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tslothrop · 2011-02-06T10:58:21+00:00

The malware in the subject seems to be redirecting all our searches into google. Here is our HijackThis Log: Logfile of Trend Micro HijackThis v2.0.4 Scan saved at 10:55:12 AM, on 2/6/2011 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:\Program Files\Trusteer\Rapport\bin\RapportMgmtService.exe C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe C:\WINDOWS\Explorer.EXE C:\WINDOWS\system32\spoolsv.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\hkcmd.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\igfxpers.exe C:\Program Files\Analog Devices\Core\smax4pnp.exe C:\Program Files\Analog Devices\SoundMAX\Smax4.exe C:\Program Files\Intel\AMT\atchk.exe C:\Program Files\Hewlett-Packard\HP ProtectTools Security Manager\PTHOSTTR.EXE C:\Program Files\PDF Complete\pdfsty.exe C:\WINDOWS\SMINST\Schedu

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tslothrop

February 11, 2011, 5:26 PM UTC

Thank you very much for your help. I think the problem is now solved.

km2357 MRU Master

February 11, 2011, 7:59 PM UTC

You're welcome. I'm glad I was able to help you out.

Good luck and safe surfing!

Cypher Admin/Teacher

February 11, 2011, 8:07 PM UTC

As this issue appears to be resolved,

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