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Unread postby andre18 » March 3rd, 2007, 10:49 am

hey there
refreshing doesn't work, its strange nothing ive done works...the icons open the little pictures for them just aren't there...and i tried doing a complete scan with kaspersky but it would get stuck for hours on 15 per cent so i just scanned critical areas and this is what it found...

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KASPERSKY ONLINE SCANNER REPORT
07-03-03 19:55
Operating System: Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition, Service Pack 1 (Build 2600)
Kaspersky Online Scanner version: 5.0.83.0
Kaspersky Anti-Virus database last update: 3/03/2007
Kaspersky Anti-Virus database records: 275543
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Scan Settings:
Scan using the following antivirus database: extended
Scan Archives: true
Scan Mail Bases: true

Scan Target - Critical Areas:
C:\WINDOWS
C:\DOCUME~1\Andre\LOCALS~1\Temp\

Scan Statistics:
Total number of scanned objects: 14843
Number of viruses found: 4
Number of infected objects: 6 / 0
Number of suspicious objects: 0
Duration of the scan process: 00:53:52

Infected Object Name / Virus Name / Last Action
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\DRIVERS\sptd4397.sys Object is locked skipped
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\DRIVERS\sptd.sys Object is locked skipped
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\DRIVERS\vaxscsi.sys Object is locked skipped
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\config\system.LOG Object is locked skipped
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\config\software.LOG Object is locked skipped
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\config\default.LOG Object is locked skipped
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\config\SAM.LOG Object is locked skipped
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\config\SECURITY.LOG Object is locked skipped
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\config\SecEvent.Evt Object is locked skipped
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\config\SysEvent.Evt Object is locked skipped
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\config\AppEvent.Evt Object is locked skipped
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\config\SECURITY Object is locked skipped
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\config\SAM Object is locked skipped
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\config\SYSTEM Object is locked skipped
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\config\SOFTWARE Object is locked skipped
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\config\DEFAULT Object is locked skipped
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\cmssdbcs.dll Infected: Trojan-PSW.Win32.OnLineGames.im skipped
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\h323log.txt Object is locked skipped
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\wsvbs.dll Infected: Trojan-PSW.Win32.OnLineGames.es skipped
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\xydll.dll Infected: Trojan-PSW.Win32.OnLineGames.cp skipped
C:\WINDOWS\uninstall\rundl132.exe Infected: Worm.Win32.Viking.ha skipped
C:\WINDOWS\Sti_Trace.log Object is locked skipped
C:\WINDOWS\Logo1_.exe Infected: Worm.Win32.Viking.ha skipped
C:\WINDOWS\RichDll.dll Infected: Worm.Win32.Viking.ha skipped
C:\WINDOWS\Debug\PASSWD.LOG Object is locked skipped
C:\WINDOWS\wiaservc.log Object is locked skipped
C:\WINDOWS\wiadebug.log Object is locked skipped
C:\DOCUME~1\Andre\LOCALS~1\Temp\~DF1078.tmp Object is locked skipped
C:\DOCUME~1\Andre\LOCALS~1\Temp\~DF117D.tmp Object is locked skipped
C:\DOCUME~1\Andre\LOCALS~1\Temp\~DF3379.tmp Object is locked skipped
C:\DOCUME~1\Andre\LOCALS~1\Temp\~DF3411.tmp Object is locked skipped

Scan process completed.
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Unread postby Vino Rosso » March 3rd, 2007, 11:21 am

Hi

Unfortunately, it's one step forward but two steps backwards. The files previously quarantined by AVG-AntiSpyware have re-appeared.

1 - Silent Runners
Please download Silent Runners from >here< and save it to your Desktop.
  • Double-click the Silent Runners icon on your desktop.
  • You will see a text file appear on the desktop - it's not finished yet! Let it run - it won't appear to be doing anything.
  • Wait until you see the prompt All Done! then double-click the new text file on the desktop and Notepad will open.
  • In Notepad, click the Format menu and make sure that Wordwrap is NOT ticked. If it is then click on it to UNtick it.
  • Click Edit > Select All then Edit > Copy
  • Paste (Ctrl+V) the content with your next reply.
NOTE If you receive any warning message about scripts, please choose to allow the script to run.
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problem!

Unread postby andre18 » March 4th, 2007, 12:38 am

it says i require windows management instrumentation to run it...and it tell me to start that service so i opened up the services but the closest thing i could find to that is the WMI performnace adapter but when i try to start it it says it fails to start in a timely fashion....
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Unread postby Vino Rosso » March 4th, 2007, 6:13 am

OK, let's try via HijackThis

HijackThis Startup List
Start HijackThis and click on Open the Misc Tools section
Tick
  • List also minor sections (full)
  • List empty sections (complete)
Click the Generate StartupList log button
Click Yes to the warning message
Notepad will open
In Notepad, click the Format menu and make sure that Wordwrap is NOT ticked. If it is then click on it to UNtick it.
Click Edit > Select All then Edit > Copy
Paste (Ctrl+V) the StartupList log in your next reply
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log

Unread postby andre18 » March 5th, 2007, 7:32 am

StartupList report, 07-03-05, 22:32:24
StartupList version: 1.52.2
Started from : C:\unzipped\hijackthis\hijackthis.EXE
Detected: Windows XP SP1 (WinNT 5.01.2600)
Detected: Internet Explorer v6.00 SP1 (6.00.2800.1106)
* Using default options
* Including empty and uninteresting sections
* Showing rarely important sections
==================================================

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\Ati2evxx.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\spoolsv.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\EPSON\EBAPI\SAgent2.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Microsoft Shared\VS7Debug\mdm.exe
E:\PROGRA~1\TRENDM~1\PcCtlCom.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe
E:\PROGRA~1\TRENDM~1\Tmntsrv.exe
E:\PROGRA~1\TRENDM~1\tmproxy.exe
E:\PROGRA~1\TRENDM~1\TmPfw.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\Ati2evxx.exe
C:\WINDOWS\Explorer.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\System32\ctfmon.exe
C:\Program Files\Google\GoogleToolbarNotifier\1.2.1128.5462\GoogleToolbarNotifier.exe
E:\Program Files\Mozilla Firefox\firefox.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\cmd.exe
C:\Program Files\MSN Messenger\msnmsgr.exe
C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\iexplore.exe
C:\unzipped\hijackthis\hijackthis.exe

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Listing of startup folders:

Shell folders Startup:
[C:\Documents and Settings\Andre\Start Menu\Programs\Startup]
*No files*

Shell folders AltStartup:
*Folder not found*

User shell folders Startup:
*Folder not found*

User shell folders AltStartup:
*Folder not found*

Shell folders Common Startup:
[C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Start Menu\Programs\Startup]
Microsoft Office.lnk = C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office10\OSA.EXE
EPSON Status Monitor 3 Environment Check 2.lnk = C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\spool\drivers\w32x86\3\E_SRCV02.EXE

Shell folders Common AltStartup:
*Folder not found*

User shell folders Common Startup:
*Folder not found*

User shell folders Alternate Common Startup:
*Folder not found*

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Checking Windows NT UserInit:

[HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon]
UserInit = C:\WINDOWS\system32\userinit.exe,

[HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Winlogon]
*Registry key not found*

[HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon]
*Registry value not found*

[HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Winlogon]
*Registry key not found*

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Autorun entries from Registry:
HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run

load = C:\WINDOWS\uninstall\rundl132.exe
mppds = C:\WINDOWS\SERVICES.EXE

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Autorun entries from Registry:
HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunOnce

*No values found*

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Autorun entries from Registry:
HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunOnceEx

*No values found*

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Autorun entries from Registry:
HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunServices

*No values found*

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Autorun entries from Registry:
HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunServicesOnce

*Registry key not found*

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Autorun entries from Registry:
HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run

ctfmon.exe = C:\WINDOWS\System32\ctfmon.exe
swg = C:\Program Files\Google\GoogleToolbarNotifier\1.2.1128.5462\GoogleToolbarNotifier.exe

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Autorun entries from Registry:
HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunOnce

*No values found*

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Autorun entries from Registry:
HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunOnceEx

*No values found*

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Autorun entries from Registry:
HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunServices

*No values found*

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Autorun entries from Registry:
HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunServicesOnce

*Registry key not found*

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Autorun entries from Registry:
HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Run

*Registry key not found*

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Autorun entries from Registry:
HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Run

*Registry key not found*

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Autorun entries in Registry subkeys of:
HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run

[OptionalComponents]
*No values found*

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Autorun entries in Registry subkeys of:
HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunOnce
*No subkeys found*

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Autorun entries in Registry subkeys of:
HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunOnceEx
*No subkeys found*

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Autorun entries in Registry subkeys of:
HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunServices
*No subkeys found*

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Autorun entries in Registry subkeys of:
HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunServicesOnce
*Registry key not found*

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Autorun entries in Registry subkeys of:
HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run
*No subkeys found*

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Autorun entries in Registry subkeys of:
HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunOnce
*No subkeys found*

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Autorun entries in Registry subkeys of:
HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunOnceEx
*No subkeys found*

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Autorun entries in Registry subkeys of:
HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunServices
*No subkeys found*

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Autorun entries in Registry subkeys of:
HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunServicesOnce
*Registry key not found*

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Autorun entries in Registry subkeys of:
HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Run
*Registry key not found*

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Autorun entries in Registry subkeys of:
HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Run
*Registry key not found*

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File association entry for .EXE:
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\exefile\shell\open\command

(Default) = "%1" %*

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File association entry for .COM:
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\comfile\shell\open\command

(Default) = "%1" %*

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File association entry for .BAT:
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\batfile\shell\open\command

(Default) = "%1" %*

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File association entry for .PIF:
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\piffile\shell\open\command

(Default) = "%1" %*

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File association entry for .SCR:
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\scrfile\shell\open\command

(Default) = "%1" /S

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File association entry for .HTA:
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\htafile\shell\open\command

(Default) = C:\WINDOWS\System32\mshta.exe "%1" %*

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File association entry for .TXT:
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\txtfile\shell\open\command

(Default) = %SystemRoot%\system32\NOTEPAD.EXE %1

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Enumerating Active Setup stub paths:
HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Active Setup\Installed Components
(* = disabled by HKCU twin)

[>{22d6f312-b0f6-11d0-94ab-0080c74c7e95}]
StubPath = C:\WINDOWS\inf\unregmp2.exe /ShowWMP

[>{26923b43-4d38-484f-9b9e-de460746276c}] *
StubPath = %systemroot%\system32\shmgrate.exe OCInstallUserConfigIE

[>{60B49E34-C7CC-11D0-8953-00A0C90347FF}MICROS] *
StubPath = RunDLL32 IEDKCS32.DLL,BrandIE4 SIGNUP

[>{881dd1c5-3dcf-431b-b061-f3f88e8be88a}]
StubPath = %systemroot%\system32\shmgrate.exe OCInstallUserConfigOE

[{2C7339CF-2B09-4501-B3F3-F3508C9228ED}] *
StubPath = %SystemRoot%\system32\regsvr32.exe /s /n /i:/UserInstall %SystemRoot%\system32\themeui.dll

[{44BBA840-CC51-11CF-AAFA-00AA00B6015C}] *
StubPath = "%ProgramFiles%\Outlook Express\setup50.exe" /APP:OE /CALLER:WINNT /user /install

[{44BBA842-CC51-11CF-AAFA-00AA00B6015B}] *
StubPath = rundll32.exe advpack.dll,LaunchINFSection C:\WINDOWS\INF\msnetmtg.inf,NetMtg.Install.PerUser.NT

[{4b218e3e-bc98-4770-93d3-2731b9329278}] *
StubPath = %SystemRoot%\System32\rundll32.exe setupapi,InstallHinfSection MarketplaceLinkInstall 896 %systemroot%\inf\ie.inf

[{5945c046-1e7d-11d1-bc44-00c04fd912be}] *
StubPath = rundll32.exe advpack.dll,LaunchINFSection %SystemRoot%\INF\msmsgs.inf,BLC.Install.PerUser

[{6BF52A52-394A-11d3-B153-00C04F79FAA6}] *
StubPath = rundll32.exe advpack.dll,LaunchINFSection C:\WINDOWS\INF\wmp.inf,PerUserStub

[{7790769C-0471-11d2-AF11-00C04FA35D02}] *
StubPath = "%ProgramFiles%\Outlook Express\setup50.exe" /APP:WAB /CALLER:WINNT /user /install

[{89820200-ECBD-11cf-8B85-00AA005B4340}] *
StubPath = regsvr32.exe /s /n /i:U shell32.dll

[{89820200-ECBD-11cf-8B85-00AA005B4383}] *
StubPath = %SystemRoot%\system32\ie4uinit.exe

[{89B4C1CD-B018-4511-B0A1-5476DBF70820}] *
StubPath = C:\WINDOWS\System32\Rundll32.exe C:\WINDOWS\System32\mscories.dll,Install

[{CA0A4247-44BE-11d1-A005-00805F8ABE06}] *
StubPath = RunDLL setupx.dll,InstallHinfSection PowerCfg.user 0 powercfg.inf

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Enumerating ICQ Agent Autostart apps:
HKCU\Software\Mirabilis\ICQ\Agent\Apps

*Registry key not found*

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Load/Run keys from C:\WINDOWS\WIN.INI:

load=*INI section not found*
run=*INI section not found*

Load/Run keys from Registry:

HKLM\..\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\WinLogon: load=*Registry value not found*
HKLM\..\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\WinLogon: run=*Registry value not found*
HKLM\..\Windows\CurrentVersion\WinLogon: load=*Registry key not found*
HKLM\..\Windows\CurrentVersion\WinLogon: run=*Registry key not found*
HKCU\..\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\WinLogon: load=*Registry value not found*
HKCU\..\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\WinLogon: run=*Registry value not found*
HKCU\..\Windows\CurrentVersion\WinLogon: load=*Registry key not found*
HKCU\..\Windows\CurrentVersion\WinLogon: run=*Registry key not found*
HKCU\..\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Windows: load=
HKCU\..\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Windows: run=*Registry value not found*
HKLM\..\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Windows: load=*Registry value not found*
HKLM\..\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Windows: run=*Registry value not found*
HKLM\..\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Windows: AppInit_DLLs=

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Shell & screensaver key from C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM.INI:

Shell=*INI section not found*
SCRNSAVE.EXE=*INI section not found*
drivers=*INI section not found*

Shell & screensaver key from Registry:

Shell=Explorer.exe
SCRNSAVE.EXE=C:\WINDOWS\System32\THEMAT~1.SCR
drivers=*Registry value not found*

Policies Shell key:

HKCU\..\Policies: Shell=*Registry value not found*
HKLM\..\Policies: Shell=*Registry value not found*

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Checking for EXPLORER.EXE instances:

C:\WINDOWS\Explorer.exe: PRESENT!

C:\Explorer.exe: not present
C:\WINDOWS\Explorer\Explorer.exe: not present
C:\WINDOWS\System\Explorer.exe: not present
C:\WINDOWS\System32\Explorer.exe: not present
C:\WINDOWS\Command\Explorer.exe: not present
C:\WINDOWS\Fonts\Explorer.exe: not present

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Checking for superhidden extensions:

.lnk: HIDDEN! (arrow overlay: yes)
.pif: HIDDEN! (arrow overlay: yes)
.exe: not hidden
.com: not hidden
.bat: not hidden
.hta: not hidden
.scr: not hidden
.shs: HIDDEN!
.shb: HIDDEN!
.vbs: not hidden
.vbe: not hidden
.wsh: not hidden
.scf: HIDDEN! (arrow overlay: NO!)
.url: HIDDEN! (arrow overlay: yes)
.js: not hidden
.jse: not hidden

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Verifying REGEDIT.EXE integrity:

- Regedit.exe found in C:\WINDOWS
- .reg open command is normal (regedit.exe %1)
- Company name OK: 'Microsoft Corporation'
- Original filename OK: 'REGEDIT.EXE'
- File description: 'Registry Editor'

Registry check passed

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Enumerating Browser Helper Objects:

(no name) - C:\Program Files\Adobe\Acrobat 6.0\Reader\ActiveX\AcroIEHelper.dll - {06849E9F-C8D7-4D59-B87D-784B7D6BE0B3}
(no name) - E:\Program Files\Spybot - Search & Destroy\SDHelper.dll - {53707962-6F74-2D53-2644-206D7942484F}
(no name) - C:\Program Files\Common Files\Microsoft Shared\Windows Live\WindowsLiveLogin.dll - {9030D464-4C02-4ABF-8ECC-5164760863C6}
(no name) - c:\program files\google\googletoolbar4.dll - {AA58ED58-01DD-4d91-8333-CF10577473F7}

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Enumerating Task Scheduler jobs:

Tune-up Application Start.job
AppleSoftwareUpdate.job

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Enumerating Download Program Files:

[DirectAnimation Java Classes]
CODEBASE = file://C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\dajava.cab
OSD = C:\WINDOWS\Downloaded Program Files\DirectAnimation Java Classes.osd

[Internet Explorer Classes for Java]
CODEBASE = file://C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\iejava.cab
OSD = C:\WINDOWS\Downloaded Program Files\Internet Explorer Classes for Java.osd

[Microsoft XML Parser for Java]
CODEBASE = file://C:\WINDOWS\Java\classes\xmldso.cab
OSD = C:\WINDOWS\Downloaded Program Files\Microsoft XML Parser for Java.osd

[CKAVWebScan Object]
InProcServer32 = C:\WINDOWS\System32\Kaspersky Lab\Kaspersky Online Scanner\kavwebscan.dll
CODEBASE = http://www.kaspersky.com/kos/english/ka ... nicode.cab

[{41F17733-B041-4099-A042-B518BB6A408C}]
CODEBASE = http://appldnld.m7z.net/content.info.ap ... sSetup.exe

[MSN Photo Upload Tool]
InProcServer32 = C:\WINDOWS\Downloaded Program Files\MsnPUpld.dll
CODEBASE = http://spaces.msn.com//PhotoUpload/MsnPUpld.cab

[Shockwave Flash Object]
InProcServer32 = C:\WINDOWS\System32\Macromed\Flash\Flash9b.ocx
CODEBASE = http://download.macromedia.com/pub/shoc ... wflash.cab

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Enumerating Winsock LSP files:

NameSpace #1: C:\WINDOWS\System32\mswsock.dll
NameSpace #2: C:\WINDOWS\System32\winrnr.dll
NameSpace #3: C:\WINDOWS\System32\mswsock.dll
Protocol #1: C:\WINDOWS\system32\mswsock.dll
Protocol #2: C:\WINDOWS\system32\mswsock.dll
Protocol #3: C:\WINDOWS\system32\mswsock.dll
Protocol #4: C:\WINDOWS\system32\rsvpsp.dll
Protocol #5: C:\WINDOWS\system32\rsvpsp.dll

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Enumerating Windows NT/2000/XP services

Microsoft ACPI Driver: System32\DRIVERS\ACPI.sys (system)
Microsoft Kernel Acoustic Echo Canceller: system32\drivers\aec.sys (manual start)
AFD Networking Support Environment: \SystemRoot\System32\drivers\afd.sys (autostart)
Service for Avance AC97 Audio (WDM): system32\drivers\ALCXWDM.SYS (manual start)
Application Layer Gateway Service: %SystemRoot%\System32\alg.exe (manual start)
Application Management: %SystemRoot%\system32\svchost.exe -k netsvcs (manual start)
ASP.NET State Service: %SystemRoot%\Microsoft.NET\Framework\v1.1.4322\aspnet_state.exe (manual start)
RAS Asynchronous Media Driver: System32\DRIVERS\asyncmac.sys (manual start)
Standard IDE/ESDI Hard Disk Controller: System32\DRIVERS\atapi.sys (system)
Ati HotKey Poller: %SystemRoot%\System32\Ati2evxx.exe (autostart)
ATI Smart: C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\ati2sgag.exe (autostart)
ati2mtag: System32\DRIVERS\ati2mtag.sys (manual start)
ATM ARP Client Protocol: System32\DRIVERS\atmarpc.sys (manual start)
Windows Audio: %SystemRoot%\System32\svchost.exe -k netsvcs (autostart)
Audio Stub Driver: System32\DRIVERS\audstub.sys (manual start)
AVG Anti-Spyware Driver: \??\C:\Program Files\Grisoft\AVG Anti-Spyware 7.5\guard.sys (system)
AVG Anti-Spyware Guard: C:\Program Files\Grisoft\AVG Anti-Spyware 7.5\guard.exe (disabled)
AVG Anti-Spyware Clean Driver: System32\DRIVERS\AvgAsCln.sys (system)
Background Intelligent Transfer Service: %SystemRoot%\System32\svchost.exe -k netsvcs (manual start)
Closed Caption Decoder: System32\DRIVERS\CCDECODE.sys (manual start)
CD-ROM Driver: System32\DRIVERS\cdrom.sys (system)
Indexing Service: %SystemRoot%\system32\cisvc.exe (manual start)
ClipBook: %SystemRoot%\system32\clipsrv.exe (manual start)
NetComm USB Network Adapter Driver: System32\DRIVERS\CnxTrLan.sys (manual start)
NetComm USB Network Interface Device Driver: System32\DRIVERS\CnxTrUsb.sys (manual start)
COM+ System Application: C:\WINDOWS\system32\dllhost.exe /Processid:{02D4B3F1-FD88-11D1-960D-00805FC79235} (manual start)
Cryptographic Services: %SystemRoot%\system32\svchost.exe -k netsvcs (autostart)
DHCP Client: %SystemRoot%\System32\svchost.exe -k netsvcs (autostart)
Disk Driver: System32\DRIVERS\disk.sys (system)
Logical Disk Manager Administrative Service: %SystemRoot%\System32\dmadmin.exe /com (manual start)
dmboot: System32\drivers\dmboot.sys (disabled)
Logical Disk Manager: %SystemRoot%\System32\svchost.exe -k netsvcs (manual start)
Microsoft Kernel DLS Syntheiszer: system32\drivers\DMusic.sys (manual start)
DNS Client: %SystemRoot%\System32\svchost.exe -k NetworkService (autostart)
Microsoft Kernel DRM Audio Descrambler: system32\drivers\drmkaud.sys (manual start)
EPSON Printer Status Agent2: C:\Program Files\Common Files\EPSON\EBAPI\SAgent2.exe (autostart)
Error Reporting Service: %SystemRoot%\System32\svchost.exe -k netsvcs (autostart)
Event Log: %SystemRoot%\system32\services.exe (autostart)
COM+ Event System: C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe -k netsvcs (manual start)
Fast User Switching Compatibility: %SystemRoot%\System32\svchost.exe -k netsvcs (manual start)
Floppy Disk Controller Driver: System32\DRIVERS\fdc.sys (manual start)
VIA Rhine-Family Fast Ethernet Adapter Driver Service: system32\DRIVERS\fetnd5bv.sys (manual start)
VIA PCI 10/100Mb Fast Ethernet Adapter NT Driver: System32\DRIVERS\fetnd5.sys (manual start)
VIA Rhine Family Fast Ethernet Adapter Driver Service: System32\DRIVERS\fetnd5b.sys (manual start)
UVC Filter Service: System32\DRIVERS\lvuvcflt.sys (manual start)
Floppy Disk Driver: System32\DRIVERS\flpydisk.sys (manual start)
Volume Manager Driver: System32\DRIVERS\ftdisk.sys (system)
Game Port Enumerator: System32\DRIVERS\gameenum.sys (manual start)
GEARAspiWDM: System32\Drivers\GEARAspiWDM.sys (manual start)
Generic Packet Classifier: System32\DRIVERS\msgpc.sys (manual start)
Google Updater Service: "C:\Program Files\Google\Common\Google Updater\GoogleUpdaterService.exe" (manual start)
Help and Support: %SystemRoot%\System32\svchost.exe -k netsvcs (autostart)
Human Interface Device Access: %SystemRoot%\System32\svchost.exe -k netsvcs (disabled)
Microsoft HID Class Driver: System32\DRIVERS\hidusb.sys (manual start)
HTTP: System32\Drivers\HTTP.sys (manual start)
HTTP SSL: %SystemRoot%\System32\svchost.exe -k HTTPFilter (manual start)
i8042 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse Port Driver: System32\DRIVERS\i8042prt.sys (system)
InstallDriver Table Manager: "C:\Program Files\Common Files\InstallShield\Driver\11\Intel 32\IDriverT.exe" (manual start)
CD-Burning Filter Driver: System32\DRIVERS\imapi.sys (system)
IMAPI CD-Burning COM Service: C:\WINDOWS\System32\imapi.exe (manual start)
Intel(R) 536EP Modem: System32\DRIVERS\Intels51.sys (manual start)
IPv6 Windows Firewall Driver: system32\drivers\ip6fw.sys (manual start)
IPv6 Internet Connection Firewall: %SystemRoot%\System32\svchost.exe -k netsvcs (manual start)
Microsoft IntelliPoint Features driver: System32\DRIVERS\IPFilter.sys (manual start)
IP Traffic Filter Driver: System32\DRIVERS\ipfltdrv.sys (manual start)
IP in IP Tunnel Driver: System32\DRIVERS\ipinip.sys (manual start)
IP Network Address Translator: System32\DRIVERS\ipnat.sys (manual start)
iPodService: C:\Program Files\iPod\bin\iPodService.exe (autostart)
IPSEC driver: System32\DRIVERS\ipsec.sys (system)
IR Enumerator Service: System32\DRIVERS\irenum.sys (manual start)
PnP ISA/EISA Bus Driver: System32\DRIVERS\isapnp.sys (system)
Keyboard Class Driver: System32\DRIVERS\kbdclass.sys (system)
Microsoft Kernel Wave Audio Mixer: system32\drivers\kmixer.sys (manual start)
TCP/IP NetBIOS Helper: %SystemRoot%\System32\svchost.exe -k LocalService (autostart)
Logitech Kernel Audio Processing Filter Driver: \??\C:\WINDOWS\system32\drivers\Lvckap.sys (manual start)
Logitech Machine Vision Engine Loader: \??\C:\WINDOWS\system32\drivers\lvmvdrv.sys (manual start)
Logitech POP Suppression Filter: System32\DRIVERS\lvpopflt.sys (manual start)
Logitech LVPrcMon Driver: \??\C:\WINDOWS\system32\drivers\LVPrcMon.sys (manual start)
Logitech Process Monitor: c:\program files\common files\logitech\lvmvfm\LVPrcSrv.exe (manual start)
Logitech USB Monitor Filter: system32\drivers\lvusbsta.sys (manual start)
Logitech QuickCam Fusion(UVC): System32\DRIVERS\lvuvc.sys (manual start)
Machine Debug Manager: "C:\Program Files\Common Files\Microsoft Shared\VS7Debug\mdm.exe" (autostart)
NetMeeting Remote Desktop Sharing: C:\WINDOWS\System32\mnmsrvc.exe (manual start)
Unimodem Streaming Filter Device: system32\drivers\MODEMCSA.sys (manual start)
Mouse Class Driver: System32\DRIVERS\mouclass.sys (system)
WebDav Client Redirector: System32\DRIVERS\mrxdav.sys (manual start)
Distributed Transaction Coordinator: C:\WINDOWS\System32\msdtc.exe (manual start)
Windows Installer: C:\WINDOWS\System32\msiexec.exe /V (manual start)
Microsoft Streaming Service Proxy: system32\drivers\MSKSSRV.sys (manual start)
Microsoft Streaming Clock Proxy: system32\drivers\MSPCLOCK.sys (manual start)
Microsoft Streaming Quality Manager Proxy: system32\drivers\MSPQM.sys (manual start)
Microsoft Streaming Tee/Sink-to-Sink Converter: system32\drivers\MSTEE.sys (manual start)
Microsoft MPU-401 MIDI UART Driver: system32\drivers\msmpu401.sys (manual start)
musbehco: \??\C:\DOCUME~1\Andre\LOCALS~1\Temp\musbehco.sys (manual start)
NABTS/FEC VBI Codec: System32\DRIVERS\NABTSFEC.sys (manual start)
Microsoft TV/Video Connection: System32\DRIVERS\NdisIP.sys (manual start)
Remote Access NDIS TAPI Driver: System32\DRIVERS\ndistapi.sys (manual start)
NDIS Usermode I/O Protocol: System32\DRIVERS\ndisuio.sys (manual start)
Remote Access NDIS WAN Driver: System32\DRIVERS\ndiswan.sys (manual start)
NetBios over Tcpip: System32\DRIVERS\netbt.sys (system)
Network DDE: %SystemRoot%\system32\netdde.exe (manual start)
Network DDE DSDM: %SystemRoot%\system32\netdde.exe (manual start)
Network Connections: %SystemRoot%\System32\svchost.exe -k netsvcs (manual start)
Network Location Awareness (NLA): %SystemRoot%\System32\svchost.exe -k netsvcs (manual start)
Netgroup Packet Filter: system32\drivers\npf.sys (manual start)
Removable Storage: %SystemRoot%\system32\svchost.exe -k netsvcs (manual start)
IPX Traffic Filter Driver: System32\DRIVERS\nwlnkflt.sys (manual start)
IPX Traffic Forwarder Driver: System32\DRIVERS\nwlnkfwd.sys (manual start)
Parallel port driver: System32\DRIVERS\parport.sys (manual start)
Trend Micro Central Control Component: E:\PROGRA~1\TRENDM~1\PcCtlCom.exe (autostart)
PCI Bus Driver: System32\DRIVERS\pci.sys (system)
PfModNT: \??\C:\WINDOWS\System32\drivers\PfModNT.sys (autostart)
Plug and Play: %SystemRoot%\system32\services.exe (autostart)
IPSEC Services: %SystemRoot%\System32\lsass.exe (autostart)
WAN Miniport (PPTP): System32\DRIVERS\raspptp.sys (manual start)
Processor Driver: System32\DRIVERS\processr.sys (system)
Protected Storage: %SystemRoot%\system32\lsass.exe (autostart)
Direct Parallel Link Driver: System32\DRIVERS\ptilink.sys (manual start)
PxHelp20: System32\DRIVERS\PxHelp20.sys (system)
Remote Access Auto Connection Driver: System32\DRIVERS\rasacd.sys (system)
Remote Access Auto Connection Manager: %SystemRoot%\System32\svchost.exe -k netsvcs (manual start)
WAN Miniport (L2TP): System32\DRIVERS\rasl2tp.sys (manual start)
Remote Access Connection Manager: %SystemRoot%\System32\svchost.exe -k netsvcs (manual start)
Remote Access PPPOE Driver: System32\DRIVERS\raspppoe.sys (manual start)
Direct Parallel: System32\DRIVERS\raspti.sys (manual start)
RDPCDD: System32\DRIVERS\RDPCDD.sys (system)
Remote Desktop Help Session Manager: C:\WINDOWS\system32\sessmgr.exe (manual start)
Digital CD Audio Playback Filter Driver: System32\DRIVERS\redbook.sys (system)
Routing and Remote Access: %SystemRoot%\System32\svchost.exe -k netsvcs (disabled)
Remote Procedure Call (RPC): %SystemRoot%\system32\svchost -k rpcss (autostart)
QoS RSVP: %SystemRoot%\System32\rsvp.exe (manual start)
S3Psddr: System32\DRIVERS\s3gnbm.sys (manual start)
S3Twistr: System32\DRIVERS\s3gnbm.sys (manual start)
Security Accounts Manager: %SystemRoot%\system32\lsass.exe (autostart)
Smart Card: %SystemRoot%\System32\SCardSvr.exe (manual start)
Task Scheduler: %SystemRoot%\System32\svchost.exe -k netsvcs (autostart)
Secdrv: System32\DRIVERS\secdrv.sys (autostart)
Secondary Logon: %SystemRoot%\System32\svchost.exe -k netsvcs (autostart)
System Event Notification: %SystemRoot%\system32\svchost.exe -k netsvcs (autostart)
Serenum Filter Driver: System32\DRIVERS\serenum.sys (manual start)
Serial port driver: System32\DRIVERS\serial.sys (system)
Internet Connection Firewall (ICF) / Internet Connection Sharing (ICS): %SystemRoot%\System32\svchost.exe -k netsvcs (autostart)
Shell Hardware Detection: %SystemRoot%\System32\svchost.exe -k netsvcs (autostart)
Texas Instruments SilverLink (USB GraphLink) Cable: System32\Drivers\SilvrLnk.sys (manual start)
BDA Slip De-Framer: System32\DRIVERS\SLIP.sys (manual start)
Microsoft Kernel Audio Splitter: system32\drivers\splitter.sys (manual start)
Print Spooler: %SystemRoot%\system32\spoolsv.exe (autostart)
sptd: System32\Drivers\sptd.sys (system)
System Restore Filter Driver: System32\DRIVERS\sr.sys (system)
System Restore Service: %SystemRoot%\System32\svchost.exe -k netsvcs (autostart)
SSDP Discovery Service: %SystemRoot%\System32\svchost.exe -k LocalService (manual start)
StarWind iSCSI Service: E:\Program Files\Alcohol Soft\Alcohol 120\StarWind\StarWindService.exe (manual start)
Windows Image Acquisition (WIA): %SystemRoot%\System32\svchost.exe -k imgsvc (autostart)
BDA IPSink: System32\DRIVERS\StreamIP.sys (manual start)
Software Bus Driver: System32\DRIVERS\swenum.sys (manual start)
Microsoft Kernel GS Wavetable Synthesizer: system32\drivers\swmidi.sys (manual start)
MS Software Shadow Copy Provider: C:\WINDOWS\System32\dllhost.exe /Processid:{E3E80D1A-ECF8-423E-866D-62D1CA29961E} (manual start)
Microsoft Kernel System Audio Device: system32\drivers\sysaudio.sys (manual start)
Performance Logs and Alerts: %SystemRoot%\system32\smlogsvc.exe (manual start)
Telephony: %SystemRoot%\System32\svchost.exe -k netsvcs (manual start)
TCP/IP Protocol Driver: System32\DRIVERS\tcpip.sys (system)
Terminal Device Driver: System32\DRIVERS\termdd.sys (system)
Terminal Services: %SystemRoot%\System32\svchost.exe -k netsvcs (autostart)
Themes: %SystemRoot%\System32\svchost.exe -k netsvcs (autostart)
tmcomm: \??\C:\WINDOWS\System32\drivers\tmcomm.sys (autostart)
Tmfilter: System32\drivers\TmXPFlt.sys (autostart)
Trend Micro Real-time Service: E:\PROGRA~1\TRENDM~1\Tmntsrv.exe (autostart)
Trend Micro Personal Firewall: E:\PROGRA~1\TRENDM~1\TmPfw.exe (autostart)
Tmpreflt: System32\drivers\Tmpreflt.sys (autostart)
Trend Micro Proxy Service: E:\PROGRA~1\TRENDM~1\tmproxy.exe (autostart)
Trend Micro TDI Driver: \SystemRoot\System32\Drivers\tmtdi.sys (system)
Common Firewall Driver: \SystemRoot\System32\Drivers\tm_cfw.sys (autostart)
Distributed Link Tracking Client: %SystemRoot%\system32\svchost.exe -k netsvcs (autostart)
Windows User Mode Driver Framework: C:\WINDOWS\System32\wdfmgr.exe (manual start)
Microcode Update Driver: System32\DRIVERS\update.sys (manual start)
Upload Manager: %SystemRoot%\System32\svchost.exe -k netsvcs (autostart)
Universal Plug and Play Device Host: %SystemRoot%\System32\svchost.exe -k LocalService (manual start)
Uninterruptible Power Supply: %SystemRoot%\System32\ups.exe (manual start)
USB Audio Driver (WDM): system32\drivers\usbaudio.sys (manual start)
Microsoft USB Generic Parent Driver: System32\DRIVERS\usbccgp.sys (manual start)
USB2 Enabled Hub: System32\DRIVERS\usbhub.sys (manual start)
Microsoft USB PRINTER Class: System32\DRIVERS\usbprint.sys (manual start)
USB Mass Storage Driver: System32\DRIVERS\USBSTOR.SYS (manual start)
Microsoft USB Universal Host Controller Miniport Driver: System32\DRIVERS\usbuhci.sys (manual start)
Messenger Sharing USN Journal Reader service: C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe -k usnsvc (manual start)
vaxscsi: \SystemRoot\System32\Drivers\vaxscsi.sys (manual start)
VGA Display Controller.: \SystemRoot\System32\drivers\vga.sys (system)
VIA AGP Bus Filter: System32\DRIVERS\viaagp.sys (system)
ViaIde: System32\DRIVERS\viaide.sys (system)
Vinyl AC'97 Audio Controller (WDM): system32\drivers\viaudios.sys (manual start)
Vsapint: System32\drivers\VsapiNT.sys (autostart)
Volume Shadow Copy: %SystemRoot%\System32\vssvc.exe (manual start)
Windows Time: %SystemRoot%\System32\svchost.exe -k netsvcs (autostart)
Remote Access IP ARP Driver: System32\DRIVERS\wanarp.sys (manual start)
Microsoft WINMM WDM Audio Compatibility Driver: system32\drivers\wdmaud.sys (manual start)
WebClient: %SystemRoot%\System32\svchost.exe -k LocalService (autostart)
Win32 Display Driver: C:\WINDOWS\System32\\rundll32.exe windds32.dll,input (autostart)
Portable Media Serial Number Service: %SystemRoot%\System32\svchost.exe -k netsvcs (manual start)
WMI Performance Adapter: C:\WINDOWS\System32\wbem\wmiapsrv.exe (manual start)
Windows Socket 2.0 Non-IFS Service Provider Support Environment: \SystemRoot\System32\drivers\ws2ifsl.sys (disabled)
World Standard Teletext Codec: System32\DRIVERS\WSTCODEC.SYS (manual start)
Automatic Updates: %systemroot%\system32\svchost.exe -k netsvcs (autostart)
Wireless Zero Configuration: %SystemRoot%\System32\svchost.exe -k netsvcs (autostart)


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Enumerating Windows NT logon/logoff scripts:
*No scripts set to run*

Windows NT checkdisk command:
BootExecute = autocheck autochk *

Windows NT 'Wininit.ini':
PendingFileRenameOperations: *Registry value not found*

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Enumerating ShellServiceObjectDelayLoad items:

PostBootReminder: C:\WINDOWS\system32\SHELL32.dll
CDBurn: C:\WINDOWS\system32\SHELL32.dll
WebCheck: C:\WINDOWS\System32\webcheck.dll
SysTray: C:\WINDOWS\System32\stobject.dll

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Autorun entries from Registry:
HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\policies\Explorer\Run

*No values found*

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Autorun entries from Registry:
HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\policies\Explorer\Run

*No values found*

--------------------------------------------------

End of report, 33,390 bytes
Report generated in 1.972 seconds

Command line options:
/verbose - to add additional info on each section
/complete - to include empty sections and unsuspicious data
/full - to include several rarely-important sections
/force9x - to include Win9x-only startups even if running on WinNT
/forcent - to include WinNT-only startups even if running on Win9x
/forceall - to include all Win9x and WinNT startups, regardless of platform
/history - to list version history only
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Unread postby Vino Rosso » March 5th, 2007, 6:00 pm

OK, let's try cleaning things out again...

Please print these instructions as you will not have access to the internet during this fix.

1 - Clean Out Temporary Files
Start ATF Cleaner by Atribune ©
  • Make sure that all browser windows are closed
  • Double-click the shortcut on your desktop to run the program.
  • Under Main, choose Select All
  • UNtick Prefetch
  • Click Empty Selected
  • If you use Firefox browser,
    • Click Firefox at the top and choose Select All
    • Click on Empty Selected
    • NOTE: If you would like to keep any saved passwords, please untick that option.
  • If you use Opera browser,
    • Click Opera at the top and choose Select All
    • Click on Empty Selected
    • NOTE: If you would like to keep any saved passwords, please untick that option.
  • Click Exit to close.
2 - Scan With AVG Anti-Spyware
Start AVG Anti-Spyware and do the following:
  • Click the Update icon at the top and under Manual Update click the Start update button.
  • The program will either update or inform you that no update was available.
You will need to change the following settings:
  • Click the Shield icon at the top and under Resident shield is... click active. This should now change to inactive.
  • Click the Update icon and untick the automatic update option.
  • Click the Scanner icon at the top and then click the Settings Tab.
  • Under How to act? click Recommended actions and select Quarantine from the menu.
You can now close AVG Anti-Spyware. Do not scan yet.

You will need to reboot your computer into Safe Mode for the next steps. It would be a good idea for you to print these instructions, as you will not have access to the internet.

Important: If you have an always on connection to the internet, physically disconnect that connection until you are finished with Safe Mode and have rebooted back into normal mode.

3 - Boot to Safe Mode and Scan
  • Restart your computer.
  • Continually tap the F8 button as your computer is booting (a menu appears).
  • Use up-arrow key to select Safe Mode and press Enter.
Close all open windows and then start AVG Anti-Spyware, which you downloaded earlier
  • Click on Scanner on the toolbar.
  • Click on the Settings tab.
    • Under How to act? - make sure that Quarantine is selected.
    • 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.
  • Click on the Scan tab.
  • Click on Complete System Scan to start the scan process.
  • Let the program scan your computer.
  • When the scan has finished, follow the instructions below:
    • Make sure that Set all elements to: shows Quarantine
    • Important: Click on the Apply all Actions button (*** This must done before saving the report ***)
    • When the program has finished, it will display the message All actions have been applied.
    • Then click the Save Scan Report button.
    • Click the Save Report as button.
    • Save the report to your Desktop.
  • Right-click the AVG Tray Icon and select Exit.
Reboot in Normal Mode.

4 - Check on status
After you have completed the above, please reboot and provide:
  1. the AVG Anti-Spyware Scan report
  2. a new HijackThis log
Remember, if you can, it's worth printing these instructions out before you start.

Good Luck
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Unread postby Vino Rosso » March 12th, 2007, 2:09 pm

Hi

It has been a week since I've heard from you. If I'm to help you, it's important that you take timely action otherwise any infection will simply return in between your posts.

Are you still requiring help?

Thanks
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formatting!

Unread postby andre18 » March 19th, 2007, 5:15 am

hey vino
thanks for all your help
ive tried all i can but i agree with you that a clean format will much improve the performance of my pc, since at the moment its hard to do anything and the amount of stuff thats on here and how annoying it is to get the blue screen all the time is amazing. ive done it a cpl of times before, so am going to try again to get rid of all the stuff thats infected it.
thanks again
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Unread postby Vino Rosso » March 19th, 2007, 2:54 pm

Hi Andre

Good choice :thumbleft:

Sometimes the best solution is to format and reinstall Windows. You will have the reassurance that the system is clean after you do.

If you decide to go this route, start the format, and make sure you are not connected to the Internet (unplug dial-up, DSL, cable, wireless ) when you install the Operating System. After the OS is on board, install an Antivirus program and a Firewall (if you have a CD for them), reboot, then connect to the Internet, and install Service Pack 2.

If you do not have a CD, and need to download an AntiVirus program and a Firewall from the Internet, let that be the first step so that the system is protected right after the Operating System is installed.

There are free AntiVirus programs you can download:Some free Firewall choices are: Then, make sure that the AntiVirus program installed in your system is always kept up to date!

Last, install whatever other programs you wish after the computer has protection.

If data was backed up prior to the format, before placing that data back into a clean hard drive, have it scanned with AntiVirus programs. Use more than one program, since AntiVirus scanners use databases that are not identical, and one may find malware that another does not. If the data is reported as clean after running a few virus scans (I would use at least three), it should be safe to place it in the clean hard drive.

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Some of the best suggestions and programs to remain malware free are contained in the following:
Tony Klein’s article 'How Did I Get Infected In The First Place' http://castlecops.com/postlite7736-.html
Take a look at what the article has to offer and select the programs that suit your needs.

Also, the following is an excellent program that you may want to run on a regular basis:

AdAware SE: http://www.majorgeeks.com/download506.html

Every so often, also perform an online virus scan. AntiVirus scanners use databases which are not identical, and one may find malware that another does not.

Some online scanners: If you have any questions or comments, do not hesitate to post back.

If you have no questions, please post back to let us know that we can archive the thread.
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