Hijack this

to see if we can prevent the cws hijackers reinfecting you try this
a workaround seems to be install a good firewall, lists here http://www.wilders.org/firewalls.htm if you haven't already got one and block these ranges of ports, both incoming and outgoing 209.66.114.0-209.66.115.255 and 81.211.105.0-81.211.105.255 and 213.159.117.0-213.159.118.255
that stops the known cws servers responding or the hidden files on your computer updating. This works sometimes but not always, but it's a help. The problem with this approach is that some good sites might also be blocked

first copy these files and zip them and send to submit@thespykiller.co.uk with a short note referring to this thread

C:\WINDOWS\av.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\ winsock2.2.exe
C:\WINDOWS\sysupd.exe
c:\windows\msbb.exe
C:\WINDOWS\CFJMPTW.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\SahAgent.exe
C:\WINDOWS\ORBFI.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\orcedosf.exe
C:\WINDOWS\pux.exe
C:\WINDOWS\OVC.exe
C:\WINDOWS\ZGN.exe
C:\WINDOWS\klwlsdmn.exe

Then download CWshredder from http://www.thespykiller.co.uk

boot into safe mode by following instructions here: http://service1.symantec.com/SUPPORT/tsgeninfo.nsf/docid/2001052409420406
then as some of the files or folders you need to delete may be hidden do this:
Open Windows Explorer & Go to Tools > Folder Options. Click on the View tab and make sure that "Show hidden files and folders" is checked. Also uncheck "Hide protected operating system files" and untick "hide extensions for known file types" . Now click "Apply to all folders"
Click "Apply" then "OK"

Run hijackthis, tick these entries listed below and ONLY these entries, double check to make sure, then make sure all browser & email windows are closed and press fix checked

R0 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Start Page = http://homepage.com
@www.e-finder.cc/hp/ (obfuscated)
R0 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Start Page = http://homepage.com
@www.e-finder.cc/hp/ (obfuscated)
R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Bar = http://homepage.com
@www.e-finder.cc/search/ (obfuscated)
R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Page = http://homepage.com
@www.e-finder.cc/search/ (obfuscated)
R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Default_Search_URL = http://homepage.com
@www.e-finder.cc/search/ (obfuscated)
R0 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Search,CustomizeSearch =
R0 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Search,SearchAssistant = http://homepage.com
@www.e-finder.cc/search/ (obfuscated)
R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Search,(Default) = http://homepage.com
@www.e-finder.cc/search/ (obfuscated)
F0 - system.ini: Shell=explorer.exe winsock2.2.exe
F2 - REG:system.ini: Shell=explorer.exe winsock2.2.exe
O3 - Toolbar: My &Web Search - {07B18EA9-A523-4961-B6BB-170DE4475CCA} - C:\Program Files\MyWebSearch\bar\1.bin\MWSBAR.DLL
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Antivirus] C:\WINDOWS\av.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [winsockdriver] winsock2.2.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [MyWebSearch Email Plugin] C:\PROGRA~1\MYWEBS~1\bar\1.bin\mwsoemon.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SysUpd] C:\WINDOWS\sysupd.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [CFJMPTW] C:\WINDOWS\CFJMPTW.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SAHAgent] C:\WINDOWS\System32\SahAgent.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [ORBFI] C:\WINDOWS\ORBFI.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [orcedosf] C:\WINDOWS\System32\orcedosf.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [pux] C:\WINDOWS\pux.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [ovc] C:\WINDOWS\OVC.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [ZGN] C:\WINDOWS\ZGN.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [klwlsdmn] C:\WINDOWS\klwlsdmn.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [cfimps] C:\WINDOWS\CFIMPS.exe
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [MyWebSearch Email Plugin] C:\PROGRA~1\MYWEBS~1\bar\1.bin\mwsoemon.exe
O4 - HKCU\..\RunOnce: [winsockdriver] winsock2.2.exe
O4 - Global Startup: MyWebSearch Email Plugin.lnk = C:\Program Files\MyWebSearch\bar\1.bin\MWSOEMON.EXE
O8 - Extra context menu item: &Search - http://bar.mywebsearch.com/menusearch.html?p=ZNxdm975
O9 - Extra button: Sidesearch (HKLM)
O16 - DPF: {1D4DB7D2-6EC9-47A3-BD87-1E41684E07BB} - http://ak.imgfarm.com/images/nocach...etup1.0.0.8.cab

Delete these files

C:\WINDOWS\av.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\ winsock2.2.exe
C:\WINDOWS\sysupd.exe
c:\windows\msbb.exe
C:\WINDOWS\CFJMPTW.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\SahAgent.exe
C:\WINDOWS\ORBFI.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\orcedosf.exe
C:\WINDOWS\pux.exe
C:\WINDOWS\OVC.exe
C:\WINDOWS\ZGN.exe
C:\WINDOWS\klwlsdmn.exe

and Delete these folders

C:\Program Files\MyWebSearch


Now Run Cwshreddder
Close all browser windows, click on the cwshredder.exe then click "FIX" (Not "Scan only") and let it do it's thing.

Reboot After running cwshredder and as soon as possible follow this advice:
Now as CWS Hijacks are normally installed via the byte verifier exploit in M$ JavaVM, just surfing a page with an infected applet can install it with no user participation. So once you’ve run the above, it is vital that you go here, click Scan for updates in the main frame, and download and install all CRITICAL updates recommended.

then
Reboot normally

Download and unzip or install these programs/applications if you haven't already got them. If you have them, then make sure they are updated and configured as described

Spybot - Search & Destroy from http://security.kolla.de
AdAware 6 from http://www.lavasoft.de/support/download

Run Sybot S&D

After installing, first press Online, press search for updates, then tick the updates it finds, then press download updates. Beside the download button is a little down pointed arrow, select one of the servers listed. If it doesn't work or you get an error message then try a different server

Next, close all Internet Explorer and OE windows, press 'Check for Problems', and have SpyBot remove all it finds that is marked in RED.

then reboot &

Run ADAWARE

Before you scan with AdAware, check for updates of the reference file by using the "webupdate".
the current ref file should read at least 01R301 03.05.2004 or a higher number/later date

Then ........

Make sure the following settings are made and on -------"ON=GREEN"
From main window :Click "Start" then " Activate in-depth scan"

then......

click "Use custom scanning options>Customize" and have these options on: "Scan within archives" ,"Scan active processes","Scan registry", "Deep scan registry" ,"Scan my IE Favorites for banned URL" and "Scan my host-files"

then.........

go to settings(the gear on top of AdAware)>Tweak>Scanning engine and tick "Unload recognized processes during scanning" ...........then........"Cleaning engine" and "Let windows remove files in use at next reboot"

then...... click "proceed" to save your settings.

Now to scan it´s just to click the "Scan" button.

When scan is finished, mark everything for removal and get rid of it. (Right-click the window and choose"select all" from the drop down menu) then press next and then say yes to the prompt, do you want to remove all these entries.

reboot again

then post a new hijackthis log to check what is left