[sage5]

Alright, this bit I will get you to do manually.

Please print these instructions, and have the hard copy handy, to complete the steps below.

Reboot into Safe Mode:

• Restart your Computer
• As soon as it starts to boot up, tap your F8 key repeatedly.
• This should bring up the Windows Advanced Options Menu.
• Use your arrow keys to select Safe Mode and click the Enter key.

Browse the the C:\Windows\Fonts folder
You will see 1 or more folders, one of which will be named ' (I think it will be an apostrophe, as in Mike's)
Delete that folder & be sure to tell me if there are any others.

Shut down & Reboot normally:

Please download the following & save to your Desktop:
ATF Cleaner by Atribune.
ComboFix


Clean out cookies, temp files etc:
This program is for XP and Windows 2000 only

• Double-click ATF-Cleaner.exe to run the program.
• Under Main choose: Select All
• Click the Empty Selected button.
  
  If you use Firefox browser
  
  • Click Firefox at the top and choose: Select All
  • Click the Empty Selected button.
    
    NOTE: If you would like to keep your saved passwords, please click No at the prompt.
  If you use Opera browser
  • Click Opera at the top and choose: Select All
  • Click the Empty Selected button.
    
    NOTE: If you would like to keep your saved passwords, please click No at the prompt.
• Click Exit on the Main menu to close the program.

For Technical Support, double-click the e-mail address located at the bottom of each menu.

Go to Microsoft's website => http://support.microsoft.com/kb/310994
Select the download that's appropriate for your Operating System.



Download the setup package & save it as originally named, next to ComboFix.exe.
Close all open windows and programs, then drag the setup package onto ComboFix.exe and drop it.

• Follow the prompts to start ComboFix and agree to the End-User License Agreement to install the Microsoft Recovery Console.
• Click Yes at the window labelled What's next ? to continue with the scan.
• When complete, a log named C:\Combofix.txt will open.
• Please post the entire contents of that log as your next reply.

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I couldn't delete the folder '. I couldn't find it at first. I ran a search and it came right up. I deleted everything in it though. There was only 1.  ComboFix.txt   14.42KB   130 downloads

[bnjwhitney]

I couldn't delete the folder '. I couldn't find it at first. I ran a search and it came right up. I deleted everything in it though. There was only 1.  ComboFix.txt   14.42KB   130 downloads

[sage5]

Hi bnjwhitney,

I am suspicious of that folder only having 1 file showing

Make sure Windows XP is set to show all files:

• Click Start > My Computer.
• On the Tools menu, click Folder Options.
• On the View tab:
  
  • Uncheck Hide extensions for known file types.
  • Uncheck Hide protected operating system files.
  • Under Hidden files and folders click Show hidden files and folders.
• You will see a warning message, click Yes.
• Click Apply.
• Click OK.

Reboot the PC

Now navigate to C:\Windows\Fonts\' folder & see if there are other files showing.
If so, restart in Safe Mode & try to delete them.

Let me know how you get on & be as detailed as you can.

Edited by sage5, 08 July 2008 - 09:22 PM.

[bnjwhitney]

I changed everything to show all files, I searched for ' by myself and with the windows search. It's not there. It wouldn't let me delete it yesterday so I am shocked that I can't find it. It was a subdirectory under fonts. It's gone now.

[sage5]

Hi bnjwhitney,

That is very good news.


Create a CombFix Script:

• Please open Notepad
  
  • Click Start , then Run
  • Type notepad .exe in the Run Box.
• Now copy/paste the entire content of the codebox below into the Notepad window:

File::
C:\Documents and Settings\Brian & Janine\services.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\drivers\core.cache(5).dsk
C:\WINDOWS\system32\drivers\core.cache(4).dsk
C:\WINDOWS\system32\drivers\core.cache(3).dsk
C:\WINDOWS\system32\drivers\core.cache(2).dsk
C:\WINDOWS\system32\CMMGR32.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\ORUN32.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\BMbf3d4839.xml
C:\WINDOWS\Fonts\services.exe
C:\Program Files\temp01
C:\Program Files\Del.js

Folder::
C:\Temp\syschk3

Driver::
usbehcii

• Save the above as CFScript.txt
• Then drag the CFScript.txt into ComboFix.exe as depicted in the animation below. This will start ComboFix again.
  
• After reboot, (in case it asks to reboot), please post the following reports/logs into your next reply:
  
• Combofix.txt
• A new HijackThis log.

[bnjwhitney]

 combofixlog.txt   15.25KB   106 downloads

Logfile of Trend Micro HijackThis v2.0.2
Scan saved at 18:46:30, on 7/9/2008
Platform: Windows XP SP2 (WinNT 5.01.2600)
MSIE: Internet Explorer v7.00 (7.00.6000.16674)
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\LEXBCES.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\system32\spoolsv.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\LEXPPS.EXE
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Apple\Mobile Device Support\bin\AppleMobileDeviceService.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\AVG\AVG8\avgwdsvc.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\nvsvc32.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\AVG\AVG8\avgemc.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Real\Update_OB\realsched.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\AVG\AVG8\avgtray.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\ctfmon.exe
C:\WINDOWS\explorer.exe
C:\Program Files\AVG\AVG8\avgrsx.exe
C:\Program Files\MySpace\IM\MySpaceIM.exe
C:\Program Files\AVG\AVG8\avgrsx.exe
C:\Program Files\MySpace\IM\MySpaceIM.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\AVG\AVG8\avgscanx.exe
C:\Program Files\Trend Micro\HijackThis\HijackThis.exe

R0 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Start Page = http://www.yahoo.com/
R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Default_Page_URL = http://go.microsoft....k/?LinkId=69157
R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Default_Search_URL = http://go.microsoft....k/?LinkId=54896
R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Page = http://go.microsoft....k/?LinkId=54896
R0 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Start Page = http://go.microsoft....k/?LinkId=69157
O2 - BHO: (no name) - {02478D38-C3F9-4efb-9B51-7695ECA05670} - (no file)
O2 - BHO: AcroIEHlprObj Class - {06849E9F-C8D7-4D59-B87D-784B7D6BE0B3} - C:\Program Files\Adobe\Acrobat 5.0\Reader\ActiveX\AcroIEHelper.ocx
O2 - BHO: WormRadar.com IESiteBlocker.NavFilter - {3CA2F312-6F6E-4B53-A66E-4E65E497C8C0} - C:\Program Files\AVG\AVG8\avgssie.dll
O2 - BHO: SSVHelper Class - {761497BB-D6F0-462C-B6EB-D4DAF1D92D43} - C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.6.0_02\bin\ssv.dll
O2 - BHO: AVG Security Toolbar - {A057A204-BACC-4D26-9990-79A187E2698E} - C:\PROGRA~1\AVG\AVG8\AVGTOO~1.DLL
O3 - Toolbar: AVG Security Toolbar - {A057A204-BACC-4D26-9990-79A187E2698E} - C:\PROGRA~1\AVG\AVG8\AVGTOO~1.DLL
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [NvCplDaemon] RUNDLL32.EXE C:\WINDOWS\system32\NvCpl.dll,NvStartup
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [TkBellExe] "C:\Program Files\Common Files\Real\Update_OB\realsched.exe" -osboot
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [MSConfig] C:\WINDOWS\PCHealth\HelpCtr\Binaries\MSConfig.exe /auto
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [AVG8_TRAY] C:\PROGRA~1\AVG\AVG8\avgtray.exe
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [ctfmon.exe] C:\WINDOWS\system32\ctfmon.exe
O4 - HKUS\S-1-5-18\..\Run: [MySpaceIM] C:\Program Files\MySpace\IM\MySpaceIM.exe (User 'SYSTEM')
O4 - HKUS\.DEFAULT\..\Run: [MySpaceIM] C:\Program Files\MySpace\IM\MySpaceIM.exe (User 'Default user')
O16 - DPF: {0E5F0222-96B9-11D3-8997-00104BD12D94} (PCPitstop Utility) - http://www.pcpitstop...t/PCPitStop.CAB
O16 - DPF: {2D8ED06D-3C30-438B-96AE-4D110FDC1FB8} (ActiveScan 2.0 Installer Class) - http://acs.pandasoft...s/as2stubie.cab
O16 - DPF: {30528230-99f7-4bb4-88d8-fa1d4f56a2ab} (YInstStarter Class) - C:\Program Files\Yahoo!\Common\yinsthelper.dll
O16 - DPF: {406B5949-7190-4245-91A9-30A17DE16AD0} (Snapfish Activia) - http://photo.walgree...eensActivia.cab
O16 - DPF: {6414512B-B978-451D-A0D8-FCFDF33E833C} (WUWebControl Class) - http://update.micros...b?1161218592654
O16 - DPF: {67A5F8DC-1A4B-4D66-9F24-A704AD929EEE} (System Requirements Lab) - http://www.nvidia.co.../sysreqlab2.cab
O16 - DPF: {6E704581-CCAE-46D2-9C64-20D724B3624E} (UnagiAx Class) - http://radaol-prod-w...agi3.0.84.2.cab
O16 - DPF: {FFB3A759-98B1-446F-BDA9-909C6EB18CC7} (PCPitstop Exam) - http://utilities.pcp.../pcpitstop2.dll
O18 - Protocol: linkscanner - {F274614C-63F8-47D5-A4D1-FBDDE494F8D1} - C:\Program Files\AVG\AVG8\avgpp.dll
O20 - AppInit_DLLs: avgrsstx.dll
O23 - Service: Apple Mobile Device - Apple, Inc. - C:\Program Files\Common Files\Apple\Mobile Device Support\bin\AppleMobileDeviceService.exe
O23 - Service: AVG8 E-mail Scanner (avg8emc) - AVG Technologies CZ, s.r.o. - C:\PROGRA~1\AVG\AVG8\avgemc.exe
O23 - Service: AVG8 WatchDog (avg8wd) - AVG Technologies CZ, s.r.o. - C:\PROGRA~1\AVG\AVG8\avgwdsvc.exe
O23 - Service: LexBce Server (LexBceS) - Lexmark International, Inc. - C:\WINDOWS\system32\LEXBCES.EXE
O23 - Service: NVIDIA Display Driver Service (NVSvc) - NVIDIA Corporation - C:\WINDOWS\system32\nvsvc32.exe

--
End of file - 4828 bytes

[sage5]

Hi bnjwhitney

Congratulations, your new log looks clear, so we can now deal with some final clean up jobs.

Clean out cookies, temp files etc:
Please download ATF Cleaner by Atribune.
This program is for XP and Windows 2000 only

• Double-click ATF-Cleaner.exe to run the program.
• Under Main choose: Select All
• Click the Empty Selected button.
  
  If you use Firefox browser
  
  • Click Firefox at the top and choose: Select All
  • Click the Empty Selected button.
    
    NOTE: If you would like to keep your saved passwords, please click No at the prompt.
  If you use Opera browser
  • Click Opera at the top and choose: Select All
  • Click the Empty Selected button.
    
    NOTE: If you would like to keep your saved passwords, please click No at the prompt.
• Click Exit on the Main menu to close the program.

For Technical Support, double-click the e-mail address located at the bottom of each menu.

Cleanup with OTMoveIt:

• Please double-click OTMoveIt2.exe to run it.
• Click the Clean up button
• Click YES at the next prompt (list downloaded, Do you want to begin cleanup process?)
• Click Yes to the reboot.

To Clear Restore points, please do the following:

• Go to Start > Settings > Control Panel.
• Double-click the System icon.
  
  • NOTE: If the System icon is not visible, click "View all Control Panel options" to display it.
• Click the System Restore tab.
• Put a check by Disable System Restore.
• Click Apply, OK, OK. Click Yes when you are prompted to restart Windows.

After reboot, you must turn System Restore back on:

• Go back to the Troubleshooting tab.
• UNcheck Disable System Restore.
• Click Apply, OK, OK. Click Yes when you are prompted to restart Windows.

Lastly, some extra or better security for your PC:

The programs recommended below are freeware alternatives to some of your security software & might reduce the potential for spyware infection in the future:-

Spyware Prevention:
Spyware Blaster by JavaCool Software, prevents spyware installing and consumes no system resources.
IE/SpyAd, stops suspect sites loading ActiveX, popups etc onto your PC. An excellent tutorial is Here

Spyware Detection:
[url="http://"http://www.majorgeeks.com/Malwarebytes_Anti-Malware_d5756.htm"]Malwarebytes Anti-Malware[/url] is my favourite here.

Anti-Virus:
The first line of defence, especially since some will now detect trojans as well.
Avira's Antivir PersonalEdition Classic and Grisoft's Avast! Free Edition are among the best freebies.
*Please note* You should never install more than one anti-virus program on a PC, as it will cause conflicts.

Firewall:
A Firewall is an essential tool in the security of any PC connected to the Internet.
Sunbelt Personal Firewall and Comodo are both excellent freeware.

Alternate Browsers:
Thankfully, there are now some excellent alternatives to MS Internet Explorer. They offer better security, more stability, and better speed.
A couple of good examples are: Firefox and Opera

Other Updates:
Vital security patches and updates are available for Microsoft Windows and Internet Explorer at the Windows Update Site
It is equally important to update the other security software you use, on a regular basis.

Further reading about these issues is available in a very good article: How did I get infected in the first place ? (by Tony Klein and dvk01)

All the best & safe surfing in the future,

sage5

[sage5]

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