[Metallica]

Can you disable the active desktop as described here:
http://www.computerh...es/ch000593.htm

Download and doubleclick: http://www.kellys-ko...dits/exefix.reg
Confirm you want to merge it with the registry.

Post a new HijackThis log and let me know if that solved the desktop shortcuts problem.

Regards,

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Hi Pieter

I was unable to disable the active desktop, as the open with box was displayed attempting to open the file rundll32.exe.

I tried to apply the registry file exefix.reg, but an error was displayed stating that the file was not a registry script.

[iisupreme11]

Hi Pieter

I was unable to disable the active desktop, as the open with box was displayed attempting to open the file rundll32.exe.

I tried to apply the registry file exefix.reg, but an error was displayed stating that the file was not a registry script.

[mohsin]

it seems that may be you accidently changed .. but .. its problem that every shortcut is html file .. sad ..

just ohhhh you send your log then its cheked out ..

your problem solved or not

[Metallica]

Can you try downloading and running this file:
http://home01.wxs.nl...80/EXEfix08.com

Let me know.

[iisupreme11]

Hi Mohsin

Not sure if I changed it accidentally, to many things have happens for me to remember.

Hi Pieter

I will download this file and follow your previous instructions later this evening.

Thanks in advance for all your time and help, it is greatly appreciated.

[iisupreme11]

Hi Pieter

I applied the exe08.com file and I am able to run all my executables, but this has not resolved the shortcut issue.

As stated previously the file download box appears when I click on a shortcut and they still appear as html pages, but I can view the properties and the target details appear correct.

In addition i have 2 programs on my desktop that I am not familiar with
1. loader16.exe and a shortcut to PSGuard.exe

Are these legit

Thanks

[iisupreme11]

Hi Pieter

This is the new HijackThis log

Logfile of HijackThis v1.99.1
Scan saved at 10:41:02 PM, on 6/27/05
Platform: Windows 98 SE (Win9x 4.10.2222A)
MSIE: Internet Explorer v6.00 SP1 (6.00.2800.1106)

Running processes:
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\KERNEL32.DLL
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\MSGSRV32.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\MPREXE.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\mmtask.tsk
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\MSTASK.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\EXPLORER.EXE
C:\PROGRAM FILES\REAL\REALPLAYER\REALPLAY.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\DDHELP.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\DESKTOP\DOWNLOADS\HIJACKTHIS.EXE

R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Bar = about:blank
O3 - Toolbar: &Radio - {8E718888-423F-11D2-876E-00A0C9082467} - C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\MSDXM.OCX
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [RealTray] C:\Program Files\Real\RealPlayer\realplay.exe SYSTEMBOOTHIDEPLAYER
O4 - HKLM\..\RunServices: [SchedulingAgent] mstask.exe
O9 - Extra button: Real.com - {CD67F990-D8E9-11d2-98FE-00C0F0318AFE} - C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\Shdocvw.dll
O9 - Extra button: Related - {c95fe080-8f5d-11d2-a20b-00aa003c157a} - C:\WINDOWS\web\related.htm
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Show &Related Links - {c95fe080-8f5d-11d2-a20b-00aa003c157a} - C:\WINDOWS\web\related.htm
O16 - DPF: {F04A8AE2-A59D-11D2-8792-00C04F8EF29D} (Hotmail Attachments Control) - http://lw10fd.law10....ex/HMAtchmt.ocx
O16 - DPF: {74D05D43-3236-11D4-BDCD-00C04F9A3B61} (HouseCall Control) - http://a840.g.akamai...all/xscan53.cab
O16 - DPF: {82F2D6B2-6C58-4404-A930-9DB0FD90D4B1} (Driver_Detective_v43_Non_Member.DD_v43) - http://www.drivershq..._Non_Member.CAB

[Metallica]

Did you do another attempt to disable the Actiove desktop?

Also can you rightclick one of the shortcuts that initiates a download and post the properties?

The two you found can be deleted. They are remnants of your infection.

Please download and install SpywareBlaster: http://www.javacools...areblaster.html
as a first line of defense.

Regards,

[iisupreme11]

Hi Pieter

Unfortunately before I was able to downlaod the spywareblaster software, my PC was infected again.

I performed the steps outlined on the malware page, but received some unexpected results. When I ran Ad-aware new critical objects were found, but the quarantine and delete phase continued to run for a long time, so I am not certain that these elements were removed. Likewise with SpyBot, this terminated and rebooted the PC. I re-installed AVG and ran it, this identified a number of viruses, but since this affects my mouse I was again uncertain if it had been successful.

The online scans both failed with IE failures.

I ran HijackThis and this is the resulting log:

Logfile of HijackThis v1.99.1
Scan saved at 12:35:00 AM, on 6/25/05
Platform: Windows 98 SE (Win9x 4.10.2222A)
MSIE: Internet Explorer v6.00 (6.00.2600.0000)

Running processes:
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\KERNEL32.DLL
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\MSGSRV32.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\MPREXE.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\mmtask.tsk
C:\WINDOWS\EXPLORER.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\RNAAPP.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\TAPISRV.EXE
C:\PROGRAM FILES\INTERNET EXPLORER\IEXPLORE.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\CMMON32.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\DDHELP.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\DESKTOP\DOWNLOADS\HIJACKTHIS.EXE

R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Bar = about:blank
R3 - Default URLSearchHook is missing
O1 - Hosts: 1159680172 auto.search.msn.com
O9 - Extra button: Real.com - {CD67F990-D8E9-11d2-98FE-00C0F0318AFE} - C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\Shdocvw.dll
O9 - Extra button: (no name) - super-spider.com - (no file)
O9 - Extra button: (no name) - couldnotfind.com - (no file)
O9 - Extra button: (no name) - webanalsex.com - (no file)
O9 - Extra button: (no name) - spyorgy.net - (no file)
O9 - Extra button: (no name) - thestas.com - (no file)
O9 - Extra button: (no name) - allcrazyporn.com - (no file)
O9 - Extra button: (no name) - greg-tut.com - (no file)
O9 - Extra button: (no name) - mig29here.com - (no file)
O9 - Extra button: (no name) - t34rulit.com - (no file)
O16 - DPF: {F04A8AE2-A59D-11D2-8792-00C04F8EF29D} (Hotmail Attachments Control) - http://lw10fd.law10....ex/HMAtchmt.ocx
O16 - DPF: {74D05D43-3236-11D4-BDCD-00C04F9A3B61} (HouseCall Control) - http://a840.g.akamai...all/xscan53.cab
O19 - User stylesheet: (file missing)

Also I have the following errors appearing on start up

Explorer :This program has performed an illegal operation etc
svhost.exe: Cannot find the file svhost.exe (or one of its components). Make sure the path and filename are correct and that all required libraries are available.

As for the desktop, this has the message Active Desktop Recovery and other instructions I cannot read as the desktop is full of new shortcuts I do not recognise.


Is it still worthwhile downloading the spywareblaster and disabling the desktop.

[Metallica]

We need to find out where it is starting from.

Can you post a Startuplist please as explained here:
http://home.planet.n...tml#Startuplist

Regards,

[iisupreme11]

Hi Pieter

I have reviewed the site you mentioned and under the startuplist section there are two check boxes. Do I need to both of these boxes

Regards

[Metallica]

Yes please. I'd like to see as much as possible.

Regards,

[iisupreme11]

Hi Pieter

Here is the startuplist details:

StartupList report, 6/30/05, 9:37:08 PM
StartupList version: 1.52.2
Started from : C:\WINDOWS\DESKTOP\DOWNLOADS\HIJACKTHIS.EXE
Detected: Windows 98 SE (Win9x 4.10.2222A)
Detected: Internet Explorer v6.00 SP1 (6.00.2800.1106)
* Using default options
* Including empty and uninteresting sections
* Showing rarely important sections
==================================================

Running processes:

C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\KERNEL32.DLL
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\MSGSRV32.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\MPREXE.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\mmtask.tsk
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\MSTASK.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\EXPLORER.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\RNAAPP.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\TAPISRV.EXE
C:\PROGRAM FILES\INTERNET EXPLORER\IEXPLORE.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\CMMON32.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\RUNDLL32.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\DDHELP.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\DESKTOP\DOWNLOADS\HIJACKTHIS.EXE

--------------------------------------------------

Listing of startup folders:

Shell folders Startup:
[C:\WINDOWS\Start Menu\Programs\StartUp]
*No files*

Shell folders AltStartup:
*Folder not found*

User shell folders Startup:
*Folder not found*

User shell folders AltStartup:
*Folder not found*

Shell folders Common Startup:
[C:\WINDOWS\All Users\Start Menu\Programs\StartUp]
*No files*

Shell folders Common AltStartup:
*Folder not found*

User shell folders Common Startup:
*Folder not found*

User shell folders Alternate Common Startup:
*Folder not found*

--------------------------------------------------

Autorun entries from Registry:
HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run

RealTray = C:\Program Files\Real\RealPlayer\realplay.exe SYSTEMBOOTHIDEPLAYER
intel32.exe = C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\intel32.exe
System backup = C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\5FE32B41.EXE
Windows Service = C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\SEX.EXE
nazkckd = c:\windows\system\nazkckd.exe
richup = C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\richup.exe
sp = rundll32 C:\WINDOWS\TEMP\SE.DLL,DllInstall

--------------------------------------------------

Autorun entries from Registry:
HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunOnce

*No values found*

--------------------------------------------------

Autorun entries from Registry:
HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunOnceEx

*No values found*

--------------------------------------------------

Autorun entries from Registry:
HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunServices

SchedulingAgent = mstask.exe

--------------------------------------------------

Autorun entries from Registry:
HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunServicesOnce

*No values found*

--------------------------------------------------

Autorun entries from Registry:
HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run

DNS = C:\Program Files\Common Files\mc-58-12-0000093.exe

--------------------------------------------------

Autorun entries from Registry:
HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunOnce

*No values found*

--------------------------------------------------

Autorun entries from Registry:
HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunOnceEx

*Registry key not found*

--------------------------------------------------

Autorun entries from Registry:
HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunServices

*No values found*

--------------------------------------------------

Autorun entries from Registry:
HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunServicesOnce

*No values found*

--------------------------------------------------

Autorun entries in Registry subkeys of:
HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run
*No subkeys found*

--------------------------------------------------

Autorun entries in Registry subkeys of:
HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunOnce
*No subkeys found*

--------------------------------------------------

Autorun entries in Registry subkeys of:
HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunOnceEx
*No subkeys found*

--------------------------------------------------

Autorun entries in Registry subkeys of:
HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunServices
*No subkeys found*

--------------------------------------------------

Autorun entries in Registry subkeys of:
HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunServicesOnce
*No subkeys found*

--------------------------------------------------

Autorun entries in Registry subkeys of:
HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run
*No subkeys found*

--------------------------------------------------

Autorun entries in Registry subkeys of:
HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunOnce
*No subkeys found*

--------------------------------------------------

Autorun entries in Registry subkeys of:
HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunOnceEx
*Registry key not found*

--------------------------------------------------

Autorun entries in Registry subkeys of:
HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunServices
*No subkeys found*

--------------------------------------------------

Autorun entries in Registry subkeys of:
HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunServicesOnce
*No subkeys found*

--------------------------------------------------

Autorun entries in Registry subkeys of:
HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Run
*Registry key not found*

--------------------------------------------------

Autorun entries in Registry subkeys of:
HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Run
*Registry key not found*

--------------------------------------------------

File association entry for .EXE:
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\exefile\shell\open\command

(Default) = "%1" %*

--------------------------------------------------

File association entry for .COM:
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\comfile\shell\open\command

(Default) = "%1" %*

--------------------------------------------------

File association entry for .BAT:
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\batfile\shell\open\command

(Default) = "%1" %*

--------------------------------------------------

File association entry for .PIF:
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\piffile\shell\open\command

(Default) = "%1" %*

--------------------------------------------------

File association entry for .SCR:
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\scrfile\shell\open\command

(Default) = "%1" /S

--------------------------------------------------

File association entry for .HTA:
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\htafile\shell\open\command

(Default) = C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\MSHTA.EXE "%1" %*

--------------------------------------------------

File association entry for .TXT:
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\txtfile\shell\open\command

(Default) = c:\windows\NOTEPAD.EXE %1

--------------------------------------------------

Enumerating Active Setup stub paths:
HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Active Setup\Installed Components
(* = disabled by HKCU twin)

[SetupcPerUser] *
StubPath = rundll.exe c:\windows\SYSTEM\setupx.dll,InstallHinfSection SetupcPerUser 64 c:\windows\INF\setupc.inf

[AppletsPerUser] *
StubPath = rundll.exe C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\setupx.dll,InstallHinfSection AppletsPerUser 64 C:\WINDOWS\INF\applets.inf

[FontsPerUser] *
StubPath = rundll.exe C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\setupx.dll,InstallHinfSection FontsPerUser 64 C:\WINDOWS\INF\fonts.inf

[{5A8D6EE0-3E18-11D0-821E-444553540000}] *
StubPath = rundll32.exe advpack.dll,LaunchINFSectionEx C:\WINDOWS\INF\icw.inf,PerUserStub,,36

[PerUser_ICW_Inis] *
StubPath = rundll.exe C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\setupx.dll,InstallHinfSection PerUser_ICW_Inis 0 C:\WINDOWS\INF\icw97.inf

[{89820200-ECBD-11cf-8B85-00AA005B4383}] *
StubPath = rundll32.exe advpack.dll,UserInstStubWrapper {89820200-ECBD-11cf-8B85-00AA005B4383}

[>{60B49E34-C7CC-11D0-8953-00A0C90347FF}MICROS] *
StubPath = RunDLL32 IEDKCS32.DLL,BrandIE4 SIGNUP

[{89820200-ECBD-11cf-8B85-00AA005B4395}] *
StubPath = rundll32.exe advpack.dll,LaunchINFSectionEx C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\ie4uinit.inf,Shell.UserStub,,36

[>PerUser_MSN_Clean] *
StubPath = C:\WINDOWS\msnmgsr1.exe

[{CA0A4247-44BE-11d1-A005-00805F8ABE06}] *
StubPath = RunDLL setupx.dll,InstallHinfSection PowerCfg.user 0 powercfg.inf

[PerUser_Msinfo] *
StubPath = rundll.exe C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\setupx.dll,InstallHinfSection PerUser_Msinfo 64 C:\WINDOWS\INF\msinfo.inf

[PerUser_Msinfo2] *
StubPath = rundll.exe C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\setupx.dll,InstallHinfSection PerUser_Msinfo2 64 C:\WINDOWS\INF\msinfo.inf

[MotownMmsysPerUser] *
StubPath = rundll.exe C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\setupx.dll,InstallHinfSection MotownMmsysPerUser 64 C:\WINDOWS\INF\motown.inf

[MotownAvivideoPerUser] *
StubPath = rundll.exe C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\setupx.dll,InstallHinfSection MotownAvivideoPerUser 64 C:\WINDOWS\INF\motown.inf

[{22d6f312-b0f6-11d0-94ab-0080c74c7e95}] *
StubPath = rundll32.exe advpack.dll,LaunchINFSection C:\WINDOWS\INF\mplayer2.inf,PerUserStub

[MotownMPlayPerUser] *
StubPath = rundll.exe C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\setupx.dll,InstallHinfSection MotownMPlayPerUser 64 C:\WINDOWS\INF\mplay98.inf

[PerUser_Base] *
StubPath = rundll.exe C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\setupx.dll,InstallHinfSection PerUser_Base 64 C:\WINDOWS\INF\msmail.inf

[ShellPerUser] *
StubPath = rundll.exe C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\setupx.dll,InstallHinfSection ShellPerUser 64 C:\WINDOWS\INF\shell.inf

[Shell2PerUser] *
StubPath = rundll.exe C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\setupx.dll,InstallHinfSection Shell2PerUser 64 C:\WINDOWS\INF\shell2.inf

[PerUser_winbase_Links] *
StubPath = rundll.exe C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\setupx.dll,InstallHinfSection PerUser_winbase_Links 64 C:\WINDOWS\INF\subase.inf

[PerUser_winapps_Links] *
StubPath = rundll.exe C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\setupx.dll,InstallHinfSection PerUser_winapps_Links 64 C:\WINDOWS\INF\subase.inf

[PerUser_LinkBar_URLs] *
StubPath = C:\WINDOWS\COMMAND\sulfnbk.exe /L

[TapiPerUser] *
StubPath = rundll.exe C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\setupx.dll,InstallHinfSection TapiPerUser 64 C:\WINDOWS\INF\tapi.inf

[{73fa19d0-2d75-11d2-995d-00c04f98bbc9}] *
StubPath = rundll32.exe advpack.dll,LaunchINFSection C:\WINDOWS\INF\webfdr16.inf,PerUserStub.Install,1

[PerUserOldLinks] *
StubPath = rundll.exe C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\setupx.dll,InstallHinfSection PerUserOldLinks 64 C:\WINDOWS\INF\appletpp.inf

[MmoptRegisterPerUser] *
StubPath = rundll.exe C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\setupx.dll,InstallHinfSection MmoptRegisterPerUser 64 C:\WINDOWS\INF\mmopt.inf

[OlsPerUser] *
StubPath = rundll.exe C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\setupx.dll,InstallHinfSection OlsPerUser 64 C:\WINDOWS\INF\ols.inf

[OlsMsnPerUser] *
StubPath = rundll.exe C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\setupx.dll,InstallHinfSection OlsMsnPerUser 64 C:\WINDOWS\INF\ols.inf

[PerUser_Paint_Inis] *
StubPath = rundll.exe C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\setupx.dll,InstallHinfSection PerUser_Paint_Inis 64 C:\WINDOWS\INF\applets.inf

[PerUser_Calc_Inis] *
StubPath = rundll.exe C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\setupx.dll,InstallHinfSection PerUser_Calc_Inis 64 C:\WINDOWS\INF\applets.inf

[PerUser_dxxspace_Links] *
StubPath = rundll.exe C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\setupx.dll,InstallHinfSection PerUser_dxxspace_Links 64 C:\WINDOWS\INF\applets1.inf

[PerUser_MSBackup_Inis] *
StubPath = rundll.exe C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\setupx.dll,InstallHinfSection PerUser_MSBackup_Inis 64 C:\WINDOWS\INF\applets1.inf

[PerUser_CVT_Inis] *
StubPath = rundll.exe C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\setupx.dll,InstallHinfSection PerUser_CVT_Inis 64 C:\WINDOWS\INF\applets1.inf

[PerUser_Enable_Inis]
StubPath = rundll.exe c:\windows\SYSTEM\setupx.dll,InstallHinfSection PerUser_Enable_Inis_remove 64 c:\windows\INF\enable.inf

[MotownRecPerUser] *
StubPath = rundll.exe C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\setupx.dll,InstallHinfSection MotownRecPerUser 64 C:\WINDOWS\INF\motown.inf

[PerUser_Vol] *
StubPath = rundll.exe C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\setupx.dll,InstallHinfSection PerUser_Vol 64 C:\WINDOWS\INF\motown.inf

[PerUser_MSWordPad_Inis] *
StubPath = rundll.exe C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\setupx.dll,InstallHinfSection PerUser_MSWordPad_Inis 64 C:\WINDOWS\INF\wordpad.inf

[PerUser_RNA_Inis] *
StubPath = rundll.exe C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\setupx.dll,InstallHinfSection PerUser_RNA_Inis 64 C:\WINDOWS\INF\rna.inf

[PerUser_Wingames_Inis] *
StubPath = rundll.exe C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\setupx.dll,InstallHinfSection PerUser_Wingames_Inis 64 C:\WINDOWS\INF\appletpp.inf

[PerUser_Sysmon_Inis] *
StubPath = rundll.exe C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\setupx.dll,InstallHinfSection PerUser_Sysmon_Inis 64 C:\WINDOWS\INF\appletpp.inf

[PerUser_Sysmeter_Inis] *
StubPath = rundll.exe C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\setupx.dll,InstallHinfSection PerUser_Sysmeter_Inis 64 C:\WINDOWS\INF\appletpp.inf

[PerUser_netwatch_Inis] *
StubPath = rundll.exe C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\setupx.dll,InstallHinfSection PerUser_netwatch_Inis 64 C:\WINDOWS\INF\appletpp.inf

[PerUser_CharMap_Inis] *
StubPath = rundll.exe C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\setupx.dll,InstallHinfSection PerUser_CharMap_Inis 64 C:\WINDOWS\INF\appletpp.inf

[PerUser_Onlinelnks_Inis] *
StubPath = rundll.exe C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\setupx.dll,InstallHinfSection PerUser_Onlinelnks_Inis 64 C:\WINDOWS\INF\appletpp.inf

[PerUser_Dialer_Inis] *
StubPath = rundll.exe C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\setupx.dll,InstallHinfSection PerUser_Dialer_Inis 64 C:\WINDOWS\INF\appletpp.inf

[PerUser_ClipBrd_Inis] *
StubPath = rundll.exe C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\setupx.dll,InstallHinfSection PerUser_ClipBrd_Inis 64 C:\WINDOWS\INF\clip.inf

[MmoptMusicaPerUser] *
StubPath = rundll.exe C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\setupx.dll,InstallHinfSection MmoptMusicaPerUser 64 C:\WINDOWS\INF\mmopt.inf

[MmoptJunglePerUser] *
StubPath = rundll.exe C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\setupx.dll,InstallHinfSection MmoptJunglePerUser 64 C:\WINDOWS\INF\mmopt.inf

[MmoptRobotzPerUser] *
StubPath = rundll.exe C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\setupx.dll,InstallHinfSection MmoptRobotzPerUser 64 C:\WINDOWS\INF\mmopt.inf

[MmoptUtopiaPerUser] *
StubPath = rundll.exe C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\setupx.dll,InstallHinfSection MmoptUtopiaPerUser 64 C:\WINDOWS\INF\mmopt.inf

[PerUser_CDPlayer_Inis] *
StubPath = rundll.exe C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\setupx.dll,InstallHinfSection PerUser_CDPlayer_Inis 64 C:\WINDOWS\INF\mmopt.inf

[{44BBA842-CC51-11CF-AAFA-00AA00B6015C}] *
StubPath = rundll32.exe advpack.dll,LaunchINFSection C:\WINDOWS\INF\msnetmtg.inf,NetMtg.Install.PerUser.W95

[{44BBA840-CC51-11CF-AAFA-00AA00B6015C}] *
StubPath = "C:\Program Files\Outlook Express\setup50.exe" /APP:OE /CALLER:IE50 /user /install

[{7790769C-0471-11d2-AF11-00C04FA35D02}] *
StubPath = rundll32.exe advpack.dll,UserInstStubWrapper {7790769C-0471-11d2-AF11-00C04FA35D02}

[OlsAolPerUser] *
StubPath = rundll.exe C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\setupx.dll,InstallHinfSection OlsAolPerUser 64 C:\WINDOWS\INF\ols.inf

[OlsAttPerUser] *
StubPath = rundll.exe C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\setupx.dll,InstallHinfSection OlsAttPerUser 64 C:\WINDOWS\INF\ols.inf

[OlsCompuservePerUser] *
StubPath = rundll.exe C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\setupx.dll,InstallHinfSection OlsCompuservePerUser 64 C:\WINDOWS\INF\ols.inf

[OlsProdigyPerUser] *
StubPath = rundll.exe C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\setupx.dll,InstallHinfSection OlsProdigyPerUser 64 C:\WINDOWS\INF\ols.inf

[Shell3PerUser] *
StubPath = rundll.exe C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\setupx.dll,InstallHinfSection Shell3PerUser 64 C:\WINDOWS\INF\shell3.inf

[Theme_Windows_PerUser] *
StubPath = rundll.exe c:\windows\SYSTEM\setupx.dll,InstallHinfSection Themes_Windows_PerUser 0 c:\windows\INF\themes.inf

[Theme_MoreWindows_PerUser] *
StubPath = rundll.exe c:\windows\SYSTEM\setupx.dll,InstallHinfSection Themes_MoreWindows_PerUser 0 c:\windows\INF\themes.inf

[>IEPerUser] *
StubPath = RUNDLL32.EXE IEDKCS32.DLL,BrandIE4 SIGNUP

[>chanbar] *
StubPath = c:\windows\RUNDLL.EXE setupx.dll,InstallHinfSection add2.chanbar.pui 128 c:\windows\options\cabs\oem_set.inf

[NetservrPerUser] *
StubPath = rundll.exe c:\windows\SYSTEM\setupx.dll,InstallHinfSection NetservrPerUser 64 c:\windows\INF\netservr.inf

[{44BBA851-CC51-11CF-AAFA-00AA00B6015C}] *
StubPath = rundll32.exe advpack.dll,LaunchINFSection C:\WINDOWS\INF\wpie5x86.inf,PerUserStub

[{9EF0045A-CDD9-438e-95E6-02B9AFEC8E11}] *
StubPath = C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\updcrl.exe -e -u C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\verisignpub1.crl

[{6BF52A52-394A-11d3-B153-00C04F79FAA6}] *
StubPath = rundll32.exe advpack.dll,LaunchINFSection C:\WINDOWS\INF\wmp.inf,PerUserStub

[PerUser_DCC_Inis] *
StubPath = rundll.exe C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\setupx.dll,InstallHinfSection PerUser_DCC_Inis 64 C:\WINDOWS\INF\rna.inf

--------------------------------------------------

Enumerating ICQ Agent Autostart apps:
HKCU\Software\Mirabilis\ICQ\Agent\Apps

*Registry key not found*

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Load/Run keys from C:\WINDOWS\WIN.INI:

load=
run=C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\svhost.exe

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Shell & screensaver key from C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM.INI:

Shell=Explorer.exe
SCRNSAVE.EXE=C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\BLANKS~1.SCR
drivers=mmsystem.dll power.drv

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Checking for EXPLORER.EXE instances:

C:\WINDOWS\Explorer.exe: PRESENT!

C:\Explorer.exe: not present
C:\WINDOWS\Explorer\Explorer.exe: not present
C:\WINDOWS\System\Explorer.exe: not present
C:\WINDOWS\System32\Explorer.exe: not present
C:\WINDOWS\Command\Explorer.exe: not present
C:\WINDOWS\Fonts\Explorer.exe: not present

--------------------------------------------------

C:\WINDOWS\WININIT.INI listing:

*File not found*

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C:\WINDOWS\WININIT.BAK listing:
(Created 30/6/2005, 1:44:22)

[rename]
nul=C:\WINDOWS\TEMP\setup.exe

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C:\AUTOEXEC.BAT listing:

PATH=C:\BC5\BIN;%PATH%

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C:\CONFIG.SYS listing:

device=c:\windows\himem.sys
device =c:\windows\emm386.exe /x=d000-d3ff

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C:\WINDOWS\WINSTART.BAT listing:

*File not found*

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C:\WINDOWS\DOSSTART.BAT listing:

echo off
REM Notes:
REM DOSSTART.BAT is run whenenver you choose "Restart the computer
REM in MS-DOS mode" from the Shutdown menu in Windows. It allows
REM you to load programs that you might not want loaded in Windows,
REM (because they have functional equivalents) but that you do
REM want loaded under MS-DOS. The two primary candidates for
REM this are MSCDEX and a real mode driver for the mouse you ship
REM with your system. Commands that you want present in both Windows
REM and MS-DOS should be placed in the Autoexec.bat in the
REM \Image directory of your reference server. Please note that for
REM MSCDEX you will need to load the corresponding real-mode CD
REM driver in Config.sys. This driver won't be used by Windows 98
REM but will be available prior to and after Windows 98 exits.
REM
REM This file is also helpful if you want to F8 boot into MS-DOS 7.0
REM before Windows loads and access the CD-ROM. All you have to do
REM is press F8 and then run DOSSTART to load MSCDEX and your real
REM mode mouse driver (no need to remember the command line parameters
REM for these two files.
REM
REM - You MUST explicitly specify the CD ROM Drive Letter for MSCDEX.
REM - The string following the /D: statement must explicitly match
REM the string in CONFIG.SYS following your CD-ROM device driver.
REM MSCDEX.EXE /D:OEMCD001 /l:d
REM MOUSE.EXE

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Checking for superhidden extensions:

.lnk: HIDDEN! (arrow overlay: yes)
.pif: HIDDEN! (arrow overlay: yes)
.exe: not hidden
.com: not hidden
.bat: not hidden
.hta: not hidden
.scr: not hidden
.shs: HIDDEN!
.shb: HIDDEN!
.vbs: not hidden
.vbe: not hidden
.wsh: not hidden
.scf: HIDDEN! (arrow overlay: NO!)
.url: HIDDEN! (arrow overlay: yes)
.js: not hidden
.jse: not hidden

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Verifying REGEDIT.EXE integrity:

- Regedit.exe found in C:\WINDOWS
- .reg open command is normal (regedit.exe %1)
- Company name OK: 'Microsoft Corporation'
- Original filename OK: 'REGEDIT.EXE'
- File description: 'Registry Editor'

Registry check passed

--------------------------------------------------

Enumerating Browser Helper Objects:

(no name) - (no file) - {00000049-8F91-4D9C-9573-F016E7626484}
(no name) - C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\RICHEDTR.DLL - {F79A2C4B-8776-4ED7-8B2F-4786A4A3500A}
(no name) - C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\OBEECA.DLL - {34CEF523-E9AE-11D9-9FAE-444531FAB471}

--------------------------------------------------

Enumerating Task Scheduler jobs:

Tune-up Application Start.job

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Enumerating Download Program Files:

[Microsoft XML Parser for Java]
CODEBASE = file://C:\WINDOWS\Java\classes\xmldso4.cab
OSD = C:\WINDOWS\Downloaded Program Files\Microsoft XML Parser for Java.osd

[DirectAnimation Java Classes]
CODEBASE = file://C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\dajava.cab
OSD = C:\WINDOWS\Downloaded Program Files\DirectAnimation Java Classes.osd

[Internet Explorer Classes for Java]
CODEBASE = file://c:\windows\SYSTEM\iejava.cab
OSD = C:\WINDOWS\Downloaded Program Files\Internet Explorer Classes for Java.osd

[Update Class]
InProcServer32 = C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\IUCTL.DLL
CODEBASE = http://v4.windowsupd...7901.3102083333

[Shockwave Flash Object]
InProcServer32 = C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\MACROMED\FLASH\FLASH.OCX
CODEBASE = http://download.macr...ash/swflash.cab

[Hotmail Attachments Control]
InProcServer32 = C:\WINDOWS\DOWNLOADED PROGRAM FILES\HMATCHMT.OCX
CODEBASE = http://lw10fd.law10....ex/HMAtchmt.ocx

[HouseCall Control]
InProcServer32 = C:\WINDOWS\DOWNLO~1\XSCAN53.OCX
CODEBASE = http://a840.g.akamai...all/xscan53.cab

[Driver_Detective_v43_Non_Member.DD_v43]
InProcServer32 = C:\WINDOWS\DOWNLOADED PROGRAM FILES\DRIVER_DETECTIVE_V43_NON_MEMBER.OCX
CODEBASE = http://www.drivershq..._Non_Member.CAB

[{11111111-1111-1111-1111-111111111157}]
CODEBASE = ms-its:mhtml:file://c:\nosuch.mht!http://super-gals.co.../x.chm::/ad.exe

[{7C559105-9ECF-42B8-B3F7-832E75EDD959}]
CODEBASE = http://www.xxxtoolba.../0006_adult.cab

[ActiveScan Installer Class]
InProcServer32 = C:\WINDOWS\DOWNLOADED PROGRAM FILES\ASINST.DLL
CODEBASE = http://www.pandasoft.../as5/asinst.cab

--------------------------------------------------

Enumerating Winsock LSP files:

NameSpace #1: C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\rnr20.dll
Protocol #1: C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\mswsosp.dll
Protocol #2: C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\msafd.dll
Protocol #3: C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\msafd.dll
Protocol #4: C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\msafd.dll
Protocol #5: C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\rsvpsp.dll
Protocol #6: C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\rsvpsp.dll

--------------------------------------------------

Enumerating Win9x VxD services:

VNETSUP: vnetsup.vxd
NDIS: ndis.vxd,ndis2sup.vxd
JAVASUP: JAVASUP.VXD
CONFIGMG: *CONFIGMG
NTKern: *NTKERN
VWIN32: *VWIN32
VFBACKUP: *VFBACKUP
VCOMM: *VCOMM
IFSMGR: *IFSMGR
IOS: *IOS
MTRR: *mtrr
SPOOLER: *SPOOLER
UDF: *UDF
VFAT: *VFAT
VCACHE: *VCACHE
VCOND: *VCOND
VCDFSD: *VCDFSD
VXDLDR: *VXDLDR
VDEF: *VDEF
VPICD: *VPICD
VTD: *VTD
REBOOT: *REBOOT
VDMAD: *VDMAD
VSD: *VSD
V86MMGR: *V86MMGR
PAGESWAP: *PAGESWAP
DOSMGR: *DOSMGR
VMPOLL: *VMPOLL
SHELL: *SHELL
PARITY: *PARITY
BIOSXLAT: *BIOSXLAT
VMCPD: *VMCPD
VTDAPI: *VTDAPI
PERF: *PERF
VRTWD: C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\vrtwd.386
VFIXD: C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\vfixd.vxd
VNETBIOS: vnetbios.vxd
VREDIR: vredir.vxd
DFS: dfs.vxd
NWREDIR: (no file)
NWLink: (no file)
NWSERVER: (no file)
NSCL: (no file)
DSUART: *DSUART
TURBOVBF: TURBOVBF.VXD
COMBUFF: *COMBUFF
LMOUSE: lmouse.vxd

--------------------------------------------------

Enumerating ShellServiceObjectDelayLoad items:

WebCheck: C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\WEBCHECK.DLL
Sysctl Desktop Handler: C:\WINDOWS\System32\NTOSV.DLL

--------------------------------------------------
Autorun entries from Registry:
HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\policies\Explorer\Run

*Registry key not found*

--------------------------------------------------

Autorun entries from Registry:
HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\policies\Explorer\Run

*No values found*

--------------------------------------------------

End of report, 25,791 bytes
Report generated in 3.308 seconds

Command line options:
/verbose - to add additional info on each section
/complete - to include empty sections and unsuspicious data
/full - to include several rarely-important sections
/force9x - to include Win9x-only startups even if running on WinNT
/forcent - to include WinNT-only startups even if running on Win9x
/forceall - to include all Win9x and WinNT startups, regardless of platform
/history - to list version history only

[Metallica]

Please find this file
C:\Windows\win.ini
rightclick and open it in notepad.

Edit out C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\svhost.exe
so that there is nothing left behind RUN=

The click File and Save to make the changes permanent.

That should get rid of the "svhost error"

There is an enormous amount of stuff which was not showing in your HijackThis logs

Let's see if we can get rid of it the oldfashioned way.

Copy the part in bold below into notepad and save it as cleanem.reg
Set filetype to "All files"

REGEDIT4

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run]
"intel32.exe"=-
"System backup"=-
"Windows Service"=-
"nazkckd"=-
"sp"=-

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\
ShellServiceObjectDelayLoad]
"Sysctl Desktop Handler=-

[-HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\explorer\Browser Helper Objects\{00000049-8F91-4D9C-9573-F016E7626484}]

[-HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\explorer\Browser Helper Objects\{F79A2C4B-8776-4ED7-8B2F-4786A4A3500A}]

[-HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\explorer\Browser Helper Objects\{34CEF523-E9AE-11D9-9FAE-444531FAB471}]

Doubleclick that file and confirm you want to merge it with the registry.

Then reboot and make a new HijackThis log.

Regards,

[iisupreme11]

Hi Pieter

I small success the svhost.exe error is gone.

I applied the registry entries and ran HijackThis again, here is the log.

I hope this log provides you with more information.

Logfile of HijackThis v1.99.1
Scan saved at 10:35:18 PM, on 7/2/05
Platform: Windows 98 SE (Win9x 4.10.2222A)
MSIE: Internet Explorer v6.00 SP1 (6.00.2800.1106)

Running processes:
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\KERNEL32.DLL
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\MSGSRV32.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\MPREXE.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\mmtask.tsk
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\MSTASK.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\EXPLORER.EXE
C:\PROGRAM FILES\REAL\REALPLAYER\REALPLAY.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\RUNDLL32.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\DESKTOP\DOWNLOADS\HIJACKTHIS.EXE

R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Bar = res://C:\WINDOWS\TEMP\se.dll/sp.html
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Page = about:blank
R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Bar = res://C:\WINDOWS\TEMP\se.dll/sp.html
R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Page = about:blank
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Search,SearchAssistant = about:blank
R0 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Search,SearchAssistant = about:blank
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,HomeOldSP = about:blank
R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,HomeOldSP = about:blank
O2 - BHO: CeresObj Class - {00000049-8F91-4D9C-9573-F016E7626484} - C:\WINDOWS\CERES.DLL
O2 - BHO: (no name) - {28716B25-EB46-11D9-9FAE-C37E072C8222} - C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\OBEECA.DLL
O2 - BHO: RichEditor Class - {F79A2C4B-8776-4ED7-8B2F-4786A4A3500A} - C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\RICHEDTR.DLL
O3 - Toolbar: &Radio - {8E718888-423F-11D2-876E-00A0C9082467} - C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\MSDXM.OCX
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [RealTray] C:\Program Files\Real\RealPlayer\realplay.exe SYSTEMBOOTHIDEPLAYER
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [richup] C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\richup.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [sp] rundll32 C:\WINDOWS\TEMP\SE.DLL,DllInstall
O4 - HKLM\..\RunServices: [SchedulingAgent] mstask.exe
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [DNS] C:\Program Files\Common Files\mc-58-12-0000093.exe
O9 - Extra button: Real.com - {CD67F990-D8E9-11d2-98FE-00C0F0318AFE} - C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\Shdocvw.dll
O15 - Trusted Zone: *.media-motor.net
O15 - Trusted Zone: *.windupdates.com
O15 - Trusted Zone: *.c4tdownload.com
O15 - Trusted Zone: *.ysbweb.com
O15 - Trusted Zone: *.overpro.com
O15 - Trusted Zone: *.megapornix.com
O15 - Trusted Zone: *.awmdabest.com
O15 - Trusted Zone: *.addictivetechnologies.com
O15 - Trusted Zone: *.addictivetechnologies.net
O15 - Trusted Zone: *.f1organizer.com
O15 - Trusted Zone: *.crazywinnings.com
O15 - Trusted Zone: *.topconverting.com
O15 - Trusted Zone: *.static.topconverting.com
O15 - Trusted Zone: *.frame.crazywinnings.com
O15 - Trusted Zone: *.slotchbar.com
O15 - Trusted Zone: *.clickspring.net (HKLM)
O15 - Trusted Zone: *.mt-download.com (HKLM)
O15 - Trusted Zone: *.slotch.com (HKLM)
O15 - Trusted Zone: *.media-motor.net (HKLM)
O15 - Trusted Zone: *.windupdates.com (HKLM)
O15 - Trusted Zone: *.c4tdownload.com (HKLM)
O15 - Trusted Zone: *.xxxtoolbar.com (HKLM)
O15 - Trusted Zone: *.ysbweb.com (HKLM)
O15 - Trusted Zone: *.overpro.com (HKLM)
O15 - Trusted Zone: *.megapornix.com (HKLM)
O15 - Trusted Zone: *.awmdabest.com (HKLM)
O15 - Trusted Zone: *.addictivetechnologies.com (HKLM)
O15 - Trusted Zone: *.addictivetechnologies.net (HKLM)
O15 - Trusted Zone: *.f1organizer.com (HKLM)
O15 - Trusted Zone: *.crazywinnings.com (HKLM)
O15 - Trusted Zone: *.topconverting.com (HKLM)
O15 - Trusted Zone: *.searchmiracle.com (HKLM)
O15 - Trusted Zone: *.static.topconverting.com (HKLM)
O15 - Trusted Zone: *.frame.crazywinnings.com (HKLM)
O15 - Trusted Zone: *.slotchbar.com (HKLM)
O15 - ProtocolDefaults: 'http' protocol is in Trusted Zone, should be Internet Zone
O15 - ProtocolDefaults: 'http' protocol is in Trusted Zone, should be Internet Zone (HKLM)
O16 - DPF: {F04A8AE2-A59D-11D2-8792-00C04F8EF29D} (Hotmail Attachments Control) - http://lw10fd.law10....ex/HMAtchmt.ocx
O16 - DPF: {74D05D43-3236-11D4-BDCD-00C04F9A3B61} (HouseCall Control) - http://a840.g.akamai...all/xscan53.cab
O16 - DPF: {82F2D6B2-6C58-4404-A930-9DB0FD90D4B1} (Driver_Detective_v43_Non_Member.DD_v43) - http://www.drivershq..._Non_Member.CAB
O16 - DPF: {11111111-1111-1111-1111-111111111157} - ms-its:mhtml:file://c:\nosuch.mht!http://super-gals.co.../x.chm::/ad.exe
O16 - DPF: {7C559105-9ECF-42B8-B3F7-832E75EDD959} - http://www.xxxtoolba.../0006_adult.cab
O16 - DPF: {9A9307A0-7DA4-4DAF-B042-5009F29E09E1} (ActiveScan Installer Class) - http://www.pandasoft.../as5/asinst.cab
O18 - Filter: text/html - {34CEF522-E9AE-11D9-9FAE-44455EB611EA} - C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\OBEECA.DLL
O18 - Filter: text/plain - {34CEF522-E9AE-11D9-9FAE-44455EB611EA} - C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\OBEECA.DLL
O21 - SSODL: Sysctl Desktop Handler - {23456789-0000-0020-0900-00AAFF6D2EA4} - C:\WINDOWS\System32\NTOSV.DLL (file missing)