Also have redirect problem

I know everyone is very busy, but I joined here a while ago and thought I'd come back and see if I can get some help. I have WXP version 5.1, SP3. I run Microsoft Security Essentials, which did not detect anything, and Avira, which gave me some warnings (malware found) but did not clean or remove anything. Then I started getting the redirects, so I ran Malwarebytes and got this log report:

Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware 1.50.1.1100
www.malwarebytes.org

Database version: 5663

Windows 5.1.2600 Service Pack 3
Internet Explorer 8.0.6001.18702

2/3/2011 2:05:24 AM
mbam-log-2011-02-03 (02-05-24).txt

Scan type: Full scan (C:\|)
Objects scanned: 274329
Time elapsed: 59 minute(s), 24 second(s)

Memory Processes Infected: 0
Memory Modules Infected: 0
Registry Keys Infected: 0
Registry Values Infected: 3
Registry Data Items Infected: 3
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:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Associations\bak_XMLLookup (Hijacker.XMLLookup) -> Value: bak_XMLLookup -> Quarantined and deleted successfully.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Associations\bak_Application (Hijacker.Application) -> Value: bak_Application -> Quarantined and deleted successfully.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Associations\bak_intl (Hijacker.intl) -> Value: bak_intl -> Quarantined and deleted successfully.

Registry Data Items Infected:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Associations\XMLLookup (Hijacker.XMLLookup) -> Bad: (http://www.helpmeopen.com/?n=app&l=%04x&ext=%s) Good: (http://shell.windows.com/fileassoc/fileassoc.asp?LangID=%04x&Ext=%s) -> Quarantined and deleted successfully.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Associations\Application (Hijacker.Application) -> Bad: (http://www.helpmeopen.com/?n=app&l=%04x&ext=%s) Good: (http://shell.windows.com/fileassoc/%04x/xml/redir.asp?Ext=%s) -> Quarantined and deleted successfully.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Associations\intl (Hijacker.intl) -> Bad: (http://www.helpmeopen.com/?n=app&l=%04x&ext=%s) Good: (http://shell.windows.com/fileassoc/fileassoc.asp?LangID=%04x&Ext=%s) -> Quarantined and deleted successfully.

Folders Infected:
(No malicious items detected)

Files Infected:
(No malicious items detected)

Apparently it got rid of some things but I still have a problem. I'm using Explorer now, usually use Firefox. I get to the search results page, click a link and get "redirect," then get taken to a page for an innocuous ad, or a blank page that says "Jump." Any help is greatly appreciated!

Edited by HighVoltageBlonde, 03 February 2011 - 09:59 AM.

Hello and welcome

Let's do this now and see how you are.

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.

Next run ATF and SAS: If you cannot access Safe Mode,run in normal ,but let me know.

Note: On Vista, "Windows Temp" is disabled. To empty "Windows Temp" ATF-Cleaner must be "Run as an Administrator".

From your regular user account..
Download Attribune's ATF Cleaner and then SUPERAntiSpyware

, Free Home Version. Save both to desktop ..
Close all open browsers before using, especially FireFox. <-Important!!!
DO NOT run yet.
Open SUPER from icon and install and Update it
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 yet.

Now reboot into Safe Mode: How to enter safe mode(XP)
Using the F8 Method
Restart your computer.
When the machine first starts again it will generally list some equipment that is installed in your machine, amount of memory, hard drives installed etc. At this point you

should gently tap the F8 key repeatedly until you are presented with a Windows XP Advanced Options menu.
Select the option for Safe Mode using the arrow keys.
Then press enter on your keyboard to boot into 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 or Opera browser click that browser 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.

NOW Scan with SUPER
Open from the desktop icon or the program Files list
On the left, make sure you check C:\Fixed Drive.
Perform a Complete scan. After scan,Verify they are all checked.
Click OK on the summary screen to quarantine all found items.
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.


Please ask any needed questions,post logs and Let us know how the PC is running now.

I'm on it, and I would have checked back sooner but this is not the first forum (I'm just going down a list) and I was waiting to hear something from another site. I REALLY appreciate your response. Will begin to work on this and get back to you today. Thank you so much for the prompt reply.

Great,I'll check back later.

Ok, in my enthusiasm to get started on this, I jumped the gun and ran TDSS and ATF BEFORE I rebooted in safe mode. So, I screwed that up.

TDSS found something but I do not see it in the report. Here it is anyway:

2011/02/03 13:21:37.0296 1940 TDSS rootkit removing tool 2.4.16.0 Feb 1 2011 10:34:03
2011/02/03 13:21:37.0406 1940 ================================================================================
2011/02/03 13:21:37.0406 1940 SystemInfo:
2011/02/03 13:21:37.0406 1940
2011/02/03 13:21:37.0406 1940 OS Version: 5.1.2600 ServicePack: 3.0
2011/02/03 13:21:37.0406 1940 Product type: Workstation
2011/02/03 13:21:37.0406 1940 ComputerName: LISA
2011/02/03 13:21:37.0406 1940 UserName: Owner
2011/02/03 13:21:37.0406 1940 Windows directory: C:\windows
2011/02/03 13:21:37.0406 1940 System windows directory: C:\windows
2011/02/03 13:21:37.0406 1940 Processor architecture: Intel x86
2011/02/03 13:21:37.0406 1940 Number of processors: 2
2011/02/03 13:21:37.0406 1940 Page size: 0x1000
2011/02/03 13:21:37.0406 1940 Boot type: Normal boot
2011/02/03 13:21:37.0406 1940 ================================================================================
2011/02/03 13:21:37.0875 1940 Initialize success
2011/02/03 13:21:39.0937 3916 ================================================================================
2011/02/03 13:21:39.0937 3916 Scan started
2011/02/03 13:21:39.0937 3916 Mode: Manual;
2011/02/03 13:21:39.0937 3916 ================================================================================
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2011/02/03 13:21:48.0125 3916 PCIIde (ccf5f451bb1a5a2a522a76e670000ff0) C:\windows\system32\DRIVERS\pciide.sys
2011/02/03 13:21:48.0171 3916 Pcmcia (9e89ef60e9ee05e3f2eef2da7397f1c1) C:\windows\system32\drivers\Pcmcia.sys
2011/02/03 13:21:48.0218 3916 PCnet (7bc8027d56fab153a987c56ae9835664) C:\windows\system32\DRIVERS\pcntpci5.sys
2011/02/03 13:21:48.0421 3916 pfc (da86016f0672ada925f589ede715f185) C:\windows\system32\drivers\pfc.sys
2011/02/03 13:21:48.0500 3916 PptpMiniport (efeec01b1d3cf84f16ddd24d9d9d8f99) C:\windows\system32\DRIVERS\raspptp.sys
2011/02/03 13:21:48.0546 3916 Processor (a32bebaf723557681bfc6bd93e98bd26) C:\windows\system32\DRIVERS\processr.sys
2011/02/03 13:21:48.0593 3916 PSched (09298ec810b07e5d582cb3a3f9255424) C:\windows\system32\DRIVERS\psched.sys
2011/02/03 13:21:48.0625 3916 Ptilink (80d317bd1c3dbc5d4fe7b1678c60cadd) C:\windows\system32\DRIVERS\ptilink.sys
2011/02/03 13:21:48.0796 3916 RasAcd (fe0d99d6f31e4fad8159f690d68ded9c) C:\windows\system32\DRIVERS\rasacd.sys
2011/02/03 13:21:48.0843 3916 Rasl2tp (11b4a627bc9614b885c4969bfa5ff8a6) C:\windows\system32\DRIVERS\rasl2tp.sys
2011/02/03 13:21:48.0875 3916 RasPppoe (5bc962f2654137c9909c3d4603587dee) C:\windows\system32\DRIVERS\raspppoe.sys
2011/02/03 13:21:48.0906 3916 Raspti (fdbb1d60066fcfbb7452fd8f9829b242) C:\windows\system32\DRIVERS\raspti.sys
2011/02/03 13:21:48.0984 3916 Rdbss (7ad224ad1a1437fe28d89cf22b17780a) C:\windows\system32\DRIVERS\rdbss.sys
2011/02/03 13:21:49.0015 3916 RDPCDD (4912d5b403614ce99c28420f75353332) C:\windows\system32\DRIVERS\RDPCDD.sys
2011/02/03 13:21:49.0062 3916 rdpdr (15cabd0f7c00c47c70124907916af3f1) C:\windows\system32\DRIVERS\rdpdr.sys
2011/02/03 13:21:49.0125 3916 RDPWD (6728e45b66f93c08f11de2e316fc70dd) C:\windows\system32\drivers\RDPWD.sys
2011/02/03 13:21:49.0171 3916 redbook (f828dd7e1419b6653894a8f97a0094c5) C:\windows\system32\DRIVERS\redbook.sys
2011/02/03 13:21:49.0281 3916 RimUsb (f17713d108aca124a139fde877eef68a) C:\windows\system32\Drivers\RimUsb.sys
2011/02/03 13:21:49.0328 3916 RimVSerPort (2c4fb2e9f039287767c384e46ee91030) C:\windows\system32\DRIVERS\RimSerial.sys
2011/02/03 13:21:49.0375 3916 ROOTMODEM (d8b0b4ade32574b2d9c5cc34dc0dbbe7) C:\windows\system32\Drivers\RootMdm.sys
2011/02/03 13:21:49.0468 3916 RT2500USB (723281efd3fc5a3c95ab55236474e2a1) C:\windows\system32\DRIVERS\rt2500usb.sys
2011/02/03 13:21:49.0546 3916 Secdrv (90a3935d05b494a5a39d37e71f09a677) C:\windows\system32\DRIVERS\secdrv.sys
2011/02/03 13:21:49.0640 3916 serenum (0f29512ccd6bead730039fb4bd2c85ce) C:\windows\system32\DRIVERS\serenum.sys
2011/02/03 13:21:49.0703 3916 Serial (cca207a8896d4c6a0c9ce29a4ae411a7) C:\windows\system32\DRIVERS\serial.sys
2011/02/03 13:21:49.0765 3916 Sfloppy (8e6b8c671615d126fdc553d1e2de5562) C:\windows\system32\drivers\Sfloppy.sys
2011/02/03 13:21:49.0859 3916 splitter (ab8b92451ecb048a4d1de7c3ffcb4a9f) C:\windows\system32\drivers\splitter.sys
2011/02/03 13:21:49.0937 3916 sr (76bb022c2fb6902fd5bdd4f78fc13a5d) C:\windows\system32\DRIVERS\sr.sys
2011/02/03 13:21:50.0015 3916 Srv (0f6aefad3641a657e18081f52d0c15af) C:\windows\system32\DRIVERS\srv.sys
2011/02/03 13:21:50.0078 3916 ssmdrv (a36ee93698802cd899f98bfd553d8185) C:\windows\system32\DRIVERS\ssmdrv.sys
2011/02/03 13:21:50.0125 3916 swenum (3941d127aef12e93addf6fe6ee027e0f) C:\windows\system32\DRIVERS\swenum.sys
2011/02/03 13:21:50.0171 3916 swmidi (8ce882bcc6cf8a62f2b2323d95cb3d01) C:\windows\system32\drivers\swmidi.sys
2011/02/03 13:21:50.0312 3916 sysaudio (8b83f3ed0f1688b4958f77cd6d2bf290) C:\windows\system32\drivers\sysaudio.sys
2011/02/03 13:21:50.0421 3916 Tcpip (9aefa14bd6b182d61e3119fa5f436d3d) C:\windows\system32\DRIVERS\tcpip.sys
2011/02/03 13:21:50.0500 3916 TDPIPE (6471a66807f5e104e4885f5b67349397) C:\windows\system32\drivers\TDPIPE.sys
2011/02/03 13:21:50.0531 3916 TDTCP (c56b6d0402371cf3700eb322ef3aaf61) C:\windows\system32\drivers\TDTCP.sys
2011/02/03 13:21:50.0609 3916 TermDD (88155247177638048422893737429d9e) C:\windows\system32\DRIVERS\termdd.sys
2011/02/03 13:21:50.0718 3916 Udfs (5787b80c2e3c5e2f56c2a233d91fa2c9) C:\windows\system32\drivers\Udfs.sys
2011/02/03 13:21:50.0828 3916 Update (402ddc88356b1bac0ee3dd1580c76a31) C:\windows\system32\DRIVERS\update.sys
2011/02/03 13:21:50.0937 3916 usbccgp (173f317ce0db8e21322e71b7e60a27e8) C:\windows\system32\DRIVERS\usbccgp.sys
2011/02/03 13:21:50.0968 3916 usbehci (65dcf09d0e37d4c6b11b5b0b76d470a7) C:\windows\system32\DRIVERS\usbehci.sys
2011/02/03 13:21:51.0000 3916 usbhub (1ab3cdde553b6e064d2e754efe20285c) C:\windows\system32\DRIVERS\usbhub.sys
2011/02/03 13:21:51.0062 3916 usbprint (a717c8721046828520c9edf31288fc00) C:\windows\system32\DRIVERS\usbprint.sys
2011/02/03 13:21:51.0203 3916 usbscan (a0b8cf9deb1184fbdd20784a58fa75d4) C:\windows\system32\DRIVERS\usbscan.sys
2011/02/03 13:21:51.0250 3916 USBSTOR (a32426d9b14a089eaa1d922e0c5801a9) C:\windows\system32\DRIVERS\USBSTOR.SYS
2011/02/03 13:21:51.0281 3916 usbuhci (26496f9dee2d787fc3e61ad54821ffe6) C:\windows\system32\DRIVERS\usbuhci.sys
2011/02/03 13:21:51.0312 3916 VgaSave (0d3a8fafceacd8b7625cd549757a7df1) C:\windows\System32\drivers\vga.sys
2011/02/03 13:21:51.0375 3916 VolSnap (4c8fcb5cc53aab716d810740fe59d025) C:\windows\system32\drivers\VolSnap.sys
2011/02/03 13:21:51.0468 3916 Wanarp (e20b95baedb550f32dd489265c1da1f6) C:\windows\system32\DRIVERS\wanarp.sys
2011/02/03 13:21:51.0546 3916 wdmaud (6768acf64b18196494413695f0c3a00f) C:\windows\system32\drivers\wdmaud.sys
2011/02/03 13:21:51.0703 3916 WpdUsb (c60dc16d4e406810fad54b98dc92d5ec) C:\windows\system32\DRIVERS\wpdusb.sys
2011/02/03 13:21:51.0828 3916 WudfPf (f15feafffbb3644ccc80c5da584e6311) C:\windows\system32\DRIVERS\WudfPf.sys
2011/02/03 13:21:51.0890 3916 WudfRd (28b524262bce6de1f7ef9f510ba3985b) C:\windows\system32\DRIVERS\wudfrd.sys
2011/02/03 13:21:52.0109 3916 ================================================================================
2011/02/03 13:21:52.0109 3916 Scan finished
2011/02/03 13:21:52.0109 3916 ================================================================================



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

Generated 02/03/2011 at 02:56 PM

Application Version : 4.48.1000

Core Rules Database Version : 6297
Trace Rules Database Version: 4109

Scan type : Complete Scan
Total Scan Time : 01:07:08

Memory items scanned : 240
Memory threats detected : 0
Registry items scanned : 6627
Registry threats detected : 0
File items scanned : 20468
File threats detected : 61

Adware.Tracking Cookie
C:\Documents and Settings\Owner\Cookies\owner@tribalfusion[2].txt
crackle.com [ C:\Documents and Settings\LocalService\Application Data\Macromedia\Flash Player\#SharedObjects\B7ZGQP52 ]
media.heavy.com [ C:\Documents and Settings\LocalService\Application Data\Macromedia\Flash Player\#SharedObjects\B7ZGQP52 ]
media.scanscout.com [ C:\Documents and Settings\LocalService\Application Data\Macromedia\Flash Player\#SharedObjects\B7ZGQP52 ]
secure-us.imrworldwide.com [ C:\Documents and Settings\LocalService\Application Data\Macromedia\Flash Player\#SharedObjects\B7ZGQP52 ]
convoad.technoratimedia.net [ C:\Documents and Settings\NetworkService\Application Data\Macromedia\Flash Player\#SharedObjects\3NPHSXCH ]
crackle.com [ C:\Documents and Settings\NetworkService\Application Data\Macromedia\Flash Player\#SharedObjects\3NPHSXCH ]
media.scanscout.com [ C:\Documents and Settings\NetworkService\Application Data\Macromedia\Flash Player\#SharedObjects\3NPHSXCH ]
media1.break.com [ C:\Documents and Settings\NetworkService\Application Data\Macromedia\Flash Player\#SharedObjects\3NPHSXCH ]
objects.tremormedia.com [ C:\Documents and Settings\NetworkService\Application Data\Macromedia\Flash Player\#SharedObjects\3NPHSXCH ]
secure-us.imrworldwide.com [ C:\Documents and Settings\NetworkService\Application Data\Macromedia\Flash Player\#SharedObjects\3NPHSXCH ]
vitamine.networldmedia.net [ C:\Documents and Settings\NetworkService\Application Data\Macromedia\Flash Player\#SharedObjects\3NPHSXCH ]
acvs.mediaonenetwork.net [ C:\Documents and Settings\Owner\Application Data\Macromedia\Flash Player\#SharedObjects\3UZLZAVJ ]
bbca.channelfinder.net [ C:\Documents and Settings\Owner\Application Data\Macromedia\Flash Player\#SharedObjects\3UZLZAVJ ]
cdn.insights.gravity.com [ C:\Documents and Settings\Owner\Application Data\Macromedia\Flash Player\#SharedObjects\3UZLZAVJ ]
cdn.media.theview.tv [ C:\Documents and Settings\Owner\Application Data\Macromedia\Flash Player\#SharedObjects\3UZLZAVJ ]
cdn4.specificclick.net [ C:\Documents and Settings\Owner\Application Data\Macromedia\Flash Player\#SharedObjects\3UZLZAVJ ]
cloudfront.mediamatters.org [ C:\Documents and Settings\Owner\Application Data\Macromedia\Flash Player\#SharedObjects\3UZLZAVJ ]
content.oddcast.com [ C:\Documents and Settings\Owner\Application Data\Macromedia\Flash Player\#SharedObjects\3UZLZAVJ ]
core.insightexpressai.com [ C:\Documents and Settings\Owner\Application Data\Macromedia\Flash Player\#SharedObjects\3UZLZAVJ ]
ia.media-imdb.com [ C:\Documents and Settings\Owner\Application Data\Macromedia\Flash Player\#SharedObjects\3UZLZAVJ ]
indieclick.3janecdn.com [ C:\Documents and Settings\Owner\Application Data\Macromedia\Flash Player\#SharedObjects\3UZLZAVJ ]
media.foxcharlotte.com [ C:\Documents and Settings\Owner\Application Data\Macromedia\Flash Player\#SharedObjects\3UZLZAVJ ]
media.kyte.tv [ C:\Documents and Settings\Owner\Application Data\Macromedia\Flash Player\#SharedObjects\3UZLZAVJ ]
media.movieweb.com [ C:\Documents and Settings\Owner\Application Data\Macromedia\Flash Player\#SharedObjects\3UZLZAVJ ]
media.mtvnservices.com [ C:\Documents and Settings\Owner\Application Data\Macromedia\Flash Player\#SharedObjects\3UZLZAVJ ]
media.onsugar.com [ C:\Documents and Settings\Owner\Application Data\Macromedia\Flash Player\#SharedObjects\3UZLZAVJ ]
media.oprah.com [ C:\Documents and Settings\Owner\Application Data\Macromedia\Flash Player\#SharedObjects\3UZLZAVJ ]
media.scanscout.com [ C:\Documents and Settings\Owner\Application Data\Macromedia\Flash Player\#SharedObjects\3UZLZAVJ ]
media.socialvibe.com [ C:\Documents and Settings\Owner\Application Data\Macromedia\Flash Player\#SharedObjects\3UZLZAVJ ]
media01.kyte.tv [ C:\Documents and Settings\Owner\Application Data\Macromedia\Flash Player\#SharedObjects\3UZLZAVJ ]
media1.break.com [ C:\Documents and Settings\Owner\Application Data\Macromedia\Flash Player\#SharedObjects\3UZLZAVJ ]
media10.washingtonpost.com [ C:\Documents and Settings\Owner\Application Data\Macromedia\Flash Player\#SharedObjects\3UZLZAVJ ]
media2.firstshowing.net [ C:\Documents and Settings\Owner\Application Data\Macromedia\Flash Player\#SharedObjects\3UZLZAVJ ]
msnbcmedia.msn.com [ C:\Documents and Settings\Owner\Application Data\Macromedia\Flash Player\#SharedObjects\3UZLZAVJ ]
multimedia.hola.com [ C:\Documents and Settings\Owner\Application Data\Macromedia\Flash Player\#SharedObjects\3UZLZAVJ ]
objects.tremormedia.com [ C:\Documents and Settings\Owner\Application Data\Macromedia\Flash Player\#SharedObjects\3UZLZAVJ ]
s0.2mdn.net [ C:\Documents and Settings\Owner\Application Data\Macromedia\Flash Player\#SharedObjects\3UZLZAVJ ]
secure-us.imrworldwide.com [ C:\Documents and Settings\Owner\Application Data\Macromedia\Flash Player\#SharedObjects\3UZLZAVJ ]
static.2mdn.net [ C:\Documents and Settings\Owner\Application Data\Macromedia\Flash Player\#SharedObjects\3UZLZAVJ ]
static.plymedia.com [ C:\Documents and Settings\Owner\Application Data\Macromedia\Flash Player\#SharedObjects\3UZLZAVJ ]
udn.specificclick.net [ C:\Documents and Settings\Owner\Application Data\Macromedia\Flash Player\#SharedObjects\3UZLZAVJ ]
videos.mediaite.com [ C:\Documents and Settings\Owner\Application Data\Macromedia\Flash Player\#SharedObjects\3UZLZAVJ ]
www.sexandthecitymovie.com [ C:\Documents and Settings\Owner\Application Data\Macromedia\Flash Player\#SharedObjects\3UZLZAVJ ]
cdn4.specificclick.net [ C:\Documents and Settings\Owner\Desktop\Data Backup\Application Data\Macromedia\Flash Player\#SharedObjects\8REDR4A4 ]
convoad.technoratimedia.com [ C:\Documents and Settings\Owner\Desktop\Data Backup\Application Data\Macromedia\Flash Player\#SharedObjects\8REDR4A4 ]
ia.media-imdb.com [ C:\Documents and Settings\Owner\Desktop\Data Backup\Application Data\Macromedia\Flash Player\#SharedObjects\8REDR4A4 ]
m1.2mdn.net [ C:\Documents and Settings\Owner\Desktop\Data Backup\Application Data\Macromedia\Flash Player\#SharedObjects\8REDR4A4 ]
macromedia.com [ C:\Documents and Settings\Owner\Desktop\Data Backup\Application Data\Macromedia\Flash Player\#SharedObjects\8REDR4A4 ]
media.movieweb.com [ C:\Documents and Settings\Owner\Desktop\Data Backup\Application Data\Macromedia\Flash Player\#SharedObjects\8REDR4A4 ]
media.mtvnservices.com [ C:\Documents and Settings\Owner\Desktop\Data Backup\Application Data\Macromedia\Flash Player\#SharedObjects\8REDR4A4 ]
media.scanscout.com [ C:\Documents and Settings\Owner\Desktop\Data Backup\Application Data\Macromedia\Flash Player\#SharedObjects\8REDR4A4 ]
media01.kyte.tv [ C:\Documents and Settings\Owner\Desktop\Data Backup\Application Data\Macromedia\Flash Player\#SharedObjects\8REDR4A4 ]
media1.break.com [ C:\Documents and Settings\Owner\Desktop\Data Backup\Application Data\Macromedia\Flash Player\#SharedObjects\8REDR4A4 ]
media10.washingtonpost.com [ C:\Documents and Settings\Owner\Desktop\Data Backup\Application Data\Macromedia\Flash Player\#SharedObjects\8REDR4A4 ]
media2.firstshowing.net [ C:\Documents and Settings\Owner\Desktop\Data Backup\Application Data\Macromedia\Flash Player\#SharedObjects\8REDR4A4 ]
msnbcmedia.msn.com [ C:\Documents and Settings\Owner\Desktop\Data Backup\Application Data\Macromedia\Flash Player\#SharedObjects\8REDR4A4 ]
objects.tremormedia.com [ C:\Documents and Settings\Owner\Desktop\Data Backup\Application Data\Macromedia\Flash Player\#SharedObjects\8REDR4A4 ]
secure-us.imrworldwide.com [ C:\Documents and Settings\Owner\Desktop\Data Backup\Application Data\Macromedia\Flash Player\#SharedObjects\8REDR4A4 ]
udn.specificclick.net [ C:\Documents and Settings\Owner\Desktop\Data Backup\Application Data\Macromedia\Flash Player\#SharedObjects\8REDR4A4 ]
uk.mediapark.filmtrailer.com [ C:\Documents and Settings\Owner\Desktop\Data Backup\Application Data\Macromedia\Flash Player\#SharedObjects\8REDR4A4 ]

I just did a couple of searches and did not get the redirect. Fingers crossed! I'll give it awhile and check back in to confirm. Thank you SO much for your help.

Edited by HighVoltageBlonde, 03 February 2011 - 03:16 PM.

Hi,Tdss found this
2011/02/03 13:21:46.0500 3916 MpKsl61df062b (5f53edfead46fa7adb78eee9ecce8fdf) c:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\Microsoft\Microsoft Antimalware\Definition Updates\{A2B51F53-B1A4-426C-A393-60C80FF4C230}\MpKsl61df062b.sys
But didn't consider it infected,

We can still run an online scan to be sure there is nothing else.
Please perform a scan with Eset Online Antiivirus Scanner.
This scan requires Internet Explorer,Opera or Firefox to work. Vista/Windows 7 users need to run Internet Explorer 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.

• Click the green button.
• Read the End User License Agreement and check the box:
• Check .
• Click the button.
• Accept any security warnings from your browser.
• Check
• Check Remove found threats and Scan potentially unwanted applications. (If given the option, choose "Quarantine" instead of delete.)
• Click the Start button.
• ESET will then download updates for itself, install itself, and begin scanning your computer.
• If offered the option to get information or buy software at any point, just close the window.
• The scan will take a while so be patient and do NOT use the computer while the scan is running. Keep all other programs and windows closed.
• When the scan completes, push
• Push , and save the file to your desktop as ESETScan.txt.
• Push the button, then Finish.
• Copy and paste the contents of ESETScan.txt in your next reply.

Note: A log.txt file will also be created and automatically saved in the C:\Program Files\EsetOnlineScanner\ folder.
If you did not save the ESETScan log, click > Run..., then type or copy and paste everything in the code box below into the Open dialogue box:

C:\Program Files\ESET\EsetOnlineScanner\log.txt

• Click Ok and the scan results will open in Notepad.
• Copy and paste the contents of log.txt in your next reply.

-- Some online scanners will detect existing anti-virus software and refuse to cooperate. You may have to disable the real-time protection components of your existing anti-virus and try running the scan again. If you do this, remember to turn them back on after you are finished.

NOTE: In some instances if no malware is found there will be no log produced.

After about 35 minutes, at 46%, it stopped... didn't move for almost 5 minutes. It was scanning my Blackberry desktop manager software. I have to leave now but will try again this evening and post back.

Take your time. Some scans are longer that others,there's a variety of reasons for it.

Ran the scan and no threats found.



Edit - nothing else I need to do, right? I consider myself to be a safe surfer, don't do peer to peer or anything like that. I have Avira and MSE ... Avira caught the malware but didn't do anything, and it got by MSE altogether. I guess you can't be too careful anymore. Anyway I really do appreciate your help.

Edited by HighVoltageBlonde, 03 February 2011 - 10:19 PM.

Good job.. You're welcome!!

Now 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, then 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.

Vista Users can refer to these links: Create a New Restore Point and Disk Cleanup.

Tips to protect yourself against malware and reduce the potential for re-infection:

• Simple and easy ways to keep your computer safe.
• How did I get infected?, With steps so it does not happen again!.
• Hardening Windows Security - Part 1 & Part 2.
• Configuring Internet Explorer for Practical Security and Privacy - How to Secure Your Web Browser.
• Your Guide To Staying Safe Online.
• Use Task Manager to close pop-up messages to safely exit malware attacks.

• Avoid gaming sites, pirated software, cracking tools, keygens, and peer-to-peer (P2P) file sharing programs. They are a security risk which can make your computer susceptible to a smörgåsbord of malware infections, remote attacks, exposure of personal information, and identity theft. Many malicious worms and Trojans spread across P2P file sharing networks, gaming and underground sites. Users visiting such pages may see innocuous-looking banner ads containing code which can trigger pop-up ads and malicious Flash ads that install viruses, Trojans and spyware. Ads are a target for hackers because they offer a stealthy way to distribute malware to a wide range of Internet users. The best way to reduce the risk of infection is to avoid these types of web sites and not use any P2P applications. Read P2P Software User Advisories and Risks of File-Sharing Technology.

• Keeping Autorun enabled on USB and other removable drives has become a significant security risk due to the increasing number of malware variants that can infect them and transfer the infection to your computer. To learn more about this risk, please read:

• USB-Based Malware Attacks.
• When is AUTORUN.INF really an AUTORUN.INF?.
• Please disable Autorun asap!.

Thank you for the info/links. I've done the restore point before, for a different reason, so that shouldn't be a problem. Then I'll come back and check out the links. I want to be on top of all this stuff. I was really surprised to see the malware show up again, and I would love to know where it came from. Anyway I learned a lot from these forums back when I first got on the net. It was easier to get help then, but I'm so glad you guys are still out there for us. You're life savers!

Edited by HighVoltageBlonde, 04 February 2011 - 02:29 AM.

Hello and you are welcome. Just like when I joined here 6 years ago. Now we have become sooooo much busier. I'm glad we're still here too.
Many of these things can come from just clicking on the ads on the right side of pages.

How Malware Spreads