[Craigb]

Hi There
After following some spyware to what i thought was its source,it appears I have deleted a file i shouldn't have.When I now log on to Windows XP (home edition) I get the following message.

Error loading p2esocks_1018.dll
The specified module could not be found.

I have took the liberty of scanning my system with "Highjack This" and hope very much that you will be able to help me.

Logfile of HijackThis v1.98.0
Scan saved at 21:29:52, on 21/07/2004
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\svchost.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\spoolsv.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\nvsvc32.exe
C:\WINDOWS\Explorer.EXE
C:\Program Files\QuickTime\qttask.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Real\Update_OB\realsched.exe
C:\Program Files\Java\j2re1.4.2_04\bin\jusched.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\spool\drivers\w32x86\3\hpztsb09.exe
C:\Program Files\Hewlett-Packard\Digital Imaging\bin\hpotdd01.exe
C:\Program Files\SECRETMAKER\secretmaker.exe
C:\Program Files\Highjack This\HijackThis.exe

R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Default_Page_URL = http://www.dixons.co.uk/
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Start Page_bak = about:blank
R3 - URLSearchHook: (no name) - - (no file)
O2 - BHO: MegaToolbar - {4E7BD74F-2B8D-469E-A08C-8E1CC0E5AE30} - C:\WINDOWS\DOWNLO~1\mt040122.dll (file missing)
O2 - BHO: (no name) - {53707962-6F74-2D53-2644-206D7942484F} - C:\PROGRA~1\SPYBOT~1\SDHelper.dll
O2 - BHO: IeHelper Class - {A491D208-B353-490F-B81A-A8A3DC97042D} - "C:\WINDOWS\System32\smiehlp.dll (file missing)
O3 - Toolbar: &Radio - {8E718888-423F-11D2-876E-00A0C9082467} - C:\WINDOWS\System32\msdxm.ocx
O3 - Toolbar: MegaToolbar - {4E7BD74F-2B8D-469E-A08C-8E1CC0E5AE30} - C:\WINDOWS\DOWNLO~1\mt040122.dll (file missing)
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [NeroCheck] C:\WINDOWS\System32\NeroCheck.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [NvCplDaemon] RUNDLL32.EXE C:\WINDOWS\System32\NvCpl.dll,NvStartup
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [nwiz] nwiz.exe /install
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [QuickTime Task] "C:\Program Files\QuickTime\qttask.exe" -atboottime
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [TkBellExe] "C:\Program Files\Common Files\Real\Update_OB\realsched.exe" -osboot
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SunJavaUpdateSched] C:\Program Files\Java\j2re1.4.2_04\bin\jusched.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [HPDJ Taskbar Utility] C:\WINDOWS\System32\spool\drivers\w32x86\3\hpztsb09.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [HP Software Update] "C:\Program Files\Hewlett-Packard\HP Software Update\HPWuSchd2.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [DeviceDiscovery] C:\Program Files\Hewlett-Packard\Digital Imaging\bin\hpotdd01.exe
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [Instant Access] rundll32.exe p2esocks_1018.dll,InstantAccess
O4 - Startup: Run Clock G2 FE.lnk = C:\Program Files\Clock G2 FE\Clock G2 FE.exe
O4 - Global Startup: SECRETMAKER.lnk = C:\Program Files\SECRETMAKER\secretmaker.exe
O8 - Extra context menu item: &Download with &DAP - C:\PROGRA~1\DAP\dapextie.htm
O8 - Extra context menu item: Download &all with DAP - C:\PROGRA~1\DAP\dapextie2.htm
O9 - Extra button: (no name) - {08B0E5C0-4FCB-11CF-AAA5-00401C608501} - C:\WINDOWS\System32\msjava.dll
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Sun Java Console - {08B0E5C0-4FCB-11CF-AAA5-00401C608501} - C:\WINDOWS\System32\msjava.dll
O9 - Extra button: (no name) - {CD67F990-D8E9-11d2-98FE-00C0F0318AFE} - (no file)
O9 - Extra button: Messenger - {FB5F1910-F110-11d2-BB9E-00C04F795683} - C:\Program Files\Messenger\MSMSGS.EXE
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Messenger - {FB5F1910-F110-11d2-BB9E-00C04F795683} - C:\Program Files\Messenger\MSMSGS.EXE
O14 - IERESET.INF: START_PAGE_URL=http://www.medion.co.uk
O16 - DPF: ConferenceRoom Java Client - http://irc.theamateu...com/java/cr.cab
O16 - DPF: {03F998B2-0E00-11D3-A498-00104B6EB52E} (MetaStreamCtl Class) - https://components.v...tall_popup.pl?1
O16 - DPF: {0594AF7E-573B-40DF-8165-E47AB2EAEFE8} - http://akamai.downlo..._1018_EN_XP.cab
O16 - DPF: {11260943-421B-11D0-8EAC-0000C07D88CF} (iPIX ActiveX Control) - http://www.ipix.com/download/ipixx.cab
O16 - DPF: {1C955F3B-5B32-4393-A05D-24B4970CD2A1} - http://stream10k.red...cabs/videox.cab
O16 - DPF: {2042B57E-6336-459E-B7CE-2A0F6C9E6AF8} (IEPlayInterface Class) - http://namredips.can...om/iaieplay.dll
O16 - DPF: {2ABE804B-4D3A-41BF-A172-304627874B45} - http://akamai.downlo.../EGDHTML_XP.cab
O16 - DPF: {31B7EB4E-8B4B-11D1-A789-00A0CC6651A8} (Cult3D ActiveX Player) - http://www.cult3d.co...wnload/cult.cab
O16 - DPF: {41F17733-B041-4099-A042-B518BB6A408C} - http://apple.speeder...meInstaller.exe
O16 - DPF: {469C7080-8EC8-43A6-AD97-45848113743C} - http://akamai.downlo...thv32_EN_XP.cab
O16 - DPF: {4E7BD74F-2B8D-469E-A08C-8E1CC0E5AE30} (MegaToolbar) - http://toolbar.versi...ar/mt040122.cab
O16 - DPF: {56336BCB-3D8A-11D6-A00B-0050DA18DE71} (RdxIE Class) - http://software-dl.r...ip/RdxIE601.cab
O16 - DPF: {7142BA01-8BDF-11CF-9E23-0000E8A37440} (Surround Video Control Object) - http://www.panormani...cabs/svideo.cab
O16 - DPF: {72D59B9C-1E59-4958-803A-ABDEE2D4CFA6} (DivX Player) - http://download.divx...erInstaller.exe
O16 - DPF: {74D05D43-3236-11D4-BDCD-00C04F9A3B61} (HouseCall Control) - http://a840.g.akamai...all/xscan53.cab
O16 - DPF: {75D1F3B2-2A21-11D7-97B9-0010DC2A6243} (SecureLogin.SecureControl) - http://secure2.comne...iveSecurity.cab
O16 - DPF: {861FDA2A-2B57-4BDA-8B8B-305C9D5D8604} (_Multimedia Player) - http://www.pussyhare.../stream/mmp.cab
O16 - DPF: {90C9629E-CD32-11D3-BBFB-00105A1F0D68} (InstallShield International Setup Player) - http://www.installen...gine/isetup.cab
O16 - DPF: {917623D1-D8E5-11D2-BE8B-00104B06BDE3} (CamImage Class) - http://81.86.70.123:...sCamControl.cab
O16 - DPF: {928626A3-6B98-11CF-90B4-00AA00A4011F} (SurroundVideoCtrl Object) - http://[email protected]/MSSurVid.cab
O16 - DPF: {A7EA8AD2-287F-11D3-B120-006008C39542} (CBSTIEPrint Class) - http://offers.bright...bin/actxcab.cab
O16 - DPF: {AD7FAFB0-16D6-40C3-AF27-585D6E6453FD} -
O16 - DPF: {ADC3EA10-8A28-41A9-96B4-534ADFC3CA0A} (Configuratore Auto Control) - http://[email protected]
O16 - DPF: {C02226EB-A5D7-4B1F-BD7E-635E46C2288D} (Toontown Installer ActiveX Control) - https://ukplay.toont...3.14/ttinst.cab
O16 - DPF: {CC05BC12-2AA2-4AC7-AC81-0E40F83B1ADF} (Live365Player Class) - http://www.live365.c...ers/play365.cab

I shall remain forever in your debt if you can solve this annoying problem for me.

Many thanks
Craig

[Advertisements]

Hey craigb,

Please go offline, close all browsers and any open Windows, making sure that only HijackThis is open. Scan and when it finishes, put an X in the boxes, only next to these following items, then click fix checked.

R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Start Page_bak = about:blank
R3 - URLSearchHook: (no name) - - (no file)
O2 - BHO: MegaToolbar - {4E7BD74F-2B8D-469E-A08C-8E1CC0E5AE30} - C:\WINDOWS\DOWNLO~1\mt040122.dll (file missing)
O2 - BHO: IeHelper Class - {A491D208-B353-490F-B81A-A8A3DC97042D} - "C:\WINDOWS\System32\smiehlp.dll (file missing)
O3 - Toolbar: MegaToolbar - {4E7BD74F-2B8D-469E-A08C-8E1CC0E5AE30} - C:\WINDOWS\DOWNLO~1\mt040122.dll (file missing)
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [Instant Access] rundll32.exe p2esocks_1018.dll,InstantAccess
O9 - Extra button: (no name) - {CD67F990-D8E9-11d2-98FE-00C0F0318AFE} - (no file)
O16 - DPF: {0594AF7E-573B-40DF-8165-E47AB2EAEFE8} - http://akamai.downlo..._1018_EN_XP.cab
O16 - DPF: {AD7FAFB0-16D6-40C3-AF27-585D6E6453FD} -

Reboot your PC.

If you would please, rescan with HijackThis and post a fresh log, and let us know how your system's working.

ditto

[ditto]

Hey craigb,

Please go offline, close all browsers and any open Windows, making sure that only HijackThis is open. Scan and when it finishes, put an X in the boxes, only next to these following items, then click fix checked.

R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Start Page_bak = about:blank
R3 - URLSearchHook: (no name) - - (no file)
O2 - BHO: MegaToolbar - {4E7BD74F-2B8D-469E-A08C-8E1CC0E5AE30} - C:\WINDOWS\DOWNLO~1\mt040122.dll (file missing)
O2 - BHO: IeHelper Class - {A491D208-B353-490F-B81A-A8A3DC97042D} - "C:\WINDOWS\System32\smiehlp.dll (file missing)
O3 - Toolbar: MegaToolbar - {4E7BD74F-2B8D-469E-A08C-8E1CC0E5AE30} - C:\WINDOWS\DOWNLO~1\mt040122.dll (file missing)
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [Instant Access] rundll32.exe p2esocks_1018.dll,InstantAccess
O9 - Extra button: (no name) - {CD67F990-D8E9-11d2-98FE-00C0F0318AFE} - (no file)
O16 - DPF: {0594AF7E-573B-40DF-8165-E47AB2EAEFE8} - http://akamai.downlo..._1018_EN_XP.cab
O16 - DPF: {AD7FAFB0-16D6-40C3-AF27-585D6E6453FD} -

Reboot your PC.

If you would please, rescan with HijackThis and post a fresh log, and let us know how your system's working.

ditto

[Craigb]

Hi Pat
First of all may I thank you very much indeed.The error msg i was getting seems to have vanished and my computer seems to be working fine.
Here is a copy of the "After" scan as you requested

Logfile of HijackThis v1.98.0
Scan saved at 18:36:32, on 22/07/2004
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\svchost.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe
C:\Program Files\Sygate\SPF\smc.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\spoolsv.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVG6\avgserv.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\nvsvc32.exe
C:\WINDOWS\Explorer.EXE
C:\Program Files\QuickTime\qttask.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Real\Update_OB\realsched.exe
C:\Program Files\Java\j2re1.4.2_04\bin\jusched.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\spool\drivers\w32x86\3\hpztsb09.exe
C:\Program Files\Hewlett-Packard\Digital Imaging\bin\hpotdd01.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVG6\avgcc32.exe
C:\Program Files\SECRETMAKER\secretmaker.exe
C:\Program Files\Hijack This\HijackThis.exe

R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Default_Page_URL = http://www.dixons.co.uk/
O2 - BHO: (no name) - {53707962-6F74-2D53-2644-206D7942484F} - C:\PROGRA~1\SPYBOT~1\SDHelper.dll
O3 - Toolbar: &Radio - {8E718888-423F-11D2-876E-00A0C9082467} - C:\WINDOWS\System32\msdxm.ocx
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [NeroCheck] C:\WINDOWS\System32\NeroCheck.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [NvCplDaemon] RUNDLL32.EXE C:\WINDOWS\System32\NvCpl.dll,NvStartup
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [nwiz] nwiz.exe /install
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [QuickTime Task] "C:\Program Files\QuickTime\qttask.exe" -atboottime
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [TkBellExe] "C:\Program Files\Common Files\Real\Update_OB\realsched.exe" -osboot
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SunJavaUpdateSched] C:\Program Files\Java\j2re1.4.2_04\bin\jusched.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [HPDJ Taskbar Utility] C:\WINDOWS\System32\spool\drivers\w32x86\3\hpztsb09.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [HP Software Update] "C:\Program Files\Hewlett-Packard\HP Software Update\HPWuSchd2.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [DeviceDiscovery] C:\Program Files\Hewlett-Packard\Digital Imaging\bin\hpotdd01.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SmcService] C:\PROGRA~1\Sygate\SPF\smc.exe -startgui
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [AVG_CC] C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVG6\avgcc32.exe /STARTUP
O4 - Startup: Run Clock G2 FE.lnk = C:\Program Files\Clock G2 FE\Clock G2 FE.exe
O4 - Global Startup: SECRETMAKER.lnk = C:\Program Files\SECRETMAKER\secretmaker.exe
O8 - Extra context menu item: &Download with &DAP - C:\PROGRA~1\DAP\dapextie.htm
O8 - Extra context menu item: Download &all with DAP - C:\PROGRA~1\DAP\dapextie2.htm
O9 - Extra button: (no name) - {CD67F990-D8E9-11d2-98FE-00C0F0318AFE} - (no file)
O9 - Extra button: Messenger - {FB5F1910-F110-11d2-BB9E-00C04F795683} - C:\Program Files\Messenger\MSMSGS.EXE
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Messenger - {FB5F1910-F110-11d2-BB9E-00C04F795683} - C:\Program Files\Messenger\MSMSGS.EXE
O14 - IERESET.INF: START_PAGE_URL=http://www.medion.co.uk
O16 - DPF: ConferenceRoom Java Client - http://irc.theamateu...com/java/cr.cab
O16 - DPF: {03F998B2-0E00-11D3-A498-00104B6EB52E} (MetaStreamCtl Class) - https://components.v...tall_popup.pl?1
O16 - DPF: {11260943-421B-11D0-8EAC-0000C07D88CF} (iPIX ActiveX Control) - http://www.ipix.com/download/ipixx.cab
O16 - DPF: {2042B57E-6336-459E-B7CE-2A0F6C9E6AF8} (IEPlayInterface Class) - http://namredips.can...om/iaieplay.dll
O16 - DPF: {2ABE804B-4D3A-41BF-A172-304627874B45} - http://akamai.downlo.../EGDHTML_XP.cab
O16 - DPF: {31B7EB4E-8B4B-11D1-A789-00A0CC6651A8} (Cult3D ActiveX Player) - http://www.cult3d.co...wnload/cult.cab
O16 - DPF: {41F17733-B041-4099-A042-B518BB6A408C} - http://apple.speeder...meInstaller.exe
O16 - DPF: {469C7080-8EC8-43A6-AD97-45848113743C} - http://akamai.downlo...thv32_EN_XP.cab
O16 - DPF: {4E7BD74F-2B8D-469E-A08C-8E1CC0E5AE30} - http://toolbar.versi...ar/mt040122.cab
O16 - DPF: {56336BCB-3D8A-11D6-A00B-0050DA18DE71} (RdxIE Class) - http://software-dl.r...ip/RdxIE601.cab
O16 - DPF: {7142BA01-8BDF-11CF-9E23-0000E8A37440} (Surround Video Control Object) - http://www.panormani...cabs/svideo.cab
O16 - DPF: {72D59B9C-1E59-4958-803A-ABDEE2D4CFA6} (DivX Player) - http://download.divx...erInstaller.exe
O16 - DPF: {74D05D43-3236-11D4-BDCD-00C04F9A3B61} (HouseCall Control) - http://a840.g.akamai...all/xscan53.cab
O16 - DPF: {75D1F3B2-2A21-11D7-97B9-0010DC2A6243} (SecureLogin.SecureControl) - http://secure2.comne...iveSecurity.cab
O16 - DPF: {90C9629E-CD32-11D3-BBFB-00105A1F0D68} (InstallShield International Setup Player) - http://www.installen...gine/isetup.cab
O16 - DPF: {917623D1-D8E5-11D2-BE8B-00104B06BDE3} (CamImage Class) - http://81.86.70.123:...sCamControl.cab
O16 - DPF: {928626A3-6B98-11CF-90B4-00AA00A4011F} (SurroundVideoCtrl Object) - http://[email protected]/MSSurVid.cab
O16 - DPF: {A7EA8AD2-287F-11D3-B120-006008C39542} (CBSTIEPrint Class) - http://offers.bright...bin/actxcab.cab
O16 - DPF: {ADC3EA10-8A28-41A9-96B4-534ADFC3CA0A} (Configuratore Auto Control) - http://[email protected]
O16 - DPF: {C02226EB-A5D7-4B1F-BD7E-635E46C2288D} (Toontown Installer ActiveX Control) - https://ukplay.toont...3.14/ttinst.cab
O16 - DPF: {CC05BC12-2AA2-4AC7-AC81-0E40F83B1ADF} (Live365Player Class) - http://www.live365.c...ers/play365.cab
O16 - DPF: {DF780F87-FF2B-4DF8-92D0-73DB16A1543A} (PopCapLoader Object) - http://utu.popcap.co...aploader_v5.cab

As i say,everything seems to be fine.Hopefully you won't come back and tell me its not.
Once again,my sincere thanks for helping me out,it is truly appreciated.
best wishes
Craig

[admin]

Any idea what this entry is?
C:\Program Files\Clock G2 FE\Clock G2 FE.exe

[Craigb]

Hi
Yes,Clock g2 etc is a little program i found that is just that,a very accurate clock for the computer.I use it to synchronize the clock in windows(the one in the bottom right hand corner of the desktop).
If you want a fuller explanation you can check out the website @ www.getware.com.

Craig

[ditto]

Well everything looks at

How do you prevent spyware from being installed again? We strongly recommend installing SpywareBlaster (it's free for personal use).

Prevent the installation of ActiveX-based spyware, adware, browser hijackers, dialers, and other potentially unwanted pests.
Block spyware/tracking cookies in Internet Explorer and Mozilla/Firefox.
Restrict the actions of potentially dangerous sites in Internet Explorer.
Consumes no system resources.

Download, run, check for updates, download updates, select all, protect against checked. All done. Check for updates every couple of weeks. If you have any errors running the program like a missing file see the link at the bottom of the javacool page.
Link to SpywareBlaster: http://www.geekstogo...tion=show&id=12

It's also very important to keep your system up to date to avoid unnecessary security risks. Click Here to make sure that you have the latest patches for Windows.

These next two steps are optional, but will provide the greatest protection.
1. Use ANY browser besides Internet Explorer, almost every exploit is crafted to take advantage of an IE weakness. We usually recommend Firefox.
2. Install Sun's Java. It's much more secure than Microsoft's Java Virtual Machine .

It's okay to delete the Hijack This folder if everything is working okay.

After doing all these, your system will be thoroughly protected from future threats.

[admin]

If you want a fuller explanation you can check out the website @ www.getware.com.

Their privacy policy is kind of ambiguous. You also don't need a third party utility to keep your clock set with Windows XP.

Double click the time display, select the Internet Time tab. Tick the "Automatically synchronize..." box, and select a time server. Your time will be updated every 24 hours.

[Craigb]

Hi Admin
This is what i love about you guys.
I never knew you could do that with the windows clock.
As i don,t like having stuff on my computer that doesn,t need to be there,i shall be removing the program.
You guys are Stars
Thank you very much
Craig