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  1. 2011/10/03
    joe645

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    All processes killed
    ========== OTL ==========
    Service gusvc stopped successfully!
    Service gusvc deleted successfully!
    Prefs.js: "Ask.com" removed from browser.search.defaultengine
    Prefs.js: "Ask.com" removed from browser.search.defaultenginename
    Prefs.js: "Ask.com" removed from browser.search.order.1
    Prefs.js: "Ask.com" removed from browser.search.selectedEngine
    Registry key HKEY_USERS\S-1-5-21-1482476501-527237240-725345543-1003\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings\ZoneMap\Domains\aol.com\free\ deleted successfully.
    I:\WINDOWS\002846_.tmp deleted successfully.
    I:\WINDOWS\SET29.tmp deleted successfully.
    I:\WINDOWS\SET3.tmp deleted successfully.
    I:\WINDOWS\SET4.tmp deleted successfully.
    I:\WINDOWS\SET8.tmp deleted successfully.
    ADS I:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\TEMP:DFC5A2B2 deleted successfully.
    ADS I:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\TEMP:0B4227B4 deleted successfully.
    ADS I:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\TEMP:A8ADE5D8 deleted successfully.
    File rity] not found.
    File ptytemp] not found.
    File ptyflash] not found.
    File boot] not found.

    OTL by OldTimer - Version 3.2.29.1 log created on 10032011_184341

    Files\Folders moved on Reboot...

    Registry entries deleted on Reboot...
     
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  2. 2011/10/03
    joe645

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    Last Scan. Eset didn't find any threats. Thks
    Results of screen317's Security Check version 0.99.7
    Windows XP Service Pack 3
    Internet Explorer 8
    ``````````````````````````````
    Antivirus/Firewall Check:
    AVG 2012
    AVG PC Tuneup 2011
    AVG 2012
    Antivirus up to date!
    ```````````````````````````````
    Anti-malware/Other Utilities Check:
    Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware
    AVG PC Tuneup 2011
    CCleaner
    Java(TM) 6 Update 27
    Out of date Java installed!
    Adobe Flash Player 10.3.183.7
    Adobe Reader X (10.1.1)
    Mozilla Firefox (x86 en-US..) Firefox Out of Date!
    ````````````````````````````````
    Process Check:
    objlist.exe by Laurent
    Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware mbamservice.exe
    Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware mbamgui.exe
    Spybot Teatimer.exe is disabled!
    AVG avgwdsvc.exe
    AVG avgtray.exe
    AVG avgrsx.exe
    AVG avgnsx.exe
    AVG avgemc.exe
    ``````````End of Log````````````
     
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    broni

    broni Moderator Malware Analyst

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    Your computer is clean [​IMG]

    1. We need to reset system restore to prevent your computer from being accidentally reinfected by using some old restore point(s). We'll create fresh, clean restore point, using following OTL script:

    Run OTL

    • Under the Custom Scans/Fixes box at the bottom, paste in the following:

    Code:
    :OTL
:Commands
[purity]
[emptytemp]
[EMPTYFLASH]
[CLEARALLRESTOREPOINTS]
[Reboot]
    • Then click the Run Fix button at the top
    • Let the program run unhindered, reboot the PC when it is done
    • Post resulting log.

    2. Now, we'll remove all tools, we used during our cleaning process

    Clean up with OTL:

    • Double-click OTL.exe to start the program.
    • Close all other programs apart from OTL as this step will require a reboot
    • On the OTL main screen, press the CLEANUP button
    • Say Yes to the prompt and then allow the program to reboot your computer.

    If you still have any tools or logs leftover on your computer you can go ahead and delete those off of your computer now.

    3. Make sure, Windows Updates are current.

    4. If any Trojan was listed among your infection(s), make sure, you change all of your on-line important passwords (bank account(s), secured web sites, etc.) immediately!

    5. Download, and install WOT (Web OF Trust): http://www.mywot.com/. It'll warn you (in most cases) about dangerous web sites.

    6. Run Malwarebytes "Quick scan" once in a while to assure safety of your computer.

    7. Run Temporary File Cleaner (TFC) weekly.

    8. Download and install Secunia Personal Software Inspector (PSI): http://secunia.com/vulnerability_scanning/personal/. The Secunia PSI is a FREE security tool designed to detect vulnerable and out-dated programs and plug-ins which expose your PC to attacks. Run it weekly.

    9. (optional) If you want to keep all your programs up to date, download and install FileHippo Update Checker.
    The Update Checker will scan your computer for installed software, check the versions and then send this information to FileHippo.com to see if there are any newer releases.

    10. (Windows XP only) Run defrag at your convenience.

    11. When installing\updating ANY program, make sure you always select "Custom " installation, so you can UN-check any possible "drive-by-install" (foistware), like toolbars etc., which may try to install along with the legitimate program. Do NOT click "Next" button without looking at any given page.

    12. Read How did I get infected?, With steps so it does not happen again!: http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/forums/topic2520.html

    13. Please, let me know, how your computer is doing.
     
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    I see you have P2P software ( Azures, Limewire, BitTorrent, uTorrent etc…) installed on your machine. We are not here to pass judgment on file-sharing as a concept. However, we will warn you that engaging in this activity and having this kind of software installed on your machine will always make you more susceptible to re-infections. It may be contributing to your current situation. This page will give you further information.

    Please note: Even if you are using a "safe" P2P program, it is only the program that is safe. You will be sharing files from uncertified sources, and these are often infected. The bad guys use P2P filesharing as a major conduit to spread their wares and their infections.

    References for the risk of these programs are here, and here.

    I would strongly recommend that you uninstall them, and read the links above for educational value!

    Note: Please be advised that continued use of these programs after being warned of the danger of infections from them, may result in the discontinued help of future cleaning of your system here at WindowsBBS Malware and Virus removal.
     
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  6. 2011/10/03
    joe645

    joe645 Well-Known Member Thread Starter

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    I appreciate the concern and suggestion. I will consider it.
    To Broni: I have Eset installed on my laptop and know it takes a while to scan. When I ran the Eset scan on this computer, I thought it completed it very quickly. So I ran it again. Oops! have registered some threats but has not finished. Will reply with results ASAP.
     
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  7. 2011/10/03
    joe645

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    Eset Security Scan

    G:\Clickfree restored files\DESKTOP-PC\C\Documents and Settings\JOE\My Documents\Adobe Photoshop Elements 7\Adobe Photoshop Elements 7.rar a variant of Win32/Keygen.BH application deleted - quarantined
    G:\Uniblue\RegistryBooster\Launcher.exe Win32/RegistryBooster application cleaned by deleting - quarantined
    G:\Uniblue\RegistryBooster\rbmonitor.exe Win32/RegistryBooster application cleaned by deleting - quarantined
    G:\Uniblue\RegistryBooster\rbnotifier.exe Win32/RegistryBooster application cleaned by deleting - quarantined
    G:\Uniblue\RegistryBooster\rb_move_serial.exe Win32/RegistryBooster application cleaned by deleting - quarantined
    G:\Uniblue\RegistryBooster\rb_ubm.exe Win32/RegistryBooster application cleaned by deleting - quarantined
    G:\Uniblue\RegistryBooster\registrybooster.exe Win32/RegistryBooster application cleaned by deleting - quarantined
    G:\Uniblue\SpeedUpMyPC\spmonitor.exe Win32/SpeedUpMyPC application cleaned by deleting - quarantined
    G:\Uniblue\SpeedUpMyPC\spnotifier.exe Win32/SpeedUpMyPC application cleaned by deleting - quarantined
    G:\Uniblue\SpeedUpMyPC\sp_move_serial.exe Win32/SpeedUpMyPC application cleaned by deleting - quarantined
    G:\Uniblue\SpeedUpMyPC\sump.exe Win32/SpeedUpMyPC application cleaned by deleting - quarantined
    I:\Documents and Settings\Joe\Application Data\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Quick Launch\QuickStores.lnk Win32/Adware.ADON application cleaned by deleting - quarantined
    I:\Documents and Settings\Joe\My Documents\Downloads\cnet_radix_installer_trial_zip.exe a variant of Win32/InstallCore.C application cleaned by deleting - quarantined
    I:\Documents and Settings\Joe\My Documents\Downloads\registrybooster.exe Win32/RegistryBooster application deleted - quarantined
    I:\Documents and Settings\Joe\My Documents\Downloads\speedupmypc(1).exe Win32/SpeedUpMyPC application deleted - quarantined
    I:\Documents and Settings\Joe\My Documents\Downloads\speedupmypc.exe Win32/SpeedUpMyPC application deleted - quarantined
    I:\Documents and Settings\Joe\My Documents\Downloads\speedupmypcppcg1.exe Win32/SpeedUpMyPC application deleted - quarantined
    I:\Documents and Settings\Joe\My Documents\Downloads\Unlocker1.9.1.exe Win32/Adware.ADON application deleted - quarantined
    I:\Documents and Settings\Joe\My Documents\My Documents\Adobe Photoshop Elements 7\Adobe Photoshop Elements 7.rar a variant of Win32/Keygen.BH application deleted - quarantined
    I:\Documents and Settings\Joe\Start Menu\QuickStores.lnk Win32/Adware.ADON application cleaned by deleting - quarantined
    I:\Qoobox\Quarantine\I\Program Files\StartNow Toolbar\ToOLbar32.dll.vir a variant of Win32/Toolbar.Zugo application cleaned by deleting - quarantined
    I:\Qoobox\Quarantine\I\Program Files\StartNow Toolbar\ToolbarUpdaterService.exe.vir a variant of Win32/Toolbar.Zugo application cleaned by deleting - quarantined
    I:\System Volume Information\_restore{D64BE854-BAF9-476C-8E9A-0B765A1E0D15}\RP73\A0018795.lnk Win32/Adware.ADON application cleaned by deleting - quarantined
    I:\System Volume Information\_restore{D64BE854-BAF9-476C-8E9A-0B765A1E0D15}\RP73\A0018796.lnk Win32/Adware.ADON application cleaned by deleting - quarantined
     
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  8. 2011/10/03
    broni

    broni Moderator Malware Analyst

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    Proceed with my reply #23.
     
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  9. 2011/10/04
    joe645

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    Final Thought

    Once again thanks for your help. I never did find out if and what was affecting my computer. It runs much better but I still never found out what services and start items are essential and what are not.
     
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  10. 2011/10/04
    broni

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    Combofix removed some malicious items and then we cleaned some garbage.

    Then....

    Download, and install Quick Startup: http://www.glarysoft.com/qs.html
    Go File>Export, save report, and paste it into your next post.
     
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  11. 2011/10/04
    joe645

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    QuickStartUp.log

    Startup List report created on 10/4/2011 by Startup Manager


    Name: vProt
    Path: "I:\Program Files\AVG Secure Search\vprot.exe "
    Location: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run
    Status: Enabled
    ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

    Name: UpdReg
    Path: I:\WINDOWS\UpdReg.EXE
    Location: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run
    Status: Enabled
    ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

    Name: SDTray
    Path: "I:\Program Files\Spybot - Search & Destroy 2\SDTray.exe "
    Location: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run
    Status: Enabled
    ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

    Name: Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware
    Path: "I:\Program Files\Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware\mbamgui.exe" /starttray
    Location: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run
    Status: Enabled
    ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

    Name: HP Software Update
    Path: I:\Program Files\HP\HP Software Update\HPWuSchd2.exe
    Location: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run
    Status: Enabled
    ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

    Name: DATAMNGR
    Path: I:\PROGRA~1\BEARSH~1\MediaBar\Datamngr\DATAMN~1.EXE
    Location: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run
    Status: Enabled
    ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

    Name: AVG_TRAY
    Path: "I:\Program Files\AVG\AVG2012\avgtray.exe "
    Location: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run
    Status: Enabled
    ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

    Name: Apoint
    Path: I:\Program Files\Apoint2K\Apoint.exe
    Location: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run
    Status: Enabled
    ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

    Name: Spybot-S&D Cleaning
    Path: "I:\Program Files\Spybot - Search & Destroy 2\SDCleaner.exe" /autoclean
    Location: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run
    Status: Enabled
    ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

    Name: SunJavaUpdateSched
    Path: "I:\Program Files\Common Files\Java\Java Update\jusched.exe "
    Location: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run
    Status: Enabled
    ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

    Name: PowerSuite
    Path: "I:\PROGRA~1\Uniblue\POWERS~1\launcher.exe" delay 20000 -m
    Location: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run
    Status: Enabled
    ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

    Name: ctfmon.exe
    Path: I:\WINDOWS\system32\ctfmon.exe
    Location: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run
    Status: Enabled
    ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

    Name: Acrobat Assistant
    Path: I:\PROGRA~1\Adobe\ACROBA~1.0\Distillr\AcroTray.exe
    Location: I:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Start Menu\Programs\Startup
    Status: Enabled
    ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

    Name: Adobe Gamma Loader
    Path: I:\PROGRA~1\COMMON~1\Adobe\CALIBR~1\ADOBEG~1.EXE
    Location: I:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Start Menu\Programs\Startup
    Status: Enabled
    ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

    Name: HP Digital Imaging Monitor
    Path: I:\PROGRA~1\HP\DIGITA~1\bin\hpqtra08.exe
    Location: I:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Start Menu\Programs\Startup
    Status: Enabled
    ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

    Name: MagicDisc
    Path: I:\PROGRA~1\MAGICD~1\MAGICD~1.EXE
    Location: I:\Documents and Settings\Joe\Start Menu\Programs\Startup
    Status: Enabled
    ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

    Name: Nikon Monitor
    Path: I:\PROGRA~1\COMMON~1\Nikon\Monitor\NKMONI~1.EXE
    Location: I:\Documents and Settings\Joe\Start Menu\Programs\Startup
    Status: Enabled
    ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

    Name: Webshots
    Path: I:\PROGRA~1\Webshots\315~1.761\Launcher.exe /t
    Location: I:\Documents and Settings\Joe\Start Menu\Programs\Startup
    Status: Enabled
    ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
    Total 18 Items
     
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  12. 2011/10/04
    broni

    broni Moderator Malware Analyst

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    I'll try to say it for the 3rd time....
    Proceed with my reply #23.
     
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  13. 2011/10/04
    joe645

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    Sorry about that must have missed it plus OTL had been deleted by other requests. Here is log:
    All processes killed
    ========== OTL ==========
    ========== COMMANDS ==========

    [EMPTYTEMP]

    User: Administrator
    ->Temp folder emptied: 0 bytes
    ->Temporary Internet Files folder emptied: 0 bytes

    User: All Users

    User: Default User
    ->Temp folder emptied: 0 bytes
    ->Temporary Internet Files folder emptied: 0 bytes

    User: Joe
    ->Temp folder emptied: 6833980 bytes
    ->Temporary Internet Files folder emptied: 1677393 bytes
    ->Java cache emptied: 0 bytes
    ->FireFox cache emptied: 42141756 bytes
    ->Flash cache emptied: 1604 bytes

    User: LocalService
    ->Temp folder emptied: 0 bytes
    ->Temporary Internet Files folder emptied: 33170 bytes

    User: NetworkService
    ->Temp folder emptied: 0 bytes
    ->Temporary Internet Files folder emptied: 33170 bytes

    %systemdrive% .tmp files removed: 0 bytes
    %systemroot% .tmp files removed: 0 bytes
    %systemroot%\System32 .tmp files removed: 0 bytes
    %systemroot%\System32\dllcache .tmp files removed: 0 bytes
    %systemroot%\System32\drivers .tmp files removed: 0 bytes
    Windows Temp folder emptied: 22313 bytes
    %systemroot%\system32\config\systemprofile\Local Settings\Temp folder emptied: 0 bytes
    %systemroot%\system32\config\systemprofile\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files folder emptied: 0 bytes
    RecycleBin emptied: 133804 bytes

    Total Files Cleaned = 49.00 mb


    [EMPTYFLASH]

    User: Administrator

    User: All Users

    User: Default User

    User: Joe
    ->Flash cache emptied: 0 bytes

    User: LocalService

    User: NetworkService

    Total Flash Files Cleaned = 0.00 mb

    Restore points cleared and new OTL Restore Point set!

    OTL by OldTimer - Version 3.2.29.1 log created on 10042011_205859

    Files\Folders moved on Reboot...

    Registry entries deleted on Reboot...
     
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  14. 2011/10/04
    broni

    broni Moderator Malware Analyst

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    What about all other steps?

    You have some unnecessary startups.

    Re-run "Quick Startup" and UN-check following:

    - UpdReg
    - Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware (leave this entry alone, if you have paid version of MBAM)
    - HP Software Update
    - DATAMNGR
    - SunJavaUpdateSched
    - PowerSuite (I thought all Uniblue programs has been gone already!)
    - Adobe Gamma Loader
    - HP Digital Imaging Monitor
    - MagicDisc

    Restart computer.
     
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  15. 2011/10/04
    joe645

    joe645 Well-Known Member Thread Starter

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    What other steps. I followed your #23 and ofter running OTL and sending you the log, I ran Malwarebytes, the file cleaner, and downloaded the programs you suggested to run weekly. What's left. Computer is running much better although I believe I have a video card problem. I will rerun quickstart and uncheck as suggested. Thx. Are we done? If so, thanks again and mark this resolved.
     
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  16. 2011/10/04
    broni

    broni Moderator Malware Analyst

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    In my reply #23 there are 12 steps.
    If all done, you're good to go :)
     
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