I noticed this as well after the fact. Since it appears the malware that apparently came from Messenger Plus has already been removed, is it worth uninstalling and reinstalling the program at this...

Thanks for everything, Judy! It appears my nephew's computer is finally free of the annoying CID popups. Will definitely talk to him about your recommendations and make sure he has the applicable...

Ok Judy, logs from MBA-M and ESET are posted below. I was finally able to disable McAfee so results will hopefully be positive.

Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware 1.28
Database version: 1182
Windows...

Ok, I used HJT to remove the two entries you identified and deleted the two directories stated in your previous instructions. Also, here's a fresh HJT log and the Uninstall List you requested. ...

Here's the latest HJT log...thanks!

Logfile of Trend Micro HijackThis v2.0.2
Scan saved at 17:18:59, on 20/09/2008
Platform: Windows XP SP2 (WinNT 5.01.2600)
MSIE: Internet Explorer v6.00 SP2...

Correction...still getting CID popups and webpage redirects. Bummer!

Hi Judy. I ran both MBA-M and Combofix. Logs are posted below. Not sure, but the programs have appeared to remedy the problem my nephew was having with CID popups and generally slow computer...

Thanks j, I'll move forward with your suggested actions and post logs. Regarding the Spanish files, they're there because my nephew is Spanish and has his computer configured likewise. I also...

Been trying to get rid of CID pop-ups on my nephew's computer for a while now. Have tried several anti spyware/virus programs (Spybot S&D, Adaware, Avast!, UBCD4Win) with no luck whatsoever. Have...