[mikmak]

hey guys, i'm new, and i just joined because my computer is out of control. I have "Sheriff Spyware" i THINK....and my desktop background looks like the one in the previous thread http://www.geekstogo...pic=35384&st=15. Except mine reads

"SPYWARE INFECTION

Your system has been infected with spyware. Windows recomends you to use a spyware removal tool to prevent loss of important data and increase system performance. Using this PC before having it cleaned from spyware threats is highly discouraged. "

My HJT file looks like this.

Logfile of HijackThis v1.99.1
Scan saved at 12:21:58 PM, on 10/23/2005
Platform: Windows XP SP2 (WinNT 5.01.2600)
MSIE: Internet Explorer v6.00 SP2 (6.00.2900.2180)

Running processes:
C:\WINDOWS\System32\smss.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\csrss.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\svchost.exe
C:\Program Files\TGTSoft\StyleXP\StyleXPService.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe
C:\WINDOWS\Explorer.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\system32\spoolsv.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Microsoft Shared\VS7DEBUG\MDM.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\javagd.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\ctfmon.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\alg.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\wscntfy.exe
C:\Program Files\Spyware Doctor\sdhelp.exe
C:\Program Files\Spyware Doctor\swdoctor.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\sol.exe
C:\WINDOWS\javako.exe
C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\iexplore.exe
C:\DOCUME~1\Stephen\LOCALS~1\Temp\Rar$EX00.133\HijackThis.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\NOTEPAD.EXE
C:\Documents and Settings\Stephen\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files\Content.IE5\7VJ1JO3B\HijackThis[1].exe

R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Bar = res://C:\WINDOWS\awmxs.dll/sp.html#93256
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Page = res://C:\WINDOWS\awmxs.dll/sp.html#93256
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\awmxs.dll/sp.html#93256
R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Bar = res://C:\WINDOWS\awmxs.dll/sp.html#93256
R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Page = res://C:\WINDOWS\awmxs.dll/sp.html#93256
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Search,SearchAssistant = res://C:\WINDOWS\awmxs.dll/sp.html#93256
R0 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Search,SearchAssistant = res://C:\WINDOWS\awmxs.dll/sp.html#93256
R3 - Default URLSearchHook is missing
O2 - BHO: Class - {13712ED8-0884-CF0B-46CC-6B33643B8AA3} - C:\WINDOWS\system32\appky32.dll
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [javagd.exe] C:\WINDOWS\javagd.exe
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [ctfmon.exe] C:\WINDOWS\system32\ctfmon.exe
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [Spyware Doctor] "C:\Program Files\Spyware Doctor\swdoctor.exe" /Q
O8 - Extra context menu item: E&xport to Microsoft Excel - res://C:\PROGRA~1\MICROS~2\OFFICE11\EXCEL.EXE/3000
O9 - Extra button: (no name) - {08B0E5C0-4FCB-11CF-AAA5-00401C608501} - C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.5.0_05\bin\npjpi150_05.dll
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Sun Java Console - {08B0E5C0-4FCB-11CF-AAA5-00401C608501} - C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.5.0_05\bin\npjpi150_05.dll
O9 - Extra button: ATI TV - {44226DFF-747E-4edc-B30C-78752E50CD0C} - C:\Program Files\ATI Multimedia\TV\EXPLBAR.DLL
O9 - Extra button: Research - {92780B25-18CC-41C8-B9BE-3C9C571A8263} - C:\PROGRA~1\MICROS~2\OFFICE11\REFIEBAR.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
O23 - Service: Remote Procedure Call (RPC) Helper ( 11Fßä#·ºÄÖ`I) - Unknown owner - C:\WINDOWS\javako.exe
O23 - Service: PC Tools Spyware Doctor (SDhelper) - PC Tools - C:\Program Files\Spyware Doctor\sdhelp.exe
O23 - Service: StyleXPService - Unknown owner - C:\Program Files\TGTSoft\StyleXP\StyleXPService.exe




Quick help would be unbelievably appreciated.

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Hi mikmak , I see your having some trouble here so lets get cracking!

You have a Horseserver infection which requires some tools to get rid of.

• First, download HSFix from here
• After it is downloaded, create a new folder on your desktop called "HSFix" and extract all the files into the newly created folder.
• Next, download CleanUp! Install it, but do not run it yet.
• Boot into safe mode: Restart your computer and as soon as it starts booting up again continuously tap F8. A menu should come up where you will be given the option to enter Safe Mode.
• Locate the HSFix folder on your desktop, open it, and double-click "hsfix.bat"
• A log will be produced which you can close out of.
• Then run HijackThis again, close any open windows and browsers and fix these:
  R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Bar = res://C:\WINDOWS\awmxs.dll/sp.html#93256
  R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Page = res://C:\WINDOWS\awmxs.dll/sp.html#93256
  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\awmxs.dll/sp.html#93256
  R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Bar = res://C:\WINDOWS\awmxs.dll/sp.html#93256
  R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Page = res://C:\WINDOWS\awmxs.dll/sp.html#93256
  R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Search,SearchAssistant = res://C:\WINDOWS\awmxs.dll/sp.html#93256
  R0 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Search,SearchAssistant = res://C:\WINDOWS\awmxs.dll/sp.html#93256
  R3 - Default URLSearchHook is missing
  O2 - BHO: Class - {13712ED8-0884-CF0B-46CC-6B33643B8AA3} - C:\WINDOWS\system32\appky32.dll
  O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [javagd.exe] C:\WINDOWS\javagd.exe
  O23 - Service: Remote Procedure Call (RPC) Helper ( 11Fßä#·ºÄÖ`I) - Unknown owner - C:\WINDOWS\javako.exe
  
  
• Run CleanUp! Set the program up as follows:
  • Click "Options..."
  • Move the arrow down to "Custom CleanUp!"
  • Put a check next to the following:
    
  • Empty Recycle Bins
  • Delete Cookies
  • Delete Prefetch files
  • Scan local drives for temporary files (Please uncheck this option)
  • Cleanup! All Users
  Click OK
  Press the CleanUp! button to start the program. DO NOT Reboot/logoff when prompted.
  
• Restart your computer into normal mode and run at least one of the following free, online virus scans:
  http://housecall.tre.../start_corp.asp
  http://www.pandasoft...n_principal.htm
  http://www3.ca.com/t...sinfo/scan.aspx
• Restart your computer one last time and post a new HijackThis log, as well as the HSFix log which is located at C:/hslog.txt

Edited by skate_punk_21, 28 October 2005 - 02:18 PM.

[skate_punk_21]

Hi mikmak , I see your having some trouble here so lets get cracking!

You have a Horseserver infection which requires some tools to get rid of.

• First, download HSFix from here
• After it is downloaded, create a new folder on your desktop called "HSFix" and extract all the files into the newly created folder.
• Next, download CleanUp! Install it, but do not run it yet.
• Boot into safe mode: Restart your computer and as soon as it starts booting up again continuously tap F8. A menu should come up where you will be given the option to enter Safe Mode.
• Locate the HSFix folder on your desktop, open it, and double-click "hsfix.bat"
• A log will be produced which you can close out of.
• Then run HijackThis again, close any open windows and browsers and fix these:
  R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Bar = res://C:\WINDOWS\awmxs.dll/sp.html#93256
  R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Page = res://C:\WINDOWS\awmxs.dll/sp.html#93256
  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\awmxs.dll/sp.html#93256
  R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Bar = res://C:\WINDOWS\awmxs.dll/sp.html#93256
  R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Page = res://C:\WINDOWS\awmxs.dll/sp.html#93256
  R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Search,SearchAssistant = res://C:\WINDOWS\awmxs.dll/sp.html#93256
  R0 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Search,SearchAssistant = res://C:\WINDOWS\awmxs.dll/sp.html#93256
  R3 - Default URLSearchHook is missing
  O2 - BHO: Class - {13712ED8-0884-CF0B-46CC-6B33643B8AA3} - C:\WINDOWS\system32\appky32.dll
  O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [javagd.exe] C:\WINDOWS\javagd.exe
  O23 - Service: Remote Procedure Call (RPC) Helper ( 11Fßä#·ºÄÖ`I) - Unknown owner - C:\WINDOWS\javako.exe
  
  
• Run CleanUp! Set the program up as follows:
  • Click "Options..."
  • Move the arrow down to "Custom CleanUp!"
  • Put a check next to the following:
    
  • Empty Recycle Bins
  • Delete Cookies
  • Delete Prefetch files
  • Scan local drives for temporary files (Please uncheck this option)
  • Cleanup! All Users
  Click OK
  Press the CleanUp! button to start the program. DO NOT Reboot/logoff when prompted.
  
• Restart your computer into normal mode and run at least one of the following free, online virus scans:
  http://housecall.tre.../start_corp.asp
  http://www.pandasoft...n_principal.htm
  http://www3.ca.com/t...sinfo/scan.aspx
• Restart your computer one last time and post a new HijackThis log, as well as the HSFix log which is located at C:/hslog.txt

Edited by skate_punk_21, 28 October 2005 - 02:18 PM.