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Up to my ears in Vundo, Win 32 and other junk

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This thread's last reply is from May 19, 2009, 10:01 PM UTC. Software, malware, and removal-tool advice below may be out of date — treat specific steps and download links with caution.

peku006 MRU Emeritus
May 4, 2009, 3:20 PM UTC
Hi Bluetrain7

IMPORTANT I notice there are signs of one or more P2P (Peer to Peer) File Sharing Programs on your computer.

Azureus
DC++
eMule

I'd like you to read the MRU policy for P2P Programs.

Please go to Control Panel > Add/Remove Programs and uninstall the programs listed above (in red).NOW

Make an uninstall list using HijackThis

To access the Uninstall Manager you would do the following:

1. Start HijackThis
2. Click on the Config button
3. Click on the Misc Tools button
4. Click on the Open Uninstall Manager button.

You will now be presented with a screen similar to the one below:



5. Click on the 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 here on your next reply

Thanks peku006
Bluetrain7
May 4, 2009, 6:28 PM UTC
sorry about that:
Ad-aware 6 Personal
Adobe Acrobat 4.0
Adobe Flash Player ActiveX
Adobe Flash Player Plugin
Adobe Reader 8.1.0
Ahead Nero - Burning Rom
AntsDownloader
AOL Instant Messenger
Apple Mobile Device Support
Apple Software Update
Atlantis Word Processor
avast! Antivirus
Bazooka Adware and Spyware Scanner
Bonjour
CD LabelCorp's CD Designs Creator
CDisplay 1.7
Compaq Wallpaper
DivX Content Uploader
DivX Web Player
Download Accelerator Plus Beta
Easy Access Button Support
FLAC Installer 1.1.0m (remove only)
GoBoingo!
Google Toolbar for Internet Explorer
HijackThis 2.0.2
Instant Wireless USB Adapter
InterActual Player
InterVideo WinDVD
IsoBuster 1.5
iTunes
J2SE Runtime Environment 5.0 Update 6
Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware
Microsoft .NET Framework (English)
Microsoft .NET Framework (English) v1.0.3705
Microsoft Data Access Components KB870669
Microsoft Office XP Media Content
Microsoft Office XP Standard for Students and Teachers
mIRC
Mozilla (1.7b)
Mozilla Firefox (0.8.)
Mozilla Firefox (3.0.1)
PCFriendly
PeerGuardian 2.0
Polaroid 620 Camera Driver 1.0.0.2.1L
PowerDVD
QuickSFV (Remove only)
QuickTime
Real Alternative 1.22
S3 Graphics Utilities
Shockwave
SmartFTP
SmartPar
SoundMAX2
Spybot - Search & Destroy
Spybot - Search & Destroy 1.5.2.20
SSH Secure Shell
Streambox Ripper
Symantec
Synaptics TouchPad
Trillian
Twister and Utilities
Update for Windows XP (KB898461)
Veo Connect
Veo Digital Studio
VideoLAN VLC media player 0.8.6b
War FTP Daemon
Winamp (remove only)
Windows Installer 3.1 (KB893803)
Windows Media Format Runtime
Windows XP Hotfix - KB873339
Windows XP Service Pack 2
WinRAR archiver
Wireless-B Notebook Adapter Configuration Utility
Yahoo! Messenger
peku006 MRU Emeritus
May 4, 2009, 6:57 PM UTC
Hi Bluetrain7

1 - Update Java Runtime:

You are using an old version of Java. Sun's Java is sometimes updated in order to eliminate the exploitation of vulnerabilities in an existing version. For this reason it's extremely important that you keep the program up to date and also remove the older more vulnerable versions from your system. The most current version of Sun Java is: Java Runtime Environment Version 6 Update 13.
  • Go to HERE
  • Click on the link named Java Runtime Environment (JRE) 6 Update 13
  • Click on the radio button to Accept License Agreement
  • Click on Windows Offline Installation Multi-language and save the downloaded file to your hard disk
  • Go to Start => Control Panel => Add or Remove Programs
  • Uninstall all old versions of Java (Java 2 Runtime Environment JRE or JSE)
  • Reboot your computer
  • Delete the folder C:\Program Files\Java if present
  • Install the new version by running the newly-downloaded file and follow the on-screen instructions.
  • Reboot your computer


2 - Clean temp files

    Download and Run ATF Cleaner
    Download ATF (Atribune Temp File) Cleaner© by Atribune to your desktop.Double-click ATF Cleaner.exe to open it.

    Under Main choose:
      Windows Temp
      Current User Temp
      All Users Temp
      Temporary Internet Files
      Prefetch
      Java Cache
      *The other boxes are optional*
      Then click the Empty Selected button.

    if you use Firefox:
      Click Firefox at the top and choose: Select All
      Click the Empty Selected button.
      NOTE: If you would like to keep your saved passwords, please click NO at the prompt.

    if you use Opera:
      Click Opera at the top and choose: Select All
      Click the Empty Selected button.
      NOTE: If you would like to keep your saved passwords, please click NO at the prompt.


    Click Exit on the Main menu to close the program


3 - Kaspersky Online Scan

Please go to Kaspersky website and perform an online antivirus scan.

  1. Read through the requirements and privacy statement and click on Accept button.
  2. It will start downloading and installing the scanner and virus definitions. You will be prompted to install an application from Kaspersky. Click Run.
  3. When the downloads have finished, click on Settings.
  4. Make sure these boxes are checked (ticked). If they are not, please tick them and click on the Save button:
      Spyware, Adware, Dialers, and other potentially dangerous programs
      Archives
      Mail databases
  5. Click on My Computer under Scan.
  6. Once the scan is complete, it will display the results. Click on View Scan Report.
  7. You will see a list of infected items there. Click on Save Report As....
  8. Save this report to a convenient place. Change the Files of type to Text file (.txt) before clicking on the Save button.
  9. Please post this log in your next reply.


4 - Run Hijackthis
Click on the Do a system scan and save a logfile button. It will scan and the log should open in notepad

5 - Status Check
Please reply with

1. the Kaspersky online scanner report
2. a fresh HijackThis log
How's the computer running now? Any problems?

Thanks peku006
Bluetrain7
May 7, 2009, 8:32 PM UTC
I updated Java and used ATF cleaner. I also ran Kasperksy. The scan took 6 hours. :shock:

My computer seems to be running fine. Here are the results of the scans:

Kaspersky:
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
KASPERSKY ONLINE SCANNER 7.0 REPORT
Thursday, May 7, 2009
Operating System: Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition Service Pack 2 (build 2600)
Kaspersky Online Scanner version: 7.0.26.13
Program database last update: Thursday, May 07, 2009 09:42:50
Records in database: 2141994
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Scan settings:
Scan using the following database: extended
Scan archives: yes
Scan mail databases: yes

Scan area - My Computer:
A:\
C:\
D:\

Scan statistics:
Files scanned: 91090
Threat name: 16
Infected objects: 45
Suspicious objects: 0
Duration of the scan: 06:09:49


File name / Threat name / Threats count
C:\Program Files\DAP\DAPIEBar.dll Infected: not-a-virus:AdWare.Win32.Dap.g 1
C:\Program Files\mIRC\backup\mirc.exe Infected: not-a-virus:Client-IRC.Win32.mIRC.603 1
C:\Program Files\mIRC\mirc.exe Infected: not-a-virus:Client-IRC.Win32.mIRC.603 1
C:\Program Files\Norton AntiVirus\Quarantine\71D107F1.dll Infected: not-a-virus:AdWare.Win32.VirtualBouncer.d 1
C:\Program Files\Norton AntiVirus\Quarantine\71D75BEA.dll Infected: Trojan-Downloader.Win32.Agent.ba 1
C:\Program Files\Norton AntiVirus\Quarantine\71DE2FE3.dll Infected: not-a-virus:AdWare.Win32.SearchIt.b 1
C:\Program Files\Norton AntiVirus\Quarantine\71DE2FE3.tmp Infected: Trojan-Downloader.JS.IstBar.j 1
C:\Program Files\PestPatrol\Quarantine\20050219155926.zip Infected: not-a-virus:AdWare.Win32.BargainBuddy.n 9
C:\Program Files\PestPatrol\Quarantine\20050219155926.zip Infected: not-a-virus:AdWare.Win32.BargainBuddy.y 2
C:\Program Files\PestPatrol\Quarantine\20050219155926.zip Infected: not-a-virus:AdWare.Win32.BargainBuddy.q 12
C:\Program Files\PestPatrol\Quarantine\20050219155926.zip Infected: not-a-virus:AdWare.Win32.BargainBuddy.l 3
C:\Program Files\PestPatrol\Quarantine\20050219155926.zip Infected: Trojan-Clicker.Win32.VB.ex 2
C:\Program Files\PestPatrol\Quarantine\20050219155926.zip Infected: not-a-virus:AdWare.Win32.180Solutions 1
C:\Program Files\PestPatrol\Quarantine\20050219155926.zip Infected: not-a-virus:AdWare.Win32.VirtualBouncer.g 1
C:\Program Files\PestPatrol\Quarantine\20050219155926.zip Infected: not-a-virus:AdWare.Win32.Banex.a 1
C:\Program Files\PestPatrol\Quarantine\20050219155926.zip Infected: Trojan-Downloader.Win32.Dyfuca.gen 1
C:\Program Files\War-ftpd\war-ftpd.exe Infected: not-a-virus:Server-FTP.Win32.PremierServer.b 1
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\mac80ex.idf Infected: not-a-virus:AdWare.Win32.BargainBuddy.l 1
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\mac80ex.idf Infected: not-a-virus:AdWare.Win32.BargainBuddy.y 1
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\mac80ex.idf Infected: not-a-virus:AdWare.Win32.BargainBuddy.n 3

The selected area was scanned.




HijackThis:
Logfile of Trend Micro HijackThis v2.0.2
Scan saved at 4:28:14 PM, on 5/7/2009
Platform: Windows XP SP2 (WinNT 5.01.2600)
MSIE: Internet Explorer v6.00 SP2 (6.00.2900.2180)
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:\Program Files\Alwil Software\Avast4\aswUpdSv.exe
C:\Program Files\Alwil Software\Avast4\ashServ.exe
C:\WINDOWS\Explorer.EXE
C:\Program Files\Synaptics\SynTP\SynTPLpr.exe
C:\Program Files\Synaptics\SynTP\SynTPEnh.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\S3tray2.exe
C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunesHelper.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\ALWILS~1\Avast4\ashDisp.exe
C:\Program Files\Java\jre6\bin\jusched.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\LEXBCES.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\system32\LEXPPS.EXE
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Apple\Mobile Device

Support\bin\AppleMobileDeviceService.exe
C:\Program Files\Bonjour\mDNSResponder.exe
C:\Program Files\Java\jre6\bin\jqs.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe
C:\Program Files\iPod\bin\iPodService.exe
C:\Program Files\Mozilla Firefox\firefox.exe
C:\Program Files\Java\jre6\bin\java.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\NOTEPAD.EXE
C:\Program Files\Trend

Micro\HijackThis\HijackThis.exe

R1 -

HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Inter

net Settings,ProxyOverride = *.local
R3 - URLSearchHook: (no name) -

_{CFBFAE00-17A6-11D0-99CB-00C04FD64497} - (no file)
O2 - BHO: Adobe PDF Reader Link Helper -

{06849E9F-C8D7-4D59-B87D-784B7D6BE0B3} - C:\Program

Files\Common

Files\Adobe\Acrobat\ActiveX\AcroIEHelper.dll
O2 - BHO: Spybot-S&D IE Protection -

{53707962-6F74-2D53-2644-206D7942484F} - C:\Program

Files\Spybot - Search & Destroy\SDHelper.dll
O2 - BHO: Google Toolbar Helper -

{AA58ED58-01DD-4d91-8333-CF10577473F7} - c:\program

files\google\googletoolbar2.dll
O2 - BHO: (no name) -

{BDF3E430-B101-42AD-A544-FADC6B084872} - (no file)
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
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SynTPLpr] C:\Program

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

Files\Synaptics\SynTP\SynTPEnh.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [NeroCheck]

C:\WINDOWS\system32\NeroCheck.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [S3TRAY2] S3tray2.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [KernelFaultCheck]

%systemroot%\system32\dumprep 0 -k
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [QuickTime Task] "C:\Program

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

Files\iTunes\iTunesHelper.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [avast!]

C:\PROGRA~1\ALWILS~1\Avast4\ashDisp.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SunJavaUpdateSched] "C:\Program

Files\Java\jre6\bin\jusched.exe"
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [SpybotSD TeaTimer] C:\Program

Files\Spybot - Search & Destroy\TeaTimer.exe
O4 - Global Startup: Microsoft Office.lnk.disabled
O4 - Global Startup: Wireless-B Notebook Adapter

Utility.lnk.disabled
O6 - HKCU\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Internet

Explorer\Control Panel present
O8 - Extra context menu item: &Download with &DAP -

C:\PROGRA~1\DAP\dapextie.htm
O8 - Extra context menu item: &Google Search -

res://c:\program

files\google\GoogleToolbar2.dll/cmsearch.html
O8 - Extra context menu item: Backward Links -

res://c:\program

files\google\GoogleToolbar2.dll/cmbacklinks.html
O8 - Extra context menu item: Cached Snapshot of

Page - res://c:\program

files\google\GoogleToolbar2.dll/cmcache.html
O8 - Extra context menu item: Download &all with DAP

- C:\PROGRA~1\DAP\dapextie2.htm
O8 - Extra context menu item: E&xport to Microsoft

Excel -

res://C:\PROGRA~1\MICROS~2\Office10\EXCEL.EXE/3000
O8 - Extra context menu item: Similar Pages -

res://c:\program

files\google\GoogleToolbar2.dll/cmsimilar.html
O9 - Extra button: (no name) -

{869EE607-5376-486d-8DAC-EDC8E239AD5F} -

C:\WINDOWS\System32\c_10230.dll (file missing)
O9 - Extra button: AIM -

{AC9E2541-2814-11d5-BC6D-00B0D0A1DE45} - C:\Program

Files\AIM95\aim.exe
O9 - Extra button: (no name) -

{CD67F990-D8E9-11d2-98FE-00C0F0318AFE} - (no file)
O9 - Extra button: (no name) -

{DFB852A3-47F8-48C4-A200-58CAB36FD2A2} - C:\Program

Files\Spybot - Search & Destroy\SDHelper.dll
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Spybot - Search &&

Destroy Configuration -

{DFB852A3-47F8-48C4-A200-58CAB36FD2A2} - C:\Program

Files\Spybot - Search & Destroy\SDHelper.dll
O9 - Extra button: Yahoo! Messenger -

{E5D12C4E-7B4F-11D3-B5C9-0050045C3C96} -

C:\PROGRA~1\Yahoo!\MESSEN~1\YPager.exe
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Yahoo! Messenger -

{E5D12C4E-7B4F-11D3-B5C9-0050045C3C96} -

C:\PROGRA~1\Yahoo!\MESSEN~1\YPager.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
O9 - Extra button: (no name) -

{869EE607-5376-486d-8DAC-EDC8E239AD5F} -

C:\WINDOWS\System32\c_10230.dll (file missing)

(HKCU)
O10 - Unknown file in Winsock LSP:

c:\windows\system32\nwprovau.dll
O16 - DPF: {11260943-421B-11D0-8EAC-0000C07D88CF} -
O16 - DPF: {166B1BCA-3F9C-11CF-8075-444553540000}

(Shockwave ActiveX Control) -
O16 - DPF: {1C955F3B-5B32-4393-A05D-24B4970CD2A1} -

http://stream10k.redhotnetworks.com/cabs/videox.cab
O16 - DPF: {1F2F4C9E-6F09-47BC-970D-3C54734667FE} -
O16 - DPF: {2042B57E-6336-459E-B7CE-2A0F6C9E6AF8}

(IEPlayInterface Class) -
O16 - DPF: {30528230-99F7-4BB4-88D8-FA1D4F56A2AB} -
O16 - DPF: {36C66BBD-E667-4DAD-9682-58050E7C9FDC}

(CDKey Class) -
O16 - DPF: {41F17733-B041-4099-A042-B518BB6A408C} -

http://a1540.g.akamai.net/7/1540/52/20021205/qtinsta

ll.info.apple.com/borris/us/win/QuickTimeInstaller.e

xe
O16 - DPF: {56336BCB-3D8A-11D6-A00B-0050DA18DE71} -
O16 - DPF: {62475759-9E84-458E-A1AB-5D2C442ADFDE} -

http://a1540.g.akamai.net/7/1540/52/20031216/qtinsta

ll.info.apple.com/mickey/us/win/QuickTimeInstaller.e

xe
O16 - DPF: {6414512B-B978-451D-A0D8-FCFDF33E833C}

(WUWebControl Class) -

http://update.microsoft.com/windowsupdate/v6/V5Contr

ols/en/x86/client/wuweb_site.cab?1240552413041
O16 - DPF: {68A2C3BD-7809-11D3-8ACF-0050046F2F9A} -
O16 - DPF: {6D5FCFCB-FA6C-4CFB-9918-5F0A9F7365F2} -

http://www.gigex.com/tv/igor/gigexagent.dll
O16 - DPF: {886DDE35-E955-11D0-A707-000000521958} -

http://69.56.176.78/webplugin.cab
O16 - DPF: {917623D1-D8E5-11D2-BE8B-00104B06BDE3}

(CamImage Class) -
O16 - DPF: {CC05BC12-2AA2-4AC7-AC81-0E40F83B1ADF}

(Live365Player Class) -

http://www.live365.com/players/play365.cab
O16 - DPF: {CE28D5D2-60CF-4C7D-9FE8-0F47A3308078} -
O16 - DPF: {F5C90925-ABBF-4475-88F5-8622B452BA9E}

(Compaq System Data Class) -

http://www29.compaq.com/falco/SysQuery.cab
O23 - Service: Apple Mobile Device - Apple Inc. -

C:\Program Files\Common Files\Apple\Mobile Device

Support\bin\AppleMobileDeviceService.exe
O23 - Service: avast! iAVS4 Control Service

(aswUpdSv) - ALWIL Software - C:\Program Files\Alwil

Software\Avast4\aswUpdSv.exe
O23 - Service: avast! Antivirus - ALWIL Software -

C:\Program Files\Alwil Software\Avast4\ashServ.exe
O23 - Service: avast! Mail Scanner - ALWIL Software

- C:\Program Files\Alwil

Software\Avast4\ashMaiSv.exe
O23 - Service: avast! Web Scanner - ALWIL Software -

C:\Program Files\Alwil Software\Avast4\ashWebSv.exe
O23 - Service: Bonjour Service - Apple Inc. -

C:\Program Files\Bonjour\mDNSResponder.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: LexBce Server (LexBceS) - Lexmark

International, Inc. -

C:\WINDOWS\system32\LEXBCES.EXE
O23 - Service: ZESOFT - Unknown owner -

C:\WINDOWS\zeta.exe (file missing)

--
End of file - 8083 bytes


Thanks for sticking with me.

Also, I successfully reformatted and reinstalled Windows on my desktop PC. While it was infected I had connected my ipod to it. Before I connect the ipod to the newly cleaned computer I have a question. Could the virus have spread to the ipod? I know that mac systems don't get viruses as easily but I have heard that they can act as a host.
peku006 MRU Emeritus
May 8, 2009, 7:29 AM UTC
Hi Bluetrain7
Could the virus have spread to the ipod?

no it is not possible

Using Windows Explorer (to get there right-click your Start button and go to "Explore"), please delete this file
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\mac80ex.idf

Please empty both your Norton AntiVirus Quarantine and PestPatrol Quarantine

Your HijackThis log, is messed up. This is caused by having Word Wrap checked.
So before posting a new Hijackthis Log:

1. Click Start > All Programs > Accessories > Notepad
2. On the menu bar in Notepad select Format and click on WordWrap so it appears un-checked.

Please post a new HijackThis log.

Thanks peku006
Bluetrain7
May 12, 2009, 9:53 PM UTC
I deleted the mac80ex.idf file. I also emptied the PestPatrol quarantine and uninstalled Norton Anti-Virus because I don't use it anymore (the quarantine folder for Norton has been deleted also).

Sorry about the last HijackThis log. Here is a new one:
Logfile of Trend Micro HijackThis v2.0.2
Scan saved at 5:46:00 PM, on 5/12/2009
Platform: Windows XP SP2 (WinNT 5.01.2600)
MSIE: Internet Explorer v6.00 SP2 (6.00.2900.2180)
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:\Program Files\Alwil Software\Avast4\aswUpdSv.exe
C:\Program Files\Alwil Software\Avast4\ashServ.exe
C:\WINDOWS\Explorer.EXE
C:\Program Files\Synaptics\SynTP\SynTPLpr.exe
C:\Program Files\Synaptics\SynTP\SynTPEnh.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\S3tray2.exe
C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunesHelper.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\ALWILS~1\Avast4\ashDisp.exe
C:\Program Files\Java\jre6\bin\jusched.exe
C:\Program Files\Spybot - Search & Destroy\TeaTimer.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\LEXBCES.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\system32\LEXPPS.EXE
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Apple\Mobile Device Support\bin\AppleMobileDeviceService.exe
C:\Program Files\Bonjour\mDNSResponder.exe
C:\Program Files\Java\jre6\bin\jqs.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe
C:\Program Files\Alwil Software\Avast4\ashMaiSv.exe
C:\Program Files\iPod\bin\iPodService.exe
C:\Program Files\Alwil Software\Avast4\ashWebSv.exe
C:\Program Files\Mozilla Firefox\firefox.exe
C:\Program Files\Trend Micro\HijackThis\HijackThis.exe

R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings,ProxyOverride = *.local
R3 - URLSearchHook: (no name) - _{CFBFAE00-17A6-11D0-99CB-00C04FD64497} - (no file)
O2 - BHO: Adobe PDF Reader Link Helper - {06849E9F-C8D7-4D59-B87D-784B7D6BE0B3} - C:\Program Files\Common Files\Adobe\Acrobat\ActiveX\AcroIEHelper.dll
O2 - BHO: Spybot-S&D IE Protection - {53707962-6F74-2D53-2644-206D7942484F} - C:\Program Files\Spybot - Search & Destroy\SDHelper.dll
O2 - BHO: Google Toolbar Helper - {AA58ED58-01DD-4d91-8333-CF10577473F7} - c:\program files\google\googletoolbar2.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
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SynTPLpr] C:\Program Files\Synaptics\SynTP\SynTPLpr.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SynTPEnh] C:\Program Files\Synaptics\SynTP\SynTPEnh.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [NeroCheck] C:\WINDOWS\system32\NeroCheck.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [S3TRAY2] S3tray2.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [KernelFaultCheck] %systemroot%\system32\dumprep 0 -k
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [QuickTime Task] "C:\Program Files\QuickTime\QTTask.exe" -atboottime
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [iTunesHelper] "C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunesHelper.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [avast!] C:\PROGRA~1\ALWILS~1\Avast4\ashDisp.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SunJavaUpdateSched] "C:\Program Files\Java\jre6\bin\jusched.exe"
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [SpybotSD TeaTimer] C:\Program Files\Spybot - Search & Destroy\TeaTimer.exe
O4 - Global Startup: Microsoft Office.lnk.disabled
O4 - Global Startup: Wireless-B Notebook Adapter Utility.lnk.disabled
O6 - HKCU\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Control Panel present
O8 - Extra context menu item: &Download with &DAP - C:\PROGRA~1\DAP\dapextie.htm
O8 - Extra context menu item: &Google Search - res://c:\program files\google\GoogleToolbar2.dll/cmsearch.html
O8 - Extra context menu item: Backward Links - res://c:\program files\google\GoogleToolbar2.dll/cmbacklinks.html
O8 - Extra context menu item: Cached Snapshot of Page - res://c:\program files\google\GoogleToolbar2.dll/cmcache.html
O8 - Extra context menu item: Download &all with DAP - C:\PROGRA~1\DAP\dapextie2.htm
O8 - Extra context menu item: E&xport to Microsoft Excel - res://C:\PROGRA~1\MICROS~2\Office10\EXCEL.EXE/3000
O8 - Extra context menu item: Similar Pages - res://c:\program files\google\GoogleToolbar2.dll/cmsimilar.html
O9 - Extra button: (no name) - {869EE607-5376-486d-8DAC-EDC8E239AD5F} - C:\WINDOWS\System32\c_10230.dll (file missing)
O9 - Extra button: AIM - {AC9E2541-2814-11d5-BC6D-00B0D0A1DE45} - C:\Program Files\AIM95\aim.exe
O9 - Extra button: (no name) - {CD67F990-D8E9-11d2-98FE-00C0F0318AFE} - (no file)
O9 - Extra button: (no name) - {DFB852A3-47F8-48C4-A200-58CAB36FD2A2} - C:\Program Files\Spybot - Search & Destroy\SDHelper.dll
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Spybot - Search && Destroy Configuration - {DFB852A3-47F8-48C4-A200-58CAB36FD2A2} - C:\Program Files\Spybot - Search & Destroy\SDHelper.dll
O9 - Extra button: Yahoo! Messenger - {E5D12C4E-7B4F-11D3-B5C9-0050045C3C96} - C:\PROGRA~1\Yahoo!\MESSEN~1\YPager.exe
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Yahoo! Messenger - {E5D12C4E-7B4F-11D3-B5C9-0050045C3C96} - C:\PROGRA~1\Yahoo!\MESSEN~1\YPager.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
O9 - Extra button: (no name) - {869EE607-5376-486d-8DAC-EDC8E239AD5F} - C:\WINDOWS\System32\c_10230.dll (file missing) (HKCU)
O10 - Unknown file in Winsock LSP: c:\windows\system32\nwprovau.dll
O16 - DPF: {11260943-421B-11D0-8EAC-0000C07D88CF} -
O16 - DPF: {166B1BCA-3F9C-11CF-8075-444553540000} (Shockwave ActiveX Control) -
O16 - DPF: {1C955F3B-5B32-4393-A05D-24B4970CD2A1} - http://stream10k.redhotnetworks.com/cabs/videox.cab
O16 - DPF: {1F2F4C9E-6F09-47BC-970D-3C54734667FE} -
O16 - DPF: {2042B57E-6336-459E-B7CE-2A0F6C9E6AF8} (IEPlayInterface Class) -
O16 - DPF: {30528230-99F7-4BB4-88D8-FA1D4F56A2AB} -
O16 - DPF: {36C66BBD-E667-4DAD-9682-58050E7C9FDC} (CDKey Class) -
O16 - DPF: {41F17733-B041-4099-A042-B518BB6A408C} - http://a1540.g.akamai.net/7/1540/52/20021205/qtinstall.info.apple.com/borris/us/win/QuickTimeInstaller.exe
O16 - DPF: {56336BCB-3D8A-11D6-A00B-0050DA18DE71} -
O16 - DPF: {62475759-9E84-458E-A1AB-5D2C442ADFDE} - http://a1540.g.akamai.net/7/1540/52/20031216/qtinstall.info.apple.com/mickey/us/win/QuickTimeInstaller.exe
O16 - DPF: {6414512B-B978-451D-A0D8-FCFDF33E833C} (WUWebControl Class) - http://update.microsoft.com/windowsupdate/v6/V5Controls/en/x86/client/wuweb_site.cab?1240552413041
O16 - DPF: {68A2C3BD-7809-11D3-8ACF-0050046F2F9A} -
O16 - DPF: {6D5FCFCB-FA6C-4CFB-9918-5F0A9F7365F2} - http://www.gigex.com/tv/igor/gigexagent.dll
O16 - DPF: {886DDE35-E955-11D0-A707-000000521958} - http://69.56.176.78/webplugin.cab
O16 - DPF: {917623D1-D8E5-11D2-BE8B-00104B06BDE3} (CamImage Class) -
O16 - DPF: {CC05BC12-2AA2-4AC7-AC81-0E40F83B1ADF} (Live365Player Class) - http://www.live365.com/players/play365.cab
O16 - DPF: {CE28D5D2-60CF-4C7D-9FE8-0F47A3308078} -
O16 - DPF: {F5C90925-ABBF-4475-88F5-8622B452BA9E} (Compaq System Data Class) - http://www29.compaq.com/falco/SysQuery.cab
O23 - Service: Apple Mobile Device - Apple Inc. - C:\Program Files\Common Files\Apple\Mobile Device Support\bin\AppleMobileDeviceService.exe
O23 - Service: avast! iAVS4 Control Service (aswUpdSv) - ALWIL Software - C:\Program Files\Alwil Software\Avast4\aswUpdSv.exe
O23 - Service: avast! Antivirus - ALWIL Software - C:\Program Files\Alwil Software\Avast4\ashServ.exe
O23 - Service: avast! Mail Scanner - ALWIL Software - C:\Program Files\Alwil Software\Avast4\ashMaiSv.exe
O23 - Service: avast! Web Scanner - ALWIL Software - C:\Program Files\Alwil Software\Avast4\ashWebSv.exe
O23 - Service: Bonjour Service - Apple Inc. - C:\Program Files\Bonjour\mDNSResponder.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: LexBce Server (LexBceS) - Lexmark International, Inc. - C:\WINDOWS\system32\LEXBCES.EXE
O23 - Service: ZESOFT - Unknown owner - C:\WINDOWS\zeta.exe (file missing)

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peku006 MRU Emeritus
May 13, 2009, 7:12 AM UTC
Hi Bluetrain7

it seems you don't have any evidence of a third party firewall.

As the term conveys, a firewall is an extra layer of security installed onto computers, which restricts access to systems from the outside world. Firewalls protect against hackers and malicious intruders. I want you to download a free firewall NOW from one of these excellent vendors:

1) Comodo (Uncheck during installation "Install COMODO Antivirus (Recommended)"!, "Install Comodo SafeSurf..", Make Comodo my default search provider" and "Make Comodo Search my homepage")
2) Online Armor
3) PC Tools
4) Sunbelt/Kerio
5) ZoneAlarm (uncheck ZoneAlarm Spy Blocker during installation if you choose this one)

If you are using the built-in Windows XP firewall, it is not recommended as it does not block outgoing connections. This means that any malware on your computer is free to "phone home" for more instructions. Simply put, Windows XP contains a mediocre firewall. This firewall is NO replacement for a dedicated software solution. Remember to use only one firewall at the same time.

1 - Remove bad HijackThis entries
  • Run HijackThis
  • Click on the Scan button
  • Put a check beside all of the items listed below (if present):

      R3 - URLSearchHook: (no name) - _{CFBFAE00-17A6-11D0-99CB-00C04FD64497} - (no file)
      O9 - Extra button: (no name) - {869EE607-5376-486d-8DAC-EDC8E239AD5F} - C:\WINDOWS\System32\c_10230.dll (file missing)
      O9 - Extra button: (no name) - {869EE607-5376-486d-8DAC-EDC8E239AD5F} - C:\WINDOWS\System32\c_10230.dll (file missing) (HKCU)
      O16 - DPF: {1C955F3B-5B32-4393-A05D-24B4970CD2A1} - http://stream10k.redhotnetworks.com/cabs/videox.cab
      O16 - DPF: {1F2F4C9E-6F09-47BC-970D-3C54734667FE} -
      O16 - DPF: {2042B57E-6336-459E-B7CE-2A0F6C9E6AF8} (IEPlayInterface Class) -
      O16 - DPF: {56336BCB-3D8A-11D6-A00B-0050DA18DE71} -
      O16 - DPF: {68A2C3BD-7809-11D3-8ACF-0050046F2F9A} -
      O16 - DPF: {6D5FCFCB-FA6C-4CFB-9918-5F0A9F7365F2} - http://www.gigex.com/tv/igor/gigexagent.dll
      O16 - DPF: {886DDE35-E955-11D0-A707-000000521958} - http://69.56.176.78/webplugin.cab
      O23 - Service: ZESOFT - Unknown owner - C:\WINDOWS\zeta.exe (file missing)

  • Close all open windows and browsers/email, etc...
  • Click on the "Fix Checked" button
  • When completed, close the application.


2 - Download and Run OTMoveIt3

Download OTMoveIt3 by Old Timer and save it to your Desktop.
  • Double-click OTMoveIt3.exe.
  • Copy the lines in the codebox below.

:files

C:\WINDOWS\zeta.exe

C:\WINDOWS\System32\c_10230.dll



:Services

ZESOFT

  • Return to OTMoveIt3, right click in the Paste Instructions for Items to be Moved window (under the yellow bar) and choose Paste.
  • Click the red Moveit! button.
  • Copy everything in the Results window (under the green bar), and paste it in your next reply.
  • Close OTMoveIt3


3 - Run Hijackthis
Click on the Do a system scan and save a logfile button. It will scan and the log should open in notepad

4 - Status Check
Please reply with


1. the OTMoveIt3 log
2. a fresh HijackThis log

Thanks peku006
Bluetrain7
May 14, 2009, 5:35 AM UTC
Thank you for the suggestions. I installed Online Armor for my firewall.

I removed the bad HijackThis entries. Then I ran OTMoveIt and here is the log:
========== FILES ==========
File/Folder C:\WINDOWS\zeta.exe not found.
File/Folder C:\WINDOWS\System32\c_10230.dll not found.
========== SERVICES/DRIVERS ==========

Service\Driver ZESOFT deleted successfully.

OTMoveIt3 by OldTimer - Version 1.0.11.0 log created on 05142009_012512


here is a fresh HijackThis log:
Logfile of Trend Micro HijackThis v2.0.2
Scan saved at 1:28:59 AM, on 5/14/2009
Platform: Windows XP SP2 (WinNT 5.01.2600)
MSIE: Internet Explorer v6.00 SP2 (6.00.2900.2180)
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:\Program Files\Tall Emu\Online Armor\OAcat.exe
C:\Program Files\Tall Emu\Online Armor\oasrv.exe
C:\WINDOWS\Explorer.EXE
C:\Program Files\Alwil Software\Avast4\aswUpdSv.exe
C:\Program Files\Alwil Software\Avast4\ashServ.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\LEXBCES.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\system32\LEXPPS.EXE
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Apple\Mobile Device Support\bin\AppleMobileDeviceService.exe
C:\Program Files\Bonjour\mDNSResponder.exe
C:\Program Files\Java\jre6\bin\jqs.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe
C:\Program Files\Alwil Software\Avast4\ashMaiSv.exe
C:\Program Files\Synaptics\SynTP\SynTPLpr.exe
C:\Program Files\Synaptics\SynTP\SynTPEnh.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\S3tray2.exe
C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunesHelper.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\ALWILS~1\Avast4\ashDisp.exe
C:\Program Files\Java\jre6\bin\jusched.exe
C:\Program Files\Tall Emu\Online Armor\oaui.exe
C:\Program Files\Spybot - Search & Destroy\TeaTimer.exe
C:\Program Files\Tall Emu\Online Armor\OAhlp.exe
C:\Program Files\iPod\bin\iPodService.exe
C:\Program Files\Mozilla Firefox\firefox.exe
C:\Program Files\Trend Micro\HijackThis\HijackThis.exe

R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings,ProxyOverride = *.local
O2 - BHO: Adobe PDF Reader Link Helper - {06849E9F-C8D7-4D59-B87D-784B7D6BE0B3} - C:\Program Files\Common Files\Adobe\Acrobat\ActiveX\AcroIEHelper.dll
O2 - BHO: Spybot-S&D IE Protection - {53707962-6F74-2D53-2644-206D7942484F} - C:\Program Files\Spybot - Search & Destroy\SDHelper.dll
O2 - BHO: Google Toolbar Helper - {AA58ED58-01DD-4d91-8333-CF10577473F7} - c:\program files\google\googletoolbar2.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
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SynTPLpr] C:\Program Files\Synaptics\SynTP\SynTPLpr.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SynTPEnh] C:\Program Files\Synaptics\SynTP\SynTPEnh.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [NeroCheck] C:\WINDOWS\system32\NeroCheck.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [S3TRAY2] S3tray2.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [KernelFaultCheck] %systemroot%\system32\dumprep 0 -k
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [QuickTime Task] "C:\Program Files\QuickTime\QTTask.exe" -atboottime
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [iTunesHelper] "C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunesHelper.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [avast!] C:\PROGRA~1\ALWILS~1\Avast4\ashDisp.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SunJavaUpdateSched] "C:\Program Files\Java\jre6\bin\jusched.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [@OnlineArmor GUI] "C:\Program Files\Tall Emu\Online Armor\oaui.exe"
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [SpybotSD TeaTimer] C:\Program Files\Spybot - Search & Destroy\TeaTimer.exe
O4 - Global Startup: Microsoft Office.lnk.disabled
O4 - Global Startup: Wireless-B Notebook Adapter Utility.lnk.disabled
O6 - HKCU\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Control Panel present
O8 - Extra context menu item: &Download with &DAP - C:\PROGRA~1\DAP\dapextie.htm
O8 - Extra context menu item: &Google Search - res://c:\program files\google\GoogleToolbar2.dll/cmsearch.html
O8 - Extra context menu item: Backward Links - res://c:\program files\google\GoogleToolbar2.dll/cmbacklinks.html
O8 - Extra context menu item: Cached Snapshot of Page - res://c:\program files\google\GoogleToolbar2.dll/cmcache.html
O8 - Extra context menu item: Download &all with DAP - C:\PROGRA~1\DAP\dapextie2.htm
O8 - Extra context menu item: E&xport to Microsoft Excel - res://C:\PROGRA~1\MICROS~2\Office10\EXCEL.EXE/3000
O8 - Extra context menu item: Similar Pages - res://c:\program files\google\GoogleToolbar2.dll/cmsimilar.html
O9 - Extra button: AIM - {AC9E2541-2814-11d5-BC6D-00B0D0A1DE45} - C:\Program Files\AIM95\aim.exe
O9 - Extra button: (no name) - {CD67F990-D8E9-11d2-98FE-00C0F0318AFE} - (no file)
O9 - Extra button: (no name) - {DFB852A3-47F8-48C4-A200-58CAB36FD2A2} - C:\Program Files\Spybot - Search & Destroy\SDHelper.dll
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Spybot - Search && Destroy Configuration - {DFB852A3-47F8-48C4-A200-58CAB36FD2A2} - C:\Program Files\Spybot - Search & Destroy\SDHelper.dll
O9 - Extra button: Yahoo! Messenger - {E5D12C4E-7B4F-11D3-B5C9-0050045C3C96} - C:\PROGRA~1\Yahoo!\MESSEN~1\YPager.exe
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Yahoo! Messenger - {E5D12C4E-7B4F-11D3-B5C9-0050045C3C96} - C:\PROGRA~1\Yahoo!\MESSEN~1\YPager.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
O10 - Unknown file in Winsock LSP: c:\windows\system32\nwprovau.dll
O16 - DPF: {11260943-421B-11D0-8EAC-0000C07D88CF} -
O16 - DPF: {166B1BCA-3F9C-11CF-8075-444553540000} (Shockwave ActiveX Control) -
O16 - DPF: {30528230-99F7-4BB4-88D8-FA1D4F56A2AB} -
O16 - DPF: {36C66BBD-E667-4DAD-9682-58050E7C9FDC} (CDKey Class) -
O16 - DPF: {41F17733-B041-4099-A042-B518BB6A408C} - http://a1540.g.akamai.net/7/1540/52/20021205/qtinstall.info.apple.com/borris/us/win/QuickTimeInstaller.exe
O16 - DPF: {62475759-9E84-458E-A1AB-5D2C442ADFDE} - http://a1540.g.akamai.net/7/1540/52/20031216/qtinstall.info.apple.com/mickey/us/win/QuickTimeInstaller.exe
O16 - DPF: {6414512B-B978-451D-A0D8-FCFDF33E833C} (WUWebControl Class) - http://update.microsoft.com/windowsupdate/v6/V5Controls/en/x86/client/wuweb_site.cab?1240552413041
O16 - DPF: {917623D1-D8E5-11D2-BE8B-00104B06BDE3} (CamImage Class) -
O16 - DPF: {CC05BC12-2AA2-4AC7-AC81-0E40F83B1ADF} (Live365Player Class) - http://www.live365.com/players/play365.cab
O16 - DPF: {CE28D5D2-60CF-4C7D-9FE8-0F47A3308078} -
O16 - DPF: {F5C90925-ABBF-4475-88F5-8622B452BA9E} (Compaq System Data Class) - http://www29.compaq.com/falco/SysQuery.cab
O23 - Service: Apple Mobile Device - Apple Inc. - C:\Program Files\Common Files\Apple\Mobile Device Support\bin\AppleMobileDeviceService.exe
O23 - Service: avast! iAVS4 Control Service (aswUpdSv) - ALWIL Software - C:\Program Files\Alwil Software\Avast4\aswUpdSv.exe
O23 - Service: avast! Antivirus - ALWIL Software - C:\Program Files\Alwil Software\Avast4\ashServ.exe
O23 - Service: avast! Mail Scanner - ALWIL Software - C:\Program Files\Alwil Software\Avast4\ashMaiSv.exe
O23 - Service: avast! Web Scanner - ALWIL Software - C:\Program Files\Alwil Software\Avast4\ashWebSv.exe
O23 - Service: Bonjour Service - Apple Inc. - C:\Program Files\Bonjour\mDNSResponder.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: LexBce Server (LexBceS) - Lexmark International, Inc. - C:\WINDOWS\system32\LEXBCES.EXE
O23 - Service: Online Armor Helper Service (OAcat) - Tall Emu - C:\Program Files\Tall Emu\Online Armor\OAcat.exe
O23 - Service: Online Armor (SvcOnlineArmor) - Tall Emu - C:\Program Files\Tall Emu\Online Armor\oasrv.exe

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Did you get an upgrade in status on the site? If so then congratulations.

Thank you for your continuing help on this issue. You're a good person peku006.
peku006 MRU Emeritus
May 14, 2009, 7:11 AM UTC
Hi Bluetrain7
thanks for congratulating..... :)

the scans are fine and it looks like your machine is clean

To remove all of the tools we used and the files and folders they created do the following:

  • Double-click OTMoveIt3.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.


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

Disable and Enable System Restore-WINDOWS XP
This is a good time :

Turn off System Restore
  • On the Desktop, right-click My Computer.
  • Click Properties.
  • Click the System Restore tab.
  • Check Turn off System Restore.
  • Click Apply, and then click OK.
  • Reboot.

Turn ON System Restore
  • On the Desktop, right-click My Computer.
  • Click Properties.
  • Click the System Restore tab.
  • UN-Check *Turn off System Restore*.
  • Click Apply, and then click OK.

This will remove all restore points except the new one you just created.

Here are some free programs I recommend that could help you improve your computer's security.

Spybot Search and Destroy
Download it from here. Just choose a mirror and off you go.
Find here the tutorial on how to use Spybot properly here

Install SpyWare Blaster
Download it from here
Find here the tutorial on how to use Spyware Blaster here

Install WinPatrol
Download it from here
Here you can find information about how WinPatrol works here

Install FireTrust SiteHound
You can find information and download it from here

Install MVPS Hosts File from here
The MVPS Hosts file replaces your current HOSTS file with one containing well know ad sites etc. Basically, this prevents your computer from connecting to those sites by redirecting them to 127.0.0.1 which is your local computer.
Find Tutorial here : http://www.mvps.org/winhelp2002/hosts.htm

Update your Antivirus programs and other security products regularly to avoid new threats that could infect your system.
You can use one of these sites to check if any updates are needed for your pc.
Secunia Software Inspector
F-secure Health Check

Visit Microsoft often to get the latest updates for your computer.
http://www.update.microsoft.com

Please check out Tony Klein's article "How did I get infected in the first place?"

Read some information here how to prevent Malware.

Is your pc running slow?
Read What to do if your Computer is running slowly

Happy surfing and stay clean! :thumbup:
NonSuch Administrator
May 19, 2009, 10:01 PM UTC
As this issue appears to be resolved,