BleepingComputer.com: Please help! TroganSPM/LX infected computer?

Okay so yesterday I got some virus on my computer while searching up world hunger sites for research. Everything seem to freeze and BOOM I have something crazy going on with my computer.
My desktop wallpaper has changed to a warning that my system has been affected. A red ball with an X is in the desktop toolbar, every so often telling me that my computer is infected. And every 10-15minutes or so I get a pop up basically telling me the same thing that my computer has a 'TrojanSPM/LX" and that if I don't download IDS software it will infect my executuble files. And some of my executuble files have been affected, such as my task manager which I cannot access at all, and I can't change the desktop background that seems to be locked as well. My internet and stuff like that works fine though.
So I'm freaking out because I seem to have downloaded everything possible to try to fix this.
And there has been no luck.
I have Windows XP Home Edition, the computer is only 5 years old or so, but I'd say has gone through a lot of other virus' and multiple family uses, so it isn't exceptionally fast. Please bear with me though, I'm only 17 and not extremely experienced with the process of getting rid of stuff when it goes further than just simply doing a scan and deleting the virus.
Help is appreciated, thanks !

As no logs have been posted, I am shifting this topic from the specialized HiJack This forum to the Am I Infected forum.

==>PLEASE DO NOT NOW POST LOGS<== unless a log is specifically requested.

17... you qualify Welcome to BC

Please download TFC by Old Timer and save it to your desktop.
alternate download link

• Save any unsaved work. TFC will close ALL open programs including your browser!
  
• Double-click on TFC.exe to run it. If you are using Vista, right-click on the file and choose Run As Administrator.
  
• Click the Start button to begin the cleaning process and let it run uninterrupted to completion.
  
• Important! If TFC prompts you to reboot, please do so immediately. If not prompted, manually reboot the machine anyway to ensure a complete clean.

Please download RKill by Grinler

• Before we begin, you should disable your anti-malware softwares you have installed so they do not interfere RKill running as some anti-malware softwares detect RKill as malicious. Please refer to this page if you are not sure how.
  
• Download Link #1.
  
• Save it to your Desktop.
  
• Double click the RKill desktop icon.
  If you are using Vista please right click and run as Admin!
  
• A black screen will briefly flash indicating a successful run.
  
• If this does not occur please delete that application and download Link #2.
  
• Continue process until the tool runs.
  
• If the tool does not run from any of the links tell me about it.

Please download Malwarebytes Anti-Malware and save it to your desktop.
alternate download link 1
alternate download link 2

• Make sure you are connected to the Internet.
  
• Double-click on mbam-setup.exe to install the application.
  
• When the installation begins, follow the prompts and do not make any changes to default settings.
  
• When installation has finished, make sure you leave both of these checked:
  • Update Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware
    
  • Launch Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware
  
  
• Then click Finish.

MBAM will automatically start and you will be asked to update the program before performing a scan.

• If an update is found, the program will automatically update itself.
  
• Press the OK button to close that box and continue.
  
• If you encounter any problems while downloading the updates, manually download them from here and just double-click on mbam-rules.exe to install.

On the Scanner tab:

• Make sure the "Perform Quick Scan" option is selected.
  
• Then click on the Scan button.
  
• If asked to select the drives to scan, leave all the drives selected and click on the Start Scan button.
  
• The scan will begin and "Scan in progress" will show at the top. It may take some time to complete so please be patient.
  
• When the scan is finished, a message box will say "The scan completed successfully. Click 'Show Results' to display all objects found".
  
• Click OK to close the message box and continue with the removal process.

Back at the main Scanner screen:

• Click on the Show Results button to see a list of any malware that was found.
  
• Make sure that everything is checked, and click Remove Selected.
  
• When removal is completed, a log report will open in Notepad.
  
• The log is automatically saved and can be viewed by clicking the Logs tab in MBAM.
  
• Copy and paste the contents of that report in your next reply and exit MBAM.

Note:
-- If MBAM encounters a file that is difficult to remove, you may be asked to reboot your computer so it can proceed with the disinfection process. Regardless if prompted to restart the computer or not, please do so immediately. Failure to reboot normally (not into safe mode) will prevent MBAM from removing all the malware.

Note 2:
-- MBAM may make changes to your registry as part of its disinfection routine. If you're using other security programs that detect registry changes (like Spybot's Teatimer), they may interfere with the fix or alert you after scanning with MBAM. Please disable such programs until disinfection is complete or permit them to allow the changes. To disable these programs, please view this topic: How To Temporarily Disable Your Anti-virus, Firewall And Anti-malware Programs

I'm going to have to start tomorrow once I get home from school, but one quick point.
I do have Malwarebytes already and it won't work now. I have already tried re-installing it.
The error message comes up whenever I try to run it:
vbAccelerator SGrid II Control, 'Run-time error '0''
Then an error .. 440 ?

Try running the procedure... RKill was designed to assist Malwarebytes in its run. Also try renaming the malwarebytes executable file to xexon.com > The malware you have looks for malwarebytes .exe file and doesn't allow it to start.

No problem with time...

I ran TFC and restarted my computer like it said.
Downloaded RKill. And it blanked out my desktop and brought it back, so does that mean it worked?
I noticed that the little popups warning me about the virus aren't there anymore at the moment. But desktop background still isn't cooperating, but my task manager happens to be back .
Uninstalled my previous MBam, and installed a new one given the link you put, and MBam happens to work now .
So I am going to do a scan and then will post the results.

Very well done

Post when you can

Mbam seemed to find the infected things. Here is the log:

Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware 1.41
Database version: 3195
Windows 5.1.2600 Service Pack 2

18/11/2009 11:03:19 PM
mbam-log-2009-11-18 (23-03-19).txt

Scan type: Quick Scan
Objects scanned: 231707
Time elapsed: 6 hour(s), 4 minute(s), 22 second(s)

Memory Processes Infected: 0
Memory Modules Infected: 0
Registry Keys Infected: 1
Registry Values Infected: 1
Registry Data Items Infected: 6
Folders Infected: 0
Files Infected: 4

Memory Processes Infected:
(No malicious items detected)

Memory Modules Infected:
(No malicious items detected)

Registry Keys Infected:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Multimedia\WMPlayer\Schemes\f3pss (Adware.MyWebSearch) -> Quarantined and deleted successfully.

Registry Values Infected:
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Desktop\General\wallpaper (Hijack.Wallpaper) -> Quarantined and deleted successfully.

Registry Data Items Infected:
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\ActiveDesktop\NoChangingWallpaper (Hijack.DisplayProperties) -> Bad: (1) Good: (0) -> Quarantined and deleted successfully.
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer\NoActiveDesktopChanges (Hijack.DisplayProperties) -> Bad: (1) Good: (0) -> Quarantined and deleted successfully.
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer\NoSetActiveDesktop (Hijack.DisplayProperties) -> Bad: (1) Good: (0) -> Quarantined and deleted successfully.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\activedesktop\NoChangingWallpaper (Hijack.DisplayProperties) -> Bad: (1) Good: (0) -> Quarantined and deleted successfully.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer\NoActiveDesktopChanges (Hijack.DisplayProperties) -> Bad: (1) Good: (0) -> Quarantined and deleted successfully.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer\NoSetActiveDesktop (Hijack.DisplayProperties) -> Bad: (1) Good: (0) -> Quarantined and deleted successfully.

Folders Infected:
(No malicious items detected)

Files Infected:
C:\WINDOWS\system32\critical_warning.html (Trojan.FakeAlert) -> Quarantined and deleted successfully.
C:\WINDOWS\system32\AVR10.exe (Trojan.FakeAlert) -> Quarantined and deleted successfully.
C:\WINDOWS\system32\winhelper86.dll (Trojan.FakeAlert) -> Quarantined and deleted successfully.
C:\WINDOWS\system32\41.exe (Trojan.FakeAlert) -> Quarantined and deleted successfully.

Our next steps...


Please download and scan with SUPERAntiSpyware Free

• Double-click SUPERAntiSypware.exe and use the default settings for installation.
  
• An icon will be created on your desktop. Double-click that icon to launch the program.
  
• If it will not start, go to Start > All Prgrams > SUPERAntiSpyware and click on Alternate Start.
  
• If asked to update the program definitions, click "Yes". If not, update the definitions before scanning by selecting "Check for Updates". (If you encounter any problems while downloading the updates, manually download them from here. Double-click on the hyperlink for Download Installer and save SASDEFINITIONS.EXE to your desktop. Then double-click on SASDEFINITIONS.EXE to install the definitions.)
  
• In the Main Menu, click the Preferences... button.
  
• Click the "General and Startup" tab, and under Start-up Options, make sure "Start SUPERAntiSpyware when Windows starts" box is unchecked.
  
• Click the "Scanning Control" tab, and under Scanner Options, make sure the following are checked (leave all others unchecked):
  • Close browsers before scanning.
    
  • Scan for tracking cookies.
    
  • Terminate memory threats before quarantining.
  
  
• Click the "Close" button to leave the control center screen and exit the program.
  
• Do not run a scan just yet.

Reboot your computer in "Safe Mode" using the F8 method. To do this, restart your computer and after hearing your computer beep once during startup (but before the Windows icon appears) press the F8 key repeatedly. A menu will appear with several options. Use the arrow keys to navigate and select the option to run Windows in "Safe Mode".

Scan with SUPERAntiSpyware as follows:

• Launch the program and back on the main screen, under "Scan for Harmful Software" click Scan your computer.
  
• On the left, make sure you check C:\Fixed Drive.
  
• On the right, under "Complete Scan", choose Perform Complete Scan and click "Next".
  
• After the scan is complete, a Scan Summary box will appear with potentially harmful items that were detected. Click "OK".
  
• Make sure everything has a checkmark next to it and click "Next".
  
• A notification will appear that "Quarantine and Removal is Complete". Click "OK" and then click the "Finish" button to return to the main menu.
  
• If asked if you want to reboot, click "Yes" and reboot normally.
  
• To retrieve the removal information after reboot, launch SUPERAntispyware again.
  • Click Preferences, then click the Statistics/Logs tab.
    
  • Under Scanner Logs, double-click SUPERAntiSpyware Scan Log.
    
  • If there are several logs, click the current dated log and press View log. A text file will open in your default text editor.
    
  • Please copy and paste the Scan Log results in your next reply.
  
  
• Click Close to exit the program.

Please perform a scan with Eset Onlinescan (NOD32).
(Requires Internet Explorer to work. If given the option, choose "Quarantine" instead of delete.)
Vista Users be sure to run Internet Explorer as Administrator. To do this, right-click on the IE icon in the Start Menu or Quick Launch Bar on the Taskbar and select "Run as Administrator" from the context menu.)

• You will see the Terms of Use. Tick the check-box in front of YES, I accept the Terms of Use
  
• Now click Start.
  
• You may receive an alert on the address bar that "This site might require the following ActiveX control...Click here to install...". Click on that alert and then Click Insall ActiveX component.
  
• A new window will appear asking "Do you want to install this software?" (OnlineScanner.cab)".
  
• Answer Yes to install and download the ActiveX controls that allows the scan to run.
  
• Click Start. (the Onlinescanner will now prepare itself for running on your pc)
  
• To do a full-scan, check: "Remove found threats" and "Scan potentially unwanted applications"
  
• Press Scan to start the online scan. (this could take some time to complete)[/color]
  
• When the scan has finished, it will show a screen with two tabs "overview" and "details" and the option to get information or buy software. Just close the window.
  
• Now click Start > Run... > type: C:\Program Files\EsetOnlineScanner\log.txt
  
• The scan results will open in Notepad.
  
• Copy and paste the log results in your next reply.

Note: Some online scanners will detect existing anti-virus software and refuse to cooperate. You may have to disable the real-time protection components of your existing anti-virus and try running the scan again. If you do this, remember to turn\ them back on after you are finished.

Hm, I did a quick scan with SUPERantispyware, and it didn't find anything.
But I'll make sure to do the full scan, I didn't realize that's what I needed.
So hopefully will post it today.

I'll be here

SUPERAntiSpyware Scan Log
http://www.superantispyware.com

Generated 11/21/2009 at 05:19 PM

Application Version : 4.24.1004

Core Rules Database Version : 3689
Trace Rules Database Version: 1665

Scan type : Complete Scan
Total Scan Time : 03:34:15

Memory items scanned : 170
Memory threats detected : 0
Registry items scanned : 7358
Registry threats detected : 0
File items scanned : 190938
File threats detected : 3

Adware.Tracking Cookie
C:\Documents and Settings\Family2\Cookies\family2@atdmt[2].txt
C:\Documents and Settings\Family2\Cookies\family2@atdmt[4].txt
C:\Documents and Settings\Family2\Cookies\family2@atdmt[1].txt

I will do the Eset Scan now.

Looks good with just cookies found. Let's see what ESET turns up...

ESETSmartInstaller@High as downloader log:
all ok
# version=7
# OnlineScannerApp.exe=1.0.0.1
# OnlineScanner.ocx=1.0.0.6211
# api_version=3.0.2
# EOSSerial=defc8bd95c50f04ab1c6d9e05ee03b28
# end=finished
# remove_checked=true
# archives_checked=false
# unwanted_checked=true
# unsafe_checked=false
# antistealth_checked=false
# utc_time=2009-11-22 01:57:49
# local_time=2009-11-21 08:57:49 (-0500, Eastern Standard Time)
# country="Canada"
# lang=1033
# osver=5.1.2600 NT Service Pack 2
# compatibility_mode=512 16777215 100 0 0 0 0 0
# compatibility_mode=769 16775125 100 98 0 194202179 0 0
# compatibility_mode=1024 16777215 100 0 0 0 0 0
# compatibility_mode=2560 16777215 100 0 0 0 0 0
# compatibility_mode=8192 67108863 100 0 0 0 0 0
# scanned=206792
# found=0
# cleaned=0
# scan_time=8848

That looks great - 0 items found.

Let's flush system restore and run 2 more scans...

Create a New Restore Point to prevent possible reinfection from an old one. Some of the malware you picked up could have been saved in System Restore. Since this is a protected directory your tools cannot access to delete these files, they sometimes can reinfect your system if you accidentally use an old restore point. Setting a new restore point AFTER cleaning your system will help prevent this and enable your computer to "roll-back" to a clean working state.

The easiest and safest way to do this is:

• Go to Start > Programs > Accessories > System Tools and click "System Restore".
  
• Choose the radio button marked "Create a Restore Point" on the first screen then click "Next". Give the R.P. a name, then click "Create". The new point will be stamped with the current date and time. Keep a log of this so you can find it easily should you need to use System Restore.

• Then use Disk Cleanup to remove all but the most recently created Restore Point.
  
• Go to Start > Run and type: Cleanmgr
  
• Click "Ok"
  
• Disk Cleanup will scan your files for several minutes, then open.
  
• Click the "More Options" Tab.
  
• Click the "Clean up" button under System Restore.
  
• Click Ok. You will be prompted with "Are you sure you want to delete all but the most recent restore point?"
  
• Click Yes, then click Ok.
  
• Click Yes again when prompted with "Are you sure you want to perform these actions?"
  
• Disk Cleanup will remove the files and close automatically.

Please update and rerun Malwarebytes... post the fresh log.

Please download gmer.zip and save to your desktop.

• Extract (unzip) the file to its own folder such as C:\Gmer. (Click here for information on how to do this if not sure.)
  
• Disconnect from the Internet and close all running programs.
  
• Temporarily disable any real-time active protection so your security program drivers will not conflict with gmer's driver.
  
• Click on this link to see a list of programs that should be disabled.
  
• Double-click on gmer.exe to start the program.
  
• Allow the gmer.sys driver to load if asked.
  
• You may be prompted to scan immediately if GMER detects rootkit activity.
  
• If you are prompted to scan your system click "Yes" to begin the scan.
  
• If not prompted, click the "Rootkit/Malware" tab.
  
• On the right-side, all items to be scanned should be checked by default except for "Show All". Leave that box unchecked.
  
• Select all drives that are connected to your system to be scanned.
  
• Click the Scan button to begin. (Please be patient as it can take some time to complete)
  
• When the scan is finished, click Save to save the scan results to your Desktop.
  
• Save the file as gmer.log and copy/paste the contents in your next reply.
  
• Exit GMER and re-enable all active protection when done.