Help - infected with media codec and svchost

Hi, I hope you can help me, I am at my wits end with my PC. I downloaded and installed a media player to allow me to view video files, and McAfee found and deleted a trojan, but since then, on startup, the PC has tried to download Windows updates, and the little yellow shield comes on, but does not download anything. Then the CPU shoots up to 100%, mainly being svchost.exe, or sometimes explorer.exe, but I have used McAfee to block explorer's access to the net, so that seems okay not.

Ad-Aware picked up a Zlob downloader, which was quarantined (report below), Spybot found a Warez P2P, which was also removed, and SuperAntiSpyware found a mediacodec, which was also removed (log shown below)

I have also got a Hijack this log. Please could you help me????

Ad-Aware log:

ArchiveData(auto-quarantine- 2007-02-26 19-44-08.bckp)
Referencefile : SE1R155 26.02.2007
======================================================

WIN32.TROJANDOWNLOADER.ZLOB
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obj[0]=Regkey : clsid\{2016a466-91a2-43c6-97d8-2fd380f065ef}

TRACKING COOKIE
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obj[1]=IECache Entry : Cookie:[removed]/



Super Anti Spyware Log

SUPERAntiSpyware Scan Log
Generated 02/26/2007 at 10:28 PM

Application Version : 3.5.1016

Core Rules Database Version : 3165
Trace Rules Database Version: 1199

Scan type : Custom Scan
Total Scan Time : 02:04:51

Memory items scanned : 0
Memory threats detected : 0
Registry items scanned : 6129
Registry threats detected : 23
File items scanned : 29972
File threats detected : 29

Adware.Tracking Cookie
C:\Documents and Settings\Matthew\Cookies\[removed][1].txt
C:\Documents and Settings\Matthew\Cookies\[removed][2].txt
C:\Documents and Settings\Matthew\Cookies\matthew@virginmedia[1].txt
C:\Documents and Settings\Matthew\Cookies\[removed][1].txt
C:\Documents and Settings\Matthew\Cookies\[removed][1].txt
C:\Documents and Settings\Laura Solomon\Cookies\laura solomon@accelerator-media[1].txt
C:\Documents and Settings\Laura Solomon\Cookies\laura [removed]4[1].txt
C:\Documents and Settings\Laura Solomon\Cookies\laura [removed][1].txt
C:\Documents and Settings\Laura Solomon\Cookies\laura [removed][2].txt
C:\Documents and Settings\Laura Solomon\Cookies\laura solomon@banner[1].txt
C:\Documents and Settings\Laura Solomon\Cookies\laura solomon@belnk[1].txt
C:\Documents and Settings\Laura Solomon\Cookies\laura solomon@cassava[1].txt
C:\Documents and Settings\Laura Solomon\Cookies\laura [removed][2].txt
C:\Documents and Settings\Laura Solomon\Cookies\laura [removed][1].txt
C:\Documents and Settings\Laura Solomon\Cookies\laura solomon@hotbar[2].txt
C:\Documents and Settings\Laura Solomon\Cookies\laura [removed]4u[1].txt
C:\Documents and Settings\Laura Solomon\Cookies\laura [removed][2].txt
C:\Documents and Settings\Laura Solomon\Cookies\laura solomon@mediauk[2].txt
C:\Documents and Settings\Laura Solomon\Cookies\laura [removed][1].txt
C:\Documents and Settings\Laura Solomon\Cookies\laura [removed][1].txt
C:\Documents and Settings\Laura Solomon\Cookies\laura [removed][1].txt
C:\Documents and Settings\Laura Solomon\Cookies\laura solomon@superstats[1].txt
C:\Documents and Settings\Laura Solomon\Cookies\laura [removed][1].txt
C:\Documents and Settings\Laura Solomon\Cookies\laura solomon@tracking[1].txt
C:\Documents and Settings\Laura Solomon\Cookies\laura [removed]4[1].txt
C:\Documents and Settings\Laura Solomon\Cookies\laura [removed]2[2].txt
C:\Documents and Settings\Laura Solomon\Cookies\laura [removed][2].txt
C:\Documents and Settings\Laura Solomon\Cookies\laura solomon@xiti[1].txt
C:\Documents and Settings\Matthew\Cookies\[removed][2].txt

Adware.TrustInCash
HKCR\Se_spoof.SpoofBHO
HKCR\Se_spoof.SpoofBHO\CLSID
HKCR\Se_spoof.SpoofBHO\CurVer
HKCR\Se_spoof.SpoofBHO.1
HKCR\Se_spoof.SpoofBHO.1\CLSID
HKCR\TrustInContext.ContextualAds
HKCR\TrustInContext.ContextualAds\CLSID
HKCR\TrustInContext.ContextualAds\CurVer
HKCR\TrustInContext.ContextualAds.1
HKCR\TrustInContext.ContextualAds.1\CLSID
HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\Contextual Ads
HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\Contextual Ads#DisplayName

Trojan.Media-Codec
HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\Video Access ActiveX Object
HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\Video Access ActiveX Object#ProductionEnvironment
HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\Video Access ActiveX Object#DisplayName
HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\Video Access ActiveX Object#URLInfoAbout
HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\Video Access ActiveX Object#Publisher
HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\Video Access ActiveX Object#DisplayVersion

Trojan.URL Changer
HKCR\ChangerBHO.ChangerBHO
HKCR\ChangerBHO.ChangerBHO\CLSID
HKCR\ChangerBHO.ChangerBHO\CurVer
HKCR\ChangerBHO.ChangerBHO.1
HKCR\ChangerBHO.ChangerBHO.1\CLSID


Hijack This log

Logfile of HijackThis v1.99.1
Scan saved at 22:36:18, on 26/02/2007
Platform: Windows XP SP2 (WinNT 5.01.2600)
MSIE: Internet Explorer v7.00 (7.00.6000.16414)

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\spoolsv.exe
C:\WINDOWS\Explorer.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\zHotkey.exe
C:\Program Files\CyberLink\PowerDVD\PDVDServ.exe
C:\WINDOWS\SOUNDMAN.EXE
C:\Program Files\Digital Media Reader\shwiconem.exe
C:\WINDOWS\ALCWZRD.EXE
C:\Program Files\HP\hpcoretech\hpcmpmgr.exe
C:\Program Files\McAfee.com\VSO\mcvsshld.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\mcafee.com\agent\mcagent.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\taskmgr.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\mcafee.com\mps\mscifapp.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\McAfee\SPAMKI~1\MSKAgent.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\McAfee.com\PERSON~1\MpfTray.exe
C:\Program Files\VibrateGameDeviceDriver\RFPIcon.exe
C:\Program Files\McAfee.com\VSO\oasclnt.exe
C:\Program Files\Grisoft\AVG Anti-Spyware 7.5\avgas.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVG7\avgcc.exe
c:\progra~1\mcafee.com\vso\mcvsescn.exe
C:\Program Files\iolo\System Mechanic 7\SMSystemAnalyzer.exe
C:\Program Files\Grisoft\AVG Anti-Spyware 7.5\guard.exe
C:\Program Files\Creative\Shared Files\Media Sniffer\MtdAcq.EXE
C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVG7\avgamsvr.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\ctfmon.exe
C:\Program Files\Google\GoogleToolbarNotifier\1.2.1128.5462\GoogleToolbarNotifier.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVG7\avgupsvc.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\CTSvcCDA.EXE
C:\Program Files\iolo\Common\Lib\ioloDMVSvc.exe
c:\program files\mcafee.com\agent\mcdetect.exe
c:\PROGRA~1\mcafee.com\vso\mcshield.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\McAfee.com\PERSON~1\MpfAgent.exe
c:\PROGRA~1\mcafee.com\agent\mctskshd.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\McAfee.com\PERSON~1\MPFSERVICE.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\McAfee\SPAMKI~1\MSKSrvr.exe
C:\Program Files\HP\hpcoretech\comp\hptskmgr.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\HPZipm12.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\slserv.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\MsPMSPSv.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\wuauclt.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe
C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\iexplore.exe
C:\Program Files\HijackThis\HijackThis.exe

R0 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Start Page = http://www.blueyonder.co.uk/
R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Default_Page_URL = http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=69157
R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Default_Search_URL = http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=54896
R0 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Start Page = http://www.blueyonder.co.uk/
R0 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Local Page =
R0 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Local Page =
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Window Title = Internet Explorer Provided by blueyonder
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings,ProxyOverride = 127.0.0.1
O2 - BHO: Adobe PDF Reader Link Helper - {06849E9F-C8D7-4D59-B87D-784B7D6BE0B3} - C:\Program Files\Adobe\Acrobat 7.0\ActiveX\AcroIEHelper.dll
O2 - BHO: ChangerBHO Class - {0edc6c20-a31c-11db-8ab9-0800200c9a66} - (no file)
O2 - BHO: McBrwHelper Class - {227B8AA8-DAF2-4892-BD1D-73F568BCB24E} - c:\PROGRA~1\mcafee.com\mps\mcbrhlpr.dll
O2 - BHO: ContextualAds Class - {3AAC4C68-AFC8-11DB-80EF-8AF955D89593} - (no file)
O2 - BHO: McAfee PopupKiller - {3EC8255F-E043-4cae-8B3B-B191550C2A22} - c:\program files\mcafee.com\mps\popupkiller.dll
O2 - BHO: (no name) - {53707962-6F74-2D53-2644-206D7942484F} - C:\Program Files\Spybot - Search & Destroy\SDHelper.dll
O2 - BHO: (no name) - {549B5CA7-4A86-11D7-A4DF-000874180BB3} - (no file)
O2 - BHO: Clicker Class - {631f7200-642e-11db-bd13-0800200c9a66} - (no file)
O2 - BHO: SSVHelper Class - {761497BB-D6F0-462C-B6EB-D4DAF1D92D43} - C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.5.0_11\bin\ssv.dll
O2 - BHO: Google Toolbar Helper - {AA58ED58-01DD-4d91-8333-CF10577473F7} - c:\program files\google\googletoolbar4.dll
O2 - BHO: SpoofBHO Class - {F67EEB12-AB09-11DB-A6F1-260856D89593} - (no file)
O2 - BHO: (no name) - {FBB71B98-00D9-B176-D14F-50FB4781FD76} - (no file)
O2 - BHO: (no name) - {FDD3B846-8D59-4ffb-8758-209B6AD74ACC} - (no file)
O3 - Toolbar: McAfee VirusScan - {BA52B914-B692-46c4-B683-905236F6F655} - c:\progra~1\mcafee.com\vso\mcvsshl.dll
O3 - Toolbar: &Google - {2318C2B1-4965-11d4-9B18-009027A5CD4F} - c:\program files\google\googletoolbar4.dll
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [IgfxTray] C:\WINDOWS\system32\igfxtray.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [High Definition Audio Property Page Shortcut] HDAudPropShortcut.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [CHotkey] zHotkey.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [RemoteControl] "C:\Program Files\CyberLink\PowerDVD\PDVDServ.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [NeroFilterCheck] C:\WINDOWS\system32\NeroCheck.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SoundMan] SOUNDMAN.EXE
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SunKistEM] C:\Program Files\Digital Media Reader\shwiconem.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [AlcWzrd] ALCWZRD.EXE
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Alcmtr] ALCMTR.EXE
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [HP Component Manager] "C:\Program Files\HP\hpcoretech\hpcmpmgr.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [VSOCheckTask] "C:\PROGRA~1\McAfee.com\VSO\mcmnhdlr.exe" /checktask
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [VirusScan Online] C:\Program Files\McAfee.com\VSO\mcvsshld.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [MCAgentExe] c:\PROGRA~1\mcafee.com\agent\mcagent.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [MCUpdateExe] C:\PROGRA~1\mcafee.com\agent\McUpdate.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [MPSExe] c:\PROGRA~1\mcafee.com\mps\mscifapp.exe /embedding
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [MSKAGENTEXE] C:\PROGRA~1\McAfee\SPAMKI~1\MSKAgent.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [MSKDetectorExe] C:\PROGRA~1\McAfee\SPAMKI~1\MskDetct.exe /startup
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [REGSHAVE] C:\Program Files\REGSHAVE\REGSHAVE.EXE /AUTORUN
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [MPFExe] C:\PROGRA~1\McAfee.com\PERSON~1\MpfTray.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [RTBatteryMeter] C:\Program Files\VibrateGameDeviceDriver\RFPIcon.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [OASClnt] C:\Program Files\McAfee.com\VSO\oasclnt.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [!AVG Anti-Spyware] "C:\Program Files\Grisoft\AVG Anti-Spyware 7.5\avgas.exe" /minimized
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [AVG7_CC] C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVG7\avgcc.exe /STARTUP
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SMSystemAnalyzer] "C:\Program Files\iolo\System Mechanic 7\SMSystemAnalyzer.exe"
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [MtdAcq] C:\Program Files\Creative\Shared Files\Media Sniffer\MtdAcq.EXE /s
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [MSKAGENTEXE] C:\PROGRA~1\McAfee\SPAMKI~1\MskAgent.exe
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [ctfmon.exe] C:\WINDOWS\system32\ctfmon.exe
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [swg] C:\Program Files\Google\GoogleToolbarNotifier\1.2.1128.5462\GoogleToolbarNotifier.exe
O4 - Global Startup: Adobe Gamma Loader.lnk = C:\Program Files\Common Files\Adobe\Calibration\Adobe Gamma Loader.exe
O8 - Extra context menu item: E&xport to Microsoft Excel - res://C:\PROGRA~1\MICROS~4\OFFICE11\EXCEL.EXE/3000
O9 - Extra button: (no name) - {08B0E5C0-4FCB-11CF-AAA5-00401C608501} - C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.5.0_11\bin\ssv.dll
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Sun Java Console - {08B0E5C0-4FCB-11CF-AAA5-00401C608501} - C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.5.0_11\bin\ssv.dll
O9 - Extra button: EmpirePoker - {77E68763-4284-41d6-B7E7-B6E1F053A9E7} - C:\WINDOWS\system32\shdocvw.dll
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: EmpirePoker - {77E68763-4284-41d6-B7E7-B6E1F053A9E7} - C:\WINDOWS\system32\shdocvw.dll
O9 - Extra button: Research - {92780B25-18CC-41C8-B9BE-3C9C571A8263} - C:\PROGRA~1\MICROS~4\OFFICE11\REFIEBAR.DLL
O9 - Extra button: Real.com - {CD67F990-D8E9-11d2-98FE-00C0F0318AFE} - C:\WINDOWS\system32\Shdocvw.dll
O9 - Extra button: (no name) - {e2e2dd38-d088-4134-82b7-f2ba38496583} - %windir%\Network Diagnostic\xpnetdiag.exe (file missing)
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: @xpsp3res.dll,-20001 - {e2e2dd38-d088-4134-82b7-f2ba38496583} - %windir%\Network Diagnostic\xpnetdiag.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
O11 - Options group: [INTERNATIONAL] International*
O14 - IERESET.INF: START_PAGE_URL=http://www.msn.co.uk
O16 - DPF: {193C772A-87BE-4B19-A7BB-445B226FE9A1} (ewidoOnlineScan Control) - http://downloads.ewido.net/ewidoOnlineScan.cab
O16 - DPF: {4F1E5B1A-2A80-42CA-8532-2D05CB959537} (MSN Photo Upload Tool) - http://by102fd.bay102.hotmail.msn.com/resources/MsnPUpld.cab
O20 - Winlogon Notify: !SASWinLogon - C:\Program Files\SUPERAntiSpyware\SASWINLO.dll
O20 - Winlogon Notify: igfxcui - C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\igfxsrvc.dll
O20 - Winlogon Notify: WgaLogon - C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\WgaLogon.dll
O21 - SSODL: WPDShServiceObj - {AAA288BA-9A4C-45B0-95D7-94D524869DB5} - C:\WINDOWS\system32\WPDShServiceObj.dll
O21 - SSODL: eitheror - {2016a466-91a2-43c6-97d8-2fd380f065ef} - (no file)
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\AVG7\avgamsvr.exe
O23 - Service: AVG7 Update Service (Avg7UpdSvc) - GRISOFT, s.r.o. - C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVG7\avgupsvc.exe
O23 - Service: Creative Service for CDROM Access - Creative Technology Ltd - C:\WINDOWS\system32\CTSvcCDA.EXE
O23 - Service: Google Updater Service (gusvc) - Google - C:\Program Files\Google\Common\Google Updater\GoogleUpdaterService.exe
O23 - Service: InstallDriver Table Manager (IDriverT) - Macrovision Corporation - C:\Program Files\Common Files\InstallShield\Driver\11\Intel 32\IDriverT.exe
O23 - Service: iolo DMV Service (ioloDMV) - Unknown owner - C:\Program Files\iolo\Common\Lib\ioloDMVSvc.exe
O23 - Service: McAfee WSC Integration (McDetect.exe) - McAfee, Inc - c:\program files\mcafee.com\agent\mcdetect.exe
O23 - Service: McAfee.com McShield (McShield) - McAfee Inc. - c:\PROGRA~1\mcafee.com\vso\mcshield.exe
O23 - Service: McAfee Task Scheduler (McTskshd.exe) - McAfee, Inc - c:\PROGRA~1\mcafee.com\agent\mctskshd.exe
O23 - Service: McAfee SecurityCenter Update Manager (mcupdmgr.exe) - McAfee, Inc - C:\PROGRA~1\McAfee.com\Agent\mcupdmgr.exe
O23 - Service: McAfee Personal Firewall Service (MpfService) - McAfee Corporation - C:\PROGRA~1\McAfee.com\PERSON~1\MPFSERVICE.exe
O23 - Service: McAfee SpamKiller Server (MskService) - McAfee Inc. - C:\PROGRA~1\McAfee\SPAMKI~1\MSKSrvr.exe
O23 - Service: Pml Driver HPZ12 - HP - C:\WINDOWS\system32\HPZipm12.exe
O23 - Service: SmartLinkService (SLService) - - C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\slserv.exe


I hope you can help me
Matthew

Hi matthew6476 and welcome to the Forums

You're infected.

You have two (2) antiviruses installed and running, AVG Antivirus and McAfee. Running more that one antivirus at the same time may cause all kinds of problems and is NOT recommended. You should leave only one (1) antivirus running. You should uninstall/disable either AVG Antivirus or McAfee. When you have decided, you can uninstall your choice through Control Panel, Add/Remove Programs..

Please notice that if your McAfee includes a firewall and you decide to remove it, you must install a new firewall too. In that case these are good and free firewalls:Sunbelt-Kerio, ZoneAlarm, Sygate, Outpost

====

Please download SmitfraudFix (by S!Ri)

Double-click SmitfraudFix.exe
Select option #1 - Search by typing 1 and press "Enter"; a text file will appear, which lists infected files (if present).
Please copy/paste the content of that report into your next reply.

**If the tool fails to launch from the Desktop, please move SmitfraudFix.exe directly to the root of the system drive (usually C:), and launch from there.

Note : process.exe is detected by some antivirus programs (AntiVir, Dr.Web, Kaspersky) as a "RiskTool"; it is not a virus, but a program used to stop system processes. Antivirus programs cannot distinguish between "good" and "malicious" use of such programs, therefore they may alert the user.
http://www.beyondlogic.org/consulting/proc...processutil.htm

NOTE: Do not run any other options from SmitfraudFix until I tell you to do so!

Hi thanks for the quick reply! I have got rid of AVG antivirus, and now only have McAfee. Results from the SmitFraduFix are:

SmitFraudFix v2.144

Scan done at 18:32:10.06, 27/02/2007
Run from C:\Documents and Settings\Matthew\Desktop\SmitfraudFix
OS: Microsoft Windows XP [Version 5.1.2600] - Windows_NT
The filesystem type is NTFS
Fix run in normal mode

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[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Desktop\Components\0]
"Source"="About:Home"
"SubscribedURL"="About:Home"
"FriendlyName"="My Current Home Page"


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!!!Attention, following keys are not inevitably infected!!!

SrchSTS.exe by S!Ri
Search SharedTaskScheduler's .dll

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\SharedTaskScheduler]
"{2016a466-91a2-43c6-97d8-2fd380f065ef}"="eitheror"



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!!!Attention, following keys are not inevitably infected!!!

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Windows]
"AppInit_DLLs"=""


»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»» Winlogon.System
!!!Attention, following keys are not inevitably infected!!!

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon]
"System"=""


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Hi again, we'll continue

You should print these instructions or save these to a text file. Follow these instructions carefully.

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.

Download ATF Cleaner by Atribune to your desktop.
Do NOT run yet.

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Open Control Panel -> Add/Remove programs -> Remove all the of the following or similar entries if found:

Empire Poker

and any other programs you didn't install or don't recognize - if your not sure please ask first

Run HijackThis, click Do a system scan only, and check the box next to each of these entries if still present. Close all other windows and press Fix checked. If something isn't there, please continue with the next entry in the list.

R0 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Local Page =
R0 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Local Page =
O2 - BHO: ChangerBHO Class - {0edc6c20-a31c-11db-8ab9-0800200c9a66} - (no file)
O2 - BHO: ContextualAds Class - {3AAC4C68-AFC8-11DB-80EF-8AF955D89593} - (no file)
O2 - BHO: (no name) - {549B5CA7-4A86-11D7-A4DF-000874180BB3} - (no file)
O2 - BHO: Clicker Class - {631f7200-642e-11db-bd13-0800200c9a66} - (no file)
O2 - BHO: SpoofBHO Class - {F67EEB12-AB09-11DB-A6F1-260856D89593} - (no file)
O2 - BHO: (no name) - {FBB71B98-00D9-B176-D14F-50FB4781FD76} - (no file)
O2 - BHO: (no name) - {FDD3B846-8D59-4ffb-8758-209B6AD74ACC} - (no file)
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Alcmtr] ALCMTR.EXE
O9 - Extra button: EmpirePoker - {77E68763-4284-41d6-B7E7-B6E1F053A9E7} - C:\WINDOWS\system32\shdocvw.dll
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: EmpirePoker - {77E68763-4284-41d6-B7E7-B6E1F053A9E7} - C:\WINDOWS\system32\shdocvw.dll
O21 - SSODL: eitheror - {2016a466-91a2-43c6-97d8-2fd380f065ef} - (no file)

Restart your computer to the safe mode:

• Restart your computer
• Start tapping the F8 key when the computer restarts.
• When the start menu opens, choose Safe mode
• Press Enter. The computer then begins to start in Safe mode.

Go to the My Computer and delete the following folders (if present):
C.\Program Files\Empire Poker

Run ATF Cleaner

Under Main choose: Select All
Click the Empty Selected button.

If you use Firefox browser

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

If you use Opera browser

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

Click Exit on the Main menu to close the program.

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 in Normal Mode.

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When you're ready, please post the following logs to here:
- AVG's report
- a fresh HijackThis log

Hi, thanks for the advice. I followed your instructions, and here is the reports:

AVG report:

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AVG Anti-Spyware - Scan Report
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+ Created at: 17:52:03 28/02/2007

+ Scan result:



HKLM\SOFTWARE\Altnet -> Adware.Altnet : Error during cleaning.
HKLM\SOFTWARE\Altnet\Dashboard -> Adware.Altnet : Error during cleaning.
HKLM\SOFTWARE\Altnet\Dashboard\Messages -> Adware.Altnet : Error during cleaning.
C:\System Volume Information\_restore{C11E9C87-DF7E-469C-A112-5CC50FAE0C37}\RP553\A0048574.exe -> Downloader.Zlob.big : Cleaned with backup (quarantined).
C:\System Volume Information\_restore{C11E9C87-DF7E-469C-A112-5CC50FAE0C37}\RP553\A0048573.exe -> Downloader.Zlob.bng : Cleaned with backup (quarantined).


::Report end


Hijack this report:

Logfile of HijackThis v1.99.1
Scan saved at 17:58:47, on 28/02/2007
Platform: Windows XP SP2 (WinNT 5.01.2600)
MSIE: Internet Explorer v7.00 (7.00.6000.16414)

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\system32\spoolsv.exe
C:\Program Files\Grisoft\AVG Anti-Spyware 7.5\guard.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\CTSvcCDA.EXE
C:\Program Files\iolo\Common\Lib\ioloDMVSvc.exe
c:\program files\mcafee.com\agent\mcdetect.exe
c:\PROGRA~1\mcafee.com\vso\mcshield.exe
C:\WINDOWS\Explorer.EXE
c:\PROGRA~1\mcafee.com\agent\mctskshd.exe
c:\PROGRA~1\mcafee.com\vso\OasClnt.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\McAfee.com\PERSON~1\MPFSERVICE.exe
c:\program files\mcafee.com\vso\mcvsshld.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\McAfee\SPAMKI~1\MSKSrvr.exe
c:\program files\mcafee.com\agent\mcagent.exe
c:\progra~1\mcafee.com\vso\mcvsescn.exe
C:\Program Files\Grisoft\AVG Anti-Spyware 7.5\avgas.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\taskmgr.exe
C:\WINDOWS\zHotkey.exe
C:\Program Files\CyberLink\PowerDVD\PDVDServ.exe
C:\WINDOWS\SOUNDMAN.EXE
C:\Program Files\Digital Media Reader\shwiconem.exe
C:\WINDOWS\ALCWZRD.EXE
C:\Program Files\HP\hpcoretech\hpcmpmgr.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\mcafee.com\mps\mscifapp.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\McAfee\SPAMKI~1\MSKAgent.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\McAfee.com\PERSON~1\MpfTray.exe
C:\Program Files\VibrateGameDeviceDriver\RFPIcon.exe
C:\Program Files\iolo\System Mechanic 7\SMSystemAnalyzer.exe
C:\Program Files\Creative\Shared Files\Media Sniffer\MtdAcq.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\system32\HPZipm12.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\ctfmon.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\slserv.exe
C:\Program Files\Google\GoogleToolbarNotifier\1.2.1128.5462\GoogleToolbarNotifier.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\MsPMSPSv.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\McAfee.com\PERSON~1\MpfAgent.exe
C:\Program Files\HP\hpcoretech\comp\hptskmgr.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\wuauclt.exe
C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\IEXPLORE.EXE
C:\Program Files\HijackThis\HijackThis.exe

R0 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Start Page = http://www.blueyonder.co.uk/
R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Default_Page_URL = http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=69157
R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Default_Search_URL = http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=54896
R0 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Start Page = http://www.blueyonder.co.uk/
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Window Title = Internet Explorer Provided by blueyonder
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings,ProxyOverride = 127.0.0.1
O2 - BHO: Adobe PDF Reader Link Helper - {06849E9F-C8D7-4D59-B87D-784B7D6BE0B3} - C:\Program Files\Adobe\Acrobat 7.0\ActiveX\AcroIEHelper.dll
O2 - BHO: McBrwHelper Class - {227B8AA8-DAF2-4892-BD1D-73F568BCB24E} - c:\PROGRA~1\mcafee.com\mps\mcbrhlpr.dll
O2 - BHO: McAfee PopupKiller - {3EC8255F-E043-4cae-8B3B-B191550C2A22} - c:\program files\mcafee.com\mps\popupkiller.dll
O2 - BHO: (no name) - {53707962-6F74-2D53-2644-206D7942484F} - C:\Program Files\Spybot - Search & Destroy\SDHelper.dll
O2 - BHO: SSVHelper Class - {761497BB-D6F0-462C-B6EB-D4DAF1D92D43} - C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.5.0_11\bin\ssv.dll
O2 - BHO: Google Toolbar Helper - {AA58ED58-01DD-4d91-8333-CF10577473F7} - c:\program files\google\googletoolbar4.dll
O3 - Toolbar: McAfee VirusScan - {BA52B914-B692-46c4-B683-905236F6F655} - c:\progra~1\mcafee.com\vso\mcvsshl.dll
O3 - Toolbar: &Google - {2318C2B1-4965-11d4-9B18-009027A5CD4F} - c:\program files\google\googletoolbar4.dll
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [IgfxTray] C:\WINDOWS\system32\igfxtray.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [High Definition Audio Property Page Shortcut] HDAudPropShortcut.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [CHotkey] zHotkey.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [RemoteControl] "C:\Program Files\CyberLink\PowerDVD\PDVDServ.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [NeroFilterCheck] C:\WINDOWS\system32\NeroCheck.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SoundMan] SOUNDMAN.EXE
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SunKistEM] C:\Program Files\Digital Media Reader\shwiconem.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [AlcWzrd] ALCWZRD.EXE
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [HP Component Manager] "C:\Program Files\HP\hpcoretech\hpcmpmgr.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [VSOCheckTask] "C:\PROGRA~1\McAfee.com\VSO\mcmnhdlr.exe" /checktask
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [VirusScan Online] C:\Program Files\McAfee.com\VSO\mcvsshld.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [MCAgentExe] c:\PROGRA~1\mcafee.com\agent\mcagent.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [MCUpdateExe] C:\PROGRA~1\mcafee.com\agent\McUpdate.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [MPSExe] c:\PROGRA~1\mcafee.com\mps\mscifapp.exe /embedding
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [MSKAGENTEXE] C:\PROGRA~1\McAfee\SPAMKI~1\MSKAgent.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [MSKDetectorExe] C:\PROGRA~1\McAfee\SPAMKI~1\MskDetct.exe /startup
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [REGSHAVE] C:\Program Files\REGSHAVE\REGSHAVE.EXE /AUTORUN
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [MPFExe] C:\PROGRA~1\McAfee.com\PERSON~1\MpfTray.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [RTBatteryMeter] C:\Program Files\VibrateGameDeviceDriver\RFPIcon.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [OASClnt] C:\Program Files\McAfee.com\VSO\oasclnt.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SMSystemAnalyzer] "C:\Program Files\iolo\System Mechanic 7\SMSystemAnalyzer.exe"
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [MtdAcq] C:\Program Files\Creative\Shared Files\Media Sniffer\MtdAcq.EXE /s
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [MSKAGENTEXE] C:\PROGRA~1\McAfee\SPAMKI~1\MskAgent.exe
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [ctfmon.exe] C:\WINDOWS\system32\ctfmon.exe
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [swg] C:\Program Files\Google\GoogleToolbarNotifier\1.2.1128.5462\GoogleToolbarNotifier.exe
O4 - Global Startup: Adobe Gamma Loader.lnk = C:\Program Files\Common Files\Adobe\Calibration\Adobe Gamma Loader.exe
O8 - Extra context menu item: E&xport to Microsoft Excel - res://C:\PROGRA~1\MICROS~4\OFFICE11\EXCEL.EXE/3000
O9 - Extra button: (no name) - {08B0E5C0-4FCB-11CF-AAA5-00401C608501} - C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.5.0_11\bin\ssv.dll
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Sun Java Console - {08B0E5C0-4FCB-11CF-AAA5-00401C608501} - C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.5.0_11\bin\ssv.dll
O9 - Extra button: Research - {92780B25-18CC-41C8-B9BE-3C9C571A8263} - C:\PROGRA~1\MICROS~4\OFFICE11\REFIEBAR.DLL
O9 - Extra button: Real.com - {CD67F990-D8E9-11d2-98FE-00C0F0318AFE} - C:\WINDOWS\system32\Shdocvw.dll
O9 - Extra button: (no name) - {e2e2dd38-d088-4134-82b7-f2ba38496583} - %windir%\Network Diagnostic\xpnetdiag.exe (file missing)
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: @xpsp3res.dll,-20001 - {e2e2dd38-d088-4134-82b7-f2ba38496583} - %windir%\Network Diagnostic\xpnetdiag.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
O11 - Options group: [INTERNATIONAL] International*
O14 - IERESET.INF: START_PAGE_URL=http://www.msn.co.uk
O16 - DPF: {193C772A-87BE-4B19-A7BB-445B226FE9A1} (ewidoOnlineScan Control) - http://downloads.ewido.net/ewidoOnlineScan.cab
O16 - DPF: {4F1E5B1A-2A80-42CA-8532-2D05CB959537} (MSN Photo Upload Tool) - http://by102fd.bay102.hotmail.msn.com/resources/MsnPUpld.cab
O20 - Winlogon Notify: !SASWinLogon - C:\Program Files\SUPERAntiSpyware\SASWINLO.dll
O20 - Winlogon Notify: igfxcui - C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\igfxsrvc.dll
O20 - Winlogon Notify: WgaLogon - C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\WgaLogon.dll
O21 - SSODL: WPDShServiceObj - {AAA288BA-9A4C-45B0-95D7-94D524869DB5} - C:\WINDOWS\system32\WPDShServiceObj.dll
O23 - Service: AVG Anti-Spyware Guard - Anti-Malware Development a.s. - C:\Program Files\Grisoft\AVG Anti-Spyware 7.5\guard.exe
O23 - Service: Creative Service for CDROM Access - Creative Technology Ltd - C:\WINDOWS\system32\CTSvcCDA.EXE
O23 - Service: Google Updater Service (gusvc) - Google - C:\Program Files\Google\Common\Google Updater\GoogleUpdaterService.exe
O23 - Service: InstallDriver Table Manager (IDriverT) - Macrovision Corporation - C:\Program Files\Common Files\InstallShield\Driver\11\Intel 32\IDriverT.exe
O23 - Service: iolo DMV Service (ioloDMV) - Unknown owner - C:\Program Files\iolo\Common\Lib\ioloDMVSvc.exe
O23 - Service: McAfee WSC Integration (McDetect.exe) - McAfee, Inc - c:\program files\mcafee.com\agent\mcdetect.exe
O23 - Service: McAfee.com McShield (McShield) - McAfee Inc. - c:\PROGRA~1\mcafee.com\vso\mcshield.exe
O23 - Service: McAfee Task Scheduler (McTskshd.exe) - McAfee, Inc - c:\PROGRA~1\mcafee.com\agent\mctskshd.exe
O23 - Service: McAfee SecurityCenter Update Manager (mcupdmgr.exe) - McAfee, Inc - C:\PROGRA~1\McAfee.com\Agent\mcupdmgr.exe
O23 - Service: McAfee Personal Firewall Service (MpfService) - McAfee Corporation - C:\PROGRA~1\McAfee.com\PERSON~1\MPFSERVICE.exe
O23 - Service: McAfee SpamKiller Server (MskService) - McAfee Inc. - C:\PROGRA~1\McAfee\SPAMKI~1\MSKSrvr.exe
O23 - Service: Pml Driver HPZ12 - HP - C:\WINDOWS\system32\HPZipm12.exe
O23 - Service: SmartLinkService (SLService) - - C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\slserv.exe

Matthew

Hi again, it is looking clean now
The computer is running fine?

Now you can clean AVG's Quarantine:

• Open AVG Anti-Spyware
• Click Infections
• Click Quarantine tab
• Click Select all
• Click Remove finally
• Close the program

You can remove the tools we used.

Then you should update your Java to the latest version (6.0)

Start
Control Panel
Add/Remove Programs

• Delete the old Java, J2SE Runtime Environment 5.0 Update 11
• Download the latest version of Java Runtime Environment (JRE) 6.0.
• Scroll down to where it says "The J2SE Runtime Environment (JRE) allows end-users to run Java applications."
• 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.
• Install it

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If everything is running fine, please follow these simple steps in order to keep your computer clean and secure:

• Clear your system restore
  This will clear the system restore folders from possible malware that was left behind during the cleaning process.
  
• Use ATF Cleaner
  Download and install ATF Cleaner. Clean your temporary files & folders with it regularly.
  
• Use Ad-Aware
  Download and install Ad-Aware. Update it and scan your computer regularly with it.
  
• Use AVG Anti-Spyware
  Update it and scan your computer regularly with it.
  
• Use Spybot S&D
  Download and install Spybot S&D. Update it and scan your computer regularly with it.
  
• Install SpywareBlaster
  SpywareBlaster will prevent spyware from being installed.
  
• Install MVPS Hosts file
  This prevents your computer from connecting to harmful sites.
  
• Use Firefox browser
  Firefox is faster, safer and better browser than Internet Explorer.
  
• Keep your systen up-to-date
  Visit Windows Update regularly.
  
• Keep your antivirus and firewall up-to-date
  Scan your computer regularly with your antivirus.
  
• Read this article by TonyKlein
  So how did I get infected in the first place?
  
• Stand Up and Be Counted !
  The site offers people who have been (or are) victims of malware the opportunity to document their story and, in that way, launch a complaint against the malware and the makers of the malware.

Stay clean and be safe

hi the PC is good to go now - the CPU is not eaten up by things on startup, but I it did shoot up when I tried to connect to microsoft to check for updates, and I had to end the process on Task Manager. Is this normal - will updates be affected in the future - should I just wait for them to happen?

Thanks for all your help, what a guy!!!

Hi and sorry for the delay...

Have you tried to update via Windows Update?

Hi, I have tried the link, but the CPU use shoots up to 100% and nothing gets downloaded. In the end I had to go into task manager to end SVC host. Is it a general problem with Microsoft, or is the problem on the PC?

Hi

Is this a new problem - when did you notice it?
Did you install the MVPS Hosts file?

Hi, this happened at the same time as the initial problem. If I try to manually connect to Microsoft, then the svchost.exe starts to eat up memory, and I end up having to end it via Task Manager. I have downloaded and installed the host file.

The same problem happened when I opened media player, and the wuauclt.exe and svchost.exe shot up CPU use to 100%. Do I have a problem with autoupdate do you think?

Hi again

The probelm is propably related to the installation of the hosts file. Did you see the editor's note?

This should be easily resolved:

Editors Note: in most cases a large HOSTS file (over 135 kb) tends to slow down the machine. This only occurs in W2000/XP/Vista. Windows 98 and ME are not affected.

To resolve this issue (manually) open the "Services Editor"

* Start | Run (type) "services.msc" (no quotes)
* Scroll down to "DNS Client", Right-click and select: Properties
* Click the drop-down arrow for "Startup type"
* Select: Manual, or Disabled (recommended) click Apply/Ok and restart.

Let me know if it helped

Hi, I did as you said, and went back to microsoft site to get updates, but the same thing happened. The yellow shield came on, and svchost.exe went up to 100% cpu usage again, and I to end it via task mgr again.

I am not sure what is going on with it all now!

Hi again

After a little research, this seems to be a bug from Microsoft.

When you run Microsoft Windows Update to scan for updates or to apply updates to any applications that use Microsoft Windows Installer (MSI) 3.1 together with Windows Update, CPU utilization may reach 100 percent for prolonged periods.

There is a fix available.

Please download & install the following hotfix -> Update for Windows XP (KB927891)

Restart the computer and try Windows Updates again. Let me know how it went

Hi, I tried the fix you said but it made no difference, but I called microsoft, who gave me some more fixes and then i installed the updates the system had been trying to get, so all seems okay now. I will restart the PC and see if the same problem occurs, and I will let you know!