Avira Finding "A0104841.exe"...

Hi, I am running a Presario V5000, Windows XP, and it seems to be getting slower and slower. I just disabled Windows Defender through msconfig, because it was conflicting with Avira (MsMpEng was eating up my CPU). Svchost.exe also eats me up, sometimes running at 70k. Avira a few days ago started finding "A0104841.exe" in my System Volume Information. That's about it, thanks a zillion for your help!!

DDS (Ver_09-06-26.01) - NTFSx86
Run by Ethan at 13:50:13.75 on Thu 07/23/2009
Internet Explorer: 7.0.5730.11
Microsoft Windows XP Professional 5.1.2600.3.1252.1.1033.18.382.58 [GMT -4:00]

AV: Avira AntiVir PersonalEdition *On-access scanning enabled* (Updated) {AD166499-45F9-482A-A743-FDD3350758C7}

============== Running Processes ===============

C:\WINDOWS\system32\Ati2evxx.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost -k DcomLaunch
svchost.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe -k netsvcs
svchost.exe
svchost.exe
C:\Program Files\Lavasoft\Ad-Aware\aawservice.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\Ati2evxx.exe
C:\WINDOWS\Explorer.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\system32\spoolsv.exe
C:\Program Files\Avira\AntiVir PersonalEdition Classic\sched.exe
svchost.exe
C:\Program Files\Avira\AntiVir PersonalEdition Classic\avguard.exe
C:\Program Files\Network Associates\Common Framework\FrameworkService.exe
C:\Program Files\ATI Technologies\ATI Control Panel\atiptaxx.exe
C:\Program Files\Network Associates\Common Framework\UdaterUI.exe
C:\Program Files\Network Associates\Common Framework\McTray.exe
C:\Program Files\Synaptics\SynTP\SynTPEnh.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\hpq\Shared\HPQTOA~1.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\system32\SearchIndexer.exe
C:\Program Files\Avira\AntiVir PersonalEdition Classic\avgnt.exe
C:\Program Files\Mozilla Firefox\firefox.exe
C:\Program Files\Avira\AntiVir PersonalEdition Classic\GUARDGUI.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\system32\wuauclt.exe
C:\Documents and Settings\Ethan\Desktop\dds.scr

============== Pseudo HJT Report ===============

mDefault_Page_URL = hxxp://www.yahoo.com
mStart Page = hxxp://www.yahoo.com
BHO: {02478D38-C3F9-4efb-9B51-7695ECA05670} - No File
BHO: Adobe PDF Reader Link Helper: {06849e9f-c8d7-4d59-b87d-784b7d6be0b3} - c:\program files\common files\adobe\acrobat\activex\AcroIEHelper.dll
BHO: Viewpoint Toolbar BHO: {a7327c09-b521-4edb-8509-7d2660c9ec98} - c:\program files\viewpoint\viewpoint toolbar\3.8.0\ViewBarBHO.dll
mRun: [hpWirelessAssistant] c:\program files\hpq\hp wireless assistant\HP Wireless Assistant.exe
mRun: [ATIPTA] "c:\program files\ati technologies\ati control panel\atiptaxx.exe"
mRun: [McAfeeUpdaterUI] "c:\program files\network associates\common framework\UdaterUI.exe" /StartedFromRunKey
mRun: [SynTPEnh] c:\program files\synaptics\syntp\SynTPEnh.exe
mRun: [SynTPStart] c:\program files\synaptics\syntp\SynTPStart.exe
mRun: [avgnt] "c:\program files\avira\antivir personaledition classic\avgnt.exe" /min
mRun: [Windows Defender] "c:\program files\windows defender\MSASCui.exe" -hide
dRun: [RoboForm] "c:\program files\siber systems\ai roboform\RoboTaskBarIcon.exe"
dRun: [DWQueuedReporting] "c:\progra~1\common~1\micros~1\dw\dwtrig20.exe" -t
IE: E&xport to Microsoft Excel - c:\progra~1\micros~2\office11\EXCEL.EXE/3000
IE: {e2e2dd38-d088-4134-82b7-f2ba38496583} - %windir%\Network Diagnostic\xpnetdiag.exe
IE: {FB5F1910-F110-11d2-BB9E-00C04F795683} - c:\program files\messenger\msmsgs.exe
IE: {92780B25-18CC-41C8-B9BE-3C9C571A8263} - {FF059E31-CC5A-4E2E-BF3B-96E929D65503} - c:\progra~1\micros~2\office11\REFIEBAR.DLL
DPF: {166B1BCA-3F9C-11CF-8075-444553540000} - hxxp://download.macromedia.com/pub/shockwave/cabs/director/sw.cab
DPF: {5C6698D9-7BE4-4122-8EC5-291D84DBD4A0} - hxxp://upload.facebook.com/controls/FacebookPhotoUploader2.cab
DPF: {6E32070A-766D-4EE6-879C-DC1FA91D2FC3} - hxxp://www.update.microsoft.com/microsoftupdate/v6/V5Controls/en/x86/client/muweb_site.cab?1188820204281
DPF: {AB86CE53-AC9F-449F-9399-D8ABCA09EC09} - hxxps://h17000.www1.hp.com/ewfrf-JAVA/Secure/HPGetDownloadManager.ocx
DPF: {D27CDB6E-AE6D-11CF-96B8-444553540000} - hxxp://fpdownload.macromedia.com/pub/shockwave/cabs/flash/swflash.cab
DPF: {E2883E8F-472F-4FB0-9522-AC9BF37916A7} - hxxp://platformdl.adobe.com/NOS/getPlusPlus/1.6/gp.cab
Notify: AtiExtEvent - Ati2evxx.dll
SSODL: WPDShServiceObj - {AAA288BA-9A4C-45B0-95D7-94D524869DB5} - c:\windows\system32\WPDShServiceObj.dll
SEH: Microsoft AntiMalware ShellExecuteHook: {091eb208-39dd-417d-a5dd-7e2c2d8fb9cb} - c:\progra~1\wifd1f~1\MpShHook.dll
SEH: Windows Desktop Search Namespace Manager: {56f9679e-7826-4c84-81f3-532071a8bcc5} - c:\program files\windows desktop search\MSNLNamespaceMgr.dll

================= FIREFOX ===================

FF - ProfilePath - c:\docume~1\ethan\applic~1\mozilla\firefox\profiles\0xos3mcu.default\
FF - prefs.js: browser.startup.homepage - hxxp://www.google.com/

============= SERVICES / DRIVERS ===============

R1 avgio;avgio;c:\program files\avira\antivir personaledition classic\avgio.sys [2008-11-1 11608]
R2 aawservice;Lavasoft Ad-Aware Service;c:\program files\lavasoft\ad-aware\aawservice.exe [2008-5-12 611664]
R2 AntiVirScheduler;Avira AntiVir Personal - Free Antivirus Scheduler;c:\program files\avira\antivir personaledition classic\sched.exe [2008-11-1 68865]
R2 AntiVirService;Avira AntiVir Personal - Free Antivirus Guard;c:\program files\avira\antivir personaledition classic\avguard.exe [2008-11-1 151297]
R2 McAfeeFramework;McAfee Framework Service;c:\program files\network associates\common framework\FrameworkService.exe [2006-12-14 104000]
R3 avgntflt;avgntflt;c:\program files\avira\antivir personaledition classic\avgntflt.sys [2008-11-1 52056]
R3 HSFHWATI;HSFHWATI;c:\windows\system32\drivers\HSFHWATI.sys [2005-8-22 231424]
S1 mferkdk;VSCore mferkdk;\??\c:\program files\mcafee\virusscan enterprise\mferkdk.sys --> c:\program files\mcafee\virusscan enterprise\mferkdk.sys [?]
S3 MotDev;Motorola Inc. USB Device;c:\windows\system32\drivers\motodrv.sys [2008-11-19 42112]
S4 WinDefend;Windows Defender;c:\program files\windows defender\MsMpEng.exe [2006-11-3 13592]

=============== Created Last 30 ================

2009-07-17 04:08 <DIR> --d----- c:\program files\uTorrent
2009-07-17 04:07 <DIR> --d----- c:\docume~1\ethan\applic~1\uTorrent
2009-07-16 15:34 <DIR> --d----- c:\program files\KingsIsle Entertainment
2009-07-14 22:34 14,592 ac------ c:\windows\system32\dllcache\kbdhid.sys
2009-07-14 22:34 14,592 a------- c:\windows\system32\drivers\kbdhid.sys
2009-07-14 22:31 284,160 -c------ c:\windows\system32\dllcache\pdh.dll
2009-07-14 22:31 401,408 -c------ c:\windows\system32\dllcache\rpcss.dll
2009-07-14 22:31 110,592 -c------ c:\windows\system32\dllcache\services.exe
2009-07-14 22:31 473,600 -c------ c:\windows\system32\dllcache\fastprox.dll
2009-07-14 22:31 227,840 -c------ c:\windows\system32\dllcache\wmiprvse.exe
2009-07-14 22:31 453,120 -c------ c:\windows\system32\dllcache\wmiprvsd.dll
2009-07-14 22:31 729,088 -c------ c:\windows\system32\dllcache\lsasrv.dll
2009-07-14 22:31 714,752 -c------ c:\windows\system32\dllcache\ntdll.dll
2009-07-14 22:31 617,472 -c------ c:\windows\system32\dllcache\advapi32.dll
2009-07-09 01:52 455,296 -c------ c:\windows\system32\dllcache\mrxsmb.sys

==================== Find3M ====================

2009-06-16 10:36 119,808 a------- c:\windows\system32\t2embed.dll
2009-06-16 10:36 81,920 a------- c:\windows\system32\fontsub.dll
2009-06-03 15:09 1,291,264 a------- c:\windows\system32\quartz.dll
2009-05-25 00:24 350,208 -------- c:\windows\system32\mssph.dll
2009-05-12 15:12 26,144 a------- c:\windows\system32\spupdsvc.exe
2009-05-07 11:32 345,600 a------- c:\windows\system32\localspl.dll
2009-04-29 00:56 827,392 a------- c:\windows\system32\wininet.dll
2009-04-29 00:55 78,336 a------- c:\windows\system32\ieencode.dll
2008-11-19 00:01 79,328 a------- c:\documents and settings\ethan\mqdmserd.sys
2008-11-19 00:01 5,936 a------- c:\documents and settings\ethan\mqdmwhnt.sys
2008-11-19 00:01 92,064 a------- c:\documents and settings\ethan\mqdmmdm.sys
2008-11-19 00:01 66,656 a------- c:\documents and settings\ethan\mqdmbus.sys
2008-11-19 00:01 25,600 a------- c:\documents and settings\ethan\usbsermptxp.sys
2008-11-19 00:01 22,768 a------- c:\documents and settings\ethan\usbsermpt.sys
2008-11-19 00:01 9,232 a------- c:\documents and settings\ethan\mqdmmdfl.sys
2008-11-19 00:01 6,208 a------- c:\documents and settings\ethan\mqdmcmnt.sys
2008-11-19 00:01 4,048 a------- c:\documents and settings\ethan\mqdmcr.sys
2008-10-02 01:41 16,384 a--sh--- c:\windows\system32\config\systemprofile\cookies\index.dat
2008-10-02 01:41 32,768 a--sh--- c:\windows\system32\config\systemprofile\local settings\history\history.ie5\index.dat
2008-10-02 01:41 32,768 a--sh--- c:\windows\system32\config\systemprofile\local settings\history\history.ie5\mshist012008100220081003\index.dat
2008-10-02 01:41 32,768 a--sh--- c:\windows\system32\config\systemprofile\local settings\temporary internet files\content.ie5\index.dat

============= FINISH: 13:51:21.93 ===============

Thanks, you guys rock!

PS: This laptop was given to me by a friend, so I am not sure what he has installed over the years, but I see remnants of a McAfee Antivirus also, like FrameworkService.exe, which also loves to suck up CPU. But I cant seem to find a McAfee uninstaller or any thing listed in Add/Remove Programs. (Sorry for justing dumping this all on you guys, pleaes tell me if Im getting ahead of myself!)

THANK YOU! You give me hope in not having to spend $$$ on a new computer, hehe!

===========

Hello

Please note that Bleeping Computer deals with several hundred requests for assistance such as yours on a daily basis. As a result, our backlog is quite large as are other comparable sites that help others with malware issues. Although our HJT Team members work on hundreds of requests each day, they are all volunteers who work logs when they can and are able to do so. No one is paid by Bleeping Computer for their assistance to our members.

Further, our malware removal staff is comprised of team members with various levels of skill and expertise to deal with thousands of malware variants, some more complex than others. Although we try to take DDS/HJT logs in order (starting with the oldest), it is often the skill level of the particular helper and sometimes the operating system that dictates which logs get selected first. Some infections are more complicated than others and require a higher skill level to remove. Without that skill level attempted removal could result in disastrous results. In other instances, the helper may not be familiar with the operating system that you are using, since they use another. In either case, neither of us want someone to assist you who is not familiar with your issue and attempt to fix it.

We ask that once you have posted your log and are waiting, please DO NOT "bump" your thread or make further replies until it has been responded to by a member of the HJT Team. The reason we ask this or do not respond to your requests is because that would remove you from the active queue that Techs and Staff have access to. The malware staff checks the forum for postings that have 0 replies as this makes it easier for them to identify those who have not been helped. If you post another response, there will be 1 reply. A team member, looking for a new log to work may assume another HJT Team member is already assisting you and not open the thread to respond.

That is why I have made an edit to your last post, instead of a reply. Please do not multiple post here, as that only pushes you further down the queue and causes confusion to the staff.

Please be patient. It may take a while to get a response but your log will be reviewed and answered as soon as possible. I know it's frustrating to wait, but you will get a response. It just may take a number of days.

Thank you for understanding.

Orange Blossom ~ forum moderator

Edited by Orange Blossom, 23 July 2009 - 07:34 PM.

Hello and welcome to Bleeping Computer

We apologize for the delay in responding to your request for help. Here at Bleeping Computer we get overwhelmed at times, and we are trying our best to keep up. Please note that your topic was not intentionally overlooked. Our mission is to help everyone in need, but sometimes it takes just a little longer to get to every request for help. No one is ignored here.

If you have since resolved the original problem you were having, we would appreciate you letting us know. If not please perform the following steps below so we can have a look at the current condition of your machine.

If you have not done so, include a clear description of the problems you're having, along with any steps you may have performed so far.

Upon completing the steps below another staff member will review and take the steps necessary with you to get your machine back in working order clean and free of malware.

If you have already posted a DDS log, please do so again, as your situation may have changed.
Use the 'Add Reply' and add the new log to this thread.


Thanks and again sorry for the delay.

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

• Download DDS by sUBs from one of the following links. Save it to your desktop.
  • DDS.scr
  • DDS.pif
• Double click on the DDS icon, allow it to run.
• A small box will open, with an explaination about the tool. No input is needed, the scan is running.
• Notepad will open with the results.
• Follow the instructions that pop up for posting the results.
• Close the program window, and delete the program from your desktop.

Please note: You may have to disable any script protection running if the scan fails to run. After downloading the tool, disconnect from the internet and disable all antivirus protection. Run the scan, enable your A/V and reconnect to the internet.

Information on A/V control HERE

Hi! So I think I did all that stuff, and laptop has been off since I did it, so I think Im ready to go! :D
Thanks!!

Hello.

Please follow the instructions above on running DDS. Post the logs once it' done.

~Extremeboy

Hello.

Are you still there?

If you are please follow the instructions in my previous post.

If you still need help, follow the instructions I have given in my response. If you have since had your problem solved, we would appreciate you letting us know so we can close the topic.

Please reply back telling us so. If you don't reply within 5-7 from the last day I replied initially, the topic will need to be closed.

Thanks for understanding.

With Regards,
Extremeboy

Hello.

Due to Lack of feedback, this topic is now Closed

If you need this topic reopened, please Send Me a Message. In your message please include the address of this thread in your request.
This applies only to the original topic starter.

Everyone else please start a new topic in the Hijackthis-Malware Removal forum.

With Regards,
Extremeboy