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Unread postby Rogue » February 5th, 2006, 10:47 pm

Hi Mona,

Your doing a great job. We still have a little work to do. Yes, changing your firewall was a good idea.
Also you have two Anti-virus programs, Norton and AVG. Since the two can conflict and good lessen your protection. Choose the one you prefer to use and remove the other.
We can also remove whats left from Cosmi firewall.
Please print the instructions below or copy and paste to Notepad since we will be going to safe Mode later in the fix.
==========

Download CWShredder from here, install it, check for updates but again, don't use it yet.
==========

Open ewido Malware Remover and click update. Do not scan yet.
==========

Please go to:
Start
Control panel
Add/Remove programs

Find and remove these programs (if they are present)

WebRebates
Coupons and Offers
Cosmi
<<You can remove the anti-virus you will not use at this time also>>>

(If some programs listed are not present, please do not panic)
=========

Start HijackThis as you did to generate a log, but this time click on 'Do a system scan only'.
Place a checkmark in the boxes to the left of the following entries, by clicking on them:
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Cosmi Firewall] C:\Program Files\Cosmi\Firewall\firewall.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [RebateNation0] "C:\Program Files\Rebate_Nation\RebateNation0.exe"
O8 - Extra context menu item: Coupons - <file://C:>\Program Files\couponsandoffers\System\Temp\couponsandoffers_script0.htm

CLOSE ALL OPEN WINDOWS AND BROWSERS - EXCEPT HJT and click on Fix checked
==========

Please print the instructions below or copy and paste to Notepad since you will not have internet access while in safe mode.
Then reboot your computer
As soon as it starts to boot, rapidly press the f8 key.
Select Safe Mode from the menu
If you are still unsure, see here
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Then Open cwshredder that you downloaded in the first step. Close all browser windows and click on the fix/next button.
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Using Windows Explore by right-clicking the Start button and left clicking Explore navigate to and find the following folders: if found, delete the following (some may not be present after previous steps):
C:\Program Files\couponsandoffers
C:\Program Files\Rebate_Nation
C:\Program Files\Cosmi
Now empty your Recycle Bin
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Run ewido Malware Remover
Click on Scanner
Click on Complete System Scan and the scan will begin.
While the scan is in progress you will be prompted to clean files, click OK
Select "none" as the action. Check "Perform action with all infections".
Once the scan has completed, there will be a button located on the bottom of the screen named Save report - click it.
Save the report.txt file to your desktop.
Now close ewido security suite.
Warning: While the scan is in progress, DO NOT open any folders or the Windows Control Panel !!
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Run another online virus from Kapersky from here.

1. Click on "Kapersky Online Scanner"
2. A new smaller window will pop up. Press on "Accept". After reading the contents.
3. Now Kapersky will update the anti-virus database. Let it run.
4. Click on "Next">"Scan Settings", and make sure the database is set to "extended". And check both the scan options. Then click OK.
5. Then click on "My Computer". And the scan will start.
6. Once finished, save a log as ".txt" to the desktop. And restart.
==========

Post a new HJT Log
Post ewido report
Post Kapersky log

Thanks,
Rogue
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Unread postby Mona » February 8th, 2006, 4:03 pm

Hi Rouge,

Here's the new logs. I stayed in SAFE MODE till I had to go online for the Kapersky scan.

Logfile of HijackThis v1.99.1
Scan saved at 2:52:22 PM, on 2/8/2006
Platform: Windows XP SP1 (WinNT 5.01.2600)
MSIE: Internet Explorer v6.00 SP1 (6.00.2800.1106)

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:\WINDOWS\system32\spoolsv.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\PackethSvc.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVGFRE~1\avgamsvr.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVGFRE~1\avgupsvc.exe
C:\Program Files\compaq\Compaq Advisor\bin\compaq-rba.exe
C:\Program Files\ewido anti-malware\ewidoctrl.exe
C:\Program Files\ewido anti-malware\ewidoguard.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\ZoneLabs\vsmon.exe
C:\WINDOWS\wanmpsvc.exe
C:\WINDOWS\Explorer.EXE
C:\windows\system\hpsysdrv.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\igfxtray.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\hkcmd.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\dla\tfswctrl.exe
C:\Program Files\COMPAQ\Easy Access Button Support\StartEAK.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\spool\drivers\w32x86\3\hpztsb12.exe
C:\Program Files\Hewlett-Packard\HP Share-to-Web\hpgs2wnd.exe
C:\Program Files\Hewlett-Packard\HP Share-to-Web\hpgs2wnf.exe
C:\Compaq\EAKDRV\EAUSBKBD.EXE
C:\Program Files\Hewlett-Packard\Digital Imaging\Unload\hpqcmon.exe
C:\Program Files\Browser Mouse\Browser Mouse\1.0\lwbwheel.exe
C:\Program Files\SBC Yahoo!\Connection Manager\ConnectionManager.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVGFRE~1\avgcc.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVGFRE~1\avgemc.exe
C:\Program Files\Hewlett-Packard\HP Software Update\HPWuSchd2.exe
C:\Program Files\Zone Labs\ZoneAlarm\zlclient.exe
C:\Program Files\Messenger\msmsgs.exe
C:\Program Files\Hewlett-Packard\Digital Imaging\bin\hpqtra08.exe
C:\Program Files\Hewlett-Packard\Digital Imaging\bin\hpqSTE08.exe
C:\Program Files\Hewlett-Packard\Digital Imaging\bin\hpqimzone.exe
C:\Program Files\Hewlett-Packard\Digital Imaging\Product Assistant\bin\hprblog.exe
C:\Program Files\Compaq\Easy Access Button Support\CPQEADM.EXE
C:\PROGRA~1\Compaq\EASYAC~1\BttnServ.exe
c:\Program Files\Microsoft Money\System\urlmap.exe
C:\hjt\HijackThis.exe

R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Window Title = Microsoft Internet Explorer provided by Compaq
N2 - Netscape 6: user_pref("browser.startup.homepage", "http://yahoo.sbc.com/dial"); (C:\Documents and Settings\Ramona\Application Data\Mozilla\Profiles\default\1lhehcgx.slt\prefs.js)
O2 - BHO: Yahoo! Companion BHO - {02478D38-C3F9-4efb-9B51-7695ECA05670} - C:\Program Files\Yahoo!\Companion\Installs\cpn\ycomp5_3_12_0.dll
O2 - BHO: AcroIEHlprObj Class - {06849E9F-C8D7-4D59-B87D-784B7D6BE0B3} - C:\Program Files\Adobe\Acrobat 5.0\Reader\ActiveX\AcroIEHelper.ocx
O2 - BHO: (no name) - {53707962-6F74-2D53-2644-206D7942484F} - C:\PROGRA~1\SPYBOT~1\SDHelper.dll
O2 - BHO: (no name) - {FDD3B846-8D59-4ffb-8758-209B6AD74ACC} - c:\Program Files\Microsoft Money\System\mnyviewer.dll
O3 - Toolbar: &Yahoo! Companion - {EF99BD32-C1FB-11D2-892F-0090271D4F88} - C:\Program Files\Yahoo!\Companion\Installs\cpn\ycomp5_3_12_0.dll
O3 - Toolbar: &Radio - {8E718888-423F-11D2-876E-00A0C9082467} - C:\WINDOWS\System32\msdxm.ocx
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [hpsysdrv] c:\windows\system\hpsysdrv.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [IgfxTray] C:\WINDOWS\System32\igfxtray.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [HotKeysCmds] C:\WINDOWS\System32\hkcmd.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [StorageGuard] "C:\Program Files\VERITAS Software\Update Manager\sgtray.exe" /r
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [dla] C:\WINDOWS\system32\dla\tfswctrl.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Recguard] C:\WINDOWS\SMINST\RECGUARD.EXE
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [WCOLOREAL] "C:\Program Files\COMPAQ\Coloreal\coloreal.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [srmclean] C:\Cpqs\Scom\srmclean.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [TkBellExe] C:\Program Files\Common Files\Real\Update_OB\evntsvc.exe -osboot
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [CPQEASYACC] C:\Program Files\COMPAQ\Easy Access Button Support\StartEAK.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [HPDJ Taskbar Utility] C:\WINDOWS\System32\spool\drivers\w32x86\3\hpztsb12.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Share-to-Web Namespace Daemon] C:\Program Files\Hewlett-Packard\HP Share-to-Web\hpgs2wnd.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [CamMonitor] C:\Program Files\Hewlett-Packard\Digital Imaging\Unload\hpqcmon.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [LWBMOUSE] C:\Program Files\Browser Mouse\Browser Mouse\1.0\lwbwheel.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [QuickTime Task] "C:\Program Files\QuickTime\qttask.exe" -atboottime
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [YBrowser] C:\Program Files\Yahoo!\browser\ybrwicon.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SBC Yahoo! Connection Manager] "C:\Program Files\SBC Yahoo!\Connection Manager\ConnectionManager.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [IPInSightMonitor 01] "C:\Program Files\SBC Yahoo!\Connection Manager\IP InSight\IPMon32.exe"
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: [HP Software Update] C:\Program Files\Hewlett-Packard\HP Software Update\HPWuSchd2.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Zone Labs Client] C:\Program Files\Zone Labs\ZoneAlarm\zlclient.exe
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [MoneyAgent] "c:\Program Files\Microsoft Money\System\Money Express.exe"
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [Microsoft Works Update Detection] c:\Program Files\Microsoft Works\WkDetect.exe
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [MSMSGS] "C:\Program Files\Messenger\msmsgs.exe" /background
O4 - Startup: TrueAssistant.lnk = C:\Program Files\TrueAssistant\TrueAssistant.exe
O4 - Global Startup: HP Digital Imaging Monitor.lnk = C:\Program Files\Hewlett-Packard\Digital Imaging\bin\hpqtra08.exe
O4 - Global Startup: HP Image Zone Fast Start.lnk = C:\Program Files\Hewlett-Packard\Digital Imaging\bin\hpqthb08.exe
O4 - Global Startup: ScanButton 2.0.lnk = C:\Program Files\ScanButton 2.0\ScanButton.exe
O8 - Extra context menu item: Yahoo! Dictionary - file:///C:\Program Files\Yahoo!\Common/ycdict.htm
O8 - Extra context menu item: Yahoo! Search - file:///C:\Program Files\Yahoo!\Common/ycsrch.htm
O9 - Extra button: Yahoo! Login - {2499216C-4BA5-11D5-BD9C-000103C116D5} - C:\Program Files\Yahoo!\Common\ylogin.dll
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Yahoo! Login - {2499216C-4BA5-11D5-BD9C-000103C116D5} - C:\Program Files\Yahoo!\Common\ylogin.dll
O9 - Extra button: Messenger - {4528BBE0-4E08-11D5-AD55-00010333D0AD} - C:\Program Files\Yahoo!\Messenger\yhexbmes.dll
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Yahoo! Messenger - {4528BBE0-4E08-11D5-AD55-00010333D0AD} - C:\Program Files\Yahoo!\Messenger\yhexbmes.dll
O9 - Extra button: MoneySide - {E023F504-0C5A-4750-A1E7-A9046DEA8A21} - c:\Program Files\Microsoft Money\System\mnyviewer.dll
O9 - Extra button: Messenger - {FB5F1910-F110-11d2-BB9E-00C04F795683} - C:\Program Files\Messenger\MSMSGS.EXE
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Messenger - {FB5F1910-F110-11d2-BB9E-00C04F795683} - C:\Program Files\Messenger\MSMSGS.EXE
O12 - Plugin for .spop: C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\Plugins\NPDocBox.dll
O14 - IERESET.INF: START_PAGE_URL=http://store.presario.net/scripts/redirectors/presario/storeredir2.dll?s=consumerfav&c=2c02&lc=0409
O15 - Trusted Zone: *.kaspersky.com
O16 - DPF: {0EB0E74A-2A76-4AB3-A7FB-9BD8C29F7F75} (CKAVWebScan Object) - http://www.kaspersky.com/kos/english/ka ... nicode.cab
O16 - DPF: {231B1C6E-F934-42A2-92B6-C2FEFEC24276} (yucsetreg Class) - C:\Program Files\Yahoo!\common\yucconfig.dll
O16 - DPF: {2B323CD9-50E3-11D3-9466-00A0C9700498} (Yahoo! Audio Conferencing) - http://us.chat1.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/i/ ... acscom.cab
O16 - DPF: {30528230-99F7-4BB4-88D8-FA1D4F56A2AB} (YInstStarter Class) - C:\Program Files\Yahoo!\common\yinsthelper.dll
O16 - DPF: {6414512B-B978-451D-A0D8-FCFDF33E833C} (WUWebControl Class) - http://update.microsoft.com/windowsupda ... 4273410828
O16 - DPF: {FFFFFFFF-CACE-BABE-BABE-00AA0055595A} - http://www.trueswitch.com/sbc/TrueInstallSBC.exe
O20 - Winlogon Notify: igfxcui - C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\igfxsrvc.dll
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: Compaq Advisor (Compaq_RBA) - NeoPlanet - C:\Program Files\compaq\Compaq Advisor\bin\compaq-rba.exe
O23 - Service: ewido security suite control - ewido networks - C:\Program Files\ewido anti-malware\ewidoctrl.exe
O23 - Service: ewido security suite guard - ewido networks - C:\Program Files\ewido anti-malware\ewidoguard.exe
O23 - Service: Content Monitoring Tool (msCMTSrvc) - Unknown owner - C:\WINDOWS\system32\msCMTSrvc.exe (file missing)
O23 - Service: Virtual NIC Service (PackethSvc) - America Online, Inc. - C:\WINDOWS\System32\PackethSvc.exe
O23 - Service: Pml Driver HPZ12 - HP - C:\WINDOWS\System32\HPZipm12.exe
O23 - Service: TrueVector Internet Monitor (vsmon) - Zone Labs, LLC - C:\WINDOWS\system32\ZoneLabs\vsmon.exe
O23 - Service: WAN Miniport (ATW) Service (WANMiniportService) - America Online, Inc. - C:\WINDOWS\wanmpsvc.exe
O23 - Service: YPCService - Yahoo! Inc. - C:\WINDOWS\system32\YPCSER~1.EXE

=====================
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ewido anti-malware - Scan report
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+ Created on: 12:04:09 PM, 2/8/2006
+ Report-Checksum: 287D0FCC

+ Scan result:

C:\Documents and Settings\Ramona\Cookies\ramona@2o7[2].txt -> TrackingCookie.2o7 : Cleaned with backup
C:\Documents and Settings\Ramona\Cookies\ramona@atdmt[1].txt -> TrackingCookie.Atdmt : Cleaned with backup
C:\Documents and Settings\Ramona\Cookies\ramona@bfast[1].txt -> TrackingCookie.Bfast : Cleaned with backup
C:\Documents and Settings\Ramona\Cookies\ramona@doubleclick[2].txt -> TrackingCookie.Doubleclick : Cleaned with backup
C:\Documents and Settings\Ramona\Cookies\ramona@questionmarket[2].txt -> TrackingCookie.Questionmarket : Cleaned with backup
C:\Documents and Settings\Ramona\Cookies\ramona@tacoda[1].txt -> TrackingCookie.Tacoda : Cleaned with backup
C:\Documents and Settings\Ramona\Cookies\ramona@tribalfusion[1].txt -> TrackingCookie.Tribalfusion : Cleaned with backup
C:\Documents and Settings\Ramona\Cookies\ramona@z1.adserver[1].txt -> TrackingCookie.Adserver : Cleaned with backup


::Report End
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KASPERSKY ON-LINE SCANNER REPORT
Wednesday, February 08, 2006 2:42:08 PM
Operating System: Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition, Service Pack 1 (Build 2600)
Kaspersky On-line Scanner version: 5.0.78.0
Kaspersky Anti-Virus database last update: 8/02/2006
Kaspersky Anti-Virus database records: 175636
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Scan Settings:
Scan using the following antivirus database: extended
Scan Archives: true
Scan Mail Bases: true

Scan Target - My Computer:
A:\
C:\
D:\
E:\
F:\

Scan Statistics:
Total number of scanned objects: 62184
Number of viruses found: 10
Number of infected objects: 24
Number of suspicious objects: 0
Duration of the scan process: 01:12:18

Infected Object Name / Virus Name / Last Action
C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Desktop\AOL Broadband.exe Infected: not-a-virus:Porn-Downloader.Win32.Generic skipped
C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Desktop\Compaq Welcome Video.exe Infected: not-a-virus:Porn-Downloader.Win32.Generic skipped
C:\System Volume Information\_restore{CD45504F-D983-486E-9C46-F5C3E4ADCBD7}\RP311\A0067532.dll Infected: not-a-virus:AdWare.Win32.TimeSink.c skipped
C:\System Volume Information\_restore{CD45504F-D983-486E-9C46-F5C3E4ADCBD7}\RP311\A0067533.EXE Infected: not-a-virus:AdWare.Win32.HelpExpress skipped
C:\System Volume Information\_restore{CD45504F-D983-486E-9C46-F5C3E4ADCBD7}\RP311\A0067534.EXE Infected: not-a-virus:AdWare.Win32.HelpExpress skipped
C:\System Volume Information\_restore{CD45504F-D983-486E-9C46-F5C3E4ADCBD7}\RP311\A0067535.EXE Infected: not-a-virus:AdWare.Win32.HelpExpress skipped
C:\System Volume Information\_restore{CD45504F-D983-486E-9C46-F5C3E4ADCBD7}\RP311\A0067536.dll Infected: not-a-virus:AdWare.Win32.DashBar.b skipped
C:\System Volume Information\_restore{CD45504F-D983-486E-9C46-F5C3E4ADCBD7}\RP311\A0067537.exe Infected: not-a-virus:AdWare.Win32.DashBar.d skipped
C:\System Volume Information\_restore{CD45504F-D983-486E-9C46-F5C3E4ADCBD7}\RP311\A0067538.exe Infected: not-a-virus:AdWare.Win32.DashBar.d skipped
C:\System Volume Information\_restore{CD45504F-D983-486E-9C46-F5C3E4ADCBD7}\RP311\A0067540.exe Infected: Trojan-Downloader.Win32.WinShow.z skipped
C:\System Volume Information\_restore{CD45504F-D983-486E-9C46-F5C3E4ADCBD7}\RP311\A0067542.exe Infected: not-a-virus:AdWare.Win32.WebRebates.b skipped
C:\System Volume Information\_restore{CD45504F-D983-486E-9C46-F5C3E4ADCBD7}\RP311\A0067543.exe Infected: not-a-virus:AdWare.Win32.HelpExpress skipped
C:\System Volume Information\_restore{CD45504F-D983-486E-9C46-F5C3E4ADCBD7}\RP311\A0067544.dll Infected: not-a-virus:AdWare.Win32.TimeSink.c skipped
C:\System Volume Information\_restore{CD45504F-D983-486E-9C46-F5C3E4ADCBD7}\RP311\A0067545.dll Infected: not-a-virus:AdWare.Win32.WinShow.b skipped
C:\System Volume Information\_restore{CD45504F-D983-486E-9C46-F5C3E4ADCBD7}\RP311\A0067558.dll/data0001.html Infected: Trojan-Downloader.Win32.WinShow.u skipped
C:\System Volume Information\_restore{CD45504F-D983-486E-9C46-F5C3E4ADCBD7}\RP311\A0067558.dll/data0002.html Infected: Trojan-Downloader.Win32.WinShow.u skipped
C:\System Volume Information\_restore{CD45504F-D983-486E-9C46-F5C3E4ADCBD7}\RP311\A0067558.dll/data0003.html Infected: Trojan-Downloader.Win32.WinShow.u skipped
C:\System Volume Information\_restore{CD45504F-D983-486E-9C46-F5C3E4ADCBD7}\RP311\A0067558.dll/data0004.html Infected: Trojan-Downloader.Win32.WinShow.u skipped
C:\System Volume Information\_restore{CD45504F-D983-486E-9C46-F5C3E4ADCBD7}\RP311\A0067558.dll/data0005.html Infected: Trojan-Downloader.Win32.WinShow.u skipped
C:\System Volume Information\_restore{CD45504F-D983-486E-9C46-F5C3E4ADCBD7}\RP311\A0067558.dll Embedded HTML: infected - 5 skipped
C:\System Volume Information\_restore{CD45504F-D983-486E-9C46-F5C3E4ADCBD7}\RP311\A0067900.dll Infected: not-a-virus:AdWare.Win32.WinShow.b skipped
C:\System Volume Information\_restore{CD45504F-D983-486E-9C46-F5C3E4ADCBD7}\RP312\A0069044.exe Infected: not-a-virus:AdWare.Win32.HelpExpress skipped
C:\System Volume Information\_restore{CD45504F-D983-486E-9C46-F5C3E4ADCBD7}\RP312\A0069045.exe Infected: not-a-virus:AdWare.Win32.WebRebates.e skipped
C:\System Volume Information\_restore{CD45504F-D983-486E-9C46-F5C3E4ADCBD7}\RP315\A0069140.exe Infected: not-a-virus:Porn-Downloader.Win32.Generic skipped

Scan process completed.


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Unread postby Rogue » February 9th, 2006, 11:02 am

Hi Mona,

You have done very well and we are almost there.
I need you to upgrade your XP to Service Pack 2. I’ll provide the link later in the fix.

You may delete FxSasser.exe from your desktop since this was for a specific problem.
All other applications you can use for cleaning your system. I’ll provide others also.
==========

Are you still having any problems with you systems performance? Please report back.

We have some general cleanup to do also.

Hide System Files
1. Click Start.
2. Open My Computer.
3. SelectTools menu
4. Click Folder Options.
5. Select the View Tab.
6. Uncheck Show hidden files and foldersin the Hidden files and folders section.
7. Select Hide protected operating system files (recommended) option.
8. Check the Hide file extensions for known file types option.
9. Click Yes.
10. Click OK.

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

Restart your computer

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.
==========

You can download Windows XP Service Pack 2 from here
If you are using a dial up connection you can order a CD from the same location.

==========
And that's all. But to help protect you against further infections, and also to help prevent criminals using your computer to infect other people's computers on the web, I recommend the following: (You may already have some of the items)

[*]Make your Internet Explorer more secure - This can be done by following these simple instructions:
  1. From within Internet Explorer click on the Tools menu and then click on Options.
  2. Click once on the Security tab
  3. Click once on the Internet icon so it becomes highlighted.
  4. Click once on the Custom Level button.
    1. Change the Download signed ActiveX controls to Prompt
    2. Change the Download unsigned ActiveX controls to Disable
    3. Change the Initialise and script ActiveX controls not marked as safe to Disable
    4. Change the Installation of desktop items to Prompt
    5. Change the Launching programs and files in an IFRAME to Prompt
    6. Change the Navigate sub-frames across different domains to Prompt
    7. When all these settings have been made, click on the OK button.
    8. If it prompts you as to whether or not you want to save the settings, press the Yes button.
  5. Next press the Apply button and then the OK to exit the Internet Properties page.
[*]Use an Anti Virus Software - It is very important that your computer has an anti-virus software running on your machine. This alone can save you a lot of trouble with malware in the future. See this link for a listing of some on line & their stand-alone anti virus programs:
Click here for more information on -> Computer Safety On line - Anti-Virus

I would recommend Grisofts© AVG or AVAST©. As these are the more secure and since they will block both in and out traffic.

[*]Update your Anti Virus Software - It is imperative that you update your Anti virus software at least once a week (Even more if you wish). If you do not update your anti virus software then it will not be able to catch any of the new variants that may come out.

[*]Use a Firewall - I can not stress how important it is that you use a Firewall on your computer. Without a firewall your computer is susceptible to being hacked and taken over. Simply using a Firewall in its default configuration can lower your risk greatly. For an article on Firewalls and a listing of some available ones see the link below:
Click here for more information on -> Computer Safety On line - Software Firewalls

I would recommend ZoneAlarm© as a firewall as it's easy to use. But for a more secure firewall, Sunbelts Kerio© is the one.

[*]Visit Microsoft's Windows Update Site Frequently - It is important that you visit http://www.windowsupdate.com regularly. This will ensure your computer has always the latest security updates available installed on your computer. If there are new updates to install, install them immediately, reboot your computer, and revisit the site until there are no more critical updates.

Set up system to ensure a regular update of the Operating System.

Automatically:
  1. On the Desktop, right-click My Computer.
  2. Click Properties.
  3. Click on Automatic Updates
  4. Check the option of choice (I use Automatic (Recommended)). If you use dial-up I would recommend using the
    Notify Me option so that you can download when you can afford the time and bandwidth overheads.
  5. Select the Day/Time of choice
  6. Click Apply
  7. Click OK


Next, if they're not already present, I would recommend the download and installation of some or all of the following programs (all free), and the updating of them regularly

[*]Install Spybot© - Search and Destroy - Install and download Spybot - Search and Destroy with its TeaTimer option.
This will provide real-time spyware & hijacker protection on your computer alongside your virus protection. You should also scan your computer with program on a regular basis just as you would an anti virus software. A tutorial on installing & using this product can be found here: Click here for more info -->Instructions for - Spybot S & D and Ad-aware

[*]Install Lavasofts© Ad-Aware - Install and download Ad-Aware. You should also scan your computer with the program on a regular basis just as you would an anti virus software in conjunction with Spybot. A tutorial on installing & using this product can be found here: Click here for more info -->Instructions for - Spybot S & D and Ad-aware

[*]Install Javacools© SpywareBlaster - SpywareBlaster will added a large list of programs and sites into your Internet Explorer and Firefox settings and that will protect you from running and downloading known malicious programs. A article on anti-malware products with links for this program and others can be found here: Click here for more info -->Computer Safety on line - Anti-Malware

[*]Update all these programs regularly - Make sure you update all the programs I have listed regularly. Without regular updates you WILL NOT be protected when new malicious programs are released.
Follow this list and you are less susceptible to attacks.


Safe Surfing,

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Unread postby Mona » February 9th, 2006, 1:56 pm

Hi Rogue,

Thanks for your help.

I still have a question. There are 2 things in the Kaspersky log that concern me.
C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Desktop\AOL Broadband.exe Infected: not-a-virus:Porn-Downloader.Win32.Generic skipped
C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Desktop\Compaq Welcome Video.exe Infected: not-a-virus:Porn-Downloader.Win32.Generic skipped

Any Idea what these are? and should they be removed?
My son says the rest of the entries in that log are in the system restore and will go away when system restore is disabled/boot/reenabled.

Thanks again, I'll let you know when your last post is accomplished.

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Unread postby Rogue » February 9th, 2006, 2:45 pm

I posed the same question to our teaching staff.
Anything that has the words generic in it is a heuristics match. You won't find an av page on it because KAP doesn't know what it is. It is calling it a virus based on it's behavior most likely.

If you are not using AOL Broadband for internet connection you can delete the file from your desktop. The same goes with the Compaq Welcome Video.

Delete these before you have done the system restore.
Using Windows Explore by right-clicking the Start button and left clicking. Explore navigate to and find the following files: if found, delete the following files.

C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Desktop\Compaq Welcome Video.exe
C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Desktop\AOL Broadband.exe

Then empty the recycle bin.

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Unread postby Mona » February 11th, 2006, 11:35 am

Rouge,

The popups are gone and the computer is now more responsive.

Your expertise has been most appricated.

Thank you,
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Unread postby Rogue » February 11th, 2006, 5:48 pm

Glad to be of service :D
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