To make a long story short, my grandson played Runescape on my PC logged in as administrator with XPSP1 running and not a lot of security updates. (This box used to be in my recording studio, and, well, I have goofed.) I have F-Prot and Spybot installed, but I guess that wasn't enough to stop it.

When I became aware of the problem the computer was locked up in endless popups, there were two instances of Java installer on my desktop, a new installation of Spyware Master Destroyer (or something like that) and of course, nobody did anything.

I ran Spybot and it picked up Virtumonde and Smitfraud and another Virtumonde clone. However, it won't remove either of those. I found a Virtumonde removal tool that seems to have worked but since things are still messed up I can't be sure. That was VundoFix. Ran it in safe mode and I think it worked.

Sorry if this seems a bit stilted but my IE7 browser (freshly updated along with SP3) keeps losing focus alternated with popping up new IE windows. If I stop typing for more than about 5 seconds this window loses focus and I have to re-click it. LOL! The other symptom I'm having is that when I open up Firefox an instance of IE opens with a "can't find server" error (I think). Hey, just lost focus while I was typing.

The last time I ran Spybot it reported a Smitfraud-c.something something. I Googled for that and found people were posting their Hijack This logs here. I have run Hijack This and will post my log following this sentence, assuming that whatever is messing with my PC will allow me to do it. (PS I never have this problem on my Kubuntu boxes).

Oh... after I installed SP3 I tried to open IE and it attempted to run a configuration routine that bombed in the middle from some flak from this malware. Here's the file.... any help is GREATLY appreciated. ---- Bill

Logfile of Trend Micro HijackThis v2.0.2
Scan saved at 20:19:34, on 6/5/2008
Platform: Windows XP SP3 (WinNT 5.01.2600)
MSIE: Internet Explorer v7.00 (7.00.5730.0013)
Boot mode: Normal

Running processes:
C:\WINNT\System32\smss.exe
C:\WINNT\system32\winlogon.exe
C:\WINNT\system32\services.exe
C:\WINNT\system32\lsass.exe
C:\WINNT\system32\svchost.exe
C:\WINNT\System32\svchost.exe
C:\WINNT\system32\spoolsv.exe
C:\WINNT\system32\cisvc.exe
C:\Program Files\FRISK Software\F-PROT Antivirus for Windows\FPAVServer.exe
C:\WINNT\system32\mgabg.exe
C:\WINNT\Explorer.EXE
C:\WINNT\system32\PDesk\PDesk.exe
C:\Program Files\FRISK Software\F-PROT Antivirus for Windows\FProtTray.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Real\Update_OB\realsched.exe
C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.6.0_06\bin\jusched.exe
C:\WINNT\system32\ctfmon.exe
C:\Program Files\Mozilla Firefox\firefox.exe
C:\WINNT\system32\cidaemon.exe
C:\Program Files\Trend Micro\HijackThis\HijackThis.exe
C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\IEXPLORE.EXE
C:\PROGRA~1\MICROS~2\OFFICE11\OUTLOOK.EXE
C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\OFFICE11\WINWORD.EXE

R0 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Local Page = C:\windows\system32\blank.htm
R0 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Local Page = C:\windows\system32\blank.htm
O2 - BHO: Adobe PDF Reader Link Helper - {06849E9F-C8D7-4D59-B87D-784B7D6BE0B3} - C:\Program Files\Adobe\Acrobat 7.0\ActiveX\AcroIEHelper.dll
O2 - BHO: (no name) - {3075167C-B1A0-453F-AFEA-1B91EA5B7FFC} - C:\WINNT\system32\qomlkHbX.dll (file missing)
O2 - BHO: Spybot-S&D IE Protection - {53707962-6F74-2D53-2644-206D7942484F} - C:\PROGRA~1\SPYBOT~1\SDHelper.dll
O2 - BHO: (no name) - {628D3002-6590-4424-AE01-E93B09BF6036} - C:\WINNT\system32\fccyxwvs.dll (file missing)
O2 - BHO: SSVHelper Class - {761497BB-D6F0-462C-B6EB-D4DAF1D92D43} - C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.6.0_06\bin\ssv.dll
O2 - BHO: (no name) - {88476531-64AA-4CAB-9F42-361B44C9190E} - C:\Program Files\Windows NT\xabih66225.dll
O2 - BHO: (no name) - {CF662972-1A35-4C42-920D-23555D66512A} - C:\WINNT\system32\rqRLdDUO.dll (file missing)
O2 - BHO: (no name) - {E08DCA46-3CD6-469F-8A3C-68AC95E2AE08} - C:\WINNT\system32\mlJDSmNE.dll (file missing)
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Synchronization Manager] mobsync.exe /logon
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Cmaudio] RunDll32 cmicnfg.cpl,CMICtrlWnd
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Matrox Powerdesk] C:\WINNT\system32\PDesk\PDesk.exe /Autolaunch
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [F-PROT Antivirus Tray application] C:\Program Files\FRISK Software\F-PROT Antivirus for Windows\FProtTray.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [NeroCheck] C:\WINNT\system32\NeroCheck.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [QuickTime Task] "C:\Program Files\QuickTime\QTTask.exe" -atboottime
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [TkBellExe] "C:\Program Files\Common Files\Real\Update_OB\realsched.exe" -osboot
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [AntiSpywareMaster] C:\Program Files\AntiSpywareMaster\asm.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SunJavaUpdateSched] "C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.6.0_06\bin\jusched.exe"
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [ctfmon.exe] C:\WINNT\system32\ctfmon.exe
O4 - HKUS\S-1-5-19\..\RunOnce: [^SetupICWDesktop] C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\Connection Wizard\icwconn1.exe /desktop (User 'LOCAL SERVICE')
O4 - HKUS\S-1-5-19\..\RunOnce: [tscuninstall] %systemroot%\system32\tscupgrd.exe (User 'LOCAL SERVICE')
O4 - HKUS\S-1-5-20\..\RunOnce: [^SetupICWDesktop] C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\Connection Wizard\icwconn1.exe /desktop (User 'NETWORK SERVICE')
O4 - HKUS\S-1-5-18\..\RunOnce: [^SetupICWDesktop] C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\Connection Wizard\icwconn1.exe /desktop (User 'SYSTEM')
O4 - HKUS\.DEFAULT\..\RunOnce: [^SetupICWDesktop] C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\Connection Wizard\icwconn1.exe /desktop (User 'Default user')
O4 - Global Startup: Adobe Reader Speed Launch.lnk = C:\Program Files\Adobe\Acrobat 7.0\Reader\reader_sl.exe
O8 - Extra context menu item: E&xport to Microsoft Excel - res://C:\PROGRA~1\MICROS~2\OFFICE11\EXCEL.EXE/3000
O9 - Extra button: (no name) - {08B0E5C0-4FCB-11CF-AAA5-00401C608501} - C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.6.0_06\bin\ssv.dll
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Sun Java Console - {08B0E5C0-4FCB-11CF-AAA5-00401C608501} - C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.6.0_06\bin\ssv.dll
O9 - Extra button: Research - {92780B25-18CC-41C8-B9BE-3C9C571A8263} - C:\PROGRA~1\MICROS~2\OFFICE11\REFIEBAR.DLL
O9 - Extra button: (no name) - {DFB852A3-47F8-48C4-A200-58CAB36FD2A2} - C:\PROGRA~1\SPYBOT~1\SDHelper.dll
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Spybot - Search & Destroy Configuration - {DFB852A3-47F8-48C4-A200-58CAB36FD2A2} - C:\PROGRA~1\SPYBOT~1\SDHelper.dll
O9 - Extra button: (no name) - {e2e2dd38-d088-4134-82b7-f2ba38496583} - C:\WINNT\Network Diagnostic\xpnetdiag.exe
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: @xpsp3res.dll,-20001 - {e2e2dd38-d088-4134-82b7-f2ba38496583} - C:\WINNT\Network Diagnostic\xpnetdiag.exe
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: {6414512B-B978-451D-A0D8-FCFDF33E833C} (WUWebControl Class) - http://www.update.microsoft.com/windowsupd...b?1212677958926
O17 - HKLM\System\CCS\Services\Tcpip\Parameters: Domain = euphonic.com
O17 - HKLM\Software\..\Telephony: DomainName = euphonic.com
O17 - HKLM\System\CCS\Services\Tcpip\..\{27E37917-90D5-4AD5-97B0-DDD7CB523C96}: Domain = euphonic.com
O17 - HKLM\System\CCS\Services\Tcpip\..\{27E37917-90D5-4AD5-97B0-DDD7CB523C96}: NameServer = 192.168.0.101,204.127.203.135
O17 - HKLM\System\CS1\Services\Tcpip\Parameters: Domain = euphonic.com
O17 - HKLM\System\CS1\Services\Tcpip\..\{27E37917-90D5-4AD5-97B0-DDD7CB523C96}: Domain = euphonic.com
O17 - HKLM\System\CS1\Services\Tcpip\..\{27E37917-90D5-4AD5-97B0-DDD7CB523C96}: NameServer = 192.168.0.101,204.127.203.135
O23 - Service: F-PROT Antivirus for Windows system (FPAVServer) - FRISK Software - C:\Program Files\FRISK Software\F-PROT Antivirus for Windows\FPAVServer.exe
O23 - Service: MGABGEXE - Matrox Graphics Inc. - C:\WINNT\system32\mgabg.exe

--
End of file - 6193 bytes

I have moved your Topic that includes a HijackThis log here to the Misplaced HJT Logs forum. You posted your log in a forum not intended for HijackThis logs analysis and probably missed the directions we provide to those who require assistance. We can only allow topics with such logs in the HijackThis Logs and Malware Removal forum. This restriction is to ensure you get the best help available, from those who specialize in malware anlaysis and removal. It also should prevent you from receiving ineffective or even potentially dangerous advice, whether well meaning or not.

Prior to posting a HJT log, we ask that you please read and follow all instructions in the pinned topic titled Preparation Guide For Use Before Posting A Hijackthis Log. Following the steps in this Guide will allow the HJT Team to quickly help you with specific fixes for what may remain on your system.

Please complete all the steps in the Guide. If you have performed some of them already, then just continue with the next. There are instructions for downloading and running Deckard's System Scanner (DSS) which will create a hijackthis log for you, or automatically download and install the most current version of HijackThis if it's not already installed on your computer.

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I have posted the information requested at this link...

http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/forums/topic150868.html

NOTE: Corrected the link.

Hello wjniemi,

Thanks for posting the link.

Now that your log is properly posted, you should NOT make further changes to your computer (install/uninstall programs, use special fix tools, delete files, edit the registry, etc) unless advised by a HJT Team member, nor should you continue to ask for help elsewhere. Doing so can result in system changes which may not show in the log you already posted. Further, any modifications you make on your own may cause confusion for the helper assisting you and could complicate the malware removal process which would extend the time it takes to clean your computer.

From this point on the HJT Team should be the only members that you take advice from, until they have verified your log as clean.

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To avoid confusion, I am closing this topic. Good luck with your log.

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