[domyue]

At the moment, the infection seems to have gone thanks to you guys!!!

However, I seem to have lost some space mysteriously on my C drive...I have 19gigs on it - it was a HD purposely set apart for windows XP and program files. So they in total should use no more than about 10 gig... I have nothing else on that drive really. That said, my drive has only about 1gig free (and this value seems to be dropping slowly).
I'm really not sure where the gigabytes in between have all gone!!! And this apparent missing space on my c-drive is making my windows run ever so slowly


Thanks so much for helping me out!! I'm really grateful!!!

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Can you post a fresh HJT logs ???

[tampabelle]

Can you post a fresh HJT logs ???

[domyue]

Logfile of HijackThis v1.99.1
Scan saved at 23:53:44, on 02/09/2005
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\csrss.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\svchost.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\ccSetMgr.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\SPBBC\SPBBCSvc.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\ccEvtMgr.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\spoolsv.exe
C:\Program Files\Executive Software\Diskeeper\DkService.exe
C:\Program Files\Norton SystemWorks\Norton AntiVirus\IWP\NPFMntor.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\Norton SystemWorks\Norton Utilities\NPROTECT.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\system32\tcpsvcs.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\snmp.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe
C:\Program Files\Webroot\Spy Sweeper\WRSSSDK.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\Ati2evxx.exe
C:\WINDOWS\Explorer.EXE
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\ccApp.exe
C:\Program Files\MessengerPlus! 3\MsgPlus.exe
C:\Program Files\NetLimiter\NetLimiter.exe
C:\Program Files\QuickTime\qttask.exe
C:\WINDOWS\VM_STI.EXE
C:\Program Files\Webroot\Spy Sweeper\SpySweeper.exe
C:\WINDOWS\Mixer.exe
C:\Program Files\MSN Messenger\msnmsgr.exe
C:\Program Files\Logitech\SetPoint\KEM.exe
C:\Program Files\Logitech\SetPoint\KHALMNPR.EXE
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\CCPD-LC\symlcsvc.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\wdfmgr.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\alg.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe
C:\Program Files\Norton SystemWorks\Norton AntiVirus\navapsvc.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\SNDSrvc.exe
C:\Program Files\Winamp\winamp.exe
C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\iexplore.exe
C:\Program Files\Messenger\msmsgs.exe
D:\Program Files\hijack\HijackThis.exe

R0 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Start Page = https://www.google.c...i...3Dhtml&zy=l
R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Default_Page_URL = http://bt.yahoo.com
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Window Title = Microsoft Internet Explorer
O2 - BHO: AcroIEHlprObj Class - {06849E9F-C8D7-4D59-B87D-784B7D6BE0B3} - C:\Program Files\Adobe\Acrobat 7.0\ActiveX\AcroIEHelper.dll
O2 - BHO: Google Toolbar Helper - {AA58ED58-01DD-4d91-8333-CF10577473F7} - c:\program files\google\googletoolbar1.dll
O2 - BHO: AcroIEToolbarHelper Class - {AE7CD045-E861-484f-8273-0445EE161910} - C:\Program Files\Adobe\Acrobat 7.0\Acrobat\AcroIEFavClient.dll
O2 - BHO: NAV Helper - {BDF3E430-B101-42AD-A544-FADC6B084872} - C:\Program Files\Norton SystemWorks\Norton AntiVirus\NavShExt.dll
O3 - Toolbar: Easy-WebPrint - {327C2873-E90D-4c37-AA9D-10AC9BABA46C} - C:\Program Files\Canon\Easy-WebPrint\Toolband.dll
O3 - Toolbar: &Save Flash - {4064EA35-578D-4073-A834-C96D82CBCF40} - C:\Program Files\Save Flash\SaveFlash.dll
O3 - Toolbar: Norton AntiVirus - {42CDD1BF-3FFB-4238-8AD1-7859DF00B1D6} - C:\Program Files\Norton SystemWorks\Norton AntiVirus\NavShExt.dll
O3 - Toolbar: Adobe PDF - {47833539-D0C5-4125-9FA8-0819E2EAAC93} - C:\Program Files\Adobe\Acrobat 7.0\Acrobat\AcroIEFavClient.dll
O3 - Toolbar: &Google - {2318C2B1-4965-11d4-9B18-009027A5CD4F} - c:\program files\google\googletoolbar1.dll
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [NvCplDaemon] RUNDLL32.EXE C:\WINDOWS\system32\NvCpl.dll,NvStartup
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [nwiz] nwiz.exe /install
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [ccApp] "C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\ccApp.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Symantec NetDriver Monitor] C:\PROGRA~1\SymNetDrv\SNDMon.exe /Consumer
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [MessengerPlus3] C:\Program Files\MessengerPlus! 3\MsgPlus.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [NetLimiter] C:\Program Files\NetLimiter\NetLimiter.exe /s
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [QuickTime Task] "C:\Program Files\QuickTime\qttask.exe" -atboottime
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Logitech Hardware Abstraction Layer] KHALMNPR.EXE
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [BigDogPath] C:\WINDOWS\VM_STI.EXE Vimicro usb pc Camera LTI301P
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [THGuard] "C:\Program Files\TrojanHunter 4.0\THGuard.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SpySweeper] "C:\Program Files\Webroot\Spy Sweeper\SpySweeper.exe" /startintray
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [C-Media Mixer] Mixer.exe /startup
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [MessengerPlus3] "C:\Program Files\MessengerPlus! 3\MsgPlus.exe" /WinStart
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [msnmsgr] "C:\Program Files\MSN Messenger\msnmsgr.exe" /background
O4 - Global Startup: Logitech SetPoint.lnk = C:\Program Files\Logitech\SetPoint\KEM.exe
O8 - Extra context menu item: &Google Search - res://c:\program files\google\GoogleToolbar2.dll/cmsearch.html
O8 - Extra context menu item: Backward Links - res://c:\program files\google\GoogleToolbar2.dll/cmbacklinks.html
O8 - Extra context menu item: Cached Snapshot of Page - res://c:\program files\google\GoogleToolbar2.dll/cmcache.html
O8 - Extra context menu item: Convert link target to Adobe PDF - res://C:\Program Files\Adobe\Acrobat 7.0\Acrobat\AcroIEFavClient.dll/AcroIECapture.html
O8 - Extra context menu item: Convert link target to existing PDF - res://C:\Program Files\Adobe\Acrobat 7.0\Acrobat\AcroIEFavClient.dll/AcroIEAppend.html
O8 - Extra context menu item: Convert selected links to Adobe PDF - res://C:\Program Files\Adobe\Acrobat 7.0\Acrobat\AcroIEFavClient.dll/AcroIECaptureSelLinks.html
O8 - Extra context menu item: Convert selected links to existing PDF - res://C:\Program Files\Adobe\Acrobat 7.0\Acrobat\AcroIEFavClient.dll/AcroIEAppendSelLinks.html
O8 - Extra context menu item: Convert selection to Adobe PDF - res://C:\Program Files\Adobe\Acrobat 7.0\Acrobat\AcroIEFavClient.dll/AcroIECapture.html
O8 - Extra context menu item: Convert selection to existing PDF - res://C:\Program Files\Adobe\Acrobat 7.0\Acrobat\AcroIEFavClient.dll/AcroIEAppend.html
O8 - Extra context menu item: Convert to Adobe PDF - res://C:\Program Files\Adobe\Acrobat 7.0\Acrobat\AcroIEFavClient.dll/AcroIECapture.html
O8 - Extra context menu item: Convert to existing PDF - res://C:\Program Files\Adobe\Acrobat 7.0\Acrobat\AcroIEFavClient.dll/AcroIEAppend.html
O8 - Extra context menu item: Download Links As... - file://C:\WINDOWS\system32\page.htm
O8 - Extra context menu item: Download Target(s) As... - file://C:\WINDOWS\system32\link.htm
O8 - Extra context menu item: Druid: Download All Files - C:\Program Files\XemiComputers\Download Druid\Druid.html
O8 - Extra context menu item: Druid: Download Highlighted Files - C:\Program Files\XemiComputers\Download Druid\DruidHighLighted.html
O8 - Extra context menu item: E&xport to Microsoft Excel - res://C:\PROGRA~1\MICROS~2\OFFICE11\EXCEL.EXE/3000
O8 - Extra context menu item: Easy-WebPrint Add To Print List - res://C:\Program Files\Canon\Easy-WebPrint\Resource.dll/RC_AddToList.html
O8 - Extra context menu item: Easy-WebPrint High Speed Print - res://C:\Program Files\Canon\Easy-WebPrint\Resource.dll/RC_HSPrint.html
O8 - Extra context menu item: Easy-WebPrint Preview - res://C:\Program Files\Canon\Easy-WebPrint\Resource.dll/RC_Preview.html
O8 - Extra context menu item: Easy-WebPrint Print - res://C:\Program Files\Canon\Easy-WebPrint\Resource.dll/RC_Print.html
O8 - Extra context menu item: Save Flash - res://C:\Program Files\UnH Solutions\Flash Saving Plugin\FlashSButton.dll/210
O8 - Extra context menu item: Similar Pages - res://c:\program files\google\GoogleToolbar2.dll/cmsimilar.html
O8 - Extra context menu item: Translate into English - res://c:\program files\google\GoogleToolbar2.dll/cmtrans.html
O9 - Extra button: (no name) - {08B0E5C0-4FCB-11CF-AAA5-00401C608501} - C:\Program Files\Java\j2re1.4.2_05\bin\npjpi142_05.dll
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Sun Java Console - {08B0E5C0-4FCB-11CF-AAA5-00401C608501} - C:\Program Files\Java\j2re1.4.2_05\bin\npjpi142_05.dll
O9 - Extra button: Download - {10954C80-4F0F-11d3-B17C-00C0DFE39736} - C:\Program Files\XemiComputers\Download Druid\Druid.exe
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Druid: Download All Files - {10954C80-4F0F-11d3-B17C-00C0DFE39736} - C:\Program Files\XemiComputers\Download Druid\Druid.exe
O9 - Extra button: Run WinHTTrack - {36ECAF82-3300-8F84-092E-AFF36D6C7040} - C:\Program Files\WinHTTrack\WinHTTrackIEBar.dll
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Launch WinHTTrack - {36ECAF82-3300-8F84-092E-AFF36D6C7040} - C:\Program Files\WinHTTrack\WinHTTrackIEBar.dll
O9 - Extra button: ICQ Pro - {6224f700-cba3-4071-b251-47cb894244cd} - C:\PROGRA~1\ICQ\ICQ.exe
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: ICQ - {6224f700-cba3-4071-b251-47cb894244cd} - C:\PROGRA~1\ICQ\ICQ.exe
O9 - Extra button: Research - {92780B25-18CC-41C8-B9BE-3C9C571A8263} - C:\PROGRA~1\MICROS~2\OFFICE11\REFIEBAR.DLL
O9 - Extra button: Druid Bar - {A6B25D86-CB76-44C1-8E35-328EE8F4BEF0} - C:\Program Files\XemiComputers\Download Druid\DruidBar.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
O9 - Extra button: Flash - {43CF38F3-5AEC-45a3-AD31-04EB06E9C6CA} - C:\Program Files\UnH Solutions\Flash Saving Plugin\FlashSButton.dll (HKCU)
O14 - IERESET.INF: START_PAGE_URL=http://bt.yahoo.com
O16 - DPF: {4C39376E-FA9D-4349-BACC-D305C1750EF3} (EPUImageControl Class) - http://tools.ebayimg...l_v1-0-3-24.cab
O16 - DPF: {4F1E5B1A-2A80-42CA-8532-2D05CB959537} (MSN Photo Upload Tool) - http://by101fd.bay10...es/MsnPUpld.cab
O16 - DPF: {5F8A33E7-6A32-4EE0-887A-134C627CB052} (Easy Upload Tool Combo Control) - http://yuefamily.myp...yUploadTool.cab
O16 - DPF: {9A9307A0-7DA4-4DAF-B042-5009F29E09E1} (ActiveScan Installer Class) - http://www.pandasoft...free/asinst.cab
O16 - DPF: {F58E1CEF-A068-4C15-BA5E-587CAF3EE8C6} (MSN Chat Control 4.5) - http://chat.msn.com/...s/msnchat45.cab
O23 - Service: Adobe LM Service - Adobe Systems - 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: Symantec Event Manager (ccEvtMgr) - Symantec Corporation - C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\ccEvtMgr.exe
O23 - Service: Symantec Password Validation (ccPwdSvc) - Symantec Corporation - C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\ccPwdSvc.exe
O23 - Service: Symantec Settings Manager (ccSetMgr) - Symantec Corporation - C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\ccSetMgr.exe
O23 - Service: Diskeeper - Executive Software International, Inc. - C:\Program Files\Executive Software\Diskeeper\DkService.exe
O23 - Service: Norton AntiVirus Auto-Protect Service (navapsvc) - Symantec Corporation - C:\Program Files\Norton SystemWorks\Norton AntiVirus\navapsvc.exe
O23 - Service: Norton AntiVirus Firewall Monitor Service (NPFMntor) - Symantec Corporation - C:\Program Files\Norton SystemWorks\Norton AntiVirus\IWP\NPFMntor.exe
O23 - Service: Norton Unerase Protection (NProtectService) - Symantec Corporation - C:\PROGRA~1\Norton SystemWorks\Norton Utilities\NPROTECT.EXE
O23 - Service: NVIDIA Display Driver Service (NVSvc) - NVIDIA Corporation - C:\WINDOWS\system32\nvsvc32.exe
O23 - Service: PACSPTISVR - Sony Corporation - C:\Program Files\Common Files\Sony Shared\AVLib\Pacsptisvr.exe
O23 - Service: Remote Packet Capture Protocol v.0 (experimental) (rpcapd) - Unknown owner - %ProgramFiles%\WinPcap\rpcapd.exe" -d -f "%ProgramFiles%\WinPcap\rpcapd.ini (file missing)
O23 - Service: SAVScan - Symantec Corporation - C:\Program Files\Norton SystemWorks\Norton AntiVirus\SAVScan.exe
O23 - Service: ScriptBlocking Service (SBService) - Symantec Corporation - C:\PROGRA~1\COMMON~1\SYMANT~1\Script Blocking\SBServ.exe
O23 - Service: Symantec Network Drivers Service (SNDSrvc) - Symantec Corporation - C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\SNDSrvc.exe
O23 - Service: Symantec SPBBCSvc (SPBBCSvc) - Symantec Corporation - C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\SPBBC\SPBBCSvc.exe
O23 - Service: Sony SPTI Service (SPTISRV) - Sony Corporation - C:\Program Files\Common Files\Sony Shared\AVLib\Sptisrv.exe
O23 - Service: Webroot Spy Sweeper Engine (svcWRSSSDK) - Webroot Software, Inc. - C:\Program Files\Webroot\Spy Sweeper\WRSSSDK.exe
O23 - Service: Symantec Core LC - Symantec Corporation - C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\CCPD-LC\symlcsvc.exe

[tampabelle]

Hi,

The HJT log is clean.

Lets do two things -

1)
Download CleanUp
Install the Program.

Run the CleanUp program:

*IMPORTANT NOTE*
CleanUp deletes EVERYTHING out of your temp/temporary folders, it does not make backups.
If you have any documents or programs that are saved in any Temporary Folders, please make a backup of these before running CleanUp

Running CleanUp

• Start CleanUp by double-clicking the icon on your desktop (or from the Start > All Programs menu).
• When CleanUp starts go to the Options button (right side of CleanUp screen)
• Move the arrow down to "Custom CleanUp!"
• Now place a checkmark next to the following (Make sure nothing else is checked!):
  • Delete Cookies
    This is optional, if you leave the box checked it will remove all of your cookies, at this point removing cookies is a good idea
  • Empty Recycle Bins
  • Delete Prefetch files
  • Cleanup! All Users
• Click OK
• Then click on the CleanUp button. This will take a short while, let it do its thing.
• When asked to reboot system select No
• Close CleanUp

2) Please visit Panda and do an online scan. Save the scan report and post it here.

[domyue]

I've done the scan and it fixed 4 viruses apparently...I havent got a copy of it cos i left it overnight and in the morning it seemed to have closed itself by the end of it.
My c-drive still has a hugeee chunk of space disappeared. I've done the cleaner program like you told me.

[tampabelle]

Did you get back some of the space back ??? I guess you still have that problem.

Lets try another tool -


download and follow setup instructions for Ad-Aware SE Setup
Don't run it yet!

Reboot the PC in Safe Mode.

Open Ad-aware and do a full scan. Remove all it finds.

Save the log.

Reboot the PC in Normal Mode and post back the Ad Aware log here

[domyue]

Ad-Aware SE Build 1.06r1
Logfile Created on:03 September 2005 21:04:48
Using definitions file:SE1R64 31.08.2005
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References detected during the scan:
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Possible Browser Hijack attempt(TAC index:3):1 total references
Tracking Cookie(TAC index:3):10 total references
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Definition File:
=========================
Definitions File Loaded:
Reference Number : SE1R64 31.08.2005
Internal build : 75
File location : C:\PROGRA~1\Lavasoft\Ad-Aware SE Professional\defs.ref
File size : 515324 Bytes
Total size : 1551493 Bytes
Signature data size : 1518382 Bytes
Reference data size : 32599 Bytes
Signatures total : 43181
CSI Fingerprints total : 1032
CSI data size : 36709 Bytes
Target categories : 15
Target families : 740


Memory + processor status:
==========================
Number of processors : 1
Processor architecture : Intel Pentium IV
Memory available:72 %
Total physical memory:523760 kb
Available physical memory:374312 kb
Total page file size:1569000 kb
Available on page file:1481724 kb
Total virtual memory:2097024 kb
Available virtual memory:2035324 kb
OS:Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition Service Pack 2 (Build 2600)

Ad-Aware SE Settings
===========================
Set : Move deleted files to Recycle Bin
Set : Safe mode (always request confirmation)
Set : Don't log streams smaller than 0 Bytes
Set : Scan active processes
Set : Scan registry
Set : Deep-scan registry
Set : Scan my IE Favorites for banned URLs
Set : Scan within archives
Set : Scan my Hosts file

Extended Ad-Aware SE Settings
===========================
Set : Unload recognized processes & modules during scan
Set : Ignore spanned files when scanning cab archives
Set : Scan registry for all users instead of current user only
Set : Always try to unload modules before deletion
Set : During removal, unload Explorer and IE if necessary
Set : Let Windows remove files in use at next reboot
Set : Delete quarantined objects after restoring
Set : Block pop-ups aggressively
Set : Automatically select problematic objects in results lists
Set : Include basic Ad-Aware settings in log file
Set : Include additional Ad-Aware settings in log file
Set : Include reference summary in log file
Set : Include alternate data stream details in log file
Set : Show splash screen
Set : Backup current definitions file before updating
Set : Play sound at scan completion if scan locates critical objects


03-09-2005 21:04:48 - Scan started. (Full System Scan)

Listing running processes
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#:1 [smss.exe]
FilePath : \SystemRoot\System32\
ProcessID : 156
ThreadCreationTime : 03-09-2005 19:57:57
BasePriority : Normal


#:2 [csrss.exe]
FilePath : \??\C:\WINDOWS\system32\
ProcessID : 204
ThreadCreationTime : 03-09-2005 19:58:15
BasePriority : Normal


#:3 [winlogon.exe]
FilePath : \??\C:\WINDOWS\system32\
ProcessID : 228
ThreadCreationTime : 03-09-2005 19:58:19
BasePriority : High


#:4 [services.exe]
FilePath : C:\WINDOWS\system32\
ProcessID : 272
ThreadCreationTime : 03-09-2005 19:58:24
BasePriority : Normal
FileVersion : 5.1.2600.2180 (xpsp_sp2_rtm.040803-2158)
ProductVersion : 5.1.2600.2180
ProductName : Microsoft® Windows® Operating System
CompanyName : Microsoft Corporation
FileDescription : Services and Controller app
InternalName : services.exe
LegalCopyright : © Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.
OriginalFilename : services.exe

#:5 [lsass.exe]
FilePath : C:\WINDOWS\system32\
ProcessID : 284
ThreadCreationTime : 03-09-2005 19:58:24
BasePriority : Normal
FileVersion : 5.1.2600.2180 (xpsp_sp2_rtm.040803-2158)
ProductVersion : 5.1.2600.2180
ProductName : Microsoft® Windows® Operating System
CompanyName : Microsoft Corporation
FileDescription : LSA Shell (Export Version)
InternalName : lsass.exe
LegalCopyright : © Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.
OriginalFilename : lsass.exe

#:6 [svchost.exe]
FilePath : C:\WINDOWS\system32\
ProcessID : 436
ThreadCreationTime : 03-09-2005 19:58:29
BasePriority : Normal
FileVersion : 5.1.2600.2180 (xpsp_sp2_rtm.040803-2158)
ProductVersion : 5.1.2600.2180
ProductName : Microsoft® Windows® Operating System
CompanyName : Microsoft Corporation
FileDescription : Generic Host Process for Win32 Services
InternalName : svchost.exe
LegalCopyright : © Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.
OriginalFilename : svchost.exe

#:7 [svchost.exe]
FilePath : C:\WINDOWS\system32\
ProcessID : 496
ThreadCreationTime : 03-09-2005 19:58:31
BasePriority : Normal
FileVersion : 5.1.2600.2180 (xpsp_sp2_rtm.040803-2158)
ProductVersion : 5.1.2600.2180
ProductName : Microsoft® Windows® Operating System
CompanyName : Microsoft Corporation
FileDescription : Generic Host Process for Win32 Services
InternalName : svchost.exe
LegalCopyright : © Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.
OriginalFilename : svchost.exe

#:8 [svchost.exe]
FilePath : C:\WINDOWS\system32\
ProcessID : 560
ThreadCreationTime : 03-09-2005 19:58:34
BasePriority : Normal
FileVersion : 5.1.2600.2180 (xpsp_sp2_rtm.040803-2158)
ProductVersion : 5.1.2600.2180
ProductName : Microsoft® Windows® Operating System
CompanyName : Microsoft Corporation
FileDescription : Generic Host Process for Win32 Services
InternalName : svchost.exe
LegalCopyright : © Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.
OriginalFilename : svchost.exe

#:9 [wrsssdk.exe]
FilePath : C:\Program Files\Webroot\Spy Sweeper\
ProcessID : 620
ThreadCreationTime : 03-09-2005 19:58:35
BasePriority : Normal
FileVersion : 1,0,4,289
ProductVersion : 1, 0
ProductName : Spy Sweeper SDK
CompanyName : Webroot Software, Inc.
FileDescription : Spy Sweeper SDK
LegalCopyright : Copyright © 2002 - 2004, All Rights Reserved.
LegalTrademarks : Spy Sweeper is a trademark of Webroot Software, Inc.
OriginalFilename : SpySweeper.exe

#:10 [explorer.exe]
FilePath : C:\WINDOWS\
ProcessID : 828
ThreadCreationTime : 03-09-2005 19:58:58
BasePriority : Normal
FileVersion : 6.00.2900.2180 (xpsp_sp2_rtm.040803-2158)
ProductVersion : 6.00.2900.2180
ProductName : Microsoft® Windows® Operating System
CompanyName : Microsoft Corporation
FileDescription : Windows Explorer
InternalName : explorer
LegalCopyright : © Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.
OriginalFilename : EXPLORER.EXE

#:11 [ad-aware.exe]
FilePath : C:\Program Files\Lavasoft\Ad-Aware SE Professional\
ProcessID : 956
ThreadCreationTime : 03-09-2005 19:59:33
BasePriority : Normal
FileVersion : 6.2.0.238
ProductVersion : SE 106
ProductName : Lavasoft Ad-Aware SE
CompanyName : Lavasoft Sweden
FileDescription : Ad-Aware SE Core application
InternalName : Ad-Aware.exe
LegalCopyright : Copyright © Lavasoft AB Sweden
OriginalFilename : Ad-Aware.exe
Comments : All Rights Reserved

#:12 [notepad.exe]
FilePath : C:\WINDOWS\system32\
ProcessID : 964
ThreadCreationTime : 03-09-2005 19:59:35
BasePriority : Normal
FileVersion : 5.1.2600.2180 (xpsp_sp2_rtm.040803-2158)
ProductVersion : 5.1.2600.2180
ProductName : Microsoft® Windows® Operating System
CompanyName : Microsoft Corporation
FileDescription : Notepad
InternalName : Notepad
LegalCopyright : © Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.
OriginalFilename : NOTEPAD.EXE

Memory scan result:
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New critical objects: 0
Objects found so far: 0


Started registry scan
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Registry Scan result:
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New critical objects: 0
Objects found so far: 0


Started deep registry scan
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Deep registry scan result:
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New critical objects: 0
Objects found so far: 0


Started Tracking Cookie scan
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Tracking Cookie Object Recognized!
Type : IECache Entry
Data : dom@statcounter[2].txt
TAC Rating : 3
Category : Data Miner
Comment : Hits:1
Value : Cookie:[email protected]/

Tracking Cookie Object Recognized!
Type : IECache Entry
Data : dom@apmebf[1].txt
TAC Rating : 3
Category : Data Miner
Comment : Hits:2
Value : Cookie:[email protected]/

Tracking Cookie Object Recognized!
Type : IECache Entry
Data : dom@realmedia[2].txt
TAC Rating : 3
Category : Data Miner
Comment : Hits:3
Value : Cookie:[email protected]/

Tracking Cookie Object Recognized!
Type : IECache Entry
Data : [email protected][2].txt
TAC Rating : 3
Category : Data Miner
Comment : Hits:7
Value : Cookie:[email protected]/

Tracking cookie scan result:
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New critical objects: 4
Objects found so far: 4



Deep scanning and examining files (C:)
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Tracking Cookie Object Recognized!
Type : IECache Entry
Data : angelina@atdmt[2].txt
TAC Rating : 3
Category : Data Miner
Comment :
Value : C:\Documents and Settings\Angelina\Cookies\angelina@atdmt[2].txt

Tracking Cookie Object Recognized!
Type : IECache Entry
Data : angelina@doubleclick[1].txt
TAC Rating : 3
Category : Data Miner
Comment :
Value : C:\Documents and Settings\Angelina\Cookies\angelina@doubleclick[1].txt

Tracking Cookie Object Recognized!
Type : IECache Entry
Data : joe@advertising[2].txt
TAC Rating : 3
Category : Data Miner
Comment :
Value : C:\Documents and Settings\Joe\Cookies\joe@advertising[2].txt

Tracking Cookie Object Recognized!
Type : IECache Entry
Data : joe@atdmt[2].txt
TAC Rating : 3
Category : Data Miner
Comment :
Value : C:\Documents and Settings\Joe\Cookies\joe@atdmt[2].txt

Tracking Cookie Object Recognized!
Type : IECache Entry
Data : joe@doubleclick[1].txt
TAC Rating : 3
Category : Data Miner
Comment :
Value : C:\Documents and Settings\Joe\Cookies\joe@doubleclick[1].txt

Tracking Cookie Object Recognized!
Type : IECache Entry
Data : [email protected][2].txt
TAC Rating : 3
Category : Data Miner
Comment :
Value : C:\Documents and Settings\Joe\Cookies\[email protected][2].txt

Disk Scan Result for C:\
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New critical objects: 0
Objects found so far: 10


Deep scanning and examining files (D:)
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Disk Scan Result for D:\
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New critical objects: 0
Objects found so far: 10


Scanning Hosts file......
Hosts file location:"C:\WINDOWS\system32\drivers\etc\hosts".
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Hosts file scan result:
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1 entries scanned.
New critical objects:0
Objects found so far: 10



Possible Browser Hijack attempt Object Recognized!
Type : File
Data : Keygens.url
TAC Rating : 3
Category : Misc
Comment : Problematic URL discovered: http://keygen.us/
Object : C:\Documents and Settings\Dom\Favorites\




Performing conditional scans...
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Conditional scan result:
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New critical objects: 0
Objects found so far: 11

21:21:08 Scan Complete

Summary Of This Scan
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Total scanning time:00:16:19.875
Objects scanned:185870
Objects identified:11
Objects ignored:0
New critical objects:11



Thanks!

[domyue]

btw, I still have only a gig left on my c-drive which is bizarre...
Is there any way to remove all the temporary or recycler files safely without any adverse effects on my system?? There must be SO many junk files that are there and that I cannot "normally" delete.
I also download a lot of files (large and small in size) regularly. Hope that helps with the diagnosis!!

Thanks again

[tampabelle]

Hi domyue,

Your logs are clean. The scan reports are all coming out clean.

So what can be the problem ???

If you have downloaded a lot of files and never deleted the files after installing the software then you will have a build up of files and gradual eating up of space !!!!

I delete my temporary and recycler files everyday !!!!!!!!!!! Makes space on the hard diska nd lets the PC operate better !!!!

I had told you to use CleanUp a couple of posts back. Did you use it ?? It should have deleted all temporary files.

I have no idea what files you have on your hard disk !!! So I cant help you with what you should delete. You have to be the sole judge of what you want to keep and what you want to delete.

[domyue]

I have already done the CleanUp tool.
I notice that the scanner goes through a lot of files in the c:\recycler\nprotect folder.
I try deleting them, but some of them don't and also i don't think it's all there in that folder. As the search/scan for files apparently shows a lot more files than i see in explorer.

is this norton's fault?

[tampabelle]

By default Norton purges ALL files in the recycle bin after a set period of time. to change this or to disable Norton Protected recycle bin simply right click the recycle bin and choose properties then click on the Norton protected tab. there you can either disable Norton recycle bin protection or set the time period you want before files are permanantly purged.

[domyue]

Thanks, I'll disable that feature - i hardly ever remember taking something important out of recycle....haha

The PC is still funny in terms of HD space but don't worry - if it bugs me lots I'll reformat!!
Thanks for all your help!!

DoM

[tampabelle]

Do you have any other issues with your PC ???

[domyue]

No, its just this thing thats really all the problem...I think I'll reformat and I'll try to build my own PC in a month's time.
Do you have any important tips for that?? I know basically the best of what to get.

[tampabelle]

I would recommend the following steps to keep your PC clean –

PREVENTIVE MEASURES FOR FUTURE

Operating System
1. Keep the Windows and Internet Explorer updated with the latest fixes. These fixes are available free from Microsoft. Click on Tools in the IE menu bar and then on Windows update. You can also use the following links

Windows security and critical updates
Internet Explorer security and critical updates

Also ensure that automatic updates are enabled for faster updation of the system.
(Right click on My Computer on your desktop, properties and Automatic Updates tab.


Anti-Virus Software
2. Keep your Anti-virus program updated with the latest definitions. Some of the common anti-virus programs in use are :

Norton Anti-Virus
McAfee Anti-Virus
AVG Anti-Virus --- freeware
Avast Home Edition --- freeware

Use only one anti-virus program as multiple such programs can create conflicts between themselves and severely hamper the performance of your PC.


Firewall
3. You should also have a good firewall. Here are 3 free ones available for personal use:
Sygate Personal Firewall, Kerio Personal Firewall, ZoneAlarm


Internet Browsers
4. Have robust explorer settings. It is preferable to use an internet browser other that IE as most of the malware is targetted at IE. In case you prefer to use IE, then download a list of innocent looking but harmful websites from IE-Spyad and install it on ur PC. IE-SPYAD puts over 5000 sites in your internet explorer's restricted zone, so you'll be protected when you visit innocent-looking sites that aren't really innocent at all.

Some alternate browsers I suggest are Firefox Mozilla Browser and Opera

Ensure that Security level, irrespective of whichever browser you use, is set at Medium or higher, restrict the usage of cookies and activeX components.


Spyware Protection
5. Have a wall of protection against spyware / adware by installing SpywareBlaster and SpywareGuard.

SpywareBlaster and SpywareGuard are by JavaCool and both are free programs.
SpywareBlaster will prevent spyware from being installed and consumes no system resources.
SpywareGuard offers realtime protection from spyware installation and browser hijack attempts. Both have free ongoing updates.


Spyware Removers
6. Install programs for scanning for malware and uninstalling them. Two of the best programs, both are freeware, are :

Spybot Search & Destroy - A powerful tool which can search and annhilate nasties that make it onto your system. Now with an Immunize section that will help prevent future infections.

AdAware SE Personal Edition - Another very powerful tool which searches and kills nasties that infect your system. AdAware and Spybot Search & Destroy compliment each other very well.


Regular Maintenance of PC
7. Finally, invest some time for regular maintenance of your PC. Delete the temporary Internet files, temporary files, cookies etc. Click on Start button, Programs, Accessories, System Tools and run the program Disk Cleanup. Follow the instructions.

An alternate freeware software which can be used is CleanUp.

Keep your Registry clean. My favourite software is Registry First Aid. This is not a freeware but a trial version can be downloaded.