Not sure what happened

I had a new icon in my system tray (it was a small red circle with a white x in it and it appears to be placed over some kind of shield.
Anyway, this red icon had a display that popped up from it every 20 secs or so saying 'You have a security problem!'

When it popped up or minimized (on its own shortly after popping up), it stopped me from typing on whatever screen I was currently trying to type in (for instance, I had to reclick on the Word app I was working on at the time about 8 times in a span of just a few mins). AVG gave me a popup about a trojan and I clicked heal, but then this came up. It also randomly popped open a new IE window & the computer as a whole is going significantly slower.


Shortly after this began (around noon today), I had to leave, so I turned off the computer. When I returned & turned the computer back on, the system tray icon is gone, there are no random Explorer windows opening & the computer is back to its normal speed. Was restarting the computer really all I had to do?

I would try a scan or two to be safe...

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

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

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

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

On the Scanner tab:

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

Back at the main Scanner screen:

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

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

-- MBAM may make changes to your registry as part of its disinfection routine. If you're using other security programs that detect registry changes (like Spybot's Teatimer), they may interfere with the fix or alert you after scanning with MBAM. Please disable such programs until disinfection is complete or permit them to allow the changes.

Log Report:

Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware 1.30
Database version: 1414
Windows 5.1.2600 Service Pack 2

11/21/2008 9:33:55 PM
mbam-log-2008-11-21 (21-33-55).txt

Scan type: Quick Scan
Objects scanned: 71290
Time elapsed: 15 minute(s), 31 second(s)

Memory Processes Infected: 0
Memory Modules Infected: 0
Registry Keys Infected: 5
Registry Values Infected: 0
Registry Data Items Infected: 0
Folders Infected: 0
Files Infected: 3

Memory Processes Infected:
(No malicious items detected)

Memory Modules Infected:
(No malicious items detected)

Registry Keys Infected:
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\xml.xml (Trojan.FakeAlert) -> Quarantined and deleted successfully.
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\CLSID\{500bca15-57a7-4eaf-8143-8c619470b13d} (Trojan.FakeAlert) -> Quarantined and deleted successfully.
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\xml.xml.1 (Trojan.FakeAlert) -> Quarantined and deleted successfully.
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Typelib\{9233c3c0-1472-4091-a505-5580a23bb4ac} (Trojan.FakeAlert) -> Quarantined and deleted successfully.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Mozilla\MSFox (Trojan.Agent) -> Quarantined and deleted successfully.

Registry Values Infected:
(No malicious items detected)

Registry Data Items Infected:
(No malicious items detected)

Folders Infected:
(No malicious items detected)

Files Infected:
C:\WINDOWS\system32\msxml71.dll (Trojan.FakeAlert) -> Quarantined and deleted successfully.
C:\Documents and Settings\Nick\Local Settings\Temp\~tmpa.exe (Trojan.FakeAlert) -> Quarantined and deleted successfully.
C:\Documents and Settings\Nick\Local Settings\Temp\~tmpc.exe (Trojan.FakeAlert) -> Quarantined and deleted successfully.

Hi ezpkns34,

How is your computer now? If you're still suspecting malware, it would be a good idea to continue with Spybot and some of the online scans. There are specific instructions for these in points 3-8 of This Topic. Please do not go beyond point 8 unless advised to do so. If you decide to do any of the online scans, please post the results back here.

Zllio

Lets see if anything is left out there.

Please download ATF Cleaner by Atribune & save it to your desktop.
alternate download link DO NOT use yet.

Please download and install 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 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 and
  unzip into the program's folder.)
• Under the "Configuration and Preferences", 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".

Double-click ATF-Cleaner.exe to run the program.

• Under Main "Select Files to Delete" choose:
  Select All.
• Click the Empty Selected button.
• If you use Firefox browser click Firefox at the top and choose: Select All
• Click the Empty Selected button.
  If you would like to keep your saved passwords, please click No at the prompt.
• If you use Opera browser click Opera at the top and choose: Select All
• Click the Empty Selected button.
  If you would like to keep your saved passwords, please click No at the prompt.
• Click Exit on the Main menu to close the program.

Note: On Vista, "Windows Temp" is disabled. To empty "Windows Temp"

ATF-Cleaner must be "Run as an Administrator".
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.

Sorry it took so long, had an extremely busy week heading up to today & never even got on this computer. Here's the SuperAnitSpyware log:


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

Generated 11/27/2008 at 03:55 AM

Application Version : 4.22.1014

Core Rules Database Version : 3648
Trace Rules Database Version: 1631

Scan type : Complete Scan
Total Scan Time : 03:58:39

Memory items scanned : 170
Memory threats detected : 0
Registry items scanned : 6887
Registry threats detected : 29
File items scanned : 212621
File threats detected : 2

Trojan.Unclassified/EXEC
HKLM\Software\Classes\CLSID\{650CA63D-4A01-4BF8-A608-9B1EBB36292E}
HKCR\CLSID\{650CA63D-4A01-4BF8-A608-9B1EBB36292E}
HKCR\CLSID\{650CA63D-4A01-4BF8-A608-9B1EBB36292E}
HKCR\CLSID\{650CA63D-4A01-4BF8-A608-9B1EBB36292E}#AppID
HKCR\CLSID\{650CA63D-4A01-4BF8-A608-9B1EBB36292E}#LCT
HKCR\CLSID\{650CA63D-4A01-4BF8-A608-9B1EBB36292E}#DC
HKCR\CLSID\{650CA63D-4A01-4BF8-A608-9B1EBB36292E}#LRT
HKCR\CLSID\{650CA63D-4A01-4BF8-A608-9B1EBB36292E}\InprocServer32
HKCR\CLSID\{650CA63D-4A01-4BF8-A608-9B1EBB36292E}\InprocServer32#ThreadingModel
HKCR\CLSID\{650CA63D-4A01-4BF8-A608-9B1EBB36292E}\ProgID
HKCR\CLSID\{650CA63D-4A01-4BF8-A608-9B1EBB36292E}\Programmable
HKCR\CLSID\{650CA63D-4A01-4BF8-A608-9B1EBB36292E}\TypeLib
HKCR\CLSID\{650CA63D-4A01-4BF8-A608-9B1EBB36292E}\VersionIndependentProgID
HKCR\TypeLib\{EE1EFD57-EDCF-455C-A203-3E8EE78C91C9}
HKCR\TypeLib\{EE1EFD57-EDCF-455C-A203-3E8EE78C91C9}\1.0
HKCR\TypeLib\{EE1EFD57-EDCF-455C-A203-3E8EE78C91C9}\1.0\0
HKCR\TypeLib\{EE1EFD57-EDCF-455C-A203-3E8EE78C91C9}\1.0\0\win32
HKCR\TypeLib\{EE1EFD57-EDCF-455C-A203-3E8EE78C91C9}\1.0\FLAGS
HKCR\TypeLib\{EE1EFD57-EDCF-455C-A203-3E8EE78C91C9}\1.0\HELPDIR
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\B8U70DWQ.DLL
HKCR\Interface\{290B44A3-18B7-45FB-B986-D33290B3BED3}
HKCR\Interface\{290B44A3-18B7-45FB-B986-D33290B3BED3}\ProxyStubClsid
HKCR\Interface\{290B44A3-18B7-45FB-B986-D33290B3BED3}\ProxyStubClsid32
HKCR\Interface\{290B44A3-18B7-45FB-B986-D33290B3BED3}\TypeLib
HKCR\Interface\{290B44A3-18B7-45FB-B986-D33290B3BED3}\TypeLib#Version
HKCR\Interface\{C46CBF42-7152-472A-BBF8-E94FF7D933E2}
HKCR\Interface\{C46CBF42-7152-472A-BBF8-E94FF7D933E2}\ProxyStubClsid
HKCR\Interface\{C46CBF42-7152-472A-BBF8-E94FF7D933E2}\ProxyStubClsid32
HKCR\Interface\{C46CBF42-7152-472A-BBF8-E94FF7D933E2}\TypeLib
HKCR\Interface\{C46CBF42-7152-472A-BBF8-E94FF7D933E2}\TypeLib#Version

Trojan.Fake-Alert/Trace
C:\Documents and Settings\Nick\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files\fbk.sts

Our next step...

Please print out and follow these instructions: "How to use SDFix". <- This program is for Windows 2000/XP ONLY.
When using this tool, you must use the Administrator's account or an account with "Administrative rights"

• Disconnect from the Internet and temporarily disable your anti-virus, script blocking and any real time protection programs before performing a scan.
• When done, the SDFix report log will open in notepad and automatically be saved in the SDFix folder as Report.txt.
• If SDFix is unable to run after rebooting from Safe Mode, run SDFix in either Mode, and type F, then press Enter for it to finish the final stage and produce the report.
• Please copy and paste the contents of Report.txt in your next reply.
• Be sure to renable you anti-virus and and other security programs before connecting to the Internet.

-- If the computer has been infected with the VirusAlert! malware warning from the clock and the Start Menu icons or drives are not visible, open the SDFix folder, right-click on either the XP_VirusAlert_Repair.inf or W2K VirusAlert_Repair.inf (depending on your version of Windows) and select Install from the Context menu. Then reboot to apply the changes.

Then... Please update and rerun Malwarebytes. Please post a new log. Thanks!

SDFix: Version 1.240
Run by Administrator on Thu 11/27/2008 at 10:22 PM

Microsoft Windows XP [Version 5.1.2600]
Running From: C:\SDFix

Checking Services :


Restoring Default Security Values
Restoring Default Hosts File

Rebooting


Checking Files :

No Trojan Files Found






Removing Temp Files

ADS Check :



Final Check :

catchme 0.3.1361.2 W2K/XP/Vista - rootkit/stealth malware detector by Gmer, http://www.gmer.net
Rootkit scan 2008-11-27 22:33:18
Windows 5.1.2600 Service Pack 2 NTFS

scanning hidden processes ...

scanning hidden services & system hive ...

scanning hidden registry entries ...

scanning hidden files ...

scan completed successfully
hidden processes: 0
hidden services: 0
hidden files: 0


Remaining Services :




Authorized Application Key Export:

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\system\currentcontrolset\services\sharedaccess\parameters\firewallpolicy\standardprofile\authorizedapplications\list]
"%windir%\\system32\\sessmgr.exe"="%windir%\\system32\\sessmgr.exe:*:enabled:@xpsp2res.dll,-22019"
"C:\\Program Files\\Dell\\MediaDirect\\PCMService.exe"="C:\\Program Files\\Dell\\MediaDirect\\PCMService.exe:*:Enabled:CyberLink PowerCinema Resident Program"
"C:\\Program Files\\BitTorrent\\bittorrent.exe"="C:\\Program Files\\BitTorrent\\bittorrent.exe:*:Enabled:BitTorrent"
"C:\\Program Files\\Yahoo!\\Yahoo! Music Jukebox\\YahooMusicEngine.exe"="C:\\Program Files\\Yahoo!\\Yahoo! Music Jukebox\\YahooMusicEngine.exe:*:Enabled:Yahoo! Music Jukebox"
"C:\\Program Files\\AIM6\\aim6.exe"="C:\\Program Files\\AIM6\\aim6.exe:*:Enabled:AIM"
"C:\\Program Files\\Yahoo!\\Messenger\\YahooMessenger.exe"="C:\\Program Files\\Yahoo!\\Messenger\\YahooMessenger.exe:*:Enabled:Yahoo! Messenger"
"C:\\Program Files\\Yahoo!\\Messenger\\YServer.exe"="C:\\Program Files\\Yahoo!\\Messenger\\YServer.exe:*:Enabled:Yahoo! FT Server"
"C:\\Program Files\\LimeWire\\LimeWire.exe"="C:\\Program Files\\LimeWire\\LimeWire.exe:*:Enabled:LimeWire"
"C:\\Program Files\\Common Files\\AOL\\Loader\\aolload.exe"="C:\\Program Files\\Common Files\\AOL\\Loader\\aolload.exe:*:Disabled:AOL Loader"
"%windir%\\Network Diagnostic\\xpnetdiag.exe"="%windir%\\Network Diagnostic\\xpnetdiag.exe:*:Enabled:@xpsp3res.dll,-20000"
"C:\\Program Files\\mtg\\Magic\\Manalink.exe"="C:\\Program Files\\mtg\\Magic\\Manalink.exe:*:Enabled:manalink"
"C:\\Program Files\\AVG\\AVG8\\avgupd.exe"="C:\\Program Files\\AVG\\AVG8\\avgupd.exe:*:Enabled:avgupd.exe"

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\system\currentcontrolset\services\sharedaccess\parameters\firewallpolicy\domainprofile\authorizedapplications\list]
"%windir%\\system32\\sessmgr.exe"="%windir%\\system32\\sessmgr.exe:*:enabled:@xpsp2res.dll,-22019"
"%windir%\\Network Diagnostic\\xpnetdiag.exe"="%windir%\\Network Diagnostic\\xpnetdiag.exe:*:Enabled:@xpsp3res.dll,-20000"

Remaining Files :



Files with Hidden Attributes :

Mon 15 Sep 2008 1,562,960 A.SHR --- "C:\Program Files\Spybot - Search & Destroy\SDHelper.dll"
Thu 14 Aug 2008 1,429,840 A.SHR --- "C:\Program Files\Spybot - Search & Destroy\SDUpdate.exe"
Wed 30 Jul 2008 4,891,984 A.SHR --- "C:\Program Files\Spybot - Search & Destroy\SpybotSD.exe"
Tue 1 Jul 2008 14,243,082 A.SH. --- "C:\Program Files\vixy.net\conv.exe"
Thu 27 Nov 2008 3,609 A.SH. --- "C:\WINDOWS\system32\mmf.sys"
Mon 30 Jun 2008 4,348 A.SH. --- "C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\DRM\DRMv1.bak"
Wed 19 Dec 2007 0 A.SH. --- "C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\DRM\Cache\Indiv01.tmp"

Finished!

Next steps...

Please update and rerun malwarebytes. Please post a fresh log. Then...

Please run the F-Secure Online Scanner
Note: This Scanner is for Internet Explorer Only!
Follow the Instruction here for installation.
Accept the License Agreement.
Once the ActiveX installs,Click Full System Scan
Once the download completes, the scan will begin automatically.
The scan will take some time to finish, so please be patient.
When the scan completes, click the Automatic cleaning (recommended) button.
Click the Show Report button and Copy&Paste the entire report in your next reply.

mbam log:

Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware 1.30
Database version: 1432
Windows 5.1.2600 Service Pack 2

11/28/2008 1:18:34 PM
mbam-log-2008-11-28 (13-18-34).txt

Scan type: Quick Scan
Objects scanned: 57049
Time elapsed: 6 minute(s), 45 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)



fsecure report:

Scanning Report
Friday, November 28, 2008 13:42:14 - 14:46:55
Computer name: D96F66F1
Scanning type: Scan system for malware, rootkits
Target: C:\


--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Result: 0 malware found

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Statistics
Scanned:
Files: 84546
System: 3868
Not scanned: 9
Actions:
Disinfected: 0
Renamed: 0
Deleted: 0
None: 0
Submitted: 0
Files not scanned:
C:\HIBERFIL.SYS
C:\PAGEFILE.SYS
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\MMF.SYS
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\CONFIG\DEFAULT
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\CONFIG\SAM
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\CONFIG\SECURITY
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\CONFIG\SOFTWARE
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\CONFIG\SYSTEM
C:\DOCUMENTS AND SETTINGS\NICK\LOCAL SETTINGS\TEMPORARY INTERNET FILES\CONTENT.IE5\W25S931D\FEED-ICON[1].JPG

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Options
Scanning engines:
F-Secure USS: 2.40.0
F-Secure Blacklight: 2.4.1093
F-Secure Hydra: 2.8.8110, 2008-11-28
F-Secure Pegasus: 1.20.0, 2008-10-25
F-Secure AVP: 7.0.171, 2008-11-28
Scanning options:
Scan defined files: COM EXE SYS OV? BIN SCR DLL SHS HTM HTML HTT VBS JS INF VXD DO? XL? RTF CPL WIZ HTA PP? PWZ P?T MSO PIF . ACM ASP AX CNV CSC DRV INI MDB MPD MPP MPT OBD OBT OCX PCI TLB TSP WBK WBT WPC WSH VWP WML BOO HLP TD0 TT6 MSG ASD JSE VBE WSC CHM EML PRC SHB LNK WSF {* PDF ZL? XML ZIP XXX ANI AVB BAT CMD JPG LSP MAP MHT MIF PHP POT SWF WMF NWS TAR
Use Advanced heuristics

Looks clean How is your computer running now?

better...thanks! can i get ride of the malware bytes & other items i downloaded?

If there are no more problems or signs of infection, you should Create a New Restore Point to prevent possible reinfection from an old one. Some of the malware you picked up could have been saved in System Restore. Since this is a protected directory your tools cannot access to delete these files, they sometimes can reinfect your system if you accidentally use an old restore point. Setting a new restore point AFTER cleaning your system will help prevent this and enable your computer to "roll-back" to a clean working state.

The easiest and safest way to do this is:

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

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

can i get ride of the malware bytes & other items i downloaded?

I would keep all but SuperAntiSpyware. They do not run on start-up and running Malwarebytes once a week will keep you clean and alert you to problems. Still, that is your choice - all programs can be removed - yes.

Take care and safe surfing!