 5019
"5020:TCP"= 5020:TCP:TCP Port 5020

R2 Seagate-Replica-SysMon;Seagate-Replica-SysMon;c:\program files\Seagate Replica\bin\Seagate-Replica-SysMon.exe [9/16/2009 3:13 PM 78288]
R2 tmpreflt;tmpreflt;c:\windows\system32\drivers\tmpreflt.sys [2/24/2009 3:42 PM 36368]
R3 brfilt;Brother MFC Filter Driver;c:\windows\system32\drivers\BrFilt.sys [9/25/2008 9:51 AM 2944]
R3 BrSerWDM;Brother WDM Serial driver;c:\windows\system32\drivers\BrSerWdm.sys [9/25/2008 10:02 AM 61952]
R3 BrUsbMdm;Brother MFC USB Fax Only Modem;c:\windows\system32\drivers\BrUsbMdm.sys [9/25/2008 9:51 AM 11008]
R3 BrUsbScn;Brother MFC USB Scanner driver;c:\windows\system32\drivers\BrUsbScn.sys [9/25/2008 9:50 AM 10368]
S2 Seagate-Replica-Service;Seagate-Replica-Service;c:\program files\Seagate Replica\bin\Seagate-Replica-Service.exe [9/16/2009 3:13 PM 1818624]
S2 tmevtmgr;tmevtmgr;c:\windows\system32\drivers\tmevtmgr.sys [2/24/2009 2:49 PM 50192]
S2 TmProxy;Trend Micro Proxy Service;c:\program files\Trend Micro\Internet Security\TmProxy.exe [2/24/2009 2:49 PM 677128]
S3 CpPwdSvc;CopyPwd Service;c:\program files\Laplink\PCmover\x32\cppwdsvc.exe [3/26/2009 11:24 AM 46384]
S3 P1171VID;Creative WebCam Notebook #2;c:\windows\system32\drivers\P1171Vid.sys [3/24/2008 5:03 PM 91392]
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Contents of the 'Scheduled Tasks' folder

2009-11-02 c:\windows\Tasks\AppleSoftwareUpdate.job
- c:\program files\Apple Software Update\SoftwareUpdate.exe [2008-07-30 16:34]

2009-11-20 c:\windows\Tasks\GoogleUpdateTaskUserS-1-5-21-776000276-866684552-4279383214-1003Core.job
- c:\documents and settings\Owner\Local Settings\Application Data\Google\Update\GoogleUpdate.exe [2008-12-12 04:59]

2009-11-30 c:\windows\Tasks\GoogleUpdateTaskUserS-1-5-21-776000276-866684552-4279383214-1003UA.job
- c:\documents and settings\Owner\Local Settings\Application Data\Google\Update\GoogleUpdate.exe [2008-12-12 04:59]
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------- Supplementary Scan -------
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uSearchMigratedDefaultURL = hxxp://www.google.com/search?q={searchTerms}&sourceid=ie7&rls=com.microsoft:en-US&ie=utf8&oe=utf8
uStart Page = hxxp://www.yahoo.com/
mSearch Bar = hxxp://us.rd.yahoo.com/customize/ie/def ... earch.html
uInternet Settings,ProxyOverride = *.local
uSearchURL,(Default) = hxxp://us.rd.yahoo.com/customize/ie/def ... .yahoo.com
IE: &AOL Toolbar Search - c:\documents and settings\All Users\Application Data\AOL\ieToolbar\resources\en-US\local\search.html
IE: Add to Google Photos Screensa&ver - c:\windows\system32\GPhotos.scr/200
IE: Open with WordPerfect - c:\program files\WordPerfect Office X3\Programs\WPLauncher.hta
Trusted Zone: turbotax.com
DPF: Microsoft XML Parser for Java - file://c:\windows\Java\classes\xmldso.cab
DPF: {2703049B-D81D-4763-A3C6-AF8932FCBD8F} - hxxps://am.hrblock.com/ActivexComponent ... Status.CAB
FF - ProfilePath - c:\documents and settings\Owner\Application Data\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\1sy4oo2z.default\
FF - prefs.js: browser.search.defaulturl - hxxp://search.aol.com/aolcom/search?inv ... ie7&query=
FF - prefs.js: browser.startup.homepage - hxxp://us.ard.yahoo.com/SIG=14s5qqe8o/M ... .yahoo.com
FF - prefs.js: keyword.URL - hxxp://search.aol.com/aolcom/search?inv ... Lab&query=
FF - plugin: c:\documents and settings\mickey\Application Data\Move Networks\plugins\npqmp071503000010.dll
FF - plugin: c:\documents and settings\Owner\Local Settings\Application Data\Google\Update\1.2.183.13\npGoogleOneClick8.dll
FF - plugin: c:\program files\Google\Picasa3\npPicasa3.dll
FF - plugin: c:\program files\Mozilla Firefox\plugins\npunagi2.dll
FF - plugin: c:\program files\Virtual Earth 3D\npVE3D.dll
FF - HiddenExtension: Microsoft .NET Framework Assistant: {20a82645-c095-46ed-80e3-08825760534b} - c:\windows\Microsoft.NET\Framework\v3.5\Windows Presentation Foundation\DotNetAssistantExtension\

---- FIREFOX POLICIES ----
FF - user.js: yahoo.homepage.dontask - true.

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catchme 0.3.1398 W2K/XP/Vista - rootkit/stealth malware detector by Gmer, http://www.gmer.net
Rootkit scan 2009-11-30 15:14
Windows 5.1.2600 Service Pack 3 NTFS

scanning hidden processes ...

scanning hidden autostart entries ...

scanning hidden files ...

scan completed successfully
hidden files: 0

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[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\ControlSet001\Services\Seagate-Replica-Service]
"ImagePath"="c:\program files\Seagate Replica\bin\Seagate-Replica-Service.exe /startedbyscm:FE2355B7-40E2EE35-RebitSvcModule"
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--------------------- LOCKED REGISTRY KEYS ---------------------

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\PortraitDisplays\DisplayTune\W5A 50N 06021]
@DACL=(02 0000)
"Analog Caps"="type(LCD)vcp(page0(02 04 05 06 08 0E 10 12 14(05 0< 0B) 16 18 1A 1E 20 30 3E 60(01 03) 8A 8C 9B 9C 9D 9E 9F A0 AA(01 04) AC AE B6 C6 C8 C9 D6(01 04) DF ))\00\00\00\00\00\00\00\00\00\00\00\00\00\00\00asset_eep(40)\00\00\00mccs_ver(2.1)\00\00\00\09\00\00És\1e\00\00Ês\1e\1e\00asset_eep(40)mccs_ver(2.1)"
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--------------------- DLLs Loaded Under Running Processes ---------------------

- - - - - - - > 'winlogon.exe'(680)
c:\windows\system32\igfxdev.dll

- - - - - - - > 'explorer.exe'(1112)
c:\windows\system32\WININET.dll
c:\windows\WinSxS\x86_Microsoft.VC80.CRT_1fc8b3b9a1e18e3b_8.0.50727.4053_x-ww_e6967989\MSVCR80.dll
c:\program files\WinPortrait\WinpHook.dll
c:\windows\system32\ieframe.dll
c:\windows\system32\webcheck.dll
c:\windows\system32\WPDShServiceObj.dll
c:\windows\system32\PortableDeviceTypes.dll
c:\windows\system32\PortableDeviceApi.dll
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Completion time: 2009-11-30 15:19
ComboFix-quarantined-files.txt 2009-11-30 20:19
ComboFix2.txt 2009-11-29 15:01
ComboFix3.txt 2009-11-25 17:44

Pre-Run: 188,218,654,720 bytes free
Post-Run: 188,194,062,336 bytes free

- - End Of File - - DAD337B3965E12B898F041F78A178BA3

Logfile of Trend Micro HijackThis v2.0.2
Scan saved at 3:20:45 PM, on 11/30/2009
Platform: Windows XP SP3 (WinNT 5.01.2600)
MSIE: Internet Explorer v8.00 (8.00.6001.18702)
Boot mode: Normal

Running processes:
C:\WINDOWS\System32\smss.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\winlogon.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\services.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\lsass.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\spoolsv.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\AOL\ACS\AOLAcsd.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Apple\Mobile Device Support\bin\AppleMobileDeviceService.exe
C:\Program Files\Bonjour\mDNSResponder.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\Brmfrmps.exe
C:\Program Files\Java\jre6\bin\jqs.exe
c:\progra~1\mcafee\MCAFEE~1\MssSrv.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\New Boundary\PrismXL\PRISMXL.SYS
C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe
C:\Program Files\Linksys Wireless-G USB Wireless Network Monitor\WLService.exe
C:\Program Files\Yahoo!\SoftwareUpdate\YahooAUService.exe
C:\Program Files\Linksys Wireless-G USB Wireless Network Monitor\WUSB54Gv4.exe
C:\Program Files\Seagate Replica\bin\Seagate-Replica-SysMon.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\BRMFRSMG.EXE
C:\Program Files\Seagate Replica\bin\Seagate-Replica-AutoPlay.exe
C:\Program Files\Intel Audio Studio\IntelAudioStudio.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\igfxpers.exe
C:\Program Files\WinPortrait\wpctrl.exe
C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office12\GrooveMonitor.exe
C:\Program Files\Yahoo!\Search Protection\SearchProtection.exe
C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunesHelper.exe
C:\Program Files\WinPortrait\floater.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Real\Update_OB\realsched.exe
C:\Program Files\Java\jre6\bin\jusched.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\ctfmon.exe
C:\Program Files\palmOne\HOTSYNC.EXE
C:\Program Files\iPod\bin\iPodService.exe
C:\Program Files\Yahoo!\Messenger\ymsgr_tray.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\igfxsrvc.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\wscntfy.exe
C:\WINDOWS\explorer.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\notepad.exe
C:\Program Files\Trend Micro\HijackThis\HijackThis.exe

R0 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Start Page = http://www.yahoo.com/
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 Bar = http://us.rd.yahoo.com/customize/ie/defaults/sb/msgr9/*http://www.yahoo.com/ext/search/search.html
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\Internet Explorer\SearchURL,(Default) = http://us.rd.yahoo.com/customize/ie/defaults/su/msgr9/*http://www.yahoo.com
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings,ProxyOverride = *.local
R3 - URLSearchHook: IAOLTBSearch Class - {EA756889-2338-43DB-8F07-D1CA6FB9C90D} - C:\Program Files\AOL Toolbar\aoltb.dll
R3 - URLSearchHook: Yahoo! Toolbar - {EF99BD32-C1FB-11D2-892F-0090271D4F88} - C:\Program Files\Yahoo!\Companion\Installs\cpn4\yt.dll
O2 - BHO: &Yahoo! Toolbar Helper - {02478D38-C3F9-4EFB-9B51-7695ECA05670} - C:\Program Files\Yahoo!\Companion\Installs\cpn4\yt.dll
O2 - BHO: Adobe PDF Reader Link Helper - {06849E9F-C8D7-4D59-B87D-784B7D6BE0B3} - C:\Program Files\Common Files\Adobe\Acrobat\ActiveX\AcroIEHelper.dll
O2 - BHO: AcroIEHelperStub - {18DF081C-E8AD-4283-A596-FA578C2EBDC3} - C:\Program Files\Common Files\Adobe\Acrobat\ActiveX\AcroIEHelperShim.dll
O2 - BHO: Yahoo! IE Services Button - {5BAB4B5B-68BC-4B02-94D6-2FC0DE4A7897} - C:\PROGRA~1\Yahoo!\Common\yiesrvc.dll
O2 - BHO: Groove GFS Browser Helper - {72853161-30C5-4D22-B7F9-0BBC1D38A37E} - C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office12\GrooveShellExtensions.dll
O2 - BHO: SSVHelper Class - {761497BB-D6F0-462C-B6EB-D4DAF1D92D43} - C:\Program Files\Java\jre6\bin\ssv.dll
O2 - BHO: AOL Toolbar Loader - {7C554162-8CB7-45A4-B8F4-8EA1C75885F9} - C:\Program Files\AOL Toolbar\aoltb.dll
O2 - BHO: Google Toolbar Helper - {AA58ED58-01DD-4d91-8333-CF10577473F7} - c:\program files\google\googletoolbar1.dll
O2 - BHO: AcroIEToolbarHelper Class - {AE7CD045-E861-484f-8273-0445EE161910} - C:\Program Files\Adobe\Adobe Acrobat 6.0\Acrobat\AcroIEFavClient.dll
O2 - BHO: Java(tm) Plug-In 2 SSV Helper - {DBC80044-A445-435b-BC74-9C25C1C588A9} - C:\Program Files\Java\jre6\bin\jp2ssv.dll
O2 - BHO: JQSIEStartDetectorImpl - {E7E6F031-17CE-4C07-BC86-EABFE594F69C} - C:\Program Files\Java\jre6\lib\deploy\jqs\ie\jqs_plugin.dll
O2 - BHO: SidebarAutoLaunch Class - {F2AA9440-6328-4933-B7C9-A6CCDF9CBF6D} - C:\Program Files\Yahoo!\browser\YSidebarIEBHO.dll
O2 - BHO: SingleInstance Class - {FDAD4DA1-61A2-4FD8-9C17-86F7AC245081} - C:\Program Files\Yahoo!\Companion\Installs\cpn4\YTSingleInstance.dll
O3 - Toolbar: Adobe PDF - {47833539-D0C5-4125-9FA8-0819E2EAAC93} - C:\Program Files\Adobe\Adobe Acrobat 6.0\Acrobat\AcroIEFavClient.dll
O3 - Toolbar: Yahoo! Toolbar - {EF99BD32-C1FB-11D2-892F-0090271D4F88} - C:\Program Files\Yahoo!\Companion\Installs\cpn4\yt.dll
O3 - Toolbar: &Google - {2318C2B1-4965-11d4-9B18-009027A5CD4F} - c:\program files\google\googletoolbar1.dll
O3 - Toolbar: AOL Toolbar - {DE9C389F-3316-41A7-809B-AA305ED9D922} - C:\Program Files\AOL Toolbar\aoltb.dll
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [IntelAudioStudio] "C:\Program Files\Intel Audio Studio\IntelAudioStudio.exe" TRAY
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Recguard] %WINDIR%\SMINST\RECGUARD.EXE
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Persistence] C:\WINDOWS\system32\igfxpers.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [PivotSoftware] C:\Program Files\WinPortrait\wpctrl.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [UfSeAgnt.exe] "C:\Program Files\Trend Micro\Internet Security\UfSeAgnt.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [GrooveMonitor] "C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office12\GrooveMonitor.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [AppleSyncNotifier] C:\Program Files\Common Files\Apple\Mobile Device Support\bin\AppleSyncNotifier.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [YSearchProtection] "C:\Program Files\Yahoo!\Search Protection\SearchProtection.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [iTunesHelper] "C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunesHelper.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Adobe Reader Speed Launcher] "C:\Program Files\Adobe\Reader 9.0\Reader\Reader_sl.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Adobe ARM] "C:\Program Files\Common Files\Adobe\ARM\1.0\AdobeARM.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [TkBellExe] "C:\Program Files\Common Files\Real\Update_OB\realsched.exe" -osboot
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SunJavaUpdateSched] "C:\Program Files\Java\jre6\bin\jusched.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [QuickTime Task] "C:\Program Files\QuickTime\QTTask.exe" -atboottime
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [Google Update] "C:\Documents and Settings\Owner\Local Settings\Application Data\Google\Update\GoogleUpdate.exe" /c
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [Search Protection] C:\Program Files\Yahoo!\Search Protection\SearchProtection.exe
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [Messenger (Yahoo!)] "C:\Program Files\Yahoo!\Messenger\YahooMessenger.exe" -quiet
O4 - HKUS\S-1-5-18\..\Run: [Startup Manager] C:\Program Files\Advanced System Optimizer\startUp manager.exe (User 'SYSTEM')
O4 - HKUS\S-1-5-18\..\Run: [ctfmon.exe] C:\WINDOWS\system32\ctfmon.exe (User 'SYSTEM')
O4 - HKUS\.DEFAULT\..\Run: [Startup Manager] C:\Program Files\Advanced System Optimizer\startUp manager.exe (User 'Default user')
O4 - Startup: AOL Desktop.lnk = ?
O4 - Startup: HotSync Manager.lnk = C:\Program Files\palmOne\HOTSYNC.EXE
O8 - Extra context menu item: &AOL Toolbar Search - C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\AOL\ieToolbar\resources\en-US\local\search.html
O8 - Extra context menu item: Add to Google Photos Screensa&ver - res://C:\WINDOWS\system32\GPhotos.scr/200
O8 - Extra context menu item: Open with WordPerfect - C:\Program Files\WordPerfect Office X3\Programs\WPLauncher.hta
O9 - Extra button: (no name) - {08B0E5C0-4FCB-11CF-AAA5-00401C608501} - C:\Program Files\Java\jre6\bin\jp2iexp.dll
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Sun Java Console - {08B0E5C0-4FCB-11CF-AAA5-00401C608501} - C:\Program Files\Java\jre6\bin\jp2iexp.dll
O9 - Extra button: Send to OneNote - {2670000A-7350-4f3c-8081-5663EE0C6C49} - C:\PROGRA~1\MICROS~2\Office12\ONBttnIE.dll
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: S&end to OneNote - {2670000A-7350-4f3c-8081-5663EE0C6C49} - C:\PROGRA~1\MICROS~2\Office12\ONBttnIE.dll
O9 - Extra button: AT&T Yahoo! Services - {5BAB4B5B-68BC-4B02-94D6-2FC0DE4A7897} - C:\PROGRA~1\Yahoo!\Common\yiesrvc.dll
O9 - Extra button: Research - {92780B25-18CC-41C8-B9BE-3C9C571A8263} - C:\PROGRA~1\MICROS~2\Office12\REFIEBAR.DLL
O9 - Extra button: (no name) - {e2e2dd38-d088-4134-82b7-f2ba38496583} - C:\WINDOWS\Network Diagnostic\xpnetdiag.exe
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: @xpsp3res.dll,-20001 - {e2e2dd38-d088-4134-82b7-f2ba38496583} - C:\WINDOWS\Network Diagnostic\xpnetdiag.exe
O9 - Extra button: Messenger - {FB5F1910-F110-11d2-BB9E-00C04F795683} - C:\Program Files\Messenger\msmsgs.exe
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Windows Messenger - {FB5F1910-F110-11d2-BB9E-00C04F795683} - C:\Program Files\Messenger\msmsgs.exe
O16 - DPF: {0E5F0222-96B9-11D3-8997-00104BD12D94} (PCPitstop Utility) - http://support.gateway.com/support/profiler/PCPitStop.CAB
O16 - DPF: {2703049B-D81D-4763-A3C6-AF8932FCBD8F} (CheckFileStatus.UserControl1) - https://am.hrblock.com/ActivexComponent/CheckFileStatus.CAB
O18 - Protocol: grooveLocalGWS - {88FED34C-F0CA-4636-A375-3CB6248B04CD} - C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office12\GrooveSystemServices.dll
O23 - Service: AdobeVersionCue - Adobe Sytems - C:\Program Files\Adobe\Adobe Version Cue\service\VersionCue.exe
O23 - Service: AOL Connectivity Service (AOL ACS) - AOL LLC - C:\Program Files\Common Files\AOL\ACS\AOLAcsd.exe
O23 - Service: Apple Mobile Device - Apple Inc. - C:\Program Files\Common Files\Apple\Mobile Device Support\bin\AppleMobileDeviceService.exe
O23 - Service: Asset Management Daemon - Unknown owner - C:\Program Files\Gateway\EzTune\dtsslsrv.exe
O23 - Service: Bonjour Service - Apple Inc. - C:\Program Files\Bonjour\mDNSResponder.exe
O23 - Service: Brother Popup Suspend service for Resource manager (brmfrmps) - Brother Industries, Ltd. - C:\WINDOWS\system32\Brmfrmps.exe
O23 - Service: CopyPwd Service (CpPwdSvc) - Unknown owner - C:\Program Files\Laplink\PCmover\x32\cppwdsvc.exe
O23 - Service: Portrait Displays Display Tune Service (DTSRVC) - Unknown owner - C:\Program Files\Gateway\EzTune\dtsrvc.exe
O23 - Service: Google Updater Service (gusvc) - Google - C:\Program Files\Google\Common\Google Updater\GoogleUpdaterService.exe
O23 - Service: InstallDriver Table Manager (IDriverT) - Macrovision Corporation - C:\Program Files\Common Files\InstallShield\Driver\11\Intel 32\IDriverT.exe
O23 - Service: iPod Service - Apple Inc. - C:\Program Files\iPod\bin\iPodService.exe
O23 - Service: Java Quick Starter (JavaQuickStarterService) - Sun Microsystems, Inc. - C:\Program Files\Java\jre6\bin\jqs.exe
O23 - Service: lxcg_device - - C:\WINDOWS\system32\lxcgcoms.exe
O23 - Service: McAfee AntiSpyware Real-Time Scanner (McAfeeAntiSpyware) - McAfee, Inc. - c:\progra~1\mcafee\MCAFEE~1\MssSrv.exe
O23 - Service: PrismXL - New Boundary Technologies, Inc. - C:\Program Files\Common Files\New Boundary\PrismXL\PRISMXL.SYS
O23 - Service: Seagate-Replica-Service - Unknown owner - C:\Program Files\Seagate Replica\bin\Seagate-Replica-Service.exe
O23 - Service: Seagate-Replica-SysMon - Unknown owner - C:\Program Files\Seagate Replica\bin\Seagate-Replica-SysMon.exe
O23 - Service: Trend Micro Central Control Component (SfCtlCom) - Trend Micro Inc. - C:\Program Files\Trend Micro\Internet Security\SfCtlCom.exe
O23 - Service: Trend Micro Unauthorized Change Prevention Service (TMBMServer) - Trend Micro Inc. - C:\Program Files\Trend Micro\BM\TMBMSRV.exe
O23 - Service: Trend Micro Proxy Service (TmProxy) - Trend Micro Inc. - C:\Program Files\Trend Micro\Internet Security\TmProxy.exe
O23 - Service: WUSB54Gv4SVC - GEMTEKS - C:\Program Files\Linksys Wireless-G USB Wireless Network Monitor\WLService.exe
O23 - Service: Yahoo! Updater (YahooAUService) - Yahoo! Inc. - C:\Program Files\Yahoo!\SoftwareUpdate\YahooAUService.exe

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Hi thryroidnos,

Ok here are two more logs...this is one long fix


It is more than just a fix. We like to be thorough. Thanks for your patience. :)

Please let me know if you are still experiencing any issues.


Uninstall ComboFix

Click Start, click Run..., copy the below bolded text and paste it in the Open: box and click OK.

ComboFix /Uninstall

ComboFix will uninstall and clean up after itself.


OTC

Click Here to download OTC by Old Timer and save it to your Desktop.

  • Double-click OTC.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 OTC attempting to contact the internet, please allow it to do so.

Delete GMER file
After OTC reboot, delete the randomly named GMER .exe file from your desktop if it still exists. It looks like this


Your logs are clean!


Implementing the following suggestions will greatly reduce your chances of malware problems in the future.

Update Windows

It is important to keep Windows and Microsoft programs updated to close vulnerabilities as they are discovered.

I suggest that you occasionally visit Microsoft Update and install all important updates. Please visit Microsoft Update as soon as possible as described below.

Close all windows and temporarily disable your anti-virus (usually through a tray icon)

Use Internet Explorer to visit this site: http://update.microsoft.com/microsoftupdate/v6/default.aspx?ln=en-US

Once the page loads follow instructions to install all critical updates. You may need to repeat this process until fully updated.


Keep installed programs up to date

Anti-virus
Most important is keeping your anti-virus software up to date. An out of date anti-virus is not much better than no anti-virus. If your anti-virus is not set to update automatically (preferred), it is imperative that you occasionally update it manually. You usually can accomplish this through a tray icon.

Update Other Vulnerable Software
Malware writers are increasingly targeting vulnerabilities in commonly used applications. There are several online sites which will scan your computer for outdated software. I've listed two below. I recommend occasionally visiting and scanning your computer to detect vulnerable software that should be updated.
F-Secure Health Check - requires Internet Explorer
Secunia Online Software Inspector


Best Practices for Email and Downloaded Files.

  • Do not read emails from unknown sources.
  • Make it a habit to never open email attachments from anyone, including people you know, unless you absolutely have to. If you need to open an attachment, scan it with your anti-virus before you open it.
  • Do not use Peer to Peer software to "share" media and software. You will get more than you expected and the "bonus" will not be something you want and will bring you back seeking help.
  • Do not use keygens or hacked software. First, it is stealing. Second, it is almost always infected with something. If you cannot afford to buy something, there is likely a free alternative that will be a good substitute. Search around and seek out advice from a trusted forum. Most will be glad to tell you of their favorite free program that performs the job you want done.



Additional Protection Programs

The programs listed below are excellent for improving your computer's security.

WinPatrol by Bill Pytlovany - "WinPatrol is a multi-purpose utility designed to increase performance and protect against unwanted changes." Information on it's many features can be found here

MVPS Hosts file - A replacement HOSTS file that redirects known malicious and ad serving sites to the localhost, thus preventing connection to them.
Note: MVPS Hosts file can sometimes slow down the computer so read the information on the site to mitigate this effect.

I encourage you to check out Tony Klein's article "How did I get infected in the first place?"
and miekiemoes' article "How to prevent Malware:"

If you have any questions about these suggestions, I would be happy to answer them.

Regards,
shinybeast

I'd be grateful if you could reply to this post so that I know you have read it and, if you've no other questions, the thread can be closed.
hey, thank you very much for all of your help....

for some reason now my computer is really slow, though....this morning through afternoon it really didn't work, but it's better now though not perfect. can a computer have a bad day?
Hi thyroidnos,

for some reason now my computer is really slow, though....this morning through afternoon it really didn't work, but it's better now though not perfect. can a computer have a bad day?


Sorry to hear the computer had a bit of a fit.

Did it run really slow from boot? Did it run OK the night before? What, if anything, were you doing with the computer immediately before it went downhill?
as of now it's working good again....i did nothing that i know of....very strange that it was so slow but thank god it's better now....
Yes, very strange. Barring any changes to the operating system or installed programs, I would suspect a piece of hardware was acting up.

Hopefully things run smooth from here on out.

Stay safe,
shinybeast
As this issue appears to be resolved,