BleepingComputer.com: Just suspicious

Hi there,

I am just suspicious and would like experienced eyes to glance over my hijackthis log file.
On start up, this Toshiba laptop machine displays a certificate alert. The certificate alert is from opendns, so it is very likely that whatever is happening, it is trying to access something which I have blocked using opendns catagory blocks.

Known good = O4 - Startup: CheckMyPstSize.vbs

suspicious looking = Add to Google Photos Screensa&ver

Thanks for any help you can provide.

This post has been edited by sKeith000: 01 April 2011 - 10:10 AM

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We need to see some information about what is happening in your machine. Please perform the following scan again:

• Download DDS by sUBs from one of the following links if you no longer have it available. Save it to your desktop.
  • DDS.scr
    
  • DDS.pif
  
  
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Thanks and again sorry for the delay.

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DDS Log file GMER scan log to follow.
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DDS (Ver_11-03-05.01) - NTFSx86
Run by MGF at 14:32:49.60 on 06/04/2011
Internet Explorer: 7.0.5730.11 BrowserJavaVersion: 1.6.0_20
Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition 5.1.2600.2.1252.1.1033.18.1150.481 [GMT 1:00]
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AV: Microsoft Security Essentials *Enabled/Updated* {EDB4FA23-53B8-4AFA-8C5D-99752CCA7095}
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============== Running Processes ===============
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C:\WINDOWS\system32\Ati2evxx.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost -k DcomLaunch
svchost.exe
c:\Program Files\Microsoft Security Client\Antimalware\MsMpEng.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe -k netsvcs
svchost.exe
svchost.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\spoolsv.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\acs.exe
svchost.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\Ati2evxx.exe
C:\Program Files\TOSHIBA\ConfigFree\CFSvcs.exe
C:\WINDOWS\Explorer.EXE
C:\Program Files\Java\jre6\bin\jqs.exe
C:\Program Files\Panasonic\TrapMonitor\Trapmnnt.exe
C:\Program Files\ATI Technologies\ATI Control Panel\atiptaxx.exe
C:\Program Files\Synaptics\SynTP\SynTPLpr.exe
C:\Program Files\Synaptics\SynTP\SynTPEnh.exe
C:\Program Files\Toshiba\Windows Utilities\Hotkey.exe
C:\Program Files\TOSHIBA\ConfigFree\NDSTray.exe
C:\Program Files\TOSHIBA\TOSHIBA Zooming Utility\SmoothView.exe
C:\Program Files\TOSHIBA\Touch and Launch\PadExe.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\dla\tfswctrl.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Real\Update_OB\realsched.exe
C:\Program Files\Microsoft Security Client\msseces.exe
C:\Program Files\TOSHIBA\TOSCDSPD\toscdspd.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\ctfmon.exe
C:\Program Files\ComponentSoftware\CS-RCS\System\csrcssrv.exe
C:\Program Files\Free Download Manager\FUM\fumoei.exe
C:\Program Files\Skype\Phone\Skype.exe
C:\Program Files\Panasonic\Panasonic-DMS\LRecvTrap\LRecvTrap.exe
C:\Program Files\Skype\Plugin Manager\skypePM.exe
C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office\OUTLOOK.EXE
C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\IEXPLORE.EXE
C:\Documents and Settings\MGF\Desktop\dds.scr
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============== Pseudo HJT Report ===============
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uSearch Page = hxxp://www.google.com
uSearch Bar = hxxp://www.google.com/ie
uStart Page = hxxp://192.168.1.34/index.html
uSearchMigratedDefaultURL = hxxp://www.google.com/search?q={searchTerms}&sourceid=ie7&rls=com.microsoft:en-US&ie=utf8&oe=utf8
uInternet Connection Wizard,ShellNext = hxxp://www.msn.co.uk/
uSearchURL,(Default) = hxxp://www.google.com/keyword/%s
mSearchAssistant = hxxp://www.google.com/ie
BHO: Adobe PDF Link Helper: {18df081c-e8ad-4283-a596-fa578c2ebdc3} - c:\program files\common files\adobe\acrobat\activex\AcroIEHelperShim.dll
BHO: RealPlayer Download and Record Plugin for Internet Explorer: {3049c3e9-b461-4bc5-8870-4c09146192ca} - c:\program files\real\realplayer\rpbrowserrecordplugin.dll
BHO: DriveLetterAccess: {5ca3d70e-1895-11cf-8e15-001234567890} - c:\windows\system32\dla\tfswshx.dll
BHO: Google Toolbar Notifier BHO: {af69de43-7d58-4638-b6fa-ce66b5ad205d} - c:\program files\google\googletoolbarnotifier\5.1.1309.3572\swg.dll
BHO: FDMIECookiesBHO Class: {cc59e0f9-7e43-44fa-9faa-8377850bf205} - c:\program files\free download manager\iefdm2.dll
BHO: Java™ Plug-In 2 SSV Helper: {dbc80044-a445-435b-bc74-9c25c1c588a9} - c:\program files\java\jre6\bin\jp2ssv.dll
BHO: JQSIEStartDetectorImpl Class: {e7e6f031-17ce-4c07-bc86-eabfe594f69c} - c:\program files\java\jre6\lib\deploy\jqs\ie\jqs_plugin.dll
TB: {0B53EAC3-8D69-4B9E-9B19-A37C9A5676A7} - No File
TB: {42CDD1BF-3FFB-4238-8AD1-7859DF00B1D6} - No File
uRun: [TOSCDSPD] c:\program files\toshiba\toscdspd\toscdspd.exe
uRun: [ctfmon.exe] c:\windows\system32\ctfmon.exe
uRun: [CSRCSSRV] c:\program files\componentsoftware\cs-rcs\system\csrcssrv.exe /Automation
uRun: [Free Uploader Oe Integration] c:\program files\free download manager\fum\fumoei.exe
uRun: [Skype] "c:\program files\skype\phone\Skype.exe" /nosplash /minimized
uRun: [Google Update] "c:\documents and settings\mgf\local settings\application data\google\update\GoogleUpdate.exe" /c
mRun: [ATIPTA] "c:\program files\ati technologies\ati control panel\atiptaxx.exe"
mRun: [SynTPLpr] c:\program files\synaptics\syntp\SynTPLpr.exe
mRun: [SynTPEnh] c:\program files\synaptics\syntp\SynTPEnh.exe
mRun: [Toshiba Hotkey Utility] "c:\program files\toshiba\windows utilities\Hotkey.exe" /lang en
mRun: [NDSTray.exe] NDSTray.exe
mRun: [SmoothView] c:\program files\toshiba\toshiba zooming utility\SmoothView.exe
mRun: [PadTouch] c:\program files\toshiba\touch and launch\PadExe.exe
mRun: [dla] c:\windows\system32\dla\tfswctrl.exe
mRun: [TkBellExe] "c:\program files\common files\real\update_ob\realsched.exe" -osboot
mRun: [SunJavaUpdateSched] "c:\program files\java\jre1.5.0_02\bin\jusched.exe"
mRun: [Adobe Reader Speed Launcher] "c:\program files\adobe\reader 10.0\reader\Reader_sl.exe"
mRun: [Adobe ARM] "c:\program files\common files\adobe\arm\1.0\AdobeARM.exe"
mRun: [MSC] "c:\program files\microsoft security client\msseces.exe" -hide -runkey
dRun: [CTFMON.EXE] c:\windows\system32\CTFMON.EXE
dRun: [DWQueuedReporting] "c:\progra~1\common~1\micros~1\dw\dwtrig20.exe" -t
StartupFolder: c:\documents and settings\mgf\start menu\programs\startup\CheckMyPstSize.vbs
StartupFolder: c:\docume~1\alluse~1\startm~1\programs\startup\jobsta~1.lnk - c:\program files\panasonic\panasonic-dms\lrecvtrap\LRecvTrap.exe
StartupFolder: c:\docume~1\alluse~1\startm~1\programs\startup\micros~1.lnk - c:\program files\microsoft office\office\OSA9.EXE
IE: Add to Google Photos Screensa&ver - c:\windows\system32\GPhotos.scr/200
IE: Download all with Free Download Manager - file://c:\program files\free download manager\dlall.htm
IE: Download selected with Free Download Manager - file://c:\program files\free download manager\dlselected.htm
IE: Download video with Free Download Manager - file://c:\program files\free download manager\dlfvideo.htm
IE: Download with Free Download Manager - file://c:\program files\free download manager\dllink.htm
IE: {e2e2dd38-d088-4134-82b7-f2ba38496583} - %windir%\Network Diagnostic\xpnetdiag.exe
IE: {FB5F1910-F110-11d2-BB9E-00C04F795683} - c:\program files\messenger\msmsgs.exe
IE: {92780B25-18CC-41C8-B9BE-3C9C571A8263} - {FF059E31-CC5A-4E2E-BF3B-96E929D65503} - c:\progra~1\micros~2\office11\REFIEBAR.DLL
IE: {FD4E2FF8-973C-4A19-89BD-8E86B3CFCFE1} - {FD4E2FF8-973C-4A19-89BD-8E86B3CFCFE1} - c:\program files\free download manager\fum\fumiebtn.dll
Trusted Zone: internet
DPF: {05CA9FB0-3E3E-4B36-BF41-0E3A5CAA8CD8} - hxxp://download.microsoft.com/download/e/7/3/e7345c16-80aa-4488-ae10-9ac6be844f99/OGAControl.cab
DPF: {15B782AF-55D8-11D1-B477-006097098764} - hxxp://download.macromedia.com/pub/shockwave/cabs/authorware/awswax70.cab
DPF: {8AD9C840-044E-11D1-B3E9-00805F499D93} - hxxp://java.sun.com/update/1.6.0/jinstall-1_6_0_20-windows-i586.cab
DPF: {C7DB51B4-BCF7-4923-8874-7F1A0DC92277} - hxxp://office.microsoft.com/officeupdate/content/opuc4.cab
DPF: {CAFEEFAC-0015-0000-0002-ABCDEFFEDCBA} - hxxp://java.sun.com/update/1.5.0/jinstall-1_5_0_02-windows-i586.cab
DPF: {CAFEEFAC-0016-0000-0020-ABCDEFFEDCBA} - hxxp://java.sun.com/update/1.6.0/jinstall-1_6_0_20-windows-i586.cab
DPF: {CAFEEFAC-FFFF-FFFF-FFFF-ABCDEFFEDCBA} - hxxp://java.sun.com/update/1.6.0/jinstall-1_6_0_20-windows-i586.cab
DPF: {D27CDB6E-AE6D-11CF-96B8-444553540000} - hxxp://fpdownload2.macromedia.com/get/shockwave/cabs/flash/swflash.cab
DPF: {E2883E8F-472F-4FB0-9522-AC9BF37916A7} - hxxp://platformdl.adobe.com/NOS/getPlusPlus/1.6/gp.cab
Handler: skype4com - {FFC8B962-9B40-4DFF-9458-1830C7DD7F5D} - c:\progra~1\common~1\skype\SKYPE4~1.DLL
Notify: AtiExtEvent - Ati2evxx.dll
SSODL: WPDShServiceObj - {AAA288BA-9A4C-45B0-95D7-94D524869DB5} - c:\windows\system32\WPDShServiceObj.dll
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================= FIREFOX ===================
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FF - ProfilePath - c:\docume~1\mgf\applic~1\mozilla\firefox\profiles\t2ommh8p.default\
FF - prefs.js: browser.startup.homepage - hxxp://en-GB.start.mozilla.com/firefox?client=firefox-a&rls=org.mozilla:en-GB:official
FF - component: c:\program files\free download manager\firefox\extension\components\vmsfdmff.dll
FF - component: c:\program files\real\realplayer\browserrecord\firefox\ext\components\nprpffbrowserrecordext.dll
FF - plugin: c:\documents and settings\mgf\local settings\application data\google\update\1.2.183.39\npGoogleOneClick8.dll
FF - plugin: c:\program files\google\google updater\2.4.1536.6592\npCIDetect13.dll
FF - plugin: c:\program files\google\update\1.2.183.39\npGoogleOneClick8.dll
FF - plugin: c:\program files\java\jre6\bin\new_plugin\npdeployJava1.dll
FF - plugin: c:\program files\mozilla firefox\plugins\np32asw.dll
FF - plugin: c:\program files\mozilla firefox\plugins\npatgpc.dll
FF - Ext: Calculator: {AA052FD6-366A-4771-A591-0D8DC551585D} - %profile%\extensions\{AA052FD6-366A-4771-A591-0D8DC551585D}
FF - Ext: Flash Killer: flashkiller@joli.clic - %profile%\extensions\flashkiller@joli.clic
FF - Ext: Adblock Plus: {d10d0bf8-f5b5-c8b4-a8b2-2b9879e08c5d} - %profile%\extensions\{d10d0bf8-f5b5-c8b4-a8b2-2b9879e08c5d}
FF - Ext: NoScript: {73a6fe31-595d-460b-a920-fcc0f8843232} - %profile%\extensions\{73a6fe31-595d-460b-a920-fcc0f8843232}
FF - Ext: Default: {972ce4c6-7e08-4474-a285-3208198ce6fd} - c:\program files\mozilla firefox\extensions\{972ce4c6-7e08-4474-a285-3208198ce6fd}
FF - Ext: Java Console: {CAFEEFAC-0016-0000-0020-ABCDEFFEDCBA} - c:\program files\mozilla firefox\extensions\{CAFEEFAC-0016-0000-0020-ABCDEFFEDCBA}
FF - Ext: RealPlayer Browser Record Plugin: {ABDE892B-13A8-4d1b-88E6-365A6E755758} - c:\program files\real\realplayer\browserrecord\firefox\ext
FF - Ext: Java Quick Starter: jqs@sun.com - c:\program files\java\jre6\lib\deploy\jqs\ff
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============= SERVICES / DRIVERS ===============
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R1 MpFilter;Microsoft Malware Protection Driver;c:\windows\system32\drivers\MpFilter.sys [2010-10-24 165264]
R1 MpKsla2c22ba5;MpKsla2c22ba5;c:\documents and settings\all users\application data\microsoft\microsoft antimalware\definition updates\{caaf9e65-c194-4c2b-92b9-5a8ed593a85f}\MpKsla2c22ba5.sys [2011-4-6 28752]
R3 HSFHWATI;HSFHWATI;c:\windows\system32\drivers\HSFHWATI.sys [2005-8-4 211200]
S1 mferkdk;VSCore mferkdk;\??\c:\program files\mcafee\virusscan enterprise\mferkdk.sys --> c:\program files\mcafee\virusscan enterprise\mferkdk.sys [?]
S2 gupdate;Google Update Service (gupdate);c:\program files\google\update\GoogleUpdate.exe [2010-1-6 135664]
S3 B-Service;B-Service;c:\documents and settings\mgf\application data\mikogo extra\B-Service.exe [2009-9-11 185640]
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=============== Created Last 30 ================
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2011-04-06 12:28:24 28752 ----a-w- c:\docume~1\alluse~1\applic~1\microsoft\microsoft antimalware\definition updates\{caaf9e65-c194-4c2b-92b9-5a8ed593a85f}\MpKsla2c22ba5.sys
2011-04-06 12:27:54 6792528 ----a-w- c:\docume~1\alluse~1\applic~1\microsoft\microsoft antimalware\definition updates\{caaf9e65-c194-4c2b-92b9-5a8ed593a85f}\mpengine.dll
2011-04-01 13:55:44 388096 ----a-r- c:\docume~1\mgf\applic~1\microsoft\installer\{45a66726-69bc-466b-a7a4-12fcba4883d7}\HiJackThis.exe
2011-04-01 13:55:42 -------- d-----w- c:\program files\Trend Micro
2011-03-16 10:02:44 6792528 ----a-w- c:\docume~1\alluse~1\applic~1\microsoft\microsoft antimalware\definition updates\backup\mpengine.dll
2011-03-16 10:01:13 222080 ------w- c:\windows\system32\MpSigStub.exe
2011-03-16 09:55:41 -------- d-----w- c:\program files\Microsoft Security Client
2011-03-09 16:26:20 19968 ----a-w- c:\windows\system32\spool\prtprocs\w32x86\ssu1mpc.dll
2011-03-09 16:26:18 26624 ----a-w- c:\windows\system32\ssu1ml3.dll
2011-03-09 16:26:12 65536 ----a-w- c:\windows\system32\ssu1mci.dll
2011-03-09 16:26:12 151552 ----a-w- c:\windows\system32\ssu1mci.exe
2011-03-09 16:14:36 98304 ----a-w- c:\windows\system32\SN0ELMON.dll
2011-03-09 16:14:36 45056 ----a-w- c:\windows\system32\SN0EMTNT.dll
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==================== Find3M ====================
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============= FINISH: 14:33:37.93 ===============

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GMER Logfile
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GMER 1.0.15.15570 - http://www.gmer.net
Rootkit scan 2011-04-06 17:35:27
Windows 5.1.2600 Service Pack 2 Harddisk0\DR0 -> \Device\Ide\IdeDeviceP0T0L0-3 TOSHIBA_MK4026GAX rev.PA100U
Running: gmer.exe; Driver: C:\DOCUME~1\MGF\LOCALS~1\Temp\pxtdypow.sys


---- Kernel code sections - GMER 1.0.15 ----

? C:\DOCUME~1\MGF\LOCALS~1\Temp\mbr.sys The system cannot find the file specified. !

---- User code sections - GMER 1.0.15 ----

.text C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\IEXPLORE.EXE[240] USER32.dll!DialogBoxParamW 7E42555F 5 Bytes JMP 3E1DF4B9 C:\WINDOWS\system32\IEFRAME.dll (Internet Explorer/Microsoft Corporation)
.text C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\IEXPLORE.EXE[240] USER32.dll!DialogBoxIndirectParamW 7E432032 5 Bytes JMP 3E35203E C:\WINDOWS\system32\IEFRAME.dll (Internet Explorer/Microsoft Corporation)
.text C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\IEXPLORE.EXE[240] USER32.dll!MessageBoxIndirectA 7E43A04A 5 Bytes JMP 3E351FBF C:\WINDOWS\system32\IEFRAME.dll (Internet Explorer/Microsoft Corporation)
.text C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\IEXPLORE.EXE[240] USER32.dll!DialogBoxParamA 7E43B10C 5 Bytes JMP 3E352003 C:\WINDOWS\system32\IEFRAME.dll (Internet Explorer/Microsoft Corporation)
.text C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\IEXPLORE.EXE[240] USER32.dll!MessageBoxExW 7E4505D8 5 Bytes JMP 3E351F4B C:\WINDOWS\system32\IEFRAME.dll (Internet Explorer/Microsoft Corporation)
.text C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\IEXPLORE.EXE[240] USER32.dll!MessageBoxExA 7E4505FC 5 Bytes JMP 3E351F85 C:\WINDOWS\system32\IEFRAME.dll (Internet Explorer/Microsoft Corporation)
.text C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\IEXPLORE.EXE[240] USER32.dll!DialogBoxIndirectParamA 7E456B50 5 Bytes JMP 3E352079 C:\WINDOWS\system32\IEFRAME.dll (Internet Explorer/Microsoft Corporation)
.text C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\IEXPLORE.EXE[240] USER32.dll!MessageBoxIndirectW 7E4662AB 5 Bytes JMP 3E20176A C:\WINDOWS\system32\IEFRAME.dll (Internet Explorer/Microsoft Corporation)
.text C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\IEXPLORE.EXE[240] ole32.dll!OleLoadFromStream 7753031B 5 Bytes JMP 3E35223B C:\WINDOWS\system32\IEFRAME.dll (Internet Explorer/Microsoft Corporation)

---- Devices - GMER 1.0.15 ----

AttachedDevice \Driver\Kbdclass \Device\KeyboardClass0 SynTP.sys (Synaptics Touchpad Driver/Synaptics, Inc.)
AttachedDevice \Driver\Kbdclass \Device\KeyboardClass1 SynTP.sys (Synaptics Touchpad Driver/Synaptics, Inc.)

Device \FileSystem\Cdfs \Cdfs tfsnifs.sys (Drive Letter Access Component/Sonic Solutions)

---- Registry - GMER 1.0.15 ----

Reg HKLM\SOFTWARE\Classes\CLSID\{61A3D62A-E669-8B2B-95B7C505631D6590}\{1D71893B-0DD3-8FF9-31AA9E7B284EB027}\{CF9E2073-5E5A-1B13-96346A906352FBBE}
Reg HKLM\SOFTWARE\Classes\CLSID\{61A3D62A-E669-8B2B-95B7C505631D6590}\{1D71893B-0DD3-8FF9-31AA9E7B284EB027}\{CF9E2073-5E5A-1B13-96346A906352FBBE}@JWOYTVPITEDJCHYUGDR5XL6BSC1 0x01 0x00 0x01 0x00 ...

---- EOF - GMER 1.0.15 ----

Hello, sKeith000.
My name is etavares and I will be helping you with this log.

Here are some guidelines to ensure we are able to get your machine back under your control.

• Please do not run any unsupervised scans, fixes, etc. We can work against each other and end up in a worse place.
  
• Please subscribe to this topic if you have not already done so. Please check back just in case, as the email system can fail at times.
  
• Just because your machine is running better does not mean it is completely cleaned. Please wait for the 'all clear' from me to say when we are done.
  
• Please reply within 3 days to be fair to other people asking for help.
  
• When in doubt, please stop and ask first. There's no harm in asking questions!

Step 1


Overall, I don't see anything of concern in the logs at this point, short of some known security holes we'll fix once we confirm your machine is clean.

What is the exact certification error you are getting? When during startup does it appear? A screenshot would be helpful.



Step 2

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

MBAM may "make changes to your registry" as part of its disinfection routine. If using other security programs that detect registry changes (ie Spybot's Teatimer), they may interfere or alert you. Temporarily disable such programs or permit them to allow the changes.

• 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 definition 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. Be sure to post the complete log to include the top portion which shows MBAM's database version and your operating system.
  
• Exit MBAM when done.

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

etavares

Attached are screen shots of the security alert that appears at start up.

Thanks, very helpful. Please don't forget step 2.

still with me?

I'm still with you, thanks for your patience. Computer was out of my reach last week. will post mbam on monday if you can wait.

Ok, thanks for letting me know. I'll keep an eye out!

Here is Latest mbam scan
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Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware 1.50.1.1100
www.malwarebytes.org

Database version: 6388

Windows 5.1.2600 Service Pack 2
Internet Explorer 7.0.5730.11

18/04/2011 10:07:56
mbam-log-2011-04-18 (10-07-56).txt

Scan type: Quick scan
Objects scanned: 145472
Time elapsed: 10 minute(s), 14 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)

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Also, The security alerts have stopped appearing.

This post has been edited by sKeith000: 18 April 2011 - 05:43 AM

Hello, sKeith000.

OK, that's a good sign, along with the clean MBAM scan. Let's move on.



Step 1

Install ERUNT
This tool will create a complete backup of your registry. After every reboot, a new backup is created to ensure we have a safety net after each step. Do not delete these backups until we are finished.

• Please download erunt-setup.exe to your desktop.
  
• Double click erunt-setup.exe. Follow the prompts and allow ERUNT to be installed with the settings at default. If you do not want a Desktop icon, feel free to uncheck that. When asked if you want to create an ERUNT entry in the startup folder, answer Yes. You can delete the installation file after use.
  
• Erunt will open when the installation is finished. Check all items to be backed up in the default location and click OK.

You can find a complete guide to using the program here:
http://www.larshederer.homepage.t-online.de/erunt/erunt.txt

When we are finished with fixing your computer (I will make it clear when we are), you can uninstall ERUNT through Add/Remove Programs. The backups will be stored at C:\WINDOWS\erdnt, and will not be deleted when ERUNT is uninstalled.



Step 2

• Open notepad.
  
• Please copy the contents of the code box below. To do this highlight the contents of the box and right click on it. Paste this into the open notepad.
  
• Save it to your desktop (click file, save as) as "fixit.reg" with the quotes.

REGEDIT4

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Toolbar]
"{0B53EAC3-8D69-4B9E-9B19-A37C9A5676A7}"=-
[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Toolbar\WebBrowser]
"{0B53EAC3-8D69-4B9E-9B19-A37C9A5676A7}"=-
[-HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\CLSID\{0B53EAC3-8D69-4B9E-9B19-A37C9A5676A7}]
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Toolbar]
"{42CDD1BF-3FFB-4238-8AD1-7859DF00B1D6}"=-
[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Toolbar\WebBrowser]
"{42CDD1BF-3FFB-4238-8AD1-7859DF00B1D6}"=-
[-HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\CLSID\{42CDD1BF-3FFB-4238-8AD1-7859DF00B1D6}]

NOTICE: This file was written specifically for this user, for use on that particular machine. Running this on another machine may cause damage to your operating system

Locate fixit.reg on your Desktop and double-click on it.
You will receive a prompt similar to: "Do you wish to merge the information into the registry?".
Answer "Yes" and wait for a message to appear similar to "Merged Successfully".

Please reply back letting me know if it merged correctly.




Step 3

Next, we need to update Java.
Your Java is out of date. Older versions have vulnerabilities that malicious sites can use to exploit and infect your system. Please follow these steps to remove older version Java components and update:

• Download the latest version of Java Runtime Environment (JRE) Version 24..
  
• Save it to your desktop.
  
• Close any programs you may have running - especially your web browser.
  
• Go to Start > Settings > Control Panel, double-click on Add/Remove Programs and remove all older versions of Java.
  
• Check (highlight) any item with Java Runtime Environment (JRE or J2SE) or Java™ in the name.
  
• Click the Remove or Change/Remove button.
  
• Repeat as many times as necessary to remove each Java version(s) shown below:
  Java 6 Update 20
  Java 5 Update 2
  
• Reboot your computer once all Java components are removed.
  
• Then from your desktop double-click on jre-6u24-windows-i586-s.exe to install the newest version.

Step 4

Please download TFC by OldTimer 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 or Windows 7, 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.

Step 5

I'd like us to scan your machine with ESET OnlineScan

• Hold down Control and click on the following link to open ESET OnlineScan in a new window.
  ESET OnlineScan
  
• Click the button.
  
• For alternate browsers only: (Microsoft Internet Explorer users can skip these steps)
  • Click on to download the ESET Smart Installer. Save it to your desktop.
    
  • Double click on the icon on your desktop.
  
  
• Check
  
• Click the button.
  
• Accept any security warnings from your browser.
  
• Check
  
• Push the Start button.
  
• ESET will then download updates for itself, install itself, and begin scanning your computer. Please be patient as this can take some time.
  
• When the scan completes, push
  
• Push , and save the file to your desktop using a unique name, such as ESETScan. Include the contents of this report in your next reply.
  
• Push the button.
  
• Push

etavares

Steps 1-5 completed.
At end of ESET scan there was no threats so no report to attach.

Security alert is there again. It seems to happen late in the boot up process, about a minute or two after explorer has started.

This post has been edited by sKeith000: 20 April 2011 - 12:48 PM

OK, please download the latest version of Skype and install that. There's an issue where this error occurs if a specific facebook site is blocked (e.g. by openDNS or a corporate firewall). Try that, then reboot and let me know if you get the error.

Or, launch Skype, go to the facebook tab in Skype, and there should be an option like 'don't show this again'. Select that option.

Ingenious. That was super detective work there. Thank you very much for removing the mystery from this curious behavior. Skype talking to facebook, which is blocked with opendns was exactly what was happening. Thanks again. If you believe anything else should be done please let me know, but I am very happy with the service provided by yourself and bleeping computers.