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Aurora - can you NAIL it?[RESOLVED]


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mbooher

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Dear Geeks,

I have run the latest versions of Ad-Aware, Spy Bot S&D and I still can't shake Aurora off my friend's computer.

I"m attaching the HJT log.

Thanks in advance!

Matthew

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Hello mbooher ;)

You may wish to print out a copy of these instructions to follow while you complete this procedure.

Download CWShredder here to its own folder.

Update CWShredder

* Open CWShredder and click I AGREE
* Click Check For Update
* Close CWShredder


Please download the trial version of Ewido Security Suite here:
http://www.ewido.net/en/download/
Install it, and update the definitions to the newest files. Do NOT run a scan yet.

Please download Nailfix from here:
http://www.noidea.us...050515010747824
Unzip it to the desktop but please do NOT run it yet.

Next, please reboot your computer in Safe Mode by doing the following:
1) Restart your computer
2) After hearing your computer beep once during startup, but before the Windows icon appears, press F8.
3) Instead of Windows loading as normal, a menu should appear
4) Select the first option, to run Windows in Safe Mode.

For additional help in booting into Safe Mode, see the following site:
http://www.pchell.co.../safemode.shtml

Now run CWShredder. Click I Agree, then Fix and then Next, let it fix everything it asks about.


please double-click on Nailfix.cmd. Your desktop and icons will disappear and reappear, and a window should open and close very quickly --- this is normal.

Then please run Ewido, and run a full scan. Save the logfile from the scan.

Next please run HijackThis, click Scan, and check:

F2 - REG:system.ini: Shell=Explorer.exe C:\WINDOWS\Nail.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [unakar] c:\windows\system32\xtllegq.exe

Close all open windows except for HijackThis and click Fix Checked.

Restart your computer in normal mode and please post a new HijackThis log, as well as the log from the Ewido scan. (please post the whole Hijack log in the thread)not as an attach. thanks :tazz:

Edited by loophole, 27 May 2005 - 07:50 PM.

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mbooher

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Hi Loophole,

I really appreciate your ;) !! Geeks To Go are GREAT!!!

A couple items I need to let you know about:

1) While waiting to hear back from you all, a friend had me load Trojan Stopper and the Microsoft/GIANT Anti-Spyware program. Those two seemed to get rid of Aurora and Nail. HOWEVER...

2) After installing the Microsoft product, her computer seemed to be running very well...except the MS-AntiSW kept finding the same ones over and over each time I booted. It found "HuntBar" and "CoolWeb." The product would prevent them from loading again, but, like the moving "Groundhog Day," they kept coming back.

3) The gal who owns this computer had two profiles set up in XP Home. I had read somewhere that it's best to set up an "Admin" profile with full authority; then set up each of the users with limited authority. This gave her 3 profiles. That was supposed to keep most spyware and malware from loading, as the profile didn't have enough authority to install programs. That really didn't seem to help - It seems the malware varies depending on what profile was signing on - even the limited authority profiles seemed to want to load the malware (althought the Microsoft product told you about it and prevent it from loading).

(Would you please give me your humble opinion - keep the two profiles with limited authority and have a password protected Admin????) Thanks!

4) The nailfix.cmd you wanted me to do did not seem to do anything - I think the other products I ran took care of nail.exe.

5) I didn't see the items you were looking for in my original HJT log - again, I think the other products must have taken care of those:

F2 - REG:system.ini: Shell=Explorer.exe C:\WINDOWS\Nail.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [unakar] c:\windows\system32\xtllegq.exe

6) I've done all the tasks you suggested. WOW - The ewido suite is AWESOME!! :tazz: It found 289 infected files!!!! WHOA!!!

While running in SAFE mode, I could not see some of my desktop. I tried fiddling with the settings, but it didn't help.

Some bad news - there was no option to save a log that I could find where it listed the baddies. I tried to cut & paste to no avail. However, I kept the other logs:

A) Start up file report:

---------------------------------------------------------
ewido security suite - Startup report
---------------------------------------------------------

+ Created on: 8:10:09 PM, 6/2/2005
+ Report-Checksum: C10F5E88

Reg\HKLM\Run zBrowser Launcher C:\Program Files\Logitech\iTouch\iTouch.exe
Reg\HKLM\Run WorksFUD C:\Program Files\Microsoft Works\wkfud.exe
Reg\HKLM\Run Microsoft Works Portfolio C:\Program Files\Microsoft Works\WksSb.exe /AllUsers
Reg\HKLM\Run Microsoft Works Update Detection C:\Program Files\Microsoft Works\WkDetect.exe
Reg\HKLM\Run MoneyStartUp10.0 "C:\Program Files\Microsoft Money\System\Activation.exe"
Reg\HKLM\Run RealTray C:\Program Files\Real\RealPlayer\RealPlay.exe SYSTEMBOOTHIDEPLAYER
Reg\HKLM\Run LVCOMS C:\Program Files\Common Files\Logitech\QCDriver2\LVCOMS.EXE
Reg\HKLM\Run LogitechGalleryRepair C:\Program Files\Logitech\ImageStudio\ISStart.exe
Reg\HKLM\Run LogitechImageStudioTray C:\Program Files\Logitech\ImageStudio\LogiTray.exe
Reg\HKLM\Run HP Component Manager "C:\Program Files\HP\hpcoretech\hpcmpmgr.exe"
Reg\HKLM\Run QuickTime Task "C:\Program Files\QuickTime\qttask.exe" -atboottime
Reg\HKLM\Run SunJavaUpdateSched C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.5.0_01\bin\jusched.exe
Reg\HKLM\Run HP Software Update C:\Program Files\HP\HP Software Update\HPWuSchd2.exe
Reg\HKLM\Run NAV Agent C:\PROGRA~1\NORTON~1\NORTON~1\navapw32.exe
Reg\HKLM\Run Symantec NetDriver Monitor C:\PROGRA~1\SYMNET~1\SNDMon.exe /Consumer
Reg\HKLM\Run gcasServ "C:\Program Files\Microsoft AntiSpyware\gcasServ.exe"
Reg\HKCU\Run MSMSGS "C:\Program Files\Messenger\msmsgs.exe" /background
Reg\HKCU\Run ctfmon.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\ctfmon.exe
Reg\HKCU\Run LDM \Program\
Shell\CommonStartup Logitech Desktop Messenger.lnk C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Start Menu\Programs\Startup\Logitech Desktop Messenger.lnk
Shell\CommonStartup Microsoft Works Calendar Reminders.lnk C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Start Menu\Programs\Startup\Microsoft Works Calendar Reminders.lnk
Shell\CommonStartup Microsoft Office.lnk C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Start Menu\Programs\Startup\Microsoft Office.lnk
Shell\CommonStartup KODAK Picture Transfer Software.lnk C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Start Menu\Programs\Startup\KODAK Picture Transfer Software.lnk
Shell\CommonStartup HP Digital Imaging Monitor.lnk C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Start Menu\Programs\Startup\HP Digital Imaging Monitor.lnk
Shell\CommonStartup HP Image Zone Fast Start.lnk C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Start Menu\Programs\Startup\HP Image Zone Fast Start.lnk

B) Connection Report:

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ewido security suite - Connection report
---------------------------------------------------------

+ Created on: 8:22:02 PM, 6/2/2005
+ Report-Checksum: 692A3AB1

TCP 0.0.0.0:135 0.0.0.0:0 LISTENING
TCP 0.0.0.0:445 0.0.0.0:0 LISTENING
TCP 15.89.89.6:139 0.0.0.0:0 LISTENING
TCP 15.89.89.6:1029 64.164.108.155:80 ESTABLISHED
TCP 15.89.89.6:1030 207.46.18.94:80 ESTABLISHED
TCP 15.89.89.6:1034 212.112.236.135:80 TIME_WAIT
TCP 15.89.89.6:1035 212.112.236.135:80 TIME_WAIT
TCP 15.89.89.6:14118 0.0.0.0:0 LISTENING
TCP 127.0.0.1:1025 0.0.0.0:0 LISTENING
TCP 127.0.0.1:1032 0.0.0.0:0 LISTENING
UDP 0.0.0.0:445
UDP 0.0.0.0:500
UDP 0.0.0.0:1026
UDP 0.0.0.0:1027
UDP 0.0.0.0:4500
UDP 15.89.89.6:123
UDP 15.89.89.6:137
UDP 15.89.89.6:138
UDP 15.89.89.6:1900
UDP 15.89.89.6:12655
UDP 15.89.89.6:60460
UDP 127.0.0.1:123
UDP 127.0.0.1:1900


3) Process Report:

---------------------------------------------------------
ewido security suite - Process report
---------------------------------------------------------

+ Created on: 8:22:14 PM, 6/2/2005
+ Report-Checksum: 815724FD

0: System Process
4: System Process
204: C:\WINDOWS\Explorer.EXE
316: C:\Program Files\Logitech\iTouch\iTouch.exe
384: C:\WINDOWS\system32\drivers\dcfssvc.exe
396: C:\Program Files\HP\hpcoretech\comp\hptskmgr.exe
420: C:\Program Files\ewido\security suite\ewidoctrl.exe
460: C:\Program Files\Real\RealPlayer\RealPlay.exe
472: C:\Program Files\ewido\security suite\ewidoguard.exe
484: C:\Program Files\Common Files\Logitech\QCDriver2\LVCOMS.EXE
500: C:\Program Files\Logitech\ImageStudio\LogiTray.exe
548: C:\Program Files\HP\hpcoretech\hpcmpmgr.exe
572: \SystemRoot\System32\smss.exe
592: C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.5.0_01\bin\jusched.exe
596: C:\PROGRA~1\NORTON~1\NORTON~1\navapw32.exe
608: C:\Program Files\HP\HP Software Update\HPWuSchd2.exe
636: \??\C:\WINDOWS\system32\csrss.exe
640: C:\Program Files\Microsoft AntiSpyware\gcasServ.exe
644: C:\Program Files\Messenger\msmsgs.exe
664: \??\C:\WINDOWS\system32\winlogon.exe
712: C:\WINDOWS\system32\services.exe
724: C:\WINDOWS\system32\lsass.exe
788: C:\WINDOWS\system32\ctfmon.exe
872: C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe
904: C:\Program Files\Common Files\Microsoft Shared\Works Shared\wkcalrem.exe
940: C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe
996: C:\Program Files\Kodak\KODAK Picture Transfer Software\pts.exe
1036: C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe
1064: C:\Program Files\HP\Digital Imaging\bin\hpqtra08.exe
1116: C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe
1132: C:\Program Files\Microsoft AntiSpyware\gcasDtServ.exe
1168: C:\Program Files\Common Files\Microsoft Shared\VS7Debug\mdm.exe
1228: C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe
1272: C:\Program Files\Norton SystemWorks\Norton AntiVirus\navapsvc.exe
1432: C:\WINDOWS\system32\spoolsv.exe
1556: C:\WINDOWS\System32\nvsvc32.exe
1712: C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe
1828: C:\WINDOWS\System32\wdfmgr.exe
1920: C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\Security Center\SymWSC.exe
1972: C:\WINDOWS\system32\wuauclt.exe
2428: C:\Program Files\HP\Digital Imaging\bin\hpqgalry.exe
2524: C:\Program Files\ewido\security suite\securitysuite.exe
2992: C:\WINDOWS\System32\alg.exe
3336: C:\WINDOWS\System32\wbem\wmiprvse.exe


Again, I'm sorry I couldn't find a list of the 289 infected files...but I'll tell you what - I'm going to buy that puppy!

Here's my current HJT log:

Logfile of HijackThis v1.99.1
Scan saved at 8:23:48 PM, on 6/2/2005
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\svchost.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\spoolsv.exe
C:\WINDOWS\Explorer.EXE
C:\Program Files\Logitech\iTouch\iTouch.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\drivers\dcfssvc.exe
C:\Program Files\ewido\security suite\ewidoctrl.exe
C:\Program Files\Real\RealPlayer\RealPlay.exe
C:\Program Files\ewido\security suite\ewidoguard.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Logitech\QCDriver2\LVCOMS.EXE
C:\Program Files\Logitech\ImageStudio\LogiTray.exe
C:\Program Files\HP\hpcoretech\hpcmpmgr.exe
C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.5.0_01\bin\jusched.exe
C:\Program Files\HP\HP Software Update\HPWuSchd2.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\NORTON~1\NORTON~1\navapw32.exe
C:\Program Files\Microsoft AntiSpyware\gcasServ.exe
C:\Program Files\Messenger\msmsgs.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\ctfmon.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Microsoft Shared\Works Shared\wkcalrem.exe
C:\Program Files\Kodak\KODAK Picture Transfer Software\pts.exe
C:\Program Files\HP\Digital Imaging\bin\hpqtra08.exe
C:\Program Files\Microsoft AntiSpyware\gcasDtServ.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Microsoft Shared\VS7Debug\mdm.exe
C:\Program Files\Norton SystemWorks\Norton AntiVirus\navapsvc.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\nvsvc32.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\Security Center\SymWSC.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\wuauclt.exe
C:\Program Files\HP\hpcoretech\comp\hptskmgr.exe
C:\Program Files\HP\Digital Imaging\bin\hpqgalry.exe
C:\HJT\HijackThis.exe

R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Bar = about:blank
R0 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Search,CustomizeSearch = about:blank
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\SearchURL,(Default) = about:blank
R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\SearchURL,(Default) = about:blank
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Connection Wizard,ShellNext = http://www.bestbuy.msn.com/
O2 - BHO: (no name) - {53707962-6F74-2D53-2644-206D7942484F} - C:\PROGRA~1\SPYBOT~1\SDHelper.dll
O2 - BHO: Google Toolbar Helper - {AA58ED58-01DD-4d91-8333-CF10577473F7} - c:\program files\google\googletoolbar1.dll
O2 - BHO: NAV Helper - {BDF3E430-B101-42AD-A544-FADC6B084872} - C:\Program Files\Norton SystemWorks\Norton AntiVirus\NavShExt.dll
O3 - Toolbar: Norton AntiVirus - {42CDD1BF-3FFB-4238-8AD1-7859DF00B1D6} - C:\Program Files\Norton SystemWorks\Norton AntiVirus\NavShExt.dll
O3 - Toolbar: &Google - {2318C2B1-4965-11d4-9B18-009027A5CD4F} - c:\program files\google\googletoolbar1.dll
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [zBrowser Launcher] C:\Program Files\Logitech\iTouch\iTouch.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [WorksFUD] C:\Program Files\Microsoft Works\wkfud.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Microsoft Works Portfolio] C:\Program Files\Microsoft Works\WksSb.exe /AllUsers
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Microsoft Works Update Detection] C:\Program Files\Microsoft Works\WkDetect.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [MoneyStartUp10.0] "C:\Program Files\Microsoft Money\System\Activation.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [RealTray] C:\Program Files\Real\RealPlayer\RealPlay.exe SYSTEMBOOTHIDEPLAYER
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [LVCOMS] C:\Program Files\Common Files\Logitech\QCDriver2\LVCOMS.EXE
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [LogitechGalleryRepair] C:\Program Files\Logitech\ImageStudio\ISStart.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [LogitechImageStudioTray] C:\Program Files\Logitech\ImageStudio\LogiTray.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [HP Component Manager] "C:\Program Files\HP\hpcoretech\hpcmpmgr.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [QuickTime Task] "C:\Program Files\QuickTime\qttask.exe" -atboottime
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SunJavaUpdateSched] C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.5.0_01\bin\jusched.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [HP Software Update] C:\Program Files\HP\HP Software Update\HPWuSchd2.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [NAV Agent] C:\PROGRA~1\NORTON~1\NORTON~1\navapw32.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Symantec NetDriver Monitor] C:\PROGRA~1\SYMNET~1\SNDMon.exe /Consumer
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [gcasServ] "C:\Program Files\Microsoft AntiSpyware\gcasServ.exe"
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [MSMSGS] "C:\Program Files\Messenger\msmsgs.exe" /background
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [ctfmon.exe] C:\WINDOWS\system32\ctfmon.exe
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [LDM] \Program\
O4 - Global Startup: Microsoft Works Calendar Reminders.lnk = ?
O4 - Global Startup: Microsoft Office.lnk = C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office10\OSA.EXE
O4 - Global Startup: KODAK Picture Transfer Software.lnk = ?
O4 - Global Startup: Logitech Desktop Messenger.lnk = C:\Program Files\Logitech\Desktop Messenger\8876480\Program\LDMConf.exe
O4 - Global Startup: HP Digital Imaging Monitor.lnk = C:\Program Files\HP\Digital Imaging\bin\hpqtra08.exe
O4 - Global Startup: HP Image Zone Fast Start.lnk = C:\Program Files\HP\Digital Imaging\bin\hpqthb08.exe
O8 - Extra context menu item: &Google Search - res://C:\Program Files\Google\GoogleToolbar1.dll/cmsearch.html
O8 - Extra context menu item: &Translate English Word - res://C:\Program Files\Google\GoogleToolbar1.dll/cmwordtrans.html
O8 - Extra context menu item: Backward Links - res://C:\Program Files\Google\GoogleToolbar1.dll/cmbacklinks.html
O8 - Extra context menu item: Cached Snapshot of Page - res://C:\Program Files\Google\GoogleToolbar1.dll/cmcache.html
O8 - Extra context menu item: Similar Pages - res://C:\Program Files\Google\GoogleToolbar1.dll/cmsimilar.html
O8 - Extra context menu item: Translate Page into English - res://C:\Program Files\Google\GoogleToolbar1.dll/cmtrans.html
O9 - Extra button: Messenger - {4528BBE0-4E08-11D5-AD55-00010333D0AD} - C:\Program Files\Yahoo!\Messenger\yhexbmes0819.dll
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Yahoo! Messenger - {4528BBE0-4E08-11D5-AD55-00010333D0AD} - C:\Program Files\Yahoo!\Messenger\yhexbmes0819.dll
O9 - Extra button: Real.com - {CD67F990-D8E9-11d2-98FE-00C0F0318AFE} - C:\WINDOWS\System32\Shdocvw.dll
O9 - Extra button: MoneySide - {E023F504-0C5A-4750-A1E7-A9046DEA8A21} - C:\Program Files\Microsoft Money\System\mnyviewer.dll
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
O14 - IERESET.INF: START_PAGE_URL=http://www.bestbuy.msn.com
O16 - DPF: {47CD99DF-8BCF-4B9B-94EF-02E51B2F79DA} - http://www.alwaysupd...ll/aun_0015.exe
O16 - DPF: {A17E30C4-A9BA-11D4-8673-60DB54C10000} (YahooYMailTo Class) - http://us.dl1.yimg.c.../yse/ymmapi.dll
O18 - Protocol: bw+0 - {97F655EA-84D8-4125-BBB0-AA8EE28ACDE7} - C:\Program Files\Logitech\Desktop Messenger\8876480\Program\BWPlugProtocol-8876480.dll
O18 - Protocol: bw+0s - {97F655EA-84D8-4125-BBB0-AA8EE28ACDE7} - C:\Program Files\Logitech\Desktop Messenger\8876480\Program\BWPlugProtocol-8876480.dll
O18 - Protocol: bw-0 - {97F655EA-84D8-4125-BBB0-AA8EE28ACDE7} - C:\Program Files\Logitech\Desktop Messenger\8876480\Program\BWPlugProtocol-8876480.dll
O18 - Protocol: bw-0s - {97F655EA-84D8-4125-BBB0-AA8EE28ACDE7} - C:\Program Files\Logitech\Desktop Messenger\8876480\Program\BWPlugProtocol-8876480.dll
O18 - Protocol: bw00 - {97F655EA-84D8-4125-BBB0-AA8EE28ACDE7} - C:\Program Files\Logitech\Desktop Messenger\8876480\Program\BWPlugProtocol-8876480.dll
O18 - Protocol: bw00s - {97F655EA-84D8-4125-BBB0-AA8EE28ACDE7} - C:\Program Files\Logitech\Desktop Messenger\8876480\Program\BWPlugProtocol-8876480.dll
O18 - Protocol: bw10 - {97F655EA-84D8-4125-BBB0-AA8EE28ACDE7} - C:\Program Files\Logitech\Desktop Messenger\8876480\Program\BWPlugProtocol-8876480.dll
O18 - Protocol: bw10s - {97F655EA-84D8-4125-BBB0-AA8EE28ACDE7} - C:\Program Files\Logitech\Desktop Messenger\8876480\Program\BWPlugProtocol-8876480.dll
O18 - Protocol: bw20 - {97F655EA-84D8-4125-BBB0-AA8EE28ACDE7} - C:\Program Files\Logitech\Desktop Messenger\8876480\Program\BWPlugProtocol-8876480.dll
O18 - Protocol: bw20s - {97F655EA-84D8-4125-BBB0-AA8EE28ACDE7} - C:\Program Files\Logitech\Desktop Messenger\8876480\Program\BWPlugProtocol-8876480.dll
O18 - Protocol: bw30 - {97F655EA-84D8-4125-BBB0-AA8EE28ACDE7} - C:\Program Files\Logitech\Desktop Messenger\8876480\Program\BWPlugProtocol-8876480.dll
O18 - Protocol: bw30s - {97F655EA-84D8-4125-BBB0-AA8EE28ACDE7} - C:\Program Files\Logitech\Desktop Messenger\8876480\Program\BWPlugProtocol-8876480.dll
O18 - Protocol: bw40 - {97F655EA-84D8-4125-BBB0-AA8EE28ACDE7} - C:\Program Files\Logitech\Desktop Messenger\8876480\Program\BWPlugProtocol-8876480.dll
O18 - Protocol: bw40s - {97F655EA-84D8-4125-BBB0-AA8EE28ACDE7} - C:\Program Files\Logitech\Desktop Messenger\8876480\Program\BWPlugProtocol-8876480.dll
O18 - Protocol: bw50 - {97F655EA-84D8-4125-BBB0-AA8EE28ACDE7} - C:\Program Files\Logitech\Desktop Messenger\8876480\Program\BWPlugProtocol-8876480.dll
O18 - Protocol: bw50s - {97F655EA-84D8-4125-BBB0-AA8EE28ACDE7} - C:\Program Files\Logitech\Desktop Messenger\8876480\Program\BWPlugProtocol-8876480.dll
O18 - Protocol: bw60 - {97F655EA-84D8-4125-BBB0-AA8EE28ACDE7} - C:\Program Files\Logitech\Desktop Messenger\8876480\Program\BWPlugProtocol-8876480.dll
O18 - Protocol: bw60s - {97F655EA-84D8-4125-BBB0-AA8EE28ACDE7} - C:\Program Files\Logitech\Desktop Messenger\8876480\Program\BWPlugProtocol-8876480.dll
O18 - Protocol: bw70 - {97F655EA-84D8-4125-BBB0-AA8EE28ACDE7} - C:\Program Files\Logitech\Desktop Messenger\8876480\Program\BWPlugProtocol-8876480.dll
O18 - Protocol: bw70s - {97F655EA-84D8-4125-BBB0-AA8EE28ACDE7} - C:\Program Files\Logitech\Desktop Messenger\8876480\Program\BWPlugProtocol-8876480.dll
O18 - Protocol: bw80 - {97F655EA-84D8-4125-BBB0-AA8EE28ACDE7} - C:\Program Files\Logitech\Desktop Messenger\8876480\Program\BWPlugProtocol-8876480.dll
O18 - Protocol: bw80s - {97F655EA-84D8-4125-BBB0-AA8EE28ACDE7} - C:\Program Files\Logitech\Desktop Messenger\8876480\Program\BWPlugProtocol-8876480.dll
O18 - Protocol: bw90 - {97F655EA-84D8-4125-BBB0-AA8EE28ACDE7} - C:\Program Files\Logitech\Desktop Messenger\8876480\Program\BWPlugProtocol-8876480.dll
O18 - Protocol: bw90s - {97F655EA-84D8-4125-BBB0-AA8EE28ACDE7} - C:\Program Files\Logitech\Desktop Messenger\8876480\Program\BWPlugProtocol-8876480.dll
O18 - Protocol: bwa0 - {97F655EA-84D8-4125-BBB0-AA8EE28ACDE7} - C:\Program Files\Logitech\Desktop Messenger\8876480\Program\BWPlugProtocol-8876480.dll
O18 - Protocol: bwa0s - {97F655EA-84D8-4125-BBB0-AA8EE28ACDE7} - C:\Program Files\Logitech\Desktop Messenger\8876480\Program\BWPlugProtocol-8876480.dll
O18 - Protocol: bwb0 - {97F655EA-84D8-4125-BBB0-AA8EE28ACDE7} - C:\Program Files\Logitech\Desktop Messenger\8876480\Program\BWPlugProtocol-8876480.dll
O18 - Protocol: bwb0s - {97F655EA-84D8-4125-BBB0-AA8EE28ACDE7} - C:\Program Files\Logitech\Desktop Messenger\8876480\Program\BWPlugProtocol-8876480.dll
O18 - Protocol: bwc0 - {97F655EA-84D8-4125-BBB0-AA8EE28ACDE7} - C:\Program Files\Logitech\Desktop Messenger\8876480\Program\BWPlugProtocol-8876480.dll
O18 - Protocol: bwc0s - {97F655EA-84D8-4125-BBB0-AA8EE28ACDE7} - C:\Program Files\Logitech\Desktop Messenger\8876480\Program\BWPlugProtocol-8876480.dll
O18 - Protocol: bwd0 - {97F655EA-84D8-4125-BBB0-AA8EE28ACDE7} - C:\Program Files\Logitech\Desktop Messenger\8876480\Program\BWPlugProtocol-8876480.dll
O18 - Protocol: bwd0s - {97F655EA-84D8-4125-BBB0-AA8EE28ACDE7} - C:\Program Files\Logitech\Desktop Messenger\8876480\Program\BWPlugProtocol-8876480.dll
O18 - Protocol: bwe0 - {97F655EA-84D8-4125-BBB0-AA8EE28ACDE7} - C:\Program Files\Logitech\Desktop Messenger\8876480\Program\BWPlugProtocol-8876480.dll
O18 - Protocol: bwe0s - {97F655EA-84D8-4125-BBB0-AA8EE28ACDE7} - C:\Program Files\Logitech\Desktop Messenger\8876480\Program\BWPlugProtocol-8876480.dll
O18 - Protocol: bwf0 - {97F655EA-84D8-4125-BBB0-AA8EE28ACDE7} - C:\Program Files\Logitech\Desktop Messenger\8876480\Program\BWPlugProtocol-8876480.dll
O18 - Protocol: bwf0s - {97F655EA-84D8-4125-BBB0-AA8EE28ACDE7} - C:\Program Files\Logitech\Desktop Messenger\8876480\Program\BWPlugProtocol-8876480.dll
O18 - Protocol: bwfile-8876480 - {9462A756-7B47-47BC-8C80-C34B9B80B32B} - C:\Program Files\Logitech\Desktop Messenger\8876480\Program\GAPlugProtocol-8876480.dll
O18 - Protocol: bwg0 - {97F655EA-84D8-4125-BBB0-AA8EE28ACDE7} - C:\Program Files\Logitech\Desktop Messenger\8876480\Program\BWPlugProtocol-8876480.dll
O18 - Protocol: bwg0s - {97F655EA-84D8-4125-BBB0-AA8EE28ACDE7} - C:\Program Files\Logitech\Desktop Messenger\8876480\Program\BWPlugProtocol-8876480.dll
O18 - Protocol: bwh0 - {97F655EA-84D8-4125-BBB0-AA8EE28ACDE7} - C:\Program Files\Logitech\Desktop Messenger\8876480\Program\BWPlugProtocol-8876480.dll
O18 - Protocol: bwh0s - {97F655EA-84D8-4125-BBB0-AA8EE28ACDE7} - C:\Program Files\Logitech\Desktop Messenger\8876480\Program\BWPlugProtocol-8876480.dll
O18 - Protocol: bwi0 - {97F655EA-84D8-4125-BBB0-AA8EE28ACDE7} - C:\Program Files\Logitech\Desktop Messenger\8876480\Program\BWPlugProtocol-8876480.dll
O18 - Protocol: bwi0s - {97F655EA-84D8-4125-BBB0-AA8EE28ACDE7} - C:\Program Files\Logitech\Desktop Messenger\8876480\Program\BWPlugProtocol-8876480.dll
O18 - Protocol: bwj0 - {97F655EA-84D8-4125-BBB0-AA8EE28ACDE7} - C:\Program Files\Logitech\Desktop Messenger\8876480\Program\BWPlugProtocol-8876480.dll
O18 - Protocol: bwj0s - {97F655EA-84D8-4125-BBB0-AA8EE28ACDE7} - C:\Program Files\Logitech\Desktop Messenger\8876480\Program\BWPlugProtocol-8876480.dll
O18 - Protocol: bwk0 - {97F655EA-84D8-4125-BBB0-AA8EE28ACDE7} - C:\Program Files\Logitech\Desktop Messenger\8876480\Program\BWPlugProtocol-8876480.dll
O18 - Protocol: bwk0s - {97F655EA-84D8-4125-BBB0-AA8EE28ACDE7} - C:\Program Files\Logitech\Desktop Messenger\8876480\Program\BWPlugProtocol-8876480.dll
O18 - Protocol: bwl0 - {97F655EA-84D8-4125-BBB0-AA8EE28ACDE7} - C:\Program Files\Logitech\Desktop Messenger\8876480\Program\BWPlugProtocol-8876480.dll
O18 - Protocol: bwl0s - {97F655EA-84D8-4125-BBB0-AA8EE28ACDE7} - C:\Program Files\Logitech\Desktop Messenger\8876480\Program\BWPlugProtocol-8876480.dll
O18 - Protocol: bwm0 - {97F655EA-84D8-4125-BBB0-AA8EE28ACDE7} - C:\Program Files\Logitech\Desktop Messenger\8876480\Program\BWPlugProtocol-8876480.dll
O18 - Protocol: bwm0s - {97F655EA-84D8-4125-BBB0-AA8EE28ACDE7} - C:\Program Files\Logitech\Desktop Messenger\8876480\Program\BWPlugProtocol-8876480.dll
O18 - Protocol: bwn0 - {97F655EA-84D8-4125-BBB0-AA8EE28ACDE7} - C:\Program Files\Logitech\Desktop Messenger\8876480\Program\BWPlugProtocol-8876480.dll
O18 - Protocol: bwn0s - {97F655EA-84D8-4125-BBB0-AA8EE28ACDE7} - C:\Program Files\Logitech\Desktop Messenger\8876480\Program\BWPlugProtocol-8876480.dll
O18 - Protocol: bwo0 - {97F655EA-84D8-4125-BBB0-AA8EE28ACDE7} - C:\Program Files\Logitech\Desktop Messenger\8876480\Program\BWPlugProtocol-8876480.dll
O18 - Protocol: bwo0s - {97F655EA-84D8-4125-BBB0-AA8EE28ACDE7} - C:\Program Files\Logitech\Desktop Messenger\8876480\Program\BWPlugProtocol-8876480.dll
O18 - Protocol: bwp0 - {97F655EA-84D8-4125-BBB0-AA8EE28ACDE7} - C:\Program Files\Logitech\Desktop Messenger\8876480\Program\BWPlugProtocol-8876480.dll
O18 - Protocol: bwp0s - {97F655EA-84D8-4125-BBB0-AA8EE28ACDE7} - C:\Program Files\Logitech\Desktop Messenger\8876480\Program\BWPlugProtocol-8876480.dll
O18 - Protocol: bwq0 - {97F655EA-84D8-4125-BBB0-AA8EE28ACDE7} - C:\Program Files\Logitech\Desktop Messenger\8876480\Program\BWPlugProtocol-8876480.dll
O18 - Protocol: bwq0s - {97F655EA-84D8-4125-BBB0-AA8EE28ACDE7} - C:\Program Files\Logitech\Desktop Messenger\8876480\Program\BWPlugProtocol-8876480.dll
O18 - Protocol: bwr0 - {97F655EA-84D8-4125-BBB0-AA8EE28ACDE7} - C:\Program Files\Logitech\Desktop Messenger\8876480\Program\BWPlugProtocol-8876480.dll
O18 - Protocol: bwr0s - {97F655EA-84D8-4125-BBB0-AA8EE28ACDE7} - C:\Program Files\Logitech\Desktop Messenger\8876480\Program\BWPlugProtocol-8876480.dll
O18 - Protocol: bws0 - {97F655EA-84D8-4125-BBB0-AA8EE28ACDE7} - C:\Program Files\Logitech\Desktop Messenger\8876480\Program\BWPlugProtocol-8876480.dll
O18 - Protocol: bws0s - {97F655EA-84D8-4125-BBB0-AA8EE28ACDE7} - C:\Program Files\Logitech\Desktop Messenger\8876480\Program\BWPlugProtocol-8876480.dll
O18 - Protocol: bwt0 - {97F655EA-84D8-4125-BBB0-AA8EE28ACDE7} - C:\Program Files\Logitech\Desktop Messenger\8876480\Program\BWPlugProtocol-8876480.dll
O18 - Protocol: bwt0s - {97F655EA-84D8-4125-BBB0-AA8EE28ACDE7} - C:\Program Files\Logitech\Desktop Messenger\8876480\Program\BWPlugProtocol-8876480.dll
O18 - Protocol: bwu0 - {97F655EA-84D8-4125-BBB0-AA8EE28ACDE7} - C:\Program Files\Logitech\Desktop Messenger\8876480\Program\BWPlugProtocol-8876480.dll
O18 - Protocol: bwu0s - {97F655EA-84D8-4125-BBB0-AA8EE28ACDE7} - C:\Program Files\Logitech\Desktop Messenger\8876480\Program\BWPlugProtocol-8876480.dll
O18 - Protocol: bwv0 - {97F655EA-84D8-4125-BBB0-AA8EE28ACDE7} - C:\Program Files\Logitech\Desktop Messenger\8876480\Program\BWPlugProtocol-8876480.dll
O18 - Protocol: bwv0s - {97F655EA-84D8-4125-BBB0-AA8EE28ACDE7} - C:\Program Files\Logitech\Desktop Messenger\8876480\Program\BWPlugProtocol-8876480.dll
O18 - Protocol: bww0 - {97F655EA-84D8-4125-BBB0-AA8EE28ACDE7} - C:\Program Files\Logitech\Desktop Messenger\8876480\Program\BWPlugProtocol-8876480.dll
O18 - Protocol: bww0s - {97F655EA-84D8-4125-BBB0-AA8EE28ACDE7} - C:\Program Files\Logitech\Desktop Messenger\8876480\Program\BWPlugProtocol-8876480.dll
O18 - Protocol: bwx0 - {97F655EA-84D8-4125-BBB0-AA8EE28ACDE7} - C:\Program Files\Logitech\Desktop Messenger\8876480\Program\BWPlugProtocol-8876480.dll
O18 - Protocol: bwx0s - {97F655EA-84D8-4125-BBB0-AA8EE28ACDE7} - C:\Program Files\Logitech\Desktop Messenger\8876480\Program\BWPlugProtocol-8876480.dll
O18 - Protocol: bwy0 - {97F655EA-84D8-4125-BBB0-AA8EE28ACDE7} - C:\Program Files\Logitech\Desktop Messenger\8876480\Program\BWPlugProtocol-8876480.dll
O18 - Protocol: bwy0s - {97F655EA-84D8-4125-BBB0-AA8EE28ACDE7} - C:\Program Files\Logitech\Desktop Messenger\8876480\Program\BWPlugProtocol-8876480.dll
O18 - Protocol: bwz0 - {97F655EA-84D8-4125-BBB0-AA8EE28ACDE7} - C:\Program Files\Logitech\Desktop Messenger\8876480\Program\BWPlugProtocol-8876480.dll
O18 - Protocol: bwz0s - {97F655EA-84D8-4125-BBB0-AA8EE28ACDE7} - C:\Program Files\Logitech\Desktop Messenger\8876480\Program\BWPlugProtocol-8876480.dll
O18 - Protocol: offline-8876480 - {97F655EA-84D8-4125-BBB0-AA8EE28ACDE7} - C:\Program Files\Logitech\Desktop Messenger\8876480\Program\BWPlugProtocol-8876480.dll
O23 - Service: Dcfssvc - Eastman Kodak Company - C:\WINDOWS\system32\drivers\dcfssvc.exe
O23 - Service: ewido security suite control - ewido networks - C:\Program Files\ewido\security suite\ewidoctrl.exe
O23 - Service: ewido security suite guard - ewido networks - C:\Program Files\ewido\security suite\ewidoguard.exe
O23 - Service: Norton AntiVirus Auto Protect Service (navapsvc) - Symantec Corporation - C:\Program Files\Norton SystemWorks\Norton AntiVirus\navapsvc.exe
O23 - Service: NVIDIA Driver Helper Service (NVSvc) - NVIDIA Corporation - C:\WINDOWS\System32\nvsvc32.exe
O23 - Service: Pml Driver HPZ12 - HP - C:\WINDOWS\system32\HPZipm12.exe
O23 - Service: ScriptBlocking Service (SBService) - Symantec Corporation - C:\PROGRA~1\COMMON~1\SYMANT~1\SCRIPT~1\SBServ.exe
O23 - Service: Symantec Network Drivers Service (SNDSrvc) - Symantec Corporation - C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\SNDSrvc.exe
O23 - Service: SymWMI Service (SymWSC) - Symantec Corporation - C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\Security Center\SymWSC.exe


Sorry this is so long-winded!

Best wishes and God bless you!

Matthew
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loophole

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Hello Mbooher :tazz:

1) While waiting to hear back from you all, a friend had me load Trojan Stopper and the Microsoft/GIANT Anti-Spyware program. Those two seemed to get rid of Aurora and Nail. HOWEVER...


These two products wont remove the full infection. The fix I gave you is the only way I have seen the full infection removed

2) After installing the Microsoft product, her computer seemed to be running very well...except the MS-AntiSW kept finding the same ones over and over each time I booted. It found "HuntBar" and "CoolWeb." The product would prevent them from loading again, but, like the moving "Groundhog Day," they kept coming back.


This program is good as long as your computer is clean as it protects things from being altered. However if you install it on an infected machine it will protect those things also.we will disable this in a little bit.

3) The gal who owns this computer had two profiles set up in XP Home. I had read somewhere that it's best to set up an "Admin" profile with full authority; then set up each of the users with limited authority. This gave her 3 profiles. That was supposed to keep most spyware and malware from loading, as the profile didn't have enough authority to install programs. That really didn't seem to help - It seems the malware varies depending on what profile was signing on - even the limited authority profiles seemed to want to load the malware (althought the Microsoft product told you about it and prevent it from loading).


My opinion is the less accounts the better . The way she has it set up really works no better than any other way. the bottom line is you need to have your computer protected and all your windows updates installed and use common sense when going to sites and not clicking on things if you dont know what they are.(this in no way implies to you just in general ;) )

4) The nailfix.cmd you wanted me to do did not seem to do anything - I think the other products I ran took care of nail.exe.


This is what takes care of the service that comes with the nail infection.It doesnt appear to do much but this is invaluable to removing this infection as this is the part nothing else takes care of

5) I didn't see the items you were looking for in my original HJT log - again, I think the other products must have taken care of those:


This is a good thing


Ok now to finish the cleanup
You may wish to print out a copy of these instructions to follow while you complete this procedure
Download CWShredder here to its own folder.

Update CWShredder

* Open CWShredder and click I AGREE
* Click Check For Update
(I didnt see where you mentioned this so if you did download this then skip this)

disconnect from the internet
Right click on the Microsoft AntiSpyware icon (looks like a target) and click on Security Agents Status (Enabled) and click on Disable Real-time Protection. To re enable it, you follow the same steps but click on Enable Real-time Protection.

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.(if present)

R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Bar = about:blank
R0 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Search,CustomizeSearch = about:blank
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\SearchURL,(Default) = about:blank
R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\SearchURL,(Default) = about:blank
O16 - DPF: {47CD99DF-8BCF-4B9B-94EF-02E51B2F79DA} - http://www.alwaysupd...ll/aun_0015.exe

Reboot your PC.

If you would please, rescan with HijackThis and post a fresh log in this same topic

Edited by loophole, 02 June 2005 - 11:05 PM.

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#5
mbooher

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Good evening loophole ;)

Thanks again for all your help - I think we're close!

I have deleted the "Admin" profile I set up for her, so there are now only here two original profiles.

Also, I ran the CWshredder, but it found no trace of CoolWeb

I've done your other steps, and my new HiJackThis log follows:

Logfile of HijackThis v1.99.1
Scan saved at 8:45:07 PM, on 6/6/2005
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\svchost.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\spoolsv.exe
C:\WINDOWS\Explorer.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\system32\drivers\dcfssvc.exe
C:\Program Files\ewido\security suite\ewidoctrl.exe
C:\Program Files\ewido\security suite\ewidoguard.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Microsoft Shared\VS7Debug\mdm.exe
C:\Program Files\Norton SystemWorks\Norton AntiVirus\navapsvc.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\nvsvc32.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\Security Center\SymWSC.exe
C:\Program Files\Logitech\iTouch\iTouch.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Logitech\QCDriver2\LVCOMS.EXE
C:\Program Files\Logitech\ImageStudio\LogiTray.exe
C:\Program Files\HP\hpcoretech\hpcmpmgr.exe
C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.5.0_01\bin\jusched.exe
C:\Program Files\HP\HP Software Update\HPWuSchd2.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\NORTON~1\NORTON~1\navapw32.exe
C:\Program Files\MSN Apps\Updater\01.02.3000.1001\en-us\msnappau.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Real\Update_OB\realsched.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\ctfmon.exe
C:\Program Files\Yahoo!\Messenger\ypager.exe
C:\Program Files\MSN Messenger\MsnMsgr.Exe
C:\Program Files\Microsoft AntiSpyware\gcasDtServ.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Microsoft Shared\Works Shared\wkcalrem.exe
C:\Program Files\HP\hpcoretech\comp\hptskmgr.exe
C:\Program Files\Kodak\KODAK Picture Transfer Software\pts.exe
C:\Program Files\HP\Digital Imaging\bin\hpqtra08.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\wuauclt.exe
C:\Program Files\HP\Digital Imaging\bin\hpqgalry.exe
C:\HJT\HijackThis.exe

R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings,ProxyOverride = localhost
R0 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Toolbar,LinksFolderName =
O2 - BHO: (no name) - {53707962-6F74-2D53-2644-206D7942484F} - C:\PROGRA~1\SPYBOT~1\SDHelper.dll
O2 - BHO: Google Toolbar Helper - {AA58ED58-01DD-4d91-8333-CF10577473F7} - c:\program files\google\googletoolbar1.dll
O2 - BHO: NAV Helper - {BDF3E430-B101-42AD-A544-FADC6B084872} - C:\Program Files\Norton SystemWorks\Norton AntiVirus\NavShExt.dll
O3 - Toolbar: Norton AntiVirus - {42CDD1BF-3FFB-4238-8AD1-7859DF00B1D6} - C:\Program Files\Norton SystemWorks\Norton AntiVirus\NavShExt.dll
O3 - Toolbar: &Google - {2318C2B1-4965-11d4-9B18-009027A5CD4F} - c:\program files\google\googletoolbar1.dll
O3 - Toolbar: MSN Toolbar - {BDAD1DAD-C946-4A17-ADC1-64B5B4FF55D0} - C:\Program Files\MSN Toolbar\01.01.2607.0\en-us\msntb.dll
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [zBrowser Launcher] C:\Program Files\Logitech\iTouch\iTouch.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [WorksFUD] C:\Program Files\Microsoft Works\wkfud.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Microsoft Works Portfolio] C:\Program Files\Microsoft Works\WksSb.exe /AllUsers
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Microsoft Works Update Detection] C:\Program Files\Microsoft Works\WkDetect.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [MoneyStartUp10.0] "C:\Program Files\Microsoft Money\System\Activation.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [LVCOMS] C:\Program Files\Common Files\Logitech\QCDriver2\LVCOMS.EXE
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [LogitechGalleryRepair] C:\Program Files\Logitech\ImageStudio\ISStart.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [LogitechImageStudioTray] C:\Program Files\Logitech\ImageStudio\LogiTray.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [HP Component Manager] "C:\Program Files\HP\hpcoretech\hpcmpmgr.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [QuickTime Task] "C:\Program Files\QuickTime\qttask.exe" -atboottime
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SunJavaUpdateSched] C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.5.0_01\bin\jusched.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [HP Software Update] C:\Program Files\HP\HP Software Update\HPWuSchd2.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [NAV Agent] C:\PROGRA~1\NORTON~1\NORTON~1\navapw32.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Symantec NetDriver Monitor] C:\PROGRA~1\SYMNET~1\SNDMon.exe /Consumer
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [gcasServ] "C:\Program Files\Microsoft AntiSpyware\gcasServ.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [NvCplDaemon] RUNDLL32.EXE C:\WINDOWS\system32\NvCpl.dll,NvStartup
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [nwiz] nwiz.exe /install
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [msnappau] "C:\Program Files\MSN Apps\Updater\01.02.3000.1001\en-us\msnappau.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [TkBellExe] "C:\Program Files\Common Files\Real\Update_OB\realsched.exe" -osboot
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [Microsoft Works Update Detection] C:\Program Files\Microsoft Works\WkDetect.exe
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [ctfmon.exe] C:\WINDOWS\system32\ctfmon.exe
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [Yahoo! Pager] C:\Program Files\Yahoo!\Messenger\ypager.exe -quiet
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [LDM] \Program\
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [MsnMsgr] "C:\Program Files\MSN Messenger\MsnMsgr.Exe" /background
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [MoneyAgent] "C:\Program Files\Microsoft Money\System\Money Express.exe"
O4 - Global Startup: Microsoft Works Calendar Reminders.lnk = ?
O4 - Global Startup: Microsoft Office.lnk = C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office10\OSA.EXE
O4 - Global Startup: KODAK Picture Transfer Software.lnk = ?
O4 - Global Startup: Logitech Desktop Messenger.lnk = C:\Program Files\Logitech\Desktop Messenger\8876480\Program\LDMConf.exe
O4 - Global Startup: HP Digital Imaging Monitor.lnk = C:\Program Files\HP\Digital Imaging\bin\hpqtra08.exe
O4 - Global Startup: HP Image Zone Fast Start.lnk = C:\Program Files\HP\Digital Imaging\bin\hpqthb08.exe
O9 - Extra button: Messenger - {4528BBE0-4E08-11D5-AD55-00010333D0AD} - C:\Program Files\Yahoo!\Messenger\yhexbmes0819.dll
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Yahoo! Messenger - {4528BBE0-4E08-11D5-AD55-00010333D0AD} - C:\Program Files\Yahoo!\Messenger\yhexbmes0819.dll
O9 - Extra button: Real.com - {CD67F990-D8E9-11d2-98FE-00C0F0318AFE} - C:\WINDOWS\System32\Shdocvw.dll
O9 - Extra button: MoneySide - {E023F504-0C5A-4750-A1E7-A9046DEA8A21} - C:\Program Files\Microsoft Money\System\mnyviewer.dll
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
O14 - IERESET.INF: START_PAGE_URL=http://www.bestbuy.msn.com
O16 - DPF: {A17E30C4-A9BA-11D4-8673-60DB54C10000} (YahooYMailTo Class) - http://us.dl1.yimg.c.../yse/ymmapi.dll
O18 - Protocol: bw+0 - {97F655EA-84D8-4125-BBB0-AA8EE28ACDE7} - C:\Program Files\Logitech\Desktop Messenger\8876480\Program\BWPlugProtocol-8876480.dll
O18 - Protocol: bw+0s - {97F655EA-84D8-4125-BBB0-AA8EE28ACDE7} - C:\Program Files\Logitech\Desktop Messenger\8876480\Program\BWPlugProtocol-8876480.dll
O18 - Protocol: bw-0 - {97F655EA-84D8-4125-BBB0-AA8EE28ACDE7} - C:\Program Files\Logitech\Desktop Messenger\8876480\Program\BWPlugProtocol-8876480.dll
O18 - Protocol: bw-0s - {97F655EA-84D8-4125-BBB0-AA8EE28ACDE7} - C:\Program Files\Logitech\Desktop Messenger\8876480\Program\BWPlugProtocol-8876480.dll
O18 - Protocol: bw00 - {97F655EA-84D8-4125-BBB0-AA8EE28ACDE7} - C:\Program Files\Logitech\Desktop Messenger\8876480\Program\BWPlugProtocol-8876480.dll
O18 - Protocol: bw00s - {97F655EA-84D8-4125-BBB0-AA8EE28ACDE7} - C:\Program Files\Logitech\Desktop Messenger\8876480\Program\BWPlugProtocol-8876480.dll
O18 - Protocol: bw10 - {97F655EA-84D8-4125-BBB0-AA8EE28ACDE7} - C:\Program Files\Logitech\Desktop Messenger\8876480\Program\BWPlugProtocol-8876480.dll
O18 - Protocol: bw10s - {97F655EA-84D8-4125-BBB0-AA8EE28ACDE7} - C:\Program Files\Logitech\Desktop Messenger\8876480\Program\BWPlugProtocol-8876480.dll
O18 - Protocol: bw20 - {97F655EA-84D8-4125-BBB0-AA8EE28ACDE7} - C:\Program Files\Logitech\Desktop Messenger\8876480\Program\BWPlugProtocol-8876480.dll
O18 - Protocol: bw20s - {97F655EA-84D8-4125-BBB0-AA8EE28ACDE7} - C:\Program Files\Logitech\Desktop Messenger\8876480\Program\BWPlugProtocol-8876480.dll
O18 - Protocol: bw30 - {97F655EA-84D8-4125-BBB0-AA8EE28ACDE7} - C:\Program Files\Logitech\Desktop Messenger\8876480\Program\BWPlugProtocol-8876480.dll
O18 - Protocol: bw30s - {97F655EA-84D8-4125-BBB0-AA8EE28ACDE7} - C:\Program Files\Logitech\Desktop Messenger\8876480\Program\BWPlugProtocol-8876480.dll
O18 - Protocol: bw40 - {97F655EA-84D8-4125-BBB0-AA8EE28ACDE7} - C:\Program Files\Logitech\Desktop Messenger\8876480\Program\BWPlugProtocol-8876480.dll
O18 - Protocol: bw40s - {97F655EA-84D8-4125-BBB0-AA8EE28ACDE7} - C:\Program Files\Logitech\Desktop Messenger\8876480\Program\BWPlugProtocol-8876480.dll
O18 - Protocol: bw50 - {97F655EA-84D8-4125-BBB0-AA8EE28ACDE7} - C:\Program Files\Logitech\Desktop Messenger\8876480\Program\BWPlugProtocol-8876480.dll
O18 - Protocol: bw50s - {97F655EA-84D8-4125-BBB0-AA8EE28ACDE7} - C:\Program Files\Logitech\Desktop Messenger\8876480\Program\BWPlugProtocol-8876480.dll
O18 - Protocol: bw60 - {97F655EA-84D8-4125-BBB0-AA8EE28ACDE7} - C:\Program Files\Logitech\Desktop Messenger\8876480\Program\BWPlugProtocol-8876480.dll
O18 - Protocol: bw60s - {97F655EA-84D8-4125-BBB0-AA8EE28ACDE7} - C:\Program Files\Logitech\Desktop Messenger\8876480\Program\BWPlugProtocol-8876480.dll
O18 - Protocol: bw70 - {97F655EA-84D8-4125-BBB0-AA8EE28ACDE7} - C:\Program Files\Logitech\Desktop Messenger\8876480\Program\BWPlugProtocol-8876480.dll
O18 - Protocol: bw70s - {97F655EA-84D8-4125-BBB0-AA8EE28ACDE7} - C:\Program Files\Logitech\Desktop Messenger\8876480\Program\BWPlugProtocol-8876480.dll
O18 - Protocol: bw80 - {97F655EA-84D8-4125-BBB0-AA8EE28ACDE7} - C:\Program Files\Logitech\Desktop Messenger\8876480\Program\BWPlugProtocol-8876480.dll
O18 - Protocol: bw80s - {97F655EA-84D8-4125-BBB0-AA8EE28ACDE7} - C:\Program Files\Logitech\Desktop Messenger\8876480\Program\BWPlugProtocol-8876480.dll
O18 - Protocol: bw90 - {97F655EA-84D8-4125-BBB0-AA8EE28ACDE7} - C:\Program Files\Logitech\Desktop Messenger\8876480\Program\BWPlugProtocol-8876480.dll
O18 - Protocol: bw90s - {97F655EA-84D8-4125-BBB0-AA8EE28ACDE7} - C:\Program Files\Logitech\Desktop Messenger\8876480\Program\BWPlugProtocol-8876480.dll
O18 - Protocol: bwa0 - {97F655EA-84D8-4125-BBB0-AA8EE28ACDE7} - C:\Program Files\Logitech\Desktop Messenger\8876480\Program\BWPlugProtocol-8876480.dll
O18 - Protocol: bwa0s - {97F655EA-84D8-4125-BBB0-AA8EE28ACDE7} - C:\Program Files\Logitech\Desktop Messenger\8876480\Program\BWPlugProtocol-8876480.dll
O18 - Protocol: bwb0 - {97F655EA-84D8-4125-BBB0-AA8EE28ACDE7} - C:\Program Files\Logitech\Desktop Messenger\8876480\Program\BWPlugProtocol-8876480.dll
O18 - Protocol: bwb0s - {97F655EA-84D8-4125-BBB0-AA8EE28ACDE7} - C:\Program Files\Logitech\Desktop Messenger\8876480\Program\BWPlugProtocol-8876480.dll
O18 - Protocol: bwc0 - {97F655EA-84D8-4125-BBB0-AA8EE28ACDE7} - C:\Program Files\Logitech\Desktop Messenger\8876480\Program\BWPlugProtocol-8876480.dll
O18 - Protocol: bwc0s - {97F655EA-84D8-4125-BBB0-AA8EE28ACDE7} - C:\Program Files\Logitech\Desktop Messenger\8876480\Program\BWPlugProtocol-8876480.dll
O18 - Protocol: bwd0 - {97F655EA-84D8-4125-BBB0-AA8EE28ACDE7} - C:\Program Files\Logitech\Desktop Messenger\8876480\Program\BWPlugProtocol-8876480.dll
O18 - Protocol: bwd0s - {97F655EA-84D8-4125-BBB0-AA8EE28ACDE7} - C:\Program Files\Logitech\Desktop Messenger\8876480\Program\BWPlugProtocol-8876480.dll
O18 - Protocol: bwe0 - {97F655EA-84D8-4125-BBB0-AA8EE28ACDE7} - C:\Program Files\Logitech\Desktop Messenger\8876480\Program\BWPlugProtocol-8876480.dll
O18 - Protocol: bwe0s - {97F655EA-84D8-4125-BBB0-AA8EE28ACDE7} - C:\Program Files\Logitech\Desktop Messenger\8876480\Program\BWPlugProtocol-8876480.dll
O18 - Protocol: bwf0 - {97F655EA-84D8-4125-BBB0-AA8EE28ACDE7} - C:\Program Files\Logitech\Desktop Messenger\8876480\Program\BWPlugProtocol-8876480.dll
O18 - Protocol: bwf0s - {97F655EA-84D8-4125-BBB0-AA8EE28ACDE7} - C:\Program Files\Logitech\Desktop Messenger\8876480\Program\BWPlugProtocol-8876480.dll
O18 - Protocol: bwfile-8876480 - {9462A756-7B47-47BC-8C80-C34B9B80B32B} - C:\Program Files\Logitech\Desktop Messenger\8876480\Program\GAPlugProtocol-8876480.dll
O18 - Protocol: bwg0 - {97F655EA-84D8-4125-BBB0-AA8EE28ACDE7} - C:\Program Files\Logitech\Desktop Messenger\8876480\Program\BWPlugProtocol-8876480.dll
O18 - Protocol: bwg0s - {97F655EA-84D8-4125-BBB0-AA8EE28ACDE7} - C:\Program Files\Logitech\Desktop Messenger\8876480\Program\BWPlugProtocol-8876480.dll
O18 - Protocol: bwh0 - {97F655EA-84D8-4125-BBB0-AA8EE28ACDE7} - C:\Program Files\Logitech\Desktop Messenger\8876480\Program\BWPlugProtocol-8876480.dll
O18 - Protocol: bwh0s - {97F655EA-84D8-4125-BBB0-AA8EE28ACDE7} - C:\Program Files\Logitech\Desktop Messenger\8876480\Program\BWPlugProtocol-8876480.dll
O18 - Protocol: bwi0 - {97F655EA-84D8-4125-BBB0-AA8EE28ACDE7} - C:\Program Files\Logitech\Desktop Messenger\8876480\Program\BWPlugProtocol-8876480.dll
O18 - Protocol: bwi0s - {97F655EA-84D8-4125-BBB0-AA8EE28ACDE7} - C:\Program Files\Logitech\Desktop Messenger\8876480\Program\BWPlugProtocol-8876480.dll
O18 - Protocol: bwj0 - {97F655EA-84D8-4125-BBB0-AA8EE28ACDE7} - C:\Program Files\Logitech\Desktop Messenger\8876480\Program\BWPlugProtocol-8876480.dll
O18 - Protocol: bwj0s - {97F655EA-84D8-4125-BBB0-AA8EE28ACDE7} - C:\Program Files\Logitech\Desktop Messenger\8876480\Program\BWPlugProtocol-8876480.dll
O18 - Protocol: bwk0 - {97F655EA-84D8-4125-BBB0-AA8EE28ACDE7} - C:\Program Files\Logitech\Desktop Messenger\8876480\Program\BWPlugProtocol-8876480.dll
O18 - Protocol: bwk0s - {97F655EA-84D8-4125-BBB0-AA8EE28ACDE7} - C:\Program Files\Logitech\Desktop Messenger\8876480\Program\BWPlugProtocol-8876480.dll
O18 - Protocol: bwl0 - {97F655EA-84D8-4125-BBB0-AA8EE28ACDE7} - C:\Program Files\Logitech\Desktop Messenger\8876480\Program\BWPlugProtocol-8876480.dll
O18 - Protocol: bwl0s - {97F655EA-84D8-4125-BBB0-AA8EE28ACDE7} - C:\Program Files\Logitech\Desktop Messenger\8876480\Program\BWPlugProtocol-8876480.dll
O18 - Protocol: bwm0 - {97F655EA-84D8-4125-BBB0-AA8EE28ACDE7} - C:\Program Files\Logitech\Desktop Messenger\8876480\Program\BWPlugProtocol-8876480.dll
O18 - Protocol: bwm0s - {97F655EA-84D8-4125-BBB0-AA8EE28ACDE7} - C:\Program Files\Logitech\Desktop Messenger\8876480\Program\BWPlugProtocol-8876480.dll
O18 - Protocol: bwn0 - {97F655EA-84D8-4125-BBB0-AA8EE28ACDE7} - C:\Program Files\Logitech\Desktop Messenger\8876480\Program\BWPlugProtocol-8876480.dll
O18 - Protocol: bwn0s - {97F655EA-84D8-4125-BBB0-AA8EE28ACDE7} - C:\Program Files\Logitech\Desktop Messenger\8876480\Program\BWPlugProtocol-8876480.dll
O18 - Protocol: bwo0 - {97F655EA-84D8-4125-BBB0-AA8EE28ACDE7} - C:\Program Files\Logitech\Desktop Messenger\8876480\Program\BWPlugProtocol-8876480.dll
O18 - Protocol: bwo0s - {97F655EA-84D8-4125-BBB0-AA8EE28ACDE7} - C:\Program Files\Logitech\Desktop Messenger\8876480\Program\BWPlugProtocol-8876480.dll
O18 - Protocol: bwp0 - {97F655EA-84D8-4125-BBB0-AA8EE28ACDE7} - C:\Program Files\Logitech\Desktop Messenger\8876480\Program\BWPlugProtocol-8876480.dll
O18 - Protocol: bwp0s - {97F655EA-84D8-4125-BBB0-AA8EE28ACDE7} - C:\Program Files\Logitech\Desktop Messenger\8876480\Program\BWPlugProtocol-8876480.dll
O18 - Protocol: bwq0 - {97F655EA-84D8-4125-BBB0-AA8EE28ACDE7} - C:\Program Files\Logitech\Desktop Messenger\8876480\Program\BWPlugProtocol-8876480.dll
O18 - Protocol: bwq0s - {97F655EA-84D8-4125-BBB0-AA8EE28ACDE7} - C:\Program Files\Logitech\Desktop Messenger\8876480\Program\BWPlugProtocol-8876480.dll
O18 - Protocol: bwr0 - {97F655EA-84D8-4125-BBB0-AA8EE28ACDE7} - C:\Program Files\Logitech\Desktop Messenger\8876480\Program\BWPlugProtocol-8876480.dll
O18 - Protocol: bwr0s - {97F655EA-84D8-4125-BBB0-AA8EE28ACDE7} - C:\Program Files\Logitech\Desktop Messenger\8876480\Program\BWPlugProtocol-8876480.dll
O18 - Protocol: bws0 - {97F655EA-84D8-4125-BBB0-AA8EE28ACDE7} - C:\Program Files\Logitech\Desktop Messenger\8876480\Program\BWPlugProtocol-8876480.dll
O18 - Protocol: bws0s - {97F655EA-84D8-4125-BBB0-AA8EE28ACDE7} - C:\Program Files\Logitech\Desktop Messenger\8876480\Program\BWPlugProtocol-8876480.dll
O18 - Protocol: bwt0 - {97F655EA-84D8-4125-BBB0-AA8EE28ACDE7} - C:\Program Files\Logitech\Desktop Messenger\8876480\Program\BWPlugProtocol-8876480.dll
O18 - Protocol: bwt0s - {97F655EA-84D8-4125-BBB0-AA8EE28ACDE7} - C:\Program Files\Logitech\Desktop Messenger\8876480\Program\BWPlugProtocol-8876480.dll
O18 - Protocol: bwu0 - {97F655EA-84D8-4125-BBB0-AA8EE28ACDE7} - C:\Program Files\Logitech\Desktop Messenger\8876480\Program\BWPlugProtocol-8876480.dll
O18 - Protocol: bwu0s - {97F655EA-84D8-4125-BBB0-AA8EE28ACDE7} - C:\Program Files\Logitech\Desktop Messenger\8876480\Program\BWPlugProtocol-8876480.dll
O18 - Protocol: bwv0 - {97F655EA-84D8-4125-BBB0-AA8EE28ACDE7} - C:\Program Files\Logitech\Desktop Messenger\8876480\Program\BWPlugProtocol-8876480.dll
O18 - Protocol: bwv0s - {97F655EA-84D8-4125-BBB0-AA8EE28ACDE7} - C:\Program Files\Logitech\Desktop Messenger\8876480\Program\BWPlugProtocol-8876480.dll
O18 - Protocol: bww0 - {97F655EA-84D8-4125-BBB0-AA8EE28ACDE7} - C:\Program Files\Logitech\Desktop Messenger\8876480\Program\BWPlugProtocol-8876480.dll
O18 - Protocol: bww0s - {97F655EA-84D8-4125-BBB0-AA8EE28ACDE7} - C:\Program Files\Logitech\Desktop Messenger\8876480\Program\BWPlugProtocol-8876480.dll
O18 - Protocol: bwx0 - {97F655EA-84D8-4125-BBB0-AA8EE28ACDE7} - C:\Program Files\Logitech\Desktop Messenger\8876480\Program\BWPlugProtocol-8876480.dll
O18 - Protocol: bwx0s - {97F655EA-84D8-4125-BBB0-AA8EE28ACDE7} - C:\Program Files\Logitech\Desktop Messenger\8876480\Program\BWPlugProtocol-8876480.dll
O18 - Protocol: bwy0 - {97F655EA-84D8-4125-BBB0-AA8EE28ACDE7} - C:\Program Files\Logitech\Desktop Messenger\8876480\Program\BWPlugProtocol-8876480.dll
O18 - Protocol: bwy0s - {97F655EA-84D8-4125-BBB0-AA8EE28ACDE7} - C:\Program Files\Logitech\Desktop Messenger\8876480\Program\BWPlugProtocol-8876480.dll
O18 - Protocol: bwz0 - {97F655EA-84D8-4125-BBB0-AA8EE28ACDE7} - C:\Program Files\Logitech\Desktop Messenger\8876480\Program\BWPlugProtocol-8876480.dll
O18 - Protocol: bwz0s - {97F655EA-84D8-4125-BBB0-AA8EE28ACDE7} - C:\Program Files\Logitech\Desktop Messenger\8876480\Program\BWPlugProtocol-8876480.dll
O18 - Protocol: offline-8876480 - {97F655EA-84D8-4125-BBB0-AA8EE28ACDE7} - C:\Program Files\Logitech\Desktop Messenger\8876480\Program\BWPlugProtocol-8876480.dll
O23 - Service: Dcfssvc - Eastman Kodak Company - C:\WINDOWS\system32\drivers\dcfssvc.exe
O23 - Service: ewido security suite control - ewido networks - C:\Program Files\ewido\security suite\ewidoctrl.exe
O23 - Service: ewido security suite guard - ewido networks - C:\Program Files\ewido\security suite\ewidoguard.exe
O23 - Service: Norton AntiVirus Auto Protect Service (navapsvc) - Symantec Corporation - C:\Program Files\Norton SystemWorks\Norton AntiVirus\navapsvc.exe
O23 - Service: NVIDIA Driver Helper Service (NVSvc) - NVIDIA Corporation - C:\WINDOWS\system32\nvsvc32.exe
O23 - Service: Pml Driver HPZ12 - HP - C:\WINDOWS\system32\HPZipm12.exe
O23 - Service: ScriptBlocking Service (SBService) - Symantec Corporation - C:\PROGRA~1\COMMON~1\SYMANT~1\SCRIPT~1\SBServ.exe
O23 - Service: Symantec Network Drivers Service (SNDSrvc) - Symantec Corporation - C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\SNDSrvc.exe
O23 - Service: SymWMI Service (SymWSC) - Symantec Corporation - C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\Security Center\SymWSC.exe


Thanks again for all your help! :tazz:

Best wishes,
Matthew
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loophole

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hello mbooher :tazz:

your log is clean have your problems stopped
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#7
mbooher

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Hi loophole,

Yes, it appears there are no more problems on Nouel's machine!

A thousand THANK YOU's to you and all the Geeks to Go!!

You are the best!! :tazz:

Best wishes,
Matthew
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loophole

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good job mbooher :tazz:

your system is clean

Here are some tips, to reduce the potential for spyware infection in the future, I strongly recommend installing the following applications:

Detect and Remove Programs:
  • How to use Ad-Aware to remove Spyware <= If you suspect that you have spyware installed on your computer, here are instructions on how to download, install and then use Ad-Aware.
  • How to use Spybot to remove Spyware <= If you suspect that you have spyware installed on your computer, here are instructions on how to download, install and then use Spybot. Similar to Ad-Aware, I strongly recommend both to catch most spyware.
Prevention Programs:
  • Spywareblaster <= SpywareBlaster will prevent spyware from being installed.
  • Spywareguard <= SpywareGuard offers realtime protection from spyware installation attempts.
  • IE/Spyad <= IE/Spyad places over 4000 websites and domains in the IE Restricted list which will severely impair attempts to infect your system. It basically prevents any downloads (Cookies etc) from the sites listed, although you will still be able to connect to the sites.
  • MVPS Hosts file <= The MVPS Hosts file replaces your current HOSTS file with one containing well know ad sites etc. Basically, this prevents your coputer from connecting to those sites by redirecting them to 127.0.0.1 which is your local computer
  • Google Toolbar <= Get the free google toolbar to help stop pop up windows.
Other necessary Programs:
  • AntiVirus Program<= An AntiVirus program is a must! Whether it is a free version like AVG or Anti-Vir, or a shareware version like Norton or Kapersky, this is a must have.
  • Firewall<= A firewall is definatley a must have. Two good free versions are Sygate and ZoneLabs.
  • More Secure Browser<= Internet Explorer is not the most secure and best browser. There are safer and better alternatives available. I recommend Firefox, however Opera and SlimBrowsers are good as well.
And also see TonyKlein's good advice
So how did I get infected in the first place? and Spyware Aid's spyware article: Spyware, Adware, Malware: What it is, how it got on my computer, how to get rid of it, and how to prevent it.
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loophole

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

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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