[Guitarman57]

Weird things have recently started happening on my computer- lots of pop-ups, a Party Poker icon that keeps coming back, I've tried Spybot and Pop-Up scanner. Tried to download other recommended programs but I get errors that prevent it.
Any help is greatly appreciated. Thank you.



Logfile of HijackThis v1.99.1
Scan saved at 10:46:18 PM, on 6/7/2005
Platform: Windows 2000 SP4 (WinNT 5.00.2195)
MSIE: Internet Explorer v6.00 SP1 (6.00.2800.1106)

Running processes:
C:\WINNT\System32\smss.exe
C:\WINNT\system32\winlogon.exe
C:\WINNT\system32\services.exe
C:\WINNT\system32\lsass.exe
C:\WINNT\system32\svchost.exe
C:\WINNT\system32\spoolsv.exe
C:\WINNT\System32\svchost.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Microsoft Shared\VS7Debug\mdm.exe
C:\WINNT\system32\regsvc.exe
C:\WINNT\system32\MSTask.exe
C:\WINNT\system32\stisvc.exe
C:\WINNT\System32\WBEM\WinMgmt.exe
C:\WINNT\system32\mspmspsv.exe
C:\WINNT\system32\svchost.exe
C:\WINNT\Explorer.EXE
D:\DirectCD\directcd.exe
D:\Mmenu\hpcdtray.exe
D:\PROGRA~1\PANICW~1\POP-UP~1\Popupscn.exe
D:\Program Files\HijackThis.exe

R0 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Start Page = http://www.ebay.com/
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Connection Wizard,ShellNext = R3 - URLSearchHook: (no name) - {02EE5B04-F144-47BB-83FB-A60BD91B74A9} - C:\Program Files\SurfSideKick 3\SskBho.dll
O2 - BHO: AcroIEHlprObj Class - {06849E9F-C8D7-4D59-B87D-784B7D6BE0B3} - D:\Program Files\Adobe\Acrobat 6.0\Reader\ActiveX\AcroIEHelper.dll
O2 - BHO: (no name) - {53707962-6F74-2D53-2644-206D7942484F} - D:\Program Files\Spybot - Search & Destroy\SDHelper.dll
O2 - BHO: Google Toolbar Helper - {AA58ED58-01DD-4d91-8333-CF10577473F7} - c:\program files\google\googletoolbar2.dll
O2 - BHO: WinStat - {F007E221-018D-4baf-924A-B0E9092F3853} - C:\WINNT\system32\WinStat11.dll
O3 - Toolbar: ZeroBar - {F5735C15-1FB2-41FE-BA12-242757E69DDE} - C:\Program Files\NetZero\Toolbar.dll
O3 - Toolbar: &Radio - {8E718888-423F-11D2-876E-00A0C9082467} - C:\WINNT\system32\msdxm.ocx
O3 - Toolbar: &Google - {2318C2B1-4965-11d4-9B18-009027A5CD4F} - c:\program files\google\googletoolbar2.dll
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Synchronization Manager] mobsync.exe /logon
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Adaptec DirectCD] d:\DirectCD\directcd.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [HP CD-Writer] d:\Mmenu\hpcdtray.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [vvwnlkg] C:\WINNT\system32\vvwnlkg.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SurfSideKick 3] C:\Program Files\SurfSideKick 3\Ssk.exe
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [Pop-Up_Scanner] "D:\PROGRA~1\PANICW~1\POP-UP~1\Popupscn.exe"
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [SurfSideKick 3] C:\Program Files\SurfSideKick 3\Ssk.exe
O4 - Global Startup: Microsoft Office.lnk = D:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office\OSA9.EXE
O8 - Extra context menu item: &Google Search - res://c:\program files\google\GoogleToolbar2.dll/cmsearch.html
O8 - Extra context menu item: Backward Links - res://c:\program files\google\GoogleToolbar2.dll/cmbacklinks.html
O8 - Extra context menu item: Cached Snapshot of Page - res://c:\program files\google\GoogleToolbar2.dll/cmcache.html
O8 - Extra context menu item: Similar Pages - res://c:\program files\google\GoogleToolbar2.dll/cmsimilar.html
O8 - Extra context menu item: Translate into English - res://c:\program files\google\GoogleToolbar2.dll/cmtrans.html
O9 - Extra button: Related - {c95fe080-8f5d-11d2-a20b-00aa003c157a} - C:\WINNT\web\related.htm
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Show &Related Links - {c95fe080-8f5d-11d2-a20b-00aa003c157a} - C:\WINNT\web\related.htm
O15 - Trusted Zone: http://www.neededware.com
O16 - DPF: ConferenceRoom Java Client - http://java.irc.live...080/java/cr.cab
O16 - DPF: {56336BCB-3D8A-11D6-A00B-0050DA18DE71} (RdxIE Class) - http://software-dl.r...ip/RdxIE601.cab
O16 - DPF: {74D05D43-3236-11D4-BDCD-00C04F9A3B61} (HouseCall Control) - http://a840.g.akamai...all/xscan53.cab
O18 - Protocol: ms-help - {314111C7-A502-11D2-BBCA-00C04F8EC294} - C:\Program Files\Common Files\Microsoft Shared\Help\hxds.dll
O23 - Service: Logical Disk Manager Administrative Service (dmadmin) - VERITAS Software Corp. - C:\WINNT\System32\dmadmin.exe

Edited by rstones12, 15 June 2005 - 08:26 PM.

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Guitarman57,

Welcome to the GTG Forums, I will be reviewing your HJT log.
Please read "ALL" of the instructions before proceeding:

You may want to print out these instructions for a reference or you can
save them by copying and pasting them into notepad and saving the text file to the desktop.

Download CleanUp
Install the program, dont run it yet, we will later.

Please download WinHelp2002's DelDomains by right-clicking on the following link, and choosing "Save Target As":
http://www.mvps.org/winhelp2002/DelDomains.inf

• Save the file to the desktop.
• Then go to the desktop, right click on DelDomains.inf, and choose Install.
• You may not see any noticeable changes or prompts; this is normal.

Enable show hidden files and folders:

* Click Start.
* Open My Computer.
* Select the Tools menu and click Folder Options.
* Select the View Tab.
* Under the Hidden files and folders heading select Show hidden files and folders.
* Uncheck the Hide protected operating system files (recommended) option.
* Click Yes to confirm.
* Click OK.

Next, please reboot your computer in SafeMode by doing the following:

• Restart your computer
• After hearing your computer beep once during startup, but before the Windows icon appears, press F8.
• Instead of Windows loading as normal, a menu should appear
• Select the first option, to run Windows in Safe Mode.

Now scan with HJT and place a checkmark next to each of the following items:

R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Connection Wizard,ShellNext =
R3 - URLSearchHook: (no name) - {02EE5B04-F144-47BB-83FB-A60BD91B74A9} -
C:\Program Files\SurfSideKick 3\SskBho.dll

O2 - BHO: WinStat - {F007E221-018D-4baf-924A-B0E9092F3853} - C:\WINNT\system32\WinStat11.dll

O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [vvwnlkg] C:\WINNT\system32\vvwnlkg.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SurfSideKick 3] C:\Program Files\SurfSideKick 3\Ssk.exe
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [SurfSideKick 3] C:\Program Files\SurfSideKick 3\Ssk.exe

O9 - Extra button: Related - {c95fe080-8f5d-11d2-a20b-00aa003c157a} - C:\WINNT\web\related.htm
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Show &Related Links - {c95fe080-8f5d-11d2-a20b-00aa003c157a} - C:\WINNT\web\related.htm

O15 - Trusted Zone: http://www.neededware.com

O16 - DPF: {56336BCB-3D8A-11D6-A00B-0050DA18DE71} (RdxIE Class) - http://software-dl.r...ip/RdxIE601.cab

Close all open windows except HJT and click the Fix Checked button.

Using Windows Explorer find and delete the following folder/files:
C:\Program Files\SurfSideKick 3\ <-- Folder
C:\WINNT\system32\WinStat11.dll <-- File
C:\WINNT\system32\vvwnlkg.exe <-- File
C:\WINNT\web\related.htm <-- File


Then go to the desktop, right click on DelDomains.inf, and choose Install

Start CleanUp
When CleanUp starts go to the Options button (right side of CleanUp screen)
Uncheck cookies
This is optional, if you leave the box checked it will remove all of your cookies, at this point removing cookies is a good idea.
Click OK
Then click on the CleanUp button. This will take a short while, let it do its thing.
When asked to reboot system select No
Close CleanUp

Reboot and post back a new HJT log by using Add Reply

Thanks,
rstones12

[rstones12]

Guitarman57,

Welcome to the GTG Forums, I will be reviewing your HJT log.
Please read "ALL" of the instructions before proceeding:

You may want to print out these instructions for a reference or you can
save them by copying and pasting them into notepad and saving the text file to the desktop.

Download CleanUp
Install the program, dont run it yet, we will later.

Please download WinHelp2002's DelDomains by right-clicking on the following link, and choosing "Save Target As":
http://www.mvps.org/winhelp2002/DelDomains.inf

• Save the file to the desktop.
• Then go to the desktop, right click on DelDomains.inf, and choose Install.
• You may not see any noticeable changes or prompts; this is normal.

Enable show hidden files and folders:

* Click Start.
* Open My Computer.
* Select the Tools menu and click Folder Options.
* Select the View Tab.
* Under the Hidden files and folders heading select Show hidden files and folders.
* Uncheck the Hide protected operating system files (recommended) option.
* Click Yes to confirm.
* Click OK.

Next, please reboot your computer in SafeMode by doing the following:

• Restart your computer
• After hearing your computer beep once during startup, but before the Windows icon appears, press F8.
• Instead of Windows loading as normal, a menu should appear
• Select the first option, to run Windows in Safe Mode.

Now scan with HJT and place a checkmark next to each of the following items:

R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Connection Wizard,ShellNext =
R3 - URLSearchHook: (no name) - {02EE5B04-F144-47BB-83FB-A60BD91B74A9} -
C:\Program Files\SurfSideKick 3\SskBho.dll

O2 - BHO: WinStat - {F007E221-018D-4baf-924A-B0E9092F3853} - C:\WINNT\system32\WinStat11.dll

O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [vvwnlkg] C:\WINNT\system32\vvwnlkg.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SurfSideKick 3] C:\Program Files\SurfSideKick 3\Ssk.exe
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [SurfSideKick 3] C:\Program Files\SurfSideKick 3\Ssk.exe

O9 - Extra button: Related - {c95fe080-8f5d-11d2-a20b-00aa003c157a} - C:\WINNT\web\related.htm
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Show &Related Links - {c95fe080-8f5d-11d2-a20b-00aa003c157a} - C:\WINNT\web\related.htm

O15 - Trusted Zone: http://www.neededware.com

O16 - DPF: {56336BCB-3D8A-11D6-A00B-0050DA18DE71} (RdxIE Class) - http://software-dl.r...ip/RdxIE601.cab

Close all open windows except HJT and click the Fix Checked button.

Using Windows Explorer find and delete the following folder/files:
C:\Program Files\SurfSideKick 3\ <-- Folder
C:\WINNT\system32\WinStat11.dll <-- File
C:\WINNT\system32\vvwnlkg.exe <-- File
C:\WINNT\web\related.htm <-- File


Then go to the desktop, right click on DelDomains.inf, and choose Install

Start CleanUp
When CleanUp starts go to the Options button (right side of CleanUp screen)
Uncheck cookies
This is optional, if you leave the box checked it will remove all of your cookies, at this point removing cookies is a good idea.
Click OK
Then click on the CleanUp button. This will take a short while, let it do its thing.
When asked to reboot system select No
Close CleanUp

Reboot and post back a new HJT log by using Add Reply

Thanks,
rstones12

[Guitarman57]

So far so good. It appears to be working. No Pop-ups or strange icons.
Thank you so much.
Here's my latest logfile as per your instructions.

Logfile of HijackThis v1.99.1
Scan saved at 8:36:33 PM, on 6/8/2005
Platform: Windows 2000 SP4 (WinNT 5.00.2195)
MSIE: Internet Explorer v6.00 SP1 (6.00.2800.1106)

Running processes:
C:\WINNT\System32\smss.exe
C:\WINNT\system32\winlogon.exe
C:\WINNT\system32\services.exe
C:\WINNT\system32\lsass.exe
C:\WINNT\system32\svchost.exe
C:\WINNT\system32\spoolsv.exe
C:\WINNT\System32\svchost.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Microsoft Shared\VS7Debug\mdm.exe
C:\WINNT\system32\regsvc.exe
C:\WINNT\system32\MSTask.exe
C:\WINNT\system32\stisvc.exe
C:\WINNT\System32\WBEM\WinMgmt.exe
C:\WINNT\system32\mspmspsv.exe
C:\WINNT\system32\svchost.exe
C:\WINNT\Explorer.EXE
D:\DirectCD\directcd.exe
D:\Mmenu\hpcdtray.exe
D:\PROGRA~1\PANICW~1\POP-UP~1\Popupscn.exe
D:\Program Files\HijackThis.exe

R0 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Start Page = http://www.ebay.com/
O2 - BHO: AcroIEHlprObj Class - {06849E9F-C8D7-4D59-B87D-784B7D6BE0B3} - D:\Program

Files\Adobe\Acrobat 6.0\Reader\ActiveX\AcroIEHelper.dll
O2 - BHO: (no name) - {53707962-6F74-2D53-2644-206D7942484F} - D:\Program Files\Spybot -

Search & Destroy\SDHelper.dll
O2 - BHO: Google Toolbar Helper - {AA58ED58-01DD-4d91-8333-CF10577473F7} - c:\program

files\google\googletoolbar2.dll
O3 - Toolbar: ZeroBar - {F5735C15-1FB2-41FE-BA12-242757E69DDE} - C:\Program

Files\NetZero\Toolbar.dll
O3 - Toolbar: &Radio - {8E718888-423F-11D2-876E-00A0C9082467} - C:\WINNT\system32\msdxm.ocx
O3 - Toolbar: &Google - {2318C2B1-4965-11d4-9B18-009027A5CD4F} - c:\program

files\google\googletoolbar2.dll
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Synchronization Manager] mobsync.exe /logon
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Adaptec DirectCD] d:\DirectCD\directcd.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [HP CD-Writer] d:\Mmenu\hpcdtray.exe
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [Pop-Up_Scanner] "D:\PROGRA~1\PANICW~1\POP-UP~1\Popupscn.exe"
O4 - Global Startup: Microsoft Office.lnk = D:\Program Files\Microsoft

Office\Office\OSA9.EXE
O8 - Extra context menu item: &Google Search - res://c:\program

files\google\GoogleToolbar2.dll/cmsearch.html
O8 - Extra context menu item: Backward Links - res://c:\program

files\google\GoogleToolbar2.dll/cmbacklinks.html
O8 - Extra context menu item: Cached Snapshot of Page - res://c:\program

files\google\GoogleToolbar2.dll/cmcache.html
O8 - Extra context menu item: Similar Pages - res://c:\program

files\google\GoogleToolbar2.dll/cmsimilar.html
O8 - Extra context menu item: Translate into English - res://c:\program

files\google\GoogleToolbar2.dll/cmtrans.html
O16 - DPF: ConferenceRoom Java Client - http://java.irc.live...080/java/cr.cab
O16 - DPF: {74D05D43-3236-11D4-BDCD-00C04F9A3B61} (HouseCall Control) -

http://a840.g.akamai...all/xscan53.cab
O18 - Protocol: ms-help - {314111C7-A502-11D2-BBCA-00C04F8EC294} - C:\Program Files\Common

Files\Microsoft Shared\Help\hxds.dll
O23 - Service: Logical Disk Manager Administrative Service (dmadmin) - VERITAS Software

Corp. - C:\WINNT\System32\dmadmin.exe

[rstones12]

Guitarman57,

OK, one thing can you repost your HJT log, please turn off word wrap in NotePad, it make the log hard to read.

Thanks,
rstones12

[Guitarman57]

Whoops sorry. Here you go.
Thanks again for everything. Still no problems.

Logfile of HijackThis v1.99.1
Scan saved at 9:49:04 PM, on 6/8/2005
Platform: Windows 2000 SP4 (WinNT 5.00.2195)
MSIE: Internet Explorer v6.00 SP1 (6.00.2800.1106)

Running processes:
C:\WINNT\System32\smss.exe
C:\WINNT\system32\winlogon.exe
C:\WINNT\system32\services.exe
C:\WINNT\system32\lsass.exe
C:\WINNT\system32\svchost.exe
C:\WINNT\system32\spoolsv.exe
C:\WINNT\System32\svchost.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Microsoft Shared\VS7Debug\mdm.exe
C:\WINNT\system32\regsvc.exe
C:\WINNT\system32\MSTask.exe
C:\WINNT\system32\stisvc.exe
C:\WINNT\System32\WBEM\WinMgmt.exe
C:\WINNT\system32\mspmspsv.exe
C:\WINNT\system32\svchost.exe
C:\WINNT\Explorer.EXE
D:\DirectCD\directcd.exe
D:\Mmenu\hpcdtray.exe
D:\PROGRA~1\PANICW~1\POP-UP~1\Popupscn.exe
C:\WINNT\system32\wuauclt.exe
C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\iexplore.exe
D:\Program Files\WinMX\WinMX\WinMX.exe
D:\Program Files\Winamp\winamp.exe
C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\iexplore.exe
D:\Program Files\HijackThis.exe

R0 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Start Page = http://www.ebay.com/
O2 - BHO: AcroIEHlprObj Class - {06849E9F-C8D7-4D59-B87D-784B7D6BE0B3} - D:\Program Files\Adobe\Acrobat 6.0\Reader\ActiveX\AcroIEHelper.dll
O2 - BHO: (no name) - {53707962-6F74-2D53-2644-206D7942484F} - D:\Program Files\Spybot - Search & Destroy\SDHelper.dll
O2 - BHO: Google Toolbar Helper - {AA58ED58-01DD-4d91-8333-CF10577473F7} - c:\program files\google\googletoolbar2.dll
O3 - Toolbar: ZeroBar - {F5735C15-1FB2-41FE-BA12-242757E69DDE} - C:\Program Files\NetZero\Toolbar.dll
O3 - Toolbar: &Radio - {8E718888-423F-11D2-876E-00A0C9082467} - C:\WINNT\system32\msdxm.ocx
O3 - Toolbar: &Google - {2318C2B1-4965-11d4-9B18-009027A5CD4F} - c:\program files\google\googletoolbar2.dll
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Synchronization Manager] mobsync.exe /logon
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Adaptec DirectCD] d:\DirectCD\directcd.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [HP CD-Writer] d:\Mmenu\hpcdtray.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [wmplayer] C:\Program Files\Windows Media Player\wmplayer.exe
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [Pop-Up_Scanner] "D:\PROGRA~1\PANICW~1\POP-UP~1\Popupscn.exe"
O4 - Global Startup: Microsoft Office.lnk = D:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office\OSA9.EXE
O8 - Extra context menu item: &Google Search - res://c:\program files\google\GoogleToolbar2.dll/cmsearch.html
O8 - Extra context menu item: Backward Links - res://c:\program files\google\GoogleToolbar2.dll/cmbacklinks.html
O8 - Extra context menu item: Cached Snapshot of Page - res://c:\program files\google\GoogleToolbar2.dll/cmcache.html
O8 - Extra context menu item: Similar Pages - res://c:\program files\google\GoogleToolbar2.dll/cmsimilar.html
O8 - Extra context menu item: Translate into English - res://c:\program files\google\GoogleToolbar2.dll/cmtrans.html
O15 - Trusted Zone: http://www.neededware.com
O16 - DPF: ConferenceRoom Java Client - http://java.irc.live...080/java/cr.cab
O16 - DPF: {74D05D43-3236-11D4-BDCD-00C04F9A3B61} (HouseCall Control) - http://a840.g.akamai...all/xscan53.cab
O18 - Protocol: ms-help - {314111C7-A502-11D2-BBCA-00C04F8EC294} - C:\Program Files\Common Files\Microsoft Shared\Help\hxds.dll
O23 - Service: Logical Disk Manager Administrative Service (dmadmin) - VERITAS Software Corp. - C:\WINNT\System32\dmadmin.exe

[rstones12]

Guitarman57,
Looks like one slipped back in.

First do you use any Microsoft Developer Tools or Tool Kit???

Next please do the following:

Go to your desktop, right click on DelDomains.inf, and choose Install

Next scan with HJT and place a checkmark next to the following item:

O15 - Trusted Zone: http://www.neededware.com

Close all browsers and open windows except HJT, then click the Fix Checked button.

Now reboot, once in normal mode.

Please run this online scan Active Scan using Internet Explorer
Copy the results of the ActiveScan and paste them here.

Thanks,
rstones12

[Guitarman57]

Here's my Activescan log. Doesn't look good....


Incident Status Location

Virus:Trj/Downloader.CZM Disinfected C:\WINNT\system32\vvwnlkgndw30104lib.dll
Virus:Trj/Downloader.CZM Disinfected C:\WINNT\system32\wmplayerndw30104lib.dll
Spyware:Spyware/SurfSideKick No disinfected C:\Documents and Settings\Administrator\Application Data\Sskknwrd.dll
Spyware:Spyware/SurfSideKick No disinfected C:\Documents and Settings\Administrator\Application Data\Sskuknwrd.dll
Adware:Adware/Ndware No disinfected C:\Program Files\Windows Media Player\wmplayer.exe
Spyware:Spyware/SurfSideKick No disinfected C:\SSK3_B5 Verticlick 8.exe

[rstones12]

Guitarman57,
OK lets take care of these issues:

Please read "ALL" of the instructions before proceeding:

You may want to print out these instructions for a reference or you can
save them by copying and pasting them into notepad and saving the text file to the desktop.


Please download Pocket Killbox
Click Here to download Pocket Killbox by Option^Explicit.
Unzip the program and save it to your desktop, dont run it just yet.

Next, please reboot your computer in SafeMode by doing the following:

• Restart your computer
• After hearing your computer beep once during startup, but before the Windows icon appears, press F8.
• Instead of Windows loading as normal, a menu should appear
• Select the first option, to run Windows in Safe Mode.

Now lets run Killbox

• Double-click on Killbox.exe to start the program.
• In the killbox program, select the Delete on Reboot option.
• In the field labeled Full Path of File to Delete enter the file paths listed below ONE AT A TIME (EXACTLY as it appears, please double check to make sure!):

C:\Documents and Settings\Administrator\Application Data\Sskknwrd.dll
C:\Documents and Settings\Administrator\Application Data\Sskuknwrd.dll
C:\SSK3_B5 Verticlick 8.exe

• Press the button that looks like a red circle with a white X in it after each one.
• When it asks if you would like to delete on reboot, press the YES button, when it asks if you want to reboot now, press the NO button.
• Do this after each one until you have entered the LAST file path I have listed above.
• After that LAST file path has been entered, press the YES button at both prompts so that your computer restarts.
• If you receive a message and your computer does not restart automatically, please restart it manually.

Once you have restarted your computer run the CleanUp program.

Reboot and post a new HJT log by using Add Reply

Thanks,
rstones12

[Guitarman57]

Okay- Here it is.
Thanks again for all of your help



Logfile of HijackThis v1.99.1
Scan saved at 5:01:28 AM, on 6/10/2005
Platform: Windows 2000 SP4 (WinNT 5.00.2195)
MSIE: Internet Explorer v6.00 SP1 (6.00.2800.1106)

Running processes:
C:\WINNT\System32\smss.exe
C:\WINNT\system32\winlogon.exe
C:\WINNT\system32\services.exe
C:\WINNT\system32\lsass.exe
C:\WINNT\system32\svchost.exe
C:\WINNT\system32\spoolsv.exe
C:\WINNT\System32\svchost.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Microsoft Shared\VS7Debug\mdm.exe
C:\WINNT\system32\regsvc.exe
C:\WINNT\system32\MSTask.exe
C:\WINNT\system32\stisvc.exe
C:\WINNT\System32\WBEM\WinMgmt.exe
C:\WINNT\system32\mspmspsv.exe
C:\WINNT\system32\svchost.exe
C:\WINNT\Explorer.EXE
D:\DirectCD\directcd.exe
D:\Mmenu\hpcdtray.exe
D:\PROGRA~1\PANICW~1\POP-UP~1\Popupscn.exe
C:\WINNT\system32\wuauclt.exe
D:\Program Files\HijackThis.exe

R0 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Start Page = http://www.ebay.com/
O2 - BHO: AcroIEHlprObj Class - {06849E9F-C8D7-4D59-B87D-784B7D6BE0B3} - D:\Program Files\Adobe\Acrobat 6.0\Reader\ActiveX\AcroIEHelper.dll
O2 - BHO: (no name) - {53707962-6F74-2D53-2644-206D7942484F} - D:\Program Files\Spybot - Search & Destroy\SDHelper.dll
O2 - BHO: Google Toolbar Helper - {AA58ED58-01DD-4d91-8333-CF10577473F7} - c:\program files\google\googletoolbar2.dll
O3 - Toolbar: ZeroBar - {F5735C15-1FB2-41FE-BA12-242757E69DDE} - C:\Program Files\NetZero\Toolbar.dll
O3 - Toolbar: &Radio - {8E718888-423F-11D2-876E-00A0C9082467} - C:\WINNT\system32\msdxm.ocx
O3 - Toolbar: &Google - {2318C2B1-4965-11d4-9B18-009027A5CD4F} - c:\program files\google\googletoolbar2.dll
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Synchronization Manager] mobsync.exe /logon
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Adaptec DirectCD] d:\DirectCD\directcd.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [HP CD-Writer] d:\Mmenu\hpcdtray.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [wmplayer] C:\Program Files\Windows Media Player\wmplayer.exe
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [Pop-Up_Scanner] "D:\PROGRA~1\PANICW~1\POP-UP~1\Popupscn.exe"
O4 - Global Startup: Microsoft Office.lnk = D:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office\OSA9.EXE
O8 - Extra context menu item: &Google Search - res://c:\program files\google\GoogleToolbar2.dll/cmsearch.html
O8 - Extra context menu item: Backward Links - res://c:\program files\google\GoogleToolbar2.dll/cmbacklinks.html
O8 - Extra context menu item: Cached Snapshot of Page - res://c:\program files\google\GoogleToolbar2.dll/cmcache.html
O8 - Extra context menu item: Similar Pages - res://c:\program files\google\GoogleToolbar2.dll/cmsimilar.html
O8 - Extra context menu item: Translate into English - res://c:\program files\google\GoogleToolbar2.dll/cmtrans.html
O15 - Trusted Zone: http://www.neededware.com
O16 - DPF: ConferenceRoom Java Client - http://java.irc.live...080/java/cr.cab
O16 - DPF: {74D05D43-3236-11D4-BDCD-00C04F9A3B61} (HouseCall Control) - http://a840.g.akamai...all/xscan53.cab
O16 - DPF: {9A9307A0-7DA4-4DAF-B042-5009F29E09E1} (ActiveScan Installer Class) - http://www.pandasoft.../as5/asinst.cab
O18 - Protocol: ms-help - {314111C7-A502-11D2-BBCA-00C04F8EC294} - C:\Program Files\Common Files\Microsoft Shared\Help\hxds.dll
O23 - Service: Logical Disk Manager Administrative Service (dmadmin) - VERITAS Software Corp. - C:\WINNT\System32\dmadmin.exe

[Guitarman57]

Rats...I'm still getting a bunch of pop-up ads, this time from mostly from BullsEye Network and I see that the neededware entry has returned to my HJT log.

The Killbox seemed to work as those files listed are gone.

Did I do something wrong?

[rstones12]

Guitarman57,

Please read "ALL" of the instructions before proceeding:

You may want to print out these instructions for a reference or you can
save them by copying and pasting them into notepad and saving the text file to the desktop


Please download the trial version of Ewido Security Suite here:
http://www.ewido.net/en/download/

Please read Ewido Setup Instructions
Install it, and update the definitions to the newest files. Do NOT run a scan yet.


Next, please reboot your computer in SafeMode by doing the following:

• Restart your computer
• After hearing your computer beep once during startup, but before the Windows icon appears, press F8.
• Instead of Windows loading as normal, a menu should appear
• Select the first option, to run Windows in Safe Mode.

Go to your desktop, right click on DelDomains.inf, and choose Install

Next scan with HJT and place a checkmark next to the following item:

O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [wmplayer] C:\Program Files\Windows Media Player\wmplayer.exe

O15 - Trusted Zone: http://www.neededware.com

O18 - Protocol: ms-help - {314111C7-A502-11D2-BBCA-00C04F8EC294} - C:\Program Files\Common Files\Microsoft Shared\Help\hxds.dll

Close all open windows except HJT, then click the Fix Checked button.
Close HJT.

Using Windows Explorer find and remove the following folders/files:

C:\Program Files\Windows Media Player\wmplayer.exe <-- File
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Microsoft Shared\Help\hxds.dll <-- File


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

Restart your computer in normal mode and please post a new HijackThis log, as well as the log from the Ewido scan by using Add Reply

Thanks,
rstones12

[Guitarman57]

Thanks again for all your help.


The 04 and the 15 entries:
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [wmplayer] C:\Program Files\Windows Media Player\wmplayer.exe

O15 - Trusted Zone: http://www.neededware.com

were not there when I did the first HJT but the 015 neededware entry appeared again in the second HJT log.
Here's the ewido log:
---------------------------------------------------------
ewido security suite - Scan report
---------------------------------------------------------

+ Created on: 6:26:03 PM, 6/12/2005
+ Report-Checksum: 633CE61F

+ Date of database: 6/12/2005
+ Version of scan engine: v3.0

+ Duration: 547 min
+ Scanned Files: 58464
+ Speed: 1.78 Files/Second
+ Infected files: 26
+ Removed files: 26
+ Files put in quarantine: 26
+ Files that could not be opened: 0
+ Files that could not be cleaned: 0

+ Binder: Yes
+ Crypter: Yes
+ Archives: Yes

+ Scanned items:
C:\
D:\

+ Scan result:
C:\WINNT\system32\exclean.exe -> Spyware.BargainBuddy -> Cleaned with backup
C:\WINNT\system32\exdl1.exe -> Spyware.BargainBuddy.q -> Cleaned with backup
C:\WINNT\system32\wmplayerndw30104lib.dll -> TrojanDownloader.Lastad.h -> Cleaned with backup
C:\WINNT\system32\WinStat12.dll -> Spyware.Winsta -> Cleaned with backup
C:\WINNT\system32\msbe.dll_tobedeleted -> Spyware.BargainBuddy.n -> Cleaned with backup
C:\WINNT\system32\nvms.dll_tobedeleted -> Spyware.Bargainbuddy -> Cleaned with backup
C:\WINNT\Downloaded Program Files\EPXActiveX.ocx -> Spyware.Winsta -> Cleaned with backup
C:\WINNT\Downloaded Program Files\CONFLICT.1\EPXActiveX.ocx -> Spyware.Winsta -> Cleaned with backup
C:\Documents and Settings\Administrator\Cookies\administrator@tribalfusion[1].txt -> Spyware.Tracking-Cookie -> Cleaned with backup
C:\Documents and Settings\Administrator\Cookies\administrator@mediaplex[1].txt -> Spyware.Tracking-Cookie -> Cleaned with backup
C:\Documents and Settings\Administrator\Cookies\administrator@burstnet[1].txt -> Spyware.Tracking-Cookie -> Cleaned with backup
C:\Documents and Settings\Administrator\Cookies\administrator@atdmt[2].txt -> Spyware.Tracking-Cookie -> Cleaned with backup
C:\Documents and Settings\Administrator\Cookies\administrator@fastclick[2].txt -> Spyware.Tracking-Cookie -> Cleaned with backup
C:\Documents and Settings\Administrator\Cookies\[email protected][2].txt -> Spyware.Tracking-Cookie -> Cleaned with backup
C:\Documents and Settings\Administrator\Cookies\[email protected][1].txt -> Spyware.Tracking-Cookie -> Cleaned with backup
C:\Documents and Settings\Administrator\Cookies\administrator@com[2].txt -> Spyware.Tracking-Cookie -> Cleaned with backup
C:\Documents and Settings\Administrator\Cookies\administrator@realmedia[2].txt -> Spyware.Tracking-Cookie -> Cleaned with backup
C:\Documents and Settings\Administrator\Cookies\administrator@network[1].txt -> Spyware.Tracking-Cookie -> Cleaned with backup
C:\Documents and Settings\Administrator\Cookies\administrator@bravenet[2].txt -> Spyware.Tracking-Cookie -> Cleaned with backup
C:\Documents and Settings\Administrator\Cookies\[email protected][2].txt -> Spyware.Tracking-Cookie -> Cleaned with backup
C:\Documents and Settings\Administrator\Cookies\administrator@80503492[1].txt -> Spyware.Tracking-Cookie -> Cleaned with backup
C:\Documents and Settings\Administrator\Cookies\[email protected][1].txt -> Spyware.Tracking-Cookie -> Cleaned with backup
C:\Documents and Settings\Administrator\Cookies\[email protected][1].txt -> Spyware.Tracking-Cookie -> Cleaned with backup
C:\command.exe -> TrojanDropper.Delf.ev -> Cleaned with backup
C:\installer_MARKETING35.exe -> TrojanDownloader.Adload.a -> Cleaned with backup
D:\Program Files\backups\backup-20050608-202422-936.dll -> Spyware.Winsta -> Cleaned with backup


::Report End

Here's the HJT log:

Logfile of HijackThis v1.99.1
Scan saved at 9:30:11 PM, on 6/12/2005
Platform: Windows 2000 SP4 (WinNT 5.00.2195)
MSIE: Internet Explorer v6.00 SP1 (6.00.2800.1106)

Running processes:
C:\WINNT\System32\smss.exe
C:\WINNT\system32\winlogon.exe
C:\WINNT\system32\services.exe
C:\WINNT\system32\lsass.exe
C:\WINNT\system32\svchost.exe
C:\WINNT\system32\spoolsv.exe
C:\WINNT\System32\svchost.exe
D:\Program Files\ewido\security suite\ewidoctrl.exe
D:\Program Files\ewido\security suite\ewidoguard.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Microsoft Shared\VS7Debug\mdm.exe
C:\WINNT\system32\regsvc.exe
C:\WINNT\system32\MSTask.exe
C:\WINNT\system32\stisvc.exe
C:\WINNT\System32\WBEM\WinMgmt.exe
C:\WINNT\system32\mspmspsv.exe
C:\WINNT\system32\svchost.exe
C:\WINNT\Explorer.EXE
D:\DirectCD\directcd.exe
D:\Mmenu\hpcdtray.exe
D:\PROGRA~1\PANICW~1\POP-UP~1\Popupscn.exe
C:\WINNT\system32\wuauclt.exe
C:\WINNT\system32\NOTEPAD.EXE
D:\Program Files\HijackThis.exe
C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\iexplore.exe

R0 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Start Page = http://www.ebay.com/
R0 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Search,SearchAssistant = about:blank
O2 - BHO: AcroIEHlprObj Class - {06849E9F-C8D7-4D59-B87D-784B7D6BE0B3} - D:\Program Files\Adobe\Acrobat 6.0\Reader\ActiveX\AcroIEHelper.dll
O2 - BHO: (no name) - {53707962-6F74-2D53-2644-206D7942484F} - D:\Program Files\Spybot - Search & Destroy\SDHelper.dll
O2 - BHO: Google Toolbar Helper - {AA58ED58-01DD-4d91-8333-CF10577473F7} - c:\program files\google\googletoolbar2.dll
O2 - BHO: WinStat - {EE02B99B-1D55-48bc-B8DB-649A42CE45F6} - C:\WINNT\system32\WinStat12.dll (file missing)
O3 - Toolbar: ZeroBar - {F5735C15-1FB2-41FE-BA12-242757E69DDE} - C:\Program Files\NetZero\Toolbar.dll
O3 - Toolbar: &Radio - {8E718888-423F-11D2-876E-00A0C9082467} - C:\WINNT\system32\msdxm.ocx
O3 - Toolbar: &Google - {2318C2B1-4965-11d4-9B18-009027A5CD4F} - c:\program files\google\googletoolbar2.dll
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Synchronization Manager] mobsync.exe /logon
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Adaptec DirectCD] d:\DirectCD\directcd.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [HP CD-Writer] d:\Mmenu\hpcdtray.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [wfzrv] C:\WINNT\system32\wfzrv.exe
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [Pop-Up_Scanner] "D:\PROGRA~1\PANICW~1\POP-UP~1\Popupscn.exe"
O4 - Global Startup: Microsoft Office.lnk = D:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office\OSA9.EXE
O8 - Extra context menu item: &Google Search - res://c:\program files\google\GoogleToolbar2.dll/cmsearch.html
O8 - Extra context menu item: Backward Links - res://c:\program files\google\GoogleToolbar2.dll/cmbacklinks.html
O8 - Extra context menu item: Cached Snapshot of Page - res://c:\program files\google\GoogleToolbar2.dll/cmcache.html
O8 - Extra context menu item: Similar Pages - res://c:\program files\google\GoogleToolbar2.dll/cmsimilar.html
O8 - Extra context menu item: Translate into English - res://c:\program files\google\GoogleToolbar2.dll/cmtrans.html
O15 - Trusted Zone: http://www.neededware.com
O16 - DPF: ConferenceRoom Java Client - http://java.irc.live...080/java/cr.cab
O16 - DPF: {74D05D43-3236-11D4-BDCD-00C04F9A3B61} (HouseCall Control) - http://a840.g.akamai...all/xscan53.cab
O16 - DPF: {9A9307A0-7DA4-4DAF-B042-5009F29E09E1} (ActiveScan Installer Class) - http://www.pandasoft.../as5/asinst.cab
O23 - Service: Logical Disk Manager Administrative Service (dmadmin) - VERITAS Software Corp. - C:\WINNT\System32\dmadmin.exe
O23 - Service: ewido security suite control - ewido networks - D:\Program Files\ewido\security suite\ewidoctrl.exe
O23 - Service: ewido security suite guard - ewido networks - D:\Program Files\ewido\security suite\ewidoguard.exe

[rstones12]

Guitarman57,
This one is being a bit stubborn.

Please do the following.

Reboot into SafeMode.

Scan with HJT and place a checkmark next to each of the following items:

R0 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Search,SearchAssistant = about:blank

O2 - BHO: WinStat - {EE02B99B-1D55-48bc-B8DB-649A42CE45F6} - C:\WINNT\system32\WinStat12.dll (file missing)

O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [wfzrv] C:\WINNT\system32\wfzrv.exe

O15 - Trusted Zone: http://www.neededware.com

O16 - DPF: ConferenceRoom Java Client - http://java.irc.live...080/java/cr.cab

Close all windows except HJT, then click the Fix Checked button.

Go to your desktop, right click on DelDomains.inf, and choose Install

Now lets run Killbox

• Double-click on Killbox.exe to start the program.
• In the killbox program, select the Delete on Reboot option.
• In the field labeled Full Path of File to Delete enter the file paths listed below ONE AT A TIME (EXACTLY as it appears, please double check to make sure!):

C:\WINNT\system32\wfzrv.exe

• Press the button that looks like a red circle with a white X in it after each one.
• When it asks if you would like to delete on reboot, press the YES button, when it asks if you want to reboot now, press the NO button.
• Do this after each one until you have entered the LAST file path I have listed above.
• After that LAST file path has been entered, press the YES button at both prompts so that your computer restarts.
• If you receive a message and your computer does not restart automatically, please restart it manually.

Once you have restarted your computer run the CleanUp program.

Reboot and post a new HJT log by using Add Reply

Thanks,
rstones12

[Guitarman57]

Okay. Here it is. Thanks again.

Logfile of HijackThis v1.99.1
Scan saved at 8:45:56 PM, on 6/13/2005
Platform: Windows 2000 SP4 (WinNT 5.00.2195)
MSIE: Internet Explorer v6.00 SP1 (6.00.2800.1106)

Running processes:
C:\WINNT\System32\smss.exe
C:\WINNT\system32\winlogon.exe
C:\WINNT\system32\services.exe
C:\WINNT\system32\lsass.exe
C:\WINNT\system32\svchost.exe
C:\WINNT\system32\spoolsv.exe
C:\WINNT\System32\svchost.exe
D:\Program Files\ewido\security suite\ewidoctrl.exe
D:\Program Files\ewido\security suite\ewidoguard.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Microsoft Shared\VS7Debug\mdm.exe
C:\WINNT\system32\regsvc.exe
C:\WINNT\system32\MSTask.exe
C:\WINNT\system32\stisvc.exe
C:\WINNT\System32\WBEM\WinMgmt.exe
C:\WINNT\system32\mspmspsv.exe
C:\WINNT\system32\svchost.exe
C:\WINNT\Explorer.EXE
D:\DirectCD\directcd.exe
D:\Mmenu\hpcdtray.exe
D:\PROGRA~1\PANICW~1\POP-UP~1\Popupscn.exe
C:\WINNT\System32\WBEM\WinMgmt.exe
D:\Program Files\HijackThis.exe

R0 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Start Page = http://www.ebay.com/
O2 - BHO: AcroIEHlprObj Class - {06849E9F-C8D7-4D59-B87D-784B7D6BE0B3} - D:\Program Files\Adobe\Acrobat 6.0\Reader\ActiveX\AcroIEHelper.dll
O2 - BHO: (no name) - {53707962-6F74-2D53-2644-206D7942484F} - D:\Program Files\Spybot - Search & Destroy\SDHelper.dll
O2 - BHO: Google Toolbar Helper - {AA58ED58-01DD-4d91-8333-CF10577473F7} - c:\program files\google\googletoolbar2.dll
O3 - Toolbar: ZeroBar - {F5735C15-1FB2-41FE-BA12-242757E69DDE} - C:\Program Files\NetZero\Toolbar.dll
O3 - Toolbar: &Radio - {8E718888-423F-11D2-876E-00A0C9082467} - C:\WINNT\system32\msdxm.ocx
O3 - Toolbar: &Google - {2318C2B1-4965-11d4-9B18-009027A5CD4F} - c:\program files\google\googletoolbar2.dll
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Synchronization Manager] mobsync.exe /logon
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Adaptec DirectCD] d:\DirectCD\directcd.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [HP CD-Writer] d:\Mmenu\hpcdtray.exe
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [Pop-Up_Scanner] "D:\PROGRA~1\PANICW~1\POP-UP~1\Popupscn.exe"
O4 - Global Startup: Microsoft Office.lnk = D:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office\OSA9.EXE
O8 - Extra context menu item: &Google Search - res://c:\program files\google\GoogleToolbar2.dll/cmsearch.html
O8 - Extra context menu item: Backward Links - res://c:\program files\google\GoogleToolbar2.dll/cmbacklinks.html
O8 - Extra context menu item: Cached Snapshot of Page - res://c:\program files\google\GoogleToolbar2.dll/cmcache.html
O8 - Extra context menu item: Similar Pages - res://c:\program files\google\GoogleToolbar2.dll/cmsimilar.html
O8 - Extra context menu item: Translate into English - res://c:\program files\google\GoogleToolbar2.dll/cmtrans.html
O16 - DPF: {74D05D43-3236-11D4-BDCD-00C04F9A3B61} (HouseCall Control) - http://a840.g.akamai...all/xscan53.cab
O16 - DPF: {9A9307A0-7DA4-4DAF-B042-5009F29E09E1} (ActiveScan Installer Class) - http://www.pandasoft.../as5/asinst.cab
O23 - Service: Logical Disk Manager Administrative Service (dmadmin) - VERITAS Software Corp. - C:\WINNT\System32\dmadmin.exe
O23 - Service: ewido security suite control - ewido networks - D:\Program Files\ewido\security suite\ewidoctrl.exe
O23 - Service: ewido security suite guard - ewido networks - D:\Program Files\ewido\security suite\ewidoguard.exe

[rstones12]

Guitarman57,
Your HJT log looks good... How are things running.


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 is OK as well.

Be sure to also keep up with Windows and IE updates.

Windows security and critical updates.
http://v4.windowsupd.../en/default.asp

Internet Explorer security and critical updates.
http://www.microsoft.../ie/default.asp

And also see TonyKlein's good advice
So how did I get infected in the first place? and AntiSpyware Net'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.

Thanks,
rstones12