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Inactive Error 12029 - problems accessing certain websites/programs

Discussion in 'Malware and Virus Removal Archive' started by pjschman, 2010/01/31.

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  1. 2010/02/04
    broni

    broni Moderator Malware Analyst

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    Still no access to normal mode?

    Delete Combofix manually....
    Delete 4co9ty6sd4.exe, Qoobox folders,and Combofix.txt file from C:
    Delete 4co9ty6sd4.exe from your desktop.
     
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  2. 2010/02/04
    pjschman

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    Not sure what you mean by "access to normal mode" ... do you mean is everything back to normal? The answer is no ... the Windows Network Diagnostic log still shows the same errors, except now I'm getting both a 12029 error and a 12002 error for HTTPS.
     
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  4. 2010/02/04
    broni

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    Download Dr.Web CureIt to the desktop:
    ftp://ftp.drweb.com/pub/drweb/cureit/drweb-cureit.exe
    • Doubleclick the drweb-cureit.exe file and click Scan to run express scan. Click OK in pop-up window to allow scan.
    • This will scan the files currently running in memory and when something is found, click the Yes button when it asks you if you want to cure it. This is only a short scan.
    • Once the short scan has finished, select Complete scan.
    • Click the green arrow [​IMG] at the right, and the scan will start.
    • Click Yes to all if it asks if you want to cure/move the file.
    • When the scan has finished, in the menu, click File and choose Save report list
    • Save the report to your desktop. The report will be called DrWeb.csv
    • Close Dr.Web Cureit.
    • Important! Reboot your computer because it could be possible that files in use will be moved/deleted during reboot.
    • Copy and paste that log in the next reply. You can use Notepad to open the DrWeb.cvs report.

    NOTE. During the scan, pop-up window will open asking for full version purchase. Simply close the window by clicking on X in upper right corner.


    Post fresh HijackThis log as well.
     
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  5. 2010/02/04
    pjschman

    pjschman Inactive Thread Starter

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    I ran the express scan, and nothing was found. I'm now running the complete scan.
     
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  6. 2010/02/04
    broni

    broni Moderator Malware Analyst

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    Ok...
     
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  7. 2010/02/05
    pjschman

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    Here it is, with the HJT log following:

    b204.msi\stream005;C:\WINDOWS\Installer\b204.msi;Trojan.WiFiKill;;
    b204.msi;C:\WINDOWS\Installer;Archive contains infected objects;Moved.;


    Logfile of Trend Micro HijackThis v2.0.2
    Scan saved at 7:00:39 AM, on 2/5/2010
    Platform: Windows XP SP3 (WinNT 5.01.2600)
    MSIE: Internet Explorer v8.00 (8.00.6001.18702)
    Boot mode: Normal

    Running processes:
    C:\WINDOWS\System32\smss.exe
    C:\WINDOWS\system32\winlogon.exe
    C:\WINDOWS\system32\services.exe
    C:\WINDOWS\system32\lsass.exe
    C:\Program Files\Webroot\WebrootSecurity\WRConsumerService.exe
    C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe
    C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe
    C:\WINDOWS\system32\spoolsv.exe
    C:\WINDOWS\Explorer.EXE
    C:\WINDOWS\ehome\ehtray.exe
    C:\WINDOWS\RTHDCPL.EXE
    C:\Acer\Empowering Technology\eRecovery\eRAgent.exe
    C:\Acer\Empowering Technology\ePerformance\MemCheck.exe
    C:\WINDOWS\system32\RUNDLL32.EXE
    C:\WINDOWS\system32\SysMonitor.exe
    C:\Acer\Empowering Technology\eDataSecurity\eDSloader.exe
    C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\iexplore.exe
    C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunesHelper.exe
    C:\Program Files\Logitech\QuickCam\Quickcam.exe
    C:\Program Files\Adobe\Reader 9.0\Reader\Reader_sl.exe
    C:\Program Files\Common Files\Apple\Mobile Device Support\bin\AppleMobileDeviceService.exe
    C:\WINDOWS\eHome\ehRecvr.exe
    C:\Program Files\Common Files\Adobe\ARM\1.0\AdobeARM.exe
    C:\Program Files\Java\jre6\bin\jusched.exe
    C:\WINDOWS\eHome\ehSched.exe
    C:\Program Files\Google\GoogleToolbarNotifier\GoogleToolbarNotifier.exe
    C:\Program Files\Windows Live\Messenger\MsnMsgr.Exe
    C:\Program Files\Flip Video\FlipShare\FlipShareService.exe
    C:\Program Files\Samsung\Samsung New PC Studio\NPSAgent.exe
    C:\WINDOWS\system32\FsUsbExService.Exe
    C:\WINDOWS\system32\ctfmon.exe
    C:\WINDOWS\System32\spool\DRIVERS\W32X86\3\E_FATICEA.EXE
    C:\Acer\Empowering Technology\Acer.Empowering.Framework.Launcher.exe
    C:\Program Files\Common Files\Logishrd\LQCVFX\COCIManager.exe
    C:\Program Files\Acer WLAN 11g USB Dongle\ZDWlan.exe
    C:\Program Files\Secunia\PSI\psi.exe
    C:\WINDOWS\system32\inetsrv\inetinfo.exe
    C:\Program Files\Java\jre6\bin\jqs.exe
    c:\Program Files\Common Files\LightScribe\LSSrvc.exe
    C:\Program Files\Common Files\LogiShrd\LVMVFM\LVPrcSrv.exe
    C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\iexplore.exe
    C:\WINDOWS\system32\nvsvc32.exe
    C:\WINDOWS\System32\snmp.exe
    C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe
    C:\Program Files\Webroot\WebrootSecurity\SpySweeper.exe
    C:\WINDOWS\system32\mqsvc.exe
    C:\WINDOWS\system32\mqtgsvc.exe
    C:\WINDOWS\system32\wuauclt.exe
    C:\WINDOWS\system32\wscntfy.exe
    C:\Program Files\Trend Micro\HijackThis\HijackThis.exe
    C:\WINDOWS\system32\dllhost.exe
    C:\Program Files\iPod\bin\iPodService.exe
    C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe
    C:\WINDOWS\eHome\ehmsas.exe

    R0 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Start Page = http://espn.go.com/
    R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Default_Page_URL = http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=69157
    R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Default_Search_URL = http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=54896
    R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Page = http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=54896
    R0 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Start Page = http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=69157
    O2 - BHO: (no name) - {02478D38-C3F9-4EFB-9B51-7695ECA05670} - (no file)
    O2 - BHO: AcroIEHelperStub - {18DF081C-E8AD-4283-A596-FA578C2EBDC3} - C:\Program Files\Common Files\Adobe\Acrobat\ActiveX\AcroIEHelperShim.dll
    O2 - BHO: (no name) - {5C255C8A-E604-49b4-9D64-90988571CECB} - (no file)
    O2 - BHO: Windows Live Sign-in Helper - {9030D464-4C02-4ABF-8ECC-5164760863C6} - C:\Program Files\Common Files\Microsoft Shared\Windows Live\WindowsLiveLogin.dll
    O2 - BHO: Google Toolbar Helper - {AA58ED58-01DD-4d91-8333-CF10577473F7} - C:\Program Files\Google\Google Toolbar\GoogleToolbar_32.dll
    O2 - BHO: Google Toolbar Notifier BHO - {AF69DE43-7D58-4638-B6FA-CE66B5AD205D} - C:\Program Files\Google\GoogleToolbarNotifier\5.5.4723.1820\swg.dll
    O2 - BHO: Java(tm) Plug-In 2 SSV Helper - {DBC80044-A445-435b-BC74-9C25C1C588A9} - C:\Program Files\Java\jre6\bin\jp2ssv.dll
    O2 - BHO: JQSIEStartDetectorImpl - {E7E6F031-17CE-4C07-BC86-EABFE594F69C} - C:\Program Files\Java\jre6\lib\deploy\jqs\ie\jqs_plugin.dll
    O3 - Toolbar: Acer eDataSecurity Management - {5CBE3B7C-1E47-477e-A7DD-396DB0476E29} - C:\WINDOWS\system32\eDStoolbar.dll
    O3 - Toolbar: Easy-WebPrint - {327C2873-E90D-4c37-AA9D-10AC9BABA46C} - C:\Program Files\Canon\Easy-WebPrint\Toolband.dll
    O3 - Toolbar: Google Toolbar - {2318C2B1-4965-11d4-9B18-009027A5CD4F} - C:\Program Files\Google\Google Toolbar\GoogleToolbar_32.dll
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [ehTray] "C:\WINDOWS\ehome\ehtray.exe "
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [LaunchApp] "Alaunch "
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [NvCplDaemon] "RUNDLL32.EXE" C:\WINDOWS\system32\NvCpl.dll,NvStartup
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [nwiz] "nwiz.exe" /install
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [RTHDCPL] "RTHDCPL.EXE "
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SkyTel] "SkyTel.EXE "
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [ntiMUI] "c:\Program Files\NewTech Infosystems\NTI CD & DVD-Maker 7\ntiMUI.exe "
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [IMJPMIG8.1] "C:\WINDOWS\IME\imjp8_1\IMJPMIG.EXE" /Spoil /RemAdvDef /Migration32
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [IMEKRMIG6.1] "C:\WINDOWS\ime\imkr6_1\IMEKRMIG.EXE "
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [MSPY2002] "C:\WINDOWS\system32\IME\PINTLGNT\ImScInst.exe" /SYNC
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [PHIME2002ASync] "C:\WINDOWS\system32\IME\TINTLGNT\TINTSETP.EXE" /SYNC
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [PHIME2002A] "C:\WINDOWS\system32\IME\TINTLGNT\TINTSETP.EXE" /IMEName
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [NvMediaCenter] "RUNDLL32.EXE" C:\WINDOWS\system32\NvMcTray.dll,NvTaskbarInit
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Acer Empowering Technology Monitor] "C:\WINDOWS\system32\SysMonitor.exe "
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [eDataSecurity Loader] "C:\Acer\Empowering Technology\eDataSecurity\eDSloader.exe" 0
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [eRecoveryService] "C:\Acer\Empowering Technology\eRecovery\eRAgent.exe "
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [AppleSyncNotifier] "C:\Program Files\Common Files\Apple\Mobile Device Support\bin\AppleSyncNotifier.exe "
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [PC Pitstop Optimize Scheduler] "C:\Program Files\PCPitstop\Optimize\PCPOptimize.exe" -boot
    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: [LogitechQuickCamRibbon] "C:\Program Files\Logitech\QuickCam\Quickcam.exe" /hide
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Adobe Reader Speed Launcher] "C:\Program Files\Adobe\Reader 9.0\Reader\Reader_sl.exe "
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Adobe ARM] "C:\Program Files\Common Files\Adobe\ARM\1.0\AdobeARM.exe "
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SunJavaUpdateSched] "C:\Program Files\Java\jre6\bin\jusched.exe "
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [MsmqIntCert] "regsvr32" /s mqrt.dll
    O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [swg] "C:\Program Files\Google\GoogleToolbarNotifier\GoogleToolbarNotifier.exe "
    O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [MsnMsgr] "C:\Program Files\Windows Live\Messenger\MsnMsgr.Exe" /background
    O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [AutoStartNPSAgent] "C:\Program Files\Samsung\Samsung New PC Studio\NPSAgent.exe "
    O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [Google Update] "C:\Documents and Settings\Paul Schmanski\Local Settings\Application Data\Google\Update\GoogleUpdate.exe" /c
    O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [ctfmon.exe] C:\WINDOWS\system32\ctfmon.exe
    O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [EPSON Stylus CX8400 Series] C:\WINDOWS\System32\spool\DRIVERS\W32X86\3\E_FATICEA.EXE /FU "C:\DOCUME~1\PAULSC~1\LOCALS~1\Temp\E_S13.tmp" /EF "HKCU "
    O4 - HKCU\..\RunOnce: [Shockwave Updater] "C:\WINDOWS\system32\Adobe\SHOCKW~1\SWHELP~1.EXE" -Update -1100465 - "Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 7.0; Windows NT 5.1; Trident/4.0; GTB6; .NET CLR 1.0.3705; .NET CLR 1.1.4322; Media Center PC 4.0)" - "http://www.nickjr.com/playtime/cats/games/music/blue_instruments.jhtml "
    O4 - S-1-5-18 Startup: Secunia PSI.lnk = C:\Program Files\Secunia\PSI\psi.exe (User 'SYSTEM')
    O4 - .DEFAULT Startup: Secunia PSI.lnk = C:\Program Files\Secunia\PSI\psi.exe (User 'Default user')
    O4 - Startup: Secunia PSI.lnk = C:\Program Files\Secunia\PSI\psi.exe
    O4 - Global Startup: Acer Empowering Technology.lnk = ?
    O4 - Global Startup: Acer WLAN 11g USB Dongle.lnk = C:\Program Files\Acer WLAN 11g USB Dongle\ZDWlan.exe
    O8 - Extra context menu item: E&xport to Microsoft Excel - res://C:\PROGRA~1\MICROS~3\Office12\EXCEL.EXE/3000
    O8 - Extra context menu item: Easy-WebPrint Add To Print List - res://C:\Program Files\Canon\Easy-WebPrint\Resource.dll/RC_AddToList.html
    O8 - Extra context menu item: Easy-WebPrint High Speed Print - res://C:\Program Files\Canon\Easy-WebPrint\Resource.dll/RC_HSPrint.html
    O8 - Extra context menu item: Easy-WebPrint Preview - res://C:\Program Files\Canon\Easy-WebPrint\Resource.dll/RC_Preview.html
    O8 - Extra context menu item: Easy-WebPrint Print - res://C:\Program Files\Canon\Easy-WebPrint\Resource.dll/RC_Print.html
    O8 - Extra context menu item: Google Sidewiki... - res://C:\Program Files\Google\Google Toolbar\Component\GoogleToolbarDynamic_mui_en_96D6FF0C6D236BF8.dll/cmsidewiki.html
    O9 - Extra button: Research - {92780B25-18CC-41C8-B9BE-3C9C571A8263} - C:\PROGRA~1\MICROS~3\Office12\REFIEBAR.DLL
    O9 - Extra button: (no name) - {e2e2dd38-d088-4134-82b7-f2ba38496583} - C:\WINDOWS\Network Diagnostic\xpnetdiag.exe
    O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: @xpsp3res.dll,-20001 - {e2e2dd38-d088-4134-82b7-f2ba38496583} - C:\WINDOWS\Network Diagnostic\xpnetdiag.exe
    O9 - Extra button: Bodog Poker - {F47C1DB5-ED21-4dc1-853E-D1495792D4C5} - C:\Program Files\Bodog Poker\BPGame.exe
    O9 - Extra button: @C:\Program Files\Messenger\Msgslang.dll,-61144 - {FB5F1910-F110-11d2-BB9E-00C04F795683} - C:\Program Files\Messenger\msmsgs.exe
    O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: @C:\Program Files\Messenger\Msgslang.dll,-61144 - {FB5F1910-F110-11d2-BB9E-00C04F795683} - C:\Program Files\Messenger\msmsgs.exe
    O9 - Extra button: Odds Maker - b3cab7b9-eb43-46a2-8e15-02cc298dec71 - C:\Documents and Settings\Paul Schmanski\Start Menu\Programs\Odds Maker\Odds Maker.lnk (HKCU)
    O16 - DPF: Web-Based Email Tools - http://email.secureserver.net/Download.CAB
    O16 - DPF: {34DC6011-88B5-4EA9-BA7A-DC7B4F4437FE} (JordanUploader Class) - http://www.seehere.com/ips-opdata/layout/fujius02/objects/jordan-canvasx.cab
    O16 - DPF: {3DCEC959-378A-4922-AD7E-FD5C925D927F} (Disney Online Games ActiveX Control) - http://disney.go.com/pirates/online/testActiveX/built/signed/DisneyOnlineGames.cab
    O16 - DPF: {406B5949-7190-4245-91A9-30A17DE16AD0} (Snapfish Activia) - http://www1.snapfish.com/SnapfishActivia.cab
    O16 - DPF: {5D637FAD-E202-48D1-8F18-5B9C459BD1E3} (Image Uploader Control) - http://www.evite.com/html/imageUpload/ImageUploader5.cab
    O16 - DPF: {6A060448-60F9-11D5-A6CD-0002B31F7455} (ExentInf Class) -
    O16 - DPF: {77E32299-629F-43C6-AB77-6A1E6D7663F6} (Groove Control) - http://www.nick.com/common/groove/gx/GrooveAX27.cab
    O16 - DPF: {D4323BF2-006A-4440-A2F5-27E3E7AB25F8} (Virtools WebPlayer Class) - http://3dlifeplayer.dl.3dvia.com/player/install/installer.exe
    O16 - DPF: {E2883E8F-472F-4FB0-9522-AC9BF37916A7} - http://platformdl.adobe.com/NOS/getPlusPlus/1.6/gp.cab
    O16 - DPF: {EDFCB7CB-942C-4822-AF14-F0B687409848} (Image Uploader Control) - http://www.dotphoto.com/ImageUploader4.cab
    O20 - Winlogon Notify: !SASWinLogon - C:\Program Files\SUPERAntiSpyware\SASWINLO.dll
    O23 - Service: Memory Check Service (AcerMemUsageCheckService) - Acer Inc. - C:\Acer\Empowering Technology\ePerformance\MemCheck.exe
    O23 - Service: Apple Mobile Device - Apple Inc. - C:\Program Files\Common Files\Apple\Mobile Device Support\bin\AppleMobileDeviceService.exe
    O23 - Service: FlipShare Service - Unknown owner - C:\Program Files\Flip Video\FlipShare\FlipShareService.exe
    O23 - Service: FsUsbExService - Teruten - C:\WINDOWS\system32\FsUsbExService.Exe
    O23 - Service: Google Update Service (gupdate) (gupdate) - Google Inc. - C:\Program Files\Google\Update\GoogleUpdate.exe
    O23 - Service: Google Software Updater (gusvc) - Google - C:\Program Files\Google\Common\Google Updater\GoogleUpdaterService.exe
    O23 - Service: InstallDriver Table Manager (IDriverT) - Macrovision Corporation - C:\Program Files\Common Files\InstallShield\Driver\1050\Intel 32\IDriverT.exe
    O23 - Service: iPod Service - Apple Inc. - C:\Program Files\iPod\bin\iPodService.exe
    O23 - Service: Java Quick Starter (JavaQuickStarterService) - Sun Microsystems, Inc. - C:\Program Files\Java\jre6\bin\jqs.exe
    O23 - Service: LightScribeService Direct Disc Labeling Service (LightScribeService) - Hewlett-Packard Company - c:\Program Files\Common Files\LightScribe\LSSrvc.exe
    O23 - Service: Process Monitor (LVPrcSrv) - Logitech Inc. - C:\Program Files\Common Files\LogiShrd\LVMVFM\LVPrcSrv.exe
    O23 - Service: LVSrvLauncher - Logitech Inc. - C:\Program Files\Common Files\LogiShrd\SrvLnch\SrvLnch.exe
    O23 - Service: NVIDIA Display Driver Service (NVSvc) - NVIDIA Corporation - C:\WINDOWS\system32\nvsvc32.exe
    O23 - Service: ServiceLayer - Nokia. - C:\Program Files\PC Connectivity Solution\ServiceLayer.exe
    O23 - Service: Webroot Spy Sweeper Engine (WebrootSpySweeperService) - Webroot Software, Inc. (www.webroot.com) - C:\Program Files\Webroot\WebrootSecurity\SpySweeper.exe
    O23 - Service: Webroot Client Service (WRConsumerService) - Webroot Software, Inc. - C:\Program Files\Webroot\WebrootSecurity\WRConsumerService.exe

    --
    End of file - 13138 bytes
     
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  8. 2010/02/05
    broni

    broni Moderator Malware Analyst

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    What browser do you use to access secure sites?
    Did you try another browser?
    We'll try to fix this issue in a moment.
    I don't think, it's related to any infection, because your computer seems to be pretty clean, but let's run another scan.

    1. Download Temp File Cleaner (TFC)
    Double click on TFC.exe to run the program.
    Click on Start button to begin cleaning process.
    TFC will close all running programs, and it may ask you to restart computer.


    2. Go to Kaspersky website and perform an online antivirus scan.

    1. Disable your active antivirus program.
    2. Read through the requirements and privacy statement and click on Accept button.
    3. It will start downloading and installing the scanner and virus definitions. You will be prompted to install an application from Kaspersky. Click Run.
    4. When the downloads have finished, click on Settings.
    5. Make sure these boxes are checked (ticked). If they are not, please tick them and click on the Save button:

    • Spyware, Adware, Dialers, and other potentially dangerous programs
      [*] Archives
      [*] Mail databases
    6. Click on My Computer under Scan.
    7. Once the scan is complete, it will display the results. Click on View Scan Report.
    8. You will see a list of infected items there. Click on Save Report As....
    9. Save this report to a convenient place. Change the Files of type to Text file (.txt before clicking on the Save button. Then post it here.
     
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  9. 2010/02/05
    pjschman

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    I use IE8 almost exclusively, but I do also have Safari installed, and I have the same problems with both. They seemed to crop up all of a sudden about two weeks ago - it was fine in the morning and then later in the day I was having problems. I don't believe I installed anything new between those times. I did access a program that I hadn't used in a while (ooVoo - a webcam program) so I thought that might have had something to do with it, but prior to my original post here I uninstalled the program to see if that helped and it didn't. If you want me do do some uninstalling/reinstalling of browsers let me know and I will try that.

    I will try those new scans later when I get home from work. Thanks again for all your assistance.
     
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  10. 2010/02/05
    broni

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    Sure thing :)
     
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  11. 2010/02/05
    pjschman

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    TFC ran - didn't take long - and then requested a reboot, which I did. The program didn't start up again after the reboot ... did it run fully? Also, there doesn't appear to be a log - should there be?

    I am one hour (and 26%) into the Kaspersky scan, so it will be a while before that one is ready to post.
     
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  12. 2010/02/05
    broni

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    Take your time...
    When Kaspersky is done, you can run this TFC equivalent:

    Download ATF Cleaner by Atribune.

    Double-click ATF-Cleaner.exe to run the program.
    Under Main choose: Select All
    Unselect Cookies.
    Click the Empty Selected button.

    If you use Firefox browser
    Click Firefox at the top and choose: Select All
    NOTE: If you would like to keep your saved passwords, please click No at the prompt.
    Unselect Cookies.
    Click the Empty Selected button.

    If you use Opera browser
    Click Opera at the top and choose: Select All
    NOTE: If you would like to keep your saved passwords, please click No at the prompt.
    Unselect Cookies.
    Click the Empty Selected button.

    Click Exit on the Main menu to close the program.
     
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  13. 2010/02/06
    pjschman

    pjschman Inactive Thread Starter

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    Done.

    The Kaspersky scan did not find anything ... the report was empty.

    I ran the ATF Cleaner.

    I am still having the same internet access problems ... so I suspect it is not due to malware. Do you have any other suggestions?
     
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  14. 2010/02/06
    broni

    broni Moderator Malware Analyst

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    Most likely not.
    Let's finish cleaning first, so we're sure, your computer is totally clean.

    Verify your Java version here: http://www.java.com/en/download/installed.jsp
    Update, if necessary.
    Uninstall all previous Java versions, through Add\Remove (Programs & Features in Vista).

    ===============================================================

    Print this post out, since you won't have an access to it, at some point.

    1. Open HijackThis.

    2. Close all windows, except for HijackThis.

    3. Put checkmarks next to the following HijackThis entries:

    - O2 - BHO: (no name) - {02478D38-C3F9-4EFB-9B51-7695ECA05670} - (no file)
    - O2 - BHO: (no name) - {5C255C8A-E604-49b4-9D64-90988571CECB} - (no file)
    - O4 - Global Startup: Acer Empowering Technology.lnk = ?


    4. You should also checkmark following entries (these are unnecessary startups; no actual programs will be removed):

    - O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [NvCplDaemon] "RUNDLL32.EXE" C:\WINDOWS\system32\NvCpl.dll,NvStartup
    - O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [nwiz] "nwiz.exe" /install
    - O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [IMJPMIG8.1] "C:\WINDOWS\IME\imjp8_1\IMJPMIG.EXE" /Spoil /RemAdvDef /Migration32
    - O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [IMEKRMIG6.1] "C:\WINDOWS\ime\imkr6_1\IMEKRMIG.EXE "
    - O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [MSPY2002] "C:\WINDOWS\system32\IME\PINTLGNT\ImScInst.exe" /SYNC
    - O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [PHIME2002ASync] "C:\WINDOWS\system32\IME\TINTLGNT\TINTSETP.EXE" /SYNC
    - O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [PHIME2002A] "C:\WINDOWS\system32\IME\TINTLGNT\TINTSETP.EXE" /IMEName
    - O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [NvMediaCenter] "RUNDLL32.EXE" C:\WINDOWS\system32\NvMcTray.dll,NvTaskbarInit
    - O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [AppleSyncNotifier] "C:\Program Files\Common Files\Apple\Mobile Device Support\bin\AppleSyncNotifier.exe "
    - O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [PC Pitstop Optimize Scheduler] "C:\Program Files\PCPitstop\Optimize\PCPOptimize.exe" -boot
    - O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [iTunesHelper] "C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunesHelper.exe "
    - O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SunJavaUpdateSched] "C:\Program Files\Java\jre6\bin\jusched.exe "
    - O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [MsnMsgr] "C:\Program Files\Windows Live\Messenger\MsnMsgr.Exe" /background
    - O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [Google Update] "C:\Documents and Settings\Paul Schmanski\Local Settings\Application Data\Google\Update\GoogleUpdate.exe" /c
    - O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [EPSON Stylus CX8400 Series] C:\WINDOWS\System32\spool\DRIVERS\W32X86\3\E_FATICEA.EXE /FU "C:\DOCUME~1\PAULSC~1\LOCALS~1\Temp\E_S13.tmp" /EF "HKCU "
    - O4 - HKCU\..\RunOnce: [Shockwave Updater] "C:\WINDOWS\system32\Adobe\SHOCKW~1\SWHELP~1.EXE" -Update -1100465 - "Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 7.0; Windows NT 5.1; Trident/4.0; GTB6; .NET CLR 1.0.3705; .NET CLR 1.1.4322; Media Center PC 4.0)" - "http://www.nickjr.com/playtime/cats/games/music/blue_instruments.jhtml "
    - O20 - Winlogon Notify: !SASWinLogon - C:\Program Files\SUPERAntiSpyware\SASWINLO.dll

    5. Click on Fix checked button.

    6. Restart computer.

    7. Post new HijackThis log.
     
    broni,
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  15. 2010/02/06
    pjschman

    pjschman Inactive Thread Starter

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    OK ... I "fixed" the 20 items listed above in HJT, restarted my computer, and then ran a new HJT scan ... here is the log:

    Logfile of Trend Micro HijackThis v2.0.2
    Scan saved at 8:13:04 PM, on 2/6/2010
    Platform: Windows XP SP3 (WinNT 5.01.2600)
    MSIE: Internet Explorer v8.00 (8.00.6001.18702)
    Boot mode: Normal

    Running processes:
    C:\WINDOWS\System32\smss.exe
    C:\WINDOWS\system32\winlogon.exe
    C:\WINDOWS\system32\services.exe
    C:\WINDOWS\system32\lsass.exe
    C:\Program Files\Webroot\WebrootSecurity\WRConsumerService.exe
    C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe
    C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe
    C:\WINDOWS\system32\spoolsv.exe
    C:\Acer\Empowering Technology\ePerformance\MemCheck.exe
    C:\Program Files\Common Files\Apple\Mobile Device Support\bin\AppleMobileDeviceService.exe
    C:\WINDOWS\eHome\ehRecvr.exe
    C:\WINDOWS\eHome\ehSched.exe
    C:\Program Files\Flip Video\FlipShare\FlipShareService.exe
    C:\WINDOWS\system32\FsUsbExService.Exe
    C:\WINDOWS\system32\inetsrv\inetinfo.exe
    C:\Program Files\Java\jre6\bin\jqs.exe
    c:\Program Files\Common Files\LightScribe\LSSrvc.exe
    C:\Program Files\Common Files\LogiShrd\LVMVFM\LVPrcSrv.exe
    C:\WINDOWS\system32\nvsvc32.exe
    C:\WINDOWS\System32\snmp.exe
    C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe
    C:\Program Files\Webroot\WebrootSecurity\SpySweeper.exe
    C:\WINDOWS\system32\mqsvc.exe
    C:\WINDOWS\system32\wuauclt.exe
    C:\WINDOWS\system32\mqtgsvc.exe
    C:\WINDOWS\system32\dllhost.exe
    C:\WINDOWS\Explorer.EXE
    C:\WINDOWS\ehome\ehtray.exe
    C:\WINDOWS\eHome\ehmsas.exe
    C:\WINDOWS\RTHDCPL.EXE
    C:\Acer\Empowering Technology\eRecovery\eRAgent.exe
    C:\WINDOWS\system32\SysMonitor.exe
    C:\Acer\Empowering Technology\eDataSecurity\eDSloader.exe
    C:\Program Files\Logitech\QuickCam\Quickcam.exe
    C:\Program Files\Webroot\WebrootSecurity\SpySweeperUI.exe
    C:\Program Files\Google\GoogleToolbarNotifier\GoogleToolbarNotifier.exe
    C:\Program Files\Samsung\Samsung New PC Studio\NPSAgent.exe
    C:\WINDOWS\system32\ctfmon.exe
    C:\Program Files\Acer WLAN 11g USB Dongle\ZDWlan.exe
    C:\Program Files\Common Files\Logishrd\LQCVFX\COCIManager.exe
    C:\Program Files\Secunia\PSI\psi.exe
    C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\iexplore.exe
    C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\iexplore.exe
    C:\Program Files\Trend Micro\HijackThis\HijackThis.exe

    R0 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Start Page = http://espn.go.com/
    R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Default_Page_URL = http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=69157
    R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Default_Search_URL = http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=54896
    R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Page = http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=54896
    R0 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Start Page = http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=69157
    O2 - BHO: AcroIEHelperStub - {18DF081C-E8AD-4283-A596-FA578C2EBDC3} - C:\Program Files\Common Files\Adobe\Acrobat\ActiveX\AcroIEHelperShim.dll
    O2 - BHO: Windows Live Sign-in Helper - {9030D464-4C02-4ABF-8ECC-5164760863C6} - C:\Program Files\Common Files\Microsoft Shared\Windows Live\WindowsLiveLogin.dll
    O2 - BHO: Google Toolbar Helper - {AA58ED58-01DD-4d91-8333-CF10577473F7} - C:\Program Files\Google\Google Toolbar\GoogleToolbar_32.dll
    O2 - BHO: Google Toolbar Notifier BHO - {AF69DE43-7D58-4638-B6FA-CE66B5AD205D} - C:\Program Files\Google\GoogleToolbarNotifier\5.5.4723.1820\swg.dll
    O2 - BHO: Java(tm) Plug-In 2 SSV Helper - {DBC80044-A445-435b-BC74-9C25C1C588A9} - C:\Program Files\Java\jre6\bin\jp2ssv.dll
    O2 - BHO: JQSIEStartDetectorImpl - {E7E6F031-17CE-4C07-BC86-EABFE594F69C} - C:\Program Files\Java\jre6\lib\deploy\jqs\ie\jqs_plugin.dll
    O3 - Toolbar: Acer eDataSecurity Management - {5CBE3B7C-1E47-477e-A7DD-396DB0476E29} - C:\WINDOWS\system32\eDStoolbar.dll
    O3 - Toolbar: Easy-WebPrint - {327C2873-E90D-4c37-AA9D-10AC9BABA46C} - C:\Program Files\Canon\Easy-WebPrint\Toolband.dll
    O3 - Toolbar: Google Toolbar - {2318C2B1-4965-11d4-9B18-009027A5CD4F} - C:\Program Files\Google\Google Toolbar\GoogleToolbar_32.dll
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [ehTray] "C:\WINDOWS\ehome\ehtray.exe "
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [LaunchApp] "Alaunch "
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [RTHDCPL] "RTHDCPL.EXE "
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SkyTel] "SkyTel.EXE "
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [ntiMUI] "c:\Program Files\NewTech Infosystems\NTI CD & DVD-Maker 7\ntiMUI.exe "
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Acer Empowering Technology Monitor] "C:\WINDOWS\system32\SysMonitor.exe "
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [eDataSecurity Loader] "C:\Acer\Empowering Technology\eDataSecurity\eDSloader.exe" 0
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [eRecoveryService] "C:\Acer\Empowering Technology\eRecovery\eRAgent.exe "
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [QuickTime Task] "C:\Program Files\QuickTime\QTTask.exe" -atboottime
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [LogitechQuickCamRibbon] "C:\Program Files\Logitech\QuickCam\Quickcam.exe" /hide
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Adobe Reader Speed Launcher] "C:\Program Files\Adobe\Reader 9.0\Reader\Reader_sl.exe "
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Adobe ARM] "C:\Program Files\Common Files\Adobe\ARM\1.0\AdobeARM.exe "
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [MsmqIntCert] "regsvr32" /s mqrt.dll
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [NvCplDaemon] "RUNDLL32.EXE" C:\WINDOWS\system32\NvCpl.dll,NvStartup
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SpySweeper] "C:\Program Files\Webroot\WebrootSecurity\SpySweeperUI.exe" /startintray
    O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [swg] "C:\Program Files\Google\GoogleToolbarNotifier\GoogleToolbarNotifier.exe "
    O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [AutoStartNPSAgent] "C:\Program Files\Samsung\Samsung New PC Studio\NPSAgent.exe "
    O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [ctfmon.exe] "C:\WINDOWS\system32\ctfmon.exe "
    O4 - S-1-5-18 Startup: Secunia PSI.lnk = C:\Program Files\Secunia\PSI\psi.exe (User 'SYSTEM')
    O4 - .DEFAULT Startup: Secunia PSI.lnk = C:\Program Files\Secunia\PSI\psi.exe (User 'Default user')
    O4 - Startup: Secunia PSI.lnk = C:\Program Files\Secunia\PSI\psi.exe
    O4 - Global Startup: Acer WLAN 11g USB Dongle.lnk = C:\Program Files\Acer WLAN 11g USB Dongle\ZDWlan.exe
    O8 - Extra context menu item: E&xport to Microsoft Excel - res://C:\PROGRA~1\MICROS~3\Office12\EXCEL.EXE/3000
    O8 - Extra context menu item: Easy-WebPrint Add To Print List - res://C:\Program Files\Canon\Easy-WebPrint\Resource.dll/RC_AddToList.html
    O8 - Extra context menu item: Easy-WebPrint High Speed Print - res://C:\Program Files\Canon\Easy-WebPrint\Resource.dll/RC_HSPrint.html
    O8 - Extra context menu item: Easy-WebPrint Preview - res://C:\Program Files\Canon\Easy-WebPrint\Resource.dll/RC_Preview.html
    O8 - Extra context menu item: Easy-WebPrint Print - res://C:\Program Files\Canon\Easy-WebPrint\Resource.dll/RC_Print.html
    O8 - Extra context menu item: Google Sidewiki... - res://C:\Program Files\Google\Google Toolbar\Component\GoogleToolbarDynamic_mui_en_96D6FF0C6D236BF8.dll/cmsidewiki.html
    O9 - Extra button: Research - {92780B25-18CC-41C8-B9BE-3C9C571A8263} - C:\PROGRA~1\MICROS~3\Office12\REFIEBAR.DLL
    O9 - Extra button: (no name) - {e2e2dd38-d088-4134-82b7-f2ba38496583} - C:\WINDOWS\Network Diagnostic\xpnetdiag.exe
    O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: @xpsp3res.dll,-20001 - {e2e2dd38-d088-4134-82b7-f2ba38496583} - C:\WINDOWS\Network Diagnostic\xpnetdiag.exe
    O9 - Extra button: Bodog Poker - {F47C1DB5-ED21-4dc1-853E-D1495792D4C5} - C:\Program Files\Bodog Poker\BPGame.exe
    O9 - Extra button: @C:\Program Files\Messenger\Msgslang.dll,-61144 - {FB5F1910-F110-11d2-BB9E-00C04F795683} - C:\Program Files\Messenger\msmsgs.exe
    O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: @C:\Program Files\Messenger\Msgslang.dll,-61144 - {FB5F1910-F110-11d2-BB9E-00C04F795683} - C:\Program Files\Messenger\msmsgs.exe
    O9 - Extra button: Odds Maker - b3cab7b9-eb43-46a2-8e15-02cc298dec71 - C:\Documents and Settings\Paul Schmanski\Start Menu\Programs\Odds Maker\Odds Maker.lnk (HKCU)
    O16 - DPF: Web-Based Email Tools - http://email.secureserver.net/Download.CAB
    O16 - DPF: {34DC6011-88B5-4EA9-BA7A-DC7B4F4437FE} (JordanUploader Class) - http://www.seehere.com/ips-opdata/layout/fujius02/objects/jordan-canvasx.cab
    O16 - DPF: {3DCEC959-378A-4922-AD7E-FD5C925D927F} (Disney Online Games ActiveX Control) - http://disney.go.com/pirates/online/testActiveX/built/signed/DisneyOnlineGames.cab
    O16 - DPF: {406B5949-7190-4245-91A9-30A17DE16AD0} (Snapfish Activia) - http://www1.snapfish.com/SnapfishActivia.cab
    O16 - DPF: {5D637FAD-E202-48D1-8F18-5B9C459BD1E3} (Image Uploader Control) - http://www.evite.com/html/imageUpload/ImageUploader5.cab
    O16 - DPF: {6A060448-60F9-11D5-A6CD-0002B31F7455} (ExentInf Class) -
    O16 - DPF: {77E32299-629F-43C6-AB77-6A1E6D7663F6} (Groove Control) - http://www.nick.com/common/groove/gx/GrooveAX27.cab
    O16 - DPF: {D4323BF2-006A-4440-A2F5-27E3E7AB25F8} (Virtools WebPlayer Class) - http://3dlifeplayer.dl.3dvia.com/player/install/installer.exe
    O16 - DPF: {E2883E8F-472F-4FB0-9522-AC9BF37916A7} - http://platformdl.adobe.com/NOS/getPlusPlus/1.6/gp.cab
    O16 - DPF: {EDFCB7CB-942C-4822-AF14-F0B687409848} (Image Uploader Control) - http://www.dotphoto.com/ImageUploader4.cab
    O23 - Service: Memory Check Service (AcerMemUsageCheckService) - Acer Inc. - C:\Acer\Empowering Technology\ePerformance\MemCheck.exe
    O23 - Service: Apple Mobile Device - Apple Inc. - C:\Program Files\Common Files\Apple\Mobile Device Support\bin\AppleMobileDeviceService.exe
    O23 - Service: FlipShare Service - Unknown owner - C:\Program Files\Flip Video\FlipShare\FlipShareService.exe
    O23 - Service: FsUsbExService - Teruten - C:\WINDOWS\system32\FsUsbExService.Exe
    O23 - Service: Google Update Service (gupdate) (gupdate) - Google Inc. - C:\Program Files\Google\Update\GoogleUpdate.exe
    O23 - Service: Google Software Updater (gusvc) - Google - C:\Program Files\Google\Common\Google Updater\GoogleUpdaterService.exe
    O23 - Service: InstallDriver Table Manager (IDriverT) - Macrovision Corporation - C:\Program Files\Common Files\InstallShield\Driver\1050\Intel 32\IDriverT.exe
    O23 - Service: iPod Service - Apple Inc. - C:\Program Files\iPod\bin\iPodService.exe
    O23 - Service: Java Quick Starter (JavaQuickStarterService) - Sun Microsystems, Inc. - C:\Program Files\Java\jre6\bin\jqs.exe
    O23 - Service: LightScribeService Direct Disc Labeling Service (LightScribeService) - Hewlett-Packard Company - c:\Program Files\Common Files\LightScribe\LSSrvc.exe
    O23 - Service: Process Monitor (LVPrcSrv) - Logitech Inc. - C:\Program Files\Common Files\LogiShrd\LVMVFM\LVPrcSrv.exe
    O23 - Service: LVSrvLauncher - Logitech Inc. - C:\Program Files\Common Files\LogiShrd\SrvLnch\SrvLnch.exe
    O23 - Service: NVIDIA Display Driver Service (NVSvc) - NVIDIA Corporation - C:\WINDOWS\system32\nvsvc32.exe
    O23 - Service: ServiceLayer - Nokia. - C:\Program Files\PC Connectivity Solution\ServiceLayer.exe
    O23 - Service: Webroot Spy Sweeper Engine (WebrootSpySweeperService) - Webroot Software, Inc. (www.webroot.com) - C:\Program Files\Webroot\WebrootSecurity\SpySweeper.exe
    O23 - Service: Webroot Client Service (WRConsumerService) - Webroot Software, Inc. - C:\Program Files\Webroot\WebrootSecurity\WRConsumerService.exe

    --
    End of file - 10792 bytes
     
    pjschman,
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  16. 2010/02/06
    broni

    broni Moderator Malware Analyst

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    Your computer is clean :)

    1. Turn off System Restore:

    - Windows XP:
    1. Click Start.
    2. Right-click the My Computer icon, and then click Properties.
    3. Click the System Restore tab.
    4. Check "Turn off System Restore ".
    5. Click Apply.
    6. When turning off System Restore, the existing restore points will be deleted. Click Yes to do this.
    7. Click OK.
    - Windows Vista:
    1. Click Start.
    2. Right-click the Computer icon, and then click Properties.
    3. Click on System Protection under the Tasks column on the left side
    4. Click on Continue on the "User Account Control" window that pops up
    5. Under the System Protection tab, find Available Disks
    6. Uncheck the box for any drive you wish to disable system restore on (in most cases, drive "C: ")
    7. When turning off System Restore, the existing restore points will be deleted. Click "Turn System Restore Off" on the popup window to do this.
    8. Click OK

    2. Restart computer.

    3. Turn System Restore on.

    4. Make sure, Windows Updates are current.

    [SIZE= "4"]5. 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![/SIZE]

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

    7. Run defrag at your convenience.

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

    9. Please, let me know, how is your computer doing.
     
    broni,
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  17. 2010/02/06
    pjschman

    pjschman Inactive Thread Starter

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    Well, hopefully all of that effort on both our parts did some good for my computer, but unfortunately it didn't fix my problem of not being able to access certain internet sites. The Windows Network Diagnostics still shows errors 12029 and 12002 when trying to access HTTPS websites. If you have any suggestions on those problems I would love to hear them.

    I also have a couple of follow-up questions ... your post above mentions trojans. I don't recall you saying in any of your reviews of my logs that any trojans were found. Did I have one?

    Secondly, can I remove/delete all of the cleaning programs you had me install?

    Thanks.
     
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  18. 2010/02/06
    broni

    broni Moderator Malware Analyst

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    You had some infection, but nothing serious, so I suppose your passwords should be fine.
    As for programs...
    Keep Super and 'Bytes, run occasional scans.
    Run TFC, or ATF weekly.
    All others can go.

    As for secure web sites..
    I can give you couple of links. If they don't help, you'll have to start new topic In "Internet" section.
    http://support.microsoft.com/?scid=kb;en-us;813444&x=9&y=15
    http://www.techspot.com/vb/all/windows/t-28807-Windows-XP-HomeCant-access-secure-websites.html
    http://www.helpwithwindows.com/WindowsXP/troub-10.html
     
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  19. 2010/02/11
    pjschman

    pjschman Inactive Thread Starter

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    Surprise, surprise ... my computer ran a windows update, installed some patches, and now for some reason my programs work again. I did have one other question for you ... can you recommend a user friendly freeware program to clean out my startup directory and/or registry so my computer doesn't take so long to boot up?

    Thanks again for all your assistance.
     
    pjschman,
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  20. 2010/02/11
    broni

    broni Moderator Malware Analyst

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    I'm glad, your computer is back to normal :)
    Registry cleaners are definitely NOT recommended.
    We already eliminated all unnecessary startups, so your slow startup must be caused by something else.

    Please, post some computer info:
    - processor type, amount of RAM (hold Windows logo key, hit Pause/Break key)
    - hard drive size/free space (open "My Computer ", right click on hard drive letter, click "Properties ")
     
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  21. 2010/02/14
    pjschman

    pjschman Inactive Thread Starter

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    AMD Athlon processor 3500+
    994 MHz, 448MB of RAM
    c:\ ... NTFS, 71.3GB, 46.5GB used, Compress drive unchecked, Allow Indexing checked
    d:\ (partition of same physical drive where all data, etc. is stored) ... FAT32, 71.8GB, 69.4GB used

    Thanks
     
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