Internet Explorer has been Hijacked.

[gecko614]

I'm on windows 2k Pro, SP4, Explorer 6, SP1.

the problem im having is unknown as to how it started, my older brother was looking at some... 'sites' and now i have a casino popup, my homepage wont change from easy-search.biz, and i have this 'sexdial' that appears on my desktop every time the casino popup appears, some other odd tidbits too... when i search on google, it comes up with a 404 error, but with a (very bad) google logo saying its unknown on the server, also, unless i enter a website name and press ctrl+enter as apposed to just the url (google instead of www.google.com) it wont come up at all, and gives a 404 error.

i have ran Adaware, Spybot S&D (they both found some bits, and supposedly removed them, but with no avail), and Hijack this.

i've completely cleared my computer of its cookies, temp files, temp internet files, and ran both adaware and S&D again. it found stuff again, and again supposedly removed them, but again, to no avail. anyway, here is the Hijack This log:

Logfile of HijackThis v1.97.7
Scan saved at 03:38:43, on 02/06/2004
Platform: Windows 2000 SP4 (WinNT 5.00.2195)
MSIE: Internet Explorer v6.00 SP1 (6.00.2800.1106)

Running processes:
C:\WINNT\System32\smss.exe
C:\WINNT\system32\winlogon.exe
C:\WINNT\system32\services.exe
C:\WINNT\system32\lsass.exe
C:\WINNT\system32\svchost.exe
C:\WINNT\system32\spoolsv.exe
C:\Program Files\Alwil Software\Avast4\aswUpdSv.exe
C:\Program Files\Alwil Software\Avast4\ashServ.exe
C:\WINNT\System32\svchost.exe
C:\WINNT\System32\nvsvc32.exe
C:\WINNT\system32\regsvc.exe
C:\WINNT\system32\MSTask.exe
C:\WINNT\System32\WBEM\WinMgmt.exe
C:\WINNT\system32\svchost.exe
C:\WINNT\Explorer.EXE
C:\WINNT\system32\CTHELPER.EXE
C:\WINNT\System32\WinSys.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\ALWILS~1\Avast4\ashDisp.exe
C:\Program Files\MSN Messenger\MsnMsgr.Exe
D:\valve\steam\steam.exe
C:\WINNT\runwin32.exe
C:\WINNT\wininet32.exe
D:\HijackThis.exe

R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer,SearchURL = http://www.worldmpeg.com/counter/search.htm
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Bar = http://easy-search.biz
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Page = http://easy-search.biz
R0 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Start Page = http://easy-search.biz
R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Bar = http://easy-search.biz
R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Page = http://easy-search.biz
R0 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Search,CustomizeSearch = http://easy-search.biz
R0 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Search,SearchAssistant = http://easy-search.biz
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\SearchURL,(Default) = http://easy-search.biz
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings,ProxyServer = 127.0.0.1:8080
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings,ProxyOverride = local
O2 - BHO: (no name) - {53707962-6F74-2D53-2644-206D7942484F} - C:\Program Files\Spybot - Search & Destroy\SDHelper.dll
O3 - Toolbar: @msdxmLC.dll,-1@1033,&Radio - {8E718888-423F-11D2-876E-00A0C9082467} - C:\WINNT\System32\msdxm.ocx
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Synchronization Manager] mobsync.exe /logon
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [NvCplDaemon] RUNDLL32.EXE C:\WINNT\System32\NvCpl.dll,NvStartup
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [nwiz] nwiz.exe /install
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [WINDVDPatch] CTHELPER.EXE
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [UpdReg] C:\WINNT\UpdReg.EXE
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Jet Detection] "C:\Program Files\Creative\SBLive\PROGRAM\ADGJDet.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SoundMan] SOUNDMAN.EXE
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [NeroFilterCheck] C:\WINNT\system32\NeroCheck.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [WinSys] C:\WINNT\System32\WinSys.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [NVCLOCK] rundll32 nvclock.dll,fnNvclock
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [NvMediaCenter] RUNDLL32.EXE C:\WINNT\System32\NvMcTray.dll,NvTaskbarInit
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [avast!] C:\PROGRA~1\ALWILS~1\Avast4\ashDisp.exe
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [MsnMsgr] "C:\Program Files\MSN Messenger\MsnMsgr.Exe" /background
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [Steam] "d:\valve\steam\steam.exe" -silent
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [runwin32] C:\WINNT\runwin32.exe
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [wininet32] C:\WINNT\wininet32.exe
O4 - Global Startup: Microsoft Office.lnk = C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office\OSA9.EXE
O4 - Global Startup: EPSON Status Monitor 3 Environment Check.lnk = C:\WINNT\system32\spool\drivers\w32x86\3\E_SRCV03.EXE
O4 - Global Startup: Adobe Gamma Loader.lnk = C:\Program Files\Common Files\Adobe\Calibration\Adobe Gamma Loader.exe
O13 - DefaultPrefix:
O13 - WWW Prefix:
O16 - DPF: {74D05D43-3236-11D4-BDCD-00C04F9A3B61} (HouseCall Control) - http://a840.g.akamai.net/7/840/537/148119a2571ca3/housecall.antivirus.com/housecall/xscan53.cab
O16 - DPF: {9F1C11AA-197B-4942-BA54-47A8489BB47F} (Update Class) - http://v4.windowsupdate.microsoft.com/CAB/x86/unicode/iuctl.CAB?38139.7760416667
O16 - DPF: {D27CDB6E-AE6D-11CF-96B8-444553540000} (Shockwave Flash Object) - http://download.macromedia.com/pub/shockwave/cabs/flash/swflash.cab

my appologies if i've missed anything. I wasnt aware Hijacking was such a common problem until ooh, 3 AM.

-G

[caperjack]

Please Download CWShredder from HERE and run the Program in safe mode . Press the "Fix Button" Let it fix all variants. Next, Close the program and all windows and IE windows and run hijackthis and Post a Fresh log.

Reboot to SAFE mode to run swshredder

How to start computer in safe mode

reboot computer and post a new log

[caperjack]

Next run this free online virus scan to see if we can get rid of the trojans on you system .check auto fix and run the scan .
http://housecall.trendmicro.com/housecall/start_corp.asp

[gecko614]

Logfile of HijackThis v1.97.7
Scan saved at 10:15:46, on 02/06/2004
Platform: Windows 2000 SP4 (WinNT 5.00.2195)
MSIE: Internet Explorer v6.00 SP1 (6.00.2800.1106)

Running processes:
C:\WINNT\System32\smss.exe
C:\WINNT\system32\winlogon.exe
C:\WINNT\system32\services.exe
C:\WINNT\system32\lsass.exe
C:\WINNT\system32\svchost.exe
C:\WINNT\System32\WBEM\WinMgmt.exe
C:\WINNT\Explorer.EXE
C:\Documents and Settings\chris\Desktop\HijackThis.exe

R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Bar = http://easy-search.biz
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Page = http://easy-search.biz
R0 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Start Page = http://easy-search.biz
R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Bar = http://easy-search.biz
R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Page = http://easy-search.biz
R0 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Search,CustomizeSearch = http://easy-search.biz
R0 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Search,SearchAssistant = http://easy-search.biz
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\SearchURL,(Default) = http://easy-search.biz
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings,ProxyServer = 127.0.0.1:8080
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings,ProxyOverride = local
O2 - BHO: (no name) - {53707962-6F74-2D53-2644-206D7942484F} - C:\PROGRA~1\SPYBOT~1\SDHelper.dll
O3 - Toolbar: @msdxmLC.dll,-1@1033,&Radio - {8E718888-423F-11D2-876E-00A0C9082467} - C:\WINNT\System32\msdxm.ocx
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Synchronization Manager] mobsync.exe /logon
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [NvCplDaemon] RUNDLL32.EXE C:\WINNT\System32\NvCpl.dll,NvStartup
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [nwiz] nwiz.exe /install
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [WINDVDPatch] CTHELPER.EXE
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [UpdReg] C:\WINNT\UpdReg.EXE
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Jet Detection] "C:\Program Files\Creative\SBLive\PROGRAM\ADGJDet.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SoundMan] SOUNDMAN.EXE
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [NeroFilterCheck] C:\WINNT\system32\NeroCheck.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [WinSys] C:\WINNT\System32\WinSys.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [NVCLOCK] rundll32 nvclock.dll,fnNvclock
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [NvMediaCenter] RUNDLL32.EXE C:\WINNT\System32\NvMcTray.dll,NvTaskbarInit
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [avast!] C:\PROGRA~1\ALWILS~1\Avast4\ashDisp.exe
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [MsnMsgr] "C:\Program Files\MSN Messenger\MsnMsgr.Exe" /background
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [Steam] "d:\valve\steam\steam.exe" -silent
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [runwin32] C:\WINNT\runwin32.exe
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [wininet32] C:\WINNT\wininet32.exe
O4 - Global Startup: Microsoft Office.lnk = C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office\OSA9.EXE
O4 - Global Startup: EPSON Status Monitor 3 Environment Check.lnk = C:\WINNT\system32\spool\drivers\w32x86\3\E_SRCV03.EXE
O4 - Global Startup: Adobe Gamma Loader.lnk = C:\Program Files\Common Files\Adobe\Calibration\Adobe Gamma Loader.exe
O13 - DefaultPrefix:
O13 - WWW Prefix:
O16 - DPF: {74D05D43-3236-11D4-BDCD-00C04F9A3B61} (HouseCall Control) - http://a840.g.akamai.net/7/840/537/148119a2571ca3/housecall.antivirus.com/housecall/xscan53.cab
O16 - DPF: {9F1C11AA-197B-4942-BA54-47A8489BB47F} (Update Class) - http://v4.windowsupdate.microsoft.com/CAB/x86/unicode/iuctl.CAB?38139.7760416667
O16 - DPF: {D27CDB6E-AE6D-11CF-96B8-444553540000} (Shockwave Flash Object) - http://download.macromedia.com/pub/shockwave/cabs/flash/swflash.cab

oh yeah, it should be noted that IE was 5.5 when the problem occured.

i've ran housecall, but it found nothing, and CWShredder only got rid of one 'readme.txt' file :(

[caperjack]

Did you run the virus scan!!

Download the latest version of Ad-Aware at ADAWARE

Download SPYBOT

How to setup Ad-Aware and Spy-Bot S&D
http://www.zerosrealm.com/scanning.php

[Shallow]

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[caperjack]

I am having the same/similar problem...

Logfile of HijackThis v1.97.7
Scan saved at 11:08:00, on 02/06/2004
Platform: Windows 2000 SP4 (WinNT 5.00.2195)
MSIE: Internet Explorer v6.00 SP1 (6.00.2800.1106)
Running processes:
C:\WINNT\System32\smss.exe
C:\WINNT\system32\winlogon.exe
C:\WINNT\system32\services.exe
C:\WINNT\system32\lsass.exe
C:\WINNT\System32\termsrv.exe
C:\WINNT\system32\svchost.exe
C:\WINNT\system32\spoolsv.exe
C:\WINNT\System32\msdtc.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVG6\avgserv.exe
C:\WINNT\system32\crypserv.exe
C:\WINNT\System32\tcpsvcs.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\EPSON\EBAPI\SAgent2.exe
C:\WINNT\system32\E_S00RP2.EXE
C:\WINNT\System32\svchost.exe
C:\Program Files\Advanced Communications\Hosting Controller\exes\HCDiskQuota.exe
C:\WINNT\System32\llssrv.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\MAILEN~1\BIN\MEHTTPS.EXE
C:\PROGRA~1\MAILEN~1\BIN\MELSC.EXE
C:\PROGRA~1\MAILEN~1\BIN\MEMTA.EXE
C:\PROGRA~1\MAILEN~1\BIN\MEPOC.EXE
C:\PROGRA~1\MAILEN~1\BIN\MEPOPC.EXE
C:\PROGRA~1\MAILEN~1\BIN\MEPOPS.EXE
C:\PROGRA~1\MAILEN~1\BIN\MESMTPC.EXE
C:\PROGRA~1\MI6841~1\MSSQL\binn\sqlservr.exe
C:\WINNT\system32\regsvc.exe
C:\WINNT\system32\MSTask.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\EPSON\EBAPI\SAgentNT.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\EPSON\EBAPI\EBRR.EXE
C:\WINNT\System32\WBEM\WinMgmt.exe
C:\WINNT\System32\wins.exe
C:\Program Files\RealVNC\WinVNC\WinVNC.exe
C:\WINNT\system32\svchost.exe
C:\WINNT\system32\Dfssvc.exe
C:\WINNT\System32\dns.exe
C:\WINNT\System32\inetsrv\inetinfo.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\System\MSSearch\Bin\mssearch.exe
C:\WINNT\Explorer.EXE
C:\WINNT\System32\khooker.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Real\Update_OB\evntsvc.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVG6\avgcc32.exe
C:\Program Files\QuickTime\qttask.exe
C:\Program Files\Messenger Plus! 2\MsgPlus.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\AUDIOS~1\Bits browse intra.exe
C:\WINNT\Plaxo\1.5.2.32\InstallStub.exe
C:\WINNT\System32\svchost.exe
C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\IEXPLORE.EXE
C:\Documents and Settings\Administrator\Desktop\HijackThis.exe
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Bar = http://searchweb2.com/searchbar.html
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Page = http://searchweb2.com/searchbar.html
R0 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Start Page = http://searchweb2.com/passthrough/index.html?http://www.google.co.uk/
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Search,SearchAssistant = http://searchweb2.com/searchbar.html
R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Bar = http://searchweb2.com/searchbar.html
R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Page = http://searchweb2.com/searchbar.html
R0 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Search,SearchAssistant = http://searchweb2.com/searchbar.html
R0 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Toolbar,LinksFolderName =
O2 - BHO: (no name) - {06849E9F-C8D7-4D59-B87D-784B7D6BE0B3} - C:\Program Files\Adobe\Acrobat 6.0\Reader\ActiveX\AcroIEHelper.dll
O2 - BHO: (no name) - {53707962-6F74-2D53-2644-206D7942484F} - C:\Program Files\Spybot - Search & Destroy\SDHelper.dll
O2 - BHO: (no name) - {782A32DB-FE5B-BD22-4550-3A90C045681B} - C:\PROGRA~1\KEEPDA~1\four great.dll
O2 - BHO: (no name) - {AA58ED58-01DD-4d91-8333-CF10577473F7} - c:\program files\google\googletoolbar1.dll
O3 - Toolbar: &Radio - {8E718888-423F-11D2-876E-00A0C9082467} - C:\WINNT\system32\msdxm.ocx
O3 - Toolbar: &Google - {2318C2B1-4965-11d4-9B18-009027A5CD4F} - c:\program files\google\googletoolbar1.dll
O3 - Toolbar: Draw Cdrom Tons - {F72B791D-7A5D-4526-F37D-0EFACB50C77A} - C:\PROGRA~1\KEEPDA~1\four great.dll
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SiS KHooker] C:\WINNT\System32\khooker.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [WinVNC] "C:\Program Files\RealVNC\WinVNC\WinVNC.exe" -servicehelper
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [NeroCheck] C:\WINNT\system32\NeroCheck.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [TkBellExe] C:\Program Files\Common Files\Real\Update_OB\evntsvc.exe -osboot
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [EPSON Stylus C42 Series] C:\WINNT\system32\spool\DRIVERS\W32X86\3\E_S10IC2.EXE /P23 "EPSON Stylus C42 Series" /O6 "USB001" /M "Stylus C42"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [AVG_CC] C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVG6\avgcc32.exe /STARTUP
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [QuickTime Task] "C:\Program Files\QuickTime\qttask.exe" -atboottime
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [\\STEVE\EPSON Stylus C42 Series] C:\WINNT\system32\spool\DRIVERS\W32X86\3\E_S10IC2.EXE /P31 "\\STEVE\EPSON Stylus C42 Series" /O6 "USB001" /M "Stylus C42"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [MessengerPlus2] "C:\Program Files\Messenger Plus! 2\MsgPlus.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [atomshow] C:\PROGRA~1\AUDIOS~1\Bits browse intra.exe
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [PlaxoUpdate] C:\WINNT\Plaxo\1.5.2.32\InstallStub.exe -a
O4 - Global Startup: Adobe Gamma Loader.lnk = C:\Program Files\Common Files\Adobe\Calibration\Adobe Gamma Loader.exe
O4 - Global Startup: jetNEXUS Monitor.lnk = C:\Program Files\MetalMinds\jetNEXUS\jetNEXUSTray.exe
O8 - Extra context menu item: &Google Search - res://C:\Program Files\Google\GoogleToolbar1.dll/cmsearch.html
O8 - Extra context menu item: Backward &Links - res://C:\Program Files\Google\GoogleToolbar1.dll/cmbacklinks.html
O8 - Extra context menu item: Cac&hed Snapshot of Page - res://C:\Program Files\Google\GoogleToolbar1.dll/cmcache.html
O8 - Extra context menu item: Si&milar Pages - res://C:\Program Files\Google\GoogleToolbar1.dll/cmsimilar.html
O8 - Extra context menu item: Translate into English - res://C:\Program Files\Google\GoogleToolbar1.dll/cmtrans.html
O9 - Extra button: Create Mobile Favorite (HKLM)
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Create Mobile Favorite... (HKLM)
O16 - DPF: {02BF25D5-8C17-4B23-BC80-D3488ABDDC6B} (QuickTime Object) - http://www.apple.com/qtactivex/qtplugin.cab
O16 - DPF: {08BEF711-06DA-48B2-9534-802ECAA2E4F9} (PlxInstall Class) - http://www.plaxo.com/activex/PlaxoInstall.cab
O16 - DPF: {166B1BCA-3F9C-11CF-8075-444553540000} (Shockwave ActiveX Control) - http://download.macromedia.com/pub/shockwave/cabs/director/swdir.cab
O16 - DPF: {62475759-9E84-458E-A1AB-5D2C442ADFDE} - http://a1540.g.akamai.net/7/1540/52/20040427/qtinstall.info.apple.com/saba/us/win/QuickTimeInstaller.exe
O16 - DPF: {9F1C11AA-197B-4942-BA54-47A8489BB47F} (Update Class) - http://v4.windowsupdate.microsoft.com/CAB/x86/unicode/iuctl.CAB?37864.6130555556
O16 - DPF: {D27CDB6E-AE6D-11CF-96B8-444553540000} (Shockwave Flash Object) - http://download.macromedia.com/pub/shockwave/cabs/flash/swflash.cab
O16 - DPF: {EC5A4E7B-02EB-451D-B310-D5F2E0A4D8C3} (webhelper Class) - http://register.btopenworld.com/templates/btwebcontrol012.cab
O17 - HKLM\System\CCS\Services\Tcpip\..\{C9B58458-47CE-42B0-84CF-EE85C96A0297}: NameServer = 192.168.0.19

I assume I should try the above solution yeah? If anyone can help I would appreciate it, I hate computers today

Please start you own thread ,you just hijacked this one with you post !

[gecko614]

Logfile of HijackThis v1.97.7
Scan saved at 11:34:27, on 02/06/2004
Platform: Windows 2000 SP4 (WinNT 5.00.2195)
MSIE: Internet Explorer v6.00 SP1 (6.00.2800.1106)

Running processes:
C:\WINNT\System32\smss.exe
C:\WINNT\system32\winlogon.exe
C:\WINNT\system32\services.exe
C:\WINNT\system32\lsass.exe
C:\WINNT\system32\svchost.exe
C:\WINNT\system32\spoolsv.exe
C:\Program Files\Alwil Software\Avast4\aswUpdSv.exe
C:\Program Files\Alwil Software\Avast4\ashServ.exe
C:\WINNT\System32\svchost.exe
C:\WINNT\System32\nvsvc32.exe
C:\WINNT\system32\regsvc.exe
C:\WINNT\system32\MSTask.exe
C:\WINNT\System32\WBEM\WinMgmt.exe
C:\WINNT\system32\svchost.exe
C:\WINNT\Explorer.EXE
C:\WINNT\system32\CTHELPER.EXE
C:\WINNT\System32\WinSys.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\ALWILS~1\Avast4\ashDisp.exe
D:\valve\steam\steam.exe
C:\WINNT\runwin32.exe
C:\WINNT\wininet32.exe
C:\Documents and Settings\chris\Desktop\HijackThis.exe

R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings,ProxyServer = 127.0.0.1:8080
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings,ProxyOverride = local
O2 - BHO: (no name) - {53707962-6F74-2D53-2644-206D7942484F} - C:\PROGRA~1\SPYBOT~1\SDHelper.dll
O3 - Toolbar: @msdxmLC.dll,-1@1033,&Radio - {8E718888-423F-11D2-876E-00A0C9082467} - C:\WINNT\System32\msdxm.ocx
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Synchronization Manager] mobsync.exe /logon
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [NvCplDaemon] RUNDLL32.EXE C:\WINNT\System32\NvCpl.dll,NvStartup
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [nwiz] nwiz.exe /install
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [WINDVDPatch] CTHELPER.EXE
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [UpdReg] C:\WINNT\UpdReg.EXE
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Jet Detection] "C:\Program Files\Creative\SBLive\PROGRAM\ADGJDet.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SoundMan] SOUNDMAN.EXE
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [NeroFilterCheck] C:\WINNT\system32\NeroCheck.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [WinSys] C:\WINNT\System32\WinSys.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [NVCLOCK] rundll32 nvclock.dll,fnNvclock
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [NvMediaCenter] RUNDLL32.EXE C:\WINNT\System32\NvMcTray.dll,NvTaskbarInit
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [avast!] C:\PROGRA~1\ALWILS~1\Avast4\ashDisp.exe
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [MsnMsgr] "C:\Program Files\MSN Messenger\MsnMsgr.Exe" /background
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [Steam] "d:\valve\steam\steam.exe" -silent
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [runwin32] C:\WINNT\runwin32.exe
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [wininet32] C:\WINNT\wininet32.exe
O4 - Global Startup: Microsoft Office.lnk = C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office\OSA9.EXE
O4 - Global Startup: EPSON Status Monitor 3 Environment Check.lnk = C:\WINNT\system32\spool\drivers\w32x86\3\E_SRCV03.EXE
O4 - Global Startup: Adobe Gamma Loader.lnk = C:\Program Files\Common Files\Adobe\Calibration\Adobe Gamma Loader.exe
O16 - DPF: {74D05D43-3236-11D4-BDCD-00C04F9A3B61} (HouseCall Control) - http://a840.g.akamai.net/7/840/537/148119a2571ca3/housecall.antivirus.com/housecall/xscan53.cab
O16 - DPF: {9F1C11AA-197B-4942-BA54-47A8489BB47F} (Update Class) - http://v4.windowsupdate.microsoft.com/CAB/x86/unicode/iuctl.CAB?38139.7760416667
O16 - DPF: {D27CDB6E-AE6D-11CF-96B8-444553540000} (Shockwave Flash Object) - http://download.macromedia.com/pub/shockwave/cabs/flash/swflash.cab

looks much cleaner to me. odd that i did all that last night, but it didnt have an affect :rolleyes:

we'll see.

-G

[gecko614]

hmm.. odd.

i just got the Casino pop up again, and the 'sexdial' shortcut on my desktop, however, that usually prompted a change in the homepage too, but this time, it hasnt for whatever reason.

so, here's a summary:
i've done everything you guys have so far suggested
to that end, my homepage appears to no longer change
however, the casino popup, and the 'sexdial' shortcut still appear sporadically.

i've also ran Housecall, EzAntivirus, and !aVast antivirus programs, all found nothing.

the HJT log has also changed again. here it is:

Logfile of HijackThis v1.97.7
Scan saved at 11:46:09, on 02/06/2004
Platform: Windows 2000 SP4 (WinNT 5.00.2195)
MSIE: Internet Explorer v6.00 SP1 (6.00.2800.1106)

Running processes:
C:\WINNT\System32\smss.exe
C:\WINNT\system32\winlogon.exe
C:\WINNT\system32\services.exe
C:\WINNT\system32\lsass.exe
C:\WINNT\system32\svchost.exe
C:\WINNT\system32\spoolsv.exe
C:\Program Files\Alwil Software\Avast4\aswUpdSv.exe
C:\Program Files\Alwil Software\Avast4\ashServ.exe
C:\WINNT\System32\svchost.exe
C:\WINNT\System32\nvsvc32.exe
C:\WINNT\system32\regsvc.exe
C:\WINNT\system32\MSTask.exe
C:\WINNT\System32\WBEM\WinMgmt.exe
C:\WINNT\system32\svchost.exe
C:\WINNT\Explorer.EXE
C:\WINNT\system32\CTHELPER.EXE
C:\WINNT\System32\WinSys.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\ALWILS~1\Avast4\ashDisp.exe
C:\WINNT\runwin32.exe
C:\WINNT\wininet32.exe
C:\Documents and Settings\chris\Desktop\HijackThis.exe

R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Bar = http://easy-search.biz
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Page = http://easy-search.biz
R0 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Start Page = http://easy-search.biz
R0 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Start Page = http://easy-search.biz
R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Bar = http://easy-search.biz
R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Page = http://easy-search.biz
R0 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Search,CustomizeSearch = http://easy-search.biz
R0 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Search,SearchAssistant = http://easy-search.biz
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\SearchURL,(Default) = http://easy-search.biz
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings,ProxyServer = 127.0.0.1:8080
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings,ProxyOverride = local
O2 - BHO: (no name) - {53707962-6F74-2D53-2644-206D7942484F} - C:\PROGRA~1\SPYBOT~1\SDHelper.dll
O3 - Toolbar: @msdxmLC.dll,-1@1033,&Radio - {8E718888-423F-11D2-876E-00A0C9082467} - C:\WINNT\System32\msdxm.ocx
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Synchronization Manager] mobsync.exe /logon
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [NvCplDaemon] RUNDLL32.EXE C:\WINNT\System32\NvCpl.dll,NvStartup
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [nwiz] nwiz.exe /install
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [WINDVDPatch] CTHELPER.EXE
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [UpdReg] C:\WINNT\UpdReg.EXE
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Jet Detection] "C:\Program Files\Creative\SBLive\PROGRAM\ADGJDet.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SoundMan] SOUNDMAN.EXE
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [NeroFilterCheck] C:\WINNT\system32\NeroCheck.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [WinSys] C:\WINNT\System32\WinSys.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [NVCLOCK] rundll32 nvclock.dll,fnNvclock
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [NvMediaCenter] RUNDLL32.EXE C:\WINNT\System32\NvMcTray.dll,NvTaskbarInit
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [avast!] C:\PROGRA~1\ALWILS~1\Avast4\ashDisp.exe
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [MsnMsgr] "C:\Program Files\MSN Messenger\MsnMsgr.Exe" /background
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [Steam] "d:\valve\steam\steam.exe" -silent
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [runwin32] C:\WINNT\runwin32.exe
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [wininet32] C:\WINNT\wininet32.exe
O4 - Global Startup: Microsoft Office.lnk = C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office\OSA9.EXE
O4 - Global Startup: EPSON Status Monitor 3 Environment Check.lnk = C:\WINNT\system32\spool\drivers\w32x86\3\E_SRCV03.EXE
O4 - Global Startup: Adobe Gamma Loader.lnk = C:\Program Files\Common Files\Adobe\Calibration\Adobe Gamma Loader.exe
O16 - DPF: {74D05D43-3236-11D4-BDCD-00C04F9A3B61} (HouseCall Control) - http://a840.g.akamai.net/7/840/537/148119a2571ca3/housecall.antivirus.com/housecall/xscan53.cab
O16 - DPF: {9F1C11AA-197B-4942-BA54-47A8489BB47F} (Update Class) - http://v4.windowsupdate.microsoft.com/CAB/x86/unicode/iuctl.CAB?38139.7760416667
O16 - DPF: {D27CDB6E-AE6D-11CF-96B8-444553540000} (Shockwave Flash Object) - http://download.macromedia.com/pub/shockwave/cabs/flash/swflash.cab

looks like its back to (or similar to) its original state. seems a bit persistent to me... no wonder i couldnt get rid of it myself, i normally have no trouble with this sort of thing :cool:

also, another quick question, is hijacking illegal?

[DMR]

also, another quick question, is hijacking illegal?

Currently no, at least not in the US.

However, there is legislation being developed at both state and federal levels which, if passed, would make some or all of the tactics used by spyware distributors illegal. Do a Google search on the following terms to find out more about what's going on and how you might be able to help:

spyware illegal

[DMR]

[img]http://www.pumpkinridgecrafts.com/images/jam.jpg[/img] I seriously like jam

WTF??

The jams are revolting! ;)

[caperjack]

Important: Create a folder on the C: drive called C:\HJT.
You can do this by going to My Computer (Windows key+e) then double click on C: then right click and select New then Folder and name it HJT.
Unzip HijackThis into this folder. When you run HijackThis from this folder and have it "Fixed checked" it will create a backup file of modifications to use if restore is necessary.

[caperjack]

Have Hijack This fix the following by placing a check in the appropriate boxes and selecting fix checked. Make sure all browser and all Windows Explorer windows are closed before fixing.

R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Bar = http://easy-search.biz

R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Page = http://easy-search.biz

R0 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Start Page = http://easy-search.biz

R0 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Start Page = http://easy-search.biz

R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Bar = http://easy-search.biz

R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Page = http://easy-search.biz

R0 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Search,CustomizeSearch = http://easy-search.biz

R0 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Search,SearchAssistant = http://easy-search.biz

R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\SearchURL,(Default) = http://easy-search.biz

R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings,ProxyServer = 127.0.0.1:8080

O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [WinSys] C:\WINNT\System32\WinSys.exe

O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [runwin32] C:\WINNT\runwin32.exe

O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [wininet32] C:\WINNT\wininet32.exe

this is resource hog and suggested fix ,as its not needed in startup.
O4 - Global Startup: Microsoft Office.lnk = C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office\OSA9.EXE

Now reboot into safe mode and delete the following files and folders if found .

C:\WINNT\System32\WinSys.exe ... delete file

C:\WINNT\runwin32.exe ...delete file

C:\WINNT\wininet32.exe ...delete file

to delete the above files and folder you will need to do the following
go to
Show hidden files & folders

"Fix Checked"...Reboot to SAFE mode to delete files
How to start computer in safe mode

reboot computer and post a new log

[gecko614]

Logfile of HijackThis v1.97.7
Scan saved at 23:29:38, on 02/06/2004
Platform: Windows 2000 SP4 (WinNT 5.00.2195)
MSIE: Internet Explorer v6.00 SP1 (6.00.2800.1106)

Running processes:
C:\WINNT\System32\smss.exe
C:\WINNT\system32\winlogon.exe
C:\WINNT\system32\services.exe
C:\WINNT\system32\lsass.exe
C:\WINNT\system32\svchost.exe
C:\WINNT\system32\spoolsv.exe
C:\Program Files\Alwil Software\Avast4\aswUpdSv.exe
C:\Program Files\Alwil Software\Avast4\ashServ.exe
C:\WINNT\System32\svchost.exe
C:\WINNT\System32\nvsvc32.exe
C:\WINNT\system32\regsvc.exe
C:\WINNT\system32\MSTask.exe
C:\WINNT\System32\WBEM\WinMgmt.exe
C:\WINNT\system32\svchost.exe
C:\WINNT\Explorer.EXE
C:\WINNT\System32\WBEM\WinMgmt.exe
C:\WINNT\system32\CTHELPER.EXE
C:\PROGRA~1\ALWILS~1\Avast4\ashDisp.exe
C:\HJT\HijackThis.exe

R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings,ProxyOverride = local
O2 - BHO: (no name) - {53707962-6F74-2D53-2644-206D7942484F} - C:\PROGRA~1\SPYBOT~1\SDHelper.dll
O3 - Toolbar: @msdxmLC.dll,-1@1033,&Radio - {8E718888-423F-11D2-876E-00A0C9082467} - C:\WINNT\System32\msdxm.ocx
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Synchronization Manager] mobsync.exe /logon
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [NvCplDaemon] RUNDLL32.EXE C:\WINNT\System32\NvCpl.dll,NvStartup
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [nwiz] nwiz.exe /install
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [WINDVDPatch] CTHELPER.EXE
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [UpdReg] C:\WINNT\UpdReg.EXE
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Jet Detection] "C:\Program Files\Creative\SBLive\PROGRAM\ADGJDet.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SoundMan] SOUNDMAN.EXE
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [NeroFilterCheck] C:\WINNT\system32\NeroCheck.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [NVCLOCK] rundll32 nvclock.dll,fnNvclock
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [NvMediaCenter] RUNDLL32.EXE C:\WINNT\System32\NvMcTray.dll,NvTaskbarInit
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [avast!] C:\PROGRA~1\ALWILS~1\Avast4\ashDisp.exe
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [MsnMsgr] "C:\Program Files\MSN Messenger\MsnMsgr.Exe" /background
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [Steam] "d:\valve\steam\steam.exe" -silent
O4 - Global Startup: EPSON Status Monitor 3 Environment Check.lnk = C:\WINNT\system32\spool\drivers\w32x86\3\E_SRCV03.EXE
O4 - Global Startup: Adobe Gamma Loader.lnk = C:\Program Files\Common Files\Adobe\Calibration\Adobe Gamma Loader.exe
O16 - DPF: {74D05D43-3236-11D4-BDCD-00C04F9A3B61} (HouseCall Control) - http://a840.g.akamai.net/7/840/537/148119a2571ca3/housecall.antivirus.com/housecall/xscan53.cab
O16 - DPF: {9F1C11AA-197B-4942-BA54-47A8489BB47F} (Update Class) - http://v4.windowsupdate.microsoft.com/CAB/x86/unicode/iuctl.CAB?38139.7760416667
O16 - DPF: {D27CDB6E-AE6D-11CF-96B8-444553540000} (Shockwave Flash Object) - http://download.macromedia.com/pub/shockwave/cabs/flash/swflash.cab

looks much cleaner again.. lets hope this is the end.

[caperjack]

Looks clean to me .
Check how i got infected in the first place in my signature below.

[gecko614]

its definately gone, but i dont think i'll ever know how i got infected in the first place, since my brother was the one on the PC at the time of infection, he realised what he'd done and cleared the history =/

im gonna make attempts to protect myself from this sort of thing happening again anyway.

Cheers Caper.

-G

[caperjack]

After you get it all fixed and things are working good ,Download and install these two programs to help stop Spyware .

Spywareblaster

SpywareGuard

Keep Up-to-Date!
The most important key to maintaining a secure computer is keeping your protection up-to-date.

also check how i got infected in the first place .

http://www.computercops.biz/postlite7736-.html

[crunchie]

Marking this as solved. Anyone else with similar problems, please start your own thread. Thank you.