sjb007

Hi Zekko

Sorry for any delays, I had unexpected business which took me out of town for a couple of days.

Cracked (Illegal) Software & Keygens

This is the main reason your computer is infected. Visiting cracksites/warezsites - and other questionable/illegal sites is always a risk.

Even a single click on the site can drop multiple forms of very serious malware, many of which disable your onboard protection, and System Restore.

If you install the cracked software, you are running executable files from these dubious, unknown sources. You are in effect giving these sources access to information on your hard disk, and potential control over the operation of your computer.

Additionally, cracked programs are illegal. Before posting for help, uninstall any such applications.

Referring to the Forum Rules which you should have read at the time of Registering at this forum, TSF does not support illegal activity. As such, be advised that any request for assistance in removing malware may go unanswered, or may be discontinued, if the cracked (illegal) software is still present on the machine

In accordance with the rules I have every right to stop help from this point, but I do believe that education about the effects that P2P/cracks/keygens have in supporting the role of malware, these outlets are the main cause of malware that we see everyday in logs. The other keygens that you have, even though you say do not appear as trojans themselves, will come from sites that support and promote malware which unknowingly to you, can provide backdoors to your machine and install other malicious items.

I would advise that you delete the reported file as reported by kaspersky by navigating to the following file and deleting it
E:\torrents\Warcraft III Reign of Chaos, The Frozen Throne + Update Patch War3TFT_121b_English +CD Key\CDKey\Warcraft III Reign Of Chaos Keygen.exe

From looking through your recent logs I do not see anymore evidence of malware on your computer, I feel that the problem relating to your taskbar is either a computer related issue or a side effect of the infection. If you have a genuine Windows disc then you can try running sfc /scannow command from a windows prompt and see if that helps resolve the issue.

You should update your version of the Sun Java Platform (JRE) to the latest version:

Older versions have vulnerabilities that malware can use to infect your system. Please follow these steps to remove older version Java components and update.

• Download the latest version of Java Runtime Environment (JRE) 6 and save it to your desktop.
• Scroll down to where it says "Java Runtime Environment (JRE) 6 Update 7. The Java SE Runtime Environment (JRE) allows end-users to run Java applications."
• Click the "Download" button to the right.
• Select the Windows platform from the dropdown menu.
• Read the License Agreement and then check the box that says: "Accept License Agreement". Click on Continue.The page will refresh.
• Click on the link to download Windows Offline Installation and save the file to your desktop.
• Close any programs you may have running - especially your web browser.
• Go to Start > Settings > Control Panel, double-click on Add/Remove Programs and remove all older versions of Java.
• Check (highlight) any item with Java Runtime Environment (JRE or J2SE) in the name.
• Click the Remove or Change/Remove button.
• Repeat as many times as necessary to remove each Java versions.
• Reboot your computer once all Java components are removed.
• Then from your desktop double-click on jre-6u7-windows-i586-p.exe to install the newest version.

• After the install is complete, go into the Control Panel (using Classic View) and double-click the Java Icon. (looks like a coffee cup)
  • On the General tab, under Temporary Internet Files, click the Settings button.
  • Next, click on the Delete Files button
  • There are two options in the window to clear the cache - Leave BOTH Checked
    • Applications and Applets
      Trace and Log Files
  • Click OK on Delete Temporary Files Window
    Note: This deletes ALL the Downloaded Applications and Applets from the CACHE.
  • Click OK to leave the Temporary Files Window
  • Click OK to leave the Java Control Panel.

Please go to the start menu select run and type in the following as you see it
ComboFix /u (Note the space between combofix and /u)
This will uninstall combofix and its related files

Now that you appear to be free from malware lets help you stay that way!

Update windows on a regular basis - If you do not have automatic updates enabled then

Visit Microsoft's Update Page and update your computer from there
Update your virus checker on a regular basis - It is no use having a virus checker with out of date definitions.
Keep an eye on your firewall. check what it wants to allow, do not simply allow everything, If there is any processes that you are unsure of then dont be afraid to ask for advice. For more infomration on firewalls read this article here

Make your Internet Explorer more secure - This can be done by following these simple instructions:

Open Internet Explorer, click on the Tools menu and then click on Options.
Click once on the Security tab
Click once on the Internet icon so it becomes highlighted.
Click once on the Custom Level button.

Change the Download signed ActiveX controls to Prompt
Change the Download unsigned ActiveX controls to Disable
Change the Initialise and script ActiveX controls not marked as safe to Disable
Change the Installation of desktop items to Prompt
Change the Launching programs and files in an IFRAME to Prompt
Change the Navigate sub-frames across different domains to Prompt
When all these settings have been made, click on the OK button.
If it prompts you as to whether or not you want to save the settings, press the Yes button.

Next press the Apply button and then the OK to exit the Internet Properties page.

Safer Browsing
Use software such as Trendprotect or Sitehound to help you stay away from unsuspecting sites that have malicious purposes.
Use Spywareblaster to help prevent the installation of unwanted BHO's (Browser Helper Objects)

Use an alternative browser
Other browsers tend to be more secure than IE as they do not make use of active x objects, active x objects can be used by spyware as an infection point on your computer. Safer non active x browsers include Opera browser and, more recently, Firefox browser.

Computer Maintenance
Malware can breed in temporary locations. Use a program such as ccleaner slim to clear out temporary files your computer on a regular basis.

Scan your computer regularly for malware
Scan on a regular basis to keep your computer clean, free software such as Spybot's Search & Destroy and Adaware 2007 Free by Lavasoft can help you keep clear. These products are scan on demand and do not have active back ground scanning. These two products can be installed together without any complications.

Other alternative software that runs under licience and monitors your computer continuously in the background for malware is Malwarebytes Anti-Malware (MBAM) - Please note that this product can also be run as free without a licience but the background protection will not be active.

I have included some security related articles that I advise you read through in your own time. These articles will give you tips and advice on preveting malware, and how to stay safe whilst browsing the internet.

-> So How Did I Get Infected In First Place - By TonyKlein
-> How to prevent Malware - By miekiemoes
-> I'm not pulling your leg, honest - By Sandi Hardmeie

Please acknoledge this post one more time so I can class this issue as resolved
Good luck and happy surfing.