Hi,
Im really sorry to keep repeating the 'Aurora' thing but i'm really stuck. I hardly the most computer literate person in the world and i'm struggling to understand the instructions you've given to other people.

My computer keeps getting aurora pop-ups. I've recently installed adaware and HijackThis. HijackThis gave me a log file, but i don't understand what to do after that.
Thank you in advance for your help!!!


Logfile of HijackThis v1.99.1
Scan saved at 12:08:21, on 21/06/2005
Platform: Windows XP SP2 (WinNT 5.01.2600)
MSIE: Internet Explorer v6.00 SP2 (6.00.2900.2180)

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:\WINDOWS\Microsoft.NET\Framework\v2.0.40607\aspnet_admin.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVGFRE~1\avgamsvr.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVGFRE~1\avgupsvc.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\drivers\KodakCCS.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe
C:\WINDOWS\Explorer.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\sdkls.exe
c:\windows\system32\kbglfj.exe
C:\Program Files\Messenger Plus! 3\MsgPlus.exe
C:\windows\system32\mcsmss.exe
C:\documents and settings\dawn\local settings\temp\hYU.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVGFRE~1\avgcc.exe
C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.5.0_02\bin\jusched.exe
C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunesHelper.exe
C:\Program Files\QuickTime\qttask.exe
C:\windows\system32\78D6qD.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Real\Update_OB\realsched.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\ctfmon.exe
C:\Program Files\KODAK\Kodak EasyShare software\bin\EasyShare.exe
C:\Program Files\LimeWire\LimeWire 4.2.6\LimeWire.exe
C:\Program Files\iPod\bin\iPodService.exe
C:\Program Files\Sony Ericsson\Mobile\audevicemgr.exe
C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\iexplore.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\SONYER~1\Mobile\CONNEC~1\CONNMN~1.EXE
c:\Program Files\Intuwave Ltd\Shared\mRouterRunTime\mRouterRuntime.exe
C:\Program Files\MSN Messenger\msnmsgr.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\SONYER~1\Mobile\CONNEC~1\CapMan.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\SONYER~1\Mobile\CONNEC~1\ElogErr.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\SONYER~1\Mobile\CONNEC~1\BROADC~1.EXE
C:\PROGRA~1\SONYER~1\Mobile\CONNEC~1\SCRFS.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\SONYER~1\Mobile\MOBILE~1\EPMWOR~1.EXE
C:\Program Files\CxtPls\CxtPls.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\wuauclt.exe
C:\Program Files\Windows Media Player\wmplayer.exe
C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\iexplore.exe
C:\Documents and Settings\kirsty\Desktop\hijack this\Hijack This\HijackThis.exe

R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Bar = http://www.rzwrovqrbfbql.net/bcAVLWvImGj_L99IzYsC_uVe3bNuip5cgCi29EaKIbQufpc/r7XURrynzLzDvQ39.html
R0 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Start Page = http://www.hotmail.msn.com/cgi-bin/sbox?t=6uE2VPPXoCHM5Jl9men4QWYEGy M5Nte9zjTPhYiTzpH8hkjtV* NcDmLWdd4gYltUSIfuj8x7W2iehIxso ZNB0xRsa4b!GlYqvUm3m80vD1 Q4006ZGKN1r7bQ$$&p=6l3LGdrKuG wUNd0vbJnM1gFZ08M5v25fgwqMR!wBvPFTcjmGje!8oJvjPm01oDcyudX2Duff0gxepd3j*rEt!jLfYCEo2jasZniROwTVex9y KwToJXuu64vtxgV6igbMpdrDcB7N VMD*6DqHKw4zr2xYIPjE*MgaarW4r6mk 0i!NEvJzXkTbAbPesx3Yum7tw76mr9Mq!LYDDnOTYEGcLe4w$$&lc=1033&id=2&rru=/cgi-bin/getmsg?msg=B0DE2F46-6D33-4A90-A51E-211626E44C49
R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Default_Search_URL = res://C:\WINDOWS\system32\cbcds.dll/sp.html#97366
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings,ProxyOverride = localhost
R3 - Default URLSearchHook is missing
F2 - REG:system.ini: Shell=Explorer.exe C:\WINDOWS\Nail.exe
O2 - BHO: (no name) - {016235BE-59D4-4CEB-ADD5-E2378282A1D9} - C:\Program Files\CxtPls\cxtpls.dll
O2 - BHO: AcroIEHlprObj Class - {06849E9F-C8D7-4D59-B87D-784B7D6BE0B3} - C:\Program Files\Adobe\Acrobat 5.0\Reader\ActiveX\AcroIEHelper.ocx
O2 - BHO: (no name) - {1513CFE9-0B40-715F-2D75-81BD8202A708} - C:\WINDOWS\system32\ntmt.dll
O2 - BHO: BolgerObj Class - {302A3240-4805-4a34-97D7-1645A0B08410} - C:\WINDOWS\Bolger.dll
O2 - BHO: (no name) - {90138CF7-AD97-E150-CD24-34F3C61C475B} - C:\DOCUME~1\kirsty\APPLIC~1\CAKEPH~1\Seek Drv.exe
O2 - BHO: (no name) - {F4B4FBD7-AC73-6514-57E2-B85681F800B5} - C:\WINDOWS\system32\ntmt.dll
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [C-Media Speaker Configuration] D:\SOUND\CMI8738\XP-2K-ME\DRV\Setup.exe /SPEAKER
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [WildTangent CDA] RUNDLL32.exe "C:\Program Files\WildTangent\Apps\CDA\cdaEngine0400.dll",cdaEngineMain
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [BearShare] "C:\Program Files\BearShare\BearShare.exe" /pause
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [MessengerPlus3] "C:\Program Files\Messenger Plus! 3\MsgPlus.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [VBouncer] C:\PROGRA~1\VBouncer\VirtualBouncer.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Create A Monster] "C:\Program Files\Kudd.com\createAMonster.exe" -run
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [cmssSystemProcess] c:\windows\system32\mcsmss.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [appaj32.exe] C:\WINDOWS\system32\appaj32.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [hYU] C:\documents and settings\dawn\local settings\temp\hYU.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [AVG7_CC] C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVGFRE~1\avgcc.exe /STARTUP
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SunJavaUpdateSched] C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.5.0_02\bin\jusched.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [farmmext] C:\WINDOWS\farmmext.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [iTunesHelper] C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunesHelper.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [QuickTime Task] "C:\Program Files\QuickTime\qttask.exe" -atboottime
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [78D6qD] C:\windows\system32\78D6qD.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [BoltHeckGplHelp] C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\Find Admin Bolt Heck\Mapi Joy.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [TkBellExe] "C:\Program Files\Common Files\Real\Update_OB\realsched.exe" -osboot
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [larxwf] c:\windows\system32\kbglfj.exe r
O4 - HKLM\..\RunOnce: [sdkls.exe] C:\WINDOWS\system32\sdkls.exe
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [ctfmon.exe] C:\WINDOWS\system32\ctfmon.exe
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [Instant Access] rundll32.exe p2esocks_1022.dll,InstantAccess
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [MessengerPlus3] "C:\Program Files\Messenger Plus! 3\MsgPlus.exe" /WinStart
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [regsscr] C:\DOCUME~1\kirsty\APPLIC~1\FUNK16~1\PING PROC.exe
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [msnmsgr] "C:\Program Files\MSN Messenger\msnmsgr.exe" /background
O4 - Global Startup: Adobe Gamma Loader.lnk = C:\Program Files\Common Files\Adobe\Calibration\Adobe Gamma Loader.exe
O4 - Global Startup: Kodak EasyShare software.lnk = C:\Program Files\KODAK\Kodak EasyShare software\bin\EasyShare.exe
O4 - Global Startup: Kodak software updater.lnk = C:\Program Files\KODAK\KODAK Software Updater\7288971\Program\Kodak Software Updater.exe
O4 - Global Startup: LimeWire 4.2.6.lnk = C:\Program Files\LimeWire\LimeWire 4.2.6\LimeWire.exe
O4 - Global Startup: Microsoft Office.hta
O4 - Global Startup: Microsoft Office.lnk = C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office10\OSA.EXE
O4 - Global Startup: Phone Connection Monitor.lnk = ?
O8 - Extra context menu item: &NeoTrace It! - C:\PROGRA~1\NEOTRA~1\NTXcontext.htm
O8 - Extra context menu item: E&xport to Microsoft Excel - res://C:\PROGRA~1\MICROS~2\Office10\EXCEL.EXE/3000
O9 - Extra button: (no name) - {08B0E5C0-4FCB-11CF-AAA5-00401C608501} - C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.5.0_02\bin\npjpi150_02.dll
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Sun Java Console - {08B0E5C0-4FCB-11CF-AAA5-00401C608501} - C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.5.0_02\bin\npjpi150_02.dll
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
O9 - Extra button: (no name) - {6685509E-B47B-4f47-8E16-9A5F3A62F683} - file://C:\Program Files\Ebates_MoeMoneyMaker\Sy350\Tp350\scri350a.htm (file missing) (HKCU)
O9 - Extra button: NeoTrace It! - {9885224C-1217-4c5f-83C2-00002E6CEF2B} - C:\PROGRA~1\NEOTRA~1\NTXtoolbar.htm (file missing) (HKCU)
O12 - Plugin for .spop: C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\Plugins\NPDocBox.dll
O15 - Trusted Zone: *.05p.com (HKLM)
O15 - Trusted Zone: *.awmdabest.com (HKLM)
O15 - Trusted Zone: *.clickspring.net (HKLM)
O15 - Trusted Zone: *.frame.crazywinnings.com (HKLM)
O15 - Trusted Zone: *.mt-download.com (HKLM)
O15 - Trusted Zone: *.my-internet.info (HKLM)
O15 - Trusted Zone: *.scoobidoo.com (HKLM)
O15 - Trusted Zone: *.searchmiracle.com (HKLM)
O15 - Trusted Zone: *.static.topconverting.com (HKLM)
O15 - Trusted IP range: 206.161.125.149 (HKLM)
O16 - DPF: ChatSpace Full Java Client 3.1.0.235N - http://205.177.13.50/Java/cfsn31235.cab
O16 - DPF: {00B71CFB-6864-4346-A978-C0A14556272C} (Checkers Class) - http://messenger.zone.msn.com/binary/msgrchkr.cab30149.cab
O16 - DPF: {0594AF7E-573B-40DF-8165-E47AB2EAEFE8} - http://akamai.downloadv3.com/binaries/P2EClient/EGAUTH_1022_EN_XP.cab
O16 - DPF: {15AD4789-CDB4-47E1-A9DA-992EE8E6BAD6} - http://static.windupdates.com/cab/CDTInc/ie/bridge-c18.cab
O16 - DPF: {1D4DB7D2-6EC9-47A3-BD87-1E41684E07BB} - http://ak.imgfarm.com/images/nocache/funwebproducts/ei/SmileyCentralInitialSetup1.0.0.8.cab
O16 - DPF: {2917297F-F02B-4B9D-81DF-494B6333150B} (Minesweeper Flags Class) - http://messenger.zone.msn.com/binary/MineSweeper.cab30149.cab
O16 - DPF: {469C7080-8EC8-43A6-AD97-45848113743C} - http://akamai.downloadv3.com/binaries/IA/nethv32_EN_XP.cab
O16 - DPF: {4C39376E-FA9D-4349-BACC-D305C1750EF3} (EPUImageControl Class) - http://tools.ebayimg.com/eps/wl/activex/EPUWALControl_v1-0-3-17.cab
O16 - DPF: {4E62C4DE-627D-4604-B157-4B7D6B09F02E} (AccountTracking Profile Manager Class) - https://moneymanager.egg.com/Pinsafe/accounttracking.cab
O16 - DPF: {4F1E5B1A-2A80-42CA-8532-2D05CB959537} (MSN Photo Upload Tool) - http://by101fd.bay101.hotmail.msn.com/resources/MsnPUpld.cab
O16 - DPF: {50AD557E-3426-41FD-AFDD-2AF39BB1C387} - http://akamai.downloadv3.com/binaries/LiveService/LiveService_5_EN_XP.cab
O16 - DPF: {771A1334-6B08-4A6B-AEDC-CF994BA2CEBE} (Installer Class) - http://www.ysbweb.com/ist/softwares/v4.0/ysb_regular.cab
O16 - DPF: {79849612-A98F-45B8-95E9-4D13C7B6B35C} (Loader2 Control) - http://static.topconverting.com/activex/loader2.ocx
O16 - DPF: {8E0D4DE5-3180-4024-A327-4DFAD1796A8D} (MessengerStatsClient Class) - http://messenger.zone.msn.com/binary/MessengerStatsClient.cab30149.cab
O16 - DPF: {9E1089BC-1AE8-4685-8D77-6721E5C318A8} - http://217.73.66.16/comload.dll
O16 - DPF: {AD7FAFB0-16D6-40C3-AF27-585D6E6453FD} - http://217.73.66.1/minidialler/mddl/GB/910031_288305_.exe
O16 - DPF: {AD7FAFB0-16D6-40C3-AF27-585D6E6453FE} - http://217.73.66.1/minidialler/mddl/OR/910039_3050818920_ORGS.exe
O16 - DPF: {B38870E4-7ECB-40DA-8C6A-595F0A5519FF} (MsnMessengerSetupDownloadControl Class) - http://messenger.msn.com/download/msnmessengersetupdownloader.cab
O16 - DPF: {B9191F79-5613-4C76-AA2A-398534BB8999} - http://us.dl1.yimg.com/download.yahoo.com/dl/installs/suite/autocomplete.cab
O16 - DPF: {F04A8AE2-A59D-11D2-8792-00C04F8EF29D} (Hotmail Attachments Control) - http://by101fd.bay101.hotmail.msn.com/activex/HMAtchmt.ocx
O16 - DPF: {FF65677A-8977-48CA-916A-DFF81B037DF3} - http://download.overpro.com/WildAppNonUS.cab
O23 - Service: Adobe LM Service - Unknown owner - C:\Program Files\Common Files\Adobe Systems Shared\Service\Adobelmsvc.exe
O23 - Service: AVG7 Alert Manager Server (Avg7Alrt) - GRISOFT, s.r.o. - C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVGFRE~1\avgamsvr.exe
O23 - Service: AVG7 Update Service (Avg7UpdSvc) - GRISOFT, s.r.o. - C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVGFRE~1\avgupsvc.exe
O23 - Service: iPod Service (iPodService) - Apple Computer, Inc. - C:\Program Files\iPod\bin\iPodService.exe
O23 - Service: ISEXEng - Unknown owner - C:\WINDOWS\system32\angelex.exe (file missing)
O23 - Service: Kodak Camera Connection Software (KodakCCS) - Eastman Kodak Company - C:\WINDOWS\system32\drivers\KodakCCS.exe
O23 - Service: System Startup Service (SvcProc) - Unknown owner - C:\WINDOWS\svcproc.exe (file missing)
O23 - Service: Remote Procedure Call (RPC) Helper (%AF夶À¨) - Unknown owner - C:\WINDOWS\ntza32.exe (file missing)

You have more than just the Aurora infection, but let's work on Aurora first. The removal process should clean up some of the other nasties as well:


You will need to disconnect from the Internet for most of the cleaning procedures, so you should print out the following instructions or save them into a text file using Notepad.


Download the trial version of Ewido Security Suite here:
http://www.ewido.net/en/download/
Install it, and update the definitions to the newest files. Do NOT run a scan yet.

Download Nailfix from here:
http://www.noidea.us/easyfile/file.php?download=20050515010747824
Unzip it to the desktop but please do NOT run it yet.

Next, reboot your computer in Safe Mode by doing the following:
1) Restart your computer
2) After hearing your computer beep once during startup, but before the Windows icon appears, press F8.
3) Instead of Windows loading as normal, a menu should appear
4) Select the first option, to run Windows in Safe Mode.

For additional help in booting into Safe Mode, see the following site:
http://www.pchell.com/support/safemode.shtml


Once in Safe Mode, double-click on Nailfix.cmd. Your desktop and icons will disappear and reappear, and a window should open and close very quickly --- this is normal.

Then run Ewido, and run a full scan. Save the logfile from the scan.

Next run HijackThis, click Scan, and check:

F2 - REG:system.ini: Shell=Explorer.exe C:\WINDOWS\Nail.exe

Close all open windows except for HijackThis and click Fix Checked.

Restart your computer in normal mode and please post a new HijackThis log, as well as the log from the Ewido scan.

My computer wont let me unzip the NailFix files.

It says ' C:\Documents and settings\Kirsty\Desktop\Nailfix.zip:The archive is either in unkown format or damaged'

Argh!!

Can i do this without NailFix?

Kirsty
xxxx

Try right clicking on the file and select 'Save As.' Save it to your desktop and see if you can unzip it now.

Its still wont let me...stupid computer!!!

You may have to download an unzipping utility to do it. Try winzip from http://www.winzip.com/

Ok,
I downloaded the winzip thing, then when i tried to open the Nailfix it said that it hasnt recognised it and i should download it again..
I've tried to download it three times now and it wont work!!

Im really sorry to be so awkward! I dont understand why it wont let me open it!!

xxx

Do you have an email addy I can send the unzipped file to? PM me the addy if yes. If you are quick, I will send it before I retire for the night. I need my beauty sleep :mrgreen:

My hotmail account wont let me open the files! I forwarded them to my other non-hotmail account and the server blocked the e-mail..

Something really doesnt want me to sort out my PC!
:cry:

Sorry, Crunchie is right- a lot of people are having problems with the nailfix download from the usual site. If Crunchie's link doesn't work, here's another alternate NailFix.zip download link.

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