[angelbabe]

Hello

Please, Please

Since posting my hijack log yesterday, I have done a new virus scan and AVG found about 400 files were affected.

All but 4 were put in the vault. It said they could not be moved

I have tried various other online scans to get it fixed, but AVG resident Shield still pops up and says they are still on pc

Could some kind person please me by having a looksee at my latest HJT report i have just done. I did try to run adaware and spybot, but they both stopped responding before scan could be completed. I have also run CW Shredder.

These 4 entries seems to be where the virus/viruses are according to AVG resident Shield. I am too scared to delete these in case they are essential.

O4 - HKLM\..\RunServices: [APILE32.EXE] C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\APILE32.EXE
O4 - HKLM\..\RunServices: [NTES32.EXE] C:\WINDOWS\NTES32.EXE
O4 - HKLM\..\RunServices: [ADDCX.EXE] C:\WINDOWS\ADDCX.EXE
O4 - HKLM\..\RunServices: [APPIT.EXE] C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\APPIT.EXE

Thanks


Logfile of HijackThis v1.98.2
Scan saved at 12:40:00, on 27/09/04
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\SPOOL32.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\MPREXE.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\mmtask.tsk
C:\WINDOWS\EXPLORER.EXE
C:\PROGRAM FILES\HIJACKTHIS.EXE

R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Bar = res://C:\WINDOWS\orcto.dll/sp.html#28129
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Page = res://C:\WINDOWS\orcto.dll/sp.html#28129
R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Default_Page_URL = about:blank
R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Default_Search_URL = res://C:\WINDOWS\orcto.dll/sp.html#28129
R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Bar = res://C:\WINDOWS\orcto.dll/sp.html#28129
R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Page = res://C:\WINDOWS\orcto.dll/sp.html#28129
R0 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Search,SearchAssistant = res://C:\WINDOWS\orcto.dll/sp.html#28129
R3 - Default URLSearchHook is missing
O3 - Toolbar: &Radio - {8E718888-423F-11D2-876E-00A0C9082467} - C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\MSDXM.OCX
O4 - HKLM\..\RunServices: [APILE32.EXE] C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\APILE32.EXE
O4 - HKLM\..\RunServices: [NTES32.EXE] C:\WINDOWS\NTES32.EXE
O4 - HKLM\..\RunServices: [ADDCX.EXE] C:\WINDOWS\ADDCX.EXE
O4 - HKLM\..\RunServices: [APPIT.EXE] C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\APPIT.EXE
O9 - Extra button: Real.com - {CD67F990-D8E9-11d2-98FE-00C0F0318AFE} - C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\Shdocvw.dll
O9 - Extra button: AIM - {AC9E2541-2814-11d5-BC6D-00B0D0A1DE45} - C:\PROGRAM FILES\AIM95\AIM.EXE
O16 - DPF: {EC5A4E7B-02EB-451D-B310-D5F2E0A4D8C3} (webhelper Class) - https://register.bto...twebcontrol.cab
O16 - DPF: {C56CE781-A6FC-4706-8B32-6EB4622155DF} (MediaConnect Control) - http://plugin.euro-i...ia.com/mpv0.cab
O16 - DPF: {74D05D43-3236-11D4-BDCD-00C04F9A3B61} (HouseCall Control) - http://a840.g.akamai...all/xscan53.cab
O16 - DPF: {DC187740-46A9-11D5-A815-00B0D0428C0C} - http://ds1.downloadt...pcpowerscan.cab
O16 - DPF: cpcScanner - http://www.crucial.c.../cpcScanner.cab

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

Please save Hijack This in a permanent folder (i.e. C:\HJT). This ensures backups are saved and accessible.

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


R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Bar = res://C:\WINDOWS\orcto.dll/sp.html#28129
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Page = res://C:\WINDOWS\orcto.dll/sp.html#28129
R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Default_Page_URL = about:blank
R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Default_Search_URL = res://C:\WINDOWS\orcto.dll/sp.html#28129
R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Bar = res://C:\WINDOWS\orcto.dll/sp.html#28129
R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Page = res://C:\WINDOWS\orcto.dll/sp.html#28129
R0 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Search,SearchAssistant = res://C:\WINDOWS\orcto.dll/sp.html#28129
R3 - Default URLSearchHook is missing

O4 - HKLM\..\RunServices: [APILE32.EXE] C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\APILE32.EXE
O4 - HKLM\..\RunServices: [NTES32.EXE] C:\WINDOWS\NTES32.EXE
O4 - HKLM\..\RunServices: [ADDCX.EXE] C:\WINDOWS\ADDCX.EXE
O4 - HKLM\..\RunServices: [APPIT.EXE] C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\APPIT.EXE

O16 - DPF: {EC5A4E7B-02EB-451D-B310-D5F2E0A4D8C3} (webhelper Class) - https://register.bto...twebcontrol.cab
O16 - DPF: {C56CE781-A6FC-4706-8B32-6EB4622155DF} (MediaConnect Control) - http://plugin.euro-i...ia.com/mpv0.cab
O16 - DPF: cpcScanner - http://www.crucial.c.../cpcScanner.cab

Please reboot into safe mode - How do I boot into "Safe" mode?.
Be sure you're able to view hidden files, and remove the following files in bold (if found):

C:\WINDOWS\orcto.dll
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\APILE32.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\NTES32.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\ADDCX.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\APPIT.EXE

Please delete your temporary files by deleting all files and folders that are in those folders (do not delete the temp folder itself) like for example
C:\WINDOWS\Temp\
C:\Temp\
C:\Documents and Settings\username\Local Settings\Temp\
Also delete your Temporary Internet Files, be sure to also select delete all offline content.

Reboot and run Adaware following these directions.

Download Ad-aware from: http://www.geekstogo...n=download&id=5

Install the program and launch it.

First, in the main window, look in the bottom right corner and click on Check for updates now and download the latest reference files.

Next, we need to configure Ad-aware for a full scan.

-> Click on the Gear icon (second from the left) to access the preferences/settings window

1. In the General window make sure the following are selected:

• Automatically save log-file
• Automatically quarantine objects prior to removal
• Safe Mode (always request confirmation)

2. Click on the Scanning button on the left and select :

• Scan Within Archives
• Scan Active Processes
• Scan Registry
• Deep Scan Registry
• Scan my IE favorites for banned URL’s
• Scan my Hosts file
• Under Click here to select drives + folders, choose:
• All of your hard drives

-> Click on the Advanced button on the left and select:

• Include additional process information
• Include additional file information
• Include environment information
• Include additional object details

-> Click the Tweak button and select:

• Under the Scanning Engine:
  • Unload recognized processes during scanning
  • Include basic Ad-aware settings in logfile
  • Include additional Ad-aware settings in logfile
• Under the Cleaning Engine:
  • Let Windows remove files in use at next reboot

-> Click on Proceed to save the settings.

-> Click Start and on the next screen choose Activate in-depth Scan at the bottom of the page and then choose:

• Use Custom Scanning Options

-> Click Next and Ad-aware will scan your hard drive(s) with the options you have selected.

-> Save the log file when it asks and then click Finish

-> When finished, mark everything for removal and get rid of it. (Right-click the window and choose Select All from the drop down menu and click Next).

-> Reboot your computer.

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

[coachwife6]

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

Please save Hijack This in a permanent folder (i.e. C:\HJT). This ensures backups are saved and accessible.

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


R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Bar = res://C:\WINDOWS\orcto.dll/sp.html#28129
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Page = res://C:\WINDOWS\orcto.dll/sp.html#28129
R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Default_Page_URL = about:blank
R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Default_Search_URL = res://C:\WINDOWS\orcto.dll/sp.html#28129
R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Bar = res://C:\WINDOWS\orcto.dll/sp.html#28129
R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Page = res://C:\WINDOWS\orcto.dll/sp.html#28129
R0 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Search,SearchAssistant = res://C:\WINDOWS\orcto.dll/sp.html#28129
R3 - Default URLSearchHook is missing

O4 - HKLM\..\RunServices: [APILE32.EXE] C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\APILE32.EXE
O4 - HKLM\..\RunServices: [NTES32.EXE] C:\WINDOWS\NTES32.EXE
O4 - HKLM\..\RunServices: [ADDCX.EXE] C:\WINDOWS\ADDCX.EXE
O4 - HKLM\..\RunServices: [APPIT.EXE] C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\APPIT.EXE

O16 - DPF: {EC5A4E7B-02EB-451D-B310-D5F2E0A4D8C3} (webhelper Class) - https://register.bto...twebcontrol.cab
O16 - DPF: {C56CE781-A6FC-4706-8B32-6EB4622155DF} (MediaConnect Control) - http://plugin.euro-i...ia.com/mpv0.cab
O16 - DPF: cpcScanner - http://www.crucial.c.../cpcScanner.cab

Please reboot into safe mode - How do I boot into "Safe" mode?.
Be sure you're able to view hidden files, and remove the following files in bold (if found):

C:\WINDOWS\orcto.dll
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\APILE32.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\NTES32.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\ADDCX.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\APPIT.EXE

Please delete your temporary files by deleting all files and folders that are in those folders (do not delete the temp folder itself) like for example
C:\WINDOWS\Temp\
C:\Temp\
C:\Documents and Settings\username\Local Settings\Temp\
Also delete your Temporary Internet Files, be sure to also select delete all offline content.

Reboot and run Adaware following these directions.

Download Ad-aware from: http://www.geekstogo...n=download&id=5

Install the program and launch it.

First, in the main window, look in the bottom right corner and click on Check for updates now and download the latest reference files.

Next, we need to configure Ad-aware for a full scan.

-> Click on the Gear icon (second from the left) to access the preferences/settings window

1. In the General window make sure the following are selected:

• Automatically save log-file
• Automatically quarantine objects prior to removal
• Safe Mode (always request confirmation)

2. Click on the Scanning button on the left and select :

• Scan Within Archives
• Scan Active Processes
• Scan Registry
• Deep Scan Registry
• Scan my IE favorites for banned URL’s
• Scan my Hosts file
• Under Click here to select drives + folders, choose:
• All of your hard drives

-> Click on the Advanced button on the left and select:

• Include additional process information
• Include additional file information
• Include environment information
• Include additional object details

-> Click the Tweak button and select:

• Under the Scanning Engine:
  • Unload recognized processes during scanning
  • Include basic Ad-aware settings in logfile
  • Include additional Ad-aware settings in logfile
• Under the Cleaning Engine:
  • Let Windows remove files in use at next reboot

-> Click on Proceed to save the settings.

-> Click Start and on the next screen choose Activate in-depth Scan at the bottom of the page and then choose:

• Use Custom Scanning Options

-> Click Next and Ad-aware will scan your hard drive(s) with the options you have selected.

-> Save the log file when it asks and then click Finish

-> When finished, mark everything for removal and get rid of it. (Right-click the window and choose Select All from the drop down menu and click Next).

-> Reboot your computer.

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

[angelbabe]

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

Please save Hijack This in a permanent folder (i.e. C:\HJT). This ensures backups are saved and accessible.

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

 
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Bar = res://C:\WINDOWS\orcto.dll/sp.html#28129
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Page = res://C:\WINDOWS\orcto.dll/sp.html#28129
R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Default_Page_URL = about:blank
R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Default_Search_URL = res://C:\WINDOWS\orcto.dll/sp.html#28129
R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Bar = res://C:\WINDOWS\orcto.dll/sp.html#28129
R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Page = res://C:\WINDOWS\orcto.dll/sp.html#28129
R0 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Search,SearchAssistant = res://C:\WINDOWS\orcto.dll/sp.html#28129
R3 - Default URLSearchHook is missing

O4 - HKLM\..\RunServices: [APILE32.EXE] C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\APILE32.EXE
O4 - HKLM\..\RunServices: [NTES32.EXE] C:\WINDOWS\NTES32.EXE
O4 - HKLM\..\RunServices: [ADDCX.EXE] C:\WINDOWS\ADDCX.EXE
O4 - HKLM\..\RunServices: [APPIT.EXE] C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\APPIT.EXE

O16 - DPF: {EC5A4E7B-02EB-451D-B310-D5F2E0A4D8C3} (webhelper Class) - https://register.bto...twebcontrol.cab
O16 - DPF: {C56CE781-A6FC-4706-8B32-6EB4622155DF} (MediaConnect Control) - http://plugin.euro-i...ia.com/mpv0.cab
O16 - DPF: cpcScanner - http://www.crucial.c.../cpcScanner.cab

Please reboot into safe mode - How do I boot into "Safe" mode?.
Be sure you're able to view hidden files, and remove the following files in bold (if found):

C:\WINDOWS\orcto.dll
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\APILE32.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\NTES32.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\ADDCX.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\APPIT.EXE

Please delete your temporary files by deleting all files and folders that are in those folders (do not delete the temp folder itself) like for example
C:\WINDOWS\Temp\
C:\Temp\
C:\Documents and Settings\username\Local Settings\Temp\
Also delete your Temporary Internet Files, be sure to also select delete all offline content.

Reboot and run Adaware following these directions.

Download Ad-aware from:  http://www.geekstogo...n=download&id=5

Install the program and launch it.

First, in the main window, look in the bottom right corner and click on Check for updates now and download the latest reference files.

Next, we need to configure Ad-aware for a full scan.

-> Click on the Gear icon (second from the left) to access the preferences/settings window

  1. In the General window make sure the following are selected:

• Automatically save log-file
  
• Automatically quarantine objects prior to removal
  
• Safe Mode (always request confirmation)

  2. Click on the Scanning button on the left and select :

• Scan Within Archives
  
• Scan Active Processes
  
• Scan Registry
  
• Deep Scan Registry
  
• Scan my IE favorites for banned URL’s
  
• Scan my Hosts file
  
• Under Click here to select drives + folders, choose:
  
• All of your hard drives

-> Click on the Advanced button on the left and select:

• Include additional process information
  
• Include additional file information
  
• Include environment information
  
• Include additional object details

-> Click the Tweak button and select:

• Under the Scanning Engine:
  • Unload recognized processes during scanning
  • Include basic Ad-aware settings in logfile
  • Include additional Ad-aware settings in logfile
• Under the Cleaning Engine:
  • Let Windows remove files in use at next reboot

-> Click on Proceed to save the settings.

-> Click Start and on the next screen choose Activate in-depth Scan at the bottom of the page and then choose:

• Use Custom Scanning Options

-> Click Next and Ad-aware will scan your hard drive(s) with the options you have selected.

-> Save the log file when it asks and then click Finish

-> When finished, mark everything for removal and get rid of it. (Right-click the window and choose Select All from the drop down menu and click Next).

-> Reboot your computer.

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

Hi

Thanks a million for your help. I think I have managed to get rid of it. Have done all scans etc, deleted some things via regedit. Scanned with AVG and no viruses found.

Here is my new HJT Report.


Logfile of HijackThis v1.98.2
Scan saved at 14:48:21, on 28/09/04
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\EXPLORER.EXE
C:\PROGRAM FILES\HIJACKTHIS.EXE

R0 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Local Page =
O1 - Hosts: 64.91.255.87 www.dcsresearch.com
O2 - BHO: SpywareGuard Download Protection - {4A368E80-174F-4872-96B5-0B27DDD11DB2} - C:\PROGRAM FILES\SPYWAREGUARD\DLPROTECT.DLL
O3 - Toolbar: &Radio - {8E718888-423F-11D2-876E-00A0C9082467} - C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\MSDXM.OCX

Thanks

[Yarnouth]

Hi angelbabe. You need to apply Windows Critical updates. Without critical updates, you're wide open to re-infection, and we're all just wasting our time.
Click here: http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com/
-or-
Order if you're on dial-up, order a free CD here:
http://www.microsoft...default810.mspx

After installing updates reboot and please send a complete log of hijackthis, so we can see if anything has been missed.
Thanks

[angelbabe]

Hi

I installed 22 critical updates .. Here is my new log. It looks pretty short compared to others, but this is what was scanned, I copied and pasted everything.

Logfile of HijackThis v1.98.2
Scan saved at 16:29:55, on 28/09/04
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\DDHELP.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\EXPLORER.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\SPOOL32.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\RNAAPP.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\TAPISRV.EXE
C:\PROGRAM FILES\GRISOFT\AVG6\AVGCC32.EXE
C:\PROGRAM FILES\SPYWAREGUARD\SGMAIN.EXE
C:\PROGRAM FILES\SPYWAREGUARD\SGBHP.EXE
C:\PROGRAM FILES\HIJACKTHIS.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\NOTEPAD.EXE

R0 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Local Page =
O1 - Hosts: 64.91.255.87 www.dcsresearch.com
O2 - BHO: SpywareGuard Download Protection - {4A368E80-174F-4872-96B5-0B27DDD11DB2} - C:\PROGRAM FILES\SPYWAREGUARD\DLPROTECT.DLL
O3 - Toolbar: &Radio - {8E718888-423F-11D2-876E-00A0C9082467} - C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\MSDXM.OCX
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [AVG_CC] C:\PROGRAM FILES\GRISOFT\AVG6\avgcc32.exe /startup


Thanks

[coachwife6]

Congratulations! Your system is CLEAN

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

[angelbabe]

THANKS A MILLION

I have installed Spywareguard .. is that ok? I had firefox, but uninstalled because pages were taking AGES to load.

Once again thanks

[coachwife6]

That shouldn't be happening with Firefox. That's puzzling.