Internet Explorer is opening by itself.

[Sidewalkwarrior]

I use Google Chrome as my default web browser, but Internet explorer has started opening by itself every 1-5 minutes, and it's always playing audio. Sometimes even after I close it, the audio continues. I ran a hijack this scan, and here is the report. What should I do now?

Logfile of Trend Micro HijackThis v2.0.4
Scan saved at 5:30:12 PM, on 12/10/2010
Platform: Windows Vista SP2 (WinNT 6.00.1906)
MSIE: Internet Explorer v7.00 (7.00.6002.18005)
Boot mode: Normal

Running processes:
C:\Windows\system32\Dwm.exe
C:\Windows\system32\taskeng.exe
C:\Windows\Explorer.EXE
C:\Program Files\Windows Defender\MSASCui.exe
C:\Windows\RtHDVCpl.exe
C:\Program Files\CyberLink\PowerDVD\PDVDServ.exe
C:\Windows\System32\mobsync.exe
C:\Windows\System32\igfxtray.exe
C:\Windows\System32\hkcmd.exe
C:\Windows\System32\igfxpers.exe
C:\Program Files\Alwil Software\Avast4\ashDisp.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Real\Update_OB\realsched.exe
C:\Program Files\MSN Toolbar\Platform\5.0.1423.0\mswinext.exe
C:\Program Files\Microsoft\Search Enhancement Pack\Default Manager\DefMgr.exe
C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunesHelper.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Java\Java Update\jusched.exe
C:\Program Files\AIM\aim.exe
C:\Program Files\Windows Media Player\wmpnscfg.exe
C:\Windows\System32\rundll32.exe
C:\Windows\System32\rundll32.exe
C:\Windows\system32\igfxsrvc.exe
C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office12\ONENOTEM.EXE
C:\Windows\system32\wbem\unsecapp.exe
C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\IEUser.exe
C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\iexplore.exe
C:\Windows\system32\rundll32.exe
C:\Program Files\Microsoft\Search Enhancement Pack\SCServer\SCServer.exe
C:\Windows\system32\Macromed\Flash\FlashUtil10l_ActiveX.exe
C:\Windows\system32\rundll32.exe
C:\Windows\system32\rundll32.exe
C:\Windows\system32\rundll32.exe
C:\Windows\system32\rundll32.exe
C:\Windows\system32\rundll32.exe
C:\Windows\system32\rundll32.exe
C:\Users\Wes\Desktop\Trend Micro\HiJackThis\HiJackThis.exe

R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Page = http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=54896
R0 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Start Page = http://search.conduit.com?SearchSource=10&ctid=CT2077543
R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Default_Page_URL = http://www.gateway.com/g/startpage.html?Ch=Retail&Br=EM&Loc=ENG_US&Sys=DTP&M=T5088
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://www.gateway.com/g/startpage.html?Ch=Retail&Br=EM&Loc=ENG_US&Sys=DTP&M=T5088
R0 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Search,SearchAssistant = http://www.gateway.com/g/sidepanel.html?Ch=Retail&Br=EM&Loc=ENG_US&Sys=DTP&M=T5088
R0 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Search,CustomizeSearch =
R0 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Toolbar,LinksFolderName =
R3 - URLSearchHook: ToggleEN Toolbar - {038cb5c7-48ea-4af9-94e0-a1646542e62b} - C:\Program Files\ToggleEN\tbTogg.dll
O1 - Hosts: ::1 localhost
O2 - BHO: ToggleEN Toolbar - {038cb5c7-48ea-4af9-94e0-a1646542e62b} - C:\Program Files\ToggleEN\tbTogg.dll
O2 - BHO: Adobe PDF Reader Link Helper - {06849E9F-C8D7-4D59-B87D-784B7D6BE0B3} - C:\Program Files\Common Files\Adobe\Acrobat\ActiveX\AcroIEHelper.dll
O2 - BHO: RealPlayer Download and Record Plugin for Internet Explorer - {3049C3E9-B461-4BC5-8870-4C09146192CA} - C:\ProgramData\Real\RealPlayer\BrowserRecordPlugin\IE\rpbrowserrecordplugin.dll
O2 - BHO: Conduit Engine - {30F9B915-B755-4826-820B-08FBA6BD249D} - C:\Program Files\ConduitEngine\ConduitEngine.dll
O2 - BHO: Search Helper - {6EBF7485-159F-4bff-A14F-B9E3AAC4465B} - C:\Program Files\Microsoft\Search Enhancement Pack\Search Helper\SEPsearchhelperie.dll
O2 - BHO: Windows Live ID Sign-in Helper - {9030D464-4C02-4ABF-8ECC-5164760863C6} - C:\Program Files\Common Files\Microsoft Shared\Windows Live\WindowsLiveLogin.dll
O2 - BHO: Browser Address Error Redirector - {CA6319C0-31B7-401E-A518-A07C3DB8F777} - c:\google\BAE.dll (file missing)
O2 - BHO: Bing Bar BHO - {d2ce3e00-f94a-4740-988e-03dc2f38c34f} - C:\Program Files\MSN Toolbar\Platform\5.0.1423.0\npwinext.dll
O2 - BHO: Java(tm) Plug-In 2 SSV Helper - {DBC80044-A445-435b-BC74-9C25C1C588A9} - C:\Program Files\Java\jre6\bin\jp2ssv.dll
O3 - Toolbar: (no name) - {0BF43445-2F28-4351-9252-17FE6E806AA0} - (no file)
O3 - Toolbar: @C:\Program Files\MSN Toolbar\Platform\5.0.1423.0\npwinext.dll,-100 - {8dcb7100-df86-4384-8842-8fa844297b3f} - C:\Program Files\MSN Toolbar\Platform\5.0.1423.0\npwinext.dll
O3 - Toolbar: ToggleEN Toolbar - {038cb5c7-48ea-4af9-94e0-a1646542e62b} - C:\Program Files\ToggleEN\tbTogg.dll
O3 - Toolbar: Conduit Engine - {30F9B915-B755-4826-820B-08FBA6BD249D} - C:\Program Files\ConduitEngine\ConduitEngine.dll
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Windows Defender] %ProgramFiles%\Windows Defender\MSASCui.exe -hide
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [RtHDVCpl] RtHDVCpl.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [RemoteControl] "C:\Program Files\CyberLink\PowerDVD\PDVDServ.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [LanguageShortcut] "C:\Program Files\CyberLink\PowerDVD\Language\Language.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [NapsterShell] C:\Program Files\Napster\napster.exe /systray
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [BigFix] c:\program files\Bigfix\bigfix.exe /atstartup
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [IgfxTray] C:\Windows\system32\igfxtray.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [HotKeysCmds] C:\Windows\system32\hkcmd.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Persistence] C:\Windows\system32\igfxpers.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Adobe Reader Speed Launcher] "C:\Program Files\Adobe\Reader 8.0\Reader\Reader_sl.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [AppleSyncNotifier] C:\Program Files\Common Files\Apple\Mobile Device Support\AppleSyncNotifier.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [avast!] C:\PROGRA~1\ALWILS~1\Avast4\ashDisp.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [F5D7050v3] C:\Program Files\Belkin\F5D7050v3\Belkinwcui.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [QuickTime Plugin Install] C:\Program Files\QuickTime\Plugins\DeleteMe1.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [TkBellExe] "C:\Program Files\Common Files\Real\Update_OB\realsched.exe" -osboot
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Bing Bar] "C:\Program Files\MSN Toolbar\Platform\5.0.1423.0\mswinext.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Microsoft Default Manager] "C:\Program Files\Microsoft\Search Enhancement Pack\Default Manager\DefMgr.exe" -resume
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: [SunJavaUpdateSched] "C:\Program Files\Common Files\Java\Java Update\jusched.exe"
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [Weather] C:\Program Files\AWS\WeatherBug\Weather.exe 1
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [Aim] "C:\Program Files\AIM\aim.exe" /d locale=en-US
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [WMPNSCFG] C:\Program Files\Windows Media Player\WMPNSCFG.exe
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [ctlsrv20.dll] rundll32.exe "C:\Users\Wes\AppData\Local\Temp\ctlsrv20.dll",watch
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [acprgwiz.dll] rundll32.exe "C:\Users\Wes\AppData\Local\Temp\acprgwiz.dll",protect
O4 - Startup: OneNote 2007 Screen Clipper and Launcher.lnk = C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office12\ONENOTEM.EXE
O8 - Extra context menu item: E&xport to Microsoft Excel - res://C:\PROGRA~1\MICROS~2\Office12\EXCEL.EXE/3000
O8 - Extra context menu item: Google Sidewiki... - res://C:\Program Files\Google\Google Toolbar\Component\GoogleToolbarDynamic_mui_en_60D6097707281E79.dll/cmsidewiki.html
O9 - Extra button: Send to OneNote - {2670000A-7350-4f3c-8081-5663EE0C6C49} - C:\PROGRA~1\MICROS~2\Office12\ONBttnIE.dll
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: S&end to OneNote - {2670000A-7350-4f3c-8081-5663EE0C6C49} - C:\PROGRA~1\MICROS~2\Office12\ONBttnIE.dll
O9 - Extra button: Research - {92780B25-18CC-41C8-B9BE-3C9C571A8263} - C:\PROGRA~1\MICROS~2\Office12\REFIEBAR.DLL
O12 - Plugin for .spop: C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\Plugins\NPDocBox.dll
O16 - DPF: {E2883E8F-472F-4FB0-9522-AC9BF37916A7} - http://platformdl.adobe.com/NOS/getPlusPlus/1.6/gp.cab
O22 - SharedTaskScheduler: Component Categories cache daemon - {8C7461EF-2B13-11d2-BE35-3078302C2030} - C:\Windows\system32\browseui.dll
O23 - Service: Apple Mobile Device - Apple Inc. - C:\Program Files\Common Files\Apple\Mobile Device Support\AppleMobileDeviceService.exe
O23 - Service: avast! iAVS4 Control Service (aswUpdSv) - ALWIL Software - C:\Program Files\Alwil Software\Avast4\aswUpdSv.exe
O23 - Service: avast! Antivirus - ALWIL Software - C:\Program Files\Alwil Software\Avast4\ashServ.exe
O23 - Service: avast! Mail Scanner - ALWIL Software - C:\Program Files\Alwil Software\Avast4\ashMaiSv.exe
O23 - Service: avast! Web Scanner - ALWIL Software - C:\Program Files\Alwil Software\Avast4\ashWebSv.exe
O23 - Service: Bonjour Service - Apple Inc. - C:\Program Files\Bonjour\mDNSResponder.exe
O23 - Service: Google Update Service (gupdate) (gupdate) - Google Inc. - C:\Program Files\Google\Update\GoogleUpdate.exe
O23 - Service: iPod Service - Apple Inc. - C:\Program Files\iPod\bin\iPodService.exe
O23 - Service: Cyberlink RichVideo Service(CRVS) (RichVideo) - Unknown owner - C:\Program Files\CyberLink\Shared Files\RichVideo.exe
O23 - Service: Viewpoint Manager Service - Viewpoint Corporation - C:\Program Files\Viewpoint\Common\ViewpointService.exe
O23 - Service: XAudioService - Conexant Systems, Inc. - C:\Windows\system32\DRIVERS\xaudio.exe

--
End of file - 9231 bytes

[PhilliePhan]

What should I do now?

Follow the steps in the linky below and post back with the requested scanlogs.

http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread134865.html

With any luck, somebody will be able to assist you further.

Cheers :)
PP

[biggeo65]

s you wrote you use Chrome for default browser, so you can disable the so many toolbars load with Internet explorer.

A) The "EASY WAY" Open internet explorer, click on Tools /Internet explorer optionn, and when window open click on ADVANCED TAB and click the button Restore or RESTORE DEFAULT on the bottom right. This way Internet Explorer will reset to it's default configuration and all toolbars, helper objects and other controls wich are not necessary will be remove .As you use Chrome for default browzer you probably don't need them.

If above don't work and still have problems do the following:

B) "THE SECURE BUT TOUGH WAY" Even these toolbars are not related with your problem,except Conduit engine (known for problems you can run HijackThis and click the box infront of the entries bellow to check them and then click fix button on HijackThis window.

R0 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Start Page = http://search.conduit.com?SearchSour...ctid=CT2077543

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\Search,CustomizeSearch =

R0 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Toolbar,LinksFolderName =

R3 - URLSearchHook: ToggleEN Toolbar - {038cb5c7-48ea-4af9-94e0-a1646542e62b} - C:\Program Files\ToggleEN\tbTogg.dll

O2 - BHO: ToggleEN Toolbar - {038cb5c7-48ea-4af9-94e0-a1646542e62b} - C:\Program Files\ToggleEN\tbTogg.dll

O2 - BHO: Browser Address Error Redirector - {CA6319C0-31B7-401E-A518-A07C3DB8F777} - c:\google\BAE.dll (file missing)

Becarefull to check only the box infront of entries you see above.

After you check the asbove entries and click fix it, hiJackThis may ask to reboot system. Reboot.

If problems presist (as CONDUIT ENGINE and its components like tbTogg.dll etc., is hard to remove completely from your computer download install and RUN Malwarebytes FROM HERE: http://www.malwarebytes.org/

follow the steps and remove everything it may find. If ask to rebbot your system then Reboot.

If you keep having problems then let us know here.

To clarify things about conduit engine

Conduit engineis an application that give publishers and users the abillity to create toolbars and a browser helper objects (BHO). So the engine itself is not a problem.

The problem start when you install a toolbar or BHO made by using the conduit engine technology.like utorrent toolbar,etc.and what configuration this toolbar has.

Some are known for redirections to other websites, popups and even open a browser window to a consumer web page.

Even programs webpage http://www.conduit.com/AboutUs/Default.aspxsay it's free from spyware, and it can remove easilly from ADD/REMOVE programs, that wasn't true in my case.

Had to remove conduit engine and any related toolbars manually.

[jholland1964]

Sidewalkwarrior, please follow the instructions given you by PhilliePhan to complete steps here

http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread134865.html

A key step on the link does include the install and running of Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware and if biggeo65 had taken the time, which he obviously has not, to read the instructions on that link he would have known that all ready and not reposted that request.

Post back with the requested scanlogs. Toolbars will be dealt with shortly.

[Sidewalkwarrior]

Ok, I followed the process step by step from the link PP gave to me. Still have the same problem. Here are ALL of the reports it saved:

GMER LOG:
GMER 1.0.15.15530 - http://www.gmer.net
Rootkit scan 2010-12-10 21:49:46
Windows 6.0.6002 Service Pack 2 Harddisk0\DR0 -> \Device\Ide\IdeDeviceP2T0L0-3 ST3160812AS rev.3.AAE
Running: i7ejnyj7.exe; Driver: C:\Users\Wes\AppData\Local\Temp\uwldqpow.sys

---- Devices - GMER 1.0.15 ----

AttachedDevice \Driver\tdx \Device\Tcp aswTdi.SYS (avast! TDI Filter Driver/ALWIL Software)
AttachedDevice \Driver\tdx \Device\Udp aswTdi.SYS (avast! TDI Filter Driver/ALWIL Software)

---- EOF - GMER 1.0.15 ----

Malware log:

Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware 1.50
www.malwarebytes.org

Database version: 5291

Windows 6.0.6002 Service Pack 2
Internet Explorer 7.0.6002.18005

12/11/2010 1:50:17 AM
mbam-log-2010-12-11 (01-50-17).txt

Scan type: Full scan (C:\|D:\|)
Objects scanned: 302736
Time elapsed: 1 hour(s), 3 minute(s), 32 second(s)

Memory Processes Infected: 0
Memory Modules Infected: 0
Registry Keys Infected: 20
Registry Values Infected: 0
Registry Data Items Infected: 0
Folders Infected: 0
Files Infected: 1

Memory Processes Infected:
(No malicious items detected)

Memory Modules Infected:
(No malicious items detected)

Registry Keys Infected:
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\CLSID\{147A976F-EEE1-4377-8EA7-4716E4CDD239} (Adware.MyWebSearch) -> Quarantined and deleted successfully.
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Typelib\{D518921A-4A03-425E-9873-B9A71756821E} (Adware.MyWebSearch) -> Quarantined and deleted successfully.
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Interface\{CF54BE1C-9359-4395-8533-1657CF209CFE} (Adware.MyWebSearch) -> Quarantined and deleted successfully.
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\SearchScopes\{56256A51-B582-467e-B8D4-7786EDA79AE0} (Trojan.Vundo) -> Quarantined and deleted successfully.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\SearchScopes\{56256A51-B582-467e-B8D4-7786EDA79AE0} (Trojan.Vundo) -> Quarantined and deleted successfully.
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Ext\Stats\{00A6FAF1-072E-44CF-8957-5838F569A31D} (Adware.MyWebSearch) -> Quarantined and deleted successfully.
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Ext\Stats\{07B18EA1-A523-4961-B6BB-170DE4475CCA} (Adware.MyWebSearch) -> Quarantined and deleted successfully.
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Ext\Stats\{07B18EA9-A523-4961-B6BB-170DE4475CCA} (Adware.MyWebSearch) -> Quarantined and deleted successfully.
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Ext\Stats\{07B18EAB-A523-4961-B6BB-170DE4475CCA} (Adware.MyWebSearch) -> Quarantined and deleted successfully.
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Ext\Stats\{25560540-9571-4D7B-9389-0F166788785A} (Adware.MyWebSearch) -> Quarantined and deleted successfully.
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Ext\Stats\{3DC201FB-E9C9-499C-A11F-23C360D7C3F8} (Adware.MyWebSearch) -> Quarantined and deleted successfully.
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Ext\Stats\{9FF05104-B030-46FC-94B8-81276E4E27DF} (Adware.MyWebSearch) -> Quarantined and deleted successfully.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Low Rights\ElevationPolicy\{59C7FC09-1C83-4648-B3E6-003D2BBC7481} (Adware.MyWebSearch) -> Quarantined and deleted successfully.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Low Rights\ElevationPolicy\{68AF847F-6E91-45dd-9B68-D6A12C30E5D7} (Adware.MyWebSearch) -> Quarantined and deleted successfully.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Low Rights\ElevationPolicy\{9170B96C-28D4-4626-8358-27E6CAEEF907} (Adware.MyWebSearch) -> Quarantined and deleted successfully.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Low Rights\ElevationPolicy\{D1A71FA0-FF48-48dd-9B6D-7A13A3E42127} (Adware.MyWebSearch) -> Quarantined and deleted successfully.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Low Rights\ElevationPolicy\{DDB1968E-EAD6-40fd-8DAE-FF14757F60C7} (Adware.MyWebSearch) -> Quarantined and deleted successfully.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Low Rights\ElevationPolicy\{F138D901-86F0-4383-99B6-9CDD406036DA} (Adware.MyWebSearch) -> Quarantined and deleted successfully.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Low Rights\RunDll32Policy\f3ScrCtr.dll (Adware.MyWebSearch) -> Quarantined and deleted successfully.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Multimedia\WMPlayer\Schemes\f3pss (Adware.MyWebSearch) -> Quarantined and deleted successfully.

Registry Values Infected:
(No malicious items detected)

Registry Data Items Infected:
(No malicious items detected)

Folders Infected:
(No malicious items detected)

Files Infected:
c:\Users\Wes\documents\vuze downloads\macromedia studio 8 with working keygen- dreamweaver 8, flash 8 and fireworks 8\macromedia dreamweaver 8, flash 8 and fireworks 8 keygen.exe (Riskware.Tool.CK) -> Quarantined and deleted successfully.

DDS LOG:

DDS (Ver_10-12-05.01) - NTFSx86
Run by Wes at 2:03:13.81 on Sat 12/11/2010
Internet Explorer: 7.0.6002.18005 BrowserJavaVersion: 1.6.0_22
Microsoft® Windows Vista™ Home Basic 6.0.6002.2.1252.1.1033.18.1525.562 [GMT -5:00]

SP: Windows Defender *disabled* (Updated) {D68DDC3A-831F-4FAE-9E44-DA132C1ACF46}

============== Running Processes ===============

C:\Windows\system32\wininit.exe
C:\Windows\system32\lsm.exe
C:\Windows\system32\svchost.exe -k DcomLaunch
C:\Windows\system32\svchost.exe -k rpcss
C:\Windows\System32\svchost.exe -k secsvcs
C:\Windows\System32\svchost.exe -k LocalServiceNetworkRestricted
C:\Windows\System32\svchost.exe -k LocalSystemNetworkRestricted
C:\Windows\system32\svchost.exe -k netsvcs
C:\Windows\system32\SLsvc.exe
C:\Windows\system32\svchost.exe -k LocalService
C:\Windows\system32\svchost.exe -k NetworkService
C:\Program Files\Alwil Software\Avast4\aswUpdSv.exe
C:\Program Files\Alwil Software\Avast4\ashServ.exe
C:\Windows\system32\Dwm.exe
C:\Windows\Explorer.EXE
C:\Windows\System32\spoolsv.exe
C:\Windows\system32\taskeng.exe
C:\Windows\system32\svchost.exe -k LocalServiceNoNetwork
C:\Windows\system32\taskeng.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Apple\Mobile Device Support\AppleMobileDeviceService.exe
C:\Program Files\Bonjour\mDNSResponder.exe
C:\Windows\system32\svchost.exe -k NetworkServiceNetworkRestricted
C:\Program Files\CyberLink\Shared Files\RichVideo.exe
C:\Program Files\Microsoft\Search Enhancement Pack\SeaPort\SeaPort.exe
C:\Windows\system32\svchost.exe -k imgsvc
C:\Program Files\Viewpoint\Common\ViewpointService.exe
C:\Windows\System32\svchost.exe -k WerSvcGroup
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Microsoft Shared\Windows Live\WLIDSVC.EXE
C:\Windows\system32\SearchIndexer.exe
C:\Windows\system32\DRIVERS\xaudio.exe
C:\Windows\system32\WUDFHost.exe
C:\Program Files\Alwil Software\Avast4\ashMaiSv.exe
C:\Program Files\Alwil Software\Avast4\ashWebSv.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Microsoft Shared\Windows Live\WLIDSvcM.exe
C:\Windows\System32\mobsync.exe
C:\Program Files\Windows Defender\MSASCui.exe
C:\Windows\RtHDVCpl.exe
C:\Program Files\CyberLink\PowerDVD\PDVDServ.exe
C:\Windows\System32\igfxtray.exe
C:\Windows\System32\igfxpers.exe
C:\Windows\system32\igfxsrvc.exe
C:\Program Files\Alwil Software\Avast4\ashDisp.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Real\Update_OB\realsched.exe
C:\Program Files\MSN Toolbar\Platform\5.0.1423.0\mswinext.exe
C:\Program Files\Microsoft\Search Enhancement Pack\Default Manager\DefMgr.exe
C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunesHelper.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Java\Java Update\jusched.exe
C:\Program Files\AIM\aim.exe
C:\Program Files\Windows Media Player\wmpnscfg.exe
C:\Windows\System32\rundll32.exe
C:\Windows\System32\rundll32.exe
C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office12\ONENOTEM.EXE
C:\Windows\system32\wbem\unsecapp.exe
C:\Windows\system32\wbem\wmiprvse.exe
C:\Program Files\Windows Media Player\wmpnetwk.exe
C:\Program Files\iPod\bin\iPodService.exe
C:\Program Files\Google\Chrome\Application\chrome.exe
C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\IEUser.exe
C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\iexplore.exe
C:\Program Files\Google\Chrome\Application\chrome.exe
C:\Windows\system32\rundll32.exe
C:\Program Files\Microsoft\Search Enhancement Pack\SCServer\SCServer.exe
C:\Program Files\Google\Chrome\Application\chrome.exe
C:\Windows\system32\Macromed\Flash\FlashUtil10l_ActiveX.exe
C:\Windows\servicing\TrustedInstaller.exe
C:\Program Files\Google\Chrome\Application\chrome.exe
C:\Windows\system32\rundll32.exe
C:\Windows\system32\rundll32.exe
C:\Windows\system32\SearchProtocolHost.exe
C:\Windows\system32\SearchFilterHost.exe
C:\Windows\system32\DllHost.exe
C:\Users\Wes\Downloads\dds (1).scr
C:\Windows\system32\wbem\wmiprvse.exe

============== Pseudo HJT Report ===============

uStart Page = hxxp://search.conduit.com?SearchSource=10&ctid=CT2077543
mStart Page = hxxp://www.gateway.com/g/startpage.html?Ch=Retail&Br=EM&Loc=ENG_US&Sys=DTP&M=T5088
mDefault_Page_URL = hxxp://www.gateway.com/g/startpage.html?Ch=Retail&Br=EM&Loc=ENG_US&Sys=DTP&M=T5088
uInternet Settings,ProxyOverride = <local>;*.local
mSearchAssistant = hxxp://www.gateway.com/g/sidepanel.html?Ch=Retail&Br=EM&Loc=ENG_US&Sys=DTP&M=T5088
uURLSearchHooks: ToggleEN Toolbar: {038cb5c7-48ea-4af9-94e0-a1646542e62b} - c:\program files\toggleen\tbTogg.dll
mURLSearchHooks: H - No File
mURLSearchHooks: ToggleEN Toolbar: {038cb5c7-48ea-4af9-94e0-a1646542e62b} - c:\program files\toggleen\tbTogg.dll
BHO: ToggleEN Toolbar: {038cb5c7-48ea-4af9-94e0-a1646542e62b} - c:\program files\toggleen\tbTogg.dll
BHO: Adobe PDF Reader Link Helper: {06849e9f-c8d7-4d59-b87d-784b7d6be0b3} - c:\program files\common files\adobe\acrobat\activex\AcroIEHelper.dll
BHO: RealPlayer Download and Record Plugin for Internet Explorer: {3049c3e9-b461-4bc5-8870-4c09146192ca} - c:\programdata\real\realplayer\browserrecordplugin\ie\rpbrowserrecordplugin.dll
BHO: Conduit Engine: {30f9b915-b755-4826-820b-08fba6bd249d} - c:\program files\conduitengine\ConduitEngine.dll
BHO: Search Helper: {6ebf7485-159f-4bff-a14f-b9e3aac4465b} - c:\program files\microsoft\search enhancement pack\search helper\SEPsearchhelperie.dll
BHO: Windows Live ID Sign-in Helper: {9030d464-4c02-4abf-8ecc-5164760863c6} - c:\program files\common files\microsoft shared\windows live\WindowsLiveLogin.dll
BHO: CBrowserHelperObject Object: {ca6319c0-31b7-401e-a518-a07c3db8f777} - c:\google\BAE.dll
BHO: Bing Bar BHO: {d2ce3e00-f94a-4740-988e-03dc2f38c34f} - c:\program files\msn toolbar\platform\5.0.1423.0\npwinext.dll
BHO: Java(tm) Plug-In 2 SSV Helper: {dbc80044-a445-435b-bc74-9c25c1c588a9} - c:\program files\java\jre6\bin\jp2ssv.dll
TB: {0BF43445-2F28-4351-9252-17FE6E806AA0} - No File
TB: @c:\program files\msn toolbar\platform\5.0.1423.0\npwinext.dll,-100: {8dcb7100-df86-4384-8842-8fa844297b3f} - c:\program files\msn toolbar\platform\5.0.1423.0\npwinext.dll
TB: ToggleEN Toolbar: {038cb5c7-48ea-4af9-94e0-a1646542e62b} - c:\program files\toggleen\tbTogg.dll
TB: Conduit Engine: {30f9b915-b755-4826-820b-08fba6bd249d} - c:\program files\conduitengine\ConduitEngine.dll
uRun: [Weather] c:\program files\aws\weatherbug\Weather.exe 1
uRun: [Aim] "c:\program files\aim\aim.exe" /d locale=en-US
uRun: [WMPNSCFG] c:\program files\windows media player\WMPNSCFG.exe
uRun: [ctlsrv20.dll] rundll32.exe "c:\users\wes\appdata\local\temp\ctlsrv20.dll",watch
uRun: [acprgwiz.dll] rundll32.exe "c:\users\wes\appdata\local\temp\acprgwiz.dll",protect
mRun: [Windows Defender] %ProgramFiles%\Windows Defender\MSASCui.exe -hide
mRun: [RtHDVCpl] RtHDVCpl.exe
mRun: [RemoteControl] "c:\program files\cyberlink\powerdvd\PDVDServ.exe"
mRun: [LanguageShortcut] "c:\program files\cyberlink\powerdvd\language\Language.exe"
mRun: [NapsterShell] c:\program files\napster\napster.exe /systray
mRun: [BigFix] c:\program files\bigfix\bigfix.exe /atstartup
mRun: [IgfxTray] c:\windows\system32\igfxtray.exe
mRun: [HotKeysCmds] c:\windows\system32\hkcmd.exe
mRun: [Persistence] c:\windows\system32\igfxpers.exe
mRun: [Adobe Reader Speed Launcher] "c:\program files\adobe\reader 8.0\reader\Reader_sl.exe"
mRun: [AppleSyncNotifier] c:\program files\common files\apple\mobile device support\AppleSyncNotifier.exe
mRun: [avast!] c:\progra~1\alwils~1\avast4\ashDisp.exe
mRun: [F5D7050v3] c:\program files\belkin\f5d7050v3\Belkinwcui.exe
mRun: [QuickTime Plugin Install] c:\program files\quicktime\plugins\DeleteMe1.exe
mRun: [TkBellExe] "c:\program files\common files\real\update_ob\realsched.exe" -osboot
mRun: [Bing Bar] "c:\program files\msn toolbar\platform\5.0.1423.0\mswinext.exe"
mRun: [Microsoft Default Manager] "c:\program files\microsoft\search enhancement pack\default manager\DefMgr.exe" -resume
mRun: [QuickTime Task] "c:\program files\quicktime\QTTask.exe" -atboottime
mRun: [iTunesHelper] "c:\program files\itunes\iTunesHelper.exe"
mRun: [SunJavaUpdateSched] "c:\program files\common files\java\java update\jusched.exe"
mRun: [Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware (reboot)] "c:\users\wes\desktop\malwarebytes' anti-malware\mbam.exe" /runcleanupscript
StartupFolder: c:\users\wes\appdata\roaming\micros~1\windows\startm~1\programs\startup\onenot~1.lnk - c:\program files\microsoft office\office12\ONENOTEM.EXE
mPolicies-explorer: BindDirectlyToPropertySetStorage = 0 (0x0)
mPolicies-system: EnableUIADesktopToggle = 0 (0x0)
IE: E&xport to Microsoft Excel - c:\progra~1\micros~2\office12\EXCEL.EXE/3000
IE: Google Sidewiki... - c:\program files\google\google toolbar\component\GoogleToolbarDynamic_mui_en_60D6097707281E79.dll/cmsidewiki.html
IE: {2670000A-7350-4f3c-8081-5663EE0C6C49} - {48E73304-E1D6-4330-914C-F5F514E3486C} - c:\progra~1\micros~2\office12\ONBttnIE.dll
IE: {92780B25-18CC-41C8-B9BE-3C9C571A8263} - {FF059E31-CC5A-4E2E-BF3B-96E929D65503} - c:\progra~1\micros~2\office12\REFIEBAR.DLL
DPF: {8AD9C840-044E-11D1-B3E9-00805F499D93} - hxxp://java.sun.com/update/1.6.0/jinstall-1_6_0_22-windows-i586.cab
DPF: {CAFEEFAC-0016-0000-0022-ABCDEFFEDCBA} - hxxp://java.sun.com/update/1.6.0/jinstall-1_6_0_22-windows-i586.cab
DPF: {CAFEEFAC-FFFF-FFFF-FFFF-ABCDEFFEDCBA} - hxxp://java.sun.com/update/1.6.0/jinstall-1_6_0_22-windows-i586.cab
DPF: {E2883E8F-472F-4FB0-9522-AC9BF37916A7} - hxxp://platformdl.adobe.com/NOS/getPlusPlus/1.6/gp.cab
Notify: igfxcui - igfxdev.dll

================= FIREFOX ===================

FF - ProfilePath - c:\users\wes\appdata\roaming\mozilla\firefox\profiles\jobcnlvo.default\
FF - prefs.js: browser.search.defaulturl - hxxp://www.bing.com/search?FORM=VUZTDF&PC=VUZE&q=
FF - prefs.js: browser.startup.homepage - hxxp://www.facebook.com/?ref=logo
FF - prefs.js: keyword.URL - hxxp://www.bing.com/search?FORM=VUZTDF&PC=VUZE&q=
FF - component: c:\program files\microsoft\search enhancement pack\search helper\firefoxextension\searchhelperextension\components\SEPsearchhelperff.dll
FF - component: c:\programdata\real\realplayer\browserrecordplugin\firefox\ext\components\nprpffbrowserrecordext.dll
FF - component: c:\users\wes\appdata\roaming\mozilla\firefox\profiles\jobcnlvo.default\extensions\{038cb5c7-48ea-4af9-94e0-a1646542e62b}\components\FFExternalAlert.dll
FF - component: c:\users\wes\appdata\roaming\mozilla\firefox\profiles\jobcnlvo.default\extensions\{038cb5c7-48ea-4af9-94e0-a1646542e62b}\components\RadioWMPCore.dll
FF - plugin: c:\program files\divx\divx plus web player\npdivx32.dll
FF - plugin: c:\program files\google\update\1.2.183.39\npGoogleOneClick8.dll
FF - plugin: c:\program files\java\jre6\bin\new_plugin\npdeployJava1.dll
FF - plugin: c:\program files\mozilla firefox\plugins\npdeployJava1.dll
FF - plugin: c:\program files\mozilla firefox\plugins\npdnu.dll
FF - plugin: c:\program files\mozilla firefox\plugins\npdnupdater2.dll
FF - plugin: c:\program files\mozilla firefox\plugins\npicaN.dll
FF - plugin: c:\program files\msn toolbar\platform\5.0.1423.0\npwinext.dll
FF - plugin: c:\program files\viewpoint\viewpoint experience technology\npViewpoint.dll
FF - plugin: c:\programdata\real\realplayer\browserrecordplugin\mozillaplugins\nprphtml5videoshim.dll
FF - plugin: c:\users\wes\appdata\local\yahoo!\browserplus\2.9.8\plugins\npybrowserplus_2.9.8.dll
FF - plugin: c:\users\wes\appdata\roaming\move networks\plugins\npqmp071502000008.dll
FF - HiddenExtension: Microsoft .NET Framework Assistant: {20a82645-c095-46ed-80e3-08825760534b} - c:\windows\microsoft.net\framework\v3.5\windows presentation foundation\dotnetassistantextension\
FF - HiddenExtension: Java Console: No Registry Reference - c:\program files\mozilla firefox\extensions\{CAFEEFAC-0016-0000-0016-ABCDEFFEDCBA}
FF - HiddenExtension: Java Console: No Registry Reference - c:\program files\mozilla firefox\extensions\{CAFEEFAC-0016-0000-0017-ABCDEFFEDCBA}
FF - HiddenExtension: Java Console: No Registry Reference - c:\program files\mozilla firefox\extensions\{CAFEEFAC-0016-0000-0019-ABCDEFFEDCBA}
FF - HiddenExtension: Java Console: No Registry Reference - c:\program files\mozilla firefox\extensions\{CAFEEFAC-0016-0000-0020-ABCDEFFEDCBA}
FF - HiddenExtension: Java Console: No Registry Reference - c:\program files\mozilla firefox\extensions\{CAFEEFAC-0016-0000-0022-ABCDEFFEDCBA}
FF - Extension: Default: {972ce4c6-7e08-4474-a285-3208198ce6fd} - c:\program files\mozilla firefox\extensions\{972ce4c6-7e08-4474-a285-3208198ce6fd}
FF - Extension: Java Console: {CAFEEFAC-0016-0000-0016-ABCDEFFEDCBA} - c:\program files\mozilla firefox\extensions\{CAFEEFAC-0016-0000-0016-ABCDEFFEDCBA}
FF - Extension: Java Console: {CAFEEFAC-0016-0000-0017-ABCDEFFEDCBA} - c:\program files\mozilla firefox\extensions\{CAFEEFAC-0016-0000-0017-ABCDEFFEDCBA}
FF - Extension: Java Console: {CAFEEFAC-0016-0000-0019-ABCDEFFEDCBA} - c:\program files\mozilla firefox\extensions\{CAFEEFAC-0016-0000-0019-ABCDEFFEDCBA}
FF - Extension: Java Console: {CAFEEFAC-0016-0000-0020-ABCDEFFEDCBA} - c:\program files\mozilla firefox\extensions\{CAFEEFAC-0016-0000-0020-ABCDEFFEDCBA}
FF - Extension: Java Console: {CAFEEFAC-0016-0000-0022-ABCDEFFEDCBA} - c:\program files\mozilla firefox\extensions\{CAFEEFAC-0016-0000-0022-ABCDEFFEDCBA}
FF - Extension: ToggleEN Toolbar: {038cb5c7-48ea-4af9-94e0-a1646542e62b} - c:\users\wes\appdata\roaming\mozilla\firefox\profiles\jobcnlvo.default\extensions\{038cb5c7-48ea-4af9-94e0-a1646542e62b}
FF - Extension: Microsoft .NET Framework Assistant: {20a82645-c095-46ed-80e3-08825760534b} - c:\users\wes\appdata\roaming\mozilla\firefox\profiles\jobcnlvo.default\extensions\{20a82645-c095-46ed-80e3-08825760534b}
FF - Extension: Microsoft .NET Framework Assistant: {20a82645-c095-46ed-80e3-08825760534b} - c:\windows\microsoft.net\framework\v3.5\windows presentation foundation\DotNetAssistantExtension
FF - Extension: RealPlayer Browser Record Plugin: {ABDE892B-13A8-4d1b-88E6-365A6E755758} - c:\programdata\real\realplayer\browserrecordplugin\firefox\Ext
FF - Extension: Search Helper Extension: {27182e60-b5f3-411c-b545-b44205977502} - c:\program files\microsoft\search enhancement pack\search helper\firefoxextension\SearchHelperExtension
FF - Extension: Move Media Player: [e-mail] - c:\users\wes\appdata\roaming\Move Networks

---- FIREFOX POLICIES ----
FF - user.js: yahoo.homepage.dontask - true);user_pref(network.protocol-handler.warn-external.dnupdate, false);user_pref(network.protocol-handler.warn-external.dnupdate, false
============= SERVICES / DRIVERS ===============

R1 aswSP;avast! Self Protection;c:\windows\system32\drivers\aswSP.sys [2009-12-5 114768]
R2 aswFsBlk;aswFsBlk;c:\windows\system32\drivers\aswFsBlk.sys [2009-12-5 20560]
R2 aswMonFlt;aswMonFlt;c:\windows\system32\drivers\aswMonFlt.sys [2009-12-5 53328]
R2 avast! Antivirus;avast! Antivirus;c:\program files\alwil software\avast4\ashServ.exe [2009-12-5 138680]
R2 Viewpoint Manager Service;Viewpoint Manager Service;c:\program files\viewpoint\common\ViewpointService.exe [2007-10-29 24652]
R3 avast! Mail Scanner;avast! Mail Scanner;c:\program files\alwil software\avast4\ashMaiSv.exe [2009-12-5 254040]
R3 avast! Web Scanner;avast! Web Scanner;c:\program files\alwil software\avast4\ashWebSv.exe [2009-12-5 352920]
R3 netr73;Belkin Wireless 54G USB Network Adapter Driver for Vista;c:\windows\system32\drivers\netr73.sys [2010-1-27 464384]
S2 clr_optimization_v4.0.30319_32;Microsoft .NET Framework NGEN v4.0.30319_X86;c:\windows\microsoft.net\framework\v4.0.30319\mscorsvw.exe [2010-3-18 130384]
S2 gupdate;Google Update Service (gupdate);c:\program files\google\update\GoogleUpdate.exe [2009-12-5 133104]
S3 FontCache;Windows Font Cache Service;c:\windows\system32\svchost.exe -k LocalServiceAndNoImpersonation [2008-7-28 21504]
S3 m4301a;Linksys Wireless-B USB Network Adapter v4.0 Driver;c:\windows\system32\drivers\m4301A.sys [2004-5-13 83552]
S3 MBAMSwissArmy;MBAMSwissArmy;c:\windows\system32\drivers\mbamswissarmy.sys [2010-12-10 38224]
S3 NETw2v32;Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 2200BG Network Connection Driver for Windows Vista;c:\windows\system32\drivers\NETw2v32.sys [2006-11-2 2589184]
S3 WPFFontCache_v0400;Windows Presentation Foundation Font Cache 4.0.0.0;c:\windows\microsoft.net\framework\v4.0.30319\wpf\WPFFontCache_v0400.exe [2010-3-18 753504]

=============== Created Last 30 ================

2010-12-11 06:54:38 -------- d-----w- c:\users\wes\appdata\local\AIM
2010-12-11 06:54:27 -------- d-----w- c:\users\wes\appdata\local\AOL
2010-12-11 06:53:53 -------- d-----w- c:\users\wes\appdata\local\Apple Computer
2010-12-11 02:53:30 -------- d-----w- c:\users\wes\appdata\roaming\Malwarebytes
2010-12-11 02:53:13 38224 ----a-w- c:\windows\system32\drivers\mbamswissarmy.sys
2010-12-11 02:53:12 -------- d-----w- c:\progra~2\Malwarebytes
2010-12-11 02:53:09 20952 ----a-w- c:\windows\system32\drivers\mbam.sys
2010-12-10 22:26:58 388096 ----a-r- c:\users\wes\appdata\roaming\microsoft\installer\{45a66726-69bc-466b-a7a4-12fcba4883d7}\HiJackThis.exe
2010-12-10 22:21:47 -------- d-----w- C:\!KillBox
2010-12-10 06:46:40 6273872 ----a-w- c:\progra~2\microsoft\windows defender\definition updates\{447862ef-4f39-4c90-a94b-d2dcb28b858b}\mpengine.dll
2010-11-19 11:51:23 -------- d-----w- c:\program files\iPod
2010-11-19 11:51:20 -------- d-----w- c:\program files\iTunes

==================== Find3M ====================

2010-10-19 15:41:44 222080 ------w- c:\windows\system32\MpSigStub.exe
2010-09-28 20:44:52 4184352 ----a-w- c:\windows\system32\usbaaplrc.dll
2010-09-15 09:50:37 472808 ----a-w- c:\windows\system32\deployJava1.dll
2010-09-13 13:56:41 8147456 ----a-w- c:\windows\system32\wmploc.DLL

============= FINISH: 2:05:20.00 ===============

The DDS ATTACH said to zip the file if I post it, which I have no idea how to do because I am completely illiterate when it comes to anything other than basic computer use.

[Sidewalkwarrior]

In addition, I just noticed that when I use a search engine now, it never goes to the link that I click on. It always goes to some other advertisement site.

[jholland1964]

The DDS ATTACH said to zip the file if I post it, which I have no idea how to do because I am completely illiterate when it comes to anything other than basic computer use. W

Please just copy/paste that log here too.

[biggeo65]

jholland1964 WROTE:
and if biggeo65 had taken the time, which he obviously has not, to read the instructions on that link he would have known that all ready and not reposted that request.

When I start typing my answer there was no other answer or link to read instructions from.

I am not a computer geek,my knowledge comes from 20 years searching reading and deal with computer problems, nothing more nothing less, and my answer was about the steps I followed to resolve the specific problem in my computer.

And believe me it took many nights of search and read and discuss to resolve this particular problem,till I had to deal with it manually.

Was never in my intention to repost or ignore specific steps posted from someone else,
I just post the steps I followed to resolve this specific problem,as you clearly can see.

I think it will be wiser to help others without attack anyone that try to help too.

As I wrote I always respect others opinnion, as many know more than I do, I am not a computer geek, and only answer to problems I had to dealt with in the past.

[jholland1964]

When I start typing my answer there was no other answer or link to read instructions from.

I am not a computer geek,my knowledge comes from 20 years searching reading and deal with computer problems, nothing more nothing less, and my answer was about the steps I followed to resolve the specific problem in my computer.

And believe me it took many nights of search and read and discuss to resolve this particular problem,till I had to deal with it manually.

Was never in my intention to repost or ignore specific steps posted from someone else,
I just post the steps I followed to resolve this specific problem,as you clearly can see.

I think it will be wiser to help others without attack anyone that try to help too.

As I wrote I always respect others opinnion, as many know more than I do, I am not a computer geek, and only answer to problems I had to dealt with in the past.

I beg to differ with you.Your reply was made 2 hours AFTER PhilliePhan posted the link to our sticky so his post and link were here when you replied. You either didn't see it or did not choose to read it or the link contained in it. I was not attacking you, just stating the fact for the original poster, that he should ignore your suggestions and follow the link posted by PhilliePhan right above your post to him. I said you had not read it because if you had you would have known that MBA-M is included in the steps we ask all posters to follow. Here is the link for you again.
http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread134865.html

[Sidewalkwarrior]

ATTACH:
DDS (Ver_10-12-05.01)

Microsoft® Windows Vista™ Home Basic
Boot Device: \Device\HarddiskVolume2
Install Date: 2/22/2007 4:16:24 PM
System Uptime: 12/11/2010 1:52:38 AM (1 hours ago)

Motherboard: Intel Corporation | | D945GCCRG1
Processor: Intel(R) Pentium(R) 4 CPU 3.20GHz | LGA 775 | 2800/200mhz

==== Disk Partitions =========================

C: is FIXED (NTFS) - 141 GiB total, 22.348 GiB free.
D: is FIXED (NTFS) - 8 GiB total, 3.524 GiB free.
E: is CDROM ()
G: is Removable
H: is Removable
I: is Removable
J: is Removable

==== Disabled Device Manager Items =============

Class GUID: {4d36e972-e325-11ce-bfc1-08002be10318}
Description: Microsoft Tun Miniport Adapter
Device ID: ROOT\*TUNMP\0001
Manufacturer: Microsoft
Name: Microsoft Tun Miniport Adapter #2
PNP Device ID: ROOT\*TUNMP\0001
Service: tunmp

==== System Restore Points ===================

==== Installed Programs ======================

AAC Decoder
Activation Assistant for the 2007 Microsoft Office suites
Adobe Acrobat 5.0
Adobe Acrobat and Reader 8.1.2 Security Update 1 (KB403742)
Adobe Flash Player 10 ActiveX
Adobe Flash Player 10 Plugin
Adobe Reader 8.1.2
Adobe Reader 8.1.2 Security Update 1 (KB403742)
AIM 7
Apple Application Support
Apple Mobile Device Support
Apple Software Update
AutoUpdate
avast! Antivirus
Belkin 54Mbps Wireless Network Adapter
Bing Bar
Bing Bar Platform
Bonjour
Browser Address Error Redirector
Citrix Presentation Server Client - Web Only
Conduit Engine
Cool Edit Pro 2.0
Digital Media Reader
Diner Dash
DivX Codec
DivX Converter
DivX Player
DivX Plus DirectShow Filters
DivX Plus Web Player
DivX Version Checker
Download Updater (AOL LLC)
DVD Suite
eMachines Game Console
eMachines Recovery Center Installer
Free M4a to MP3 Converter 6.1
Google Chrome
Google Update Helper
H.264 Decoder
HiJackThis
Hotfix for Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 SP1 (KB953595)
Hotfix for Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 SP1 (KB958484)
Instant Wireless USB Adapter
Intel(R) Graphics Media Accelerator Driver
Intel(R) PRO Network Connections Drivers
iTunes
Java Auto Updater
Java(TM) 6 Update 22
Java(TM) SE Runtime Environment 6
Korean Fonts Support For Adobe Reader 8
Macromedia Fireworks 8
Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware
MediaCoder 0.6.1
Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 SP1
Microsoft .NET Framework 4 Client Profile
Microsoft Default Manager
Microsoft Digital Image Library 9 - Blocker
Microsoft Digital Image Starter Edition 2006
Microsoft Digital Image Starter Edition 2006 Editor
Microsoft Digital Image Starter Edition 2006 Library
Microsoft Office 2007 Service Pack 2 (SP2)
Microsoft Office Excel MUI (English) 2007
Microsoft Office Home and Student 2007
Microsoft Office OneNote MUI (English) 2007
Microsoft Office PowerPoint MUI (English) 2007
Microsoft Office Proof (English) 2007
Microsoft Office Proof (French) 2007
Microsoft Office Proof (Spanish) 2007
Microsoft Office Proofing (English) 2007
Microsoft Office Proofing Tools 2007 Service Pack 2 (SP2)
Microsoft Office Shared MUI (English) 2007
Microsoft Office Shared Setup Metadata MUI (English) 2007
Microsoft Office Word MUI (English) 2007
Microsoft Search Enhancement Pack
Microsoft Silverlight
Microsoft VC9 runtime libraries
Microsoft Works
MKV Splitter
MobileMe Control Panel
Move Media Player
Mozilla Firefox (3.6.3)
MSXML 4.0 SP2 (KB927978)
MSXML 4.0 SP2 (KB936181)
MSXML 4.0 SP2 (KB941833)
MSXML 4.0 SP2 (KB954430)
MSXML 4.0 SP2 (KB973688)
OGA Notifier 2.0.0048.0
Power2Go 5.0
PowerDVD
QuickTime
RealPlayer
Realtek High Definition Audio Driver
RealUpgrade 1.0
Safari
SCRABBLE
Security Update for 2007 Microsoft Office System (KB2288621)
Security Update for 2007 Microsoft Office System (KB2289158)
Security Update for 2007 Microsoft Office System (KB2344875)
Security Update for 2007 Microsoft Office System (KB2345043)
Security Update for 2007 Microsoft Office System (KB969559)
Security Update for 2007 Microsoft Office System (KB976321)
Security Update for Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 SP1 (KB2416473)
Security Update for Microsoft Office Excel 2007 (KB2345035)
Security Update for Microsoft Office InfoPath 2007 (KB979441)
Security Update for Microsoft Office PowerPoint 2007 (KB982158)
Security Update for Microsoft Office PowerPoint Viewer (KB2413381)
Security Update for Microsoft Office system 2007 (972581)
Security Update for Microsoft Office system 2007 (KB974234)
Security Update for Microsoft Office Visio Viewer 2007 (KB973709)
Security Update for Microsoft Office Word 2007 (KB2344993)
Soft Data Fax Modem with SmartCP
SoulSeek Client 156c
ToggleEN Toolbar
Update for 2007 Microsoft Office System (KB967642)
Update for Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 SP1 (KB963707)
Update for Microsoft Office 2007 Help for Common Features (KB963673)
Update for Microsoft Office Excel 2007 Help (KB963678)
Update for Microsoft Office OneNote 2007 (KB980729)
Update for Microsoft Office OneNote 2007 Help (KB963670)
Update for Microsoft Office Powerpoint 2007 Help (KB963669)
Update for Microsoft Office Script Editor Help (KB963671)
Update for Microsoft Office Word 2007 Help (KB963665)
VC80CRTRedist - 8.0.50727.4053
Viewpoint Media Player
Vuze
Windows Live ID Sign-in Assistant
Windows Media Player Firefox Plugin
WinRAR archiver
Yahoo! BrowserPlus 2.9.8

==== End Of File ===========================

[jholland1964]

Sorry for the delay. Are you still getting all the redirects? Is IE still opening by itself?

[Sidewalkwarrior]

It is definitely still opening by itself. Malwarebytes says there are no infected files on my computer. It isn't every 5 minutes now, but the pop ups come in groups.

[jholland1964]

Do the following:
Please download ComboFix by sUBs from

http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/down...virus/combofix

Please note that the BleepingComputer.com download link will expire in 10 minutes after you click it so if you don’t click within ten minutes after reaching the page you will need to refresh the page.

• You must download it to and run it from your Desktop

• Now STOP all your monitoring programs (Antivirus/Antispyware, Guards and Shields) as they could easily interfere with ComboFix.
• Double click combofix.exe & follow the prompts.
• When ComboFix has finished running, you will see a screen stating that it is preparing the log report
• This can take a while, so please be patient. If you see your Windows desktop disappear, do not worry. This is normal and ComboFix will restore your desktop before it is finished. Eventually you will see a new screen that states the program is almost finished and telling you the programs log file, or report, will be located at C:\ComboFix.txt.
• Re-enable all the programs that were disabled during the running of ComboFix..
• Then post back here with that log and a new scan log from HiJackThis.

Note:
Do not mouse-click combofix's window while it is running. That may cause it to stall.

CF disconnects your machine from the internet. The connection is automatically restored before CF completes its run. If CF runs into difficulty and terminates prematurely, the connection can be manually restored by restarting your machine.

Run Combofix ONCE only!!

[Waffles007]

Hi,

I would recommend installing Spybot Search & Destroy, updating it and then booting Vista into Safe Mode (Hitting F8 during Reboot) and running Spybot in Safe Mode.

http://www.safer-networking.org/en/home/index.html

Running scans on a normal boot system can miss bugs that morph when detected. If possible run scans in the lowest operating level.

[jholland1964]

Hi,

I would recommend installing Spybot Search & Destroy, updating it and then booting Vista into Safe Mode (Hitting F8 during Reboot) and running Spybot in Safe Mode.

http://www.safer-networking.org/en/home/index.html

Running scans on a normal boot system can miss bugs that morph when detected. If possible run scans in the lowest operating level.

Advice given by Waffles007 above is incorrect in several ways.
#1.Implying that SpyBot will remove these infections is incorrect. While SpyBot is an excellent tool it cannot be relied upon to be able to remove serious infections. Combofix, a specialized tool, has been recommended for Sidewalkwarrior in this case for a specific reason, for all reading this thread this tool must never be run unless specifically told to do so by a helper.
#2. Recommending safe mode scanning with removal tools is the preferred method for all tools is also incorrect. While some tools will work well during safe mode scanning some will not. MBA-M is the perfect example. When run in safe mode there are some files that MBA-M cannot scan and many times these are the key files which MUST be scanned by MBA-M in order to remove infection. While MBA-M does scan and does remove some infected files in safe mode the preferred boot type is normal mode and should be attempted if at all possible. If normal boot is not possible then certainly scanning in safe mode is recommended, however, after infected files are removed during a scan in safe mode it is highly recommended that all tools run in safe mode, especially MBA-M, be fully updated again and another scan be performed in Normal Mode.

[Waffles007]

In response to jholland1964,

#1 That's nice that Combofix has been recommended, however not every utility is designed to cover everything, hence I suggested a utility that has been known to remove infections that other programs have missed. I NEVER stated that SpyBot could solve the problem, I simply added it to the diagnostic pool of programs as it IS a reliable tool for removing many serious infections.

#2 I NEVER said it is "the preferred method for all tools". I ALWAYS recommend scanning with whatever tools you can in SAFE MODE because some utilities cannot remove some infections if they corrupt windows OS files and therefore cannot remove them while they are in use. Of course if possible scan in normal mode, however if all attempts to remove an infection fail, the fallback is in SAFE MODE.

None of my responses are incorrect for this thread. The point of a community board is to provide different angles of approach to solve a solution. Relying on a small software set all the time is also not a good practice as threats emerge in different forms all the time, so you should adapt your software set accordingly. Discarding a piece of software for whatever reason without trying it out is simply idiotic. Try everything you can to solve the issue.

Waffles

[ArtistScope]

Has anyone considered DNS hijack? As I mentioned earlier I had the same symptoms and resolved the issue by changing DNS servers at the router.

[crunchie]

The point of a community board is to provide different angles of approach to solve a solution. Relying on a small software set all the time is also not a good practice as threats emerge in different forms all the time, so you should adapt your software set accordingly. Discarding a piece of software for whatever reason without trying it out is simply idiotic. Try everything you can to solve the issue.

Waffles

There is also a case of 'too many cook spoiling the broth.' Whilst assistance is welcome, receiving that assistance from multiple members can only serve to confuse the issue.

If that 'small software set' works, why not use it? Spybot has not been a decent removal tool for years and most anti-malware boards do not recommend it.