I have noticed that when looking at my processes directly after boot, I see NetTsk.exe. I can't seem to get any results when searching Yahoo for this process, however, all of the others return results.

I have scanned with Ad Ware, Spybot, Registry Mechanic and various "online" scans. Nothing shows anything negative, however when I don't end this process it jacks my CPU usage up into the 90's and lags my system badly.

If someone could please explain exactly what NetTsk.exe is, it would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks in Advance

First please get Spybot S&D to clear out most of the spyware.

Short tutorial and download link here:
http://tomcoyote.org/SPYBOT/

Fix everything SpybotSD labels in red.

Then after reboot:
Download 'Hijack This!'. http://www.tomcoyote.org/hjt/
Unzip to a permanent folder, doubleclick HijackThis.exe, and hit "Scan".

When the scan is finished, the "Scan" button will change into a "Save Log" button.
Press that, save the log, load it in Notepad, and copy its contents here. Most of what it lists will be harmless or even essential, don't fix anything yet.
then post the log here

Thanks for the reply Caper. Below is a copy of the log file.

Logfile of HijackThis v1.97.7
Scan saved at 9:13:16 PM, on 2/10/2004
Platform: Windows XP SP1 (WinNT 5.01.2600)
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\svchost.exe
C:\WINNT\system32\spoolsv.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\Iomega\System32\AppServices.exe
C:\Program Files\Norton AntiVirus\navapsvc.exe
C:\WINNT\System32\svchost.exe
C:\WINNT\Explorer.EXE
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Real\Update_OB\realsched.exe
C:\Program Files\QuickTime\qttask.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\MYWEBS~1\bar\1.bin\mwsoemon.exe
C:\WINNT\System32\rundll32.exe
C:\WINNT\System32\NetTsk.exe
C:\WINNT\System32\devldr32.exe
E:\HiJackThis\HijackThis.exe
C:\WINNT\system32\mspaint.exe
C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\iexplore.exe
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Bar = about:blank
R0 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Start Page = http://www.yahoo.com/
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Default_Search_URL = about:blank
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Search,SearchAssistant = about:blank
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Search,CustomizeSearch = about:blank
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Window Title = Angel's Playplace
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings,ProxyOverride = localhost
R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Search,(Default) = about:blank
R3 - Default URLSearchHook is missing
O2 - BHO: (no name) - {BDF3E430-B101-42AD-A544-FADC6B084872} - C:\Program Files\Norton AntiVirus\NavShExt.dll
O3 - Toolbar: &Radio - {8E718888-423F-11D2-876E-00A0C9082467} - C:\WINNT\System32\msdxm.ocx
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [TkBellExe] "C:\Program Files\Common Files\Real\Update_OB\realsched.exe" -osboot
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [QuickTime Task] "C:\Program Files\QuickTime\qttask.exe" -atboottime
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [MyWebSearch Email Plugin] C:\PROGRA~1\MYWEBS~1\bar\1.bin\mwsoemon.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [NeroCheck] C:\WINNT\System32\\NeroCheck.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [RunDLL] rundll32.exe "C:\WINNT\Downloaded Program Files\bridge.dll",Load
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [BEHLO] C:\WINNT\BEHLO.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [NetTsk] C:\WINNT\System32\NetTsk.exe
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [AIM] C:\Program Files\AIM\aim.exe -cnetwait.odl
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [NetTsk] C:\WINNT\System32\NetTsk.exe
O8 - Extra context menu item: >>> FREE PORN GALLERIES <<< - javascript:{document.location='http://sexmaxx.com/freegalleries.htm';}
O8 - Extra context menu item: LimeShop Preferences - file://C:\Program Files\LimeShop\System\Temp\limeshop_script0.htm
O9 - Extra button: ATI TV (HKLM)
O9 - Extra button: ICQ Pro (HKLM)
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: ICQ (HKLM)
O9 - Extra button: AIM (HKLM)
O9 - Extra button: Messenger (HKLM)
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Messenger (HKLM)
O16 - DPF: Yahoo! Gin - http://download.games.yahoo.com/games/clients/y/nt1_x.cab
O16 - DPF: {02BF25D5-8C17-4B23-BC80-D3488ABDDC6B} (QuickTime Object) - http://www.apple.com/qtactivex/qtplugin.cab
O16 - DPF: {166B1BCA-3F9C-11CF-8075-444553540000} (Shockwave ActiveX Control) - http://active.macromedia.com/director/cabs/sw.cab
O16 - DPF: {1D4DB7D2-6EC9-47A3-BD87-1E41684E07BB} - http://ak.imgfarm.com/images/nocache/funwebproducts/SmileyCentralInitialSetup1.0.0.6.cab
O16 - DPF: {2ABE804B-4D3A-41BF-A172-304627874B45} - http://akamai.downloadv3.com/binaries/DialHTML/EGDHTML_US_XP.cab
O16 - DPF: {2B323CD9-50E3-11D3-9466-00A0C9700498} (Yahoo! Audio Conferencing) - http://us.chat1.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/i/chat/applet/v45/yacscom.cab
O16 - DPF: {30528230-99F7-4BB4-88D8-FA1D4F56A2AB} (YInstStarter Class) - http://download.yahoo.com/dl/installs/yinst0309.cab
O16 - DPF: {33564D57-0000-0010-8000-00AA00389B71} - http://download.microsoft.com/download/F/6/E/F6E491A6-77E1-4E20-9F5F-94901338C922/wmv9VCM.CAB
O16 - DPF: {4C226336-4032-489F-9674-67E74225979B} (OTXMovie Class) - http://otx.ifilm.com/OTXMedia/OTXMedia.dll
O16 - DPF: {56336BCB-3D8A-11D6-A00B-0050DA18DE71} (RdxIE Class) - http://207.188.7.150/171d2b86f25366b9b904/netzip/RdxIE601.cab
O16 - DPF: {62475759-9E84-458E-A1AB-5D2C442ADFDE} - http://a1540.g.akamai.net/7/1540/52/20031216/qtinstall.info.apple.com/mickey/us/win/QuickTimeInstaller.exe
O16 - DPF: {77E32299-629F-43C6-AB77-6A1E6D7663F6} - http://www.nick.com/common/groove/gx/GrooveAX25.cab
O16 - DPF: {7D1E9C49-BD6A-11D3-87A8-009027A35D73} (Yahoo! Audio UI1) - http://chat.yahoo.com/cab/yacsui.cab
O16 - DPF: {D27CDB6E-AE6D-11CF-96B8-444553540000} (Shockwave Flash Object) - http://fpdownload.macromedia.com/pub/shockwave/cabs/flash/swflash.cab
O16 - DPF: {E855A2D4-987E-4F3B-A51C-64D10A7E2479} (EPSImageControl Class) - http://tools.ebayimg.com/eps/activex/EPSControl_v1-32.cab
O16 - DPF: {F5192746-22D6-41BD-9D2D-1E75D14FBD3C} (ddm_download.ddm_control) - http://download.rfwnad.com/cab/crack.CAB

First please get Spybot S&D to clear out most of the spyware.

I think you should add this to your signature. ;)

Hint: Harden IE and you would not be this situation.

I think you should add this to your signature. ;)

It is something I tell people to do as you can see from the first post i made .

After following links in your sig, I went to Trend and did a scan. [img]http://www.digital-accents.com/bad_stuff.JPG[/img]

If you ran the virus scan after the hijack log was created please run hijak and post a new log .yhanks
Also you have hijackthis.exe in E:\ hijack, is E a second harddrive .

I think you should add this to your signature. ;)

I agee ,thanks for those who use the programs in my sig, without asking questions first ,Done

Caper - The links in your sig are great, glad you have them there.

I have tried many things to try and figure out what the problem is. (as you will be able to tell by the log file.)

XClean shows everything fine at this point, as does Spybot and PC Cillin. *I removed my Norton's today to check out the PC Cillin*

I am still unable to find out exactly what NetTsk.exe is. However leaving the process running cause's severe system lag and has high CPU Usage.

All the files I have tried to delete (through Add/Remove or the dir - Im not confortable with editing the registry) seem to remain. Two examples:

When I run Ad Aware (3 times already in this sitting) I always get the following:

  • ArchiveData(auto-quarantine- 11-02-2004 05-18-09.bckp)
    ======================================================
  • TRACKING COOKIE

    obj[0]=File : c:\documents and settings\ang\cookies\ang@questionmarket[1].txt
    obj[1]=File : c:\documents and settings\ang\cookies\ang@overture[2].txt
    obj[2]=File : c:\documents and settings\ang\cookies\ang@doubleclick[1].txt
    obj[3]=File : c:\documents and settings\ang\cookies\ang@atdmt[2].txt
    obj[4]=File : c:\documents and settings\ang\cookies\ang@ads.specificpop[1].txt

2nd Hijackthis Log file:

Logfile of HijackThis v1.97.7
Scan saved at 4:57:47 AM, on 2/11/2004
Platform: Windows XP SP1 (WinNT 5.01.2600)
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\svchost.exe
C:\WINNT\system32\spoolsv.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\Iomega\System32\AppServices.exe
C:\WINNT\System32\svchost.exe
C:\Program Files\Trend Micro\Internet Security\Tmntsrv.exe
C:\Program Files\Trend Micro\Internet Security\tmproxy.exe
C:\Program Files\Trend Micro\Internet Security\PccPfw.exe
C:\WINNT\Explorer.EXE
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Real\Update_OB\realsched.exe
C:\Program Files\QuickTime\qttask.exe
C:\WINNT\System32\rundll32.exe
C:\Program Files\Trend Micro\Internet Security\pccguide.exe
C:\Program Files\Trend Micro\Internet Security\PCClient.exe
C:\Program Files\Trend Micro\Internet Security\TMOAgent.exe
C:\WINNT\System32\devldr32.exe
C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\iexplore.exe
C:\WINNT\System32\taskmgr.exe
E:\HiJackThis\HijackThis.exe
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Bar = about:blank
R0 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Start Page = http://www.yahoo.com/
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Default_Search_URL = about:blank
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Search,SearchAssistant = about:blank
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Search,CustomizeSearch = about:blank
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Window Title = Angel's Playplace
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings,ProxyOverride = localhost
R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Search,(Default) = about:blank
R3 - Default URLSearchHook is missing
O3 - Toolbar: &Radio - {8E718888-423F-11D2-876E-00A0C9082467} - C:\WINNT\System32\msdxm.ocx
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [TkBellExe] "C:\Program Files\Common Files\Real\Update_OB\realsched.exe" -osboot
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [QuickTime Task] "C:\Program Files\QuickTime\qttask.exe" -atboottime
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [MyWebSearch Email Plugin] C:\PROGRA~1\MYWEBS~1\bar\1.bin\mwsoemon.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [NeroCheck] C:\WINNT\System32\\NeroCheck.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [RunDLL] rundll32.exe "C:\WINNT\Downloaded Program Files\bridge.dll",Load
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [BEHLO] C:\WINNT\BEHLO.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [NetTsk] C:\WINNT\System32\NetTsk.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [pccguide.exe] "C:\Program Files\Trend Micro\Internet Security\pccguide.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [PCClient.exe] "C:\Program Files\Trend Micro\Internet Security\PCClient.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [TM Outbreak Agent] "C:\Program Files\Trend Micro\Internet Security\TMOAgent.exe" /run
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [NetTsk] C:\WINNT\System32\NetTsk.exe
O8 - Extra context menu item: >>> FREE PORN GALLERIES <<< - javascript:{document.location='http://sexmaxx.com/freegalleries.htm';}
O8 - Extra context menu item: LimeShop Preferences - file://C:\Program Files\LimeShop\System\Temp\limeshop_script0.htm
O9 - Extra button: ATI TV (HKLM)
O9 - Extra button: ICQ Pro (HKLM)
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: ICQ (HKLM)
O9 - Extra button: Messenger (HKLM)
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Messenger (HKLM)
O16 - DPF: Yahoo! Gin - http://download.games.yahoo.com/games/clients/y/nt1_x.cab
O16 - DPF: {02BF25D5-8C17-4B23-BC80-D3488ABDDC6B} (QuickTime Object) - http://www.apple.com/qtactivex/qtplugin.cab
O16 - DPF: {166B1BCA-3F9C-11CF-8075-444553540000} (Shockwave ActiveX Control) - http://active.macromedia.com/director/cabs/sw.cab
O16 - DPF: {1D4DB7D2-6EC9-47A3-BD87-1E41684E07BB} - http://ak.imgfarm.com/images/nocache/funwebproducts/SmileyCentralInitialSetup1.0.0.6.cab
O16 - DPF: {2B323CD9-50E3-11D3-9466-00A0C9700498} (Yahoo! Audio Conferencing) - http://us.chat1.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/i/chat/applet/v45/yacscom.cab
O16 - DPF: {30528230-99F7-4BB4-88D8-FA1D4F56A2AB} (YInstStarter Class) - http://download.yahoo.com/dl/installs/yinst0309.cab
O16 - DPF: {33564D57-0000-0010-8000-00AA00389B71} - http://download.microsoft.com/download/F/6/E/F6E491A6-77E1-4E20-9F5F-94901338C922/wmv9VCM.CAB
O16 - DPF: {4C226336-4032-489F-9674-67E74225979B} (OTXMovie Class) - http://otx.ifilm.com/OTXMedia/OTXMedia.dll
O16 - DPF: {556DDE35-E955-11D0-A707-000000521957} - http://www.xblock.com/download/xclean_micro.exe
O16 - DPF: {56336BCB-3D8A-11D6-A00B-0050DA18DE71} (RdxIE Class) - http://207.188.7.150/171d2b86f25366b9b904/netzip/RdxIE601.cab
O16 - DPF: {62475759-9E84-458E-A1AB-5D2C442ADFDE} - http://a1540.g.akamai.net/7/1540/52/20031216/qtinstall.info.apple.com/mickey/us/win/QuickTimeInstaller.exe
O16 - DPF: {74D05D43-3236-11D4-BDCD-00C04F9A3B61} (HouseCall Control) - http://a840.g.akamai.net/7/840/537/2003120501/housecall.antivirus.com/housecall/xscan53.cab
O16 - DPF: {77E32299-629F-43C6-AB77-6A1E6D7663F6} - http://www.nick.com/common/groove/gx/GrooveAX25.cab
O16 - DPF: {7D1E9C49-BD6A-11D3-87A8-009027A35D73} (Yahoo! Audio UI1) - http://chat.yahoo.com/cab/yacsui.cab
O16 - DPF: {CE28D5D2-60CF-4C7D-9FE8-0F47A3308078} (ActiveDataInfo Class) - https://www-secure.symantec.com/techsupp/activedata/SymAData.dll
O16 - DPF: {D27CDB6E-AE6D-11CF-96B8-444553540000} (Shockwave Flash Object) - http://fpdownload.macromedia.com/pub/shockwave/cabs/flash/swflash.cab
O16 - DPF: {E77C0D62-882A-456F-AD8F-7C6C9569B8C7} (ActiveDataObj Class) - https://www-secure.symantec.com/techsupp/activedata/ActiveData.cab
O16 - DPF: {E855A2D4-987E-4F3B-A51C-64D10A7E2479} (EPSImageControl Class) - http://tools.ebayimg.com/eps/activex/EPSControl_v1-32.cab
O16 - DPF: {F76DF680-EC17-4272-B1C7-CDB2641FA20B} (KB836528 Object) - http://microsoft.com/security/controls/DoomChk.CAB

Also, what is your opinion of the tilde in process names? (LUCOMS~1.exe for example - searching tells me this one is AV live update check)

Thanks for the help! :)

Forgot to mention that the first time I ran XClean it found BigBrother (as well as 6 other items) on my computer. I don't recall adding BigBrother.

Also, when shutting down for a reboot I always get a run32dll error - any idea's?

Sheesh, after re-reading this thread I wonder if a format is in order. :sad:

Using the Hijackthis Misc Tools, I generated a start up list. Not sure what it means exactly or if posting it would help, but I thought it may provide important information.

StartupList report, 2/11/2004, 5:45:08 AM
StartupList version: 1.52
Started from : E:\HiJackThis\HijackThis.EXE
Detected: Windows XP SP1 (WinNT 5.01.2600)
Detected: Internet Explorer v6.00 SP1 (6.00.2800.1106)
* Using default options
==================================================
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\svchost.exe
C:\WINNT\system32\spoolsv.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\Iomega\System32\AppServices.exe
C:\WINNT\System32\svchost.exe
C:\Program Files\Trend Micro\Internet Security\Tmntsrv.exe
C:\Program Files\Trend Micro\Internet Security\tmproxy.exe
C:\Program Files\Trend Micro\Internet Security\PccPfw.exe
C:\WINNT\Explorer.EXE
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Real\Update_OB\realsched.exe
C:\Program Files\QuickTime\qttask.exe
C:\WINNT\System32\rundll32.exe
C:\Program Files\Trend Micro\Internet Security\pccguide.exe
C:\Program Files\Trend Micro\Internet Security\PCClient.exe
C:\Program Files\Trend Micro\Internet Security\TMOAgent.exe
C:\WINNT\System32\devldr32.exe
C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\iexplore.exe
C:\WINNT\System32\taskmgr.exe
E:\HiJackThis\HijackThis.exe
C:\WINNT\notepad.exe
C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\iexplore.exe
--------------------------------------------------
Checking Windows NT UserInit:
[HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon]
UserInit = C:\WINNT\system32\userinit.exe,
--------------------------------------------------
Autorun entries from Registry:
HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run
TkBellExe = "C:\Program Files\Common Files\Real\Update_OB\realsched.exe" -osboot
QuickTime Task = "C:\Program Files\QuickTime\qttask.exe" -atboottime
MyWebSearch Email Plugin = C:\PROGRA~1\MYWEBS~1\bar\1.bin\mwsoemon.exe
NeroCheck = C:\WINNT\System32\\NeroCheck.exe
RunDLL = rundll32.exe "C:\WINNT\Downloaded Program Files\bridge.dll",Load
BEHLO = C:\WINNT\BEHLO.exe
NetTsk = C:\WINNT\System32\NetTsk.exe
pccguide.exe = "C:\Program Files\Trend Micro\Internet Security\pccguide.exe"
PCClient.exe = "C:\Program Files\Trend Micro\Internet Security\PCClient.exe"
TM Outbreak Agent = "C:\Program Files\Trend Micro\Internet Security\TMOAgent.exe" /run
--------------------------------------------------
Autorun entries from Registry:
HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run
NetTsk = C:\WINNT\System32\NetTsk.exe
--------------------------------------------------
Load/Run keys from C:\WINNT\WIN.INI:
load=*INI section not found*
run=*INI section not found*
Load/Run keys from Registry:
HKLM\..\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\WinLogon: load=*Registry value not found*
HKLM\..\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\WinLogon: run=*Registry value not found*
HKLM\..\Windows\CurrentVersion\WinLogon: load=*Registry key not found*
HKLM\..\Windows\CurrentVersion\WinLogon: run=*Registry key not found*
HKCU\..\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\WinLogon: load=*Registry value not found*
HKCU\..\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\WinLogon: run=*Registry value not found*
HKCU\..\Windows\CurrentVersion\WinLogon: load=*Registry key not found*
HKCU\..\Windows\CurrentVersion\WinLogon: run=*Registry key not found*
HKCU\..\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Windows: load=
HKCU\..\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Windows: run=*Registry value not found*
HKLM\..\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Windows: load=*Registry value not found*
HKLM\..\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Windows: run=*Registry value not found*
HKLM\..\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Windows: AppInit_DLLs=wbsys.dll
--------------------------------------------------
Shell & screensaver key from C:\WINNT\SYSTEM.INI:
Shell=*INI section not found*
SCRNSAVE.EXE=*INI section not found*
drivers=*INI section not found*
Shell & screensaver key from Registry:
Shell=Explorer.exe
SCRNSAVE.EXE=C:\WINNT\System32\logon.scr
drivers=*Registry value not found*
Policies Shell key:
HKCU\..\Policies: Shell=*Registry key not found*
HKLM\..\Policies: Shell=*Registry value not found*
--------------------------------------------------

Enumerating Task Scheduler jobs:
Symantec NetDetect.job
--------------------------------------------------
Enumerating Download Program Files:
[QuickTime Object]
InProcServer32 = C:\Program Files\QuickTime\QTPlugin.ocx
CODEBASE = http://www.apple.com/qtactivex/qtplugin.cab
[Shockwave ActiveX Control]
InProcServer32 = C:\WINNT\system32\Macromed\Director\SwDir.dll
CODEBASE = http://active.macromedia.com/director/cabs/sw.cab
[{1D4DB7D2-6EC9-47A3-BD87-1E41684E07BB}]
CODEBASE = http://ak.imgfarm.com/images/nocache/funwebproducts/SmileyCentralInitialSetup1.0.0.6.cab
[Yahoo! Audio Conferencing]
InProcServer32 = C:\PROGRA~1\Yahoo!\MESSEN~1\yacscom.dll
CODEBASE = http://us.chat1.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/i/chat/applet/v45/yacscom.cab
[YInstStarter Class]
InProcServer32 = C:\WINNT\Downloaded Program Files\yinsthelper.dll
CODEBASE = http://download.yahoo.com/dl/installs/yinst0309.cab
[{33564D57-0000-0010-8000-00AA00389B71}]
CODEBASE = http://download.microsoft.com/download/F/6/E/F6E491A6-77E1-4E20-9F5F-94901338C922/wmv9VCM.CAB
[OTXMovie Class]
InProcServer32 = C:\WINNT\DOWNLO~1\OTXMedia.dll
CODEBASE = http://otx.ifilm.com/OTXMedia/OTXMedia.dll
[{556DDE35-E955-11D0-A707-000000521957}]
CODEBASE = http://www.xblock.com/download/xclean_micro.exe
[RdxIE Class]
InProcServer32 = C:\WINNT\Downloaded Program Files\RdxIE.dll
CODEBASE = http://207.188.7.150/171d2b86f25366b9b904/netzip/RdxIE601.cab
[{62475759-9E84-458E-A1AB-5D2C442ADFDE}]
CODEBASE = http://a1540.g.akamai.net/7/1540/52/20031216/qtinstall.info.apple.com/mickey/us/win/QuickTimeInstaller.exe
[HouseCall Control]
InProcServer32 = C:\WINNT\DOWNLO~1\CONFLICT.1\xscan53.ocx
CODEBASE = http://a840.g.akamai.net/7/840/537/2003120501/housecall.antivirus.com/housecall/xscan53.cab
[{77E32299-629F-43C6-AB77-6A1E6D7663F6}]
CODEBASE = http://www.nick.com/common/groove/gx/GrooveAX25.cab
[Yahoo! Audio UI1]
InProcServer32 = C:\Program Files\Yahoo!\Messenger\yacsui.dll
CODEBASE = http://chat.yahoo.com/cab/yacsui.cab
[ActiveDataInfo Class]
InProcServer32 = C:\WINNT\Downloaded Program Files\SymAData.dll
CODEBASE = https://www-secure.symantec.com/techsupp/activedata/SymAData.dll
[Shockwave Flash Object]
InProcServer32 = C:\WINNT\System32\macromed\flash\Flash.ocx
CODEBASE = http://fpdownload.macromedia.com/pub/shockwave/cabs/flash/swflash.cab
[ActiveDataObj Class]
InProcServer32 = C:\WINNT\Downloaded Program Files\ActiveData.dll
CODEBASE = https://www-secure.symantec.com/techsupp/activedata/ActiveData.cab
[EPSImageControl Class]
InProcServer32 = C:\WINNT\Downloaded Program Files\EPScontrol.dll
CODEBASE = http://tools.ebayimg.com/eps/activex/EPSControl_v1-32.cab
[KB836528 Object]
InProcServer32 = C:\WINNT\Downloaded Program Files\DoomChk.dll
CODEBASE = http://microsoft.com/security/controls/DoomChk.CAB
--------------------------------------------------
Enumerating Windows NT logon/logoff scripts:
*No scripts set to run*
Windows NT checkdisk command:
BootExecute = autocheck autochk *
Windows NT 'Wininit.ini':
PendingFileRenameOperations: c:\documents and settings\ang\cookies\ang@questionmarket[1].txt||c:\documents and settings\ang\cookies\ang@overture[2].txt||c:\documents and settings\ang\cookies\ang@doubleclick[1].txt||c:\documents and settings\ang\cookies\ang@atdmt[2].txt||c:\documents and settings\ang\cookies\ang@ads.specificpop[1].txt

--------------------------------------------------
Enumerating ShellServiceObjectDelayLoad items:
WebCheck: C:\WINNT\System32\webcheck.dll
SysTray: C:\WINNT\System32\stobject.dll
PostBootReminder: C:\WINNT\system32\SHELL32.dll
CDBurn: C:\WINNT\system32\SHELL32.dll
--------------------------------------------------
End of report, 8,603 bytes
Report generated in 0.030 seconds
Command line options:
/verbose - to add additional info on each section
/complete - to include empty sections and unsuspicious data
/full - to include several rarely-important sections
/force9x - to include Win9x-only startups even if running on WinNT
/forcent - to include WinNT-only startups even if running on Win9x
/forceall - to include all Win9x and WinNT startups, regardless of platform
/history - to list version history only

Make sure all windows programs and browser windows are closed .

Run hijack and fix the following .


R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Bar = about_:blank

R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Default_Search_URL = about_:blank

R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Search,SearchAssistant = about_:blank


R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Window Title = Angel's Playplace

R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Int ernet Settings,ProxyOverride =

localhost

R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Search,(Default) = about_:blank

O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [MyWebSearch Email Plugin] C:\PROGRA~1\MYWEBS~1\bar\1.bin\mwsoemon.exe

O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [RunDLL] rundll32.exe "C:\WINNT\Downloaded Program Files\bridge.dll",Load

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

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


O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [NetTsk] C:\WINNT\System32\NetTsk.exe


O8 - Extra context menu item: >>> FREE PORN GALLERIES <<< - java_script_:{document.location

='http://sexmaxx.com/freegalleries.htm';}

O8 - Extra context menu item: LimeShop Preferences - file://C:\Program

Files\LimeShop\System\Temp\limeshop_script0.htm


O16 - DPF: {1D4DB7D2-6EC9-47A3-BD87-1E41684E07BB} - http://ak.imgfarm.com/images/nocach...

etup1.0.0.6.cab

O16 - DPF: {56336BCB-3D8A-11D6-A00B-0050DA18DE71} (RdxIE Class) - http://207.188.7.150/171

d2b86f25366...ip/RdxIE601.cab

You will need boot into safe mode [boot into safe mde hit f8 on boot up .]to delete the

followning files and folders


C:\PROGRA~1\ MYWEBS~1\ === folder

C:\WINNT\Downloaded Program Files\bridge.dll---- file

C:\WINNT\BEHLO.exe----file

C:\WINNT\System32\NetTsk.exe------ file

you will need to set windows to show hidden file to delete these files ,you may not find

all as hijack delets some .
How to show hidden files .-- http://www.xtra.co.nz/help/0,,4155-1916458,00.html

Because some bad file/trojans are in your system folder you will need to do the following

Turn off System Restore.
On the Desktop, right-click My Computer.
Click Properties.
Click the System Restore tab.
Check Turn off System Restore.
Click Apply, and then click OK.

Reboot.
Turn ON System Restore.
On the Desktop, right-click My Computer.
Click Properties.
Click the System Restore tab.
UN-Check *Turn off System Restore*.
Click Apply, and then click OK.

Show us a fresh log now please.

perhaps you can tell people how to harden IE

Sure, at your request, when I get time in the next 36hrs, I will give a quick way to harden IE. And I thought me and Orge were the only ones who cared,knew about security.

Im starting to feel like a problem child. :(

Logfile of HijackThis v1.97.7
Scan saved at 1:29:45 PM, on 2/11/2004
Platform: Windows XP SP1 (WinNT 5.01.2600)
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\svchost.exe
C:\WINNT\system32\spoolsv.exe
C:\WINNT\Explorer.EXE
C:\PROGRA~1\Iomega\System32\AppServices.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Real\Update_OB\realsched.exe
C:\Program Files\QuickTime\qttask.exe
C:\Program Files\Trend Micro\Internet Security\pccguide.exe
C:\Program Files\Trend Micro\Internet Security\PCClient.exe
C:\Program Files\Trend Micro\Internet Security\TMOAgent.exe
C:\WINNT\System32\NetTsk.exe
C:\WINNT\System32\svchost.exe
C:\Program Files\Trend Micro\Internet Security\Tmntsrv.exe
C:\Program Files\Trend Micro\Internet Security\tmproxy.exe
C:\Program Files\Trend Micro\Internet Security\PccPfw.exe
C:\WINNT\System32\devldr32.exe
E:\HiJackThis\HijackThis.exe
R0 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Start Page = http://www.yahoo.com/
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Search,CustomizeSearch = about:blank
R3 - Default URLSearchHook is missing
O3 - Toolbar: &Radio - {8E718888-423F-11D2-876E-00A0C9082467} - C:\WINNT\System32\msdxm.ocx
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [TkBellExe] "C:\Program Files\Common Files\Real\Update_OB\realsched.exe" -osboot
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [QuickTime Task] "C:\Program Files\QuickTime\qttask.exe" -atboottime
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [NeroCheck] C:\WINNT\System32\\NeroCheck.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [pccguide.exe] "C:\Program Files\Trend Micro\Internet Security\pccguide.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [PCClient.exe] "C:\Program Files\Trend Micro\Internet Security\PCClient.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [TM Outbreak Agent] "C:\Program Files\Trend Micro\Internet Security\TMOAgent.exe" /run
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [NetTsk] C:\WINNT\System32\NetTsk.exe
O9 - Extra button: ATI TV (HKLM)
O9 - Extra button: ICQ Pro (HKLM)
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: ICQ (HKLM)
O9 - Extra button: Messenger (HKLM)
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Messenger (HKLM)
O16 - DPF: Yahoo! Gin - http://download.games.yahoo.com/games/clients/y/nt1_x.cab
O16 - DPF: {02BF25D5-8C17-4B23-BC80-D3488ABDDC6B} (QuickTime Object) - http://www.apple.com/qtactivex/qtplugin.cab
O16 - DPF: {166B1BCA-3F9C-11CF-8075-444553540000} (Shockwave ActiveX Control) - http://active.macromedia.com/director/cabs/sw.cab
O16 - DPF: {1D4DB7D2-6EC9-47A3-BD87-1E41684E07BB} - http://ak.imgfarm.com/images/nocache/funwebproducts/SmileyCentralInitialSetup1.0.0.6.cab
O16 - DPF: {2B323CD9-50E3-11D3-9466-00A0C9700498} (Yahoo! Audio Conferencing) - http://us.chat1.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/i/chat/applet/v45/yacscom.cab
O16 - DPF: {30528230-99F7-4BB4-88D8-FA1D4F56A2AB} (YInstStarter Class) - http://download.yahoo.com/dl/installs/yinst0309.cab
O16 - DPF: {33564D57-0000-0010-8000-00AA00389B71} - http://download.microsoft.com/download/F/6/E/F6E491A6-77E1-4E20-9F5F-94901338C922/wmv9VCM.CAB
O16 - DPF: {4C226336-4032-489F-9674-67E74225979B} (OTXMovie Class) - http://otx.ifilm.com/OTXMedia/OTXMedia.dll
O16 - DPF: {556DDE35-E955-11D0-A707-000000521957} - http://www.xblock.com/download/xclean_micro.exe
O16 - DPF: {62475759-9E84-458E-A1AB-5D2C442ADFDE} - http://a1540.g.akamai.net/7/1540/52/20031216/qtinstall.info.apple.com/mickey/us/win/QuickTimeInstaller.exe
O16 - DPF: {77E32299-629F-43C6-AB77-6A1E6D7663F6} - http://www.nick.com/common/groove/gx/GrooveAX25.cab
O16 - DPF: {7D1E9C49-BD6A-11D3-87A8-009027A35D73} (Yahoo! Audio UI1) - http://chat.yahoo.com/cab/yacsui.cab
O16 - DPF: {CE28D5D2-60CF-4C7D-9FE8-0F47A3308078} (ActiveDataInfo Class) - https://www-secure.symantec.com/techsupp/activedata/SymAData.dll
O16 - DPF: {D27CDB6E-AE6D-11CF-96B8-444553540000} (Shockwave Flash Object) - http://fpdownload.macromedia.com/pub/shockwave/cabs/flash/swflash.cab
O16 - DPF: {E77C0D62-882A-456F-AD8F-7C6C9569B8C7} (ActiveDataObj Class) - https://www-secure.symantec.com/techsupp/activedata/ActiveData.cab
O16 - DPF: {E855A2D4-987E-4F3B-A51C-64D10A7E2479} (EPSImageControl Class) - http://tools.ebayimg.com/eps/activex/EPSControl_v1-32.cab
O16 - DPF: {F76DF680-EC17-4272-B1C7-CDB2641FA20B} (KB836528 Object) - http://microsoft.com/security/controls/DoomChk.CAB

Sure, at your request, when I get time in the next 36hrs, I will give a quick way to harden IE. And I thought me and Orge were the only ones who cared,knew about security.

It's causing the most problem with computers right now , that are connected to the internet,and getting worse by the computer minute !!

Run hijack again and fix these

R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Search,CustomizeSearch = about_:blank

O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [NetTsk] C:\WINNT\System32\NetTsk.exe


O16 - DPF: {1D4DB7D2-6EC9-47A3-BD87-1E41684E07BB} - http://ak.imgfarm.com/images/nocach...etup1.0.0.6.cab


we need to delete this file ,just follow the same instructions as before .


C:\WINNT\System32\NetTsk.exe---- file

Much thanks Caper, I think this has solved the problem! YAY! My pc even booted faster.

This is the new log file. I think I could repeat the process and get rid of a few others that I know I don't need, like that smiley central crap.

Your a lifesaver Caper - I was ready to drop kick this box - and I have way too much important information on it to have done that. :cheesy:

Logfile of HijackThis v1.97.7
Scan saved at 10:20:32 PM, on 2/11/2004
Platform: Windows XP SP1 (WinNT 5.01.2600)
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\svchost.exe
C:\WINNT\system32\spoolsv.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\Iomega\System32\AppServices.exe
C:\WINNT\System32\svchost.exe
C:\Program Files\Trend Micro\Internet Security\Tmntsrv.exe
C:\Program Files\Trend Micro\Internet Security\tmproxy.exe
C:\WINNT\Explorer.EXE
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Real\Update_OB\realsched.exe
C:\Program Files\QuickTime\qttask.exe
C:\Program Files\Trend Micro\Internet Security\pccguide.exe
C:\Program Files\Trend Micro\Internet Security\PCClient.exe
C:\Program Files\Trend Micro\Internet Security\TMOAgent.exe
C:\Program Files\Trend Micro\Internet Security\PccPfw.exe
C:\WINNT\System32\devldr32.exe
E:\HiJackThis\HijackThis.exe
R0 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Start Page = http://www.yahoo.com/
R3 - Default URLSearchHook is missing
O3 - Toolbar: &Radio - {8E718888-423F-11D2-876E-00A0C9082467} - C:\WINNT\System32\msdxm.ocx
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [TkBellExe] "C:\Program Files\Common Files\Real\Update_OB\realsched.exe" -osboot
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [QuickTime Task] "C:\Program Files\QuickTime\qttask.exe" -atboottime
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [NeroCheck] C:\WINNT\System32\\NeroCheck.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [pccguide.exe] "C:\Program Files\Trend Micro\Internet Security\pccguide.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [PCClient.exe] "C:\Program Files\Trend Micro\Internet Security\PCClient.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [TM Outbreak Agent] "C:\Program Files\Trend Micro\Internet Security\TMOAgent.exe" /run
O9 - Extra button: ATI TV (HKLM)
O9 - Extra button: ICQ Pro (HKLM)
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: ICQ (HKLM)
O9 - Extra button: Messenger (HKLM)
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Messenger (HKLM)
O16 - DPF: Yahoo! Gin - http://download.games.yahoo.com/games/clients/y/nt1_x.cab
O16 - DPF: {02BF25D5-8C17-4B23-BC80-D3488ABDDC6B} (QuickTime Object) - http://www.apple.com/qtactivex/qtplugin.cab
O16 - DPF: {166B1BCA-3F9C-11CF-8075-444553540000} (Shockwave ActiveX Control) - http://active.macromedia.com/director/cabs/sw.cab
O16 - DPF: {1D4DB7D2-6EC9-47A3-BD87-1E41684E07BB} - http://ak.imgfarm.com/images/nocache/funwebproducts/SmileyCentralInitialSetup1.0.0.6.cab
O16 - DPF: {2B323CD9-50E3-11D3-9466-00A0C9700498} (Yahoo! Audio Conferencing) - http://us.chat1.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/i/chat/applet/v45/yacscom.cab
O16 - DPF: {30528230-99F7-4BB4-88D8-FA1D4F56A2AB} (YInstStarter Class) - http://download.yahoo.com/dl/installs/yinst0309.cab
O16 - DPF: {33564D57-0000-0010-8000-00AA00389B71} - http://download.microsoft.com/download/F/6/E/F6E491A6-77E1-4E20-9F5F-94901338C922/wmv9VCM.CAB
O16 - DPF: {4C226336-4032-489F-9674-67E74225979B} (OTXMovie Class) - http://otx.ifilm.com/OTXMedia/OTXMedia.dll
O16 - DPF: {556DDE35-E955-11D0-A707-000000521957} - http://www.xblock.com/download/xclean_micro.exe
O16 - DPF: {62475759-9E84-458E-A1AB-5D2C442ADFDE} - http://a1540.g.akamai.net/7/1540/52/20031216/qtinstall.info.apple.com/mickey/us/win/QuickTimeInstaller.exe
O16 - DPF: {77E32299-629F-43C6-AB77-6A1E6D7663F6} - http://www.nick.com/common/groove/gx/GrooveAX25.cab
O16 - DPF: {7D1E9C49-BD6A-11D3-87A8-009027A35D73} (Yahoo! Audio UI1) - http://chat.yahoo.com/cab/yacsui.cab
O16 - DPF: {CE28D5D2-60CF-4C7D-9FE8-0F47A3308078} (ActiveDataInfo Class) - https://www-secure.symantec.com/techsupp/activedata/SymAData.dll
O16 - DPF: {D27CDB6E-AE6D-11CF-96B8-444553540000} (Shockwave Flash Object) - http://fpdownload.macromedia.com/pub/shockwave/cabs/flash/swflash.cab
O16 - DPF: {E77C0D62-882A-456F-AD8F-7C6C9569B8C7} (ActiveDataObj Class) - https://www-secure.symantec.com/techsupp/activedata/ActiveData.cab
O16 - DPF: {E855A2D4-987E-4F3B-A51C-64D10A7E2479} (EPSImageControl Class) - http://tools.ebayimg.com/eps/activex/EPSControl_v1-32.cab
O16 - DPF: {F76DF680-EC17-4272-B1C7-CDB2641FA20B} (KB836528 Object) - http://microsoft.com/security/controls/DoomChk.CAB

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