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Need Help getting rid of Win32.P2P-Worm-Alcan.a


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Bacobits

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I have no idea what to do to get rid of this problem it is some worm called Win32.P2P-Worm-Alcan.a??

Here is what i got when i did a scan with adaware





Ad-Aware SE Build 1.06r1
Logfile Created on:Monday, November 21, 2005 9:51:55 PM
Created with Ad-Aware SE Personal, free for private use.
Using definitions file:SE1R75 15.11.2005
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References detected during the scan:
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AdRotator(TAC index:6):2 total references
MRU List(TAC index:0):4 total references
Win32.P2P-Worm.Alcan.a(TAC index:8):8 total references
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Ad-Aware SE Settings
===========================
Set : Search for negligible risk entries
Set : Safe mode (always request confirmation)
Set : Scan active processes
Set : Scan registry
Set : Deep-scan registry
Set : Scan my IE Favorites for banned URLs
Set : Scan my Hosts file

Extended Ad-Aware SE Settings
===========================
Set : Unload recognized processes & modules during scan
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 : 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 : Play sound at scan completion if scan locates critical objects


11-21-2005 9:51:55 PM - Scan started. (Smart mode)

Listing running processes
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#:1 [smss.exe]
FilePath : \SystemRoot\System32\
ProcessID : 600
ThreadCreationTime : 11-22-2005 5:51:19 AM
BasePriority : Normal


#:2 [csrss.exe]
FilePath : \??\C:\WINDOWS\system32\
ProcessID : 664
ThreadCreationTime : 11-22-2005 5:51:21 AM
BasePriority : Normal


#:3 [winlogon.exe]
FilePath : \??\C:\WINDOWS\system32\
ProcessID : 692
ThreadCreationTime : 11-22-2005 5:51:22 AM
BasePriority : High


#:4 [services.exe]
FilePath : C:\WINDOWS\system32\
ProcessID : 736
ThreadCreationTime : 11-22-2005 5:51:22 AM
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 : 748
ThreadCreationTime : 11-22-2005 5:51:22 AM
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 [ati2evxx.exe]
FilePath : C:\WINDOWS\system32\
ProcessID : 904
ThreadCreationTime : 11-22-2005 5:51:22 AM
BasePriority : Normal


#:7 [svchost.exe]
FilePath : C:\WINDOWS\system32\
ProcessID : 916
ThreadCreationTime : 11-22-2005 5:51:22 AM
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 : 1004
ThreadCreationTime : 11-22-2005 5:51:23 AM
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 [svchost.exe]
FilePath : C:\WINDOWS\System32\
ProcessID : 1096
ThreadCreationTime : 11-22-2005 5:51:23 AM
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

#:10 [svchost.exe]
FilePath : C:\WINDOWS\System32\
ProcessID : 1144
ThreadCreationTime : 11-22-2005 5:51:23 AM
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

#:11 [svchost.exe]
FilePath : C:\WINDOWS\System32\
ProcessID : 1268
ThreadCreationTime : 11-22-2005 5:51:23 AM
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

#:12 [spoolsv.exe]
FilePath : C:\WINDOWS\system32\
ProcessID : 1468
ThreadCreationTime : 11-22-2005 5:51:24 AM
BasePriority : Normal
FileVersion : 5.1.2600.2696 (xpsp_sp2_gdr.050610-1519)
ProductVersion : 5.1.2600.2696
ProductName : Microsoft® Windows® Operating System
CompanyName : Microsoft Corporation
FileDescription : Spooler SubSystem App
InternalName : spoolsv.exe
LegalCopyright : © Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.
OriginalFilename : spoolsv.exe

#:13 [ati2evxx.exe]
FilePath : C:\WINDOWS\system32\
ProcessID : 1820
ThreadCreationTime : 11-22-2005 5:51:27 AM
BasePriority : Normal


#:14 [explorer.exe]
FilePath : C:\WINDOWS\
ProcessID : 1872
ThreadCreationTime : 11-22-2005 5:51:27 AM
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

#:15 [smtray.exe]
FilePath : C:\Program Files\Analog Devices\SoundMAX\
ProcessID : 1956
ThreadCreationTime : 11-22-2005 5:51:28 AM
BasePriority : Normal
FileVersion : 3, 2, 17, 0
ProductVersion : 3, 2, 0, 0
ProductName : SoundMAX Integrated Digital Audio
CompanyName : Analog Devices, Inc.
FileDescription : SoundMAX System Tray
InternalName : SMTray
LegalCopyright : Copyright © 2003 Analog Devices
OriginalFilename : SMTray.exe

#:16 [atiptaxx.exe]
FilePath : C:\Program Files\ATI Technologies\ATI Control Panel\
ProcessID : 1980
ThreadCreationTime : 11-22-2005 5:51:28 AM
BasePriority : Normal
FileVersion : 6.14.10.5120
ProductVersion : 6.14.10.5120
ProductName : ATI Desktop Component
CompanyName : ATI Technologies, Inc.
FileDescription : ATI Desktop Control Panel
InternalName : Atiptaxx.exe
LegalCopyright : Copyright © 1998-2004 ATI Technologies Inc.
OriginalFilename : Atiptaxx.exe

#:17 [swtrayv4.exe]
FilePath : C:\PROGRA~1\MICROS~4\GAMECO~1\Common\
ProcessID : 1996
ThreadCreationTime : 11-22-2005 5:51:28 AM
BasePriority : Normal
FileVersion : 4.03.253
ProductVersion : 4.03.253
ProductName : Microsoft Game Controller Software
CompanyName : Microsoft Corporation
FileDescription : MS SideWinder Tray Application
InternalName : MS SideWinder Tray Application
LegalCopyright : Copyright © 1995-1999 Microsoft Corporation
OriginalFilename : SWTRAYV4.EXE

#:18 [ituneshelper.exe]
FilePath : C:\Program Files\iTunes\
ProcessID : 2008
ThreadCreationTime : 11-22-2005 5:51:28 AM
BasePriority : Normal
FileVersion : 6.0.1.3
ProductVersion : 6.0.1.3
ProductName : iTunes
CompanyName : Apple Computer, Inc.
FileDescription : iTunesHelper Module
InternalName : iTunesHelper
LegalCopyright : © 2003-2005 Apple Computer, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
OriginalFilename : iTunesHelper.exe

#:19 [winupdates.exe]
FilePath : C:\Program Files\winupdates\
ProcessID : 2016
ThreadCreationTime : 11-22-2005 5:51:28 AM
BasePriority : Normal
FileVersion : 3.06
ProductVersion : 3.06
ProductName : inno setup
CompanyName : inno setup
FileDescription : inno setup
InternalName : Setup
LegalCopyright : inno setup
LegalTrademarks : inno setup
OriginalFilename : Setup.exe
Comments : inno setup

#:20 [qttask.exe]
FilePath : C:\Program Files\QuickTime\
ProcessID : 2028
ThreadCreationTime : 11-22-2005 5:51:28 AM
BasePriority : Normal
FileVersion : 7.0.3
ProductVersion : QuickTime 7.0.3
ProductName : QuickTime
CompanyName : Apple Computer, Inc.
FileDescription : QuickTime Task
InternalName : QuickTime Task
LegalCopyright : Copyright Apple Computer, Inc. 1989-2005
OriginalFilename : QTTask.exe

#:21 [raid_tool.exe]
FilePath : C:\Program Files\VIA\RAID\
ProcessID : 180
ThreadCreationTime : 11-22-2005 5:51:28 AM
BasePriority : Normal
FileVersion : 2, 0, 1, 0
ProductVersion : 2, 0, 1, 0
ProductName : VIA RAID Tool
CompanyName : VIA
FileDescription : VIA RAID Tool
InternalName : raid_tool
LegalCopyright : Copyright © 2002
OriginalFilename : raid_tool.EXE

#:22 [smagent.exe]
FilePath : C:\Program Files\Analog Devices\SoundMAX\
ProcessID : 864
ThreadCreationTime : 11-22-2005 5:51:37 AM
BasePriority : Normal
FileVersion : 3, 2, 6, 0
ProductVersion : 3, 2, 6, 0
ProductName : SoundMAX service agent
CompanyName : Analog Devices, Inc.
FileDescription : SoundMAX service agent component
InternalName : SMAgent
LegalCopyright : Copyright © 2002
OriginalFilename : SMAgent.exe

#:23 [wdfmgr.exe]
FilePath : C:\WINDOWS\system32\
ProcessID : 784
ThreadCreationTime : 11-22-2005 5:51:37 AM
BasePriority : Normal
FileVersion : 5.2.3790.1230 built by: DNSRV(bld4act)
ProductVersion : 5.2.3790.1230
ProductName : Microsoft® Windows® Operating System
CompanyName : Microsoft Corporation
FileDescription : Windows User Mode Driver Manager
InternalName : WdfMgr
LegalCopyright : © Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.
OriginalFilename : WdfMgr.exe

#:24 [ipodservice.exe]
FilePath : C:\Program Files\iPod\bin\
ProcessID : 1324
ThreadCreationTime : 11-22-2005 5:51:38 AM
BasePriority : Normal
FileVersion : 6.0.1.3
ProductVersion : 6.0.1.3
ProductName : iTunes
CompanyName : Apple Computer, Inc.
FileDescription : iPodService Module
InternalName : iPodService
LegalCopyright : © 2003-2005 Apple Computer, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
OriginalFilename : iPodService.exe

#:25 [alg.exe]
FilePath : C:\WINDOWS\System32\
ProcessID : 1952
ThreadCreationTime : 11-22-2005 5:51:38 AM
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 : Application Layer Gateway Service
InternalName : ALG.exe
LegalCopyright : © Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.
OriginalFilename : ALG.exe

#:26 [wscntfy.exe]
FilePath : C:\WINDOWS\system32\
ProcessID : 1360
ThreadCreationTime : 11-22-2005 5:51:39 AM
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 : Windows Security Center Notification App
InternalName : wscntfy.exe
LegalCopyright : © Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.
OriginalFilename : wscntfy.exe

#:27 [ad-aware.exe]
FilePath : C:\Program Files\Lavasoft\Ad-Aware SE Personal\
ProcessID : 2056
ThreadCreationTime : 11-22-2005 5:51:44 AM
BasePriority : Normal
FileVersion : 6.2.0.236
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

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


Started registry scan
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AdRotator Object Recognized!
Type : Regkey
Data :
TAC Rating : 6
Category : Malware
Comment :
Rootkey : HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT
Object : adrotator.application

AdRotator Object Recognized!
Type : Regkey
Data :
TAC Rating : 6
Category : Malware
Comment :
Rootkey : HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT
Object : clsid\{3e7145b1-ea07-42ce-9299-11df39ff54bd}

Registry Scan result:
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New critical objects: 2
Objects found so far: 2


Started deep registry scan
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Deep registry scan result:
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New critical objects: 0
Objects found so far: 2


Started Tracking Cookie scan
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Tracking cookie scan result:
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New critical objects: 0
Objects found so far: 2



Deep scanning and examining files...
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Disk Scan Result for C:\WINDOWS
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New critical objects: 0
Objects found so far: 2

Win32.P2P-Worm.Alcan.a Object Recognized!
Type : File
Data : bszip.dll
TAC Rating : 8
Category : Worm
Comment :
Object : C:\WINDOWS\system32\
FileVersion : 3.0.2.0
ProductVersion : 3.02
ProductName : BigSpeed Zip DLL
CompanyName : BigSpeedSoft
InternalName : bszip.dll
LegalCopyright : © BigSpeedSoft
LegalTrademarks : BigSpeed is a trademark of BigSpeedSoft
OriginalFilename : bszip.dll


Disk Scan Result for C:\WINDOWS\system32
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New critical objects: 0
Objects found so far: 3

Disk Scan Result for C:\DOCUME~1\linda\LOCALS~1\Temp\
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New critical objects: 0
Objects found so far: 3


Scanning Hosts file......
Hosts file location:"C:\WINDOWS\system32\drivers\etc\hosts".
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Hosts file scan result:
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112 entries scanned.
New critical objects:0
Objects found so far: 3



MRU List Object Recognized!
Location: : software\microsoft\direct3d\mostrecentapplication
Description : most recent application to use microsoft direct3d


MRU List Object Recognized!
Location: : software\microsoft\direct3d\mostrecentapplication
Description : most recent application to use microsoft direct X


MRU List Object Recognized!
Location: : S-1-5-21-2000478354-343818398-839522115-1003\software\microsoft\directinput\mostrecentapplication
Description : most recent application to use microsoft directinput


MRU List Object Recognized!
Location: : S-1-5-21-2000478354-343818398-839522115-1003\software\microsoft\directinput\mostrecentapplication
Description : most recent application to use microsoft directinput



Performing conditional scans...
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Win32.P2P-Worm.Alcan.a Object Recognized!
Type : File
Data : cmd.com
TAC Rating : 8
Category : Worm
Comment :
Object : C:\WINDOWS\system32\



Win32.P2P-Worm.Alcan.a Object Recognized!
Type : File
Data : netstat.com
TAC Rating : 8
Category : Worm
Comment :
Object : C:\WINDOWS\system32\



Win32.P2P-Worm.Alcan.a Object Recognized!
Type : File
Data : ping.com
TAC Rating : 8
Category : Worm
Comment :
Object : C:\WINDOWS\system32\



Win32.P2P-Worm.Alcan.a Object Recognized!
Type : File
Data : regedit.com
TAC Rating : 8
Category : Worm
Comment :
Object : C:\WINDOWS\system32\



Win32.P2P-Worm.Alcan.a Object Recognized!
Type : File
Data : taskkill.com
TAC Rating : 8
Category : Worm
Comment :
Object : C:\WINDOWS\system32\



Win32.P2P-Worm.Alcan.a Object Recognized!
Type : File
Data : tasklist.com
TAC Rating : 8
Category : Worm
Comment :
Object : C:\WINDOWS\system32\



Win32.P2P-Worm.Alcan.a Object Recognized!
Type : File
Data : tracert.com
TAC Rating : 8
Category : Worm
Comment :
Object : C:\WINDOWS\system32\



Conditional scan result:
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New critical objects: 7
Objects found so far: 14

9:52:23 PM Scan Complete

Summary Of This Scan
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Total scanning time:00:00:27.985
Objects scanned:66949
Objects identified:10
Objects ignored:0
New critical objects:10
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Hi and welcome to Geeks to Go!


Click here to download HJTsetup.exe
  • Save HJTsetup.exe to your desktop.
  • Double click on the HJTsetup.exe icon on your desktop.
  • By default it will install to C:\Program Files\Hijack This.
  • Continue to click Next in the setup dialogue boxes until you get to the Select Addition Tasks dialogue.
  • Put a check by Create a desktop icon then click Next again.
  • Continue to follow the rest of the prompts from there.
  • At the final dialogue box click Finish and it will launch Hijack This.
  • Click on the Do a system scan and save a log file button. It will scan and then ask you to save the log.
  • Click Save to save the log file and then the log will open in notepad.
  • Click on "Edit > Select All" then click on "Edit > Copy" to copy the entire contents of the log.
  • Come back here to this thread and Paste the log in your next reply.
  • DO NOT have Hijack This fix anything yet. Most of what it finds will be harmless or even required.

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here is what i got when i used hijackthis

Logfile of HijackThis v1.99.1
Scan saved at 3:37:32 PM, on 11/22/2005
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:\Program Files\Analog Devices\SoundMAX\SMAgent.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\Ati2evxx.exe
C:\WINDOWS\Explorer.EXE
C:\Program Files\Analog Devices\SoundMAX\SMTray.exe
C:\Program Files\ATI Technologies\ATI Control Panel\atiptaxx.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\MICROS~4\GAMECO~1\Common\SWTrayV4.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\wscntfy.exe
C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunesHelper.exe
C:\Program Files\winupdates\winupdates.exe
C:\Program Files\QuickTime\qttask.exe
C:\Program Files\AIM\aim.exe
C:\Program Files\VIA\RAID\raid_tool.exe
C:\Program Files\iPod\bin\iPodService.exe
C:\Program Files\Outlook Express\msimn.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,SearchURL = http://www.begin2sea...sidesearch.html
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Search,SearchAssistant = http://www.begin2sea...sidesearch.html
O2 - BHO: (no name) - SOFTWARE - (no file)
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Smapp] C:\Program Files\Analog Devices\SoundMAX\SMTray.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Ptipbmf] rundll32.exe ptipbmf.dll,SetWriteCacheMode
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [NeroFilterCheck] C:\WINDOWS\system32\NeroCheck.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [ATIPTA] C:\Program Files\ATI Technologies\ATI Control Panel\atiptaxx.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [ASHLT] C:\WINDOWS\Ashlt.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Mmgsvc] C:\WINDOWS\mmgsvc.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Homeland Network] "C:\Program Files\HomelandNetwork\HomelandNetwork.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [AceGain LiveUpdate] C:\Program Files\AceGain\LiveUpdate\LiveUpdate.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SideWinderTrayV4] C:\PROGRA~1\MICROS~4\GAMECO~1\Common\SWTrayV4.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [iTunesHelper] "C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunesHelper.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [winupdates] C:\Program Files\winupdates\winupdates.exe /auto
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [QuickTime Task] "C:\Program Files\QuickTime\qttask.exe" -atboottime
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [MSMSGS] "C:\Program Files\Messenger\msmsgs.exe" /background
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [Mmgsvc] C:\WINDOWS\mmgsvc.exe
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [AIM] C:\Program Files\AIM\aim.exe -cnetwait.odl
O4 - Global Startup: Microsoft Office.lnk = C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office10\OSA.EXE
O4 - Global Startup: VIA RAID TOOL.lnk = C:\Program Files\VIA\RAID\raid_tool.exe
O8 - Extra context menu item: E&xport to Microsoft Excel - res://C:\PROGRA~1\MICROS~2\Office10\EXCEL.EXE/3000
O9 - Extra button: AIM - {AC9E2541-2814-11d5-BC6D-00B0D0A1DE45} - C:\Program Files\AIM\aim.exe
O9 - Extra button: PartyPoker.com - {B7FE5D70-9AA2-40F1-9C6B-12A255F085E1} - C:\Program Files\PartyPoker\PartyPoker.exe (file missing)
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: PartyPoker.com - {B7FE5D70-9AA2-40F1-9C6B-12A255F085E1} - C:\Program Files\PartyPoker\PartyPoker.exe (file missing)
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: (no name) - {6685509E-B47B-4f47-8E16-9A5F3A62F683} - file://C:\Program Files\Ebates_MoeMoneyMaker\Sy350\Tp350\scri350a.htm (file missing) (HKCU)
O16 - DPF: {39B0684F-D7BF-4743-B050-FDC3F48F7E3B} (FilePlanet Download Control Class) - http://www.fileplane...DC_1_0_0_44.cab
O16 - DPF: {DF780F87-FF2B-4DF8-92D0-73DB16A1543A} (PopCapLoader Object) - http://download.game...aploader_v6.cab
O16 - DPF: {FA3662C3-B8E8-11D6-A667-0010B556D978} (IWinAmpActiveX Class) - http://cdn.digitalci...illama/ampx.cab
O16 - DPF: {FE0BD779-44EE-4A4B-AA2E-743C63F2E5E6} (IWinAmpActiveX Class) - http://pdl.stream.ao.../ampx_en_dl.cab
O23 - Service: Ati HotKey Poller - Unknown owner - C:\WINDOWS\system32\Ati2evxx.exe
O23 - Service: ATI Smart - Unknown owner - C:\WINDOWS\system32\ati2sgag.exe
O23 - Service: InstallDriver Table Manager (IDriverT) - Macrovision Corporation - C:\Program Files\Common Files\InstallShield\Driver\11\Intel 32\IDriverT.exe
O23 - Service: iPodService - Apple Computer, Inc. - C:\Program Files\iPod\bin\iPodService.exe
O23 - Service: SoundMAX Agent Service (SoundMAX Agent Service (default)) - Analog Devices, Inc. - C:\Program Files\Analog Devices\SoundMAX\SMAgent.exe
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Click here to download Killbox and save it to your desktop.

In the killbox program, select the Delete on Reboot option.
Copy the file names below to the clipboard by highlighting them and pressing Control-C:

C:\Program Files\MsConfigs\MsConfigs.exe

C:\WINDOWS\system32\p2pnetwork.exe

C:\WINDOWS\system32\cmd.com

C:\WINDOWS\system32\netstat.com

C:\WINDOWS\system32\ping.com

C:\WINDOWS\system32\regedit.com

C:\WINDOWS\system32\tasklist.com

C:\WINDOWS\system32\taskkill.com

C:\WINDOWS\system32\taskmgr.com

C:\WINDOWS\system32\tracert.com


Return to Killbox, go to the File menu, and choose "Paste from Clipboard".

Click the red-and-white "Delete File" button. Click "Yes" at the Delete on Reboot prompt. Click "No" at the Pending Operations prompt.


Download Cleanup from Here
  • A window will open and choose SAVE, then DESKTOP as the destination.
  • On your Desktop, click on Cleanup40.exe icon.
  • Then, click RUN and place a checkmark beside "I Agree"
  • Then click NEXT followed by START and OK.
  • A window will appear with many choices, keep all the defaults as set when the Slide Bar to the left is set to Standard Quality.
  • Click OK
  • DO NOT RUN IT YET


Download the trial version of Ewido Security Suite here.
  • Install ewido.
  • During the installation, under "Additional Options" uncheck "Install background guard" and "Install scan via context menu".
  • Launch ewido
  • It will prompt you to update click the OK button and it will go to the main screen
  • On the left side of the main screen click update
  • Click on Start and let it update.
  • DO NOT run a scan yet. You will do that later in safe mode.

Click here for info on how to boot to safe mode if you don't already know how.


Now copy these instructions to notepad and save them to your desktop. You will need them to refer to in safe mode.


Restart your computer into safe mode now. Perform the following steps in safe mode:


Run Ewido:
  • Click on scanner
  • Click Complete System Scan and the scan will begin.
  • During the scan it will prompt you to clean files, click OK
  • When the scan is finished, look at the bottom of the screen and click the Save report button.
  • Save the report to your desktop

Run Cleanup:
  • Click on the "Cleanup" button and let it run.
  • Once its done, close the program.

Go to Control Panel - Internet Options. Click on the Programs tab then click the "Reset Web Settings" button. Click Apply then OK.


Restart back into Windows normally now.


Do a Panda Active Scan. Be sure to save the log it creates.


Come back here and post a new HijackThis log, as well as the logs from the Ewido and Panda scans.
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here is my hijackthis log after

Logfile of HijackThis v1.99.1
Scan saved at 12:00:14 PM, on 11/23/2005
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\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\system32\Ati2evxx.exe
C:\WINDOWS\Explorer.EXE
C:\PROGRA~1\MICROS~4\GAMECO~1\Common\SWTrayV4.exe
C:\Program Files\QuickTime\qttask.exe
C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunesHelper.exe
C:\Program Files\ATI Technologies\ATI Control Panel\atiptaxx.exe
C:\Program Files\VIA\RAID\raid_tool.exe
C:\Program Files\ewido\security suite\ewidoctrl.exe
C:\Program Files\Analog Devices\SoundMAX\SMAgent.exe
C:\Program Files\iPod\bin\iPodService.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\wscntfy.exe
C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\iexplore.exe
C:\Program Files\Outlook Express\msimn.exe
C:\Program Files\Hijackthis\HijackThis.exe

R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer,SearchURL = http://www.begin2sea...sidesearch.html
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Search,SearchAssistant = http://www.begin2sea...sidesearch.html
O2 - BHO: (no name) - SOFTWARE - (no file)
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [winupdates] C:\Program Files\winupdates\winupdates.exe /auto
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SideWinderTrayV4] C:\PROGRA~1\MICROS~4\GAMECO~1\Common\SWTrayV4.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [QuickTime Task] "C:\Program Files\QuickTime\qttask.exe" -atboottime
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Ptipbmf] rundll32.exe ptipbmf.dll,SetWriteCacheMode
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [NeroFilterCheck] C:\WINDOWS\system32\NeroCheck.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [iTunesHelper] "C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunesHelper.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Homeland Network] "C:\Program Files\HomelandNetwork\HomelandNetwork.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [ATIPTA] C:\Program Files\ATI Technologies\ATI Control Panel\atiptaxx.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [ASHLT] C:\WINDOWS\Ashlt.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [AceGain LiveUpdate] C:\Program Files\AceGain\LiveUpdate\LiveUpdate.exe
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [AIM] C:\Program Files\AIM\aim.exe -cnetwait.odl
O4 - Global Startup: Microsoft Office.lnk = C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office10\OSA.EXE
O4 - Global Startup: VIA RAID TOOL.lnk = C:\Program Files\VIA\RAID\raid_tool.exe
O8 - Extra context menu item: E&xport to Microsoft Excel - res://C:\PROGRA~1\MICROS~2\Office10\EXCEL.EXE/3000
O9 - Extra button: AIM - {AC9E2541-2814-11d5-BC6D-00B0D0A1DE45} - C:\Program Files\AIM\aim.exe
O9 - Extra button: PartyPoker.com - {B7FE5D70-9AA2-40F1-9C6B-12A255F085E1} - C:\Program Files\PartyPoker\PartyPoker.exe (file missing)
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: PartyPoker.com - {B7FE5D70-9AA2-40F1-9C6B-12A255F085E1} - C:\Program Files\PartyPoker\PartyPoker.exe (file missing)
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: {39B0684F-D7BF-4743-B050-FDC3F48F7E3B} (FilePlanet Download Control Class) - http://www.fileplane...DC_1_0_0_44.cab
O16 - DPF: {9A9307A0-7DA4-4DAF-B042-5009F29E09E1} (ActiveScan Installer Class) - http://acs.pandasoft...free/asinst.cab
O16 - DPF: {DF780F87-FF2B-4DF8-92D0-73DB16A1543A} (PopCapLoader Object) - http://download.game...aploader_v6.cab
O16 - DPF: {FA3662C3-B8E8-11D6-A667-0010B556D978} (IWinAmpActiveX Class) - http://cdn.digitalci...illama/ampx.cab
O16 - DPF: {FE0BD779-44EE-4A4B-AA2E-743C63F2E5E6} (IWinAmpActiveX Class) - http://pdl.stream.ao.../ampx_en_dl.cab
O23 - Service: Ati HotKey Poller - Unknown owner - C:\WINDOWS\system32\Ati2evxx.exe
O23 - Service: ATI Smart - Unknown owner - C:\WINDOWS\system32\ati2sgag.exe
O23 - Service: ewido security suite control - ewido networks - C:\Program Files\ewido\security suite\ewidoctrl.exe
O23 - Service: InstallDriver Table Manager (IDriverT) - Macrovision Corporation - C:\Program Files\Common Files\InstallShield\Driver\11\Intel 32\IDriverT.exe
O23 - Service: iPodService - Apple Computer, Inc. - C:\Program Files\iPod\bin\iPodService.exe
O23 - Service: SoundMAX Agent Service (SoundMAX Agent Service (default)) - Analog Devices, Inc. - C:\Program Files\Analog Devices\SoundMAX\SMAgent.exe

Here is the ewido report

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

+ Created on: 11:28:01 AM, 11/23/2005
+ Report-Checksum: 60476346

+ Scan result:

C:\Documents and Settings\linda\Cookies\linda@2o7[1].txt -> Spyware.Cookie.2o7 : Cleaned with backup
C:\Documents and Settings\linda\Cookies\linda@advertising[2].txt -> Spyware.Cookie.Advertising : Cleaned with backup
C:\Documents and Settings\linda\Cookies\linda@doubleclick[1].txt -> Spyware.Cookie.Doubleclick : Cleaned with backup
C:\Documents and Settings\linda\Cookies\[email protected][1].txt -> Spyware.Cookie.2o7 : Cleaned with backup
C:\Documents and Settings\linda\Cookies\[email protected][1].txt -> Spyware.Cookie.2o7 : Cleaned with backup
C:\Documents and Settings\linda\Cookies\linda@statcounter[1].txt -> Spyware.Cookie.Statcounter : Cleaned with backup


::Report End

Here is the Panda Scan

Incident Status Location

Adware:adware/kingporn Not disinfected C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\inetdctr.dll
Adware:adware/ist.istbar Not disinfected C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\istinstall_154074.exe
Adware:adware/keenvalue Not disinfected C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\DRIVERS\ETC\hosts.bho
Adware:adware/tvmedia Not disinfected C:\Documents and Settings\linda\Application Data\tvmcwrd.dll
Adware:adware/clickalchemy Not disinfected C:\WINDOWS\INF\alchem.inf
Adware:adware/ipinsight Not disinfected C:\WINDOWS\INF\conscorr.inf
Adware:adware/portalscan Not disinfected C:\WINDOWS\mmgsvc.dat
Adware:adware/powerstrip Not disinfected C:\WINDOWS\mmgsvce.bin
Spyware:spyware/clearsearch Not disinfected Windows Registry
Adware:Adware/IPInsight Not disinfected C:\WINDOWS\inf\alchem.inf
Adware:Adware/IPInsight Not disinfected C:\WINDOWS\inf\conscorr.inf
Adware:Adware/PortalScan Not disinfected C:\WINDOWS\system32\ashlt.exe
Virus:Trj/Qhost.T Not disinfected C:\WINDOWS\system32\host.exe
Spyware:Spyware/SafeSurf Not disinfected C:\WINDOWS\system32\inetdctr.dll
Adware:Adware/QuickBrowser Not disinfected C:\WINDOWS\system32\WebSearchBU1.exe
Adware:Adware/PortalScan Not disinfected C:\WINDOWS\system32\winspoe.dll
I am also haveing problems with my windows settings after the safe mode went back into to regular startup. Such as my windows and buttons properties are stuck on xp classic style and i can't change it to the regular settings.
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To restore the XP style, please do this:

Click here to download Luna.zip. Download it and unzip it to extract the luna.msstyles file it contains. Copy the luna.msstyles file to the C:\WINDOWS\Resources\Themes\Luna folder.

Restart your machine and go to Display Properties and you should be able to choose the XP theme again.

Go to Control Panel - Add/Remove programs and remove:

HomelandNetwork


Rescan with HijackThis, close all browser windows except HijackThis, put a check mark beside these entries and click fix checked.


R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer,SearchURL = http://www.begin2sea...sidesearch.html

R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Search,SearchAssistant = http://www.begin2sea...sidesearch.html

O2 - BHO: (no name) - SOFTWARE - (no file)

O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [winupdates] C:\Program Files\winupdates\winupdates.exe /auto

O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Homeland Network] "C:\Program Files\HomelandNetwork\HomelandNetwork.exe"

O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [ASHLT] C:\WINDOWS\Ashlt.exe



Then boot to safe mode:


How to restart to safe mode


Double-click on Killbox.exe to run it. Now put a tick by Standard File Kill. In the "Full Path of File to Delete" box, copy and paste each of the following lines one at a time then click on the button that has the red circle with the X in the middle after you enter each file. It will ask for confirmation to delete the file. Click Yes. Continue with that same procedure until you have copied and pasted all of these in the "Paste Full Path of File to Delete" box.


C:\Program Files\winupdates\winupdates.exe

C:\WINDOWS\Ashlt.exe

C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\inetdctr.dll

C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\istinstall_154074.exe

C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\DRIVERS\ETC\hosts.bho

C:\Documents and Settings\linda\Application Data\tvmcwrd.dll

C:\WINDOWS\INF\alchem.inf

C:\WINDOWS\INF\conscorr.inf

C:\WINDOWS\mmgsvc.dat

C:\WINDOWS\mmgsvce.bin

C:\WINDOWS\system32\ashlt.exe

C:\WINDOWS\system32\host.exe

C:\WINDOWS\system32\WebSearchBU1.exe

C:\WINDOWS\system32\winspoe.dll


Note: It is possible that Killbox will tell you that one or more files do not exist. If that happens, just continue on with all the files. Be sure you don't miss any.

Exit the Killbox.


Locate and delete these folders:

C:\Program Files\winupdates

C:\Program Files\HomelandNetwork


Boot back to Windows normally and post another HijackThis please.
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Here is my Hijacklist log:

Logfile of HijackThis v1.99.1
Scan saved at 7:47:31 PM, on 11/23/2005
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\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\system32\Ati2evxx.exe
C:\WINDOWS\Explorer.EXE
C:\Program Files\ATI Technologies\ATI Control Panel\atiptaxx.exe
C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunesHelper.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\MICROS~4\GAMECO~1\Common\SWTrayV4.exe
C:\Program Files\VIA\RAID\raid_tool.exe
C:\Program Files\Analog Devices\SoundMAX\SMAgent.exe
C:\Program Files\iPod\bin\iPodService.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\wscntfy.exe
C:\Program Files\Outlook Express\msimn.exe
C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\iexplore.exe
C:\Program Files\Hijackthis\HijackThis.exe

O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [AceGain LiveUpdate] C:\Program Files\AceGain\LiveUpdate\LiveUpdate.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [ATIPTA] C:\Program Files\ATI Technologies\ATI Control Panel\atiptaxx.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [iTunesHelper] "C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunesHelper.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [NeroFilterCheck] C:\WINDOWS\system32\NeroCheck.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Ptipbmf] rundll32.exe ptipbmf.dll,SetWriteCacheMode
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [QuickTime Task] "C:\Program Files\QuickTime\qttask.exe" -atboottime
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SideWinderTrayV4] C:\PROGRA~1\MICROS~4\GAMECO~1\Common\SWTrayV4.exe
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [AIM] C:\Program Files\AIM\aim.exe -cnetwait.odl
O4 - Global Startup: Microsoft Office.lnk = C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office10\OSA.EXE
O4 - Global Startup: VIA RAID TOOL.lnk = C:\Program Files\VIA\RAID\raid_tool.exe
O8 - Extra context menu item: E&xport to Microsoft Excel - res://C:\PROGRA~1\MICROS~2\Office10\EXCEL.EXE/3000
O16 - DPF: {17492023-C23A-453E-A040-C7C580BBF700} (Windows Genuine Advantage Validation Tool) - http://go.microsoft....k/?linkid=39204
O16 - DPF: {39B0684F-D7BF-4743-B050-FDC3F48F7E3B} (FilePlanet Download Control Class) - http://www.fileplane...DC_1_0_0_44.cab
O16 - DPF: {DF780F87-FF2B-4DF8-92D0-73DB16A1543A} (PopCapLoader Object) - http://download.game...aploader_v6.cab
O16 - DPF: {FA3662C3-B8E8-11D6-A667-0010B556D978} (IWinAmpActiveX Class) - http://cdn.digitalci...illama/ampx.cab
O16 - DPF: {FE0BD779-44EE-4A4B-AA2E-743C63F2E5E6} (IWinAmpActiveX Class) - http://pdl.stream.ao.../ampx_en_dl.cab
O23 - Service: Ati HotKey Poller - Unknown owner - C:\WINDOWS\system32\Ati2evxx.exe
O23 - Service: ATI Smart - Unknown owner - C:\WINDOWS\system32\ati2sgag.exe
O23 - Service: InstallDriver Table Manager (IDriverT) - Macrovision Corporation - C:\Program Files\Common Files\InstallShield\Driver\11\Intel 32\IDriverT.exe
O23 - Service: iPodService - Apple Computer, Inc. - C:\Program Files\iPod\bin\iPodService.exe
O23 - Service: SoundMAX Agent Service (SoundMAX Agent Service (default)) - Analog Devices, Inc. - C:\Program Files\Analog Devices\SoundMAX\SMAgent.exe
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The log looks good now. How's everything running?
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no problems i notice. If I down limewire again will get any problems with it. I read someone got rid of the worm i had and downloaded limewire and got the problems they had from the worm back.
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I think you should stay away from LimeWire or any P2P program or you will always be plagued with infections.


Now you should turn system restore off to flush out all previous system restore points, then turn it back on and create a new restore point:

To turn off system restore, on the Desktop, right click on My Computer and click on Properties.
Click the System Restore tab.
Check Turn off System Restore.
Click Apply and then click OK.

Restart your computer, turn System Restore back on and create a restore point.

To create a new restore point, click on StartAll ProgramsAccessoriesSystem Tools and then select System Restore.

In the System Restore wizard, select Create a restore point and click the Next button.

Type a name for your new restore point then click on Create.


I also recommend downloading SPYWAREBLASTER & SPYWAREGUARD for added protection.


Check this out for info on how to tighten your security settings and some good free tools to help prevent this from happening again.


Delete your temporary files:

In safe mode navigate to the C:\Windows\Temp folder. Open the Temp folder and go to Edit - Select All then Edit - Delete to delete the entire contents of the Temp folder.

Go to Start - Run and type %temp% in the Run box. The Temp folder will open. Click Edit - Select All then Edit - Delete to delete the entire contents of the Temp folder.

Finally go to Control Panel - Internet Options. On the General tab under "Temporary Internet Files" Click "Delete Files". Put a check by "Delete Offline Content" and click OK. Click on the Programs tab then click the "Reset Web Settings" button. Click Apply then OK.

Empty the recycle bin.
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