[UnimatriX]

Hi, I have recently contracted some elusive virus called "smitfraud.c" and I keep getting references to "Antivirus Gold" which is obviously a load of bull.

I've managed to get rid of the Antivirus gold screen which keeps on popping up, along with the blue screen of death. My computer now seems fine, but there are some programs I see in Hijack this which still seem a bit suspicious. I'm asking here if anyone could look over my Hijack This log please, and check if there are any other files which might cause problems.
I would really appreciate that!
Thanks



Here is my Hijack This log:


Logfile of HijackThis v1.99.1
Scan saved at 7:21:30 PM, on 6/23/2005
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\Ati2evxx.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\spoolsv.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\Ati2evxx.exe
C:\WINDOWS\Explorer.EXE
C:\Program Files\Analog Devices\SoundMAX\SMax4PNP.exe
C:\Program Files\Analog Devices\SoundMAX\Smax4.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\mcafee.com\vso\mcvsshld.exe
c:\progra~1\mcafee.com\vso\mcvsescn.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\mcafee.com\agent\mcagent.exe
C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.5.0_01\bin\jusched.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Real\Update_OB\realsched.exe
C:\Program Files\ATI Technologies\ATI Control Panel\atiptaxx.exe
C:\program files\valve\steam\steam.exe
C:\Program Files\Hewlett-Packard\Digital Imaging\bin\hpohmr08.exe
C:\Program Files\Hewlett-Packard\Digital Imaging\bin\hpotdd01.exe
c:\PROGRA~1\mcafee.com\vso\mcvsrte.exe
C:\Program Files\Hewlett-Packard\Digital Imaging\bin\hpoevm08.exe
C:\Program Files\Analog Devices\SoundMAX\SMAgent.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe
c:\PROGRA~1\mcafee.com\vso\mcshield.exe
C:\Program Files\Hewlett-Packard\Digital Imaging\Bin\hpoSTS08.exe
C:\Program Files\MSN Messenger\msnmsgr.exe
c:\progra~1\mcafee.com\vso\mcvsftsn.exe
C:\Program Files\Messenger\msmsgs.exe
C:\LimeWire\LimeWire.exe
C:\Program Files\Mozilla Firefox\firefox.exe
C:\Program Files\WinRAR\WinRAR.exe
C:\DOCUME~1\user\LOCALS~1\Temp\Rar$EX07.422\HijackThis.exe

R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Default_Page_URL = about:blank
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Default_Search_URL = http://www.oneclicks...earch.php?qq=%1
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Bar = http://www.oneclicks...es.com/bar.html
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Page = http://www.oneclicks...earch.php?qq=%1
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Search,SearchAssistant = http://www.oneclicks...earch.php?qq=%1
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Search,CustomizeSearch = http://www.oneclicks...earch.php?qq=%1
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\SearchURL,(Default) = http://www.oneclicks...earch.php?qq=%1
R0 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Local Page = http://www.oneclicksearches.com/
F2 - REG:system.ini: Shell=explorer.exe, msmsgs.exe
O2 - BHO: (no name) - {FFFFFFFF-FFFF-FFFF-FFFF-FFFFFFFFFFFA} - C:\WINDOWS\system32\hpDD6F.tmp (file missing)
O3 - Toolbar: McAfee VirusScan - {BA52B914-B692-46c4-B683-905236F6F655} - c:\progra~1\mcafee.com\vso\mcvsshl.dll
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SoundMAXPnP] C:\Program Files\Analog Devices\SoundMAX\SMax4PNP.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SoundMAX] "C:\Program Files\Analog Devices\SoundMAX\Smax4.exe" /tray
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [NeroFilterCheck] C:\WINDOWS\system32\NeroCheck.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [VSOCheckTask] "c:\PROGRA~1\mcafee.com\vso\mcmnhdlr.exe" /checktask
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [VirusScan Online] "c:\PROGRA~1\mcafee.com\vso\mcvsshld.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [MCAgentExe] c:\PROGRA~1\mcafee.com\agent\mcagent.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [MCUpdateExe] C:\PROGRA~1\mcafee.com\agent\mcupdate.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SunJavaUpdateSched] C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.5.0_01\bin\jusched.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [TkBellExe] "C:\Program Files\Common Files\Real\Update_OB\realsched.exe" -osboot
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [QuickTime Task] "C:\Program Files\QuickTime\qttask.exe" -atboottime
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [ATIPTA] C:\Program Files\ATI Technologies\ATI Control Panel\atiptaxx.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [RegSvr32] C:\WINDOWS\system32\msmsgs.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Spyware Nuker] C:\Program Files\Spyware Nuker 2004\swn2.exe /h
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [Steam] "c:\program files\valve\steam\steam.exe" -silent
O4 - Startup: Joint Operations Typhoon Rising Registration.lnk = C:\Documents and Settings\user\Local Settings\Temp\{CE40B6CF-9E3D-4B49-ABD0-6A1A5D84AFA4}\{0325F1C1-883A-41AB-8981-B27359ABDFAF}\NOVG.EXE
O4 - Global Startup: Adobe Gamma Loader.lnk = C:\Program Files\Common Files\Adobe\Calibration\Adobe Gamma Loader.exe
O4 - Global Startup: hp psc 1000 series.lnk = ?
O4 - Global Startup: hpoddt01.exe.lnk = ?
O4 - Global Startup: InterVideo WinCinema Manager.lnk = C:\Program Files\InterVideo\Common\Bin\WinCinemaMgr.exe
O9 - Extra button: (no name) - {08B0E5C0-4FCB-11CF-AAA5-00401C608501} - C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.5.0_01\bin\npjpi150_01.dll
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Sun Java Console - {08B0E5C0-4FCB-11CF-AAA5-00401C608501} - C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.5.0_01\bin\npjpi150_01.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
O10 - Unknown file in Winsock LSP: c:\windows\system32\ua_lsp.dll
O10 - Unknown file in Winsock LSP: c:\windows\system32\ua_lsp.dll
O10 - Unknown file in Winsock LSP: c:\windows\system32\ua_lsp.dll
O10 - Unknown file in Winsock LSP: c:\windows\system32\ua_lsp.dll
O10 - Unknown file in Winsock LSP: c:\windows\system32\ua_lsp.dll
O10 - Unknown file in Winsock LSP: c:\windows\system32\ua_lsp.dll
O10 - Unknown file in Winsock LSP: c:\windows\system32\ua_lsp.dll
O10 - Unknown file in Winsock LSP: c:\windows\system32\ua_lsp.dll
O10 - Unknown file in Winsock LSP: c:\windows\system32\ua_lsp.dll
O10 - Unknown file in Winsock LSP: c:\windows\system32\ua_lsp.dll
O10 - Unknown file in Winsock LSP: c:\windows\system32\ua_lsp.dll
O10 - Unknown file in Winsock LSP: c:\windows\system32\ua_lsp.dll
O12 - Plugin for .mpg: C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\PLUGINS\npqtplugin3.dll
O23 - Service: Adobe LM Service - Unknown owner - C:\Program Files\Common Files\Adobe Systems Shared\Service\Adobelmsvc.exe
O23 - Service: Ati HotKey Poller - ATI Technologies Inc. - C:\WINDOWS\system32\Ati2evxx.exe
O23 - Service: ATI Smart - Unknown owner - C:\WINDOWS\system32\ati2sgag.exe
O23 - Service: McAfee.com McShield (McShield) - Unknown owner - c:\PROGRA~1\mcafee.com\vso\mcshield.exe
O23 - Service: McAfee SecurityCenter Update Manager (mcupdmgr.exe) - McAfee, Inc - C:\PROGRA~1\McAfee.com\Agent\mcupdmgr.exe
O23 - Service: McAfee.com VirusScan Online Realtime Engine (MCVSRte) - McAfee, Inc - c:\PROGRA~1\mcafee.com\vso\mcvsrte.exe
O23 - Service: Pml Driver HPZ12 - HP - C:\WINDOWS\system32\HPZipm12.exe
O23 - Service: SoundMAX Agent Service (SoundMAX Agent Service (default)) - Analog Devices, Inc. - C:\Program Files\Analog Devices\SoundMAX\SMAgent.exe



Thanks for your help!

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Hi UnimatriX

Please read through the instructions before you start (you may want to print this out).

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.

Download Pocket Killbox and unzip it; save it to your Desktop.

Please RIGHT-CLICK here and go to Save As (in Internet Explorer it's "Save Target As") in order to download Metallica’s reg file. Save it to your desktop.

Please download and install AD-Aware.
Check Here on how setup and use it - please make sure you update it first. Don't run yet.

Please set your system to show all files; please see here if you're unsure how to do this.

Download CWShredder (there is a link in my signature), unzip it, and save it on the Desktop. Please do not run it yet,

Reboot into Safe Mode: please see here if you are not sure how to do this.

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

Clear out the files in the Prefetch folder. Go to start> run> type into the box Prefetch and delete all the files in that folder.

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:
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Default_Page_URL = about:blank
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Default_Search_URL = http://www.oneclicks...earch.php?qq=%1
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Bar = http://www.oneclicks...es.com/bar.html
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Page = http://www.oneclicks...earch.php?qq=%1
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Search,SearchAssistant = http://www.oneclicks...earch.php?qq=%1
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Search,CustomizeSearch = http://www.oneclicks...earch.php?qq=%1
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\SearchURL,(Default) = http://www.oneclicks...earch.php?qq=%1
R0 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Local Page = http://www.oneclicksearches.com/
F2 - REG:system.ini: Shell=explorer.exe, msmsgs.exe
O2 - BHO: (no name) - {FFFFFFFF-FFFF-FFFF-FFFF-FFFFFFFFFFFA} - C:\WINDOWS\system32\hpDD6F.tmp (file missing)
Click on Fix Checked when finished and exit HijackThis.

Now run Metallica’s reg file

Clean out temporary and TIF files. Go to Start > Run and type in the box: cleanmgr. Let it scan your system for files to remove. Make sure all are checked and then press *ok* to remove:

Run CWShredder to fix your CWS problem.

Run AD-Aware se

Run killbox and click the radio button that says Delete a file on reboot. For each of the files you could not delete, paste them one at a time into the full path of file to delete box and click the red circle with a white cross in it.
The program will ask you if you want to reboot; say No each time until the last one has been pasted in whereupon you should answer Yes.
C:\WINDOWS\system32\hpDD6F.tmp [/B].
Let the system reboot.

Please run the following free, online virus scans.
http://www.pandasoft...n_principal.htm
http://housecall.tre.../start_corp.asp
Please post the logs From Panda, Ewido HJT.logWe will need them to remove previous infections that have left files on your system.

Kc

[UnimatriX]

Hi and thanks again for helping!

I ran into a few difficulties and I'm not seeing many great results yet, but I'm sure we'e on the right track

I was unable to use the Panda Scan because I can't seem to be able to download it. Mozilla couldn't even show it, and IE encountered problems downloading it.

Also, another conflict was with the Killbox. When I followed your steps and clicked to delete the file, it gave me an error with the registry saying something like "PendingFileRenameOperations has been deleted by external"

Here are the logs you requested though:


Hijack This log:

Logfile of HijackThis v1.99.1
Scan saved at 2:50:02 PM, on 6/24/2005
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\Ati2evxx.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\spoolsv.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\Ati2evxx.exe
C:\WINDOWS\Explorer.EXE
C:\Program Files\Analog Devices\SoundMAX\SMax4PNP.exe
C:\Program Files\Analog Devices\SoundMAX\Smax4.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\mcafee.com\vso\mcvsshld.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\mcafee.com\agent\mcagent.exe
C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.5.0_01\bin\jusched.exe
c:\progra~1\mcafee.com\vso\mcvsescn.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Real\Update_OB\realsched.exe
C:\Program Files\ATI Technologies\ATI Control Panel\atiptaxx.exe
C:\program files\valve\steam\steam.exe
C:\Program Files\Hewlett-Packard\Digital Imaging\bin\hpohmr08.exe
C:\Program Files\Hewlett-Packard\Digital Imaging\bin\hpotdd01.exe
C:\Program Files\Hewlett-Packard\Digital Imaging\bin\hpoevm08.exe
C:\Program Files\ewido\security suite\ewidoctrl.exe
c:\PROGRA~1\mcafee.com\vso\mcvsrte.exe
C:\Program Files\Analog Devices\SoundMAX\SMAgent.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe
c:\PROGRA~1\mcafee.com\vso\mcshield.exe
C:\Program Files\Hewlett-Packard\Digital Imaging\Bin\hpoSTS08.exe
C:\Program Files\Mozilla Firefox\firefox.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\NOTEPAD.EXE
C:\Hijack This\HijackThis.exe

O3 - Toolbar: McAfee VirusScan - {BA52B914-B692-46c4-B683-905236F6F655} - c:\progra~1\mcafee.com\vso\mcvsshl.dll
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SoundMAXPnP] C:\Program Files\Analog Devices\SoundMAX\SMax4PNP.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SoundMAX] "C:\Program Files\Analog Devices\SoundMAX\Smax4.exe" /tray
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [NeroFilterCheck] C:\WINDOWS\system32\NeroCheck.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [VSOCheckTask] "c:\PROGRA~1\mcafee.com\vso\mcmnhdlr.exe" /checktask
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [VirusScan Online] "c:\PROGRA~1\mcafee.com\vso\mcvsshld.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [MCAgentExe] c:\PROGRA~1\mcafee.com\agent\mcagent.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [MCUpdateExe] C:\PROGRA~1\mcafee.com\agent\McUpdate.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SunJavaUpdateSched] C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.5.0_01\bin\jusched.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [TkBellExe] "C:\Program Files\Common Files\Real\Update_OB\realsched.exe" -osboot
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [QuickTime Task] "C:\Program Files\QuickTime\qttask.exe" -atboottime
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [ATIPTA] C:\Program Files\ATI Technologies\ATI Control Panel\atiptaxx.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [RegSvr32] C:\WINDOWS\system32\msmsgs.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Spyware Nuker] C:\Program Files\Spyware Nuker 2004\swn2.exe /h
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [Steam] "c:\program files\valve\steam\steam.exe" -silent
O4 - Startup: Joint Operations Typhoon Rising Registration.lnk = C:\Documents and Settings\user\Local Settings\Temp\{CE40B6CF-9E3D-4B49-ABD0-6A1A5D84AFA4}\{0325F1C1-883A-41AB-8981-B27359ABDFAF}\NOVG.EXE
O4 - Global Startup: Adobe Gamma Loader.lnk = C:\Program Files\Common Files\Adobe\Calibration\Adobe Gamma Loader.exe
O4 - Global Startup: hp psc 1000 series.lnk = ?
O4 - Global Startup: hpoddt01.exe.lnk = ?
O4 - Global Startup: InterVideo WinCinema Manager.lnk = C:\Program Files\InterVideo\Common\Bin\WinCinemaMgr.exe
O9 - Extra button: (no name) - {08B0E5C0-4FCB-11CF-AAA5-00401C608501} - C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.5.0_01\bin\npjpi150_01.dll
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Sun Java Console - {08B0E5C0-4FCB-11CF-AAA5-00401C608501} - C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.5.0_01\bin\npjpi150_01.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
O10 - Unknown file in Winsock LSP: c:\windows\system32\ua_lsp.dll
O10 - Unknown file in Winsock LSP: c:\windows\system32\ua_lsp.dll
O10 - Unknown file in Winsock LSP: c:\windows\system32\ua_lsp.dll
O10 - Unknown file in Winsock LSP: c:\windows\system32\ua_lsp.dll
O10 - Unknown file in Winsock LSP: c:\windows\system32\ua_lsp.dll
O10 - Unknown file in Winsock LSP: c:\windows\system32\ua_lsp.dll
O10 - Unknown file in Winsock LSP: c:\windows\system32\ua_lsp.dll
O10 - Unknown file in Winsock LSP: c:\windows\system32\ua_lsp.dll
O10 - Unknown file in Winsock LSP: c:\windows\system32\ua_lsp.dll
O10 - Unknown file in Winsock LSP: c:\windows\system32\ua_lsp.dll
O10 - Unknown file in Winsock LSP: c:\windows\system32\ua_lsp.dll
O10 - Unknown file in Winsock LSP: c:\windows\system32\ua_lsp.dll
O12 - Plugin for .mpg: C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\PLUGINS\npqtplugin3.dll
O16 - DPF: {74D05D43-3236-11D4-BDCD-00C04F9A3B61} (HouseCall Control) - http://a840.g.akamai...all/xscan53.cab
O23 - Service: Adobe LM Service - Unknown owner - C:\Program Files\Common Files\Adobe Systems Shared\Service\Adobelmsvc.exe
O23 - Service: Ati HotKey Poller - ATI Technologies Inc. - C:\WINDOWS\system32\Ati2evxx.exe
O23 - Service: ATI Smart - Unknown owner - C:\WINDOWS\system32\ati2sgag.exe
O23 - Service: ewido security suite control - ewido networks - C:\Program Files\ewido\security suite\ewidoctrl.exe
O23 - Service: McAfee.com McShield (McShield) - Unknown owner - c:\PROGRA~1\mcafee.com\vso\mcshield.exe
O23 - Service: McAfee SecurityCenter Update Manager (mcupdmgr.exe) - McAfee, Inc - C:\PROGRA~1\McAfee.com\Agent\mcupdmgr.exe
O23 - Service: McAfee.com VirusScan Online Realtime Engine (MCVSRte) - McAfee, Inc - c:\PROGRA~1\mcafee.com\vso\mcvsrte.exe
O23 - Service: Pml Driver HPZ12 - HP - C:\WINDOWS\system32\HPZipm12.exe
O23 - Service: SoundMAX Agent Service (SoundMAX Agent Service (default)) - Analog Devices, Inc. - C:\Program Files\Analog Devices\SoundMAX\SMAgent.exe



Next up is the Ewido log:


---------------------------------------------------------
ewido security suite - Scan report
---------------------------------------------------------

+ Created on: 10:55:37 PM, 6/23/2005
+ Report-Checksum: 1C697299

+ Date of database: 6/24/2005
+ Version of scan engine: v3.0

+ Duration: 87 min
+ Scanned Files: 141383
+ Speed: 27.05 Files/Second
+ Infected files: 4
+ Removed files: 4
+ Files put in quarantine: 2
+ Files that could not be opened: 0
+ Files that could not be cleaned: 0

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

+ Scanned items:
C:\

+ Scan result:
C:\Documents and Settings\user\Cookies\user@atdmt[2].txt -> Spyware.Tracking-Cookie -> Cleaned without backup
C:\Documents and Settings\user\Cookies\user@mediaplex[1].txt -> Spyware.Tracking-Cookie -> Cleaned with backup
C:\WINDOWS\Temp\Cookies\user@dcsgcxwngpifwznfzlmv83o6w_5w4m[1].txt -> Spyware.Tracking-Cookie -> Cleaned without backup
C:\WINDOWS\Temp\Cookies\[email protected][2].txt -> Spyware.Tracking-Cookie -> Cleaned with backup


::Report End



And of course, as you know the Panda Scan didn't work out very well.

House call didn't find any infections at all. AdAware and Ewido combined only found a few bad cookies. As for the CWshredder, I'm not sure if it worked properly. I'm assuming it did, but it didn't give me much info, just did the scan finished, and that's about it.

[UnimatriX]

I still have an "AntiVirus Gold" folder in my program files with "antivirusgold.exe" which I'm afraid to touch I'm just hoping it doesn't turn into anything worse, because computer appears to run fine now.

I also have something in my add remove programs which says "Internet Update". A few websites I checked say that this is also a part of the antivirus gold virus. I'm not too sure though...

A thing which was questioning though is why Panda Scan couldn't even download. Also the problem I encountered with Killbox made me think that there's something corrupt in my registry, again I'm not sure, but I really hope that after all of this I don't have to reformat.

Thanks for everything though, I'm sure people with your knowledge about these kinds of things can solve it without a problem!

EDIT: Almost forgot, there was once a file in my HJT scan which was called "PCGuard". After some searching, I found out it was a bad program from AV Gold so I simply removed it. I'm not sure if there's any other steps that I should've took, but htis is just so you know.

Edited by UnimatriX, 25 June 2005 - 08:11 AM.

[UnimatriX]

I found it on the website http://www.antivirus...s/smitfraud.php
Just scroll down to the last paragraph in the Technical Description category.

It says the following:

Smitfraud creates the following entry in the Windows Registry:

    * HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\ SOFTWARE\ Microsoft\ Windows\ CurrentVersion\ Uninstall\ Internet update
      By creating this entry, Smitfraud is displayed in the Control Panel, option Add/Remove Programs with the name Internet Update, so as to be confused with a legitimate Windows application. If the user attempts to uninstall the adware using the Control Panel, Smitfraud only removes its picture from the Windows Desktop. However, all the files it has created will remain on the affected computer.

I hope it helps!

EDIT: Almost forgot, in my Control Panel, it only says "Internet Update" in the add/remove menu. There's no description or file size, that's the main reason why I think it might be part of it.

Edited by UnimatriX, 25 June 2005 - 09:56 PM.

[UnimatriX]

I haven't tried uninstalling it yet. I have found that folder in my registry though, the exact same filepath.

The folder contains 3 files, both don't seem unusual, but that's just me

(Default)
DisplayName
UninstallString

All 3 are regsz type files.
So what would you recommend? Think I should give it a shot and uninstall... My computer seems to run fine now. I simply don't want any virus's coming back because I was pretty open to other infections while I had that smitfraud.

But I of course thank you for your support in getting me this far. You were my last resort, but you'll be my first from now on

[UnimatriX]

Sorry for taking so long

After I posted here, I soon started up Battlefield.

Here is the update:

Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\Internet Update]
"DisplayName"="Internet Update"
"UninstallString"="uninstIU.exe"

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\Internet Update\{357A87ED-3E5D-437d-B334-DEB7EB4982A3}]

[UnimatriX]

All done!

So will there be any other steps or can I finally say I'm Malware-free!