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I have tried every adware removal software on the internet (exaggerating of course, but very close) to get rid of these annoying ad pop ups. They come up at probably every other page I visit. I've done all of the scans in safe mode thinking that would help, to no prevail, they keep popping up. So my last resort is Hijackthis. I had heard that it does the job, although it is difficult. I know some about computers, and think I know what to delete, but just wanted to make sure. I need my internet/computer to run cleanly because I am in college and my computer is my life. Posted below is my log file. Any suggestions would be greatly accepted.
PS - I was thinking the "015" files are the ones that need to be done away with, since they're some of the websites that pop up when I am using the internet.
My name is Katana and I will be helping you to remove any infection(s) that you may have.
Please observe these rules while we work:
1. If you don't know, stop and ask! Don't keep going on.
2. Please reply to this thread. Do not start a new topic.
3. Please continue to respond until I give you the "All Clear"
(Just because you can't see a problem doesn't mean it isn't there)
If you can do those three things, everything should go smoothly
I apologize for the delay in responding, but as you can probably see the forums are quite busy
and sometimes a post manages to slip by us.
Unfortunately there are far more people needing help than there are helpers.
Please note that all instructions given are customised for this computer only, the tools used may cause damage if used on a computer with different infections.
If you think you have similar problems, please post a log in the HJT forum and wait for help.
Unless informed of in advance, failure to post replies within 5 days will result in this thread being closed.
Please post a fresh HJT log if you still need help
Logfile of Trend Micro HijackThis v2.0.2
Scan saved at 8:32:58 PM, on 1/27/2008
Platform: Windows XP SP2 (WinNT 5.01.2600)
MSIE: Internet Explorer v7.00 (7.00.6000.16512)
Boot mode: Normal
Do you know what this file relates to ? C:\Program Files\The Lion\skinkers.exe
Submit a File For Analysis
We need to have the files below Scanned by Uploading them/it to Virus Total
Please visit Virustotal
Copy/paste the the following file path into the window C:\Program Files\The Lion\skinkers.exe
Click Submit/Send File
Please post back, to let me know the results.
Fix With HJT
Close all other windows and then start HiJack This
Click Do A System Scan Only
When it has finished scanning put a check next to the following lines IF still present
C:\Program Files\The Lion\skinkers.exe, don't know what it is either, was suspicious of it as well. Ran it through VirusTotal, and came back saying "0 bytes size received"... besides that, ran the Combofix and a new HJT...here they are. Again thanks for your help.
ComboFix 08-01-28.2 - [redacted] 2008-01-28 13:54:58.1 - NTFSx86
Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition 5.1.2600.2.1252.1.1033.18.179 [GMT -6:00]
Running from: C:\Documents and Settings\[redacted]\Desktop\ComboFix.exe
* Created a new restore point
WARNING -THIS MACHINE DOES NOT HAVE THE RECOVERY CONSOLE INSTALLED !!
. ADS - svchost.exe: deleted 68 bytes in 1 streams.
((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Other Deletions )))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))
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C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\Microsoft\Network\Downloader\qmgr0.dat
C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\Microsoft\Network\Downloader\qmgr1.dat
C:\Temp\1cb
C:\Temp\1cb\syscheck.log
C:\temp\tn3
C:\WINDOWS\setup.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\b3
C:\WINDOWS\system32\drivers\core.cache.dsk . . . . failed to delete
C:\WINDOWS\system32\e9
C:\WINDOWS\system32\p2
C:\WINDOWS\system32\pac.txt
C:\WINDOWS\system32\t8
C:\WINDOWS\system32\z4
C:\WINDOWS\system32\drivers\core.cache.dsk . . . . failed to delete
----- BITS: Possible infected sites -----
hxxp://yardbird.home.ku.edu
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((((((((((((((((((((((((( Files Created from 2007-12-28 to 2008-01-28 )))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))
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[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\explorer\mountpoints2\{74b99c12-7eaf-11dc-a6bd-00038a000015}]
\Shell\AutoRun\command - J:\LaunchU3.exe -a
Logfile of Trend Micro HijackThis v2.0.2
Scan saved at 2:11:11 PM, on 1/28/2008
Platform: Windows XP SP2 (WinNT 5.01.2600)
MSIE: Internet Explorer v7.00 (7.00.6000.16512)
Boot mode: Normal
Your Java is out of date. Older versions have vulnerabilities that malware can use to infect your system.
Please follow these steps to remove older version Java components and update.
Updating Java:
Download the latest version of Java Runtime Environment (JRE) 6u4 http://java.sun.com/javase/downloads/index.jsp
Scroll down to where it says "The J2SE Runtime Environment (JRE) allows end-users to run Java applications".
Click the "Download" button to the right.
Check the box that says: "Accept License Agreement".
The page will refresh.
Click on the link to download Windows Offline Installation with or without Multi-language and save to your desktop.
Close any programs you may have running - especially your web browser. Go to Start > Control Panel double-click on Add/Remove programs and remove all older versions of Java. Check for 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 version.
Reboot your computer once all Java components are removed.
Then from your desktop double-click on the download to install the newest version.
Custom CFScript
Please open Notepad (Start -> Run -> type notepad in the Open field -> OK) and copy and paste the text present inside the code box below:
Save this as CFScript.txt and place it on your desktop.
Referring to the screenshot above, drag CFScript.txt into ComboFix.exe.
ComboFix will now run a scan on your system. It may reboot your system when it finishes. This is normal.
When finished, it will produce a log for you. Copy and paste the contents of the log in your next reply.
CAUTION: Do not mouse-click ComboFix's window while it is running. That may cause it to stall. Note: the above code was created specifically for this user. If you are not this user, do NOT follow these directions as they could damage the workings of your system.
Read the Requirements and limitations before you click Accept.
Allow the ActiveX download if necessary
Once the database has downloaded, click Next.
Click Scan Settings and change the "Scan using the following antivirus database" from standard to extended and then click OK. Click on "My Computer" and then put the kettle on! When the scan has completed, click Save Report As...
Enter a name for the file in the Filename: text box and then click the down arrow to the right of Save as type: and select text file (*.txt) Click Save - by default the file will be saved to your Desktop, but you can change this if you wish.
Installed Programs
Please could you give me a list of the programs that are installed.
Start HijackThis
Click on the Config button
Click on the Misc Tools button
Click on the Open Uninstall Manager button.
You will see a list with the programs installed in your computer.
Click on save list button and specify where you would like to save this file.
When you press Save button a notepad will open with the contents of that file.
Simply copy and paste the contents of that notepad into your next post.
Please post all three logs in your reply
How are things running now ?
still getting pop ups, but here are the logs...Kaspersky found some Adware installer stuff, as well as 2 Trojans
ComboFix 08-01-28.2 - [redacted] 2008-01-28 15:51:57.2 - NTFSx86
Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition 5.1.2600.2.1252.1.1033.18.143 [GMT -6:00]
Running from: C:\Documents and Settings\[redacted]\Desktop\ComboFix.exe
WARNING -THIS MACHINE DOES NOT HAVE THE RECOVERY CONSOLE INSTALLED !!
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((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Other Deletions )))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))
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C:\temp\tn3
C:\WINDOWS\system32\drivers\core.cache.dsk . . . . failed to delete
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((((((((((((((((((((((((( Files Created from 2007-12-28 to 2008-01-28 )))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))
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[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\explorer\mountpoints2\{74b99c12-7eaf-11dc-a6bd-00038a000015}]
\Shell\AutoRun\command - J:\LaunchU3.exe -a
Scan Statistics:
Total number of scanned objects: 71031
Number of viruses found: 7
Number of infected objects: 14
Number of suspicious objects: 0
Duration of the scan process: 00:59:33
Infected Object Name / Virus Name / Last Action
C:\Documents and Settings\[redacted]\Application Data\AVG7\Log\emc.log Object is locked skipped
C:\Documents and Settings\[redacted]\Application Data\Sun\Java\Deployment\cache\javapi\v1.0\jar\jvmsecman.jar-69ee0dc0-6793db67.zip/vlocal.class Infected: Trojan-Downloader.Java.Agent.f skipped
C:\Documents and Settings\[redacted]\Application Data\Sun\Java\Deployment\cache\javapi\v1.0\jar\jvmsecman.jar-69ee0dc0-6793db67.zip ZIP: infected - 1 skipped
C:\Documents and Settings\[redacted]\Application Data\Sun\Java\Deployment\cache\javapi\v1.0\jar\jvmsecman.jar-69ee0e0e-4b46a4d9.zip/vlocal.class Infected: Trojan-Downloader.Java.Agent.f skipped
C:\Documents and Settings\[redacted]\Application Data\Sun\Java\Deployment\cache\javapi\v1.0\jar\jvmsecman.jar-69ee0e0e-4b46a4d9.zip ZIP: infected - 1 skipped
C:\Documents and Settings\[redacted]\Cookies\index.dat Object is locked skipped
C:\Documents and Settings\[redacted]\Desktop\setup_ares.exe/data0020/NHInstall.exe Infected: not-a-virus:AdWare.Win32.NavExcel.d skipped
C:\Documents and Settings\[redacted]\Desktop\setup_ares.exe/data0020/v2.0.4b.cab/NHelper.dll Infected: not-a-virus:AdWare.Win32.NavExcel.g skipped
C:\Documents and Settings\[redacted]\Desktop\setup_ares.exe/data0020/v2.0.4b.cab/NHUninstaller.exe Infected: not-a-virus:AdWare.Win32.NavExcel skipped
C:\Documents and Settings\[redacted]\Desktop\setup_ares.exe/data0020/v2.0.4b.cab/NHUpdater.exe Infected: not-a-virus:AdWare.Win32.NavExcel.b skipped
C:\Documents and Settings\[redacted]\Desktop\setup_ares.exe/data0020/v2.0.4b.cab Infected: not-a-virus:AdWare.Win32.NavExcel.b skipped
C:\Documents and Settings\[redacted]\Desktop\setup_ares.exe/data0020 Infected: not-a-virus:AdWare.Win32.NavExcel.b skipped
C:\Documents and Settings\[redacted]\Desktop\setup_ares.exe/data0021 Infected: not-a-virus:AdWare.Win32.NavExcel.i skipped
C:\Documents and Settings\[redacted]\Desktop\setup_ares.exe NSIS: infected - 7 skipped
C:\Documents and Settings\[redacted]\Local Settings\Application Data\AOL\UserProfiles\All Users\cls\common.cls Object is locked skipped
C:\Documents and Settings\[redacted]\Local Settings\Application Data\Microsoft\Feeds Cache\index.dat Object is locked skipped
C:\Documents and Settings\[redacted]\Local Settings\Application Data\Microsoft\Windows\UsrClass.dat Object is locked skipped
C:\Documents and Settings\[redacted]\Local Settings\Application Data\Microsoft\Windows\UsrClass.dat.LOG Object is locked skipped
C:\Documents and Settings\[redacted]\Local Settings\History\History.IE5\index.dat Object is locked skipped
C:\Documents and Settings\[redacted]\Local Settings\Temp\~DF75A9.tmp Object is locked skipped
C:\Documents and Settings\[redacted]\Local Settings\Temp\~DF75B6.tmp Object is locked skipped
C:\Documents and Settings\[redacted]\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files\Content.IE5\index.dat Object is locked skipped
C:\Documents and Settings\[redacted]\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files\tepU2314.exe/data0006 Infected: Trojan-Downloader.Win32.VB.ceh skipped
C:\Documents and Settings\[redacted]\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files\tepU2314.exe NSIS: infected - 1 skipped
C:\Documents and Settings\[redacted]\ntuser.dat Object is locked skipped
C:\Documents and Settings\[redacted]\ntuser.dat.LOG Object is locked skipped
C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\AOL\ACS\1.0\ph Object is locked skipped
C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\AOL\ACS\1.0\variable Object is locked skipped
C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\AOL\TopSpeed\2.0\aolstderr.txt Object is locked skipped
C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\AOL\TopSpeed\2.0\aolstdout.txt Object is locked skipped
C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\AOL\TopSpeed\2.0\aoltsmon.lock Object is locked skipped
C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\AOL\TopSpeed\2.0\cache.db Object is locked skipped
C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\AOL\TopSpeed\2.0\server.lock Object is locked skipped
C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\Grisoft\Avg7Data\avg7log.log Object is locked skipped
C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\Grisoft\Avg7Data\avg7log.log.lck Object is locked skipped
C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\Sony Corporation\SonicStage\Packages\MtData.ldb Object is locked skipped
C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\Sony Corporation\SonicStage\Packages\MtData.mdb Object is locked skipped
C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\Sony Corporation\VAIO Entertainment Platform\1.0\VzCdb\MtData.ldb Object is locked skipped
C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\Sony Corporation\VAIO Entertainment Platform\1.0\VzCdb\MtData.mdb Object is locked skipped
C:\Documents and Settings\LocalService\Cookies\index.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\Local Settings\History\History.IE5\index.dat Object is locked skipped
C:\Documents and Settings\LocalService\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files\Content.IE5\index.dat 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:\System Volume Information\MountPointManagerRemoteDatabase Object is locked skipped
C:\System Volume Information\_restore{549DE6A1-CCD3-45E9-A3FB-BD70F79FB4CC}\RP860\change.log Object is locked skipped
C:\WINDOWS\$NtUninstallKB824141$\user32.dll Object is locked skipped
C:\WINDOWS\$NtUninstallKB824141$\win32k.sys Object is locked skipped
C:\WINDOWS\$NtUninstallKB826939$\accwiz.exe Object is locked skipped
C:\WINDOWS\$NtUninstallKB826939$\crypt32.dll Object is locked skipped
C:\WINDOWS\$NtUninstallKB826939$\cryptsvc.dll Object is locked skipped
C:\WINDOWS\$NtUninstallKB826939$\hh.exe Object is locked skipped
C:\WINDOWS\$NtUninstallKB826939$\hhctrl.ocx Object is locked skipped
C:\WINDOWS\$NtUninstallKB826939$\hhsetup.dll Object is locked skipped
C:\WINDOWS\$NtUninstallKB826939$\html32.cnv Object is locked skipped
C:\WINDOWS\$NtUninstallKB826939$\itircl.dll Object is locked skipped
C:\WINDOWS\$NtUninstallKB826939$\itss.dll Object is locked skipped
C:\WINDOWS\$NtUninstallKB826939$\locator.exe Object is locked skipped
C:\WINDOWS\$NtUninstallKB826939$\magnify.exe Object is locked skipped
C:\WINDOWS\$NtUninstallKB826939$\migwiz.exe Object is locked skipped
C:\WINDOWS\$NtUninstallKB826939$\mrxsmb.sys Object is locked skipped
C:\WINDOWS\$NtUninstallKB826939$\msconv97.dll Object is locked skipped
C:\WINDOWS\$NtUninstallKB826939$\narrator.exe Object is locked skipped
C:\WINDOWS\$NtUninstallKB826939$\newdev.dll Object is locked skipped
C:\WINDOWS\$NtUninstallKB826939$\ntdll.dll Object is locked skipped
C:\WINDOWS\$NtUninstallKB826939$\ntkrnlpa.exe Object is locked skipped
C:\WINDOWS\$NtUninstallKB826939$\ntoskrnl.exe Object is locked skipped
C:\WINDOWS\$NtUninstallKB826939$\ole32.dll Object is locked skipped
C:\WINDOWS\$NtUninstallKB826939$\pchshell.dll Object is locked skipped
C:\WINDOWS\$NtUninstallKB826939$\raspptp.sys Object is locked skipped
C:\WINDOWS\$NtUninstallKB826939$\rpcrt4.dll Object is locked skipped
C:\WINDOWS\$NtUninstallKB826939$\rpcss.dll Object is locked skipped
C:\WINDOWS\$NtUninstallKB826939$\shdocvw.dll Object is locked skipped
C:\WINDOWS\$NtUninstallKB826939$\shell32.dll Object is locked skipped
C:\WINDOWS\$NtUninstallKB826939$\shmedia.dll Object is locked skipped
C:\WINDOWS\$NtUninstallKB826939$\srrstr.dll Object is locked skipped
C:\WINDOWS\$NtUninstallKB826939$\srv.sys Object is locked skipped
C:\WINDOWS\$NtUninstallKB826939$\urlmon.dll Object is locked skipped
C:\WINDOWS\$NtUninstallKB826939$\user32.dll Object is locked skipped
C:\WINDOWS\$NtUninstallKB826939$\winsrv.dll Object is locked skipped
C:\WINDOWS\$NtUninstallKB828028$\msasn1.dll Object is locked skipped
C:\WINDOWS\$NtUninstallKB828035$\msgsvc.dll Object is locked skipped
C:\WINDOWS\$NtUninstallKB828035$\wkssvc.dll Object is locked skipped
C:\WINDOWS\$NtUninstallQ828026$\msdxm.ocx Object is locked skipped
C:\WINDOWS\$NtUninstallQ828026$\wmp.dll 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\Sti_Trace.log Object is locked skipped
C:\WINDOWS\system32\CatRoot2\edb.log Object is locked skipped
C:\WINDOWS\system32\CatRoot2\tmp.edb 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\Internet.evt 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\core.cache.dsk Object is locked skipped
C:\WINDOWS\system32\drivers\msfss.sys Object is locked skipped
C:\WINDOWS\system32\h323log.txt 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\JET9F6C.tmp Object is locked skipped
C:\WINDOWS\Temp\JETA2B8.tmp Object is locked skipped
C:\WINDOWS\Temp\JETBC99.tmp Object is locked skipped
C:\WINDOWS\Temp\JETBDC2.tmp Object is locked skipped
C:\WINDOWS\wiadebug.log Object is locked skipped
C:\WINDOWS\wiaservc.log Object is locked skipped
C:\WINDOWS\WindowsUpdate.log Object is locked skipped
Scan process completed.
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Adobe Flash Player 9 ActiveX
Adobe Reader 6.0.1
Agere Systems AC'97 Modem
AOL Coach Version 2.0(Build:20041026.5 en)
AOL Deskbar
AOL Uninstaller (Choose which Products to Remove)
Ares 1.8.1
ATI - Software Uninstall Utility
ATI Control Panel
ATI Display Driver
AVG Free Edition
Canon MP Navigator EX 1.0
Canon MP470 series
Canon MP470 series User Registration
Canon My Printer
Canon Utilities Easy-PhotoPrint EX
Canon Utilities Solution Menu
Click to DVD 2.0 Menu Data
Click to DVD 2.0.02
CONNECT
DivX
Drag'n Drop CD+DVD
DVgate Plus
Giga Pocket 5.5
Giga Pocket Demo Movie
Giga Pocket Hardware Library 5.5
HijackThis 2.0.2
Hotfix for Microsoft .NET Framework 3.0 (KB932471)
Hotfix for Windows Media Format 11 SDK (KB929399)
Hotfix for Windows Media Player 11 (KB939683)
Hotfix for Windows XP (KB915865)
Hotfix for Windows XP (KB926239)
Hotfix for Windows XP (KB928388)
Hotfix for Windows XP (KB929120)
Intel(R) Extreme Graphics Driver
Intel(R) PRO Network Adapters and Drivers
InterVideo WinDVD 5 for VAIO
iTunes
Java(TM) 6 Update 4
JD Secure 3.1
Kaspersky Online Scanner
LimeWire 4.12.11
Macromedia Shockwave Player
Memory Stick Formatter
Microsoft .NET Framework 1.1
Microsoft .NET Framework 1.1
Microsoft .NET Framework 1.1 Hotfix (KB928366)
Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 Service Pack 1
Microsoft .NET Framework 3.0 Service Pack 1
Microsoft Baseline Security Analyzer 1.2
Microsoft Compression Client Pack 1.0 for Windows XP
Microsoft Data Access Components KB870669
Microsoft Internationalized Domain Names Mitigation APIs
Microsoft National Language Support Downlevel APIs
Microsoft Office 2000 Small Business
Microsoft Office Standard Edition 2003
Microsoft User-Mode Driver Framework Feature Pack 1.0
Microsoft Works 7.0
MoodLogic
Mozilla Firefox (2.0.0.9)
MSXML 4.0 SP2 (KB936181)
MSXML 6.0 Parser (KB933579)
Netscape (7.02)
Netscape Internet Service Setup
OpenMG Limited Patch 3.4-03-12-16-01
OpenMG Secure Module 3.4.00
PictureGear Studio 2.0
Pure Networks Port Magic
Quicken 2004
QuickTime
RealPlayer Basic
ScanSoft OmniPage SE 4
Security Update for Step By Step Interactive Training (KB898458)
Security Update for Step By Step Interactive Training (KB923723)
Security Update for Windows Internet Explorer 7 (KB928090)
Security Update for Windows Internet Explorer 7 (KB929969)
Security Update for Windows Internet Explorer 7 (KB931768)
Security Update for Windows Internet Explorer 7 (KB933566)
Security Update for Windows Internet Explorer 7 (KB937143)
Security Update for Windows Internet Explorer 7 (KB938127)
Security Update for Windows Media Player (KB911564)
Security Update for Windows Media Player 11 (KB936782)
Security Update for Windows Media Player 6.4 (KB925398)
Security Update for Windows Media Player 9 (KB911565)
Security Update for Windows Media Player 9 (KB917734)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB883939)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB890046)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB893756)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB896358)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB896422)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB896423)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB896424)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB896428)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB896688)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB899587)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB899588)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB899591)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB900725)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB901017)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB901214)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB902400)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB903235)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB904706)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB905414)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB905749)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB905915)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB908519)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB908531)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB911280)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB911562)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB911567)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB911927)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB912812)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB912919)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB913446)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB913580)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB914388)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB914389)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB916281)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB917159)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB917344)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB917422)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB917953)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB918118)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB918439)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB918899)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB919007)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB920213)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB920214)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB920670)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB920683)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB920685)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB921398)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB921503)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB921883)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB922616)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB922819)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB923191)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB923414)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB923689)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB923694)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB923980)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB924191)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB924270)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB924496)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB924667)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB925486)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB925902)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB926255)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB926436)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB927779)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB927802)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB928255)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB928843)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB929123)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB930178)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB931261)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB931784)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB932168)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB933729)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB935839)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB935840)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB936021)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB938829)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB941202)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB941568)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB941569)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB941644)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB943460)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB943485)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB944653)
SonicStage 2.0.02
Sony Certificate PCH
Sony Video Shared Library
Update for Windows XP (KB894391)
Update for Windows XP (KB896727)
Update for Windows XP (KB898461)
Update for Windows XP (KB900485)
Update for Windows XP (KB904942)
Update for Windows XP (KB908521)
Update for Windows XP (KB910437)
Update for Windows XP (KB916595)
Update for Windows XP (KB916846)
Update for Windows XP (KB920342)
Update for Windows XP (KB920872)
Update for Windows XP (KB922582)
Update for Windows XP (KB925720)
Update for Windows XP (KB925876)
Update for Windows XP (KB927891)
Update for Windows XP (KB929338)
Update for Windows XP (KB930916)
Update for Windows XP (KB931836)
Update for Windows XP (KB933360)
Update for Windows XP (KB936357)
Update for Windows XP (KB938828)
Update for Windows XP (KB942763)
VAIO Entertainment Platform
VAIO Help and Support
VAIO Media 3.0
VAIO Media Integrated Server 3.0
VAIO Media Redistribution 3.0
VAIO Registration
VAIO Remote Commander Utility 6.2
VAIO SLIT Pattern Wallpaper
VAIO SLIT-C Screen Saver
VAIO Survey Standalone
VAIO System Information
VAIO Update 2
Viewpoint Media Player
Welcome to VAIO life
Windows Defender Signatures
Windows Imaging Component
Windows Installer 3.1 (KB893803)
Windows Installer 3.1 (KB893803)
Windows Internet Explorer 7
Windows Media Format 11 runtime
Windows Media Format 11 runtime
Windows Media Player 11
Windows Media Player 11
Windows Presentation Foundation
Windows Resource Kit Tools
Windows XP Hotfix - KB834707
Windows XP Hotfix - KB867282
Windows XP Hotfix - KB873333
Windows XP Hotfix - KB873339
Windows XP Hotfix - KB885250
Windows XP Hotfix - KB885835
Windows XP Hotfix - KB885836
Windows XP Hotfix - KB886185
Windows XP Hotfix - KB887472
Windows XP Hotfix - KB887742
Windows XP Hotfix - KB888113
Windows XP Hotfix - KB888240
Windows XP Hotfix - KB888302
Windows XP Hotfix - KB890047
Windows XP Hotfix - KB890175
Windows XP Hotfix - KB890859
Windows XP Hotfix - KB890923
Windows XP Hotfix - KB891781
Windows XP Hotfix - KB893066
Windows XP Hotfix - KB893086
Windows XP Service Pack 2
WinImage
IMPORTANT I notice there are signs of one or more P2P (Person to Person) File Sharing Programs on your computer.
Ares 1.8.1
LimeWire 4.12.11
I'd like you to read the [url=http://spywarewarrior.com/viewtopic.php?t=26216&sid=81e62eb6fe99a5bad157cee792b31b7f:1hckzg5s]Guidelines for P2P Programs where we explain why it's not a good idea to have them.
Also available [url=http://forum.malwareremoval.com/viewtopic.php?t=23812&sid=a609c56441d8a2e5dc8d24e3e96420cc:1hckzg5s]here.
My recommendation is you go to Control Panel > Add/Remove Programs and uninstall the programs listed above (in red). Please note: you must NOT use this whilst we are cleaning your machine.
Update Adobe Acrobat Reader
There is a newer version of Adobe Acrobat Reader available.
Please go to this link [url=http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/readstep2.html:1hckzg5s]Adobe Acrobat Reader Download Link
Click Download
On the right UntickAdobe Phototshop Album Starter Edition if you do not wish to include this in the installation.
Click the Continue button
Click Run, and click Run again
Next click the Install Now button and follow the on screen prompts
When the installation is complete go to Add/Remove Programs and uninstall all previous versions. Adobe Reader 6.0.1
Please delete the copy of ComboFix that you have, and download the updated version from one of the links below
DirLook::
C:\Program Files\The Lion
File::
C:\Documents and Settings\[redacted]\Application Data\Sun\Java\Deployment\cache\javapi\v1.0\jar\jvmsecman.jar-69ee0dc0-6793db67.zip
C:\Documents and Settings\[redacted]\Application Data\Sun\Java\Deployment\cache\javapi\v1.0\jar\jvmsecman.jar-69ee0e0e-4b46a4d9.zip
C:\Documents and Settings\[redacted]\Desktop\setup_ares.exe
C:\Documents and Settings\[redacted]\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files\tepU2314.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\drivers\core.cache.dsk
C:\WINDOWS\system32\llnmp.ini2
Folder::
C:\TEMP\tn3
C:\WINDOWS\system32\edcA17
C:\TEMP\Ryuan1
Driver::
msfss
Save this as CFScript.txt and place it on your desktop.
Referring to the screenshot above, drag CFScript.txt into ComboFix.exe.
ComboFix will now run a scan on your system. It may reboot your system when it finishes. This is normal.
When finished, it will produce a log for you. Copy and paste the contents of the log in your next reply.
A window will open asking you to ensure you are connected to the internet, this is so a file can be submitted for analysis.
Click OK and follow the instructions to submit the file.
CAUTION: Do not mouse-click ComboFix's window while it is running. That may cause it to stall. Note: the above code was created specifically for this user. If you are not this user, do NOT follow these directions as they could damage the workings of your system.
Please post a fresh HJT log with the ComboFix Log
How are things running now ?
Wow, I can't thank you enough Katana, no more pop-ups, SO FAR SO GOOD! I'm keeping my fingers crossed it stays that way! Here are the new logs, let me know how they look, and again, if you were here I'd buy you a beer! Cheers!
Logfile of Trend Micro HijackThis v2.0.2
Scan saved at 9:44:23 PM, on 1/28/2008
Platform: Windows XP SP2 (WinNT 5.01.2600)
MSIE: Internet Explorer v7.00 (7.00.6000.16512)
Boot mode: Normal
R0 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Start Page = http://www.kusports.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 Page = http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=54896
R0 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Start Page = http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=69157
O2 - BHO: Adobe PDF Reader Link Helper - {06849E9F-C8D7-4D59-B87D-784B7D6BE0B3} - C:\Program Files\Common Files\Adobe\Acrobat\ActiveX\AcroIEHelper.dll
O2 - BHO: SpywareBlock Class - {0A87E45F-537A-40B4-B812-E2544C21A09F} - C:\Program Files\SpyCatcher 2006\SCActiveBlock.dll
O2 - BHO: SSVHelper Class - {761497BB-D6F0-462C-B6EB-D4DAF1D92D43} - C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.6.0_04\bin\ssv.dll
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [AGRSMMSG] AGRSMMSG.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [IgfxTray] C:\WINDOWS\System32\igfxtray.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [HotKeysCmds] C:\WINDOWS\System32\hkcmd.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [ATIPTA] "C:\Program Files\ATI Technologies\ATI Control Panel\atiptaxx.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [VAIO Update 2] "C:\Program Files\Sony\VAIO Update 2\VAIOUpdt.exe" /Stationary
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [ezShieldProtector for Px] C:\WINDOWS\System32\ezSP_Px.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [VAIO Recovery] "C:\WINDOWS\Sonysys\VAIO Recovery\PartSeal.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [RealTray] C:\Program Files\Real\RealPlayer\RealPlay.exe SYSTEMBOOTHIDEPLAYER
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [HostManager] C:\Program Files\Common Files\AOL\1124896595\ee\AOLSoftware.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [AOLDialer] "C:\Program Files\Common Files\AOL\ACS\AOLDial.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Pure Networks Port Magic] "C:\PROGRA~1\PURENE~1\PORTMA~1\PortAOL.exe" -Run
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [iTunesHelper] "C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunesHelper.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [QuickTime Task] "C:\Program Files\QuickTime\qttask.exe" -atboottime
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [AVG7_CC] C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVGFRE~1\avgcc.exe /STARTUP
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [AVG7_EMC] C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVGFRE~1\avgemc.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [CanonSolutionMenu] C:\Program Files\Canon\SolutionMenu\CNSLMAIN.exe /logon
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [CanonMyPrinter] C:\Program Files\Canon\MyPrinter\BJMyPrt.exe /logon
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SSBkgdUpdate] "C:\Program Files\Common Files\Scansoft Shared\SSBkgdUpdate\SSBkgdupdate.exe" -Embedding -boot
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [OpwareSE4] "C:\Program Files\ScanSoft\OmniPageSE4\OpwareSE4.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SunJavaUpdateSched] "C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.6.0_04\bin\jusched.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Adobe Reader Speed Launcher] "C:\Program Files\Adobe\Reader 8.0\Reader\Reader_sl.exe"
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [MSMSGS] "C:\Program Files\Messenger\msmsgs.exe" /background
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [ctfmon.exe] C:\WINDOWS\system32\ctfmon.exe
O4 - HKUS\S-1-5-19\..\Run: [AVG7_Run] C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVGFRE~1\avgw.exe /RUNONCE (User 'LOCAL SERVICE')
O4 - HKUS\S-1-5-20\..\Run: [AVG7_Run] C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVGFRE~1\avgw.exe /RUNONCE (User 'NETWORK SERVICE')
O4 - HKUS\S-1-5-18\..\Run: [AVG7_Run] C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVGFRE~1\avgw.exe /RUNONCE (User 'SYSTEM')
O4 - HKUS\S-1-5-18\..\RunOnce: [TSClientMSIUninstaller] cmd.exe /C "cscript %systemroot%\Installer\TSClientMsiTrans\tscuinst.vbs" (User 'SYSTEM')
O4 - HKUS\.DEFAULT\..\Run: [AVG7_Run] C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVGFRE~1\avgw.exe /RUNONCE (User 'Default user')
O4 - HKUS\.DEFAULT\..\RunOnce: [TSClientMSIUninstaller] cmd.exe /C "cscript %systemroot%\Installer\TSClientMsiTrans\tscuinst.vbs" (User 'Default user')
O4 - Global Startup: Microsoft Office.lnk = C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office\OSA9.EXE
O4 - Global Startup: Quicken Scheduled Updates.lnk = C:\Program Files\Quicken\bagent.exe
O4 - Global Startup: Timer Recording Manager.lnk = C:\Program Files\Sony\Giga Pocket\ReserveModule.exe
O8 - Extra context menu item: &AOL Toolbar search - res://C:\Program Files\AOL Toolbar\toolbar.dll/SEARCH.HTML
O8 - Extra context menu item: E&xport to Microsoft Excel - res://C:\PROGRA~1\MICROS~3\OFFICE11\EXCEL.EXE/3000
O9 - Extra button: (no name) - {08B0E5C0-4FCB-11CF-AAA5-00401C608501} - C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.6.0_04\bin\ssv.dll
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Sun Java Console - {08B0E5C0-4FCB-11CF-AAA5-00401C608501} - C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.6.0_04\bin\ssv.dll
O9 - Extra button: Research - {92780B25-18CC-41C8-B9BE-3C9C571A8263} - C:\PROGRA~1\MICROS~3\OFFICE11\REFIEBAR.DLL
O9 - Extra button: Real.com - {CD67F990-D8E9-11d2-98FE-00C0F0318AFE} - C:\WINDOWS\System32\Shdocvw.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
O14 - IERESET.INF: START_PAGE_URL=http://www.sony.com/vaiopeople
O16 - DPF: {0EB0E74A-2A76-4AB3-A7FB-9BD8C29F7F75} (CKAVWebScan Object) - http://www.kaspersky.com/kos/eng/partner/default/kavwebscan_unicode.cab
O16 - DPF: {193C772A-87BE-4B19-A7BB-445B226FE9A1} (ewidoOnlineScan Control) - http://downloads.ewido.net/ewidoOnlineScan.cab
O16 - DPF: {4A3CF76B-EC7A-405D-A67D-8DC6B52AB35B} (QDiagAOLCCUpdateObj Class) - http://aolcc.aol.com/computercheckup/qdiagcc.cab
O16 - DPF: {5F8469B4-B055-49DD-83F7-62B522420ECC} (Facebook Photo Uploader Control) - http://upload.facebook.com/controls/FacebookPhotoUploader.cab
O16 - DPF: {6414512B-B978-451D-A0D8-FCFDF33E833C} (WUWebControl Class) - http://update.microsoft.com/microsoftupdate/v6/V5Controls/en/x86/client/wuweb_site.cab?1146428729765
O16 - DPF: {6E32070A-766D-4EE6-879C-DC1FA91D2FC3} (MUWebControl Class) - http://update.microsoft.com/microsoftupdate/v6/V5Controls/en/x86/client/muweb_site.cab?1146428718046
O16 - DPF: {CF40ACC5-E1BB-4AFF-AC72-04C2F616BCA7} (get_atlcom Class) - http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/nos/gp.cab
O16 - DPF: {D27CDB6E-AE6D-11CF-96B8-444553540000} (Shockwave Flash Object) - http://fpdownload2.macromedia.com/get/shockwave/cabs/flash/swflash.cab
O23 - Service: Adobe LM Service - Adobe Systems - C:\Program Files\Common Files\Adobe Systems Shared\Service\Adobelmsvc.exe
O23 - Service: AOL Connectivity Service (AOL ACS) - AOL LLC - C:\Program Files\Common Files\AOL\ACS\AOLAcsd.exe
O23 - Service: AOL TopSpeed Monitor (AOL TopSpeedMonitor) - America Online, Inc - C:\Program Files\Common Files\AOL\TopSpeed\2.0\aoltsmon.exe
O23 - Service: AVG7 Alert Manager Server (Avg7Alrt) - GRISOFT, s.r.o. - C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVGFRE~1\avgamsvr.exe
O23 - Service: AVG7 Update Service (Avg7UpdSvc) - GRISOFT, s.r.o. - C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVGFRE~1\avgupsvc.exe
O23 - Service: Giga Pocket Hardware Detector - Sony Corporation - C:\Program Files\Sony\Giga Pocket\shwserv.exe
O23 - Service: InstallDriver Table Manager (IDriverT) - Macrovision Corporation - C:\Program Files\Common Files\InstallShield\Driver\11\Intel 32\IDriverT.exe
O23 - Service: iPodService - Apple Computer, Inc. - C:\Program Files\iPod\bin\iPodService.exe
O23 - Service: LexBce Server (LexBceS) - Unknown owner - C:\WINDOWS\system32\LEXBCES.EXE (file missing)
O23 - Service: Lexar JD31 (LxrJD31s) - Unknown owner - C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\LxrJD31s.exe
O23 - Service: PACSPTISVR - Unknown owner - C:\PROGRA~1\COMMON~1\SONYSH~1\AVLib\PACSPT~1.EXE
O23 - Service: Sony TV Tuner Controller - Sony Corporation - C:\Program Files\Sony\Giga Pocket\halsv.exe
O23 - Service: Sony TV Tuner Manager - Sony Corporation - C:\Program Files\Sony\Giga Pocket\RM_SV.exe
O23 - Service: Sony SPTI Service (SPTISRV) - Sony Corporation - C:\PROGRA~1\COMMON~1\SONYSH~1\AVLib\Sptisrv.exe
O23 - Service: VAIO Entertainment Aggregation and Control Service - Sony Corporation - C:\Program Files\Common Files\Sony Shared\VAIO Entertainment\VzRs\VzRs.exe
O23 - Service: VAIO Entertainment File Import Service - Sony Corporation - C:\Program Files\Common Files\Sony Shared\VAIO Entertainment\VzCdb\VzFw.exe
O23 - Service: VAIO Entertainment TV Device Arbitration Service - Sony Corporation - C:\Program Files\Common Files\Sony Shared\VAIO Entertainment\VzCs\VzHardwareResourceManager\VzHardwareResourceManager.exe
O23 - Service: VAIO Entertainment UPnP Client Adapter - Sony Corporation - C:\Program Files\Common Files\Sony Shared\VAIO Entertainment\VCSW\VCSW.exe
O23 - Service: VAIO Media Integrated Server (VAIOMediaPlatform-IntegratedServer-AppServer) - Sony Corporation - C:\Program Files\Sony\vaio media integrated server\VMISrv.exe
O23 - Service: VAIO Media Integrated Server (HTTP) (VAIOMediaPlatform-IntegratedServer-HTTP) - Sony Corporation - C:\Program Files\Sony\vaio media integrated server\Platform\SV_Httpd.exe
O23 - Service: VAIO Media Integrated Server (UPnP) (VAIOMediaPlatform-IntegratedServer-UPnP) - Sony Corporation - C:\Program Files\Sony\vaio media integrated server\Platform\UPnPFramework.exe
O23 - Service: VAIO Media Gateway Server (VAIOMediaPlatform-Mobile-Gateway) - Sony Corporation - C:\Program Files\Sony\vaio media integrated server\Platform\VmGateway.exe
O23 - Service: VAIO Media Video Server (VAIOMediaPlatform-VideoServer-AppServer) - Sony Corporation - C:\Program Files\Sony\vaio media integrated server\Video\GPVSvr.exe
O23 - Service: VAIO Media Video Server (HTTP) (VAIOMediaPlatform-VideoServer-HTTP) - Sony Corporation - C:\Program Files\Sony\vaio media integrated server\Platform\SV_Httpd.exe
O23 - Service: VAIO Media Video Server (UPnP) (VAIOMediaPlatform-VideoServer-UPnP) - Sony Corporation - C:\Program Files\Sony\vaio media integrated server\Platform\UPnPFramework.exe
O23 - Service: WAN Miniport (ATW) Service (WANMiniportService) - America Online, Inc. - C:\WINDOWS\wanmpsvc.exe
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End of file - 12058 bytes
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ComboFix 08-01-29.3 - [redacted] 2008-01-28 21:30:52.3 - NTFSx86
Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition 5.1.2600.2.1252.1.1033.18.184 [GMT -6:00]
Running from: C:\Documents and Settings\[redacted]\Desktop\ComboFix.exe
Command switches used :: C:\Documents and Settings\[redacted]\Desktop\CFScript.txt
* Created a new restore point
WARNING -THIS MACHINE DOES NOT HAVE THE RECOVERY CONSOLE INSTALLED !!
FILE
C:\Documents and Settings\[redacted]\Application Data\Sun\Java\Deployment\cache\javapi\v1.0\jar\jvmsecman.jar-69ee0dc0-6793db67.zip
C:\Documents and Settings\[redacted]\Application Data\Sun\Java\Deployment\cache\javapi\v1.0\jar\jvmsecman.jar-69ee0e0e-4b46a4d9.zip
C:\Documents and Settings\[redacted]\Desktop\setup_ares.exe
C:\Documents and Settings\[redacted]\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files\tepU2314.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\drivers\core.cache.dsk
C:\WINDOWS\system32\llnmp.ini2
.
((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Other Deletions )))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))
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C:\WINDOWS\system32\drivers\core.cache.dsk
C:\WINDOWS\system32\drivers\msfss.sys
C:\Documents and Settings\[redacted]\Application Data\Sun\Java\Deployment\cache\javapi\v1.0\jar\jvmsecman.jar-69ee0dc0-6793db67.zip
C:\Documents and Settings\[redacted]\Application Data\Sun\Java\Deployment\cache\javapi\v1.0\jar\jvmsecman.jar-69ee0e0e-4b46a4d9.zip
C:\Documents and Settings\[redacted]\Desktop\setup_ares.exe
C:\Documents and Settings\[redacted]\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files\tepU2314.exe
C:\TEMP\Ryuan1
C:\TEMP\Ryuan1\tepU.log
C:\temp\tn3
C:\WINDOWS\system32\drivers\core.cache.dsk
C:\WINDOWS\system32\drivers\msfss.sys
C:\WINDOWS\system32\edcA17
C:\WINDOWS\system32\llnmp.ini2
[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\explorer\mountpoints2\{74b99c12-7eaf-11dc-a6bd-00038a000015}]
\Shell\AutoRun\command - J:\LaunchU3.exe -a
AntiSpyware is not the same thing as Antivirus.
Different AntiSpyware programs detect different things, so in this case it is recommended that you have more than one.
You should only have one running all the time, the other/s should be used "on demand" on a regular basis.
All the programs in this list have a free version.
it is worth paying for one and having "realtime" protection, unless you intend to do a manual scan often.
It includes host protection and registry protection
A hosts file is a bit like a phone book, it points to the actual numeric address (i.e. the IP address) from the human friendly name of a website. This feature can be used to block malicious websites
a-squared Free <<< A good "realtime" or "on demand" scanner
These programs don't detect malware, they help stop it getting on your machine in the first place.
Each does a different job, so you can have more than one
SpywareGuard provides real-time protection against spyware.
Not required if you have other "realtime" antispyware or Winpatrol
ZonedOut
Formerly known as IE-SPYAD, adds a long list of sites and domains associated with known advertisers and marketers to the Restricted sites zone of Internet Explorer.
This little program packs a powerful punch as it blocks ads, banners, 3rd party Cookies, 3rd party page counters, web bugs, and many hijackers.
For information on how to download and install, please read this tutorial by WinHelp2002.
Not required if you are using other host file protections
Internet Browsers
Microsoft has worked hard to make IE.7 a more secure browser, unfortunately whilst it is still the leading browser of choice it will always be under attack from the bad guys.
Using a different web browser can help stop malware getting on your machine.
Make your Internet Explorer more secure - This can be done by following these simple instructions:
From within Internet Explorer click on the Tools menu and then click on Options.
Click once on the Security tab
Click once on the Internet icon so it becomes highlighted.
Click once on the Custom Level button.
Change the Download signed ActiveX controls to Prompt
Change the Download unsigned ActiveX controls to Disable
Change the Initialise and script ActiveX controls not marked as safe to Disable
Change the Installation of desktop items to Prompt
Change the Launching programs and files in an IFRAME to Prompt
Change the Navigate sub-frames across different domains to Prompt
When all these settings have been made, click on the OK button.
If it prompts you as to whether or not you want to save the settings, press the Yes button.
Next press the Apply button and then the OK to exit the Internet Properties page.
If you are still using IE6 then either update, or get one of the following.
With many addons available that make customization easy this is a very popular choice
NoScript and AdBlockPlus addons are essential
Opera
Another popular alternative
Netscape
Another popular alternative
Also has Addons available
Cleaning Temporary Internet Files and Tracking Cookies
Temporary Internet Files are mainly the files that are downloaded when you open a web page.
Unfortunately, if the site you visit is of a dubious nature or has been hacked, they can also be an entry point for malware.
It is a good idea to empty the Temporary Internet Files folder on a regular basis.
Tracking Cookies are files that websites use to monitor which sites you visit and how often.
A lot of Antispyware scanners pick up these tracking cookies and flag them as unwanted.
CAUTION :- If you delete all your cookies you will lose any autologin information for sites that you visit, and will need your passwords
Both of these can be cleaned manually, but a quicker option is to use a program
The last and most important thing I can tell you is UPDATE.
If you don't update your security programs (Antivirus, Antispyware even Windows) then you are at risk.
Malware changes on a day to day basis. You should update every week at the very least.
If you follow this advice then (with a bit of luck) you will never have to hear from me again
If you could post back one more time to let me know everything is OK, then I can have this thread archived.
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