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    svchost.exe - Application error HELP please?
    « on: March 17, 2009, 11:13:52 PM »
    Hey, please help me.

    I have a virus on my computer. Everytime i try to open an application/program it comes up with an error message saying:

    svchost.exe - Application error
    The instruction at "0x75606e6a" referenced memory at "0x00000008". The memory could not be "read". Click on OK to terminate the program.

    I am unable to open nearly all of my programs, including Internet explorer, windows media player, system restore, disc defragmentation, etc. Whenever I try to, my CPU usage goes way up to 100% and the error message keeps on coming up until I close the program. The only thing that i can get working is Microsoft Word.

    I think I got the virus when I was trying to download a keygen for Eset antivirus. ><"

    I have followed the steps outlined and downloaded the necessary software, but SUPER Antispyware.exe refuses to install and the error message pops up, and Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware refuses to respond when i try to open it.

    Here is my log from HijackThis:

    Logfile of Trend Micro HijackThis v2.0.2
    Scan saved at 3:55:57 PM, on 18/03/2009
    Platform: Windows XP SP2 (WinNT 5.01.2600)
    MSIE: Internet Explorer v7.00 (7.00.5730.0011)
    Boot mode: Normal

    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\S24EvMon.exe
    C:\WINDOWS\system32\ZCfgSvc.exe
    C:\WINDOWS\system32\spoolsv.exe
    C:\WINDOWS\Explorer.EXE
    C:\WINDOWS\system32\1XConfig.exe
    C:\PROGRA~1\AVG\AVG8\avgwdsvc.exe
    C:\Program Files\Synaptics\SynTP\SynTPLpr.exe
    C:\Program Files\Synaptics\SynTP\SynTPEnh.exe
    C:\WINDOWS\system32\hkcmd.exe
    C:\Program Files\HPQ\Quick Launch Buttons\EabServr.exe
    C:\WINDOWS\system32\rundll32.exe
    C:\WINDOWS\AGRSMMSG.exe
    C:\PROGRA~1\AVG\AVG8\avgtray.exe
    C:\Program Files\WIDCOMM\Bluetooth Software\bin\btwdins.exe
    C:\WINDOWS\system32\RegSrvc.exe
    C:\WINDOWS\system32\ctfmon.exe
    C:\Program Files\Analog Devices\SoundMAX\SMAgent.exe
    C:\Program Files\WIDCOMM\Bluetooth Software\BTTray.exe
    C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe
    C:\WINDOWS\system32\wscntfy.exe
    C:\PROGRA~1\AVG\AVG8\avgemc.exe
    C:\PROGRA~1\AVG\AVG8\avgrsx.exe
    C:\PROGRA~1\AVG\AVG8\avgnsx.exe
    C:\Program Files\AVG\AVG8\avgcsrvx.exe
    C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe
    C:\WINDOWS\system32\taskmgr.exe
    C:\Program Files\Trend Micro\HijackThis\HijackThis.exe

    R0 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Start Page = https://memberservices.optuszoo.com.au/login/?target=/myusage/
    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:\Program Files\Common Files\Adobe\Acrobat\ActiveX\AcroIEHelper.dll
    O2 - BHO: WormRadar.com IESiteBlocker.NavFilter - {3CA2F312-6F6E-4B53-A66E-4E65E497C8C0} - C:\Program Files\AVG\AVG8\avgssie.dll
    O2 - BHO: SSVHelper Class - {761497BB-D6F0-462C-B6EB-D4DAF1D92D43} - C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.6.0_07\bin\ssv.dll
    O2 - BHO: (no name) - {7E853D72-626A-48EC-A868-BA8D5E23E045} - (no file)
    O2 - BHO: Windows Live Sign-in Helper - {9030D464-4C02-4ABF-8ECC-5164760863C6} - C:\Program Files\Common Files\Microsoft Shared\Windows Live\WindowsLiveLogin.dll
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SynTPLpr] C:\Program Files\Synaptics\SynTP\SynTPLpr.exe
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SynTPEnh] C:\Program Files\Synaptics\SynTP\SynTPEnh.exe
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [IgfxTray] C:\WINDOWS\system32\igfxtray.exe
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [HotKeysCmds] C:\WINDOWS\system32\hkcmd.exe
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Cpqset] C:\Program Files\HPQ\Default Settings\cpqset.exe
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [PRONoMgr.exe] c:\Program Files\Intel\NCS\PROSet\PRONoMgr.exe
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [eabconfg.cpl] C:\Program Files\HPQ\Quick Launch Buttons\EabServr.exe /Start
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [IMJPMIG8.1] "C:\WINDOWS\IME\imjp8_1\IMJPMIG.EXE" /Spoil /RemAdvDef /Migration32
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [MSPY2002] C:\WINDOWS\system32\IME\PINTLGNT\ImScInst.exe /SYNC
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [PHIME2002ASync] C:\WINDOWS\system32\IME\TINTLGNT\TINTSETP.EXE /SYNC
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [PHIME2002A] C:\WINDOWS\system32\IME\TINTLGNT\TINTSETP.EXE /IMEName
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Adobe Reader Speed Launcher] "C:\Program Files\Adobe\Reader 8.0\Reader\Reader_sl.exe"
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [MyWebSearch Plugin] rundll32 C:\PROGRA~1\MYWEBS~1\bar\1.bin\M3PLUGIN.DLL,UPF
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [BluetoothAuthenticationAgent] rundll32.exe bthprops.cpl,,BluetoothAuthenticationAgent
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [AGRSMMSG] AGRSMMSG.exe
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [AVG8_TRAY] C:\PROGRA~1\AVG\AVG8\avgtray.exe
    O4 - HKLM\..\RunOnce: [Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware] C:\Program Files\Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware\mbamgui.exe /install /silent
    O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [CTFMON.EXE] C:\WINDOWS\system32\ctfmon.exe
    O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [zHideWin] E:\acehide\AceHideFree.exe
    O4 - HKUS\S-1-5-19\..\Run: [CTFMON.EXE] C:\WINDOWS\system32\CTFMON.EXE (User 'LOCAL SERVICE')
    O4 - HKUS\S-1-5-20\..\Run: [CTFMON.EXE] C:\WINDOWS\system32\CTFMON.EXE (User 'NETWORK SERVICE')
    O4 - HKUS\S-1-5-18\..\Run: [CTFMON.EXE] C:\WINDOWS\system32\CTFMON.EXE (User 'SYSTEM')
    O4 - HKUS\.DEFAULT\..\Run: [CTFMON.EXE] C:\WINDOWS\system32\CTFMON.EXE (User 'Default user')
    O4 - Global Startup: BTTray.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: Send To &Bluetooth - C:\Program Files\WIDCOMM\Bluetooth Software\btsendto_ie_ctx.htm
    O9 - Extra button: (no name) - {08B0E5C0-4FCB-11CF-AAA5-00401C608501} - C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.6.0_07\bin\ssv.dll
    O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Sun Java Console - {08B0E5C0-4FCB-11CF-AAA5-00401C608501} - C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.6.0_07\bin\ssv.dll
    O9 - Extra button: Research - {92780B25-18CC-41C8-B9BE-3C9C571A8263} - C:\PROGRA~1\MICROS~2\OFFICE11\REFIEBAR.DLL
    O9 - Extra button: @btrez.dll,-4015 - {CCA281CA-C863-46ef-9331-5C8D4460577F} - C:\Program Files\WIDCOMM\Bluetooth Software\btsendto_ie.htm
    O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: @btrez.dll,-4017 - {CCA281CA-C863-46ef-9331-5C8D4460577F} - C:\Program Files\WIDCOMM\Bluetooth Software\btsendto_ie.htm
    O9 - Extra button: Messenger - {FB5F1910-F110-11d2-BB9E-00C04F795683} - C:\Program Files\Messenger\msmsgs.exe
    O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Windows Messenger - {FB5F1910-F110-11d2-BB9E-00C04F795683} - C:\Program Files\Messenger\msmsgs.exe
    O16 - DPF: {138E6DC9-722B-4F4B-B09D-95D191869696} (Bebo Uploader Control) - http://www.bebo.com/files/BeboUploader.5.1.4.cab
    O16 - DPF: {17492023-C23A-453E-A040-C7C580BBF700} (Windows Genuine Advantage Validation Tool) - http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?linkid=39204
    O16 - DPF: {1D4DB7D2-6EC9-47A3-BD87-1E41684E07BB} - http://ak.exe.imgfarm.com/images/nocache/funwebproducts/ei-3/SmileyCentralFWBInitialSetup1.0.1.0.cab
    O16 - DPF: {5D6F45B3-9043-443D-A792-115447494D24} (UnoCtrl Class) - http://messenger.zone.msn.com/EN-AU/a-UNO1/GAME_UNO1.cab
    O16 - DPF: {6414512B-B978-451D-A0D8-FCFDF33E833C} (WUWebControl Class) - http://www.update.microsoft.com/windowsupdate/v6/V5Controls/en/x86/client/wuweb_site.cab?1215680164406
    O16 - DPF: {C3F79A2B-B9B4-4A66-B012-3EE46475B072} (MessengerStatsClient Class) - http://messenger.zone.msn.com/binary/MessengerStatsPAClient.cab56907.cab
    O16 - DPF: {F5A7706B-B9C0-4C89-A715-7A0C6B05DD48} (Minesweeper Flags Class) - http://messenger.zone.msn.com/binary/MineSweeper.cab56986.cab
    O16 - DPF: {F8C5C0F1-D884-43EB-A5A0-9E1C4A102FA8} (GoPetsWeb Control) - https://secure.gopetslive.com/dev/GoPetsWeb.cab
    O17 - HKLM\System\CCS\Services\Tcpip\..\{881FAE1E-A6EE-4364-8E51-5B422AEB9BCD}: NameServer = 85.255.112.22,85.255.112.130
    O17 - HKLM\System\CS1\Services\Tcpip\Parameters: NameServer = 85.255.112.22,85.255.112.130
    O17 - HKLM\System\CS2\Services\Tcpip\Parameters: NameServer = 85.255.112.22,85.255.112.130
    O17 - HKLM\System\CCS\Services\Tcpip\Parameters: NameServer = 85.255.112.22,85.255.112.130
    O18 - Protocol: linkscanner - {F274614C-63F8-47D5-A4D1-FBDDE494F8D1} - C:\Program Files\AVG\AVG8\avgpp.dll
    O20 - Winlogon Notify: avgrsstarter - C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\avgrsstx.dll
    O23 - Service: AVG Free8 E-mail Scanner (avg8emc) - AVG Technologies CZ, s.r.o. - C:\PROGRA~1\AVG\AVG8\avgemc.exe
    O23 - Service: AVG Free8 WatchDog (avg8wd) - AVG Technologies CZ, s.r.o. - C:\PROGRA~1\AVG\AVG8\avgwdsvc.exe
    O23 - Service: Bluetooth Service (btwdins) - WIDCOMM, Inc. - C:\Program Files\WIDCOMM\Bluetooth Software\bin\btwdins.exe
    O23 - Service: Intel NCS NetService (NetSvc) - Intel(R) Corporation - c:\Program Files\Intel\NCS\Sync\NetSvc.exe
    O23 - Service: RegSrvc - Intel Corporation - C:\WINDOWS\system32\RegSrvc.exe
    O23 - Service: Spectrum24 Event Monitor (S24EventMonitor) - Intel Corporation  - C:\WINDOWS\system32\S24EvMon.exe
    O23 - Service: SoundMAX Agent Service (SoundMAX Agent Service (default)) - Analog Devices, Inc. - C:\Program Files\Analog Devices\SoundMAX\SMAgent.exe

    --
    End of file - 8280 bytes


    Can someone please help me?? Thanks heaps in advance.

    mr tee



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      Re: svchost.exe - Application error HELP please?
      « Reply #1 on: March 18, 2009, 03:20:50 AM »
      Hey, please help me.

      I have a virus on my computer. Everytime i try to open an application/program it comes up with an error message saying:

      svchost.exe - Application error
      The instruction at "0x75606e6a" referenced memory at "0x00000008". The memory could not be "read". Click on OK to terminate the program.

      I am unable to open nearly all of my programs, including Internet explorer, windows media player, system restore, disc defragmentation, etc. Whenever I try to, my CPU usage goes way up to 100% and the error message keeps on coming up until I close the program. The only thing that i can get working is Microsoft Word.

      I think I got the virus when I was trying to download a keygen for Eset antivirus. ><"

      I have followed the steps outlined and downloaded the necessary software, but SUPER Antispyware.exe refuses to install and the error message pops up, and Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware refuses to respond when i try to open it.

      Here is my log from HijackThis:

      Logfile of Trend Micro HijackThis v2.0.2
      Scan saved at 3:55:57 PM, on 18/03/2009
      Platform: Windows XP SP2 (WinNT 5.01.2600)
      MSIE: Internet Explorer v7.00 (7.00.5730.0011)
      Boot mode: Normal

      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\S24EvMon.exe
      C:\WINDOWS\system32\ZCfgSvc.exe
      C:\WINDOWS\system32\spoolsv.exe
      C:\WINDOWS\Explorer.EXE
      C:\WINDOWS\system32\1XConfig.exe
      C:\PROGRA~1\AVG\AVG8\avgwdsvc.exe
      C:\Program Files\Synaptics\SynTP\SynTPLpr.exe
      C:\Program Files\Synaptics\SynTP\SynTPEnh.exe
      C:\WINDOWS\system32\hkcmd.exe
      C:\Program Files\HPQ\Quick Launch Buttons\EabServr.exe
      C:\WINDOWS\system32\rundll32.exe
      C:\WINDOWS\AGRSMMSG.exe
      C:\PROGRA~1\AVG\AVG8\avgtray.exe
      C:\Program Files\WIDCOMM\Bluetooth Software\bin\btwdins.exe
      C:\WINDOWS\system32\RegSrvc.exe
      C:\WINDOWS\system32\ctfmon.exe
      C:\Program Files\Analog Devices\SoundMAX\SMAgent.exe
      C:\Program Files\WIDCOMM\Bluetooth Software\BTTray.exe
      C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe
      C:\WINDOWS\system32\wscntfy.exe
      C:\PROGRA~1\AVG\AVG8\avgemc.exe
      C:\PROGRA~1\AVG\AVG8\avgrsx.exe
      C:\PROGRA~1\AVG\AVG8\avgnsx.exe
      C:\Program Files\AVG\AVG8\avgcsrvx.exe
      C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe
      C:\WINDOWS\system32\taskmgr.exe
      C:\Program Files\Trend Micro\HijackThis\HijackThis.exe

      R0 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Start Page = https://memberservices.optuszoo.com.au/login/?target=/myusage/
      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:\Program Files\Common Files\Adobe\Acrobat\ActiveX\AcroIEHelper.dll
      O2 - BHO: WormRadar.com IESiteBlocker.NavFilter - {3CA2F312-6F6E-4B53-A66E-4E65E497C8C0} - C:\Program Files\AVG\AVG8\avgssie.dll
      O2 - BHO: SSVHelper Class - {761497BB-D6F0-462C-B6EB-D4DAF1D92D43} - C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.6.0_07\bin\ssv.dll
      O2 - BHO: (no name) - {7E853D72-626A-48EC-A868-BA8D5E23E045} - (no file)
      O2 - BHO: Windows Live Sign-in Helper - {9030D464-4C02-4ABF-8ECC-5164760863C6} - C:\Program Files\Common Files\Microsoft Shared\Windows Live\WindowsLiveLogin.dll
      O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SynTPLpr] C:\Program Files\Synaptics\SynTP\SynTPLpr.exe
      O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SynTPEnh] C:\Program Files\Synaptics\SynTP\SynTPEnh.exe
      O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [IgfxTray] C:\WINDOWS\system32\igfxtray.exe
      O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [HotKeysCmds] C:\WINDOWS\system32\hkcmd.exe
      O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Cpqset] C:\Program Files\HPQ\Default Settings\cpqset.exe
      O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [PRONoMgr.exe] c:\Program Files\Intel\NCS\PROSet\PRONoMgr.exe
      O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [eabconfg.cpl] C:\Program Files\HPQ\Quick Launch Buttons\EabServr.exe /Start
      O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [IMJPMIG8.1] "C:\WINDOWS\IME\imjp8_1\IMJPMIG.EXE" /Spoil /RemAdvDef /Migration32
      O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [MSPY2002] C:\WINDOWS\system32\IME\PINTLGNT\ImScInst.exe /SYNC
      O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [PHIME2002ASync] C:\WINDOWS\system32\IME\TINTLGNT\TINTSETP.EXE /SYNC
      O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [PHIME2002A] C:\WINDOWS\system32\IME\TINTLGNT\TINTSETP.EXE /IMEName
      O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Adobe Reader Speed Launcher] "C:\Program Files\Adobe\Reader 8.0\Reader\Reader_sl.exe"
      O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [MyWebSearch Plugin] rundll32 C:\PROGRA~1\MYWEBS~1\bar\1.bin\M3PLUGIN.DLL,UPF
      O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [BluetoothAuthenticationAgent] rundll32.exe bthprops.cpl,,BluetoothAuthenticationAgent
      O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [AGRSMMSG] AGRSMMSG.exe
      O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [AVG8_TRAY] C:\PROGRA~1\AVG\AVG8\avgtray.exe
      O4 - HKLM\..\RunOnce: [Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware] C:\Program Files\Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware\mbamgui.exe /install /silent
      O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [CTFMON.EXE] C:\WINDOWS\system32\ctfmon.exe
      O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [zHideWin] E:\acehide\AceHideFree.exe
      O4 - HKUS\S-1-5-19\..\Run: [CTFMON.EXE] C:\WINDOWS\system32\CTFMON.EXE (User 'LOCAL SERVICE')
      O4 - HKUS\S-1-5-20\..\Run: [CTFMON.EXE] C:\WINDOWS\system32\CTFMON.EXE (User 'NETWORK SERVICE')
      O4 - HKUS\S-1-5-18\..\Run: [CTFMON.EXE] C:\WINDOWS\system32\CTFMON.EXE (User 'SYSTEM')
      O4 - HKUS\.DEFAULT\..\Run: [CTFMON.EXE] C:\WINDOWS\system32\CTFMON.EXE (User 'Default user')
      O4 - Global Startup: BTTray.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: Send To &Bluetooth - C:\Program Files\WIDCOMM\Bluetooth Software\btsendto_ie_ctx.htm
      O9 - Extra button: (no name) - {08B0E5C0-4FCB-11CF-AAA5-00401C608501} - C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.6.0_07\bin\ssv.dll
      O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Sun Java Console - {08B0E5C0-4FCB-11CF-AAA5-00401C608501} - C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.6.0_07\bin\ssv.dll
      O9 - Extra button: Research - {92780B25-18CC-41C8-B9BE-3C9C571A8263} - C:\PROGRA~1\MICROS~2\OFFICE11\REFIEBAR.DLL
      O9 - Extra button: @btrez.dll,-4015 - {CCA281CA-C863-46ef-9331-5C8D4460577F} - C:\Program Files\WIDCOMM\Bluetooth Software\btsendto_ie.htm
      O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: @btrez.dll,-4017 - {CCA281CA-C863-46ef-9331-5C8D4460577F} - C:\Program Files\WIDCOMM\Bluetooth Software\btsendto_ie.htm
      O9 - Extra button: Messenger - {FB5F1910-F110-11d2-BB9E-00C04F795683} - C:\Program Files\Messenger\msmsgs.exe
      O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Windows Messenger - {FB5F1910-F110-11d2-BB9E-00C04F795683} - C:\Program Files\Messenger\msmsgs.exe
      O16 - DPF: {138E6DC9-722B-4F4B-B09D-95D191869696} (Bebo Uploader Control) - http://www.bebo.com/files/BeboUploader.5.1.4.cab
      O16 - DPF: {17492023-C23A-453E-A040-C7C580BBF700} (Windows Genuine Advantage Validation Tool) - http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?linkid=39204
      O16 - DPF: {1D4DB7D2-6EC9-47A3-BD87-1E41684E07BB} - http://ak.exe.imgfarm.com/images/nocache/funwebproducts/ei-3/SmileyCentralFWBInitialSetup1.0.1.0.cab
      O16 - DPF: {5D6F45B3-9043-443D-A792-115447494D24} (UnoCtrl Class) - http://messenger.zone.msn.com/EN-AU/a-UNO1/GAME_UNO1.cab
      O16 - DPF: {6414512B-B978-451D-A0D8-FCFDF33E833C} (WUWebControl Class) - http://www.update.microsoft.com/windowsupdate/v6/V5Controls/en/x86/client/wuweb_site.cab?1215680164406
      O16 - DPF: {C3F79A2B-B9B4-4A66-B012-3EE46475B072} (MessengerStatsClient Class) - http://messenger.zone.msn.com/binary/MessengerStatsPAClient.cab56907.cab
      O16 - DPF: {F5A7706B-B9C0-4C89-A715-7A0C6B05DD48} (Minesweeper Flags Class) - http://messenger.zone.msn.com/binary/MineSweeper.cab56986.cab
      O16 - DPF: {F8C5C0F1-D884-43EB-A5A0-9E1C4A102FA8} (GoPetsWeb Control) - https://secure.gopetslive.com/dev/GoPetsWeb.cab
      O17 - HKLM\System\CCS\Services\Tcpip\..\{881FAE1E-A6EE-4364-8E51-5B422AEB9BCD}: NameServer = 85.255.112.22,85.255.112.130
      O17 - HKLM\System\CS1\Services\Tcpip\Parameters: NameServer = 85.255.112.22,85.255.112.130
      O17 - HKLM\System\CS2\Services\Tcpip\Parameters: NameServer = 85.255.112.22,85.255.112.130
      O17 - HKLM\System\CCS\Services\Tcpip\Parameters: NameServer = 85.255.112.22,85.255.112.130
      O18 - Protocol: linkscanner - {F274614C-63F8-47D5-A4D1-FBDDE494F8D1} - C:\Program Files\AVG\AVG8\avgpp.dll
      O20 - Winlogon Notify: avgrsstarter - C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\avgrsstx.dll
      O23 - Service: AVG Free8 E-mail Scanner (avg8emc) - AVG Technologies CZ, s.r.o. - C:\PROGRA~1\AVG\AVG8\avgemc.exe
      O23 - Service: AVG Free8 WatchDog (avg8wd) - AVG Technologies CZ, s.r.o. - C:\PROGRA~1\AVG\AVG8\avgwdsvc.exe
      O23 - Service: Bluetooth Service (btwdins) - WIDCOMM, Inc. - C:\Program Files\WIDCOMM\Bluetooth Software\bin\btwdins.exe
      O23 - Service: Intel NCS NetService (NetSvc) - Intel(R) Corporation - c:\Program Files\Intel\NCS\Sync\NetSvc.exe
      O23 - Service: RegSrvc - Intel Corporation - C:\WINDOWS\system32\RegSrvc.exe
      O23 - Service: Spectrum24 Event Monitor (S24EventMonitor) - Intel Corporation  - C:\WINDOWS\system32\S24EvMon.exe
      O23 - Service: SoundMAX Agent Service (SoundMAX Agent Service (default)) - Analog Devices, Inc. - C:\Program Files\Analog Devices\SoundMAX\SMAgent.exe

      --
      End of file - 8280 bytes


      Can someone please help me?? Thanks heaps in advance.

      abcdefg...

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        Re: svchost.exe - Application error HELP please?
        « Reply #2 on: March 18, 2009, 04:37:09 AM »
        OMG!!! It worked! Thanks a GAAAAZZZIIILLIIOOOONNNNN!!!!
        I am now surfing the net on my own comp! whhheehhheeehheee
        THANKS! THANKS! THANKS
         ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

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        Re: svchost.exe - Application error HELP please?
        « Reply #3 on: March 18, 2009, 10:23:09 AM »
        gonzo98 and mr tee.

        We do not just throw tools at problems at Computer Hope so do not have users run tools you are not trained to use. ComboFix can easily do as much damage as it seems to do good and we do not want users coming here and getting dangerous advice.

        Have them use tha malware removal guide posted at the top of this forum.

        Thank you.

        mr tee. You need to chill out. You constant posting and not adding anything useful to help threads is getting old and fast.

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        Re: svchost.exe - Application error HELP please?
        « Reply #4 on: March 18, 2009, 10:38:14 AM »
        @ abcdefg...

        Please post the ComboFix log. There is a copy of it saved in C:\combofix.txt

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          Re: svchost.exe - Application error HELP please?
          « Reply #5 on: March 18, 2009, 11:43:55 PM »
          Evilfantasy:

          Here is my ComboFix log:

          ComboFix 09-03-15.01 - Winnie 2009-03-18 21:29:12.1 - NTFSx86
          Microsoft Windows XP Professional  5.1.2600.2.1252.1.1033.18.759.502 [GMT 11:00]
          Running from: F:\ComboFix.exe
          AV: AVG Anti-Virus Free *On-access scanning disabled* (Outdated)

          WARNING -THIS MACHINE DOES NOT HAVE THE RECOVERY CONSOLE INSTALLED !!
          .

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

          C:\Autorun.inf
          c:\program files\FunWebProducts
          c:\program files\MyWebSearch
          c:\program files\MyWebSearch\bar\Settings\s_pid.dat
          c:\recycler\S-2-0-64-100021194-100031354-100004016-9777.com
          c:\windows\system32\drivers\gaopdxucbfamdbwwykssipyvanrdbmprqxnkhb.sys
          c:\windows\system32\drivers\gaopdxxfqpxudriyrpuhrmqsntypevrowprwit.sys
          c:\windows\system32\gaopdxcounter
          c:\windows\system32\gaopdxuyabrfqxotewletxmtjfcuwkienhqvsp.dll

          .
          (((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((   Drivers/Services   )))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))
          .

          -------\Service_gaopdxserv.sys


          (((((((((((((((((((((((((   Files Created from 2009-02-18 to 2009-03-18  )))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))
          .

          2009-03-18 15:55 . 2009-03-18 15:55   <DIR>   d--------   c:\program files\Trend Micro
          2009-03-18 15:52 . 2009-03-18 15:53   <DIR>   d--------   c:\program files\Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware
          2009-03-18 15:52 . 2009-03-18 15:52   <DIR>   d--------   c:\documents and settings\All Users\Application Data\Malwarebytes
          2009-03-18 15:52 . 2009-02-11 10:19   38,496   --a------   c:\windows\system32\drivers\mbamswissarmy.sys
          2009-03-18 15:52 . 2009-02-11 10:19   15,504   --a------   c:\windows\system32\drivers\mbam.sys
          2009-03-18 15:39 . 2009-03-18 15:39   <DIR>   d--------   c:\program files\CCleaner
          2009-03-16 17:07 . 2009-03-16 17:07   <DIR>   d--------   c:\windows\system32\drivers\Avg
          2009-03-16 17:07 . 2009-03-16 17:07   <DIR>   d--------   c:\program files\AVG
          2009-03-16 17:07 . 2009-03-18 21:15   <DIR>   d--------   c:\documents and settings\All Users\Application Data\avg8
          2009-03-16 17:07 . 2009-03-16 17:07   325,640   --a------   c:\windows\system32\drivers\avgldx86.sys
          2009-03-16 17:07 . 2009-03-16 17:07   107,912   --a------   c:\windows\system32\drivers\avgtdix.sys
          2009-03-16 17:07 . 2009-03-16 17:07   10,520   --a------   c:\windows\system32\avgrsstx.dll
          2009-03-15 16:31 . 2009-03-15 16:31   <DIR>   d--h-----   c:\windows\system32\GroupPolicy
          2009-03-15 16:27 . 2009-03-15 16:27   <DIR>   d--------   c:\windows\system32\NtmsData
          2009-02-22 00:11 . 2001-08-17 13:48   12,160   --a------   c:\windows\system32\drivers\mouhid.sys
          2009-02-22 00:11 . 2001-08-17 13:48   12,160   --a--c---   c:\windows\system32\dllcache\mouhid.sys
          2009-02-22 00:11 . 2001-08-17 14:02   9,600   --a------   c:\windows\system32\drivers\hidusb.sys
          2009-02-22 00:11 . 2001-08-17 14:02   9,600   --a--c---   c:\windows\system32\dllcache\hidusb.sys

          .
          ((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((   Find3M Report   ))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))
          .
          2009-02-21 05:00   ---------   d-----w   c:\program files\Warcraft III
          2009-01-15 01:29   1,132   ----a-w   c:\documents and settings\Incomplete\downloads.dat
          .

          (((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((   Reg Loading Points   ))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))
          .
          .
          *Note* empty entries & legit default entries are not shown
          REGEDIT4

          [HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run]
          "CTFMON.EXE"="c:\windows\system32\ctfmon.exe" [2004-08-04 15360]

          [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run]
          "SynTPLpr"="c:\program files\Synaptics\SynTP\SynTPLpr.exe" [2003-07-16 110592]
          "SynTPEnh"="c:\program files\Synaptics\SynTP\SynTPEnh.exe" [2003-07-16 618496]
          "IgfxTray"="c:\windows\system32\igfxtray.exe" [2003-10-30 155648]
          "HotKeysCmds"="c:\windows\system32\hkcmd.exe" [2003-10-30 118784]
          "Cpqset"="c:\program files\HPQ\Default Settings\cpqset.exe" [2003-12-05 196670]
          "PRONoMgr.exe"="c:\program files\Intel\NCS\PROSet\PRONoMgr.exe" [2003-05-28 86016]
          "eabconfg.cpl"="c:\program files\HPQ\Quick Launch Buttons\EabServr.exe" [2003-10-15 237568]
          "IMJPMIG8.1"="c:\windows\IME\imjp8_1\IMJPMIG.EXE" [2004-08-03 208952]
          "MSPY2002"="c:\windows\system32\IME\PINTLGNT\ImScInst.exe" [2004-08-03 59392]
          "PHIME2002ASync"="c:\windows\system32\IME\TINTLGNT\TINTSETP.EXE" [2004-08-03 455168]
          "PHIME2002A"="c:\windows\system32\IME\TINTLGNT\TINTSETP.EXE" [2004-08-03 455168]
          "Adobe Reader Speed Launcher"="c:\program files\Adobe\Reader 8.0\Reader\Reader_sl.exe" [2007-05-11 40048]
          "AVG8_TRAY"="c:\progra~1\AVG\AVG8\avgtray.exe" [2009-03-16 1932568]
          "BluetoothAuthenticationAgent"="bthprops.cpl" [2004-08-04 c:\windows\system32\bthprops.cpl]
          "AGRSMMSG"="AGRSMMSG.exe" [2005-03-04 c:\windows\AGRSMMSG.exe]

          [HKEY_USERS\.DEFAULT\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run]
          "CTFMON.EXE"="c:\windows\system32\CTFMON.EXE" [2004-08-04 15360]

          c:\documents and settings\All Users\Start Menu\Programs\Startup\
          BTTray.lnk - c:\program files\WIDCOMM\Bluetooth Software\BTTray.exe [2003-09-12 503869]

          [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\windows nt\currentversion\winlogon\notify\Sebring]
          2003-06-20 08:03 110592 c:\windows\system32\LgNotify.dll

          [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\windows nt\currentversion\winlogon\notify\avgrsstarter]
          2009-03-16 17:07 10520 c:\windows\system32\avgrsstx.dll

          [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\security center]
          "AntiVirusOverride"=dword:00000001

          [HKLM\~\services\sharedaccess\parameters\firewallpolicy\standardprofile\AuthorizedApplications\List]
          "%windir%\\system32\\sessmgr.exe"=
          "c:\\Program Files\\Messenger\\msmsgs.exe"=
          "c:\\Program Files\\Windows Live\\Messenger\\msnmsgr.exe"=
          "c:\\Program Files\\Windows Live\\Messenger\\livecall.exe"=
          "c:\\Program Files\\Warcraft III\\Frozen Throne.exe"=
          "c:\\Program Files\\Hamachi\\hamachi.exe"=
          "c:\\Program Files\\LimeWire\\LimeWire.exe"=

          R1 AvgLdx86;AVG Free AVI Loader Driver x86;c:\windows\system32\drivers\avgldx86.sys [2009-03-16 325640]
          R1 AvgTdiX;AVG Free8 Network Redirector;c:\windows\system32\drivers\avgtdix.sys [2009-03-16 107912]
          R2 avg8emc;AVG Free8 E-mail Scanner;c:\progra~1\AVG\AVG8\avgemc.exe [2009-03-16 908056]
          R2 avg8wd;AVG Free8 WatchDog;c:\progra~1\AVG\AVG8\avgwdsvc.exe [2009-03-16 298264]
          R3 {E2B953A7-195A-44F9-9BA3-3D5F4E32BB55};AIM 3.0 Part 01 Codec Driver CH-7009-B;c:\windows\system32\drivers\wA301b.sys [2008-07-09 33847]

          [HKEY_CURRENT_USER\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\explorer\mountpoints2\{53fa4c74-7501-11dd-8fee-000cf1323ca4}]
          \Shell\AutoRun\command - F:\LaunchU3.exe -a

          [HKEY_CURRENT_USER\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\explorer\mountpoints2\{5a2b17fc-4dad-11dd-8f84-000cf1323ca4}]
          \Shell\AutoRun\command - E:\LaunchU3.exe -a

          [HKEY_CURRENT_USER\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\explorer\mountpoints2\{8ab91bbf-5edb-11dd-8fb7-000cf1323ca4}]
          \shelL\aUtopLaY\CoMMaNd - nubq.cmd
          \shelL\AutoRun\command - nubq.cmd
          \shelL\eXplOrE\CommaNd - nubq.cmd
          \shelL\OpEn\COmmand - nubq.cmd
          .
          - - - - ORPHANS REMOVED - - - -

          HKCU-Run-zHideWin - e:\acehide\AceHideFree.exe
          HKLM-Run-MyWebSearch Plugin - c:\progra~1\MYWEBS~1\bar\1.bin\M3PLUGIN.DLL


          .
          ------- Supplementary Scan -------
          .
          uStart Page = https://memberservices.optuszoo.com.au/login/?target=/myusage/
          IE: E&xport to Microsoft Excel - c:\progra~1\MICROS~2\OFFICE11\EXCEL.EXE/3000
          IE: Send To &Bluetooth - c:\program files\WIDCOMM\Bluetooth Software\btsendto_ie_ctx.htm
          DPF: {1D4DB7D2-6EC9-47A3-BD87-1E41684E07BB} - hxxp://ak.exe.imgfarm.com/images/nocache/funwebproducts/ei-3/SmileyCentralFWBInitialSetup1.0.1.0.cab
          DPF: {F8C5C0F1-D884-43EB-A5A0-9E1C4A102FA8} - hxxps://secure.gopetslive.com/dev/GoPetsWeb.cab
          .

          **************************************************************************

          catchme 0.3.1367 W2K/XP/Vista - rootkit/stealth malware detector by Gmer, http://www.gmer.net
          Rootkit scan 2009-03-18 21:30:51
          Windows 5.1.2600 Service Pack 2 NTFS

          scanning hidden processes ... 

          scanning hidden autostart entries ...

          HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run
            Cpqset = c:\program files\HPQ\Default Settings\cpqset.exe??????????W????|?????? ?`?B???????????????B? ??????

          scanning hidden files ... 

          scan completed successfully
          hidden files: 0

          **************************************************************************
          .
          --------------------- DLLs Loaded Under Running Processes ---------------------

          - - - - - - - > 'winlogon.exe'(764)
          c:\windows\system32\LgNotify.dll
          .
          Completion time: 2009-03-18 21:32:18
          ComboFix-quarantined-files.txt  2009-03-18 10:32:12

          Pre-Run: 2,152,062,976 bytes free
          Post-Run: 2,142,625,792 bytes free

          136

          So far, my computer has been running like before and the only problem I am experiencing is with my Internet browser. I have included the details in a new post:
          http://www.computerhope.com/forum/index.php/topic,79268.msg522220.html#msg522220

          Can you please help me?

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          Re: svchost.exe - Application error HELP please?
          « Reply #6 on: March 19, 2009, 08:34:18 AM »
          Quote
          So far, my computer has been running like before and the only problem I am experiencing is with my Internet browser. I have included the details in a new post:

          Your computer is still infected.

          Let's clean all of the malware and then see what problems still remain.

          Quote
          F:\ComboFix.exe

          Please delete ComboFix from it's current location and download the new version directly too your desktop. ComboFix should always be placed on the desktop.

          Download ComboFix© by sUBs from one of the below links. Be sure top save it to the Desktop.

          Link #1
          Link #2

          **Note:  It is important that it is saved directly to your Desktop

          DO NOT run it yet!

          Note: the below instructions were created specifically for this user. If you are not this user, DO NOT follow these directions as they could damage the workings of your system

          Delete these files/folders, as follows:

          1. Go to Start > Run > type Notepad.exe and click OK to open Notepad.
          It must be Notepad, not Wordpad.
          2. Copy the text in the below code box by highlighting all the text and pressing Ctrl+C

          Code: [Select]
          KillAll::

          Registry::
          [-HKEY_CURRENT_USER\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\explorer\mountpoints2\{8ab91bbf-5edb-11dd-8fb7-000cf1323ca4}]

          3. Go to the Notepad window and click Edit > Paste
          4. Then click File > Save
          5. Name the file CFScript.txt - Save the file to your Desktop
          6. Then drag the CFScript (hold the left mouse button while dragging the file) and drop it (release the left mouse button) into ComboFix.exe as you see in the screenshot below. Important: Perform this instruction carefully!



          ComboFix will begin to execute, just follow the prompts.
          After reboot (in case it asks to reboot), it will produce a log for you.
          Post that log (Combofix.txt) in your next reply. <- Save the log and post it along with the other logs.

          Note: Do not mouseclick ComboFix's window while it is running. That may cause your system to freeze

          ----------

          Download Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware (MBAM)

          • Double-click mbam-setup.exe and follow the prompts to install the program.
          • At the end, be sure a checkmark is placed next to the following:
            • Update Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware
            • Launch Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware
            • Then click Finish.
            • If an update is found, it will download and install the latest version.
            • Once the program has loaded, select Perform quick scan, then click Scan.
            • When the scan is complete, click OK, then Show Results to view the results.
            • Be sure that everything is checked, and click Remove Selected.
            • When disinfection is completed, a log will open in Notepad and you may be prompted to Restart.(See Extra Note)
            • The log is automatically saved by MBAM and can be viewed by clicking the Logs tab in MBAM.
            • Copy and Paste the entire report in your next reply.
            .
            Extra Note: If MBAM encounters a file that is difficult to remove, you will be presented with 1 of 2 prompts, click OK to either and let MBAM proceed with the disinfection process, if asked to restart the computer, please do so immediately.

            ----------

            Now run a new HijackThis scan and post that log along with the ComboFix and MBAM logs.

            abcdefg...

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              Re: svchost.exe - Application error HELP please?
              « Reply #7 on: March 20, 2009, 01:05:04 AM »
              I have done as you said, but it still doesnt work. Here are my logs:

              ComboFix 09-03-18.01 - Winnie 2009-03-20  6:51:52.2 - NTFSx86
              Microsoft Windows XP Professional  5.1.2600.2.1252.1.1033.18.759.458 [GMT 11:00]
              Running from: c:\documents and settings\Winnie\Desktop\ComboFix.exe
              Command switches used :: c:\documents and settings\Winnie\Desktop\CFScript.txt
              AV: AVG Anti-Virus Free *On-access scanning disabled* (Outdated)
               * Created a new restore point

              WARNING -THIS MACHINE DOES NOT HAVE THE RECOVERY CONSOLE INSTALLED !!
              .

              (((((((((((((((((((((((((   Files Created from 2009-02-19 to 2009-03-19  )))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))
              .

              2009-03-19 19:39 . 2009-03-19 19:39   268   --ah-----   C:\sqmdata00.sqm
              2009-03-19 19:39 . 2009-03-19 19:39   244   --ah-----   C:\sqmnoopt00.sqm
              2009-03-18 22:34 . 2009-03-18 22:34   <DIR>   d--------   c:\program files\SUPERAntiSpyware
              2009-03-18 22:34 . 2009-03-18 22:34   <DIR>   d--------   c:\documents and settings\Winnie\Application Data\SUPERAntiSpyware.com
              2009-03-18 22:34 . 2009-03-18 22:34   <DIR>   d--------   c:\documents and settings\All Users\Application Data\SUPERAntiSpyware.com
              2009-03-18 22:33 . 2009-03-18 22:33   <DIR>   d--------   c:\program files\Common Files\Wise Installation Wizard
              2009-03-18 22:32 . 2009-03-18 22:32   <DIR>   d--------   c:\documents and settings\Winnie\Application Data\Malwarebytes
              2009-03-18 21:23 . 2009-03-18 23:27   <DIR>   d--------   c:\program files\ComboFix
              2009-03-18 15:55 . 2009-03-18 15:55   <DIR>   d--------   c:\program files\Trend Micro
              2009-03-18 15:52 . 2009-03-18 15:53   <DIR>   d--------   c:\program files\Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware
              2009-03-18 15:52 . 2009-03-18 15:52   <DIR>   d--------   c:\documents and settings\All Users\Application Data\Malwarebytes
              2009-03-18 15:52 . 2009-02-11 10:19   38,496   --a------   c:\windows\system32\drivers\mbamswissarmy.sys
              2009-03-18 15:52 . 2009-02-11 10:19   15,504   --a------   c:\windows\system32\drivers\mbam.sys
              2009-03-18 15:39 . 2009-03-18 15:39   <DIR>   d--------   c:\program files\CCleaner
              2009-03-16 17:07 . 2009-03-16 17:07   <DIR>   d--------   c:\windows\system32\drivers\Avg
              2009-03-16 17:07 . 2009-03-16 17:07   <DIR>   d--------   c:\program files\AVG
              2009-03-16 17:07 . 2009-03-18 21:15   <DIR>   d--------   c:\documents and settings\All Users\Application Data\avg8
              2009-03-16 17:07 . 2009-03-16 17:07   325,640   --a------   c:\windows\system32\drivers\avgldx86.sys
              2009-03-16 17:07 . 2009-03-16 17:07   107,912   --a------   c:\windows\system32\drivers\avgtdix.sys
              2009-03-16 17:07 . 2009-03-16 17:07   10,520   --a------   c:\windows\system32\avgrsstx.dll
              2009-03-15 16:31 . 2009-03-15 16:31   <DIR>   d--h-----   c:\windows\system32\GroupPolicy
              2009-03-15 16:27 . 2009-03-15 16:27   <DIR>   d--------   c:\windows\system32\NtmsData
              2009-02-22 00:11 . 2001-08-17 13:48   12,160   --a------   c:\windows\system32\drivers\mouhid.sys
              2009-02-22 00:11 . 2001-08-17 13:48   12,160   --a--c---   c:\windows\system32\dllcache\mouhid.sys
              2009-02-22 00:11 . 2001-08-17 14:02   9,600   --a------   c:\windows\system32\drivers\hidusb.sys
              2009-02-22 00:11 . 2001-08-17 14:02   9,600   --a--c---   c:\windows\system32\dllcache\hidusb.sys

              .
              ((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((   Find3M Report   ))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))
              .
              2009-02-21 05:00   ---------   d-----w   c:\program files\Warcraft III
              2009-01-15 01:29   1,132   ----a-w   c:\documents and settings\Incomplete\downloads.dat
              .

              (((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((   Reg Loading Points   ))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))
              .
              .
              *Note* empty entries & legit default entries are not shown
              REGEDIT4

              [HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run]
              "CTFMON.EXE"="c:\windows\system32\ctfmon.exe" [2004-08-04 15360]
              "SUPERAntiSpyware"="c:\program files\SUPERAntiSpyware\SUPERAntiSpyware.exe" [2009-02-17 1830128]

              [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run]
              "SynTPLpr"="c:\program files\Synaptics\SynTP\SynTPLpr.exe" [2003-07-16 110592]
              "SynTPEnh"="c:\program files\Synaptics\SynTP\SynTPEnh.exe" [2003-07-16 618496]
              "IgfxTray"="c:\windows\system32\igfxtray.exe" [2003-10-30 155648]
              "HotKeysCmds"="c:\windows\system32\hkcmd.exe" [2003-10-30 118784]
              "Cpqset"="c:\program files\HPQ\Default Settings\cpqset.exe" [2003-12-05 196670]
              "PRONoMgr.exe"="c:\program files\Intel\NCS\PROSet\PRONoMgr.exe" [2003-05-28 86016]
              "eabconfg.cpl"="c:\program files\HPQ\Quick Launch Buttons\EabServr.exe" [2003-10-15 237568]
              "IMJPMIG8.1"="c:\windows\IME\imjp8_1\IMJPMIG.EXE" [2004-08-03 208952]
              "MSPY2002"="c:\windows\system32\IME\PINTLGNT\ImScInst.exe" [2004-08-03 59392]
              "PHIME2002ASync"="c:\windows\system32\IME\TINTLGNT\TINTSETP.EXE" [2004-08-03 455168]
              "PHIME2002A"="c:\windows\system32\IME\TINTLGNT\TINTSETP.EXE" [2004-08-03 455168]
              "Adobe Reader Speed Launcher"="c:\program files\Adobe\Reader 8.0\Reader\Reader_sl.exe" [2007-05-11 40048]
              "AVG8_TRAY"="c:\progra~1\AVG\AVG8\avgtray.exe" [2009-03-16 1932568]
              "BluetoothAuthenticationAgent"="bthprops.cpl" [2004-08-04 c:\windows\system32\bthprops.cpl]
              "AGRSMMSG"="AGRSMMSG.exe" [2005-03-04 c:\windows\AGRSMMSG.exe]

              [HKEY_USERS\.DEFAULT\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run]
              "CTFMON.EXE"="c:\windows\system32\CTFMON.EXE" [2004-08-04 15360]

              c:\documents and settings\All Users\Start Menu\Programs\Startup\
              BTTray.lnk - c:\program files\WIDCOMM\Bluetooth Software\BTTray.exe [2003-09-12 503869]

              [hkey_local_machine\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\explorer\ShellExecuteHooks]
              "{5AE067D3-9AFB-48E0-853A-EBB7F4A000DA}"= "c:\program files\SUPERAntiSpyware\SASSEH.DLL" [2008-05-13 77824]

              [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\windows nt\currentversion\winlogon\notify\!SASWinLogon]
              2008-12-22 11:05 356352 c:\program files\SUPERAntiSpyware\SASWINLO.dll

              [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\windows nt\currentversion\winlogon\notify\Sebring]
              2003-06-20 08:03 110592 c:\windows\system32\LgNotify.dll

              [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\windows nt\currentversion\winlogon\notify\avgrsstarter]
              2009-03-16 17:07 10520 c:\windows\system32\avgrsstx.dll

              [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\security center]
              "AntiVirusOverride"=dword:00000001

              [HKLM\~\services\sharedaccess\parameters\firewallpolicy\standardprofile\AuthorizedApplications\List]
              "%windir%\\system32\\sessmgr.exe"=
              "c:\\Program Files\\Messenger\\msmsgs.exe"=
              "c:\\Program Files\\Windows Live\\Messenger\\msnmsgr.exe"=
              "c:\\Program Files\\Windows Live\\Messenger\\livecall.exe"=
              "c:\\Program Files\\Warcraft III\\Frozen Throne.exe"=
              "c:\\Program Files\\Hamachi\\hamachi.exe"=
              "c:\\Program Files\\LimeWire\\LimeWire.exe"=

              R1 AvgLdx86;AVG Free AVI Loader Driver x86;c:\windows\system32\drivers\avgldx86.sys [2009-03-16 325640]
              R1 AvgTdiX;AVG Free8 Network Redirector;c:\windows\system32\drivers\avgtdix.sys [2009-03-16 107912]
              R1 SASDIFSV;SASDIFSV;c:\program files\SUPERAntiSpyware\sasdifsv.sys [2009-02-17 8944]
              R1 SASKUTIL;SASKUTIL;c:\program files\SUPERAntiSpyware\SASKUTIL.SYS [2009-02-17 55024]
              R2 avg8emc;AVG Free8 E-mail Scanner;c:\progra~1\AVG\AVG8\avgemc.exe [2009-03-16 908056]
              R2 avg8wd;AVG Free8 WatchDog;c:\progra~1\AVG\AVG8\avgwdsvc.exe [2009-03-16 298264]
              R3 {E2B953A7-195A-44F9-9BA3-3D5F4E32BB55};AIM 3.0 Part 01 Codec Driver CH-7009-B;c:\windows\system32\drivers\wA301b.sys [2008-07-09 33847]
              R3 SASENUM;SASENUM;c:\program files\SUPERAntiSpyware\SASENUM.SYS [2009-02-17 7408]

              [HKEY_CURRENT_USER\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\explorer\mountpoints2\{53fa4c74-7501-11dd-8fee-000cf1323ca4}]
              \Shell\AutoRun\command - F:\LaunchU3.exe -a

              [HKEY_CURRENT_USER\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\explorer\mountpoints2\{5a2b17fc-4dad-11dd-8f84-000cf1323ca4}]
              \Shell\AutoRun\command - E:\LaunchU3.exe -a
              .
              .
              ------- Supplementary Scan -------
              .
              uStart Page = https://memberservices.optuszoo.com.au/login/?target=/myusage/
              IE: E&xport to Microsoft Excel - c:\progra~1\MICROS~2\OFFICE11\EXCEL.EXE/3000
              IE: Send To &Bluetooth - c:\program files\WIDCOMM\Bluetooth Software\btsendto_ie_ctx.htm
              DPF: {F8C5C0F1-D884-43EB-A5A0-9E1C4A102FA8} - hxxps://secure.gopetslive.com/dev/GoPetsWeb.cab
              .

              **************************************************************************

              catchme 0.3.1367 W2K/XP/Vista - rootkit/stealth malware detector by Gmer, http://www.gmer.net
              Rootkit scan 2009-03-20 06:55:21
              Windows 5.1.2600 Service Pack 2 NTFS

              scanning hidden processes ... 

              scanning hidden autostart entries ...

              HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run
                Cpqset = c:\program files\HPQ\Default Settings\cpqset.exe????????6?8?7?6??????? ?`?B???????????????B? ??????

              scanning hidden files ... 

              scan completed successfully
              hidden files: 0

              **************************************************************************
              .
              --------------------- DLLs Loaded Under Running Processes ---------------------

              - - - - - - - > 'winlogon.exe'(816)
              c:\program files\SUPERAntiSpyware\SASWINLO.dll
              c:\windows\system32\LgNotify.dll
              c:\windows\system32\msv1_0.dll
              .
              ------------------------ Other Running Processes ------------------------
              .
              c:\windows\system32\S24EvMon.exe
              c:\windows\system32\ZCfgSvc.exe
              c:\windows\system32\1XConfig.exe
              c:\program files\WIDCOMM\Bluetooth Software\bin\btwdins.exe
              c:\windows\system32\RegSrvc.exe
              c:\program files\Analog Devices\SoundMAX\SMAgent.exe
              c:\program files\AVG\AVG8\avgrsx.exe
              c:\progra~1\AVG\AVG8\avgnsx.exe
              c:\program files\AVG\AVG8\avgcsrvx.exe
              c:\windows\system32\rundll32.exe
              .
              **************************************************************************
              .
              Completion time: 2009-03-20  6:58:32 - machine was rebooted
              ComboFix-quarantined-files.txt  2009-03-19 19:58:22

              Pre-Run: 2,000,035,840 bytes free
              Post-Run: 2,034,290,688 bytes free

              147

              Logfile of Trend Micro HijackThis v2.0.2
              Scan saved at 5:25:27 PM, on 20/03/2009
              Platform: Windows XP SP2 (WinNT 5.01.2600)
              MSIE: Internet Explorer v7.00 (7.00.5730.0011)
              Boot mode: Normal

              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\S24EvMon.exe
              C:\WINDOWS\system32\ZCfgSvc.exe
              C:\WINDOWS\system32\spoolsv.exe
              C:\WINDOWS\Explorer.EXE
              C:\WINDOWS\system32\1XConfig.exe
              C:\PROGRA~1\AVG\AVG8\avgwdsvc.exe
              C:\Program Files\WIDCOMM\Bluetooth Software\bin\btwdins.exe
              C:\WINDOWS\system32\RegSrvc.exe
              C:\Program Files\Analog Devices\SoundMAX\SMAgent.exe
              C:\Program Files\Synaptics\SynTP\SynTPLpr.exe
              C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe
              C:\Program Files\Synaptics\SynTP\SynTPEnh.exe
              C:\WINDOWS\system32\hkcmd.exe
              C:\Program Files\HPQ\Quick Launch Buttons\EabServr.exe
              C:\WINDOWS\system32\rundll32.exe
              C:\WINDOWS\AGRSMMSG.exe
              C:\PROGRA~1\AVG\AVG8\avgtray.exe
              C:\WINDOWS\system32\ctfmon.exe
              C:\Program Files\SUPERAntiSpyware\SUPERAntiSpyware.exe
              C:\Program Files\WIDCOMM\Bluetooth Software\BTTray.exe
              C:\PROGRA~1\AVG\AVG8\avgemc.exe
              C:\PROGRA~1\AVG\AVG8\avgrsx.exe
              C:\PROGRA~1\AVG\AVG8\avgnsx.exe
              C:\Program Files\AVG\AVG8\avgcsrvx.exe
              C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe
              C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\IEXPLORE.EXE
              C:\Program Files\Common Files\Microsoft Shared\Windows Live\WLLoginProxy.exe
              C:\Program Files\Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware\mbam.exe
              C:\Program Files\AVG\AVG8\avgscanx.exe
              C:\Program Files\AVG\AVG8\avgcsrvx.exe
              C:\WINDOWS\system32\NOTEPAD.EXE
              C:\Program Files\Trend Micro\HijackThis\sniper.exe

              R0 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Start Page = https://memberservices.optuszoo.com.au/login/?target=/myusage/
              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:\Program Files\Common Files\Adobe\Acrobat\ActiveX\AcroIEHelper.dll
              O2 - BHO: WormRadar.com IESiteBlocker.NavFilter - {3CA2F312-6F6E-4B53-A66E-4E65E497C8C0} - C:\Program Files\AVG\AVG8\avgssie.dll
              O2 - BHO: SSVHelper Class - {761497BB-D6F0-462C-B6EB-D4DAF1D92D43} - C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.6.0_07\bin\ssv.dll
              O2 - BHO: (no name) - {7E853D72-626A-48EC-A868-BA8D5E23E045} - (no file)
              O2 - BHO: Windows Live Sign-in Helper - {9030D464-4C02-4ABF-8ECC-5164760863C6} - C:\Program Files\Common Files\Microsoft Shared\Windows Live\WindowsLiveLogin.dll
              O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SynTPLpr] C:\Program Files\Synaptics\SynTP\SynTPLpr.exe
              O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SynTPEnh] C:\Program Files\Synaptics\SynTP\SynTPEnh.exe
              O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [IgfxTray] C:\WINDOWS\system32\igfxtray.exe
              O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [HotKeysCmds] C:\WINDOWS\system32\hkcmd.exe
              O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Cpqset] C:\Program Files\HPQ\Default Settings\cpqset.exe
              O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [PRONoMgr.exe] c:\Program Files\Intel\NCS\PROSet\PRONoMgr.exe
              O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [eabconfg.cpl] C:\Program Files\HPQ\Quick Launch Buttons\EabServr.exe /Start
              O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [IMJPMIG8.1] "C:\WINDOWS\IME\imjp8_1\IMJPMIG.EXE" /Spoil /RemAdvDef /Migration32
              O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [MSPY2002] C:\WINDOWS\system32\IME\PINTLGNT\ImScInst.exe /SYNC
              O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [PHIME2002ASync] C:\WINDOWS\system32\IME\TINTLGNT\TINTSETP.EXE /SYNC
              O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [PHIME2002A] C:\WINDOWS\system32\IME\TINTLGNT\TINTSETP.EXE /IMEName
              O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Adobe Reader Speed Launcher] "C:\Program Files\Adobe\Reader 8.0\Reader\Reader_sl.exe"
              O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [BluetoothAuthenticationAgent] rundll32.exe bthprops.cpl,,BluetoothAuthenticationAgent
              O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [AGRSMMSG] AGRSMMSG.exe
              O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [AVG8_TRAY] C:\PROGRA~1\AVG\AVG8\avgtray.exe
              O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [CTFMON.EXE] C:\WINDOWS\system32\ctfmon.exe
              O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [SUPERAntiSpyware] C:\Program Files\SUPERAntiSpyware\SUPERAntiSpyware.exe
              O4 - HKUS\S-1-5-18\..\Run: [CTFMON.EXE] C:\WINDOWS\system32\CTFMON.EXE (User 'SYSTEM')
              O4 - HKUS\.DEFAULT\..\Run: [CTFMON.EXE] C:\WINDOWS\system32\CTFMON.EXE (User 'Default user')
              O4 - Global Startup: BTTray.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: Send To &Bluetooth - C:\Program Files\WIDCOMM\Bluetooth Software\btsendto_ie_ctx.htm
              O9 - Extra button: (no name) - {08B0E5C0-4FCB-11CF-AAA5-00401C608501} - C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.6.0_07\bin\ssv.dll
              O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Sun Java Console - {08B0E5C0-4FCB-11CF-AAA5-00401C608501} - C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.6.0_07\bin\ssv.dll
              O9 - Extra button: Research - {92780B25-18CC-41C8-B9BE-3C9C571A8263} - C:\PROGRA~1\MICROS~2\OFFICE11\REFIEBAR.DLL
              O9 - Extra button: @btrez.dll,-4015 - {CCA281CA-C863-46ef-9331-5C8D4460577F} - C:\Program Files\WIDCOMM\Bluetooth Software\btsendto_ie.htm
              O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: @btrez.dll,-4017 - {CCA281CA-C863-46ef-9331-5C8D4460577F} - C:\Program Files\WIDCOMM\Bluetooth Software\btsendto_ie.htm
              O9 - Extra button: Messenger - {FB5F1910-F110-11d2-BB9E-00C04F795683} - C:\Program Files\Messenger\msmsgs.exe
              O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Windows Messenger - {FB5F1910-F110-11d2-BB9E-00C04F795683} - C:\Program Files\Messenger\msmsgs.exe
              O16 - DPF: {138E6DC9-722B-4F4B-B09D-95D191869696} (Bebo Uploader Control) - http://www.bebo.com/files/BeboUploader.5.1.4.cab
              O16 - DPF: {17492023-C23A-453E-A040-C7C580BBF700} (Windows Genuine Advantage Validation Tool) - http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?linkid=39204
              O16 - DPF: {5D6F45B3-9043-443D-A792-115447494D24} (UnoCtrl Class) - http://messenger.zone.msn.com/EN-AU/a-UNO1/GAME_UNO1.cab
              O16 - DPF: {6414512B-B978-451D-A0D8-FCFDF33E833C} (WUWebControl Class) - http://www.update.microsoft.com/windowsupdate/v6/V5Controls/en/x86/client/wuweb_site.cab?1215680164406
              O16 - DPF: {C3F79A2B-B9B4-4A66-B012-3EE46475B072} (MessengerStatsClient Class) - http://messenger.zone.msn.com/binary/MessengerStatsPAClient.cab56907.cab
              O16 - DPF: {F5A7706B-B9C0-4C89-A715-7A0C6B05DD48} (Minesweeper Flags Class) - http://messenger.zone.msn.com/binary/MineSweeper.cab56986.cab
              O16 - DPF: {F8C5C0F1-D884-43EB-A5A0-9E1C4A102FA8} (GoPetsWeb Control) - https://secure.gopetslive.com/dev/GoPetsWeb.cab
              O18 - Protocol: linkscanner - {F274614C-63F8-47D5-A4D1-FBDDE494F8D1} - C:\Program Files\AVG\AVG8\avgpp.dll
              O20 - Winlogon Notify: !SASWinLogon - C:\Program Files\SUPERAntiSpyware\SASWINLO.dll
              O20 - Winlogon Notify: avgrsstarter - C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\avgrsstx.dll
              O23 - Service: AVG Free8 E-mail Scanner (avg8emc) - AVG Technologies CZ, s.r.o. - C:\PROGRA~1\AVG\AVG8\avgemc.exe
              O23 - Service: AVG Free8 WatchDog (avg8wd) - AVG Technologies CZ, s.r.o. - C:\PROGRA~1\AVG\AVG8\avgwdsvc.exe
              O23 - Service: Bluetooth Service (btwdins) - WIDCOMM, Inc. - C:\Program Files\WIDCOMM\Bluetooth Software\bin\btwdins.exe
              O23 - Service: Intel NCS NetService (NetSvc) - Intel(R) Corporation - c:\Program Files\Intel\NCS\Sync\NetSvc.exe
              O23 - Service: RegSrvc - Intel Corporation - C:\WINDOWS\system32\RegSrvc.exe
              O23 - Service: Spectrum24 Event Monitor (S24EventMonitor) - Intel Corporation  - C:\WINDOWS\system32\S24EvMon.exe
              O23 - Service: SoundMAX Agent Service (SoundMAX Agent Service (default)) - Analog Devices, Inc. - C:\Program Files\Analog Devices\SoundMAX\SMAgent.exe

              --
              End of file - 7748 bytes

               Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware 1.34
              Database version: 1749
              Windows 5.1.2600 Service Pack 2

              20/03/2009 4:33:01 PM
              mbam-log-2009-03-20 (16-33-01).txt

              Scan type: Quick Scan
              Objects scanned: 63216
              Time elapsed: 4 minute(s), 56 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)

              evilfantasy

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              Re: svchost.exe - Application error HELP please?
              « Reply #8 on: March 20, 2009, 12:24:21 PM »
              Download Dial-a-Fix by djlizard, save it to the desktop then extract it to it's own folder.

              • Open the folder and run Dial-a-fix.exe
              • 2 windows will open. Close the one in the background labeled Restrictive Policies
              • Check the box in section 1, Empty temp folders.
              • Check the box in section 2, Fix Windows Installer.
              • Check the box in section 3, Fix Windows Update.
              • Check the box in section 4, labeled SSL/HTTPS/Cryptography. The 4 boxes under it should be pre-checked
              • Check all boxes in section 5, labeled Registration Center.
              • Click Go
              • OK any error messages if received, but write them down and post them here.
              • Restart the computer when done.
              .
              Is the problem fixed?

              abcdefg...

                Topic Starter


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                Re: svchost.exe - Application error HELP please?
                « Reply #9 on: March 20, 2009, 04:50:32 PM »
                No, it still doesnt work. There were no errors found when I ran Dial-a-Fix. When I tried to open IE, it keeps on getting redirected to the error page.

                Here is my Dial-a-Fix log:

                Notes about this log:
                1) "->" denotes an external command being executed, and "-> (number)" indicates
                     the return code from the previous command
                2) Not all external command return codes are accurate, or useful
                3) Sometimes commands return 0 (no error) even when they fail or crash
                4) If an error occurs while registering an object, please send an email to:
                     [email protected] and include a copy of this log

                DAF version: v0.60.0.24

                --- System info ---
                OS: Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2
                IE version: 7.0.5730.11
                MPC: 55274-640
                CPU: Intel(R) Pentium(R) M processor 1500MHz (~600MHz)
                BIOS: 12/03/2005
                Memory (approx): 759MB
                Uptime: 0 hour(s)
                Current directory: C:\Documents and Settings\Winnie\Desktop\Dial-a-fix-v0.60.0.24\Dial-a-fix-v0.60.0.24
                ---

                21/03/2009 9:23:13 AM -- Dial-a-fix : [v0.60.0.24] -- started
                9:23:13 AM | Policy scan started
                9:23:13 AM | Policy scan ended - no restrictive policies were found
                --- Emptying temp folders ---
                9:24:35 AM | Deleting C:\Documents and Settings\Winnie\Local Settings\temp...
                9:24:36 AM | C:\Documents and Settings\Winnie\Local Settings\temp could not be completely emptied, please reboot and try again
                9:24:36 AM | Deleting C:\WINDOWS\temp...
                9:24:36 AM | C:\WINDOWS\temp has been re-created
                9:24:36 AM | Deleting C:\DOCUME~1\Winnie\LOCALS~1\Temp...
                9:24:36 AM | C:\DOCUME~1\Winnie\LOCALS~1\Temp could not be completely emptied, please reboot and try again
                --- MSI ---
                9:24:39 AM | Registered: C:\WINDOWS\system32\msi.dll
                --- Windows Update ---
                --- Registration: Windows Update/Automatic Update DLLs ---
                9:24:49 AM | Unregistered: C:\WINDOWS\system32\msxml.dll
                9:24:49 AM | Registered: C:\WINDOWS\system32\msxml.dll
                9:24:56 AM | Unregistered: C:\WINDOWS\system32\msxml2.dll
                9:24:57 AM | Registered: C:\WINDOWS\system32\msxml2.dll
                9:24:57 AM | Unregistered: C:\WINDOWS\system32\msxml3.dll
                9:24:57 AM | Registered: C:\WINDOWS\system32\msxml3.dll
                9:24:58 AM | Unregistered: C:\WINDOWS\system32\qmgr.dll
                9:24:58 AM | Registered: C:\WINDOWS\system32\qmgr.dll
                9:24:58 AM | Unregistered: C:\WINDOWS\system32\qmgrprxy.dll
                9:24:58 AM | Registered: C:\WINDOWS\system32\qmgrprxy.dll
                9:24:58 AM | Unregistered: C:\WINDOWS\system32\winhttp.dll
                9:24:58 AM | Registered: C:\WINDOWS\system32\winhttp.dll
                9:24:58 AM | Registered: C:\WINDOWS\system32\wuapi.dll
                9:24:58 AM | Unregistered: C:\WINDOWS\system32\wuaueng.dll
                9:25:00 AM | Registered: C:\WINDOWS\system32\wuaueng.dll
                9:25:00 AM | Unregistered: C:\WINDOWS\system32\wuaueng1.dll
                9:25:00 AM | Registered: C:\WINDOWS\system32\wuaueng1.dll
                9:25:00 AM | Unregistered: C:\WINDOWS\system32\wucltui.dll
                9:25:00 AM | Registered: C:\WINDOWS\system32\wucltui.dll
                9:25:00 AM | Unregistered: C:\WINDOWS\system32\wups.dll
                9:25:00 AM | Registered: C:\WINDOWS\system32\wups.dll
                9:25:00 AM | Unregistered: C:\WINDOWS\system32\wups2.dll
                9:25:00 AM | Registered: C:\WINDOWS\system32\wups2.dll
                9:25:00 AM | Unregistered: C:\WINDOWS\system32\wuweb.dll
                9:25:00 AM | Registered: C:\WINDOWS\system32\wuweb.dll
                9:25:00 AM | Registered: C:\WINDOWS\system32\ole32.dll
                --- SSL/HTTPS/Cryptography ---
                9:25:13 AM | Executed 'cmd.exe /c rmdir /q /s C:\WINDOWS\system32\Catroot2'
                --- Registration: SSL/HTTPS/Cryptography ---
                9:25:17 AM | Unregistered: C:\WINDOWS\system32\cryptdlg.dll
                9:25:17 AM | Registered: C:\WINDOWS\system32\cryptdlg.dll
                9:25:18 AM | Unregistered: C:\WINDOWS\system32\cryptui.dll
                9:25:18 AM | Registered: C:\WINDOWS\system32\cryptui.dll
                9:25:18 AM | Unregistered: C:\WINDOWS\system32\cryptext.dll
                9:25:18 AM | Registered: C:\WINDOWS\system32\cryptext.dll
                9:25:18 AM | Unregistered: C:\WINDOWS\system32\dssenh.dll
                9:25:18 AM | Registered: C:\WINDOWS\system32\dssenh.dll
                9:25:18 AM | Unregistered: C:\WINDOWS\system32\gpkcsp.dll
                9:25:18 AM | Registered: C:\WINDOWS\system32\gpkcsp.dll
                9:25:19 AM | Unregistered: C:\WINDOWS\system32\initpki.dll
                9:25:55 AM | Registered: C:\WINDOWS\system32\initpki.dll
                9:25:56 AM | Unregistered: C:\WINDOWS\system32\licdll.dll
                9:25:56 AM | Registered: C:\WINDOWS\system32\licdll.dll
                9:25:56 AM | Unregistered: C:\WINDOWS\system32\mssign32.dll
                9:25:56 AM | Registered: C:\WINDOWS\system32\mssign32.dll
                9:25:57 AM | Unregistered: C:\WINDOWS\system32\mssip32.dll
                9:25:57 AM | Registered: C:\WINDOWS\system32\mssip32.dll
                9:25:57 AM | Unregistered: C:\WINDOWS\system32\scardssp.dll
                9:25:57 AM | Registered: C:\WINDOWS\system32\scardssp.dll
                9:25:57 AM | Unregistered: C:\WINDOWS\system32\sccbase.dll
                9:25:57 AM | Registered: C:\WINDOWS\system32\sccbase.dll
                9:25:57 AM | Unregistered: C:\WINDOWS\system32\scecli.dll
                9:25:58 AM | Registered: C:\WINDOWS\system32\scecli.dll
                9:25:58 AM | Unregistered: C:\WINDOWS\system32\softpub.dll
                9:25:58 AM | Registered: C:\WINDOWS\system32\softpub.dll
                9:25:58 AM | Unregistered: C:\WINDOWS\system32\slbcsp.dll
                9:25:58 AM | Registered: C:\WINDOWS\system32\slbcsp.dll
                9:25:59 AM | Unregistered: C:\WINDOWS\system32\regwizc.dll
                9:25:59 AM | Registered: C:\WINDOWS\system32\regwizc.dll
                9:25:59 AM | Unregistered: C:\WINDOWS\system32\rsaenh.dll
                9:25:59 AM | Registered: C:\WINDOWS\system32\rsaenh.dll
                9:25:59 AM | Unregistered: C:\WINDOWS\system32\winhttp.dll
                9:25:59 AM | Registered: C:\WINDOWS\system32\winhttp.dll
                9:25:59 AM | Unregistered: C:\WINDOWS\system32\wintrust.dll
                9:25:59 AM | Registered: C:\WINDOWS\system32\wintrust.dll
                --- Registration: ActiveX controls/codecs ---
                9:26:00 AM | Registered: C:\WINDOWS\system32\acelpdec.ax
                9:26:00 AM | Registered: C:\WINDOWS\system32\actxprxy.dll
                9:26:00 AM | Registered: C:\WINDOWS\system32\asctrls.ocx
                9:26:00 AM | Registered: C:\WINDOWS\system32\daxctle.ocx
                9:26:01 AM | Registered: C:\WINDOWS\system32\hhctrl.ocx
                9:26:01 AM | Registered: C:\WINDOWS\system32\l3codecx.ax
                9:26:01 AM | Registered: C:\WINDOWS\system32\licmgr10.dll
                9:26:01 AM | Registered: C:\WINDOWS\system32\mpg4ds32.ax
                9:26:04 AM | Registered: C:\WINDOWS\system32\msdxm.ocx
                9:26:04 AM | Registered: C:\WINDOWS\system32\proctexe.ocx
                9:26:05 AM | Registered: C:\WINDOWS\system32\tdc.ocx
                9:26:05 AM | Registered: C:\WINDOWS\system32\wshom.ocx
                --- Registration: Control Panel applets ---
                9:26:07 AM | DllInstalled: C:\WINDOWS\system32\inetcpl.cpl
                9:26:08 AM | DllInstalled: C:\WINDOWS\system32\nusrmgr.cpl
                9:26:08 AM | Registered: C:\WINDOWS\system32\nusrmgr.cpl
                --- Registration: Direct[X|Draw|Show|Media] ---
                9:26:08 AM | Registered: C:\WINDOWS\system32\quartz.dll
                9:26:10 AM | Registered: C:\WINDOWS\system32\danim.dll
                9:26:10 AM | Registered: C:\WINDOWS\system32\dmscript.dll
                9:26:10 AM | Registered: C:\WINDOWS\system32\dmstyle.dll
                9:26:12 AM | Registered: C:\WINDOWS\system32\dxmasf.dll
                9:26:12 AM | Registered: C:\WINDOWS\system32\dxtmsft.dll
                9:26:12 AM | Registered: C:\WINDOWS\system32\dxtrans.dll
                9:26:13 AM | Registered: C:\WINDOWS\system32\sbe.dll
                --- Registration: Programming cores/runtimes ---
                9:26:13 AM | Registered: C:\WINDOWS\system32\atl.dll
                9:26:13 AM | Registered: C:\WINDOWS\system32\corpol.dll
                9:26:13 AM | Registered: C:\WINDOWS\system32\jscript.dll
                9:26:13 AM | Registered: C:\WINDOWS\system32\dispex.dll
                9:26:14 AM | Registered: C:\WINDOWS\system32\scrrun.dll
                9:26:14 AM | Registered: C:\WINDOWS\system32\scrobj.dll
                9:26:15 AM | Registered: C:\WINDOWS\system32\vbscript.dll
                9:26:15 AM | Registered: C:\WINDOWS\system32\wshext.dll
                --- Registration: Explorer/IE/OE/shell/WMP ---
                9:26:17 AM | Registered: C:\WINDOWS\system32\activeds.dll
                9:26:17 AM | Registered: C:\WINDOWS\system32\audiodev.dll
                9:26:17 AM | Registered: C:\WINDOWS\system32\browsewm.dll
                9:26:18 AM | Registered: C:\WINDOWS\system32\cabview.dll
                9:26:18 AM | Registered: C:\WINDOWS\system32\cdfview.dll
                9:26:19 AM | Registered: C:\WINDOWS\system32\clbcatex.dll
                9:26:19 AM | Registered: C:\WINDOWS\system32\clbcatq.dll
                9:26:19 AM | Registered: C:\WINDOWS\system32\comcat.dll
                9:26:19 AM | Registered: C:\WINDOWS\system32\cscui.dll
                9:26:19 AM | Registered: C:\WINDOWS\system32\credui.dll
                9:26:20 AM | Registered: C:\WINDOWS\system32\datime.dll
                9:26:20 AM | Registered: C:\WINDOWS\system32\devmgr.dll
                9:26:20 AM | Registered: C:\WINDOWS\system32\dfsshlex.dll
                9:26:22 AM | Registered: C:\WINDOWS\system32\dmdlgs.dll
                9:26:22 AM | Registered: C:\WINDOWS\system32\dmdskmgr.dll
                9:26:22 AM | Registered: C:\WINDOWS\system32\dmloader.dll
                9:26:23 AM | Registered: C:\WINDOWS\system32\dmocx.dll
                9:26:23 AM | Registered: C:\WINDOWS\system32\dmview.ocx
                9:26:23 AM | DllInstalled: C:\WINDOWS\system32\dsuiext.dll
                9:26:23 AM | Registered: C:\WINDOWS\system32\dsuiext.dll
                9:26:24 AM | DllInstalled: C:\WINDOWS\system32\dsquery.dll
                9:26:24 AM | Registered: C:\WINDOWS\system32\dsquery.dll
                9:26:24 AM | Registered: C:\WINDOWS\system32\dskquoui.dll
                9:26:24 AM | Registered: C:\WINDOWS\system32\els.dll
                9:26:25 AM | Registered: C:\WINDOWS\system32\es.dll
                9:26:26 AM | Registered: C:\WINDOWS\system32\fontext.dll
                9:26:26 AM | Registered: C:\WINDOWS\system32\hlink.dll
                9:26:27 AM | Registered: C:\WINDOWS\system32\hnetcfg.dll
                9:26:27 AM | Registered: C:\WINDOWS\system32\iedkcs32.dll
                9:26:28 AM | Registered: C:\WINDOWS\system32\iepeers.dll
                9:26:28 AM | Registered: C:\WINDOWS\system32\ils.dll
                9:26:29 AM | Registered: C:\WINDOWS\system32\inetcfg.dll
                9:26:29 AM | Registered: C:\WINDOWS\system32\inetcomm.dll
                9:26:30 AM | Registered: C:\WINDOWS\system32\laprxy.dll
                9:26:31 AM | Registered: C:\WINDOWS\system32\lmrt.dll
                9:26:31 AM | Registered: C:\WINDOWS\system32\mlang.dll
                9:26:33 AM | Registered: C:\WINDOWS\system32\mmcndmgr.dll
                9:26:33 AM | Registered: C:\WINDOWS\system32\mmcshext.dll
                9:26:37 AM | Registered: C:\WINDOWS\system32\mscoree.dll
                9:26:37 AM | Registered: C:\WINDOWS\system32\mshtmled.dll
                9:26:38 AM | Registered: C:\WINDOWS\system32\msoeacct.dll
                9:26:38 AM | Registered: C:\WINDOWS\system32\msr2c.dll
                9:26:38 AM | DllInstalled: C:\WINDOWS\system32\mydocs.dll
                9:26:38 AM | Registered: C:\WINDOWS\system32\mydocs.dll
                9:26:39 AM | Registered: C:\WINDOWS\system32\mstime.dll
                9:26:39 AM | Registered: C:\WINDOWS\system32\netcfgx.dll
                9:26:39 AM | DllInstalled: C:\WINDOWS\system32\netplwiz.dll
                9:26:40 AM | Registered: C:\WINDOWS\system32\netplwiz.dll
                9:26:40 AM | Registered: C:\WINDOWS\system32\netman.dll
                9:26:40 AM | Registered: C:\WINDOWS\system32\netshell.dll
                9:26:41 AM | Registered: C:\WINDOWS\system32\ntmsevt.dll
                9:26:41 AM | Registered: C:\WINDOWS\system32\ntmsmgr.dll
                9:26:42 AM | DllInstalled: C:\WINDOWS\system32\ntmssvc.dll
                9:26:42 AM | Registered: C:\WINDOWS\system32\ntmssvc.dll
                9:26:43 AM | DllInstalled: C:\WINDOWS\system32\occache.dll
                9:26:43 AM | Registered: C:\WINDOWS\system32\occache.dll
                9:26:43 AM | Registered: C:\WINDOWS\system32\ole32.dll
                9:26:43 AM | Registered: C:\WINDOWS\system32\oleaut32.dll
                9:26:43 AM | Registered: C:\WINDOWS\system32\oleacc.dll
                9:26:43 AM | Registered: C:\WINDOWS\system32\olepro32.dll
                9:26:44 AM | DllInstalled: C:\WINDOWS\system32\photowiz.dll
                9:26:44 AM | Registered: C:\WINDOWS\system32\photowiz.dll
                9:26:44 AM | Registered: C:\WINDOWS\system32\remotepg.dll
                9:26:44 AM | Registered: C:\WINDOWS\system32\rpcrt4.dll
                9:26:44 AM | Registered: C:\WINDOWS\system32\rshx32.dll
                9:26:44 AM | Registered: C:\WINDOWS\system32\sendmail.dll
                9:26:45 AM | Registered: C:\WINDOWS\system32\slayerxp.dll
                9:26:45 AM | Registered: C:\WINDOWS\system32\shell32.dll
                9:26:52 AM | DllInstalled: C:\WINDOWS\system32\shell32.dll
                9:26:52 AM | Registered: C:\WINDOWS\system32\shmedia.dll
                9:26:52 AM | DllInstalled: C:\WINDOWS\system32\shimgvw.dll
                9:26:53 AM | Registered: C:\WINDOWS\system32\shimgvw.dll
                9:26:53 AM | DllInstalled: C:\WINDOWS\system32\shsvcs.dll
                9:26:53 AM | Registered: C:\WINDOWS\system32\shsvcs.dll
                9:26:53 AM | Registered: C:\WINDOWS\system32\srclient.dll
                9:26:53 AM | Unregistered: C:\WINDOWS\system32\stobject.dll
                9:26:53 AM | Registered: C:\WINDOWS\system32\stobject.dll
                9:26:53 AM | Registered: C:\WINDOWS\system32\twext.dll
                9:26:53 AM | DllInstalled: C:\WINDOWS\system32\urlmon.dll
                9:26:53 AM | Registered: C:\WINDOWS\system32\urlmon.dll
                9:26:53 AM | Registered: C:\WINDOWS\system32\userenv.dll
                9:26:53 AM | Registered: C:\WINDOWS\system32\winhttp.dll
                9:26:53 AM | DllInstalled: C:\WINDOWS\system32\wininet.dll
                9:26:53 AM | Registered: C:\WINDOWS\system32\zipfldr.dll
                9:26:53 AM | Registered: C:\Program Files\Common Files\system\Ole DB\msdadc.dll
                9:26:53 AM | Registered: C:\Program Files\Common Files\system\Ole DB\msdaenum.dll
                9:26:54 AM | Registered: C:\Program Files\Common Files\system\Ole DB\msdaer.dll
                9:26:54 AM | Registered: C:\Program Files\Common Files\system\Ole DB\msdaipp.dll
                9:26:54 AM | Registered: C:\Program Files\Common Files\system\Ole DB\msdaora.dll
                9:26:54 AM | Registered: C:\Program Files\Common Files\system\Ole DB\msdaosp.dll
                9:26:54 AM | Registered: C:\Program Files\Common Files\system\Ole DB\msdaps.dll
                9:26:54 AM | Registered: C:\Program Files\Common Files\system\Ole DB\msdasc.dll
                9:26:55 AM | Registered: C:\Program Files\Common Files\system\Ole DB\msdasql.dll
                9:26:55 AM | Registered: C:\Program Files\Common Files\system\Ole DB\msdatt.dll
                9:26:55 AM | Registered: C:\Program Files\Common Files\system\Ole DB\msdaurl.dll
                9:26:56 AM | Registered: C:\Program Files\Common Files\system\Ole DB\msdmeng.dll
                9:26:56 AM | Registered: C:\Program Files\Common Files\system\Ole DB\msdmine.dll
                9:26:56 AM | Registered: C:\Program Files\Common Files\system\Ole DB\msjtor35.dll
                9:26:57 AM | Registered: C:\Program Files\Common Files\system\Ole DB\msmdcb80.dll
                9:26:57 AM | Registered: C:\Program Files\Common Files\system\Ole DB\msmdgd80.dll
                9:26:57 AM | Registered: C:\Program Files\Common Files\system\Ole DB\msolap80.dll
                9:26:58 AM | Registered: C:\Program Files\Common Files\system\Ole DB\msolui80.dll
                9:26:58 AM | Registered: C:\Program Files\Common Files\system\Ole DB\msxactps.dll
                9:26:58 AM | Registered: C:\Program Files\Common Files\system\Ole DB\oledb32.dll
                9:26:58 AM | Registered: C:\Program Files\Common Files\system\Ole DB\oledb32r.dll
                9:26:58 AM | Registered: C:\Program Files\Common Files\system\Ole DB\sqloledb.dll
                9:26:58 AM | Registered: C:\Program Files\Common Files\system\Ole DB\sqlxmlx.dll




                I dld Mozilla Firefox, to see if it would work, but it also said: "address not found."
                This is from the error console:
                Error: [Exception... "Component returned failure code: 0x80040111 (NS_ERROR_NOT_AVAILABLE) [nsIChannel.contentType]"  nsresult: "0x80040111 (NS_ERROR_NOT_AVAILABLE)"  location: "JS frame :: file:///C:/Program%20Files/Mozilla%20Firefox/components/FeedProcessor.js :: FP_onStartRequest :: line 1440"  data: no]
                Source File: file:///C:/Program%20Files/Mozilla%20Firefox/components/FeedProcessor.js
                Line: 1440

                Msn doesn't work either. Trouble-shooting came up with errors with: DNS and Key ports

                Also, when i ran ComboFix, it tried to download the WINDOWS RECOVERY CONSOLE, but aborted the process because it could not connect to the Internet. Should I download it from another computer and then rerun ComboFix?

                Thanks.

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                Re: svchost.exe - Application error HELP please?
                « Reply #10 on: March 20, 2009, 04:53:20 PM »
                Go Start > Run (Start search in Vista) then type in: cmd

                Click OK (in Vista, while holding CTRL, and SHIFT, press Enter).

                At the Command Prompt, type in:

                netsh winsock reset catalog

                On the keyboard press Enter.

                Do that again and type in:

                netsh int ip reset reset.log

                Press Enter.

                Restart the computer.

                Note: Resetting the Winsock using netsh winsock reset catalog command in SP2 removes all  the third-party LSPs and restores Winsock to factory default setting. Existing programs that uses their own LSPs need to be reinstalled again. Example: Google Desktop Search.

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                Go Start > Run (Start search in Vista) and type in: cmd

                Click OK (in Vista, while holding CTRL, and SHIFT, press Enter).

                In the Command Prompt window type in following commands, and press Enter after each one:

                ipconfig /flushdns
                ipconfig /registerdns
                ipconfig /release
                ipconfig /renew


                Note the space before the forward slash /

                Restart the computer.

                How about now?

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                  Re: svchost.exe - Application error HELP please?
                  « Reply #11 on: March 21, 2009, 05:15:27 PM »
                  Yeeaaahh! Thanks soooo much. I can connect to the IE and msn now.
                  Thanks heaps! You're a genius.  ;D

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                  Re: svchost.exe - Application error HELP please?
                  « Reply #12 on: March 21, 2009, 05:19:12 PM »
                    OK lets make sure the malware is gone now.

                    • Click START then RUN
                    • Now type Combofix /u in the runbox
                    • Make sure there's a space between Combofix and /u
                    • Then hit Enter.
                    • The above procedure will:
                    • Delete the following:
                    • ComboFix and its associated files and folders.
                    • Reset the clock settings.
                    • Hide file extensions, if required.
                    • Hide System/Hidden files, if required.
                    • Set a new, clean Restore Point.
                    .
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                    Use the
                  Kaspersky Lab Online Scanner

                  In Microsoft Windows Vista, you must open the Web browser using the Run as Administrator command. From the Desktop right click the icon to open the browser and choose Run as Administrator.

                  • Click on SCAN NOW
                  • Click Accept.
                  • The program will then begin downloading the latest definition files.
                  • Once the files have been downloaded locate the Scan Settings and have it scan My Computer.
                  • The scan will take a while, so be patient and let it finish.
                  When the scan is done, in the Scan is complete window, any infection is displayed.
                  There is no option to clean/disinfect, however, we need to analyze the information on the report.

                  To obtain the report:
                  Click on: Save Report As
                  • Next, in the Save as prompt, Save in area, select: Desktop.
                  • In the File name area use KScan, or something similar.
                  • In Save as type: click the drop arrow and select: Text file [*.txt]
                  • Then, click: Save


                  Copy and paste the Kaspersky Online Scanner Report in your next reply.

                  Note for Internet Explorer 7 users: If at any time you have trouble viewing the accept button of the license, click on the Zoom tool located at the bottom right of the IE window and set the zoom to 75%. Once the license is accepted, reset to 100%.

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                    Re: svchost.exe - Application error HELP please?
                    « Reply #13 on: March 21, 2009, 10:25:33 PM »
                    Here is my KScan log:

                    --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                    KASPERSKY ONLINE SCANNER 7 REPORT
                     Sunday, March 22, 2009
                     Operating System: Microsoft Windows XP Professional Service Pack 2 (build 2600)
                     Kaspersky Online Scanner 7 version: 7.0.25.0
                     Program database last update: Sunday, March 22, 2009 02:17:17
                     Records in database: 1948151
                    --------------------------------------------------------------------------------

                    Scan settings:
                       Scan using the following database: extended
                       Scan archives: yes
                       Scan mail databases: yes

                    Scan area - My Computer:
                       C:\
                       D:\
                       F:\

                    Scan statistics:
                       Files scanned: 46728
                       Threat name: 0
                       Infected objects: 0
                       Suspicious objects: 0
                       Duration of the scan: 02:17:48

                    No malware has been detected. The scan area is clean.

                    The selected area was scanned.


                    Is there anything else I need to do?

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                    Re: svchost.exe - Application error HELP please?
                    « Reply #14 on: March 22, 2009, 10:52:42 AM »
                    Use the Secunia 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 and get all critical updates.

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                    I suggest using WOT - Web of Trust. 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 - 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 from Spyware and Malware
                    * If you don't know what ActiveX controls are, see here

                    Check out 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 for free cleaning/maintenance tools to help keep your computer running smooth.