Help with HijackThis log please

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  1. Katerpillar

    Katerpillar Registered Member

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    Hi, I have various kinds of *expletive deleted* running on my computer. I want it all gone! So below is my hijackthis log, with a list of what I plan to keep and what I plan to kill. Can somebody please give it the once-over and make sure I'm not doing anything stupid?

    Logfile of HijackThis v1.97.7
    Scan saved at 10:47:36, on 28/05/04
    Platform: Windows 98 Gold (Win9x 4.10.199
    MSIE: Internet Explorer v6.00 SP1 (6.00.2800.1106)

    Running processes:
    C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\KERNEL32.DLL
    C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\MSGSRV32.EXE
    C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\MPREXE.EXE
    C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\mmtask.tsk
    C:\WINDOWS\EXPLORER.EXE
    C:\PROGRAM FILES\WINPORTRAIT\WPCTRL.EXE
    C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\SYSTRAY.EXE
    C:\PROGRAM FILES\COMMON FILES\REAL\UPDATE_OB\REALSCHED.EXE
    C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\DDHELP.EXE
    C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\OMMANDC.EXE
    C:\PROGRAM FILES\ISTSVC\ISTSVC.EXE
    C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\INTERNAT.EXE
    C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\PSTORES.EXE
    C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\SPOOL32.EXE
    C:\WINDOWS\DESKTOP\HIJACKTHIS.EXE

    R0 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Start Page = http://www.google.co.uk/
    R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Search,SearchAssistant = http://contexualsearch.com/searchbar.html
    R0 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Search,SearchAssistant =
    R3 - URLSearchHook: (no name) - _{CFBFAE00-17A6-11D0-99CB-00C04FD64497} - (no file)
    O2 - BHO: (no name) - {02478D38-C3F9-4efb-9B51-7695ECA05670} - C:\PROGRAM FILES\YAHOO!\MESSENGER\YCOMP.DLL (file missing)
    O2 - BHO: (no name) - {06849E9F-C8D7-4D59-B87D-784B7D6BE0B3} - C:\PROGRAM FILES\ADOBE\ACROBAT 5.0\READER\ACTIVEX\ACROIEHELPER.OCX
    O2 - BHO: (no name) - {FFC581A8-32EF-5E61-75F8-4A319510DC31} - (no file)
    O2 - BHO: (no name) - {01C5BF6C-E699-4CD7-BEA1-786FA05C83AB} - C:\PROGRAM FILES\SYSAI\APROPOSPLUGIN.DLL (file missing)
    O2 - BHO: (no name) - {9C691A33-7DDA-4C2F-BE4C-C176083F35CF} - C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\BRIDGE.DLL
    O2 - BHO: (no name) - {000020DD-C72E-4113-AF77-DD56626C6C42} - C:\WINDOWS\TWAINTEC.DLL
    O2 - BHO: IE Agent - {00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000000221} - C:\PROGRA~1\LYCOS\IEAGENT\CSIE.DLL (file missing)
    O2 - BHO: (no name) - {83DE62E0-5805-11D8-9B25-00E04C60FAF2} - C:\WINDOWS\2_0_1browserhelper2.dll
    O2 - BHO: Url Catcher - {CE31A1F7-3D90-4874-8FBE-A5D97F8BC8F1} - C:\PROGRAM FILES\BARGAIN BUDDY\BIN2\APUC.DLL (file missing)
    O2 - BHO: (no name) - {F7F808F0-6F7D-442C-93E3-4A4827C2E4C8} - C:\WINDOWS\NEM216.DLL
    O3 - Toolbar: &Yahoo! Companion - {EF99BD32-C1FB-11D2-892F-0090271D4F88} - C:\PROGRAM FILES\YAHOO!\MESSENGER\YCOMP.DLL (file missing)
    O3 - Toolbar: &Radio - {8E718888-423F-11D2-876E-00A0C9082467} - C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\MSDXM.OCX
    O3 - Toolbar: ISTbar - {5F1ABCDB-A875-46c1-8345-B72A4567E486} - C:\PROGRAM FILES\ISTBAR\ISTBAR.DLL
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [PivotSoftware] C:\Program Files\WinPortrait\wpctrl.exe
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SystemTray] SysTray.Exe
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [TkBellExe] "C:\Program Files\Common Files\Real\Update_OB\realsched.exe" -osboot
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [QuickTime Task] "C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\QTTASK.EXE" -atboottime
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [couponsandoffers] wjview /cp:p "C:\Program Files\couponsandoffers\System\Code" Main lp: "C:\Program Files\couponsandoffers"
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [winactive] C:\PROGRAM FILES\WINDOW ACTIVE\WINACTIVE.EXE
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [ClrSchLoader] \Progra~1\Lycos\IEagent\Loader.exe
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [systray] C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\A.EXE
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [pxikrpgutwgr] C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\csbptu.exe
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [ALCHEM] C:\WINDOWS\ALCHEM.exe
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Bargains] C:\Program Files\Bargain Buddy\bin2\bargains.exe
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [msbb] c:\windows\temp\msbb.exe
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [ivubud] C:\WINDOWS\ivubud.exe
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [BDCZ1K] C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\BDCZ1K.exe
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [OMMANDC] C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\OMMANDC.exe
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [IST Service] C:\Program Files\ISTsvc\istsvc.exe
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Internet Optimizer] "C:\Program Files\Internet Optimizer\optimize.exe"
    O4 - HKLM\..\RunServices: [LoadPowerProfile] Rundll32.exe powrprof.dll,LoadCurrentPwrScheme
    O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [HXIUL.EXE] C:\Program Files\Alset\HelpExpress\PC06\HXIUL.EXE
    O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [HELPEXP.EXE] C:\Program Files\Alset\HelpExpress\PC06\Client\HelpExp.exe
    O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [ClockSync] C:\Program Files\ClockSync\Sync.exe
    O8 - Extra context menu item: Coupons - file://C:\Program Files\couponsandoffers\System\Temp\couponsandoffers_script0.htm
    O9 - Extra button: Related (HKLM)
    O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Show &Related Links (HKLM)
    O9 - Extra button: Yahoo! Messenger (HKLM)
    O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Yahoo! Messenger (HKLM)
    O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Sun Java Console (HKLM)
    O12 - Plugin for .spop: C:\PROGRA~1\INTERN~1\Plugins\NPDocBox.dll
    O12 - Plugin for .pdf: C:\PROGRA~1\INTERN~1\PLUGINS\nppdf32.dll
    O16 - DPF: {D27CDB6E-AE6D-11CF-96B8-444553540000} (Shockwave Flash Object) - http://download.macromedia.com/pub/...ash/swflash.cab
    O16 - DPF: {166B1BCA-3F9C-11CF-8075-444553540000} (Shockwave ActiveX Control) - http://download.macromedia.com/pub/...director/sw.cab
    O16 - DPF: {9F1C11AA-197B-4942-BA54-47A8489BB47F} (Update Class) - http://v4.windowsupdate.microsoft.c...7936.2415162037
    O16 - DPF: {A1DC3241-B122-195F-B21A-000000000000} - http://www.lyricspy.com/mp3_plugin.exe


    OK, so this is what I plan to keep:

    R0 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Start Page = http://www.google.co.uk/
    O3 - Toolbar: &Radio - {8E718888-423F-11D2-876E-00A0C9082467} - C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\MSDXM.OCX
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [PivotSoftware] C:\Program Files\WinPortrait\wpctrl.exe
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SystemTray] SysTray.Exe
    O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [ClockSync] C:\Program Files\ClockSync\Sync.exe
    O12 - Plugin for .spop: C:\PROGRA~1\INTERN~1\Plugins\NPDocBox.dll
    O12 - Plugin for .pdf: C:\PROGRA~1\INTERN~1\PLUGINS\nppdf32.dll
    O16 - DPF: {D27CDB6E-AE6D-11CF-96B8-444553540000} (Shockwave Flash Object) - http://download.macromedia.com/pub/...ash/swflash.cab
    O16 - DPF: {166B1BCA-3F9C-11CF-8075-444553540000} (Shockwave ActiveX Control) - http://download.macromedia.com/pub/...director/sw.cab
    O16 - DPF: {9F1C11AA-197B-4942-BA54-47A8489BB47F} (Update Class) - http://v4.windowsupdate.microsoft.c...ansi/iuctl.CAB?

    and this is what I am going to get rid of:

    R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Search,SearchAssistant = http://contexualsearch.com/searchbar.html
    R0 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Search,SearchAssistant =
    R3 - URLSearchHook: (no name) - _{CFBFAE00-17A6-11D0-99CB-00C04FD64497} - (no file)
    O2 - BHO: (no name) - {02478D38-C3F9-4efb-9B51-7695ECA05670} - C:\PROGRAM FILES\YAHOO!\MESSENGER\YCOMP.DLL (file missing)
    O2 - BHO: (no name) - {06849E9F-C8D7-4D59-B87D-784B7D6BE0B3} - C:\PROGRAM FILES\ADOBE\ACROBAT 5.0\READER\ACTIVEX\ACROIEHELPER.OCX
    O2 - BHO: (no name) - {FFC581A8-32EF-5E61-75F8-4A319510DC31} - (no file)
    O2 - BHO: (no name) - {01C5BF6C-E699-4CD7-BEA1-786FA05C83AB} - C:\PROGRAM FILES\SYSAI\APROPOSPLUGIN.DLL (file missing)
    O2 - BHO: (no name) - {9C691A33-7DDA-4C2F-BE4C-C176083F35CF} - C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\BRIDGE.DLL
    O2 - BHO: (no name) - {000020DD-C72E-4113-AF77-DD56626C6C42} - C:\WINDOWS\TWAINTEC.DLL
    O2 - BHO: IE Agent - {00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000000221} - C:\PROGRA~1\LYCOS\IEAGENT\CSIE.DLL (file missing)
    O2 - BHO: (no name) - {83DE62E0-5805-11D8-9B25-00E04C60FAF2} - C:\WINDOWS\2_0_1browserhelper2.dll
    O2 - BHO: Url Catcher - {CE31A1F7-3D90-4874-8FBE-A5D97F8BC8F1} - C:\PROGRAM FILES\BARGAIN BUDDY\BIN2\APUC.DLL (file missing)
    O2 - BHO: (no name) - {F7F808F0-6F7D-442C-93E3-4A4827C2E4C8} - C:\WINDOWS\NEM216.DLL
    O3 - Toolbar: &Yahoo! Companion - {EF99BD32-C1FB-11D2-892F-0090271D4F88} - C:\PROGRAM FILES\YAHOO!\MESSENGER\YCOMP.DLL (file missing)
    O3 - Toolbar: ISTbar - {5F1ABCDB-A875-46c1-8345-B72A4567E486} - C:\PROGRAM FILES\ISTBAR\ISTBAR.DLL
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [TkBellExe] "C:\Program Files\Common Files\Real\Update_OB\realsched.exe" -osboot
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [QuickTime Task] "C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\QTTASK.EXE" -atboottime
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [couponsandoffers] wjview /cp:p "C:\Program Files\couponsandoffers\System\Code" Main lp: "C:\Program Files\couponsandoffers"
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [winactive] C:\PROGRAM FILES\WINDOW ACTIVE\WINACTIVE.EXE
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [ClrSchLoader] \Progra~1\Lycos\IEagent\Loader.exe
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [systray] C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\A.EXE
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [pxikrpgutwgr] C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\csbptu.exe
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [ALCHEM] C:\WINDOWS\ALCHEM.exe
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Bargains] C:\Program Files\Bargain Buddy\bin2\bargains.exe
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [msbb] c:\windows\temp\msbb.exe
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [ivubud] C:\WINDOWS\ivubud.exe
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [BDCZ1K] C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\BDCZ1K.exe
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [OMMANDC] C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\OMMANDC.exe
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [IST Service] C:\Program Files\ISTsvc\istsvc.exe
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Internet Optimizer] "C:\Program Files\Internet Optimizer\optimize.exe"
    O4 - HKLM\..\RunServices: [LoadPowerProfile] Rundll32.exe powrprof.dll,LoadCurrentPwrScheme
    O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [HXIUL.EXE] C:\Program Files\Alset\HelpExpress\PC06\HXIUL.EXE
    O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [HELPEXP.EXE] C:\Program Files\Alset\HelpExpress\PC06\Client\HelpExp.exe
    O8 - Extra context menu item: Coupons - file://C:\Program Files\couponsandoffers\System\Temp\couponsandoffers_script0.htm
    37936.2415162037
    O9 - Extra button: Related (HKLM)
    O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Show &Related Links (HKLM)
    O9 - Extra button: Yahoo! Messenger (HKLM)
    O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Yahoo! Messenger (HKLM)
    O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Sun Java Console (HKLM)
    O16 - DPF: {A1DC3241-B122-195F-B21A-000000000000} - http://www.lyricspy.com/mp3_plugin.exe


    As you see, I think pretty much all of it is either suss or useless. This is an internet-only machine - it doesn't have any irreplaceable information on it - therefore a hard-core clean-up is possible.

    I would be very grateful for anybody's comments - thank you in advance.
     
  2. Katerpillar

    Katerpillar Registered Member

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    missed one... I'm going to keep this too:

    O4 - HKLM\..\RunServices: [LoadPowerProfile] Rundll32.exe powrprof.dll,LoadCurrentPwrScheme
     
  3. Pieter_Arntz

    Pieter_Arntz Spyware Veteran

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    Hi Katerpillar,

    I didn't peek at your suggestions. If you have questions about differences, let's hear them.

    Before you start, please move hijackthis.exe to a separate folder. The program will make backups in the folder in the folder it's in.
    They will end up on your desktop now.

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

    R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Search,SearchAssistant = http://contexualsearch.com/searchbar.html

    R3 - URLSearchHook: (no name) - _{CFBFAE00-17A6-11D0-99CB-00C04FD64497} - (no file)

    O2 - BHO: (no name) - {FFC581A8-32EF-5E61-75F8-4A319510DC31} - (no file)
    O2 - BHO: (no name) - {01C5BF6C-E699-4CD7-BEA1-786FA05C83AB} - C:\PROGRAM FILES\SYSAI\APROPOSPLUGIN.DLL (file missing)
    O2 - BHO: (no name) - {9C691A33-7DDA-4C2F-BE4C-C176083F35CF} - C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\BRIDGE.DLL
    O2 - BHO: (no name) - {000020DD-C72E-4113-AF77-DD56626C6C42} - C:\WINDOWS\TWAINTEC.DLL
    O2 - BHO: IE Agent - {00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000000221} - C:\PROGRA~1\LYCOS\IEAGENT\CSIE.DLL (file missing)
    O2 - BHO: (no name) - {83DE62E0-5805-11D8-9B25-00E04C60FAF2} - C:\WINDOWS\2_0_1browserhelper2.dll
    O2 - BHO: Url Catcher - {CE31A1F7-3D90-4874-8FBE-A5D97F8BC8F1} - C:\PROGRAM FILES\BARGAIN BUDDY\BIN2\APUC.DLL (file missing)
    O2 - BHO: (no name) - {F7F808F0-6F7D-442C-93E3-4A4827C2E4C8} - C:\WINDOWS\NEM216.DLL

    O3 - Toolbar: ISTbar - {5F1ABCDB-A875-46c1-8345-B72A4567E486} - C:\PROGRAM FILES\ISTBAR\ISTBAR.DLL

    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [couponsandoffers] wjview /cp:p "C:\Program Files\couponsandoffers\System\Code" Main lp: "C:\Program Files\couponsandoffers"
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [winactive] C:\PROGRAM FILES\WINDOW ACTIVE\WINACTIVE.EXE
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [ClrSchLoader] \Progra~1\Lycos\IEagent\Loader.exe
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [systray] C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\A.EXE
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [pxikrpgutwgr] C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\csbptu.exe
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [ALCHEM] C:\WINDOWS\ALCHEM.exe
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Bargains] C:\Program Files\Bargain Buddy\bin2\bargains.exe
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [msbb] c:\windows\temp\msbb.exe
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [ivubud] C:\WINDOWS\ivubud.exe
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [BDCZ1K] C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\BDCZ1K.exe
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [OMMANDC] C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\OMMANDC.exe
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [IST Service] C:\Program Files\ISTsvc\istsvc.exe
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Internet Optimizer] "C:\Program Files\Internet Optimizer\optimize.exe"

    O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [HXIUL.EXE] C:\Program Files\Alset\HelpExpress\PC06\HXIUL.EXE
    O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [HELPEXP.EXE] C:\Program Files\Alset\HelpExpress\PC06\Client\HelpExp.exe
    O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [ClockSync] C:\Program Files\ClockSync\Sync.exe
    O8 - Extra context menu item: Coupons - file://C:\Program Files\couponsandoffers\System\Temp\couponsandoffers_script0.htm

    Then reboot into safe mode and delete:
    C:\PROGRAM FILES\SYSAI <= entire folder
    C:\PROGRAM FILES\ISTBAR <= entire folder
    C:\PROGRAM FILES\WINDOW ACTIVE <= entire folder
    C:\Program Files\Lycos\IEagent <= entire folder
    C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\A.EXE
    C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\csbptu.exe
    C:\WINDOWS\ALCHEM.exe
    C:\Program Files\Bargain Buddy <= entire folder
    c:\windows\temp\msbb.exe
    C:\WINDOWS\ivubud.exe
    C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\BDCZ1K.exe
    :\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\OMMANDC.exe
    C:\Program Files\ISTsvc <= entire folder
    C:\Program Files\Internet Optimizer <= entire folder
    :\Program Files\Alset\HelpExpress <= entire folder
    C:\Program Files\ClockSync <= entire folder
    C:\Program Files\couponsandoffers <= entire folder

    I would however follow the advise given here on how to use AdAware: https://www.wilderssecurity.com/showthread.php?t=15913
    It will do a more thorough job of cleaning up the thing it recognizes.

    Regards,

    Pieter
     
  4. Katerpillar

    Katerpillar Registered Member

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    Everything seems to be good now. I have also run ad-aware and got rid of a lots of stuff. This has been really useful, quite apart from getting rid of the infection, because, for example, I haven't been able to stopquicktime loading every time I boot, and now it's all gone! I haven't had such a clean task manager since I don't know when.

    Just one last question - I have read somewhere that adware/spyware can be used to hijack passwords. Would you recommend that I change passwords (for example my online banking?). Thanks.
     
  5. Pieter_Arntz

    Pieter_Arntz Spyware Veteran

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    Normal Spyware wouldn't go to those extremes, but some of the files you had may as well have been trojans, so although it might be a hassle I don't think it would be wise to risk it. Change the passwords and please read: Why did I get infected in the first place
    Especially if you like to continue to use that computer to do your banking.

    Regards,

    Pieter
     
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