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Software => Computer viruses and spyware => Topic started by: Frankinlondon on April 09, 2011, 10:33:16 AM
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Hi
I've just found this forum and I am hoping someone here could help me. For the past 24 hours, I have had a virus (I guess) on my home desktop computer that means every time I start a program, a dialog box entitled "Bad Image" with the text ""C:\Windows\System32\WIKI.DLL is either not designed to run on Windows or it contains an error. Try installing the program again using the original installation media or contact your system administrator or the software vendor for support".
My machine runs Windows Vista Home Edition and I use AVG Free 2011 for anti-virus software protection. It reported no problems found when it did it's last scheduled scan at 6pm yesterday.
Since then, the problem manifested and I have run a manual AVG scan (no problems), a Malwarebytes scan (23 problems found and fixed) and a SuperAntispyware scan (2000+ adware issues found and fixed).
However, the Bad Image problem is still there, even though now all 3 of AVG Free, Malwarebytes and SuperAntispyware all report no problems now. It has stumped me and I am clean out of ideas as to what to do next.
I have run CCleaner, updated my Java and removed old versions of Java as requested. Also, the 3 requested logs should be attached.
If someone could help, I would be grateful. The Bad Image dialog box is the only problem I have, the computer seems to function well apart from that, but it is VERY annoying.
Frank
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If you prefer the logs directly copied into the posts (let me know your preference for future), here they are :-
SUPERAntiSpyware Scan Log
http://www.superantispyware.com
Generated 04/09/2011 at 03:37 PM
Application Version : 4.50.1002
Core Rules Database Version : 6795
Trace Rules Database Version: 4607
Scan type : Complete Scan
Total Scan Time : 01:13:08
Memory items scanned : 645
Memory threats detected : 0
Registry items scanned : 10153
Registry threats detected : 0
File items scanned : 44012
File threats detected : 0
Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware 1.50.1.1100
www.malwarebytes.org
Database version: 6319
Windows 6.0.6002 Service Pack 2
Internet Explorer 8.0.6001.19019
09/04/2011 16:42:06
mbam-log-2011-04-09 (16-42-06).txt
Scan type: Quick scan
Objects scanned: 220221
Time elapsed: 6 minute(s), 52 second(s)
Memory Processes Infected: 0
Memory Modules Infected: 0
Registry Keys Infected: 0
Registry Values Infected: 0
Registry Data Items Infected: 0
Folders Infected: 0
Files Infected: 0
Memory Processes Infected:
(No malicious items detected)
Memory Modules Infected:
(No malicious items detected)
Registry Keys Infected:
(No malicious items detected)
Registry Values Infected:
(No malicious items detected)
Registry Data Items Infected:
(No malicious items detected)
Folders Infected:
(No malicious items detected)
Files Infected:
(No malicious items detected)
Logfile of Trend Micro HijackThis v2.0.4
Scan saved at 17:09:58, on 09/04/2011
Platform: Windows Vista SP2 (WinNT 6.00.1906)
MSIE: Internet Explorer v8.00 (8.00.6001.19019)
Boot mode: Normal
Running processes:
C:\Windows\system32\taskeng.exe
C:\Windows\system32\Dwm.exe
C:\Windows\Explorer.EXE
C:\Program Files\Windows Defender\MSASCui.exe
C:\Windows\RtHDVCpl.exe
C:\Windows\System32\WDBtnMgr.exe
C:\Program Files\dvd43\DVD43_Tray.exe
C:\Windows\WindowsMobile\wmdc.exe
C:\Windows\System32\rundll32.exe
C:\Program Files\Logitech\Logitech WebCam Software\LWS.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Real\Update_OB\realsched.exe
C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunesHelper.exe
C:\Program Files\Windows Sidebar\sidebar.exe
C:\Program Files\google\GoogleToolbarNotifier\GoogleToolbarNotifier.exe
C:\Windows\ehome\ehtray.exe
C:\Program Files\Kontiki\KHost.exe
C:\Windows\ehome\ehmsas.exe
C:\Users\Frank Cotton\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows\Temporary Internet Files\Content.IE5\7NIGUX9M\BroadbandUsageMeter[1].EXE
C:\Windows\System32\mobsync.exe
C:\Program Files\Logitech\Vid HD\Vid.exe
C:\Program Files\PIXELA\ImageMixer 3 SE for SD\CameraMonitor.exe
C:\Windows\System32\rundll32.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Logishrd\LQCVFX\COCIManager.exe
C:\Windows\system32\wuauclt.exe
C:\Windows\system32\taskeng.exe
C:\Windows\system32\sdclt.exe
C:\Windows\system32\SearchProtocolHost.exe
C:\Windows\system32\SearchFilterHost.exe
C:\Program Files\Trend Micro\HiJackThis\sniper.exe.exe
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Page = http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=54896
R0 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Start Page = http://www.google.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
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
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings,ProxyOverride = *.local
R0 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Toolbar,LinksFolderName =
R3 - URLSearchHook: Vuze Remote Toolbar - {ba14329e-9550-4989-b3f2-9732e92d17cc} - C:\Program Files\Vuze_Remote\tbVuze.dll
O1 - Hosts: ::1 localhost
O2 - BHO: Adobe PDF Reader Link Helper - {06849E9F-C8D7-4D59-B87D-784B7D6BE0B3} - C:\Program Files\Adobe\Acrobat 7.0\ActiveX\AcroIEHelper.dll
O2 - BHO: Skype add-on (mastermind) - {22BF413B-C6D2-4d91-82A9-A0F997BA588C} - C:\Program Files\Skype\Toolbars\Internet Explorer\SkypeIEPlugin.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: Conduit Engine - {30F9B915-B755-4826-820B-08FBA6BD249D} - C:\Program Files\ConduitEngine\prxConduitEngine.dll
O2 - BHO: NCH EN - {37483b40-c254-4a72-bda4-22ee90182c1e} - C:\Program Files\NCH_EN\prxtbNCH_.dll
O2 - BHO: (no name) - {5C255C8A-E604-49b4-9D64-90988571CECB} - (no file)
O2 - BHO: Search Helper - {6EBF7485-159F-4bff-A14F-B9E3AAC4465B} - C:\Program Files\Microsoft\Search Enhancement Pack\Search Helper\SEPsearchhelperie.dll
O2 - BHO: Windows Live Sign-in Helper - {9030D464-4C02-4ABF-8ECC-5164760863C6} - C:\Program Files\Common Files\Microsoft Shared\Windows Live\WindowsLiveLogin.dll
O2 - BHO: Google Toolbar Helper - {AA58ED58-01DD-4d91-8333-CF10577473F7} - C:\Program Files\Google\Google Toolbar\GoogleToolbar_32.dll
O2 - BHO: Google Toolbar Notifier BHO - {AF69DE43-7D58-4638-B6FA-CE66B5AD205D} - C:\Program Files\Google\GoogleToolbarNotifier\5.6.6209.1142\swg.dll
O2 - BHO: Vuze Remote Toolbar - {ba14329e-9550-4989-b3f2-9732e92d17cc} - C:\Program Files\Vuze_Remote\tbVuze.dll
O2 - BHO: Java(tm) Plug-In 2 SSV Helper - {DBC80044-A445-435b-BC74-9C25C1C588A9} - C:\Program Files\Java\jre6\bin\jp2ssv.dll
O2 - BHO: Windows Live Toolbar Helper - {E15A8DC0-8516-42A1-81EA-DC94EC1ACF10} - C:\Program Files\Windows Live\Toolbar\wltcore.dll
O3 - Toolbar: &Windows Live Toolbar - {21FA44EF-376D-4D53-9B0F-8A89D3229068} - C:\Program Files\Windows Live\Toolbar\wltcore.dll
O3 - Toolbar: Vuze Remote Toolbar - {ba14329e-9550-4989-b3f2-9732e92d17cc} - C:\Program Files\Vuze_Remote\tbVuze.dll
O3 - Toolbar: Google Toolbar - {2318C2B1-4965-11d4-9B18-009027A5CD4F} - C:\Program Files\Google\Google Toolbar\GoogleToolbar_32.dll
O3 - Toolbar: NCH EN Toolbar - {37483b40-c254-4a72-bda4-22ee90182c1e} - C:\Program Files\NCH_EN\prxtbNCH_.dll
O3 - Toolbar: Conduit Engine - {30F9B915-B755-4826-820B-08FBA6BD249D} - C:\Program Files\ConduitEngine\prxConduitEngine.dll
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Windows Defender] %ProgramFiles%\Windows Defender\MSASCui.exe -hide
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [RtHDVCpl] RtHDVCpl.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [EPSON Stylus DX4800 Series] C:\Windows\system32\spool\DRIVERS\W32X86\3\E_FATIADE.EXE /F "C:\Windows\TEMP\E_SE22E.tmp" /EF "HKLM"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [NeroFilterCheck] C:\Program Files\Common Files\Ahead\Lib\NeroCheck.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [WD Button Manager] WDBtnMgr.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [dvd43] C:\Program Files\dvd43\dvd43_tray.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Windows Mobile Device Center] %windir%\WindowsMobile\wmdc.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Skytel] Skytel.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [NvSvc] RUNDLL32.EXE C:\Windows\system32\nvsvc.dll,nvsvcStart
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [NvCplDaemon] RUNDLL32.EXE C:\Windows\system32\NvCpl.dll,NvStartup
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [NvMediaCenter] RUNDLL32.EXE C:\Windows\system32\NvMcTray.dll,NvTaskbarInit
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SunJavaUpdateSched] "C:\Program Files\Common Files\Java\Java Update\jusched.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [LogitechQuickCamRibbon] "C:\Program Files\Logitech\Logitech WebCam Software\LWS.exe" /hide
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: [iTunesHelper] "C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunesHelper.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [ISUSScheduler] "C:\Program Files\Common Files\InstallShield\UpdateService\issch.exe" -start
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware (reboot)] "C:\Program Files\Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware\mbam.exe" /runcleanupscript
O4 - HKLM\..\RunOnce: [AvgUninstallURL] cmd.exe /c start http://www.avg.com/ww.special-uninstallation-feedback-appf?lic=NFVWSzItQUxZTUYtU0xLTFUtQVoyVUItNkdPS0ItSkhGTkg"&"inst=NzctNTA5NjQ3NTcxLVQxOC1VODUrMS1LVjMrNy1CQSsxLVhMKzEtRlA5Mis2LUJBUjl
HKzEtVEI5KzItRkwrOS1RSVgxKzQtWDIwMTArMi 1GMTBNKzUtRjEwTTEwQysxLUxJQys3"&"prod=90"&"ver=10.0.1204
O4 - HKLM\..\RunOnce: [Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware] C:\Program Files\Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware\mbamgui.exe /install /silent
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [Sidebar] C:\Program Files\Windows Sidebar\sidebar.exe /autoRun
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [swg] "C:\Program Files\Google\GoogleToolbarNotifier\GoogleToolbarNotifier.exe"
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [ehTray.exe] C:\Windows\ehome\ehTray.exe
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [kdx] C:\Program Files\Kontiki\KHost.exe -all
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [Rackeys Broadband Usage Meter] C:\Users\Frank Cotton\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows\Temporary Internet Files\Content.IE5\7NIGUX9M\BroadbandUsageMeter[1].EXE
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [Logitech Vid] "C:\Program Files\Logitech\Vid HD\Vid.exe" -bootmode
O4 - HKUS\S-1-5-19\..\Run: [Sidebar] %ProgramFiles%\Windows Sidebar\Sidebar.exe /detectMem (User 'LOCAL SERVICE')
O4 - HKUS\S-1-5-19\..\Run: [WindowsWelcomeCenter] rundll32.exe oobefldr.dll,ShowWelcomeCenter (User 'LOCAL SERVICE')
O4 - HKUS\S-1-5-20\..\Run: [Sidebar] %ProgramFiles%\Windows Sidebar\Sidebar.exe /detectMem (User 'NETWORK SERVICE')
O4 - Global Startup: Adobe Reader Speed Launch.lnk = C:\Program Files\Adobe\Acrobat 7.0\Reader\reader_sl.exe
O4 - Global Startup: ImageMixer 3 SE Camera Monitor for SD.lnk = ?
O8 - Extra context menu item: E&xport to Microsoft Excel - res://C:\PROGRA~1\MICROS~2\OFFICE11\EXCEL.EXE/3000
O8 - Extra context menu item: Google Sidewiki... - res://C:\Program Files\Google\Google Toolbar\Component\GoogleToolbarDynamic_mui_en_D183CA64F05FDD98.dll/cmsidewiki.html
O9 - Extra button: Blog This - {219C3416-8CB2-491a-A3C7-D9FCDDC9D600} - C:\Program Files\Windows Live\Writer\WriterBrowserExtension.dll
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: &Blog This in Windows Live Writer - {219C3416-8CB2-491a-A3C7-D9FCDDC9D600} - C:\Program Files\Windows Live\Writer\WriterBrowserExtension.dll
O9 - Extra button: @C:\Windows\WindowsMobile\INetRepl.dll,-222 - {2EAF5BB1-070F-11D3-9307-00C04FAE2D4F} - C:\Windows\WindowsMobile\INetRepl.dll
O9 - Extra button: (no name) - {2EAF5BB2-070F-11D3-9307-00C04FAE2D4F} - C:\Windows\WindowsMobile\INetRepl.dll
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: @C:\Windows\WindowsMobile\INetRepl.dll,-223 - {2EAF5BB2-070F-11D3-9307-00C04FAE2D4F} - C:\Windows\WindowsMobile\INetRepl.dll
O9 - Extra button: (no name) - {5067A26B-1337-4436-8AFE-EE169C2DA79F} - C:\Program Files\Skype\Toolbars\Internet Explorer\SkypeIEPlugin.dll
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Skype add-on for Internet Explorer - {5067A26B-1337-4436-8AFE-EE169C2DA79F} - C:\Program Files\Skype\Toolbars\Internet Explorer\SkypeIEPlugin.dll
O9 - Extra button: Skype - {77BF5300-1474-4EC7-9980-D32B190E9B07} - C:\Program Files\Skype\Toolbars\Internet Explorer\SkypeIEPlugin.dll
O9 - Extra button: Research - {92780B25-18CC-41C8-B9BE-3C9C571A8263} - C:\PROGRA~1\MICROS~2\OFFICE11\REFIEBAR.DLL
O16 - DPF: {0A5FD7C5-A45C-49FC-ADB5-9952547D5715} (Creative Software AutoUpdate) - http://www.creative.com/su/ocx/15031/CTSUEng.cab
O16 - DPF: {20A60F0D-9AFA-4515-A0FD-83BD84642501} (Checkers Class) - http://messenger.zone.msn.com/binary/msgrchkr.cab56986.cab
O16 - DPF: {67DABFBF-D0AB-41FA-9C46-CC0F21721616} (DivXBrowserPlugin Object) - http://download.divx.com/player/DivXBrowserPlugin.cab
O16 - DPF: {C1FDEE68-98D5-4F42-A4DD-D0BECF5077EB} (EPUImageControl Class) - http://tools.ebayimg.com/eps/wl/activex/eBay_Enhanced_Picture_Control_v1-0-31-0.cab
O16 - DPF: {C3F79A2B-B9B4-4A66-B012-3EE46475B072} (MessengerStatsClient Class) - http://messenger.zone.msn.com/binary/MessengerStatsPAClient.cab56907.cab
O16 - DPF: {D27CDB6E-AE6D-11CF-96B8-444553540000} (Shockwave Flash Object) - http://fpdownload2.macromedia.com/get/shockwave/cabs/flash/swflash.cab
O16 - DPF: {E2883E8F-472F-4FB0-9522-AC9BF37916A7} - http://platformdl.adobe.com/NOS/getPlusPlus/1.6/gp.cab
O16 - DPF: {F6ACF75C-C32C-447B-9BEF-46B766368D29} (Creative Software AutoUpdate Support Package) - http://www.creative.com/su/ocx/15034/CTPID.cab
O18 - Protocol: skype4com - {FFC8B962-9B40-4DFF-9458-1830C7DD7F5D} - C:\PROGRA~1\COMMON~1\Skype\SKYPE4~1.DLL
O20 - AppInit_DLLs: WIKI.DLL
O22 - SharedTaskScheduler: Component Categories cache daemon - {8C7461EF-2B13-11d2-BE35-3078302C2030} - C:\Windows\system32\browseui.dll
O23 - Service: Apple Mobile Device - Apple Inc. - C:\Program Files\Common Files\Apple\Mobile Device Support\AppleMobileDeviceService.exe
O23 - Service: Bonjour Service - Apple Inc. - C:\Program Files\Bonjour\mDNSResponder.exe
O23 - Service: Google Update Service (gupdate1ca8087be152786) (gupdate1ca8087be152786) - Google Inc. - C:\Program Files\Google\Update\GoogleUpdate.exe
O23 - Service: Google Software Updater (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: iPod Service - Apple Inc. - C:\Program Files\iPod\bin\iPodService.exe
O23 - Service: KService - Kontiki Inc. - C:\Program Files\Kontiki\KService.exe
O23 - Service: Process Monitor (LVPrcSrv) - Logitech Inc. - C:\Program Files\Common Files\LogiShrd\LVMVFM\LVPrcSrv.exe
O23 - Service: NBService - Nero AG - C:\Program Files\Nero\Nero 7\Nero BackItUp\NBService.exe
O23 - Service: NMIndexingService - Nero AG - C:\Program Files\Common Files\Ahead\Lib\NMIndexingService.exe
O23 - Service: Retrospect Launcher (RetroLauncher) - EMC Corporation - C:\Program Files\Retrospect\Retrospect 7.5\retrorun.exe
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Hello and welcome to Computer Hope Forum. My name is Dave. I will be helping you out with your particular problem on your computer.
1. I will be working on your Malware issues. This may or may not solve other issues you have with your machine.
2. The fixes are specific to your problem and should only be used for this issue on this machine.
3. If you don't know or understand something, please don't hesitate to ask.
4. Please DO NOT run any other tools or scans while I am helping you.
5. It is important that you reply to this thread. Do not start a new topic.
6. Your security programs may give warnings for some of the tools I will ask you to use. Be assured, any links I give are safe.
7. Absence of symptoms does not mean that everything is clear.
If you can't access the internet with your infected computer you will have to download and transfer any programs to the computer you're using now and transfer them to the infected computer with a CD-RW or a USB storage device. I prefer a CD because a storage device can get infected. If you use a storage device hold the shift key down while inserting the USB storage device for about 10 secs. You will also have to transfer the logs you receive back to the good computer using the same method until we can get the computer back on-line.
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Open HijackThis and select Do a system scan only
Place a check mark next to the following entries: (if there)
O2 - BHO: (no name) - {5C255C8A-E604-49b4-9D64-90988571CECB} - (no file)
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [TkBellExe] "C:\Program Files\Common Files\Real\Update_OB\realsched.exe" -osboot
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware (reboot)] "C:\Program Files\Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware\mbam.exe" /runcleanupscript
O20 - AppInit_DLLs: WIKI.DLL
Important: Close all open windows except for HijackThis and then click Fix checked.
Once completed, exit HijackThis.
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This next tool ComboFix will not work as long as you have AVG on your computer. Please download one of the free AV's from the list below and install it. Then uninstall AVG and run ComboFix. I recommend MicroSoft Security Essentials.
Remember to only install one antivirus!
1) Avast! Home Edition (http://www.majorgeeks.com/Avast_Home_Edition_d1968.html)
2) AVG Free Edition (http://www.majorgeeks.com/download.php?det=886)
3) Avira AntiVir Personal (http://www.majorgeeks.com/AntiVir_Personal_Edition_7_d955.html)
4) Microsoft Security Essentials for Windows Vista\Windows 7 (http://majorgeeks.com/Microsoft_Security_Essentials_for_Windows_VistaWindows_7_d6242.html) - 64 bit Download (http://majorgeeks.com/downloadget.php?id=6242&file=5&evp=9112d44b71f157fc5d7fcd7724b088ca)
4-a) Microsoft Security Essentials for Windows XP (http://www.microsoft.com/security_essentials/)
5) Comodo Antivirus (http://www.majorgeeks.com/Comodo_AntiVirus_d5109.html) (Uncheck during installation "Install Comodo SafeSurf..", Make Comodo my default search provider" and "Make Comodo Search my homepage" if you choose this one)
6) PC Tools AntiVirus Free Edition (http://www.majorgeeks.com/PC_Tools_AntiVirus_Free_Edition_d5469.html)
It is strongly recommended that you run only one antivirus program at a time. Having more than one antivirus program active in memory uses additional resources and can result in program conflicts and false virus alerts. If you choose to install more than one antivirus program on your computer, then only one of them should be active in memory at a time.
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Download ComboFix by sUBs from one of the below links. Be sure to save it to the Desktop.
link # 1 (http://download.bleepingcomputer.com/sUBs/ComboFix.exe)
Link # 2 (http://subs.geekstogo.com/ComboFix.exe)
If you are using Firefox, make sure that your download settings are as follows:
* Tools->Options->Main tab
* Set to "Always ask me where to Save the files".
Close any open web browsers (Firefox, Internet Explorer, etc) before starting ComboFix.
Temporarily disable your anti-virus, and any anti-spyware real-time protection before performing a scan. Click this link (http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/forums/topic114351.html) to see a list of security programs that should be disabled and how to disable them.
Right-click combofix.exe and select Run as Administrator and follow the prompts.
When finished, ComboFix will produce a log for you.
Post the ComboFix log and a new HijackThis log in your next reply.
NOTE: Do not mouseclick ComboFix's window while it is running. That may cause it to stall.
Remember to re-enable your anti-virus and anti-spyware protection when ComboFix is complete.
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Hi Dave
Thanks for this. Running HiJackThis seems to have fixed the Bad Image dialog box problem.
Here are the logs you requested.
Frank
ComboFix 11-04-09.01 - Frank Cotton 10/04/2011 11:05:56.2.2 - x86
Microsoft® Windows Vista™ Home Premium 6.0.6002.2.1252.44.1033.18.2046.1060 [GMT 1:00]
Running from: c:\users\Frank Cotton\Desktop\ComboFix.exe
AV: Microsoft Security Essentials *Disabled/Updated* {108DAC43-C256-20B7-BB05-914135DA5160}
SP: Microsoft Security Essentials *Disabled/Updated* {ABEC4DA7-E46C-2F39-81B5-AA334E5D1BDD}
SP: Windows Defender *Disabled/Updated* {D68DDC3A-831F-4fae-9E44-DA132C1ACF46}
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c:\windows\TEMP\logishrd\LVPrcInj01.dll
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2011-04-10 10:16 . 2011-04-10 10:16 -------- d-----w- c:\users\TEMP\AppData\Local\temp
2011-04-10 10:16 . 2011-04-10 10:16 -------- d-----w- c:\users\TEMP.Frank-PC\AppData\Local\temp
2011-04-10 10:16 . 2011-04-10 10:16 -------- d-----w- c:\users\Public\AppData\Local\temp
2011-04-10 10:16 . 2011-04-10 10:16 -------- d-----w- c:\users\Kieran Cotton\AppData\Local\temp
2011-04-10 10:16 . 2011-04-10 10:16 -------- d-----w- c:\users\Georgette McCrystal\AppData\Local\temp
2011-04-10 10:16 . 2011-04-10 10:16 -------- d-----w- c:\users\Default\AppData\Local\temp
2011-04-10 10:16 . 2011-04-10 10:16 -------- d-----w- c:\users\Connor Cotton\AppData\Local\temp
2011-04-10 09:46 . 2011-04-10 10:30 -------- d-----w- c:\users\Frank Cotton\AppData\Local\temp
2011-04-10 08:52 . 2011-01-13 00:41 5890896 ----a-w- c:\programdata\Microsoft\Microsoft Antimalware\Definition Updates\Backup\mpengine.dll
2011-04-10 08:52 . 2011-04-10 08:51 439632 ----a-w- c:\programdata\Microsoft\Microsoft Antimalware\Definition Updates\NISBackup\gapaengine.dll
2011-04-10 08:52 . 2011-04-10 08:51 439632 ----a-w- c:\programdata\Microsoft\Microsoft Antimalware\Definition Updates\{D708B3CB-1660-4916-B16F-5629DAEF259A}\gapaengine.dll
2011-04-10 08:52 . 2011-03-23 09:11 6792528 ----a-w- c:\programdata\Microsoft\Microsoft Antimalware\Definition Updates\{5ECE48D4-3F43-4537-9B17-A09169913802}\mpengine.dll
2011-04-10 08:32 . 2011-04-10 08:34 -------- d-----w- c:\program files\Microsoft Security Client
2011-04-10 08:32 . 2010-04-05 20:00 221568 ----a-w- c:\windows\system32\drivers\netio.sys
2011-04-09 23:48 . 2011-03-23 09:11 6792528 ----a-w- c:\programdata\Microsoft\Windows Defender\Definition Updates\{CDA04E0E-3B46-4F9C-9BD8-41DF80BD7AB9}\mpengine.dll
2011-04-09 16:07 . 2011-04-09 16:07 388096 ----a-r- c:\users\Frank Cotton\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Installer\{45A66726-69BC-466B-A7A4-12FCBA4883D7}\HiJackThis.exe
2011-04-09 16:07 . 2011-04-09 16:07 -------- d-----w- c:\program files\Trend Micro
2011-04-09 15:59 . 2011-02-02 20:40 472808 ----a-w- c:\program files\Mozilla Firefox\plugins\npdeployJava1.dll
2011-04-09 15:59 . 2011-02-02 20:40 472808 ----a-w- c:\windows\system32\deployJava1.dll
2011-04-09 15:34 . 2010-12-20 17:09 38224 ----a-w- c:\windows\system32\drivers\mbamswissarmy.sys
2011-04-09 15:34 . 2010-12-20 17:08 20952 ----a-w- c:\windows\system32\drivers\mbam.sys
2011-04-09 13:21 . 2011-04-09 13:21 -------- d-----w- c:\users\Frank Cotton\AppData\Roaming\SUPERAntiSpyware.com
2011-04-09 11:46 . 2011-04-09 11:46 -------- d-----w- c:\program files\CCleaner
2011-04-09 07:39 . 2011-04-09 07:39 -------- d-----w- c:\programdata\SUPERAntiSpyware.com
2011-04-08 23:17 . 2011-04-08 23:17 -------- d-----w- c:\users\Frank Cotton\AppData\Roaming\Malwarebytes
2011-04-08 23:17 . 2011-04-08 23:17 -------- d-----w- c:\programdata\Malwarebytes
2011-04-08 23:16 . 2011-04-09 15:34 -------- d-----w- c:\program files\Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware
2011-03-23 10:20 . 2011-02-22 14:13 288768 ----a-w- c:\windows\system32\XpsGdiConverter.dll
2011-03-23 10:20 . 2011-02-22 13:33 1068544 ----a-w- c:\windows\system32\DWrite.dll
2011-03-23 10:20 . 2011-02-22 13:33 797696 ----a-w- c:\windows\system32\FntCache.dll
2011-03-13 17:48 . 2011-03-13 17:48 -------- d-----w- c:\programdata\InstallShield
2011-03-13 17:47 . 2011-03-13 17:47 -------- d-----w- c:\program files\Medea International Ltd
2011-03-13 17:27 . 2011-03-13 17:28 -------- d-----w- c:\program files\ConduitEngine
2011-03-13 17:27 . 2011-03-13 17:27 -------- d-----w- c:\program files\NCH_EN
2011-03-13 17:27 . 2011-03-13 17:27 -------- d-----w- c:\users\Georgette McCrystal\AppData\Local\Conduit
2011-03-13 17:27 . 2011-03-13 17:27 -------- d-----w- c:\programdata\NCH Software
2011-03-13 17:27 . 2011-03-13 17:28 -------- d-----w- c:\program files\NCH Software
2011-03-13 13:36 . 2011-03-13 13:36 -------- d-----w- c:\programdata\AVS4YOU
2011-03-13 13:36 . 2011-03-13 13:36 -------- d-----w- c:\users\Frank Cotton\AppData\Roaming\AVS4YOU
2011-03-13 13:36 . 2011-04-09 11:32 -------- d-----w- c:\program files\Common Files\AVSMedia
2011-03-13 13:36 . 2011-04-09 11:33 -------- d-----w- c:\program files\AVS4YOU
2011-03-13 13:36 . 2011-01-11 11:53 1700352 ----a-w- c:\windows\system32\GdiPlus.dll
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(((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Find3M Report ))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))
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2011-01-20 16:37 . 2011-02-09 09:02 638336 ----a-w- c:\windows\system32\drivers\dxgkrnl.sys
2011-01-20 16:08 . 2011-02-09 09:02 478720 ----a-w- c:\windows\system32\dxgi.dll
2011-01-20 16:08 . 2011-02-09 09:02 219648 ----a-w- c:\windows\system32\d3d10_1core.dll
2011-01-20 16:08 . 2011-02-09 09:02 160768 ----a-w- c:\windows\system32\d3d10_1.dll
2011-01-20 16:08 . 2011-02-09 09:02 1029120 ----a-w- c:\windows\system32\d3d10.dll
2011-01-20 16:08 . 2011-02-09 09:02 189952 ----a-w- c:\windows\system32\d3d10core.dll
2011-01-20 16:07 . 2011-02-09 09:02 37376 ----a-w- c:\windows\system32\cdd.dll
2011-01-20 16:07 . 2011-02-09 09:02 258048 ----a-w- c:\windows\system32\winspool.drv
2011-01-20 16:07 . 2011-02-09 09:02 586240 ----a-w- c:\windows\system32\stobject.dll
2011-01-20 16:06 . 2011-02-09 09:02 2873344 ----a-w- c:\windows\system32\mf.dll
2011-01-20 16:06 . 2011-02-09 09:02 26112 ----a-w- c:\windows\system32\printfilterpipelineprxy.dll
2011-01-20 16:04 . 2011-02-09 09:02 209920 ----a-w- c:\windows\system32\mfplat.dll
2011-01-20 16:04 . 2011-02-09 09:02 98816 ----a-w- c:\windows\system32\mfps.dll
2011-01-20 14:28 . 2011-02-09 09:02 1554432 ----a-w- c:\windows\system32\xpsservices.dll
2011-01-20 14:27 . 2011-02-09 09:02 876032 ----a-w- c:\windows\system32\XpsPrint.dll
2011-01-20 14:26 . 2011-02-09 09:02 667648 ----a-w- c:\windows\system32\printfilterpipelinesvc.exe
2011-01-20 14:25 . 2011-02-09 09:02 847360 ----a-w- c:\windows\system32\OpcServices.dll
2011-01-20 14:24 . 2011-02-09 09:02 135680 ----a-w- c:\windows\system32\XpsRasterService.dll
2011-01-20 14:15 . 2011-02-09 09:02 979456 ----a-w- c:\windows\system32\MFH264Dec.dll
2011-01-20 14:14 . 2011-02-09 09:02 357376 ----a-w- c:\windows\system32\MFHEAACdec.dll
2011-01-20 14:14 . 2011-02-09 09:02 302592 ----a-w- c:\windows\system32\mfmp4src.dll
2011-01-20 14:14 . 2011-02-09 09:02 261632 ----a-w- c:\windows\system32\mfreadwrite.dll
2011-01-20 14:12 . 2011-02-09 09:02 1172480 ----a-w- c:\windows\system32\d3d10warp.dll
2011-01-20 14:11 . 2011-02-09 09:02 486400 ----a-w- c:\windows\system32\d3d10level9.dll
2011-01-20 13:47 . 2011-02-09 09:02 683008 ----a-w- c:\windows\system32\d2d1.dll
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*Note* empty entries & legit default entries are not shown
REGEDIT4
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[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\URLSearchHooks]
"{ba14329e-9550-4989-b3f2-9732e92d17cc}"= "c:\program files\Vuze_Remote\tbVuze.dll" [2009-12-31 2349080]
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[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\clsid\{ba14329e-9550-4989-b3f2-9732e92d17cc}]
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[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\~\Browser Helper Objects\{30F9B915-B755-4826-820B-08FBA6BD249D}]
2011-01-17 16:54 175912 ----a-w- c:\program files\ConduitEngine\prxConduitEngine.dll
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[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\~\Browser Helper Objects\{37483b40-c254-4a72-bda4-22ee90182c1e}]
2011-01-17 16:54 175912 ----a-w- c:\program files\NCH_EN\prxtbNCH_.dll
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[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\~\Browser Helper Objects\{ba14329e-9550-4989-b3f2-9732e92d17cc}]
2009-12-31 11:53 2349080 ----a-w- c:\program files\Vuze_Remote\tbVuze.dll
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[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Toolbar]
"{ba14329e-9550-4989-b3f2-9732e92d17cc}"= "c:\program files\Vuze_Remote\tbVuze.dll" [2009-12-31 2349080]
"{37483b40-c254-4a72-bda4-22ee90182c1e}"= "c:\program files\NCH_EN\prxtbNCH_.dll" [2011-01-17 175912]
"{30F9B915-B755-4826-820B-08FBA6BD249D}"= "c:\program files\ConduitEngine\prxConduitEngine.dll" [2011-01-17 175912]
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[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\clsid\{ba14329e-9550-4989-b3f2-9732e92d17cc}]
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[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\clsid\{37483b40-c254-4a72-bda4-22ee90182c1e}]
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[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\clsid\{30f9b915-b755-4826-820b-08fba6bd249d}]
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[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Toolbar\Webbrowser]
"{BA14329E-9550-4989-B3F2-9732E92D17CC}"= "c:\program files\Vuze_Remote\tbVuze.dll" [2009-12-31 2349080]
"{37483B40-C254-4A72-BDA4-22EE90182C1E}"= "c:\program files\NCH_EN\prxtbNCH_.dll" [2011-01-17 175912]
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[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\clsid\{ba14329e-9550-4989-b3f2-9732e92d17cc}]
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[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\clsid\{37483b40-c254-4a72-bda4-22ee90182c1e}]
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[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run]
"Sidebar"="c:\program files\Windows Sidebar\sidebar.exe" [2009-04-11 1233920]
"swg"="c:\program files\Google\GoogleToolbarNotifier\GoogleToolbarNotifier.exe" [2009-01-16 39408]
"ehTray.exe"="c:\windows\ehome\ehTray.exe" [2008-01-19 125952]
"kdx"="c:\program files\Kontiki\KHost.exe" [2008-02-27 1032376]
"Logitech Vid"="c:\program files\Logitech\Vid HD\Vid.exe" [2011-01-13 6129496]
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[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run]
"RtHDVCpl"="RtHDVCpl.exe" [2007-04-10 4431872]
"NeroFilterCheck"="c:\program files\Common Files\Ahead\Lib\NeroCheck.exe" [2007-03-01 153136]
"WD Button Manager"="WDBtnMgr.exe" [2007-11-23 335872]
"dvd43"="c:\program files\dvd43\dvd43_tray.exe" [2007-11-20 731136]
"Windows Mobile Device Center"="c:\windows\WindowsMobile\wmdc.exe" [2007-05-31 648072]
"Skytel"="Skytel.exe" [2007-04-04 1822720]
"NvSvc"="c:\windows\system32\nvsvc.dll" [2007-04-12 86016]
"NvCplDaemon"="c:\windows\system32\NvCpl.dll" [2007-04-12 8429568]
"NvMediaCenter"="c:\windows\system32\NvMcTray.dll" [2007-04-12 81920]
"SunJavaUpdateSched"="c:\program files\Common Files\Java\Java Update\jusched.exe" [2010-10-29 249064]
"LogitechQuickCamRibbon"="c:\program files\Logitech\Logitech WebCam Software\LWS.exe" [2009-10-14 2793304]
"QuickTime Task"="c:\program files\QuickTime\QTTask.exe" [2010-11-29 421888]
"iTunesHelper"="c:\program files\iTunes\iTunesHelper.exe" [2010-12-13 421160]
"ISUSScheduler"="c:\program files\Common Files\InstallShield\UpdateService\issch.exe" [2004-08-09 81920]
"MSC"="c:\program files\Microsoft Security Client\msseces.exe" [2010-11-30 997408]
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[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunOnce]
"AvgUninstallURL"="start http:" [X]
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c:\programdata\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Startup\
Adobe Reader Speed Launch.lnk - c:\program files\Adobe\Acrobat 7.0\Reader\reader_sl.exe [2005-9-23 29696]
ImageMixer 3 SE Camera Monitor for SD.lnk - c:\program files\PIXELA\ImageMixer 3 SE for SD\CameraMonitor.exe [2010-8-7 253952]
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[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\policies\system]
"EnableUIADesktopToggle"= 0 (0x0)
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[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\SafeBoot\Minimal\MsMpSvc]
@="Service"
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R2 clr_optimization_v4.0.30319_32;Microsoft .NET Framework NGEN v4.0.30319_X86;c:\windows\Microsoft.NET\Framework\v4.0.30319\mscorsvw.exe [2010-03-18 130384]
R2 gupdate1ca8087be152786;Google Update Service (gupdate1ca8087be152786);c:\program files\Google\Update\GoogleUpdate.exe [2009-12-19 133104]
R3 FXDrv32;FXDrv32;E:\FXDrv32.sys
R3 lac97inf;lac97inf;c:\users\CONNOR~1\AppData\Local\Temp\lac97inf.sys
R3 MpNWMon;Microsoft Malware Protection Network Driver;c:\windows\system32\DRIVERS\MpNWMon.sys [2010-10-24 43392]
R3 NisDrv;Microsoft Network Inspection System;c:\windows\system32\DRIVERS\NisDrvWFP.sys [2010-10-24 54144]
R3 NisSrv;Microsoft Network Inspection;c:\program files\Microsoft Security Client\Antimalware\NisSrv.exe [2010-11-11 206360]
R3 WPFFontCache_v0400;Windows Presentation Foundation Font Cache 4.0.0.0;c:\windows\Microsoft.NET\Framework\v4.0.30319\WPF\WPFFontCache_v0400.exe [2010-03-18 753504]
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[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\windows nt\currentversion\svchost]
bthsvcs REG_MULTI_SZ BthServ
WindowsMobile REG_MULTI_SZ wcescomm rapimgr
LocalServiceRestricted REG_MULTI_SZ WcesComm RapiMgr
LocalServiceAndNoImpersonation REG_MULTI_SZ FontCache
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Contents of the 'Scheduled Tasks' folder
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2011-04-10 c:\windows\Tasks\GoogleUpdateTaskMachineCore.job
- c:\program files\Google\Update\GoogleUpdate.exe [2009-12-19 08:46]
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2011-04-10 c:\windows\Tasks\GoogleUpdateTaskMachineUA.job
- c:\program files\Google\Update\GoogleUpdate.exe [2009-12-19 08:46]
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2011-04-10 c:\windows\Tasks\User_Feed_Synchronization-{0CC5E5D3-E0B5-439B-A4B9-D936A97ACCAD}.job
- c:\windows\system32\msfeedssync.exe [2011-02-09 04:47]
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2011-04-09 c:\windows\Tasks\User_Feed_Synchronization-{3FED568B-A13C-4EB8-8D3B-7C70243CFF31}.job
- c:\windows\system32\msfeedssync.exe [2011-02-09 04:47]
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2011-04-10 c:\windows\Tasks\User_Feed_Synchronization-{BFCA8A3E-88E4-4891-AD20-8DDD8C63A4DE}.job
- c:\windows\system32\msfeedssync.exe [2011-02-09 04:47]
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2011-04-09 c:\windows\Tasks\User_Feed_Synchronization-{D9814F83-E6D0-44A7-A911-916CC482BBC7}.job
- c:\windows\system32\msfeedssync.exe [2011-02-09 04:47]
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------- Supplementary Scan -------
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uStart Page = hxxp://www.google.co.uk/
uInternet Settings,ProxyOverride = *.local
IE: E&xport to Microsoft Excel - c:\progra~1\MICROS~2\OFFICE11\EXCEL.EXE/3000
IE: Google Sidewiki... - c:\program files\Google\Google Toolbar\Component\GoogleToolbarDynamic_mui_en_D183CA64F05FDD98.dll/cmsidewiki.html
FF - ProfilePath - c:\users\Frank Cotton\AppData\Roaming\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\iz5qmg7g.default\
FF - prefs.js: browser.search.defaulturl - hxxp://www.google.com/search?lr=&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8&q=
FF - prefs.js: browser.search.selectedEngine - Google
FF - prefs.js: browser.startup.homepage - hxxp://www.google.co.uk/
FF - Ext: Google Toolbar for Firefox: {3112ca9c-de6d-4884-a869-9855de68056c} - c:\program files\Mozilla Firefox\extensions\{3112ca9c-de6d-4884-a869-9855de68056c}
FF - Ext: Default: {972ce4c6-7e08-4474-a285-3208198ce6fd} - c:\program files\Mozilla Firefox\extensions\{972ce4c6-7e08-4474-a285-3208198ce6fd}
FF - Ext: Java Console: {CAFEEFAC-0016-0000-0007-ABCDEFFEDCBA} - c:\program files\Mozilla Firefox\extensions\{CAFEEFAC-0016-0000-0007-ABCDEFFEDCBA}
FF - Ext: Java Console: {CAFEEFAC-0016-0000-0010-ABCDEFFEDCBA} - c:\program files\Mozilla Firefox\extensions\{CAFEEFAC-0016-0000-0010-ABCDEFFEDCBA}
FF - Ext: Java Console: {CAFEEFAC-0016-0000-0015-ABCDEFFEDCBA} - c:\program files\Mozilla Firefox\extensions\{CAFEEFAC-0016-0000-0015-ABCDEFFEDCBA}
FF - Ext: Java Console: {CAFEEFAC-0016-0000-0024-ABCDEFFEDCBA} - c:\program files\Mozilla Firefox\extensions\{CAFEEFAC-0016-0000-0024-ABCDEFFEDCBA}
FF - Ext: RealPlayer Browser Record Plugin: {ABDE892B-13A8-4d1b-88E6-365A6E755758} - c:\program files\real\realplayer\browserrecord\firefox\ext
FF - Ext: Microsoft .NET Framework Assistant: {20a82645-c095-46ed-80e3-08825760534b} - c:\windows\Microsoft.NET\Framework\v3.5\Windows Presentation Foundation\DotNetAssistantExtension
FF - Ext: Google Toolbar for Firefox: {3112ca9c-de6d-4884-a869-9855de68056c} - %profile%\extensions\{3112ca9c-de6d-4884-a869-9855de68056c}
FF - Ext: Microsoft .NET Framework Assistant: {20a82645-c095-46ed-80e3-08825760534b} - %profile%\extensions\{20a82645-c095-46ed-80e3-08825760534b}
FF - Ext: TinEye Reverse Image Search: [email protected] - %profile%\extensions\[email protected]
FF - Ext: Vuze Remote Community Toolbar: {ba14329e-9550-4989-b3f2-9732e92d17cc} - %profile%\extensions\{ba14329e-9550-4989-b3f2-9732e92d17cc}
FF - Ext: UnPlug: unplug@compunach - %profile%\extensions\unplug@compunach
FF - Ext: Greasemonkey: {e4a8a97b-f2ed-450b-b12d-ee082ba24781} - %profile%\extensions\{e4a8a97b-f2ed-450b-b12d-ee082ba24781}
FF - Ext: Html Validator: {3b56bcc7-54e5-44a2-9b44-66c3ef58c13e} - %profile%\extensions\{3b56bcc7-54e5-44a2-9b44-66c3ef58c13e}
FF - Ext: RightToClick: {cd617375-6743-4ee8-bac4-fbf10f35729e} - %profile%\extensions\{cd617375-6743-4ee8-bac4-fbf10f35729e}
FF - Ext: Conduit Engine : [email protected] - %profile%\extensions\[email protected]
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catchme 0.3.1398 W2K/XP/Vista - rootkit/stealth malware detector by Gmer, http://www.gmer.net
Rootkit scan 2011-04-10 11:30
Windows 6.0.6002 Service Pack 2 NTFS
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scanning hidden processes ...
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scanning hidden autostart entries ...
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scanning hidden files ...
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scan completed successfully
hidden files: 0
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------------------------ Other Running Processes ------------------------
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c:\program files\Microsoft Security Client\Antimalware\MsMpEng.exe
c:\program files\Common Files\Apple\Mobile Device Support\AppleMobileDeviceService.exe
c:\program files\Bonjour\mDNSResponder.exe
c:\program files\Kontiki\KService.exe
c:\program files\Common Files\LogiShrd\LVMVFM\LVPrcSrv.exe
c:\program files\Retrospect\Retrospect 7.5\retrorun.exe
c:\program files\Microsoft\Search Enhancement Pack\SeaPort\SeaPort.exe
c:\windows\system32\WUDFHost.exe
c:\windows\RtHDVCpl.exe
c:\windows\System32\WDBtnMgr.exe
c:\windows\System32\rundll32.exe
c:\windows\ehome\ehmsas.exe
c:\program files\Common Files\Logishrd\LQCVFX\COCIManager.exe
c:\program files\iPod\bin\iPodService.exe
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Completion time: 2011-04-10 11:34:16 - machine was rebooted
ComboFix-quarantined-files.txt 2011-04-10 10:34
ComboFix2.txt 2011-04-10 09:46
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Pre-Run: 66,989,465,600 bytes free
Post-Run: 66,744,713,216 bytes free
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- - End Of File - - 1D2DAFE6F90F9DD74BFF71815F1D8FB0
Logfile of Trend Micro HijackThis v2.0.4
Scan saved at 11:51:13, on 10/04/2011
Platform: Windows Vista SP2 (WinNT 6.00.1906)
MSIE: Internet Explorer v8.00 (8.00.6001.19019)
Boot mode: Normal
Running processes:
C:\Windows\system32\taskeng.exe
C:\Windows\system32\Dwm.exe
C:\Windows\RtHDVCpl.exe
C:\Windows\System32\WDBtnMgr.exe
C:\Program Files\dvd43\DVD43_Tray.exe
C:\Windows\WindowsMobile\wmdc.exe
C:\Windows\System32\rundll32.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Java\Java Update\jusched.exe
C:\Program Files\Logitech\Logitech WebCam Software\LWS.exe
C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunesHelper.exe
C:\Program Files\Microsoft Security Client\msseces.exe
C:\Program Files\Windows Sidebar\sidebar.exe
C:\Program Files\google\GoogleToolbarNotifier\GoogleToolbarNotifier.exe
C:\Windows\ehome\ehtray.exe
C:\Program Files\Kontiki\KHost.exe
C:\Program Files\Logitech\Vid HD\Vid.exe
C:\Program Files\PIXELA\ImageMixer 3 SE for SD\CameraMonitor.exe
C:\Windows\system32\wuauclt.exe
C:\Windows\ehome\ehmsas.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Logishrd\LQCVFX\COCIManager.exe
C:\Windows\Explorer.exe
C:\Windows\system32\taskeng.exe
C:\Windows\system32\sdclt.exe
C:\Program Files\Trend Micro\HiJackThis\sniper.exe.exe
R0 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Start Page = http://www.google.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
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
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings,ProxyOverride = *.local
R0 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Toolbar,LinksFolderName =
R3 - URLSearchHook: Vuze Remote Toolbar - {ba14329e-9550-4989-b3f2-9732e92d17cc} - C:\Program Files\Vuze_Remote\tbVuze.dll
O2 - BHO: Adobe PDF Reader Link Helper - {06849E9F-C8D7-4D59-B87D-784B7D6BE0B3} - C:\Program Files\Adobe\Acrobat 7.0\ActiveX\AcroIEHelper.dll
O2 - BHO: Skype add-on (mastermind) - {22BF413B-C6D2-4d91-82A9-A0F997BA588C} - C:\Program Files\Skype\Toolbars\Internet Explorer\SkypeIEPlugin.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: Conduit Engine - {30F9B915-B755-4826-820B-08FBA6BD249D} - C:\Program Files\ConduitEngine\prxConduitEngine.dll
O2 - BHO: NCH EN - {37483b40-c254-4a72-bda4-22ee90182c1e} - C:\Program Files\NCH_EN\prxtbNCH_.dll
O2 - BHO: Search Helper - {6EBF7485-159F-4bff-A14F-B9E3AAC4465B} - C:\Program Files\Microsoft\Search Enhancement Pack\Search Helper\SEPsearchhelperie.dll
O2 - BHO: Windows Live Sign-in Helper - {9030D464-4C02-4ABF-8ECC-5164760863C6} - C:\Program Files\Common Files\Microsoft Shared\Windows Live\WindowsLiveLogin.dll
O2 - BHO: Google Toolbar Helper - {AA58ED58-01DD-4d91-8333-CF10577473F7} - C:\Program Files\Google\Google Toolbar\GoogleToolbar_32.dll
O2 - BHO: Google Toolbar Notifier BHO - {AF69DE43-7D58-4638-B6FA-CE66B5AD205D} - C:\Program Files\Google\GoogleToolbarNotifier\5.6.6209.1142\swg.dll
O2 - BHO: Vuze Remote Toolbar - {ba14329e-9550-4989-b3f2-9732e92d17cc} - C:\Program Files\Vuze_Remote\tbVuze.dll
O2 - BHO: Java(tm) Plug-In 2 SSV Helper - {DBC80044-A445-435b-BC74-9C25C1C588A9} - C:\Program Files\Java\jre6\bin\jp2ssv.dll
O2 - BHO: Windows Live Toolbar Helper - {E15A8DC0-8516-42A1-81EA-DC94EC1ACF10} - C:\Program Files\Windows Live\Toolbar\wltcore.dll
O3 - Toolbar: &Windows Live Toolbar - {21FA44EF-376D-4D53-9B0F-8A89D3229068} - C:\Program Files\Windows Live\Toolbar\wltcore.dll
O3 - Toolbar: Vuze Remote Toolbar - {ba14329e-9550-4989-b3f2-9732e92d17cc} - C:\Program Files\Vuze_Remote\tbVuze.dll
O3 - Toolbar: Google Toolbar - {2318C2B1-4965-11d4-9B18-009027A5CD4F} - C:\Program Files\Google\Google Toolbar\GoogleToolbar_32.dll
O3 - Toolbar: NCH EN Toolbar - {37483b40-c254-4a72-bda4-22ee90182c1e} - C:\Program Files\NCH_EN\prxtbNCH_.dll
O3 - Toolbar: Conduit Engine - {30F9B915-B755-4826-820B-08FBA6BD249D} - C:\Program Files\ConduitEngine\prxConduitEngine.dll
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [RtHDVCpl] RtHDVCpl.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [NeroFilterCheck] C:\Program Files\Common Files\Ahead\Lib\NeroCheck.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [WD Button Manager] WDBtnMgr.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [dvd43] C:\Program Files\dvd43\dvd43_tray.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Windows Mobile Device Center] %windir%\WindowsMobile\wmdc.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Skytel] Skytel.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [NvSvc] RUNDLL32.EXE C:\Windows\system32\nvsvc.dll,nvsvcStart
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [NvCplDaemon] RUNDLL32.EXE C:\Windows\system32\NvCpl.dll,NvStartup
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [NvMediaCenter] RUNDLL32.EXE C:\Windows\system32\NvMcTray.dll,NvTaskbarInit
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SunJavaUpdateSched] "C:\Program Files\Common Files\Java\Java Update\jusched.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [LogitechQuickCamRibbon] "C:\Program Files\Logitech\Logitech WebCam Software\LWS.exe" /hide
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [QuickTime Task] "C:\Program Files\QuickTime\QTTask.exe" -atboottime
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [iTunesHelper] "C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunesHelper.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [ISUSScheduler] "C:\Program Files\Common Files\InstallShield\UpdateService\issch.exe" -start
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [MSC] "c:\Program Files\Microsoft Security Client\msseces.exe" -hide -runkey
O4 - HKLM\..\RunOnce: [AvgUninstallURL] cmd.exe /c start http://www.avg.com/ww.special-uninstallation-feedback-appf?lic=NFVWSzItQUxZTUYtU0xLTFUtQVoyVUItNkdPS0ItSkhGTkg"&"inst=NzctNTA5NjQ3NTcxLVQxOC1VODUrMS1LVjMrNy1CQSsxL
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1RSVgxKzQtWDIwMTArMi1GMTBNKzUtRjEwTTEwQ ysxLUxJQys3"&"prod=90"&"ver=10.0.1204
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [Sidebar] C:\Program Files\Windows Sidebar\sidebar.exe /autoRun
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [swg] "C:\Program Files\Google\GoogleToolbarNotifier\GoogleToolbarNotifier.exe"
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [ehTray.exe] C:\Windows\ehome\ehTray.exe
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [kdx] C:\Program Files\Kontiki\KHost.exe -all
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [Logitech Vid] "C:\Program Files\Logitech\Vid HD\Vid.exe" -bootmode
O4 - Global Startup: Adobe Reader Speed Launch.lnk = C:\Program Files\Adobe\Acrobat 7.0\Reader\reader_sl.exe
O4 - Global Startup: ImageMixer 3 SE Camera Monitor for SD.lnk = ?
O8 - Extra context menu item: E&xport to Microsoft Excel - res://C:\PROGRA~1\MICROS~2\OFFICE11\EXCEL.EXE/3000
O8 - Extra context menu item: Google Sidewiki... - res://C:\Program Files\Google\Google Toolbar\Component\GoogleToolbarDynamic_mui_en_D183CA64F05FDD98.dll/cmsidewiki.html
O9 - Extra button: Blog This - {219C3416-8CB2-491a-A3C7-D9FCDDC9D600} - C:\Program Files\Windows Live\Writer\WriterBrowserExtension.dll
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: &Blog This in Windows Live Writer - {219C3416-8CB2-491a-A3C7-D9FCDDC9D600} - C:\Program Files\Windows Live\Writer\WriterBrowserExtension.dll
O9 - Extra button: @C:\Windows\WindowsMobile\INetRepl.dll,-222 - {2EAF5BB1-070F-11D3-9307-00C04FAE2D4F} - C:\Windows\WindowsMobile\INetRepl.dll
O9 - Extra button: (no name) - {2EAF5BB2-070F-11D3-9307-00C04FAE2D4F} - C:\Windows\WindowsMobile\INetRepl.dll
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: @C:\Windows\WindowsMobile\INetRepl.dll,-223 - {2EAF5BB2-070F-11D3-9307-00C04FAE2D4F} - C:\Windows\WindowsMobile\INetRepl.dll
O9 - Extra button: (no name) - {5067A26B-1337-4436-8AFE-EE169C2DA79F} - C:\Program Files\Skype\Toolbars\Internet Explorer\SkypeIEPlugin.dll
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Skype add-on for Internet Explorer - {5067A26B-1337-4436-8AFE-EE169C2DA79F} - C:\Program Files\Skype\Toolbars\Internet Explorer\SkypeIEPlugin.dll
O9 - Extra button: Skype - {77BF5300-1474-4EC7-9980-D32B190E9B07} - C:\Program Files\Skype\Toolbars\Internet Explorer\SkypeIEPlugin.dll
O9 - Extra button: Research - {92780B25-18CC-41C8-B9BE-3C9C571A8263} - C:\PROGRA~1\MICROS~2\OFFICE11\REFIEBAR.DLL
O16 - DPF: {0A5FD7C5-A45C-49FC-ADB5-9952547D5715} (Creative Software AutoUpdate) - http://www.creative.com/su/ocx/15031/CTSUEng.cab
O16 - DPF: {20A60F0D-9AFA-4515-A0FD-83BD84642501} (Checkers Class) - http://messenger.zone.msn.com/binary/msgrchkr.cab56986.cab
O16 - DPF: {67DABFBF-D0AB-41FA-9C46-CC0F21721616} (DivXBrowserPlugin Object) - http://download.divx.com/player/DivXBrowserPlugin.cab
O16 - DPF: {C1FDEE68-98D5-4F42-A4DD-D0BECF5077EB} (EPUImageControl Class) - http://tools.ebayimg.com/eps/wl/activex/eBay_Enhanced_Picture_Control_v1-0-31-0.cab
O16 - DPF: {C3F79A2B-B9B4-4A66-B012-3EE46475B072} (MessengerStatsClient Class) - http://messenger.zone.msn.com/binary/MessengerStatsPAClient.cab56907.cab
O16 - DPF: {D27CDB6E-AE6D-11CF-96B8-444553540000} (Shockwave Flash Object) - http://fpdownload2.macromedia.com/get/shockwave/cabs/flash/swflash.cab
O16 - DPF: {E2883E8F-472F-4FB0-9522-AC9BF37916A7} - http://platformdl.adobe.com/NOS/getPlusPlus/1.6/gp.cab
O16 - DPF: {F6ACF75C-C32C-447B-9BEF-46B766368D29} (Creative Software AutoUpdate Support Package) - http://www.creative.com/su/ocx/15034/CTPID.cab
O18 - Protocol: skype4com - {FFC8B962-9B40-4DFF-9458-1830C7DD7F5D} - C:\PROGRA~1\COMMON~1\Skype\SKYPE4~1.DLL
O22 - SharedTaskScheduler: Component Categories cache daemon - {8C7461EF-2B13-11d2-BE35-3078302C2030} - C:\Windows\system32\browseui.dll
O23 - Service: Apple Mobile Device - Apple Inc. - C:\Program Files\Common Files\Apple\Mobile Device Support\AppleMobileDeviceService.exe
O23 - Service: Bonjour Service - Apple Inc. - C:\Program Files\Bonjour\mDNSResponder.exe
O23 - Service: Google Update Service (gupdate1ca8087be152786) (gupdate1ca8087be152786) - Google Inc. - C:\Program Files\Google\Update\GoogleUpdate.exe
O23 - Service: Google Software Updater (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: iPod Service - Apple Inc. - C:\Program Files\iPod\bin\iPodService.exe
O23 - Service: KService - Kontiki Inc. - C:\Program Files\Kontiki\KService.exe
O23 - Service: Process Monitor (LVPrcSrv) - Logitech Inc. - C:\Program Files\Common Files\LogiShrd\LVMVFM\LVPrcSrv.exe
O23 - Service: NBService - Nero AG - C:\Program Files\Nero\Nero 7\Nero BackItUp\NBService.exe
O23 - Service: NMIndexingService - Nero AG - C:\Program Files\Common Files\Ahead\Lib\NMIndexingService.exe
O23 - Service: Retrospect Launcher (RetroLauncher) - EMC Corporation - C:\Program Files\Retrospect\Retrospect 7.5\retrorun.exe
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End of file - 10732 bytes
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There are still traces of AVG on your computer. Please run this tool to get rid of them.
AVG Antivirus Remover utility (http://www.avg.com/download-tools)
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SysProt Antirootkit
Download
SysProt Antirootkit from the link below (you will find it at the bottom
of the page under attachments, or you can get it from one of the
mirrors).
http://sites.google.com/site/sysprotantirootkit/ (http://sites.google.com/site/sysprotantirootkit/)
Unzip it into a folder on your desktop.
- Double click Sysprot.exe to start the program.
- Click on the Log tab.
- In the Write to log box select the following items.
- Process << Selected
- Kernel Modules << Selected
- SSDT << Selected
- Kernel Hooks << Selected
- IRP Hooks << NOT Selected
- Ports << NOT Selected
- Hidden Files << Selected
- At the bottom of the page
- Hidden Objects Only << Selected
- Click on the Create Log button on the bottom right.
- After a few seconds a new window should appear.
- Select Scan Root Drive. Click on the Start button.
- When it is complete a new window will appear to indicate that the scan is finished.
- The log will be saved automatically in the same folder Sysprot.exe was extracted to. Open the text file and copy/paste the log here.
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Hi Dave
Here is the SysProtLog. LOt's of "access denied"'s !!!
Frank
SysProt AntiRootkit v1.0.1.0
by swatkat
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No Hidden Processes found
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Kernel Modules:
Module Name: \SystemRoot\System32\Drivers\dump_dumpata.sys
Service Name: ---
Module Base: 887CB000
Module End: 887D6000
Hidden: Yes
Module Name: \SystemRoot\System32\Drivers\dump_atapi.sys
Service Name: ---
Module Base: 8D800000
Module End: 8D808000
Hidden: Yes
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No SSDT Hooks found
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No Kernel Hooks found
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Hidden files/folders:
Object: C:\Qoobox\BackEnv\AppData.folder.dat
Status: Access denied
Object: C:\Qoobox\BackEnv\Cache.folder.dat
Status: Access denied
Object: C:\Qoobox\BackEnv\Cookies.folder.dat
Status: Access denied
Object: C:\Qoobox\BackEnv\Desktop.folder.dat
Status: Access denied
Object: C:\Qoobox\BackEnv\Favorites.folder.dat
Status: Access denied
Object: C:\Qoobox\BackEnv\History.folder.dat
Status: Access denied
Object: C:\Qoobox\BackEnv\LocalAppData.folder.dat
Status: Access denied
Object: C:\Qoobox\BackEnv\LocalSettings.folder.dat
Status: Access denied
Object: C:\Qoobox\BackEnv\Music.folder.dat
Status: Access denied
Object: C:\Qoobox\BackEnv\NetHood.folder.dat
Status: Access denied
Object: C:\Qoobox\BackEnv\Personal.folder.dat
Status: Access denied
Object: C:\Qoobox\BackEnv\Pictures.folder.dat
Status: Access denied
Object: C:\Qoobox\BackEnv\PrintHood.folder.dat
Status: Access denied
Object: C:\Qoobox\BackEnv\Profiles.Folder.dat
Status: Access denied
Object: C:\Qoobox\BackEnv\Profiles.Folder.folder.dat
Status: Access denied
Object: C:\Qoobox\BackEnv\Programs.folder.dat
Status: Access denied
Object: C:\Qoobox\BackEnv\Recent.folder.dat
Status: Access denied
Object: C:\Qoobox\BackEnv\SendTo.folder.dat
Status: Access denied
Object: C:\Qoobox\BackEnv\SetPath.bat
Status: Access denied
Object: C:\Qoobox\BackEnv\StartMenu.folder.dat
Status: Access denied
Object: C:\Qoobox\BackEnv\StartUp.folder.dat
Status: Access denied
Object: C:\Qoobox\BackEnv\SysPath.dat
Status: Access denied
Object: C:\Qoobox\BackEnv\Templates.folder.dat
Status: Access denied
Object: C:\Qoobox\BackEnv\VikPev00
Status: Access denied
Object: C:\Windows\System32\LogFiles\WMI\RtBackup\EtwRTDiagLog.etl
Status: Access denied
Object: C:\Windows\System32\LogFiles\WMI\RtBackup\EtwRTEventLog-Application.etl
Status: Access denied
Object: C:\Windows\System32\LogFiles\WMI\RtBackup\EtwRTEventlog-Security.etl
Status: Access denied
Object: C:\Windows\System32\LogFiles\WMI\RtBackup\EtwRTEventLog-System.etl
Status: Access denied
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LOt's of "access denied"'s !!!
Not to worry. They've almost all been quarantined by ComboFix.
I'd like to scan your machine with ESET OnlineScan
•Hold down Control and click on the following link to open ESET OnlineScan in a new window.
ESET OnlineScan (http://eset.com/onlinescan)
•Click the (http://billy-oneal.com/Canned%20Speeches/speechimages/eset/esetOnline.png) button.
•For alternate browsers only: (Microsoft Internet Explorer users can skip these steps)
- Click on (http://billy-oneal.com/Canned%20Speeches/speechimages/eset/esetSmartInstall.png) to download the ESET Smart Installer. Save it to your desktop.
- Double click on the (http://billy-oneal.com/Canned%20Speeches/speechimages/eset/esetSmartInstallDesktopIcon.png) icon on your desktop.
•Check (http://billy-oneal.com/Canned%20Speeches/speechimages/eset/esetAcceptTerms.png)
•Click the (http://billy-oneal.com/Canned%20Speeches/speechimages/eset/esetStart.png) button.
•Accept any security warnings from your browser.
•Check (http://billy-oneal.com/Canned%20Speeches/speechimages/eset/esetScanArchives.png)
•Push the Start button.
•ESET will then download updates for itself, install itself, and begin scanning your computer. Please be patient as this can take some time.
•When the scan completes, push (http://billy-oneal.com/Canned%20Speeches/speechimages/eset/esetListThreats.png)
•Push (http://billy-oneal.com/Canned%20Speeches/speechimages/eset/esetExport.png), and save the file to your desktop using a unique name, such as ESETScan. Include the contents of this report in your next reply.
•Push the (http://billy-oneal.com/Canned%20Speeches/speechimages/eset/esetBack.png) button.
•Push (http://billy-oneal.com/Canned%20Speeches/speechimages/eset/esetFinish.png)
A log file will be saved here: C:\Program Files\ESET\ESET Online Scanner\log.txt
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OK, ESET all run. It found and fixed some threats as follows :-
C:\Applications\Tools\AOL\stdnet_updater.exe probably a variant of Win32/StartPage.LWOOMNQ trojan deleted - quarantined
C:\Applications\Tools\AOL\comps\acs\acssetup.exe probably a variant of Win32/StartPage.LWOOMNQ trojan deleted - quarantined
C:\Users\Frank Cotton\Documents\Applications\Nero 7\Nero-7.10.1.0_eng_update.exe Win32/Toolbar.AskSBar application deleted - quarantined
C:\Users\Frank Cotton\Documents\Applications\Nero 7\Nero-7.5.9.0A_eng.exe Win32/Toolbar.AskSBar application deleted - quarantined
C:\Users\Frank Cotton\Documents\Applications\VideoConverter\Setup_FreeVideoConverter.exe Win32/Adware.Toolbar.Dealio application deleted - quarantined
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That look good. If there are no other issues, it's time for some cleanup.
To uninstall ComboFix
- Click the Start button. Click Run. For Vista: type in Run in the Start search, and click on Run in the results pane.
- In the field, type in ComboFix /uninstall
(http://i582.photobucket.com/albums/ss269/Cat_Byte/Combofix_uninstall_image.jpg)
(Note: Make sure there's a space between the word ComboFix and the forward-slash.)
- Then, press Enter, or click OK.
- This will uninstall ComboFix, delete its folders and files, hides System files and folders, and resets System Restore.
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Clean out your temporary internet files and temp files.
Download TFC by OldTimer (http://oldtimer.geekstogo.com/TFC.exe) to your desktop.
Double-click TFC.exe to run it.
Note: If you are running on Vista, right-click on the file and choose Run As Administrator
TFC will close all programs when run, so make sure you have saved all your work before you begin.
* Click the Start button to begin the cleaning process.
* Depending on how often you clean temp files, execution time should be anywhere from a few seconds to a minute or two.
* Please let TFC run uninterrupted until it is finished.
Once TFC is finished it should restart your computer. If it does not, please manually restart the computer yourself to ensure a complete cleaning.
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Looking over your log it seems you don't have any evidence of a third party firewall.
Firewalls protect against hackers and malicious intruders. You need to download a free firewall from one of these reliable vendors.
Remember only install ONE firewall
1) Comodo Personal Firewall (http://www.majorgeeks.com/Comodo_Personal_Firewall_d5033.html) (Uncheck during installation "Install Comodo SafeSurf..", Make Comodo my default search provider" and "Make Comodo Search my homepage" and uncheck any HopSurf and/or Ask.com options if you choose this one)
2) Online Armor (http://www.majorgeeks.com/Online_Armor_Free_d4872.html)
3) Agnitum Outpost (http://www.majorgeeks.com/Outpost_Firewall_Free_d1056.html)
4) PC Tools Firewall Plus (http://www.majorgeeks.com/PC_Tools_Firewall_Plus_d5470.html)
If you are using the built-in Windows XP firewall, it is not recommended as it does not block outgoing connections. This means that any malware on your computer is free to "phone home" for more instructions. Simply put, Windows XP contains a mediocre firewall. This firewall is NO replacement for a dedicated software solution. Remember to use only one firewall at the same time.
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Use the Secunia Software Inspector (http://secunia.com/software_inspector) to check for out of date software.
•Click Start Now
•Check the box next to Enable thorough system inspection.
•Click Start
•Allow the scan to finish and scroll down to see if any updates are needed.
•Update anything listed.
.
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Go to Microsoft Windows Update (http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com/) and get all critical updates.
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I suggest using WOT - Web of Trust (http://www.mywot.com/). WOT is a free Internet security addon for your browser. It will keep you safe from online scams, identity theft, spyware, spam, viruses and unreliable shopping sites. WOT warns you before you interact with a risky website. It's easy and it's free.
SpywareBlaster (http://www.javacoolsoftware.com/spywareblaster.html)- Secure your Internet Explorer to make it harder for ActiveX programs to run on your computer. Also stop certain cookies from being added to your computer when running Mozilla based browsers like Firefox.
* Using SpywareBlaster to protect your computer (http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/forums/tutorial49.html) from Spyware and Malware
* If you don't know what ActiveX controls are, see here (http://www.webopedia.com/TERM/A/ActiveX_control.html)
Protect yourself against spyware using the Immunize feature in Spybot - Search & Destroy. (http://www.safer-networking.org/en/spybotsd/index.html) Guide: Use Spybot's Immunize Feature (http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/tutorials/tutorial43.html#immunize) to prevent spyware infection in real-time. Note: To ensure you have the latest Immunizations always update Spybot - Search & Destroy before Immunizing. Spybot - Search & Destroy FAQ (http://www.safer-networking.org/en/faq/index.html)
Check out Keeping Yourself Safe On The Web (http://evilfantasy.wordpress.com/2008/05/20/keeping-yourself-safe-on-the-web/) for tips and free tools to help keep you safe in the future.
Also see Slow Computer? It may not be Malware (http://evilfantasy.wordpress.com/2008/05/24/slow-computer-it-may-not-be-malware/) for free cleaning/maintenance tools to help keep your computer running smoothly.
Safe Surfing!
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THanks for all your help on fixing this Dave. I really appreciate the time you put in. Cheers.
Frank
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You're welcome. I will lock this thread. If you need it re-opened, please send me a pm.