Browser Redirect - Malware

My girlfriend downloaded some sort of malware. She does not know when or where she got it. The browser keeps redirecting when you use google or yahoo. Spybot S&D is the original antivirus and i've ran countless scans with that program and AVSecurity suite always pops up as malware. Removal is not successful. i have also downloaded rkill and malwarebytes' anti-malware programs. Although the malwarebytes program shows many more infected files. it does not remove them all cause as soon as i test the browser it re-directs still. So i followed this guide: http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/forums/topic34773.html

HERE IS THE DDS LOG:


DDS (Ver_10-11-10.01) - NTFSx86
Run by Nicole at 20:01:53.65 on Sun 11/21/2010
Internet Explorer: 8.0.6001.18702
Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition 5.1.2600.3.1252.1.1033.18.503.95 [GMT -5:00]


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

C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost -k DcomLaunch
svchost.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe -k netsvcs
C:\Program Files\Intel\Wireless\Bin\EvtEng.exe
C:\WINDOWS\Explorer.EXE
C:\Program Files\Intel\Wireless\Bin\S24EvMon.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\Bonjour\mDNSResponder.exe
C:\Program Files\Java\jre6\bin\jqs.exe
C:\Program Files\Intel\Wireless\Bin\RegSrvc.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe -k imgsvc
C:\WINDOWS\system32\wscntfy.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe -k HTTPFilter
C:\Program Files\Common Files\System\winsver.exe
C:\Program Files\Intel\Wireless\bin\ZCfgSvc.exe
C:\Program Files\Intel\Wireless\Bin\ifrmewrk.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\igfxpers.exe
C:\Program Files\HP\HP Software Update\HPWuSchd2.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Java\Java Update\jusched.exe
C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunesHelper.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Adobe\ARM\1.0\AdobeARM.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\ctfmon.exe
C:\Program Files\Messenger\msmsgs.exe
C:\Program Files\Spybot - Search & Destroy\TeaTimer.exe
C:\Program Files\HP\Digital Imaging\bin\hpqtra08.exe
C:\Program Files\iPod\bin\iPodService.exe
C:\Program Files\Intel\Wireless\Bin\Dot1XCfg.exe
C:\Program Files\HP\Digital Imaging\bin\hpqSTE08.exe
C:\Program Files\Mozilla Firefox\firefox.exe
C:\Program Files\Mozilla Firefox\plugin-container.exe
C:\Documents and Settings\Nicole\My Documents\Downloads\Defogger.exe
C:\Documents and Settings\Nicole\My Documents\Downloads\dds.scr

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

uStart Page = hxxp://www.yahoo.com/
uSearch Page = hxxp://www.google.com
uSearch Bar = hxxp://www.crawler.com/search/dispatcher.aspx?tp=aus&qkw=%s&tbid=60002
uInternet Connection Wizard,ShellNext = iexplore
uInternet Settings,ProxyOverride = *.local;<local>
uSearchAssistant = hxxp://www.google.com/ie
uSearchURL,(Default) = hxxp://www.google.com/search?q=%s
uURLSearchHooks: uTorrentBar Toolbar: {bf7380fa-e3b4-4db2-af3e-9d8783a45bfc} - c:\program files\utorrentbar\tbuTor.dll
BHO: : {11bf46c6-b3de-48bd-bf70-3ad85cab80b5} - c:\progra~1\sitera~1\SiteRank.dll
BHO: Adobe PDF Link Helper: {18df081c-e8ad-4283-a596-fa578c2ebdc3} - c:\program files\common files\adobe\acrobat\activex\AcroIEHelperShim.dll
BHO: Conduit Engine: {30f9b915-b755-4826-820b-08fba6bd249d} - c:\program files\conduitengine\ConduitEngine.dll
BHO: Spybot-S&D IE Protection: {53707962-6f74-2d53-2644-206d7942484f} - c:\progra~1\spybot~1\SDHelper.dll
BHO: uTorrentBar Toolbar: {bf7380fa-e3b4-4db2-af3e-9d8783a45bfc} - c:\program files\utorrentbar\tbuTor.dll
BHO: Google Dictionary Compression sdch: {c84d72fe-e17d-4195-bb24-76c02e2e7c4e} - c:\program files\google\google toolbar\component\fastsearch_B7C5AC242193BB3E.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: uTorrentBar Toolbar: {bf7380fa-e3b4-4db2-af3e-9d8783a45bfc} - c:\program files\utorrentbar\tbuTor.dll
TB: Conduit Engine: {30f9b915-b755-4826-820b-08fba6bd249d} - c:\program files\conduitengine\ConduitEngine.dll
TB: {4B3803EA-5230-4DC3-A7FC-33638F3D3542} - No File
TB: {D7E97865-918F-41E4-9CD0-25AB1C574CE8} - No File
TB: {D4027C7F-154A-4066-A1AD-4243D8127440} - No File
uRun: [ctfmon.exe] c:\windows\system32\ctfmon.exe
uRun: [MSMSGS] "c:\program files\messenger\msmsgs.exe" /background
uRun: [SpybotSD TeaTimer] c:\program files\spybot - search & destroy\TeaTimer.exe
mRun: [IntelZeroConfig] "c:\program files\intel\wireless\bin\ZCfgSvc.exe"
mRun: [IntelWireless] "c:\program files\intel\wireless\bin\ifrmewrk.exe" /tf Intel PROSet/Wireless
mRun: [igfxtray] c:\windows\system32\igfxtray.exe
mRun: [igfxhkcmd] c:\windows\system32\hkcmd.exe
mRun: [igfxpers] c:\windows\system32\igfxpers.exe
mRun: [SiteRanker] "c:\program files\siteranker\SiteRankTray.exe"
mRun: [HP Software Update] c:\program files\hp\hp software update\HPWuSchd2.exe
mRun: [<NO NAME>]
mRun: [SunJavaUpdateSched] "c:\program files\common files\java\java update\jusched.exe"
mRun: [QuickTime Task] "c:\program files\quicktime\qttask.exe" -atboottime
mRun: [iTunesHelper] "c:\program files\itunes\iTunesHelper.exe"
mRun: [Adobe Reader Speed Launcher] "c:\program files\adobe\reader 9.0\reader\Reader_sl.exe"
mRun: [Adobe ARM] "c:\program files\common files\adobe\arm\1.0\AdobeARM.exe"
mExplorerRun: [Support to windows system services.] c:\program files\common files\system\winsver.exe
StartupFolder: c:\docume~1\nicole\startm~1\programs\startup\vzacce~1.lnk - c:\program files\verizon wireless\vzaccess manager\VZAccess Manager.exe
StartupFolder: c:\docume~1\alluse~1\startm~1\programs\startup\hpdigi~1.lnk - c:\program files\hp\digital imaging\bin\hpqtra08.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_89D8574934B26AC4.dll/cmsidewiki.html
IE: {e2e2dd38-d088-4134-82b7-f2ba38496583} - %windir%\Network Diagnostic\xpnetdiag.exe
IE: {FB5F1910-F110-11d2-BB9E-00C04F795683} - c:\program files\messenger\msmsgs.exe
IE: {92780B25-18CC-41C8-B9BE-3C9C571A8263} - {FF059E31-CC5A-4E2E-BF3B-96E929D65503} - c:\progra~1\micros~2\office11\REFIEBAR.DLL
IE: {DFB852A3-47F8-48C4-A200-58CAB36FD2A2} - {53707962-6F74-2D53-2644-206D7942484F} - c:\progra~1\spybot~1\SDHelper.dll
DPF: {02BF25D5-8C17-4B23-BC08-D3488ABDDC6B} - hxxp://appldnld.apple.com.edgesuite.net/content.info.apple.com/QuickTime/qtactivex/qtplugin.cab
DPF: {166B1BCA-3F9C-11CF-8075-444553540000} - hxxp://download.macromedia.com/pub/shockwave/cabs/director/sw.cab
DPF: {3D3B42C2-11BF-4732-A304-A01384B70D68} - hxxp://picasaweb.google.com/s/v/60.16/uploader2.cab
DPF: {4871A87A-BFDD-4106-8153-FFDE2BAC2967} - hxxp://dlm.tools.akamai.com/dlmanager/versions/activex/dlm-activex-2.2.4.5.cab
DPF: {8AD9C840-044E-11D1-B3E9-00805F499D93} - hxxp://java.sun.com/update/1.6.0/jinstall-1_6_0_21-windows-i586.cab
DPF: {8FFBE65D-2C9C-4669-84BD-5829DC0B603C} - hxxp://fpdownload.macromedia.com/get/flashplayer/current/polarbear/ultrashim.cab
DPF: {CAFEEFAC-0016-0000-0021-ABCDEFFEDCBA} - hxxp://java.sun.com/update/1.6.0/jinstall-1_6_0_21-windows-i586.cab
DPF: {CAFEEFAC-FFFF-FFFF-FFFF-ABCDEFFEDCBA} - hxxp://java.sun.com/update/1.6.0/jinstall-1_6_0_21-windows-i586.cab
DPF: {E2883E8F-472F-4FB0-9522-AC9BF37916A7} - hxxp://platformdl.adobe.com/NOS/getPlusPlus/1.6/gp.cab
Notify: igfxcui - igfxdev.dll
SSODL: WPDShServiceObj - {AAA288BA-9A4C-45B0-95D7-94D524869DB5} - c:\windows\system32\WPDShServiceObj.dll

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

FF - ProfilePath - c:\docume~1\nicole\applic~1\mozilla\firefox\profiles\c5fq9y2o.default\
FF - prefs.js: browser.startup.homepage - yahoo.com
FF - prefs.js: network.proxy.type - 1
FF - component: c:\documents and settings\nicole\application data\mozilla\firefox\profiles\c5fq9y2o.default\extensions\{bf7380fa-e3b4-4db2-af3e-9d8783a45bfc}\components\RadioWMPCoreGecko19.dll
FF - component: c:\documents and settings\nicole\application data\mozilla\firefox\profiles\c5fq9y2o.default\extensions\engine@conduit.com\components\RadioWMPCoreGecko19.dll
FF - plugin: c:\program files\java\jre6\bin\new_plugin\npdeployJava1.dll
FF - plugin: c:\program files\mozilla firefox\plugins\npyaxmpb.dll
FF - HiddenExtension: Microsoft .NET Framework Assistant: {20a82645-c095-46ed-80e3-08825760534b} - c:\windows\microsoft.net\framework\v3.5\windows presentation foundation\dotnetassistantextension\
FF - HiddenExtension: Java Console: No Registry Reference - c:\program files\mozilla firefox\extensions\{CAFEEFAC-0016-0000-0012-ABCDEFFEDCBA}
FF - HiddenExtension: Java Console: No Registry Reference - c:\program files\mozilla firefox\extensions\{CAFEEFAC-0016-0000-0017-ABCDEFFEDCBA}

---- FIREFOX POLICIES ----
c:\program files\mozilla firefox\greprefs\all.js - pref("network.IDN.whitelist.xn--mgbaam7a8h", true);
c:\program files\mozilla firefox\greprefs\all.js - pref("network.IDN.whitelist.xn--fiqz9s", true); // Traditional
c:\program files\mozilla firefox\greprefs\all.js - pref("network.IDN.whitelist.xn--fiqs8s", true); // Simplified
c:\program files\mozilla firefox\greprefs\all.js - pref("network.IDN.whitelist.xn--j6w193g", true);
c:\program files\mozilla firefox\greprefs\all.js - pref("network.IDN.whitelist.xn--mgberp4a5d4ar", true);
c:\program files\mozilla firefox\greprefs\all.js - pref("network.IDN.whitelist.xn--mgberp4a5d4a87g", true);
c:\program files\mozilla firefox\greprefs\all.js - pref("network.IDN.whitelist.xn--mgbqly7c0a67fbc", true);
c:\program files\mozilla firefox\greprefs\all.js - pref("network.IDN.whitelist.xn--mgbqly7cvafr", true);
c:\program files\mozilla firefox\greprefs\all.js - pref("network.IDN.whitelist.xn--kpry57d", true); // Traditional
c:\program files\mozilla firefox\greprefs\all.js - pref("network.IDN.whitelist.xn--kprw13d", true); // Simplified

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

S0 ostxw;ostxw;c:\windows\system32\drivers\ostxw.sys [2010-7-16 0]

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

2010-11-21 22:30:15 -------- d-----w- c:\docume~1\nicole\applic~1\Malwarebytes
2010-11-21 22:30:05 38224 ----a-w- c:\windows\system32\drivers\mbamswissarmy.sys
2010-11-21 22:30:03 -------- d-----w- c:\docume~1\alluse~1\applic~1\Malwarebytes
2010-11-21 22:30:02 20952 ----a-w- c:\windows\system32\drivers\mbam.sys
2010-11-21 22:30:02 -------- d-----w- c:\program files\Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware
2010-11-16 02:56:15 -------- d-----w- c:\docume~1\nicole\locals~1\applic~1\Conduit
2010-11-16 02:56:14 -------- d-----w- c:\program files\Conduit
2010-11-16 02:56:13 -------- d-----w- c:\docume~1\nicole\locals~1\applic~1\uTorrentBar
2010-11-16 02:51:15 -------- d-----w- c:\docume~1\nicole\locals~1\applic~1\ConduitEngine
2010-11-16 02:51:14 -------- d-----w- c:\program files\ConduitEngine
2010-11-16 02:51:11 -------- d-----w- c:\program files\uTorrentBar
2010-11-16 02:50:55 -------- d-----w- c:\program files\uTorrent
2010-11-14 02:15:50 4526 ----a-w- c:\windows\system32\PerfStringBackup.TMP
2010-11-14 02:11:16 -------- d-----w- c:\windows\system32\wbem\repository\FS
2010-11-14 02:11:16 -------- d-----w- c:\windows\system32\wbem\Repository

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


=================== ROOTKIT ====================

Stealth MBR rootkit/Mebroot/Sinowal/TDL4 detector 0.4.2 by Gmer, http://www.gmer.net
Windows 5.1.2600 Disk: ST980815A rev._3.ALE -> Harddisk0\DR0 -> \Device\Ide\IdePort0 P0T0L0-3

device: opened successfully
user: MBR read successfully

Disk trace:
called modules: ntkrnlpa.exe CLASSPNP.SYS disk.sys >>UNKNOWN [0x81ED2EC5]<<
_asm { PUSH EBP; MOV EBP, ESP; SUB ESP, 0x1c; PUSH EBX; PUSH ESI; MOV DWORD [EBP-0x4], 0xf8dfe872; SUB DWORD [EBP-0x4], 0xf8dfe12e; PUSH EDI; CALL 0xffffffffffffdf33; }
1 ntkrnlpa!IofCallDriver[0x804EE130] -> \Device\Harddisk0\DR0[0x82D9C450]
3 CLASSPNP[0xF8662FD7] -> ntkrnlpa!IofCallDriver[0x804EE130] -> [0x82C53220]
[0x822415F0] -> IRP_MJ_CREATE -> 0x81ED2EC5
kernel: MBR read successfully
_asm { XOR AX, AX; MOV SS, AX; MOV SP, 0x7c00; STI ; PUSH AX; POP ES; PUSH AX; POP DS; CLD ; MOV SI, 0x7c1b; MOV DI, 0x61b; PUSH AX; PUSH DI; MOV CX, 0x1e5; REP MOVSB ; RETF ; MOV BP, 0x7be; MOV CL, 0x4; CMP [BP+0x0], CH; JL 0x2e; JNZ 0x3a; }
detected disk devices:
\Device\Ide\IdeDeviceP0T0L0-3 -> \??\IDE#DiskST980815A________________________________3.ALE__#5&3ad6c04b&0&0.0.0#{53f56307-b6bf-11d0-94f2-00a0c91efb8b} device not found
detected hooks:
\Driver\atapi DriverStartIo -> 0x81ED2AEA
user & kernel MBR OK
sectors 156301486 (+255): user != kernel
Warning: possible TDL3 rootkit infection !

============= FINISH: 20:04:20.42 ===============

I can't attach my ark.txt file cause the attach option says the file is too big and i cant post it as a rosponse to this topic because it says my post is too long.

Merged posts. ~ OB

Edited by Orange Blossom, 21 November 2010 - 09:14 PM.

Hello trevor4444,

• Welcome to Bleeping Computer.
  
• My name is fireman4it and I will be helping you with your Malware problem.
  
  Please take note of some guidelines for this fix:
  
• Refrain from making any changes to your computer including installing/uninstall programs, deleting files, modifying the registry, and running scanners or tools.
  
• If you do not understand any step(s) provided, please do not hesitate to ask before continuing.
  
• Even if things appear to be better, it might not mean we are finished. Please continue to follow my instructions and reply back until I give you the "all clean".
  
• Finally, please reply using the button in the lower right hand corner of your screen. Do not start a new topic. The logs that you post should be pasted directly into the reply, unless they do not fit into the post.
  
• I will be analyzing your log. I will get back to you with instructions.

Thank you! I will check my thread multiple times daily for updates!

Hello,

Sorry for the delay has been a busy day. we can get started in cleaning your machine.

1.
Download and Run RKill

• Please download RKill by Grinler from one of the 4 links below and save it to your desktop.
  
  Link 1
  Link 2
  Link 3
  Link 4
  
• Before we begin, you should disable your anti-malware softwares you have installed so they do not interfere RKill running as some anti-malware softwares detect RKill as malicious. Please refer to this page if you are not sure how.
• Double-click on Rkill on your desktop to run it. (If you are using Windows Vista, please right-click on it and select Run As Administrator)
• A black screen will appear and then disappear. Please do not worry, that is normal. This means that the tool has been successfully executed.
• If nothing happens or if the tool does not run, please let me know in your next reply

2.
Install Recovery Console and Run ComboFix

This tool is not a toy. If used the wrong way you could trash your computer. Please use only under direction of a Helper. If you decide to do so anyway, please do not blame me or ComboFix.

Download Combofix from any of the links below, and save it to your desktop.

Link 1
Link 2

• Close/disable all anti-virus and anti-malware programs so they do not interfere with the running of ComboFix. Refer to this page if you are not sure how.
• Close any open windows, including this one.
• Double click on ComboFix.exe & follow the prompts.
• As part of it's process, ComboFix will check to see if the Microsoft Windows Recovery Console is installed. With malware infections being as they are today, it's strongly recommended to have this pre-installed on your machine before doing any malware removal. It will allow you to boot up into a special recovery/repair mode that will allow us to more easily help you should your computer have a problem after an attempted removal of malware.
• If you did not have it installed, you will see the prompt below. Choose YES.
• 
• Follow the prompts to allow ComboFix to download and install the Microsoft Windows Recovery Console, and when prompted, agree to the End-User License Agreement to install the Microsoft Windows Recovery Console.

**Please note: If the Microsoft Windows Recovery Console is already installed, ComboFix will continue it's malware removal procedures.

Note:The Windows Recovery Console will allow you to boot up into a special recovery (repair) mode. This allows us to more easily help you
should your computer have a problem after an attempted removal of malware. It is a simple procedure that will only take a few moments of your time.

• Once the Microsoft Windows Recovery Console is installed using ComboFix, you should see the following message:
  
  
• Click on Yes, to continue scanning for malware.
• When finished, it will produce a report for you. Please post the contents of the log (C:\ComboFix.txt).

Leave your computer alone while ComboFix is running.
ComboFix will restart your computer if malware is found; allow it to do so.

Note: Please Do NOT mouseclick combofix's window while its running because it may cause it to stall.


Things to include in your next reply::
Combofix.txt
How is your machine running now?

Although my computer is running faster, the browser still redirects me.

My rKill file:

This log file is located at C:\rkill.log.
Please post this only if requested to by the person helping you.
Otherwise you can close this log when you wish.
Ran as Nicole on 11/24/2010 at 12:55:31.


Services Stopped:


Processes terminated by Rkill or while it was running:


C:\Documents and Settings\Nicole\Desktop\rkill.com


Rkill completed on 11/24/2010 at 12:55:43.


NOTE: This computer was bought in 2005.

Hello,

Let's see if we can get you clean using some other tools in combination with Combofix.

1.
Please download the TDSS Rootkit Removing Tool (TDSSKiller.exe) and save it to your Desktop. <-Important!!!
Be sure to download TDSSKiller.exe (v2.4.0.0) from Kaspersky's website and not TDSSKiller.zip which appears to be an older version 2.3.2.2 of the tool.

• Double-click on TDSSKiller.exe to run the tool for known TDSS variants.
  Vista/Windows 7 users right-click and select Run As Administrator.
• If TDSSKiller does not run, try renaming it.
• To do this, right-click on TDSSKiller.exe, select Rename and give it a random name with the .com file extension (i.e. 123abc.com). If you do not see the file extension, please refer to How to change the file extension.
• Click the Start Scan button.
• Do not use the computer during the scan
• If the scan completes with nothing found, click Close to exit.
• If malicious objects are found, they will show in the Scan results - Select action for found objects and offer three options.
• Ensure Cure (default) is selected, then click Continue > Reboot now to finish the cleaning process.
• A log file named TDSSKiller_version_date_time_log.txt (i.e. TDSSKiller.2.4.0.0_27.07.2010_09.o7.26_log.txt) will be created and saved to the root directory (usually Local Disk C:).
• Copy and paste the contents of that file in your next reply.

2.
We need to run a CFScript.

1. Close any open browsers.

2. Close/disable all anti virus and anti malware programs so they do not interfere with the running of ComboFix.

3. Open notepad and copy/paste the text in the codebox below into it:

File::
c:\program files\uTorrentBar\tbuTor.dll
c:\program files\ConduitEngine\ConduitEngine.dll
c:\program files\Common Files\System\winsver.exe

Folder::
c:\documents and settings\NetworkService\Local Settings\Application Data\inaidygkg
c:\documents and settings\NetworkService\Local Settings\Application Data\jlpkvvswx

DDS::
uInternet Connection Wizard,ShellNext = iexplore
uInternet Settings,ProxyOverride = *.local;<local>
uSearchAssistant = hxxp://www.google.com/ie
uSearchURL,(Default) = hxxp://www.google.com/search?q=%s

Registry::
[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\URLSearchHooks]
"{bf7380fa-e3b4-4db2-af3e-9d8783a45bfc}"=- 
[-HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\clsid\{bf7380fa-e3b4-4db2-af3e-9d8783a45bfc}]
[-HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\~\Browser Helper Objects\{30F9B915-B755-4826-820B-08FBA6BD249D}]
[-HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\~\Browser Helper Objects\{bf7380fa-e3b4-4db2-af3e-9d8783a45bfc}]
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Toolbar]
"{bf7380fa-e3b4-4db2-af3e-9d8783a45bfc}"=-
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Toolbar]
"{30F9B915-B755-4826-820B-08FBA6BD249D}"=- 
[-HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\clsid\{30f9b915-b755-4826-820b-08fba6bd249d}]
[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Toolbar\Webbrowser]
"{BF7380FA-E3B4-4DB2-AF3E-9D8783A45BFC}"=-
[-HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\windows\Currentversion\policies\explorer\Run]

Save this as CFScript.txt, in the same location as ComboFix.exe




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

When finished, it shall produce a log for you at C:\ComboFix.txt which I will require in your next reply.


Things to include in your next reply::
TdssKiller log
Combofix.txt
How is your computer running now?

Oh snap!!!! Everything seems to be working fine now! Finally, after weeks! You freaking rock!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The browser has not redirected me once. I will post here if something comes up soon.

Thank You!

~Trev

Edited by trevor4444, 24 November 2010 - 09:20 PM.

Hello,

I'm glad things are looking good! Lets do some final checking to make sure.

1.
Please download Malwarebytes Anti-Malware (v1.44) and save it to your desktop.
Download Link 1
Download Link 2MBAM may "make changes to your registry" as part of its disinfection routine. If using other security programs that detect registry changes (ie Spybot's Teatimer), they may interfere or alert you. Temporarily disable such programs or permit them to allow the changes.

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

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

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

On the Scanner tab:

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

Back at the main Scanner screen:

• Click on the Show Results button to see a list of any malware that was found.
• Make sure that everything is checked, and click Remove Selected.
• When removal is completed, a log report will open in Notepad.
• The log is automatically saved and can be viewed by clicking the Logs tab in MBAM.
• Copy and paste the contents of that report in your next reply. Be sure to post the complete log to include the top portion which shows MBAM's database version and your operating system.
• Exit MBAM when done.

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

2.
I'd like us to scan your machine with ESET OnlineScan

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

Note for Vista Users: Eset is compatible but Internet Explorer must be run as Administrator. To do this, right-click on the IE icon in the Start Menu or Quick Launch Bar on the Taskbar and select "Run as Administrator" from the context menu.)

You can refer to this short video by: neomage
**Note**
To optimize scanning time and produce a more sensible report for review:

• Close any open programs
• Turn off the real time scanner of any existing antivirus program while performing the online scan.

Things to include in your next reply::
MBAM log
Eset log
A new DDS log
How is your machine running now?

I apologize for my absence (holidays). I ran the ESET scan and it froze after about 50% so i eliminated the 7 files it had already found and proceeded to restart the scan. So my log is actually missing a couple threats from the first scan.

Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware 1.46
www.malwarebytes.org

Database version: 5166

Windows 5.1.2600 Service Pack 3
Internet Explorer 8.0.6001.18702

11/24/2010 4:39:12 PM
mbam-log-2010-11-24 (16-39-12).txt

Scan type: Full scan (C:\|D:\|)
Objects scanned: 191045
Time elapsed: 2 hour(s), 24 minute(s), 48 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)

Edited by trevor4444, 27 November 2010 - 06:02 PM.

Hello, trevor4444.
Congratulations! You now appear clean!


Uninstall Combofix

• Make sure that Combofix.exe that you downloaded is on your Desktop but Do not run it!
  o *If it is not on your Desktop, the below will not work.
• Click on then Run....
• Now copy & paste the green bolded text in the run-box and click OK.
  
  ComboFix /Uninstall
  
  
  
  <Notice the space between the "x" and "/".> <--- It needs to be there
  Windows Vista users: Press the Windows Key + R to bring the Run... Command and then from there you can add in the Combofix /Uninstall
  
  
• Please advise if this step is missed for any reason as it performs some important actions:
  "This will uninstall Combofix, delete its related folders and files, reset your clock settings, hide file extensions, hide the system/hidden files and resets System Restore again.
  It also makes a clean Restore Point and flashes all the old restore points in order to prevent possible reinfection from an old one through system restore".

Are things running okay? Do you have any more questions?

System Still Slow?
You may wish to try StartupLite. Simply download this tool to your desktop and run it. It will explain any optional auto-start programs on your system, and offer the option to stop these programs from starting at startup. This will result in fewer programs running when you boot your system, and should improve preformance.
If that does not work, you can try the steps mentioned in Slow Computer/browser? Check Here First; It May Not Be Malware.

We Need to Clean Up Our Mess

• Download OTC by OldTimer and save it to your desktop.
• Double click icon to start the program. If you are using Vista, please right-click and choose run as administrator
• Then Click the big button.
• You will get a prompt saying "Being Cleanup Process". Please select Yes.
• Restart your computer when prompted.

Recommendations
Below are some recommendations to lower your chances of (re)infection.

• Install and maintain an outbound firewall
• Install Spyware Blaster and update it regularly
  If you wish, the commercial version provides automatic updating.
• Install the MVPs hosts file, and update it regularly
  You can use the HostMan host file manager to do this automaticly if you wish.
  For more information on the hosts file, and what it can do for you, you can view the Tutorial on the Hosts file
• Install an Anti-Spyware program, and update it regularly
  Malware Byte's Anti Malware is an excellent Anti-Spyware scanner. It's scan times are usually under ten minutes, and has excellent detection and removal rates.
  SUPERAntiSpyware is another good scanner with high detection and removal rates.
  Both programs are free for non commercial home use but provide a resident and do not nag if you purchase the paid versions.
• Keep Windows (and your other Microsoft software) up to date!
  I cannot stress how important this is enough. Often holes are found in Internet Explorer or Windows itself that require patching. Sometimes these holes will allow an attacker unrestricted access to your computer.
  
  If you are using Windows XP or earlier
  Visit the Microsoft Update Website and follow the on screen instructions to setup Microsoft Update. Also follow the instructions to update your system. Please REBOOT and repeat this process until there are no more updates to install!!
  
  If you are using Windows Vista
  
  • Click the "Start Menu" (or Windows Orb)
  • Click "All Programs"
  • Click "Windows Update"
  • On the left, choose "Change Settings"
  • Ensure that the checkbox "Use Microsoft Update" at the bottom of the window is checked.
  • Press OK and accept the UAC prompt.
    Note: You shouldn't need to check this checkbox every single time you update, only the first time.
  • Click "Check for Updates" in the upper left corner.
  • Follow the instructions to install the latest updates.
  • Reboot and repeat the "Check for Updates" until there are no more critical updates to install
• Keep your other software up to date as well
  Software does not need to be made by Microsoft to be insecure. You can use the Secunia Online Software occasionally to help you check for out of date software on your machine.
• Stay up to date!
  The MOST IMPORTANT part of any security setup is keeping the software up to date. Malware writers release new variants every single day. If your software updates don't keep up, then the malware will always be one step ahead. Not a good thing .

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 days the topic will need to be closed.

Thanks for understanding

With Regards,
fireman4it

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