Extremely annoying problems with nowfind.net hijack

[adi_k_2004]

I dont know what has installed it, but everytime I turn on the computer I get a XXX Dialer asking me too choose my country which I have to close with taskmanager and even if I remove the nowfind.net related things in Hijackthis in safe mode, they change back and the entries are back in a minute. I have tried my best but nothing seems to work, here is my log:
Logfile of HijackThis v1.99.0
Scan saved at 4:07:53 PM, on 3/18/2005
Platform: Windows XP SP1 (WinNT 5.01.2600)
MSIE: Internet Explorer v6.00 SP1 (6.00.2800.1106)

Running processes:
C:\WINXP\System32\smss.exe
C:\WINXP\system32\winlogon.exe
C:\WINXP\system32\services.exe
C:\WINXP\system32\lsass.exe
C:\WINXP\system32\svchost.exe
C:\WINXP\System32\svchost.exe
C:\WINXP\Explorer.exe
C:\WINXP\system32\spoolsv.exe
C:\Program Files\Netropa\Multimedia Keyboard\nhksrv.exe
C:\WINXP\System32\nvsvc32.exe
C:\WINXP\services.exe
C:\WINXP\System32\RunDll32.exe
C:\Program Files\MessengerPlus! 3\MsgPlus.exe
C:\Program Files\Netropa\Multimedia Keyboard\MMKeybd.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Real\Update_OB\realsched.exe
C:\Program Files\D-Tools\daemon.exe
C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunesHelper.exe
C:\Program Files\QuickTime\qttask.exe
C:\WINXP\System32\RUNDLL32.EXE
C:\valve\steam\steam.exe
C:\Program Files\iPod\bin\iPodService.exe
C:\Program Files\Smart Protector Pro\SmartProtector-Pro.exe
C:\Program Files\Google\Google Desktop Search\GoogleDesktop.exe
C:\Program Files\Netropa\Multimedia Keyboard\TrayMon.exe
C:\Program Files\Netropa\Onscreen Display\OSD.exe
C:\Program Files\GoogleDCC\GoogleDCC.exe
C:\Program Files\MSN Messenger\msnmsgr.exe
C:\Program Files\BandwidthMeter\BandwidthMeter.exe
C:\Program Files\GoogleDCC\GoogleFah\GoogleFah.exe
C:\Program Files\GoogleDCC\GoogleFah\GoogleFahCore_65.exe
C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\IEXPLORE.EXE
C:\Program Files\Google\Google Desktop Search\GoogleDesktopIndex.exe
C:\Program Files\Google\Google Desktop Search\GoogleDesktopDisplay.exe
C:\Program Files\Google\Google Desktop Search\GoogleDesktopCrawl.exe
C:\Program Files\Google\Google Desktop Search\GoogleDesktopOE.exe
C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\IEXPLORE.EXE
C:\Documents and Settings\Owner\Desktop\Hijack This\HijackThis.exe

R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer,Search = http://www.nowfind.net/003/clickpps.php
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer,SearchURL = http://www.nowfind.net/003/clickpps.php
R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer,Search = http://www.nowfind.net/003/clickpps.php
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Default_Page_URL = http://www.nowfind.net/003/clickpps.php
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Default_Search_URL = http://www.nowfind.net/003/clickpps.php
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Bar = http://www.nowfind.net/003/clickpps.php
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Page = http://www.nowfind.net/003/clickpps.php
R0 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Start Page = http://www.nowfind.net/003/clickpps.php
R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Default_Search_URL = http://www.nowfind.net/003/clickpps.php
R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Page = http://www.nowfind.net/003/clickpps.php
R0 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Start Page = http://www.nowfind.net/003/clickpps.php
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Search,SearchAssistant = http://www.nowfind.net/003/clickpps.php
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Search,CustomizeSearch = http://www.nowfind.net/003/clickpps.php
R0 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Search,SearchAssistant = http://www.nowfind.net/003/clickpps.php
R0 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Search,CustomizeSearch = http://www.nowfind.net/003/clickpps.php
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings,ProxyServer = 82.144.235.154:8080
F2 - REG:system.ini: Shell=Explorer.exe C:\WINXP\system32\fservice.exe
O1 - Hosts: auto.search.msn.com 127.0.0.1
O2 - BHO: AcroIEHlprObj Class - {06849E9F-C8D7-4D59-B87D-784B7D6BE0B3} - C:\Program Files\Adobe\Acrobat 7.0\ActiveX\AcroIEHelper.dll
O2 - BHO: Google Toolbar Helper - {AA58ED58-01DD-4d91-8333-CF10577473F7} - c:\program files\google\googletoolbar1.dll
O3 - Toolbar: &Google - {2318C2B1-4965-11d4-9B18-009027A5CD4F} - c:\program files\google\googletoolbar1.dll
O3 - Toolbar: &Radio - {8E718888-423F-11D2-876E-00A0C9082467} - C:\WINXP\System32\msdxm.ocx
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [NvCplDaemon] RUNDLL32.EXE C:\WINXP\System32\NvCpl.dll,NvStartup
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [nwiz] nwiz.exe /install
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Cmaudio] RunDll32 cmicnfg.cpl,CMICtrlWnd
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [MessengerPlus3] "C:\Program Files\MessengerPlus! 3\MsgPlus.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [MULTIMEDIA KEYBOARD] C:\Program Files\Netropa\Multimedia Keyboard\MMKeybd.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [NeroFilterCheck] C:\WINXP\system32\NeroCheck.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [TkBellExe] "C:\Program Files\Common Files\Real\Update_OB\realsched.exe" -osboot
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [DAEMON Tools-1033] "C:\Program Files\D-Tools\daemon.exe" -lang 1033
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [iTunesHelper] C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunesHelper.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [QuickTime Task] "C:\Program Files\QuickTime\qttask.exe" -atboottime
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [NvMediaCenter] RUNDLL32.EXE C:\WINXP\System32\NvMcTray.dll,NvTaskbarInit
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [Steam] "c:\valve\steam\steam.exe" -silent
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [MessengerPlus3] "C:\Program Files\MessengerPlus! 3\MsgPlus.exe" /WinStart
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [SPSTEALT] "C:\Program Files\Smart Protector Pro\SmartProtector-Pro.exe" /stealt
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [Google Desktop Search] "C:\Program Files\Google\Google Desktop Search\GoogleDesktop.exe" /startup
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [GoogleDCClient] C:\Program Files\GoogleDCC\GoogleDCC.exe -startup
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [msnmsgr] "C:\Program Files\MSN Messenger\msnmsgr.exe" /background
O4 - Startup: Bandwidth Meter.lnk = C:\Program Files\BandwidthMeter\BandwidthMeter.exe
O4 - Global Startup: Adobe Gamma Loader.lnk = C:\Program Files\Common Files\Adobe\Calibration\Adobe Gamma Loader.exe
O4 - Global Startup: Adobe Reader Speed Launch.lnk = C:\Program Files\Adobe\Acrobat 7.0\Reader\reader_sl.exe
O8 - Extra context menu item: &Google Search - res://C:\Program Files\Google\GoogleToolbar1.dll/cmsearch.html
O8 - Extra context menu item: &Translate English Word - res://C:\Program Files\Google\GoogleToolbar1.dll/cmwordtrans.html
O8 - Extra context menu item: Backward Links - res://C:\Program Files\Google\GoogleToolbar1.dll/cmbacklinks.html
O8 - Extra context menu item: Cached Snapshot of Page - res://C:\Program Files\Google\GoogleToolbar1.dll/cmcache.html
O8 - Extra context menu item: Similar Pages - res://C:\Program Files\Google\GoogleToolbar1.dll/cmsimilar.html
O8 - Extra context menu item: Translate Page into English - res://C:\Program Files\Google\GoogleToolbar1.dll/cmtrans.html
O13 - DefaultPrefix: http://101.nowfind.net/gall.php?url=
O13 - WWW Prefix: http://101.nowfind.net/gall.php?url=
O13 - Home Prefix: http://101.nowfind.net/gall.php?url=
O13 - Mosaic Prefix: http://101.nowfind.net/gall.php?url=
O16 - DPF: {8EDAD21C-3584-4E66-A8AB-EB0E5584767D} (Toolbar Reg Sniff Activate) - http://toolbar.google.com/data/GoogleActivate.cab
O23 - Service: iPod Service - Apple Computer, Inc. - C:\Program Files\iPod\bin\iPodService.exe
O23 - Service: Netropa NHK Server - Unknown - C:\Program Files\Netropa\Multimedia Keyboard\nhksrv.exe
O23 - Service: NVIDIA Display Driver Service - NVIDIA Corporation - C:\WINXP\System32\nvsvc32.exe

If someone could help me fix this I would be VERY happy

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Adi.K

[greyknight17]

Please print out or copy this page to Notepad. Make sure to work through the fixes in the exact order it is mentioned below. If there's anything that you don't understand, ask your question(s) before proceeding with the fixes. You should not have any open browsers when you are following the procedures below.

Go to My Computer->Tools/View->Folder Options->View tab and make sure that 'Show hidden files and folders' (or 'Show all files') is enabled. Also make sure that 'Display the contents of system folders' is checked. Windows XP's search feature is a little different. When you click on 'All files and folders' on the left pane, click on the 'More advanced options' at the bottom. Make sure that Search system folders, Search hidden files and folders, and Search subfolders are checked.

For the options that you checked/enabled earlier, you may uncheck them after your log is clean. If we ask you to fix a program that you use or want to keep, please post back saying that (we don't know every program that exists, so we may tell you to delete a program that we think is bad to keep).

Turn off system restore by right clicking on My Computer and go to Properties->System Restore and check the box for Turn off System Restore. Click Apply and then OK. Restart your computer. After we are finished with your log file and verified that it's clean, you may turn it back on and create a new restore point.

If you have a fast internet connection (broadband), run an online virus scan at TrendMicro. Just follow the instructions on the site to run the online scan. Otherwise, make sure your antivirus program has the latest definitions and run a full system scan.

Reboot into Safe Mode (hit F8 key until menu shows up). Make sure to close any open browsers. Go into HijackThis->Config->Misc. Tools->Open process manager. Select the following and click Kill process for each one if they are still listed (they shouldn't be - but double check it):

C:\WINXP\services.exe
C:\Program Files\MessengerPlus! 3\MsgPlus.exe

Uninstall the following via the Add/Remove Panel (Start->(Settings)->Control Panel->Add/Remove Programs) if they exist:

Messenger Plus - if you didn't install the sponsor program, you may keep it.

Run a scan in HijackThis. Check each of the following and hit 'Fix checked' (after checking them) if they still exist (make sure not to miss any):

R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer,Search = http://www.nowfind.net/003/clickpps.php
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer,SearchURL = http://www.nowfind.net/003/clickpps.php
R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer,Search = http://www.nowfind.net/003/clickpps.php
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Default_Page_URL = http://www.nowfind.net/003/clickpps.php
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Default_Search_URL = http://www.nowfind.net/003/clickpps.php
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Bar = http://www.nowfind.net/003/clickpps.php
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Page = http://www.nowfind.net/003/clickpps.php
R0 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Start Page = http://www.nowfind.net/003/clickpps.php
R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Default_Search_URL = http://www.nowfind.net/003/clickpps.php
R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Page = http://www.nowfind.net/003/clickpps.php
R0 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Start Page = http://www.nowfind.net/003/clickpps.php
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Search,SearchAssistant = http://www.nowfind.net/003/clickpps.php
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Search,CustomizeSearch = http://www.nowfind.net/003/clickpps.php
R0 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Search,SearchAssistant = http://www.nowfind.net/003/clickpps.php
R0 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Search,CustomizeSearch = http://www.nowfind.net/003/clickpps.php
F2 - REG:system.ini: Shell=Explorer.exe C:\WINXP\system32\fservice.exe
O1 - Hosts: auto.search.msn.com 127.0.0.1
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [MessengerPlus3] "C:\Program Files\MessengerPlus! 3\MsgPlus.exe"
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [MessengerPlus3] "C:\Program Files\MessengerPlus! 3\MsgPlus.exe" /WinStart
O13 - DefaultPrefix: http://101.nowfind.net/gall.php?url=
O13 - WWW Prefix: http://101.nowfind.net/gall.php?url=
O13 - Home Prefix: http://101.nowfind.net/gall.php?url=
O13 - Mosaic Prefix: http://101.nowfind.net/gall.php?url=

Delete the following Files/Folders (delete folders if no filename is specified) according to their directory (if none, just do a search for them) and delete them if they exist:

C:\WINXP\services.exe - make sure to delete it in this location only
C:\Program Files\MessengerPlus! 3\ - only if you uninstalled it
C:\WINXP\system32\fservice.exe

Reboot into Normal Mode and run new HijackThis scan. If there were some entries that didn't show up in Safe Mode, you may check and fix those that appear now in normal mode (if you do that, make sure to run a new scan again). Save the log file and run KRC HijackThis Analyzer in the same folder to get the result.txt log. Just post the contents of the result.txt file in the forum.

[adi_k_2004]

Well eventually, I downloaded Norton Internet Security 2005, installed it and took a full system scan. Ran HijackThis, deleted the entries you gave and done, no more bloody adware/spyware/dialers/trojans.

Thanks alot man, if I was 18 I would donate :)

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Adi.K