BleepingComputer.com: Virus - Explorer playing music and redirecting to spam sites

System info:

• I am running Windows 7 SP1
  
• Internet Explorer 8.0.7601.17514

I was surfing the internet looking for some project file yesterday and somehow got a nasty virus. I started noticing it when I was googling and being redirected to spam sites when clicking on search results, most of which had nothign to do with my search. PLus the URL did not match the result I clicked on and if I copied and pasted the URL directly it worked fine. THen i started getting music playing in teh background that wouldn't go away until I killed <iexplore.exe *32> in task manager.

What I have done:

• Scanned using McAfee Antivirus / (Official version is "McAfee Internet Security"
  
• Downloaded and run Malware Bytes - Antimalware
  
• Downloaded and run - Combofix in safe mode. (this was before I saw this site and it's warning). Also during the reboot by combo fix upon restart the PC threw a McAfee error and then also opened a browser that seemed to be attempting to get to a page that started a download. WIndows blocked teh file download but it was all on its own.

NOTE: I do have a USB WD 1 TB drive that my system is backed up to. And it has not been connected to my PC since about a week before my little fiasco - so while I would prefer not to wipe out and reinstall everything it is an option and i have little fear of lost files (lucky I got that little bugger..)

I have noticed you guys have helped many people with similar issues and hope you can do the same for me.

Hi That_Steve_Guy,

Welcome to BleepingComputer!

I know it looks like a lot, but it's really just a lot of text asking for only 4 scans.

Once you've done these and posted the results in your next post, let me know how the computer is running.

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Download Security Check by screen317 from here or here.

• Save it to your Desktop.
• Double click SecurityCheck.exe and follow the onscreen instructions inside of the black box.
• A Notepad document should open automatically called checkup.txt; please post the contents of that document.

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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.

If you have a problem downloading, installing or getting SAS to run, try downloading and using the SUPERAntiSpyware Portable Scanner instead. Save the randomly named file (i.e. SAS_1710895.COM) to a usb drive or CD and transfer to the infected computer. Then double-click on it to launch and scan. The file is randomly named to help keep malware from blocking the scanner.

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Please download Malwarebytes Anti-Malware and save it to your desktop.

• Important!! When you save the mbam-setup file, rename it to something random (such as 123abc.exe) before beginning the download.

Malwarebytes 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 and double-click on the renamed file to install the application.
  For instructions with screenshots, please refer to this Guide.
  
• When the installation begins, follow the prompts and do not make any changes to default settings.
  
• Malwarebytes 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 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.

• Under the Scanner tab, make sure the "Perform Quick Scan" option is selected.
  
• Click on the Scan button.
  
• When 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, then click the Show Results button to see a list of any malware that was found.
  
• Make sure that everything is checked and then 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.
  
• 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 the database version and your operating system.
  
• Exit Malwarebytes when done.

Note: If Malwarebytes encounters a file that is difficult to remove, you will be asked to reboot your computer so it can proceed with the disinfection process. If asked to restart the computer, please do so immediately. Failure to reboot normally will prevent Malwarebytes from removing all the malware.

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

• Hold down Control and click on this link to open ESET OnlineScan in a new window.
  
• Click the button.
  
• For alternate browsers only: (Microsoft Internet Explorer users can skip these steps)
  • Click on esetsmartinstaller_enu.exe to download the ESET Smart Installer. Save it to your desktop.
    
  • Double click on the
    icon on your desktop.
  
  
• Check "YES, I accept the Terms of Use."
  
• Click the Start button.
  
• Accept any security warnings from your browser.
  
• Under scan settings, check "Scan Archives" and "Remove found threats"
  
• Click Advanced settings and select the following:
  • Scan potentially unwanted applications
    
  • Scan for potentially unsafe applications
    
  • Enable Anti-Stealth technology
  
  
• 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, click List Threats
  
• Click Export, and save the file to your desktop using a unique name, such as ESETScan. Include the contents of this report in your next reply.
  
• Click the Back button.
  
• Click the Finish button.

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Remember, after posting the results of these scans, let me know how the computer is running.

Ugh - well to tell you how it is going , I had just finished typing my post and the window froze. I pasted into notepad to save my work and before I could save my system shutdown. So here is try 2.

I completed all 4 scan's using the 4 applications you stated. I have described the results below for each and pasted the logs at the end of my post. My current status seems to be the same. Searches on google are working but when I click a result I am sent to a spam site. Often an explorer window will open on its own followed by music / adds in a minute or so. the window always remains on google and the music/adds go in and out.

Security check - Successfully ran - logs at end of post.
SUPERAntiSPyware Free - Successfully scanned in Safe mode - Logs at end of Post
Malwarebytes - Anty Malware - I removed my current version and followed your instructions to download and install a new version ensuring to rename the file before saving in download. I ran the Malware and have attached results to end of post.
ESET - no logs attached - however it kept crashing due to teh virus that was opening another window and starting music/adds which eventually through an explorer error and then crashed IE including the virus scan. After 2 trys I downloaded the exe to my desktop and ran it there.

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Security Check
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Results of screen317's Security Check version 0.99.24
Windows 7 x64 (UAC is enabled)
Internet Explorer 8 Out of date!
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Antivirus/Firewall Check:
Windows Firewall Enabled!
McAfee Internet Security
McAfee Online Backup
WMI entry may not exist for antivirus; attempting automatic update.
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Anti-malware/Other Utilities Check:
Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware
Java™ 6 Update 20
Out of date Java installed!
Adobe Flash Player ( 10.2.152.32) Flash Player Out of Date!
Adobe Reader X (10.1.1)
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Process Check:
objlist.exe by Laurent
Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware mbamservice.exe
Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware mbamgui.exe
McAfee Online Backup MOBK755backup.exe
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- SUPERAntiSPyware -
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SUPERAntiSpyware Scan Log
http://www.superantispyware.com

Generated 10/19/2011 at 02:24 PM

Application Version : 5.0.1134

Core Rules Database Version : 7818
Trace Rules Database Version: 5630

Scan type : Complete Scan
Total Scan Time : 00:40:57

Operating System Information
Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit, Service Pack 1 (Build 6.01.7601)
UAC Off - Administrator

Memory items scanned : 403
Memory threats detected : 0
Registry items scanned : 71644
Registry threats detected : 0
File items scanned : 120952
File threats detected : 221

Adware.Tracking Cookie
C:\Users\Steven\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Cookies\N408C8GO.txt [ /apmebf.com ]
C:\Users\Steven\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Cookies\CHS8A85D.txt [ /interclick.com ]
C:\Users\Steven\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Cookies\VS1VFQOH.txt [ /advertise.com ]
C:\Users\Steven\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Cookies\A468VHHT.txt [ /www.burstnet.com ]
C:\Users\Steven\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Cookies\K4YRBZUH.txt [ /intermundomedia.com ]
C:\Users\Steven\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Cookies\3EWXRQXK.txt [ /adform.net ]
C:\Users\Steven\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Cookies\J48WSJGO.txt [ /insightexpressai.com ]
C:\Users\Steven\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Cookies\ZYYZPMYA.txt [ /specificclick.net ]
C:\Users\Steven\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Cookies\6DBIF34R.txt [ /serving-sys.com ]
C:\Users\Steven\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Cookies\11ABOM8Q.txt [ /cn.clickable.net ]
C:\Users\Steven\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Cookies\QY9WM06R.txt [ /trafficmp.com ]
C:\Users\Steven\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Cookies\8KOLJ3AK.txt [ /burstnet.com ]
C:\Users\Steven\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Cookies\I2SI3GJS.txt [ /admarketplace.net ]
C:\Users\Steven\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Cookies\DSX5KO6L.txt [ /mm.chitika.net ]
C:\Users\Steven\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Cookies\4900YJ11.txt [ /ru4.com ]
C:\Users\Steven\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Cookies\1TX60LYF.txt [ /zedo.com ]
C:\Users\Steven\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Cookies\3QLLUD6U.txt [ /xml.mediality.com ]
C:\Users\Steven\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Cookies\FKYCNV2M.txt [ /doubleclick.net ]
C:\Users\Steven\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Cookies\TTCRVXWW.txt [ /collective-media.net ]
C:\Users\Steven\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Cookies\1EJLPX0T.txt [ /t.pointroll.com ]
C:\Users\Steven\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Cookies\MHMZLY4Y.txt [ /ads.bleepingcomputer.com ]
C:\Users\Steven\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Cookies\FX01RAH3.txt [ /dc.tremormedia.com ]
C:\Users\Steven\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Cookies\1NJZHI9Z.txt [ /track.adform.net ]
C:\Users\Steven\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Cookies\VQGO4O8C.txt [ /questionmarket.com ]
C:\Users\Steven\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Cookies\EL80L6UC.txt [ /network.realmedia.com ]
C:\Users\Steven\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Cookies\2XWNKFKR.txt [ /solvemedia.com ]
C:\Users\Steven\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Cookies\N4127V38.txt [ /eyewonder.com ]
C:\Users\Steven\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Cookies\Q7AWHVQ6.txt [ /ads.pubmatic.com ]
C:\Users\Steven\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Cookies\U3T1M1BF.txt [ /o1.qnsr.com ]
C:\Users\Steven\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Cookies\Q38VYX6R.txt [ /amazon-adsystem.com ]
C:\Users\Steven\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Cookies\EDKOGVI7.txt [ /stat.onestat.com ]
C:\Users\Steven\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Cookies\D2DBYBON.txt [ /www.qsstats.com ]
C:\Users\Steven\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Cookies\Y9S00442.txt [ /ads.undertone.com ]
C:\Users\Steven\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Cookies\MB6IG3KR.txt [ /pro-market.net ]
C:\Users\Steven\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Cookies\KKUU5DZG.txt [ /ad.yieldmanager.com ]
C:\Users\Steven\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Cookies\L2Y8MA6R.txt [ /r1-ads.ace.advertising.com ]
C:\Users\Steven\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Cookies\68QL4GFD.txt [ /gotacha.rotator.hadj7.adjuggler.net ]
C:\Users\Steven\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Cookies\S9SGLVVA.txt [ /realmedia.com ]
C:\Users\Steven\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Cookies\2BXU0FKG.txt [ /adserver.adtechus.com ]
C:\Users\Steven\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Cookies\AW6R4IYH.txt [ /adxpose.com ]
C:\Users\Steven\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Cookies\OKNAW1IT.txt [ /at.atwola.com ]
C:\Users\Steven\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Cookies\GFP3MV4N.txt [ /media6degrees.com ]
C:\Users\Steven\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Cookies\AWF7GWZR.txt [ /audit.median.hu ]
C:\Users\Steven\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Cookies\P2V7RPP9.txt [ /cdn.jemamedia.com ]
C:\Users\Steven\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Cookies\GIWNF7V4.txt [ /www.burstbeacon.com ]
C:\Users\Steven\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Cookies\F9HYMDWM.txt [ /www.googleadservices.com ]
C:\Users\Steven\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Cookies\Q3J63I1U.txt [ /invitemedia.com ]
C:\Users\Steven\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Cookies\F1VET6E6.txt [ /yieldmanager.net ]
C:\Users\Steven\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Cookies\CUEFYVF3.txt [ /ads.pointroll.com ]
C:\Users\Steven\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Cookies\TTCV051S.txt [ /lucidmedia.com ]
C:\Users\Steven\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Cookies\0U2R2L5Q.txt [ /liveperson.net ]
C:\Users\Steven\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Cookies\ZTV4CWON.txt [ /qnsr.com ]
C:\Users\Steven\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Cookies\O3MXG26P.txt [ /mediaplex.com ]
C:\Users\Steven\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Cookies\EKGCQH1C.txt [ /ads.bridgetrack.com ]
C:\Users\Steven\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Cookies\QK8CCQSL.txt [ /www.googleadservices.com ]
C:\Users\Steven\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Cookies\LG8IUUFU.txt [ /bridge1.admarketplace.net ]
C:\Users\Steven\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Cookies\LU5HBV7W.txt [ /advertising.com ]
C:\Users\Steven\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Cookies\JV8S4F9O.txt [ /revsci.net ]
C:\Users\Steven\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Cookies\23URG5SN.txt [ /ad.360yield.com ]
C:\Users\Steven\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Cookies\A3CHBEPE.txt [ /burstbeacon.com ]
C:\Users\Steven\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Cookies\3HXQJ06V.txt [ /tacoda.at.atwola.com ]
C:\Users\Steven\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Cookies\RE9M6WWJ.txt [ /trafficengine.net ]
C:\Users\Steven\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Cookies\4J4GQQ71.txt [ /findforms.com ]
C:\Users\Steven\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Cookies\UH0VSU8B.txt [ /atdmt.com ]
C:\Users\Steven\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Cookies\XPSXJ7A5.txt [ /tribalfusion.com ]
C:\Users\Steven\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Cookies\DQXHH1LD.txt [ /www.qsstats.com ]
C:\Users\Steven\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Cookies\Z2WCSYRR.txt [ /pointroll.com ]
C:\Users\Steven\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Cookies\JXETZOTB.txt [ /liveperson.net ]
C:\Users\Steven\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Cookies\UN0RVCN4.txt [ /adbrite.com ]
C:\Users\Steven\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Cookies\T62V5FBO.txt [ /legolas-media.com ]
C:\Users\Steven\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Cookies\OKYXIRJO.txt [ /fastclick.net ]
C:\Users\Steven\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Cookies\ENIS4IZT.txt [ /casalemedia.com ]
C:\Users\Steven\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Cookies\2A9TMV95.txt [ /ar.atwola.com ]
C:\Users\Steven\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Cookies\TR8UQ5LN.txt [ /click.tigeronline.com ]
C:\Users\Steven\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Cookies\71ZSFR9I.txt [ /citi.bridgetrack.com ]
C:\Users\Steven\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Cookies\7YQ5RFVU.txt [ /imrworldwide.com ]
C:\Users\Steven\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Cookies\AH3DY0MN.txt [ /xiti.com ]
C:\Users\Steven\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Cookies\JPE46GTU.txt [ /kontera.com ]
C:\Users\Steven\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Cookies\OZ0P6S5Y.txt [ /ads.lycos.com ]
C:\Users\Steven\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Cookies\ZGHPRFX8.txt [ /server.iad.liveperson.net ]
C:\USERS\STEVEN\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Cookies\Low\ZDF3AF1H.txt [ Cookie:steven@apmebf.com/ ]
C:\USERS\STEVEN\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Cookies\Low\WVI0Q2UB.txt [ Cookie:steven@mediate.com/ ]
C:\USERS\STEVEN\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Cookies\Low\H6LZ3FLJ.txt [ Cookie:steven@find-it-jobs.com/ ]
C:\USERS\STEVEN\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Cookies\Low\7Z169037.txt [ Cookie:steven@serving-sys.com/ ]
C:\USERS\STEVEN\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Cookies\Low\0BHIIF7A.txt [ Cookie:steven@www.googleadservices.com/pagead/conversion/1046367831/ ]
C:\USERS\STEVEN\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Cookies\Low\S9WF10T0.txt [ Cookie:steven@trafficmp.com/ ]
C:\USERS\STEVEN\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Cookies\Low\2HKQPLR6.txt [ Cookie:steven@statse.webtrendslive.com/ ]
C:\USERS\STEVEN\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Cookies\Low\JN44RAAD.txt [ Cookie:steven@mm.chitika.net/ ]
C:\USERS\STEVEN\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Cookies\Low\K15XENHX.txt [ Cookie:steven@zedo.com/ ]
C:\USERS\STEVEN\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Cookies\Low\BZWRLOF1.txt [ Cookie:steven@floridacountiesmap.com/ ]
C:\USERS\STEVEN\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Cookies\Low\MJW6UGRR.txt [ Cookie:steven@doubleclick.net/ ]
C:\USERS\STEVEN\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Cookies\Low\39LEG9RG.txt [ Cookie:steven@collective-media.net/ ]
C:\USERS\STEVEN\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Cookies\Low\0U8X2GYT.txt [ Cookie:steven@www.google.com/support/accounts/ ]
C:\USERS\STEVEN\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Cookies\Low\0S0VH8X9.txt [ Cookie:steven@atrack.allposters.com/ ]
C:\USERS\STEVEN\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Cookies\Low\NQJ2NGO8.txt [ Cookie:steven@questionmarket.com/ ]
C:\USERS\STEVEN\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Cookies\Low\62C83SLS.txt [ Cookie:steven@viewablemedia.net/ ]
C:\USERS\STEVEN\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Cookies\Low\SH58MABL.txt [ Cookie:steven@www.google.com/accounts ]
C:\USERS\STEVEN\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Cookies\Low\E8IVCBKZ.txt [ Cookie:steven@sales.liveperson.net/ ]
C:\USERS\STEVEN\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Cookies\Low\45WGT47B.txt [ Cookie:steven@a1.interclick.com/ ]
C:\USERS\STEVEN\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Cookies\Low\J5QQOZ6A.txt [ Cookie:steven@r1-ads.ace.advertising.com/ ]
C:\USERS\STEVEN\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Cookies\Low\OL9HJ3PE.txt [ Cookie:steven@realmedia.com/ ]
C:\USERS\STEVEN\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Cookies\Low\IYT2CBQZ.txt [ Cookie:steven@adxpose.com/ ]
C:\USERS\STEVEN\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Cookies\Low\F86VOSEK.txt [ Cookie:steven@media6degrees.com/ ]
C:\USERS\STEVEN\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Cookies\Low\6GZTTKME.txt [ Cookie:steven@leejaybermanonmediation.com/ ]
C:\USERS\STEVEN\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Cookies\Low\0W64219I.txt [ Cookie:steven@www.3dstats.com/cgi-bin ]
C:\USERS\STEVEN\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Cookies\Low\1GORR7ZS.txt [ Cookie:steven@ads.pointroll.com/ ]
C:\USERS\STEVEN\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Cookies\Low\4PILQZEY.txt [ Cookie:steven@invitemedia.com/ ]
C:\USERS\STEVEN\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Cookies\Low\3IA9G23S.txt [ Cookie:steven@dmtracker.com/ ]
C:\USERS\STEVEN\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Cookies\Low\V5HHNFNL.txt [ Cookie:steven@google.com/accounts/ ]
C:\USERS\STEVEN\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Cookies\Low\537K788V.txt [ Cookie:steven@revsci.net/ ]
C:\USERS\STEVEN\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Cookies\Low\4MT3NTXX.txt [ Cookie:steven@adsonar.com/adserving ]
C:\USERS\STEVEN\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Cookies\Low\N1S5JWT6.txt [ Cookie:steven@daveandbusters.122.2o7.net/ ]
C:\USERS\STEVEN\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Cookies\Low\SXFVYCJR.txt [ Cookie:steven@keepntrack.com/ ]
C:\USERS\STEVEN\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Cookies\Low\steven@segment-pixel.invitemedia[1].txt [ Cookie:steven@segment-pixel.invitemedia.com/ ]
C:\USERS\STEVEN\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Cookies\Low\X4WZJMEY.txt [ Cookie:steven@atdmt.com/ ]
C:\USERS\STEVEN\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Cookies\Low\W3Q5QYC5.txt [ Cookie:steven@tribalfusion.com/ ]
C:\USERS\STEVEN\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Cookies\Low\IJAQQ29B.txt [ Cookie:steven@pointroll.com/ ]
C:\USERS\STEVEN\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Cookies\Low\2XDJ2IM7.txt [ Cookie:steven@google.com/accounts/recovery/ ]
C:\USERS\STEVEN\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Cookies\Low\0YMJ3ZM8.txt [ Cookie:steven@adbrite.com/ ]
C:\USERS\STEVEN\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Cookies\Low\FNA9GXNV.txt [ Cookie:steven@legolas-media.com/ ]
C:\USERS\STEVEN\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Cookies\Low\H0DZZFHP.txt [ Cookie:steven@fastclick.net/ ]
C:\USERS\STEVEN\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Cookies\Low\steven@imrworldwide[2].txt [ Cookie:steven@imrworldwide.com/cgi-bin ]
C:\USERS\STEVEN\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Cookies\Low\CFL2S2NN.txt [ Cookie:steven@citi.bridgetrack.com/ ]
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- Malwarebytes - Anti Malware -
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Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware 1.51.2.1300
www.malwarebytes.org

Database version: 7983

Windows 6.1.7601 Service Pack 1
Internet Explorer 8.0.7601.17514

10/19/2011 3:16:34 PM
mbam-log-2011-10-19 (15-16-34).txt

Scan type: Quick scan
Objects scanned: 182028
Time elapsed: 4 minute(s), 28 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)

--------------------------------------------------------------------------
- ESET - NO LOG - NOTHING FOUND -
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After those scans your computer is still showing symptoms?

Yes - I still cannot follow links in explorer without being redirected to spam. In order to actually get to a search result I must copy the URL from the results and past it in the address bar. otherwise I get sent to a site like: http://topusaprizes.com/q/YouWon--/?sub1=q3&sub2=9922&sub3=10191191052 .. I also still get music in the background every once in a while. and explorer windows popping open on there own.

STeve

With the information you have provided I believe you will need help from the malware removal team. I would like you to start a new thread HERE and include a link to this thread.

Please make sure that you read the information about getting started before you start your thread.

It would be helpful if you post a note here once you have completed the steps in the guide and have started your topic in malware removal. Good luck and be patient.

Hello,

Now that you have posted a log here: http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/forums/topic424483.html 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 MRT Team member, nor should you 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 MRT Team should be the only members that you take advice from, until they have verified your log as clean.

Please be patient. It may take a while to get a response because the MRT Team members are EXTREMELY busy working logs posted before yours. They are volunteers who will help you out as soon as possible. Once you have made your post and are waiting, please DO NOT make another reply until it has been responded to by a member of the MRT Team. Generally the staff checks the forum for postings that have 0 replies as this makes it easier for them to identify those who have not been helped. If you post another response there will be 1 reply. A team member, looking for a new log to work may assume another MRT Team member is already assisting you and not open the thread to respond.

Please be patient. It may take several days to get a response but your log will be reviewed and answered as soon as possible. I advise checking your topic once a day for responses as the e-mail notification system is unreliable.

If HelpBot replies to your topic, PLEASE follow Step One so it will report your topic to the team members.

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

Orange Blossom