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Bloodhound.W32.EP - need help to remove it [RESOLVED]

Started by chezor , Jul 03 2005 05:56 PM

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#1
chezor

Posted 03 July 2005 - 05:56 PM

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Hello!

I will appreciete any help with this problem. thanks in advance.

Im kinda new at this so bear with me please, usually I just do a complete format on the computer but I can´t this time cause its on an important laptop. :tazz:

Here is the hijackthis .log file.

Logfile of HijackThis v1.99.1
Scan saved at 01:45:29, on 2005-07-04
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\ibmpmsvc.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\spoolsv.exe
C:\WINDOWS\Explorer.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\System32\Ati2evxx.exe
C:\Program\NavNT\defwatch.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\wtysck.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\msiexec.exe
C:\WINDOWS\AGRSMMSG.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\netddeclnt.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\tp4serv.exe
C:\Program\ThinkPad\UTILIT~1\TP98TRAY.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\System32\RunDll32.exe
C:\Program\ThinkPad\PkgMgr\HOTKEY\TPHKMGR.exe
C:\Program\ThinkPad\CONNEC~1\Qctray.exe
C:\Program\NavNT\vptray.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\atiptaxx.exe
C:\Program\Hewlett-Packard\OrderReminder\OrderReminder.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\winIogon.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\ctfmon.exe
C:\Program\Messenger\msmsgs.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\scvhost.exe
C:\Program\NavNT\rtvscan.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\QCONSVC.EXE
C:\Program\Internet Explorer\iexplore.exe
C:\Documents and Settings\KURT\Skrivbord\HijackThis.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\1.tmp

R0 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Toolbar,LinksFolderName = Länkar
O2 - BHO: AcroIEHlprObj Class - {06849E9F-C8D7-4D59-B87D-784B7D6BE0B3} - C:\Program\Adobe\Acrobat 5.0\Reader\ActiveX\AcroIEHelper.ocx
O2 - BHO: (no name) - {53707962-6F74-2D53-2644-206D7942484F} - C:\Program\Spybot - Search & Destroy\SDHelper.dll
O3 - Toolbar: &Radio - {8E718888-423F-11D2-876E-00A0C9082467} - C:\WINDOWS\System32\msdxm.ocx
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [AGRSMMSG] AGRSMMSG.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [ATIModeChange] Ati2mdxx.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [TrackPointSrv] tp4serv.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [TPTRAY] C:\Program\ThinkPad\UTILIT~1\TP98TRAY.EXE
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [BMMGAG] RunDll32 C:\Program\ThinkPad\UTILIT~1\pwrmonit.dll,StartPwrMonitor
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [TP4EX] tp4ex.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [TPHOTKEY] C:\Program\ThinkPad\PkgMgr\HOTKEY\TPHKMGR.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [QCTRAY] C:\Program\ThinkPad\CONNEC~1\Qctray.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [vptray] C:\Program\NavNT\vptray.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [ATIPTA] atiptaxx.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Services] C:\WINDOWS\system32\1.tmp
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [OrderReminder] C:\Program\Hewlett-Packard\OrderReminder\OrderReminder.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Anti-Virus Update Scheduler V1.39.12R] C:\WINDOWS\system32\1.tmp
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [*Winsock] wtysck.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Windows Logon Application] C:\WINDOWS\System32\winIogon.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Configuration Loader] scvhost.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Anti-Virus Update Scheduler] C:\WINDOWS\system32\1.tmp
O4 - HKLM\..\RunServices: [*Winsock] wtysck.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\RunServices: [Configuration Loader] scvhost.exe
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [CTFMON.EXE] C:\WINDOWS\System32\ctfmon.exe
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [MSMSGS] "C:\Program\Messenger\msmsgs.exe" /background
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [*Winsock] wtysck.exe
O4 - Global Startup: Microsoft Office.lnk = C:\Program\Microsoft Office\Office10\OSA.EXE
O8 - Extra context menu item: E&xportera till Microsoft Excel - res://C:\Program\MICROS~2\Office10\EXCEL.EXE/3000
O9 - Extra button: Expekt.com Poker - {3852AC86-965F-4abe-A75F-3DCB7E81A4B2} - C:\Program\expektMPP\MPPoker.exe
O9 - Extra button: Related - {c95fe080-8f5d-11d2-a20b-00aa003c157a} - C:\WINDOWS\web\related.htm
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Show &Related Links - {c95fe080-8f5d-11d2-a20b-00aa003c157a} - C:\WINDOWS\web\related.htm
O16 - DPF: {0006F063-0000-0000-C000-000000000046} (Microsoft Outlook View Control) - http://portal/module...ex/outlctlx.CAB
O16 - DPF: {9C35CCEB-468E-423C-BEA1-F74B9E105ED9} (PClient.PClientCtl) - http://portal/ebp_re...ows/PClient.CAB
O16 - DPF: {A75167F3-88BE-451A-8DEB-C8A2A31B17FB} (RunApplication.UserControl1) - http://portal/module...Application.CAB
O17 - HKLM\System\CCS\Services\Tcpip\..\{F9E270BE-0531-4C4C-B908-181A29C470D2}: NameServer = 195.67.199.39 195.67.199.40
O20 - Winlogon Notify: NavLogon - C:\WINDOWS\System32\NavLogon.dll
O23 - Service: Ati HotKey Poller - Unknown owner - C:\WINDOWS\System32\Ati2evxx.exe
O23 - Service: DefWatch - Symantec Corporation - C:\Program\NavNT\defwatch.exe
O23 - Service: IBM PM Service (IBMPMSVC) - Unknown owner - C:\WINDOWS\System32\ibmpmsvc.exe
O23 - Service: Mouse Hardware Sync (mousehs) - Unknown owner - C:\WINDOWS\System32\mousehs.exe
O23 - Service: Network DDE Client (NetDDEclnt) - Unknown owner - C:\WINDOWS\System32\netddeclnt.exe
O23 - Service: Norton AntiVirus Client (Norton AntiVirus Server) - Symantec Corporation - C:\Program\NavNT\rtvscan.exe
O23 - Service: QCONSVC - Unknown owner - C:\WINDOWS\System32\QCONSVC.EXE

#2
Trevuren

Posted 03 July 2005 - 06:18 PM

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Hi chezor, welcome to the Geeks to Go Forums.

My name is Trevuren and I will be helping you with your problem.

1. I want you to download and run a free trial version of an anti-trojan program called Trojan Hunter: Trojan Hunter . Let it scan your whole system and remove anything it finds.

REBOOT your system.

2. I would like you to download a 30-day free trial of Kaspersky AntiVirus. Update its definitions and run a full system scan letting the program delete what it wants.

REBOOT your system

3. Finally, run HijackThis, click SCAN, produce a LOG and POST it in this thread for review.

Regards,

Trevuren

#3
chezor

Posted 04 July 2005 - 03:43 PM

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sorry for the delay with the reply, I appreciete your help alot.

Here is the new hijackthis .log after I did what you asked.

Is bloodhound deleted? :tazz:

Logfile of HijackThis v1.99.1
Scan saved at 23:38:11, on 2005-07-04
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\csrss.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\winlogon.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\services.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\lsass.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\ibmpmsvc.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\spoolsv.exe
C:\WINDOWS\Explorer.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\System32\alg.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\Ati2evxx.exe
C:\Program\NavNT\defwatch.exe
C:\WINDOWS\AGRSMMSG.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\tp4serv.exe
C:\Program\ThinkPad\UTILIT~1\TP98TRAY.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\System32\RunDll32.exe
C:\Program\ThinkPad\PkgMgr\HOTKEY\TPHKMGR.exe
C:\Program\ThinkPad\CONNEC~1\Qctray.exe
C:\Program\NavNT\vptray.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\atiptaxx.exe
C:\Program\Hewlett-Packard\OrderReminder\OrderReminder.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\ctfmon.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\msiexec.exe
C:\Program\NavNT\rtvscan.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\QCONSVC.EXE
C:\Documents and Settings\KURT\Skrivbord\HijackThis.exe

R0 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Toolbar,LinksFolderName = Länkar
O2 - BHO: AcroIEHlprObj Class - {06849E9F-C8D7-4D59-B87D-784B7D6BE0B3} - C:\Program\Adobe\Acrobat 5.0\Reader\ActiveX\AcroIEHelper.ocx
O2 - BHO: (no name) - {53707962-6F74-2D53-2644-206D7942484F} - C:\Program\Spybot - Search & Destroy\SDHelper.dll
O3 - Toolbar: &Radio - {8E718888-423F-11D2-876E-00A0C9082467} - C:\WINDOWS\System32\msdxm.ocx
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [AGRSMMSG] AGRSMMSG.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [ATIModeChange] Ati2mdxx.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [TrackPointSrv] tp4serv.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [TPTRAY] C:\Program\ThinkPad\UTILIT~1\TP98TRAY.EXE
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [BMMGAG] RunDll32 C:\Program\ThinkPad\UTILIT~1\pwrmonit.dll,StartPwrMonitor
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [TP4EX] tp4ex.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [TPHOTKEY] C:\Program\ThinkPad\PkgMgr\HOTKEY\TPHKMGR.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [QCTRAY] C:\Program\ThinkPad\CONNEC~1\Qctray.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [vptray] C:\Program\NavNT\vptray.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [ATIPTA] atiptaxx.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Services] C:\WINDOWS\system32\1.tmp
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [OrderReminder] C:\Program\Hewlett-Packard\OrderReminder\OrderReminder.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Anti-Virus Update Scheduler V1.39.12R] C:\WINDOWS\system32\1.tmp
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [*Winsock] wtysck.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Configuration Loader] scvhost.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [THGuard] "C:\Program\TrojanHunter 4.2\THGuard.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [KAVPersonal50] "C:\Program\Kaspersky Lab\Kaspersky Anti-Virus Personal\kav.exe" /minimize
O4 - HKLM\..\RunServices: [*Winsock] wtysck.exe
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [CTFMON.EXE] C:\WINDOWS\System32\ctfmon.exe
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [MSMSGS] "C:\Program\Messenger\msmsgs.exe" /background
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [*Winsock] wtysck.exe
O4 - Global Startup: Microsoft Office.lnk = C:\Program\Microsoft Office\Office10\OSA.EXE
O8 - Extra context menu item: E&xportera till Microsoft Excel - res://C:\Program\MICROS~2\Office10\EXCEL.EXE/3000
O9 - Extra button: Expekt.com Poker - {3852AC86-965F-4abe-A75F-3DCB7E81A4B2} - C:\Program\expektMPP\MPPoker.exe
O9 - Extra button: Related - {c95fe080-8f5d-11d2-a20b-00aa003c157a} - C:\WINDOWS\web\related.htm
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Show &Related Links - {c95fe080-8f5d-11d2-a20b-00aa003c157a} - C:\WINDOWS\web\related.htm
O16 - DPF: {0006F063-0000-0000-C000-000000000046} (Microsoft Outlook View Control) - http://portal/module...ex/outlctlx.CAB
O16 - DPF: {9C35CCEB-468E-423C-BEA1-F74B9E105ED9} (PClient.PClientCtl) - http://portal/ebp_re...ows/PClient.CAB
O16 - DPF: {A75167F3-88BE-451A-8DEB-C8A2A31B17FB} (RunApplication.UserControl1) - http://portal/module...Application.CAB
O20 - Winlogon Notify: NavLogon - C:\WINDOWS\System32\NavLogon.dll
O23 - Service: Ati HotKey Poller - Unknown owner - C:\WINDOWS\System32\Ati2evxx.exe
O23 - Service: DefWatch - Symantec Corporation - C:\Program\NavNT\defwatch.exe
O23 - Service: IBM PM Service (IBMPMSVC) - Unknown owner - C:\WINDOWS\System32\ibmpmsvc.exe
O23 - Service: kavsvc - Kaspersky Lab - C:\Program\Kaspersky Lab\Kaspersky Anti-Virus Personal\kavsvc.exe
O23 - Service: Mouse Hardware Sync (mousehs) - Unknown owner - C:\WINDOWS\System32\mousehs.exe (file missing)
O23 - Service: Norton AntiVirus Client (Norton AntiVirus Server) - Symantec Corporation - C:\Program\NavNT\rtvscan.exe
O23 - Service: QCONSVC - Unknown owner - C:\WINDOWS\System32\QCONSVC.EXE

#4
Trevuren

Posted 04 July 2005 - 04:35 PM

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Please print out or copy this page to Notepad. Make sure to work through the fixes in the exact order in which they are mentioned below. If there's anything that you don't understand, ask your question(s) before proceeding with the fixes.

First we need to make all files and folders VISIBLE:

Go to start>control panel>folder options>view (tab)
*choose to "show hidden files and folders,"
*uncheck the "hide protected operating system files" and the "hide extensions for know file types" boxes.
*Close the window with ok
*All hidden files will now be visible

Please RUN HijackThis.
. Click the SCAN button to produce a log.

Place a check mark beside each one of the following items:

O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Services] C:\WINDOWS\system32\1.tmp
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Anti-Virus Update Scheduler V1.39.12R] C:\WINDOWS\system32\1.tmp
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [*Winsock] wtysck.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Configuration Loader] scvhost.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\RunServices: [*Winsock] wtysck.exe
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [*Winsock] wtysck.exe
O9 - Extra button: Related - {c95fe080-8f5d-11d2-a20b-00aa003c157a} - C:\WINDOWS\web\related.htm
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Show &Related Links - {c95fe080-8f5d-11d2-a20b-00aa003c157a} - C:\WINDOWS\web\related.htm

Now with all the items selected, and all windows closed except for HJT, delete them by clicking the FIX checked button. Close the HijackThis window and Reboot Your System in Safe Mode

How to use the F8 method to Start Your Computer in Safe Mode

*Restart the computer.
*as soon as BIOS is loaded begin tapping the F8 key until the Advanced Options menu appears.
*Use the arrow keys to select the Safe mode menu item
*press Enter.

Using Windows Explorer, locate the following files/folders, and DELETE them (if they are present):

C:\WINDOWS\system32\1.tmp
wtysck.exe
scvhost.exe<---Be extremely careful of the spelling
C:\WINDOWS\web<---Folder

Exit Explorer, and REBOOT BACK INTO NORMAL MODE

Finally, RUN Hijackthis again and produce a new HJT log. Post it in the forum so we can check how everytjhing looks now.

Regards,

Trevuren

#5
chezor

Posted 04 July 2005 - 06:10 PM

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Did as you said and here follows the hijack .log file

Thanks in advance.

Logfile of HijackThis v1.99.1
Scan saved at 02:06:22, on 2005-07-05
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\csrss.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\winlogon.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\services.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\lsass.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\ibmpmsvc.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\spoolsv.exe
C:\WINDOWS\Explorer.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\System32\alg.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\Ati2evxx.exe
C:\Program\NavNT\defwatch.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\msiexec.exe
C:\WINDOWS\AGRSMMSG.exe
C:\Program\NavNT\rtvscan.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\tp4serv.exe
C:\Program\ThinkPad\UTILIT~1\TP98TRAY.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\System32\RunDll32.exe
C:\Program\ThinkPad\PkgMgr\HOTKEY\TPHKMGR.exe
C:\Program\ThinkPad\CONNEC~1\Qctray.exe
C:\Program\NavNT\vptray.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\atiptaxx.exe
C:\Program\Hewlett-Packard\OrderReminder\OrderReminder.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\ctfmon.exe
C:\Program\Messenger\msmsgs.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\QCONSVC.EXE
C:\Documents and Settings\KURT\Skrivbord\HijackThis.exe

R0 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Toolbar,LinksFolderName = Länkar
O2 - BHO: AcroIEHlprObj Class - {06849E9F-C8D7-4D59-B87D-784B7D6BE0B3} - C:\Program\Adobe\Acrobat 5.0\Reader\ActiveX\AcroIEHelper.ocx
O2 - BHO: (no name) - {53707962-6F74-2D53-2644-206D7942484F} - C:\Program\Spybot - Search & Destroy\SDHelper.dll
O3 - Toolbar: &Radio - {8E718888-423F-11D2-876E-00A0C9082467} - C:\WINDOWS\System32\msdxm.ocx
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [AGRSMMSG] AGRSMMSG.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [ATIModeChange] Ati2mdxx.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [TrackPointSrv] tp4serv.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [TPTRAY] C:\Program\ThinkPad\UTILIT~1\TP98TRAY.EXE
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [BMMGAG] RunDll32 C:\Program\ThinkPad\UTILIT~1\pwrmonit.dll,StartPwrMonitor
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [TP4EX] tp4ex.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [TPHOTKEY] C:\Program\ThinkPad\PkgMgr\HOTKEY\TPHKMGR.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [QCTRAY] C:\Program\ThinkPad\CONNEC~1\Qctray.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [vptray] C:\Program\NavNT\vptray.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [ATIPTA] atiptaxx.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [OrderReminder] C:\Program\Hewlett-Packard\OrderReminder\OrderReminder.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [THGuard] "C:\Program\TrojanHunter 4.2\THGuard.exe"
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [CTFMON.EXE] C:\WINDOWS\System32\ctfmon.exe
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [MSMSGS] "C:\Program\Messenger\msmsgs.exe" /background
O4 - Global Startup: Microsoft Office.lnk = C:\Program\Microsoft Office\Office10\OSA.EXE
O8 - Extra context menu item: E&xportera till Microsoft Excel - res://C:\Program\MICROS~2\Office10\EXCEL.EXE/3000
O9 - Extra button: Expekt.com Poker - {3852AC86-965F-4abe-A75F-3DCB7E81A4B2} - C:\Program\expektMPP\MPPoker.exe
O16 - DPF: {0006F063-0000-0000-C000-000000000046} (Microsoft Outlook View Control) - http://portal/module...ex/outlctlx.CAB
O16 - DPF: {9C35CCEB-468E-423C-BEA1-F74B9E105ED9} (PClient.PClientCtl) - http://portal/ebp_re...ows/PClient.CAB
O16 - DPF: {A75167F3-88BE-451A-8DEB-C8A2A31B17FB} (RunApplication.UserControl1) - http://portal/module...Application.CAB
O20 - Winlogon Notify: NavLogon - C:\WINDOWS\System32\NavLogon.dll
O23 - Service: Ati HotKey Poller - Unknown owner - C:\WINDOWS\System32\Ati2evxx.exe
O23 - Service: DefWatch - Symantec Corporation - C:\Program\NavNT\defwatch.exe
O23 - Service: IBM PM Service (IBMPMSVC) - Unknown owner - C:\WINDOWS\System32\ibmpmsvc.exe
O23 - Service: Mouse Hardware Sync (mousehs) - Unknown owner - C:\WINDOWS\System32\mousehs.exe (file missing)
O23 - Service: Norton AntiVirus Client (Norton AntiVirus Server) - Symantec Corporation - C:\Program\NavNT\rtvscan.exe
O23 - Service: QCONSVC - Unknown owner - C:\WINDOWS\System32\QCONSVC.EXE

#6
Trevuren

Posted 04 July 2005 - 09:33 PM

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Your log looks clean, how is your system running? If it is operating correctly, we will proceed with the final cleanup procedures.

Regards,

Trevuren

#7
chezor

Posted 05 July 2005 - 08:43 AM

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Yes it seems to be running smoothly now :tazz:

What next?

#8
Trevuren

Posted 05 July 2005 - 09:56 AM

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Congratulations, your log shows that your SYSTEM IS CLEAN

There are a few things you must do once you are completely clean:

1. Reset and Re-enable your System Restore to remove bad files from the backup that Windows makes as no program is able to clean those files:

TO DISABLE SYSTEM RESTORE
1. Right-click "My Computer", and then left click "Properties".
2. Left click on "System Restore Tab"
3. Check box beside "Turn Off System Restore"
4. Left click on "Apply"

TO ENABLE SYSTEM RESTORE
1.Remove check mark from "Turn Off System Restore"
2.Click on "Apply"

2. Cleanup the leftovers. Download CleanUP! - Cleans temporary files from IE and Windows, empties the recycle bin and more. Great tool to help speed up your computer and knock out those nasties that like to reside in the temp folders.

3. Finally, Re-hide your System Files and Folders to prevent any future accidents.

Here are some tips to reduce the potential for spyware infection in the future:

Make sure you keep your Windows OS current by visiting Windows update
regularly to download and install any critical updates and service packs. With out these you are leaving the backdoor open.

I strongly recommend installing the following applications:

Spywareblaster <= SpywareBlaster will prevent spyware from being installed.
Spywareguard <= SpywareGuard offers realtime protection from spyware installation attempts.
How to use Ad-Aware to remove Spyware <= If you suspect that you have spyware installed on your computer, here are instructions on how to download, install and then use Ad-Aware.
How to use Spybot to remove Spyware <= If you suspect that you have spyware installed on your computer, here are instructions on how to download, install and then use Spybot. Similar to Ad-Aware, I strongly recommend both to catch most spyware.

To protect yourself further:

Spyad <= IE/Spyad places over 4000 websites and domains in the IE Restricted list which will severely impair attempts to infect your system. It basically prevents any downloads (Cookies etc) from the sites listed, although you will still be able to connect to the sites.
MVPS Hosts file <= The MVPS Hosts file replaces your current HOSTS file with one containing well know ad sites etc. Basically, this prevents your coputer from connecting to those sites by redirecting them to 127.0.0.1 which is your local computer
Google Toolbar <= Get the free google toolbar to help stop pop up windows.

And also see TonyKlein's good advice
So how did I get infected in the first place? (My Favorite)

Regards,

Trevuren

#9
Trevuren

Posted 08 July 2005 - 02:11 PM

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Since this issue appears to be resolved ... this Topic has been closed. Glad we could help. :tazz:

If you're the topic starter, and need this topic reopened, please contact a staff member with the address of the thread.

Everyone else please begin a New Topic.