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Help I've been hijacked ... Hijack this log

 
 
Reply Mon 9 Aug, 2004 02:11 pm
I have been having probs with an IE hijack for some time. I've managed to limit its impact but still don't have control of my browser. I'm using Browser Hijack Blaster to help control it. I think I received the Downloader Trojan about 2 months ago. I removed most of the suspicious items using Hijack this and followed all the advice posted on this forum by timberlandko but to no avail. My hijack this log is below. Can anyone help....please...



Logfile of HijackThis v1.98.0
Scan saved at 19:01:55, on 08/08/2004
Platform: Windows XP SP1 (WinNT 5.01.2600)
MSIE: Internet Explorer v6.00 SP1 (6.00.2800.1106)

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\system32\spoolsv.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\COMMON~1\AOL\ACS\AOLacsd.exe
C:\Program Files\BT Digital Access USB\vstartx.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\GEARSEC.EXE
C:\Program Files\Norton AntiVirus\navapsvc.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\nvsvc32.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\mfcpy.exe
C:\WINDOWS\wanmpsvc.exe
C:\WINDOWS\Explorer.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\crsn.exe
C:\Program Files\Adaptec\Easy CD Creator 5\DirectCD\DirectCD.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\NORTON~1\navapw32.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Real\Update_OB\realsched.exe
C:\Program Files\BT Digital Access USB\gsyno.exe
C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunesHelper.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\AOL\ACS\AOLDial.exe
C:\Program Files\QuickTime\qttask.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\PESTPA~1\PPControl.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\PESTPA~1\PPMemCheck.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\PESTPA~1\CookiePatrol.exe
C:\Program Files\iPod\bin\iPodService.exe
C:\WINDOWS\sdknc.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\RUNDLL32.EXE
C:\Program Files\Eraser\eraser.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\PANICW~1\POP-UP~1\PSFree.exe
C:\Program Files\AOL 9.0\aoltray.exe
C:\Program Files\Digital Line Detect\DLG.exe
C:\Program Files\Sony Corporation\Picture Package\Picture Package Menu\SonyTray.exe
C:\Program Files\Sony Corporation\Picture Package\Picture Package Applications\Residence.exe
C:\WINDOWS\webshots.scr
C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office\1033\msoffice.exe
C:\Program Files\hijackthis\HijackThis.exe

R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Default_Page_URL = http://www.euro.dell.com/countries/uk/enu/gen/default.htm
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Bar = res://C:\WINDOWS\system32\wmfnd.dll/sp.html#96676
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Page = res://C:\WINDOWS\system32\wmfnd.dll/sp.html#96676
R0 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Start Page = http://www.euro.dell.com/countries/uk/enu/gen/default.htm
R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Default_Search_URL = res://C:\WINDOWS\system32\wmfnd.dll/sp.html#96676
R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Bar = res://C:\WINDOWS\system32\wmfnd.dll/sp.html#96676
R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Page = res://C:\WINDOWS\system32\wmfnd.dll/sp.html#96676
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Search,SearchAssistant = res://C:\WINDOWS\system32\wmfnd.dll/sp.html#96676
R0 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Search,SearchAssistant = res://C:\WINDOWS\system32\wmfnd.dll/sp.html#96676
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Connection Wizard,ShellNext = http://www.euro.dell.com/countries/uk/enu/gen/default.htm
R3 - Default URLSearchHook is missing
O2 - BHO: AcroIEHlprObj Class - {06849E9F-C8D7-4D59-B87D-784B7D6BE0B3} - C:\Program Files\Adobe\Acrobat 5.0\Reader\ActiveX\AcroIEHelper.ocx
O2 - BHO: (no name) - {1F24D511-9AF7-39AA-3646-AD1A3A3C44E0} - C:\WINDOWS\mfcwn.dll
O2 - BHO: NAV Helper - {BDF3E430-B101-42AD-A544-FADC6B084872} - C:\Program Files\Norton AntiVirus\NavShExt.dll
O3 - Toolbar: Norton AntiVirus - {42CDD1BF-3FFB-4238-8AD1-7859DF00B1D6} - C:\Program Files\Norton AntiVirus\NavShExt.dll
O3 - Toolbar: &Radio - {8E718888-423F-11D2-876E-00A0C9082467} - C:\WINDOWS\System32\msdxm.ocx
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [NvCplDaemon] RUNDLL32.EXE C:\WINDOWS\System32\NvCpl.dll,NvStartup
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [AdaptecDirectCD] "C:\Program Files\Adaptec\Easy CD Creator 5\DirectCD\DirectCD.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [NAV Agent] C:\PROGRA~1\NORTON~1\navapw32.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [TkBellExe] "C:\Program Files\Common Files\Real\Update_OB\realsched.exe" -osboot
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [GazelDisplay] "C:\Program Files\BT Digital Access USB\gsyno.exe" -h
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [nwiz] nwiz.exe /install
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [iTunesHelper] C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunesHelper.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [AOLDialer] C:\Program Files\Common Files\AOL\ACS\AOLDial.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [QuickTime Task] "C:\Program Files\QuickTime\qttask.exe" -atboottime
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [PestPatrol Control Center] C:\PROGRA~1\PESTPA~1\PPControl.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [PPMemCheck] C:\PROGRA~1\PESTPA~1\PPMemCheck.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [CookiePatrol] C:\PROGRA~1\PESTPA~1\CookiePatrol.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [sdknc.exe] C:\WINDOWS\sdknc.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\RunOnce: [crsn.exe] C:\WINDOWS\crsn.exe
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [Trash it Scheduler] C:\Program Files\Trash it!\Trash it Scheduler.exe
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [NvMediaCenter] RUNDLL32.EXE C:\WINDOWS\System32\NVMCTRAY.DLL,NvTaskbarInit
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [Eraser] C:\Program Files\Eraser\eraser.exe -hide
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [Symantec NetDriver Monitor] C:\PROGRA~1\Symantec\LIVEUP~1\SNDMon.EXE
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [PopUpStopperFreeEdition] "C:\PROGRA~1\PANICW~1\POP-UP~1\PSFree.exe"
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [MSMSGS] "C:\Program Files\Messenger\msmsgs.exe" /background
O4 - Startup: Webshots.lnk = C:\Program Files\Webshots\Launcher.exe
O4 - Global Startup: AOL 9.0 Tray Icon.lnk = C:\Program Files\AOL 9.0\aoltray.exe
O4 - Global Startup: Digital Line Detect.lnk = ?
O4 - Global Startup: Microsoft Office.lnk = C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office\OSA9.EXE
O4 - Global Startup: Picture Package Menu.lnk = ?
O4 - Global Startup: Picture Package VCD Maker.lnk = ?
O9 - Extra button: Real.com - {CD67F990-D8E9-11d2-98FE-00C0F0318AFE} - C:\WINDOWS\System32\Shdocvw.dll
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
O12 - Plugin for .spop: C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\Plugins\NPDocBox.dll
O16 - DPF: {05D96F71-87C6-11D3-9BE4-00902742D6E0} (QuickPlace Class) - http://vanguard.london.edu/qp2.cab
O16 - DPF: {56336BCB-3D8A-11D6-A00B-0050DA18DE71} (RdxIE Class) - http://207.188.7.150/26a08cbb9a5001324923/netzip/RdxIE601.cab
O16 - DPF: {5D9E4B6D-CD17-4D85-99D4-6A52B394EC3B} (WSDownloader Control) - http://www.webshots.com/samplers/WSDownloader.ocx
O16 - DPF: {A7EA8AD2-287F-11D3-B120-006008C39542} (CBSTIEPrint Class) - http://offers.brightstreet.com/cif/download/bin/actxcab.cab
O16 - DPF: {AE9DCB17-F804-11D2-A44A-0020182C1446} (IntraLaunch.MainControl) - file://D:\Resources\IntraLaunch.CAB
O16 - DPF: {D719897A-B07A-4C0C-AEA9-9B663A28DFCB} (iTunesDetector Class) - http://ax.phobos.apple.com.edgesuite.net/detection/ITDetector.cab
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Don77
 
  1  
Reply Sat 21 Aug, 2004 12:28 pm
Hi Mike,
This is a nasty pest,
If you are still having problems with it,
Please go Here Download the latest version of HJT and post back a fresh log. The problem with this pest is it morph's on you. You will think you have solved it, then when you reboot and restart IE it comes back
Send me a pm if your still looking to get rid of this and when you post a new log,
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MurrayS
 
  1  
Reply Sun 22 Aug, 2004 08:45 am
Howdy:

First, disable System Restore..

Then, download, install, update and then run a program called SpyBot.. Delete everything it checks as safe to remove..

Now, run a new HJT log and paste it here..

Murray
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mikerutter
 
  1  
Reply Tue 24 Aug, 2004 03:54 pm
Latest Hijackthis Log
Thanks for the responses. I still have the problem.
Here's my latest Hijackthis log. I have run spybot and other spyware cleaners but although they help it doesn't clean out the root cause of the problem.....

System restore is off.

Logfile of HijackThis v1.98.0
Scan saved at 22:45:19, on 24/08/2004
Platform: Windows XP SP1 (WinNT 5.01.2600)
MSIE: Internet Explorer v6.00 SP1 (6.00.2800.1106)

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\system32\spoolsv.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\COMMON~1\AOL\ACS\AOLacsd.exe
C:\Program Files\BT Digital Access USB\vstartx.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\GEARSEC.EXE
C:\Program Files\Norton AntiVirus\navapsvc.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\nvsvc32.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\mfcpy.exe
C:\WINDOWS\wanmpsvc.exe
C:\WINDOWS\Explorer.EXE
C:\Program Files\Adaptec\Easy CD Creator 5\DirectCD\DirectCD.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\NORTON~1\navapw32.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Real\Update_OB\realsched.exe
C:\Program Files\BT Digital Access USB\gsyno.exe
C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunesHelper.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\AOL\ACS\AOLDial.exe
C:\Program Files\QuickTime\qttask.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\PESTPA~1\PPControl.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\PESTPA~1\PPMemCheck.exe
C:\Program Files\iPod\bin\iPodService.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\PESTPA~1\CookiePatrol.exe
C:\WINDOWS\sdknc.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\RUNDLL32.EXE
C:\Program Files\Browser Hijack Blaster\bhblaster.exe
C:\Program Files\Eraser\eraser.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\PANICW~1\POP-UP~1\PSFree.exe
C:\Program Files\AOL 9.0\aoltray.exe
C:\Program Files\Digital Line Detect\DLG.exe
C:\Program Files\Sony Corporation\Picture Package\Picture Package Menu\SonyTray.exe
C:\Program Files\Sony Corporation\Picture Package\Picture Package Applications\Residence.exe
C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office\1033\msoffice.exe
C:\WINDOWS\webshots.scr
C:\Program Files\hijackthis\HijackThis.exe

R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Default_Page_URL = http://www.euro.dell.com/countries/uk/enu/gen/default.htm
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Bar = res://C:\WINDOWS\system32\tkxiu.dll/sp.html#96676
R0 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Start Page = http://www.google.co.uk/
R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Bar = res://C:\WINDOWS\system32\tkxiu.dll/sp.html#96676
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Search,SearchAssistant = res://C:\WINDOWS\system32\tkxiu.dll/sp.html#96676
R0 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Search,SearchAssistant = res://C:\WINDOWS\system32\tkxiu.dll/sp.html#96676
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Connection Wizard,ShellNext = http://www.euro.dell.com/countries/uk/enu/gen/default.htm
R3 - Default URLSearchHook is missing
O2 - BHO: AcroIEHlprObj Class - {06849E9F-C8D7-4D59-B87D-784B7D6BE0B3} - C:\Program Files\Adobe\Acrobat 5.0\Reader\ActiveX\AcroIEHelper.ocx
O2 - BHO: (no name) - {0A970907-E04F-2619-61D4-DA07C2C0D521} - C:\WINDOWS\system32\addmd.dll
O2 - BHO: NAV Helper - {BDF3E430-B101-42AD-A544-FADC6B084872} - C:\Program Files\Norton AntiVirus\NavShExt.dll
O3 - Toolbar: Norton AntiVirus - {42CDD1BF-3FFB-4238-8AD1-7859DF00B1D6} - C:\Program Files\Norton AntiVirus\NavShExt.dll
O3 - Toolbar: &Radio - {8E718888-423F-11D2-876E-00A0C9082467} - C:\WINDOWS\System32\msdxm.ocx
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [NvCplDaemon] RUNDLL32.EXE C:\WINDOWS\System32\NvCpl.dll,NvStartup
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [AdaptecDirectCD] "C:\Program Files\Adaptec\Easy CD Creator 5\DirectCD\DirectCD.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [NAV Agent] C:\PROGRA~1\NORTON~1\navapw32.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [TkBellExe] "C:\Program Files\Common Files\Real\Update_OB\realsched.exe" -osboot
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [GazelDisplay] "C:\Program Files\BT Digital Access USB\gsyno.exe" -h
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [nwiz] nwiz.exe /install
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [iTunesHelper] C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunesHelper.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [AOLDialer] C:\Program Files\Common Files\AOL\ACS\AOLDial.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [QuickTime Task] "C:\Program Files\QuickTime\qttask.exe" -atboottime
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [PestPatrol Control Center] C:\PROGRA~1\PESTPA~1\PPControl.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [PPMemCheck] C:\PROGRA~1\PESTPA~1\PPMemCheck.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [CookiePatrol] C:\PROGRA~1\PESTPA~1\CookiePatrol.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [sdknc.exe] C:\WINDOWS\sdknc.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [NvMediaCenter] RUNDLL32.EXE C:\WINDOWS\System32\NvMcTray.dll,NvTaskbarInit
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [Trash it Scheduler] C:\Program Files\Trash it!\Trash it Scheduler.exe
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [NvMediaCenter] RUNDLL32.EXE C:\WINDOWS\System32\NVMCTRAY.DLL,NvTaskbarInit
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [Eraser] C:\Program Files\Eraser\eraser.exe -hide
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [Symantec NetDriver Monitor] C:\PROGRA~1\Symantec\LIVEUP~1\SNDMon.EXE
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [PopUpStopperFreeEdition] "C:\PROGRA~1\PANICW~1\POP-UP~1\PSFree.exe"
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [MSMSGS] "C:\Program Files\Messenger\msmsgs.exe" /background
O4 - Startup: Webshots.lnk = C:\Program Files\Webshots\Launcher.exe
O4 - Global Startup: AOL 9.0 Tray Icon.lnk = C:\Program Files\AOL 9.0\aoltray.exe
O4 - Global Startup: Digital Line Detect.lnk = ?
O4 - Global Startup: Microsoft Office.lnk = C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office\OSA9.EXE
O4 - Global Startup: Picture Package Menu.lnk = ?
O4 - Global Startup: Picture Package VCD Maker.lnk = ?
O9 - Extra button: Real.com - {CD67F990-D8E9-11d2-98FE-00C0F0318AFE} - C:\WINDOWS\System32\Shdocvw.dll
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
O12 - Plugin for .spop: C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\Plugins\NPDocBox.dll
O16 - DPF: {05D96F71-87C6-11D3-9BE4-00902742D6E0} (QuickPlace Class) - http://vanguard.london.edu/qp2.cab
O16 - DPF: {56336BCB-3D8A-11D6-A00B-0050DA18DE71} (RdxIE Class) - http://207.188.7.150/26a08cbb9a5001324923/netzip/RdxIE601.cab
O16 - DPF: {5D9E4B6D-CD17-4D85-99D4-6A52B394EC3B} (WSDownloader Control) - http://www.webshots.com/samplers/WSDownloader.ocx
O16 - DPF: {A7EA8AD2-287F-11D3-B120-006008C39542} (CBSTIEPrint Class) - http://offers.brightstreet.com/cif/download/bin/actxcab.cab
O16 - DPF: {AE9DCB17-F804-11D2-A44A-0020182C1446} (IntraLaunch.MainControl) - file://D:\Resources\IntraLaunch.CAB
O16 - DPF: {D719897A-B07A-4C0C-AEA9-9B663A28DFCB} (iTunesDetector Class) - http://ax.phobos.apple.com.edgesuite.net/detection/ITDetector.cab

Once again thanks for your help.
M
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MurrayS
 
  1  
Reply Tue 24 Aug, 2004 06:35 pm
Run a new log.. Check and "fix" the following..

R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Bar = res://C:\WINDOWS\system32\tkxiu.dll/sp.html#96676
R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Bar = res://C:\WINDOWS\system32\tkxiu.dll/sp.html#96676
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Search,SearchAssistant = res://C:\WINDOWS\system32\tkxiu.dll/sp.html#96676
R0 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Search,SearchAssistant = res://C:\WINDOWS\system32\tkxiu.dll/sp.html#96676
R3 - Default URLSearchHook is missing

O2 - BHO: (no name) - {0A970907-E04F-2619-61D4-DA07C2C0D521} - C:\WINDOWS\system32\addmd.dll

O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [sdknc.exe] C:\WINDOWS\sdknc.exe

O4 - Global Startup: Digital Line Detect.lnk = ?

Then, while your at it, get rid of Webshots, and all those browsers helps like PestPatrol and BHBlaster.. Like they really helped you now didn't they !!!!!!!

Murray
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t-diddy
 
  1  
Reply Tue 21 Sep, 2004 05:18 pm
IE hijack
I am not sure if this i going to help anyone but I have tried hijackthis and although a fantastic program in its own right... it is not the answer to your all your problems.

After removing Norton Antivirus, (symantec sort it out, why do you need to download a separate program to remove your software properly)
mainly because its crap, kills the processor and does not seem to find much with its realtime scanning not to mention live update, But thats not the point.

I installed the free version of Avast Antivirus, I swear by it... finds everything.

Well the point being is it discovered a number of nasty trojans, which explained why every time I removed all the crap it had put in the registry. As as I open IE the search page came back... check hijackthis again, and shock horror they had come back.....

So moral of the story is make sure you are running an up to date copy of some Antivirus... Avast is free for Home use and really good it does not kill the processor the only bitch I have is the skins could be better but there is a good choice. AVG is another free anti virus product but it has less functionality.

Both I have found better than Norton(Symantec), Although if my memory serve me right, AVG free version does not let you clean the viruses once it has found them. (I know there was a reason why I took it off anyway)

Something like Spybot S&D with the resident option should stop registry modifications while surfing, similar feature in Ad-Aware full version.... They both stop general pop ups too.

Install a personal firewall and you should be hassle free.
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Jestah
 
  1  
Reply Tue 21 Sep, 2004 07:04 pm
I have had this problem. ad-aware and spybot detect it but do not fix it. Changing the registry keys associated with your browsers start/search page doesn't work as they are changed back as soon as you run your browser again (so thats both of Marray's suggestions out of the window then). The only thing that worked for me was using 'system restore' to return my system the the previous day. But seeing as you've probably disabled 'system restore' because of a certain bit of 'advice', you may not have this option.
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t-diddy
 
  1  
Reply Wed 22 Sep, 2004 02:47 am
Ant-Virus, Sorry I forgot the results....

After running a virus scan before windowss has started and removing all the infected files. I then ran hijackthis and removed any existing any rogue entries.

deleted all temporary internet files and bobs your mothers brother.

all sorted.

p.s. System restore is a good way to go but you need to disable it as documented on a number of AV sites when your are removing infected files, you don't want it to put it back the infected files for you... do you


You can re-enable this later, after infected files have been removed or repaired...
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Jestah
 
  1  
Reply Wed 22 Sep, 2004 06:52 am
If you know your system restore files were clean before you got a virus and you know when you got the virus, then restoring to a point before this will not restore the virus. Viruses cannot manifest from restoration archives unless they are restored, so its pefectly fine to leave them on untill AFTER youve fixed the problem. Just because your antivirus shows them as being infected doesn't mean they are an immediate threat.

As long as you are aware the restoration files are infected, theres no need to do anything with them BEFORE you have fixed any other problems. Obviously they need to be deleted at some point but not before you understand exactly what your dealing with - and certainly not as a starting point as timberlandko suggests. You may need to use system restore if you cannot fix the problem yourself.

I think people who suggest disabling 'system restore' before anything else are just blindly quoting antivirus sites. In certain cases where the virus is already identified and is known to be repairable then disabling system restore is fine because you know you won't need to use it.
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t-diddy
 
  1  
Reply Wed 22 Sep, 2004 07:28 am
Yes mate.... What ever
I Agree with you 100%....

I don't blindly quote any sites, thank you.

Ok so a certain amount of common sense is required, know when to restore and when not too.
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Jestah
 
  1  
Reply Wed 22 Sep, 2004 07:48 am
I wasn't suggesting that you blindly quote anything. I was referring more to the vast majority of advice on this board that seems to suggest disabling 'system restore' as a starting point for dealing with any kind of problem - mainly timberlandko's featured thread.

My appologies if it seemed like I was directing it at you.
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t-diddy
 
  1  
Reply Wed 22 Sep, 2004 08:06 am
No problem, no offence taken...
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