andy,
did a house call scan and it showed up nothing, then another adware scan showed up 1 critical object:
Ad-Aware SE Build 1.05
Logfile Created on:12 May 2005 09:19:57
Created with Ad-Aware SE Personal, free for private use.
Using definitions file:SE1R44 10.05.2005
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References detected during the scan:
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MRU List(TAC index:0):13 total references
Tracking Cookie(TAC index:3):1 total references
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Definition File:
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Definitions File Loaded:
Reference Number : SE1R44 10.05.2005
Internal build : 52
File location : C:\Program Files\Lavasoft\Ad-Aware SE Personal\defs.ref
File size : 470885 Bytes
Total size : 1423894 Bytes
Signature data size : 1392940 Bytes
Reference data size : 30442 Bytes
Signatures total : 39753
Fingerprints total : 872
Fingerprints size : 29756 Bytes
Target categories : 15
Target families : 668
Memory + processor status:
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Number of processors : 1
Processor architecture : Intel Pentium III
Memory available:39 %
Total physical memory:261680 kb
Available physical memory:100376 kb
Total page file size:633580 kb
Available on page file:498216 kb
Total virtual memory:2097024 kb
Available virtual memory:2048212 kb
OS:Microsoft Windows XP Professional (Build 2600)
Ad-Aware SE Settings
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Set : Search for negligible risk entries
Set : Safe mode (always request confirmation)
Set : Scan active processes
Set : Scan registry
Set : Deep-scan registry
Set : Scan my IE Favorites for banned URLs
Set : Scan my Hosts file
Extended Ad-Aware SE Settings
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Set : Unload recognized processes & modules during scan
Set : Obtain command line of scanned processes
Set : Scan registry for all users instead of current user only
Set : Always try to unload modules before deletion
Set : During removal, unload Explorer and IE if necessary
Set : Let Windows remove files in use at next reboot
Set : Delete quarantined objects after restoring
Set : Write-protect system files after repair (Hosts file, etc.)
Set : Include basic Ad-Aware settings in log file
Set : Include additional Ad-Aware settings in log file
Set : Include reference summary in log file
Set : Include alternate data stream details in log file
Set : Play sound at scan completion if scan locates critical objects
12-05-2005 09:19:57 - Scan started. (Full System Scan)
MRU List Object Recognized!
Location: : C:\Documents and Settings\Bionic Cow\Application Data\microsoft\office\recent
Description : list of recently opened documents using microsoft office
MRU List Object Recognized!
Location: : C:\Documents and Settings\Bionic Cow\recent
Description : list of recently opened documents
MRU List Object Recognized!
Location: : software\microsoft\direct3d\mostrecentapplication
Description : most recent application to use microsoft direct3d
MRU List Object Recognized!
Location: : software\microsoft\direct3d\mostrecentapplication
Description : most recent application to use microsoft direct X
MRU List Object Recognized!
Location: : software\microsoft\directdraw\mostrecentapplication
Description : most recent application to use microsoft directdraw
MRU List Object Recognized!
Location: : S-1-5-21-1343024091-492894223-1957994488-1003\software\microsoft\internet explorer
Description : last download directory used in microsoft internet explorer
MRU List Object Recognized!
Location: : S-1-5-21-1343024091-492894223-1957994488-1003\software\microsoft\internet explorer\typedurls
Description : list of recently entered addresses in microsoft internet explorer
MRU List Object Recognized!
Location: : S-1-5-21-1343024091-492894223-1957994488-1003\software\microsoft\search assistant\acmru
Description : list of recent search terms used with the search assistant
MRU List Object Recognized!
Location: : S-1-5-21-1343024091-492894223-1957994488-1003\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\applets\regedit
Description : last key accessed using the microsoft registry editor
MRU List Object Recognized!
Location: : S-1-5-21-1343024091-492894223-1957994488-1003\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\explorer\comdlg32\lastvisitedmru
Description : list of recent programs opened
MRU List Object Recognized!
Location: : S-1-5-21-1343024091-492894223-1957994488-1003\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\explorer\comdlg32\opensavemru
Description : list of recently saved files, stored according to file extension
MRU List Object Recognized!
Location: : S-1-5-21-1343024091-492894223-1957994488-1003\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\explorer\recentdocs
Description : list of recent documents opened
MRU List Object Recognized!
Location: : S-1-5-21-1343024091-492894223-1957994488-1003\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\explorer\runmru
Description : mru list for items opened in start | run
Listing running processes
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#:1 [smss.exe]
ModuleName : \SystemRoot\System32\smss.exe
Command Line : n/a
ProcessID : 536
ThreadCreationTime : 12-05-2005 07:57:18
BasePriority : Normal
#:2 [csrss.exe]
ModuleName : \??\C:\WINDOWS\system32\csrss.exe
Command Line : C:\WINDOWS\system32\csrss.exe ObjectDirectory=\Windows SharedSection=1024,3072,512 Windows=On SubSystemType=Windows ServerDll=basesrv,1 ServerDll=winsrv:UserServerDllInitialization,3 ServerDll=winsrv:ConServerDllInitialization,2 ProfileControl=Off MaxRequestTh
ProcessID : 608
ThreadCreationTime : 12-05-2005 07:57:21
BasePriority : Normal
#:3 [winlogon.exe]
ModuleName : \??\C:\WINDOWS\system32\winlogon.exe
Command Line : winlogon.exe
ProcessID : 632
ThreadCreationTime : 12-05-2005 07:57:21
BasePriority : High
#:4 [services.exe]
ModuleName : C:\WINDOWS\system32\services.exe
Command Line : C:\WINDOWS\system32\services.exe
ProcessID : 676
ThreadCreationTime : 12-05-2005 07:57:22
BasePriority : Normal
FileVersion : 5.1.2600.0 (xpclient.010817-1148)
ProductVersion : 5.1.2600.0
ProductName : Microsoft® Windows® Operating System
CompanyName : Microsoft Corporation
FileDescription : Services and Controller app
InternalName : services.exe
LegalCopyright : © Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.
OriginalFilename : services.exe
#:5 [lsass.exe]
ModuleName : C:\WINDOWS\system32\lsass.exe
Command Line : C:\WINDOWS\system32\lsass.exe
ProcessID : 688
ThreadCreationTime : 12-05-2005 07:57:22
BasePriority : Normal
FileVersion : 5.1.2600.0 (xpclient.010817-1148)
ProductVersion : 5.1.2600.0
ProductName : Microsoft® Windows® Operating System
CompanyName : Microsoft Corporation
FileDescription : LSA Shell (Export Version)
InternalName : lsass.exe
LegalCopyright : © Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.
OriginalFilename : lsass.exe
#:6 [svchost.exe]
ModuleName : C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe
Command Line : C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost -k rpcss
ProcessID : 852
ThreadCreationTime : 12-05-2005 07:57:24
BasePriority : Normal
FileVersion : 5.1.2600.0 (xpclient.010817-1148)
ProductVersion : 5.1.2600.0
ProductName : Microsoft® Windows® Operating System
CompanyName : Microsoft Corporation
FileDescription : Generic Host Process for Win32 Services
InternalName : svchost.exe
LegalCopyright : © Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.
OriginalFilename : svchost.exe
#:7 [svchost.exe]
ModuleName : C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe
Command Line : C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe -k netsvcs
ProcessID : 952
ThreadCreationTime : 12-05-2005 07:57:24
BasePriority : Normal
FileVersion : 5.1.2600.0 (xpclient.010817-1148)
ProductVersion : 5.1.2600.0
ProductName : Microsoft® Windows® Operating System
CompanyName : Microsoft Corporation
FileDescription : Generic Host Process for Win32 Services
InternalName : svchost.exe
LegalCopyright : © Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.
OriginalFilename : svchost.exe
#:8 [svchost.exe]
ModuleName : C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe
Command Line : C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe -k NetworkService
ProcessID : 1196
ThreadCreationTime : 12-05-2005 07:57:26
BasePriority : Normal
FileVersion : 5.1.2600.0 (xpclient.010817-1148)
ProductVersion : 5.1.2600.0
ProductName : Microsoft® Windows® Operating System
CompanyName : Microsoft Corporation
FileDescription : Generic Host Process for Win32 Services
InternalName : svchost.exe
LegalCopyright : © Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.
OriginalFilename : svchost.exe
#:9 [svchost.exe]
ModuleName : C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe
Command Line : C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe -k LocalService
ProcessID : 1220
ThreadCreationTime : 12-05-2005 07:57:26
BasePriority : Normal
FileVersion : 5.1.2600.0 (xpclient.010817-1148)
ProductVersion : 5.1.2600.0
ProductName : Microsoft® Windows® Operating System
CompanyName : Microsoft Corporation
FileDescription : Generic Host Process for Win32 Services
InternalName : svchost.exe
LegalCopyright : © Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.
OriginalFilename : svchost.exe
#:10 [spoolsv.exe]
ModuleName : C:\WINDOWS\system32\spoolsv.exe
Command Line : C:\WINDOWS\system32\spoolsv.exe
ProcessID : 1340
ThreadCreationTime : 12-05-2005 07:57:26
BasePriority : Normal
FileVersion : 5.1.2600.0 (XPClient.010817-1148)
ProductVersion : 5.1.2600.0
ProductName : Microsoft® Windows® Operating System
CompanyName : Microsoft Corporation
FileDescription : Spooler SubSystem App
InternalName : spoolsv.exe
LegalCopyright : © Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.
OriginalFilename : spoolsv.exe
#:11 [avgamsvr.exe]
ModuleName : C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVGFRE~1\avgamsvr.exe
Command Line : C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVGFRE~1\avgamsvr.exe
ProcessID : 2008
ThreadCreationTime : 12-05-2005 07:57:36
BasePriority : Normal
FileVersion : 7,1,0,307
ProductVersion : 7.1.0.307
ProductName : AVG Anti-Virus System
CompanyName : GRISOFT, s.r.o.
FileDescription : AVG Alert Manager
InternalName : avgamsvr
LegalCopyright : Copyright © 2005, GRISOFT, s.r.o.
OriginalFilename : avgamsvr.EXE
#:12 [avgupsvc.exe]
ModuleName : C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVGFRE~1\avgupsvc.exe
Command Line : C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVGFRE~1\avgupsvc.exe
ProcessID : 2020
ThreadCreationTime : 12-05-2005 07:57:36
BasePriority : Normal
FileVersion : 7,1,0,285
ProductVersion : 7.1.0.285
ProductName : AVG 7.0 Anti-Virus System
CompanyName : GRISOFT, s.r.o.
FileDescription : AVG Update Service
InternalName : avgupsvc
LegalCopyright : Copyright © 2004, GRISOFT, s.r.o.
OriginalFilename : avgupdsvc.EXE
#:13 [explorer.exe]
ModuleName : C:\WINDOWS\Explorer.EXE
Command Line : C:\WINDOWS\Explorer.EXE
ProcessID : 1828
ThreadCreationTime : 12-05-2005 08:04:32
BasePriority : Normal
FileVersion : 6.00.2600.0000 (xpclient.010817-1148)
ProductVersion : 6.00.2600.0000
ProductName : Microsoft® Windows® Operating System
CompanyName : Microsoft Corporation
FileDescription : Windows Explorer
InternalName : explorer
LegalCopyright : © Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.
OriginalFilename : EXPLORER.EXE
#:14 [iexplore.exe]
ModuleName : C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\IEXPLORE.EXE
Command Line : "C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\IEXPLORE.EXE"
ProcessID : 896
ThreadCreationTime : 12-05-2005 08:05:01
BasePriority : Normal
FileVersion : 6.00.2600.0000 (xpclient.010817-1148)
ProductVersion : 6.00.2600.0000
ProductName : Microsoft® Windows® Operating System
CompanyName : Microsoft Corporation
FileDescription : Internet Explorer
InternalName : iexplore
LegalCopyright : © Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.
OriginalFilename : IEXPLORE.EXE
#:15 [ad-aware.exe]
ModuleName : C:\Program Files\Lavasoft\Ad-Aware SE Personal\Ad-Aware.exe
Command Line : "C:\Program Files\Lavasoft\Ad-Aware SE Personal\Ad-Aware.exe"
ProcessID : 1596
ThreadCreationTime : 12-05-2005 08:19:30
BasePriority : Normal
FileVersion : 6.2.0.206
ProductVersion : VI.Second Edition
ProductName : Lavasoft Ad-Aware SE
CompanyName : Lavasoft Sweden
FileDescription : Ad-Aware SE Core application
InternalName : Ad-Aware.exe
LegalCopyright : Copyright © Lavasoft Sweden
OriginalFilename : Ad-Aware.exe
Comments : All Rights Reserved
Memory scan result:
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New critical objects: 0
Objects found so far: 13
Started registry scan
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Registry Scan result:
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New critical objects: 0
Objects found so far: 13
Started deep registry scan
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Deep registry scan result:
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New critical objects: 0
Objects found so far: 13
Started Tracking Cookie scan
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Tracking Cookie Object Recognized!
Type : IECache Entry
Data : bionic cow@apmebf[2].txt
Category : Data Miner
Comment : Hits:2
Value : Cookie:bionic
[email protected]/
Expires : 10-05-2010 23:06:08
LastSync : Hits:2
UseCount : 0
Hits : 2
Tracking cookie scan result:
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New critical objects: 1
Objects found so far: 14
Deep scanning and examining files (C:)
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Disk Scan Result for C:\
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New critical objects: 0
Objects found so far: 14
Scanning Hosts file......
Hosts file location:"c:\windows\hosts".
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Hosts file scan result:
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2 entries scanned.
New critical objects:0
Objects found so far: 14
Performing conditional scans...
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Conditional scan result:
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New critical objects: 0
Objects found so far: 14
09:36:00 Scan Complete
Summary Of This Scan
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Total scanning time:00:16:02.645
Objects scanned:78835
Objects identified:1
Objects ignored:0
New critical objects:1
The homepage problem appears fixed though,
ben