Please Help

[jacksparrow]

I have gone through all the presteps to get rid of as much of the garbage as I could before running the Hijackthis program. Here is my log file, if you could please analzye it and provide any suggestions I would greatly appreciate it.

Logfile of HijackThis v1.99.1
Scan saved at 10:56:51 AM, on 1/10/2006
Platform: Windows XP SP2 (WinNT 5.01.2600)
MSIE: Internet Explorer v6.00 SP2 (6.00.2900.2180)

Running processes:
C:\WINNT\System32\smss.exe
C:\WINNT\system32\csrss.exe
C:\WINNT\system32\winlogon.exe
C:\WINNT\system32\services.exe
C:\WINNT\system32\lsass.exe
C:\WINNT\system32\svchost.exe
C:\WINNT\system32\svchost.exe
C:\WINNT\System32\svchost.exe
C:\WINNT\System32\svchost.exe
C:\WINNT\System32\svchost.exe
C:\WINNT\system32\spoolsv.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVGFRE~1\avgamsvr.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVGFRE~1\avgupsvc.exe
C:\Program Files\ewido\security suite\ewidoctrl.exe
C:\Program Files\ewido\security suite\ewidoguard.exe
C:\WINNT\System32\svchost.exe
C:\WINNT\system32\wdfmgr.exe
C:\WINNT\System32\alg.exe
C:\WINNT\Explorer.EXE
C:\WINNT\System32\spool\DRIVERS\W32X86\3\E_FATIADA.EXE
C:\Program Files\QuickTime\qttask.exe
C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.5.0_03\bin\jusched.exe
C:\WINNT\system32\igps.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVGFRE~1\avgcc.exe
C:\WINNT\system32\wscntfy.exe
C:\WINNT\system32\wuauclt.exe
C:\Documents and Settings\Owner\My Documents\Downloaded Chad\hijackthis\HijackThis.exe

R0 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Start Page = http://www.yahoo.com/
R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Default_Page_URL = http://www.gateway.net
R0 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Start Page = http://www.gateway.net
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings,AutoConfigURL = http://pac.lb.abbott.corp/cgi-bin/pac.pl
O2 - BHO: AcroIEHlprObj Class - {06849E9F-C8D7-4D59-B87D-784B7D6BE0B3} - C:\Program Files\Adobe\Acrobat 6.0\Reader\ActiveX\AcroIEHelper.dll
O2 - BHO: (no name) - {53707962-6F74-2D53-2644-206D7942484F} - C:\Program Files\Spybot - Search & Destroy\SDHelper.dll
O2 - BHO: LinkTracker Class - {8B6DA27E-7F64-4694-8F8F-DC87AB8C6B22} - C:\Program Files\QL\qlink32.dll
O2 - BHO: (no name) - {FDD3B846-8D59-4ffb-8758-209B6AD74ACC} - C:\Program Files\Microsoft Money\System\mnyviewer.dll
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [EPSON Stylus CX4800 Series] C:\WINNT\System32\spool\DRIVERS\W32X86\3\E_FATIADA.EXE /P26 "EPSON Stylus CX4800 Series" /O6 "USB001" /M "Stylus CX4800"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [QuickTime Task] "C:\Program Files\QuickTime\qttask.exe" -atboottime
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SunJavaUpdateSched] C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.5.0_03\bin\jusched.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [timessquare] C:\windows\timessquare.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [adtech2006] C:\windows\adtech2006a.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [0kg00xc4.dll] RUNDLL32.EXE 0kg00xc4.dll,b 7468008
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [lspins] "C:\WINNT\system32\igps.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [AVG7_CC] C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVGFRE~1\avgcc.exe /STARTUP
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [AVG7_EMC] C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVGFRE~1\avgemc.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Auto Updater] C:\WINNT\System32\aupdate.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [THGuard] "C:\Program Files\TrojanHunter 4.2\THGuard.exe"
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [Microsoft Works Update Detection] C:\Program Files\Microsoft Works\WkDetect.exe
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [Spyware-Cop] "C:\PROGRA~1\SPYWAR~1\Spyware-Cop.exe" /s
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [4238166] C:\PROGRA~1\4238166\4238166.exe
O6 - HKCU\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Control Panel present
O8 - Extra context menu item: &KewlBar Search - res://C:\Program Files\KewlBar 5.0\toolbar.dll/SEARCH.HTML
O9 - Extra button: (no name) - {CD67F990-D8E9-11d2-98FE-00C0F0318AFE} - (no file)
O9 - Extra button: MoneySide - {E023F504-0C5A-4750-A1E7-A9046DEA8A21} - C:\Program Files\Microsoft Money\System\mnyviewer.dll
O9 - Extra button: Messenger - {FB5F1910-F110-11d2-BB9E-00C04F795683} - C:\Program Files\Messenger\msmsgs.exe
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Windows Messenger - {FB5F1910-F110-11d2-BB9E-00C04F795683} - C:\Program Files\Messenger\msmsgs.exe
O12 - Plugin for .spop: C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\Plugins\NPDocBox.dll
O16 - DPF: Yahoo! Chess - http://download.games.yahoo.com/game...ts/y/ct2_x.cab
O16 - DPF: {0246ECA8-996F-11D1-BE2F-00A0C9037DFE} (TDServer Control) - http://www.bitstream.com/wfplayer/tdserver.cab
O16 - DPF: {17492023-C23A-453E-A040-C7C580BBF700} (Windows Genuine Advantage Validation Tool) - http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?linkid=39204
O16 - DPF: {2B4F4FA8-814A-11D7-B31B-0002A500B281} (FASetupStart Control) - http://a2.ff.fullaudio.com.edgesuite...0.55/setup.cab
O16 - DPF: {6414512B-B978-451D-A0D8-FCFDF33E833C} (WUWebControl Class) - http://update.microsoft.com/windowsu...?1135264083835
O16 - DPF: {6E5A37BF-FD42-463A-877C-4EB7002E68AE} (Housecall ActiveX 6.5) - http://housecall65.trendmicro.com/ho...vex/hcImpl.cab
O16 - DPF: {739E8D90-2F4C-43AD-A1B8-66C356FCEA35} (RunExeActiveX.RunExe) - hcp://system/RunExeActiveX.CAB
O16 - DPF: {99CDFD87-F97A-42E1-9C13-D18220D90AD1} (StartFirstControl.CheckFirst) - hcp://system/StartFirstControl.CAB
O16 - DPF: {9A9307A0-7DA4-4DAF-B042-5009F29E09E1} (ActiveScan Installer Class) - http://acs.pandasoftware.com/actives...ree/asinst.cab
O18 - Filter: text/html - {3551784B-E99A-474f-B782-3EC814442918} - C:\Program Files\QL\qlink32.dll
O20 - Winlogon Notify: igfxcui - C:\WINNT\SYSTEM32\igfxsrvc.dll
O23 - Service: AVG7 Alert Manager Server (Avg7Alrt) - GRISOFT, s.r.o. - C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVGFRE~1\avgamsvr.exe
O23 - Service: AVG7 Update Service (Avg7UpdSvc) - GRISOFT, s.r.o. - C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVGFRE~1\avgupsvc.exe
O23 - Service: ewido security suite control - ewido networks - C:\Program Files\ewido\security suite\ewidoctrl.exe
O23 - Service: ewido security suite guard - ewido networks - C:\Program Files\ewido\security suite\ewidoguard.exe
O23 - Service: PictureTaker - Unknown owner - c:\fixit\pt\PCTKRNT.SYS (file missing)


Thanks,

captain jack

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Please read this post completely before begining the fix. If there's anything that you do not understand, kindly ask your questions before proceeding. Please ensure that there aren't any any opened browsers when you are carrying out the procedures below. Save the following instructions in Notepad as this webpage would not be available when you're carrying out the fix.


* * * * * * ADDITIONAL DOWNLOADS * * * * * * * * * * * * * *


Download & install - CleanUp.exe (not recommended for WinXP64)

'UNPLUG'/DISCONNECT your computer from the Internet when you have finished downlaoding.
It is IMPORTANT that you don't miss a step & perform everything in the correct order.


* * * * * * FIXING ENTRIES WITH HIJACKTHIS * * * * * * * * * *


Do a HijackThis scan & place a check next to these items and select "Fix checked":


R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Int ernet Settings,AutoConfigURL = http://pac.lb.abbott.corp/cgi-bin/pac.pl
O2 - BHO: LinkTracker Class - {8B6DA27E-7F64-4694-8F8F-DC87AB8C6B22} - C:\Program Files\QL\qlink32.dll
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [timessquare] C:\windows\timessquare.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [adtech2006] C:\windows\adtech2006a.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [0kg00xc4.dll] RUNDLL32.EXE 0kg00xc4.dll,b 7468008
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [lspins] "C:\WINNT\system32\igps.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Auto Updater] C:\WINNT\System32\aupdate.exe
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [Spyware-Cop] "C:\PROGRA~1\SPYWAR~1\Spyware-Cop.exe" /s
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [4238166] C:\PROGRA~1\4238166\4238166.exe
O16 - DPF: {2B4F4FA8-814A-11D7-B31B-0002A500B281} (FASetupStart Control) - http://a2.ff.fullaudio.com.edgesuite...0.55/setup.cab
O16 - DPF: {739E8D90-2F4C-43AD-A1B8-66C356FCEA35} (RunExeActiveX.RunExe) - hcp://system/RunExeActiveX.CAB
O16 - DPF: {99CDFD87-F97A-42E1-9C13-D18220D90AD1} (StartFirstControl.CheckFirst) - hcp://system/StartFirstControl.CAB
O18 - Filter: text/html - {3551784B-E99A-474f-B782-3EC814442918} - C:\Program Files\QL\qlink32.dll


* * * * * * RESTART WINDOWS IN SAFE MODE * * * * * * * * * *


1. Restart your computer
2. After hearing your computer beep once during startup, but before the Windows icon appears, press F8.
3. Instead of Windows loading as normal, a menu should appear
4. Select the option to run Windows in Safe Mode.


* * * * * * UN-INSTALLING PROGRAMS * * * * * * * * * * * * * *


Go to Start -> Control Panel -> Add or Remove Programs and uninstall the following programs:

• Spyware Cop
  QL /Hyperlinker

Please note any other programs that you dont recognize in that list in your next response


* * * * * * DELETING FILES/FOLDERS * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *


If you have not done so already, please enable the viewing of Hidden files
From Windows Explorer, go to Tools -> Folder Options -> View tab.

• Tick - 'Show hidden files and folder'
• Untick - 'Hide file extensions for known types'
• Untick - 'Hide protected operating system files'
• Click Yes to confirm & then click OK

Locate and delete the following files/folders: (let me know if you fail to find/delete any)

• C:\WINNT\system32\igps.exe
  C:\Program Files\QL\
  C:\windows\timessquare.exe
  C:\windows\adtech2006a.exe
  0kg00xc4.dll
  C:\WINNT\System32\aupdate.exe
  C:\PROGRA~1\SPYWAR~1\
  C:\PROGRA~1\4238166\

* * * * * * PURGING TEMP FOLDERS * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *


Run Cleanup! using the following configuration:

1. Click Options...
2. Set the slider initially to Standard CleanUp!
3. Uncheck the following:

• Delete Newsgroup cache
• Delete Newsgroup Subscriptions
• Scan local drives for temporary files

4. Click OK
5. Press the CleanUp! button to start the program.
6. Do NOT reboot/logoff if prompted.

* CleanUp! will not create any backups!!


* * * * * * REBOOT TO NORMAL MODE * * * * * * * * * * * * * *


Establish an internet connection & perform an online scan with Internet Explorer at Kaspersky Online Scanner

Answer Yes, when prompted to install an ActiveX component.

• The program will then begin downloading the latest definition files.
• Once the files have been downloaded click on NEXT
• Locate the Scan Settings button & configure to:
  • Scan using the following Anti-Virus database:
    • Extended
  • Scan Options:
    • Scan Archives
    • Scan Mail Bases
• Click OK & have it scan My Computer
• Once the scan is complete, it will display if your system has been infected. It does not provide an option to clean/disinfect. We only require a report from it.
• Click the Save as Text button to save the file to your desktop so that you may post it in your next reply

* Turn off the real time scanner of any existing antivirus program while performing the online scan


* * * * * * CHECK LIST * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *


In your next post, please include fresh logs from:

1. HiJackThis
2. Online scan

Please provide details of any problems you encountered whilst performing the above steps & update us on how the computer behaves now

[jacksparrow]

Hijackthis Log:

Logfile of HijackThis v1.99.1
Scan saved at 9:14:27 AM, on 1/12/2006
Platform: Windows XP SP2 (WinNT 5.01.2600)
MSIE: Internet Explorer v6.00 SP2 (6.00.2900.2180)

Running processes:
C:\WINNT\System32\smss.exe
C:\WINNT\system32\csrss.exe
C:\WINNT\system32\winlogon.exe
C:\WINNT\system32\services.exe
C:\WINNT\system32\lsass.exe
C:\WINNT\system32\svchost.exe
C:\WINNT\system32\svchost.exe
C:\WINNT\System32\svchost.exe
C:\WINNT\System32\svchost.exe
C:\WINNT\System32\svchost.exe
C:\WINNT\system32\spoolsv.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVGFRE~1\avgamsvr.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVGFRE~1\avgupsvc.exe
C:\Program Files\ewido\security suite\ewidoctrl.exe
C:\Program Files\ewido\security suite\ewidoguard.exe
C:\WINNT\System32\svchost.exe
C:\WINNT\system32\wdfmgr.exe
C:\WINNT\System32\alg.exe
C:\WINNT\Explorer.EXE
C:\WINNT\system32\wscntfy.exe
C:\WINNT\System32\spool\DRIVERS\W32X86\3\E_FATIADA.EXE
C:\Program Files\QuickTime\qttask.exe
C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.5.0_03\bin\jusched.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVGFRE~1\avgcc.exe
C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\iexplore.exe
C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office10\WINWORD.EXE
C:\Program Files\Microsoft Works\MSWorks.exe
C:\Documents and Settings\Owner\My Documents\Downloaded Chad\hijackthis\HijackThis.exe

R0 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Start Page = http://www.yahoo.com/
R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Default_Page_URL = http://www.gateway.net
R0 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Start Page = http://www.gateway.net
O2 - BHO: AcroIEHlprObj Class - {06849E9F-C8D7-4D59-B87D-784B7D6BE0B3} - C:\Program Files\Adobe\Acrobat 6.0\Reader\ActiveX\AcroIEHelper.dll
O2 - BHO: (no name) - {53707962-6F74-2D53-2644-206D7942484F} - C:\Program Files\Spybot - Search & Destroy\SDHelper.dll
O2 - BHO: (no name) - {FDD3B846-8D59-4ffb-8758-209B6AD74ACC} - C:\Program Files\Microsoft Money\System\mnyviewer.dll
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [EPSON Stylus CX4800 Series] C:\WINNT\System32\spool\DRIVERS\W32X86\3\E_FATIADA.EXE /P26 "EPSON Stylus CX4800 Series" /O6 "USB001" /M "Stylus CX4800"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [QuickTime Task] "C:\Program Files\QuickTime\qttask.exe" -atboottime
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SunJavaUpdateSched] C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.5.0_03\bin\jusched.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [AVG7_CC] C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVGFRE~1\avgcc.exe /STARTUP
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [AVG7_EMC] C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVGFRE~1\avgemc.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [THGuard] "C:\Program Files\TrojanHunter 4.2\THGuard.exe"
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [Microsoft Works Update Detection] C:\Program Files\Microsoft Works\WkDetect.exe
O6 - HKCU\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Control Panel present
O8 - Extra context menu item: &KewlBar Search - res://C:\Program Files\KewlBar 5.0\toolbar.dll/SEARCH.HTML
O9 - Extra button: (no name) - {CD67F990-D8E9-11d2-98FE-00C0F0318AFE} - (no file)
O9 - Extra button: MoneySide - {E023F504-0C5A-4750-A1E7-A9046DEA8A21} - C:\Program Files\Microsoft Money\System\mnyviewer.dll
O9 - Extra button: Messenger - {FB5F1910-F110-11d2-BB9E-00C04F795683} - C:\Program Files\Messenger\msmsgs.exe
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Windows Messenger - {FB5F1910-F110-11d2-BB9E-00C04F795683} - C:\Program Files\Messenger\msmsgs.exe
O12 - Plugin for .spop: C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\Plugins\NPDocBox.dll
O16 - DPF: Yahoo! Chess - http://download.games.yahoo.com/game...ts/y/ct2_x.cab
O16 - DPF: {0246ECA8-996F-11D1-BE2F-00A0C9037DFE} (TDServer Control) - http://www.bitstream.com/wfplayer/tdserver.cab
O16 - DPF: {0EB0E74A-2A76-4AB3-A7FB-9BD8C29F7F75} (CKAVWebScan Object) - http://www.kaspersky.com/downloads/k...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...?1135264083835
O16 - DPF: {6E5A37BF-FD42-463A-877C-4EB7002E68AE} (Housecall ActiveX 6.5) - http://housecall65.trendmicro.com/ho...vex/hcImpl.cab
O16 - DPF: {9A9307A0-7DA4-4DAF-B042-5009F29E09E1} (ActiveScan Installer Class) - http://acs.pandasoftware.com/actives...ree/asinst.cab
O20 - Winlogon Notify: igfxcui - C:\WINNT\SYSTEM32\igfxsrvc.dll
O23 - Service: AVG7 Alert Manager Server (Avg7Alrt) - GRISOFT, s.r.o. - C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVGFRE~1\avgamsvr.exe
O23 - Service: AVG7 Update Service (Avg7UpdSvc) - GRISOFT, s.r.o. - C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVGFRE~1\avgupsvc.exe
O23 - Service: ewido security suite control - ewido networks - C:\Program Files\ewido\security suite\ewidoctrl.exe
O23 - Service: ewido security suite guard - ewido networks - C:\Program Files\ewido\security suite\ewidoguard.exe
O23 - Service: PictureTaker - Unknown owner - c:\fixit\pt\PCTKRNT.SYS (file missing)


Online Scan:

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KASPERSKY ON-LINE SCANNER REPORT
Wednesday, January 11, 2006 23:28:35
Operating System: Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition, Service Pack 2 (Build 2600)
Kaspersky On-line Scanner version: 5.0.67.0
Kaspersky Anti-Virus database last update: 12/01/2006
Kaspersky Anti-Virus database records: 170626
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Scan Settings:
Scan using the following antivirus database: extended
Scan Archives: true
Scan Mail Bases: true

Scan Target - My Computer:
A:\
C:\
D:\

Scan Statistics:
Total number of scanned objects: 46393
Number of viruses found: 13
Number of infected objects: 36
Number of suspicious objects: 0
Duration of the scan process: 3531 sec

Infected Object Name - Virus Name
C:\Documents and Settings\Owner\My Documents\Downloaded Chad\hijackthis\backups\backup-20060111-081522-785.dll Infected: not-a-virus:AdWare.Win32.Suggestor.o
C:\Documents and Settings\Owner\My Documents\Downloaded Chad\kewlbar.exe/kewlbar5_2.exe/toolbar.dll Infected: not-a-virus:AdWare.Win32.SearchIt.j
C:\Documents and Settings\Owner\My Documents\Downloaded Chad\kewlbar.exe/kewlbar5_2.exe Infected: not-a-virus:AdWare.Win32.SearchIt.j
C:\Documents and Settings\Owner\My Documents\Downloaded Chad\kewlbar.exe Infected: not-a-virus:AdWare.Win32.SearchIt.j
C:\System Volume Information\_restore{717DED14-B9DD-4C52-8322-6043B9687C5A}\RP346\A0036308.exe Infected: Trojan-Downloader.Win32.Qoologic.at
C:\System Volume Information\_restore{717DED14-B9DD-4C52-8322-6043B9687C5A}\RP346\A0036314.exe Infected: not-a-virus:AdWare.Win32.VB.n
C:\System Volume Information\_restore{717DED14-B9DD-4C52-8322-6043B9687C5A}\RP348\A0038040.exe/kewlbar5_2.exe/toolbar.dll Infected: not-a-virus:AdWare.Win32.SearchIt.j
C:\System Volume Information\_restore{717DED14-B9DD-4C52-8322-6043B9687C5A}\RP348\A0038040.exe/kewlbar5_2.exe Infected: not-a-virus:AdWare.Win32.SearchIt.j
C:\System Volume Information\_restore{717DED14-B9DD-4C52-8322-6043B9687C5A}\RP348\A0038040.exe Infected: not-a-virus:AdWare.Win32.SearchIt.j
C:\System Volume Information\_restore{717DED14-B9DD-4C52-8322-6043B9687C5A}\RP355\A0042504.dll Infected: not-a-virus:AdWare.Win32.Sud.a
C:\System Volume Information\_restore{717DED14-B9DD-4C52-8322-6043B9687C5A}\RP355\A0042510.dll.tcf Infected: not-a-virus:AdWare.Win32.Sud.a
C:\System Volume Information\_restore{717DED14-B9DD-4C52-8322-6043B9687C5A}\RP355\A0042530.dll Infected: not-a-virus:AdWare.Win32.EZula.ca
C:\System Volume Information\_restore{717DED14-B9DD-4C52-8322-6043B9687C5A}\RP355\A0042679.exe/data0015/NHInstall.exe Infected: not-a-virus:AdWare.Win32.NavExcel.d
C:\System Volume Information\_restore{717DED14-B9DD-4C52-8322-6043B9687C5A}\RP355\A0042679.exe/data0015/v2.0.2.cab/NHUninstaller.exe Infected: not-a-virus:AdWare.Win32.NavExcel.d
C:\System Volume Information\_restore{717DED14-B9DD-4C52-8322-6043B9687C5A}\RP355\A0042679.exe/data0015/v2.0.2.cab/NHelper.dll Infected: not-a-virus:AdWare.Win32.NavExcel.d
C:\System Volume Information\_restore{717DED14-B9DD-4C52-8322-6043B9687C5A}\RP355\A0042679.exe/data0015/v2.0.2.cab/NHUpdater.exe Infected: not-a-virus:AdWare.Win32.NavExcel.b
C:\System Volume Information\_restore{717DED14-B9DD-4C52-8322-6043B9687C5A}\RP355\A0042679.exe/data0015/v2.0.2.cab Infected: not-a-virus:AdWare.Win32.NavExcel.b
C:\System Volume Information\_restore{717DED14-B9DD-4C52-8322-6043B9687C5A}\RP355\A0042679.exe/data0015 Infected: not-a-virus:AdWare.Win32.NavExcel.b
C:\System Volume Information\_restore{717DED14-B9DD-4C52-8322-6043B9687C5A}\RP355\A0042679.exe Infected: not-a-virus:AdWare.Win32.NavExcel.b
C:\System Volume Information\_restore{717DED14-B9DD-4C52-8322-6043B9687C5A}\RP355\A0042687.dll Infected: not-a-virus:AdWare.Win32.SearchIt.j
C:\System Volume Information\_restore{717DED14-B9DD-4C52-8322-6043B9687C5A}\RP356\A0042779.dll.tcf Infected: not-a-virus:AdWare.Win32.Sud.a
C:\System Volume Information\_restore{717DED14-B9DD-4C52-8322-6043B9687C5A}\RP359\A0043809.exe Infected: not-a-virus:AdWare.Win32.Suggestor.o
C:\System Volume Information\_restore{717DED14-B9DD-4C52-8322-6043B9687C5A}\RP359\A0043811.dll Infected: not-a-virus:AdWare.Win32.Suggestor.o
C:\System Volume Information\_restore{717DED14-B9DD-4C52-8322-6043B9687C5A}\RP359\A0043812.exe Infected: not-a-virus:AdWare.Win32.Suggestor.o
C:\System Volume Information\_restore{717DED14-B9DD-4C52-8322-6043B9687C5A}\RP359\A0043830.exe Infected: not-a-virus:AdWare.Win32.EZula.bn
C:\windows\system32\DH9013.exe/data0002 Infected: Trojan-Clicker.Win32.Small.jf
C:\windows\system32\DH9013.exe Infected: Trojan-Clicker.Win32.Small.jf
C:\WINNT\system32\0kg0an0q.dll Infected: not-a-virus:AdWare.Win32.Sud.b
C:\WINNT\system32\config\systemprofile\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files\Content.IE5\850H83GD\DH9013[1].exe/data0002 Infected: Trojan-Clicker.Win32.Small.jf
C:\WINNT\system32\config\systemprofile\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files\Content.IE5\850H83GD\DH9013[1].exe Infected: Trojan-Clicker.Win32.Small.jf
C:\WINNT\system32\config\systemprofile\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files\Content.IE5\WHA3WL67\9400[1].cab/Quicklinks.exe Infected: not-a-virus:AdWare.Win32.MDH.e
C:\WINNT\system32\config\systemprofile\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files\Content.IE5\WHA3WL67\9400[1].cab Infected: not-a-virus:AdWare.Win32.MDH.e
C:\WINNT\system32\config\systemprofile\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files\Content.IE5\WHA3WL67\z00096[1].exe Infected: not-a-virus:AdWare.Win32.VB.n
C:\WINNT\system32\lat323.tmp Infected: not-a-virus:AdWare.Win32.Sud.a
C:\WINNT\system32\VB1.exe/WISE0001.BIN Infected: not-a-virus:AdWare.Win32.VirtualBouncer.j
C:\WINNT\system32\VB1.exe Infected: not-a-virus:AdWare.Win32.VirtualBouncer.j

Scan process completed.

I was unable to find the following files to delete them:

C:\windows\timessquare.exe
C:\windows\adtech2006a.exe
C:\WINNT\System32\aupdate.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\SPYWAR~1\
C:\PROGRA~1\4238166\

These were not listed in the add/remove programs:

Spyware Cop
QL /Hyperlinker

Also when I have run Spybot S&D, there are 2 cmdService registry items that will not delete.

Thanks again, and look forward to more help.

[jacksparrow]

Sorry I also forgot to say that there is a program 4238166 listed in the Add/Remove programs that will not remove.

[sUBs]

Please read this post completely before begining the fix. If there's anything that you do not understand, kindly ask your questions before proceeding. Please ensure that there aren't any any opened browsers when you are carrying out the procedures below. Save the following instructions in Notepad as this webpage would not be available when you're carrying out the fix.


* * * * * * ADDITIONAL DOWNLOADS * * * * * * * * * * * * * *


Right click on this & choose "Save As..." DelO15Domains.inf - DelO15Domains.inf
Right click on DelO15Domains.inf and choose Install. It will run immediately (you won't be able to see anything happen). You may delete the file afterwards.

Host.zip - From within Host.zip, double click on MVPS.bat & allow it to run.

Right click on this & select 'Save As' - DNSManual.bat
Doubleclick on DNSManual.bat & allow it to run.

SpywareBlaster 3.5.1
Install & update SpywareBlaster with the latest definitions.
After you have updated, click the button - enable protection for all unprotected items

IE-SpyAD - Extract the contents to a new folder
From within the folder, double-click install.bat
Select Option #2 - Install the new IE-SPYAD list.
Then return to the main menu.
Select option #4 - Add the old porn sites domain

Download KillBox v2.0.0.175.exe (it's important that you get version v2.0.0.175)


* * * * * * UN-INSTALLING PROGRAMS * * * * * * * * * * * * * *


Go to Start -> Control Panel -> Add or Remove Programs and uninstall the following programs:

• Kewlbar

* * * * * *

Start HJT & goto Config > Misc Tools - Open Uninstall Manager
From the box on the left, select 4238166 & hit the "Delete this entry" button located on the right


* * * * * * FIXING ENTRIES WITH HIJACKTHIS * * * * * * * * * *


Do a HijackThis scan & place a check next to these items and select "Fix checked":

O8 - Extra context menu item: &KewlBar Search - res://C:\Program Files\KewlBar 5.0\toolbar.dll/SEARCH.HTML


* * * * * * KILLBOX * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *


Launch KillBox.exe & select the following options:

• delete on Reboot
• All files (if available)

Use your mouse to select all the filenames highlighted in blue & then right-click & select Copy

• C:\windows\system32\DH9013.exe
  C:\WINNT\system32\0kg0an0q.dll
  C:\WINNT\system32\lat323.tmp
  C:\WINNT\system32\VB1.exe
  C:\Documents and Settings\Owner\My Documents\Downloaded Chad\kewlbar.exe

* Go to the File menu, and choose Paste from Clipboard
* Click the RED X button.
* Click Yes at the Delete on Reboot prompt.
* Click Yes at the 'Pending Operations prompt'.


* * * * * * DELETING FILES/FOLDERS * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *


Once you have rebooted ...

Locate and delete the following files/folders: (let me know if you fail to find/delete any)

• C:\Program Files\KewlBar 5.0\

Delete the contents of this folder, leaving it empty:

• C:\WINNT\system32\config\systemprofile\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files\Content.IE5\

* * * * * * PURGING TEMP FOLDERS * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *


Run Cleanup! using the following configuration:

1. Click Options...
2. Set the slider initially to Standard CleanUp!
3. Uncheck the following:

• Delete Newsgroup cache
• Delete Newsgroup Subscriptions
• Scan local drives for temporary files

4. Click OK
5. Press the CleanUp! button to start the program.


* * * * * *

Spybot S&D, there are 2 cmdService registry items that will not delete.

Please use the steps outlined here for those errant cmdservice reg keys.


* * * * * *


After you have done that, empty the System Volume Information folder by doing so ...
Go to Start >> Run - type control sysdm.cpl,,4 & press Enter

• Tick on the checkbox - Turn off System Restore on all drives
• Click Apply

Turn it back 'On' by unticking the same checkbox & click OK


Repeat the Kaspersky scan & post the resultant log along with a new HJT log. Let me know if you still have other issues.

[jacksparrow]

I haven't done the kaspersky scan again, so I will post that as soon as I run it again. However, here is the latest hijackthis log. Thanks again.

Logfile of HijackThis v1.99.1
Scan saved at 12:34:33 PM, on 2/2/2006
Platform: Windows XP SP2 (WinNT 5.01.2600)
MSIE: Internet Explorer v6.00 SP2 (6.00.2900.2180)

Running processes:
C:\winnt\System32\smss.exe
C:\winnt\system32\csrss.exe
C:\winnt\system32\winlogon.exe
C:\winnt\system32\services.exe
C:\winnt\system32\lsass.exe
C:\winnt\system32\svchost.exe
C:\winnt\system32\svchost.exe
C:\winnt\System32\svchost.exe
C:\winnt\System32\svchost.exe
C:\winnt\system32\spoolsv.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVGFRE~1\avgamsvr.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVGFRE~1\avgupsvc.exe
C:\Program Files\ewido\security suite\ewidoctrl.exe
C:\winnt\System32\svchost.exe
C:\Program Files\Webroot\Spy Sweeper\WRSSSDK.exe
C:\WINNT\system32\wdfmgr.exe
C:\winnt\System32\alg.exe
C:\winnt\Explorer.EXE
C:\WINNT\System32\spool\DRIVERS\W32X86\3\E_FATIADA.EXE
C:\Program Files\QuickTime\qttask.exe
C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.5.0_03\bin\jusched.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVGFRE~1\avgcc.exe
C:\Program Files\Webroot\Spy Sweeper\SpySweeper.exe
C:\Documents and Settings\Owner\My Documents\Downloaded Chad\hijackthis\HijackThis.exe

R0 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Start Page = http://www.yahoo.com
R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Default_Page_URL = http://www.gateway.net
R0 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Start Page = http://www.yahoo.com
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings,AutoConfigURL = http://pac.lb.abbott.corp/cgi-bin/pac.pl
O2 - BHO: AcroIEHlprObj Class - {06849E9F-C8D7-4D59-B87D-784B7D6BE0B3} - C:\Program Files\Adobe\Acrobat 6.0\Reader\ActiveX\AcroIEHelper.dll
O2 - BHO: (no name) - {53707962-6F74-2D53-2644-206D7942484F} - C:\Program Files\Spybot - Search & Destroy\SDHelper.dll
O2 - BHO: (no name) - {FDD3B846-8D59-4ffb-8758-209B6AD74ACC} - C:\Program Files\Microsoft Money\System\mnyviewer.dll
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [EPSON Stylus CX4800 Series] C:\WINNT\System32\spool\DRIVERS\W32X86\3\E_FATIADA.EXE /P26 "EPSON Stylus CX4800 Series" /O6 "USB001" /M "Stylus CX4800"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [QuickTime Task] "C:\Program Files\QuickTime\qttask.exe" -atboottime
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SunJavaUpdateSched] C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.5.0_03\bin\jusched.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [AVG7_CC] C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVGFRE~1\avgcc.exe /STARTUP
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [AVG7_EMC] C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVGFRE~1\avgemc.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [THGuard] "C:\Program Files\TrojanHunter 4.2\THGuard.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SpySweeper] "C:\Program Files\Webroot\Spy Sweeper\SpySweeper.exe" /startintray
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [Microsoft Works Update Detection] C:\Program Files\Microsoft Works\WkDetect.exe
O6 - HKCU\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Control Panel present
O9 - Extra button: (no name) - {CD67F990-D8E9-11d2-98FE-00C0F0318AFE} - (no file)
O9 - Extra button: MoneySide - {E023F504-0C5A-4750-A1E7-A9046DEA8A21} - C:\Program Files\Microsoft Money\System\mnyviewer.dll
O9 - Extra button: Messenger - {FB5F1910-F110-11d2-BB9E-00C04F795683} - C:\Program Files\Messenger\msmsgs.exe
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Windows Messenger - {FB5F1910-F110-11d2-BB9E-00C04F795683} - C:\Program Files\Messenger\msmsgs.exe
O12 - Plugin for .spop: C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\Plugins\NPDocBox.dll
O16 - DPF: Yahoo! Chess - http://download.games.yahoo.com/game...ts/y/ct2_x.cab
O16 - DPF: {0246ECA8-996F-11D1-BE2F-00A0C9037DFE} (TDServer Control) - http://www.bitstream.com/wfplayer/tdserver.cab
O16 - DPF: {0EB0E74A-2A76-4AB3-A7FB-9BD8C29F7F75} (CKAVWebScan Object) - http://www.kaspersky.com/downloads/k...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...?1135264083835
O16 - DPF: {6E5A37BF-FD42-463A-877C-4EB7002E68AE} (Housecall ActiveX 6.5) - http://housecall65.trendmicro.com/ho...vex/hcImpl.cab
O16 - DPF: {9A9307A0-7DA4-4DAF-B042-5009F29E09E1} (ActiveScan Installer Class) - http://acs.pandasoftware.com/actives...ree/asinst.cab
O20 - Winlogon Notify: igfxcui - C:\winnt\SYSTEM32\igfxsrvc.dll
O20 - Winlogon Notify: WRNotifier - C:\winnt\SYSTEM32\WRLogonNTF.dll
O23 - Service: AVG7 Alert Manager Server (Avg7Alrt) - GRISOFT, s.r.o. - C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVGFRE~1\avgamsvr.exe
O23 - Service: AVG7 Update Service (Avg7UpdSvc) - GRISOFT, s.r.o. - C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVGFRE~1\avgupsvc.exe
O23 - Service: ewido security suite control - ewido networks - C:\Program Files\ewido\security suite\ewidoctrl.exe
O23 - Service: PictureTaker - Unknown owner - c:\fixit\pt\PCTKRNT.SYS (file missing)
O23 - Service: Webroot Spy Sweeper Engine (svcWRSSSDK) - Webroot Software, Inc. - C:\Program Files\Webroot\Spy Sweeper\WRSSSDK.exe

[sUBs]

Let's see Kaspersky's results first before proceeding

[jacksparrow]

Here is the Kaspersky scan. Please review and let me know.

Thanks.

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
KASPERSKY ON-LINE SCANNER REPORT
Saturday, February 04, 2006 19:54:58
Operating System: Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition, Service Pack 2 (Build 2600)
Kaspersky On-line Scanner version: 5.0.67.0
Kaspersky Anti-Virus database last update: 5/02/2006
Kaspersky Anti-Virus database records: 174843
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Scan Settings:
Scan using the following antivirus database: extended
Scan Archives: true
Scan Mail Bases: true

Scan Target - My Computer:
A:\
C:\
D:\

Scan Statistics:
Total number of scanned objects: 46892
Number of viruses found: 14
Number of infected objects: 34
Number of suspicious objects: 0
Duration of the scan process: 4002 sec

Infected Object Name - Virus Name
C:\Documents and Settings\Owner\My Documents\Downloaded Chad\Spy_Sweeper_All_Versions.zip/crack.exe Infected: Trojan-Downloader.Win32.Harnig.bb
C:\Documents and Settings\Owner\My Documents\Downloaded Chad\Spy_Sweeper_All_Versions.zip Infected: Trojan-Downloader.Win32.Harnig.bb
C:\Documents and Settings\Owner\My Documents\Downloaded Chad\Webroot_Spy_Sweeper_4.0.4.458.zip/crack.exe Infected: Trojan-Downloader.Win32.Harnig.bb
C:\Documents and Settings\Owner\My Documents\Downloaded Chad\Webroot_Spy_Sweeper_4.0.4.458.zip Infected: Trojan-Downloader.Win32.Harnig.bb
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Microsoft Shared\Web Folders\ibm00001.dll Infected: Trojan-Spy.Win32.Small.eu
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Microsoft Shared\Web Folders\ibm00002.dll Infected: Trojan-Spy.Win32.Small.eu
C:\System Volume Information\_restore{717DED14-B9DD-4C52-8322-6043B9687C5A}\RP346\A0036308.exe Infected: Trojan-Downloader.Win32.Qoologic.at
C:\System Volume Information\_restore{717DED14-B9DD-4C52-8322-6043B9687C5A}\RP346\A0036314.exe Infected: not-a-virus:AdWare.Win32.VB.n
C:\System Volume Information\_restore{717DED14-B9DD-4C52-8322-6043B9687C5A}\RP347\A0037524.exe/data0001 Infected: Trojan-Clicker.Win32.Small.jf
C:\System Volume Information\_restore{717DED14-B9DD-4C52-8322-6043B9687C5A}\RP347\A0037524.exe Infected: Trojan-Clicker.Win32.Small.jf
C:\System Volume Information\_restore{717DED14-B9DD-4C52-8322-6043B9687C5A}\RP348\A0038040.exe/kewlbar5_2.exe/toolbar.dll Infected: not-a-virus:AdWare.Win32.SearchIt.j
C:\System Volume Information\_restore{717DED14-B9DD-4C52-8322-6043B9687C5A}\RP348\A0038040.exe/kewlbar5_2.exe Infected: not-a-virus:AdWare.Win32.SearchIt.j
C:\System Volume Information\_restore{717DED14-B9DD-4C52-8322-6043B9687C5A}\RP348\A0038040.exe Infected: not-a-virus:AdWare.Win32.SearchIt.j
C:\System Volume Information\_restore{717DED14-B9DD-4C52-8322-6043B9687C5A}\RP355\A0042504.dll Infected: not-a-virus:AdWare.Win32.Sud.a
C:\System Volume Information\_restore{717DED14-B9DD-4C52-8322-6043B9687C5A}\RP355\A0042510.dll.tcf Infected: not-a-virus:AdWare.Win32.Sud.a
C:\System Volume Information\_restore{717DED14-B9DD-4C52-8322-6043B9687C5A}\RP355\A0042530.dll Infected: not-a-virus:AdWare.Win32.EZula.ca
C:\System Volume Information\_restore{717DED14-B9DD-4C52-8322-6043B9687C5A}\RP355\A0042679.exe/data0015/NHInstall.exe Infected: not-a-virus:AdWare.Win32.NavExcel.d
C:\System Volume Information\_restore{717DED14-B9DD-4C52-8322-6043B9687C5A}\RP355\A0042679.exe/data0015/v2.0.2.cab/NHUninstaller.exe Infected: not-a-virus:AdWare.Win32.NavExcel.d
C:\System Volume Information\_restore{717DED14-B9DD-4C52-8322-6043B9687C5A}\RP355\A0042679.exe/data0015/v2.0.2.cab/NHelper.dll Infected: not-a-virus:AdWare.Win32.NavExcel.d
C:\System Volume Information\_restore{717DED14-B9DD-4C52-8322-6043B9687C5A}\RP355\A0042679.exe/data0015/v2.0.2.cab/NHUpdater.exe Infected: not-a-virus:AdWare.Win32.NavExcel.b
C:\System Volume Information\_restore{717DED14-B9DD-4C52-8322-6043B9687C5A}\RP355\A0042679.exe/data0015/v2.0.2.cab Infected: not-a-virus:AdWare.Win32.NavExcel.b
C:\System Volume Information\_restore{717DED14-B9DD-4C52-8322-6043B9687C5A}\RP355\A0042679.exe/data0015 Infected: not-a-virus:AdWare.Win32.NavExcel.b
C:\System Volume Information\_restore{717DED14-B9DD-4C52-8322-6043B9687C5A}\RP355\A0042679.exe Infected: not-a-virus:AdWare.Win32.NavExcel.b
C:\System Volume Information\_restore{717DED14-B9DD-4C52-8322-6043B9687C5A}\RP355\A0042687.dll Infected: not-a-virus:AdWare.Win32.SearchIt.j
C:\System Volume Information\_restore{717DED14-B9DD-4C52-8322-6043B9687C5A}\RP356\A0042779.dll.tcf Infected: not-a-virus:AdWare.Win32.Sud.a
C:\System Volume Information\_restore{717DED14-B9DD-4C52-8322-6043B9687C5A}\RP359\A0043809.exe Infected: not-a-virus:AdWare.Win32.Suggestor.o
C:\System Volume Information\_restore{717DED14-B9DD-4C52-8322-6043B9687C5A}\RP359\A0043811.dll Infected: not-a-virus:AdWare.Win32.Suggestor.o
C:\System Volume Information\_restore{717DED14-B9DD-4C52-8322-6043B9687C5A}\RP359\A0043812.exe Infected: not-a-virus:AdWare.Win32.Suggestor.o
C:\System Volume Information\_restore{717DED14-B9DD-4C52-8322-6043B9687C5A}\RP359\A0043830.exe Infected: not-a-virus:AdWare.Win32.EZula.bn
C:\System Volume Information\_restore{717DED14-B9DD-4C52-8322-6043B9687C5A}\RP361\A0043911.exe/WISE0001.BIN Infected: not-a-virus:AdWare.Win32.VirtualBouncer.j
C:\System Volume Information\_restore{717DED14-B9DD-4C52-8322-6043B9687C5A}\RP361\A0043911.exe Infected: not-a-virus:AdWare.Win32.VirtualBouncer.j
C:\System Volume Information\_restore{717DED14-B9DD-4C52-8322-6043B9687C5A}\RP368\A0044248.exe/data0002 Infected: Trojan-Clicker.Win32.Small.jf
C:\System Volume Information\_restore{717DED14-B9DD-4C52-8322-6043B9687C5A}\RP368\A0044248.exe Infected: Trojan-Clicker.Win32.Small.jf
C:\WINNT\smss.exe Infected: Trojan-Spy.Win32.Sters.h

Scan process completed.

[sUBs]

Delete these files & we're done:

C:\Program Files\Common Files\Microsoft Shared\Web Folders\ibm00001.dll
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Microsoft Shared\Web Folders\ibm00002.dll
C:\WINNT\smss.exe


Your system is clean. Kindly follow these simple steps in order to keep your computer clean and secure:

1. CLEAR & RESET SYSTEM RESTORE'S CACHE - (System Volume Information folder)
   Go to Start >> Run - type control sysdm.cpl,,4 & press Enter
   • Tick on the checkbox - Turn off System Restore on all drives
   • Click Apply
   Turn it back 'On' by unticking the same checkbox & click OK
   
   
   
2. DISABLE THE VIEWING OF SYSTEM FILES
   From Windows Explorer, go to Tools>Folder Options> View tab.
   • Untick - Show hidden files and folder
   • Tick - Hide file extensions for known types
   • Tick - Hide protected operating system files
   Click Yes to confirm & then click OK
   
   
   
3. SECURING INTERNET EXPLORER
   From within Internet Explorer click on the Tools menu and then click on Internet Options.
   • Select the Security tab
     • Click once on the Internet icon so it becomes highlighted.
     • Select Custom Level .
       • Change 'Download signed ActiveX controls' to Prompt
       • Change 'Download unsigned ActiveX controls' to Disable
       • Change 'Initialize and script ActiveX controls not marked as safe' to Disable
       • Change 'Installation of desktop items' to Prompt
       • Change 'Launching programs and files in an IFRAME' to Prompt
       • Change 'Navigate sub-frames across different domains' to Prompt
       • When all these changes 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.
   • Select OK to exit the Internet Properties page.
   
   
   
4. ANTIVIRUS SOFTWARE
   It is very important that you have anti-virus software running on your machine. This alone can save you a lot of trouble with malware in the future.
   
   See this link for a listing of some online & their stand-alone antivirus programs:
   
   Virus, Spyware, and Malware Protection and Removal Resources
   
   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 any of the new variants that may come out.
   
   
   
5. FIREWALL
   Without a firewall your computer is succeptible to being hacked and taken over. Simply using a Firewall in its default configuration can lower your risk greatly. A tutorial on Firewalls and a listing of some available ones can be found here.
   
   
   
6. Microsoft Windows Update
   Visit windowsupdate.com regularly. This will ensure your computer always has the latest security updates. If there are new updates to install, install them immediately, reboot your computer, and revisit the site until there are no more critical updates.
   
   
   
7. SPYBOT - SEARCH & DESTROY
   Download and install Spybot - Search & Destroy with its TeaTimer option. This will provide realtime spyware & hijacker protection on your computer alongside your virus protection. You should also scan your computer with the program on a regular basis just as you would an antivirus software. A tutorial on installing & using this product can be found here
   
   
   
8. AD-AWARE
   Download and install Ad-Aware. You should use this program to scan your computer on a regular basis just as you would an antivirus software in conjunction with Spybot. A tutorial on installing & using this product can be found here

Update all these programs regularly. Make sure you update all the programs I have listed regularly. Without regular updates you WILL NOT be protected when new malicious programs are released.

Follow this list and your potential for being infected again will reduce dramatically. Here are some additional utilities that will further enhance your safety.

• Trillian or Miranda-IM - These are Malware free Instant Messenger programs which allow you to connect to multiple IM services in one program! (AOL, Yahoo, ICQ, IRC, MSN)
  
  
• Firefox - Use this alternate browser. Whilst Internet Explorer is not a bad browser, almost every exploit crafted is targeted to take advantage of an IE weakness.
  
  
• Sun's Java - It's much more secure than Microsoft's Java Virtual Machine.
  
  
• Google Toolbar - Get the free google toolbar to help stop pop up windows.
  
  
• CleanUP! - Cleans temporary files from IE and Windows, empties the recycle bin and more. Great tool to help speed up your computer and knock out those nasties that like to reside in the temp folders.
  
  
• ERUNT - A useful freeware utility for users of Windows 2000/XP. It's made up of two parts - ERUNT & NTREGOPT.
  
  ERUNT will create daily complete backups of your computer's Registry. Whilst System Restore does the same thing, a corrupt registry file may prevent Windows from booting & this effectively renders disables System Restore. With ERUNT, you're able to restore the damaged Registry.
  
  NTREGOPT works by recreating each registry hive "from scratch", thus removing any slack space that may be left from previously modified or deleted keys. In other words, it compacts the Registry to a small size which allows Windows to load & perform faster.
  
  
• Winpatrol - Download and install the free version of Winpatrol.
  A tutorial for this product is located here:
  Using Winpatrol to protect your computer from malicious software

To find out more information about how you got infected in the first place and some great guidelines to follow to prevent future infections you can read this article by Tony Klein

After doing all these, your system will be optimised against future threats.

It's okay to delete the Hijack This folder in a couple weeks if everything is working okay.
Have a safe & happy computing day.

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[jacksparrow]

Thanks so much for all your help sUBs, I believe I am clean and clear.