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Alcan Worm help; already ran BFU, have HijackThis log


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rune2127

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Heya! Just ran into some major trouble and sat around at my computer for a good two hours trying to get rid of that damnable Alcan Worm. Ran the BFU program and got a HijackThis log, as was set out in the steps on <http://www.geekstogo...rm-t98929.html> Just hoping I could get a follow-up to help ensure that I managed to get rid of this little beast, so I can safely surf the net again. Thanks!

Here's the HijackThis log:

Logfile of HijackThis v1.99.1
Scan saved at 10:59:02 PM, on 12/11/2006
Platform: Windows XP SP2 (WinNT 5.01.2600)
MSIE: Internet Explorer v6.00 SP2 (6.00.2900.2180)

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:\WINDOWS\system32\Ati2evxx.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\CTsvcCDA.exe
C:\Program Files\Alcohol Soft\Alcohol 120\StarWind\StarWindService.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\MsPMSPSv.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\WgaTray.exe
C:\Program Files\ATI Multimedia\main\ATIDtct.EXE
C:\Program Files\Creative\SBAudigy2\Surround Mixer\CTSysVol.exe
C:\Program Files\ATI Technologies\ATI.ACE\cli.exe
C:\Program Files\ATI Technologies\ATI HYDRAVISION\HydraDM.exe
C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.5.0_09\bin\jusched.exe
C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunesHelper.exe
C:\HP\KBD\KBD.EXE
C:\Program Files\iPod\bin\iPodService.exe
C:\Program Files\Creative\SBAudigy2\DVDAudio\CTDVDDET.EXE
C:\Program Files\Viewpoint\Viewpoint Manager\ViewMgr.exe
C:\WINDOWS\CTHELPER.EXE
C:\Program Files\ATI Multimedia\RemCtrl\ATIRW.exe
C:\Program Files\MSN Messenger\MsnMsgr.Exe
C:\Program Files\Creative\MediaSource\Detector\CTDetect.exe
C:\Program Files\Lavasoft\Ad-Aware SE Personal\Ad-Aware.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\rundll32.exe
C:\Program Files\ATI Technologies\ATI.ACE\cli.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe
C:\DOCUME~1\Rob\LOCALS~1\Temp\Rar$EX00.765\BFU.exe
C:\BFU\BFU.exe
C:\WINDOWS\explorer.exe
C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\IEXPLORE.EXE
C:\Program Files\Hijackthis\HijackThis.exe

O2 - BHO: AcroIEHlprObj Class - {06849E9F-C8D7-4D59-B87D-784B7D6BE0B3} - C:\Program Files\Adobe\Acrobat 6.0\Reader\ActiveX\AcroIEHelper.dll
O2 - BHO: SSVHelper Class - {761497BB-D6F0-462C-B6EB-D4DAF1D92D43} - C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.5.0_09\bin\ssv.dll
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [ATIPTA] C:\Program Files\ATI Technologies\ATI Control Panel\atiptaxx.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [ATI DeviceDetect] C:\Program Files\ATI Multimedia\main\ATIDtct.EXE
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [CTSysVol] C:\Program Files\Creative\SBAudigy2\Surround Mixer\CTSysVol.exe /r
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SBDrvDet] C:\Program Files\Creative\SB Drive Det\SBDrvDet.exe /r
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [UpdReg] C:\WINDOWS\UpdReg.EXE
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [ATICCC] "C:\Program Files\ATI Technologies\ATI.ACE\cli.exe" runtime -Delay
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [HydraVisionDesktopManager] C:\Program Files\ATI Technologies\ATI HYDRAVISION\HydraDM.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SunJavaUpdateSched] "C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.5.0_09\bin\jusched.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [CTXFIREG] CTxfiReg.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [iTunesHelper] "C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunesHelper.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [KBD] C:\HP\KBD\KBD.EXE
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [PS2] C:\WINDOWS\system32\ps2.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [CTDVDDET] "C:\Program Files\Creative\SBAudigy2\DVDAudio\CTDVDDET.EXE"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [REGSHAVE] C:\Program Files\REGSHAVE\REGSHAVE.EXE /AUTORUN
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [QuickTime Task] "C:\Program Files\QuickTime\qttask.exe" -atboottime
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [ViewMgr] C:\Program Files\Viewpoint\Viewpoint Manager\ViewMgr.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [CTHelper] CTHELPER.EXE
O4 - HKLM\..\RunServices: [Keyboard Manager] C:\Program Files\Netropa\One-touch Multimedia Keyboard\MMKeybd.exe
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [ATI Remote Control] C:\Program Files\ATI Multimedia\RemCtrl\ATIRW.exe
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [MsnMsgr] "C:\Program Files\MSN Messenger\MsnMsgr.Exe" /background
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [Creative Detector] "C:\Program Files\Creative\MediaSource\Detector\CTDetect.exe" /R
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [mschkdsk.exe] C:\WINDOWS\system32\mschkdsk.exe
O8 - Extra context menu item: E&xport to Microsoft Excel - res://C:\PROGRA~1\MICROS~3\OFFICE11\EXCEL.EXE/3000
O9 - Extra button: (no name) - {08B0E5C0-4FCB-11CF-AAA5-00401C608501} - C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.5.0_09\bin\ssv.dll
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Sun Java Console - {08B0E5C0-4FCB-11CF-AAA5-00401C608501} - C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.5.0_09\bin\ssv.dll
O9 - Extra button: Research - {92780B25-18CC-41C8-B9BE-3C9C571A8263} - C:\PROGRA~1\MICROS~3\OFFICE11\REFIEBAR.DLL
O9 - Extra button: AIM - {AC9E2541-2814-11d5-BC6D-00B0D0A1DE45} - C:\Program Files\AIM\aim.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
O16 - DPF: {0A5FD7C5-A45C-49FC-ADB5-9952547D5715} (Creative Software AutoUpdate) - http://www.creative....015/CTSUEng.cab
O16 - DPF: {15589FA1-C456-11CE-BF01-00AA0055595A} - http://w4s2.work4sur...e/w4sgeen10.exe
O16 - DPF: {17492023-C23A-453E-A040-C7C580BBF700} (Windows Genuine Advantage Validation Tool) - http://go.microsoft....k/?linkid=39204
O16 - DPF: {B38870E4-7ECB-40DA-8C6A-595F0A5519FF} (MsnMessengerSetupDownloadControl Class) - http://messenger.msn...pDownloader.cab
O16 - DPF: {F6ACF75C-C32C-447B-9BEF-46B766368D29} (Creative Software AutoUpdate Support Package) - http://www.creative....15021/CTPID.cab
O18 - Protocol: msnim - {828030A1-22C1-4009-854F-8E305202313F} - "C:\PROGRA~1\MSNMES~1\msgrapp.dll" (file missing)
O20 - Winlogon Notify: WgaLogon - C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\WgaLogon.dll
O23 - Service: Ati HotKey Poller - ATI Technologies Inc. - C:\WINDOWS\system32\Ati2evxx.exe
O23 - Service: ATI Smart - Unknown owner - C:\WINDOWS\system32\ati2sgag.exe
O23 - Service: Creative Service for CDROM Access - Creative Technology Ltd - C:\WINDOWS\system32\CTsvcCDA.exe
O23 - Service: Imapi Helper - Unknown owner - C:\Program Files\Alex Feinman\ISO Recorder\ImapiHelper.exe (file missing)
O23 - Service: iPodService - Apple Computer, Inc. - C:\Program Files\iPod\bin\iPodService.exe
O23 - Service: StarWind iSCSI Service (StarWindService) - Rocket Division Software - C:\Program Files\Alcohol Soft\Alcohol 120\StarWind\StarWindService.exe

I also have a copy of my computer's specs and info if needed, just e-mail me at this username. Thanks again!
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Crustyoldbloke

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Hello rune2127 and welcome to Geeks to Go

As an introduction, please note that I am not Superhuman, I do not know everything, but what I do know has taken me years to learn. I am happy to pass on this information to you, but please bear in mind that I am also fallible.

Please note that you should have Administrator rights to perform the fixes. Also note that multiple identity PC’s (family PC’s) present a different problem; please tell me if your PC has more than one individual’s setting, but continue with the fix.

Before we get underway, you may wish to print these instructions for easy reference during the fix, although please be aware that many of the required URLs are hyperlinks in the red names shown on your screen. Part of the fix may require you to be in Safe Mode, which will not allow you to access the internet, or my instructions! (Click the Options drop down near the upper right of the topic. Select Print this topic.)

You have a mixture of malware and Trojans. Let’s see what we can do.

You do not appear to have any antivirus programme running on your PC; we must correct that immediately.

Download:
AVG ANTIVIRUS FREE EDITION

Install AVG, update its virus definitions and perform a full system scan before proceeding any further.

To start please download the following programmes, we will run them later. Please save them to a place that you will remember, I suggest the Desktop:

Killbox by Option^Explicit
CCleaner
AVG AntiSpyware
combofix.exe

Please install, and update AVG Anti Spyware
  • Load AVGas and then click the Update tab at the top. Under Manual Update click Start update.
  • After the update finishes (the status bar at the bottom will display "Update successful")
  • Please select the "Scanner" icon at the top of the screen, then select the "Settings" tab.
  • Once in the Settings screen click on "Recommended actions" and then select "Quarantine".
  • Under "Reports"
  • Select "Automatically generate report after every scan"
  • Deselect "Only if threats were found"
  • Close AVGas. Do not run it yet.
Next, please reboot your computer in Safe Mode by doing the following:
  • Restart your computer
  • After hearing your computer beep once during startup, but before the Windows icon appears, press F8.
  • Instead of Windows loading as normal, a menu should appear
  • Select the first option, to run Windows in Safe Mode.
For additional help in booting into Safe Mode, see the following site:

Safe Mode

  • In Safe Mode, load AVGas and click on the Scanner tab at the top and then click on Complete System Scan. This scan can take quite a while to run, so be patient.
  • AVGas will list any infections found on the left hand side. When the scan has finished, it will automatically set the recommended action. Click the Apply all actions button. AVGas will display "All actions have been applied" on the right hand side.
  • Click on "Save Report", then "Save Report As". This will create a text file. Make sure you know where to find this file again (I suggest the Desktop).
  • Please ensure you post that log in your reply.
Please re-open HiJackThis and scan. Check the boxes next to all the entries listed below.

O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [ViewMgr] C:\Program Files\Viewpoint\Viewpoint Manager\ViewMgr.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [CTHelper] CTHELPER.EXE
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [mschkdsk.exe] C:\WINDOWS\system32\mschkdsk.exe
O16 - DPF: {15589FA1-C456-11CE-BF01-00AA0055595A} - http://w4s2.work4sur...e/w4sgeen10.exe
Now close all windows other than HiJackThis, then click Fix Checked.

Please remove these entries from Add/Remove Programs in the Control Panel (if present):(click Start>Settings>Control Panel)

Viewpoint (anything)

Please notify me of any other programmes that you don’t recognise in that list in your next response

Reboot normally

Please install Killbox by Option^Explicit.
  • Please double-click Killbox.exe to run it.
  • Select Delete on Reboot
  • then Click on the All Files button.
  • Please copy the file paths below to the clipboard by highlighting ALL of them and pressing CTRL + C (or, after highlighting, right-click and choose copy):
C:\Program Files\Viewpoint\Viewpoint Manager\ViewMgr.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\CTHELPER.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\system32\mschkdsk.exe
  • Return to Killbox, go to the File menu, and choose Paste from Clipboard.
  • Click the red-and-white Delete File button. Click Yes at the Delete on Reboot prompt. Click OK at any PendingFileRenameOperations prompt (and please let me know if you receive this message!).
If your computer does not restart automatically, please restart it manually.

If you receive a message such as: "Component 'MsComCtl.ocx' or one of its dependencies not correctly registered: a file is missing or invalid." when trying to run Killbox, click here to download and run missingfilesetup.exe. Then try Killbox again.

There is almost certainly bound to be some junk (leftover bits and pieces) on your system that is doing nothing but taking up space. I would recommend that you run CCleaner. Install it, check the default setting in the left-hand pane, ensure you uncheck old prefetch data found under the Windows tab, and under the heading of Applications, Utilities uncheck AVGas Anti-Spyware then click Analyze> Run Cleaner. You may be fairly surprised by how much it finds. Also click Issues then Scan for issues – fix selected issues

Double click combofix.exe & follow the prompts.

When it has finished, it will produce a log. Please post that log in your next reply.

Note: Do not mouseclick combofix's window whilst it's running. That may cause it to stall

Post back a fresh HijackThis log (from normal mode) and I will take another look. (3 logs in total please)
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rune2127

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Hey Crustyoldbloke,

A thousand thanks isn't enough to show my gratitude for all the work you just did to help me out. I'm positively stunned at the amount of stuff that was hiding around in my computer for who knows how long. Anyways, here's the logs you requested, and again, thank you for everything!

Sincerely,
Rune2127

---------------------------------------------------------
AVG Anti-Spyware - Scan Report
---------------------------------------------------------

+ Created at: 3:52:05 AM 12/12/2006

+ Scan result:



C:\System Volume Information\_restore{AD097FBC-F639-4FF8-92B4-E451E522608A}\RP381\A0105005.exe -> Adware.SaveNow : Cleaned with backup (quarantined).
HKLM\SOFTWARE\Classes\WUSN.1 -> Adware.SaveNow : Cleaned with backup (quarantined).
C:\System Volume Information\_restore{AD097FBC-F639-4FF8-92B4-E451E522608A}\RP398\A0107383.exe -> Backdoor.Rbot : Cleaned with backup (quarantined).
C:\System Volume Information\_restore{AD097FBC-F639-4FF8-92B4-E451E522608A}\RP398\A0107391.exe -> Backdoor.Rbot : Cleaned with backup (quarantined).
C:\Documents and Settings\Rob\Cookies\rob@adbrite[2].txt -> TrackingCookie.Adbrite : Cleaned.
C:\Documents and Settings\Rob\Cookies\rob@adrevolver[3].txt -> TrackingCookie.Adrevolver : Cleaned.
C:\Documents and Settings\Rob\Cookies\rob@atdmt[2].txt -> TrackingCookie.Atdmt : Cleaned.
C:\Documents and Settings\Rob\Cookies\[email protected][1].txt -> TrackingCookie.Burstbeacon : Cleaned.
C:\Documents and Settings\Rob\Cookies\rob@burstnet[1].txt -> TrackingCookie.Burstnet : Cleaned.
C:\Documents and Settings\Rob\Cookies\[email protected][2].txt -> TrackingCookie.Burstnet : Cleaned.
C:\Documents and Settings\Rob\Cookies\rob@doubleclick[1].txt -> TrackingCookie.Doubleclick : Cleaned.
C:\Documents and Settings\Rob\Cookies\[email protected][2].txt -> TrackingCookie.Euroclick : Cleaned.
C:\Documents and Settings\Rob\Cookies\rob@fastclick[2].txt -> TrackingCookie.Fastclick : Cleaned.
C:\Documents and Settings\Rob\Cookies\rob@mediaplex[1].txt -> TrackingCookie.Mediaplex : Cleaned.
C:\Documents and Settings\Rob\Cookies\rob@overture[1].txt -> TrackingCookie.Overture : Cleaned.
C:\Documents and Settings\Rob\Cookies\[email protected][2].txt -> TrackingCookie.Pointroll : Cleaned.
C:\Documents and Settings\Rob\Cookies\rob@questionmarket[2].txt -> TrackingCookie.Questionmarket : Cleaned.
C:\Documents and Settings\Rob\Cookies\rob@tacoda[2].txt -> TrackingCookie.Tacoda : Cleaned.
C:\Documents and Settings\Rob\Cookies\rob@tribalfusion[2].txt -> TrackingCookie.Tribalfusion : Cleaned.
C:\Documents and Settings\Rob\Cookies\[email protected][1].txt -> TrackingCookie.Yieldmanager : Cleaned.
C:\System Volume Information\_restore{AD097FBC-F639-4FF8-92B4-E451E522608A}\RP397\A0107119.exe -> Worm.VB.dw : Cleaned with backup (quarantined).
C:\System Volume Information\_restore{AD097FBC-F639-4FF8-92B4-E451E522608A}\RP398\A0107392.exe -> Worm.VB.dw : Cleaned with backup (quarantined).


::Report end

Rob - 06-12-12 4:17:06.12 Service Pack 2
ComboFix 06.11.27W - Running from: "C:\Documents and Settings\Rob\Desktop"

((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Files Created from 2006-11-12 to 2006-12-12 ))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))


2006-12-12 04:15 <DIR> dr-h----- C:\Documents and Settings\Rob\Recent
2006-12-12 03:02 <DIR> dr-h----- C:\$VAULT$.AVG
2006-12-12 01:58 3,968 --a------ C:\WINDOWS\system32\drivers\AvgAsCln.sys
2006-12-12 01:53 4,960 --a------ C:\WINDOWS\system32\drivers\avgtdi.sys
2006-12-12 01:53 3,968 --a------ C:\WINDOWS\system32\drivers\avgclean.sys
2006-12-12 01:53 18,240 --a------ C:\WINDOWS\system32\drivers\avgmfx86.sys
2006-12-12 01:53 <DIR> d-------- C:\Documents and Settings\Rob\Application Data\AVG7
2006-12-12 01:52 816,672 --a------ C:\WINDOWS\system32\drivers\avg7core.sys
2006-12-12 01:52 4,224 --a------ C:\WINDOWS\system32\drivers\avg7rsw.sys
2006-12-12 01:52 28,416 --a------ C:\WINDOWS\system32\drivers\avg7rsxp.sys
2006-12-12 01:52 <DIR> d-------- C:\Program Files\Grisoft
2006-12-12 01:52 <DIR> d-------- C:\Program Files\CCleaner
2006-12-12 01:52 <DIR> d-------- C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\Grisoft
2006-12-12 01:52 <DIR> d-------- C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\avg7
2006-12-12 01:50 <DIR> d-------- C:\!KillBox
2006-12-12 01:39 <DIR> d-------- C:\Program Files\Project64 1.6
2006-12-12 01:20 <DIR> d-------- C:\Program Files\Common Files\DirectX
2006-12-11 22:58 <DIR> d-------- C:\Program Files\Hijackthis
2006-12-11 22:55 <DIR> d-------- C:\bintheredunthat
2006-12-11 22:51 <DIR> d-------- C:\BFU
2006-12-09 15:00 40,960 --a------ C:\WINDOWS\system32\eax.dll
2006-12-09 15:00 <DIR> d-------- C:\Program Files\Creative Labs
2006-12-09 14:59 <DIR> d-------- C:\Program Files\EidosNet
2006-12-09 14:59 <DIR> d-------- C:\Program Files\Eidos Interactive
2006-11-24 17:14 <DIR> d-------- C:\Program Files\Call of Duty Game of the Year Edition
2006-11-23 21:51 89,360 --a------ C:\WINDOWS\system32\VB5DB.DLL
2006-11-23 21:51 81,920 --a------ C:\WINDOWS\system32\viscomwave.dll
2006-11-23 21:51 643,072 --a------ C:\WINDOWS\system32\DVDProX2.dll
2006-11-23 21:51 339,968 --a------ C:\WINDOWS\system32\MP3EncX.dll
2006-11-23 21:51 28,672 --a------ C:\WINDOWS\system32\SmartMenuXP.dll
2006-11-23 21:51 139,264 --a------ C:\WINDOWS\system32\voltoCDX.dll
2006-11-23 21:51 1,110,016 --a------ C:\WINDOWS\system32\NMSDVDXU.dll
2006-11-23 21:51 <DIR> d-------- C:\Program Files\Cheetah Burner
2006-11-23 21:26 <DIR> d-------- C:\Program Files\Net-Burner
2006-11-23 21:05 442,368 -ra------ C:\WINDOWS\system32\vp6vfw.dll
2006-11-23 02:41 <DIR> d-------- C:\Program Files\Alcohol Soft
2006-11-23 02:30 <DIR> d-------- C:\Program Files\DaemonScript
2006-11-23 02:27 <DIR> d-------- C:\Program Files\DAEMON Tools
2006-11-23 02:04 <DIR> d-------- C:\Program Files\Eidos
2006-11-22 01:52 101,888 --a------ C:\WINDOWS\system32\nvtcp.sys
2006-11-18 15:27 <DIR> d-------- C:\Dads
2006-11-12 00:04 131,072 --a------ C:\WINDOWS\system32\SpoonUninstall.exe


(((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Find3M Report )))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))


2006-12-12 03:55 -------- d-------- C:\Program Files\Viewpoint
2006-12-12 03:11 -------- d-------- C:\Documents and Settings\Rob\Application Data\Azureus
2006-12-12 01:52 -------- d---s---- C:\Documents and Settings\Rob\Application Data\Microsoft
2006-12-12 01:20 -------- d-------- C:\Program Files\Common Files
2006-12-11 22:43 -------- d-------- C:\Program Files\BearShare
2006-12-11 18:36 43520 --a------ C:\WINDOWS\system32\CmdLineExt03.dll
2006-12-10 01:44 -------- d-------- C:\Program Files\World of Warcraft
2006-12-02 13:47 -------- d-------- C:\Program Files\KXploit Tool
2006-11-26 15:32 8 --a------ C:\Documents and Settings\Rob\Application Data\usb.dat.bin
2006-11-24 15:53 -------- d--h----- C:\Program Files\InstallShield Installation Information
2006-11-23 02:39 639224 --a------ C:\WINDOWS\system32\drivers\sptd.sys
2006-11-22 18:51 -------- d-------- C:\Program Files\Ahead
2006-11-22 18:00 12528 --a------ C:\WINDOWS\system32\drivers\secdrv.sys
2006-11-21 11:16 -------- d-------- C:\Program Files\Java
2006-11-20 09:31 -------- d-------- C:\Documents and Settings\Rob\Application Data\AdobeUM
2006-11-19 19:47 122882 --a------ C:\Documents and Settings\Rob\Application Data\Cosmos Prefs
2006-11-15 21:54 4472 --a------ C:\Documents and Settings\Rob\Application Data\wklnhst.dat
2006-11-15 20:54 -------- d-------- C:\Program Files\Diablo II
2006-11-15 03:02 -------- d-------- C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer
2006-11-12 14:24 -------- d-------- C:\Program Files\Starcraft
2006-11-12 00:28 -------- d-------- C:\Program Files\Winamp
2006-11-11 23:44 73216 --a------ C:\WINDOWS\ST6UNST.EXE
2006-11-11 23:44 286720 --------- C:\WINDOWS\Setup1.exe
2006-11-11 22:56 967 --a------ C:\WINDOWS\ScUnin.pif
2006-11-11 22:56 70656 --a------ C:\WINDOWS\ScUnin.exe
2006-11-07 00:31 -------- d-------- C:\Program Files\Sateira
2006-11-04 14:14 1245696 --a------ C:\WINDOWS\system32\msxml4.dll
2006-10-25 15:07 -------- d-------- C:\Program Files\SEGA
2006-10-20 16:33 -------- d-------- C:\Documents and Settings\Rob\Application Data\Ventrilo
2006-10-20 16:32 -------- d-------- C:\Program Files\Ventrilo
2006-10-20 16:32 -------- d-------- C:\Program Files\Common Files\Wise Installation Wizard
2006-10-13 02:35 65536 --a------ C:\WINDOWS\system32\nwwks.dll
2006-10-13 02:35 64000 --a------ C:\WINDOWS\system32\nwapi32.dll
2006-10-13 02:35 142336 --a------ C:\WINDOWS\system32\nwprovau.dll
2006-10-13 00:23 163584 --a------ C:\WINDOWS\system32\drivers\nwrdr.sys
2006-09-12 19:01 1084416 --a------ C:\WINDOWS\system32\msxml3.dll


(((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Reg Loading Points ))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))

*Note* empty entries are not shown

[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\run]
"ATI Remote Control"="C:\\Program Files\\ATI Multimedia\\RemCtrl\\ATIRW.exe"
"MsnMsgr"="\"C:\\Program Files\\MSN Messenger\\MsnMsgr.Exe\" /background"
"Creative Detector"="\"C:\\Program Files\\Creative\\MediaSource\\Detector\\CTDetect.exe\" /R"

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\run]
"ATIPTA"="C:\\Program Files\\ATI Technologies\\ATI Control Panel\\atiptaxx.exe"
"ATI DeviceDetect"="C:\\Program Files\\ATI Multimedia\\main\\ATIDtct.EXE"
"CTSysVol"="C:\\Program Files\\Creative\\SBAudigy2\\Surround Mixer\\CTSysVol.exe /r"
"SBDrvDet"="C:\\Program Files\\Creative\\SB Drive Det\\SBDrvDet.exe /r"
"UpdReg"="C:\\WINDOWS\\UpdReg.EXE"
"ATICCC"="\"C:\\Program Files\\ATI Technologies\\ATI.ACE\\cli.exe\" runtime -Delay"
"HydraVisionDesktopManager"="C:\\Program Files\\ATI Technologies\\ATI HYDRAVISION\\HydraDM.exe"
"SunJavaUpdateSched"="\"C:\\Program Files\\Java\\jre1.5.0_09\\bin\\jusched.exe\""
"CTXFIREG"="CTxfiReg.exe"
"iTunesHelper"="\"C:\\Program Files\\iTunes\\iTunesHelper.exe\""
"KBD"="C:\\HP\\KBD\\KBD.EXE"
"PS2"="C:\\WINDOWS\\system32\\ps2.exe"
"CTDVDDET"="\"C:\\Program Files\\Creative\\SBAudigy2\\DVDAudio\\CTDVDDET.EXE\""
"REGSHAVE"="C:\\Program Files\\REGSHAVE\\REGSHAVE.EXE /AUTORUN"
"QuickTime Task"="\"C:\\Program Files\\QuickTime\\qttask.exe\" -atboottime"
"AVG7_CC"="C:\\PROGRA~1\\Grisoft\\AVGFRE~1\\avgcc.exe /STARTUP"
"!AVG Anti-Spyware"="\"C:\\Program Files\\Grisoft\\AVG Anti-Spyware 7.5\\avgas.exe\" /minimized"

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\run\OptionalComponents]

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\run\OptionalComponents\IMAIL]
"Installed"="1"

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\run\OptionalComponents\MAPI]
"Installed"="1"
"NoChange"="1"

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\run\OptionalComponents\MSFS]
"Installed"="1"

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\runservices]
"Keyboard Manager"="C:\\Program Files\\Netropa\\One-touch Multimedia Keyboard\\MMKeybd.exe"

[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\software\microsoft\internet explorer\desktop\components]
"DeskHtmlVersion"=dword:00000110
"DeskHtmlMinorVersion"=dword:00000005
"Settings"=dword:00000001
"GeneralFlags"=dword:00000005

[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\software\microsoft\internet explorer\desktop\components\0]
"Source"="About:Home"
"SubscribedURL"="About:Home"
"FriendlyName"="My Current Home Page"
"Flags"=dword:00000002
"Position"=hex:2c,00,00,00,cc,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,34,03,00,00,de,02,00,00,00,\
00,00,00,01,00,00,00,01,00,00,00,01,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00
"CurrentState"=hex:04,00,00,40
"OriginalStateInfo"=hex:18,00,00,00,a0,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,80,02,00,00,3a,02,\
00,00,04,00,00,40
"RestoredStateInfo"=hex:18,00,00,00,a0,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,80,02,00,00,3a,02,\
00,00,01,00,00,00

[HKEY_USERS\.default\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\run]
"AVG7_Run"="C:\\PROGRA~1\\Grisoft\\AVGFRE~1\\avgw.exe /RUNONCE"

[HKEY_USERS\.default\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\runonce]
"SetDefaultMIDI"="MIDIDEF.EXE /s:'Creative SoundFont Synthesizer' /w:'SB Audigy'"

[HKEY_USERS\s-1-5-18\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\run]
"AVG7_Run"="C:\\PROGRA~1\\Grisoft\\AVGFRE~1\\avgw.exe /RUNONCE"

[HKEY_USERS\s-1-5-18\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\runonce]
"SetDefaultMIDI"="MIDIDEF.EXE /s:'Creative SoundFont Synthesizer' /w:'SB Audigy'"

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\explorer\sharedtaskscheduler]
"{438755C2-A8BA-11D1-B96B-00A0C90312E1}"="Browseui preloader"
"{8C7461EF-2B13-11d2-BE35-3078302C2030}"="Component Categories cache daemon"

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\explorer\shellexecutehooks]
"{AEB6717E-7E19-11d0-97EE-00C04FD91972}"=""
"{57B86673-276A-48B2-BAE7-C6DBB3020EB8}"="AVG Anti-Spyware 7.5"

[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\policies\explorer]
"NoDriveTypeAutoRun"=hex:00,00,00,00
"NoDriveAutoRun"=hex:00,00,00,00

[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\policies\explorer\Run]

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\policies\system]
"dontdisplaylastusername"=dword:00000000
"legalnoticecaption"=""
"legalnoticetext"=""
"shutdownwithoutlogon"=dword:00000001
"undockwithoutlogon"=dword:00000001

[HKEY_USERS\.default\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\policies\explorer]
"NoDriveTypeAutoRun"=dword:00000091

[HKEY_USERS\s-1-5-18\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\policies\explorer]
"NoDriveTypeAutoRun"=dword:00000091

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\shellserviceobjectdelayload]
"PostBootReminder"="{7849596a-48ea-486e-8937-a2a3009f31a9}"
"CDBurn"="{fbeb8a05-beee-4442-804e-409d6c4515e9}"
"WebCheck"="{E6FB5E20-DE35-11CF-9C87-00AA005127ED}"
"SysTray"="{35CEC8A3-2BE6-11D2-8773-92E220524153}"

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\shared tools\msconfig\startupreg]
"key"="SOFTWARE\\Microsoft\\Windows\\CurrentVersion\\Run"
"item"=""
"hkey"="HKLM"
"command"=""
"inimapping"="0"

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\shared tools\msconfig\startupreg\AIM]
"key"="SOFTWARE\\Microsoft\\Windows\\CurrentVersion\\Run"
"item"="aim"
"hkey"="HKCU"
"command"="C:\\Program Files\\AIM\\aim.exe -cnetwait.odl"
"inimapping"="0"

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\shared tools\msconfig\startupreg\ATI Launchpad]
"key"="SOFTWARE\\Microsoft\\Windows\\CurrentVersion\\Run"
"item"=""
"hkey"="HKCU"
"command"=""
"inimapping"="0"

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\shared tools\msconfig\startupreg\MSMSGS]
"key"="SOFTWARE\\Microsoft\\Windows\\CurrentVersion\\Run"
"item"="msmsgs"
"hkey"="HKCU"
"command"="\"C:\\Program Files\\Messenger\\msmsgs.exe\" /background"
"inimapping"="0"

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\shared tools\msconfig\startupreg\NeroCheck]
"key"="SOFTWARE\\Microsoft\\Windows\\CurrentVersion\\Run"
"item"="NeroCheck"
"hkey"="HKLM"
"command"="C:\\WINDOWS\\system32\\\\NeroCheck.exe"
"inimapping"="0"

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\shared tools\msconfig\startupreg\nTrayFw]
"key"="SOFTWARE\\Microsoft\\Windows\\CurrentVersion\\Run"
"item"="nTrayFw"
"hkey"="HKLM"
"command"="C:\\Program Files\\NVIDIA Corporation\\NetworkAccessManager\\bin\\nTrayFw.exe"
"inimapping"="0"

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\shared tools\msconfig\startupreg\QuickTime Task]
"key"="SOFTWARE\\Microsoft\\Windows\\CurrentVersion\\Run"
"item"="qttask"
"hkey"="HKLM"
"command"="\"C:\\Program Files\\QuickTime\\qttask.exe\" -atboottime"
"inimapping"="0"

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\shared tools\msconfig\startupreg\WinampAgent]
"key"="SOFTWARE\\Microsoft\\Windows\\CurrentVersion\\Run"
"item"="winampa"
"hkey"="HKLM"
"command"="C:\\Program Files\\Winamp\\winampa.exe"
"inimapping"="0"

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\shared tools\msconfig\services]
"ose"=dword:00000003
"IDriverT"=dword:00000003
"dlbt_device"=dword:00000003
"x10nets"=dword:00000003
"NMSAccess"=dword:00000002

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\system\currentcontrolset\control\securityproviders]
"SecurityProviders"="msapsspc.dll, schannel.dll, digest.dll, msnsspc.dll"


Contents of the 'Scheduled Tasks' folder
C:\WINDOWS\tasks\Ad-Aware SE Personal.job

Completion time: 06-12-12 4:17:35.89
C:\ComboFix.txt ... 06-12-12 04:17


Logfile of HijackThis v1.99.1
Scan saved at 4:18:37 AM, on 12/12/2006
Platform: Windows XP SP2 (WinNT 5.01.2600)
MSIE: Internet Explorer v6.00 SP2 (6.00.2900.2180)

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\Ati2evxx.exe
C:\WINDOWS\Explorer.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\system32\spoolsv.exe
C:\Program Files\Grisoft\AVG Anti-Spyware 7.5\guard.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVGFRE~1\avgamsvr.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVGFRE~1\avgupsvc.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVGFRE~1\avgemc.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\CTsvcCDA.exe
C:\Program Files\Alcohol Soft\Alcohol 120\StarWind\StarWindService.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\MsPMSPSv.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\WgaTray.exe
C:\Program Files\ATI Multimedia\main\ATIDtct.EXE
C:\Program Files\Creative\SBAudigy2\Surround Mixer\CTSysVol.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe
C:\Program Files\ATI Technologies\ATI.ACE\cli.exe
C:\Program Files\ATI Technologies\ATI HYDRAVISION\HydraDM.exe
C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.5.0_09\bin\jusched.exe
C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunesHelper.exe
C:\HP\KBD\KBD.EXE
C:\Program Files\iPod\bin\iPodService.exe
C:\Program Files\Creative\SBAudigy2\DVDAudio\CTDVDDET.EXE
C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVGFRE~1\avgcc.exe
C:\Program Files\Grisoft\AVG Anti-Spyware 7.5\avgas.exe
C:\Program Files\ATI Multimedia\RemCtrl\ATIRW.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\rundll32.exe
C:\Program Files\MSN Messenger\MsnMsgr.Exe
C:\Program Files\Creative\MediaSource\Detector\CTDetect.exe
C:\Program Files\ATI Technologies\ATI.ACE\cli.exe
C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\IEXPLORE.EXE
C:\Program Files\Hijackthis\HijackThis.exe

O2 - BHO: AcroIEHlprObj Class - {06849E9F-C8D7-4D59-B87D-784B7D6BE0B3} - C:\Program Files\Adobe\Acrobat 6.0\Reader\ActiveX\AcroIEHelper.dll
O2 - BHO: SSVHelper Class - {761497BB-D6F0-462C-B6EB-D4DAF1D92D43} - C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.5.0_09\bin\ssv.dll
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [ATIPTA] C:\Program Files\ATI Technologies\ATI Control Panel\atiptaxx.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [ATI DeviceDetect] C:\Program Files\ATI Multimedia\main\ATIDtct.EXE
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [CTSysVol] C:\Program Files\Creative\SBAudigy2\Surround Mixer\CTSysVol.exe /r
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SBDrvDet] C:\Program Files\Creative\SB Drive Det\SBDrvDet.exe /r
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [UpdReg] C:\WINDOWS\UpdReg.EXE
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [ATICCC] "C:\Program Files\ATI Technologies\ATI.ACE\cli.exe" runtime -Delay
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [HydraVisionDesktopManager] C:\Program Files\ATI Technologies\ATI HYDRAVISION\HydraDM.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SunJavaUpdateSched] "C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.5.0_09\bin\jusched.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [CTXFIREG] CTxfiReg.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [iTunesHelper] "C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunesHelper.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [KBD] C:\HP\KBD\KBD.EXE
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [PS2] C:\WINDOWS\system32\ps2.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [CTDVDDET] "C:\Program Files\Creative\SBAudigy2\DVDAudio\CTDVDDET.EXE"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [REGSHAVE] C:\Program Files\REGSHAVE\REGSHAVE.EXE /AUTORUN
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [QuickTime Task] "C:\Program Files\QuickTime\qttask.exe" -atboottime
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [AVG7_CC] C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVGFRE~1\avgcc.exe /STARTUP
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [!AVG Anti-Spyware] "C:\Program Files\Grisoft\AVG Anti-Spyware 7.5\avgas.exe" /minimized
O4 - HKLM\..\RunServices: [Keyboard Manager] C:\Program Files\Netropa\One-touch Multimedia Keyboard\MMKeybd.exe
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [ATI Remote Control] C:\Program Files\ATI Multimedia\RemCtrl\ATIRW.exe
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [MsnMsgr] "C:\Program Files\MSN Messenger\MsnMsgr.Exe" /background
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [Creative Detector] "C:\Program Files\Creative\MediaSource\Detector\CTDetect.exe" /R
O8 - Extra context menu item: E&xport to Microsoft Excel - res://C:\PROGRA~1\MICROS~3\OFFICE11\EXCEL.EXE/3000
O9 - Extra button: (no name) - {08B0E5C0-4FCB-11CF-AAA5-00401C608501} - C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.5.0_09\bin\ssv.dll
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Sun Java Console - {08B0E5C0-4FCB-11CF-AAA5-00401C608501} - C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.5.0_09\bin\ssv.dll
O9 - Extra button: Research - {92780B25-18CC-41C8-B9BE-3C9C571A8263} - C:\PROGRA~1\MICROS~3\OFFICE11\REFIEBAR.DLL
O9 - Extra button: AIM - {AC9E2541-2814-11d5-BC6D-00B0D0A1DE45} - C:\Program Files\AIM\aim.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
O16 - DPF: {0A5FD7C5-A45C-49FC-ADB5-9952547D5715} (Creative Software AutoUpdate) - http://www.creative....015/CTSUEng.cab
O16 - DPF: {17492023-C23A-453E-A040-C7C580BBF700} (Windows Genuine Advantage Validation Tool) - http://go.microsoft....k/?linkid=39204
O16 - DPF: {B38870E4-7ECB-40DA-8C6A-595F0A5519FF} (MsnMessengerSetupDownloadControl Class) - http://messenger.msn...pDownloader.cab
O16 - DPF: {F6ACF75C-C32C-447B-9BEF-46B766368D29} (Creative Software AutoUpdate Support Package) - http://www.creative....15021/CTPID.cab
O18 - Protocol: msnim - {828030A1-22C1-4009-854F-8E305202313F} - "C:\PROGRA~1\MSNMES~1\msgrapp.dll" (file missing)
O20 - Winlogon Notify: WgaLogon - C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\WgaLogon.dll
O23 - Service: Ati HotKey Poller - ATI Technologies Inc. - C:\WINDOWS\system32\Ati2evxx.exe
O23 - Service: ATI Smart - Unknown owner - C:\WINDOWS\system32\ati2sgag.exe
O23 - Service: AVG Anti-Spyware Guard - Anti-Malware Development a.s. - C:\Program Files\Grisoft\AVG Anti-Spyware 7.5\guard.exe
O23 - Service: AVG7 Alert Manager Server (Avg7Alrt) - GRISOFT, s.r.o. - C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVGFRE~1\avgamsvr.exe
O23 - Service: AVG7 Update Service (Avg7UpdSvc) - GRISOFT, s.r.o. - C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVGFRE~1\avgupsvc.exe
O23 - Service: AVG E-mail Scanner (AVGEMS) - GRISOFT, s.r.o. - C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVGFRE~1\avgemc.exe
O23 - Service: Creative Service for CDROM Access - Creative Technology Ltd - C:\WINDOWS\system32\CTsvcCDA.exe
O23 - Service: Imapi Helper - Unknown owner - C:\Program Files\Alex Feinman\ISO Recorder\ImapiHelper.exe (file missing)
O23 - Service: iPodService - Apple Computer, Inc. - C:\Program Files\iPod\bin\iPodService.exe
O23 - Service: StarWind iSCSI Service (StarWindService) - Rocket Division Software - C:\Program Files\Alcohol Soft\Alcohol 120\StarWind\StarWindService.exe
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#4
Crustyoldbloke

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Hello again Rob

That looks better, in fact your logs are clean. This next bit is not intended to be a lecture, more of an eye opener after seeing Bear share and Azureus in your logs, followed by your final clean up instructions.

P2P Security Risks

P2P (peer-to-peer) file-sharing is a very popular and easy way for users to share music, movies, videos, and other files over the Internet. However, using P2P software is very risky, because it makes you very susceptible to infection, attack, exposure of personal or company information, and even copyright infringement issues

Installation Of Malware
If you use P2P applications, it is difficult, if not impossible, to verify that the sources of the shared files are safe. P2P applications are often used by attackers to transmit malware (malicious software). The files may contain spyware, viruses, Trojan horses, or worms. When you download the files, your computer can become infected. Currently, experts have estimated that over 70% of the programmes shared on P2P networks contain some sort of malware.

Exposure Of Sensitive Information
When using P2P applications, you may unknowingly give other users access to personal or sensitive information that is stored on your computer. People may be able to access your financial or medical data, personal documents, sensitive corporate information, or other private information. If your computer contains other people's or companies' information, you may even become legally liable if their information gets released in this way.

Vulnerability To Unwanted Attacks
Many P2P applications require you to open specific ports on your firewall to send and receive the shared files through. However, by opening those ports, you may give attackers access to the information on your computer or enable them to attack your computer by taking advantage of any security vulnerabilities that may exist.

Self-Induced Denial Of Service
Downloading files with these applications causes a significant amount of traffic over your internet connection; it also relies on certain processes to happen on your computer. This activity may adversely limit or even block your access to the Internet while you are running these types of programmes.

Prosecution Due To Copyright Infringement

Downloading or sharing copyrighted software, music or videos is illegal. If you download them, even unknowingly, you may be faced with fines or other legal actions.

Conclusion
This article lists only a few of the risks that P2P programmes can open you up to. I urge you to strongly consider not using these types of programmes. If you still choose to use them, research what the best security settings are for the P2P programme you choose using your favourite search engine, use a very good firewall, run daily scans of your system with your antivirus and antispyware applications, constantly monitor the activity and file content in the shared directories to help ensure you don't violate any laws or expose your own data here.

Congratulations! your new log is clean. :whistling: Just a little bit more to do to prevent further infection.

Reset and Re-enable your System Restore to remove bad files that have been backed up by Windows. The files in System Restore are protected to prevent any programmes changing them. This is the only way to clean these files: (You will lose all previous restore points which are likely to be infected.)

To reset your restore points, please note that you will need to log into your computer with an account which has full administrator access. You will know if the account has administrator access because you will be able to see the System Restore tab. If the tab is missing, you are logged in under a limited account.

(Windows XP)
1. 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.
2. Reboot.

3. 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.
I recommend going to the following link and update as recommended by Microsoft. This adds more security and extra features including a pop-up blocker for Internet Explorer. Microsoft Update

MVPS Hosts file This replaces your current HOSTS file with one that will restrict known ad sites from serving you unsolicited advertisements. Basically, this prevents your computer from connecting to those sites by redirecting them to 127.0.0.1 which is the IP of your local computer.

SiteAdvisor download this plug-in for your browser and it will alert you of a known bad site for FREE.

Now that everything is fixed, I suggest that you consider getting these programmes to help keep the computer clean:

SPYWARE BLASTER - Blocks bad ActiveX items from installing on your computer.
WINDOWS DEFENDER - With daily updates and scans, this programme offers good security against malware.
AD-AWARE PERSONAL – A fine free malware detector and removal programme
SPYBOT S&D – Excellent free spyware detector and removal programme
GOOGLE TOOLBAR - Blocks many unwanted pop-ups in Internet Explorer.
FIREFOX - Safer alternative to the Internet Explorer web browser.
AVG ANTIVIRUS FREE EDITION - Free antivirus programme if you currently are not using one.
ZONEALARM - Free firewall programme if you currently are not using one (Windows XP has a built-in firewall).

Remember to update these frequently.

Please note that whilst there is nothing wrong in having more than one antispyware programme for “on demand” scanning, having two or more antivirus systems is not recommended as they may well cause conflicts and slowness.

You may also want to read "How did I get infected in the first place" to learn how to better secure your computer.

Be sure to keep your Windows, antispyware and antivirus updated. :blink:

It just remains for me to wish you happy safe surfing; I hope you found my advice helpful.
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Crustyoldbloke

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

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.
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