[Solved]Homepage hijacked by http://any-find.com/index.htm help!!

I've been reading posts from several websites about help with a homepage hijecked by http://any-find.com/index.htm, but wasn't sure just what to delete. In addition to hijacking my homepage, it's added several favorites to my comp and has somehow screwed up my AIM, so AIM won't open anymore. I got hijack this and cwshredder, and this is my hijack this log:


Logfile of HijackThis v1.97.7
Scan saved at 4:19:24 PM, on 6/14/2004
Platform: Windows XP (WinNT 5.01.2600)
MSIE: Internet Explorer v6.00 (6.00.2600.0000)

Running processes:
C:\WINNT\System32\smss.exe
C:\WINNT\system32\winlogon.exe
C:\WINNT\system32\services.exe
C:\WINNT\system32\lsass.exe
C:\WINNT\system32\svchost.exe
C:\WINNT\System32\svchost.exe
C:\WINNT\system32\spoolsv.exe
C:\WINNT\System32\gearsec.exe
C:\WINNT\Explorer.EXE
C:\Program Files\QuickTime\qttask.exe
C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunesHelper.exe
C:\WINNT\wt\updater\wcmdmgr.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\MYWEBS~1\bar\2.bin\mwsoemon.exe
C:\Program Files\Messenger\msmsgs.exe
C:\Program Files\AIM\aim.exe
C:\Program Files\iPod\bin\iPodService.exe
C:\winnt\dllhelp.exe
c:\winnt\msbb.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Real\Update_OB\realsched.exe
C:\WINNT\system32\winlogon.exe
C:\WINNT\System32\wuauclt.exe
C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.exe
C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\IEXPLORE.EXE
C:\Documents and Settings\Lynn\My Documents\HijackThis.exe

R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer,SearchURL = http://any-find.com/sp.htm
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Bar = http://any-find.com/sp.htm
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Page = http://any-find.com/index.htm
R0 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Start Page = http://any-find.com/index.htm
R0 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Start Page = http://default-homepage-network.com/start.cgi?hklm
R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Bar = http://server224.smartbotpro.net/7search/?hklm
R0 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Search,SearchAssistant = http://any-find.com/sp.htm
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\SearchURL,(Default) = http://any-find.com/index.htm
O2 - BHO: (no name) - {AA58ED58-01DD-4d91-8333-CF10577473F7} - c:\program files\google\googletoolbar3.dll
O3 - Toolbar: &Radio - {8E718888-423F-11D2-876E-00A0C9082467} - C:\WINNT\System32\msdxm.ocx
O3 - Toolbar: &Google - {2318C2B1-4965-11d4-9B18-009027A5CD4F} - c:\program files\google\googletoolbar3.dll
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Synchronization Manager] mobsync.exe /logon
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [wcmdmgr] C:\WINNT\wt\updater\wcmdmgrl.exe -launch
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [QuickTime Task] "C:\Program Files\QuickTime\qttask.exe" -atboottime
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [iTunesHelper] C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunesHelper.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [TkBellExe] "C:\Program Files\Common Files\Real\Update_OB\realsched.exe" -osboot
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [msbb] c:\winnt\msbb.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [khklwfqd] C:\WINNT\khklwfqd.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [bipwn] C:\WINNT\bipwn.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [gtohcjel] C:\WINNT\gtohcjel.exe
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [MSMSGS] "C:\Program Files\Messenger\msmsgs.exe" /background
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [AIM] C:\Program Files\AIM\aim.exe -cnetwait.odl
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [dllhelp] c:\winnt\dllhelp.exe
O4 - Global Startup: Microsoft Office.lnk = C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office\OSA9.EXE
O8 - Extra context menu item: &Google Search - res://c:\program files\google\GoogleToolbar3.dll/cmsearch.html
O8 - Extra context menu item: Backward &Links - res://c:\program files\google\GoogleToolbar3.dll/cmbacklinks.html
O8 - Extra context menu item: Cac&hed Snapshot of Page - res://c:\program files\google\GoogleToolbar3.dll/cmcache.html
O8 - Extra context menu item: Si&milar Pages - res://c:\program files\google\GoogleToolbar3.dll/cmsimilar.html
O8 - Extra context menu item: Translate into English - res://c:\program files\google\GoogleToolbar3.dll/cmtrans.html
O9 - Extra button: AIM (HKLM)
O9 - Extra button: Related (HKLM)
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Show &Related Links (HKLM)
O9 - Extra button: Messenger (HKLM)
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Windows Messenger (HKLM)
O12 - Plugin for .pdf: C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\PLUGINS\nppdf32.dll
O16 - DPF: Yahoo! Go - http://download.games.yahoo.com/games/clients/y/gt2_x.cab
O16 - DPF: Yahoo! Graffiti - http://download.games.yahoo.com/games/clients/y/grt5_x.cab
O16 - DPF: {02BF25D5-8C17-4B23-BC80-D3488ABDDC6B} (QuickTime Object) - http://www.apple.com/qtactivex/qtplugin.cab
O16 - DPF: {166B1BCA-3F9C-11CF-8075-444553540000} (Shockwave ActiveX Control) - http://download.macromedia.com/pub/shoc...tor/sw.cab
O16 - DPF: {1D4DB7D2-6EC9-47A3-BD87-1E41684E07BB} - http://ak.imgfarm.com/images/nocache/fu....0.0.6.cab
O16 - DPF: {33564D57-0000-0010-8000-00AA00389B71} - http://download.microsoft.com/download/...mv9VCM.CAB
O16 - DPF: {41F17733-B041-4099-A042-B518BB6A408C} - http://a1408.g.akamai.net/7/1408/9955/2...sSetup.exe
O16 - DPF: {56336BCB-3D8A-11D6-A00B-0050DA18DE71} (RdxIE Class) - http://software-dl.real.com/1856376cdd7...xIE601.cab
O16 - DPF: {9F1C11AA-197B-4942-BA54-47A8489BB47F} (Update Class) - http://v4.windowsupdate.microsoft.com/C...8414583333
O16 - DPF: {D27CDB6E-AE6D-11CF-96B8-444553540000} (Shockwave Flash Object) - http://download.macromedia.com/pub/shoc...wflash.cab



help!! if anyone could please tell me what to delete, and what to do with cwshredder, it would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!!

Troubled,
Jazzical

 

Re: Homepage hijacked by http://any-find.com/index.htm help!!

any-find.com is CoolWebSearch

Follow the uninstall instructions at http://www.kephyr.com/spywarescanner/library/ncase/index.phtml for ncase

Use Taskmanager (Ctrl-Alt-Del) to end these running processes if you can
(or use Process Explorer)
C:\WINNT\wt\updater\wcmdmgr.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\MYWEBS~1\bar\2.bin\mwsoemon.exe
C:\winnt\dllhelp.exe
c:\winnt\msbb.exe

Download and run CWShredder by Merijn Bellekom
Run it, press 'Fix', and allow it to fix all it finds.


Run HijackThis again, push Scan and place a check mark next to the following items using your mouse.
Not all of these entries will still be present - but make sure you get the ones that are.
Next, close all browser Windows, and push the 'Fix checked' button in HijackThis
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer,SearchURL = http://any-find.com/sp.htm
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Bar = http://any-find.com/sp.htm
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Page = http://any-find.com/index.htm
R0 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Start Page = http://any-find.com/index.htm
R0 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Start Page = http://default-homepage-network.com/start.cgi?hklm
R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Bar = http://server224.smartbotpro.net/7search/?hklm
R0 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Search,SearchAssistant = http://any-find.com/sp.htm
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\SearchURL,(Default) = http://any-find.com/index.htm
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [wcmdmgr] C:\WINNT\wt\updater\wcmdmgrl.exe -launch
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [msbb] c:\winnt\msbb.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [khklwfqd] C:\WINNT\khklwfqd.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [bipwn] C:\WINNT\bipwn.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [gtohcjel] C:\WINNT\gtohcjel.exe
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [dllhelp] c:\winnt\dllhelp.exe
O16 - DPF: {1D4DB7D2-6EC9-47A3-BD87-1E41684E07BB} - http://ak.imgfarm.com/images/nocache/fu....0.0.6.cab
O16 - DPF: {56336BCB-3D8A-11D6-A00B-0050DA18DE71} (RdxIE Class) - http://software-dl.real.com/1856376cdd7...xIE601.cab


Empty the TIF (Temporary Internet Files)
To do so use Control Panel > Internet Options(or right click the IE icon on the desktop and choose Properties)
Click Delete Files on the General Tab - place a check in the Delete all offline content box and then press OK

Delete all the files in (and any subfolders of) the C:\Windows\Temp\ folder

Set your Explorer up using the info in this link so that hidden and System files are visible
Also Uncheck the "Hide extensions for known file types" box

Reboot to SAFE mode
How to start the computer in Safe mode

Delete the following files:
c:\winnt\msbb.exe
C:\WINNT\khklwfqd.exe
C:\WINNT\bipwn.exe
C:\WINNT\gtohcjel.exe
c:\winnt\dllhelp.exe

Run CWShredder again while still in SAFE mode

Reboot to normal mode

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Download the latest version of Ad-Aware at http://www.lavasoftusa.com/support/download/
After installing AAW, and before running the program, you NEED to FIRST update the reference file following these instructions.
Now do the following:
- Under Ad-aware 6 > Settings (Gear at the top) > Tweaks > Scanning Engine:
check: "Unload recognized processes during scanning."
- Under Ad-aware 6 > Settings (Gear at the top) > Tweaks > Cleaning Engine:
Check: "Let Windows remove files in use after reboot."

Press "Scan Now"
- Check option "Use Custom scanning options"
- Check option "Activate In-Depth Scan"
- Press "Select drives\folders to scan"
- Select the active partition which is usually C:

Now press "Next" to let Ad-aware scan your drives...
It will find a number of "bad" files and registry keys.
Right-click in that pane and choose "select all"

Now press "Next" again.
It will ask you whether you'd like to remove all checked items. Click OK.

Finally, close Ad-Aware, and reboot.

 

Re: Homepage hijacked by http://any-find.com/index.htm help!!

I haven't tried this just yet, but wanted to thank you for your speed and help in getting back to me...I'll try it tonight, and I hope it works...thanks!!

, Jazzical

 

Re: Homepage hijacked by http://any-find.com/index.htm help!!

Hey, I did everything you say, and I just wanted to say thank you so incredibly much...it gave me this message when I booted my comp and I wasn't really sure what to do, but I put it to boot in "normal mode" whatever that means....anyway, I believe that everything is fixed and gone and solved....should I leave hijackthis, cwshredder, and adware installed, or delete them. THank you yet again for your much appreciated help.

Virus free and happy
Jazzical

 

Re: Homepage hijacked by http://any-find.com/index.htm help!!

Hey Jazzical21,

It will not hurt to hang onto those programs.

As far as CWShredder is concerned....it's mainly a program that is used by the experts when a CoolWebSearch highjack has taken place. While it does get updated from time to time to a newer version....it is not a program designed to be used on a day to day basis by users except maybe in the case of wanting to see if the previous CWS highjack actually went away.

Adaware is a program that you need to keep properly updated and use to scan your system periodically for Spy\Adware.

HighJackThis(HJT) is also another program that is usually only used when problems arise from a browser highjack.

I'm also going to edit the title of the post to reflect problem solved but feel free to re-visit this thread and post IF the problem is not fully gone.