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This thread's last reply is from June 8, 2008, 8:03 AM UTC. Software, malware, and removal-tool advice below may be out of date — treat specific steps and download links with caution.

I'm in Brazil for the summer, and my grandma's computer is in Portuguese, so some folder names might seem unfamiliar. ("Arquivos de programas" means programs)

Logfile of HijackThis v1.99.1
Scan saved at 09:57:04, on 29/5/2008
Platform: Windows XP SP2 (WinNT 5.01.2600)
MSIE: Internet Explorer v7.00 (7.00.6000.16640)

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:\Arquivos de programas\GbPlugin\GbpSv.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\spoolsv.exe
C:\Arquivos de programas\Java\jre1.6.0_05\bin\jusched.exe
C:\Arquivos de programas\CyberLink\PowerDVD\PDVDServ.exe
C:\ARQUIV~1\Grisoft\AVG7\avgcc.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\VTTimer.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\VTtrayp.exe
C:\Arquivos de programas\Grisoft\AVG Anti-Spyware 7.5\avgas.exe
C:\Arquivos de programas\Arquivos comuns\Real\Update_OB\realsched.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\ctfmon.exe
C:\Arquivos de programas\Google\GoogleToolbarNotifier\GoogleToolbarNotifier.exe
C:\Arquivos de programas\Grisoft\AVG Anti-Spyware 7.5\guard.exe
C:\ARQUIV~1\Grisoft\AVG7\avgamsvr.exe
C:\ARQUIV~1\Grisoft\AVG7\avgupsvc.exe
C:\ARQUIV~1\Grisoft\AVG7\avgemc.exe
C:\Arquivos de programas\Arquivos comuns\Microsoft Shared\VS7DEBUG\MDM.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe
C:\ARQUIV~1\Grisoft\AVG7\avgw.exe
C:\Arquivos de programas\Internet Explorer\iexplore.exe
C:\Arquivos de programas\WinRAR\WinRAR.exe
C:\DOCUME~1\Zoraide\CONFIG~1\Temp\Rar$EX00.625\HijackThis.exe

R0 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Start Page = http://www.uol.com.br/
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
R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Page = http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=54896
R0 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Start Page = http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=69157
O2 - BHO: Adobe PDF Reader Link Helper - {06849E9F-C8D7-4D59-B87D-784B7D6BE0B3} - C:\Arquivos de programas\Adobe\Acrobat 7.0\ActiveX\AcroIEHelper.dll
O2 - BHO: RealPlayer Download and Record Plugin for Internet Explorer - {3049C3E9-B461-4BC5-8870-4C09146192CA} - C:\Program Files\Real\RealPlayer\rpbrowserrecordplugin.dll
O2 - BHO: SSVHelper Class - {761497BB-D6F0-462C-B6EB-D4DAF1D92D43} - C:\Arquivos de programas\Java\jre1.6.0_05\bin\ssv.dll
O2 - BHO: (no name) - {7E853D72-626A-48EC-A868-BA8D5E23E045} - (no file)
O2 - BHO: Google Toolbar Helper - {AA58ED58-01DD-4d91-8333-CF10577473F7} - c:\arquivos de programas\google\googletoolbar1.dll
O2 - BHO: Google Toolbar Notifier BHO - {AF69DE43-7D58-4638-B6FA-CE66B5AD205D} - C:\Arquivos de programas\Google\GoogleToolbarNotifier\2.0.301.7164\swg.dll
O2 - BHO: G-Buster Browser Defense - {C41A1C0E-EA6C-11D4-B1B8-444553540000} - C:\ARQUIV~1\GBPLUGIN\gbieh.dll
O2 - BHO: G-Buster Browser Defense ABN AMRO - {C41A1C0E-EA6C-11D4-B1B8-444553540007} - C:\ARQUIV~1\GbPlugin\gbiehabn.dll
O3 - Toolbar: &Google - {2318C2B1-4965-11d4-9B18-009027A5CD4F} - c:\arquivos de programas\google\googletoolbar1.dll
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SunJavaUpdateSched] "C:\Arquivos de programas\Java\jre1.6.0_05\bin\jusched.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [RemoteControl] "C:\Arquivos de programas\CyberLink\PowerDVD\PDVDServ.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [NeroFilterCheck] C:\WINDOWS\system32\NeroCheck.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [AVG7_CC] C:\ARQUIV~1\Grisoft\AVG7\avgcc.exe /STARTUP
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [VTTimer] VTTimer.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [VTTrayp] VTtrayp.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [!AVG Anti-Spyware] "C:\Arquivos de programas\Grisoft\AVG Anti-Spyware 7.5\avgas.exe" /minimized
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [TkBellExe] "C:\Arquivos de programas\Arquivos comuns\Real\Update_OB\realsched.exe" -osboot
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [ctfmon.exe] C:\WINDOWS\system32\ctfmon.exe
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [swg] C:\Arquivos de programas\Google\GoogleToolbarNotifier\GoogleToolbarNotifier.exe
O4 - Global Startup: Adobe Reader Speed Launch.lnk = C:\Arquivos de programas\Adobe\Acrobat 7.0\Reader\reader_sl.exe
O8 - Extra context menu item: E&xportar para o Microsoft Excel - res://C:\ARQUIV~1\MICROS~2\OFFICE11\EXCEL.EXE/3000
O9 - Extra button: (no name) - {08B0E5C0-4FCB-11CF-AAA5-00401C608501} - C:\Arquivos de programas\Java\jre1.6.0_05\bin\ssv.dll
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Sun Java Console - {08B0E5C0-4FCB-11CF-AAA5-00401C608501} - C:\Arquivos de programas\Java\jre1.6.0_05\bin\ssv.dll
O11 - Options group: [INTERNATIONAL] International*
O14 - IERESET.INF: SEARCH_PAGE_URL=&http://home.microsoft.com/intl/br/access/allinone.asp
O16 - DPF: {17492023-C23A-453E-A040-C7C580BBF700} (Windows Genuine Advantage Validation Tool) - http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?linkid=39204
O16 - DPF: {7E980B9B-8AE5-466A-B6D6-DA8CF814E78A} (MJLauncherCtrl Class) - http://jogos.msn.com.br/games/applets/gamehouse/luxor_ar/mjolauncher.cab
O16 - DPF: {9AA73F41-EC64-489E-9A73-9CD52E528BC4} (ZoneAxRcMgr Class) - http://cdn2.zone.msn.com/binframework/v10/ZAxRcMgr.cab31267.cab
O16 - DPF: {B8BE5E93-A60C-4D26-A2DC-220313175592} (MSN Games - Installer) - http://cdn2.zone.msn.com/binFramework/v10/ZIntro.cab56649.cab
O16 - DPF: {BCC0FF27-31D9-4614-A68E-C18E1ADA4389} - http://download.mcafee.com/molbin/share ... cgdmgr.cab
O16 - DPF: {D9CE2963-8547-4C18-A4CE-DA27278310D8} (Instalador Remoto UOL) - http://download.uol.com.br/discadorUOL/light/UOLActiveInstall.cab
O16 - DPF: {DB6BF2CD-4F59-4F1C-AA9C-D08C0B61A931} (GbpDistObj Class) - https://www14.bancobrasil.com.br/plugin/GbpDist.cab
O16 - DPF: {DF780F87-FF2B-4DF8-92D0-73DB16A1543A} (PopCapLoader Object) - http://zone.msn.com/bingame/popcaploader_v10.cab
O16 - DPF: {E37CB5F0-51F5-4395-A808-5FA49E399007} (GbPluginObj Class) - https://wwws.realsecureweb.com.br/mpr/plugin/Cab/GbPluginABN.cab
O17 - HKLM\System\CCS\Services\Tcpip\..\{8DDFB936-E285-45E1-AC0C-227F2D8E978F}: NameServer = 200.165.132.154 200.149.55.142
O18 - Protocol: livecall - {828030A1-22C1-4009-854F-8E305202313F} - C:\ARQUIV~1\MSNMES~1\MSGRAP~1.DLL
O18 - Protocol: msnim - {828030A1-22C1-4009-854F-8E305202313F} - C:\ARQUIV~1\MSNMES~1\MSGRAP~1.DLL
O20 - Winlogon Notify: GbPluginAbn - C:\Arquivos de programas\GbPlugin\gbiehabn.dll
O20 - Winlogon Notify: GbPluginBb - C:\ARQUIV~1\GBPLUGIN\gbieh.dll
O20 - Winlogon Notify: WgaLogon - C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\WgaLogon.dll
O20 - Winlogon Notify: __GbPluginAbn - C:\Arquivos de programas\GbPlugin\gbiehabn.dll
O20 - Winlogon Notify: __GbPluginBb - C:\ARQUIVOS DE PROGRAMAS\GBPLUGIN\gbieh.dll
O21 - SSODL: WPDShServiceObj - {AAA288BA-9A4C-45B0-95D7-94D524869DB5} - C:\WINDOWS\system32\WPDShServiceObj.dll
O23 - Service: AVG Anti-Spyware Guard - GRISOFT s.r.o. - C:\Arquivos de programas\Grisoft\AVG Anti-Spyware 7.5\guard.exe
O23 - Service: AVG7 Alert Manager Server (Avg7Alrt) - GRISOFT, s.r.o. - C:\ARQUIV~1\Grisoft\AVG7\avgamsvr.exe
O23 - Service: AVG7 Update Service (Avg7UpdSvc) - GRISOFT, s.r.o. - C:\ARQUIV~1\Grisoft\AVG7\avgupsvc.exe
O23 - Service: AVG E-mail Scanner (AVGEMS) - GRISOFT, s.r.o. - C:\ARQUIV~1\Grisoft\AVG7\avgemc.exe
O23 - Service: Google Updater Service (gusvc) - Google - C:\Arquivos de programas\Google\Common\Google Updater\GoogleUpdaterService.exe
Hi and welcome to Malware Removal Forums

I'm Elrond and I'll be glad to help you with your computer problems.

As an introduction, please note that I am not Superhuman, I do not know everything, but what I do know has taken me years to learn. I am happy to pass on this information to you, but please bear in mind that I am also fallible.

Please only use this topic for your replies on this problem. Do not start another thread.
Please note that the fixes we will use are specific to your problems on this computer and should only be used for this problem on this computer.
These things need to be properly researched and a complete fix for many malware problems can take some time and be spread over a number of posts, so please be patient and try to see it through to the end.

Before we start: Please be aware that removing Malware is a hazardous undertaking. I will take care not to knowingly suggest courses of action that might damage your computer. However it is impossible for me to foresee all interactions that may happen between the software on your computer and those we'll use to clear you of infection, and I cannot guarantee the safety of your system. It is possible that we might encounter situations where the only recourse is to re-format and re-install your operating system, or to necessitate you taking your computer to a repair shop.

In light of this it would be wise for you to back up any files and folders that you don't want to lose before we start.

Please observe these rules while we work:
  • Perform all actions in the order given.
  • If you don't know, stop and ask! Don't keep going on.
  • Please reply to this thread. Do not start a new topic.
  • Stick with it till you're given the all clear.
  • REMEMBER, ABSENCE OF SYMPTOMS DOES NOT MEAN THE INFECTION IS ALL GONE.

If you can do these things, everything should go smoothly.
  • Please note that you should have Administrator rights to perform the fixes. (XP accounts are Administrator by default) Also note that multiple identity PC’s (family PC’s) present a different problem; please tell me if your PC has more than one individual’s setting, but continue with the fix.Please let me know if you are using a computer with multiple accounts, as this can affect the instructions given.

It may be helpful to you to print out or take a copy of any instructions given, as sometimes it is necessary to go offline and you will lose access to them.



Please note that all instructions given are customized for this computer only, the tools used may cause damage if used on a computer with different infections.
If you think you have similar problems, please post a log in the HJT forum and wait for help.



Please note that I will be off line for about 26 hours (sundown Friday until nightfall Saturday my local time) every week.

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As far as I can see from the HijackThis log there is no malware on that computer. However HijackThis is not enough to let me say that I believe that the computer is clean. We will have to look a bit deeper.


Download Deckard's System Scanner (DSS)
  • Close all applications and windows.
  • Double-click on dss.exe to run it, and follow the prompts.
  • When the scan is complete, two text files will open - main.txt <- this one will be maximized and extra.txt<-this one will be minimized
  • Make sure Format->Word Wrap is unchecked
  • Copy (Ctrl+A then Ctrl+C) and paste (Ctrl+V) the contents of main.txt and extra.txt in your reply


Once complete, please post both DSS logs, you won't need to produce a new HijackThis log as DSS produces one for you.
lack of response,