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Logfile of HijackThis v1.98.2
Scan saved at 7:11:34 AM, on 9/6/04
Platform: Windows 98 SE (Win9x 4.10.2222A)
MSIE: Internet Explorer v5.00 (5.00.2614.3500)

Running processes:
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\KERNEL32.DLL
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\MSGSRV32.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\MPREXE.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\mmtask.tsk
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\MSTASK.EXE
C:\PROGRAM FILES\SYGATE\SPF\SMC.EXE
C:\PROGRAM FILES\COMMON FILES\SYMANTEC SHARED\CCEVTMGR.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\EXPLORER.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\TASKMON.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\SYSTRAY.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\STARTER.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\DESK98.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\ATIPTAXX.EXE
C:\PROGRAM FILES\COMMON FILES\SYMANTEC SHARED\CCAPP.EXE
C:\PROGRAM FILES\LINKSYS\WMP11 CONFIG UTILITY\WMP11CFG.EXE
C:\PROGRAM FILES\SPYWAREGUARD\SGMAIN.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\WMIEXE.EXE
C:\PROGRAM FILES\SPYWAREGUARD\SGBHP.EXE
C:\PROGRAM FILES\GAIM\GAIM.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\DDHELP.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\SPOOL32.EXE
C:\PROGRAM FILES\CCLEANER\CCLEANER.EXE
D:\HIJACKTHIS\HIJACKTHIS.EXE

O2 - BHO: SpywareGuard Download Protection - {4A368E80-174F-4872-96B5-0B27DDD11DB2} - C:\PROGRAM FILES\SPYWAREGUARD\DLPROTECT.DLL
O2 - BHO: NAV Helper - {BDF3E430-B101-42AD-A544-FADC6B084872} - C:\Program Files\Norton AntiVirus\NavShExt.dll
O3 - Toolbar: &Radio - {8E718888-423F-11D2-876E-00A0C9082467} - C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\MSDXM.OCX
O3 - Toolbar: Norton AntiVirus - {42CDD1BF-3FFB-4238-8AD1-7859DF00B1D6} - C:\Program Files\Norton AntiVirus\NavShExt.dll
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [ScanRegistry] C:\WINDOWS\scanregw.exe /autorun
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [TaskMonitor] C:\WINDOWS\taskmon.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SystemTray] SysTray.ExE
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [EnsoniqMixer] starter.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [LoadPowerProfile] Rundll32.exe powrprof.dll,LoadCurrentPwrScheme
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [HydraVisionDesktopManager] desk98.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [AtiPTA] Atiptaxx.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SmcService] C:\PROGRA~1\SYGATE\SPF\SMC.EXE -startgui
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [ccApp] "C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\ccApp.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [ccRegVfy] "C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\ccRegVfy.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\RunServices: [LoadPowerProfile] Rundll32.exe powrprof.dll,LoadCurrentPwrScheme
O4 - HKLM\..\RunServices: [SchedulingAgent] C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\mstask.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\RunServices: [SmcService] C:\PROGRAM FILES\SYGATE\SPF\SMC.EXE
O4 - HKLM\..\RunServices: [ccEvtMgr] "C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\ccEvtMgr.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\RunServices: [ScriptBlocking] "C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\Script Blocking\SBServ.exe" -reg
O4 - Startup: Wireless-B PCI Adapter Utility.lnk = C:\Program Files\Linksys\WMP11 Config Utility\WMP11Cfg.exe
O4 - Startup: SpywareGuard.lnk = C:\Program Files\SpywareGuard\sgmain.exe
O9 - Extra button: Related - {c95fe080-8f5d-11d2-a20b-00aa003c157a} - C:\WINDOWS\web\related.htm
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Show &Related Links - {c95fe080-8f5d-11d2-a20b-00aa003c157a} - C:\WINDOWS\web\related.htm

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Generated

Brief expert summary: flagged a startup entry that looked unfamiliar and correctly noted it is commonly the on-card audio mixer associated with Ensoniq/Creative drivers on older Windows 9x systems. That entry is usually legitimate and only provides the small mixer/tray interface — not a backdoor or spyware — but a quick verification is worth doing since filenames and locations can be spoofed.

Quick verification checklist:

  • Confirm the executable's full path and publisher via the file's Properties. Legitimate audio mixer files usually live in the Creative/driver folder and show Creative/Ensoniq in the company/version fields.
  • Use a modern autorun viewer to see exactly which registry/startup location launches it and the full path. Autoruns (Sysinternals) shows the registry key and file path in one view: Autoruns.
  • While running, identify the process path with Process Explorer and note the image path: Process Explorer.
  • If the file is in an unexpected folder or the publisher is missing/mismatched, upload the file to an online scanner for a second opinion: VirusTotal.

Safe removal/disable procedure (if desired):

  • Disable the startup entry first (Autoruns lets entries be unchecked). Confirm system audio still works before deleting anything.
  • Back up the registry before any edits. On Win9x export the relevant key or create a full registry backup.
  • If testing removal, rename the executable (append .old) rather than deleting; reboot and confirm no side effects. Only delete the file/registry key when certain it is unwanted.

Cautions: HijackThis flags items for review but should not be used to 'fix' entries unless their purpose is known. For older OSes like Win98, driver-related tray programs are common and usually harmless; unexpected location, odd publisher strings, or multiple copies in unusual folders are the real red flags.

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Member Avatar for crunchie

I don't smell it :).

Member Avatar for Nexxuz

O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [EnsoniqMixer] starter.exe
?? what is that. Ive never seen this before.

Member Avatar for crunchie

I have it too, (but disabled) it's an entry that start's the creative sound mixer :).

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