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Could someone inspect this HJT log ??

Discussion in 'Malware and Virus Removal Archive' started by Daddad, 2005/08/09.

  1. 2005/08/09
    Daddad

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    Logfile of HijackThis v1.99.1
    Scan saved at 8:16:17 AM, on 8/9/2005
    Platform: Windows XP SP2 (WinNT 5.01.2600)
    MSIE: Internet Explorer v6.00 SP2 (6.00.2900.2180)

    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\Explorer.EXE
    C:\WINDOWS\system32\spoolsv.exe
    C:\Program Files\Analog Devices\SoundMAX\Smtray.exe
    C:\WINDOWS\system32\igfxtray.exe
    C:\WINDOWS\system32\hkcmd.exe
    C:\Program Files\Intel\Intel(R) Active Monitor\imontray.exe
    C:\PROGRA~1\ALWILS~1\Avast4\ashDisp.exe
    C:\Program Files\Sunbelt Software\CounterSpy Client\sunasDTServ.exe
    C:\Program Files\Sunbelt Software\CounterSpy Client\sunasServ.exe
    C:\Program Files\Mail Inspector\minspect.exe
    C:\Program Files\Alwil Software\Avast4\aswUpdSv.exe
    C:\Program Files\Alwil Software\Avast4\ashServ.exe
    C:\Program Files\Executive Software\Diskeeper\DkService.exe
    C:\WINDOWS\system32\oodag.exe
    C:\Program Files\Analog Devices\SoundMAX\SMAgent.exe
    C:\Program Files\Intel\Intel(R) Active Monitor\imonnt.exe
    C:\Program Files\Alwil Software\Avast4\ashMaiSv.exe
    C:\Program Files\Alwil Software\Avast4\ashWebSv.exe
    C:\Program Files\Sunbelt Software\CounterSpy Client\CounterSpy.exe
    C:\HJT\hijackthis.exe

    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Smapp] C:\Program Files\Analog Devices\SoundMAX\Smtray.exe
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [IgfxTray] C:\WINDOWS\system32\igfxtray.exe
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [HotKeysCmds] C:\WINDOWS\system32\hkcmd.exe
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [IMONTRAY] C:\Program Files\Intel\Intel(R) Active Monitor\imontray.exe
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [DiskeeperSystray] "C:\Program Files\Executive Software\Diskeeper\DkIcon.exe "
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Tweak UI] RUNDLL32.EXE TWEAKUI.CPL,TweakMeUp
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [avast!] C:\PROGRA~1\ALWILS~1\Avast4\ashDisp.exe
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [sunasDTServ] C:\Program Files\Sunbelt Software\CounterSpy Client\sunasDTServ.exe
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [sunasServ] C:\Program Files\Sunbelt Software\CounterSpy Client\sunasServ.exe
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [NeroFilterCheck] C:\WINDOWS\system32\NeroCheck.exe
    O4 - Startup: Mail Inspector 2000.lnk = C:\Program Files\Mail Inspector\minspect.exe
    O4 - Global Startup: Microsoft Office.lnk = C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office10\OSA.EXE
    O9 - Extra button: Messenger - {FB5F1910-F110-11d2-BB9E-00C04F795683} - C:\Program Files\Messenger\msmsgs.exe
    O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Windows Messenger - {FB5F1910-F110-11d2-BB9E-00C04F795683} - C:\Program Files\Messenger\msmsgs.exe
    O20 - Winlogon Notify: igfxcui - C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\igfxsrvc.dll
    O23 - Service: avast! iAVS4 Control Service (aswUpdSv) - Unknown owner - C:\Program Files\Alwil Software\Avast4\aswUpdSv.exe
    O23 - Service: avast! Antivirus - Unknown owner - C:\Program Files\Alwil Software\Avast4\ashServ.exe
    O23 - Service: avast! Mail Scanner - Unknown owner - C:\Program Files\Alwil Software\Avast4\ashMaiSv.exe" /service (file missing)
    O23 - Service: avast! Web Scanner - Unknown owner - C:\Program Files\Alwil Software\Avast4\ashWebSv.exe" /service (file missing)
    O23 - Service: Diskeeper - Executive Software International, Inc. - C:\Program Files\Executive Software\Diskeeper\DkService.exe
    O23 - Service: Intel(R) Active Monitor (imonNT) - Intel Corp. - C:\Program Files\Intel\Intel(R) Active Monitor\imonnt.exe
    O23 - Service: O&O Defrag - O&O Software GmbH - C:\WINDOWS\system32\oodag.exe
    O23 - Service: SoundMAX Agent Service (SoundMAX Agent Service (default)) - Analog Devices, Inc. - C:\Program Files\Analog Devices\SoundMAX\SMAgent.exe

    Thanks in advance

    Daddad
     
  2. 2005/08/11
    Daddad

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  4. 2005/08/11
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    Hello Daddad,

    I don't see anything bad here and apparently no one else does either, it's one of the cleaner logs that I've seen. What prompted you to post the log?

    What you can do on your own, if you haven't already, is to check your running software against the data bases such as TaskList linked to in this post http://www.windowsbbs.com/showthread.php?t=39425 and Google.

    Regards - Charles
     
  5. 2005/08/11
    Daddad

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    Charles, this log is not of my machine but a friend's computer.
    Counterspy kept giving me a spyware detection of "Adw.Zango.Muncher "
    Ever heard of that one ??

    Daddad
     
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    Hi Daddad,

    Went into Sunbelt's page on this threat:

    http://research.sunbelt-software.com/threat_display.cfm?name=Adw.Zango.Muncher&threatid=40197

    Running Process Signatures:
    process: bidulator.exe: MD5 Hash: 97e0a5f8f2423caa140...
    process: installershell.exe: MD5 Hash: 1e543211ec974cc3c41...
    process: muncherinstall.exe: MD5 Hash: db0a4d94fb3d5591ef3...
    process: muncherinstaller.exe: MD5 Hash: df7ecfe12119b4994a4...
    process: munchersetup.exe: MD5 Hash: 022b0ba8ab6d4590d3a...
    process: zangoinstaller.exe: MD5 Hash: 33468a3ec67540bd8cf...
    process: zangomuncher.exe: MD5 Hash: 93f7039d48e86d57d69...

    I don't see any of these processes running.

    Did you try running the scanner in safe mode? There may be remnants that can't be deleted in normal mode. Are there any symptoms as described at the site?

    You might also get a second opinion: http://www.ewido.net/en/download/ install and update. Disable the resident processes, and run the scanner.

    Regards - Charles
     
  7. 2005/08/11
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    That is a clean log.
    This spyware detection, does it describe what kind it is. I mean is it a registry entry, and does it give a location?
    Or is it files present?
     
  8. 2005/08/12
    Daddad

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    Charles and Mark, thanks so much for your replies to my post.
    I have been up to my armpits with work today here at home.
    I will get back tomorrow with updated posts of conditions that exist.
    Both of you have nice evenings..............

    Daddad
     
  9. 2005/08/14
    Daddad

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    Hello Charles, Mark and others.
    Here is a fresh HJT scan with hidden files being shown.
    This was done in normal windows mode:

    Logfile of HijackThis v1.99.1
    Scan saved at 4:20:34 AM, on 8/14/2005
    Platform: Windows XP SP2 (WinNT 5.01.2600)
    MSIE: Internet Explorer v6.00 SP2 (6.00.2900.2180)

    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\Explorer.EXE
    C:\WINDOWS\system32\spoolsv.exe
    C:\PROGRA~1\ALWILS~1\Avast4\ashDisp.exe
    C:\Program Files\Sunbelt Software\CounterSpy Client\sunasDtServ.exe
    C:\Program Files\Sunbelt Software\CounterSpy Client\sunasServ.exe
    C:\Program Files\Common Files\Real\Update_OB\realsched.exe
    C:\Program Files\Microsoft IntelliPoint\point32.exe
    C:\Program Files\Acronis\TrueImage\TrueImageMonitor.exe
    C:\Program Files\Common Files\Acronis\Schedule2\schedhlp.exe
    C:\Program Files\Microsoft AntiSpyware\gcasDtServ.exe
    C:\Program Files\Common Files\Acronis\Schedule2\schedul2.exe
    C:\Program Files\Alwil Software\Avast4\aswUpdSv.exe
    C:\Program Files\Alwil Software\Avast4\ashServ.exe
    C:\Program Files\Executive Software\Diskeeper\DkService.exe
    C:\Program Files\Common Files\EPSON\EBAPI\SAgent2.exe
    C:\Program Files\ewido\security suite\ewidoctrl.exe
    C:\WINDOWS\system32\oodag.exe
    C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe
    C:\Program Files\Alwil Software\Avast4\ashMaiSv.exe
    C:\Program Files\Alwil Software\Avast4\ashWebSv.exe
    C:\Program Files\Sunbelt Software\CounterSpy Client\CounterSpy.exe
    C:\HJT\hijackthis.exe

    R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Bar = http://us.rd.yahoo.com/customize/ycomp_adbe/defaults/sb/*http://www.yahoo.com/search/ie.html
    R0 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Start Page = http://www.cnn.com/
    O2 - BHO: AcroIEHlprObj Class - {06849E9F-C8D7-4D59-B87D-784B7D6BE0B3} - C:\Program Files\Adobe\Acrobat 7.0\ActiveX\AcroIEHelper.dll
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Tweak UI] RUNDLL32.EXE TWEAKUI.CPL,TweakMeUp
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [DiskeeperSystray] "C:\Program Files\Executive Software\Diskeeper\DkIcon.exe "
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [avast!] C:\PROGRA~1\ALWILS~1\Avast4\ashDisp.exe
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [sunasDTServ] C:\Program Files\Sunbelt Software\CounterSpy Client\sunasDtServ.exe
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [sunasServ] C:\Program Files\Sunbelt Software\CounterSpy Client\sunasServ.exe
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [TkBellExe] "C:\Program Files\Common Files\Real\Update_OB\realsched.exe" -osboot
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [IntelliPoint] "C:\Program Files\Microsoft IntelliPoint\point32.exe "
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Acronis True Image Monitor] "C:\Program Files\Acronis\TrueImage\TrueImageMonitor.exe "
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Acronis Scheduler2 Service] "C:\Program Files\Common Files\Acronis\Schedule2\schedhlp.exe "
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [gcasServ] "C:\Program Files\Microsoft AntiSpyware\gcasServ.exe "
    O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [Weather] C:\Program Files\AWS\WeatherBug\Weather.exe 1
    O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [MailChecker] C:\Program Files\mailchk.exe
    O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [AIM] C:\PROGRA~1\AIM\aim.exe -cnetwait.odl
    O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [Yahoo! Pager] "C:\Program Files\Yahoo!\Messenger\ypager.exe" -quiet
    O4 - Startup: Mail Inspector 2000.lnk = C:\Program Files\Mail Inspector\minspect.exe
    O4 - Startup: Shortcut to speedfan.lnk = C:\Program Files\SpeedFan\speedfan.exe
    O4 - Startup: Shortcut to TopDesk.lnk = C:\FromArt\TopDesk.exe
    O4 - Global Startup: Adobe Reader Speed Launch.lnk = C:\Program Files\Adobe\Acrobat 7.0\Reader\reader_sl.exe
    O4 - Global Startup: EPSON Status Monitor 3 Environment Check 2.lnk = C:\WINDOWS\system32\spool\drivers\w32x86\3\E_SRCV02.EXE
    O4 - Global Startup: Microsoft Office.lnk = C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office10\OSA.EXE
    O4 - Global Startup: Never Forget.lnk = C:\Program Files\NeverForget\NF.exe
    O9 - Extra button: Messenger - {4528BBE0-4E08-11D5-AD55-00010333D0AD} - C:\Program Files\Yahoo!\Messenger\yhexbmes0521.dll (file missing)
    O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Yahoo! Messenger - {4528BBE0-4E08-11D5-AD55-00010333D0AD} - C:\Program Files\Yahoo!\Messenger\yhexbmes0521.dll (file missing)
    O9 - Extra button: AIM - {AC9E2541-2814-11d5-BC6D-00B0D0A1DE45} - C:\PROGRA~1\AIM\aim.exe
    O9 - Extra button: Messenger - {FB5F1910-F110-11d2-BB9E-00C04F795683} - C:\Program Files\Messenger\msmsgs.exe
    O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Windows Messenger - {FB5F1910-F110-11d2-BB9E-00C04F795683} - C:\Program Files\Messenger\msmsgs.exe
    O9 - Extra button: WeatherBug - {AF6CABAB-61F9-4f12-A198-B7D41EF1CB52} - C:\PROGRA~1\AWS\WEATHE~1\Weather.exe (HKCU)
    O23 - Service: Acronis Scheduler2 Service (AcrSch2Svc) - Acronis - C:\Program Files\Common Files\Acronis\Schedule2\schedul2.exe
    O23 - Service: avast! iAVS4 Control Service (aswUpdSv) - Unknown owner - C:\Program Files\Alwil Software\Avast4\aswUpdSv.exe
    O23 - Service: avast! Antivirus - Unknown owner - C:\Program Files\Alwil Software\Avast4\ashServ.exe
    O23 - Service: avast! Mail Scanner - Unknown owner - C:\Program Files\Alwil Software\Avast4\ashMaiSv.exe" /service (file missing)
    O23 - Service: avast! Web Scanner - Unknown owner - C:\Program Files\Alwil Software\Avast4\ashWebSv.exe" /service (file missing)
    O23 - Service: Diskeeper - Executive Software International, Inc. - C:\Program Files\Executive Software\Diskeeper\DkService.exe
    O23 - Service: EPSON Printer Status Agent2 (EPSONStatusAgent2) - SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION - C:\Program Files\Common Files\EPSON\EBAPI\SAgent2.exe
    O23 - Service: ewido security suite control - ewido networks - C:\Program Files\ewido\security suite\ewidoctrl.exe
    O23 - Service: InstallDriver Table Manager (IDriverT) - Macrovision Corporation - C:\Program Files\Common Files\InstallShield\Driver\1050\Intel 32\IDriverT.exe
    O23 - Service: O&O Defrag - O&O Software GmbH - C:\WINDOWS\system32\oodag.exe

    I can quarantine the Adw.Zango.Muncher thingy using Counterspy.
    If I run another scan before re-booting, Counterspy shows everything is clean.
    However, when the machine is re-booted, another Counterspy scan reveals the culprit is there once again !!

    Go figure.............Daddad
     
  10. 2005/08/14
    charlesvar

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    Hi Daddad,

    The only thing I can see that is questionable is this:

    O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [Weather] C:\Program Files\AWS\WeatherBug\Weather.exe 1

    There is a diffrence of opinion as to whether this is spyware or not - if you do a search, you'll see what I mean.

    I see that you have Ewido running and I assume found nothing. My only other suggestion is to ask Sunbelt - from what I gather they are very resonsive to users.

    Can you paste the quarantined entry here so we can see what type of entry this is?

    Regards - Charles
     
  11. 2005/08/14
    Daddad

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    Charles, the only thing I can see about the quarantined entry is that it is listed as Adw.Zango.Muncher and it is an adware as listed by Counterspy.
    Yes, I ran Ewido and it found scads of nasties but didn't kill this thing.
    I'll run another scan in safe mode and post that too.

    Daddad
     
  12. 2005/08/14
    Daddad

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    Here is the HJT log in safe mode:

    Logfile of HijackThis v1.99.1
    Scan saved at 12:08:22 PM, on 8/14/2005
    Platform: Windows XP SP2 (WinNT 5.01.2600)
    MSIE: Internet Explorer v6.00 SP2 (6.00.2900.2180)

    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\Explorer.EXE
    C:\HJT\hijackthis.exe

    R0 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Start Page = http://www.cnn.com/
    O2 - BHO: AcroIEHlprObj Class - {06849E9F-C8D7-4D59-B87D-784B7D6BE0B3} - C:\Program Files\Adobe\Acrobat 7.0\ActiveX\AcroIEHelper.dll
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Tweak UI] RUNDLL32.EXE TWEAKUI.CPL,TweakMeUp
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [DiskeeperSystray] "C:\Program Files\Executive Software\Diskeeper\DkIcon.exe "
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [avast!] C:\PROGRA~1\ALWILS~1\Avast4\ashDisp.exe
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [sunasDTServ] C:\Program Files\Sunbelt Software\CounterSpy Client\sunasDtServ.exe
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [sunasServ] C:\Program Files\Sunbelt Software\CounterSpy Client\sunasServ.exe
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [TkBellExe] "C:\Program Files\Common Files\Real\Update_OB\realsched.exe" -osboot
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [IntelliPoint] "C:\Program Files\Microsoft IntelliPoint\point32.exe "
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Acronis True Image Monitor] "C:\Program Files\Acronis\TrueImage\TrueImageMonitor.exe "
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Acronis Scheduler2 Service] "C:\Program Files\Common Files\Acronis\Schedule2\schedhlp.exe "
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [gcasServ] "C:\Program Files\Microsoft AntiSpyware\gcasServ.exe "
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [MSConfig] C:\WINDOWS\PCHealth\HelpCtr\Binaries\MSConfig.exe /auto
    O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [Weather] C:\Program Files\AWS\WeatherBug\Weather.exe 1
    O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [MailChecker] C:\Program Files\mailchk.exe
    O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [AIM] C:\PROGRA~1\AIM\aim.exe -cnetwait.odl
    O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [Yahoo! Pager] "C:\Program Files\Yahoo!\Messenger\ypager.exe" -quiet
    O4 - Startup: Mail Inspector 2000.lnk = C:\Program Files\Mail Inspector\minspect.exe
    O4 - Startup: Shortcut to speedfan.lnk = C:\Program Files\SpeedFan\speedfan.exe
    O4 - Startup: Shortcut to TopDesk.lnk = C:\FromArt\TopDesk.exe
    O4 - Global Startup: Adobe Reader Speed Launch.lnk = C:\Program Files\Adobe\Acrobat 7.0\Reader\reader_sl.exe
    O4 - Global Startup: EPSON Status Monitor 3 Environment Check 2.lnk = C:\WINDOWS\system32\spool\drivers\w32x86\3\E_SRCV02.EXE
    O4 - Global Startup: Microsoft Office.lnk = C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office10\OSA.EXE
    O4 - Global Startup: Never Forget.lnk = C:\Program Files\NeverForget\NF.exe
    O9 - Extra button: Messenger - {4528BBE0-4E08-11D5-AD55-00010333D0AD} - C:\Program Files\Yahoo!\Messenger\yhexbmes0521.dll (file missing)
    O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Yahoo! Messenger - {4528BBE0-4E08-11D5-AD55-00010333D0AD} - C:\Program Files\Yahoo!\Messenger\yhexbmes0521.dll (file missing)
    O9 - Extra button: AIM - {AC9E2541-2814-11d5-BC6D-00B0D0A1DE45} - C:\PROGRA~1\AIM\aim.exe
    O9 - Extra button: Messenger - {FB5F1910-F110-11d2-BB9E-00C04F795683} - C:\Program Files\Messenger\msmsgs.exe
    O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Windows Messenger - {FB5F1910-F110-11d2-BB9E-00C04F795683} - C:\Program Files\Messenger\msmsgs.exe
    O9 - Extra button: WeatherBug - {AF6CABAB-61F9-4f12-A198-B7D41EF1CB52} - C:\PROGRA~1\AWS\WEATHE~1\Weather.exe (HKCU)
    O23 - Service: Acronis Scheduler2 Service (AcrSch2Svc) - Acronis - C:\Program Files\Common Files\Acronis\Schedule2\schedul2.exe
    O23 - Service: avast! iAVS4 Control Service (aswUpdSv) - Unknown owner - C:\Program Files\Alwil Software\Avast4\aswUpdSv.exe
    O23 - Service: avast! Antivirus - Unknown owner - C:\Program Files\Alwil Software\Avast4\ashServ.exe
    O23 - Service: avast! Mail Scanner - Unknown owner - C:\Program Files\Alwil Software\Avast4\ashMaiSv.exe" /service (file missing)
    O23 - Service: avast! Web Scanner - Unknown owner - C:\Program Files\Alwil Software\Avast4\ashWebSv.exe" /service (file missing)
    O23 - Service: Diskeeper - Executive Software International, Inc. - C:\Program Files\Executive Software\Diskeeper\DkService.exe
    O23 - Service: EPSON Printer Status Agent2 (EPSONStatusAgent2) - SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION - C:\Program Files\Common Files\EPSON\EBAPI\SAgent2.exe
    O23 - Service: ewido security suite control - ewido networks - C:\Program Files\ewido\security suite\ewidoctrl.exe
    O23 - Service: InstallDriver Table Manager (IDriverT) - Macrovision Corporation - C:\Program Files\Common Files\InstallShield\Driver\1050\Intel 32\IDriverT.exe
    O23 - Service: O&O Defrag - O&O Software GmbH - C:\WINDOWS\system32\oodag.exe

    Daddad
     
  13. 2005/08/15
    charlesvar

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    Hi Daddad,

    Still don't see anything untoward here, think contacting Sunbelt would be a good idea - this may be a false positive.

    ran Ewido and it found scads of nasties
    Aside from tracking cookies, what sort of nasties?

    Another option would be to run a registry cleaner like RegSeeker http://www.hoverdesk.net/freeware.htm and see what it comes up with, as always make sure you can backtrack if making registry changes.

    Keep us posted.

    Regards - Charles
     
  14. 2005/08/16
    Daddad

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    Hello again Charles and others.
    Ewido found a slew of nasty cookies such as Doubleclick, advertise.com etc.
    I have scanned the machine in question with the following spyware programs:
    Counterspy latest definitions (218)
    Microsoft antispyware, latest definitions
    Ewido, latest definitions
    Spybot Search and destroy
    Avast antivirus home edition, deep scan, latest definitions
    Hijack This, both in normal mode and safe mode
    All scans with no other programs open in the tray

    Counterspy is the only utility indicating infection of the "Adw.Zango.Muncher "

    I suppose I should contact Counterspy as you suggest

    I am beginning to subscribe to your theory of a "false positive "

    It would sure be helpful if these antispyware programs would be able to "flag" the location of the offending file so we would know exactly where the infestation was located.

    Daddad
     
  15. 2005/08/16
    charlesvar

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    HI Daddad,

    I suppose I should contact Counterspy as you suggest
    I certainly would, aside from being annoying, the program is more or less useless like this and you did pay for it.

    This may be coming up on the basis of Heuristics (behavior) and not on a signature criteria, if that's true, the probability of false positives go up.

    Regards - Charles
     

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