[bvjens31]

Here is my HJT log. My computer is currently running pretty well. But there are times when things seem to be running well, when in reality there is something going on beneath the surface of reality. So I just wanted to throw up my HJT log and see if any of the entries strike you as concerning. If not, then I'm all good I guess. Thanks. And for better performance, if there are any entries that aren't "harmful", but not necessary either, tell me which of those to delete. I want to bring about the end of uneccesary and wasted computer resources. Thanks!

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Logfile of Trend Micro HijackThis v2.0.2
Scan saved at 10:39:20 PM, on 1/4/2008
Platform: Windows XP SP2 (WinNT 5.01.2600)
MSIE: Internet Explorer v6.00 SP2 (6.00.2900.2180)
Boot mode: Normal

Running processes:
C:\WINDOWS\System32\smss.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\winlogon.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\services.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\lsass.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\spoolsv.exe
C:\WINDOWS\Explorer.EXE
C:\Program Files\ASUS\AASP\1.00.05\aaCenter.exe
C:\Program Files\ASUS\AI Suite\AiNap\AiNap.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\RUNDLL32.EXE
C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.6.0_03\bin\jusched.exe
C:\Program Files\Analog Devices\Core\smax4pnp.exe
C:\Program Files\Analog Devices\SoundMAX\Smax4.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\lxczcoms.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\nvsvc32.exe
C:\Program Files\Raxco\PerfectDisk\PDAgent.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe
C:\Program Files\Raxco\PerfectDisk\PDEngine.exe
C:\Program Files\MSN Messenger\msnmsgr.exe
C:\Program Files\MSN Messenger\usnsvc.exe
C:\Program Files\Azureus\Azureus.exe
C:\Program Files\Mozilla Firefox\firefox.exe
C:\Program Files\HijackThis\HijackThis.exe

R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Connection Wizard,ShellNext = https://login.live.c...uth.srf?lc=1033
O2 - BHO: Adobe PDF Reader Link Helper - {06849E9F-C8D7-4D59-B87D-784B7D6BE0B3} - C:\Program Files\Common Files\Adobe\Acrobat\ActiveX\AcroIEHelper.dll
O2 - BHO: flashget urlcatch - {2F364306-AA45-47B5-9F9D-39A8B94E7EF7} - C:\Program Files\FlashGet\jccatch.dll
O2 - BHO: SSVHelper Class - {761497BB-D6F0-462C-B6EB-D4DAF1D92D43} - C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.6.0_03\bin\ssv.dll
O2 - BHO: (no name) - {7E853D72-626A-48EC-A868-BA8D5E23E045} - (no file)
O2 - BHO: FlashGet GetFlash Class - {F156768E-81EF-470C-9057-481BA8380DBA} - C:\Program Files\FlashGet\getflash.dll
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [AsusServiceProvider] C:\Program Files\ASUS\AASP\1.00.05\aaCenter.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Ai Nap] "C:\Program Files\ASUS\AI Suite\AiNap\AiNap.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [NvCplDaemon] RUNDLL32.EXE C:\WINDOWS\system32\NvCpl.dll,NvStartup
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [nwiz] nwiz.exe /install
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [KAVPersonal50] "C:\Program Files\Defender Pro\Anti-Virus\kav.exe" /minimize
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [NvMediaCenter] RUNDLL32.EXE C:\WINDOWS\system32\NvMcTray.dll,NvTaskbarInit
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [RivaTunerStartupDaemon] "C:\Program Files\RivaTuner\RivaTuner.exe" /S
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SunJavaUpdateSched] "C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.6.0_03\bin\jusched.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [KernelFaultCheck] %systemroot%\system32\dumprep 0 -k
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SoundMAXPnP] C:\Program Files\Analog Devices\Core\smax4pnp.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SoundMAX] "C:\Program Files\Analog Devices\SoundMAX\Smax4.exe" /tray
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Adobe Reader Speed Launcher] "C:\Program Files\Adobe\Reader 8.0\Reader\Reader_sl.exe"
O8 - Extra context menu item: &Download All with FlashGet - C:\Program Files\FlashGet\jc_all.htm
O8 - Extra context menu item: &Download with FlashGet - C:\Program Files\FlashGet\jc_link.htm
O8 - Extra context menu item: E&xport to Microsoft Excel - res://C:\PROGRA~1\MICROS~2\OFFICE11\EXCEL.EXE/3000
O9 - Extra button: (no name) - {08B0E5C0-4FCB-11CF-AAA5-00401C608501} - C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.6.0_03\bin\ssv.dll
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Sun Java Console - {08B0E5C0-4FCB-11CF-AAA5-00401C608501} - C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.6.0_03\bin\ssv.dll
O9 - Extra button: Research - {92780B25-18CC-41C8-B9BE-3C9C571A8263} - C:\PROGRA~1\MICROS~2\OFFICE11\REFIEBAR.DLL
O9 - Extra button: FlashGet - {D6E814A0-E0C5-11d4-8D29-0050BA6940E3} - C:\Program Files\FlashGet\FlashGet.exe
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: FlashGet - {D6E814A0-E0C5-11d4-8D29-0050BA6940E3} - C:\Program Files\FlashGet\FlashGet.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: {4F1E5B1A-2A80-42CA-8532-2D05CB959537} (MSN Photo Upload Tool) - http://bl103fd.blu10...es/MsnPUpld.cab
O23 - Service: Apple Mobile Device - Apple, Inc. - C:\Program Files\Common Files\Apple\Mobile Device Support\bin\AppleMobileDeviceService.exe
O23 - Service: InstallDriver Table Manager (IDriverT) - Macrovision Corporation - C:\Program Files\Common Files\InstallShield\Driver\11\Intel 32\IDriverT.exe
O23 - Service: iPod Service - Apple Inc. - C:\Program Files\iPod\bin\iPodService.exe
O23 - Service: kavsvc - Defender Pro LLC - C:\Program Files\Defender Pro\Anti-Virus\kavsvc.exe
O23 - Service: lxcz_device - - C:\WINDOWS\system32\lxczcoms.exe
O23 - Service: NVIDIA Display Driver Service (NVSvc) - NVIDIA Corporation - C:\WINDOWS\system32\nvsvc32.exe
O23 - Service: PDAgent - Raxco Software, Inc. - C:\Program Files\Raxco\PerfectDisk\PDAgent.exe
O23 - Service: PDEngine - Raxco Software, Inc. - C:\Program Files\Raxco\PerfectDisk\PDEngine.exe
O23 - Service: PDExchange - Raxco Software, Inc. - C:\Program Files\Raxco\PerfectDisk\PDExchange.exe
O23 - Service: PostgreSQL Database Server 8.2 (pgsql-8.2) - PostgreSQL Global Development Group - C:\Program Files\PostgreSQL\8.2\bin\pg_ctl.exe

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Hi there,

Your log shows clean, however I notice that you are running Azureus which is a very good way of picking up Malware.

To ensure that you remain clean, I would recommend removing all P2P programs that you have installed.

Another essential is to keep your computer updated with the latest operating system patches and security fixes. Windows Updates are constantly being revised to combat the newest hacks and threats, Microsoft releases security updates that help your computer from becoming vulnerable. It is best if you have these set to download automatically.

Automatic Updates for Windows

• Click Start.
• Select Settings and then Control Panel.
• Select Automatic Updates.
• Click Automatic (recommended)
• Choose a day and a time when you know the computer will be on and connected to the internet.
• Click Apply then OK.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Here are some some preventative programs that will help to keep the nasties away! You can run all of these at the same time without any problem or conflicts, so I would advise getting all of them.

Anti Spyware

• AVG Anti Spyware to remove any spyware infecting your computer.
• SpywareBlaster to help prevent spyware from installing in the first place.
• SpywareGuard to catch and block spyware before it can execute.
• IESpy-Ad to block access to malicious websites so you cannot be redirected to them from an infected site or email.
• Spybot Search & Destroy a powerful tool which can "search and destroy" nasties that make it onto your system. Now with an Immunize section that will help prevent future infections.
• AdAware another very powerful tool which searches and kills nasties that infect your system. AdAware and Spybot Search & Destroy compliment each other very well.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~


It is a good idea to clear out all your temp files every now and again. This will help your computer from bogging down and slowing. It also can assist in getting rid of files that may contain malicious code that could infect your computer.

• CleanUP! - Cleans temporary files from IE and Windows, empties the recycle bin and more. Note: Do NOT run this program if you have XP Professional 64 bit edition.
• ATF Cleaner A very powerful cleaning program for XP and Windows 2000 only.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Finally, run an online scan every now and again:

TrendMicro™ HouseCall Java Scan

• Please go HERE to run the Trend Micro™ HouseCall Scan.
• Click Scan now. It's free!
• Read and put a Check next to Yes I accept the terms of use.
• Click the Launching HouseCall>> button.
• Under Using Java-based HouseCall kernel click the Starting HouseCall>> button.
• You may receive a Security Warning about the TrendMicro Java applet, click YES.
• Under Scan complete computer for malware, grayware, and vulnerabilities click the Next>> button.
• Please be patient while it installs, updates, and scans your system.
• Once the scan is complete, it will take you to the summary page.
• Under Cleanup options, choose clean all detected infections automatically.
• Click the Clean now>> button.
• If anything was found you may be prompted to run the scan again, you can just close the browser window.

If you have problems running the Java Scan, try the Active X scan:


TrendMicro™ HouseCall ActiveX Scan

• Please go HERE to run the Trend Micro™ HouseCall Scan.
• Click Scan now. It's free!
• Read and put a Check next to Yes I accept the terms of use.
• Click the Launching HouseCall>> button.
• Under "Browser plug-in" Installing and using Housecall kernel, click the Starting HouseCall>> button.
• You may receive a prompt to install the ActiveX, click install.
• If you are taken back to the main page, click Launching HouseCall>> button again.
• Under Scan complete computer for malware, grayware, and vulnerabilities click the Next>> button.
• Please be patient while it installs, updates, and scans your system.
• Once the scan is complete, it will take you to the summary page.
• Under Cleanup options, choose clean all detected infections automatically.
• Click the Clean now>> button.
• If anything was found you may be prompted to run the scan again, you can just close the browser window.

Regards,
RatHat

[RatHat]

Hi there,

Your log shows clean, however I notice that you are running Azureus which is a very good way of picking up Malware.

To ensure that you remain clean, I would recommend removing all P2P programs that you have installed.

Another essential is to keep your computer updated with the latest operating system patches and security fixes. Windows Updates are constantly being revised to combat the newest hacks and threats, Microsoft releases security updates that help your computer from becoming vulnerable. It is best if you have these set to download automatically.

Automatic Updates for Windows

• Click Start.
• Select Settings and then Control Panel.
• Select Automatic Updates.
• Click Automatic (recommended)
• Choose a day and a time when you know the computer will be on and connected to the internet.
• Click Apply then OK.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Here are some some preventative programs that will help to keep the nasties away! You can run all of these at the same time without any problem or conflicts, so I would advise getting all of them.

Anti Spyware

• AVG Anti Spyware to remove any spyware infecting your computer.
• SpywareBlaster to help prevent spyware from installing in the first place.
• SpywareGuard to catch and block spyware before it can execute.
• IESpy-Ad to block access to malicious websites so you cannot be redirected to them from an infected site or email.
• Spybot Search & Destroy a powerful tool which can "search and destroy" nasties that make it onto your system. Now with an Immunize section that will help prevent future infections.
• AdAware another very powerful tool which searches and kills nasties that infect your system. AdAware and Spybot Search & Destroy compliment each other very well.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~


It is a good idea to clear out all your temp files every now and again. This will help your computer from bogging down and slowing. It also can assist in getting rid of files that may contain malicious code that could infect your computer.

• CleanUP! - Cleans temporary files from IE and Windows, empties the recycle bin and more. Note: Do NOT run this program if you have XP Professional 64 bit edition.
• ATF Cleaner A very powerful cleaning program for XP and Windows 2000 only.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Finally, run an online scan every now and again:

TrendMicro™ HouseCall Java Scan

• Please go HERE to run the Trend Micro™ HouseCall Scan.
• Click Scan now. It's free!
• Read and put a Check next to Yes I accept the terms of use.
• Click the Launching HouseCall>> button.
• Under Using Java-based HouseCall kernel click the Starting HouseCall>> button.
• You may receive a Security Warning about the TrendMicro Java applet, click YES.
• Under Scan complete computer for malware, grayware, and vulnerabilities click the Next>> button.
• Please be patient while it installs, updates, and scans your system.
• Once the scan is complete, it will take you to the summary page.
• Under Cleanup options, choose clean all detected infections automatically.
• Click the Clean now>> button.
• If anything was found you may be prompted to run the scan again, you can just close the browser window.

If you have problems running the Java Scan, try the Active X scan:


TrendMicro™ HouseCall ActiveX Scan

• Please go HERE to run the Trend Micro™ HouseCall Scan.
• Click Scan now. It's free!
• Read and put a Check next to Yes I accept the terms of use.
• Click the Launching HouseCall>> button.
• Under "Browser plug-in" Installing and using Housecall kernel, click the Starting HouseCall>> button.
• You may receive a prompt to install the ActiveX, click install.
• If you are taken back to the main page, click Launching HouseCall>> button again.
• Under Scan complete computer for malware, grayware, and vulnerabilities click the Next>> button.
• Please be patient while it installs, updates, and scans your system.
• Once the scan is complete, it will take you to the summary page.
• Under Cleanup options, choose clean all detected infections automatically.
• Click the Clean now>> button.
• If anything was found you may be prompted to run the scan again, you can just close the browser window.

Regards,
RatHat

[RatHat]

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[RatHat]

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