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Old 09-21-2006, 08:36 PM   #1 (permalink)
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me thinks i got a buggy

Hello all,

This is my first post here but i gotta ask for some help.

I was perusing the internet today and i got a window from Zone Alarm saying that it found and cleaned a virus. I have had viruses before so i immediately knew that i would have some work to do and that zone alarm most likely DID NOT clean it out.

I think I was right, i checked in zone alarm after a reboot and saw a new process in the program control that looked suspicious (no vendor or program discription at all, my other virus i had a while back did the same thing). The virus i had before was a little more obvious to me and i was able to clean it out but i'm not sure what to fix right now.

Also, now i can't get internet explorer to open, it opens and immediately closes before i can do anything with it. I had to put firefox on my pc from my laptop just to post here.

anyhow, could someone please have a look? I would VERY MUCH APPRECIATE IT.

I used a number of the programs you'll see in the list (ad aware too) to scan and i did in both normal and safe mode, but nothing i used found anything.

Thanks very much.

Logfile of HijackThis v1.99.1
Scan saved at 11:31:57 PM, on 9/21/2006
Platform: Windows XP SP1 (WinNT 5.01.2600)
MSIE: Internet Explorer v6.00 SP1 (6.00.2800.1106)

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\Ati2evxx.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\spoolsv.exe
C:\Program Files\ccxgui\ccXservice.exe
C:\Program Files\ccxgui\ccxstream.exe
C:\Program Files\Alcohol Soft\Alcohol 120\StarWind\StarWindService.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe
C:\Program Files\Webroot\Spy Sweeper\WRSSSDK.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\TiVo Shared\Beacon\TiVoBeacon.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\ZoneLabs\vsmon.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\ZoneLabs\isafe.exe
C:\WINDOWS\Explorer.EXE
C:\Program Files\D-Link\AirPlus G\AirGCFG.exe
C:\zonealarm\zlclient.exe
C:\Program Files\Messenger\msmsgs.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\TiVo Shared\Transfer\TiVoTransfer.exe
C:\Program Files\TiVo\Desktop\TiVoNotify.exe
C:\Program Files\TiVo\Desktop\TiVoServer.exe
C:\Program Files\TVHarmony\AutoPilot.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\MOZILL~1\FIREFOX.EXE
C:\Documents and Settings\evan\Desktop\hijackthis.exe

R0 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Start Page = http://www.yahoo.com/
O2 - BHO: Yahoo! Companion BHO - {02478D38-C3F9-4efb-9B51-7695ECA05670} - C:\Program Files\Yahoo!\Companion\Installs\cpn\ycomp5_5_7_0.dll
O2 - BHO: AcroIEHlprObj Class - {06849E9F-C8D7-4D59-B87D-784B7D6BE0B3} - C:\Program Files\Adobe\Acrobat 7.0\ActiveX\AcroIEHelper.dll
O3 - Toolbar: Yahoo! Companion - {EF99BD32-C1FB-11D2-892F-0090271D4F88} - C:\Program Files\Yahoo!\Companion\Installs\cpn\ycomp5_5_7_0.dll
O3 - Toolbar: &Radio - {8E718888-423F-11D2-876E-00A0C9082467} - C:\WINDOWS\System32\msdxm.ocx
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [LXCGCATS] rundll32 C:\WINDOWS\System32\spool\DRIVERS\W32X86\3\LXCGtime.dll,_RunDLLEntry@16
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [D-Link AirPlus G] C:\Program Files\D-Link\AirPlus G\AirGCFG.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Zone Labs Client] C:\zonealarm\zlclient.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Cmaudio] RunDll32 cmicnfg.cpl,CMICtrlWnd
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [AtiPTA] atiptaxx.exe
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [MSMSGS] "C:\Program Files\Messenger\msmsgs.exe" /background
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [TivoTransfer] "C:\Program Files\Common Files\TiVo Shared\Transfer\TiVoTransfer.exe" /service /registry /auto:TivoTransfer
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [TivoNotify] "C:\Program Files\TiVo\Desktop\TiVoNotify.exe" /service /registry /auto:TivoNotify
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [TivoServer] "C:\Program Files\TiVo\Desktop\TiVoServer.exe" /service /registry /auto:TivoServer
O4 - Startup: TVHarmony AutoPilot.lnk = C:\Program Files\TVHarmony\AutoPilot.exe
O16 - DPF: {0EB0E74A-2A76-4AB3-A7FB-9BD8C29F7F75} (CKAVWebScan Object) - http://www.kaspersky.com/kos/english...an_unicode.cab
O16 - DPF: {17492023-C23A-453E-A040-C7C580BBF700} (Windows Genuine Advantage Validation Tool) - http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?linkid=39204
O16 - DPF: {6414512B-B978-451D-A0D8-FCFDF33E833C} (WUWebControl Class) - http://update.microsoft.com/windowsu...?1131930200828
O20 - Winlogon Notify: WRNotifier - C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\WRLogonNTF.dll
O23 - Service: ANIWZCSd Service (ANIWZCSdService) - Alpha Networks Inc. - C:\Program Files\ANI\ANIWZCS2 Service\ANIWZCSdS.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: CA ISafe (CAISafe) - Computer Associates International, Inc. - C:\WINDOWS\System32\ZoneLabs\isafe.exe
O23 - Service: ccXgui - [XC]D-Ice - C:\Program Files\ccxgui\ccXservice.exe
O23 - Service: lxcg_device - Unknown owner - C:\WINDOWS\System32\lxcgcoms.exe
O23 - Service: StarWind iSCSI Service (StarWindService) - Rocket Division Software - C:\Program Files\Alcohol Soft\Alcohol 120\StarWind\StarWindService.exe
O23 - Service: Webroot Spy Sweeper Engine (svcWRSSSDK) - Webroot Software, Inc. - C:\Program Files\Webroot\Spy Sweeper\WRSSSDK.exe
O23 - Service: TiVo Beacon (TivoBeacon2) - Unknown owner - C:\Program Files\Common Files\TiVo Shared\Beacon\TiVoBeacon.exe" /service (file missing)
O23 - Service: TrueVector Internet Monitor (vsmon) - Zone Labs, LLC - C:\WINDOWS\system32\ZoneLabs\vsmon.exe
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Old 09-21-2006, 10:43 PM   #2 (permalink)
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hi again,

i did a silent runners scan also, i don't know if this would help but seems to be more in depth. there's a few that have "infection warning" next to them too.

"Silent Runners.vbs", revision 48, http://www.silentrunners.org/
Operating System: Windows XP
Output limited to non-default values, except where indicated by "{++}"


Startup items buried in registry:
---------------------------------

HKCU\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run\ {++}
"MSMSGS" = ""C:\Program Files\Messenger\msmsgs.exe" /background" [MS]
"TivoTransfer" = ""C:\Program Files\Common Files\TiVo Shared\Transfer\TiVoTransfer.exe" /service /registry /auto:TivoTransfer" ["TiVo Inc."]
"TivoNotify" = ""C:\Program Files\TiVo\Desktop\TiVoNotify.exe" /service /registry /auto:TivoNotify" ["TiVo Inc."]
"TivoServer" = ""C:\Program Files\TiVo\Desktop\TiVoServer.exe" /service /registry /auto:TivoServer" ["TiVo Inc."]

HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run\ {++}
"LXCGCATS" = "rundll32 C:\WINDOWS\System32\spool\DRIVERS\W32X86\3\LXCGtime.dll,_RunDLLEntry@16" [MS]
"D-Link AirPlus G" = "C:\Program Files\D-Link\AirPlus G\AirGCFG.exe" ["D-Link"]
"Zone Labs Client" = "C:\zonealarm\zlclient.exe" ["Zone Labs, LLC"]
"Cmaudio" = "RunDll32 cmicnfg.cpl,CMICtrlWnd" [MS]
"AtiPTA" = "atiptaxx.exe" [file not found]

HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Active Setup\Installed Components\
{306D6C21-C1B6-4629-986C-E59E1875B8AF}\(Default) = (no title provided)
\StubPath = ""C:\WINDOWS\System32\rundll32.exe" "C:\Program Files\Messenger\msgsc.dll",ShowIconsUser" [MS]

HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Browser Helper Objects\
{02478D38-C3F9-4efb-9B51-7695ECA05670}\(Default) = (no title provided)
-> {HKLM...CLSID} = "Yahoo! Companion BHO"
\InProcServer32\(Default) = "C:\Program Files\Yahoo!\Companion\Installs\cpn\ycomp5_5_7_0.dll" ["Yahoo! Inc."]
{06849E9F-C8D7-4D59-B87D-784B7D6BE0B3}\(Default) = (no title provided)
-> {HKLM...CLSID} = "AcroIEHlprObj Class"
\InProcServer32\(Default) = "C:\Program Files\Adobe\Acrobat 7.0\ActiveX\AcroIEHelper.dll" ["Adobe Systems Incorporated"]

HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Shell Extensions\Approved\
"{42071714-76d4-11d1-8b24-00a0c9068ff3}" = "Display Panning CPL Extension"
-> {HKLM...CLSID} = "Display Panning CPL Extension"
\InProcServer32\(Default) = "deskpan.dll" [file not found]
"{88895560-9AA2-1069-930E-00AA0030EBC8}" = "HyperTerminal Icon Ext"
-> {HKLM...CLSID} = "HyperTerminal Icon Ext"
\InProcServer32\(Default) = "C:\WINDOWS\System32\hticons.dll" ["Hilgraeve, Inc."]
"{0006F045-0000-0000-C000-000000000046}" = "Microsoft Outlook Custom Icon Handler"
-> {HKLM...CLSID} = "Outlook File Icon Extension"
\InProcServer32\(Default) = "C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office10\OLKFSTUB.DLL" [MS]
"{42042206-2D85-11D3-8CFF-005004838597}" = "Microsoft Office HTML Icon Handler"
-> {HKLM...CLSID} = (no title provided)
\InProcServer32\(Default) = "C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office10\msohev.dll" [MS]
"{B41DB860-8EE4-11D2-9906-E49FADC173CA}" = "WinRAR shell extension"
-> {HKLM...CLSID} = "WinRAR"
\InProcServer32\(Default) = "C:\Program Files\WinRAR\rarext.dll" [null data]
"{640167b4-59b0-47a6-b335-a6b3c0695aea}" = "Portable Media Devices"
-> {HKLM...CLSID} = "Portable Media Devices"
\InProcServer32\(Default) = "C:\WINDOWS\System32\Audiodev.dll" [MS]
"{cc86590a-b60a-48e6-996b-41d25ed39a1e}" = "Portable Media Devices Menu"
-> {HKLM...CLSID} = "Portable Media Devices Menu"
\InProcServer32\(Default) = "C:\WINDOWS\System32\Audiodev.dll" [MS]
"{D9872D13-7651-4471-9EEE-F0A00218BEBB}" = "Multiscan"
-> {HKLM...CLSID} = "ZLAVShExt Class"
\InProcServer32\(Default) = "C:\zonealarm\zlavscan.dll" ["Zone Labs, LLC"]
"{32020A01-506E-484D-A2A8-BE3CF17601C3}" = "AlcoholShellEx"
-> {HKLM...CLSID} = "AlcoholShellEx"
\InProcServer32\(Default) = "C:\PROGRA~1\ALCOHO~1\ALCOHO~1\axshlex.dll" ["Alcohol Soft Development Team"]
"{7C9D5882-CB4A-4090-96C8-430BFE8B795B}" = "Webroot Spy Sweeper Context Menu Integration"
-> {HKLM...CLSID} = "Webroot Spy Sweeper Context Menu Integration"
\InProcServer32\(Default) = "C:\PROGRA~1\Webroot\SPYSWE~1\SSCtxMnu.dll" ["Webroot Software, Inc."]
"{00020000-0000-1011-8004-0000C06B5161}" = "WIBU-SYSTEMS Shell Extension"
-> {HKLM...CLSID} = "WIBU-SYSTEMS Shell Extension"
\InProcServer32\(Default) = "C:\Program Files\WIBU-SYSTEMS\System\WibuShellExt.dll" ["WIBU-SYSTEMS AG"]
"{967B2D40-8B7D-4127-9049-61EA0C2C6DCE}" = "PowerISO"
-> {HKLM...CLSID} = "PowerISO"
\InProcServer32\(Default) = "C:\Program Files\PowerISO\PWRISOSH.DLL" ["PowerISO Computing, Inc."]
"{e82a2d71-5b2f-43a0-97b8-81be15854de8}" = "ShellLink for Application References"
-> {HKLM...CLSID} = "ShellLink for Application References"
\InProcServer32\(Default) = "C:\WINDOWS\System32\dfshim.dll" [MS]
"{E37E2028-CE1A-4f42-AF05-6CEABC4E5D75}" = "Shell Icon Handler for Application References"
-> {HKLM...CLSID} = "Shell Icon Handler for Application References"
\InProcServer32\(Default) = "C:\WINDOWS\System32\dfshim.dll" [MS]

HKLM\System\CurrentControlSet\Control\Session Manager\
INFECTION WARNING! "BootExecute" = "autocheck autochk * SsiEfr.e" [file not found], [MS], [file not found], [file not found]

HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon\Notify\
INFECTION WARNING! AtiExtEvent\DLLName = "Ati2evxx.dll" ["ATI Technologies Inc."]
INFECTION WARNING! WRNotifier\DLLName = "WRLogonNTF.dll" ["Webroot Software, Inc."]

HKLM\Software\Classes\Folder\shellex\ColumnHandlers\
{00020000-0000-1011-8004-0000C06B5161}\(Default) = (no title provided)
-> {HKLM...CLSID} = "WIBU-SYSTEMS Shell Extension"
\InProcServer32\(Default) = "C:\Program Files\WIBU-SYSTEMS\System\WibuShellExt.dll" ["WIBU-SYSTEMS AG"]
{F9DB5320-233E-11D1-9F84-707F02C10627}\(Default) = "PDF Column Info"
-> {HKLM...CLSID} = "PDF Shell Extension"
\InProcServer32\(Default) = "C:\Program Files\Adobe\Acrobat 7.0\ActiveX\PDFShell.dll" ["Adobe Systems, Inc."]

HKLM\Software\Classes\*\shellex\ContextMenuHandlers\
PowerISO\(Default) = "{967B2D40-8B7D-4127-9049-61EA0C2C6DCE}"
-> {HKLM...CLSID} = "PowerISO"
\InProcServer32\(Default) = "C:\Program Files\PowerISO\PWRISOSH.DLL" ["PowerISO Computing, Inc."]
WinRAR\(Default) = "{B41DB860-8EE4-11D2-9906-E49FADC173CA}"
-> {HKLM...CLSID} = "WinRAR"
\InProcServer32\(Default) = "C:\Program Files\WinRAR\rarext.dll" [null data]
ZLAVShExt\(Default) = "{D9872D13-7651-4471-9EEE-F0A00218BEBB}"
-> {HKLM...CLSID} = "ZLAVShExt Class"
\InProcServer32\(Default) = "C:\zonealarm\zlavscan.dll" ["Zone Labs, LLC"]

HKLM\Software\Classes\Directory\shellex\ContextMenuHandlers\
PowerISO\(Default) = "{967B2D40-8B7D-4127-9049-61EA0C2C6DCE}"
-> {HKLM...CLSID} = "PowerISO"
\InProcServer32\(Default) = "C:\Program Files\PowerISO\PWRISOSH.DLL" ["PowerISO Computing, Inc."]
WinRAR\(Default) = "{B41DB860-8EE4-11D2-9906-E49FADC173CA}"
-> {HKLM...CLSID} = "WinRAR"
\InProcServer32\(Default) = "C:\Program Files\WinRAR\rarext.dll" [null data]

HKLM\Software\Classes\Folder\shellex\ContextMenuHandlers\
PowerISO\(Default) = "{967B2D40-8B7D-4127-9049-61EA0C2C6DCE}"
-> {HKLM...CLSID} = "PowerISO"
\InProcServer32\(Default) = "C:\Program Files\PowerISO\PWRISOSH.DLL" ["PowerISO Computing, Inc."]
SpySweeper\(Default) = "{7C9D5882-CB4A-4090-96C8-430BFE8B795B}"
-> {HKLM...CLSID} = "Webroot Spy Sweeper Context Menu Integration"
\InProcServer32\(Default) = "C:\PROGRA~1\Webroot\SPYSWE~1\SSCtxMnu.dll" ["Webroot Software, Inc."]
WinRAR\(Default) = "{B41DB860-8EE4-11D2-9906-E49FADC173CA}"
-> {HKLM...CLSID} = "WinRAR"
\InProcServer32\(Default) = "C:\Program Files\WinRAR\rarext.dll" [null data]
ZLAVShExt\(Default) = "{D9872D13-7651-4471-9EEE-F0A00218BEBB}"
-> {HKLM...CLSID} = "ZLAVShExt Class"
\InProcServer32\(Default) = "C:\zonealarm\zlavscan.dll" ["Zone Labs, LLC"]


Active Desktop and Wallpaper:
-----------------------------

Active Desktop is disabled at this entry:
HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\ShellState


Enabled Screen Saver:
---------------------

HKCU\Control Panel\Desktop\
"SCRNSAVE.EXE" = "C:\WINDOWS\System32\scrnsave.scr" [MS]


Startup items in "evan" & "All Users" startup folders:
------------------------------------------------------

C:\Documents and Settings\evan\Start Menu\Programs\Startup
"TVHarmony AutoPilot" -> shortcut to: "C:\Program Files\TVHarmony\AutoPilot.exe" ["TVHarmony.com, Inc"]


Winsock2 Service Provider DLLs:
-------------------------------

Namespace Service Providers

HKLM\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\Winsock2\Parameters\NameSpace_Catalog5\Catalog_Entries\ {++}
000000000001\LibraryPath = "%SystemRoot%\System32\mswsock.dll" [MS]
000000000002\LibraryPath = "%SystemRoot%\System32\winrnr.dll" [MS]
000000000003\LibraryPath = "%SystemRoot%\System32\mswsock.dll" [MS]

Transport Service Providers

HKLM\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\Winsock2\Parameters\Protocol_Catalog9\Catalog_Entries\ {++}
0000000000##\PackedCatalogItem (contains) DLL [Company Name], (at) ## range:
C:\WINDOWS\System32\ZoneLabs\vetredir.dll ["Computer Associates International, Inc."] , 01 - 03, 09
%SystemRoot%\system32\mswsock.dll [MS], 04 - 06, 10 - 15
%SystemRoot%\system32\rsvpsp.dll [MS], 07 - 08


Toolbars, Explorer Bars, Extensions:
------------------------------------

Toolbars

HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Toolbar\WebBrowser\
"{EF99BD32-C1FB-11D2-892F-0090271D4F88}"
-> {HKLM...CLSID} = "Yahoo! Companion"
\InProcServer32\(Default) = "C:\Program Files\Yahoo!\Companion\Installs\cpn\ycomp5_5_7_0.dll" ["Yahoo! Inc."]
"{EB740041-E2A0-4346-A4DF-F2AFF42AB23D}"
-> {HKLM...CLSID} = (no title provided)
\InProcServer32\(Default) = "gasjzl0.dll" [file not found]

HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Toolbar\
"{EF99BD32-C1FB-11D2-892F-0090271D4F88}" = (no title provided)
-> {HKLM...CLSID} = "Yahoo! Companion"
\InProcServer32\(Default) = "C:\Program Files\Yahoo!\Companion\Installs\cpn\ycomp5_5_7_0.dll" ["Yahoo! Inc."]


Running Services (Display Name, Service Name, Path {Service DLL}):
------------------------------------------------------------------

Ati HotKey Poller, Ati HotKey Poller, "C:\WINDOWS\System32\Ati2evxx.exe" ["ATI Technologies Inc."]
CA ISafe, CAISafe, "C:\WINDOWS\System32\ZoneLabs\isafe.exe" ["Computer Associates International, Inc."]
ccXgui, ccXgui, "C:\Program Files\ccxgui\ccXservice.exe" ["[XC]D-Ice"]
StarWind iSCSI Service, StarWindService, "C:\Program Files\Alcohol Soft\Alcohol 120\StarWind\StarWindService.exe" ["Rocket Division Software"]
TiVo Beacon, TivoBeacon2, ""C:\Program Files\Common Files\TiVo Shared\Beacon\TiVoBeacon.exe" /service" ["TiVo Inc."]
TrueVector Internet Monitor, vsmon, "C:\WINDOWS\system32\ZoneLabs\vsmon.exe -service" ["Zone Labs, LLC"]
Webroot Spy Sweeper Engine, svcWRSSSDK, "C:\Program Files\Webroot\Spy Sweeper\WRSSSDK.exe" ["Webroot Software, Inc."]
Windows User Mode Driver Framework, UMWdf, "C:\WINDOWS\System32\wdfmgr.exe" [MS]


Print Monitors:
---------------

HKLM\System\CurrentControlSet\Control\Print\Monitors\
2300 Series Port\Driver = "lxcglmpm.DLL" [empty string]
Lexmark Print-2-Fax Port\Driver = "LXPRMON.DLL" [null data]


----------
+ This report excludes default entries except where indicated.
+ To see *everywhere* the script checks and *everything* it finds,
launch it from a command prompt or a shortcut with the -all parameter.
+ To search all directories of local fixed drives for DESKTOP.INI
DLL launch points and all Registry CLSIDs for dormant Explorer Bars,
use the -supp parameter or answer "No" at the first message box.
---------- (total run time: 40 seconds, including 18 seconds for message boxes)

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Old 09-23-2006, 12:52 PM   #3 (permalink)
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Hello wiggles malone, and welcome to TSF. You may wish to Subscribe to this thread so that you are notified when you receive a reply. To do this click Thread Tools (above the first post), then click Subscribe to this Thread. Make sure it is set to Instant Notification, then click Subscribe.

Those entries that said "INFECTION WARNING!" in your Silent Runners log were red herrings -- they were all legit. However, I did find one entry in there that we need to take care of.

Please print out or copy this page to Notepad in order to assist you when carrying out the following instructions. If there is anything you don't understand, please ask BEFORE proceeding with the fixes. Please do these steps in order and do not skip any.

Unhide Files
Go to My Computer > Tools > Folder Options > View tab and select "Show hidden files and folders". Uncheck the "Hide protected operating system files (Recommended)" option. Also make sure there is no checkmark beside "Hide file extensions for known file types". Click OK.

Antivirus Required
I notice that you do not appear to have an active antivirus program. Connecting to the Internet without antivirus protection is a "Welcome" doormat for malware. It can take as little as eight seconds to infect an unprotected computer. Here are two very good free antivirus products which are available:Please install one of these now. Do not install more than one antivirus program because they will conflict with each other. It is imperative that you update your antivirus software at least once a week (even more if you wish). If you do not update your antivirus software then it will not be able to catch new malware that may have come out.


Download ComboFix
Download ComboFix from one of the following links:
  1. http://www.techsupportforum.com/sectools/combofix.exe
  2. http://download.bleepingcomputer.com/sUBs/combofix.exe
Don't do anything with it yet.


Download CleanUp!
Download and install CleanUp! but do not run it yet.

WARNING: CleanUp! deletes EVERYTHING out of temporary folders and 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!

WARNING: Do not run cleanup under Windows XP x64 Edition. If you're not sure if you have the 64-bit version of Windows then you probably do not; however, you can check by using IE to download the whichcpu tool and then running it.


Download Ewido
Please download, install, and update Ewido Anti-Spyware.
  1. Load Ewido and then click the Shield tab at the top
    • Click on the word active to change it to inactive.
  2. Click the Update tab at the top:
    • Under Manual update, click Start update. After the update finishes, the status bar at the bottom will display "Update successful". If you are having trouble updating, you can also download and run the manual updater.
    • Under Automatic update, change the Update interval to something more reasonable like 12 or 24 hours.
  3. Click the Scanner tab at the top and then the Settings sub-tab:
    • Under How to act?, click Recommended actions and select Quarantine.
    • Under Reports, select Automatically generate report after every scan
  4. Close Ewido. Do not run a scan with it yet.


Disable SpySweeper
Please disable Webroot SpySweeper, as it may hinder the removal of some entries. You can re-enable it after you're clean. To disable SpySweeper:
  • Go to the Options>Program Options.
  • Uncheck Load at Windows Startup.
  • Click Shields and uncheck all items there.
  • Uncheck Home page shield.


Edit Regsitry
Go to Start→Run and type in regedit and hit OK. Go to File→Export and save the registry somewhere as a backup. Close the Registry Editor now. Go to Start→Run and type in notepad and hit OK. Then copy and paste the following into Notepad:

Code:
REGEDIT4

[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Toolbar\WebBrowser\]
"{EB740041-E2A0-4346-A4DF-F2AFF42AB23D}"=-
Save the file as "delete.reg". Make sure to save it with the quotes. Close Notepad. Double click on the delete.reg file and choose Yes to merge/add it to the registry. You may delete the file afterwards.


Reboot
Reboot your system to Safe Mode by repeatedly tapping the F8 key until the menu appears and choosing Safe Mode from the list. On some systems, this may be the F5 key so try that if F8 doesn't work. Login on with your usual account. Make sure to close any open windows.


Deletions
Fined the following file by going to to Start→Search and delete it if it still exists.
gasjzl0.dll

Run CleanUp!
Open Cleanup! by double-clicking the icon on your desktop (or from the Start > All Programs menu). 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
    • Cleanup! All Users
    • Click on the "Temporary Files" and make sure the box for "Scan drives for file matching" is unchecked.
    Click OK.
  • Press the CleanUp! button to start the program.
Once it's finished CleanUp! will ask you to logoff/reboot. Please select NO as we will do this later.


Run Ewido
  • Run Ewido and click on the Scanner tab at the top and then click on Complete System Scan. This scan can take quite a while to run, so be prepared.
  • Ewido will list any infections found on the left hand side. When the scan has finished, it will automatically set the recommended action. Click the Apply all actions button. Ewido will display "All actions have been applied" on the right hand side.
  • Click on Save Report, then Save Report As. Save the report so that you can find it again (like on the Desktop).
  • Close Ewido.


Reboot
Reboot your system to Normal Mode.


Online Scan
Perform an online scan with Internet Explorer with Panda ActiveScan.
  1. Click on the "Scan your PC" button located at the bottom of the page. A popup window should appear -- make sure you allow it if you have a popup blocker.
  2. Enter your e-mail address, country, and state and click Scan Now.
  3. Your computer will download Panda's 8 megabyte ActiveX control at this point. Follow the on-screen directions if it asks you to install the ActiveX control.
  4. Begin the scan by selecting My Computer. Note:
    • Please turn off the real time scanner of any existing antivirus program while performing the online scan.
    • Please ignore any entry it finds and the offer to buy the program to remove the entry, as we will address this later.
    • Click on See report then click Save report.
    • It is not necessary to remain online while it's doing the scan, but you will have to re-connect after it has finished to see the report.

Run ComboFix
Double click combofix.exe & follow the prompts. While ComboFix is running, please do not click or move the window, as this may cause the tool to stall. When the tool has finished, it will produce a log for you and save it as C:\ComboFix.txt. Post that log in your next reply.


With Your Next Post...
Please paste the following with your next reply (in this order please):
  1. Ewido scan report,
  2. Panda Scan report,
  3. C:\ComboFix.txt, and
  4. a new HiJackThis log taken after ComboFix finishes.
Also let me know if IE is working again.
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Old 09-23-2006, 09:11 PM   #4 (permalink)
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Join Date: Sep 2006
Posts: 6
OS: XP


hi there,

Thanks so much for the reply,,, here's what i got.

---------------------------------------------------------
ewido anti-spyware - Scan Report
---------------------------------------------------------

+ Created at: 10:56:37 PM 9/23/2006

+ Scan result:



D:\Program Files\Windows Media Player\wmplayer.exe -> Hijacker.Small : Cleaned with backup (quarantined).
C:\Documents and Settings\evan\Desktop\MPHDowngrader.zip/PSP/PHOTO/overflow.tif -> Trojan.PSPBrick : Cleaned with backup (quarantined).


::Report end



(Panda)


Incident Status Location

Potentially unwanted tool:Application/MotherboardMonitor.A Not disinfected C:\Program Files\aGmIRCc v3.0 Final\stat\dll\moo.dll
Hacktool:HackTool/Flood Not disinfected C:\Program Files\aGmIRCc v3.0 Final\stat\dll\nhtmln.dll
Hacktool:HackTool/Flood Not disinfected D:\Program Files\aGmIRCc\stat\dll\nhtmln.dll




(ComboFix)


evan - 06-09-23 23:57:31.98 Service Pack 1
ComboFix 06.09.23.2 - Running from: "C:\Documents and Settings\evan\Desktop"

((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Files Created from 2006-08-23 to 2006-09-23 ))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))


2006-09-23 22:14 134 --a------ C:\delete.reg
2006-09-23 21:38 90,112 --a------ C:\WINDOWS\system32\AVASTSS.scr
2006-09-23 21:38 635,520 --a------ C:\WINDOWS\system32\aswBoot.exe
2006-09-16 00:41 45,056 --a------ C:\WINDOWS\system32\WNASPI32.DLL
2006-09-12 00:39 86,016 --a------ C:\WINDOWS\unvise32.exe
2006-09-10 00:10 520,192 --------- C:\WINDOWS\system32\ati2sgag.exe


(((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Find3M Report )))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))


2006-09-23 23:53 -------- d-------- C:\Program Files\Mozilla Firefox
2006-09-23 23:20 -------- d-------- C:\Program Files\TVHarmony
2006-09-23 23:18 -------- d-------- C:\Program Files\Messenger
2006-09-23 23:18 -------- d-------- C:\Program Files\Lexmark 2300 Series
2006-09-23 23:18 -------- d-------- C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer
2006-09-23 23:18 -------- d-------- C:\Program Files\ewido anti-spyware 4.0
2006-09-23 23:17 -------- d-------- C:\Program Files\ccxgui
2006-09-23 21:55 -------- d-------- C:\Program Files\CleanUp!
2006-09-23 21:38 -------- d-------- C:\Program Files\Alwil Software
2006-09-23 21:22 -------- d-------- C:\Program Files\Lx_cats
2006-09-21 22:46 -------- d-------- C:\Documents and Settings\evan\Application Data\Mozilla
2006-09-20 21:49 -------- d-------- C:\Program Files\PSPHost
2006-09-18 23:19 -------- d-------- C:\Program Files\pspvideo9
2006-09-18 23:19 -------- d-------- C:\Program Files\AviSynth 2.5
2006-09-18 22:33 -------- d-------- C:\Program Files\TiVo
2006-09-18 22:33 -------- d-------- C:\Program Files\Common Files\TiVo Shared
2006-09-18 22:33 -------- d-------- C:\Program Files\Common Files\Microsoft Shared
2006-09-18 22:33 -------- d-------- C:\Program Files\Common Files
2006-09-18 22:30 -------- d-------- C:\Program Files\Common Files\Wise Installation Wizard
2006-09-18 14:58 -------- d-------- C:\Documents and Settings\evan\Application Data\Azureus
2006-09-16 00:41 -------- d-------- C:\Program Files\WinXMedia
2006-09-12 00:41 -------- d-------- C:\Program Files\Parallel Port Joystick
2006-09-11 23:49 -------- d-------- C:\Program Files\****Ware
2006-09-10 00:10 -------- d--h----- C:\Program Files\InstallShield Installation Information
2006-09-09 23:47 -------- d-------- C:\Program Files\MultiRes
2006-09-09 23:46 451072 --a------ C:\WINDOWS\Radeon Omega Drivers v3.8.221 Uninstall.exe
2006-08-29 23:04 -------- d-------- C:\Program Files\aGmIRCc v3.0 Final
2006-08-07 01:40 -------- d---s---- C:\Documents and Settings\evan\Application Data\Microsoft
2006-08-05 11:25 87424 --a------ C:\WINDOWS\system32\drivers\aswmon2.sys
2006-08-05 11:25 85952 --a------ C:\WINDOWS\system32\drivers\aswmon.sys
2006-08-05 11:24 16352 --a------ C:\WINDOWS\system32\drivers\aswRdr.sys
2006-08-05 11:22 36176 --a------ C:\WINDOWS\system32\drivers\aswTdi.sys
2006-08-05 11:20 24304 --a------ C:\WINDOWS\system32\drivers\aavmker4.sys
2006-08-02 18:12 307200 --a------ C:\WINDOWS\system32\atiiiexx.dll
2006-08-02 18:08 258048 --a------ C:\WINDOWS\system32\ati2dvag.dll
2006-08-02 18:07 1681920 --a------ C:\WINDOWS\system32\drivers\ati2mtag.sys
2006-08-02 18:02 86016 --a------ C:\WINDOWS\system32\ati2evxx.dll
2006-08-02 18:02 77824 --a------ C:\WINDOWS\system32\Oemdspif.dll
2006-08-02 18:02 41984 --a------ C:\WINDOWS\system32\ati2edxx.dll
2006-08-02 18:02 26112 --a------ C:\WINDOWS\system32\Ati2mdxx.exe
2006-08-02 18:02 114688 --a------ C:\WINDOWS\system32\atipdlxx.dll
2006-08-02 18:01 401408 --a------ C:\WINDOWS\system32\ati2evxx.exe
2006-08-02 18:00 53248 --a------ C:\WINDOWS\system32\ATIDDC.DLL
2006-08-02 17:55 2373088 --a------ C:\WINDOWS\system32\ati3duag.dll
2006-08-02 17:51 2354720 --a------ C:\WINDOWS\system32\ativvaxx.dll
2006-08-02 17:49 6684672 --a------ C:\WINDOWS\system32\atioglx1.dll
2006-08-02 17:45 5136384 --a------ C:\WINDOWS\system32\atioglxx.dll
2006-08-02 17:41 208896 --a------ C:\WINDOWS\system32\atikvmag.dll
2006-08-02 17:40 303104 --a------ C:\WINDOWS\system32\ATIDEMGR.dll
2006-08-02 17:40 17408 --a------ C:\WINDOWS\system32\atitvo32.dll
2006-08-02 17:35 286720 --a------ C:\WINDOWS\system32\ati2cqag.dll
2006-07-30 20:45 -------- d-------- C:\Program Files\TRIXX


(((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Reg Loading Points ))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))

*Note* empty entries are not shown

[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run]
"MSMSGS"="\"C:\\Program Files\\Messenger\\msmsgs.exe\" /background"
"TivoTransfer"="\"C:\\Program Files\\Common Files\\TiVo Shared\\Transfer\\TiVoTransfer.exe\" /service /registry /auto:TivoTransfer"
"TivoNotify"="\"C:\\Program Files\\TiVo\\Desktop\\TiVoNotify.exe\" /service /registry /auto:TivoNotify"
"TivoServer"="\"C:\\Program Files\\TiVo\\Desktop\\TiVoServer.exe\" /service /registry /auto:TivoServer"

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run]
"LXCGCATS"="rundll32 C:\\WINDOWS\\System32\\spool\\DRIVERS\\W32X86\\3\\LXCGtime.dll,_RunDLLEntry@16"
"D-Link AirPlus G"="C:\\Program Files\\D-Link\\AirPlus G\\AirGCFG.exe"
"Cmaudio"="RunDll32 cmicnfg.cpl,CMICtrlWnd"
"AtiPTA"="atiptaxx.exe"
"avast!"="C:\\PROGRA~1\\ALWILS~1\\Avast4\\ashDisp.exe"
"!ewido"="\"C:\\Program Files\\ewido anti-spyware 4.0\\ewido.exe\" /minimized"

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run\OptionalComponents]

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run\OptionalComponents\IMAIL]
"Installed"="1"

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run\OptionalComponents\MAPI]
"Installed"="1"
"NoChange"="1"

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run\OptionalComponents\MSFS]
"Installed"="1"

[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Desktop\Components]
"DeskHtmlVersion"=dword:00000110
"DeskHtmlMinorVersion"=dword:00000005
"Settings"=dword:00000001
"GeneralFlags"=dword:00000001

[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Desktop\Components\0]
"Source"="About:Home"
"SubscribedURL"="About:Home"
"FriendlyName"="My Current Home Page"
"Flags"=dword:00000002
"Position"=hex:2c,00,00,00,00,01,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,04,00,00,e2,03,00,00,00,\
00,00,00,01,00,00,00,01,00,00,00,01,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00
"CurrentState"=hex:04,00,00,40
"OriginalStateInfo"=hex:18,00,00,00,ff,ff,00,00,ff,ff,00,00,ff,ff,ff,ff,ff,ff,\
ff,ff,04,00,00,00
"RestoredStateInfo"=hex:18,00,00,00,6a,02,00,00,23,00,00,00,a4,00,00,00,9a,00,\
00,00,01,00,00,00

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\shellexecutehooks]
"{AEB6717E-7E19-11d0-97EE-00C04FD91972}"=""
"{57B86673-276A-48B2-BAE7-C6DBB3020EB8}"="ewido anti-spyware 4.0"

[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\policies\explorer]
"NoDriveTypeAutoRun"=dword:00000091

[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\policies\explorer\Run]

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\policies\system]
"dontdisplaylastusername"=dword:00000000
"legalnoticecaption"=""
"legalnoticetext"=""
"shutdownwithoutlogon"=dword:00000001
"undockwithoutlogon"=dword:00000001

[HKEY_USERS\.DEFAULT\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\policies\explorer]
"NoDriveTypeAutoRun"=dword:00000091

[HKEY_USERS\S-1-5-18\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\policies\explorer]
"NoDriveTypeAutoRun"=dword:00000091

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\ShellServiceObjectDelayLoad]
"PostBootReminder"="{7849596a-48ea-486e-8937-a2a3009f31a9}"
"CDBurn"="{fbeb8a05-beee-4442-804e-409d6c4515e9}"
"WebCheck"="{E6FB5E20-DE35-11CF-9C87-00AA005127ED}"
"SysTray"="{35CEC8A3-2BE6-11D2-8773-92E220524153}"

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Shared Tools\MSCONFIG\Startupfolder]

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Shared Tools\MSCONFIG\Startupfolder\C:^Documents and Settings^All Users^Start Menu^Programs^Startup^Adobe Reader Speed Launch.lnk]
"path"="C:\\Documents and Settings\\All Users\\Start Menu\\Programs\\Startup\\Adobe Reader Speed Launch.lnk"
"backup"="C:\\WINDOWS\\pss\\Adobe Reader Speed Launch.lnkCommon Startup"
"location"="Common Startup"
"command"="C:\\PROGRA~1\\Adobe\\ACROBA~1.0\\Reader\\READER~1.EXE "
"item"="Adobe Reader Speed Launch"

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Shared Tools\MSCONFIG\Startupfolder\C:^Documents and Settings^All Users^Start Menu^Programs^Startup^Microsoft Office.lnk]
"path"="C:\\Documents and Settings\\All Users\\Start Menu\\Programs\\Startup\\Microsoft Office.lnk"
"backup"="C:\\WINDOWS\\pss\\Microsoft Office.lnkCommon Startup"
"location"="Common Startup"
"command"="C:\\PROGRA~1\\MICROS~2\\Office10\\OSA.EXE -b -l"
"item"="Microsoft Office"

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Shared Tools\MSCONFIG\Startupreg]
"key"="SOFTWARE\\Microsoft\\Windows\\CurrentVersion\\Run"
"item"=""
"hkey"="HKLM"
"command"=""
"inimapping"="0"

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Shared Tools\MSCONFIG\Startupreg\AGEIA PhysX SysTray]
"key"="SOFTWARE\\Microsoft\\Windows\\CurrentVersion\\Run"
"item"="TrayIcon"
"hkey"="HKLM"
"command"="C:\\Program Files\\AGEIA Technologies\\TrayIcon.exe"
"inimapping"="0"

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Shared Tools\MSCONFIG\Startupreg\ANIWZCS2Service]
"key"="SOFTWARE\\Microsoft\\Windows\\CurrentVersion\\Run"
"item"="WZCSLDR2"
"hkey"="HKLM"
"command"="C:\\Program Files\\ANI\\ANIWZCS2 Service\\WZCSLDR2.exe"
"inimapping"="0"

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Shared Tools\MSCONFIG\Startupreg\ATICCC]
"key"="SOFTWARE\\Microsoft\\Windows\\CurrentVersion\\Run"
"item"="cli"
"hkey"="HKLM"
"command"="\"C:\\Program Files\\ATI Technologies\\ATI.ACE\\cli.exe\" runtime -Delay"
"inimapping"="0"

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Shared Tools\MSCONFIG\Startupreg\AtiPTA]
"key"="SOFTWARE\\Microsoft\\Windows\\CurrentVersion\\Run"
"item"="atiptaxx"
"hkey"="HKLM"
"command"="atiptaxx.exe"
"inimapping"="0"

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Shared Tools\MSCONFIG\Startupreg\AWMON]
"key"="SOFTWARE\\Microsoft\\Windows\\CurrentVersion\\Run"
"item"="Ad-Watch"
"hkey"="HKLM"
"command"="\"C:\\Program Files\\Lavasoft\\Ad-Aware SE Professional\\Ad-Watch.exe\""
"inimapping"="0"

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Shared Tools\MSCONFIG\Startupreg\Cmaudio]
"key"="SOFTWARE\\Microsoft\\Windows\\CurrentVersion\\Run"
"item"="RunDll32 cmicnfg"
"hkey"="HKLM"
"command"="RunDll32 cmicnfg.cpl,CMICtrlWnd"
"inimapping"="0"

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Shared Tools\MSCONFIG\Startupreg\D-Link AirPlus G]
"key"="SOFTWARE\\Microsoft\\Windows\\CurrentVersion\\Run"
"item"="AirGCFG"
"hkey"="HKLM"
"command"="C:\\Program Files\\D-Link\\AirPlus G\\AirGCFG.exe"
"inimapping"="0"

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Shared Tools\MSCONFIG\Startupreg\DAEMON Tools]
"key"="SOFTWARE\\Microsoft\\Windows\\CurrentVersion\\Run"
"item"="daemon"
"hkey"="HKLM"
"command"="\"C:\\Program Files\\DAEMON Tools\\daemon.exe\" -lang 1033"
"inimapping"="0"

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Shared Tools\MSCONFIG\Startupreg\DIGServices]
"key"="SOFTWARE\\Microsoft\\Windows\\CurrentVersion\\Run"
"item"="DIGServices"
"hkey"="HKLM"
"command"="C:\\Program Files\\ESPNRunTime\\DIGServices.exe /brand=ESPN /priority=0 /poll=24"
"inimapping"="0"

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Shared Tools\MSCONFIG\Startupreg\DIGStream]
"key"="SOFTWARE\\Microsoft\\Windows\\CurrentVersion\\Run"
"item"="digstream"
"hkey"="HKLM"
"command"="C:\\Program Files\\DIGStream\\digstream.exe"
"inimapping"="0"

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Shared Tools\MSCONFIG\Startupreg\EzPrint]
"key"="SOFTWARE\\Microsoft\\Windows\\CurrentVersion\\Run"
"item"="ezprint"
"hkey"="HKLM"
"command"="\"C:\\Program Files\\Lexmark 2300 Series\\ezprint.exe\""
"inimapping"="0"

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Shared Tools\MSCONFIG\Startupreg\FaxCenterServer]
"key"="SOFTWARE\\Microsoft\\Windows\\CurrentVersion\\Run"
"item"="fm3032"
"hkey"="HKLM"
"command"="\"C:\\Program Files\\Lexmark Fax Solutions\\fm3032.exe\" /s"
"inimapping"="0"

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Shared Tools\MSCONFIG\Startupreg\Free Ram Optimizer]
"key"="SOFTWARE\\Microsoft\\Windows\\CurrentVersion\\Run"
"item"="fro"
"hkey"="HKCU"
"command"="C:\\Program Files\\AceLogix\\Free Ram Optimizer\\fro.exe"
"inimapping"="0"

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Shared Tools\MSCONFIG\Startupreg\lxcgmon.exe]
"key"="SOFTWARE\\Microsoft\\Windows\\CurrentVersion\\Run"
"item"="lxcgmon"
"hkey"="HKLM"
"command"="\"C:\\Program Files\\Lexmark 2300 Series\\lxcgmon.exe\""
"inimapping"="0"

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Shared Tools\MSCONFIG\Startupreg\MSMSGS]
"key"="SOFTWARE\\Microsoft\\Windows\\CurrentVersion\\Run"
"item"="msmsgs"
"hkey"="HKCU"
"command"="\"C:\\Program Files\\Messenger\\msmsgs.exe\" /background"
"inimapping"="0"

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Shared Tools\MSCONFIG\Startupreg\NeroCheck]
"key"="SOFTWARE\\Microsoft\\Windows\\CurrentVersion\\Run"
"item"="NeroCheck"
"hkey"="HKLM"
"command"="C:\\WINDOWS\\system32\\NeroCheck.exe"
"inimapping"="0"

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Shared Tools\MSCONFIG\Startupreg\NVIDIA nTune]
"key"="SOFTWARE\\Microsoft\\Windows\\CurrentVersion\\Run"
"item"="nTune"
"hkey"="HKLM"
"command"="\"C:\\Program Files\\NVIDIA Corporation\\nTune\\\\nTune.exe\" clear"
"inimapping"="0"

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Shared Tools\MSCONFIG\Startupreg\NVMixerTray]
"key"="SOFTWARE\\Microsoft\\Windows\\CurrentVersion\\Run"
"item"="NVMixerTray"
"hkey"="HKLM"
"command"="\"C:\\Program Files\\NVIDIA Corporation\\NvMixer\\NVMixerTray.exe\""
"inimapping"="0"

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Shared Tools\MSCONFIG\Startupreg\RegistryMechanic]
"key"="SOFTWARE\\Microsoft\\Windows\\CurrentVersion\\Run"
"item"=""
"hkey"="HKLM"
"command"=""
"inimapping"="0"

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Shared Tools\MSCONFIG\Startupreg\SpySweeper]
"key"="SOFTWARE\\Microsoft\\Windows\\CurrentVersion\\Run"
"item"="SpySweeper"
"hkey"="HKLM"
"command"="\"C:\\Program Files\\Webroot\\Spy Sweeper\\SpySweeper.exe\" /startintray"
"inimapping"="0"

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Shared Tools\MSCONFIG\Startupreg\Steam]
"key"="SOFTWARE\\Microsoft\\Windows\\CurrentVersion\\Run"
"item"=""
"hkey"="HKCU"
"command"=""
"inimapping"="0"

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Shared Tools\MSCONFIG\Startupreg\SunJavaUpdateSched]
"key"="SOFTWARE\\Microsoft\\Windows\\CurrentVersion\\Run"
"item"="jusched"
"hkey"="HKLM"
"command"="C:\\Program Files\\Java\\jre1.5.0_05\\bin\\jusched.exe"
"inimapping"="0"


HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\system\currentcontrolset\control\securityproviders
securityproviders REG_SZ msapsspc.dll, schannel.dll, digest.dll, msnsspc.dll


Completion time: Sat 09/23/2006 23:57:44.51


(HJT)


Logfile of HijackThis v1.99.1
Scan saved at 12:00:41 AM, on 9/24/2006
Platform: Windows XP SP1 (WinNT 5.01.2600)
MSIE: Internet Explorer v6.00 SP1 (6.00.2800.1106)

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\Ati2evxx.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\spoolsv.exe
C:\Program Files\Alwil Software\Avast4\aswUpdSv.exe
C:\Program Files\Alwil Software\Avast4\ashServ.exe
C:\Program Files\ccxgui\ccXservice.exe
C:\Program Files\ewido anti-spyware 4.0\guard.exe
C:\Program Files\ccxgui\ccxstream.exe
C:\Program Files\Alcohol Soft\Alcohol 120\StarWind\StarWindService.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\TiVo Shared\Beacon\TiVoBeacon.exe
C:\WINDOWS\Explorer.EXE
C:\Program Files\Alwil Software\Avast4\ashMaiSv.exe
C:\Program Files\Alwil Software\Avast4\ashWebSv.exe
C:\Program Files\D-Link\AirPlus G\AirGCFG.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\ALWILS~1\Avast4\ashDisp.exe
C:\Program Files\ewido anti-spyware 4.0\ewido.exe
C:\Program Files\Messenger\msmsgs.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\TiVo Shared\Transfer\TiVoTransfer.exe
C:\Program Files\TiVo\Desktop\TiVoNotify.exe
C:\Program Files\TiVo\Desktop\TiVoServer.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\wuauclt.exe
C:\Program Files\TVHarmony\AutoPilot.exe
C:\Documents and Settings\evan\Desktop\hijackthis.exe

R0 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Start Page = http://www.yahoo.com/
O2 - BHO: Yahoo! Companion BHO - {02478D38-C3F9-4efb-9B51-7695ECA05670} - C:\Program Files\Yahoo!\Companion\Installs\cpn\ycomp5_5_7_0.dll
O2 - BHO: AcroIEHlprObj Class - {06849E9F-C8D7-4D59-B87D-784B7D6BE0B3} - C:\Program Files\Adobe\Acrobat 7.0\ActiveX\AcroIEHelper.dll
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [LXCGCATS] rundll32 C:\WINDOWS\System32\spool\DRIVERS\W32X86\3\LXCGtime.dll,_RunDLLEntry@16
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [D-Link AirPlus G] C:\Program Files\D-Link\AirPlus G\AirGCFG.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Cmaudio] RunDll32 cmicnfg.cpl,CMICtrlWnd
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [AtiPTA] atiptaxx.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [avast!] C:\PROGRA~1\ALWILS~1\Avast4\ashDisp.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [!ewido] "C:\Program Files\ewido anti-spyware 4.0\ewido.exe" /minimized
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [MSMSGS] "C:\Program Files\Messenger\msmsgs.exe" /background
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [TivoTransfer] "C:\Program Files\Common Files\TiVo Shared\Transfer\TiVoTransfer.exe" /service /registry /auto:TivoTransfer
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [TivoNotify] "C:\Program Files\TiVo\Desktop\TiVoNotify.exe" /service /registry /auto:TivoNotify
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [TivoServer] "C:\Program Files\TiVo\Desktop\TiVoServer.exe" /service /registry /auto:TivoServer
O4 - Startup: TVHarmony AutoPilot.lnk = C:\Program Files\TVHarmony\AutoPilot.exe
O16 - DPF: {0EB0E74A-2A76-4AB3-A7FB-9BD8C29F7F75} (CKAVWebScan Object) - http://www.kaspersky.com/kos/english...an_unicode.cab
O16 - DPF: {17492023-C23A-453E-A040-C7C580BBF700} (Windows Genuine Advantage Validation Tool) - http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?linkid=39204
O16 - DPF: {6414512B-B978-451D-A0D8-FCFDF33E833C} (WUWebControl Class) - http://update.microsoft.com/windowsu...?1131930200828
O16 - DPF: {9A9307A0-7DA4-4DAF-B042-5009F29E09E1} (ActiveScan Installer Class) - http://acs.pandasoftware.com/actives...ree/asinst.cab
O20 - Winlogon Notify: WRNotifier - WRLogonNTF.dll (file missing)
O23 - Service: ANIWZCSd Service (ANIWZCSdService) - Alpha Networks Inc. - C:\Program Files\ANI\ANIWZCS2 Service\ANIWZCSdS.exe
O23 - Service: avast! iAVS4 Control Service (aswUpdSv) - Unknown owner - C:\Program Files\Alwil Software\Avast4\aswUpdSv.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: avast! Antivirus - Unknown owner - C:\Program Files\Alwil Software\Avast4\ashServ.exe
O23 - Service: avast! Mail Scanner - Unknown owner - C:\Program Files\Alwil Software\Avast4\ashMaiSv.exe" /service (file missing)
O23 - Service: avast! Web Scanner - Unknown owner - C:\Program Files\Alwil Software\Avast4\ashWebSv.exe" /service (file missing)
O23 - Service: ccXgui - [XC]D-Ice - C:\Program Files\ccxgui\ccXservice.exe
O23 - Service: ewido anti-spyware 4.0 guard - Anti-Malware Development a.s. - C:\Program Files\ewido anti-spyware 4.0\guard.exe
O23 - Service: lxcg_device - Unknown owner - C:\WINDOWS\System32\lxcgcoms.exe
O23 - Service: StarWind iSCSI Service (StarWindService) - Rocket Division Software - C:\Program Files\Alcohol Soft\Alcohol 120\StarWind\StarWindService.exe
O23 - Service: TiVo Beacon (TivoBeacon2) - Unknown owner - C:\Program Files\Common Files\TiVo Shared\Beacon\TiVoBeacon.exe" /service (file missing)


Thanks very much!!!! OH,, IE does work now.
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Delete these files:

C:\Program Files\aGmIRCc v3.0 Final\stat\dll\ moo.dll
C:\Program Files\aGmIRCc v3.0 Final\stat\dll\ nhtmln.dll
D:\Program Files\aGmIRCc\stat\dll\ nhtmln.dll


Online Scan
Perform an online scan using Internet Explorer with Kaspersky WebScanner. Click on Launch Kaspersky Anti-Virus Web Scanner. You will be prompted to install an ActiveX component from Kaspersky, Click Yes.
  • The program will launch and then begin downloading the latest definition files.
  • Once the files have been downloaded, click on NEXT.
  • Now click on Scan Settings
  • In the scan settings make that the following are selected:
    • Scan using the following Anti-Virus database: extended
    • Scan Options: Scan Archives and Scan Mail Bases
  • Click OK
  • Turn off the real time scanner of any existing antivirus program before performing the online scan. You can turn it back on after the scan is done.
  • Now under select a target to scan, select My Computer
  • The program will start and scan your system.
  • The scan will take a while so be patient and let it run all the way.
  • Once the scan is complete it will display if your system has been infected.
  • Click on the Save as Text button and save the file to your desktop.
  • Copy and paste that information in your next post.
Take note the names and locations of any file it detects but fails to clean. Post the scan report with your next post.
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aaaaaaaaarrrrrrgggggghhhhhh.

is this as bad as it looks? holy crap..

KASPERSKY ONLINE SCANNER REPORT
Monday, September 25, 2006 11:56:20 PM
Operating System: Microsoft Windows XP Professional, Service Pack 1 (Build 2600)
Kaspersky Online Scanner version: 5.0.83.0
Kaspersky Anti-Virus database last update: 26/09/2006
Kaspersky Anti-Virus database records: 226400
Scan Settings
Scan using the following antivirus database extended
Scan Archives true
Scan Mail Bases true
Scan Target My Computer
C:\
D:\
E:\
F:\
G:\
Scan Statistics
Total number of scanned objects 50806
Number of viruses found 5
Number of infected objects 6 / 0
Number of suspicious objects 0
Duration of the scan process 01:22:51

Infected Object Name Virus Name Last Action
C:\Documents and Settings\evan\Cookies\index.dat Object is locked skipped
C:\Documents and Settings\evan\Local Settings\Application Data\Microsoft\Windows\UsrClass.dat Object is locked skipped
C:\Documents and Settings\evan\Local Settings\Application Data\Microsoft\Windows\UsrClass.dat.LOG Object is locked skipped
C:\Documents and Settings\evan\Local Settings\History\History.IE5\index.dat Object is locked skipped
C:\Documents and Settings\evan\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files\Content.IE5\index.dat Object is locked skipped
C:\Documents and Settings\evan\ntuser.dat Object is locked skipped
C:\Documents and Settings\evan\NTUSER.DAT.LOG Object is locked skipped
C:\Documents and Settings\LocalService\Cookies\index.dat Object is locked skipped
C:\Documents and Settings\LocalService\Local Settings\Application Data\Microsoft\Windows\UsrClass.dat Object is locked skipped
C:\Documents and Settings\LocalService\Local Settings\Application Data\Microsoft\Windows\UsrClass.dat.LOG Object is locked skipped
C:\Documents and Settings\LocalService\Local Settings\History\History.IE5\index.dat Object is locked skipped
C:\Documents and Settings\LocalService\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files\Content.IE5\index.dat Object is locked skipped
C:\Documents and Settings\LocalService\NTUSER.DAT Object is locked skipped
C:\Documents and Settings\LocalService\ntuser.dat.LOG Object is locked skipped
C:\Documents and Settings\NetworkService\Local Settings\Application Data\Microsoft\Windows\UsrClass.dat Object is locked skipped
C:\Documents and Settings\NetworkService\Local Settings\Application Data\Microsoft\Windows\UsrClass.dat.LOG Object is locked skipped
C:\Documents and Settings\NetworkService\NTUSER.DAT Object is locked skipped
C:\Documents and Settings\NetworkService\ntuser.dat.LOG Object is locked skipped
C:\Program Files\Alcohol Soft\Alcohol 120\StarWind\logs\starwind.2006-09-25.22-13-21.log Object is locked skipped
C:\Program Files\Alwil Software\Avast4\DATA\aswResp.dat Object is locked skipped
C:\Program Files\Alwil Software\Avast4\DATA\Avast4.db Object is locked skipped
C:\Program Files\Alwil Software\Avast4\DATA\integ\avast.int Object is locked skipped
C:\Program Files\Alwil Software\Avast4\DATA\log\nshield.log Object is locked skipped
C:\System Volume Information\_restore{6FF52BD4-6509-4E59-88D6-DF87C2E343D3}\RP90\change.log Object is locked skipped
C:\WINDOWS\Debug\oakley.log Object is locked skipped
C:\WINDOWS\Debug\PASSWD.LOG Object is locked skipped
C:\WINDOWS\SchedLgU.Txt Object is locked skipped
C:\WINDOWS\SoftwareDistribution\ReportingEvents.log Object is locked skipped
C:\WINDOWS\Sti_Trace.log Object is locked skipped
C:\WINDOWS\system32\config\ACEEvent.evt Object is locked skipped
C:\WINDOWS\system32\config\Antivirus.Evt Object is locked skipped
C:\WINDOWS\system32\config\AppEvent.Evt Object is locked skipped
C:\WINDOWS\system32\config\default Object is locked skipped
C:\WINDOWS\system32\config\default.LOG Object is locked skipped
C:\WINDOWS\system32\config\SAM Object is locked skipped
C:\WINDOWS\system32\config\SAM.LOG Object is locked skipped
C:\WINDOWS\system32\config\SecEvent.Evt Object is locked skipped
C:\WINDOWS\system32\config\SECURITY Object is locked skipped
C:\WINDOWS\system32\config\SECURITY.LOG Object is locked skipped
C:\WINDOWS\system32\config\software Object is locked skipped
C:\WINDOWS\system32\config\software.LOG Object is locked skipped
C:\WINDOWS\system32\config\SysEvent.Evt Object is locked skipped
C:\WINDOWS\system32\config\system Object is locked skipped
C:\WINDOWS\system32\config\system.LOG Object is locked skipped
C:\WINDOWS\system32\config\systemprofile\Cookies\index.dat Object is locked skipped
C:\WINDOWS\system32\config\systemprofile\Local Settings\History\History.IE5\index.dat Object is locked skipped
C:\WINDOWS\system32\config\systemprofile\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files\Content.IE5\index.dat Object is locked skipped
C:\WINDOWS\system32\drivers\dtscsi.sys Object is locked skipped
C:\WINDOWS\system32\drivers\sptd.sys Object is locked skipped
C:\WINDOWS\system32\drivers\sptd1117.sys Object is locked skipped
C:\WINDOWS\system32\drivers\vaxscsi.sys Object is locked skipped
C:\WINDOWS\system32\h323log.txt Object is locked skipped
C:\WINDOWS\system32\wbem\Repository\FS\INDEX.BTR Object is locked skipped
C:\WINDOWS\system32\wbem\Repository\FS\OBJECTS.DATA Object is locked skipped
C:\WINDOWS\Temp\Perflib_Perfdata_614.dat Object is locked skipped
C:\WINDOWS\wiadebug.log Object is locked skipped
C:\WINDOWS\wiaservc.log Object is locked skipped
C:\WINDOWS\WindowsUpdate.log Object is locked skipped
D:\System Volume Information\MountPointManagerRemoteDatabase Object is locked skipped
D:\System Volume Information\_restore{436E4858-29FE-4BCB-933B-D357BC8A6B58}\RP337\A0082389.DLL Infected: not-a-virus:AdWare.Win32.MyWay.j skipped
D:\System Volume Information\_restore{436E4858-29FE-4BCB-933B-D357BC8A6B58}\RP337\A0082390.EXE Infected: not-a-virus:AdWare.Win32.MyWay.j skipped
D:\System Volume Information\_restore{436E4858-29FE-4BCB-933B-D357BC8A6B58}\RP337\A0082636.DLL Infected: not-a-virus:AdWare.Win32.MyWebSearch.ao skipped
D:\System Volume Information\_restore{6FF52BD4-6509-4E59-88D6-DF87C2E343D3}\RP89\A0024887.exe Infected: Trojan.Win32.Agent.ud skipped
D:\System Volume Information\_restore{6FF52BD4-6509-4E59-88D6-DF87C2E343D3}\RP89\A0027231.exe Infected: not-a-virus:Client-IRC.Win32.mIRC.603 skipped
D:\System Volume Information\_restore{6FF52BD4-6509-4E59-88D6-DF87C2E343D3}\RP89\A0027235.exe Infected: not-a-virus:Client-IRC.Win32.mIRC.616 skipped
Scan process completed.
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well,

I'm just about freaking out right now about all that was on this scan.

It looks like most that was infected was on my D: drive and I just have folders on that no OS or anything,, does that mean maybe it didn't do its damage??

Deckard, I REALLY appreciate all the help you've been giving. I hope you get back to me soon.

Thanks again
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Your scan was fine.

There are some file Kaspersky can't scan because they're in use and locked by your operating system. The few viruses Kaspersky did find are locked away in your System Restore. They can't harm you unless you roll back. We're going to take care of them right now, though.

Well done, your logs are clean! Any more issues? If not, you should be good to go but we still have a few items we'd like to address.


Reset hidden/system files and folders
  • Click Start.
  • Open My Computer.
  • Select the Tools menu and click Folder Options.
  • Select the View tab.
  • Deselect the Show hidden files and folders option.
  • Select the Hide file extensions for known types option.
  • Select the Hide protected operating system files option.
  • Click Yes to confirm and then click OK.

Reset System Restore
  • Go to Start>Run, type SYSDM.CPL and press Enter.
  • Select the System Restore tab.
  • Check "Turn off System Restore on all drives" and click Apply.
  • Now uncheck the same option and click OK.

Re-enable Protection
Turn back on any malware prevention tools we might have had you switch off (i.e,. SpySweeper).


Microsoft Updates
It is very important that you get all of the critical updates for your Operating System and Internet Explorer. Keeping your OS and browser up to date will help make you less susceptible to attacks by malware. Using Internet Explorer, please go to Microsoft's Windows Update and download all of the critical updates to help prevent possible re-infection.

Please ensure that you have already patched your system against the recent WMF exploit. Go to this page to get the KB912919 patch.

Enable Windows Auto Update:
  • Go to Start>Run, type WUAUCPL.CPL and press Enter.
  • Make sure "Keep my computer up to date" is checked.
  • Under settings, choose "Automatically download the updates, and install them on the schedule that I specify".
  • Click on "OK".

Malware Prevention
This is a good time to set up protection against further attacks. You might want to read Tony Klein's "How Did I Get Infected In The First Place?". At the minimum, you need an antivirus that is continually updated, a good firewall, a spyware blocker such as Spyware Blaster, and a real time spyware program such as Spyware Guard to prevent spyware intrusions. I also recommend IE-Spyad, which places over 4,000 websites and domains in the IE Restricted list, thus helping prevent attempts to re-infect your system. All of these have no-strings-attached free versions available. However, be very wary with any security software that is advertised in popups or in other ways. They are not only usually of no use but often have malware in them.

Two more articles you may want to read at your leisure are "KRC Anti-Spyware Tutorial" and "Making Internet Explorer Safer".

The following is a list of free software we recommend:

Antivirus
AV software should be updated at least once a week for optimum protection. Here are some free AV programs available for personal use. NOTE: Do not install more than one AV program because they will conflict with each other. Only pick one.Firewalls
A good firewall is the first-line of defense for your computer and will monitor incoming and outgoing traffic. NOTE: Microsoft's Firewall does not monitor outgoing traffic. If you are unfamiliar with how a firewall works, you can read "Understanding and Using Firewalls". Here are some free firewalls available for personal use:Realtime Malware Prevention Tools
These programs actively watch your computer for possible malware-related changes and help prevent them. You can run more than one of these at a time.Passive Malware Prevention Tools
These programs configure your computer to prevent known malware-related changes. You can have more than one of these at a time and they take up minimal resources.
  • SpywareBlaster - Install & update SpywareBlaster with the latest definitions. After you have updated, click the button - enable protection for all unprotected items. Check regularly for updates.
  • IE-Spyad - Extract to your desktop and double-click install.bat. Install options #2 and #4. IE-Spyad places more than 4,000 dubious domains in the IE Restricted list, which impairs attempts to infect your system. It prevents any downloads from the sites although you will still be able to connect to them. You can read more about it on it's homepage.
  • MVPS Hosts File - extract and double-click the mvps.bat file. This will replace your current HOSTS file with one that will restrict known ad sites form serving you unsolicited advertisements, preventing your computer from connecting to those sites.
  • McAfee SiteAdvisor - helps to warn you before you interact with a dangerous Web site. Works with both IE and Firefox.
Alternative Web Browsers
Using an alternative browser can help prevent malware from being installed without your knowledge, but may not work on all websites.Alternative Miscellaneous
Here are some alternatives that are worth looking into if you use their features:
  • Trillian - an Instant Messenger client that speaks multiple IM services (AIM, Yahoo!, ICQ, MSN, etc.)
  • Miranda-IM - another Instant Messenger client with multiple IM capabilities.
  • Desktop Weather - A taskbar weather program that is free and resource light.

Please respond to this thread one more time so we can mark this thread as resolved.
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excellent.

Thanks for all your help.

I'm going to get all those apps you suggested first thing tomorrow.

thanks again
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