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nkrypted
January 4, 2007, 10:15 PM UTC
Help me with removing clickspring as well as any other harmful malware on my pc. Thank you.

Logfile of HijackThis v1.99.1
Scan saved at 4:12:40 PM, on 1/4/2007
Platform: Windows XP SP2 (WinNT 5.01.2600)
MSIE: Internet Explorer v6.00 SP2 (6.00.2900.2180)

Running processes:
C:\WINDOWS\System32\smss.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\winlogon.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\services.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\lsass.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe
C:\WINDOWS\Explorer.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\system32\spoolsv.exe
C:\Program Files\VIAudioi\SBADeck\ADeck.exe
C:\Program Files\Winamp\winampa.exe
C:\Program Files\Pure Networks\Network Magic\nmapp.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Real\Update_OB\realsched.exe
C:\Program Files\QuickTime\qttask.exe
C:\Program Files\Windows Defender\MSASCui.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\{30F60C75-0700-1033-0118-020619020001}\Update.exe
C:\Program Files\M?crosoft.NET\javaw.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\COMMON~1\ICROSO~1\mshta.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\Yahoo!\MESSEN~1\ymsgr_tray.exe
C:\Program Files\Pure Networks\Network Magic\nmsrvc.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\nvsvc32.exe
C:\Program Files\Mozilla Firefox\firefox.exe
C:\Documents and Settings\Nik\Desktop\hijackthis\hijackthis\HijackThis.exe

R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Bar = http://us.rd.yahoo.com/customize/ycomp_adbe/defaults/sb/*http://www.yahoo.com/search/ie.html
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Page = http://us.rd.yahoo.com/customize/ycomp_adbe/defaults/sp/*http://www.yahoo.com
R0 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Start Page = http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId= ... w.msn.com/
O2 - BHO: AcroIEHlprObj Class - {06849E9F-C8D7-4D59-B87D-784B7D6BE0B3} - C:\Program Files\Adobe\Acrobat 7.0\ActiveX\AcroIEHelper.dll
O2 - BHO: (no name) - {29DF13F2-FE1C-AA9A-3A82-F0AD7C79B0B4} - C:\WINDOWS\system32\cnpijn.dll
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [NvCplDaemon] RUNDLL32.EXE C:\WINDOWS\System32\NvCpl.dll,NvStartup
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [nwiz] nwiz.exe /install
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [NvMediaCenter] RUNDLL32.EXE C:\WINDOWS\System32\NvMcTray.dll,NvTaskbarInit
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [AudioDeck] C:\Program Files\VIAudioi\SBADeck\ADeck.exe 1
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [WinampAgent] C:\Program Files\Winamp\winampa.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [NeroFilterCheck] C:\WINDOWS\system32\NeroCheck.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [nmapp] "C:\Program Files\Pure Networks\Network Magic\nmapp.exe" -autorun -nosplash
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [TkBellExe] "C:\Program Files\Common Files\Real\Update_OB\realsched.exe" -osboot
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [QuickTime Task] "C:\Program Files\QuickTime\qttask.exe" -atboottime
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Windows Defender] "C:\Program Files\Windows Defender\MSASCui.exe" -hide
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [{30F60C75-0700-1033-0118-020619020001}] "C:\Program Files\Common Files\{30F60C75-0700-1033-0118-020619020001}\Update.exe" mc-110-12-0000137
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [{30F60C75-0701-1033-0118-020619020001}] "C:\Program Files\Common Files\{30F60C75-0701-1033-0118-020619020001}\Update.exe" mc-110-12-0000137
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [Yahoo! Pager] C:\PROGRA~1\Yahoo!\MESSEN~1\ypager.exe -quiet
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [Wer] C:\Program Files\M?crosoft.NET\javaw.exe
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [Dmra] "C:\PROGRA~1\COMMON~1\ICROSO~1\mshta.exe" -vt ndrv
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [wqwo] C:\PROGRA~1\COMMON~1\wqwo\wqwom.exe
O4 - Startup: Adobe Gamma.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
O4 - Global Startup: Microsoft Office.lnk = C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office10\OSA.EXE
O8 - Extra context menu item: E&xport to Microsoft Excel - res://C:\PROGRA~1\MICROS~3\Office10\EXCEL.EXE/3000
O9 - Extra button: PartyPoker.com - {B7FE5D70-9AA2-40F1-9C6B-12A255F085E1} - C:\Program Files\PartyGaming\PartyPoker\RunApp.exe (file missing)
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: PartyPoker.com - {B7FE5D70-9AA2-40F1-9C6B-12A255F085E1} - C:\Program Files\PartyGaming\PartyPoker\RunApp.exe (file missing)
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
O16 - DPF: {05D44720-58E3-49E6-BDF6-D00330E511D3} (StagingUI Object) - http://zone.msn.com/binFrameWork/v10/StagingUI.cab46479.cab
O16 - DPF: {3BB54395-5982-4788-8AF4-B5388FFDD0D8} (ZoneBuddy Class) - http://zone.msn.com/BinFrameWork/v10/ZBuddy.cab32846.cab
O16 - DPF: {4F1E5B1A-2A80-42CA-8532-2D05CB959537} (MSN Photo Upload Tool) - http://by112fd.bay112.hotmail.msn.com/resources/MsnPUpld.cab
O16 - DPF: {5736C456-EA94-4AAC-BB08-917ABDD035B3} (ZonePAChat Object) - http://zone.msn.com/binframework/v10/ZPAChat.cab32846.cab
O16 - DPF: {87056D28-9730-4A47-B9F9-7E890B62C58A} (WildfireActiveXHost Class) - http://aolsvc.aol.com/onlinegames/ghtumblebugs/axhost.cab
O16 - DPF: {8A94C905-FF9D-43B6-8708-F0F22D22B1CB} (Wwlaunch Control) - http://www.worldwinner.com/games/shared/wwlaunch.cab
O16 - DPF: {A52FBD2B-7AB3-4F6B-90E3-91C772C5D00F} (WoF Control) - http://www.worldwinner.com/games/v45/wof/wof.cab
O16 - DPF: {B8BE5E93-A60C-4D26-A2DC-220313175592} (ZoneIntro Class) - http://cdn2.zone.msn.com/binFramework/v10/ZIntro.cab34246.cab
O16 - DPF: {DA2AA6CF-5C7A-4B71-BC3B-C771BB369937} (StadiumProxy Class) - http://zone.msn.com/binframework/v10/StProxy.cab41227.cab
O16 - DPF: {DF780F87-FF2B-4DF8-92D0-73DB16A1543A} (PopCapLoader Object) - http://aolsvc.aol.com/onlinegames/bejeweled2/popcaploader_v10.cab
O16 - DPF: {FF3C5A9F-5A99-4930-80E8-4709194C2AD3} (ZPA_Backgammon Object) - http://zone.msn.com/bingame/zpagames/ZPA_Backgammon.cab40641.cab
O18 - Protocol: msnim - {828030A1-22C1-4009-854F-8E305202313F} - "C:\PROGRA~1\MSNMES~1\msgrapp.dll" (file missing)
O18 - Protocol: pure-go - {4746C79A-2042-4332-8650-48966E44ABA8} - C:\Program Files\Common Files\Pure Networks Shared\puresp.dll
O20 - Winlogon Notify: WgaLogon - C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\WgaLogon.dll
O23 - Service: Adobe LM Service - Adobe Systems - C:\Program Files\Common Files\Adobe Systems Shared\Service\Adobelmsvc.exe
O23 - Service: AVG Anti-Spyware Guard - Anti-Malware Development a.s. - C:\Program Files\Grisoft\AVG Anti-Spyware 7.5\guard.exe
O23 - Service: InstallDriver Table Manager (IDriverT) - Macrovision Corporation - C:\Program Files\Common Files\InstallShield\Driver\11\Intel 32\IDriverT.exe
O23 - Service: Pure Networks Net2Go Service (nmraapache) - Unknown owner - C:\Program Files\Pure Networks\Network Magic\WebServer\bin\nmraapache.exe" -k runservice (file missing)
O23 - Service: Pure Networks Network Magic Service (nmservice) - Pure Networks, Inc. - C:\Program Files\Pure Networks\Network Magic\nmsrvc.exe
O23 - Service: NVIDIA Display Driver Service (NVSvc) - NVIDIA Corporation - C:\WINDOWS\System32\nvsvc32.exe
Trogan
January 4, 2007, 11:11 PM UTC
Hi nkrypted and welcome to Malware Removal! :)

1. I don't see any indication of a Firewall in your HijackThis log. This may be because:

(1.) You are using Windows Firewall or a hardware Firewall.
(2.) You are using a Firewall of an unknown vendor.
(3.) You are using a Firewall, but it is disabled for unknown reasons
(4.) You don't use any firewall at all.

In the case you don't have a Firewall, please download one from the list below - They are Free!

Zone Alarm << I recommend this
Sunbelt Kerio PF
Outpost Firewall

Likewise, I don't see an Anti-Virus installed. Please download one from the list below - They are Free!

AVG Free Edition << I recommend this
AntiVir
avast! 4 Home Edition

2. We need to scan a file:
  • Go to VirusTotal
  • Copy and paste the following file path into the Search Box at the top of the page:
      C:\WINDOWS\system32\cnpijn.dll
  • Click on the Send button
  • Save a copy of the results and post them in your next reply.
3. I need to see another log from HijackThis.
  • Run Hijackthis.
  • Click on Open the Misc Tools section.
  • Next click on Open uninstall manager.
  • Press the Save list button.
  • Save the file to your desktop, with the default name of uninstall_list
  • Copy & Paste the entire contents of that file in your in your next post.
4. Please post the following...

1) Scan result
2) Uninstall list
3) New HijackThis log
nkrypted
January 5, 2007, 2:31 AM UTC
Window defender is the only program i'm using with spams. I don't have a firewall. I downloaded zonealarm but I don't know how to configure it and my computer won't connect to the net. So I had to uninstall it for now until I get rid of the clickspring. I did download AVG anti-spy and installed it but have yet to use it.

Here are the virustotal scan result.

Complete scanning result of "cnpijn.dll_", received in VirusTotal at 01.05.2007, 03:10:56 (CET).

Antivirus Version Update Result
AntiVir 7.3.0.21 01.04.2007 ADSPY/PurityScan.AK.150
Authentium 4.93.8 12.30.2006 no virus found
Avast 4.7.892.0 12.30.2006 Win32:Agent-RY
AVG 386 01.04.2007 Adware Generic.SPD
BitDefender 7.2 01.05.2007 no virus found
CAT-QuickHeal 8.00 01.03.2007 no virus found
ClamAV devel-20060426 01.05.2007 no virus found
DrWeb 4.33 01.04.2007 no virus found
eSafe 7.0.14.0 01.04.2007 no virus found
eTrust-InoculateIT 23.73.105 01.05.2007 no virus found
eTrust-Vet 30.3.3303 01.05.2007 no virus found
Ewido 4.0 01.04.2007 no virus found
Fortinet 2.82.0.0 01.04.2007 Adware/PurityScan
F-Prot 3.16f 01.04.2007 no virus found
F-Prot4 4.2.1.29 01.03.2007 no virus found
Ikarus T3.1.0.27 01.04.2007 not-a-virus:AdWare.Win32.PurityScan.ak
Kaspersky 4.0.2.24 01.05.2007 not-a-virus:AdWare.Win32.PurityScan.ak
McAfee 4932 01.04.2007 no virus found
Microsoft 1.1904 01.04.2007 no virus found
NOD32v2 1957 01.04.2007 a variant of Win32/Adware.PurityScan
Norman 5.80.02 12.31.2007 no virus found
Panda 9.0.0.4 01.04.2007 no virus found
Prevx1 V2 01.05.2007 Malicious
Sophos 4.13.0 01.04.2007 ClickSpring
Sunbelt 2.2.907.0 12.18.2006 VIPRE.Suspicious
TheHacker 6.0.3.142 01.04.2007 no virus found
UNA 1.83 01.04.2007 no virus found
VBA32 3.11.1 01.04.2007 no virus found
VirusBuster 4.3.19:9 01.04.2007 no virus found

Aditional Information
File size: 57856 bytes
MD5: 2ec1144866af348315b22c11befcd7ec
SHA1: 5244ded0bd2f379729d8c595ad3d2b20929ad516
packers: PECompact
packers: PECOMPACT
packers: PecBundle, PECompact
Prevx info: http://fileinfo.prevx.com/fileinfo.asp?PXC=e54865898543
Sunbelt info: VIPRE.Suspicious is a generic detection for potential threats that are deemed suspicious through heuristics.

The hijackthis uninstall list.

Adobe Acrobat 7.0.3 and Reader 7.0.3 Update
Adobe Bridge 1.0
Adobe Common File Installer
Adobe Help Center 1.0
Adobe Photoshop CS2
Adobe Reader 7.0
Adobe Shockwave Player
Adobe Stock Photos 1.0
Apple Software Update
AVG Anti-Spyware 7.5
CCleaner (remove only)
HijackThis 1.99.1
Microsoft Office XP Professional with FrontPage
Mozilla Firefox (1.5.0.9)
MSN Messenger 7.5
Nero 6 Ultra Edition
NVIDIA Drivers
PartyPoker
Pure Networks Network Magic
QuickTime
RealPlayer
Security Update for Windows Media Player (KB911564)
Security Update for Windows Media Player 10 (KB911565)
Security Update for Windows Media Player 10 (KB917734)
Security Update for Windows Media Player 6.4 (KB925398)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB890046)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB893066)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB893756)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB896358)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB896422)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB896423)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB896424)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB896428)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB896688)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB899587)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB899588)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB899589)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB899591)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB900725)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB901017)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB901214)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB902400)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB904706)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB905414)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB905749)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB905915)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB908519)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB908531)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB911280)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB911562)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB911567)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB911927)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB912812)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB912919)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB913446)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB913580)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB914388)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB914389)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB916281)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB917159)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB917344)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB917422)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB917953)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB918439)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB918899)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB919007)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB920213)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB920214)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB920670)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB920683)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB920685)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB921398)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB921883)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB922616)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB922760)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB922819)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB923191)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB923414)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB923689)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB923694)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB923980)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB924191)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB924270)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB924496)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB925454)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB925486)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB926255)
StepMania (remove only)
Update for Windows XP (KB894391)
Update for Windows XP (KB896727)
Update for Windows XP (KB898461)
Update for Windows XP (KB900485)
Update for Windows XP (KB910437)
Update for Windows XP (KB916595)
Update for Windows XP (KB920872)
Update for Windows XP (KB922582)
VIA Vinyl Audio Codecs Driver Setup Program
Winamp (remove only)
Windows Defender
Windows Defender Signatures
Windows Installer 3.1 (KB893803)
Windows Media Format Runtime
Windows Media Player 10
Windows XP Hotfix - KB873333
Windows XP Hotfix - KB873339
Windows XP Hotfix - KB885250
Windows XP Hotfix - KB885835
Windows XP Hotfix - KB885836
Windows XP Hotfix - KB885884
Windows XP Hotfix - KB886185
Windows XP Hotfix - KB887472
Windows XP Hotfix - KB887742
Windows XP Hotfix - KB888113
Windows XP Hotfix - KB888302
Windows XP Hotfix - KB890859
Windows XP Hotfix - KB891781
Windows XP Hotfix - KB893086
Windows XP Service Pack 2
Yahoo! Messenger
ZIP Reader 8.00.0007
ZoneAlarm

and the hijackthis log.

Logfile of HijackThis v1.99.1
Scan saved at 8:18:14 PM, on 1/4/2007
Platform: Windows XP SP2 (WinNT 5.01.2600)
MSIE: Internet Explorer v6.00 SP2 (6.00.2900.2180)

Running processes:
C:\WINDOWS\System32\smss.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\winlogon.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\services.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\lsass.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe
C:\Program Files\Windows Defender\MsMpEng.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe
C:\WINDOWS\Explorer.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\system32\spoolsv.exe
C:\Program Files\Pure Networks\Network Magic\nmsrvc.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\nvsvc32.exe
C:\Program Files\VIAudioi\SBADeck\ADeck.exe
C:\Program Files\Winamp\winampa.exe
C:\Program Files\Pure Networks\Network Magic\nmapp.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Real\Update_OB\realsched.exe
C:\Program Files\QuickTime\qttask.exe
C:\Program Files\Windows Defender\MSASCui.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\{30F60C75-0700-1033-0118-020619020001}\Update.exe
C:\Program Files\Zone Labs\ZoneAlarm\zlclient.exe
C:\Program Files\M?crosoft.NET\javaw.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\COMMON~1\ICROSO~1\mshta.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\Yahoo!\MESSEN~1\ymsgr_tray.exe
C:\Program Files\Grisoft\AVG Anti-Spyware 7.5\guard.exe
C:\Program Files\Mozilla Firefox\firefox.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\notepad.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\notepad.exe
C:\Documents and Settings\Nik\Desktop\hijackthis\hijackthis\HijackThis.exe

R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Bar = http://us.rd.yahoo.com/customize/ycomp_adbe/defaults/sb/*http://www.yahoo.com/search/ie.html
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Page = http://us.rd.yahoo.com/customize/ycomp_adbe/defaults/sp/*http://www.yahoo.com
R0 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Start Page = http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId= ... w.msn.com/
O2 - BHO: AcroIEHlprObj Class - {06849E9F-C8D7-4D59-B87D-784B7D6BE0B3} - C:\Program Files\Adobe\Acrobat 7.0\ActiveX\AcroIEHelper.dll
O2 - BHO: (no name) - {29DF13F2-FE1C-AA9A-3A82-F0AD7C79B0B4} - C:\WINDOWS\system32\cnpijn.dll
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [NvCplDaemon] RUNDLL32.EXE C:\WINDOWS\System32\NvCpl.dll,NvStartup
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [nwiz] nwiz.exe /install
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [NvMediaCenter] RUNDLL32.EXE C:\WINDOWS\System32\NvMcTray.dll,NvTaskbarInit
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [AudioDeck] C:\Program Files\VIAudioi\SBADeck\ADeck.exe 1
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [WinampAgent] C:\Program Files\Winamp\winampa.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [NeroFilterCheck] C:\WINDOWS\system32\NeroCheck.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [nmapp] "C:\Program Files\Pure Networks\Network Magic\nmapp.exe" -autorun -nosplash
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [TkBellExe] "C:\Program Files\Common Files\Real\Update_OB\realsched.exe" -osboot
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [QuickTime Task] "C:\Program Files\QuickTime\qttask.exe" -atboottime
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Windows Defender] "C:\Program Files\Windows Defender\MSASCui.exe" -hide
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [{30F60C75-0700-1033-0118-020619020001}] "C:\Program Files\Common Files\{30F60C75-0700-1033-0118-020619020001}\Update.exe" mc-110-12-0000137
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [{30F60C75-0701-1033-0118-020619020001}] "C:\Program Files\Common Files\{30F60C75-0701-1033-0118-020619020001}\Update.exe" mc-110-12-0000137
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Zone Labs Client] "C:\Program Files\Zone Labs\ZoneAlarm\zlclient.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [!AVG Anti-Spyware] "C:\Program Files\Grisoft\AVG Anti-Spyware 7.5\avgas.exe" /minimized
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [Yahoo! Pager] C:\PROGRA~1\Yahoo!\MESSEN~1\ypager.exe -quiet
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [Wer] C:\Program Files\M?crosoft.NET\javaw.exe
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [Dmra] "C:\PROGRA~1\COMMON~1\ICROSO~1\mshta.exe" -vt ndrv
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [wqwo] C:\PROGRA~1\COMMON~1\wqwo\wqwom.exe
O4 - Startup: Adobe Gamma.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
O4 - Global Startup: Microsoft Office.lnk = C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office10\OSA.EXE
O8 - Extra context menu item: E&xport to Microsoft Excel - res://C:\PROGRA~1\MICROS~3\Office10\EXCEL.EXE/3000
O9 - Extra button: PartyPoker.com - {B7FE5D70-9AA2-40F1-9C6B-12A255F085E1} - C:\Program Files\PartyGaming\PartyPoker\RunApp.exe (file missing)
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: PartyPoker.com - {B7FE5D70-9AA2-40F1-9C6B-12A255F085E1} - C:\Program Files\PartyGaming\PartyPoker\RunApp.exe (file missing)
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
O16 - DPF: {05D44720-58E3-49E6-BDF6-D00330E511D3} (StagingUI Object) - http://zone.msn.com/binFrameWork/v10/StagingUI.cab46479.cab
O16 - DPF: {3BB54395-5982-4788-8AF4-B5388FFDD0D8} (ZoneBuddy Class) - http://zone.msn.com/BinFrameWork/v10/ZBuddy.cab32846.cab
O16 - DPF: {4F1E5B1A-2A80-42CA-8532-2D05CB959537} (MSN Photo Upload Tool) - http://by112fd.bay112.hotmail.msn.com/resources/MsnPUpld.cab
O16 - DPF: {5736C456-EA94-4AAC-BB08-917ABDD035B3} (ZonePAChat Object) - http://zone.msn.com/binframework/v10/ZPAChat.cab32846.cab
O16 - DPF: {87056D28-9730-4A47-B9F9-7E890B62C58A} (WildfireActiveXHost Class) - http://aolsvc.aol.com/onlinegames/ghtumblebugs/axhost.cab
O16 - DPF: {8A94C905-FF9D-43B6-8708-F0F22D22B1CB} (Wwlaunch Control) - http://www.worldwinner.com/games/shared/wwlaunch.cab
O16 - DPF: {A52FBD2B-7AB3-4F6B-90E3-91C772C5D00F} (WoF Control) - http://www.worldwinner.com/games/v45/wof/wof.cab
O16 - DPF: {B8BE5E93-A60C-4D26-A2DC-220313175592} (ZoneIntro Class) - http://cdn2.zone.msn.com/binFramework/v10/ZIntro.cab34246.cab
O16 - DPF: {DA2AA6CF-5C7A-4B71-BC3B-C771BB369937} (StadiumProxy Class) - http://zone.msn.com/binframework/v10/StProxy.cab41227.cab
O16 - DPF: {DF780F87-FF2B-4DF8-92D0-73DB16A1543A} (PopCapLoader Object) - http://aolsvc.aol.com/onlinegames/bejeweled2/popcaploader_v10.cab
O16 - DPF: {FF3C5A9F-5A99-4930-80E8-4709194C2AD3} (ZPA_Backgammon Object) - http://zone.msn.com/bingame/zpagames/ZPA_Backgammon.cab40641.cab
O18 - Protocol: msnim - {828030A1-22C1-4009-854F-8E305202313F} - "C:\PROGRA~1\MSNMES~1\msgrapp.dll" (file missing)
O18 - Protocol: pure-go - {4746C79A-2042-4332-8650-48966E44ABA8} - C:\Program Files\Common Files\Pure Networks Shared\puresp.dll
O20 - Winlogon Notify: WgaLogon - C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\WgaLogon.dll
O23 - Service: Adobe LM Service - Adobe Systems - C:\Program Files\Common Files\Adobe Systems Shared\Service\Adobelmsvc.exe
O23 - Service: AVG Anti-Spyware Guard - Anti-Malware Development a.s. - C:\Program Files\Grisoft\AVG Anti-Spyware 7.5\guard.exe
O23 - Service: InstallDriver Table Manager (IDriverT) - Macrovision Corporation - C:\Program Files\Common Files\InstallShield\Driver\11\Intel 32\IDriverT.exe
O23 - Service: Pure Networks Net2Go Service (nmraapache) - Unknown owner - C:\Program Files\Pure Networks\Network Magic\WebServer\bin\nmraapache.exe" -k runservice (file missing)
O23 - Service: Pure Networks Network Magic Service (nmservice) - Pure Networks, Inc. - C:\Program Files\Pure Networks\Network Magic\nmsrvc.exe
O23 - Service: NVIDIA Display Driver Service (NVSvc) - NVIDIA Corporation - C:\WINDOWS\System32\nvsvc32.exe
O23 - Service: TrueVector Internet Monitor (vsmon) - Zone Labs, LLC - C:\WINDOWS\system32\ZoneLabs\vsmon.exe

Thanks for your assistance. It's much appreciated.
Trogan
January 5, 2007, 3:07 PM UTC
Hi nkrypted! :)

Window defender is the only program i'm using with spams. I don't have a firewall. I downloaded zonealarm but I don't know how to configure it and my computer won't connect to the net. So I had to uninstall it for now until I get rid of the clickspring...

The logs show that ZoneAlarm is still on your computer. If you are going to remove it, please do it now and activate Windows Firewall for the time being. You can activate Windows Firewall by doing the following...

Click Start > Conrtrol Panel > Windows Firewall
In the Windows Firewall window, select On (recommended) and then hit OK

I did download AVG anti-spy and installed it but have yet to use it.

Just so you know, AVG anti-spyware is NOT an anti-virus. We will run a scan with the AVG anti-spyware later but for now, you need to download one anti-virus as instructed in my last post.

So, please activate Windows Firewall (or keep ZoneAlarm) and download one Anti-Virus program.
___________________________

Click Start > Run > type in appwiz.cpl and hit enter. From the list uninstall the following, if present:

PartyPoker
___________________________

Download and run the OiUninstaller:
http://www.outerinfo.com/OiUninstaller.exe

Tutorial for the uninstaller, if needed :
http://www.outerinfo.com/howto.html
___________________________

Open HijackThis
- Click the Do a system scan only button
- Check the following entries (if present)

O2 - BHO: (no name) - {29DF13F2-FE1C-AA9A-3A82-F0AD7C79B0B4} - C:\WINDOWS\system32\cnpijn.dll

O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [{30F60C75-0700-1033-0118-020619020001}] "C:\Program Files\Common Files\{30F60C75-0700-1033-0118-020619020001}\Update.exe" mc-110-12-0000137
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [{30F60C75-0701-1033-0118-020619020001}] "C:\Program Files\Common Files\{30F60C75-0701-1033-0118-020619020001}\Update.exe" mc-110-12-0000137

O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [Wer] C:\Program Files\M?crosoft.NET\javaw.exe
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [Dmra] "C:\PROGRA~1\COMMON~1\ICROSO~1\mshta.exe" -vt ndrv
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [wqwo] C:\PROGRA~1\COMMON~1\wqwo\wqwom.exe

- Close ALL open windows (especially Internet Explorer!)
- Click Fix Checked
Close HiajckThis
___________________________

Reboot your computer and post a new HijackThis log.
nkrypted
January 5, 2007, 3:30 PM UTC
I removed zone alarm through add/remove programs. Can't find it anywhere else on my pc. If it's still there. Tell me how to remove it.

Here's my latest hijackthis log.

Logfile of HijackThis v1.99.1
Scan saved at 9:27:59 AM, on 1/5/2007
Platform: Windows XP SP2 (WinNT 5.01.2600)
MSIE: Internet Explorer v6.00 SP2 (6.00.2900.2180)

Running processes:
C:\WINDOWS\System32\smss.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\winlogon.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\services.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\lsass.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe
C:\Program Files\Windows Defender\MsMpEng.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe
C:\WINDOWS\Explorer.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\system32\spoolsv.exe
C:\Program Files\VIAudioi\SBADeck\ADeck.exe
C:\Program Files\Winamp\winampa.exe
C:\Program Files\Pure Networks\Network Magic\nmapp.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Real\Update_OB\realsched.exe
C:\Program Files\QuickTime\qttask.exe
C:\Program Files\Windows Defender\MSASCui.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVGFRE~1\avgcc.exe
C:\Program Files\Adobe\Acrobat 7.0\Reader\reader_sl.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\Yahoo!\MESSEN~1\ymsgr_tray.exe
C:\Program Files\Grisoft\AVG Anti-Spyware 7.5\guard.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVGFRE~1\avgamsvr.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVGFRE~1\avgupsvc.exe
C:\Program Files\Pure Networks\Network Magic\nmsrvc.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\nvsvc32.exe
C:\Documents and Settings\Nik\Desktop\hijackthis\hijackthis\HijackThis.exe

R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Bar = http://us.rd.yahoo.com/customize/ycomp_adbe/defaults/sb/*http://www.yahoo.com/search/ie.html
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Page = http://us.rd.yahoo.com/customize/ycomp_adbe/defaults/sp/*http://www.yahoo.com
R0 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Start Page = http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId= ... w.msn.com/
O2 - BHO: AcroIEHlprObj Class - {06849E9F-C8D7-4D59-B87D-784B7D6BE0B3} - C:\Program Files\Adobe\Acrobat 7.0\ActiveX\AcroIEHelper.dll
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [NvCplDaemon] RUNDLL32.EXE C:\WINDOWS\System32\NvCpl.dll,NvStartup
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [nwiz] nwiz.exe /install
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [NvMediaCenter] RUNDLL32.EXE C:\WINDOWS\System32\NvMcTray.dll,NvTaskbarInit
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [AudioDeck] C:\Program Files\VIAudioi\SBADeck\ADeck.exe 1
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [WinampAgent] C:\Program Files\Winamp\winampa.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [NeroFilterCheck] C:\WINDOWS\system32\NeroCheck.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [nmapp] "C:\Program Files\Pure Networks\Network Magic\nmapp.exe" -autorun -nosplash
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [TkBellExe] "C:\Program Files\Common Files\Real\Update_OB\realsched.exe" -osboot
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [QuickTime Task] "C:\Program Files\QuickTime\qttask.exe" -atboottime
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Windows Defender] "C:\Program Files\Windows Defender\MSASCui.exe" -hide
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [AVG7_CC] C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVGFRE~1\avgcc.exe /STARTUP
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [Yahoo! Pager] C:\PROGRA~1\Yahoo!\MESSEN~1\ypager.exe -quiet
O4 - Startup: Adobe Gamma.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
O4 - Global Startup: Microsoft Office.lnk = C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office10\OSA.EXE
O8 - Extra context menu item: E&xport to Microsoft Excel - res://C:\PROGRA~1\MICROS~3\Office10\EXCEL.EXE/3000
O9 - Extra button: PartyPoker.com - {B7FE5D70-9AA2-40F1-9C6B-12A255F085E1} - C:\Program Files\PartyGaming\PartyPoker\RunApp.exe (file missing)
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: PartyPoker.com - {B7FE5D70-9AA2-40F1-9C6B-12A255F085E1} - C:\Program Files\PartyGaming\PartyPoker\RunApp.exe (file missing)
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
O16 - DPF: {05D44720-58E3-49E6-BDF6-D00330E511D3} (StagingUI Object) - http://zone.msn.com/binFrameWork/v10/StagingUI.cab46479.cab
O16 - DPF: {3BB54395-5982-4788-8AF4-B5388FFDD0D8} (ZoneBuddy Class) - http://zone.msn.com/BinFrameWork/v10/ZBuddy.cab32846.cab
O16 - DPF: {4F1E5B1A-2A80-42CA-8532-2D05CB959537} (MSN Photo Upload Tool) - http://by112fd.bay112.hotmail.msn.com/resources/MsnPUpld.cab
O16 - DPF: {5736C456-EA94-4AAC-BB08-917ABDD035B3} (ZonePAChat Object) - http://zone.msn.com/binframework/v10/ZPAChat.cab32846.cab
O16 - DPF: {87056D28-9730-4A47-B9F9-7E890B62C58A} (WildfireActiveXHost Class) - http://aolsvc.aol.com/onlinegames/ghtumblebugs/axhost.cab
O16 - DPF: {8A94C905-FF9D-43B6-8708-F0F22D22B1CB} (Wwlaunch Control) - http://www.worldwinner.com/games/shared/wwlaunch.cab
O16 - DPF: {A52FBD2B-7AB3-4F6B-90E3-91C772C5D00F} (WoF Control) - http://www.worldwinner.com/games/v45/wof/wof.cab
O16 - DPF: {B8BE5E93-A60C-4D26-A2DC-220313175592} (ZoneIntro Class) - http://cdn2.zone.msn.com/binFramework/v10/ZIntro.cab34246.cab
O16 - DPF: {DA2AA6CF-5C7A-4B71-BC3B-C771BB369937} (StadiumProxy Class) - http://zone.msn.com/binframework/v10/StProxy.cab41227.cab
O16 - DPF: {DF780F87-FF2B-4DF8-92D0-73DB16A1543A} (PopCapLoader Object) - http://aolsvc.aol.com/onlinegames/bejeweled2/popcaploader_v10.cab
O16 - DPF: {FF3C5A9F-5A99-4930-80E8-4709194C2AD3} (ZPA_Backgammon Object) - http://zone.msn.com/bingame/zpagames/ZPA_Backgammon.cab40641.cab
O18 - Protocol: msnim - {828030A1-22C1-4009-854F-8E305202313F} - "C:\PROGRA~1\MSNMES~1\msgrapp.dll" (file missing)
O18 - Protocol: pure-go - {4746C79A-2042-4332-8650-48966E44ABA8} - C:\Program Files\Common Files\Pure Networks Shared\puresp.dll
O20 - Winlogon Notify: WgaLogon - C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\WgaLogon.dll
O23 - Service: Adobe LM Service - Adobe Systems - C:\Program Files\Common Files\Adobe Systems Shared\Service\Adobelmsvc.exe
O23 - Service: AVG Anti-Spyware Guard - Anti-Malware Development a.s. - C:\Program Files\Grisoft\AVG Anti-Spyware 7.5\guard.exe
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: InstallDriver Table Manager (IDriverT) - Macrovision Corporation - C:\Program Files\Common Files\InstallShield\Driver\11\Intel 32\IDriverT.exe
O23 - Service: Pure Networks Net2Go Service (nmraapache) - Unknown owner - C:\Program Files\Pure Networks\Network Magic\WebServer\bin\nmraapache.exe" -k runservice (file missing)
O23 - Service: Pure Networks Network Magic Service (nmservice) - Pure Networks, Inc. - C:\Program Files\Pure Networks\Network Magic\nmsrvc.exe
O23 - Service: NVIDIA Display Driver Service (NVSvc) - NVIDIA Corporation - C:\WINDOWS\System32\nvsvc32.exe
Trogan
January 5, 2007, 5:06 PM UTC
Zone Alarm isn't showing now. :)

Lets continue...

1. Download ATF (Atribune Temp File) Cleaner© by Atribune to your desktop.
This program is for XP and Windows 2000 only!

Double-click ATF Cleaner.exe to open it.

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

Click Exit on the Main menu to close the program.

2. You may wish to Print or Save the following instructions, as the internet will not be available once in Safe Mode!

Since you have AVG anti-spyware installed, please configure like this...
  • Open AVG anti-spyware
  • On the main screen under Your Computer's security.
    • Click on Change state next to Resident shield. It should now change to inactive.
    • Click on Change state next to Automatic updates. It should now change to inactive.
    • Next to Last Update, click on Update now. (You will need an active internet connection to perform this)
    • Wait until you see the Update succesfull message.
  • Right-click the AVG Anti-Spyware Tray Icon and uncheck Start with Windows.
  • Right-click the AVG Anti-Spyware Tray Icon and select Exit. Confirm by clicking Yes.
If you are having problems with the updater, you can use this link to manually update ewido.
AVG Anti-Spyware manual updates.
Download the Full database to your Desktop or to your usual Download Folder and install it by double clicking the file. Make sure that AVG Anti-Spyware is closed before installing the update.

Reboot your computer in Safe Mode.
  • If the computer is running, shut down Windows, and then turn off the power.
  • Wait 30 seconds, and then turn the computer on.
  • Start tapping the F8 key. The Windows Advanced Options Menu appears. If you begin tapping the F8 key too soon, some computers display a "keyboard error" message. To resolve this, restart the computer and try again.
  • Ensure that the Safe Mode option is selected.
  • Press Enter. The computer then begins to start in Safe mode.
  • Login on your usual account.

Once in Safe Mode:

Close ALL open Windows / Programs / Folders. Please start AVG Anti-Spyware and run a full scan.
  • Click on Scanner on the toolbar.
  • Click on the Settings tab.
    • Under How to act?
      • Click on Recommended Action and choose Quarantine from the popup menu.
    • Under How to scan?
      • All checkboxes should be ticked.
    • Under Possibly unwanted software:
      • All checkboxes should be ticked.
    • Under Reports:
      • Select Automatically generate report after every scan and uncheck Only if threats were found.
    • Under What to scan?
      • Select Scan every file.
  • Click on the Scan tab.
  • Click on Complete System Scan to start the scan process.
  • Let the program scan the machine.
  • When the scan has finished, follow the instructions below.
    IMPORTANT : Don't click on the "Save Scan Report" button before you did hit the "Apply all Actions" button.
    • Make sure that Set all elements to: shows Quarantine (1), if not click on the link and choose Quarantine from the popup menu. (2)
    • At the bottom of the window click on the Apply all Actions button. (3)
  • When done, click the Save Scan Report button. (4)
    • Click the Save Report as button.
    • Save the report to your Desktop.
  • Right-click the AVG Anti-Spyware Tray Icon and select Exit. Confirm by clicking Yes
. Reboot back into Normal Mode

3. Download this file to your Desktop - combofix.exe
Double click combofix.exe & follow the prompts.
When finished, it shall produce a log for you. Post that log in your next reply

Note:
Do not mouseclick combofix's window whilst it's running. That may cause it to stall

4. Please post the following...

1) AVG anti-spyware log
2) ComboFix log
3) New HijackThis log

You may need several replies, so the logs do not get cut off.
nkrypted
January 5, 2007, 10:55 PM UTC
AVG anti-spy log:

---------------------------------------------------------
AVG Anti-Spyware - Scan Report
---------------------------------------------------------

+ Created at: 4:39:11 PM 1/5/2007

+ Scan result:



C:\WINDOWS\Downloaded Program Files\ClientAX.dll -> Adware.180Solution : Cleaned with backup (quarantined).
HKLM\SOFTWARE\Classes\ClientAX.ClientInstaller -> Adware.180Solutions : Cleaned with backup (quarantined).
HKLM\SOFTWARE\Classes\ClientAX.ClientInstaller.1 -> Adware.180Solutions : Cleaned with backup (quarantined).
HKLM\SOFTWARE\Classes\ClientAX.ClientInstaller\CLSID -> Adware.180Solutions : Cleaned with backup (quarantined).
HKLM\SOFTWARE\Classes\ClientAX.ClientInstaller\CurVer -> Adware.180Solutions : Cleaned with backup (quarantined).
C:\System Volume Information\_restore{5021CA5B-418D-4C78-82B5-767E003E7BA8}\RP978\A0119020.exe -> Adware.ClickSpring : Cleaned with backup (quarantined).
C:\WINDOWS\UGh5bml4\asappsrv.dll -> Adware.CommAd : Cleaned with backup (quarantined).
C:\System Volume Information\_restore{5021CA5B-418D-4C78-82B5-767E003E7BA8}\RP976\A0118079.exe -> Adware.Maxifiles : Cleaned with backup (quarantined).
C:\System Volume Information\_restore{5021CA5B-418D-4C78-82B5-767E003E7BA8}\RP970\A0116685.dll -> Adware.PurityScan : Cleaned with backup (quarantined).
C:\System Volume Information\_restore{5021CA5B-418D-4C78-82B5-767E003E7BA8}\RP974\A0117775.dll -> Adware.PurityScan : Cleaned with backup (quarantined).
C:\System Volume Information\_restore{5021CA5B-418D-4C78-82B5-767E003E7BA8}\RP983\A0119070.dll -> Adware.PurityScan : Cleaned with backup (quarantined).
HKLM\SOFTWARE\Clickspring -> Adware.PurityScan : Cleaned with backup (quarantined).
C:\Program Files\Common Files\{30F60C75-0700-1033-0118-020619020001}\Update.exe -> Adware.Softomate : Cleaned with backup (quarantined).
C:\Program Files\Common Files\{30F60C75-0700-1033-0118-020619020001}\system.dll -> Adware.Softomate : Cleaned with backup (quarantined).
C:\System Volume Information\_restore{5021CA5B-418D-4C78-82B5-767E003E7BA8}\RP978\A0118309.dll -> Adware.Softomate : Cleaned with backup (quarantined).
C:\System Volume Information\_restore{5021CA5B-418D-4C78-82B5-767E003E7BA8}\RP978\A0118310.exe -> Adware.Softomate : Cleaned with backup (quarantined).
C:\System Volume Information\_restore{5021CA5B-418D-4C78-82B5-767E003E7BA8}\RP986\A0120095.dll -> Adware.Solution : Cleaned with backup (quarantined).
C:\Program Files\Common Files\wqwo\wqwod\wqwoc.dll -> Adware.TargetServer : Cleaned with backup (quarantined).
HKLM\SOFTWARE\Classes\ClientAX.RequiredComponent -> Adware.Zango : Cleaned with backup (quarantined).
HKLM\SOFTWARE\Classes\ClientAX.RequiredComponent.1 -> Adware.Zango : Cleaned with backup (quarantined).
HKLM\SOFTWARE\Classes\ClientAX.RequiredComponent\CLSID -> Adware.Zango : Cleaned with backup (quarantined).
HKLM\SOFTWARE\Classes\ClientAX.RequiredComponent\CurVer -> Adware.Zango : Cleaned with backup (quarantined).
C:\Documents and Settings\Nik\install.exe -> Downloader.Agent.bdr : Cleaned with backup (quarantined).
C:\System Volume Information\_restore{5021CA5B-418D-4C78-82B5-767E003E7BA8}\RP976\A0118080.dll -> Downloader.Small.ece : Cleaned with backup (quarantined).
C:\Program Files\Common Files\wqwo\wqwop.exe -> Downloader.TSUpdate.f : Cleaned with backup (quarantined).
C:\Program Files\Common Files\wqwo\wqwod\vocabulary -> Downloader.TSUpdate.j : Cleaned with backup (quarantined).
C:\System Volume Information\_restore{5021CA5B-418D-4C78-82B5-767E003E7BA8}\RP986\A0120114.exe -> Downloader.TSUpdate.n : Cleaned with backup (quarantined).
C:\System Volume Information\_restore{5021CA5B-418D-4C78-82B5-767E003E7BA8}\RP976\A0118078.exe -> Dropper.DollarR.b : Cleaned with backup (quarantined).
C:\System Volume Information\_restore{5021CA5B-418D-4C78-82B5-767E003E7BA8}\RP970\A0116686.exe -> Trojan.Small : Cleaned with backup (quarantined).
C:\System Volume Information\_restore{5021CA5B-418D-4C78-82B5-767E003E7BA8}\RP973\A0117730.exe -> Trojan.Small : Cleaned with backup (quarantined).
C:\System Volume Information\_restore{5021CA5B-418D-4C78-82B5-767E003E7BA8}\RP974\A0117782.exe -> Trojan.Small : Cleaned with backup (quarantined).
C:\System Volume Information\_restore{5021CA5B-418D-4C78-82B5-767E003E7BA8}\RP983\A0119075.exe -> Trojan.Small : Cleaned with backup (quarantined).
C:\System Volume Information\_restore{5021CA5B-418D-4C78-82B5-767E003E7BA8}\RP991\A0120668.exe -> Trojan.Small : Cleaned with backup (quarantined).
C:\Program Files\outlook\v.tmp -> Worm.VB.dw : Cleaned with backup (quarantined).


::Report end

combofix log:

Nik - 07-01-05 16:45:06.96 Service Pack 2
ComboFix 06.11.27 - Running from: "C:\Documents and Settings\Nik\Desktop"

(((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Other Deletions )))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))


C:\WINDOWS\system32\bszip.dll
C:\WINDOWS\system32\cmd.com
C:\WINDOWS\system32\netstat.com
C:\WINDOWS\system32\ping.com
C:\WINDOWS\system32\regedit.com
C:\WINDOWS\system32\taskkill.com
C:\WINDOWS\system32\tasklist.com
C:\WINDOWS\system32\tracert.com
C:\WINDOWS\system32\atmtd.dll._
C:\Program Files\Inetget2
C:\Program Files\outlook
C:\Program Files\winupdates
C:\Program Files\Common Files\{30F60C75-0700-1033-0118-020619020001}

~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Purity ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~

Folders Quarantined:

C:\QooBox\Purity\Documents and Settings\Nik\Application Data\CURITY~1
C:\QooBox\Purity\Documents and Settings\Nik\My Documents\CROSOF~1
C:\QooBox\Purity\Program Files\MCROSO~1.NET
C:\QooBox\Purity\Program Files\WNSXS~1


((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Files Created from 2006-12-05 to 2007-01-05 ))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))


2007-01-05 09:21 3,968 --a------ C:\WINDOWS\system32\drivers\avgclean.sys
2007-01-05 09:21 18,240 --a------ C:\WINDOWS\system32\drivers\avgmfx86.sys
2007-01-05 09:21 <DIR> d-------- C:\Documents and Settings\Nik\Application Data\AVG7
2007-01-05 09:20 816,672 --a------ C:\WINDOWS\system32\drivers\avg7core.sys
2007-01-05 09:20 4,224 --a------ C:\WINDOWS\system32\drivers\avg7rsw.sys
2007-01-05 09:20 28,416 --a------ C:\WINDOWS\system32\drivers\avg7rsxp.sys
2007-01-05 09:20 <DIR> d-------- C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\Grisoft
2007-01-05 09:20 <DIR> d-------- C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\avg7
2007-01-05 08:51 <DIR> dr-h----- C:\Documents and Settings\Nik\Recent
2007-01-04 20:08 3,968 --a------ C:\WINDOWS\system32\drivers\AvgAsCln.sys
2007-01-04 20:08 <DIR> d-------- C:\Program Files\Grisoft
2007-01-04 20:00 <DIR> d-------- C:\WINDOWS\Internet Logs
2007-01-04 14:38 <DIR> d-------- C:\avenger
2007-01-04 10:48 <DIR> d-------- C:\VundoFix Backups
2007-01-04 08:27 <DIR> d-------- C:\Program Files\CCleaner
2007-01-03 22:05 <DIR> d-------- C:\Program Files\ZangoToolbar
2007-01-03 08:25 <DIR> d-------- C:\WINDOWS\àdobe
2006-12-21 07:59 <DIR> d-------- C:\WINDOWS\wqwo
2006-12-21 07:59 <DIR> d-------- C:\Program Files\Common Files\wqwo
2006-12-16 01:18 <DIR> d--hs---- C:\WINDOWS\UGh5bml4
2006-12-07 12:25 <DIR> d-------- C:\WINDOWS\SxsCaPendDel
2006-12-07 12:25 <DIR> d-------- C:\Program Files\Windows Defender
2006-12-07 12:17 <DIR> d-------- C:\lj632en


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


2007-01-05 16:45 -------- d-------- C:\Program Files\Common Files
2007-01-05 16:42 -------- d-------- C:\Program Files\Mozilla Firefox
2007-01-04 22:10 -------- d-------- C:\Program Files\StepMania
2006-12-29 10:09 -------- d--h----- C:\Program Files\InstallShield Installation Information
2006-12-29 10:09 -------- d-------- C:\Program Files\Common Files\InstallShield
2006-12-29 10:09 -------- d-------- C:\Program Files\Common Files\Adobe
2006-12-29 10:09 -------- d-------- C:\Program Files\Adobe
2006-12-16 03:02 -------- d-------- C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer
2006-12-16 03:01 -------- d-------- C:\Program Files\Outlook Express
2006-12-16 03:01 -------- d-------- C:\Program Files\Common Files\System
2006-12-07 12:25 -------- d-------- C:\Program Files\Common Files\Microsoft Shared
2006-12-06 23:29 2374472 --a------ C:\WINDOWS\system32\wmvcore.dll
2006-11-25 18:18 -------- d-------- C:\Program Files\Incomplete
2006-11-12 21:29 -------- d-------- C:\Documents and Settings\Nik\Application Data\Adobe
2006-11-07 23:06 679424 --a------ C:\WINDOWS\system32\inetcomm.dll
2006-11-05 09:56 -------- d-------- C:\Documents and Settings\Nik\Application Data\ZangoToolbar
2006-10-19 07:56 713216 --a------ C:\WINDOWS\system32\sxs.dll
2006-10-13 06:35 65536 --a------ C:\WINDOWS\system32\nwwks.dll
2006-10-13 06:35 64000 --a------ C:\WINDOWS\system32\nwapi32.dll
2006-10-13 06:35 142336 --a------ C:\WINDOWS\system32\nwprovau.dll


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

*Note* empty entries are not shown

[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\run]
"Yahoo! Pager"="C:\\PROGRA~1\\Yahoo!\\MESSEN~1\\ypager.exe -quiet"

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\run]
"NvCplDaemon"="RUNDLL32.EXE C:\\WINDOWS\\System32\\NvCpl.dll,NvStartup"
"nwiz"="nwiz.exe /install"
"NvMediaCenter"="RUNDLL32.EXE C:\\WINDOWS\\System32\\NvMcTray.dll,NvTaskbarInit"
"AudioDeck"="C:\\Program Files\\VIAudioi\\SBADeck\\ADeck.exe 1 "
"WinampAgent"="C:\\Program Files\\Winamp\\winampa.exe"
"NeroFilterCheck"="C:\\WINDOWS\\system32\\NeroCheck.exe"
"nmapp"="\"C:\\Program Files\\Pure Networks\\Network Magic\\nmapp.exe\" -autorun -nosplash"
"TkBellExe"="\"C:\\Program Files\\Common Files\\Real\\Update_OB\\realsched.exe\" -osboot"
"QuickTime Task"="\"C:\\Program Files\\QuickTime\\qttask.exe\" -atboottime"
"Windows Defender"="\"C:\\Program Files\\Windows Defender\\MSASCui.exe\" -hide"
"AVG7_CC"="C:\\PROGRA~1\\Grisoft\\AVGFRE~1\\avgcc.exe /STARTUP"

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\run\OptionalComponents]

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\run\OptionalComponents\IMAIL]
"Installed"="1"

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\run\OptionalComponents\MAPI]
"Installed"="1"
"NoChange"="1"

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\run\OptionalComponents\MSFS]
"Installed"="1"

[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\software\microsoft\internet explorer\desktop\components]
"DeskHtmlVersion"=dword:00000110
"DeskHtmlMinorVersion"=dword:00000005
"Settings"=dword:00000001
"GeneralFlags"=dword:00000001

[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\software\microsoft\internet explorer\desktop\components\0]
"Source"="About:Home"
"SubscribedURL"="About:Home"
"FriendlyName"="My Current Home Page"
"Flags"=dword:00000002
"Position"=hex:2c,00,00,00,e6,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,9a,03,00,00,42,03,00,00,00,\
00,00,00,01,00,00,00,01,00,00,00,01,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00
"CurrentState"=hex:04,00,00,40
"OriginalStateInfo"=hex:18,00,00,00,ff,ff,00,00,ff,ff,00,00,ff,ff,ff,ff,ff,ff,\
ff,ff,04,00,00,00
"RestoredStateInfo"=hex:18,00,00,00,6a,02,00,00,23,00,00,00,a4,00,00,00,9a,00,\
00,00,01,00,00,00

[HKEY_USERS\.default\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\run]
"AVG7_Run"="C:\\PROGRA~1\\Grisoft\\AVGFRE~1\\avgw.exe /RUNONCE"

[HKEY_USERS\s-1-5-18\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\run]
"AVG7_Run"="C:\\PROGRA~1\\Grisoft\\AVGFRE~1\\avgw.exe /RUNONCE"

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\explorer\sharedtaskscheduler]
"{438755C2-A8BA-11D1-B96B-00A0C90312E1}"="Browseui preloader"
"{8C7461EF-2B13-11d2-BE35-3078302C2030}"="Component Categories cache daemon"

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\explorer\shellexecutehooks]
"{AEB6717E-7E19-11d0-97EE-00C04FD91972}"=""
"{091EB208-39DD-417D-A5DD-7E2C2D8FB9CB}"="Microsoft AntiMalware ShellExecuteHook"
"{57B86673-276A-48B2-BAE7-C6DBB3020EB8}"="AVG Anti-Spyware 7.5"

[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\policies\explorer]
"NoDriveTypeAutoRun"=dword:00000091

[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\policies\explorer\Run]

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\policies\system]
"dontdisplaylastusername"=dword:00000000
"legalnoticecaption"=""
"legalnoticetext"=""
"shutdownwithoutlogon"=dword:00000001
"undockwithoutlogon"=dword:00000001

[HKEY_USERS\.default\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\policies\explorer]
"NoDriveTypeAutoRun"=dword:00000091

[HKEY_USERS\s-1-5-18\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\policies\explorer]
"NoDriveTypeAutoRun"=dword:00000091

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

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\system\currentcontrolset\control\securityproviders]
"SecurityProviders"="msapsspc.dll, schannel.dll, digest.dll, msnsspc.dll"


Contents of the 'Scheduled Tasks' folder
C:\WINDOWS\tasks\AppleSoftwareUpdate.job
C:\WINDOWS\tasks\MP Scheduled Scan.job

Completion time: 07-01-05 16:46:11.84
C:\ComboFix.txt ... 07-01-05 16:46
nkrypted
January 5, 2007, 10:55 PM UTC
latest hijackthis log:

Logfile of HijackThis v1.99.1
Scan saved at 4:52:55 PM, on 1/5/2007
Platform: Windows XP SP2 (WinNT 5.01.2600)
MSIE: Internet Explorer v6.00 SP2 (6.00.2900.2180)

Running processes:
C:\WINDOWS\System32\smss.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\winlogon.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\services.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\lsass.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe
C:\Program Files\Windows Defender\MsMpEng.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe
C:\WINDOWS\Explorer.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\system32\spoolsv.exe
C:\Program Files\VIAudioi\SBADeck\ADeck.exe
C:\Program Files\Winamp\winampa.exe
C:\Program Files\Pure Networks\Network Magic\nmapp.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Real\Update_OB\realsched.exe
C:\Program Files\QuickTime\qttask.exe
C:\Program Files\Windows Defender\MSASCui.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVGFRE~1\avgcc.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVGFRE~1\avgamsvr.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVGFRE~1\avgupsvc.exe
C:\Program Files\Pure Networks\Network Magic\nmsrvc.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\nvsvc32.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\Yahoo!\MESSEN~1\ymsgr_tray.exe
C:\Documents and Settings\Nik\Desktop\hijackthis\hijackthis\HijackThis.exe

R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Bar = http://us.rd.yahoo.com/customize/ycomp_adbe/defaults/sb/*http://www.yahoo.com/search/ie.html
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Page = http://us.rd.yahoo.com/customize/ycomp_adbe/defaults/sp/*http://www.yahoo.com
R0 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Start Page = http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId= ... w.msn.com/
O2 - BHO: AcroIEHlprObj Class - {06849E9F-C8D7-4D59-B87D-784B7D6BE0B3} - C:\Program Files\Adobe\Acrobat 7.0\ActiveX\AcroIEHelper.dll
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [NvCplDaemon] RUNDLL32.EXE C:\WINDOWS\System32\NvCpl.dll,NvStartup
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [nwiz] nwiz.exe /install
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [NvMediaCenter] RUNDLL32.EXE C:\WINDOWS\System32\NvMcTray.dll,NvTaskbarInit
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [AudioDeck] C:\Program Files\VIAudioi\SBADeck\ADeck.exe 1
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [WinampAgent] C:\Program Files\Winamp\winampa.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [NeroFilterCheck] C:\WINDOWS\system32\NeroCheck.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [nmapp] "C:\Program Files\Pure Networks\Network Magic\nmapp.exe" -autorun -nosplash
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [TkBellExe] "C:\Program Files\Common Files\Real\Update_OB\realsched.exe" -osboot
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [QuickTime Task] "C:\Program Files\QuickTime\qttask.exe" -atboottime
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Windows Defender] "C:\Program Files\Windows Defender\MSASCui.exe" -hide
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [AVG7_CC] C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVGFRE~1\avgcc.exe /STARTUP
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [Yahoo! Pager] C:\PROGRA~1\Yahoo!\MESSEN~1\ypager.exe -quiet
O4 - Startup: Adobe Gamma.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
O4 - Global Startup: Microsoft Office.lnk = C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office10\OSA.EXE
O8 - Extra context menu item: E&xport to Microsoft Excel - res://C:\PROGRA~1\MICROS~3\Office10\EXCEL.EXE/3000
O9 - Extra button: PartyPoker.com - {B7FE5D70-9AA2-40F1-9C6B-12A255F085E1} - C:\Program Files\PartyGaming\PartyPoker\RunApp.exe (file missing)
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: PartyPoker.com - {B7FE5D70-9AA2-40F1-9C6B-12A255F085E1} - C:\Program Files\PartyGaming\PartyPoker\RunApp.exe (file missing)
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
O16 - DPF: {05D44720-58E3-49E6-BDF6-D00330E511D3} (StagingUI Object) - http://zone.msn.com/binFrameWork/v10/StagingUI.cab46479.cab
O16 - DPF: {3BB54395-5982-4788-8AF4-B5388FFDD0D8} (ZoneBuddy Class) - http://zone.msn.com/BinFrameWork/v10/ZBuddy.cab32846.cab
O16 - DPF: {4F1E5B1A-2A80-42CA-8532-2D05CB959537} (MSN Photo Upload Tool) - http://by112fd.bay112.hotmail.msn.com/resources/MsnPUpld.cab
O16 - DPF: {5736C456-EA94-4AAC-BB08-917ABDD035B3} (ZonePAChat Object) - http://zone.msn.com/binframework/v10/ZPAChat.cab32846.cab
O16 - DPF: {87056D28-9730-4A47-B9F9-7E890B62C58A} (WildfireActiveXHost Class) - http://aolsvc.aol.com/onlinegames/ghtumblebugs/axhost.cab
O16 - DPF: {8A94C905-FF9D-43B6-8708-F0F22D22B1CB} (Wwlaunch Control) - http://www.worldwinner.com/games/shared/wwlaunch.cab
O16 - DPF: {A52FBD2B-7AB3-4F6B-90E3-91C772C5D00F} (WoF Control) - http://www.worldwinner.com/games/v45/wof/wof.cab
O16 - DPF: {B8BE5E93-A60C-4D26-A2DC-220313175592} (ZoneIntro Class) - http://cdn2.zone.msn.com/binFramework/v10/ZIntro.cab34246.cab
O16 - DPF: {DA2AA6CF-5C7A-4B71-BC3B-C771BB369937} (StadiumProxy Class) - http://zone.msn.com/binframework/v10/StProxy.cab41227.cab
O16 - DPF: {DF780F87-FF2B-4DF8-92D0-73DB16A1543A} (PopCapLoader Object) - http://aolsvc.aol.com/onlinegames/bejeweled2/popcaploader_v10.cab
O16 - DPF: {FF3C5A9F-5A99-4930-80E8-4709194C2AD3} (ZPA_Backgammon Object) - http://zone.msn.com/bingame/zpagames/ZPA_Backgammon.cab40641.cab
O18 - Protocol: msnim - {828030A1-22C1-4009-854F-8E305202313F} - "C:\PROGRA~1\MSNMES~1\msgrapp.dll" (file missing)
O18 - Protocol: pure-go - {4746C79A-2042-4332-8650-48966E44ABA8} - C:\Program Files\Common Files\Pure Networks Shared\puresp.dll
O20 - Winlogon Notify: WgaLogon - C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\WgaLogon.dll
O23 - Service: Adobe LM Service - Adobe Systems - C:\Program Files\Common Files\Adobe Systems Shared\Service\Adobelmsvc.exe
O23 - Service: AVG Anti-Spyware Guard - Anti-Malware Development a.s. - C:\Program Files\Grisoft\AVG Anti-Spyware 7.5\guard.exe
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: InstallDriver Table Manager (IDriverT) - Macrovision Corporation - C:\Program Files\Common Files\InstallShield\Driver\11\Intel 32\IDriverT.exe
O23 - Service: Pure Networks Net2Go Service (nmraapache) - Unknown owner - C:\Program Files\Pure Networks\Network Magic\WebServer\bin\nmraapache.exe" -k runservice (file missing)
O23 - Service: Pure Networks Network Magic Service (nmservice) - Pure Networks, Inc. - C:\Program Files\Pure Networks\Network Magic\nmsrvc.exe
O23 - Service: NVIDIA Display Driver Service (NVSvc) - NVIDIA Corporation - C:\WINDOWS\System32\nvsvc32.exe
Trogan
January 6, 2007, 12:20 AM UTC
Thanks for the logs...

1. Find and delete the following Folders in RED

C:\Documents and Settings\Nik\Application Data\ZangoToolbar
C:\Program Files\ZangoToolbar
C:\WINDOWS\wqwo

2. I'm not sure what these Folders are - if they belong to malware or not. Could you tell me what Files are inside them please.

C:\WINDOWS\UGh5bml4
C:\lj632en
nkrypted
January 7, 2007, 2:36 PM UTC
I removed....

C:\Documents and Settings\Nik\Application Data\ZangoToolbar
C:\Program Files\ZangoToolbar
C:\WINDOWS\wqwo

There was nothing in folder UGH5bml4 so I deleted it. Folder lj632en seems to be my HP laserjet printer folder.

What's next?
Trogan
January 7, 2007, 6:26 PM UTC
Thanks for letting me know. Your logs are now clean. How is the computer?

You can delete the Tools we downloaded, which were:

OiUninstaller.exe
combofix.exe

If your now having any more problems, I'll post some instructions on staying secure and then we can call this "resolved".
nkrypted
January 9, 2007, 2:13 PM UTC
Thank you. It doesn't seem like i'm still having any problems anymore. I really appreciate your assistance in helping me fix my computer. If I have anymore problem. I'll make a new thread.
Trogan
January 10, 2007, 12:51 AM UTC
Your welcome! :)

Here are some tips for a clean and scure computer.

For XP users.
It's a good idea to Flush your System Restore points after ridding yourself of malware. You can clean this by doing the following:

  • Click Start | Help and Support | Undo changes to your computer with System Restore.
  • Click Create A Restore Point then click Next. Give it a name it and then click Create, then Close.
  • Close the Help and Support Center box.
  • Click Start | Run and type Cleanmgr
  • Select (C: ) then click OK.
  • Click the More Options tab.
  • Click Clean Up in the System Restore Section.
This will remove all previous restore points except the newly created one.

Make your Internet Explorer more secure
  1. From within Internet Explorer click on the Tools menu and then click on Options.
  2. Click on the Security tab
  3. Click the Internet icon so it becomes highlighted.
  4. Click on Default Level and click OK
  5. Click on the Custom Level button.
    • Change the Download signed ActiveX controls to Prompt
    • Change the Download unsigned ActiveX controls to Disable
    • Change the Initialise 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
    • Internet Explorer 7 users: Check all other items and make sure that they meet the (recommended) setting when applies.
    • 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.
  6. Next press the Apply button and then the OK to exit the Internet Properties page.
Take the time to check out the following links

Introduction to Internet Explorer 7
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/ie/default.mspx

Internet Explorer 7 features
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/ie/ie7/about/features/default.mspx

Release Notes for Internet Explorer 7
http://msdn2.microsoft.com/en-us/ie/aa740486.aspx
These Release Notes give you information about installing Internet Explorer® 7 and contain information about known issues and possible workarounds for those issues.

Internet Explorer 7 Ressources - In Depth Articles - Known Issues ...
http://www.ie-vista.com/

Internet Explorer7 - Phishing Filter Frequently Asked Questions
http://www.microsoft.com/mscorp/safety/technologies/antiphishing/faq.mspx

Resources for using Internet Explorer 6
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=867470

How to Configure Enhanced Security Features for Internet Explorer from Windows XP SP2
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/smallbusiness/prodtech/windowsxp/iesecxp.mspx

Safety Home
http://www.microsoft.com/mscorp/safety/default.mspx

IEBlog
http://blogs.msdn.com/ie/default.aspx

Microsoft Malicious Software Removal Tool
http://www.microsoft.com/security/malwareremove/families.mspx

Keep your Sun Java up to date

The most current version of Sun Java is: Java Runtime Environment Version 6.0
http://java.sun.com/javase/downloads/index.jsp

  • Scroll down to where it says "Java Runtime Environment (JRE) 6".
  • Click the "Download" button to the right.
  • Check the box that says: "Accept License Agreement".
  • 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-6-windows-i586.exe to install the newest version.
And in the future, remember to remove older versions of Java when you update to a newer version to avoid exploitation of older versions left on your system.

Check out these topics for more information:
http://spywarewarrior.com/viewtopic.php?t=17910
http://spywarewarrior.com/viewtopic.php?t=17598

Free programs that may help you in keeping the PC clean

  • SpywareBlaster
    SpywareBlaster will add a large list of programs and sites into your Internet Explorer settings that will protect you from running and downloading known malicious programs.
    You can download SpywareBlaster here
    A tutorial can be found here
  • SpywareGuard
    It provides a degree of real-time protection solution against spyware that is a great addition to SpywareBlaster's protection method. An anti-virus program scans files before you open them and prevents execution if a virus is detected - SpywareGuard does the same thing, but for spyware. And you can easily have an anti-virus program running alongside SpywareGuard. It also features Download Protection and Browser Hijacking Protection.
    You can download SpywareGuard here
    A tutorial can be found here
  • IE-SPYAD
    IE-SPYAD puts over 5000 sites in your restricted zone, so you'll be protected when you visit innocent-looking sites that aren't actually innocent at all. It basically prevents any downloads, cookies, scripts from the sites listed, although you will still be able to connect to the sites.
    You can download IE-SPYAD here
    A tutorial can be found here
  • Hosts File
    A Hosts file replaces your current HOSTS file with one containing well known ad, spyware sites etc. Basically, this prevents your coputer from connecting to those sites by redirecting them to 127.0.0.1 which is your local computer.
    A tutorial can be found here
    • MVPS Hosts File
      You can download the MVPS Hosts File here
      Furthermore the website contains useful tips and links to other resources and utilities.
    • Bluetack's Hosts File and Hosts Manager
      Essentially based on the research made by Webhelper, Andrew Clover and Eric L. Howes, it contains most if not all the known spyware sites...sites responsible for hijacks, rogue apllications etc...
      Download Bluetack's Hosts file here
      Download Bluetack's HostsManager here

Free Spyware Detection and Removal Programs
  • Ad-Aware
    It scans for known spyware on your computer. These scans should be run at least once every two weeks.
    You can download Ad-Aware here
    A tutorial can be found here
  • Spybot - Search & Destroy
    It scans for spyware and other malicious programs. Spybot has preventitive tools that stop programs from even installing on your computer.
    You can download Spybot - S&D here
    A tutorial can be found here
Before adding any other Spyware Detection and Removal programs always check the Rogue Anti-Spyware List for programs known to be misleading, mistaken, or just outright "Foistware".
You will find the list here

WinPatrol

WinPatrol uses a heuristic approach to detecting attacks and violations of your computing environment. Traditional security programs scan your hard drive searching for previously identified threats. WinPatrol takes snapshot of your critical system resources and alerts you to any changes that may occur without your knowledge. You'll be removing dangerous new programs while others download new reference files.

  • Detect & Neutralize Spyware.
  • Detect & Neutralize ADware.
  • Detect & Neutralize Viral infections.
  • Detect & Neutralize Unwanted IE Add-Ons.
  • Detect & Restore File Type Changes.
  • Automatically Filter Unwanted Cookies.
  • Avoid Start Page Hijacking.
  • Detect changes to HOSTS & critical system files.
  • Kill Multiple Tasks that replicate each other, in a single step!
  • Stop programs that repeatedly add themselves to your Startup List!

Starting with WinPatrol 9.5 PLUS users also get the addition of Real-time Infiltration Detection so they'll know immediately when changes are made to critical system areas. WinPatrol Free is not demo or trial software. You're welcome to use it as long as you like.
You can download WinPatrol here
WinPatrol FAQ

SiteHound by Firetrust

Firetrust introduces the SiteHound Toolbar - the safe way to browse the Internet. With SiteHound, when you browse the Internet, you're shown a warning page every time you go to a site which is a known scam, potentially loads viruses or spyware on to your computer, has questionable content or anything you would not consider reasonable. You are shown a warning page with information about that site. From there you can choose to enter the site or go back. SiteHound is a free add-on to Internet Explorer. (Users of Firefox - a version for you is coming soon.) SiteHound's comprehensive database gathers the knowledge from other users and respected experts from the online security community to tell you which sites are real and which are bogus.

SiteHound will alert you when you enter a site which is known to contain:
  • Fraudulent claims or scams
  • Offensive material
  • Security vulnerabilities
  • Spyware or Adware
  • Spam related material
  • or other content deemed to be unsafe

Specifically, SiteHound blocks these categories:

• Adult • Spyware • Spam Advertising • Phishing • Possible scam or fraud • Misleading or False Advertising
• Pharming • Rogue or Suspect Product • Adware • Malware or Virus

System Requirements:
Internet Explorer 5.5+ and Windows 95/98/NT 4/ME/2000/XP

Product Info & Download: SiteHound Toolbar

Use an AntiVirus Software

It is very important that your computer has an anti-virus software running on your machine. This alone can save you a lot of trouble with malware in the future. See the link below for a listing of some online & their stand-alone antivirus programs.
Computer Safety On line - Anti-Virus
http://forum.malwareremoval.com/viewtopic.php?p=53#53

Update your Anti Virus Software

It is imperative that you update your Anti virus software at least once a week (Even more if you wish). If you do not update your anti virus software then it will not be able to catch any of the new variants that may come out.

Use a Firewall

I can not stress enough 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 an article on Firewalls and a listing of some available ones see the link below.

Computer Safety On line - Software Firewalls
http://forum.malwareremoval.com/viewtopic.php?p=56#56
A tutorial on Understanding and Using Firewalls can be found here
It is imperative that you update your Anti virus software at least once a week (Even more if you wish). If you do not update your anti virus software then it will not be able to catch any of the new variants that may come out.

Happy Surfing! :)
NonSuch
January 10, 2007, 7:27 AM UTC
Glad we could be of assistance.

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