[Trevuren]

1. Please delete the VundoFix files.

2. Use the Windows Search function to locate that file and using Windows Explorer locate it and delete it.

3. To make sure that you are able to find the file (They are sometimes in invisible mode), please do the following before doing the Search:

We need to make all files and folders VISIBLE:
Go to start>control panel>folder options>view (tab)
*choose to "show hidden files and folders,"
*uncheck the "hide protected operating system files" and the "hide extensions for know file types" boxes.
*Close the window with ok
*All hidden files will now be visible

4. If you do not understand the Windows Explorer part, please read the following:

HOW TO USE WINDOWS EXPLORER

General:

• Right Click on the START button
  
• Left Click on "Explore"
  
• Find "Local Disc C" near the top and scroll down the list of folders under Local Disc C until you find the first folder that you are looking for.

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

Specific:

• Scroll down to the folder called "WINDOWS"
  
• Left click on the little cross to the left of the Windows Folder
  
• Scroll down the list to the System32 Folder
  
• Left click on the system 32 folder and a slew of programs, etc.. appear in the right hand pane.
  
• Look for the file you need.
  
• Right click on FILE
  
• Choose DELETE
  
• Proceed the same way for every file.

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

Program Files

• Scroll down the list of folders under "c" until you reach Program Files
  
• Left click on Program Files and a slew of folders appear to the right.
  
• Search for the folder(s) you are looking for.
  
• When found, right click on the Folder you found and choose DELETE
  
• If it says that it can't delete because of contents, right click on the folder and delete its content one file/folder at a time until it is empty.
  
• When empty, DELETE the empty folder itself.

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Please keep me informed on how things are going.

Trevuren

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You had asked me to delete the following file.

C:\WINDOWS\DOWNLOADED PROGRAM FILES\dm.inf (This file in bold)

I cant find it anywhere.

[lauras]

You had asked me to delete the following file.

C:\WINDOWS\DOWNLOADED PROGRAM FILES\dm.inf (This file in bold)

I cant find it anywhere.

[Trevuren]

OK, we'll take out the hammer (Not to break your computer)

Please follow the instructions provided, you may want to print out these instructions and use them as a reference.

• Please download ewido security suite it is a trial version of the program.
  
  • Install ewido security suite
  • When installing, under "Additional Options" uncheck "Install background guard" and "Install scan via context menu".
  • Launch ewido, there should be an icon on your desktop double-click it.
  • The program will prompt you to update click the OK button
  • The program will now go to the main screen
• You will need to update ewido to the latest definition files.
  • On the left hand side of the main screen click update
  • Click on Start
  • The update will start and a progress bar will show the updates being installed.
• Once the updates are installed do the following:
  • REBOOT into Safe Mode
  • Run EWIDO
  • Click on scanner
  • Click on Start Scan
  • Let the program scan the machine
  • While the scan is in progress you will be prompted to clean files, click OK
• Once the scan has completed, there will be a button located on the bottom of the screen named Save report
  • Click Save report
  • Save the report to your desktop
• Reboot your machine and post back a new HJT log and the ewido .txt log file you saved by using Add Reply

Regards,

Trevuren

[lauras]

OK. Here's the latest.....



Logfile of HijackThis v1.99.1
Scan saved at 9:19:46 PM, on 9/30/2005
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\Explorer.EXE
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\ccSetMgr.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\CTsvcCDA.exe
C:\Program Files\ewido\security suite\ewidoctrl.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Microsoft Shared\VS7DEBUG\MDM.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\system32\dla\tfswctrl.exe
C:\Program Files\Creative\SBAudigy2\Surround Mixer\CTSysVol.exe
C:\Program Files\Norton AntiVirus\navapsvc.exe
C:\Program Files\Creative\SBAudigy2\DVDAudio\CTDVDDet.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\system32\CTHELPER.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\System32\DSentry.exe
C:\Program Files\Norton AntiVirus\SAVScan.exe
C:\Program Files\Dell\Media Experience\PCMService.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe
C:\Program Files\Real\RealPlayer\RealPlay.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\CCPD-LC\symlcsvc.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\ccApp.exe
C:\Program Files\Viewpoint\Viewpoint Manager\ViewMgr.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\spool\drivers\w32x86\3\hpztsb10.exe
C:\Program Files\HP\hpcoretech\hpcmpmgr.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\InstallShield\UpdateService\issch.exe
C:\Program Files\Hewlett-Packard\HP Software Update\HPWuSchd2.exe
C:\Program Files\Zone Labs\ZoneAlarm\zlclient.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\MUSICM~1\MUSICM~2\MMDiag.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\ctfmon.exe
C:\Program Files\Digital Line Detect\DLG.exe
C:\Program Files\MUSICMATCH\MUSICMATCH Jukebox\mim.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\ZoneLabs\vsmon.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\MsPMSPSv.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\ccEvtMgr.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\Security Center\SymWSC.exe
C:\Program Files\Messenger\msmsgs.exe
C:\Program Files\Norton AntiVirus\OPScan.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\wuauclt.exe
C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\iexplore.exe
C:\Program Files\Hijackthis\HijackThis.exe

R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Default_Page_URL = http://www.dell4me.com/myway
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Bar = http://channels.aimt.../aimtoolbar.jsp
R0 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Start Page = http://www.optonline.net/Home
R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Default_Page_URL = http://www.dell4me.com/myway
R0 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Start Page = http://www.dell4me.com/myway
R0 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Search,SearchAssistant = http://channels.aimt.../aimtoolbar.jsp
O2 - BHO: AcroIEHlprObj Class - {06849E9F-C8D7-4D59-B87D-784B7D6BE0B3} - C:\Program Files\Adobe\Acrobat 6.0\Reader\ActiveX\AcroIEHelper.dll
O2 - BHO: CCHelper - {0CF0B8EE-6596-11D5-A98E-0003470BB48E} - C:\Program Files\Panicware\Pop-Up Stopper\CCHelper.dll
O2 - BHO: (no name) - {53707962-6F74-2D53-2644-206D7942484F} - C:\PROGRA~1\SPYBOT~1\SDHelper.dll
O2 - BHO: DriveLetterAccess - {5CA3D70E-1895-11CF-8E15-001234567890} - C:\WINDOWS\system32\dla\tfswshx.dll
O2 - BHO: NAV Helper - {BDF3E430-B101-42AD-A544-FADC6B084872} - C:\Program Files\Norton AntiVirus\NavShExt.dll
O3 - Toolbar: Norton AntiVirus - {42CDD1BF-3FFB-4238-8AD1-7859DF00B1D6} - C:\Program Files\Norton AntiVirus\NavShExt.dll
O3 - Toolbar: Pa&nicware Pop-Up Stopper - {7E82235C-F31E-46CB-AF9F-1ADD94C585FF} - C:\Program Files\Panicware\Pop-Up Stopper\pstopper.dll
O3 - Toolbar: AIM Search - {40D41A8B-D79B-43d7-99A7-9EE0F344C385} - C:\Program Files\AIM Toolbar\AIMBar.dll
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [ATIPTA] C:\Program Files\ATI Technologies\ATI Control Panel\atiptaxx.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [dla] C:\WINDOWS\system32\dla\tfswctrl.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [CTSysVol] C:\Program Files\Creative\SBAudigy2\Surround Mixer\CTSysVol.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [CTDVDDet] C:\Program Files\Creative\SBAudigy2\DVDAudio\CTDVDDet.EXE
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [CTHelper] CTHELPER.EXE
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [AsioReg] REGSVR32.EXE /S CTASIO.DLL
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [UpdReg] C:\WINDOWS\UpdReg.EXE
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [DVDSentry] C:\WINDOWS\System32\DSentry.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [PCMService] "C:\Program Files\Dell\Media Experience\PCMService.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [RealTray] C:\Program Files\Real\RealPlayer\RealPlay.exe SYSTEMBOOTHIDEPLAYER
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [QuickTime Task] "C:\Program Files\QuickTime\qttask.exe" -atboottime
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [ccApp] "C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\ccApp.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [ViewMgr] C:\Program Files\Viewpoint\Viewpoint Manager\ViewMgr.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [HPDJ Taskbar Utility] C:\WINDOWS\system32\spool\drivers\w32x86\3\hpztsb10.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [HP Component Manager] "C:\Program Files\HP\hpcoretech\hpcmpmgr.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Symantec NetDriver Monitor] C:\PROGRA~1\SYMNET~1\SNDMon.exe /Consumer
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [ISUSPM Startup] C:\PROGRA~1\COMMON~1\INSTAL~1\UPDATE~1\ISUSPM.exe -startup
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [ISUSScheduler] "C:\Program Files\Common Files\InstallShield\UpdateService\issch.exe" -start
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [MimBoot] C:\PROGRA~1\MUSICM~1\MUSICM~2\mimboot.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [HP Software Update] C:\Program Files\Hewlett-Packard\HP Software Update\HPWuSchd2.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Zone Labs Client] C:\Program Files\Zone Labs\ZoneAlarm\zlclient.exe
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [MSMSGS] "C:\Program Files\Messenger\msmsgs.exe" /background
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [ctfmon.exe] C:\WINDOWS\system32\ctfmon.exe
O4 - Global Startup: Digital Line Detect.lnk = ?
O4 - Global Startup: Forget Me Not.lnk = ?
O8 - Extra context menu item: &AIM Search - res://C:\Program Files\AIM Toolbar\AIMBar.dll/aimsearch.htm
O8 - Extra context menu item: E&xport to Microsoft Excel - res://C:\PROGRA~1\MICROS~3\OFFICE11\EXCEL.EXE/3000
O9 - Extra button: (no name) - {08B0E5C0-4FCB-11CF-AAA5-00401C608501} - C:\WINDOWS\System32\msjava.dll (file missing)
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Sun Java Console - {08B0E5C0-4FCB-11CF-AAA5-00401C608501} - C:\WINDOWS\System32\msjava.dll (file missing)
O9 - Extra button: Research - {92780B25-18CC-41C8-B9BE-3C9C571A8263} - C:\PROGRA~1\MICROS~3\OFFICE11\REFIEBAR.DLL
O9 - Extra button: AIM - {AC9E2541-2814-11d5-BC6D-00B0D0A1DE45} - C:\Program Files\AIM\aim.exe
O9 - Extra button: Real.com - {CD67F990-D8E9-11d2-98FE-00C0F0318AFE} - C:\WINDOWS\System32\Shdocvw.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
O16 - DPF: {0335A685-ED24-4F7B-A08E-3BD15D84E668} - http://dl.filekicker...IL/PhPSetup.cab
O16 - DPF: {17492023-C23A-453E-A040-C7C580BBF700} (Windows Genuine Advantage Validation Tool) - http://go.microsoft....k/?linkid=39204
O16 - DPF: {26CBF141-7D0F-46E1-AA06-718958B6E4D2} - http://download.ebay.../US/install.cab
O16 - DPF: {31E68DE2-5548-4B23-88F0-C51E6A0F695E} (Microsoft PID Sniffer) - https://support.micr...ActiveX/odc.cab
O16 - DPF: {4C39376E-FA9D-4349-BACC-D305C1750EF3} (EPUImageControl Class) - http://tools.ebayimg...l_v1-0-3-18.cab
O16 - DPF: {6E32070A-766D-4EE6-879C-DC1FA91D2FC3} (MUWebControl Class) - http://update.micros...b?1124635104125
O16 - DPF: {6F750200-1362-4815-A476-88533DE61D0C} (Ofoto Upload Manager Class) - http://www.ofoto.com..._1/axofupld.cab
O16 - DPF: {90051A81-3018-4826-8B38-DD60B6B53F9C} (Snapfish File Upload ActiveX Control) - http://www.costcopho...ostcoUpload.cab
O16 - DPF: {917623D1-D8E5-11D2-BE8B-00104B06BDE3} (CamImage Class) - http://floridakeysme...sCamControl.ocx
O16 - DPF: {94B82441-A413-4E43-8422-D49930E69764} - https://echat.us.del...t/TLIEFlash.CAB
O16 - DPF: {9A9307A0-7DA4-4DAF-B042-5009F29E09E1} (ActiveScan Installer Class) - http://www.pandasoft...free/asinst.cab
O16 - DPF: {A93D84FD-641F-43AE-B963-E6FA84BE7FE7} (LinkSys Content Update) - http://www.linksysfi...ll/gtdownls.cab
O16 - DPF: {D719897A-B07A-4C0C-AEA9-9B663A28DFCB} (iTunesDetector Class) - http://ax.phobos.app.../ITDetector.cab
O16 - DPF: {DBA230D1-8467-4e69-987E-5FAE815A3B45} -
O23 - Service: Ati HotKey Poller - Unknown owner - C:\WINDOWS\system32\Ati2evxx.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: Creative Service for CDROM Access - Creative Technology Ltd - C:\WINDOWS\System32\CTsvcCDA.exe
O23 - Service: ewido security suite control - ewido networks - C:\Program Files\ewido\security suite\ewidoctrl.exe
O23 - Service: Norton AntiVirus Auto Protect Service (navapsvc) - Symantec Corporation - C:\Program Files\Norton AntiVirus\navapsvc.exe
O23 - Service: Intel NCS NetService (NetSvc) - Intel® Corporation - C:\Program Files\Intel\NCS\Sync\NetSvc.exe
O23 - Service: SAVScan - Symantec Corporation - C:\Program Files\Norton AntiVirus\SAVScan.exe
O23 - Service: ScriptBlocking Service (SBService) - Symantec Corporation - C:\PROGRA~1\COMMON~1\SYMANT~1\SCRIPT~1\SBServ.exe
O23 - Service: Symantec Network Drivers Service (SNDSrvc) - Symantec Corporation - C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\SNDSrvc.exe
O23 - Service: Symantec Core LC - Symantec Corporation - C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\CCPD-LC\symlcsvc.exe
O23 - Service: SymWMI Service (SymWSC) - Symantec Corporation - C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\Security Center\SymWSC.exe
O23 - Service: TrueVector Internet Monitor (vsmon) - Zone Labs, LLC - C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\ZoneLabs\vsmon.exe


Ewido report:



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

+ Created on: 9:15:41 PM, 9/30/2005
+ Report-Checksum: EA83C7E6

+ Scan result:

HKLM\SOFTWARE\Classes\CLSID\{2B96D5CC-C5B5-49A5-A69D-CC0A30F9028C} -> Spyware.MiniBug : Cleaned with backup
HKLM\SOFTWARE\Classes\Interface\{04D7391C-AB32-4921-84F3-B63FC0EEDF43} -> Spyware.CometCursor : Cleaned with backup
HKLM\SOFTWARE\Classes\Interface\{04D7391C-AB32-4921-84F3-B63FC0EEDF43}\TypeLib\\ -> Spyware.CometCursor : Cleaned with backup
HKLM\SOFTWARE\Classes\Interface\{09F19D39-3084-47B0-B1CE-26581074BC36} -> Spyware.CometCursor : Cleaned with backup
HKLM\SOFTWARE\Classes\Interface\{09F19D39-3084-47B0-B1CE-26581074BC36}\TypeLib\\ -> Spyware.CometCursor : Cleaned with backup
HKLM\SOFTWARE\Classes\Interface\{2CEC1D83-1F31-41A7-B2BC-A2FE25E3BF34} -> Spyware.CometCursor : Cleaned with backup
HKLM\SOFTWARE\Classes\Interface\{2CEC1D83-1F31-41A7-B2BC-A2FE25E3BF34}\TypeLib\\ -> Spyware.CometCursor : Cleaned with backup
HKLM\SOFTWARE\Classes\Interface\{41943AC1-46DC-41EF-A365-713C14C50A06} -> Spyware.CometCursor : Cleaned with backup
HKLM\SOFTWARE\Classes\Interface\{41943AC1-46DC-41EF-A365-713C14C50A06}\TypeLib\\ -> Spyware.CometCursor : Cleaned with backup
HKLM\SOFTWARE\Classes\Interface\{439508F6-E48B-4095-B000-ADC7A02AB29E} -> Spyware.CometCursor : Cleaned with backup
HKLM\SOFTWARE\Classes\Interface\{439508F6-E48B-4095-B000-ADC7A02AB29E}\TypeLib\\ -> Spyware.CometCursor : Cleaned with backup
HKLM\SOFTWARE\Classes\Interface\{4A0F42B7-A61B-4131-BF41-BF05A2635BFD} -> Spyware.CometCursor : Cleaned with backup
HKLM\SOFTWARE\Classes\Interface\{4A0F42B7-A61B-4131-BF41-BF05A2635BFD}\TypeLib\\ -> Spyware.CometCursor : Cleaned with backup
HKLM\SOFTWARE\Classes\Interface\{4E86A93F-4E89-45FD-866B-80D25B0F21A6} -> Spyware.CometCursor : Cleaned with backup
HKLM\SOFTWARE\Classes\Interface\{4E86A93F-4E89-45FD-866B-80D25B0F21A6}\TypeLib\\ -> Spyware.CometCursor : Cleaned with backup
HKLM\SOFTWARE\Classes\Interface\{665ABE65-2C16-4341-B4B8-01FF799E8F4C} -> Spyware.CometCursor : Cleaned with backup
HKLM\SOFTWARE\Classes\Interface\{665ABE65-2C16-4341-B4B8-01FF799E8F4C}\TypeLib\\ -> Spyware.CometCursor : Cleaned with backup
HKLM\SOFTWARE\Classes\Interface\{9DBDD71C-0A7F-48AC-9FFA-E102B3750B9D} -> Spyware.CometCursor : Cleaned with backup
HKLM\SOFTWARE\Classes\Interface\{9DBDD71C-0A7F-48AC-9FFA-E102B3750B9D}\TypeLib\\ -> Spyware.CometCursor : Cleaned with backup
HKLM\SOFTWARE\Classes\Interface\{C2E56E18-2F04-4AB9-9333-B2DB3C350956} -> Spyware.CometCursor : Cleaned with backup
HKLM\SOFTWARE\Classes\Interface\{C2E56E18-2F04-4AB9-9333-B2DB3C350956}\TypeLib\\ -> Spyware.CometCursor : Cleaned with backup
HKLM\SOFTWARE\Classes\Interface\{C7E7863D-2EF7-46F9-A2C2-DD08B2B3C0A5} -> Spyware.CometCursor : Cleaned with backup
HKLM\SOFTWARE\Classes\Interface\{C7E7863D-2EF7-46F9-A2C2-DD08B2B3C0A5}\TypeLib\\ -> Spyware.CometCursor : Cleaned with backup
HKLM\SOFTWARE\Classes\Interface\{CA74A032-869B-4752-927E-D0DA5677DC23} -> Spyware.CometCursor : Cleaned with backup
HKLM\SOFTWARE\Classes\Interface\{CA74A032-869B-4752-927E-D0DA5677DC23}\TypeLib\\ -> Spyware.CometCursor : Cleaned with backup
HKLM\SOFTWARE\Classes\Interface\{E9CBBEED-20B6-456C-8589-CF364D9D2370} -> Spyware.CometCursor : Cleaned with backup
HKLM\SOFTWARE\Classes\Interface\{E9CBBEED-20B6-456C-8589-CF364D9D2370}\TypeLib\\ -> Spyware.CometCursor : Cleaned with backup
HKLM\SOFTWARE\Classes\Interface\{F8C5EA77-7D72-405C-B90A-093655B0F544} -> Spyware.CometCursor : Cleaned with backup
HKLM\SOFTWARE\Classes\Interface\{F8C5EA77-7D72-405C-B90A-093655B0F544}\TypeLib\\ -> Spyware.CometCursor : Cleaned with backup
HKLM\SOFTWARE\Classes\MiniBugTransporter.MiniBugTransporterX\CLSID\\ -> Spyware.MiniBug : Cleaned with backup
HKLM\SOFTWARE\Classes\MiniBugTransporter.MiniBugTransporterX.1\CLSID\\ -> Spyware.MiniBug : Cleaned with backup
HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\SWAR -> Spyware.CometCursor : Cleaned with backup
HKU\S-1-5-21-1449727730-1202237581-2044058525-1009\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Explorer Bars\{90C61707-C8F8-43DB-A25C-C1F4B18EE41E} -> Spyware.CometCursor : Cleaned with backup
HKU\S-1-5-21-1449727730-1202237581-2044058525-1009\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Toolbar\WebBrowser\\{FE6BC4EF-5676-484B-88AE-883323913256} -> Spyware.CometCursor : Cleaned with backup
C:\Documents and Settings\Laura\Cookies\laura@2o7[2].txt -> Spyware.Cookie.2o7 : Cleaned with backup
C:\Program Files\AWS\WeatherBug\MiniBugTransporter.dll -> Spyware.Wheaterbug : Cleaned with backup
C:\System Volume Information\_restore{B37680B2-BA0A-4E5D-BF30-83E44C588624}\RP3\A0001115.dll -> TrojanDownloader.Small.bpk : Cleaned with backup


::Report End



So how does it look??
Let me know.
Thanks, Laura

[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. Ewido cleaned all the registry items it found and then some.

Trevuren

[lauras]

Seems like everything is ok. I don't have any other malware issues now. Let me know what is next. Thanks!!

[Trevuren]

Congratulations, your log shows that your SYSTEM IS CLEAN

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

1. Re-hide your System Files and Folders to prevent any future accidents.

Reconfigure Windows XP to hide hidden files:

• Click Start. Open My Computer.
• Select the Tools menu and click Folder Options. Select the View Tab.
  
• Under the Hidden files and folders heading deselect "Show hidden files and folders".
• Check the "Hide protected operating system files (recommended)" option.
• Click Yes to confirm. Click OK.

2. 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

• Right-click "My Computer", and then left click "Properties".
• Left click on "System Restore Tab"
• Check box beside "Turn Off System Restore"
• Left click on "Apply"

TO ENABLE SYSTEM RESTORE

• Remove check mark from "Turn Off System Restore"
• Click on "Apply"

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

[lauras]

Everything seems good. Thank you so much for your assistance. Much appreciated!!!!

[Trevuren]

My Pleasure,


Trevuren

[Trevuren]

Since this issue appears to be resolved ... this Topic has been closed. Glad we could help.

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