Google misdirect problem

[djely]

I am having a problem with misdirected web browsing from google and yahoo searches. It does not happen with MSN (Bing) or AltaVista (using a quick check). Clicking the same link leads to a new page each time, mostly appearing to be other search results pages similar to the original search.

The "First Steps" information is included/attached as requested. There are no apparent viruses detected from my software. Note that the AVG antivirus was added only a day ago, and I have disabled the prior VirusScan sw.

Here is the DDS.txt log:


DDS (Ver_09-06-26.01) - NTFSx86
Run by Daniel at 5:48:16.10 on Tue 07/28/2009
Internet Explorer: 8.0.6001.18702
Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition 5.1.2600.2.1252.1.1033.18.767.360 [GMT -4:00]

AV: AVG Anti-Virus Free *On-access scanning enabled* (Updated) {17DDD097-36FF-435F-9E1B-52D74245D6BF}

============== Running Processes ===============

C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost -k DcomLaunch
svchost.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe -k netsvcs
C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe -k WudfServiceGroup
svchost.exe
svchost.exe
C:\Program Files\Lavasoft\Ad-Aware\AAWService.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\spoolsv.exe
svchost.exe
C:\Program Files\Adobe\Photoshop Elements 5.0\PhotoshopElementsFileAgent.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\AVG\AVG8\avgwdsvc.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Intuit\Update Service\IntuitUpdateService.exe
C:\Program Files\Network Associates\Common Framework\FrameworkService.exe
C:\Program Files\Network Associates\VirusScan\Mcshield.exe
C:\Program Files\Network Associates\VirusScan\VsTskMgr.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\nvsvc32.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe -k imgsvc
C:\Program Files\Viewpoint\Common\ViewpointService.exe
C:\Program Files\RealVNC\VNC4\WinVNC4.exe
C:\Program Files\Canon\CAL\CALMAIN.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\AVG\AVG8\avgrsx.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe -k HTTPFilter
C:\PROGRA~1\AVG\AVG8\avgnsx.exe
C:\WINDOWS\Explorer.EXE
C:\PROGRA~1\AVG\AVG8\avgtray.exe
C:\Program Files\AIM6\aim6.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\ctfmon.exe
C:\Program Files\IObit\Advanced SystemCare 3\AWC.exe
C:\Program Files\AIM6\aolsoftware.exe
C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\iexplore.exe
C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\iexplore.exe
C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\iexplore.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\wuauclt.exe
C:\Program Files\BillP Studios\WinPatrol\WinPatrol.exe
C:\Documents and Settings\Daniel\Desktop\dds.scr

============== Pseudo HJT Report ===============

uDefault_Search_URL = hxxp://www.google.com/ie
uSearchMigratedDefaultURL = hxxp://www.google.com/search?q={searchTerms}&sourceid=ie7&rls=com.microsoft:en-US&ie=utf8&oe=utf8
uDefault_Page_URL = hxxp://www.msn.com
uInternet Settings,ProxyOverride = 127.0.0.1
uURLSearchHooks: AVG Security Toolbar BHO: {a3bc75a2-1f87-4686-aa43-5347d756017c} - c:\program files\avg\avg8\toolbar\IEToolbar.dll
uURLSearchHooks: H - No File
BHO: AcroIEHlprObj Class: {06849e9f-c8d7-4d59-b87d-784b7d6be0b3} - c:\program files\adobe\acrobat 6.0\reader\activex\AcroIEHelper.dll
BHO: AVG Safe Search: {3ca2f312-6f6e-4b53-a66e-4e65e497c8c0} - c:\program files\avg\avg8\avgssie.dll
BHO: SSVHelper Class: {761497bb-d6f0-462c-b6eb-d4daf1d92d43} - c:\program files\java\jre1.5.0_06\bin\ssv.dll
BHO: AOL Toolbar Launcher: {7c554162-8cb7-45a4-b8f4-8ea1c75885f9} - c:\program files\aol\aim toolbar 5.0\aoltb.dll
BHO: Windows Live Sign-in Helper: {9030d464-4c02-4abf-8ecc-5164760863c6} - c:\program files\common files\microsoft shared\windows live\WindowsLiveLogin.dll
BHO: AVG Security Toolbar BHO: {a3bc75a2-1f87-4686-aa43-5347d756017c} - c:\program files\avg\avg8\toolbar\IEToolbar.dll
BHO: Windows Live Toolbar Helper: {bdbd1dad-c946-4a17-adc1-64b5b4ff55d0} - c:\program files\windows live toolbar\msntb.dll
BHO: 1 (0x1) - No File
TB: AIM Search: {40d41a8b-d79b-43d7-99a7-9ee0f344c385} - c:\program files\aim toolbar\AIMBar.dll
TB: Easy-WebPrint: {327c2873-e90d-4c37-aa9d-10ac9baba46c} - c:\program files\canon\easy-webprint\Toolband.dll
TB: Windows Live Toolbar: {bdad1dad-c946-4a17-adc1-64b5b4ff55d0} - c:\program files\windows live toolbar\msntb.dll
TB: AIM Toolbar: {de9c389f-3316-41a7-809b-aa305ed9d922} - c:\program files\aol\aim toolbar 5.0\aoltb.dll
TB: AVG Security Toolbar: {ccc7a320-b3ca-4199-b1a6-9f516dd69829} - c:\program files\avg\avg8\toolbar\IEToolbar.dll
TB: Yahoo! Toolbar: {ef99bd32-c1fb-11d2-892f-0090271d4f88} -
TB: {855F3B16-6D32-4FE6-8A56-BBB695989046} - No File
EB: {32683183-48a0-441b-a342-7c2a440a9478} - No File
uRun: [Aim6] "c:\program files\aim6\aim6.exe" /d locale=en-US ee://aol/imApp
uRun: [ctfmon.exe] c:\windows\system32\ctfmon.exe
uRun: [Advanced SystemCare 3] "c:\program files\iobit\advanced systemcare 3\AWC.exe" /startup
mRun: [NvCplDaemon] "RUNDLL32.EXE" c:\windows\system32\NvCpl.dll,NvStartup
mRun: [IPHSend] "c:\program files\common files\aol\iphsend\IPHSend.exe"
mRun: [AVG8_TRAY] c:\progra~1\avg\avg8\avgtray.exe
mRun: [WinPatrol] c:\program files\billp studios\winpatrol\winpatrol.exe -expressboot
IE: &AIM Search - c:\program files\aol\aim toolbar 5.0\resources\en-us\local\search.html
IE: &eBay Search - c:\program files\ebay\ebay toolbar2\eBayTb.dll/RCSearch.html
IE: &Windows Live Search - c:\program files\windows live toolbar\msntb.dll/search.htm
IE: E&xport to Microsoft Excel - c:\progra~1\micros~2\office11\EXCEL.EXE/3000
IE: Easy-WebPrint Add To Print List - c:\program files\canon\easy-webprint\Resource.dll/RC_AddToList.html
IE: Easy-WebPrint High Speed Print - c:\program files\canon\easy-webprint\Resource.dll/RC_HSPrint.html
IE: Easy-WebPrint Preview - c:\program files\canon\easy-webprint\Resource.dll/RC_Preview.html
IE: Easy-WebPrint Print - c:\program files\canon\easy-webprint\Resource.dll/RC_Print.html
IE: Open in new background tab - c:\program files\windows live toolbar\components\en-us\msntabres.dll.mui/229?2545c6dfc7d4451aa7f69c1f74474336
IE: Open in new foreground tab - c:\program files\windows live toolbar\components\en-us\msntabres.dll.mui/230?2545c6dfc7d4451aa7f69c1f74474336
IE: {AC9E2541-2814-11d5-BC6D-00B0D0A1DE45}
IE: {CD67F990-D8E9-11d2-98FE-00C0F0318AFE}
IE: {e2e2dd38-d088-4134-82b7-f2ba38496583} - %windir%\Network Diagnostic\xpnetdiag.exe
IE: {FB5F1910-F110-11d2-BB9E-00C04F795683} - c:\program files\messenger\msmsgs.exe
IE: {08B0E5C0-4FCB-11CF-AAA5-00401C608501} - {CAFEEFAC-0015-0000-0006-ABCDEFFEDCBC} - c:\program files\java\jre1.5.0_06\bin\ssv.dll
IE: {92780B25-18CC-41C8-B9BE-3C9C571A8263} - {FF059E31-CC5A-4E2E-BF3B-96E929D65503} - c:\progra~1\micros~2\office11\REFIEBAR.DLL
DPF: DirectAnimation Java Classes - file://c:\windows\java\classes\dajava.cab
DPF: Microsoft XML Parser for Java - file://c:\windows\java\classes\xmldso.cab
DPF: {02BF25D5-8C17-4B23-BC80-D3488ABDDC6B} - hxxp://www.apple.com/qtactivex/qtplugin.cab
DPF: {0CCA191D-13A6-4E29-B746-314DEE697D83} - hxxp://upload.facebook.com/controls/2008.10.10_v5.5.8/FacebookPhotoUploader5.cab
DPF: {106E49CF-797A-11D2-81A2-00E02C015623} - hxxp://www.alternatiff.com/install-ie/alttiff.cab
DPF: {1239CC52-59EF-4DFA-8C61-90FFA846DF7E} - hxxp://www.musicnotes.com/download/mnviewer.cab
DPF: {166B1BCA-3F9C-11CF-8075-444553540000} - hxxp://fpdownload.macromedia.com/pub/shockwave/cabs/director/sw.cab
DPF: {1D4DB7D2-6EC9-47A3-BD87-1E41684E07BB} - hxxp://ak.exe.imgfarm.com/images/nocache/funwebproducts/ei-4/ZwinkyInitialSetup1.0.1.1.cab
DPF: {22945A69-1191-4DCF-9E6F-409BDE94D101} - hxxp://www.solidworks.com/plugins/edrawings/download.cfm
DPF: {233C1507-6A77-46A4-9443-F871F945D258} - hxxp://download.macromedia.com/pub/shockwave/cabs/director/sw.cab
DPF: {5F8469B4-B055-49DD-83F7-62B522420ECC} - hxxp://upload.facebook.com/controls/FacebookPhotoUploader.cab
DPF: {6F750202-1362-4815-A476-88533DE61D0C} - hxxp://www.kodakgallery.com/downloads/BUM/BUM_WIN_IE_2/axofupld.cab
DPF: {7530BFB8-7293-4D34-9923-61A11451AFC5} - hxxp://download.eset.com/special/eos/OnlineScanner.cab
DPF: {8AD9C840-044E-11D1-B3E9-00805F499D93} - hxxp://java.sun.com/update/1.5.0/jinstall-1_5_0_06-windows-i586.cab
DPF: {8FFBE65D-2C9C-4669-84BD-5829DC0B603C} - hxxp://fpdownload.macromedia.com/get/flashplayer/current/polarbear/ultrashim.cab
DPF: {B8BE5E93-A60C-4D26-A2DC-220313175592} - hxxp://cdn2.zone.msn.com/binFramework/v10/ZIntro.cab56649.cab
DPF: {CAFEEFAC-0014-0001-0000-ABCDEFFEDCBA} - hxxp://java.sun.com/products/plugin/1.4/jinstall-14-windows-i586.cab
DPF: {CAFEEFAC-0015-0000-0004-ABCDEFFEDCBA} - hxxp://java.sun.com/update/1.5.0/jinstall-1_5_0_04-windows-i586.cab
DPF: {CAFEEFAC-0015-0000-0006-ABCDEFFEDCBA} - hxxp://java.sun.com/update/1.5.0/jinstall-1_5_0_06-windows-i586.cab
DPF: {CAFEEFAC-FFFF-FFFF-FFFF-ABCDEFFEDCBA} - hxxp://java.sun.com/update/1.5.0/jinstall-1_5_0_06-windows-i586.cab
DPF: {D27CDB6E-AE6D-11CF-96B8-444553540000} - hxxp://fpdownload.macromedia.com/get/flashplayer/current/swflash.cab
DPF: {D77EF652-9A6B-40C8-A4B9-1C0697C6CF41} - hxxp://zone.msn.com/bingame/shpo/default/shapo.cab
Handler: linkscanner - {F274614C-63F8-47D5-A4D1-FBDDE494F8D1} - c:\program files\avg\avg8\avgpp.dll
Notify: avgrsstarter - avgrsstx.dll
Notify: lkgbv - lkgbv.dll
SSODL: WPDShServiceObj - {AAA288BA-9A4C-45B0-95D7-94D524869DB5} - c:\windows\system32\WPDShServiceObj.dll
LSA: Notification Packages = scecli scecli

============= SERVICES / DRIVERS ===============

P2 McShield;Network Associates McShield;c:\program files\network associates\virusscan\Mcshield.exe [2003-9-29 237657]
R0 Lbd;Lbd;c:\windows\system32\drivers\Lbd.sys [2009-7-5 64160]
R1 AvgLdx86;AVG Free AVI Loader Driver x86;c:\windows\system32\drivers\avgldx86.sys [2009-7-27 335752]
R1 AvgMfx86;AVG Free On-access Scanner Minifilter Driver x86;c:\windows\system32\drivers\avgmfx86.sys [2009-7-27 27784]
R1 AvgTdiX;AVG Free8 Network Redirector;c:\windows\system32\drivers\avgtdix.sys [2009-7-27 108552]
R2 avg8wd;AVG Free8 WatchDog;c:\progra~1\avg\avg8\avgwdsvc.exe [2009-7-27 298776]
R2 IntuitUpdateService;Intuit Update Service;c:\program files\common files\intuit\update service\IntuitUpdateService.exe [2008-10-10 13088]
R2 Lavasoft Ad-Aware Service;Lavasoft Ad-Aware Service;c:\program files\lavasoft\ad-aware\AAWService.exe [2009-1-18 1029456]
R2 McAfeeFramework;McAfee Framework Service;c:\program files\network associates\common framework\FrameworkService.exe [2004-8-22 106586]
R2 McTaskManager;Network Associates Task Manager;c:\program files\network associates\virusscan\VsTskMgr.exe [2003-9-29 69706]
R2 Viewpoint Manager Service;Viewpoint Manager Service;c:\program files\viewpoint\common\ViewpointService.exe [2007-10-31 24652]
R3 NaiAvFilter1;NaiAvFilter1;c:\windows\system32\drivers\naiavf5x.sys [2003-9-29 83008]
R3 VX6000;Microsoft LifeCam VX-6000;c:\windows\system32\drivers\VX6000Xp.sys [2006-4-13 2383152]
S3 fixustor;fixustor;c:\windows\system32\drivers\fixustor.sys --> c:\windows\system32\drivers\fixustor.sys [?]

=============== Created Last 30 ================

2009-07-27 02:40 <DIR> --d----- c:\docume~1\daniel\applic~1\WinPatrol
2009-07-27 02:40 <DIR> --d----- c:\program files\BillP Studios
2009-07-27 02:15 11,952 a------- c:\windows\system32\avgrsstx.dll
2009-07-27 02:15 108,552 a------- c:\windows\system32\drivers\avgtdix.sys
2009-07-27 02:15 335,752 a------- c:\windows\system32\drivers\avgldx86.sys
2009-07-27 02:14 <DIR> --d----- c:\windows\system32\drivers\Avg
2009-07-27 02:14 <DIR> --d----- c:\docume~1\alluse~1\applic~1\AVG Security Toolbar
2009-07-27 02:14 <DIR> --d----- c:\program files\AVG
2009-07-27 02:14 <DIR> --d----- c:\docume~1\alluse~1\applic~1\avg8
2009-07-27 02:11 <DIR> --d----- c:\docume~1\daniel\applic~1\AVG8
2009-07-27 02:01 <DIR> --d----- c:\program files\Trend Micro
2009-07-24 18:57 <DIR> --d----- c:\program files\IObit
2009-07-24 18:57 <DIR> --d----- c:\docume~1\daniel\applic~1\IObit
2009-07-24 18:39 <DIR> --d----- c:\program files\Eusing Free Registry Cleaner
2009-07-05 02:54 15,688 a------- c:\windows\system32\lsdelete.exe
2009-07-05 02:05 64,160 a------- c:\windows\system32\drivers\Lbd.sys
2009-07-05 02:04 <DIR> -cd-h--- c:\docume~1\alluse~1\applic~1\{83C91755-2546-441D-AC40-9A6B4B860800}

==================== Find3M ====================

2009-06-17 02:42 108,544 -------- c:\windows\system32\pxcpyi64.exe
2009-06-17 02:42 20,640 -------- c:\windows\system32\drivers\PxHelp20.sys
2009-06-17 02:42 109,568 -------- c:\windows\system32\pxinsi64.exe
2009-05-13 01:15 915,456 a------- c:\windows\system32\wininet.dll
2008-07-04 15:28 1,612,672 a------- c:\program files\CuteWriter.exe
2007-07-02 00:58 137,754 a------- c:\program files\uninstall_flash_player.exe
2007-07-02 00:38 13,425,144 a------- c:\program files\sspsetup1_.exe
2007-06-25 17:49 465,592 a------- c:\program files\unagi3install.exe
2007-06-20 01:45 4,215,296 a------- c:\program files\install_flash_player_active_x.msi
2007-06-20 01:31 1,163,592 a------- c:\program files\install_flash_player.exe
2007-05-05 21:18 567,422 a------- c:\windows\inf\asmc.dll
2007-03-11 04:12 8,778,040 a------- c:\program files\pza_setup_EXP_06.09.30_v1.0.290.exe
2007-03-10 23:07 3,620,864 a------- c:\program files\moonslideshow.exe
2007-03-10 23:02 6,571,341 a------- c:\program files\setup_flash_slideshow_maker.exe
2007-03-10 22:38 4,680,866 a------- c:\program files\slidesetup-freeware.exe
2006-09-09 23:14 10,332,640 a------- c:\program files\SkypeSetup.exe
2006-07-09 22:46 2,855,080 a------- c:\program files\aawsepersonal.exe
2005-08-10 02:33 164 a---h--- c:\documents and settings\all users\hpothb07.dat
2004-12-08 23:11 12,653,296 a------- c:\program files\MP10Setup.exe

============= FINISH: 5:50:05.53 ===============

[Blade81]

Hi,

You seem to have both AVG and McAfee installed there. It's recommended to have one antivirus installed in one system only. You should uninstall one of these.


Please visit this webpage for download links, and instructions for running ComboFix tool:

http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/comb...o-use-combofix

Please ensure you read this guide carefully and install the Recovery Console first.

The Windows Recovery Console will allow you to boot up into a special recovery (repair) mode. This allows us to more easily help you should your computer have a problem after an attempted removal of malware. It is a simple procedure that will only take a few moments of your time.

Once installed, you should see a blue screen prompt that says:

The Recovery Console was successfully installed.

Please continue as follows:

1. Close/disable all anti virus and anti malware programs so they do not interfere with the running of ComboFix, link
   Remember to re-enable them afterwards.
   
   
2. Click Yes to allow ComboFix to continue scanning for malware.

When the tool is finished, it will produce a report for you.

Please include the following reports for further review, and so we may continue cleansing the system:

C:\ComboFix.txt
New dds.txt log.

A word of warning: Neither I nor sUBs are responsible for any damage you may have caused your machine by running ComboFix. This tool is not a toy and not for everyday use.

[djely]

Thanks for your help.

Combofix was run and the requested file attached.

Also included is a new DDS.txt file.

Note that the Mcafee while still installed is not operational now.

Awaiting further instructions.

[Blade81]

Hi again,

Note that the Mcafee while still installed is not operational now.

But you want to leave it installed?

Disable WinPatrol's realtime protection.

• Right-click the running icon of Winpatrol in the system tray
• Choose exit. It will automatically restart at next boot.

Open notepad and copy/paste the text in the quotebox below into it:

DDS::
uInternet Settings,ProxyOverride = 127.0.0.1
uURLSearchHooks: H - No File
TB: {855F3B16-6D32-4FE6-8A56-BBB695989046} - No File
EB: {32683183-48a0-441b-a342-7c2a440a9478} - No File

Save this as
CFScript

A word of warning: Neither I nor sUBs are responsible for any damage you may have caused your machine. This tool is not a toy and not for everyday use.



Close all browser windows and refering to the picture above, drag CFScript into ComboFix.exe
Then post the resultant log.


Combofix should never take more that 20 minutes including the reboot if malware is detected.
If it does, open Task Manager then Processes tab (press ctrl, alt and del at the same time) and end any processes of findstr, find, sed or swreg, then combofix should continue.
If that happened we want to know, and also what process you had to end.



Uninstall old Adobe Reader versions and get the latest one (9.1 + 9.1.3 update for it) here or get Foxit Reader here. Make sure you don't install toolbar if choose Foxit Reader! You may also check free readers introduced here.


Uninstall vulnerable Flash versions by following instructions here. Fresh version can be obtained here.


Your Java is out of date. Older versions have vulnerabilities that malware can use to infect your system. Please follow these steps to remove older version Java components and update to the latest version...

Updating Java:

• Download the latest version of Java Runtime Environment (JRE) 6 Update 14.
• Click the
  Download
  button to the right.
• Select Windows on platform combobox and check the box that says:
  Accept License Agreement. Click continue.
  
• The page will refresh.
• Click on the link to download Windows Offline Installation with or without Multi-language and save to your desktop.
• Close any programs you may have running - especially your web browser.
• Go to Start > Control Panel double-click on Add/Remove programs and remove all older versions of Java.
• Check 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-6u14-windows-i586-p.exe to install the newest version. Uncheck MSN toolbar if it's offered there.

Download ATF (Atribune Temp File) Cleaner© by Atribune to your desktop.

Double-click ATF Cleaner.exe to open it

Under Main choose:
Windows Temp
Current User Temp
All Users Temp
Cookies
Temporary Internet Files
Prefetch
Java Cache
*The other boxes are optional*
Then click the Empty Selected button.

If you use Firefox:
Click Firefox at the top and choose: Select All
Click the Empty Selected button.
NOTE: If you would like to keep your saved passwords, please click NO at the prompt.

If you use Opera:
Click Opera at the top and choose: Select All
Click the Empty Selected button.
NOTE: If you would like to keep your saved passwords, please click NO at the prompt.

Click Exit on the Main menu to close the program.


Please run an online scan with Kaspersky Online Scanner as instructed in the screenshot here.


Post back its report, a fresh dds.txt log and above mentioned ComboFix resultant log.

[djely]

In process. However, JRE 6 Update 14 is not locatable. Should I go with JRE 6 Update 15. (I do not want to assume the next version is compatable)

[djely]

And should Java Web Start be removed?

[Blade81]

Hi,

Yes, Sun released Update 15 after my instructions. Please go with it. You may leave Java Web Start installed.

[djely]

Hi,

Well I was making my wat thyrough the advised actions and ran into a problem. The Karpensky Online Scanner was started, taking quite a while. Upon return the next morning, the program, and IE windows, were closed down. I repeated the process and the same thing happened. I tried it again and it won't run, giving error messages:

"Update has failed. Program has failed to start. Close the Kaspersky Online Scanner 7.0 window and open it again to install the program. You must be online to update the Kaspersky Online Scanner 7.0 database. With the latest database updates, you can find new viruses and other threats. Please go online to use Kaspersky Online Scanner 7.0. [ERROR: Key is expired]Scan ReportScan statistics "

I tried clicking Update, but it does not do anything. All else was completed, and two log files posted. Where do I go from here?

[Blade81]

Hi,

Let's see if this other scanner works any better:

* Go here to run an online scanner from ESET.

• Tick the box next to YES, I accept the Terms of Use.
• Click Start
• When asked, allow the activex control to install
• Click Start
• Make sure that the option Remove found threats is UNchecked and the option Scan unwanted applications is checkmarked.
• Click Scan
• Wait for the scan to finish
• Use notepad to open the logfile located at C:\Program Files\EsetOnlineScanner\log.txt
• Copy and paste that log as a reply to this topic.

[djely]

I am not certain if the Eset scanner ran to completion or terminated early. The log file lollows:

ESETSmartInstaller@High as CAB hook log:
OnlineScanner.ocx - registred OK
# version=6
# iexplore.exe=8.00.6001.18702 (longhorn_ie8_rtm(wmbla).090308-0339)
# OnlineScanner.ocx=1.0.0.5889
# api_version=3.0.2
# EOSSerial=1ec0f9682833244d93740143bb85cc9e
# end=finished
# remove_checked=false
# archives_checked=false
# unwanted_checked=true
# unsafe_checked=false
# antistealth_checked=true
# utc_time=2009-08-09 05:27:26
# local_time=2009-08-09 01:27:26 (-0500, Eastern Daylight Time)
# country="United States"
# lang=9
# osver=5.1.2600 NT Service Pack 2
# compatibility_mode=1026 37 83 100 11203494971708
# scanned=108439
# found=10
# cleaned=0
# scan_time=6208
C:\Program Files\AIM\Install_AIM.exe Win32/Adware.WBug.A application 00000000000000000000000000000000 I
C:\Program Files\AIM\Sysfiles\WxBug.EXE Win32/Adware.WBug.A application 00000000000000000000000000000000 I
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esets_scanner_update returned -1 esets_gle=53251

[Blade81]

Hi,

Looks like ESET finished properly. You may ignore two first listed findings. Other listed ones will be removed when system restore is resetted (instructions below).


Well congrats, it appears your system is all clean Are you still noticing any problems? If not, it's time to secure your system to prevent against further intrusions.


THESE STEPS ARE VERY IMPORTANT

Let's reset system restore
Reset and Re-enable your System Restore to remove infected files that have been backed up by Windows. The files in System Restore are protected to prevent any programs changing those files. This is the only way to clean these files: You will lose all previous restore points which are likely to be infected. Please note you need Administrator Access to do clean the restore points.

1. Turn off System Restore.
On the Desktop, right-click My Computer.
Click Properties.
Click the System Restore tab.
Check Turn off System Restore.
Click Apply, and then click OK.

2. Reboot.

3. Turn ON System Restore.
On the Desktop, right-click My Computer.
Click Properties.
Click the System Restore tab.
UN-Check *Turn off System Restore*.
Click Apply, and then click OK.
NOTE: only do this ONCE,NOT on a regular basis



Now lets uninstall ComboFix:

• Click START then RUN
• Now copy-paste Combofix /u in the runbox and click OK

Next we remove all used tools.

Please download OTC and save it to desktop.

• Double-click OTC.exe.
• Click the CleanUp! button.
• Select Yes when the
  Begin cleanup Process?
  prompt appears.
• If you are prompted to Reboot during the cleanup, select Yes.
• The tool will delete itself once it finishes, if not delete it by yourself.

Note: If you receive a warning from your firewall or other security programs regarding OTC attempting to contact the internet, please allow it to do so.



UPDATING WINDOWS AND INTERNET EXPLORER

IMPORTANT: You Need to Update Windows and Internet Explorer to protect your computer from the malware that is around on the Internet. Please go to the windows update site to get the critical updates.

If you are running Microsoft Office, or any portion thereof, go to the Microsoft's Office Update site and make sure you have at least all the critical updates installed (Free) Microsoft Office Update.


Make your Internet Explorer more secure

This can be done by following these simple instructions:
From within 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 Initialize 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.



The following are recommended third party programs that are designed to keep your computer clean. A link as well as a brief description is included with each item.

• hosts file:
  • Every version of windows has a hosts file as part of them.
  • In a very basic sense, they are used to locate webpages.
  • We can customize a hosts file so that it blocks certain webpages.
  • However, it can slow down certain computers.
  • This is why using a hosts file is optional!!
  Download it here. Make sure you read the instructions on how to install the hosts file. There is a good tutorial here
  If you decide to download the hosts file, the slowdown problems can usually be avoided by following these steps:
  2. Click the start button (at the lower left hand corner of your screen)
  3. Click run
  4. In the dialog box, type services.msc
  5. hit enter, then locate dns client
  6. Highlight it, then double-click it.
  7. On the dropdown box, change the setting from automatic to manual.
  8. Click ok
• Use a Firewall - I can not stress how important it is that you use a Firewall on your computer. Without a firewall your computer is susceptible to being hacked and taken over. Simply using a Firewall in its default configuration can lower your risk greatly. For more info, check this webpage out.
  If you don't have a 3rd party firewall or a router behind NAT then I recommend getting one. I recommend either Online Armor Free or Comodo Firewall Pro (If you choose Comodo: Uncheck during installation "Install Comodo SafeSurf..", Make Comodo my default search provider" and "Make Comodo Search my homepage" and install firewall ONLY!). Both providers have support forums that help with configuration related questions.

Just a final reminder for you. I am trying to stress these two points.
UPDATE UPDATE UPDATE!!! Make sure you do this about every 1-2 weeks.
Make sure all of your security programs are up to date.
Visit Microsoft's Windows Update Site Frequently - It is important that you visit http://www.windowsupdate.com regularly. This will ensure your computer has always the latest security updates available installed on your computer. If there are new updates to install, install them immediately, reboot your computer, and revisit the site until there are no more critical updates.



Once again, please post and tell me how things are going with your system... problems etc.

Have a great day,
Blade