Allaboutsearching...again. Need help

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  1. Eterry

    Eterry Guest

    I've been hijacked by the allaboutsearching page again. This time I can't even access the internet on that computer. Here is a chronology of what I did:
    1. Went to ms website for updates....no critical ones, but downloaded some non-critical ones.
    2. After reboot, there was the allaboutsearching passthrough page.
    3. Ran Spybot S&D
    4. Ran Ad Aware and eliminated all it found.
    5. Couldn't access the internet - connection is DSL.
    6. Did a system restore to yesterday.....no luck.
    7. Reinstalled Windows XP Pro......no luck.

    Here is my Hijack This log from that computer:


    Logfile of HijackThis v1.97.3
    Scan saved at 4:13:59 PM, on 5/5/2004
    Platform: Windows XP SP1 (WinNT 5.01.2600)
    MSIE: Internet Explorer v6.00 SP1 (6.00.2800.1106)

    Running processes:
    C:\WINDOWS\System32\smss.exe
    C:\WINDOWS\system32\winlogon.exe
    C:\WINDOWS\system32\services.exe
    C:\WINDOWS\system32\lsass.exe
    C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe
    C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe
    C:\WINDOWS\system32\spoolsv.exe
    C:\Program Files\AVPersonal\AVGUARD.EXE
    C:\PROGRA~1\COMMON~1\AOL\ACS\acsd.exe
    C:\Program Files\AVPersonal\AVWUPSRV.EXE
    C:\WINDOWS\wanmpsvc.exe
    C:\WINDOWS\System32\dllhost.exe
    C:\WINDOWS\Explorer.EXE
    C:\Program Files\Real\RealPlayer\RealPlay.exe
    C:\Program Files\QuickTime\qttask.exe
    C:\Program Files\AVPersonal\AVGNT.EXE
    C:\PROGRA~1\BLUEDA~1\grey rect.exe
    C:\WINDOWS\SOUNDMAN.EXE
    C:\PROGRA~1\PANICW~1\POP-UP~1\PSFREE.EXE
    C:\Program Files\Messenger\msmsgs.exe
    C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office\OSA.EXE
    C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office\FINDFAST.EXE
    C:\Program Files\WinZip\WZQKPICK.EXE
    C:\Program Files\Corel\WordPerfect Office 2000\programs\ccwin9.exe
    C:\Program Files\Corel\WordPerfect Office 2000\programs\alarm.exe
    C:\Program Files\Corel\WordPerfect Office 2000\programs\dad9.exe
    C:\Program Files\Corel\WordPerfect Office 2000\Register\Remind32.exe
    C:\Program Files\AOL Companion\companion.exe
    C:\Program Files\America Online 9.0a\aoltray.exe
    C:\Program Files\SpywareGuard\sgmain.exe
    C:\Program Files\SpywareGuard\sgbhp.exe
    C:\unzipped\hijackthis\HijackThis.exe

    R0 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Start Page = http://allaboutsearching.com/passthrough/index.html?http://www.google.com/
    R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Search,SearchAssistant = http://allaboutsearching.com/searchbar.html
    O3 - Toolbar: TransThatDrv - {ACE6C62C-1417-1815-2C09-D347A2D61C96} - C:\PROGRA~1\SLOW64~1\Flap Save.dll
    O3 - Toolbar: &Radio - {8E718888-423F-11D2-876E-00A0C9082467} - C:\WINDOWS\System32\msdxm.ocx
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [RealTray] C:\Program Files\Real\RealPlayer\RealPlay.exe SYSTEMBOOTHIDEPLAYER
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [QuickTime Task] "C:\Program Files\QuickTime\qttask.exe" -atboottime
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [AVGCtrl] C:\Program Files\AVPersonal\AVGNT.EXE /min
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [boneexit] C:\PROGRA~1\BLUEDA~1\grey rect.exe
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SoundMan] SOUNDMAN.EXE
    O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [PopUpStopperFreeEdition] "C:\PROGRA~1\PANICW~1\POP-UP~1\PSFREE.EXE"
    O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [MSMSGS] "C:\Program Files\Messenger\msmsgs.exe" /background
    O4 - Startup: SpywareGuard.lnk = C:\Program Files\SpywareGuard\sgmain.exe
    O4 - Global Startup: Office Startup.lnk = C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office\OSA.EXE
    O4 - Global Startup: Microsoft Find Fast.lnk = C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office\FINDFAST.EXE
    O4 - Global Startup: Quicken Startup.lnk = C:\QUICKENW\QWDLLS.EXE
    O4 - Global Startup: Quicken Scheduled Updates.lnk = C:\QUICKENW\bagent.exe
    O4 - Global Startup: Billminder.lnk = C:\QUICKENW\billmind.exe
    O4 - Global Startup: WinZip Quick Pick.lnk = C:\Program Files\WinZip\WZQKPICK.EXE
    O4 - Global Startup: CorelCENTRAL 9.LNK = C:\Program Files\Corel\WordPerfect Office 2000\programs\ccwin9.exe
    O4 - Global Startup: CorelCENTRAL Alarms.LNK = C:\Program Files\Corel\WordPerfect Office 2000\programs\alarm.exe
    O4 - Global Startup: Desktop Application Director 9.LNK = C:\Program Files\Corel\WordPerfect Office 2000\programs\dad9.exe
    O4 - Global Startup: Corel Registration.lnk = C:\Program Files\Corel\WordPerfect Office 2000\Register\Remind32.exe
    O4 - Global Startup: AOL Companion.lnk = C:\Program Files\AOL Companion\companion.exe
    O4 - Global Startup: America Online 9.0 Tray Icon.lnk = C:\Program Files\America Online 9.0a\aoltray.exe
    O8 - Extra context menu item: Web Rebates - file://C:\Program Files\websearch\System\Temp\topr1150_script0.htm
    O9 - Extra button: AIM (HKLM)
    O9 - Extra button: Related (HKLM)
    O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Show &Related Links (HKLM)
    O9 - Extra button: Real.com (HKLM)
    O10 - Broken Internet access because of LSP provider 'c:\windows\system32\inetadpt.dll' missing
    O12 - Plugin for .spop: C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\Plugins\NPDocBox.dll
    O16 - DPF: {24D1BDCE-D835-11D6-BF84-0050047EA0E7} (BlueStream_Flash Class) - http://www.rovion.com/Controls/Rovion.cab
    O16 - DPF: {917623D1-D8E5-11D2-BE8B-00104B06BDE3} (CamImage Class) - http://24.234.255.102/activex/AxisCamControl.cab
    O16 - DPF: {9F1C11AA-197B-4942-BA54-47A8489BB47F} (Update Class) - http://v4.windowsupdate.microsoft.com/CAB/x86/ansi/iuctl.CAB?37748.5075925926
    O16 - DPF: {D27CDB6E-AE6D-11CF-96B8-444553540000} (Shockwave Flash Object) - http://download.macromedia.com/pub/shockwave/cabs/flash/swflash.cab
     
  2. Pieter_Arntz

    Pieter_Arntz Spyware Veteran

    Joined:
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    Posts:
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    Location:
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    Hi Eterry,

    Check the items listed below in HijackThis, close all windows except HijackThis and click Fix checked:

    R0 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Start Page = http://allaboutsearching.com/passthrough/index.html?http://www.google.com/
    R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Search,SearchAssistant = http://allaboutsearching.com/searchbar.html
    O3 - Toolbar: TransThatDrv - {ACE6C62C-1417-1815-2C09-D347A2D61C96} - C:\PROGRA~1\SLOW64~1\Flap Save.dll

    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [boneexit] C:\PROGRA~1\BLUEDA~1\grey rect.exe

    O10 - Broken Internet access because of LSP provider 'c:\windows\system32\inetadpt.dll' missing

    Then reboot into safe mode and delete:
    C:\Program Files\SLOW64~1 <= the entire folder that holds Flap Save.dll
    C:\Program Files\BLUEDA~1 <= the entire folder that holds grey rect.exe

    Regards,

    Pieter
     
  3. Eterry

    Eterry Guest

    Pieter,

    Thank you. I followed your instructions and I can now access the internet on this computer. But, I still have allaboutsearching. Here is the latest log:

    Logfile of HijackThis v1.97.3
    Scan saved at 8:53:46 AM, on 5/6/2004
    Platform: Windows XP SP1 (WinNT 5.01.2600)
    MSIE: Internet Explorer v6.00 SP1 (6.00.2800.1106)

    Running processes:
    C:\WINDOWS\System32\smss.exe
    C:\WINDOWS\system32\winlogon.exe
    C:\WINDOWS\system32\services.exe
    C:\WINDOWS\system32\lsass.exe
    C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe
    C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe
    C:\WINDOWS\system32\spoolsv.exe
    C:\WINDOWS\system32\rundll32.exe
    C:\Program Files\AVPersonal\AVGUARD.EXE
    C:\PROGRA~1\COMMON~1\AOL\ACS\acsd.exe
    C:\Program Files\AVPersonal\AVWUPSRV.EXE
    C:\WINDOWS\wanmpsvc.exe
    C:\WINDOWS\Explorer.EXE
    C:\Program Files\Real\RealPlayer\RealPlay.exe
    C:\Program Files\QuickTime\qttask.exe
    C:\Program Files\AVPersonal\AVGNT.EXE
    C:\WINDOWS\SOUNDMAN.EXE
    C:\PROGRA~1\PANICW~1\POP-UP~1\PSFREE.EXE
    C:\Program Files\Messenger\msmsgs.exe
    C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office\OSA.EXE
    C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office\FINDFAST.EXE
    C:\Program Files\WinZip\WZQKPICK.EXE
    C:\Program Files\Corel\WordPerfect Office 2000\programs\alarm.exe
    C:\Program Files\Corel\WordPerfect Office 2000\programs\dad9.exe
    C:\Program Files\Corel\WordPerfect Office 2000\Register\Remind32.exe
    C:\Program Files\AOL Companion\companion.exe
    C:\Program Files\America Online 9.0a\aoltray.exe
    C:\Program Files\SpywareGuard\sgmain.exe
    C:\Program Files\SpywareGuard\sgbhp.exe
    C:\unzipped\hijackthis\HijackThis.exe

    O3 - Toolbar: &Radio - {8E718888-423F-11D2-876E-00A0C9082467} - C:\WINDOWS\System32\msdxm.ocx
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [RealTray] C:\Program Files\Real\RealPlayer\RealPlay.exe SYSTEMBOOTHIDEPLAYER
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [QuickTime Task] "C:\Program Files\QuickTime\qttask.exe" -atboottime
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [AVGCtrl] C:\Program Files\AVPersonal\AVGNT.EXE /min
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SoundMan] SOUNDMAN.EXE
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [KernelFaultCheck] %systemroot%\system32\dumprep 0 -k
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [boneexit] C:\PROGRA~1\BLUEDA~1\grey rect.exe
    O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [PopUpStopperFreeEdition] "C:\PROGRA~1\PANICW~1\POP-UP~1\PSFREE.EXE"
    O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [MSMSGS] "C:\Program Files\Messenger\msmsgs.exe" /background
    O4 - Startup: SpywareGuard.lnk = C:\Program Files\SpywareGuard\sgmain.exe
    O4 - Global Startup: Office Startup.lnk = C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office\OSA.EXE
    O4 - Global Startup: Microsoft Find Fast.lnk = C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office\FINDFAST.EXE
    O4 - Global Startup: Quicken Startup.lnk = C:\QUICKENW\QWDLLS.EXE
    O4 - Global Startup: Quicken Scheduled Updates.lnk = C:\QUICKENW\bagent.exe
    O4 - Global Startup: Billminder.lnk = C:\QUICKENW\billmind.exe
    O4 - Global Startup: WinZip Quick Pick.lnk = C:\Program Files\WinZip\WZQKPICK.EXE
    O4 - Global Startup: CorelCENTRAL 9.LNK = C:\Program Files\Corel\WordPerfect Office 2000\programs\ccwin9.exe
    O4 - Global Startup: CorelCENTRAL Alarms.LNK = C:\Program Files\Corel\WordPerfect Office 2000\programs\alarm.exe
    O4 - Global Startup: Desktop Application Director 9.LNK = C:\Program Files\Corel\WordPerfect Office 2000\programs\dad9.exe
    O4 - Global Startup: Corel Registration.lnk = C:\Program Files\Corel\WordPerfect Office 2000\Register\Remind32.exe
    O4 - Global Startup: AOL Companion.lnk = C:\Program Files\AOL Companion\companion.exe
    O4 - Global Startup: America Online 9.0 Tray Icon.lnk = C:\Program Files\America Online 9.0a\aoltray.exe
    O8 - Extra context menu item: Web Rebates - file://C:\Program Files\websearch\System\Temp\topr1150_script0.htm
    O9 - Extra button: AIM (HKLM)
    O9 - Extra button: Related (HKLM)
    O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Show &Related Links (HKLM)
    O9 - Extra button: Real.com (HKLM)
    O12 - Plugin for .spop: C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\Plugins\NPDocBox.dll
    O16 - DPF: {24D1BDCE-D835-11D6-BF84-0050047EA0E7} (BlueStream_Flash Class) - http://www.rovion.com/Controls/Rovion.cab
    O16 - DPF: {917623D1-D8E5-11D2-BE8B-00104B06BDE3} (CamImage Class) - http://24.234.255.102/activex/AxisCamControl.cab
    O16 - DPF: {9F1C11AA-197B-4942-BA54-47A8489BB47F} (Update Class) - http://v4.windowsupdate.microsoft.com/CAB/x86/ansi/iuctl.CAB?37748.5075925926
    O16 - DPF: {D27CDB6E-AE6D-11CF-96B8-444553540000} (Shockwave Flash Object) - http://download.macromedia.com/pub/shockwave/cabs/flash/swflash.cab

    Ed
     
  4. Pieter_Arntz

    Pieter_Arntz Spyware Veteran

    Joined:
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    Posts:
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    Location:
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    Hi Ed,

    That is strange I can see the startup but no hijack and no running process.
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [boneexit] C:\PROGRA~1\BLUEDA~1\grey rect.exe

    Download the latest version of HijackThis (1.97.7) and post a new log please.

    Regards,

    Pieter
     
  5. Eterry

    Eterry Guest

    Pieter,

    I downloaded the latest Hijackthis. Here is a new log:

    Logfile of HijackThis v1.97.7
    Scan saved at 10:28:25 AM, on 5/6/2004
    Platform: Windows XP SP1 (WinNT 5.01.2600)
    MSIE: Internet Explorer v6.00 SP1 (6.00.2800.1106)

    Running processes:
    C:\WINDOWS\System32\smss.exe
    C:\WINDOWS\system32\winlogon.exe
    C:\WINDOWS\system32\services.exe
    C:\WINDOWS\system32\lsass.exe
    C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe
    C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe
    C:\WINDOWS\system32\rundll32.exe
    C:\WINDOWS\system32\spoolsv.exe
    C:\Program Files\AVPersonal\AVGUARD.EXE
    C:\PROGRA~1\COMMON~1\AOL\ACS\acsd.exe
    C:\Program Files\AVPersonal\AVWUPSRV.EXE
    C:\WINDOWS\wanmpsvc.exe
    C:\WINDOWS\Explorer.EXE
    C:\Program Files\Real\RealPlayer\RealPlay.exe
    C:\Program Files\QuickTime\qttask.exe
    C:\Program Files\AVPersonal\AVGNT.EXE
    C:\WINDOWS\SOUNDMAN.EXE
    C:\PROGRA~1\PANICW~1\POP-UP~1\PSFREE.EXE
    C:\Program Files\Messenger\msmsgs.exe
    C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office\OSA.EXE
    C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office\FINDFAST.EXE
    C:\Program Files\WinZip\WZQKPICK.EXE
    C:\Program Files\Corel\WordPerfect Office 2000\programs\ccwin9.exe
    C:\Program Files\Corel\WordPerfect Office 2000\programs\alarm.exe
    C:\Program Files\Corel\WordPerfect Office 2000\programs\dad9.exe
    C:\Program Files\Corel\WordPerfect Office 2000\Register\Remind32.exe
    C:\Program Files\AOL Companion\companion.exe
    C:\Program Files\America Online 9.0a\aoltray.exe
    C:\Program Files\SpywareGuard\sgmain.exe
    C:\Program Files\SpywareGuard\sgbhp.exe
    C:\Program Files\America Online 9.0a\waol.exe
    C:\Program Files\America Online 9.0a\shellmon.exe
    C:\Program Files\America Online 9.0a\aolwbspd.exe
    C:\PROGRA~1\WINZIP\winzip32.exe
    C:\unzipped\hijackthis\HijackThis.exe

    R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,SearchAssistant = about:blank
    R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,CustomizeSearch = res://C:\PROGRA~1\Toolbar\toolbar.dll/sa
    O3 - Toolbar: &Radio - {8E718888-423F-11D2-876E-00A0C9082467} - C:\WINDOWS\System32\msdxm.ocx
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [RealTray] C:\Program Files\Real\RealPlayer\RealPlay.exe SYSTEMBOOTHIDEPLAYER
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [QuickTime Task] "C:\Program Files\QuickTime\qttask.exe" -atboottime
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [AVGCtrl] C:\Program Files\AVPersonal\AVGNT.EXE /min
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SoundMan] SOUNDMAN.EXE
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [KernelFaultCheck] %systemroot%\system32\dumprep 0 -k
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [boneexit] C:\PROGRA~1\BLUEDA~1\grey rect.exe
    O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [PopUpStopperFreeEdition] "C:\PROGRA~1\PANICW~1\POP-UP~1\PSFREE.EXE"
    O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [MSMSGS] "C:\Program Files\Messenger\msmsgs.exe" /background
    O4 - Startup: SpywareGuard.lnk = C:\Program Files\SpywareGuard\sgmain.exe
    O4 - Global Startup: Office Startup.lnk = C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office\OSA.EXE
    O4 - Global Startup: Microsoft Find Fast.lnk = C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office\FINDFAST.EXE
    O4 - Global Startup: Quicken Startup.lnk = C:\QUICKENW\QWDLLS.EXE
    O4 - Global Startup: Quicken Scheduled Updates.lnk = C:\QUICKENW\bagent.exe
    O4 - Global Startup: Billminder.lnk = C:\QUICKENW\billmind.exe
    O4 - Global Startup: WinZip Quick Pick.lnk = C:\Program Files\WinZip\WZQKPICK.EXE
    O4 - Global Startup: CorelCENTRAL 9.LNK = C:\Program Files\Corel\WordPerfect Office 2000\programs\ccwin9.exe
    O4 - Global Startup: CorelCENTRAL Alarms.LNK = C:\Program Files\Corel\WordPerfect Office 2000\programs\alarm.exe
    O4 - Global Startup: Desktop Application Director 9.LNK = C:\Program Files\Corel\WordPerfect Office 2000\programs\dad9.exe
    O4 - Global Startup: Corel Registration.lnk = C:\Program Files\Corel\WordPerfect Office 2000\Register\Remind32.exe
    O4 - Global Startup: AOL Companion.lnk = C:\Program Files\AOL Companion\companion.exe
    O4 - Global Startup: America Online 9.0 Tray Icon.lnk = C:\Program Files\America Online 9.0a\aoltray.exe
    O8 - Extra context menu item: Web Rebates - file://C:\Program Files\websearch\System\Temp\topr1150_script0.htm
    O9 - Extra button: AIM (HKLM)
    O9 - Extra button: Related (HKLM)
    O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Show &Related Links (HKLM)
    O9 - Extra button: Real.com (HKLM)
    O12 - Plugin for .spop: C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\Plugins\NPDocBox.dll
    O16 - DPF: {24D1BDCE-D835-11D6-BF84-0050047EA0E7} (BlueStream_Flash Class) - http://www.rovion.com/Controls/Rovion.cab
    O16 - DPF: {917623D1-D8E5-11D2-BE8B-00104B06BDE3} (CamImage Class) - http://24.234.255.102/activex/AxisCamControl.cab
    O16 - DPF: {9F1C11AA-197B-4942-BA54-47A8489BB47F} (Update Class) - http://v4.windowsupdate.microsoft.com/CAB/x86/ansi/iuctl.CAB?37748.5075925926
    O16 - DPF: {D27CDB6E-AE6D-11CF-96B8-444553540000} (Shockwave Flash Object) - http://download.macromedia.com/pub/shockwave/cabs/flash/swflash.cab
    O17 - HKLM\System\CCS\Services\Tcpip\..\{E1840098-1834-4E56-8F04-BD435274669B}: NameServer = 205.188.146.146

    Thanks,

    Ed
     
  6. Pieter_Arntz

    Pieter_Arntz Spyware Veteran

    Joined:
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    Posts:
    13,491
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    Hi Eterry,

    Check the items listed below in HijackThis, close all windows except HijackThis and click Fix checked:

    R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,SearchAssistant = about:blank
    R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,CustomizeSearch = res://C:\PROGRA~1\Toolbar\toolbar.dll/sa

    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [boneexit] C:\PROGRA~1\BLUEDA~1\grey rect.exe

    Then reboot. Allow the changes SpywareGuard prompts you about.

    Regards,

    Pieter
     
  7. Eterry

    Eterry Guest

    Pieter,

    Spywareguard keeps being disabled. And, allaboutsearching is again in control.

    Here is the log:

    Logfile of HijackThis v1.97.7
    Scan saved at 1:29:00 PM, on 5/6/2004
    Platform: Windows XP SP1 (WinNT 5.01.2600)
    MSIE: Internet Explorer v6.00 SP1 (6.00.2800.1106)

    Running processes:
    C:\WINDOWS\System32\smss.exe
    C:\WINDOWS\system32\winlogon.exe
    C:\WINDOWS\system32\services.exe
    C:\WINDOWS\system32\lsass.exe
    C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe
    C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe
    C:\WINDOWS\system32\rundll32.exe
    C:\WINDOWS\system32\spoolsv.exe
    C:\Program Files\AVPersonal\AVGUARD.EXE
    C:\PROGRA~1\COMMON~1\AOL\ACS\acsd.exe
    C:\Program Files\AVPersonal\AVWUPSRV.EXE
    C:\WINDOWS\wanmpsvc.exe
    C:\WINDOWS\Explorer.EXE
    C:\Program Files\Real\RealPlayer\RealPlay.exe
    C:\Program Files\QuickTime\qttask.exe
    C:\Program Files\AVPersonal\AVGNT.EXE
    C:\WINDOWS\SOUNDMAN.EXE
    C:\PROGRA~1\PANICW~1\POP-UP~1\PSFREE.EXE
    C:\Program Files\Messenger\msmsgs.exe
    C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office\OSA.EXE
    C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office\FINDFAST.EXE
    C:\Program Files\WinZip\WZQKPICK.EXE
    C:\Program Files\Corel\WordPerfect Office 2000\programs\alarm.exe
    C:\Program Files\Corel\WordPerfect Office 2000\programs\dad9.exe
    C:\Program Files\Corel\WordPerfect Office 2000\Register\Remind32.exe
    C:\Program Files\AOL Companion\companion.exe
    C:\Program Files\America Online 9.0a\aoltray.exe
    C:\Program Files\SpywareGuard\sgmain.exe
    C:\Program Files\SpywareGuard\sgbhp.exe
    C:\WINDOWS\TEMP\Rem3.exe
    C:\unzipped\hijackthis\HijackThis.exe

    R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Bar = http://allaboutsearching.com/searchbar.html
    R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Page = http://allaboutsearching.com/searchbar.html
    R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Search,SearchAssistant = http://allaboutsearching.com/searchbar.html
    R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Bar = http://allaboutsearching.com/searchbar.html
    R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Page = http://allaboutsearching.com/searchbar.html
    R0 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Search,SearchAssistant = http://allaboutsearching.com/searchbar.html
    O3 - Toolbar: &Radio - {8E718888-423F-11D2-876E-00A0C9082467} - C:\WINDOWS\System32\msdxm.ocx
    O3 - Toolbar: TransThatDrv - {ACE6C62C-1417-1815-2C09-D347A2D61C96} - C:\PROGRA~1\SLOW64~1\Flap Save.dll
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [RealTray] C:\Program Files\Real\RealPlayer\RealPlay.exe SYSTEMBOOTHIDEPLAYER
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [QuickTime Task] "C:\Program Files\QuickTime\qttask.exe" -atboottime
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [AVGCtrl] C:\Program Files\AVPersonal\AVGNT.EXE /min
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SoundMan] SOUNDMAN.EXE
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [KernelFaultCheck] %systemroot%\system32\dumprep 0 -k
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [boneexit] C:\PROGRA~1\BLUEDA~1\grey rect.exe
    O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [PopUpStopperFreeEdition] "C:\PROGRA~1\PANICW~1\POP-UP~1\PSFREE.EXE"
    O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [MSMSGS] "C:\Program Files\Messenger\msmsgs.exe" /background
    O4 - Startup: SpywareGuard.lnk = C:\Program Files\SpywareGuard\sgmain.exe
    O4 - Global Startup: Office Startup.lnk = C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office\OSA.EXE
    O4 - Global Startup: Microsoft Find Fast.lnk = C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office\FINDFAST.EXE
    O4 - Global Startup: Quicken Startup.lnk = C:\QUICKENW\QWDLLS.EXE
    O4 - Global Startup: Quicken Scheduled Updates.lnk = C:\QUICKENW\bagent.exe
    O4 - Global Startup: Billminder.lnk = C:\QUICKENW\billmind.exe
    O4 - Global Startup: WinZip Quick Pick.lnk = C:\Program Files\WinZip\WZQKPICK.EXE
    O4 - Global Startup: CorelCENTRAL 9.LNK = C:\Program Files\Corel\WordPerfect Office 2000\programs\ccwin9.exe
    O4 - Global Startup: CorelCENTRAL Alarms.LNK = C:\Program Files\Corel\WordPerfect Office 2000\programs\alarm.exe
    O4 - Global Startup: Desktop Application Director 9.LNK = C:\Program Files\Corel\WordPerfect Office 2000\programs\dad9.exe
    O4 - Global Startup: Corel Registration.lnk = C:\Program Files\Corel\WordPerfect Office 2000\Register\Remind32.exe
    O4 - Global Startup: AOL Companion.lnk = C:\Program Files\AOL Companion\companion.exe
    O4 - Global Startup: America Online 9.0 Tray Icon.lnk = C:\Program Files\America Online 9.0a\aoltray.exe
    O8 - Extra context menu item: Web Rebates - file://C:\Program Files\websearch\System\Temp\topr1150_script0.htm
    O9 - Extra button: AIM (HKLM)
    O9 - Extra button: Related (HKLM)
    O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Show &Related Links (HKLM)
    O9 - Extra button: Real.com (HKLM)
    O12 - Plugin for .spop: C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\Plugins\NPDocBox.dll
    O16 - DPF: {24D1BDCE-D835-11D6-BF84-0050047EA0E7} (BlueStream_Flash Class) - http://www.rovion.com/Controls/Rovion.cab
    O16 - DPF: {917623D1-D8E5-11D2-BE8B-00104B06BDE3} (CamImage Class) - http://24.234.255.102/activex/AxisCamControl.cab
    O16 - DPF: {9F1C11AA-197B-4942-BA54-47A8489BB47F} (Update Class) - http://v4.windowsupdate.microsoft.com/CAB/x86/ansi/iuctl.CAB?37748.5075925926
    O16 - DPF: {D27CDB6E-AE6D-11CF-96B8-444553540000} (Shockwave Flash Object) - http://download.macromedia.com/pub/shockwave/cabs/flash/swflash.cab

    Thanks,

    Ed
     
  8. Pieter_Arntz

    Pieter_Arntz Spyware Veteran

    Joined:
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    Location:
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    Hi Ed,

    Please try to follow these instructions to the letter.
    Check the following items in HijackThis.
    Close all windows except HijackThis and click Fix checked:

    R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Bar = http://allaboutsearching.com/searchbar.html
    R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Page = http://allaboutsearching.com/searchbar.html
    R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Search,SearchAssistant = http://allaboutsearching.com/searchbar.html
    R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Bar = http://allaboutsearching.com/searchbar.html
    R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Page = http://allaboutsearching.com/searchbar.html
    R0 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Search,SearchAssistant = http://allaboutsearching.com/searchbar.html

    O3 - Toolbar: TransThatDrv - {ACE6C62C-1417-1815-2C09-D347A2D61C96} - C:\PROGRA~1\SLOW64~1\Flap Save.dll

    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [boneexit] C:\PROGRA~1\BLUEDA~1\grey rect.exe

    Then reboot into safe mode and delete:
    C:\PROGRA~1\SLOW64~1 <= entire folder
    C:\PROGRA~1\BLUEDA~1 <= entire folder
    C:\WINDOWS\TEMP\ <= empty this folder, do NOT delete the folder itself just everything in it
    C:\Program Files\C2Media <= entire folder, if present

    If anything does not go as expected let us know.

    Regards,

    Pieter
     
  9. Eterry

    Eterry Guest

    Pieter,

    I did everything exactly as instructed. Here is the new log:

    Logfile of HijackThis v1.97.7
    Scan saved at 4:26:47 PM, on 5/6/2004
    Platform: Windows XP SP1 (WinNT 5.01.2600)
    MSIE: Internet Explorer v6.00 SP1 (6.00.2800.1106)

    Running processes:
    C:\WINDOWS\System32\smss.exe
    C:\WINDOWS\system32\winlogon.exe
    C:\WINDOWS\system32\services.exe
    C:\WINDOWS\system32\lsass.exe
    C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe
    C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe
    C:\WINDOWS\system32\rundll32.exe
    C:\WINDOWS\system32\spoolsv.exe
    C:\Program Files\AVPersonal\AVGUARD.EXE
    C:\PROGRA~1\COMMON~1\AOL\ACS\acsd.exe
    C:\Program Files\AVPersonal\AVWUPSRV.EXE
    C:\WINDOWS\wanmpsvc.exe
    C:\WINDOWS\Explorer.EXE
    C:\Program Files\Real\RealPlayer\RealPlay.exe
    C:\Program Files\QuickTime\qttask.exe
    C:\Program Files\AVPersonal\AVGNT.EXE
    C:\WINDOWS\SOUNDMAN.EXE
    C:\PROGRA~1\PANICW~1\POP-UP~1\PSFREE.EXE
    C:\Program Files\Messenger\msmsgs.exe
    C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office\OSA.EXE
    C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office\FINDFAST.EXE
    C:\Program Files\WinZip\WZQKPICK.EXE
    C:\Program Files\Corel\WordPerfect Office 2000\programs\ccwin9.exe
    C:\Program Files\Corel\WordPerfect Office 2000\programs\alarm.exe
    C:\Program Files\Corel\WordPerfect Office 2000\programs\dad9.exe
    C:\Program Files\Corel\WordPerfect Office 2000\Register\Remind32.exe
    C:\Program Files\AOL Companion\companion.exe
    C:\Program Files\America Online 9.0a\aoltray.exe
    C:\Program Files\SpywareGuard\sgmain.exe
    C:\Program Files\SpywareGuard\sgbhp.exe
    C:\Program Files\America Online 9.0a\waol.exe
    C:\Program Files\America Online 9.0a\shellmon.exe
    C:\Program Files\America Online 9.0a\aolwbspd.exe
    C:\unzipped\hijackthis\HijackThis.exe

    O3 - Toolbar: &Radio - {8E718888-423F-11D2-876E-00A0C9082467} - C:\WINDOWS\System32\msdxm.ocx
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [RealTray] C:\Program Files\Real\RealPlayer\RealPlay.exe SYSTEMBOOTHIDEPLAYER
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [QuickTime Task] "C:\Program Files\QuickTime\qttask.exe" -atboottime
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [AVGCtrl] C:\Program Files\AVPersonal\AVGNT.EXE /min
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SoundMan] SOUNDMAN.EXE
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [KernelFaultCheck] %systemroot%\system32\dumprep 0 -k
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [boneexit] C:\PROGRA~1\BLUEDA~1\grey rect.exe
    O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [PopUpStopperFreeEdition] "C:\PROGRA~1\PANICW~1\POP-UP~1\PSFREE.EXE"
    O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [MSMSGS] "C:\Program Files\Messenger\msmsgs.exe" /background
    O4 - Startup: SpywareGuard.lnk = C:\Program Files\SpywareGuard\sgmain.exe
    O4 - Global Startup: Office Startup.lnk = C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office\OSA.EXE
    O4 - Global Startup: Microsoft Find Fast.lnk = C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office\FINDFAST.EXE
    O4 - Global Startup: Quicken Startup.lnk = C:\QUICKENW\QWDLLS.EXE
    O4 - Global Startup: Quicken Scheduled Updates.lnk = C:\QUICKENW\bagent.exe
    O4 - Global Startup: Billminder.lnk = C:\QUICKENW\billmind.exe
    O4 - Global Startup: WinZip Quick Pick.lnk = C:\Program Files\WinZip\WZQKPICK.EXE
    O4 - Global Startup: CorelCENTRAL 9.LNK = C:\Program Files\Corel\WordPerfect Office 2000\programs\ccwin9.exe
    O4 - Global Startup: CorelCENTRAL Alarms.LNK = C:\Program Files\Corel\WordPerfect Office 2000\programs\alarm.exe
    O4 - Global Startup: Desktop Application Director 9.LNK = C:\Program Files\Corel\WordPerfect Office 2000\programs\dad9.exe
    O4 - Global Startup: Corel Registration.lnk = C:\Program Files\Corel\WordPerfect Office 2000\Register\Remind32.exe
    O4 - Global Startup: AOL Companion.lnk = C:\Program Files\AOL Companion\companion.exe
    O4 - Global Startup: America Online 9.0 Tray Icon.lnk = C:\Program Files\America Online 9.0a\aoltray.exe
    O8 - Extra context menu item: Web Rebates - file://C:\Program Files\websearch\System\Temp\topr1150_script0.htm
    O9 - Extra button: AIM (HKLM)
    O9 - Extra button: Related (HKLM)
    O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Show &Related Links (HKLM)
    O9 - Extra button: Real.com (HKLM)
    O12 - Plugin for .spop: C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\Plugins\NPDocBox.dll
    O16 - DPF: {24D1BDCE-D835-11D6-BF84-0050047EA0E7} (BlueStream_Flash Class) - http://www.rovion.com/Controls/Rovion.cab
    O16 - DPF: {917623D1-D8E5-11D2-BE8B-00104B06BDE3} (CamImage Class) - http://24.234.255.102/activex/AxisCamControl.cab
    O16 - DPF: {9F1C11AA-197B-4942-BA54-47A8489BB47F} (Update Class) - http://v4.windowsupdate.microsoft.com/CAB/x86/ansi/iuctl.CAB?37748.5075925926
    O16 - DPF: {D27CDB6E-AE6D-11CF-96B8-444553540000} (Shockwave Flash Object) - http://download.macromedia.com/pub/shockwave/cabs/flash/swflash.cab
    O17 - HKLM\System\CCS\Services\Tcpip\..\{E1840098-1834-4E56-8F04-BD435274669B}: NameServer = 205.188.146.146

    Thank you,

    Ed
     
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