help Hijacked from Yahoo searches

[Ried]

Please post a fresh SilentRunners log.

[bj57]

Here is the new log:

"Silent Runners.vbs", revision R50, http://www.silentrunners.org/
Operating System: Windows XP SP2
Output limited to non-default values, except where indicated by "{++}"


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

HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run\ {++}
"Yahoo! Pager" = ""C:\Program Files\Yahoo!\Messenger\YahooMessenger.exe" -quiet" ["Yahoo! Inc."]
"ctfmon.exe" = "C:\WINDOWS\system32\ctfmon.exe" [MS]
"updateMgr" = "C:\Program Files\Adobe\Acrobat 7.0\Reader\AdobeUpdateManager.exe AcRdB7_0_9" ["Adobe Systems Incorporated"]

HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run\ {++}
"MCUpdateExe" = "c:\PROGRA~1\mcafee.com\agent\mcupdate.exe" ["McAfee, Inc"]
"MCAgentExe" = "c:\PROGRA~1\mcafee.com\agent\mcagent.exe" ["McAfee, Inc"]
"RegistryMechanic" = "(empty string)" [file not found]
"VSOCheckTask" = ""C:\PROGRA~1\McAfee.com\VSO\mcmnhdlr.exe" /checktask" ["McAfee, Inc."]
"VirusScan Online" = "C:\Program Files\McAfee.com\VSO\mcvsshld.exe" ["McAfee, Inc."]
"OASClnt" = "C:\Program Files\McAfee.com\VSO\oasclnt.exe" ["McAfee, Inc."]
"Windows Defender" = ""C:\Program Files\Windows Defender\MSASCui.exe" -hide" [MS]
"iTunesHelper" = ""C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunesHelper.exe"" ["Apple Computer, Inc."]
"!AVG Anti-Spyware" = ""C:\Program Files\Grisoft\AVG Anti-Spyware 7.5\avgas.exe" /minimized" ["Anti-Malware Development a.s."]
"SunJavaUpdateSched" = ""C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.6.0\bin\jusched.exe"" ["Sun Microsystems, Inc."]

HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Browser Helper Objects\
{06849E9F-C8D7-4D59-B87D-784B7D6BE0B3}\(Default) = (no title provided)
-> {HKLM...CLSID} = "Adobe PDF Reader Link Helper"
\InProcServer32\(Default) = "C:\Program Files\Adobe\Acrobat 7.0\ActiveX\AcroIEHelper.dll" ["Adobe Systems Incorporated"]
{53707962-6F74-2D53-2644-206D7942484F}\(Default) = (no title provided)
-> {HKLM...CLSID} = (no title provided)
\InProcServer32\(Default) = "C:\PROGRA~1\SPYBOT~1\SDHelper.dll" [null data]
{761497BB-D6F0-462C-B6EB-D4DAF1D92D43}\(Default) = (no title provided)
-> {HKLM...CLSID} = "SSVHelper Class"
\InProcServer32\(Default) = "C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.6.0\bin\ssv.dll" ["Sun Microsystems, Inc."]
{AA58ED58-01DD-4d91-8333-CF10577473F7}\(Default) = (no title provided)
-> {HKLM...CLSID} = "Google Toolbar Helper"
\InProcServer32\(Default) = "c:\program files\google\googletoolbar3.dll" ["Google Inc."]

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."]
"{955B7B84-5308-419c-8ED8-0B9CA3C56985}" = "6 Months of AOL Included"
-> {HKLM...CLSID} = "6 Months of AOL Included"
\InProcServer32\(Default) = "C:\PROGRA~1\COMMON~1\aolshare\shell\us\shellext.dll" ["America Online, Inc."]
"{E0D79304-84BE-11CE-9641-444553540000}" = "WinZip"
-> {HKLM...CLSID} = "WinZip"
\InProcServer32\(Default) = "C:\PROGRA~1\WINZIP\WZSHLSTB.DLL" ["WinZip Computing LP"]
"{E0D79305-84BE-11CE-9641-444553540000}" = "WinZip"
-> {HKLM...CLSID} = "WinZip"
\InProcServer32\(Default) = "C:\PROGRA~1\WINZIP\WZSHLSTB.DLL" ["WinZip Computing LP"]
"{E0D79306-84BE-11CE-9641-444553540000}" = "WinZip"
-> {HKLM...CLSID} = "WinZip"
\InProcServer32\(Default) = "C:\PROGRA~1\WINZIP\WZSHLSTB.DLL" ["WinZip Computing LP"]
"{E0D79307-84BE-11CE-9641-444553540000}" = "WinZip"
-> {HKLM...CLSID} = "WinZip"
\InProcServer32\(Default) = "C:\PROGRA~1\WINZIP\WZSHLSTB.DLL" ["WinZip Computing LP"]
"{B9E1D2CB-CCFF-4AA6-9579-D7A4754030EF}" = "iTunes"
-> {HKLM...CLSID} = "iTunes"
\InProcServer32\(Default) = "C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunesMiniPlayer.dll" ["Apple Computer, Inc."]

HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\ShellExecuteHooks\
<<!>> "{091EB208-39DD-417D-A5DD-7E2C2D8FB9CB}" = "Microsoft AntiMalware ShellExecuteHook"
-> {HKLM...CLSID} = "Microsoft AntiMalware ShellExecuteHook"
\InProcServer32\(Default) = "C:\PROGRA~1\WIFD1F~1\MpShHook.dll" [MS]
<<!>> "{57B86673-276A-48B2-BAE7-C6DBB3020EB8}" = "AVG Anti-Spyware 7.5"
-> {HKLM...CLSID} = "CShellExecuteHookImpl Object"
\InProcServer32\(Default) = "C:\Program Files\Grisoft\AVG Anti-Spyware 7.5\shellexecutehook.dll" ["Anti-Malware Development a.s."]

HKLM\System\CurrentControlSet\Control\SecurityProviders\
<<!>> ("xlibgfl254.dll" [file not found]) "SecurityProviders" = "msapsspc.dll, schannel.dll, digest.dll, msnsspc.dll, xlibgfl254.dll"

HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon\Notify\
<<!>> igfxcui\DLLName = "igfxsrvc.dll" ["Intel Corporation"]

HKLM\Software\Classes\Folder\shellex\ColumnHandlers\
{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\
AVG Anti-Spyware\(Default) = "{8934FCEF-F5B8-468f-951F-78A921CD3920}"
-> {HKLM...CLSID} = "CContextScan Object"
\InProcServer32\(Default) = "C:\Program Files\Grisoft\AVG Anti-Spyware 7.5\context.dll" ["Anti-Malware Development a.s."]
WinZip\(Default) = "{E0D79304-84BE-11CE-9641-444553540000}"
-> {HKLM...CLSID} = "WinZip"
\InProcServer32\(Default) = "C:\PROGRA~1\WINZIP\WZSHLSTB.DLL" ["WinZip Computing LP"]

HKLM\Software\Classes\Directory\shellex\ContextMenuHandlers\
AVG Anti-Spyware\(Default) = "{8934FCEF-F5B8-468f-951F-78A921CD3920}"
-> {HKLM...CLSID} = "CContextScan Object"
\InProcServer32\(Default) = "C:\Program Files\Grisoft\AVG Anti-Spyware 7.5\context.dll" ["Anti-Malware Development a.s."]
QuickFinderMenu\(Default) = "{C0E10002-0028-0004-C0E1-C0E1C0E1C0E1}"
-> {HKLM...CLSID} = "QuickFinder Shell Extension"
\InProcServer32\(Default) = "c:\Program Files\WordPerfect Office 11\Programs\PFSE110.DLL" ["Novell, Inc., c/o Corel Corporation Limited"]
WinZip\(Default) = "{E0D79304-84BE-11CE-9641-444553540000}"
-> {HKLM...CLSID} = "WinZip"
\InProcServer32\(Default) = "C:\PROGRA~1\WINZIP\WZSHLSTB.DLL" ["WinZip Computing LP"]

HKLM\Software\Classes\Folder\shellex\ContextMenuHandlers\
WinZip\(Default) = "{E0D79304-84BE-11CE-9641-444553540000}"
-> {HKLM...CLSID} = "WinZip"
\InProcServer32\(Default) = "C:\PROGRA~1\WINZIP\WZSHLSTB.DLL" ["WinZip Computing LP"]


Group Policies {policy setting}:
--------------------------------

Note: detected settings may not have any effect.

HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer\

"NoCDBurning" = (REG_DWORD) hex:0x00000000
{unrecognized setting}

HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System\

"DisableRegistryTools" = (REG_DWORD) hex:0x00000000
{Prevent access to registry editing tools}

HKCU\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Restrictions\

"NoBrowserOptions" = (REG_DWORD) hex:0x00000001
{Tools menu: Disable Internet Options... menu option}

HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System\

"shutdownwithoutlogon" = (REG_DWORD) hex:0x00000001
{Shutdown: Allow system to be shut down without having to log on}

"undockwithoutlogon" = (REG_DWORD) hex:0x00000001
{Devices: Allow undock without having to log on}


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

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

Displayed if Active Desktop disabled and wallpaper not set by Group Policy:
HKCU\Control Panel\Desktop\
"Wallpaper" = "C:\Documents and Settings\Brian Maier\Application Data\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Internet Explorer Wallpaper.bmp"


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

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


Startup items in "Brian Maier" & "All Users" startup folders:
-------------------------------------------------------------

C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Start Menu\Programs\Startup
"Adobe Reader Speed Launch" -> shortcut to: "C:\Program Files\Adobe\Acrobat 7.0\Reader\reader_sl.exe" ["Adobe Systems Incorporated"]


Enabled Scheduled Tasks:
------------------------

"AppleSoftwareUpdate" -> launches: "C:\Program Files\Apple Software Update\SoftwareUpdate.exe -Task" ["Apple Computer, Inc."]
"McAfee.com Scan for Viruses - My Computer (MAIER-Brian Maier)" -> launches: "c:\program files\mcafee.com\vso\mcmnhdlr.exe /runtask:0" ["McAfee, Inc."]
"MP Scheduled Scan" -> launches: "C:\Program Files\Windows Defender\MpCmdRun.exe Scan -RestrictPrivileges" [MS]


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:
%SystemRoot%\system32\mswsock.dll [MS], 01 - 03, 06 - 15
%SystemRoot%\system32\rsvpsp.dll [MS], 04 - 05


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

Toolbars

HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Toolbar\WebBrowser\
"{2318C2B1-4965-11D4-9B18-009027A5CD4F}"
-> {HKLM...CLSID} = "&Google"
\InProcServer32\(Default) = "c:\program files\google\googletoolbar3.dll" ["Google Inc."]
"{F2CF5485-4E02-4F68-819C-B92DE9277049}"
-> {HKLM...CLSID} = "&Links"
\InProcServer32\(Default) = "C:\WINDOWS\system32\ieframe.dll" [MS]

HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Toolbar\
"{BA52B914-B692-46C4-B683-905236F6F655}" = "McAfee VirusScan"
-> {HKLM...CLSID} = "McAfee VirusScan"
\InProcServer32\(Default) = "c:\progra~1\mcafee.com\vso\mcvsshl.dll" ["McAfee, Inc."]
"{D7F30B62-8269-41AF-9539-B2697FA7D77E}" = "Pop-Up Blocker"
-> {HKLM...CLSID} = "Pop-Up Blocker"
\InProcServer32\(Default) = "blank" [file not found]
"{2318C2B1-4965-11D4-9B18-009027A5CD4F}" = (no title provided)
-> {HKLM...CLSID} = "&Google"
\InProcServer32\(Default) = "c:\program files\google\googletoolbar3.dll" ["Google Inc."]

Extensions (Tools menu items, main toolbar menu buttons)

HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Extensions\
{08B0E5C0-4FCB-11CF-AAA5-00401C608501}\
"MenuText" = "Sun Java Console"
"CLSIDExtension" = "{CAFEEFAC-0016-0000-0000-ABCDEFFEDCBC}"
-> {HKCU...CLSID} = "Java Plug-in 1.6.0"
\InProcServer32\(Default) = "C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.6.0\bin\ssv.dll" ["Sun Microsystems, Inc."]
-> {HKLM...CLSID} = "Java Plug-in 1.6.0"
\InProcServer32\(Default) = "C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.6.0\bin\npjpi160.dll" ["Sun Microsystems, Inc."]

{85D1F590-48F4-11D9-9669-0800200C9A66}\
"MenuText" = "Uninstall BitDefender Online Scanner v8"
"Exec" = "%windir%\bdoscandel.exe" [null data]

{CD67F990-D8E9-11D2-98FE-00C0F0318AFE}\

{E2E2DD38-D088-4134-82B7-F2BA38496583}\
"MenuText" = "@xpsp3res.dll,-20001"
"Exec" = "%windir%\Network Diagnostic\xpnetdiag.exe" [MS]

{FB5F1910-F110-11D2-BB9E-00C04F795683}\
"ButtonText" = "Messenger"
"MenuText" = "Windows Messenger"
"Exec" = "C:\Program Files\Messenger\msmsgs.exe" [MS]


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

AOL Connectivity Service, AOL ACS, "C:\PROGRA~1\COMMON~1\AOL\ACS\acsd.exe" ["America Online, Inc."]
AVG Anti-Spyware Guard, AVG Anti-Spyware Guard, "C:\Program Files\Grisoft\AVG Anti-Spyware 7.5\guard.exe" ["Anti-Malware Development a.s."]
iPod Service, iPod Service, ""C:\Program Files\iPod\bin\iPodService.exe"" ["Apple Computer, Inc."]
LexBce Server, LexBceS, "C:\WINDOWS\system32\LEXBCES.EXE" ["Lexmark International, Inc."]
McAfee Task Scheduler, McTskshd.exe, "c:\PROGRA~1\mcafee.com\agent\mctskshd.exe" ["McAfee, Inc"]
McAfee WSC Integration, McDetect.exe, "c:\program files\mcafee.com\agent\mcdetect.exe" ["McAfee, Inc"]
McAfee.com McShield, McShield, "c:\PROGRA~1\mcafee.com\vso\mcshield.exe" ["McAfee Inc."]
WAN Miniport (ATW) Service, WANMiniportService, ""C:\WINDOWS\wanmpsvc.exe"" ["America Online, Inc."]
Windows Defender, WinDefend, ""C:\Program Files\Windows Defender\MsMpEng.exe"" [MS]
Windows User Mode Driver Framework, UMWdf, "C:\WINDOWS\system32\wdfmgr.exe" [MS]


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

HKLM\System\CurrentControlSet\Control\Print\Monitors\
Dell Network Port\Driver = "LEXLMPM.DLL" ["Lexmark International, Inc."]
Microsoft Shared Fax Monitor\Driver = "FXSMON.DLL" [MS]
PDF995 Monitor\Driver = "pdf995mon.dll" [null data]


----------
<<!>>: Suspicious data at a malware launch point.

+ 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.
+ The search for DESKTOP.INI DLL launch points on all local fixed drives
took 307 seconds.
---------- (total run time: 388 seconds)

[Ried]

Ok, let's try it this way. Once again, download the zip file I attached to this post. Double click on the zip folder, then double click on the .reg file within. Click yes to allow it to merge into your registry.

Reboot your system and try IE again. Now do you have the Toolbar?

[bj57]

I have a toolbar I have always had the toolbar it is when I click on internet options it comes up with that message.

[Ried]

Are you saying you still cannot access Internet Options, even after that last registry fix?

[bj57]

what is in internet options when you open it?

[Ried]

You should see a dialog box pop up with all these tabs:

General, Security, Privacy, Content, Connections, Programs, Advanced

[bj57]

When I click on internet options , a box comes up titled Restrictions. and the message has a red button with a X. and says: This operation has been cancelled due to restrictions in effect on this computer. Please contact your system administrator.

[Ried]

The regfix I've given you should remove that restriction. Disable Windows Defender and try the regfix again.

[bj57]

It is still there after I have done everything you have told me to do.

[Ried]

Disable Windows Defender.

Click START…RUN…Type in regedit. Make sure just "My Computer" is showing in the left pane and click..FILE….EXPORT…and save a copy some were in case you make a mistake.

• Now navigate to the following key by clicking the + sign next to each category to expand them.
• Continue doing so until you've reached the file/folder/entry I highlighted in BLUE
  Right click ' Restrictions' and select 'delete'.

HKCU\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\ Restrictions

If the above registry key is giving you problems deleting:

• Right click on it and click on Permissions.
• Then click on the Advanced button. Make sure the first box (Inherit from parent...) is checked. Click OK and OK.
• Now try deleting the entry again.

Once you're done, close the Registry Editor.

[bj57]

It worked! thanks Reid you have been amazing. I am very grateful for your help

[Ried]

You're welcome.

Now we have some 'tidying' up to take care of.

Your logs are clean. If there aren't any more problems, please continue with these final instructions and helpful links:

Reset hidden/system files and folders
Windows XP
===============
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.
Click OK.

Enable Windows Auto Update
*Go to Start>Run - type wuaucpl.cpl
*Tick on the checkbox - "Automatically download the updates, and install them on the schedule that I specify".
Click on "OK".

Create a new System Restore point
Click Start >> Run - type SYSDM.CPL & press Enter
* Select the System Restore Tab
* Tick on the checkbox - "Turn off System Restore on all drives"
Click Apply
* Then untick the same checkbox & click OK
This will prevent any reinfection from previous restore points.


To help protect your computer in the future I recommend that you get the following free programs if you do not already have them:

McAfee Site Advisor--free version. The folks there check out websites and based on their findings, rate it as Safe, Unknown, Caution, or Bad.

SpywareBlaster 3.5.1 to help prevent spyware from installing in the first place. Install & update SpywareBlaster with the latest definitions. After you have updated, click the button - enable protection for all unprotected items.

Spyware Guard to catch and block spyware before it can execute.

IE-SPYAD.EXE to block access to malicious websites so you cannot be redirected to them from an infected site or email. IE/Spyad places more than 4000 dubious websites and domains in the IE Restricted list. This severely impairs attempts to infect your system. It basically prevents any downloads (Cookies etc) from the sites listed, although you will still be able to connect to the sites. This is a self-extracting .ZIP file, save it to your desktop. Once downloaded, double-click on it to extract the files inside (default dir is C:\IE-SPYAD)

• Now navigate to C:\ie-spyad. Double click to open it.
• From within the folder, double-click install.bat
• Select Option #2 - Install the new IE-SPYAD list, by typing 2
• Then return to the main menu.
• Select option #4 - Add the old porn sites domain, by typing 4

Update all these programs regularly. Without regular updates you will not be protected when new malicious programs are released.

In light of your recent issue, I'm sure you'd like to avoid any future infections. Please take a look at these well written articles:

PC Safety and Security--What Do I Need?

HOW DID I GET INFECTED IN THE FIRST PLACE? by Tony Klein
THE ANTI-SPYWARE TUTORIAL
MAKING INTERNET EXPLORER SAFER
Understanding and Using Firewalls

**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.

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Follow the list above and the potential for infection will reduce dramatically.

[bj57]

OK it looks like I'm done thanks again