BleepingComputer.com: Search Settings Spigot file (and who knows what else)

I recently noticed a marked difference in performance of my laptop (archaic hand-me-down as it is, it just needs to get me through to next year). I did the typical sspybot S&D, and a couple other things to no avail. Then, I started sifting through the processes, services, startup, etc. and noticed the spigot file (with which I was not familiar). The following is just a record of what I did today along with the logs. I'll be able to reply to additional questions within 24-36hr generally.

Thanks in advance! This site is awesome, by the way!
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I noticed the Spigot file on the startup tab of msconfig. I unchecked that along with a few updaters that were annoying me anyway. Then I found this website and it looked like the best shot I had at a way to get rid of problems while avoiding gimmicky software.
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Restarted PC
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Disconnected from internet (disabled Intel PROset radio).
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Decided to disable Trend Micro OfficeScan before proceeding by doing the following...
Start->run-> cmd
Command = "net stop tmlisten"
Report = The OfficeScan NT Listener service was stopped successfully
Command = "net stop ntrtscan"
Report = The OfficeScan NT RealTime Scan service could not be stopped
Command = "net stop ntrtscan"
Report = The OfficeScan NT RealTime Scan service is not started. <br> More help is available by typing NET HELPMSG 3521.
The systray icon went red indicating the scan service had been stopped. I assumed it stopped despite the previous message.
Exited command prompt window.
Then I continued, following the instructions on the webpage...
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1. Defogger: disabled CD emulation
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2. DDS (dds.txt below; attach.txt attached)

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DDS (Ver_2011-06-23.01) - NTFSx86
Internet Explorer: 8.0.6001.18702 BrowserJavaVersion: 1.6.0_26
Run by Alice Baker at 11:52:01 on 2011-12-09
Microsoft Windows XP Professional 5.1.2600.3.1252.1.1033.18.503.120 [GMT -5:00]
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AV: Trend Micro OfficeScan Antivirus *Disabled/Outdated* {4CA5B9AB-4295-4D4C-9664-0EBE85AE0525}
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============== Running Processes ===============
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C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost -k DcomLaunch
svchost.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe -k netsvcs
C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe -k WudfServiceGroup
C:\Program Files\Intel\Wireless\Bin\EvtEng.exe
C:\Program Files\Intel\Wireless\Bin\ZcfgSvc.exe
C:\Program Files\Intel\Wireless\Bin\S24EvMon.exe
C:\WINDOWS\Explorer.EXE
C:\Program Files\Intel\Wireless\Bin\WLKeeper.exe
svchost.exe
svchost.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\spoolsv.exe
svchost.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Apple\Mobile Device Support\AppleMobileDeviceService.exe
C:\Program Files\Application Updater\ApplicationUpdater.exe
C:\Program Files\Bonjour\mDNSResponder.exe
C:\WINDOWS\eHome\ehRecvr.exe
C:\WINDOWS\eHome\ehSched.exe
C:\Program Files\Java\jre6\bin\jqs.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Motive\McciCMService.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Microsoft Shared\VS7DEBUG\MDM.EXE
C:\Program Files\Memeo\AutoBackup\MemeoBackgroundService.exe
C:\Program Files\Dell\NICCONFIGSVC\NICCONFIGSVC.exe
C:\Program Files\Intel\Wireless\Bin\RegSrvc.exe
C:\Program Files\Seagate\Seagate Dashboard\SeagateDashboardService.exe
svchost.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe -k imgsvc
C:\Program Files\Uniblue\RegistryBooster\rbmonitor.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\Intel\Wireless\Bin\1XConfig.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\dllhost.exe
C:\Program Files\Synaptics\SynTP\SynTPEnh.exe
C:\WINDOWS\stsystra.exe
C:\Program Files\Intel\Wireless\Bin\ifrmewrk.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\igfxpers.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\hkcmd.exe
C:\WINDOWS\ehome\ehtray.exe
C:\Program Files\CyberLink\PowerDVD\DVDLauncher.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\dla\tfswctrl.exe
C:\Program Files\Trend Micro\OfficeScan Client\pccntmon.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\igfxsrvc.exe
C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunesHelper.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\ctfmon.exe
C:\WINDOWS\eHome\ehmsas.exe
C:\Program Files\Digital Line Detect\DLG.exe
C:\Program Files\iPod\bin\iPodService.exe
C:\Program Files\Trend Micro\OfficeScan Client\Temp\pccntupd.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\taskmgr.exe
C:\Program Files\Memeo\AutoBackup\InstantBackup.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\NOTEPAD.EXE
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============== Pseudo HJT Report ===============
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uStart Page = about:blank
uSearch Page = hxxp://www.google.com
uSearch Bar = hxxp://www.google.com/ie
uDefault_Page_URL = hxxp://www.google.com/ig/dell?hl=en
uSearchMigratedDefaultURL = hxxp://www.google.com/search?q={searchTerms}&sourceid=ie7&rls=com.microsoft:en-US&ie=utf8&oe=utf8
mStart Page = about:blank
uInternet Connection Wizard,ShellNext = iexplore
uInternet Settings,ProxyOverride = *.local
uSearchAssistant = hxxp://www.google.com/ie
uSearchURL,(Default) = hxxp://www.google.com/search?q=%s
mSearchAssistant = hxxp://www.google.com/ie
uURLSearchHooks: pdfforge Toolbar: {b922d405-6d13-4a2b-ae89-08a030da4402} - c:\program files\pdfforge toolbar\ie\4.7\pdfforgeToolbarIE.dll
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:\documents and settings\all users\application data\real\realplayer\browserrecordplugin\ie\rpbrowserrecordplugin.dll
BHO: DriveLetterAccess: {5ca3d70e-1895-11cf-8e15-001234567890} - c:\windows\system32\dla\tfswshx.dll
BHO: Skype add-on for Internet Explorer: {ae805869-2e5c-4ed4-8f7b-f1f7851a4497} - c:\program files\skype\toolbars\internet explorer\skypeieplugin.dll
BHO: pdfforge Toolbar: {b922d405-6d13-4a2b-ae89-08a030da4402} - c:\program files\pdfforge toolbar\ie\4.7\pdfforgeToolbarIE.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: pdfforge Toolbar: {b922d405-6d13-4a2b-ae89-08a030da4402} - c:\program files\pdfforge toolbar\ie\4.7\pdfforgeToolbarIE.dll
TB: {604BC32A-9680-40D1-9AC6-E06B23A1BA4C} - No File
uRun: [ctfmon.exe] c:\windows\system32\ctfmon.exe
uRun: [ISUSPM] "c:\program files\common files\installshield\updateservice\isuspm.exe" -scheduler
mRun: [SynTPEnh] c:\program files\synaptics\syntp\SynTPEnh.exe
mRun: [SigmatelSysTrayApp] stsystra.exe
mRun: [Microsoft Default Manager] "c:\program files\microsoft\search enhancement pack\default manager\DefMgr.exe" -resume
mRun: [ISUSScheduler] "c:\program files\common files\installshield\updateservice\issch.exe" -start
mRun: [ISUSPM Startup] "c:\program files\common files\installshield\updateservice\isuspm.exe" -startup
mRun: [IntelWireless] c:\program files\intel\wireless\bin\ifrmewrk.exe /tf Intel PROSet/Wireless
mRun: [igfxtray] c:\windows\system32\igfxtray.exe
mRun: [igfxpers] c:\windows\system32\igfxpers.exe
mRun: [igfxhkcmd] c:\windows\system32\hkcmd.exe
mRun: [ehTray] c:\windows\ehome\ehtray.exe
mRun: [DVDLauncher] "c:\program files\cyberlink\powerdvd\DVDLauncher.exe"
mRun: [dla] c:\windows\system32\dla\tfswctrl.exe
mRun: [OfficeScanNT Monitor] "c:\program files\trend micro\officescan client\pccntmon.exe" -HideWindow
mRun: [Memeo Instant Backup] c:\program files\memeo\autobackup\MemeoLauncher2.exe --silent --no_ui
mRun: [KernelFaultCheck] %systemroot%\system32\dumprep 0 -k
mRun: [APSDaemon] "c:\program files\common files\apple\apple application support\APSDaemon.exe"
mRun: [MSConfig] c:\windows\pchealth\helpctr\binaries\MSConfig.exe /auto
mRun: [iTunesHelper] "c:\program files\itunes\iTunesHelper.exe"
StartupFolder: c:\docume~1\alluse~1\startm~1\programs\startup\adobeg~1.lnk - c:\program files\common files\adobe\calibration\Adobe Gamma Loader.exe
StartupFolder: c:\docume~1\alluse~1\startm~1\programs\startup\digita~1.lnk - c:\program files\digital line detect\DLG.exe
IE: E&xport to Microsoft Excel - c:\progra~1\micros~2\office11\EXCEL.EXE/3000
IE: Google Sidewiki... - c:\program files\google\google toolbar\component\GoogleToolbarDynamic_mui_en_60D6097707281E79.dll/cmsidewiki.html
IE: {CD67F990-D8E9-11d2-98FE-00C0F0318AFE}
IE: {e2e2dd38-d088-4134-82b7-f2ba38496583} - %windir%\Network Diagnostic\xpnetdiag.exe
IE: {FB5F1910-F110-11d2-BB9E-00C04F795683} - c:\program files\messenger\msmsgs.exe
IE: {898EA8C8-E7FF-479B-8935-AEC46303B9E5} - {898EA8C8-E7FF-479B-8935-AEC46303B9E5} - c:\program files\skype\toolbars\internet explorer\skypeieplugin.dll
IE: {92780B25-18CC-41C8-B9BE-3C9C571A8263} - {FF059E31-CC5A-4E2E-BF3B-96E929D65503} - c:\progra~1\micros~2\office11\REFIEBAR.DLL
DPF: {0CCA191D-13A6-4E29-B746-314DEE697D83} - hxxp://upload.facebook.com/controls/FacebookPhotoUploader5.cab
DPF: {17492023-C23A-453E-A040-C7C580BBF700} - hxxp://download.microsoft.com/download/9/b/d/9bdc68ef-6a9f-4505-8fb8-d0d2d160e512/LegitCheckControl.cab
DPF: {406B5949-7190-4245-91A9-30A17DE16AD0} - hxxp://www2.snapfish.com/SnapfishActivia.cab
DPF: {48DD0448-9209-4F81-9F6D-D83562940134} - hxxp://lads.myspace.com/upload/MySpaceUploader.cab
DPF: {6A344D34-5231-452A-8A57-D064AC9B7862} - hxxps://webdl.symantec.com/activex/symdlmgr.cab
DPF: {6F750202-1362-4815-A476-88533DE61D0C} - hxxp://www.kodakgallery.com/downloads/BUM/BUM_WIN_IE_2/axofupld.cab
DPF: {8AD9C840-044E-11D1-B3E9-00805F499D93} - hxxp://java.sun.com/update/1.6.0/jinstall-1_6_0_26-windows-i586.cab
DPF: {917623D1-D8E5-11D2-BE8B-00104B06BDE3} - hxxp://www.hotwaxsurfshop.com/AxisCamControl.cab
DPF: {9522B3FB-7A2B-4646-8AF6-36E7F593073C} - hxxp://a19.g.akamai.net/7/19/7125/4058/ftp.coupons.com/r3302/Greenies/Coupons.cab
DPF: {CAEAFE12-7726-4C39-B620-2601216CFBB5} - hxxp://phughescw.hughes.motive.com/wizlet/spaceway/static/controls/Mcci_6-1-0.cab
DPF: {CAFEEFAC-0015-0000-0008-ABCDEFFEDCBA} - hxxp://java.sun.com/update/1.5.0/jinstall-1_5_0_08-windows-i586.cab
DPF: {CAFEEFAC-0015-0000-FFFF-ABCDEFFEDCBA} - hxxp://152.7.129.70/plugins/jre/1_5_0/amicasjreinstaller_1_5_0_silent.cab
DPF: {CAFEEFAC-0016-0000-0026-ABCDEFFEDCBA} - hxxp://java.sun.com/update/1.6.0/jinstall-1_6_0_26-windows-i586.cab
DPF: {CAFEEFAC-FFFF-FFFF-FFFF-ABCDEFFEDCBA} - hxxp://java.sun.com/update/1.6.0/jinstall-1_6_0_26-windows-i586.cab
DPF: {CF40ACC5-E1BB-4AFF-AC72-04C2F616BCA7} - hxxp://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/nos/gp.cab
DPF: {D27CDB6E-AE6D-11CF-96B8-444553540000} - hxxp://download.macromedia.com/pub/shockwave/cabs/flash/swflash.cab
DPF: {E2883E8F-472F-4FB0-9522-AC9BF37916A7} - hxxp://platformdl.adobe.com/NOS/getPlusPlus/1.6/gp.cab
Handler: skype-ie-addon-data - {91774881-D725-4E58-B298-07617B9B86A8} - c:\program files\skype\toolbars\internet explorer\skypeieplugin.dll
Handler: skype4com - {FFC8B962-9B40-4DFF-9458-1830C7DD7F5D} - c:\progra~1\common~1\skype\SKYPE4~1.DLL
Notify: igfxcui - igfxdev.dll
Notify: IntelWireless - c:\program files\intel\wireless\bin\LgNotify.dll
SSODL: WPDShServiceObj - {AAA288BA-9A4C-45B0-95D7-94D524869DB5} - c:\windows\system32\WPDShServiceObj.dll
Hosts: 127.0.0.1 www.spywareinfo.com
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================= FIREFOX ===================
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FF - ProfilePath - c:\documents and settings\alice baker\application data\mozilla\firefox\profiles\1zg31r2i.default\
FF - prefs.js: browser.startup.homepage - hxxps://wsnet.colostate.edu/apply/Login.aspx
FF - prefs.js: keyword.URL - hxxp://search.yahoo.com/search?fr=greentree_ff1&ei=utf-8&ilc=12&type=827316&p=
FF - plugin: c:\documents and settings\alice baker\local settings\application data\google\update\1.3.21.69\npGoogleUpdate3.dll
FF - plugin: c:\documents and settings\all users\application data\real\realplayer\browserrecordplugin\mozillaplugins\nprpchromebrowserrecordext.dll
FF - plugin: c:\documents and settings\all users\application data\real\realplayer\browserrecordplugin\mozillaplugins\nprphtml5videoshim.dll
FF - plugin: c:\program files\adobe\reader 10.0\reader\air\nppdf32.dll
FF - plugin: c:\program files\common files\research in motion\bbwebsllauncher\NPWebSLLauncher.dll
FF - plugin: c:\program files\java\jre6\bin\new_plugin\npdeployJava1.dll
FF - plugin: c:\program files\microsoft silverlight\4.0.60831.0\npctrlui.dll
FF - plugin: c:\program files\mozilla firefox\plugins\npdeployJava1.dll
FF - plugin: c:\program files\viewpoint\viewpoint experience technology\npViewpoint.dll
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============= SERVICES / DRIVERS ===============
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R2 Application Updater;Application Updater;c:\program files\application updater\ApplicationUpdater.exe [2011-9-27 745880]
R2 McrdSvc;Media Center Extender Service;c:\windows\ehome\mcrdsvc.exe [2005-8-5 99328]
R2 MemeoBackgroundService;MemeoBackgroundService;c:\program files\memeo\autobackup\MemeoBackgroundService.exe [2010-4-22 25824]
R2 SeagateDashboardService;Seagate Dashboard Service;c:\program files\seagate\seagate dashboard\SeagateDashboardService.exe [2011-6-1 14088]
R2 TmPreFilter;Trend Micro PreFilter;c:\program files\trend micro\officescan client\TmPreflt.sys [2009-12-4 36624]
S2 TmFilter;Trend Micro Filter;c:\program files\trend micro\officescan client\TmXpflt.sys [2009-12-4 262416]
S3 SMSIVZAM5;SMSIVZAM5 NDIS Protocol Driver;c:\progra~1\verizo~1\vzacce~1\SMSIVZAM5.SYS [2009-5-25 32408]
S3 tmevtmgr;tmevtmgr;c:\windows\system32\drivers\tmevtmgr.sys [2010-5-23 59152]
S3 TmProxy;OfficeScan NT Proxy Service;c:\program files\trend micro\officescan client\TmProxy.exe [2010-1-7 689488]
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=============== Created Last 30 ================
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2011-11-17 02:35:30 -------- d-----w- c:\program files\iPod
2011-11-13 19:44:08 -------- d-----w- c:\documents and settings\alice baker\application data\Search Settings
2011-11-13 19:43:55 -------- d-----w- c:\program files\pdfforge Toolbar
2011-11-13 19:43:55 -------- d-----w- c:\program files\Application Updater
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==================== Find3M ====================
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2011-10-11 23:00:17 414368 ----a-w- c:\windows\system32\FlashPlayerCPLApp.cpl
2011-10-10 14:22:41 692736 ----a-w- c:\windows\system32\inetcomm.dll
2011-09-28 07:06:50 599040 ----a-w- c:\windows\system32\crypt32.dll
2011-09-26 15:41:20 611328 ----a-w- c:\windows\system32\uiautomationcore.dll
2011-09-26 15:41:20 220160 ----a-w- c:\windows\system32\oleacc.dll
2011-09-26 15:41:14 20480 ----a-w- c:\windows\system32\oleaccrc.dll
2009-09-07 21:57:16 18551311 ----a-w- c:\program files\SBC3Setup.exe
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============= FINISH: 11:53:47.04 ===============

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3. GMER (see ark.txt)
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No other actions have been taken as of this post.

Thanks again!

Update and clarification...

OK, so apparently if I had entered a better variety of terms into a web search I would have come up with the conclusion that it's the remnant of some old toolbar I must've deleted when I inherited this laptop.

By the way, I never properly entered the startup item. I apologize. Item = "SearchSettings"; Command = C:\Program Files\Common Files\Spigot\Search Settings\SearchSettings.exe.

According to the Dealio/Spigot website (http://www.spigot.com/remove-search-settings.html), it's a very easily removed program. However, it doesn't show up when the control panel add/remove list is populated. I'm not trying to imply they're being malicious - just pointing out the glitch on my PC. So maybe it's part of the problem or maybe not. It's just strange that, having not downloaded/installed any programs recently, that there should be such a sudden change. I wonder if I have a hiccup in the registry I should fix.

Anyway, thanks again to those who have any advice, based on the post above (and likewise if the advice turns out to be "don't worry about it, your laptop just sucks").

Hello and Welcome to the forums!

My name is Gringo and I'll be glad to help you with your computer problems.

Somethings to remember while we are working together.

• Do not run any other tool untill instructed to do so!
  
• please Do not Attach logs or put in code boxes.
  
• Tell me about any problems that have occurred during the fix.
  
• Tell me of any other symptoms you may be having as these can help also.
  
• Do not run anything while running a fix.
  
• Do not run any other tool untill instructed to do so!

Click on the Watch Topic Button and select Immediate Notification and click on proceed, this will help you to get notified faster when I have replied and make the cleaning process faster.

Please print out or make a copy in notpad of any instructions given, as sometimes it is necessary to go offline and you will lose access to them.

Run Combofix:

You may be asked to install or update the Recovery Console (Win XP Only) if this happens please allow it to do so (you will need to be connected to the internet for this)

Before you run Combofix I will need you to turn off any security software you have running, If you do not know how to do this you can find out >here< or >here<

Combofix may need to reboot your computer more than once to do its job this is normal.

You can download Combofix from one of these links.

Link 1
Link 2
Link 3

1. Close any open browsers or any other programs that are open.
2. Close/disable all anti virus and anti malware programs so they do not interfere with the running of ComboFix.

Double click on combofix.exe & follow the prompts.
When finished, it will produce a report for you.

Note 1: Do not mouseclick combofix's window while it's running. That may cause it to stall

Note 2: If you recieve an error "Illegal operation attempted on a registery key that has been marked for deletion." Please restart the computer

"information and logs"

In your next post I need the following


• Log from Combofix
  
• let me know of any problems you may have had
  
• How is the computer doing now?

Gringo

Thanks for the help Gringo! You guys rock for having a site like this. The requested Combofix log is below. Since I last posted, I removed the pdfforge toolbar program from my laptop (sorry - did so before you instructed me to do nothing - just wanted to let you know as FYI) b/c it seems to be packed with marketing software (i.e. Spigot). At any rate, when I saw your reply, I followed the directions, Combofix ran without a hitch, and I rebooted thereafter. I wasn't actually expecting a marked improvement (especially given the relatively low yield on the log - though I certainly could be missing something), but something worked (so far, anyway). I'll let you know if things start to tank and I'll check for replies to see if you need anything else from me.
Thanks again!
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ComboFix 11-12-12.02 - Alice Baker 12/12/2011 19:03:49.1.1 - x86
Microsoft Windows XP Professional 5.1.2600.3.1252.1.1033.18.503.238 [GMT -5:00]
Running from: c:\documents and settings\Alice Baker\My Documents\Downloads\ComboFix.exe
AV: Trend Micro OfficeScan Antivirus *Disabled/Outdated* {4CA5B9AB-4295-4D4C-9664-0EBE85AE0525}
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c:\documents and settings\Alice Baker\WINDOWS
C:\install.exe
c:\windows\CSC\d6
c:\windows\Downloaded Installations\BMP
c:\windows\Downloaded Installations\BMP\{88EB2295-59C3-4EB1-AF9F-B5BC941A45D4}\1033.MST
c:\windows\Downloaded Installations\BMP\{88EB2295-59C3-4EB1-AF9F-B5BC941A45D4}\BACS.msi
c:\windows\kb913800.exe
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((((((((((((((((((((((((( Files Created from 2011-11-13 to 2011-12-13 )))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))
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2011-11-17 02:35 . 2011-11-17 02:35 -------- d-----w- c:\program files\iPod
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(((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Find3M Report ))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))
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2011-10-11 23:00 . 2011-05-23 12:55 414368 ----a-w- c:\windows\system32\FlashPlayerCPLApp.cpl
2011-10-10 14:22 . 2005-08-16 10:40 692736 ----a-w- c:\windows\system32\inetcomm.dll
2011-09-28 07:06 . 2005-08-16 10:18 599040 ----a-w- c:\windows\system32\crypt32.dll
2011-09-26 15:41 . 2008-07-29 23:59 611328 ----a-w- c:\windows\system32\uiautomationcore.dll
2011-09-26 15:41 . 2005-08-16 10:18 220160 ----a-w- c:\windows\system32\oleacc.dll
2011-09-26 15:41 . 2005-08-16 10:18 20480 ----a-w- c:\windows\system32\oleaccrc.dll
2009-09-07 21:57 . 2009-09-07 21:57 18551311 ----a-w- c:\program files\SBC3Setup.exe
2011-07-10 16:10 . 2011-03-14 20:05 142296 ----a-w- c:\program files\mozilla firefox\components\browsercomps.dll
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*Note* empty entries & legit default entries are not shown
REGEDIT4
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[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run]
"SynTPEnh"="c:\program files\Synaptics\SynTP\SynTPEnh.exe" [2005-06-24 729178]
"SigmatelSysTrayApp"="stsystra.exe" [2005-09-10 393216]
"Microsoft Default Manager"="c:\program files\Microsoft\Search Enhancement Pack\Default Manager\DefMgr.exe" [2009-02-03 233304]
"ISUSScheduler"="c:\program files\Common Files\InstallShield\UpdateService\issch.exe" [2008-10-24 79136]
"IntelWireless"="c:\program files\Intel\Wireless\Bin\ifrmewrk.exe" [2004-10-30 385024]
"igfxtray"="c:\windows\system32\igfxtray.exe" [2005-10-15 94208]
"igfxpers"="c:\windows\system32\igfxpers.exe" [2005-10-15 114688]
"igfxhkcmd"="c:\windows\system32\hkcmd.exe" [2005-10-15 77824]
"ehTray"="c:\windows\ehome\ehtray.exe" [2005-09-29 67584]
"DVDLauncher"="c:\program files\CyberLink\PowerDVD\DVDLauncher.exe" [2005-02-23 53248]
"dla"="c:\windows\system32\dla\tfswctrl.exe" [2004-12-06 127035]
"OfficeScanNT Monitor"="c:\program files\Trend Micro\OfficeScan Client\pccntmon.exe" [2011-03-23 866784]
"Memeo Instant Backup"="c:\program files\Memeo\AutoBackup\MemeoLauncher2.exe" [2010-04-23 136416]
"APSDaemon"="c:\program files\Common Files\Apple\Apple Application Support\APSDaemon.exe" [2011-09-27 59240]
"iTunesHelper"="c:\program files\iTunes\iTunesHelper.exe" [2011-11-13 421736]
.
c:\documents and settings\All Users\Start Menu\Programs\Startup\
Adobe Gamma Loader.lnk - c:\program files\Common Files\Adobe\Calibration\Adobe Gamma Loader.exe [2006-9-5 113664]
Digital Line Detect.lnk - c:\program files\Digital Line Detect\DLG.exe [2006-2-1 24576]
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[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\windows nt\currentversion\winlogon\notify\IntelWireless]
2004-09-07 22:08 110592 ----a-w- c:\program files\Intel\Wireless\Bin\LgNotify.dll
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[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\SafeBoot\Minimal\Wdf01000.sys]
@="Driver"
.
[HKLM\~\startupfolder\C:^Documents and Settings^All Users^Start Menu^Programs^Startup^QuickBooks Update Agent.lnk]
path=c:\documents and settings\All Users\Start Menu\Programs\Startup\QuickBooks Update Agent.lnk
backup=c:\windows\pss\QuickBooks Update Agent.lnkCommon Startup
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[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\shared tools\msconfig\startupreg\Adobe ARM]
2011-06-06 16:55 937920 ----a-w- c:\program files\Common Files\Adobe\ARM\1.0\AdobeARM.exe
.
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\shared tools\msconfig\startupreg\Google Update]
2011-05-23 13:41 136176 ----atw- c:\documents and settings\Alice Baker\Local Settings\Application Data\Google\Update\GoogleUpdate.exe
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[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\shared tools\msconfig\startupreg\MSMSGS]
2008-04-14 00:12 1695232 ----a-w- c:\program files\Messenger\msmsgs.exe
.
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\shared tools\msconfig\startupreg\QuickTime Task]
2011-07-05 22:36 421888 ----a-w- c:\program files\QuickTime\QTTask.exe
.
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\shared tools\msconfig\startupreg\RIMBBLaunchAgent.exe]
2011-02-18 15:47 79192 ----a-w- c:\program files\Common Files\Research in Motion\USB Drivers\RIMBBLaunchAgent.exe
.
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\shared tools\msconfig\startupreg\Seagate Dashboard]
2011-06-01 16:42 79112 ----a-w- c:\program files\Seagate\Seagate Dashboard\MemeoLauncher.exe
.
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\shared tools\msconfig\startupreg\SunJavaUpdateSched]
2011-04-08 16:59 254696 ----a-w- c:\program files\Common Files\Java\Java Update\jusched.exe
.
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\shared tools\msconfig\startupreg\TkBellExe]
2011-08-01 18:40 273544 ----a-w- c:\program files\Real\RealPlayer\Update\realsched.exe
.
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\shared tools\msconfig\services]
"WMPNetworkSvc"=3 (0x3)
.
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\security center\Monitoring]
"DisableMonitoring"=dword:00000001
.
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\security center\Monitoring\SymantecAntiVirus]
"DisableMonitoring"=dword:00000001
.
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\security center\Monitoring\SymantecFirewall]
"DisableMonitoring"=dword:00000001
.
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\security center\Monitoring\TrendAntivirus]
"DisableMonitoring"=dword:00000001
.
[HKLM\~\services\sharedaccess\parameters\firewallpolicy\standardprofile\AuthorizedApplications\List]
"%windir%\\system32\\sessmgr.exe"=
"%windir%\\Network Diagnostic\\xpnetdiag.exe"=
"c:\\Program Files\\Messenger\\msmsgs.exe"=
"c:\\Program Files\\Skype\\Plugin Manager\\skypePM.exe"=
"c:\\Program Files\\Skype\\Phone\\Skype.exe"=
"c:\\Program Files\\V CAST Music with Rhapsody\\rhapsody.exe"=
"c:\\Program Files\\Research In Motion\\BlackBerry Desktop\\Rim.Desktop.exe"=
"c:\\Program Files\\Seagate\\Seagate Dashboard\\HipServAgent\\HipServAgent.exe"=
"c:\\Program Files\\Common Files\\Apple\\Apple Application Support\\WebKit2WebProcess.exe"=
"c:\\Program Files\\Bonjour\\mDNSResponder.exe"=
"c:\\Program Files\\iTunes\\iTunes.exe"=
.
[HKLM\~\services\sharedaccess\parameters\firewallpolicy\standardprofile\GloballyOpenPorts\List]
"21264:TCP"= 21264:TCP:Trend Micro OfficeScan Listener
.
R2 MemeoBackgroundService;MemeoBackgroundService;c:\program files\Memeo\AutoBackup\MemeoBackgroundService.exe [4/22/2010 7:33 PM 25824]
R2 SeagateDashboardService;Seagate Dashboard Service;c:\program files\Seagate\Seagate Dashboard\SeagateDashboardService.exe [6/1/2011 11:42 AM 14088]
R2 TmPreFilter;Trend Micro PreFilter;c:\program files\Trend Micro\OfficeScan Client\TmPreflt.sys [12/4/2009 3:38 PM 36624]
S2 TmFilter;Trend Micro Filter;c:\program files\Trend Micro\OfficeScan Client\TmXpflt.sys [12/4/2009 3:39 PM 262416]
S3 SMSIVZAM5;SMSIVZAM5 NDIS Protocol Driver;c:\progra~1\VERIZO~1\VZACCE~1\SMSIVZAM5.SYS [5/25/2009 3:43 PM 32408]
S3 tmevtmgr;tmevtmgr;c:\windows\system32\drivers\tmevtmgr.sys [5/23/2010 10:27 AM 59152]
S3 TmProxy;OfficeScan NT Proxy Service;c:\program files\Trend Micro\OfficeScan Client\TmProxy.exe [1/7/2010 10:42 AM 689488]
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[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\windows nt\currentversion\svchost]
getPlusHelper REG_MULTI_SZ getPlusHelper
.
Contents of the 'Scheduled Tasks' folder
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2011-10-24 c:\windows\Tasks\AppleSoftwareUpdate.job
- c:\program files\Apple Software Update\SoftwareUpdate.exe [2009-10-22 21:57]
.
2011-12-12 c:\windows\Tasks\GoogleUpdateTaskUserS-1-5-21-2164278485-2327891981-1851712654-1006Core.job
- c:\documents and settings\Alice Baker\Local Settings\Application Data\Google\Update\GoogleUpdate.exe [2011-05-23 13:41]
.
2011-12-12 c:\windows\Tasks\GoogleUpdateTaskUserS-1-5-21-2164278485-2327891981-1851712654-1006UA.job
- c:\documents and settings\Alice Baker\Local Settings\Application Data\Google\Update\GoogleUpdate.exe [2011-05-23 13:41]
.
2011-12-12 c:\windows\Tasks\RealUpgradeLogonTaskS-1-5-21-2164278485-2327891981-1851712654-1006.job
- c:\program files\Real\RealUpgrade\realupgrade.exe [2011-03-29 14:47]
.
2011-11-07 c:\windows\Tasks\RealUpgradeScheduledTaskS-1-5-21-2164278485-2327891981-1851712654-1006.job
- c:\program files\Real\RealUpgrade\realupgrade.exe [2011-03-29 14:47]
.
2011-12-12 c:\windows\Tasks\RegistryBooster.job
- c:\program files\Uniblue\RegistryBooster\rbmonitor.exe [2011-10-11 13:29]
.
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------- Supplementary Scan -------
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uStart Page = about:blank
uSearchMigratedDefaultURL = hxxp://www.google.com/search?q={searchTerms}&sourceid=ie7&rls=com.microsoft:en-US&ie=utf8&oe=utf8
mStart Page = about:blank
uInternet Connection Wizard,ShellNext = iexplore
uInternet Settings,ProxyOverride = *.local
uSearchAssistant = hxxp://www.google.com/ie
uSearchURL,(Default) = hxxp://www.google.com/search?q=%s
IE: E&xport to Microsoft Excel - c:\progra~1\MICROS~2\OFFICE11\EXCEL.EXE/3000
IE: Google Sidewiki... - c:\program files\Google\Google Toolbar\Component\GoogleToolbarDynamic_mui_en_60D6097707281E79.dll/cmsidewiki.html
DPF: {CAEAFE12-7726-4C39-B620-2601216CFBB5} - hxxp://phughescw.hughes.motive.com/wizlet/spaceway/static/controls/Mcci_6-1-0.cab
FF - ProfilePath - c:\documents and settings\Alice Baker\Application Data\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\1zg31r2i.default\
FF - prefs.js: browser.startup.homepage - hxxps://wsnet.colostate.edu/apply/Login.aspx
FF - prefs.js: keyword.URL - hxxp://search.yahoo.com/search?fr=greentree_ff1&ei=utf-8&ilc=12&type=827316&p=
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- - - - ORPHANS REMOVED - - - -
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HKCU-Run-ISUSPM - c:\program files\Common Files\InstallShield\UpdateService\isuspm.exe
HKLM-Run-ISUSPM Startup - c:\program files\Common Files\InstallShield\UpdateService\isuspm.exe
MSConfigStartUp-DW6 - c:\program files\The Weather Channel FW\Desktop\DesktopWeather.exe
MSConfigStartUp-HughesNetTools_McciTrayApp - c:\program files\HughesNetTools\1\McciTrayApp_SSR.exe
MSConfigStartUp-SearchSettings - c:\program files\Common Files\Spigot\Search Settings\SearchSettings.exe
AddRemove-Weather Services - c:\progra~1\THEWEA~1\FRAMEW~1\wxfw.cpl
AddRemove-WebCyberCoach_wtrb - c:\program files\WebCyberCoach\b_Dell\WCC_Wipe.exe WebCyberCoach ext\wtrb
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catchme 0.3.1398 W2K/XP/Vista - rootkit/stealth malware detector by Gmer, http://www.gmer.net
Rootkit scan 2011-12-12 19:16
Windows 5.1.2600 Service Pack 3 NTFS
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scanning hidden processes ...
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scanning hidden autostart entries ...
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scanning hidden files ...
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scan completed successfully
hidden files: 0
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--------------------- DLLs Loaded Under Running Processes ---------------------
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- - - - - - - > 'winlogon.exe'(840)
c:\program files\Intel\Wireless\Bin\LgNotify.dll
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Completion time: 2011-12-12 19:21:51
ComboFix-quarantined-files.txt 2011-12-13 00:21
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Pre-Run: 30,776,168,448 bytes free
Post-Run: 31,139,737,600 bytes free
.
WindowsXP-KB310994-SP2-Pro-BootDisk-ENU.exe
[boot loader]
timeout=2
default=multi(0)disk(0)rdisk(0)partition(2)\WINDOWS
[operating systems]
c:\cmdcons\BOOTSECT.DAT="Microsoft Windows Recovery Console" /cmdcons
UnsupportedDebug="do not select this" /debug
multi(0)disk(0)rdisk(0)partition(2)\WINDOWS="Windows XP Media Center Edition" /noexecute=optin /fastdetect
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- - End Of File - - 41E3DD5483941ACBA060FEC17BEB8754

Greetings

Good That cleaned up some bad guys but I see some other stuff that we need to go after, so I want you to run this custom script for me.

:Run CFScript:

Open Notepad and copy/paste the text in the box into the window:

ClearJavaCache::

Save it to your desktop as CFScript.txt

Refering to the picture above, drag CFScript.txt into ComboFix.exe

This will let ComboFix run again.
Restart if you have to.
Save the produced logfile to your desktop.

Note: Do not mouseclick combofix's window whilst it's running. That may cause it to stall

"information and logs"

In your next post I need the following


• report from Combofix
  
• let me know of any problems you may have had
  
• How is the computer doing now after running the script?

Gringo

Hello


It has been a couple of days since I last posted, Is everything ok?


Gringo

Hello

48 Hour bump

It has been more than 48 hours since my last post.

• do you still need help with this?
  
• do you need more time?
  
• are you having problems following my instructions?
  
• if after 48hrs you have not replied to this thread then it will have to be closed!

Gringo

gringo_pr, on 18 December 2011 - 03:01 AM, said:

Hey Gringo. Sorry I didn't get back to you in 48hr. I figured we were done here since you helped me. Thanks for the followup (glad you found a few more things, b/c the machine's still groggy but much more tolerable than it was - this may clear up additional problems). I'll run and post the script asap.

Gringo -

Thanks again for the help. I copied the text, "ClearJavaCache::", into notepad, removed the space before and double space after the text, and named it "CFScript.txt". I disabled trend antivirus, disabled CD Emulators using Defogger, and disabled wifi. Then, when I dragged it to the ComboFix icon, ComboFix started and then froze with the last few lines displaying as follows...
---
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Extract: pv_5_2_2.zip
Extract: streamtools.zip
Output folder: C:\32788R22FWJFW\N_
Output folder: C:\32788R22FWJFW
---
---
I saved a screenshot of the above if you would like it attached. Combofix did this a couple of times and then I rebooted in safe mode and tried again. This time ComboFix told me that I still had antivirus software running. When I used the command prompt to disable trend office scan again, it (being the command report/line) told me that it was already disabled. I selected the option not to continue with ComboFix at that time. So, I thought that maybe my conclusion/instinct was wrong that removing the spaces "ClearJavaCache::" would negate the command line. Thus, I made it " ClearJavaCache:: " and tried again. This time ComboFix ran but popped up the warning that it was doing so under reduced functionality. The following is the log that resulted....
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ComboFix 11-12-12.02 - Alice Baker 12/19/2011 22:56:19.2.1 - x86
Microsoft Windows XP Professional 5.1.2600.3.1252.1.1033.18.503.240 [GMT -5:00]
Running from: c:\documents and settings\Alice Baker\Desktop\ComboFix.exe
Command switches used :: c:\documents and settings\Alice Baker\Desktop\CFScript.txt
AV: Trend Micro OfficeScan Antivirus *Disabled/Outdated* {4CA5B9AB-4295-4D4C-9664-0EBE85AE0525}
.
- REDUCED FUNCTIONALITY MODE -
.
.
((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Other Deletions )))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))
.
.
c:\windows\CSC\d6
c:\windows\system32\bszip.dll
.
.
((((((((((((((((((((((((( Files Created from 2011-11-20 to 2011-12-20 )))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))
.
.
2011-12-16 20:03 . 2011-12-16 20:03 -------- d-----w- c:\program files\iPod
2011-12-16 20:03 . 2011-12-16 20:05 -------- d-----w- c:\program files\iTunes
.
.
.
(((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Find3M Report ))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))
.
2011-12-19 19:51 . 2011-05-23 12:55 414368 ----a-w- c:\windows\system32\FlashPlayerCPLApp.cpl
2011-11-23 13:25 . 2005-08-16 10:18 1859584 ----a-w- c:\windows\system32\win32k.sys
2011-11-04 19:20 . 2005-08-16 10:18 916992 ----a-w- c:\windows\system32\wininet.dll
2011-11-04 19:20 . 2005-08-16 10:18 43520 ----a-w- c:\windows\system32\licmgr10.dll
2011-11-04 19:20 . 2005-08-16 10:18 1469440 ------w- c:\windows\system32\inetcpl.cpl
2011-11-04 11:23 . 2005-08-16 10:18 385024 ----a-w- c:\windows\system32\html.iec
2011-11-01 16:07 . 2005-08-16 10:18 1288704 ----a-w- c:\windows\system32\ole32.dll
2011-10-28 05:31 . 2005-08-16 10:18 33280 ----a-w- c:\windows\system32\csrsrv.dll
2011-10-25 13:33 . 2005-08-16 10:18 2192768 ----a-w- c:\windows\system32\ntoskrnl.exe
2011-10-25 12:52 . 2004-08-04 04:59 2069376 ----a-w- c:\windows\system32\ntkrnlpa.exe
2011-10-14 22:38 . 2005-08-16 10:18 456192 ----a-w- c:\windows\system32\encdec.dll
2011-10-10 14:22 . 2005-08-16 10:40 692736 ----a-w- c:\windows\system32\inetcomm.dll
2011-10-03 10:06 . 2010-04-29 11:05 472808 ----a-w- c:\windows\system32\deployJava1.dll
2011-10-03 07:37 . 2011-02-08 21:12 73728 ----a-w- c:\windows\system32\javacpl.cpl
2011-09-28 07:06 . 2005-08-16 10:18 599040 ----a-w- c:\windows\system32\crypt32.dll
2011-09-26 15:41 . 2008-07-29 23:59 611328 ----a-w- c:\windows\system32\uiautomationcore.dll
2011-09-26 15:41 . 2005-08-16 10:18 220160 ----a-w- c:\windows\system32\oleacc.dll
2011-09-26 15:41 . 2005-08-16 10:18 20480 ----a-w- c:\windows\system32\oleaccrc.dll
2009-09-07 21:57 . 2009-09-07 21:57 18551311 ----a-w- c:\program files\SBC3Setup.exe
2011-07-10 16:10 . 2011-03-14 20:05 142296 ----a-w- c:\program files\mozilla firefox\components\browsercomps.dll
.
.
((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Reg Loading Points ))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))
.
.
*Note* empty entries & legit default entries are not shown
REGEDIT4
.
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run]
"SynTPEnh"="c:\program files\Synaptics\SynTP\SynTPEnh.exe" [2005-06-24 729178]
"SigmatelSysTrayApp"="stsystra.exe" [2005-09-10 393216]
"Microsoft Default Manager"="c:\program files\Microsoft\Search Enhancement Pack\Default Manager\DefMgr.exe" [2009-02-03 233304]
"ISUSScheduler"="c:\program files\Common Files\InstallShield\UpdateService\issch.exe" [2008-10-24 79136]
"IntelWireless"="c:\program files\Intel\Wireless\Bin\ifrmewrk.exe" [2004-10-30 385024]
"igfxtray"="c:\windows\system32\igfxtray.exe" [2005-10-15 94208]
"igfxpers"="c:\windows\system32\igfxpers.exe" [2005-10-15 114688]
"igfxhkcmd"="c:\windows\system32\hkcmd.exe" [2005-10-15 77824]
"ehTray"="c:\windows\ehome\ehtray.exe" [2005-09-29 67584]
"DVDLauncher"="c:\program files\CyberLink\PowerDVD\DVDLauncher.exe" [2005-02-23 53248]
"dla"="c:\windows\system32\dla\tfswctrl.exe" [2004-12-06 127035]
"OfficeScanNT Monitor"="c:\program files\Trend Micro\OfficeScan Client\pccntmon.exe" [2011-03-23 866784]
"Memeo Instant Backup"="c:\program files\Memeo\AutoBackup\MemeoLauncher2.exe" [2011-01-24 136416]
"APSDaemon"="c:\program files\Common Files\Apple\Apple Application Support\APSDaemon.exe" [2011-11-02 59240]
"Seagate Dashboard"="c:\program files\Seagate\Seagate Dashboard\MemeoLauncher.exe" [2011-06-01 79112]
"RIMBBLaunchAgent.exe"="c:\program files\Common Files\Research In Motion\USB Drivers\RIMBBLaunchAgent.exe" [2011-02-18 79192]
"QuickTime Task"="c:\program files\QuickTime\QTTask.exe" [2011-07-05 421888]
"Adobe ARM"="c:\program files\Common Files\Adobe\ARM\1.0\AdobeARM.exe" [2011-06-06 937920]
"SunJavaUpdateSched"="c:\program files\Common Files\Java\Java Update\jusched.exe" [2011-06-09 254696]
"iTunesHelper"="c:\program files\iTunes\iTunesHelper.exe" [2011-12-08 421736]
.
c:\documents and settings\All Users\Start Menu\Programs\Startup\
Adobe Gamma Loader.lnk - c:\program files\Common Files\Adobe\Calibration\Adobe Gamma Loader.exe [2006-9-5 113664]
Digital Line Detect.lnk - c:\program files\Digital Line Detect\DLG.exe [2006-2-1 24576]
QuickBooks Update Agent.lnk - c:\program files\Common Files\Intuit\QuickBooks\QBUpdate\qbupdate.exe [2004-11-11 806912]
.
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\windows nt\currentversion\winlogon\notify\IntelWireless]
2004-09-07 22:08 110592 ----a-w- c:\program files\Intel\Wireless\Bin\LgNotify.dll
.
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\SafeBoot\Minimal\Wdf01000.sys]
@="Driver"
.
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\security center\Monitoring]
"DisableMonitoring"=dword:00000001
.
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\security center\Monitoring\SymantecAntiVirus]
"DisableMonitoring"=dword:00000001
.
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\security center\Monitoring\SymantecFirewall]
"DisableMonitoring"=dword:00000001
.
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\security center\Monitoring\TrendAntivirus]
"DisableMonitoring"=dword:00000001
.
[HKLM\~\services\sharedaccess\parameters\firewallpolicy\standardprofile]
"EnableFirewall"= 0 (0x0)
.
[HKLM\~\services\sharedaccess\parameters\firewallpolicy\standardprofile\AuthorizedApplications\List]
"%windir%\\system32\\sessmgr.exe"=
"%windir%\\Network Diagnostic\\xpnetdiag.exe"=
"c:\\Program Files\\Messenger\\msmsgs.exe"=
"c:\\Program Files\\Skype\\Plugin Manager\\skypePM.exe"=
"c:\\Program Files\\Skype\\Phone\\Skype.exe"=
"c:\\Program Files\\V CAST Music with Rhapsody\\rhapsody.exe"=
"c:\\Program Files\\Research In Motion\\BlackBerry Desktop\\Rim.Desktop.exe"=
"c:\\Program Files\\Seagate\\Seagate Dashboard\\HipServAgent\\HipServAgent.exe"=
"c:\\Program Files\\Bonjour\\mDNSResponder.exe"=
"c:\\Program Files\\Common Files\\Apple\\Apple Application Support\\WebKit2WebProcess.exe"=
"c:\\Program Files\\iTunes\\iTunes.exe"=
.
[HKLM\~\services\sharedaccess\parameters\firewallpolicy\standardprofile\GloballyOpenPorts\List]
"21264:TCP"= 21264:TCP:Trend Micro OfficeScan Listener
.
R2 MemeoBackgroundService;MemeoBackgroundService;c:\program files\Memeo\AutoBackup\MemeoBackgroundService.exe [1/24/2011 1:35 PM 25824]
R2 SeagateDashboardService;Seagate Dashboard Service;c:\program files\Seagate\Seagate Dashboard\SeagateDashboardService.exe [6/1/2011 11:42 AM 14088]
R2 TmPreFilter;Trend Micro PreFilter;c:\program files\Trend Micro\OfficeScan Client\TmPreflt.sys [12/4/2009 3:38 PM 36624]
S2 TmFilter;Trend Micro Filter;c:\program files\Trend Micro\OfficeScan Client\TmXpflt.sys [12/4/2009 3:39 PM 262416]
S3 SMSIVZAM5;SMSIVZAM5 NDIS Protocol Driver;c:\progra~1\VERIZO~1\VZACCE~1\SMSIVZAM5.SYS [5/25/2009 3:43 PM 32408]
S3 tmevtmgr;tmevtmgr;c:\windows\system32\drivers\tmevtmgr.sys [5/23/2010 10:27 AM 59152]
S3 TmProxy;OfficeScan NT Proxy Service;c:\program files\Trend Micro\OfficeScan Client\TmProxy.exe [1/7/2010 10:42 AM 689488]
.
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\windows nt\currentversion\svchost]
getPlusHelper REG_MULTI_SZ getPlusHelper
.
Contents of the 'Scheduled Tasks' folder
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2011-10-24 c:\windows\Tasks\AppleSoftwareUpdate.job
- c:\program files\Apple Software Update\SoftwareUpdate.exe [2009-10-22 21:57]
.
2011-12-20 c:\windows\Tasks\GoogleUpdateTaskUserS-1-5-21-2164278485-2327891981-1851712654-1006Core.job
- c:\documents and settings\Alice Baker\Local Settings\Application Data\Google\Update\GoogleUpdate.exe [2011-05-23 13:41]
.
2011-12-20 c:\windows\Tasks\GoogleUpdateTaskUserS-1-5-21-2164278485-2327891981-1851712654-1006UA.job
- c:\documents and settings\Alice Baker\Local Settings\Application Data\Google\Update\GoogleUpdate.exe [2011-05-23 13:41]
.
2011-12-20 c:\windows\Tasks\RegistryBooster.job
- c:\program files\Uniblue\RegistryBooster\rbmonitor.exe [2011-10-11 13:29]
.
.
------- Supplementary Scan -------
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uStart Page = about:blank
uSearchMigratedDefaultURL = hxxp://www.google.com/search?q={searchTerms}&sourceid=ie7&rls=com.microsoft:en-US&ie=utf8&oe=utf8
mStart Page = about:blank
uInternet Connection Wizard,ShellNext = iexplore
uInternet Settings,ProxyOverride = *.local
uSearchAssistant = hxxp://www.google.com/ie
uSearchURL,(Default) = hxxp://www.google.com/search?q=%s
IE: E&xport to Microsoft Excel - c:\progra~1\MICROS~2\OFFICE11\EXCEL.EXE/3000
IE: Google Sidewiki... - c:\program files\Google\Google Toolbar\Component\GoogleToolbarDynamic_mui_en_60D6097707281E79.dll/cmsidewiki.html
DPF: {CAEAFE12-7726-4C39-B620-2601216CFBB5} - hxxp://phughescw.hughes.motive.com/wizlet/spaceway/static/controls/Mcci_6-1-0.cab
FF - ProfilePath - c:\documents and settings\Alice Baker\Application Data\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\1zg31r2i.default\
FF - prefs.js: browser.startup.homepage - hxxps://wsnet.colostate.edu/apply/Login.aspx
FF - prefs.js: keyword.URL - hxxp://search.yahoo.com/search?fr=greentree_ff1&ei=utf-8&ilc=12&type=827316&p=
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catchme 0.3.1398 W2K/XP/Vista - rootkit/stealth malware detector by Gmer, http://www.gmer.net
Rootkit scan 2011-12-19 22:59
Windows 5.1.2600 Service Pack 3 NTFS
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scanning hidden processes ...
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scanning hidden autostart entries ...
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scanning hidden files ...
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scan completed successfully
hidden files: 0
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--------------------- DLLs Loaded Under Running Processes ---------------------
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- - - - - - - > 'winlogon.exe'(836)
c:\program files\Intel\Wireless\Bin\LgNotify.dll
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Completion time: 2011-12-19 23:04:50
ComboFix-quarantined-files.txt 2011-12-20 04:04
ComboFix2.txt 2011-12-13 00:21
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Pre-Run: 34,736,599,040 bytes free
Post-Run: 34,834,948,096 bytes free
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- - End Of File - - 8D4349295D3639C52DD86B321085ECAD
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If you need me to do something different, I'm happy to. I'll check back to make sure I respond within 48hr (thread is being watched).

Thanks again!

This post has been edited by t_chilli: 20 December 2011 - 12:18 AM

Hello


Juat stay with me untill I say we are done OK


Please print out these instructions, or copy them to a Notepad file. It will make it easier for you to follow the instructions and complete all of the necessary steps..

uninstall some programs

NOTE** Because of the cleanup process some of the programs I have listed may not be in add/remove anymore just move to the next item on the list.

1. click on start
2. then go to settings
3. after that you need control panel
4. look for the icon add/remove programs
click on the following programs

J2SE Runtime Environment 5.0 Update 8
Java™ 6 Update 26
Viewpoint Media Player


and click on remove

Update Adobe Reader

Recently there have been vulnerabilities detected in older versions of Adobe Reader. It is strongly suggested that you update to the current version.

You can download it from http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/readstep2.html
After installing the latest Adobe Reader, uninstall all previous versions.
If you already have Adobe Photoshop® Album Starter Edition installed or do not wish to have it installed UNcheck the box which says Also Download Adobe Photoshop® Album Starter Edition.


If you don't like Adobe Reader (53 MB), you can download Foxit PDF Reader(7 MB) from here. It's a much smaller file to download and uses a lot less resources than Adobe Reader.

Note: When installing FoxitReader, be careful not to install anything to do with AskBar.

Install Java:

Please go here to install Java

• click on the Free Java Download Button
  
• click on Agree and start Free download
  
• click on Run
  
• click on run again
  
• click on install
  
• when install is complete click on close

TFC(Temp File Cleaner):

• Please download TFC to your desktop,
  
• Save any unsaved work. TFC will close all open application windows.
  
• Double-click TFC.exe to run the program.
  
• If prompted, click "Yes" to reboot.

Note: Save your work. TFC will automatically close any open programs, let it run uninterrupted. It shouldn't take longer take a couple of minutes, and may only take a few seconds. Only if needed will you be prompted to reboot.

: Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware :

Please download Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware to your desktop.


• Double-click mbam-setup.exe and follow the prompts to install the program.
  
• At the end, be sure a checkmark is placed next to
  • Update Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware
    
  • and 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 (ticked) except items in the C:\System Volume Information folder and click on Remove Selected.
  
• When completed, a log will open in Notepad. please copy and paste the log into your next reply
  
  • If you accidently close it, the log file is saved here and will be named like this:
    
  • C:\Documents and Settings\Username\Application Data\Malwarebytes\Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware\Logs\mbam-log-date (time).txt

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. Failure to reboot will prevent MBAM from removing all the malware.

Download HijackThis

• Go Here to download HijackThis Installer
  
• Save HijackThis Installer to your desktop.
  
• Double-click on the HijackThis Installer icon on your desktop. (Vista and Win 7 right click and run as admin)
  
• By default it will install to C:\Program Files\Trend Micro\HijackThis .
  
• Click on Install.
  
• It will create a HijackThis icon on the desktop.
  
• Once installed it will launch Hijackthis.
  
• Click on the Do a system scan and save a logfile button. It will scan and the log should open in notepad.
  
• Click on Edit > Select All then click on Edit > Copy to copy the entire contents of the log.
  
• Come back here to this thread and Paste the log in your next reply.
  
• DO NOT use the AnalyseThis button its findings are dangerous if misinterpreted.
  
• DO NOT have Hijackthis fix anything yet. Most of what it finds will be harmless or even required.

If you have problems running Hijackthis.

sometimes we have to run it like this To run HijackThis as an administrator,
rightclick HijackThis.exe (located: C:\Program Files\Trend Micro\HiJackThis\HiJackThis.exe)
and select to run as administrator

"information and logs"

In your next post I need the following


• Log From MBAM
  
• report from Hijackthis
  
• let me know of any problems you may have had
  
• How is the computer doing now?

Gringo

Gringo -

Thanks again for the help. Since running the last ComboFix and reinstalling Java & Adobe Reader, the laptop's gotten a bit more sluggish again (but still better than before after a slow period following boot). I have downloaded but not run Malwarebytes. I haven't yet downloaded TFC, because Trend Micro OfficeScan was not happy about the website and disallowed (flashed up a warning page on browser instead of taking me through to your link) access while I was at the university. Anyway, the next step is downloading & running TFC...

Before continuing I have just a couple of quick questions...
1. I got a little concerned about the oldtimer version of TFC because of the aforementioned warning from Trend, and also because of some posts like the following: http://www.geekstogo.com/forum/topic/271187-ran-temp-file-cleaner-from-malware-clening-guidenow-win-xp-doesent-st/
So, I just wanted to double check with you that you thought this was the best website and software version for the job. I'm happy to follow advice, but I just wanted to double check with you that I should go ahead and disable Trend for the download & install of TFC.

2. I noticed another site offering TFC (or at least a program by the same title) with fairly recent changes to some previous bugs in the logfile: http://www.softpedia.com/get/Security/Secure-cleaning/Temp-File-Cleaner.shtml
Should I still stick with the link you provided?


For now I'm just going to backup my PC onto an external drive, and I'll be sure not to take any other actions, until your reply.


Thanks again!

Hello


the antivirus companys are always going after our tools because of what they can do - trend is not stopping the download because of TFC it is denying access to the web page because of other tools that are hosted there


Now you don't have to run the temp file cleaner but I like doing it as one it will remove a lot of files that won't have to be scanned - so makeing the scan faster.

Now the topic you link to is an isolated event and can and does happen with any software in the world



gringo

Gringo -

The computer seems to be doing fine now. As far as recent problems... Trend Micro OfficeScan has been intermittently offline/unloaded (of which I was notified by Windows Security Center). I updated Trend, and have not noticed the problem on last reboot (I was looking over the logs and noticed I forgot to unload OfficeScan before running MBAM & HijackThis - hope it's not a big deal). I also noticed a lot of 0KB files showing up during the backup process (using Memeo) before I ran TFC (more of an FYI than anything). TFC is a NICE program, by the way. Thanks for the suggestion and explanation! The only other problem that I had was that the MBAM installer froze while extracting files. I downloaded the installer again and the problem was resolved. Since running the last 3 steps (TFC, MBAM, & HijackThis) I have not noticed any significant hangups/problems. I'll let you know if that changes, as always. Seriously, you guys provide an amazing service -- Lots of respect!

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Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware 1.51.2.1300
www.malwarebytes.org

Database version: 911122201

Windows 5.1.2600 Service Pack 3
Internet Explorer 8.0.6001.18702

12/22/2011 12:05:16 AM
mbam-log-2011-12-22 (00-05-16).txt

Scan type: Quick scan
Objects scanned: 183532
Time elapsed: 16 minute(s), 25 second(s)

Memory Processes Infected: 0
Memory Modules Infected: 0
Registry Keys Infected: 1
Registry Values Infected: 1
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:
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\The Weather Channel (Adware.Hotbar) -> Quarantined and deleted successfully.

Registry Values Infected:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Control Panel\Cpls\wxfw.dll (Adware.Hotbar) -> Value: wxfw.dll -> Quarantined and deleted successfully.

Registry Data Items Infected:
(No malicious items detected)

Folders Infected:
(No malicious items detected)

Files Infected:
(No malicious items detected)

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Logfile of Trend Micro HijackThis v2.0.4
Scan saved at 12:10:38 AM, on 12/22/2011
Platform: Windows XP SP3 (WinNT 5.01.2600)
MSIE: Internet Explorer v8.00 (8.00.6001.18702)
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\svchost.exe
C:\Program Files\Intel\Wireless\Bin\EvtEng.exe
C:\Program Files\Intel\Wireless\Bin\ZcfgSvc.exe
C:\Program Files\Intel\Wireless\Bin\S24EvMon.exe
C:\WINDOWS\Explorer.EXE
C:\Program Files\Intel\Wireless\Bin\WLKeeper.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\spoolsv.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Apple\Mobile Device Support\AppleMobileDeviceService.exe
C:\Program Files\Bonjour\mDNSResponder.exe
C:\WINDOWS\eHome\ehRecvr.exe
C:\WINDOWS\eHome\ehSched.exe
C:\Program Files\Java\jre6\bin\jqs.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Motive\McciCMService.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Microsoft Shared\VS7DEBUG\MDM.EXE
C:\Program Files\Memeo\AutoBackup\MemeoBackgroundService.exe
C:\Program Files\Dell\NICCONFIGSVC\NICCONFIGSVC.exe
C:\Program Files\Trend Micro\OfficeScan Client\ntrtscan.exe
C:\Program Files\Intel\Wireless\Bin\RegSrvc.exe
C:\Program Files\Seagate\Seagate Dashboard\SeagateDashboardService.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe
C:\Program Files\Trend Micro\OfficeScan Client\tmlisten.exe
C:\Program Files\Uniblue\RegistryBooster\rbmonitor.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\Intel\Wireless\Bin\1XConfig.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\dllhost.exe
C:\Program Files\Trend Micro\OfficeScan Client\CNTAoSMgr.exe
C:\Program Files\Synaptics\SynTP\SynTPEnh.exe
C:\WINDOWS\stsystra.exe
C:\Program Files\Intel\Wireless\Bin\ifrmewrk.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\igfxpers.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\hkcmd.exe
C:\WINDOWS\ehome\ehtray.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\igfxsrvc.exe
C:\Program Files\CyberLink\PowerDVD\DVDLauncher.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\dla\tfswctrl.exe
C:\Program Files\Trend Micro\OfficeScan Client\pccntmon.exe
C:\WINDOWS\eHome\ehmsas.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Research In Motion\USB Drivers\RIMBBLaunchAgent.exe
C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunesHelper.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Java\Java Update\jusched.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\ctfmon.exe
C:\Program Files\Digital Line Detect\DLG.exe
C:\Program Files\iPod\bin\iPodService.exe
C:\Program Files\Trend Micro\BM\TMBMSRV.exe
C:\Program Files\Memeo\AutoBackup\InstantBackup.exe
C:\Program Files\Memeo\AutoBackup\MemeoUpdater.exe
C:\Program Files\Trend Micro\OfficeScan Client\TmProxy.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\NOTEPAD.EXE
C:\Program Files\Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware\mbamservice.exe
C:\Program Files\Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware\mbamgui.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\msiexec.exe
C:\Program Files\Trend Micro\HiJackThis\HiJackThis.exe

R0 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Start Page = about:blank
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 = about:blank
R0 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Local Page =
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings,ProxyOverride = *.local
O2 - BHO: AcroIEHelperStub - {18DF081C-E8AD-4283-A596-FA578C2EBDC3} - C:\Program Files\Common Files\Adobe\Acrobat\ActiveX\AcroIEHelperShim.dll
O2 - BHO: DriveLetterAccess - {5CA3D70E-1895-11CF-8E15-001234567890} - C:\WINDOWS\system32\dla\tfswshx.dll
O2 - BHO: Java™ Plug-In SSV Helper - {761497BB-D6F0-462C-B6EB-D4DAF1D92D43} - C:\Program Files\Java\jre6\bin\ssv.dll
O2 - BHO: SkypeIEPluginBHO - {AE805869-2E5C-4ED4-8F7B-F1F7851A4497} - C:\Program Files\Skype\Toolbars\Internet Explorer\skypeieplugin.dll
O2 - BHO: Java™ Plug-In 2 SSV Helper - {DBC80044-A445-435b-BC74-9C25C1C588A9} - C:\Program Files\Java\jre6\bin\jp2ssv.dll
O2 - BHO: JQSIEStartDetectorImpl - {E7E6F031-17CE-4C07-BC86-EABFE594F69C} - C:\Program Files\Java\jre6\lib\deploy\jqs\ie\jqs_plugin.dll
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SynTPEnh] C:\Program Files\Synaptics\SynTP\SynTPEnh.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SigmatelSysTrayApp] stsystra.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Microsoft Default Manager] "C:\Program Files\Microsoft\Search Enhancement Pack\Default Manager\DefMgr.exe" -resume
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [ISUSScheduler] "C:\Program Files\Common Files\InstallShield\UpdateService\issch.exe" -start
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [IntelWireless] C:\Program Files\Intel\Wireless\Bin\ifrmewrk.exe /tf Intel PROSet/Wireless
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [igfxtray] C:\WINDOWS\system32\igfxtray.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [igfxpers] C:\WINDOWS\system32\igfxpers.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [igfxhkcmd] C:\WINDOWS\system32\hkcmd.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [ehTray] C:\WINDOWS\ehome\ehtray.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [DVDLauncher] "C:\Program Files\CyberLink\PowerDVD\DVDLauncher.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [dla] C:\WINDOWS\system32\dla\tfswctrl.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [OfficeScanNT Monitor] "C:\Program Files\Trend Micro\OfficeScan Client\pccntmon.exe" -HideWindow
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Memeo Instant Backup] C:\Program Files\Memeo\AutoBackup\MemeoLauncher2.exe --silent --no_ui
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [APSDaemon] "C:\Program Files\Common Files\Apple\Apple Application Support\APSDaemon.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Seagate Dashboard] C:\Program Files\Seagate\Seagate Dashboard\MemeoLauncher.exe --silent --no_ui
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [RIMBBLaunchAgent.exe] C:\Program Files\Common Files\Research In Motion\USB Drivers\RIMBBLaunchAgent.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [QuickTime Task] "C:\Program Files\QuickTime\QTTask.exe" -atboottime
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [iTunesHelper] "C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunesHelper.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Adobe ARM] "C:\Program Files\Common Files\Adobe\ARM\1.0\AdobeARM.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SunJavaUpdateSched] "C:\Program Files\Common Files\Java\Java Update\jusched.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware] "C:\Program Files\Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware\mbamgui.exe" /starttray
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 - Global Startup: Adobe Gamma Loader.lnk = C:\Program Files\Common Files\Adobe\Calibration\Adobe Gamma Loader.exe
O4 - Global Startup: Digital Line Detect.lnk = ?
O4 - Global Startup: QuickBooks Update Agent.lnk = C:\Program Files\Common Files\Intuit\QuickBooks\QBUpdate\qbupdate.exe
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: Google Sidewiki... - res://C:\Program Files\Google\Google Toolbar\Component\GoogleToolbarDynamic_mui_en_60D6097707281E79.dll/cmsidewiki.html
O9 - Extra button: Skype add-on for Internet Explorer - {898EA8C8-E7FF-479B-8935-AEC46303B9E5} - C:\Program Files\Skype\Toolbars\Internet Explorer\skypeieplugin.dll
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Skype add-on for Internet Explorer - {898EA8C8-E7FF-479B-8935-AEC46303B9E5} - C:\Program Files\Skype\Toolbars\Internet Explorer\skypeieplugin.dll
O9 - Extra button: Research - {92780B25-18CC-41C8-B9BE-3C9C571A8263} - C:\PROGRA~1\MICROS~2\OFFICE11\REFIEBAR.DLL
O9 - Extra button: (no name) - {CD67F990-D8E9-11d2-98FE-00C0F0318AFE} - (no file)
O9 - Extra button: (no name) - {e2e2dd38-d088-4134-82b7-f2ba38496583} - C:\WINDOWS\Network Diagnostic\xpnetdiag.exe
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: @xpsp3res.dll,-20001 - {e2e2dd38-d088-4134-82b7-f2ba38496583} - C:\WINDOWS\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
O15 - Trusted IP range: http://152.7.129.70
O15 - Trusted IP range: http://152.7.129.74
O16 - DPF: {0CCA191D-13A6-4E29-B746-314DEE697D83} (Facebook Photo Uploader 5) - http://upload.facebook.com/controls/FacebookPhotoUploader5.cab
O16 - DPF: {406B5949-7190-4245-91A9-30A17DE16AD0} (Snapfish Activia) - http://www2.snapfish.com/SnapfishActivia.cab
O16 - DPF: {48DD0448-9209-4F81-9F6D-D83562940134} (MySpace Uploader Control) - http://lads.myspace.com/upload/MySpaceUploader.cab
O16 - DPF: {6A344D34-5231-452A-8A57-D064AC9B7862} (Symantec Download Manager) - https://webdl.symantec.com/activex/symdlmgr.cab
O16 - DPF: {6F750202-1362-4815-A476-88533DE61D0C} (Kodak Gallery Easy Upload Manager Class) - http://www.kodakgallery.com/downloads/BUM/BUM_WIN_IE_2/axofupld.cab
O16 - DPF: {917623D1-D8E5-11D2-BE8B-00104B06BDE3} (CamImage Class) - http://www.hotwaxsurfshop.com/AxisCamControl.cab
O16 - DPF: {CAEAFE12-7726-4C39-B620-2601216CFBB5} - http://phughescw.hughes.motive.com/wizlet/spaceway/static/controls/Mcci_6-1-0.cab
O16 - DPF: {CAFEEFAC-0015-0000-FFFF-ABCDEFFEDCBA} (Java Plug-in 1.5.0) - http://152.7.129.70/plugins/jre/1_5_0/amicasjreinstaller_1_5_0_silent.cab
O16 - DPF: {CF40ACC5-E1BB-4AFF-AC72-04C2F616BCA7} (get_atlcom Class) - http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/nos/gp.cab
O16 - DPF: {E2883E8F-472F-4FB0-9522-AC9BF37916A7} - http://platformdl.adobe.com/NOS/getPlusPlus/1.6/gp.cab
O18 - Protocol: skype-ie-addon-data - {91774881-D725-4E58-B298-07617B9B86A8} - C:\Program Files\Skype\Toolbars\Internet Explorer\skypeieplugin.dll
O18 - Protocol: skype4com - {FFC8B962-9B40-4DFF-9458-1830C7DD7F5D} - C:\PROGRA~1\COMMON~1\Skype\SKYPE4~1.DLL
O22 - SharedTaskScheduler: Browseui preloader - {438755C2-A8BA-11D1-B96B-00A0C90312E1} - C:\WINDOWS\system32\browseui.dll
O22 - SharedTaskScheduler: Component Categories cache daemon - {8C7461EF-2B13-11d2-BE35-3078302C2030} - C:\WINDOWS\system32\browseui.dll
O23 - Service: Apple Mobile Device - Apple Inc. - C:\Program Files\Common Files\Apple\Mobile Device Support\AppleMobileDeviceService.exe
O23 - Service: Bonjour Service - Apple Inc. - C:\Program Files\Bonjour\mDNSResponder.exe
O23 - Service: EvtEng - Intel Corporation - C:\Program Files\Intel\Wireless\Bin\EvtEng.exe
O23 - Service: FLEXnet Licensing Service - Acresso Software Inc. - C:\Program Files\Common Files\Macrovision Shared\FLEXnet Publisher\FNPLicensingService.exe
O23 - Service: InstallDriver Table Manager (IDriverT) - Macrovision Corporation - C:\Program Files\Common Files\InstallShield\Driver\1050\Intel 32\IDriverT.exe
O23 - Service: iPod Service - Apple Inc. - C:\Program Files\iPod\bin\iPodService.exe
O23 - Service: Java Quick Starter (JavaQuickStarterService) - Sun Microsystems, Inc. - C:\Program Files\Java\jre6\bin\jqs.exe
O23 - Service: MBAMService - Malwarebytes Corporation - C:\Program Files\Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware\mbamservice.exe
O23 - Service: McciCMService - Motive Communications, Inc. - C:\Program Files\Common Files\Motive\McciCMService.exe
O23 - Service: MemeoBackgroundService - Memeo - C:\Program Files\Memeo\AutoBackup\MemeoBackgroundService.exe
O23 - Service: NICCONFIGSVC - Dell Inc. - C:\Program Files\Dell\NICCONFIGSVC\NICCONFIGSVC.exe
O23 - Service: OfficeScan NT RealTime Scan (ntrtscan) - Trend Micro Inc. - C:\Program Files\Trend Micro\OfficeScan Client\ntrtscan.exe
O23 - Service: RegSrvc - Intel Corporation - C:\Program Files\Intel\Wireless\Bin\RegSrvc.exe
O23 - Service: Spectrum24 Event Monitor (S24EventMonitor) - Intel Corporation - C:\Program Files\Intel\Wireless\Bin\S24EvMon.exe
O23 - Service: Seagate Dashboard Service (SeagateDashboardService) - Memeo - C:\Program Files\Seagate\Seagate Dashboard\SeagateDashboardService.exe
O23 - Service: Trend Micro Unauthorized Change Prevention Service (TMBMServer) - Trend Micro Inc. - C:\Program Files\Trend Micro\BM\TMBMSRV.exe
O23 - Service: OfficeScan NT Listener (tmlisten) - Trend Micro Inc. - C:\Program Files\Trend Micro\OfficeScan Client\tmlisten.exe
O23 - Service: OfficeScan NT Proxy Service (TmProxy) - Trend Micro Inc. - C:\Program Files\Trend Micro\OfficeScan Client\TmProxy.exe
O23 - Service: WLANKEEPER - Intel® Corporation - C:\Program Files\Intel\Wireless\Bin\WLKeeper.exe

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This post has been edited by t_chilli: 22 December 2011 - 12:26 AM

Greetings

These logs are looking very good, we are almost done!!! Just one more scan to go.

:Remove unneeded start-up entries:

This part of the fix is purely optional
These are programs that start up when you turn on your computer but don't need to be, any of these programs you can click on their icons (or start from the control panel) and start the program when you need it. By stopping these programs you will boot up faster and your computer will work faster.

If you have any problems running Hijackthis see NOTE** below (Host file not read, blank notepad ...)

• Run HijackThis
  
• Click on the Scan button
  
• Put a check beside all of the items listed below (if present):
  
  
  O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SigmatelSysTrayApp] stsystra.exe
  O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Microsoft Default Manager] "C:\Program Files\Microsoft\Search Enhancement Pack\Default Manager\DefMgr.exe" -resume
  O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [ISUSScheduler] "C:\Program Files\Common Files\InstallShield\UpdateService\issch.exe" -start
  O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [igfxtray] C:\WINDOWS\system32\igfxtray.exe
  O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [igfxpers] C:\WINDOWS\system32\igfxpers.exe
  O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [igfxhkcmd] C:\WINDOWS\system32\hkcmd.exe
  O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [ehTray] C:\WINDOWS\ehome\ehtray.exe
  O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [DVDLauncher] "C:\Program Files\CyberLink\PowerDVD\DVDLauncher.exe"
  O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [APSDaemon] "C:\Program Files\Common Files\Apple\Apple Application Support\APSDaemon.exe"
  O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [QuickTime Task] "C:\Program Files\QuickTime\QTTask.exe" -atboottime
  O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [iTunesHelper] "C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunesHelper.exe"
  O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Adobe ARM] "C:\Program Files\Common Files\Adobe\ARM\1.0\AdobeARM.exe"
  O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SunJavaUpdateSched] "C:\Program Files\Common Files\Java\Java Update\jusched.exe"
  O4 - Global Startup: Adobe Gamma Loader.lnk = C:\Program Files\Common Files\Adobe\Calibration\Adobe Gamma Loader.exe
  O4 - Global Startup: QuickBooks Update Agent.lnk = C:\Program Files\Common Files\Intuit\QuickBooks\QBUpdate\qbupdate.exe
  
  
  
  
• Close all open windows and browsers/email, etc...
  
• Click on the "Fix Checked" button
  
• When completed, close the application.
  
  
  NOTE**You can research each of those lines >here< and see if you want to keep them or not
  just copy the name between the brackets and paste into the search space
  O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [IntelliPoint]

NOTE**
sometimes we have to run it like this To run HijackThis as an administrator, right-click HijackThis.exe
(located: C:\Program Files\Trend Micro\HiJackThis\HiJackThis.exe)<--32bit
(located: C:\Program Files(86)\Trend Micro\HiJackThis\HiJackThis.exe)<--64bit
and select to run as administrator

Eset Online Scanner

**Note** You will need to use Internet explorer for this scan - Vista and win 7 right click on IE shortcut and run as admin

Go Eset web page to run an online scanner from ESET.

• Turn off the real time scanner of any existing antivirus program while performing the online scan
  
• click on the ESET Online Scanner button
  
• Tick the box next to YES, I accept the Terms of Use.
  
  • Click Start
• When asked, allow the ActiveX control to install
  
  • Click Start
• Make sure that the option Remove found threats is unticked and the Scan Archives option is ticked.
  
• Click on Advanced Settings, ensure the options
  
  Scan for potentially unwanted applications, Scan for potentially unsafe applications, and Enable Anti-Stealth Technology are ticked.
• Click Scan
  
• Wait for the scan to finish
  
• Click on copy to clipboard and paste the results here in this topic
  
• you may also find here C:\Program Files\Eset\Eset Online Scanner\log.txt

Copy and paste that log as a reply to this topic

Gringo

Gringo -

The first reboot after HiJackThis fix & ESET scan was a bit sluggish (relative to the startup before), but leaps and bounds ahead of where it was when I initially posted. For a little while (a couple minutes) after startup, the CPU & PF usage was a bit high, but soon settled. Current speed (after initial boot lag subsided) is pretty darn good for this machine. So, much appreciation!! The ESET scan results and log are below. It looks like the biggest complaint from the scan was the Uniblue Registry Booster. It kind of makes me wonder if that program is more trouble (i.e. background processes) than it's worth.

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C:\Documents and Settings\Alice Baker\Application Data\Uniblue\RegistryBooster\_temp\ub.exe Win32/RegistryBooster application
C:\Documents and Settings\Alice Baker\My Documents\Downloads\PDFCreator-1_2_2_setup.exe Win32/OpenCandy application
C:\Documents and Settings\Alice Baker\My Documents\Downloads\registrybooster.exe Win32/RegistryBooster application
C:\Program Files\Uniblue\RegistryBooster\Launcher.exe Win32/RegistryBooster application
C:\Program Files\Uniblue\RegistryBooster\rbmonitor.exe Win32/RegistryBooster application
C:\Program Files\Uniblue\RegistryBooster\rbnotifier.exe Win32/RegistryBooster application
C:\Program Files\Uniblue\RegistryBooster\rb_move_serial.exe Win32/RegistryBooster application
C:\Program Files\Uniblue\RegistryBooster\rb_ubm.exe Win32/RegistryBooster application
C:\Program Files\Uniblue\RegistryBooster\registrybooster.exe Win32/RegistryBooster application
Operating memory Win32/RegistryBooster application

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ESETSmartInstaller@High as CAB hook log:
OnlineScanner.ocx - registred OK
# version=7
# iexplore.exe=8.00.6001.18702 (longhorn_ie8_rtm(wmbla).090308-0339)
# OnlineScanner.ocx=1.0.0.6583
# api_version=3.0.2
# EOSSerial=3eb04932bb9e834681ab570525960f30
# end=finished
# remove_checked=false
# archives_checked=true
# unwanted_checked=true
# unsafe_checked=true
# antistealth_checked=true
# utc_time=2011-12-22 08:30:48
# local_time=2011-12-22 03:30:48 (-0500, Eastern Standard Time)
# country="United States"
# lang=1033
# osver=5.1.2600 NT Service Pack 3
# compatibility_mode=512 16777215 100 0 0 0 0 0
# compatibility_mode=8192 67108863 100 0 0 0 0 0
# scanned=84548
# found=10
# cleaned=0
# scan_time=5760
C:\Documents and Settings\Alice Baker\Application Data\Uniblue\RegistryBooster\_temp\ub.exe Win32/RegistryBooster application (unable to clean) 00000000000000000000000000000000 I
C:\Documents and Settings\Alice Baker\My Documents\Downloads\PDFCreator-1_2_2_setup.exe Win32/OpenCandy application (unable to clean) 00000000000000000000000000000000 I
C:\Documents and Settings\Alice Baker\My Documents\Downloads\registrybooster.exe Win32/RegistryBooster application (unable to clean) 00000000000000000000000000000000 I
C:\Program Files\Uniblue\RegistryBooster\Launcher.exe Win32/RegistryBooster application (unable to clean) 00000000000000000000000000000000 I
C:\Program Files\Uniblue\RegistryBooster\rbmonitor.exe Win32/RegistryBooster application (unable to clean) 00000000000000000000000000000000 I
C:\Program Files\Uniblue\RegistryBooster\rbnotifier.exe Win32/RegistryBooster application (unable to clean) 00000000000000000000000000000000 I
C:\Program Files\Uniblue\RegistryBooster\rb_move_serial.exe Win32/RegistryBooster application (unable to clean) 00000000000000000000000000000000 I
C:\Program Files\Uniblue\RegistryBooster\rb_ubm.exe Win32/RegistryBooster application (unable to clean) 00000000000000000000000000000000 I
C:\Program Files\Uniblue\RegistryBooster\registrybooster.exe Win32/RegistryBooster application (unable to clean) 00000000000000000000000000000000 I
${Memory} Win32/RegistryBooster application 00000000000000000000000000000000 I

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I'll check back in for a while to see if you have any other instructions. Otherwise, thanks again for your help. You guys are awesome!

*edit*: I just noticed the "Donate" link. I'll be making use of that.

This post has been edited by t_chilli: 22 December 2011 - 04:51 PM