Hidden objects after TR/Crypt/Xpack virus

Hi all,

I recently encountered a TR/Crypt/xpack/Gen3 trojan in Avira. I scanned using Avira, which appeared to remove the virus. After scanning with Malware Bytes and Avira again, all appears clear except now I have hidden objects that are unfamiliar.

I also ran Combofix, but the readout was unclear to me.

Any thoughts or help would be most appreciated. It's not clear whether the underlying cause has been eliminated.


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Avira AntiVir Personal
Report file date: Saturday, February 26, 2011 10:24

Scanning for 2437318 virus strains and unwanted programs.

The program is running as an unrestricted full version.
Online services are available:

Licensee : Avira AntiVir Personal - FREE Antivirus
Serial number : 0000149996-ADJIE-0000001
Platform : Windows 7 x64
Windows version : (plain) [6.1.7600]
Boot mode : Normally booted
Username : Phillip
Computer name : PHILLIP-PC

Version information:
BUILD.DAT : 10.0.0.611 31824 Bytes 1/14/2011 13:42:00
AVSCAN.EXE : 10.0.3.5 435368 Bytes 12/13/2010 13:39:56
AVSCAN.DLL : 10.0.3.0 46440 Bytes 4/1/2010 17:57:04
LUKE.DLL : 10.0.3.2 104296 Bytes 12/13/2010 13:40:06
LUKERES.DLL : 10.0.0.1 12648 Bytes 2/11/2010 04:40:49
VBASE000.VDF : 7.10.0.0 19875328 Bytes 11/6/2009 14:05:36
VBASE001.VDF : 7.11.0.0 13342208 Bytes 12/14/2010 19:11:15
VBASE002.VDF : 7.11.3.0 1950720 Bytes 2/9/2011 02:51:51
VBASE003.VDF : 7.11.3.1 2048 Bytes 2/9/2011 02:51:51
VBASE004.VDF : 7.11.3.2 2048 Bytes 2/9/2011 02:51:51
VBASE005.VDF : 7.11.3.3 2048 Bytes 2/9/2011 02:51:51
VBASE006.VDF : 7.11.3.4 2048 Bytes 2/9/2011 02:51:51
VBASE007.VDF : 7.11.3.5 2048 Bytes 2/9/2011 02:51:52
VBASE008.VDF : 7.11.3.6 2048 Bytes 2/9/2011 02:51:52
VBASE009.VDF : 7.11.3.7 2048 Bytes 2/9/2011 02:51:52
VBASE010.VDF : 7.11.3.8 2048 Bytes 2/9/2011 02:51:52
VBASE011.VDF : 7.11.3.9 2048 Bytes 2/9/2011 02:51:52
VBASE012.VDF : 7.11.3.10 2048 Bytes 2/9/2011 02:51:52
VBASE013.VDF : 7.11.3.59 157184 Bytes 2/14/2011 15:11:41
VBASE014.VDF : 7.11.3.97 120320 Bytes 2/16/2011 15:11:41
VBASE015.VDF : 7.11.3.148 128000 Bytes 2/19/2011 14:20:27
VBASE016.VDF : 7.11.3.183 140288 Bytes 2/22/2011 02:17:58
VBASE017.VDF : 7.11.3.216 124416 Bytes 2/24/2011 02:18:00
VBASE018.VDF : 7.11.3.217 2048 Bytes 2/24/2011 02:18:00
VBASE019.VDF : 7.11.3.218 2048 Bytes 2/24/2011 02:18:00
VBASE020.VDF : 7.11.3.219 2048 Bytes 2/24/2011 02:18:00
VBASE021.VDF : 7.11.3.220 2048 Bytes 2/24/2011 02:18:00
VBASE022.VDF : 7.11.3.221 2048 Bytes 2/24/2011 02:18:00
VBASE023.VDF : 7.11.3.222 2048 Bytes 2/24/2011 02:18:00
VBASE024.VDF : 7.11.3.223 2048 Bytes 2/24/2011 02:18:01
VBASE025.VDF : 7.11.3.224 2048 Bytes 2/24/2011 02:18:01
VBASE026.VDF : 7.11.3.225 2048 Bytes 2/24/2011 02:18:01
VBASE027.VDF : 7.11.3.226 2048 Bytes 2/24/2011 02:18:01
VBASE028.VDF : 7.11.3.227 2048 Bytes 2/24/2011 02:18:01
VBASE029.VDF : 7.11.3.228 2048 Bytes 2/24/2011 02:18:01
VBASE030.VDF : 7.11.3.229 2048 Bytes 2/24/2011 02:18:01
VBASE031.VDF : 7.11.3.240 62976 Bytes 2/25/2011 14:08:12
Engineversion : 8.2.4.176
AEVDF.DLL : 8.1.2.1 106868 Bytes 12/13/2010 13:39:51
AESCRIPT.DLL : 8.1.3.55 1282426 Bytes 2/25/2011 02:18:14
AESCN.DLL : 8.1.7.2 127349 Bytes 12/13/2010 13:39:50
AESBX.DLL : 8.1.3.2 254324 Bytes 12/13/2010 13:39:50
AERDL.DLL : 8.1.9.2 635252 Bytes 12/13/2010 13:39:50
AEPACK.DLL : 8.2.4.10 520567 Bytes 2/25/2011 02:18:12
AEOFFICE.DLL : 8.1.1.16 205179 Bytes 1/30/2011 15:27:46
AEHEUR.DLL : 8.1.2.81 3314038 Bytes 2/25/2011 02:18:10
AEHELP.DLL : 8.1.16.1 246134 Bytes 2/4/2011 02:51:43
AEGEN.DLL : 8.1.5.2 397683 Bytes 1/21/2011 15:25:58
AEEMU.DLL : 8.1.3.0 393589 Bytes 12/13/2010 13:39:42
AECORE.DLL : 8.1.19.2 196983 Bytes 1/21/2011 15:25:54
AEBB.DLL : 8.1.1.0 53618 Bytes 12/13/2010 13:39:41
AVWINLL.DLL : 10.0.0.0 19304 Bytes 12/13/2010 13:39:56
AVPREF.DLL : 10.0.0.0 44904 Bytes 12/13/2010 13:39:54
AVREP.DLL : 10.0.0.8 62209 Bytes 6/17/2010 19:27:13
AVREG.DLL : 10.0.3.2 53096 Bytes 12/13/2010 13:39:54
AVSCPLR.DLL : 10.0.3.2 84328 Bytes 12/13/2010 13:39:56
AVARKT.DLL : 10.0.22.6 231784 Bytes 12/13/2010 13:39:52
AVEVTLOG.DLL : 10.0.0.8 203112 Bytes 12/13/2010 13:39:53
SQLITE3.DLL : 3.6.19.0 355688 Bytes 6/17/2010 19:27:22
AVSMTP.DLL : 10.0.0.17 63848 Bytes 12/13/2010 13:39:56
NETNT.DLL : 10.0.0.0 11624 Bytes 6/17/2010 19:27:21
RCIMAGE.DLL : 10.0.0.26 2550120 Bytes 1/28/2010 18:10:20
RCTEXT.DLL : 10.0.58.0 97128 Bytes 12/13/2010 13:40:20

Configuration settings for the scan:
Jobname.............................: Complete system scan
Configuration file..................: C:\program files (x86)\avira\antivir desktop\sysscan.avp
Logging.............................: low
Primary action......................: interactive
Secondary action....................: ignore
Scan master boot sector.............: on
Scan boot sector....................: on
Boot sectors........................: C:,
Process scan........................: on
Extended process scan...............: on
Scan registry.......................: on
Search for rootkits.................: on
Integrity checking of system files..: off
Scan all files......................: All files
Scan archives.......................: on
Recursion depth.....................: 20
Smart extensions....................: on
Macro heuristic.....................: on
File heuristic......................: medium
Deviating risk categories...........: +APPL,+GAME,+JOKE,+PCK,+PFS,+SPR,

Start of the scan: Saturday, February 26, 2011 10:24

Starting search for hidden objects.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\DevDiv\VC\Servicing\8.0\sp
[NOTE] The registry entry is invisible.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\DevDiv\VC\Servicing\8.0\sp
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Applets\SysTray\BattMeter\Flyout\381b4222-f694-41f0-9685-ff5bb260df2e
[NOTE] The registry entry is invisible.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Applets\SysTray\BattMeter\Flyout\a1841308-3541-4fab-bc81-f71556f20b4a
[NOTE] The registry entry is invisible.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\WindowsUpdate\Auto Update\offlinedetectionpending
[NOTE] The registry entry is invisible.
C:\Program Files\TOSHIBA\Utilities\NotifyX.dll
C:\Program Files\TOSHIBA\Utilities\NotifyX.dll
[NOTE] The registry entry is invisible.

The scan of running processes will be started
Scan process 'avscan.exe' - '67' Module(s) have been scanned
Scan process 'avcenter.exe' - '104' Module(s) have been scanned
Scan process 'AAWTray.exe' - '24' Module(s) have been scanned
Scan process 'CFSvcs.exe' - '52' Module(s) have been scanned
Scan process 'CFProcSRVC.exe' - '60' Module(s) have been scanned
Scan process 'CFSwMgr.exe' - '56' Module(s) have been scanned
Scan process 'CarboniteUI.exe' - '78' Module(s) have been scanned
Scan process 'avgnt.exe' - '69' Module(s) have been scanned
Scan process 'jusched.exe' - '25' Module(s) have been scanned
Scan process 'hpwuschd2.exe' - '18' Module(s) have been scanned
Scan process 'NDSTray.exe' - '76' Module(s) have been scanned
Scan process 'svchost.exe' - '39' Module(s) have been scanned
Scan process 'ASTSRV.exe' - '12' Module(s) have been scanned
Scan process 'avguard.exe' - '66' Module(s) have been scanned
Scan process 'sched.exe' - '49' Module(s) have been scanned
Scan process 'AAWService.exe' - '114' Module(s) have been scanned

Starting master boot sector scan:
Master boot sector HD0
[INFO] No virus was found!

Start scanning boot sectors:
Boot sector 'C:\'
[INFO] No virus was found!

Starting to scan executable files (registry).
The registry was scanned ( '141' files ).


Starting the file scan:

Begin scan in 'C:\' <TI105487W0B>


End of the scan: Saturday, February 26, 2011 11:59
Used time: 1:34:56 Hour(s)

The scan has been done completely.

32888 Scanned directories
1069762 Files were scanned
0 Viruses and/or unwanted programs were found
0 Files were classified as suspicious
0 files were deleted
0 Viruses and unwanted programs were repaired
0 Files were moved to quarantine
0 Files were renamed
0 Files cannot be scanned
1069762 Files not concerned
9408 Archives were scanned
0 Warnings
0 Notes
626393 Objects were scanned with rootkit scan
6 Hidden objects were found

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ComboFix 11-02-25.02 - Phillip 02/26/2011 15:56:15.1.2 - x64
Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 6.1.7600.0.1252.1.1033.18.2940.1816 [GMT -5:00]
Running from: c:\users\Phillip\Desktop\ComboFix.exe
AV: AntiVir Desktop *Disabled/Updated* {090F9C29-64CE-6C6F-379C-5901B49A85B7}
AV: Lavasoft Ad-Watch Live! Anti-Virus *Disabled/Updated* {9FF26384-70D4-CE6B-3ECB-E759A6A40116}
SP: AntiVir Desktop *Disabled/Updated* {B26E7DCD-42F4-63E1-0D2C-6273CF1DCF0A}
SP: Lavasoft Ad-Watch Live! *Disabled/Updated* {24938260-56EE-C1E5-047B-DC2BDD234BAB}
SP: Windows Defender *Disabled/Updated* {D68DDC3A-831F-4fae-9E44-DA132C1ACF46}
* Created a new restore point
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((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Other Deletions )))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))
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c:\program files (x86)\SiL
c:\program files (x86)\SiL\Fonts\DoulosSIL\Uninstall.exe

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((((((((((((((((((((((((( Files Created from 2011-01-26 to 2011-02-26 )))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))
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2011-02-26 17:24 . 2010-05-26 15:39 6144 ------w- c:\windows\system32\8AD4.tmp
2011-02-26 17:22 . 2010-05-26 15:39 6144 ------w- c:\windows\system32\3351.tmp
2011-02-26 17:22 . 2011-02-26 17:22 -------- d-----w- c:\program files (x86)\Sophos
2011-02-09 17:08 . 2011-02-09 17:08 -------- d-----w- c:\program files\MATLAB
2011-01-30 19:57 . 2011-01-30 19:57 103864 ----a-w- c:\program files (x86)\Mozilla Firefox\plugins\nppdf32.dll
2011-01-30 19:57 . 2011-01-30 19:57 103864 ----a-w- c:\program files (x86)\Internet Explorer\Plugins\nppdf32.dll

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(((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Find3M Report ))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))
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2010-12-20 23:09 . 2010-03-04 03:26 38224 ----a-w- c:\windows\SysWow64\drivers\mbamswissarmy.sys
2010-12-20 23:08 . 2010-03-04 03:26 24152 ----a-w- c:\windows\system32\drivers\mbam.sys
2010-12-14 18:41 . 2010-12-14 18:41 286720 ------w- c:\windows\Setup1.exe
2010-12-14 18:41 . 2010-12-14 18:41 73216 ----a-w- c:\windows\ST6UNST.EXE
2010-12-13 13:40 . 2010-12-22 18:56 83120 ----a-w- c:\windows\system32\drivers\avgntflt.sys
2010-12-13 13:40 . 2010-12-22 18:56 116568 ----a-w- c:\windows\system32\drivers\avipbb.sys
2010-12-06 14:07 . 2010-09-30 22:55 15880 ----a-w- c:\windows\system32\lsdelete.exe
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((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Reg Loading Points ))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))
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*Note* empty entries & legit default entries are not shown
REGEDIT4

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\wow6432node\microsoft\windows\currentversion\explorer\shelliconoverlayidentifiers\Carbonite.Green]
@="{95A27763-F62A-4114-9072-E81D87DE3B68}"
[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\CLSID\{95A27763-F62A-4114-9072-E81D87DE3B68}]
2011-01-13 04:40 750736 ----a-r- c:\program files (x86)\Carbonite\Carbonite Backup\CarboniteNSE.dll

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\wow6432node\microsoft\windows\currentversion\explorer\shelliconoverlayidentifiers\Carbonite.Partial]
@="{E300CD91-100F-4E67-9AF3-1384A6124015}"
[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\CLSID\{E300CD91-100F-4E67-9AF3-1384A6124015}]
2011-01-13 04:40 750736 ----a-r- c:\program files (x86)\Carbonite\Carbonite Backup\CarboniteNSE.dll

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\wow6432node\microsoft\windows\currentversion\explorer\shelliconoverlayidentifiers\Carbonite.Yellow]
@="{5E529433-B50E-4bef-A63B-16A6B71B071A}"
[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\CLSID\{5E529433-B50E-4bef-A63B-16A6B71B071A}]
2011-01-13 04:40 750736 ----a-r- c:\program files (x86)\Carbonite\Carbonite Backup\CarboniteNSE.dll

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run]
"TWebCamera"="%ProgramFiles%\TOSHIBA\TOSHIBA Web Camera Application\TWebCamera.exe autorun" [X]
"ToshibaServiceStation"="c:\program files (x86)\TOSHIBA\TOSHIBA Service Station\ToshibaServiceStation.exe" [2009-08-17 1294136]
"HP Software Update"="c:\program files (x86)\HP\HP Software Update\HPWuSchd2.exe" [2009-11-18 54576]
"SunJavaUpdateSched"="c:\program files (x86)\Common Files\Java\Java Update\jusched.exe" [2010-05-14 248552]
"avgnt"="c:\program files (x86)\Avira\AntiVir Desktop\avgnt.exe" [2010-12-13 281768]
"Adobe Reader Speed Launcher"="c:\program files (x86)\Adobe\Reader 9.0\Reader\Reader_sl.exe" [2011-01-31 35760]
"Adobe ARM"="c:\program files (x86)\Common Files\Adobe\ARM\1.0\AdobeARM.exe" [2010-09-21 932288]
"Carbonite Backup"="c:\program files (x86)\Carbonite\Carbonite Backup\CarboniteUI.exe" [2011-01-13 931472]

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\policies\system]
"ConsentPromptBehaviorAdmin"= 5 (0x5)
"ConsentPromptBehaviorUser"= 3 (0x3)
"EnableUIADesktopToggle"= 0 (0x0)

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\SafeBoot\Minimal\Lavasoft Ad-Aware Service]
@="Service"

R3 FlyUsb;FLY Fusion;c:\windows\system32\DRIVERS\FlyUsb.sys [2008-04-01 24576]
R3 Lavasoft Kernexplorer;Lavasoft helper driver;c:\program files (x86)\Lavasoft\Ad-Aware\KernExplorer64.sys [2011-02-04 17152]
R3 MEMSWEEP2;MEMSWEEP2;c:\windows\system32\8AD4.tmp [2010-05-26 6144]
R3 RSUSBSTOR;RtsUStor.Sys Realtek USB Card Reader;c:\windows\system32\Drivers\RtsUStor.sys [x]
R3 RtsUIR;Realtek IR Driver;c:\windows\system32\DRIVERS\Rts516xIR.sys [x]
R3 TMachInfo;TMachInfo;c:\program files (x86)\TOSHIBA\TOSHIBA Service Station\TMachInfo.exe [2009-08-17 51512]
R3 WatAdminSvc;Windows Activation Technologies Service;c:\windows\system32\Wat\WatAdminSvc.exe [2010-04-13 1255736]
S0 Lbd;Lbd;c:\windows\system32\DRIVERS\Lbd.sys [2010-08-12 69152]
S0 PxHlpa64;PxHlpa64;c:\windows\System32\Drivers\PxHlpa64.sys [2009-07-09 55280]
S0 tos_sps64;TOSHIBA tos_sps64 Service;c:\windows\system32\DRIVERS\tos_sps64.sys [2009-07-24 482384]
S1 vwififlt;Virtual WiFi Filter Driver;c:\windows\system32\DRIVERS\vwififlt.sys [2009-07-14 59904]
S2 AntiVirSchedulerService;Avira AntiVir Scheduler;c:\program files (x86)\Avira\AntiVir Desktop\sched.exe [2010-12-13 135336]
S2 cfWiMAXService;ConfigFree WiMAX Service;c:\program files (x86)\TOSHIBA\ConfigFree\CFIWmxSvcs64.exe [2009-08-11 248688]
S2 ConfigFree Gadget Service;ConfigFree Gadget Service;c:\program files (x86)\TOSHIBA\ConfigFree\CFProcSRVC.exe [2009-07-15 42368]
S2 ConfigFree Service;ConfigFree Service;c:\program files (x86)\TOSHIBA\ConfigFree\CFSvcs.exe [2009-03-11 46448]
S2 Lavasoft Ad-Aware Service;Lavasoft Ad-Aware Service;c:\program files (x86)\Lavasoft\Ad-Aware\AAWService.exe [2011-02-08 1405384]
S2 TOSHIBA eco Utility Service;TOSHIBA eco Utility Service;c:\program files\TOSHIBA\TECO\TecoService.exe [2009-08-12 252272]
S2 TVALZFL;TOSHIBA ACPI-Based Value Added Logical and General Purpose Device Filter Driver;c:\windows\system32\DRIVERS\TVALZFL.sys [2009-06-20 14472]
S3 FwLnk;FwLnk Driver;c:\windows\system32\DRIVERS\FwLnk.sys [2009-07-07 9216]
S3 PGEffect;Pangu effect driver;c:\windows\system32\DRIVERS\pgeffect.sys [2009-06-23 35008]
S3 RTL8167;Realtek 8167 NT Driver;c:\windows\system32\DRIVERS\Rt64win7.sys [2009-07-31 236544]
S3 rtl8192se;Realtek Wireless LAN 802.11n PCI-E NIC NT Driver;c:\windows\system32\DRIVERS\rtl8192se.sys [2009-09-09 943616]
S3 TOSHIBA HDD SSD Alert Service;TOSHIBA HDD SSD Alert Service;c:\program files\TOSHIBA\TOSHIBA HDD SSD Alert\TosSmartSrv.exe [2009-08-04 137560]
S3 TPCHSrv;TPCH Service;c:\program files\TOSHIBA\TPHM\TPCHSrv.exe [2009-08-04 826224]
S3 vwifimp;Microsoft Virtual WiFi Miniport Service;c:\windows\system32\DRIVERS\vwifimp.sys [2009-07-14 17920]


[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\wow6432node\microsoft\windows nt\currentversion\svchost]
hpdevmgmt REG_MULTI_SZ hpqcxs08 hpqddsvc
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[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\explorer\shelliconoverlayidentifiers\Carbonite.Green]
@="{95A27763-F62A-4114-9072-E81D87DE3B68}"
[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\CLSID\{95A27763-F62A-4114-9072-E81D87DE3B68}]
2011-01-13 04:28 1142928 ----a-r- c:\program files\Carbonite\Carbonite Backup\CarboniteNSE.dll

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\explorer\shelliconoverlayidentifiers\Carbonite.Partial]
@="{E300CD91-100F-4E67-9AF3-1384A6124015}"
[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\CLSID\{E300CD91-100F-4E67-9AF3-1384A6124015}]
2011-01-13 04:28 1142928 ----a-r- c:\program files\Carbonite\Carbonite Backup\CarboniteNSE.dll

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\explorer\shelliconoverlayidentifiers\Carbonite.Yellow]
@="{5E529433-B50E-4bef-A63B-16A6B71B071A}"
[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\CLSID\{5E529433-B50E-4bef-A63B-16A6B71B071A}]
2011-01-13 04:28 1142928 ----a-r- c:\program files\Carbonite\Carbonite Backup\CarboniteNSE.dll

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run]
"IgfxTray"="c:\windows\system32\igfxtray.exe" [2009-09-02 165912]
"HotKeysCmds"="c:\windows\system32\hkcmd.exe" [2009-09-02 387608]
"Persistence"="c:\windows\system32\igfxpers.exe" [2009-09-02 365592]
"RtHDVCpl"="c:\program files\Realtek\Audio\HDA\RAVCpl64.exe" [2009-07-29 7982112]
"TosSENotify"="c:\program files\TOSHIBA\TOSHIBA HDD SSD Alert\TosWaitSrv.exe" [2009-08-04 709976]

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Windows]
"LoadAppInit_DLLs"=0x0
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------- Supplementary Scan -------
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uLocal Page = c:\windows\system32\blank.htm
uStart Page = hxxp://www.google.com/ig?brand=TSNA&bmod=TSNA
mStart Page = hxxp://www.google.com/ig/redirectdomain?brand=TSNA&bmod=TSNA
mLocal Page = c:\windows\SysWOW64\blank.htm
IE: E&xport to Microsoft Excel - c:\progra~2\MIF5BA~1\Office12\EXCEL.EXE/3000
IE: Google Sidewiki... - c:\program files (x86)\Google\Google Toolbar\Component\GoogleToolbarDynamic_mui_en_96D6FF0C6D236BF8.dll/cmsidewiki.html
FF - ProfilePath - c:\users\Phillip\AppData\Roaming\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\yanh3xe5.default\
FF - prefs.js: browser.startup.homepage - www.hoyamail.georgetown.edu
FF - prefs.js: network.proxy.http - 127.0.0.1
FF - prefs.js: network.proxy.http_port - 50370
FF - prefs.js: network.proxy.type - 0
FF - Ext: Default: {972ce4c6-7e08-4474-a285-3208198ce6fd} - c:\program files (x86)\Mozilla Firefox\extensions\{972ce4c6-7e08-4474-a285-3208198ce6fd}
FF - Ext: Java Console: {CAFEEFAC-0016-0000-0021-ABCDEFFEDCBA} - c:\program files (x86)\Mozilla Firefox\extensions\{CAFEEFAC-0016-0000-0021-ABCDEFFEDCBA}
FF - Ext: Java Console: {CAFEEFAC-0016-0000-0023-ABCDEFFEDCBA} - c:\program files (x86)\Mozilla Firefox\extensions\{CAFEEFAC-0016-0000-0023-ABCDEFFEDCBA}
FF - Ext: GrayModern2: {eb46c787-131a-4eb7-9b93-7f62ca550917} - %profile%\extensions\{eb46c787-131a-4eb7-9b93-7f62ca550917}
FF - Ext: Chromifox Basic: chromifox@altmusictv.com - %profile%\extensions\chromifox@altmusictv.com
FF - Ext: Camifox: camifox@altmusictv.com - %profile%\extensions\camifox@altmusictv.com
FF - Ext: ActiveGS: activegs@freetoolsassociation.com - %profile%\extensions\activegs@freetoolsassociation.com
FF - Ext: Easy Youtube Video Downloader: {c0c9a2c7-2e5c-4447-bc53-97718bc91e1b} - %profile%\extensions\{c0c9a2c7-2e5c-4447-bc53-97718bc91e1b}
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- - - - ORPHANS REMOVED - - - -

Toolbar-Locked - (no file)
Toolbar-Locked - (no file)
HKLM-Run-(Default) - (no file)
HKLM-Run-SynTPEnh - %ProgramFiles%\Synaptics\SynTP\SynTPEnh.exe
HKLM-Run-TPwrMain - %ProgramFiles%\TOSHIBA\Power Saver\TPwrMain.EXE
HKLM-Run-TosWaitSrv - %ProgramFiles%\TOSHIBA\TPHM\TosWaitSrv.exe
HKLM-Run-Teco - %ProgramFiles%\TOSHIBA\TECO\Teco.exe
HKLM-Run-TosNC - %ProgramFiles%\Toshiba\BulletinBoard\TosNcCore.exe
HKLM-Run-TosReelTimeMonitor - %ProgramFiles%\TOSHIBA\ReelTime\TosReelTimeMonitor.exe
AddRemove-Adobe Shockwave Player - c:\windows\system32\Adobe\Shockwave 11\uninstaller.exe
AddRemove-DoulosSIL - c:\users\Phillip\Desktop\Introduction to Language\DoulosSIL\Uninstall.exe
AddRemove-{FBBC4667-2521-4E78-B1BD-8706F774549B} - c:\programdata\{5D8BE403-3090-4297-B98F-65CBBE9DBF71}\Best Buy Software Installer Setup.exe



[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\ControlSet001\services\MEMSWEEP2]
"ImagePath"="\??\c:\windows\system32\8AD4.tmp"
.
--------------------- LOCKED REGISTRY KEYS ---------------------

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\Wow6432Node\CLSID\{0BE09CC1-42E0-11DD-AE16-0800200C9A66}]
@Denied: (A 2) (Everyone)
@="FlashBroker"
"LocalizedString"="@c:\\Windows\\system32\\Macromed\\Flash\\FlashUtil10b.exe,-101"

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\Wow6432Node\CLSID\{0BE09CC1-42E0-11DD-AE16-0800200C9A66}\Elevation]
"Enabled"=dword:00000001

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\Wow6432Node\CLSID\{0BE09CC1-42E0-11DD-AE16-0800200C9A66}\LocalServer32]
@="c:\\Windows\\SysWow64\\Macromed\\Flash\\FlashUtil10b.exe"

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\Wow6432Node\CLSID\{0BE09CC1-42E0-11DD-AE16-0800200C9A66}\TypeLib]
@="{FAB3E735-69C7-453B-A446-B6823C6DF1C9}"

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\Wow6432Node\CLSID\{D27CDB6E-AE6D-11cf-96B8-444553540000}]
@Denied: (A 2) (Everyone)
@="Shockwave Flash Object"

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\Wow6432Node\CLSID\{D27CDB6E-AE6D-11cf-96B8-444553540000}\InprocServer32]
@="c:\\Windows\\SysWow64\\Macromed\\Flash\\Flash10b.ocx"
"ThreadingModel"="Apartment"

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\Wow6432Node\CLSID\{D27CDB6E-AE6D-11cf-96B8-444553540000}\MiscStatus]
@="0"

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\Wow6432Node\CLSID\{D27CDB6E-AE6D-11cf-96B8-444553540000}\ProgID]
@="ShockwaveFlash.ShockwaveFlash.10"

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\Wow6432Node\CLSID\{D27CDB6E-AE6D-11cf-96B8-444553540000}\ToolboxBitmap32]
@="c:\\Windows\\SysWow64\\Macromed\\Flash\\Flash10b.ocx, 1"

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\Wow6432Node\CLSID\{D27CDB6E-AE6D-11cf-96B8-444553540000}\TypeLib]
@="{D27CDB6B-AE6D-11cf-96B8-444553540000}"

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\Wow6432Node\CLSID\{D27CDB6E-AE6D-11cf-96B8-444553540000}\Version]
@="1.0"

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\Wow6432Node\CLSID\{D27CDB6E-AE6D-11cf-96B8-444553540000}\VersionIndependentProgID]
@="ShockwaveFlash.ShockwaveFlash"

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\Wow6432Node\CLSID\{D27CDB70-AE6D-11cf-96B8-444553540000}]
@Denied: (A 2) (Everyone)
@="Macromedia Flash Factory Object"

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\Wow6432Node\CLSID\{D27CDB70-AE6D-11cf-96B8-444553540000}\InprocServer32]
@="c:\\Windows\\SysWow64\\Macromed\\Flash\\Flash10b.ocx"
"ThreadingModel"="Apartment"

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\Wow6432Node\CLSID\{D27CDB70-AE6D-11cf-96B8-444553540000}\ProgID]
@="FlashFactory.FlashFactory.1"

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\Wow6432Node\CLSID\{D27CDB70-AE6D-11cf-96B8-444553540000}\ToolboxBitmap32]
@="c:\\Windows\\SysWow64\\Macromed\\Flash\\Flash10b.ocx, 1"

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\Wow6432Node\CLSID\{D27CDB70-AE6D-11cf-96B8-444553540000}\TypeLib]
@="{D27CDB6B-AE6D-11cf-96B8-444553540000}"

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\Wow6432Node\CLSID\{D27CDB70-AE6D-11cf-96B8-444553540000}\Version]
@="1.0"

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\Wow6432Node\CLSID\{D27CDB70-AE6D-11cf-96B8-444553540000}\VersionIndependentProgID]
@="FlashFactory.FlashFactory"

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\Wow6432Node\Interface\{DDF4CE26-4BDA-42BC-B0F0-0E75243AD285}]
@Denied: (A 2) (Everyone)
@="IFlashBroker2"

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\Wow6432Node\Interface\{DDF4CE26-4BDA-42BC-B0F0-0E75243AD285}\ProxyStubClsid32]
@="{00020424-0000-0000-C000-000000000046}"

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\Wow6432Node\Interface\{DDF4CE26-4BDA-42BC-B0F0-0E75243AD285}\TypeLib]
@="{FAB3E735-69C7-453B-A446-B6823C6DF1C9}"
"Version"="1.0"

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\ControlSet001\Control\PCW\Security]
@Denied: (Full) (Everyone)
.
------------------------ Other Running Processes ------------------------
.
c:\program files (x86)\Avira\AntiVir Desktop\avguard.exe
c:\windows\SysWOW64\ASTSRV.exe
c:\program files (x86)\TOSHIBA\ConfigFree\NDSTray.exe
c:\program files (x86)\TOSHIBA\ConfigFree\CFSwMgr.exe
.
**************************************************************************
.
Completion time: 2011-02-26 16:06:20 - machine was rebooted
ComboFix-quarantined-files.txt 2011-02-26 21:06

Pre-Run: 184,922,742,784 bytes free
Post-Run: 184,480,366,592 bytes free

- - End Of File - - 47E710F55C7307278A8D8F0A751B9F01

Edited by Orange Blossom, 26 February 2011 - 05:01 PM.
Moved to log forum. ~ OB

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.

Please take note:

• If you have since resolved the original problem you were having, we would appreciate you letting us know.
• If you are unable to create a log because your computer cannot start up successfully please provide detailed information about your installed Windows Operating System including the Version, Edition and if it is a 32bit or a 64bit system.
  
  • If you are unsure about any of these characteristics just post what you can and we will guide you.
• Please tell us if you have your original Windows CD/DVD available.
• If you are unable to perform the steps we have recommended please try one more time and if unsuccessful alert us of such and we will design an alternate means of obtaining the necessary information.
• 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 your topic an do their best to resolve your issues.
• 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.

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

• Download DDS by sUBs from one of the following links if you no longer have it available. 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 explanation 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


We also need a new log from the GMER anti-rootkit Scanner.

Please note that if you are running a 64-bit version of Windows you will not be able to run GMER and you may skip this step.

Please first disable any CD emulation programs using the steps found in this topic:

Why we request you disable CD Emulation when receiving Malware Removal Advice

Then create another GMER log and post it as an attachment to the reply where you post your new DDS log. Instructions on how to properly create a GMER log can be found here:

How to create a GMER log

Thanks and again sorry for the delay.

Casey

Thanks for the response.

I have a Toshiba L505 running Windows 7 (64-bit). A week ago or so Avira reported TR/Crypt/Xpack malware/virus. I used Avira, Malware Bytes, and ComboFix. These appear to have gotten rid of the malware, but now I am seeing hidden objects that I've never seen before, nor heard of.

I'm concerned that I haven't really fixed the problem and I was wondering if you could help.

Attached are the DDS logs. I have a 64 bit system so I can't run GMER, but I can run tdss killer or the like if you need me to. Thanks so much for the help.



.
DDS (Ver_11-03-05.01) - NTFS_AMD64
Run by Phillip at 14:45:24.66 on Mon 03/07/2011
Internet Explorer: 8.0.7600.16385 BrowserJavaVersion: 1.6.0_23
Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 6.1.7600.0.1252.1.1033.18.2940.1588 [GMT -5:00]
.
AV: Lavasoft Ad-Watch Live! Anti-Virus *Disabled/Updated* {9FF26384-70D4-CE6B-3ECB-E759A6A40116}
AV: AntiVir Desktop *Disabled/Outdated* {090F9C29-64CE-6C6F-379C-5901B49A85B7}
SP: Windows Defender *Disabled/Updated* {D68DDC3A-831F-4fae-9E44-DA132C1ACF46}
SP: AntiVir Desktop *Disabled/Outdated* {B26E7DCD-42F4-63E1-0D2C-6273CF1DCF0A}
SP: Lavasoft Ad-Watch Live! *Disabled/Updated* {24938260-56EE-C1E5-047B-DC2BDD234BAB}
.
============== Running Processes ===============
.
C:\windows\system32\wininit.exe
C:\windows\system32\lsm.exe
C:\windows\system32\svchost.exe -k DcomLaunch
C:\windows\system32\svchost.exe -k RPCSS
C:\windows\System32\svchost.exe -k LocalServiceNetworkRestricted
C:\windows\System32\svchost.exe -k LocalSystemNetworkRestricted
C:\windows\system32\svchost.exe -k netsvcs
C:\windows\system32\svchost.exe -k LocalService
C:\windows\system32\svchost.exe -k NetworkService
C:\Program Files (x86)\Lavasoft\Ad-Aware\AAWService.exe
C:\windows\System32\spoolsv.exe
C:\Program Files (x86)\Avira\AntiVir Desktop\sched.exe
C:\windows\system32\svchost.exe -k LocalServiceNoNetwork
C:\Program Files (x86)\Avira\AntiVir Desktop\avguard.exe
C:\windows\SysWOW64\ASTSRV.exe
C:\Program Files (x86)\Avira\AntiVir Desktop\avshadow.exe
C:\windows\system32\conhost.exe
C:\windows\system32\svchost.exe -k LocalServiceAndNoImpersonation
C:\windows\SysWOW64\svchost.exe -k hpdevmgmt
C:\windows\System32\svchost.exe -k HPZ12
C:\windows\System32\svchost.exe -k HPZ12
C:\Windows\system32\TODDSrv.exe
C:\Program Files\TOSHIBA\Power Saver\TosCoSrv.exe
C:\Program Files\TOSHIBA\TECO\TecoService.exe
C:\windows\system32\SearchIndexer.exe
C:\windows\system32\wbem\unsecapp.exe
C:\windows\system32\wbem\wmiprvse.exe
C:\windows\System32\alg.exe
C:\Program Files (x86)\TOSHIBA\ConfigFree\CFIWmxSvcs64.exe
C:\Program Files (x86)\TOSHIBA\ConfigFree\CFProcSRVC.exe
C:\Program Files (x86)\TOSHIBA\ConfigFree\CFSvcs.exe
C:\Program Files\Windows Media Player\wmpnetwk.exe
C:\windows\system32\taskhost.exe
C:\windows\system32\Dwm.exe
C:\windows\Explorer.EXE
C:\Windows\System32\igfxtray.exe
C:\Windows\System32\igfxpers.exe
C:\Program Files\Realtek\Audio\HDA\RAVCpl64.exe
C:\Program Files\Synaptics\SynTP\SynTPEnh.exe
C:\Program Files\TOSHIBA\Power Saver\TPwrMain.exe
C:\windows\system32\igfxsrvc.exe
C:\Program Files\TOSHIBA\TECO\Teco.exe
C:\Program Files\TOSHIBA\BulletinBoard\TosNcCore.exe
C:\Program Files\TOSHIBA\ReelTime\TosReelTimeMonitor.exe
C:\Program Files (x86)\Toshiba\TOSHIBA Service Station\ToshibaServiceStation.exe
C:\Program Files (x86)\HP\HP Software Update\hpwuschd2.exe
C:\Program Files (x86)\Common Files\Java\Java Update\jusched.exe
C:\Program Files (x86)\Avira\AntiVir Desktop\avgnt.exe
C:\Program Files (x86)\Carbonite\Carbonite Backup\CarboniteUI.exe
C:\Program Files\Synaptics\SynTP\SynTPHelper.exe
C:\windows\system32\taskeng.exe
C:\Program Files (x86)\TOSHIBA\ConfigFree\NDSTray.exe
C:\windows\system32\wbem\wmiprvse.exe
C:\Program Files (x86)\TOSHIBA\ConfigFree\CFSwMgr.exe
C:\Program Files (x86)\Lavasoft\Ad-Aware\AAWTray.exe
C:\Program Files (x86)\TOSHIBA\TOSHIBA Service Station\TMachInfo.exe
C:\windows\System32\svchost.exe -k LocalServicePeerNet
C:\Program Files\TOSHIBA\TPHM\TPCHSrv.exe
C:\Program Files\TOSHIBA\TOSHIBA HDD SSD Alert\TosSmartSrv.exe
C:\Program Files\TOSHIBA\TPHM\TPCHWMsg.exe
C:\Program Files\TOSHIBA\TOSHIBA HDD SSD Alert\TosSENotify.exe
C:\Program Files (x86)\Mozilla Firefox\firefox.exe
C:\Program Files (x86)\Mozilla Firefox\plugin-container.exe
C:\windows\system32\vssvc.exe
C:\windows\System32\svchost.exe -k swprv
C:\Program Files\Carbonite\Carbonite Backup\carboniteservice.exe
C:\windows\system32\sppsvc.exe
C:\windows\system32\DllHost.exe
C:\windows\system32\DllHost.exe
C:\windows\system32\DllHost.exe
C:\Users\Phillip\Desktop\dds.scr
C:\windows\system32\conhost.exe
.
============== Pseudo HJT Report ===============
.
uStart Page = hxxp://www.google.com/ig?brand=TSNA&bmod=TSNA
mStart Page = hxxp://www.google.com/ig/redirectdomain?brand=TSNA&bmod=TSNA
BHO: HP Print Enhancer: {0347c33e-8762-4905-bf09-768834316c61} - C:\Program Files (x86)\HP\Digital Imaging\Smart Web Printing\hpswp_printenhancer.dll
BHO: Adobe PDF Link Helper: {18df081c-e8ad-4283-a596-fa578c2ebdc3} - C:\Program Files (x86)\Common Files\Adobe\Acrobat\ActiveX\AcroIEHelperShim.dll
BHO: {5C255C8A-E604-49b4-9D64-90988571CECB} - No File
BHO: Windows Live Sign-in Helper: {9030d464-4c02-4abf-8ecc-5164760863c6} - C:\Program Files (x86)\Common Files\Microsoft Shared\Windows Live\WindowsLiveLogin.dll
BHO: Java™ Plug-In 2 SSV Helper: {dbc80044-a445-435b-bc74-9c25c1c588a9} - C:\Program Files (x86)\Java\jre6\bin\jp2ssv.dll
BHO: HP Smart BHO Class: {ffffffff-cf4e-4f2b-bdc2-0e72e116a856} - C:\Program Files (x86)\HP\Digital Imaging\Smart Web Printing\hpswp_BHO.dll
EB: HP Smart Web Printing: {555d4d79-4bd2-4094-a395-cfc534424a05} - C:\Program Files (x86)\HP\Digital Imaging\Smart Web Printing\hpswp_bho.dll
uRunOnce: [FlashPlayerUpdate] C:\windows\SysWOW64\Macromed\Flash\FlashUtil10m_Plugin.exe -update plugin
mRun: [ToshibaServiceStation] "C:\Program Files (x86)\TOSHIBA\TOSHIBA Service Station\ToshibaServiceStation.exe" /hide:60
mRun: [TWebCamera] "%ProgramFiles%\TOSHIBA\TOSHIBA Web Camera Application\TWebCamera.exe" autorun
mRun: [HP Software Update] C:\Program Files (x86)\HP\HP Software Update\HPWuSchd2.exe
mRun: [SunJavaUpdateSched] "C:\Program Files (x86)\Common Files\Java\Java Update\jusched.exe"
mRun: [avgnt] "C:\Program Files (x86)\Avira\AntiVir Desktop\avgnt.exe" /min
mRun: [Adobe Reader Speed Launcher] "C:\Program Files (x86)\Adobe\Reader 9.0\Reader\Reader_sl.exe"
mRun: [Adobe ARM] "C:\Program Files (x86)\Common Files\Adobe\ARM\1.0\AdobeARM.exe"
mRun: [Carbonite Backup] C:\Program Files (x86)\Carbonite\Carbonite Backup\CarboniteUI.exe
mPolicies-system: ConsentPromptBehaviorAdmin = 5 (0x5)
mPolicies-system: ConsentPromptBehaviorUser = 3 (0x3)
mPolicies-system: EnableUIADesktopToggle = 0 (0x0)
IE: E&xport to Microsoft Excel - C:\PROGRA~2\MIF5BA~1\Office12\EXCEL.EXE/3000
IE: Google Sidewiki... - C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\Google Toolbar\Component\GoogleToolbarDynamic_mui_en_96D6FF0C6D236BF8.dll/cmsidewiki.html
IE: {219C3416-8CB2-491a-A3C7-D9FCDDC9D600} - {5F7B1267-94A9-47F5-98DB-E99415F33AEC} - C:\Program Files (x86)\Windows Live\Writer\WriterBrowserExtension.dll
IE: {2670000A-7350-4f3c-8081-5663EE0C6C49} - {48E73304-E1D6-4330-914C-F5F514E3486C} - C:\PROGRA~2\MIF5BA~1\Office12\ONBttnIE.dll
IE: {92780B25-18CC-41C8-B9BE-3C9C571A8263} - {FF059E31-CC5A-4E2E-BF3B-96E929D65503} - C:\PROGRA~2\MIF5BA~1\Office12\REFIEBAR.DLL
IE: {DDE87865-83C5-48c4-8357-2F5B1AA84522} - {DDE87865-83C5-48c4-8357-2F5B1AA84522} - C:\Program Files (x86)\HP\Digital Imaging\Smart Web Printing\hpswp_BHO.dll
DPF: {3860DD98-0549-4D50-AA72-5D17D200EE10} - hxxp://cdn.scan.onecare.live.com/resource/download/scanner/en-us/wlscctrl2.cab
DPF: {8AD9C840-044E-11D1-B3E9-00805F499D93} - hxxp://java.sun.com/update/1.6.0/jinstall-1_6_0_23-windows-i586.cab
DPF: {CAFEEFAC-0016-0000-0023-ABCDEFFEDCBA} - hxxp://java.sun.com/update/1.6.0/jinstall-1_6_0_23-windows-i586.cab
DPF: {CAFEEFAC-FFFF-FFFF-FFFF-ABCDEFFEDCBA} - hxxp://java.sun.com/update/1.6.0/jinstall-1_6_0_23-windows-i586.cab
Handler: skype4com - {FFC8B962-9B40-4DFF-9458-1830C7DD7F5D} - C:\PROGRA~2\COMMON~1\Skype\SKYPE4~1.DLL
EB-X64: {555D4D79-4BD2-4094-A395-CFC534424A05} - No File
mRun-x64: [IgfxTray] C:\windows\system32\igfxtray.exe
mRun-x64: [HotKeysCmds] C:\windows\system32\hkcmd.exe
mRun-x64: [Persistence] C:\windows\system32\igfxpers.exe
mRun-x64: [RtHDVCpl] C:\Program Files\Realtek\Audio\HDA\RAVCpl64.exe
mRun-x64: [SynTPEnh] %ProgramFiles%\Synaptics\SynTP\SynTPEnh.exe
mRun-x64: [TPwrMain] %ProgramFiles%\TOSHIBA\Power Saver\TPwrMain.EXE
mRun-x64: [TosWaitSrv] %ProgramFiles%\TOSHIBA\TPHM\TosWaitSrv.exe
mRun-x64: [Teco] "%ProgramFiles%\TOSHIBA\TECO\Teco.exe" /r
mRun-x64: [TosSENotify] C:\Program Files\TOSHIBA\TOSHIBA HDD SSD Alert\TosWaitSrv.exe
mRun-x64: [TosNC] %ProgramFiles%\Toshiba\BulletinBoard\TosNcCore.exe
mRun-x64: [TosReelTimeMonitor] %ProgramFiles%\TOSHIBA\ReelTime\TosReelTimeMonitor.exe
.
================= FIREFOX ===================
.
FF - ProfilePath - C:\Users\Phillip\AppData\Roaming\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\yanh3xe5.default\
FF - prefs.js: browser.startup.homepage - www.hoyamail.georgetown.edu
FF - prefs.js: network.proxy.http - 127.0.0.1
FF - prefs.js: network.proxy.http_port - 50370
FF - prefs.js: network.proxy.type - 0
FF - plugin: C:\Program Files (x86)\Java\jre6\bin\new_plugin\npdeployJava1.dll
FF - plugin: C:\Program Files (x86)\Windows Live\Photo Gallery\NPWLPG.dll
FF - plugin: C:\Users\Phillip\AppData\Roaming\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\yanh3xe5.default\extensions\activegs@freetoolsassociation.com\platform\WINNT_x86-msvc\plugins\npActiveGS.dll
FF - plugin: C:\windows\SysWOW64\Macromed\Flash\NPSWF32.dll
FF - Ext: Default: {972ce4c6-7e08-4474-a285-3208198ce6fd} - C:\Program Files (x86)\Mozilla Firefox\extensions\{972ce4c6-7e08-4474-a285-3208198ce6fd}
FF - Ext: Java Console: {CAFEEFAC-0016-0000-0021-ABCDEFFEDCBA} - C:\Program Files (x86)\Mozilla Firefox\extensions\{CAFEEFAC-0016-0000-0021-ABCDEFFEDCBA}
FF - Ext: Java Console: {CAFEEFAC-0016-0000-0023-ABCDEFFEDCBA} - C:\Program Files (x86)\Mozilla Firefox\extensions\{CAFEEFAC-0016-0000-0023-ABCDEFFEDCBA}
FF - Ext: GrayModern2: {eb46c787-131a-4eb7-9b93-7f62ca550917} - %profile%\extensions\{eb46c787-131a-4eb7-9b93-7f62ca550917}
FF - Ext: Chromifox Basic: chromifox@altmusictv.com - %profile%\extensions\chromifox@altmusictv.com
FF - Ext: Camifox: camifox@altmusictv.com - %profile%\extensions\camifox@altmusictv.com
FF - Ext: ActiveGS: activegs@freetoolsassociation.com - %profile%\extensions\activegs@freetoolsassociation.com
FF - Ext: Easy Youtube Video Downloader: {c0c9a2c7-2e5c-4447-bc53-97718bc91e1b} - %profile%\extensions\{c0c9a2c7-2e5c-4447-bc53-97718bc91e1b}
.
============= SERVICES / DRIVERS ===============
.
R0 Lbd;Lbd;C:\Windows\System32\drivers\Lbd.sys [2010-9-30 69152]
R0 PxHlpa64;PxHlpa64;C:\Windows\System32\drivers\PxHlpa64.sys [2010-2-12 55280]
R0 tos_sps64;TOSHIBA tos_sps64 Service;C:\Windows\System32\drivers\tos_sps64.sys [2010-2-12 482384]
R1 vwififlt;Virtual WiFi Filter Driver;C:\Windows\System32\drivers\vwififlt.sys [2009-7-13 59904]
R2 AntiVirSchedulerService;Avira AntiVir Scheduler;C:\Program Files (x86)\Avira\AntiVir Desktop\sched.exe [2010-12-22 135336]
R2 AntiVirService;Avira AntiVir Guard;C:\Program Files (x86)\Avira\AntiVir Desktop\avguard.exe [2010-12-22 267944]
R2 avgntflt;avgntflt;C:\Windows\System32\drivers\avgntflt.sys [2010-12-22 83120]
R2 cfWiMAXService;ConfigFree WiMAX Service;C:\Program Files (x86)\Toshiba\ConfigFree\CFIWmxSvcs64.exe [2009-8-10 248688]
R2 ConfigFree Gadget Service;ConfigFree Gadget Service;C:\Program Files (x86)\Toshiba\ConfigFree\CFProcSRVC.exe [2009-7-14 42368]
R2 ConfigFree Service;ConfigFree Service;C:\Program Files (x86)\Toshiba\ConfigFree\CFSvcs.exe [2009-3-10 46448]
R2 Lavasoft Ad-Aware Service;Lavasoft Ad-Aware Service;C:\Program Files (x86)\Lavasoft\Ad-Aware\AAWService.exe [2010-8-12 1405384]
R2 TOSHIBA eco Utility Service;TOSHIBA eco Utility Service;C:\Program Files\TOSHIBA\TECO\TecoService.exe [2009-8-11 252272]
R2 TVALZFL;TOSHIBA ACPI-Based Value Added Logical and General Purpose Device Filter Driver;C:\Windows\System32\drivers\TVALZFL.sys [2009-6-19 14472]
R3 FwLnk;FwLnk Driver;C:\Windows\System32\drivers\FwLnk.sys [2010-2-12 9216]
R3 PGEffect;Pangu effect driver;C:\Windows\System32\drivers\PGEffect.sys [2010-2-12 35008]
R3 RTL8167;Realtek 8167 NT Driver;C:\Windows\System32\drivers\Rt64win7.sys [2010-2-12 236544]
R3 rtl8192se;Realtek Wireless LAN 802.11n PCI-E NIC NT Driver;C:\Windows\System32\drivers\rtl8192se.sys [2010-2-12 943616]
R3 TMachInfo;TMachInfo;C:\Program Files (x86)\Toshiba\TOSHIBA Service Station\TMachInfo.exe [2010-2-12 51512]
R3 TOSHIBA HDD SSD Alert Service;TOSHIBA HDD SSD Alert Service;C:\Program Files\TOSHIBA\TOSHIBA HDD SSD Alert\TosSmartSrv.exe [2009-8-3 137560]
R3 TPCHSrv;TPCH Service;C:\Program Files\TOSHIBA\TPHM\TPCHSrv.exe [2009-8-4 826224]
R3 vwifimp;Microsoft Virtual WiFi Miniport Service;C:\Windows\System32\drivers\vwifimp.sys [2009-7-13 17920]
S3 FlyUsb;FLY Fusion;C:\Windows\System32\drivers\FlyUsb.sys [2008-4-1 24576]
S3 Lavasoft Kernexplorer;Lavasoft helper driver;C:\Program Files (x86)\Lavasoft\Ad-Aware\kernexplorer64.sys [2010-8-12 17152]
S3 MEMSWEEP2;MEMSWEEP2;C:\Windows\System32\8AD4.tmp [2011-2-26 6144]
S3 WatAdminSvc;Windows Activation Technologies Service;C:\Windows\System32\Wat\WatAdminSvc.exe [2010-4-13 1255736]
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=============== Created Last 30 ================
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2011-02-26 21:02:07 -------- d-----w- C:\$RECYCLE.BIN
2011-02-26 20:54:56 98816 ----a-w- C:\windows\sed.exe
2011-02-26 20:54:56 89088 ----a-w- C:\windows\MBR.exe
2011-02-26 20:54:56 256512 ----a-w- C:\windows\PEV.exe
2011-02-26 20:54:56 161792 ----a-w- C:\windows\SWREG.exe
2011-02-26 17:24:19 6144 ------w- C:\windows\System32\8AD4.tmp
2011-02-26 17:22:51 6144 ------w- C:\windows\System32\3351.tmp
2011-02-26 17:22:40 -------- d-----w- C:\Program Files (x86)\Sophos
2011-02-09 17:08:43 -------- d-----w- C:\Program Files\MATLAB
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==================== Find3M ====================
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2011-01-07 08:06:50 46080 ----a-w- C:\windows\System32\atmlib.dll
2011-01-07 07:27:11 34304 ----a-w- C:\windows\SysWow64\atmlib.dll
2011-01-07 05:49:20 366080 ----a-w- C:\windows\System32\atmfd.dll
2011-01-07 05:33:11 294400 ----a-w- C:\windows\SysWow64\atmfd.dll
2011-01-05 06:20:30 612352 ----a-w- C:\windows\System32\vbscript.dll
2011-01-05 05:37:33 428032 ----a-w- C:\windows\SysWow64\vbscript.dll
2011-01-05 04:00:16 3127808 ----a-w- C:\windows\System32\win32k.sys
2010-12-20 23:08:40 24152 ----a-w- C:\windows\System32\drivers\mbam.sys
2010-12-18 06:15:38 1197056 ----a-w- C:\windows\System32\wininet.dll
2010-12-18 06:11:41 57856 ----a-w- C:\windows\System32\licmgr10.dll
2010-12-18 06:11:34 714752 ----a-w- C:\windows\System32\kerberos.dll
2010-12-18 05:32:22 981504 ----a-w- C:\windows\SysWow64\wininet.dll
2010-12-18 05:29:40 44544 ----a-w- C:\windows\SysWow64\licmgr10.dll
2010-12-18 05:29:31 541184 ----a-w- C:\windows\SysWow64\kerberos.dll
2010-12-18 04:55:03 482816 ----a-w- C:\windows\System32\html.iec
2010-12-18 04:20:55 386048 ----a-w- C:\windows\SysWow64\html.iec
2010-12-18 04:13:40 1638912 ----a-w- C:\windows\System32\mshtml.tlb
2010-12-18 03:47:59 1638912 ----a-w- C:\windows\SysWow64\mshtml.tlb
2010-12-14 18:41:36 286720 ------w- C:\windows\Setup1.exe
2010-12-14 18:41:35 73216 ----a-w- C:\windows\ST6UNST.EXE
2010-12-13 13:40:21 83120 ----a-w- C:\windows\System32\drivers\avgntflt.sys
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============= FINISH: 14:45:42.65 ===============

Hi,

My name is Casey and I will be helping you with your malware problems.

As you may have noticed, I am currently in training which means that all of my responses will first be verified by a malware removal coach. As such, there may be a little delay in my responses to you. On the plus side, there will be two sets of eyes looking over your logs.

Whilst I research the problems in your logs, it is very important that you do not make any changes to this PC. Specifically, do not run any further malware removal tools or try to remove anything yourself.

You may wish to "track this topic" so that you are immediately informed of any replies I make. I also ask that you reply to my posts within 5 days else your topic will be closed as stale.

Throughout the removal process, if you have any questions then you should ask them. If you are unsure of my instructions or something does not go as planned - then please tell me. Conversely, it is also important that you answer any questions I have and that you keep me updated on the state of the PC.

Regards,

Casey

Thanks Casey!

Hi,

Multiple Anti-Virus software
I do not recommend that you have more than one anti virus product installed and running on your computer at a time. The reason for this is that if both products have their automatic (Real-Time) protection switched on, then those products which do not encrypt the virus strings within them can cause other anti virus products to cause "false alarms". It can also lead to a clash as both products fight for access to files which are opened again this is the resident/automatic protection. In general terms, the two programs may conflict and cause:
1) False Alarms: When the anti virus software tells you that your PC has a virus when it actually doesn't.
2) System Performance Problems: Your system may lock up due to both products attempting to access the same file at the same time.
Therefore please go to add/remove in the control panel and remove either AntiVir or Lavasoft Ad-Aware. You may wish to disable rather than uninstall one of the programs (check your the software's help manual for details on how to do this).

CF Script
Please find the ComboFix file on your PC and delete it. Then please download a new copy from here.

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 box below into it.

4. Combofix might upload a few suspicious files. Please allow this!!

Firefox::
FF - ProfilePath - c:\users\Phillip\AppData\Roaming\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\yanh3xe5.default\
FF - prefs.js: network.proxy.http - 127.0.0.1
FF - prefs.js: network.proxy.http_port - 50370

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.

Casey

Hi Kasey,

Here is the ComboFix report:


ComboFix 11-03-08.02 - Phillip 03/08/2011 17:01:41.2.2 - x64
Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 6.1.7600.0.1252.1.1033.18.2940.1666 [GMT -5:00]
Running from: c:\users\Phillip\Desktop\ComboFix.exe
Command switches used :: c:\users\Phillip\Desktop\CFScript.txt
AV: AntiVir Desktop *Disabled/Updated* {090F9C29-64CE-6C6F-379C-5901B49A85B7}
AV: Lavasoft Ad-Watch Live! Anti-Virus *Disabled/Updated* {9FF26384-70D4-CE6B-3ECB-E759A6A40116}
SP: AntiVir Desktop *Disabled/Updated* {B26E7DCD-42F4-63E1-0D2C-6273CF1DCF0A}
SP: Lavasoft Ad-Watch Live! *Disabled/Updated* {24938260-56EE-C1E5-047B-DC2BDD234BAB}
SP: Windows Defender *Disabled/Updated* {D68DDC3A-831F-4fae-9E44-DA132C1ACF46}
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c:\program files (x86)\Quicktime\QTTask.exe
c:\windows\system32\Thumbs.db
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2011-03-08 22:06 . 2011-03-08 22:06 -------- d-----w- c:\users\Default\AppData\Local\temp
2011-02-26 17:24 . 2010-05-26 15:39 6144 ------w- c:\windows\system32\8AD4.tmp
2011-02-26 17:22 . 2010-05-26 15:39 6144 ------w- c:\windows\system32\3351.tmp
2011-02-26 17:22 . 2011-02-26 17:22 -------- d-----w- c:\program files (x86)\Sophos
2011-02-09 17:08 . 2011-02-09 17:08 -------- d-----w- c:\program files\MATLAB
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REGEDIT4
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[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\wow6432node\microsoft\windows\currentversion\explorer\shelliconoverlayidentifiers\Carbonite.Green]
@="{95A27763-F62A-4114-9072-E81D87DE3B68}"
[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\CLSID\{95A27763-F62A-4114-9072-E81D87DE3B68}]
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@="{E300CD91-100F-4E67-9AF3-1384A6124015}"
[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\CLSID\{E300CD91-100F-4E67-9AF3-1384A6124015}]
2011-01-13 04:40 750736 ----a-r- c:\program files (x86)\Carbonite\Carbonite Backup\CarboniteNSE.dll
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[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\wow6432node\microsoft\windows\currentversion\explorer\shelliconoverlayidentifiers\Carbonite.Yellow]
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[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\CLSID\{5E529433-B50E-4bef-A63B-16A6B71B071A}]
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[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run]
"TWebCamera"="%ProgramFiles%\TOSHIBA\TOSHIBA Web Camera Application\TWebCamera.exe autorun" [X]
"ToshibaServiceStation"="c:\program files (x86)\TOSHIBA\TOSHIBA Service Station\ToshibaServiceStation.exe" [2009-08-17 1294136]
"HP Software Update"="c:\program files (x86)\HP\HP Software Update\HPWuSchd2.exe" [2009-11-18 54576]
"SunJavaUpdateSched"="c:\program files (x86)\Common Files\Java\Java Update\jusched.exe" [2010-05-14 248552]
"avgnt"="c:\program files (x86)\Avira\AntiVir Desktop\avgnt.exe" [2010-12-13 281768]
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[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\policies\system]
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[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\SafeBoot\Minimal\Lavasoft Ad-Aware Service]
@="Service"
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R3 MEMSWEEP2;MEMSWEEP2;c:\windows\system32\8AD4.tmp [2010-05-26 6144]
R3 RSUSBSTOR;RtsUStor.Sys Realtek USB Card Reader;c:\windows\system32\Drivers\RtsUStor.sys [x]
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S2 AntiVirSchedulerService;Avira AntiVir Scheduler;c:\program files (x86)\Avira\AntiVir Desktop\sched.exe [2010-12-13 135336]
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S3 PGEffect;Pangu effect driver;c:\windows\system32\DRIVERS\pgeffect.sys [2009-06-23 35008]
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[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\wow6432node\microsoft\windows nt\currentversion\svchost]
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[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\CLSID\{95A27763-F62A-4114-9072-E81D87DE3B68}]
2011-01-13 04:28 1142928 ----a-r- c:\program files\Carbonite\Carbonite Backup\CarboniteNSE.dll
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[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\explorer\shelliconoverlayidentifiers\Carbonite.Partial]
@="{E300CD91-100F-4E67-9AF3-1384A6124015}"
[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\CLSID\{E300CD91-100F-4E67-9AF3-1384A6124015}]
2011-01-13 04:28 1142928 ----a-r- c:\program files\Carbonite\Carbonite Backup\CarboniteNSE.dll
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[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\explorer\shelliconoverlayidentifiers\Carbonite.Yellow]
@="{5E529433-B50E-4bef-A63B-16A6B71B071A}"
[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\CLSID\{5E529433-B50E-4bef-A63B-16A6B71B071A}]
2011-01-13 04:28 1142928 ----a-r- c:\program files\Carbonite\Carbonite Backup\CarboniteNSE.dll
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[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run]
"IgfxTray"="c:\windows\system32\igfxtray.exe" [2009-09-02 165912]
"HotKeysCmds"="c:\windows\system32\hkcmd.exe" [2009-09-02 387608]
"Persistence"="c:\windows\system32\igfxpers.exe" [2009-09-02 365592]
"RtHDVCpl"="c:\program files\Realtek\Audio\HDA\RAVCpl64.exe" [2009-07-29 7982112]
"SynTPEnh"="%ProgramFiles%\Synaptics\SynTP\SynTPEnh.exe" [BU]
"TPwrMain"="%ProgramFiles%\TOSHIBA\Power Saver\TPwrMain.EXE" [BU]
"TosWaitSrv"="%ProgramFiles%\TOSHIBA\TPHM\TosWaitSrv.exe" [BU]
"Teco"="%ProgramFiles%\TOSHIBA\TECO\Teco.exe" [BU]
"TosSENotify"="c:\program files\TOSHIBA\TOSHIBA HDD SSD Alert\TosWaitSrv.exe" [2009-08-04 709976]
"TosNC"="%ProgramFiles%\Toshiba\BulletinBoard\TosNcCore.exe" [BU]
"TosReelTimeMonitor"="%ProgramFiles%\TOSHIBA\ReelTime\TosReelTimeMonitor.exe" [BU]
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------- Supplementary Scan -------
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uLocal Page = c:\windows\system32\blank.htm
uStart Page = hxxp://www.google.com/ig?brand=TSNA&bmod=TSNA
mStart Page = hxxp://www.google.com/ig/redirectdomain?brand=TSNA&bmod=TSNA
mLocal Page = c:\windows\SysWOW64\blank.htm
IE: E&xport to Microsoft Excel - c:\progra~2\MIF5BA~1\Office12\EXCEL.EXE/3000
IE: Google Sidewiki... - c:\program files (x86)\Google\Google Toolbar\Component\GoogleToolbarDynamic_mui_en_96D6FF0C6D236BF8.dll/cmsidewiki.html
FF - ProfilePath - c:\users\Phillip\AppData\Roaming\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\yanh3xe5.default\
FF - prefs.js: browser.startup.homepage - www.hoyamail.georgetown.edu
FF - prefs.js: network.proxy.type - 0
FF - Ext: Default: {972ce4c6-7e08-4474-a285-3208198ce6fd} - c:\program files (x86)\Mozilla Firefox\extensions\{972ce4c6-7e08-4474-a285-3208198ce6fd}
FF - Ext: Java Console: {CAFEEFAC-0016-0000-0021-ABCDEFFEDCBA} - c:\program files (x86)\Mozilla Firefox\extensions\{CAFEEFAC-0016-0000-0021-ABCDEFFEDCBA}
FF - Ext: Java Console: {CAFEEFAC-0016-0000-0023-ABCDEFFEDCBA} - c:\program files (x86)\Mozilla Firefox\extensions\{CAFEEFAC-0016-0000-0023-ABCDEFFEDCBA}
FF - Ext: GrayModern2: {eb46c787-131a-4eb7-9b93-7f62ca550917} - %profile%\extensions\{eb46c787-131a-4eb7-9b93-7f62ca550917}
FF - Ext: Chromifox Basic: chromifox@altmusictv.com - %profile%\extensions\chromifox@altmusictv.com
FF - Ext: Camifox: camifox@altmusictv.com - %profile%\extensions\camifox@altmusictv.com
FF - Ext: ActiveGS: activegs@freetoolsassociation.com - %profile%\extensions\activegs@freetoolsassociation.com
FF - Ext: Easy Youtube Video Downloader: {c0c9a2c7-2e5c-4447-bc53-97718bc91e1b} - %profile%\extensions\{c0c9a2c7-2e5c-4447-bc53-97718bc91e1b}
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- - - - ORPHANS REMOVED - - - -
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Toolbar-Locked - (no file)
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.
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[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\ControlSet001\services\MEMSWEEP2]
"ImagePath"="\??\c:\windows\system32\8AD4.tmp"
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--------------------- LOCKED REGISTRY KEYS ---------------------
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[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\Wow6432Node\CLSID\{0BE09CC1-42E0-11DD-AE16-0800200C9A66}]
@Denied: (A 2) (Everyone)
@="FlashBroker"
"LocalizedString"="@c:\\Windows\\system32\\Macromed\\Flash\\FlashUtil10b.exe,-101"
.
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\Wow6432Node\CLSID\{0BE09CC1-42E0-11DD-AE16-0800200C9A66}\Elevation]
"Enabled"=dword:00000001
.
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\Wow6432Node\CLSID\{0BE09CC1-42E0-11DD-AE16-0800200C9A66}\LocalServer32]
@="c:\\Windows\\SysWow64\\Macromed\\Flash\\FlashUtil10b.exe"
.
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\Wow6432Node\CLSID\{0BE09CC1-42E0-11DD-AE16-0800200C9A66}\TypeLib]
@="{FAB3E735-69C7-453B-A446-B6823C6DF1C9}"
.
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\Wow6432Node\CLSID\{D27CDB6E-AE6D-11cf-96B8-444553540000}]
@Denied: (A 2) (Everyone)
@="Shockwave Flash Object"
.
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\Wow6432Node\CLSID\{D27CDB6E-AE6D-11cf-96B8-444553540000}\InprocServer32]
@="c:\\Windows\\SysWow64\\Macromed\\Flash\\Flash10b.ocx"
"ThreadingModel"="Apartment"
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[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\Wow6432Node\CLSID\{D27CDB6E-AE6D-11cf-96B8-444553540000}\MiscStatus]
@="0"
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[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\Wow6432Node\CLSID\{D27CDB6E-AE6D-11cf-96B8-444553540000}\ProgID]
@="ShockwaveFlash.ShockwaveFlash.10"
.
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\Wow6432Node\CLSID\{D27CDB6E-AE6D-11cf-96B8-444553540000}\ToolboxBitmap32]
@="c:\\Windows\\SysWow64\\Macromed\\Flash\\Flash10b.ocx, 1"
.
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\Wow6432Node\CLSID\{D27CDB6E-AE6D-11cf-96B8-444553540000}\TypeLib]
@="{D27CDB6B-AE6D-11cf-96B8-444553540000}"
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[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\Wow6432Node\CLSID\{D27CDB6E-AE6D-11cf-96B8-444553540000}\Version]
@="1.0"
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[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\Wow6432Node\CLSID\{D27CDB6E-AE6D-11cf-96B8-444553540000}\VersionIndependentProgID]
@="ShockwaveFlash.ShockwaveFlash"
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[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\Wow6432Node\CLSID\{D27CDB70-AE6D-11cf-96B8-444553540000}]
@Denied: (A 2) (Everyone)
@="Macromedia Flash Factory Object"
.
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\Wow6432Node\CLSID\{D27CDB70-AE6D-11cf-96B8-444553540000}\InprocServer32]
@="c:\\Windows\\SysWow64\\Macromed\\Flash\\Flash10b.ocx"
"ThreadingModel"="Apartment"
.
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\Wow6432Node\CLSID\{D27CDB70-AE6D-11cf-96B8-444553540000}\ProgID]
@="FlashFactory.FlashFactory.1"
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[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\Wow6432Node\CLSID\{D27CDB70-AE6D-11cf-96B8-444553540000}\ToolboxBitmap32]
@="c:\\Windows\\SysWow64\\Macromed\\Flash\\Flash10b.ocx, 1"
.
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\Wow6432Node\CLSID\{D27CDB70-AE6D-11cf-96B8-444553540000}\TypeLib]
@="{D27CDB6B-AE6D-11cf-96B8-444553540000}"
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[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\Wow6432Node\CLSID\{D27CDB70-AE6D-11cf-96B8-444553540000}\Version]
@="1.0"
.
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\Wow6432Node\CLSID\{D27CDB70-AE6D-11cf-96B8-444553540000}\VersionIndependentProgID]
@="FlashFactory.FlashFactory"
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[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\Wow6432Node\Interface\{DDF4CE26-4BDA-42BC-B0F0-0E75243AD285}]
@Denied: (A 2) (Everyone)
@="IFlashBroker2"
.
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\Wow6432Node\Interface\{DDF4CE26-4BDA-42BC-B0F0-0E75243AD285}\ProxyStubClsid32]
@="{00020424-0000-0000-C000-000000000046}"
.
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@="{FAB3E735-69C7-453B-A446-B6823C6DF1C9}"
"Version"="1.0"
.
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\ControlSet001\Control\PCW\Security]
@Denied: (Full) (Everyone)
.
Completion time: 2011-03-08 17:08:26
ComboFix-quarantined-files.txt 2011-03-08 22:08
ComboFix2.txt 2011-02-26 21:06
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Pre-Run: 182,854,373,376 bytes free
Post-Run: 182,788,390,912 bytes free
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- - End Of File - - 5F90F8B6F8D9F47FEE25767C7EE41123

Hi,

That log looks good. How is your PC running now? Are you still having to double click links?

Let's just get some second opinions...

Run an online scan
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

Run a scan with Malware Byte's Anti-Malware
Please update and then run a Full Scan with MBAM. Then post me the resultant log.

Casey

Hi Casey,

That's great news. ESET reported no infections and neither did MBAM. I guess I'm clear, then?

Thanks!


Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware 1.50.1.1100
www.malwarebytes.org

Database version: 6000

Windows 6.1.7600
Internet Explorer 8.0.7600.16385

3/9/2011 12:13:01 PM
mbam-log-2011-03-09 (12-13-01).txt

Scan type: Full scan (C:\|D:\|)
Objects scanned: 415601
Time elapsed: 49 minute(s), 9 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)

Hi,

Before I give you the all clean, please try to answer my question

How is your PC running now? Are you still having to double click links?

We'll also update your Java as well.

Important Note: Your version of Java is out of date. Older versions have vulnerabilities that malicious sites can use to exploit and infect your system. Drive-by Trojan preying on out-of-date Java installations
Ghosts of Java Haunt UsersPlease follow these steps to remove older version Java components and update:

• Download the latest version of Java Runtime Environment (JRE) Version 6 and save it to your desktop.
• Look for "JDK 6 Update 24 (JDK or JRE)".
• Click the "Download JRE" button to the right.
• Select your Platform: "Windows".
• Select your Language: "Multi-language".
• Read the License Agreement, and then check the box that says: "I agree to the Java SE...License Agreement".
• Click Continue and the page will refresh.
• Under Required Files, check the box for Windows Offline Installation, click the link below it and save the file to your desktop.
• Close any programs you may have running - especially your web browser.

Go to Start > Settings > Control Panel, double-click on Add/Remove Programs and remove all older versions of Java.

• Check (highlight) any item with Java Runtime Environment (JRE or J2SE) in the name.
• Click the Remove or Change/Remove button and follow the onscreen instructions for the Java uninstaller.
• Repeat as many times as necessary to remove each Java versions.
• Reboot your computer once all Java components are removed.
• Then from your desktop double-click on jre-6u24-windows-i586-s.exe to install the newest version.
• If using Windows Vista and the installer refuses to launch due to insufficient user permissions, then Run As Administrator.
• When the Java Setup - Welcome window opens, click the Install > button.
• If offered to install a Toolbar, just uncheck the box before continuing unless you want it.

-- Starting with Java 6u10, the uninstaller incorporated in each new release uses Enhanced Auto update to automatically remove the previous version when updating to a later update release. It will not remove older versions, so they will need to be removed manually.
-- Java is updated frequently. If you want to be automatically notified of future updates, just turn on the Java Automatic Update feature and you will not have to remember to update when Java releases a new version.

Note: The Java Quick Starter (JQS.exe) adds a service to improve the initial startup time of Java applets and applications. To disable the JQS service if you don't want to use it, go to Start > Control Panel > Java > Advanced > Miscellaneous and uncheck the box for Java Quick Starter. Click Ok and reboot your computer.

Casey

Hi Casey,

Thanks. Clicking links 99% of the time just requires one click. If it requires two, it's just my computer running slow I think, and it hasn't happened anytime recently. I have also updated Java using your guide below.

Thanks!
Phillip

Hi,

Great

Uninstall ComboFix
The following will implement some cleanup procedures as well as reset System Restore points:

Click Start > Run and copy/paste the following bolded text into the Run box and click OK:

ComboFix /Uninstall


All Clean Speech
Below I have outlined a series of categories that outline how you can increase the security of your computer and help prevent reinfection. Please take the time to read through them and follow the advice given.

Keep Windows up-to-date
Microsoft continually releases security and stability updates for its supported operating systems and you should always apply these to help keep your PC secure.

• Windows 7 users
  You should run the Windows Update program from your start menu to access the latest updates to your operating system (information can be found here).

Practice Safe Internet

One of the main reasons people get infected in the first place is that they are not practicing Safe Internet. You practice Safe Internet when you educate yourself on how to properly use the Internet through the use of security tools and good practice. Knowing how you can get infected and what types of files and sites to avoid will be the most crucial step in keeping your computer malware free. The reality is that the majority of people who are infected with malware are ones who click on things they shouldn't be clicking on. Whether these things are files or sites it doesn't really matter. If something is out to get you, and you click on it, it most likely will. Below are a list of simple precautions to take to keep your computer clean and running securely:

• If you receive an attachment from someone you do not know, DO NOT OPEN IT! Simple as that. Opening attachments from people you do not know is a very common method for viruses or worms to infect your computer.
  
  
• If you receive an attachment and it ends with a .exe, .com, .bat, or .pif do not open the attachment unless you know for a fact that it is clean. For the casual computer user, you will almost never receive a valid attachment of this type.
  
  
• If you receive an attachment from someone you know, and it looks suspicious, then it probably is. The email could be from someone you know infected with a malware that is trying to infect everyone in their address book.
  
  
• If you are browsing the Internet and a popup appears saying that you are infected, ignore it!. These are, as far as I am concerned, scams that are being used to scare you into purchasing a piece of software. For an example of these types of popups, or Foistware, you should read this article: Foistware, And how to avoid it.
  
  There are also programs that disguise themselves as Anti-Spyware or security products but are instead scams. For a list of these types of programs we recommend you visit this link: Rogue/Suspect Anti-Spyware Products & Web Sites
  
  
• Another tactic to fool you on the web is when a site displays a popup that looks like a normal Windows message or alert. When you click on them, though, they instead bring you to another site that is trying to push a product on you. We suggest that you close these windows by clicking on the X instead of the OK button. Alternatively, you can check to see if it's a real alert by right-clicking on the window. If there is a menu that comes up saying Add to Favorites... you know it's a fake.
  
  
• Do not go to adult sites. I know this may bother some of you, but the fact is that a large amount of malware is pushed through these types of sites. I am not saying all adult sites do this, but a lot do.
  
  
• When using an Instant Messaging program be cautious about clicking on links people send to you. It is not uncommon for infections to send a message to everyone in the infected person's contact list that contains a link to an infection. Instead when you receive a message that contains a link, message back to the person asking if it is legit before you click on it.
  
  
• Stay away from Warez and Crack sites! In addition to the obvious copyright issues, the downloads from these sites are typically overrun with infections.
  
  
• Be careful of what you download off of web sites and Peer-2-Peer networks. Some sites disguise malware as legitimate software to trick you into installing them and Peer-2-Peer networks are crawling with it. If you want to download a piece of software a from a site, and are not sure if they are legitimate, you can use McAfee Siteadvisor to look up info on the site.
  
  
• DO NOT INSTALL any software without first reading the End User License Agreement, otherwise known as the EULA. A tactic that some developers use is to offer their software for free, but have spyware and other programs you do not want bundled with it. This is where they make their money. By reading the agreement there is a good chance you can spot this and not install the software.

Make Internet Explorer more secure

• From within Internet Explorer click on the Tools menu and then click on Options.
• Click once on the Security tab
• Click once on the Internet icon so it becomes highlighted.
• Click once on the Custom Level button.
• Change the Download signed ActiveX controls to Prompt
• Change the Download unsigned ActiveX controls to Disable
• Change the Initialize and script ActiveX controls not marked as safe to Disable
• Change the Installation of desktop items to Prompt
• Change the Launching programs and files in an IFRAME to Prompt
• Change the Navigate sub-frames across different domains to Prompt
• When all these settings have been made, click on the OK button.
• If it prompts you as to whether or not you want to save the settings, press the Yes button.
• Next press the Apply button and then the OK to exit the Internet Properties page.

Regularly Update your AntiVirus Software

It is imperative that you update your Antivirus software at least once a week (Even more if you wish). If you do not update your antivirus software then it will not be able to catch any of the new variants that may come out. If you use a commercial antivirus program you must make sure you keep renewing your subscription. Otherwise, once your subscription runs out, you may not be able to update the programs virus definitions.


Make sure your applications have all of their updates

It is also possible for other programs on your computer to have security vulnerability that can allow malware to infect you. Therefore, it is also a good idea to check for the latest versions of commonly installed applications that are regularly patched to fix vulnerabilities. You can check these by visiting Secunia Software Inspector and Calendar of Updates.

Install SpywareBlaster

SpywareBlaster will added a large list of programs and sites into your Internet Explorer settings that will protect you from running and downloading known malicious programs.

A tutorial on installing & using this product can be found here:

Using SpywareBlaster to protect your computer from Spyware and Malware


Update all these programs regularly
Make sure you update all the programs I have listed regularly. Without regular updates you WILL NOT be protected when new malicious programs are released.

Follow this list and your potential for being infected again will reduce dramatically.

Casey

It appears that this issue is resolved, therefore I am closing the topic. If that is not the case and you need or wish to continue with this topic, please send me or any Moderator a Personal Message (PM) that you would like this topic re-opened.