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amishch
January 26, 2007, 10:03 AM UTC
My problem seems to be MSRTMON. Not sure how this made it onto my system as I'm fairly cautious. Outpost Pro (my firewall) slows the system and the connection down somewhat while blocking numerous TCP OUT 255.255.255.255:6667 requests from that same MSRTMON.

I see it in the HJT scan results (see below), but I bet there's more to it than just removing the entries with HJT.

MY HJT LOG:


Logfile of HijackThis v1.99.1

Scan saved at 1:58:31 AM, on 1/26/2007

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\winlogon.exe

C:\WINDOWS\system32\services.exe

C:\WINDOWS\system32\lsass.exe

C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe

C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe

C:\Program Files\Intel\Wireless\Bin\EvtEng.exe

C:\Program Files\Intel\Wireless\Bin\S24EvMon.exe

C:\WINDOWS\Explorer.EXE

C:\WINDOWS\system32\spoolsv.exe

C:\Program Files\AntiVir PersonalEdition Classic\sched.exe

C:\Program Files\AntiVir PersonalEdition Classic\avguard.exe

C:\Acer\Empowering Technology\admServ.exe

C:\Program Files\Synaptics\SynTP\SynTPEnh.exe

C:\WINDOWS\system32\igfxpers.exe

C:\Acer\Empowering Technology\eDataSecurity\eDSloader.exe

C:\Acer\Empowering Technology\ePower\ePower_DMC.exe

C:\Acer\Empowering Technology\eRecovery\Monitor.exe

C:\PROGRA~1\LAUNCH~1\LManager.exe

C:\Acer\Empowering Technology\admtray.exe

C:\WINDOWS\RTHDCPL.EXE

C:\Program Files\AntiVir PersonalEdition Classic\avgnt.exe

C:\Program Files\Webroot\Spy Sweeper\SpySweeperUI.exe

C:\WINDOWS\system32\Msrtmon.exe

C:\Program Files\Diskeeper Corporation\Diskeeper\DkService.exe

C:\WINDOWS\system32\igfxext.exe

C:\WINDOWS\system32\igfxsrvc.exe

C:\Program Files\Agnitum\Outpost Firewall\outpost.exe

C:\DOCUME~1\admin\LOCALS~1\Temp\RtkBtMnt.exe

C:\Program Files\Intel\Wireless\Bin\RegSrvc.exe

C:\Program Files\Alcohol Soft\Alcohol 120\StarWind\StarWindService.exe

C:\Program Files\Webroot\Spy Sweeper\SpySweeper.exe

C:\Program Files\Webroot\Spy Sweeper\SSU.EXE

C:\WINDOWS\system32\wbem\unsecapp.exe

C:\PROGRA~1\MOZILL~1\FIREFOX.EXE

C:\WINDOWS\system32\NOTEPAD.EXE

C:\WINDOWS\system32\NOTEPAD.EXE

C:\Documents and Settings\admin\Desktop\HijackThis.exe



R0 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Start Page = http://global.acer.com/

R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Default_Page_URL = http://global.acer.com

R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Connection Wizard,ShellNext = http://global.acer.com/

O2 - BHO: AcroIEHlprObj Class - {06849E9F-C8D7-4D59-B87D-784B7D6BE0B3} - c:\Program Files\Adobe\Acrobat 7.0\ActiveX\AcroIEHelper.dll

O2 - BHO: SpywareBlock Class - {0A87E45F-537A-40B4-B812-E2544C21A09F} - C:\Program Files\SpyCatcher 2006\SCActiveBlock.dll

O2 - BHO: BitComet ClickCapture - {39F7E362-828A-4B5A-BCAF-5B79BFDFEA60} - C:\Program Files\BitComet\tools\BitCometBHO.dll

O2 - BHO: SSVHelper Class - {761497BB-D6F0-462C-B6EB-D4DAF1D92D43} - C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.5.0_09\bin\ssv.dll

O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [LaunchApp] Alaunch

O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SynTPEnh] "C:\Program Files\Synaptics\SynTP\SynTPEnh.exe"

O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [igfxtray] C:\WINDOWS\system32\igfxtray.exe

O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [igfxpers] C:\WINDOWS\system32\igfxpers.exe

O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [eDataSecurity Loader] "C:\Acer\Empowering Technology\eDataSecurity\eDSloader.exe"

O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [ePower_DMC] "C:\Acer\Empowering Technology\ePower\ePower_DMC.exe"

O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Acer ePower Management] "C:\Acer\Empowering Technology\ePower\Acer ePower Management.exe" boot

O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [LManager] C:\PROGRA~1\LAUNCH~1\LManager.exe

O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [eRecoveryService] "C:\Acer\Empowering Technology\eRecovery\Monitor.exe"

O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [ADMTray.exe] "C:\Acer\Empowering Technology\admtray.exe"

O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [RTHDCPL] RTHDCPL.EXE

O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Alcmtr] ALCMTR.EXE

O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [AzMixerSel] "C:\Program Files\Realtek\InstallShield\AzMixerSel.exe"

O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [avgnt] "C:\Program Files\AntiVir PersonalEdition Classic\avgnt.exe" /min

O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SpySweeper] "C:\Program Files\Webroot\Spy Sweeper\SpySweeperUI.exe" /startintray

O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Outpost Firewall] C:\Program Files\Agnitum\Outpost Firewall\outpost.exe /waitservice

O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [OutpostFeedBack] "C:\Program Files\Agnitum\Outpost Firewall\feedback.exe" /dump:os_startup

O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Microsoft] Msrtmon.exe

O4 - HKLM\..\RunServices: [Microsoft] Msrtmon.exe

O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [Microsoft] Msrtmon.exe

O4 - Global Startup: Microsoft Office.lnk = C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office10\OSA.EXE

O8 - Extra context menu item: Download all links using BitComet - res://C:\Program Files\BitComet\BitComet.exe/AddAllLink.htm

O8 - Extra context menu item: Download all videos using BitComet - res://C:\Program Files\BitComet\BitComet.exe/AddVideo.htm

O8 - Extra context menu item: Download link using &BitComet - res://C:\Program Files\BitComet\BitComet.exe/AddLink.htm

O8 - Extra context menu item: E&xport to Microsoft Excel - res://C:\PROGRA~1\MICROS~3\Office10\EXCEL.EXE/3000

O9 - Extra button: (no name) - {08B0E5C0-4FCB-11CF-AAA5-00401C608501} - C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.5.0_09\bin\ssv.dll

O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Sun Java Console - {08B0E5C0-4FCB-11CF-AAA5-00401C608501} - C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.5.0_09\bin\ssv.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

O20 - AppInit_DLLs: interceptor.dll

O20 - Winlogon Notify: igfxcui - C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\igfxdev.dll

O20 - Winlogon Notify: WRNotifier - C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\WRLogonNTF.dll

O23 - Service: AntiVir PersonalEdition Classic Scheduler (AntiVirScheduler) - Avira GmbH - C:\Program Files\AntiVir PersonalEdition Classic\sched.exe

O23 - Service: AntiVir PersonalEdition Classic Guard (AntiVirService) - AVIRA GmbH - C:\Program Files\AntiVir PersonalEdition Classic\avguard.exe

O23 - Service: AdminWorks Agent X6 (AWService) - Avocent Inc. - C:\Acer\Empowering Technology\admServ.exe

O23 - Service: Diskeeper - Diskeeper Corporation - C:\Program Files\Diskeeper Corporation\Diskeeper\DkService.exe

O23 - Service: Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless Event Log (EvtEng) - Intel Corporation - C:\Program Files\Intel\Wireless\Bin\EvtEng.exe

O23 - Service: iPod Service - Unknown owner - C:\Program Files\iPod\bin\iPodService.exe (file missing)

O23 - Service: Outpost Firewall Service (OutpostFirewall) - Agnitum Ltd. - C:\Program Files\Agnitum\Outpost Firewall\outpost.exe

O23 - Service: Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless Registry Service (RegSrvc) - Intel Corporation - C:\Program Files\Intel\Wireless\Bin\RegSrvc.exe

O23 - Service: Remote Packet Capture Protocol v.0 (experimental) (rpcapd) - Unknown owner - %ProgramFiles%\WinPcap\rpcapd.exe" -d -f "%ProgramFiles%



\WinPcap\rpcapd.ini (file missing)

O23 - Service: Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless Service (S24EventMonitor) - Intel Corporation  - C:\Program Files\Intel\Wireless\Bin\S24EvMon.exe

O23 - Service: StarWind iSCSI Service (StarWindService) - Rocket Division Software - C:\Program Files\Alcohol Soft\Alcohol 120\StarWind\StarWindService.exe

O23 - Service: Webroot Spy Sweeper Engine (WebrootSpySweeperService) - Webroot Software, Inc. - C:\Program Files\Webroot\Spy Sweeper\SpySweeper.exe
amishch
January 26, 2007, 10:22 AM UTC
another note ... don't know whether this is related, but i'm getting TONS of TC/UDP IN requests targeting local port 8035 (showing up in the Outpost network info screens).
amishch
January 26, 2007, 4:58 PM UTC
any tips on how to remove?
tim s MRU Honors Grad Emeritus
January 26, 2007, 5:58 PM UTC
Hi amishch,

Welcome to the MalWare Removal forums! I'll be glad to help you with your computer problems.
HijackThis logs can take some time to research, so please be patient with me. I know that you need
your computer working as quickly as possible, and I will work hard to help see that happens.

In order to help me help you, please observe the following while we work:
  1. If you don't know, stop and ask! Don't continue, we don't want to start all over again!
  2. Understand that cleaning your computer can sometimes take multiple passes/posts,
    and it's important to follow the steps as listed including re-running scans as listed
  3. Please reply to this thread, do not start another.


If you can do those three things, everything should go smoothly

I am working on fix will post as soon as I can. Please will first asking for help do not reply to your topic we are looking for 0 reply post.
When you reply to your first post we think you are already getting help. Now that I have your topic all replies should go to this thread like you have done already. thanks
tim
tim s MRU Honors Grad Emeritus
January 26, 2007, 6:04 PM UTC
Hi amishch,

Please do the following:
First from the looks of your log you are running HiJackThis.exe directly from your desktop. It should be running from inside of a folder to save backups.
Just right click on any open area on desktop screen and from menu choose > New > then Folder and name it HJT.
Now put HiJackThis.exe into that folder(HJT).
Now right-click on HijackThis.exe icon > and choose Send to > Choose Desktop( create a shortcut)
This has to be done first.

Please post a new HJT log
amishch
January 26, 2007, 7:20 PM UTC
Here's the updated HJT log. I've installed AVG Anti-Spyware since the last post and the log will reflect this change ...



Logfile of HijackThis v1.99.1

Scan saved at 11:15:38 AM, on 1/26/2007

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\winlogon.exe

C:\WINDOWS\system32\services.exe

C:\WINDOWS\system32\lsass.exe

C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe

C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe

C:\Program Files\Intel\Wireless\Bin\EvtEng.exe

C:\Program Files\Intel\Wireless\Bin\S24EvMon.exe

C:\WINDOWS\Explorer.EXE

C:\WINDOWS\system32\spoolsv.exe

C:\Program Files\Common Files\Acronis\Schedule2\schedul2.exe

C:\Program Files\AntiVir PersonalEdition Classic\sched.exe

C:\Program Files\AntiVir PersonalEdition Classic\avguard.exe

C:\Program Files\AVG Anti-Spyware 7.5\guard.exe

C:\Acer\Empowering Technology\admServ.exe

C:\Program Files\Diskeeper Corporation\Diskeeper\DkService.exe

C:\Program Files\Synaptics\SynTP\SynTPEnh.exe

C:\WINDOWS\system32\igfxpers.exe

C:\Acer\Empowering Technology\eDataSecurity\eDSloader.exe

C:\Acer\Empowering Technology\ePower\ePower_DMC.exe

C:\Acer\Empowering Technology\eRecovery\Monitor.exe

C:\PROGRA~1\LAUNCH~1\LManager.exe

C:\Acer\Empowering Technology\admtray.exe

C:\WINDOWS\RTHDCPL.EXE

C:\Program Files\AntiVir PersonalEdition Classic\avgnt.exe

C:\Program Files\Webroot\Spy Sweeper\SpySweeperUI.exe

C:\Program Files\AVG Anti-Spyware 7.5\avgas.exe

C:\Program Files\AcronisTrueImage\TrueImageMonitor.exe

C:\Program Files\Agnitum\Outpost Firewall\outpost.exe

C:\Program Files\AcronisTrueImage\TimounterMonitor.exe

C:\Program Files\Common Files\Acronis\Schedule2\schedhlp.exe

C:\Program Files\Intel\Wireless\Bin\RegSrvc.exe

C:\WINDOWS\system32\igfxext.exe

C:\WINDOWS\system32\igfxsrvc.exe

C:\Program Files\Alcohol Soft\Alcohol 120\StarWind\StarWindService.exe

C:\Program Files\Webroot\Spy Sweeper\SpySweeper.exe

C:\DOCUME~1\admin\LOCALS~1\Temp\RtkBtMnt.exe

C:\Program Files\Webroot\Spy Sweeper\SSU.EXE

C:\WINDOWS\system32\wbem\unsecapp.exe

C:\Documents and Settings\admin\Desktop\HJT\HijackThis.exe



R0 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Start Page = http://global.acer.com/

R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Default_Page_URL = http://global.acer.com

R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Connection Wizard,ShellNext = http://global.acer.com/

O2 - BHO: AcroIEHlprObj Class - {06849E9F-C8D7-4D59-B87D-784B7D6BE0B3} - c:\Program Files\Adobe\Acrobat 7.0\ActiveX\AcroIEHelper.dll

O2 - BHO: SpywareBlock Class - {0A87E45F-537A-40B4-B812-E2544C21A09F} - C:\Program Files\SpyCatcher 2006\SCActiveBlock.dll

O2 - BHO: BitComet ClickCapture - {39F7E362-828A-4B5A-BCAF-5B79BFDFEA60} - C:\Program Files\BitComet\tools\BitCometBHO.dll

O2 - BHO: SSVHelper Class - {761497BB-D6F0-462C-B6EB-D4DAF1D92D43} - C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.5.0_09\bin\ssv.dll

O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [LaunchApp] Alaunch

O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SynTPEnh] "C:\Program Files\Synaptics\SynTP\SynTPEnh.exe"

O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [igfxtray] C:\WINDOWS\system32\igfxtray.exe

O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [igfxpers] C:\WINDOWS\system32\igfxpers.exe

O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [eDataSecurity Loader] "C:\Acer\Empowering Technology\eDataSecurity\eDSloader.exe"

O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [ePower_DMC] "C:\Acer\Empowering Technology\ePower\ePower_DMC.exe"

O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Acer ePower Management] "C:\Acer\Empowering Technology\ePower\Acer ePower Management.exe" boot

O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [LManager] C:\PROGRA~1\LAUNCH~1\LManager.exe

O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [eRecoveryService] "C:\Acer\Empowering Technology\eRecovery\Monitor.exe"

O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [ADMTray.exe] "C:\Acer\Empowering Technology\admtray.exe"

O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [RTHDCPL] RTHDCPL.EXE

O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Alcmtr] ALCMTR.EXE

O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [AzMixerSel] "C:\Program Files\Realtek\InstallShield\AzMixerSel.exe"

O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [avgnt] "C:\Program Files\AntiVir PersonalEdition Classic\avgnt.exe" /min

O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SpySweeper] "C:\Program Files\Webroot\Spy Sweeper\SpySweeperUI.exe" /startintray

O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Outpost Firewall] "C:\Program Files\Agnitum\Outpost Firewall\outpost.exe" /waitservice

O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [OutpostFeedBack] "C:\Program Files\Agnitum\Outpost Firewall\feedback.exe" /dump:os_startup

O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [!AVG Anti-Spyware] "C:\Program Files\AVG Anti-Spyware 7.5\avgas.exe" /minimized

O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [TrueImageMonitor.exe] "C:\Program Files\AcronisTrueImage\TrueImageMonitor.exe"

O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [AcronisTimounterMonitor] "C:\Program Files\AcronisTrueImage\TimounterMonitor.exe"

O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Acronis Scheduler2 Service] "C:\Program Files\Common Files\Acronis\Schedule2\schedhlp.exe"

O4 - Global Startup: Microsoft Office.lnk = C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office10\OSA.EXE

O8 - Extra context menu item: Download all links using BitComet - res://C:\Program Files\BitComet\BitComet.exe/AddAllLink.htm

O8 - Extra context menu item: Download all videos using BitComet - res://C:\Program Files\BitComet\BitComet.exe/AddVideo.htm

O8 - Extra context menu item: Download link using &BitComet - res://C:\Program Files\BitComet\BitComet.exe/AddLink.htm

O8 - Extra context menu item: E&xport to Microsoft Excel - res://C:\PROGRA~1\MICROS~3\Office10\EXCEL.EXE/3000

O9 - Extra button: (no name) - {08B0E5C0-4FCB-11CF-AAA5-00401C608501} - C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.5.0_09\bin\ssv.dll

O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Sun Java Console - {08B0E5C0-4FCB-11CF-AAA5-00401C608501} - C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.5.0_09\bin\ssv.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

O20 - AppInit_DLLs: interceptor.dll

O20 - Winlogon Notify: igfxcui - C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\igfxdev.dll

O20 - Winlogon Notify: WRNotifier - C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\WRLogonNTF.dll

O23 - Service: Acronis Scheduler2 Service (AcrSch2Svc) - Acronis - C:\Program Files\Common Files\Acronis\Schedule2\schedul2.exe

O23 - Service: AntiVir PersonalEdition Classic Scheduler (AntiVirScheduler) - Avira GmbH - C:\Program Files\AntiVir PersonalEdition Classic\sched.exe

O23 - Service: AntiVir PersonalEdition Classic Guard (AntiVirService) - AVIRA GmbH - C:\Program Files\AntiVir PersonalEdition Classic\avguard.exe

O23 - Service: AVG Anti-Spyware Guard - Anti-Malware Development a.s. - C:\Program Files\AVG Anti-Spyware 7.5\guard.exe

O23 - Service: AdminWorks Agent X6 (AWService) - Avocent Inc. - C:\Acer\Empowering Technology\admServ.exe

O23 - Service: Diskeeper - Diskeeper Corporation - C:\Program Files\Diskeeper Corporation\Diskeeper\DkService.exe

O23 - Service: Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless Event Log (EvtEng) - Intel Corporation - C:\Program Files\Intel\Wireless\Bin\EvtEng.exe

O23 - Service: iPod Service - Unknown owner - C:\Program Files\iPod\bin\iPodService.exe (file missing)

O23 - Service: Outpost Firewall Service (OutpostFirewall) - Agnitum Ltd. - C:\Program Files\Agnitum\Outpost Firewall\outpost.exe

O23 - Service: Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless Registry Service (RegSrvc) - Intel Corporation - C:\Program Files\Intel\Wireless\Bin\RegSrvc.exe

O23 - Service: Remote Packet Capture Protocol v.0 (experimental) (rpcapd) - Unknown owner - %ProgramFiles%\WinPcap\rpcapd.exe" -d -f "%ProgramFiles%\WinPcap\rpcapd.ini (file missing)

O23 - Service: Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless Service (S24EventMonitor) - Intel Corporation  - C:\Program Files\Intel\Wireless\Bin\S24EvMon.exe

O23 - Service: StarWind iSCSI Service (StarWindService) - Rocket Division Software - C:\Program Files\Alcohol Soft\Alcohol 120\StarWind\StarWindService.exe

O23 - Service: Webroot Spy Sweeper Engine (WebrootSpySweeperService) - Webroot Software, Inc. - C:\Program Files\Webroot\Spy Sweeper\SpySweeper.exe
tim s MRU Honors Grad Emeritus
January 26, 2007, 7:44 PM UTC
Hi amishch,

Ok did you save scan report from AVG Anti-Spyware when you ran scan.
If you did I need to see it?
Next I need you to run and online scan for any thing left that needs removing, but first do the following.


Please disable SpySweeper, as it may hinder the removal of some entries. You can re-enable it after you're clean.
To disable SpySweeper:
  • Open it click >Options over to the left then >program options >Uncheck "load at windows startup".
  • Over to the left click "shields" and uncheck everything there.
  • Uncheck "home page shield".
  • Uncheck "automatically restore default without notification".
  • Exit the program.

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Since you have already downloaded AVG Anti-Spyware7.5 It should be setup as follows but do not run scan yet.

  • Install AVG Anti-Spyware by double clicking the installer.
  • Follow the prompts. Make sure that Launch AVG Anti-Spyware is checked.
  • On the main screen under Your Computer's security.
    • Click on Change state next to Resident shield. It should now change to inactive.
    • Click on Change state next to Automatic updates. It should now change to inactive.
    • Next to the words Last Update, click on Update now. (You will need an active internet connection to perform this)
    • Wait until you see the Update succesfull message.
    • Click on Scanner on the toolbar at top of this screen.
    • Click on the Settings tab.
      • Under How to act?
        • Click on Recommended Action and choose Quarantine from the popup menu.
      • Under How to scan?
        • All checkboxes should be ticked.
      • Under Possibly unwanted software:
        • All checkboxes should be ticked.
      • Under Reports:
        • Select Automatically generate report after every scan and uncheck Only if threats were found.
      • Under What to scan?
        • Select Scan every file.
    • Close AVG Anti-Spyware without running yet.
Now disable (turn off AVG Anti-Spyware)
  • Right-click the AVG Anti-Spyware Tray Icon (Bottom right corner of computer screen near clock) and uncheck Start with Windows.
  • Right-click the AVG Anti-Spyware Tray Icon again and select Exit. Confirm by clicking Yes.

If you are having problems with the updater, you can use this link to manually update AVG Anti-Spyware.
AVG Anti-Spyware manual updates.
Download the Full database to your Desktop or to your usual Download Folder and install it by double clicking the file. Make sure that AVG Anti-Spyware is closed before installing the update.
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Please do the following:
Here we are going to clean out cookies and temp files from your computer and this will help shorten scan time.

*NOTE* CCleaner deletes EVERYTHING out of temp/temporary folders. If you have anything in a temp folder, back it up or move it to a permanent folder prior to running CCleaner!

Download CCleaner from here It will start to download automatically. If ask if you want to download let it. Save to your Desktop.
Note: If you get and Error page from this link.
Try again you will see this message Your download of CCleaner will automatically start in 5 seconds. Click here if it does not do not wait go ahead and click on it.
  • Double click on the file to start the installation of the program.
  • Select your language and click OK, then next.
  • Follow prompts to install finish to complete installation.
  • Double click the CCleaner shortcut on the desktop to start the program.
    • On the Windows tab, under Internet Explorer,
      • All Boxes should have a check mark. (You will need to reenter your passwords at all sites where a cookie is used to recognize you when you visit).
    • On the Windows tab, under Windows Explorer,
      • All Boxes should have a check mark.
    • On the Windows tab, under System,
      • All Boxes should have a check mark.
    • On the Windows tab, under Advanced,
      • NO check marks
  • If you use either the Firefox or Mozilla browsers, the box to put check in for "Cookies" is on the Applications tab, under Firefox/Mozilla. If already checked move to next step.
  • Click on the "Options" icon at the left side of the window, then click on "Advanced."
    deselect "Only delete files in Windows Temp folders older than 48 hours."
  • Click on the "Cleaner" icon on the left side of the window, then click Run Cleaner to run the program.
  • Caution: It is not recommended that you use the "Issues" feature unless you are very familiar with the registry as it has been known to find legitimate items.
  • After CCleaner has completed its process, click Exit.
  • You will need to reboot here if not ask to do so.
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Please do an online scan with Kaspersky Online Scanner. You will be prompted to install an ActiveX component from Kaspersky, Click Yes.
You must use Internet Explorer browser for this scan to work not Mozilla Firefox.
  • The program will launch and then start to download the latest definition files.
  • Once the scanner is installed and the definitions downloaded, click Next.
  • Now click on Scan Settings
  • In the scan settings make sure that the following are selected:
    • Scan using the following Anti-Virus database:
      • Extended (If available otherwise Standard)

    • Scan Options:
      • Scan Archives
      • Scan Mail Bases

  • Click OK
  • Now under select a target to scan select My Computer
  • The scan will take a while so be patient and let it run. Once the scan is complete it will display if your system has been infected.
  • Now click on the Save as Text button
  • Save the file to your desktop.
  • Copy and paste that information in your next post.

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Please post these in you next reply:
kaspersky scan report
New HJT log
amishch
January 29, 2007, 4:18 AM UTC
Here's the latest:

Kaspersky Report



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 KASPERSKY ONLINE SCANNER REPORT

 Sunday, January 28, 2007 7:52:03 PM

 Operating System: Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition, Service Pack 2 (Build 2600)

 Kaspersky Online Scanner version: 5.0.83.0

 Kaspersky Anti-Virus database last update: 29/01/2007

 Kaspersky Anti-Virus database records: 262770

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Scan Settings:

	Scan using the following antivirus database: extended

	Scan Archives: true

	Scan Mail Bases: true



Scan Target - My Computer:

	C:\

	D:\

	E:\

	F:\



Scan Statistics:

	Total number of scanned objects: 54485

	Number of viruses found: 1

	Number of infected objects: 4 / 0

	Number of suspicious objects: 0

	Duration of the scan process: 00:54:38



Infected Object Name / Virus Name / Last Action

C:\Documents and Settings\admin\Cookies\index.dat	Object is locked	skipped

C:\Documents and Settings\admin\Local Settings\Application Data\ApplicationHistory\ePower_DMC.exe.3ca0acde.ini.inuse	Object is locked	skipped

C:\Documents and Settings\admin\Local Settings\Application Data\Microsoft\Windows\UsrClass.dat	Object is locked	skipped

C:\Documents and Settings\admin\Local Settings\Application Data\Microsoft\Windows\UsrClass.dat.LOG	Object is locked	skipped

C:\Documents and Settings\admin\Local Settings\History\History.IE5\index.dat	Object is locked	skipped

C:\Documents and Settings\admin\Local Settings\History\History.IE5\MSHist012007012820070129\index.dat	Object is locked	skipped

C:\Documents and Settings\admin\Local Settings\Temp\fnm10.tmp	Object is locked	skipped

C:\Documents and Settings\admin\Local Settings\Temp\fnm11.tmp	Object is locked	skipped

C:\Documents and Settings\admin\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files\Content.IE5\index.dat	Object is locked	skipped

C:\Documents and Settings\admin\NTUSER.DAT	Object is locked	skipped

C:\Documents and Settings\admin\ntuser.dat.LOG	Object is locked	skipped

C:\Documents and Settings\LocalService\Application Data\Webroot\Spy Sweeper\Data\settings.dat	Object is locked	skipped

C:\Documents and Settings\LocalService\Local Settings\Application Data\Microsoft\Windows\UsrClass.dat	Object is locked	skipped

C:\Documents and Settings\LocalService\Local Settings\Application Data\Microsoft\Windows\UsrClass.dat.LOG	Object is locked	skipped

C:\Documents and Settings\LocalService\NTUSER.DAT	Object is locked	skipped

C:\Documents and Settings\LocalService\ntuser.dat.LOG	Object is locked	skipped

C:\Documents and Settings\NetworkService\Local Settings\Application Data\Microsoft\Windows\UsrClass.dat	Object is locked	skipped

C:\Documents and Settings\NetworkService\Local Settings\Application Data\Microsoft\Windows\UsrClass.dat.LOG	Object is locked	skipped

C:\Documents and Settings\NetworkService\NTUSER.DAT	Object is locked	skipped

C:\Documents and Settings\NetworkService\ntuser.dat.LOG	Object is locked	skipped

C:\Program Files\Agnitum\Outpost Firewall\op_data.ldb	Object is locked	skipped

C:\Program Files\Agnitum\Outpost Firewall\op_data.mdb	Object is locked	skipped

C:\Program Files\Alcohol Soft\Alcohol 120\StarWind\logs\starwind.2007-01-28.18-49-32.log	Object is locked	skipped

C:\Program Files\mIRC\mirc.exe	Infected: not-a-virus:Client-IRC.Win32.mIRC.621	skipped

C:\Program Files\Webroot\Spy Sweeper\Masters\Masters.const	Object is locked	skipped

C:\Program Files\Webroot\Spy Sweeper\Masters\masters.mst	Object is locked	skipped

C:\Program Files\Webroot\Spy Sweeper\Masters.base	Object is locked	skipped

C:\System Volume Information\MountPointManagerRemoteDatabase	Object is locked	skipped

C:\System Volume Information\_restore{9D7FE093-30E8-4750-B1B9-291EB5BE2043}\RP32\A0025893.exe/stream/data0008	Infected: not-a-virus:Client-IRC.Win32.mIRC.621	skipped

C:\System Volume Information\_restore{9D7FE093-30E8-4750-B1B9-291EB5BE2043}\RP32\A0025893.exe/stream	Infected: not-a-virus:Client-IRC.Win32.mIRC.621	skipped

C:\System Volume Information\_restore{9D7FE093-30E8-4750-B1B9-291EB5BE2043}\RP32\A0025893.exe	NSIS: infected - 2	skipped

C:\System Volume Information\_restore{9D7FE093-30E8-4750-B1B9-291EB5BE2043}\RP52\change.log	Object is locked	skipped

C:\WINDOWS\Debug\PASSWD.LOG	Object is locked	skipped

C:\WINDOWS\SchedLgU.Txt	Object is locked	skipped

C:\WINDOWS\SoftwareDistribution\ReportingEvents.log	Object is locked	skipped

C:\WINDOWS\system32\config\AppEvent.Evt	Object is locked	skipped

C:\WINDOWS\system32\config\DEFAULT	Object is locked	skipped

C:\WINDOWS\system32\config\default.LOG	Object is locked	skipped

C:\WINDOWS\system32\config\SAM	Object is locked	skipped

C:\WINDOWS\system32\config\SAM.LOG	Object is locked	skipped

C:\WINDOWS\system32\config\SecEvent.Evt	Object is locked	skipped

C:\WINDOWS\system32\config\SECURITY	Object is locked	skipped

C:\WINDOWS\system32\config\SECURITY.LOG	Object is locked	skipped

C:\WINDOWS\system32\config\SOFTWARE	Object is locked	skipped

C:\WINDOWS\system32\config\software.LOG	Object is locked	skipped

C:\WINDOWS\system32\config\SysEvent.Evt	Object is locked	skipped

C:\WINDOWS\system32\config\SYSTEM	Object is locked	skipped

C:\WINDOWS\system32\config\system.LOG	Object is locked	skipped

C:\WINDOWS\system32\drivers\sptd.sys	Object is locked	skipped

C:\WINDOWS\system32\wbem\Repository\FS\INDEX.BTR	Object is locked	skipped

C:\WINDOWS\system32\wbem\Repository\FS\INDEX.MAP	Object is locked	skipped

C:\WINDOWS\system32\wbem\Repository\FS\MAPPING.VER	Object is locked	skipped

C:\WINDOWS\system32\wbem\Repository\FS\MAPPING1.MAP	Object is locked	skipped

C:\WINDOWS\system32\wbem\Repository\FS\MAPPING2.MAP	Object is locked	skipped

C:\WINDOWS\system32\wbem\Repository\FS\OBJECTS.DATA	Object is locked	skipped

C:\WINDOWS\system32\wbem\Repository\FS\OBJECTS.MAP	Object is locked	skipped

C:\WINDOWS\Temp\JET7F5D.tmp	Object is locked	skipped

C:\WINDOWS\Temp\Perflib_Perfdata_228.dat	Object is locked	skipped

C:\WINDOWS\WindowsUpdate.log	Object is locked	skipped

D:\System Volume Information\MountPointManagerRemoteDatabase	Object is locked	skipped



Scan process completed.


HijackThis Log:



Logfile of HijackThis v1.99.1

Scan saved at 7:52:44 PM, on 1/28/2007

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\winlogon.exe

C:\WINDOWS\system32\services.exe

C:\WINDOWS\system32\lsass.exe

C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe

C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe

C:\Program Files\Intel\Wireless\Bin\EvtEng.exe

C:\Program Files\Intel\Wireless\Bin\S24EvMon.exe

C:\WINDOWS\Explorer.EXE

C:\WINDOWS\system32\spoolsv.exe

C:\Program Files\Common Files\Acronis\Schedule2\schedul2.exe

C:\Program Files\AntiVir PersonalEdition Classic\sched.exe

C:\Program Files\AntiVir PersonalEdition Classic\avguard.exe

C:\Program Files\AVG Anti-Spyware 7.5\guard.exe

C:\Acer\Empowering Technology\admServ.exe

C:\Program Files\Diskeeper Corporation\Diskeeper\DkService.exe

C:\Program Files\Synaptics\SynTP\SynTPEnh.exe

C:\WINDOWS\system32\igfxpers.exe

C:\Acer\Empowering Technology\eDataSecurity\eDSloader.exe

C:\Acer\Empowering Technology\ePower\ePower_DMC.exe

C:\PROGRA~1\LAUNCH~1\LManager.exe

C:\Acer\Empowering Technology\eRecovery\Monitor.exe

C:\Acer\Empowering Technology\admtray.exe

C:\WINDOWS\RTHDCPL.EXE

C:\Program Files\AntiVir PersonalEdition Classic\avgnt.exe

C:\Program Files\AcronisTrueImage\TrueImageMonitor.exe

C:\Program Files\AcronisTrueImage\TimounterMonitor.exe

C:\Program Files\Common Files\Acronis\Schedule2\schedhlp.exe

C:\Program Files\Agnitum\Outpost Firewall\outpost.exe

C:\Program Files\Intel\Wireless\Bin\RegSrvc.exe

C:\WINDOWS\system32\igfxext.exe

C:\Program Files\Alcohol Soft\Alcohol 120\StarWind\StarWindService.exe

C:\WINDOWS\system32\igfxsrvc.exe

C:\DOCUME~1\admin\LOCALS~1\Temp\RtkBtMnt.exe

C:\Program Files\Webroot\Spy Sweeper\SpySweeper.exe

C:\WINDOWS\system32\wbem\unsecapp.exe

C:\Documents and Settings\admin\Desktop\HJT\HijackThis.exe



R0 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Start Page = http://global.acer.com/

R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Default_Page_URL = http://global.acer.com

R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Connection Wizard,ShellNext = http://global.acer.com/

O2 - BHO: AcroIEHlprObj Class - {06849E9F-C8D7-4D59-B87D-784B7D6BE0B3} - c:\Program Files\Adobe\Acrobat 7.0\ActiveX\AcroIEHelper.dll

O2 - BHO: SpywareBlock Class - {0A87E45F-537A-40B4-B812-E2544C21A09F} - C:\Program Files\SpyCatcher 2006\SCActiveBlock.dll

O2 - BHO: BitComet ClickCapture - {39F7E362-828A-4B5A-BCAF-5B79BFDFEA60} - C:\Program Files\BitComet\tools\BitCometBHO.dll

O2 - BHO: SSVHelper Class - {761497BB-D6F0-462C-B6EB-D4DAF1D92D43} - C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.5.0_09\bin\ssv.dll

O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [LaunchApp] Alaunch

O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SynTPEnh] "C:\Program Files\Synaptics\SynTP\SynTPEnh.exe"

O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [igfxtray] C:\WINDOWS\system32\igfxtray.exe

O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [igfxpers] C:\WINDOWS\system32\igfxpers.exe

O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [eDataSecurity Loader] "C:\Acer\Empowering Technology\eDataSecurity\eDSloader.exe"

O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [ePower_DMC] C:\Acer\Empowering Technology\ePower\ePower_DMC.exe

O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Acer ePower Management] "C:\Acer\Empowering Technology\ePower\Acer ePower Management.exe" boot

O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [LManager] C:\PROGRA~1\LAUNCH~1\LManager.exe

O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [eRecoveryService] "C:\Acer\Empowering Technology\eRecovery\Monitor.exe"

O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [ADMTray.exe] "C:\Acer\Empowering Technology\admtray.exe"

O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [RTHDCPL] RTHDCPL.EXE

O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Alcmtr] ALCMTR.EXE

O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [AzMixerSel] "C:\Program Files\Realtek\InstallShield\AzMixerSel.exe"

O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [avgnt] "C:\Program Files\AntiVir PersonalEdition Classic\avgnt.exe" /min

O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Outpost Firewall] "C:\Program Files\Agnitum\Outpost Firewall\outpost.exe" /waitservice

O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [OutpostFeedBack] "C:\Program Files\Agnitum\Outpost Firewall\feedback.exe" /dump:os_startup

O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [TrueImageMonitor.exe] "C:\Program Files\AcronisTrueImage\TrueImageMonitor.exe"

O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [AcronisTimounterMonitor] "C:\Program Files\AcronisTrueImage\TimounterMonitor.exe"

O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Acronis Scheduler2 Service] "C:\Program Files\Common Files\Acronis\Schedule2\schedhlp.exe"

O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [QuickTime Task] "C:\Program Files\QuickTime\qttask.exe" -atboottime

O4 - Global Startup: Microsoft Office.lnk = C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office10\OSA.EXE

O8 - Extra context menu item: Download all links using BitComet - res://C:\Program Files\BitComet\BitComet.exe/AddAllLink.htm

O8 - Extra context menu item: Download all videos using BitComet - res://C:\Program Files\BitComet\BitComet.exe/AddVideo.htm

O8 - Extra context menu item: Download link using &BitComet - res://C:\Program Files\BitComet\BitComet.exe/AddLink.htm

O8 - Extra context menu item: E&xport to Microsoft Excel - res://C:\PROGRA~1\MICROS~3\Office10\EXCEL.EXE/3000

O9 - Extra button: (no name) - {08B0E5C0-4FCB-11CF-AAA5-00401C608501} - C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.5.0_09\bin\ssv.dll

O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Sun Java Console - {08B0E5C0-4FCB-11CF-AAA5-00401C608501} - C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.5.0_09\bin\ssv.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: {0EB0E74A-2A76-4AB3-A7FB-9BD8C29F7F75} (CKAVWebScan Object) - http://www.kaspersky.com/kos/english/kavwebscan_unicode.cab

O20 - AppInit_DLLs: interceptor.dll

O20 - Winlogon Notify: igfxcui - C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\igfxdev.dll

O20 - Winlogon Notify: WRNotifier - C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\WRLogonNTF.dll

O23 - Service: Acronis Scheduler2 Service (AcrSch2Svc) - Acronis - C:\Program Files\Common Files\Acronis\Schedule2\schedul2.exe

O23 - Service: AntiVir PersonalEdition Classic Scheduler (AntiVirScheduler) - Avira GmbH - C:\Program Files\AntiVir PersonalEdition Classic\sched.exe

O23 - Service: AntiVir PersonalEdition Classic Guard (AntiVirService) - AVIRA GmbH - C:\Program Files\AntiVir PersonalEdition Classic\avguard.exe

O23 - Service: AVG Anti-Spyware Guard - Anti-Malware Development a.s. - C:\Program Files\AVG Anti-Spyware 7.5\guard.exe

O23 - Service: AdminWorks Agent X6 (AWService) - Avocent Inc. - C:\Acer\Empowering Technology\admServ.exe

O23 - Service: Diskeeper - Diskeeper Corporation - C:\Program Files\Diskeeper Corporation\Diskeeper\DkService.exe

O23 - Service: Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless Event Log (EvtEng) - Intel Corporation - C:\Program Files\Intel\Wireless\Bin\EvtEng.exe

O23 - Service: iPod Service - Unknown owner - C:\Program Files\iPod\bin\iPodService.exe (file missing)

O23 - Service: Outpost Firewall Service (OutpostFirewall) - Agnitum Ltd. - C:\Program Files\Agnitum\Outpost Firewall\outpost.exe

O23 - Service: Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless Registry Service (RegSrvc) - Intel Corporation - C:\Program Files\Intel\Wireless\Bin\RegSrvc.exe

O23 - Service: Remote Packet Capture Protocol v.0 (experimental) (rpcapd) - Unknown owner - %ProgramFiles%\WinPcap\rpcapd.exe" -d -f "%ProgramFiles%\WinPcap\rpcapd.ini (file missing)

O23 - Service: Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless Service (S24EventMonitor) - Intel Corporation  - C:\Program Files\Intel\Wireless\Bin\S24EvMon.exe

O23 - Service: StarWind iSCSI Service (StarWindService) - Rocket Division Software - C:\Program Files\Alcohol Soft\Alcohol 120\StarWind\StarWindService.exe

O23 - Service: Webroot Spy Sweeper Engine (WebrootSpySweeperService) - Webroot Software, Inc. - C:\Program Files\Webroot\Spy Sweeper\SpySweeper.exe
tim s MRU Honors Grad Emeritus
January 29, 2007, 4:57 AM UTC
Hello amishch

Thanks for posting logs. Good job it looks like there is only one left that need to be removed.

Use Explorer to navigate to and delete the following folder (if it is present) just what is in red:

Folder:
  • C:\Program Files\mIRC

NOTE: If this folder will not delete in normal mode you can boot into safe mode and try again.
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Your version of Java is now outdated. Java vulnerabilites are commonly exploited by viruses. You need to update.

Download the latest version of Java Runtime Environment (JRE) 6
  • Scroll down to where it says "Java Runtime Environment (JRE) 6".
  • Click the "Download" button to the right.
  • Click the circle to put a tick were it says: "Accept License Agreement".
  • The page will refresh.
  • Click on the link to download Windows Offline Installation, Multi-language <<< make sure to click on these words to download Windows Offline Installation, Multi-language. You do not have to put a check mark in the box next to it. Just click on the words
  • Next screen you will be prompted to run, save, or cancel > click Save
  • Next screen look at left side in that column click desktop this will save it to your desktop.
  • Now click the Save button
  • Close any programs you may have running - especially your web browser.
  • Click Start then Control Panel > then Add/Remove Programs and remove all older versions of Java.
  • Remove any item with Java Runtime Environment (JRE or J2SE) in the name.
  • Click the Remove or Change/Remove button.
  • Repeat as many times as necessary to remove each Java versions.
  • Reboot your computer once all Java components are removed to complete uninstall.
  • Then from your desktop double-click on jre-6-windows-i586.exe to install the newest version.
reboot computer

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Please post one more HJT log and let me know how your computer is running now.
amishch
January 29, 2007, 5:34 AM UTC
Thanks for the JRE tip and the super-fast reply. I will update it ASAP. mIRC is not a virus and seems to be on the Kaspersky list due to its potential use as a 'gateway' for attacks. Here's the info I found on this classification:
http://www.viruslist.com/en/viruses/encyclopedia?virusid=63181

I still seem to be getting a lot of non-application-specific TCP IN requests that are getting past the Outpost firewall, which is quite weird. MSRTMON.exe activity seems to have disappeared. I will post a screenshot of this soon...
tim s MRU Honors Grad Emeritus
January 29, 2007, 11:49 AM UTC
Thanks for the JRE tip and the super-fast reply. I will update it ASAP. mIRC is not a virus and seems to be on the Kaspersky list due to its potential use as a 'gateway' for attacks. Here's the info I found on this classification:

Hi amishch,

I will have to get out more never used it but your are correct thanks for the info :)

I will be waiting on screenshot.
tim s MRU Honors Grad Emeritus
February 4, 2007, 12:03 AM UTC
Hi amishch,
Are you still needing help :?:
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