[Morticia]

Hello experts!

I've been everywhere with this one. It's my son's computer that is affected and I am connecting to the internet via MSN Explorer, as his Internet Explorer does not work at all!

I've been to McAfee and to another computer help website but no one's been able to help. I hope you guys can. I had already downloaded all the windows updates including SP2, but had to go back to an earlier restore point, because it just kept getting worse and worse to the point that even the IE shortcut wasn't detected. Here's the current HJ log on this computer:



Logfile of HijackThis v1.99.1
Scan saved at 6:57:12 PM, on 7/24/2005
Platform: Windows XP SP1 (WinNT 5.01.2600)
MSIE: Internet Explorer v6.00 SP1 (6.00.2800.1106)

Running processes:
C:\WINDOWS\System32\smss.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\winlogon.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\services.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\lsass.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\spoolsv.exe
c:\PROGRA~1\mcafee.com\vso\mcvsrte.exe
C:\Program Files\Softex\OmniPass\Omniserv.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe
c:\PROGRA~1\mcafee.com\vso\mcshield.exe
C:\Program Files\Softex\OmniPass\OPXPApp.exe
C:\WINDOWS\Explorer.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\system32\atles32.exe
C:\windows\system\hpsysdrv.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\hkcmd.exe
C:\HP\KBD\KBD.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\System32\wuauclt.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\NETASS~1\SMARTB~1\MotiveSB.exe
C:\Program Files\MUSICMATCH\MUSICMATCH Jukebox\mmtask.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\spool\drivers\w32x86\3\hpztsb08.exe
C:\Program Files\MSN Apps\Updater\01.02.3000.1001\en-ca\msnappau.exe
C:\Program Files\Hewlett-Packard\Digital Imaging\Unload\hpqcmon.exe
C:\Program Files\Hewlett-Packard\HP Share-to-Web\hpgs2wnd.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\mcafee.com\agent\mcagent.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\igfxtray.exe
C:\Program Files\Hewlett-Packard\HP Share-to-Web\hpgs2wnf.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\LVCOMSX.EXE
C:\Program Files\Logitech\Video\LogiTray.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\ezSP_Px.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\mcafee.com\vso\mcvsshld.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Real\Update_OB\realsched.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\appsh32.exe
c:\progra~1\mcafee.com\vso\mcvsescn.exe
C:\Program Files\Registry Cleaner Trial\RegClean.exe
C:\Program Files\Compaq Connections\1940576\Program\BackWeb-1940576.exe
C:\Program Files\Logitech\Video\FxSvr2.exe
C:\Program Files\NetAssistant\bin\mpbtn.exe
C:\Program Files\MSN\MSNCoreFiles\msn6.exe
C:\Program Files\MSN Messenger\msnmsgr.exe
c:\progra~1\mcafee.com\vso\mcvsftsn.exe
C:\Program Files\Messenger\msmsgs.exe
C:\Program Files\HijackThis\HijackThis.exe

R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Default_Page_URL = http://qca9.hpwis.com/
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Default_Search_URL = http://srch-qca9.hpwis.com/
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Bar = res://C:\WINDOWS\oktvz.dll/sp.html#55135
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Page = res://C:\WINDOWS\oktvz.dll/sp.html#55135
R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Default_Page_URL = about:blank
R0 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Search,SearchAssistant = res://C:\WINDOWS\oktvz.dll/sp.html#55135
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Window Title = Microsoft Internet Explorer provided by Sympatico
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings,ProxyOverride = ;<local>;localhost
R0 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Toolbar,LinksFolderName =
R3 - Default URLSearchHook is missing
O2 - BHO: AcroIEHlprObj Class - {06849E9F-C8D7-4D59-B87D-784B7D6BE0B3} - C:\Program Files\Adobe\Acrobat 6.0\Reader\ActiveX\AcroIEHelper.dll
O2 - BHO: Class - {4B5BB1BE-21E9-F573-F231-873433F3AC38} - C:\WINDOWS\system32\crwz32.dll
O3 - Toolbar: &Radio - {8E718888-423F-11D2-876E-00A0C9082467} - C:\WINDOWS\System32\msdxm.ocx
O3 - Toolbar: MSN - {BDAD1DAD-C946-4A17-ADC1-64B5B4FF55D0} - C:\Program Files\MSN Apps\MSN Toolbar\01.02.4000.1001\en-ca\msntb.dll
O3 - Toolbar: McAfee VirusScan - {BA52B914-B692-46c4-B683-905236F6F655} - c:\progra~1\mcafee.com\vso\mcvsshl.dll
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [hpsysdrv] c:\windows\system\hpsysdrv.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [HotKeysCmds] C:\WINDOWS\System32\hkcmd.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [KBD] C:\HP\KBD\KBD.EXE
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Recguard] C:\WINDOWS\SMINST\RECGUARD.EXE
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [NvCplDaemon] RUNDLL32.EXE C:\WINDOWS\System32\NvCpl.dll,NvStartup
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [nwiz] nwiz.exe /installquiet /keeploaded /nodetect
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [PS2] C:\WINDOWS\system32\ps2.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [QuickFinder Scheduler] "c:\Program Files\WordPerfect Office 11\Programs\QFSCHD110.EXE"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Motive SmartBridge] C:\PROGRA~1\NETASS~1\SMARTB~1\MotiveSB.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [mmtask] C:\Program Files\MUSICMATCH\MUSICMATCH Jukebox\mmtask.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [HPDJ Taskbar Utility] C:\WINDOWS\System32\spool\drivers\w32x86\3\hpztsb08.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [msnappau] "C:\Program Files\MSN Apps\Updater\01.02.3000.1001\en-ca\msnappau.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [CamMonitor] C:\Program Files\Hewlett-Packard\Digital Imaging\\Unload\hpqcmon.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Share-to-Web Namespace Daemon] C:\Program Files\Hewlett-Packard\HP Share-to-Web\hpgs2wnd.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: [IgfxTray] C:\WINDOWS\System32\igfxtray.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [LVCOMSX] C:\WINDOWS\System32\LVCOMSX.EXE
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [LogitechVideoRepair] C:\Program Files\Logitech\Video\ISStart.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [LogitechVideoTray] C:\Program Files\Logitech\Video\LogiTray.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [ezShieldProtector for Px] C:\WINDOWS\System32\ezSP_Px.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: [TkBellExe] "C:\Program Files\Common Files\Real\Update_OB\realsched.exe" -osboot
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [iexplore.exe] C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\iexplore.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [ntox32.exe] C:\WINDOWS\ntox32.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [appsh32.exe] C:\WINDOWS\system32\appsh32.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\RunOnce: [atles32.exe] C:\WINDOWS\system32\atles32.exe
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [NVIEW] rundll32.exe nview.dll,nViewLoadHook
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [LogitechSoftwareUpdate] "C:\Program Files\Logitech\Video\ManifestEngine.exe" boot
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [Registry Cleaner] "C:\Program Files\Registry Cleaner Trial\RegClean.exe"
O4 - Global Startup: Compaq Connections.lnk = C:\Program Files\Compaq Connections\1940576\Program\BackWeb-1940576.exe
O4 - Global Startup: NetAssistant.lnk = C:\Program Files\NetAssistant\bin\matcli.exe
O9 - Extra button: (no name) - {08B0E5C0-4FCB-11CF-AAA5-00401C608501} - C:\WINDOWS\System32\msjava.dll
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Sun Java Console - {08B0E5C0-4FCB-11CF-AAA5-00401C608501} - C:\WINDOWS\System32\msjava.dll
O9 - Extra button: MoneySide - {E023F504-0C5A-4750-A1E7-A9046DEA8A21} - C:\Program Files\Microsoft Money\System\mnyside.dll
O9 - Extra button: Messenger - {FB5F1910-F110-11d2-BB9E-00C04F795683} - C:\Program Files\Messenger\MSMSGS.EXE
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Messenger - {FB5F1910-F110-11d2-BB9E-00C04F795683} - C:\Program Files\Messenger\MSMSGS.EXE
O16 - DPF: {4ED9DDF0-7479-4BBE-9335-5A1EDB1D8A21} (McAfee.com Operating System Class) - http://download.mcaf...84/mcinsctl.cab
O16 - DPF: {9A9307A0-7DA4-4DAF-B042-5009F29E09E1} (ActiveScan Installer Class) - http://www.pandasoft.../as5/asinst.cab
O16 - DPF: {B38870E4-7ECB-40DA-8C6A-595F0A5519FF} (MsnMessengerSetupDownloadControl Class) - http://messenger.msn...pDownloader.cab
O16 - DPF: {BCC0FF27-31D9-4614-A68E-C18E1ADA4389} (DwnldGroupMgr Class) - http://download.mcaf...,21/mcgdmgr.cab
O20 - Winlogon Notify: igfxcui - C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\igfxsrvc.dll
O20 - Winlogon Notify: OPXPGina - C:\Program Files\Softex\OmniPass\opxpgina.dll
O23 - Service: Network Security Service ( 11Fßä#·ºÄÖ`I) - Unknown owner - C:\WINDOWS\system32\sysey32.exe" /s (file missing)
O23 - Service: hpdj - Unknown owner - C:\DOCUME~1\Owner\LOCALS~1\Temp\hpdj.exe (file missing)
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: NVIDIA Driver Helper Service (NVSvc) - NVIDIA Corporation - C:\WINDOWS\System32\nvsvc32.exe
O23 - Service: Softex OmniPass Service (omniserv) - Unknown owner - C:\Program Files\Softex\OmniPass\Omniserv.exe
O23 - Service: Sony SPTI Service (SPTISRV) - Sony Corporation - C:\PROGRA~1\COMMON~1\SONYSH~1\AVLib\Sptisrv.exe


If you guys can help, I will sing your praises for a long time to come!

Thanks,
Morticia

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Hi morticia and welcome to the Geeks to Go Forums.

My name is Trevuren and I will be helping you with your log.

1. Go to Geeks to Go
. Click on My Controls at the top right hand corner of the window. (make sure you have signed in first)
. In the left hand column, click "View Topics"
. If you click on the title of your post, you will be taken there

2. Also, while at the My Controls page, check the box to the right of your post and then scroll down.
.Where it says "unsubscribe" click the pull-down menu and select "immediate email notification"

3. Your system is suffering from a serious About:Blank infection. I will be back with a fix within 30 minutes. In the meantime, do not go offline, turn off or even reboot your computer because each one of those actions re-infect the system.

Regards,

Trevuren

[Trevuren]

Hi morticia and welcome to the Geeks to Go Forums.

My name is Trevuren and I will be helping you with your log.

1. Go to Geeks to Go
. Click on My Controls at the top right hand corner of the window. (make sure you have signed in first)
. In the left hand column, click "View Topics"
. If you click on the title of your post, you will be taken there

2. Also, while at the My Controls page, check the box to the right of your post and then scroll down.
.Where it says "unsubscribe" click the pull-down menu and select "immediate email notification"

3. Your system is suffering from a serious About:Blank infection. I will be back with a fix within 30 minutes. In the meantime, do not go offline, turn off or even reboot your computer because each one of those actions re-infect the system.

Regards,

Trevuren

[Trevuren]

Your system is infected with a variant of the About:Blank infection.

• First we must STOP, Disable, and DELETE a bad Added Service
  • Click Start>Run and type in: services.msc
  • Click OK
  • In the Services window find: Network Security Service
  • Select/highlight and right click the entry, and choose: Properties
  • On the General tab, under Service Status click the Stop button
  • Beside: Startup Type, in the drop menu, select: Disabled
  • Click Apply, then OK
• Download CWShredder
  Click check for updates. Do not use it yet.
  
  
• Download Aboutbuster 5
  Unzip the file to its own folder (C:\AB) Do not use it yet.
  
  
• Download: HomeSearchfix. Unzip it to your desktop. Do not use it yet.
  
  
• Download Killbox
  Choose save as to your desktop. Unzip the file. Do not use it yet.
  
  Take care: some files can be hidden, so first go to start > control panel > folder options > view (tab) > mark “show hidden files en extensions >OK
  
  Please print out these directions for in safe mode you will have to be disconnected from the internet. You should entirely disconnect (UNPLUG) from the internet!!!
  
  
• Reboot your system into safe mode for all OS
  
  
• Close all windows and open HijackThis.
  • Click "scan only” in the main window
  • Put a checkmark beside the following entries and click “FIX checked”.
    
    R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Bar = res://C:\WINDOWS\oktvz.dll/sp.html#55135
    R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Page = res://C:\WINDOWS\oktvz.dll/sp.html#55135
    R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Default_Page_URL = about:blank
    R0 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Search,SearchAssistant = res://C:\WINDOWS\oktvz.dll/sp.html#55135
    R3 - Default URLSearchHook is missing
    O2 - BHO: Class - {4B5BB1BE-21E9-F573-F231-873433F3AC38} - C:\WINDOWS\system32\crwz32.dll
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [iexplore.exe] C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\iexplore.exe
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [ntox32.exe] C:\WINDOWS\ntox32.exe
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [appsh32.exe] C:\WINDOWS\system32\appsh32.exe
    O4 - HKLM\..\RunOnce: [atles32.exe] C:\WINDOWS\system32\atles32.exe
    O23 - Service: Network Security Service ( 11Fßä#·ºÄÖ`I) - Unknown owner - C:\WINDOWS\system32\sysey32.exe" /s (file missing)
    O23 - Service: hpdj - Unknown owner - C:\DOCUME~1\Owner\LOCALS~1\Temp\hpdj.exe (file missing)
  
  
• Run CWShredder and choose FIX
  
  
• Start AboutBuster and press START, and then OK. The program will start scanning.
  
  
• Doubleclick HomeSearchfix.reg to merge the info to the registry. You will be prompted to accept the merge, answer YES.
  
  
• Start Killbox
  • Place a checkmark next to [x] Delete On Reboot.
  • Highlight the following list and Copy it (Ctrl+C) to the windows clipboard.
    
    C:\WINDOWS\system32\atles32.exe
    C:\WINDOWS\system32\appsh32.exe
    C:\WINDOWS\oktvz.dll/sp.html#55135
    C:\WINDOWS\system32\crwz32.dll
    C:\WINDOWS\ntox32.exe
    C:\WINDOWS\system32\sysey32.exe
    C:\DOCUME~1\Owner\LOCALS~1\Temp\hpdj.exe
  • Back in Killbox, go > file > paste from clipboard,
  • Click the red highlighted X button and click yes to the prompt when all the files have been pasted.
  • Then click OK
  • Exit Killbox and Reboot your PC.
• After the reboot, Start AboutBuster AGAIN and scan AGAIN.
  
  
• Clean temporary files:
  • Go > start > run and type cleanmgr and OK
  • Scan your system for files to remove.
  • Make sure Temporary Files, Temporary Internet Files and Recycle Bin are the only things checked.
  • Click OK to remove those files.
  • Click Yes to confirm deletion.
• Reboot your system into normal mode.
  
  
• Download Ewido scan
  • Check for updates.
  • Let it do a full run.
  • Copy the log. Past it to a blank Notepad file and save it to post here.
• Finally, run HijackThis, click SCAN, produce a LOG and POST it and the EWIDOscan log in this thread for review.

Regards,

Trevuren

[Morticia]

Hi Trevuren!

Hopefully I did this stuff right. When I ran Ewido, it seemed to automatically do a clean up, I hope it didn't delete any necessary files.

Here are the logs:

Ewido

+ Created on: 1:30:57 AM, 7/25/2005
+ Report-Checksum: 7E979A96

+ Scan result:

HKLM\SOFTWARE\Classes\CLSID\{1D6711C8-7154-40BB-8380-3DEA45B69CBF} -> TrojanDownloader.WebP2P : Cleaned with backup
HKLM\SOFTWARE\Classes\CLSID\{3646C2BD-3554-49CA-8125-44DEEFB881DE} -> Spyware.Altnet : Cleaned with backup
HKLM\SOFTWARE\Classes\CLSID\{5D9A8CEB-C14A-F94D-5897-F84779EFE938} -> Spyware.CoolWebSearch : Cleaned with backup
HKLM\SOFTWARE\Classes\CLSID\{676575DD-4D46-911D-8037-9B10D6EE8BB5} -> Spyware.CoolWebSearch : Cleaned with backup
HKLM\SOFTWARE\Classes\CLSID\{A167704A-0F01-8543-16A8-ECF3EBA5DC01} -> Spyware.CoolWebSearch : Cleaned with backup
HKLM\SOFTWARE\Classes\CLSID\{B5AB638F-D76C-415B-A8F2-F3CEAC502212} -> Spyware.AproposMedia : Cleaned with backup
HKLM\SOFTWARE\Classes\CLSID\{BC333116-6EA1-40A1-9D07-ECB192DB8CEA} -> Spyware.AproposMedia : Cleaned with backup
HKLM\SOFTWARE\Classes\CLSID\{FB45C451-B0E9-4407-BB6A-9361013F3E9A} -> Spyware.WebSearch : Cleaned with backup
HKLM\SOFTWARE\Classes\Common.Buttons -> Spyware.WebSearch : Cleaned with backup
HKLM\SOFTWARE\Classes\Interface\{BC333116-6EA1-40A1-9D07-ECB192DB8CEA} -> Spyware.AproposMedia : Cleaned with backup
HKLM\SOFTWARE\Classes\Interface\{D273D427-57C6-4B12-860F-BBB8195F6E2A} -> Spyware.TOPicks : Cleaned with backup
HKLM\SOFTWARE\Classes\MediaAccX.Installer -> Spyware.WinAd : Cleaned with backup
HKLM\SOFTWARE\Classes\MediaAccX.Installer\CLSID -> Spyware.WinAd : Cleaned with backup
HKLM\SOFTWARE\Classes\PROTOCOLS\Name-Space Handler\res -> Spyware.WebSearch : Cleaned with backup
HKLM\SOFTWARE\Classes\TypeLib\{F720B40F-3A38-4B22-B30D-DCF095D42498} -> Spyware.P2PNetworking : Cleaned with backup
HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\WinDH -> Spyware.DealHelper : Cleaned with backup
C:\!Submit\appsh32.exe -> TrojanDownloader.Agent.bq : Cleaned with backup
C:\Documents and Settings\Owner\Cookies\owner@atdmt[1].txt -> Spyware.Cookie.Atdmt : Cleaned with backup
C:\Documents and Settings\Owner\Local Settings\Temp\temp.fr626E\common.dll -> Spyware.WebSearch : Cleaned with backup
C:\Documents and Settings\Owner\Local Settings\Temp\temp.fr626E\PIB.exe -> Spyware.WebSearch : Cleaned with backup
C:\Documents and Settings\Owner\Local Settings\Temp\temp.fr626E\TBPS.exe -> Spyware.WebSearch : Cleaned with backup
C:\Documents and Settings\Owner\Local Settings\Temp\temp.fr626E\toolbar.dll -> Spyware.WebSearch : Cleaned with backup
C:\Program Files\CxtPls\pstub0\proxystub.dll -> Trojan.Pakes : Cleaned with backup
C:\Program Files\HijackThis\backups\backup-20050724-172131-649.dll -> TrojanDownloader.Agent.bc : Cleaned with backup
C:\Program Files\HijackThis\backups\backup-20050724-231338-620.dll -> TrojanDownloader.Agent.bc : Cleaned with backup
C:\Program Files\WildTangent\Components\SystemConfig0100.dll -> Spyware.WinAD : Cleaned with backup
C:\WINDOWS\orun32.ini:ttajxx -> Trojan.Agent.bi : Cleaned with backup
C:\WINDOWS\system32:rpaa.dll -> TrojanDownloader.Small.azk : Cleaned with backup
C:\WINDOWS\system32\atles32.exe -> Trojan.Agent.bi : Cleaned with backup
C:\WINDOWS\system32\crfk32.exe -> Trojan.Agent.bi : Cleaned with backup
C:\WINDOWS\system32\d3vz.exe -> Trojan.Agent.bi : Cleaned with backup
C:\WINDOWS\system32\HookPopup.dll -> Spyware.DealHelper : Cleaned with backup
C:\WINDOWS\system32\Jpyqam.exe -> Spyware.DealHelper : Cleaned with backup
C:\WINDOWS\system32\Mquljx.exe -> Trojan.Popmon.a : Cleaned with backup
C:\WINDOWS\warhead.ini:rghund -> TrojanDownloader.Agent.bc : Cleaned with backup
C:\WINDOWS\win.ini:imcih -> TrojanDownloader.Agent.bc : Cleaned with backup
C:\WINDOWS\_default(2).pif:kwcfvg -> TrojanDownloader.Agent.bq : Cleaned with backup
C:\WINDOWS\_default(3).pif:kwcfvg -> TrojanDownloader.Agent.bq : Cleaned with backup
C:\WINDOWS\_default(4).pif:kwcfvg -> TrojanDownloader.Agent.bq : Cleaned with backup
C:\WINDOWS\_default(5).pif:kwcfvg -> TrojanDownloader.Agent.bq : Cleaned with backup
C:\WINDOWS\_default.pif:krgxkq -> TrojanDownloader.Agent.bc : Cleaned with backup
C:\WINDOWS\_default.pif:kwcfvg -> TrojanDownloader.Agent.bq : Cleaned with backup
C:\WINDOWS\_default.pif:vskpgd -> Trojan.Agent.bi : Cleaned with backup


::Report End


Hijack This

Logfile of HijackThis v1.99.1
Scan saved at 1:35:37 AM, on 7/25/2005
Platform: Windows XP SP1 (WinNT 5.01.2600)
MSIE: Internet Explorer v6.00 SP1 (6.00.2800.1106)

Running processes:
C:\WINDOWS\System32\smss.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\winlogon.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\services.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\lsass.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\spoolsv.exe
c:\PROGRA~1\mcafee.com\vso\mcvsrte.exe
C:\Program Files\Softex\OmniPass\Omniserv.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe
C:\Program Files\Softex\OmniPass\OPXPApp.exe
c:\PROGRA~1\mcafee.com\vso\mcshield.exe
C:\WINDOWS\Explorer.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\System32\hkcmd.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\ps2.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\NETASS~1\SMARTB~1\MotiveSB.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\spool\drivers\w32x86\3\hpztsb08.exe
C:\Program Files\Hewlett-Packard\Digital Imaging\Unload\hpqcmon.exe
C:\Program Files\Hewlett-Packard\HP Share-to-Web\hpgs2wnd.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\mcafee.com\agent\mcagent.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\igfxtray.exe
C:\Program Files\Logitech\Video\LogiTray.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\ezSP_Px.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\mcafee.com\vso\mcvsshld.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Real\Update_OB\realsched.exe
C:\Program Files\Registry Cleaner Trial\RegClean.exe
C:\Program Files\Compaq Connections\1940576\Program\BackWeb-1940576.exe
C:\Program Files\NetAssistant\bin\mpbtn.exe
C:\Program Files\Hewlett-Packard\HP Share-to-Web\hpgs2wnf.exe
c:\progra~1\mcafee.com\vso\mcvsescn.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\LVComsX.exe
C:\Program Files\Logitech\Video\FxSvr2.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\wuauclt.exe
C:\Program Files\MSN\MSNCoreFiles\msn6.exe
C:\Program Files\MSN Messenger\msnmsgr.exe
c:\progra~1\mcafee.com\vso\mcvsftsn.exe
C:\Program Files\Messenger\msmsgs.exe
C:\Program Files\ewido\security suite\ewidoctrl.exe
C:\Program Files\ewido\security suite\ewidoguard.exe
C:\Program Files\HijackThis\HijackThis.exe

R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Default_Page_URL = http://qca9.hpwis.com/
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Default_Search_URL = http://srch-qca9.hpwis.com/
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Window Title = Microsoft Internet Explorer provided by Sympatico
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings,ProxyOverride = ;<local>;localhost
R0 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Toolbar,LinksFolderName =
O2 - BHO: AcroIEHlprObj Class - {06849E9F-C8D7-4D59-B87D-784B7D6BE0B3} - C:\Program Files\Adobe\Acrobat 6.0\Reader\ActiveX\AcroIEHelper.dll
O3 - Toolbar: &Radio - {8E718888-423F-11D2-876E-00A0C9082467} - C:\WINDOWS\System32\msdxm.ocx
O3 - Toolbar: MSN - {BDAD1DAD-C946-4A17-ADC1-64B5B4FF55D0} - C:\Program Files\MSN Apps\MSN Toolbar\01.02.4000.1001\en-ca\msntb.dll
O3 - Toolbar: McAfee VirusScan - {BA52B914-B692-46c4-B683-905236F6F655} - c:\progra~1\mcafee.com\vso\mcvsshl.dll
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [HotKeysCmds] C:\WINDOWS\System32\hkcmd.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Recguard] C:\WINDOWS\SMINST\RECGUARD.EXE
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [NvCplDaemon] RUNDLL32.EXE C:\WINDOWS\System32\NvCpl.dll,NvStartup
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [PS2] C:\WINDOWS\system32\ps2.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [QuickFinder Scheduler] "c:\Program Files\WordPerfect Office 11\Programs\QFSCHD110.EXE"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Motive SmartBridge] C:\PROGRA~1\NETASS~1\SMARTB~1\MotiveSB.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [HPDJ Taskbar Utility] C:\WINDOWS\System32\spool\drivers\w32x86\3\hpztsb08.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [CamMonitor] C:\Program Files\Hewlett-Packard\Digital Imaging\\Unload\hpqcmon.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Share-to-Web Namespace Daemon] C:\Program Files\Hewlett-Packard\HP Share-to-Web\hpgs2wnd.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: [IgfxTray] C:\WINDOWS\System32\igfxtray.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [LogitechVideoRepair] C:\Program Files\Logitech\Video\ISStart.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [LogitechVideoTray] C:\Program Files\Logitech\Video\LogiTray.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [ezShieldProtector for Px] C:\WINDOWS\System32\ezSP_Px.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: [TkBellExe] "C:\Program Files\Common Files\Real\Update_OB\realsched.exe" -osboot
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [NVIEW] rundll32.exe nview.dll,nViewLoadHook
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [LogitechSoftwareUpdate] "C:\Program Files\Logitech\Video\ManifestEngine.exe" boot
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [Registry Cleaner] "C:\Program Files\Registry Cleaner Trial\RegClean.exe"
O4 - Global Startup: Compaq Connections.lnk = C:\Program Files\Compaq Connections\1940576\Program\BackWeb-1940576.exe
O4 - Global Startup: NetAssistant.lnk = C:\Program Files\NetAssistant\bin\matcli.exe
O9 - Extra button: (no name) - {08B0E5C0-4FCB-11CF-AAA5-00401C608501} - C:\WINDOWS\System32\msjava.dll
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Sun Java Console - {08B0E5C0-4FCB-11CF-AAA5-00401C608501} - C:\WINDOWS\System32\msjava.dll
O9 - Extra button: MoneySide - {E023F504-0C5A-4750-A1E7-A9046DEA8A21} - C:\Program Files\Microsoft Money\System\mnyside.dll
O9 - Extra button: Messenger - {FB5F1910-F110-11d2-BB9E-00C04F795683} - C:\Program Files\Messenger\MSMSGS.EXE
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Messenger - {FB5F1910-F110-11d2-BB9E-00C04F795683} - C:\Program Files\Messenger\MSMSGS.EXE
O16 - DPF: {4ED9DDF0-7479-4BBE-9335-5A1EDB1D8A21} (McAfee.com Operating System Class) - http://download.mcaf...84/mcinsctl.cab
O16 - DPF: {9A9307A0-7DA4-4DAF-B042-5009F29E09E1} (ActiveScan Installer Class) - http://www.pandasoft.../as5/asinst.cab
O16 - DPF: {B38870E4-7ECB-40DA-8C6A-595F0A5519FF} (MsnMessengerSetupDownloadControl Class) - http://messenger.msn...pDownloader.cab
O16 - DPF: {BCC0FF27-31D9-4614-A68E-C18E1ADA4389} (DwnldGroupMgr Class) - http://download.mcaf...,21/mcgdmgr.cab
O20 - Winlogon Notify: igfxcui - C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\igfxsrvc.dll
O20 - Winlogon Notify: OPXPGina - C:\Program Files\Softex\OmniPass\opxpgina.dll
O23 - Service: ewido security suite control - ewido networks - C:\Program Files\ewido\security suite\ewidoctrl.exe
O23 - Service: ewido security suite guard - ewido networks - C:\Program Files\ewido\security suite\ewidoguard.exe
O23 - Service: 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: NVIDIA Driver Helper Service (NVSvc) - NVIDIA Corporation - C:\WINDOWS\System32\nvsvc32.exe
O23 - Service: Softex OmniPass Service (omniserv) - Unknown owner - C:\Program Files\Softex\OmniPass\Omniserv.exe
O23 - Service: Sony SPTI Service (SPTISRV) - Sony Corporation - C:\PROGRA~1\COMMON~1\SONYSH~1\AVLib\Sptisrv.exe


Thanks again for all your help!

Morticia

[Trevuren]

Your log looks good. If you have no more malware-related problems that you are aware of, just give me the OK and we can start the final but essential cleanup procedures.

Trevuren

[Morticia]

I don't know what you did or how you did it...but I'm going to call you "Saint Trevuren" from now on! LOL

I can't tell you how many frustrating countless hours I've been trying to get rid of this trojan, and you're the first one who has succeeded. I can't thank you enough for that. Believe it or not, I am actually using IE now!!!!

Yes, I would like those next essential steps, plus any advice you can give me to avoid a similar trojan in the future. We run McAfee, but I'm not sure about the other stuff I should be doing, like the security levels and such.

Thanks again, I am waiting to hear from you with a great big smile on my face!

Morticia

[Trevuren]

Remember, YOU did it, I just guided you a bit.

Congratulations, your log shows that your SYSTEM IS CLEAN

There are a few things you must do once you are completely clean:

1. Reset and Re-enable your System Restore to remove bad files from the backup that Windows makes as no program is able to clean those files:

TO DISABLE SYSTEM RESTORE
1. Right-click "My Computer", and then left click "Properties".
2. Left click on "System Restore Tab"
3. Check box beside "Turn Off System Restore"
4. Left click on "Apply"

TO ENABLE SYSTEM RESTORE
1.Remove check mark from "Turn Off System Restore"
2.Click on "Apply"

2. Cleanup the leftovers. Download CleanUP! - Cleans temporary files from IE and Windows, empties the recycle bin and more. Great tool to help speed up your computer and knock out those nasties that like to reside in the temp folders.


3. Finally, Re-hide your System Files and Folders to prevent any future accidents.


Here are some tips to reduce the potential for spyware infection in the future:

Make sure you keep your Windows OS current by visiting Windows update
regularly to download and install any critical updates and service packs. With out these you are leaving the backdoor open.

I strongly recommend installing the following applications:

• Spywareblaster <= SpywareBlaster will prevent spyware from being installed.
• Spywareguard <= SpywareGuard offers realtime protection from spyware installation attempts.
• 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.

To protect yourself further:

• 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.

And also see TonyKlein's good advice
So how did I get infected in the first place? (My Favorite)

Regards,

Trevuren

[Morticia]

Thank you so very much! All has been done.

I've recommended your site to a few folks.

Should I mark this thread as resolved, or do you guys do that?

Thanks again!

Morticia

[Trevuren]

I will take care of that Morticia. I am glad that your system is running OK now.

Trevuren

[Trevuren]

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