my computer is plagued with pop-ups, and spybot nor norton seem to know why. my hjt log is below, i'm hoping someone smarter than i can let me know if there's anything i can do about it.

Logfile of HijackThis v1.99.1
Scan saved at 3:27:18 PM, on 9/1/2005
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:\PROGRA~1\SYMANT~1\DefWatch.exe
C:\Program Files\FAH\FAH1\srvany.exe
C:\Program Files\FAH\FAH1\FAH502-Console.exe
C:\Program Files\FAH\FAH2\srvany.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\Hummingbird\Connectivity\8.00\Inetd\inetd32.exe
C:\Program Files\FAH\FAH2\FAH502-Console.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\inetsrv\inetinfo.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Microsoft Shared\VS7Debug\mdm.exe
C:\Program Files\Novell\ZENworks\nalntsrv.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\SYMANT~1\Rtvscan.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\nvsvc32.exe
C:\Program Files\Novell\ZENworks\RemoteManagement\RMAgent\WolSerNT.exe
C:\Program Files\Novell\ZENworks\RemoteManagement\RMAgent\ZenRem32.exe
C:\Program Files\Analog Devices\SoundMAX\SMAgent.exe
C:\Program Files\UPHClean\uphclean.exe
C:\Program Files\Novell\ZENworks\wm.exe
C:\Program Files\Novell\ZENworks\WMRUNDLL.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe
C:\Program Files\FAH\FAH2\FahCore_78.exe
C:\Program Files\FAH\FAH1\FahCore_96.exe
C:\WINDOWS\Explorer.EXE
C:\Program Files\Analog Devices\SoundMAX\SMax4PNP.exe
C:\Program Files\Analog Devices\SoundMAX\Smax4.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\dpmw32.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\NWTRAY.EXE
C:\PROGRA~1\SYMANT~1\vptray.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\RUNDLL32.EXE
C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.5.0_04\bin\jusched.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\ctfmon.exe
C:\Program Files\Novell\ZENworks\NALDESK.EXE
C:\Novell\GroupWise\Notify.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\pznpzz.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\spool\DRIVERS\W32X86\3\PScout.exe
C:\Program Files\Windows Media Player\wmplayer.exe
C:\Program Files\MSN Messenger\msnmsgr.exe
C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\iexplore.exe
C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\iexplore.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\msiexec.exe
C:\Program Files\QuickTime\qttask.exe
C:\Documents and Settings\Nicole.000\Desktop\HijackThis.exe

R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Connection Wizard,ShellNext = wmplayer.exe //ICWLaunch
O2 - BHO: AcroIEHlprObj Class - {06849E9F-C8D7-4D59-B87D-784B7D6BE0B3} - C:\Program Files\Adobe\Acrobat 7.0\ActiveX\AcroIEHelper.dll
O2 - BHO: (no name) - {53707962-6F74-2D53-2644-206D7942484F} - C:\PROGRA~1\SPYBOT~1\SDHelper.dll
O2 - BHO: Google Toolbar Helper - {AA58ED58-01DD-4d91-8333-CF10577473F7} - c:\program files\google\googletoolbar2.dll
O3 - Toolbar: &Google - {2318C2B1-4965-11d4-9B18-009027A5CD4F} - c:\program files\google\googletoolbar2.dll
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SoundMAXPnP] C:\Program Files\Analog Devices\SoundMAX\SMax4PNP.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SoundMAX] "C:\Program Files\Analog Devices\SoundMAX\Smax4.exe" /tray
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [NDPS] C:\WINDOWS\System32\dpmw32.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [NWTRAY] NWTRAY.EXE
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [NeroCheck] C:\WINDOWS\system32\NeroCheck.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [NvCplDaemon] RUNDLL32.EXE C:\WINDOWS\System32\NvCpl.dll,NvStartup
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [nwiz] nwiz.exe /install
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [vptray] C:\PROGRA~1\SYMANT~1\vptray.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [ZENRC Tray Icon] C:\WINDOWS\System32\zentray.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [NvMediaCenter] RUNDLL32.EXE C:\WINDOWS\System32\NvMcTray.dll,NvTaskbarInit
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [playing] c:\playing.vbs
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SunJavaUpdateSched] C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.5.0_04\bin\jusched.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [QuickTime Task] "C:\Program Files\QuickTime\qttask.exe" -atboottime
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [winsync] C:\WINDOWS\system32\pznpzz.exe reg_run
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [ctfmon.exe] C:\WINDOWS\system32\ctfmon.exe
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [NvMediaCenter] RUNDLL32.EXE C:\WINDOWS\System32\NVMCTRAY.DLL,NvTaskbarInit
O4 - Startup: GroupWise.lnk = C:\Novell\GroupWise\GrpWise.exe
O4 - Startup: Shortcut to Notify.lnk = C:\Novell\GroupWise\Notify.exe
O4 - Global Startup: Application Explorer.lnk = C:\Program Files\Novell\ZENworks\NALDESK.EXE
O4 - Global Startup: kcdk.exe
O4 - Global Startup: Microsoft Office.lnk = C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office10\OSA.EXE
O8 - Extra context menu item: &AIM Search - res://C:\Program Files\AIM Toolbar\AIMBar.dll/aimsearch.htm
O8 - Extra context menu item: &Google Search - res://c:\program files\google\GoogleToolbar2.dll/cmsearch.html
O8 - Extra context menu item: &Translate English Word - res://c:\program files\google\GoogleToolbar2.dll/cmwordtrans.html
O8 - Extra context menu item: Backward Links - res://c:\program files\google\GoogleToolbar2.dll/cmbacklinks.html
O8 - Extra context menu item: Cached Snapshot of Page - res://c:\program files\google\GoogleToolbar2.dll/cmcache.html
O8 - Extra context menu item: E&xport to Microsoft Excel - res://C:\PROGRA~1\MICROS~2\Office10\EXCEL.EXE/3000
O8 - Extra context menu item: Similar Pages - res://c:\program files\google\GoogleToolbar2.dll/cmsimilar.html
O8 - Extra context menu item: Translate Page into English - res://c:\program files\google\GoogleToolbar2.dll/cmtrans.html
O9 - Extra button: (no name) - {08B0E5C0-4FCB-11CF-AAA5-00401C608501} - C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.5.0_04\bin\npjpi150_04.dll
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Sun Java Console - {08B0E5C0-4FCB-11CF-AAA5-00401C608501} - C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.5.0_04\bin\npjpi150_04.dll
O9 - Extra button: (no name) - {85d1f590-48f4-11d9-9669-0800200c9a66} - %windir%\bdoscandel.exe (file missing)
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Uninstall BitDefender Online Scanner v8 - {85d1f590-48f4-11d9-9669-0800200c9a66} - %windir%\bdoscandel.exe (file missing)
O9 - Extra button: (no name) - {9E248641-0E24-4DDB-9A1F-705087832AD6} - C:\WINDOWS\system32\wuauclt.dll
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Java - {9E248641-0E24-4DDB-9A1F-705087832AD6} - C:\WINDOWS\system32\wuauclt.dll
O9 - Extra button: AIM - {AC9E2541-2814-11d5-BC6D-00B0D0A1DE45} - C:\Program Files\AIM\aim.exe
O9 - Extra button: Novell delivered applications - {C1994287-422F-47aa-8E5E-6323E210A125} - C:\Program Files\Novell\ZENworks\AxNalServer.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
O16 - DPF: {00B71CFB-6864-4346-A978-C0A14556272C} (Checkers Class) -
O16 - DPF: {04E214E5-63AF-4236-83C6-A7ADCBF9BD02} (HouseCall Control) - http://housecall60.trendmicro.com/housecall/xscan60.cab
O16 - DPF: {4F1E5B1A-2A80-42CA-8532-2D05CB959537} (MSN Photo Upload Tool) -
O16 - DPF: {5D86DDB5-BDF9-441B-9E9E-D4730F4EE499} (BDSCANONLINE Control) - http://www.bitdefender.com/scan8/oscan8.cab
O16 - DPF: {74D05D43-3236-11D4-BDCD-00C04F9A3B61} (HouseCall Control) - http://a840.g.
O16 - DPF: {8E0D4DE5-3180-4024-A327-4DFAD1796A8D} (MessengerStatsClient Class) -
O16 - DPF: {917623D1-D8E5-11D2-BE8B-00104B06BDE3} (CamImage Class) -
O16 - DPF: {9A9307A0-7DA4-4DAF-B042-5009F29E09E1} (ActiveScan Installer Class) - http://www.pandasoftware.com/activescan/as5free/asinst.cab
O16 - DPF: {B38870E4-7ECB-40DA-8C6A-595F0A5519FF} (MsnMessengerSetupDownloadControl Class) -
O16 - DPF: {DF780F87-FF2B-4DF8-92D0-73DB16A1543A} (PopCapLoader Object) -
O20 - Winlogon Notify: NavLogon - C:\WINDOWS\System32\NavLogon.dll
O23 - Service: Client Update Service for Novell (cusrvc) - Novell, Inc. - C:\WINDOWS\System32\cusrvc.exe
O23 - Service: DefWatch - Symantec Corporation - C:\PROGRA~1\SYMANT~1\DefWatch.exe
O23 - Service: FAH1 - Unknown owner - C:\Program Files\FAH\FAH1\srvany.exe
O23 - Service: FAH2 - Unknown owner - C:\Program Files\FAH\FAH2\srvany.exe
O23 - Service: Hummingbird Inetd (HCLInetd) - Hummingbird Ltd. - C:\WINDOWS\System32\Hummingbird\Connectivity\8.00\Inetd\inetd32.exe
O23 - Service: Novell Application Launcher (NALNTSERVICE) - Novell, Inc. - C:\Program Files\Novell\ZENworks\nalntsrv.exe
O23 - Service: Symantec AntiVirus Client (Norton AntiVirus Server) - Symantec Corporation - C:\PROGRA~1\SYMANT~1\Rtvscan.exe
O23 - Service: NVIDIA Display Driver Service (NVSvc) - NVIDIA Corporation - C:\WINDOWS\System32\nvsvc32.exe
O23 - Service: Novell ZfD Wake on LAN Status Agent (Prometheus Wake-On-LAN Status Agent) - Novell Inc. - C:\Program Files\Novell\ZENworks\RemoteManagement\RMAgent\WolSerNT.exe
O23 - Service: Hummingbird Proxy Server (ProxyEngine) - Hummingbird Ltd. - C:\Program Files\Hummingbird\Connectivity\8.00\Accessories\ProxyEngine.exe
O23 - Service: Novell ZfD Remote Management (Remote Management Agent) - Novell Inc. - C:\Program Files\Novell\ZENworks\RemoteManagement\RMAgent\ZenRem32.exe
O23 - Service: SoundMAX Agent Service (SoundMAX Agent Service (default)) - Analog Devices, Inc. - C:\Program Files\Analog Devices\SoundMAX\SMAgent.exe
O23 - Service: Workstation Manager (ZFDWM) - Novell, INC. - C:\Program Files\Novell\ZENworks\wm.exe

Dani AI

Generated

— short, actionable plan before posting another log. BitDefender has already flagged malicious script in Temporary Internet Files and files buried in System Volume Information (restore points). Those restore-point infections are why popups keep coming back. Follow this order exactly and then post an updated HijackThis log so helpers (and ) can advise further.

  1. Back up personal files (documents, pictures, mail) to an external drive. Do not copy suspicious executables.
  2. Disconnect from the Internet to stop further downloads/calls-home.
  3. Turn off System Restore for all drives (Start -> Run -> sysdm.cpl -> System Restore -> check "Turn off System Restore on all drives"), reboot, then continue. This removes infected restore points.
  4. Reboot into Safe Mode (press F8), update your AV definitions if possible, then run full scans with your AV + Spybot. Add a second scanner such as Malwarebytes Anti‑Malware and run a full scan. Quarantine/delete everything they find.
  5. Clear Temporary Internet Files and browser cache (Internet Options -> Delete Temporary Files).
  6. Run HijackThis in Safe Mode, choose "backup" for registry items, then remove only confirmed malicious/autostart entries. Do NOT click "Fix All." Remove startup items that match files your scanners quarantined (for example the mystery .vbs, unknown EXEs in System32, or odd Global Startup items). If you are unsure about an entry, leave it and post the new log.

What to watch for: do not remove services you know are legitimate (Symantec, NVIDIA, Novell/Zenworks, Hummingbird, sound drivers). When in doubt, search the exact filename (or post it here) before deleting. After scans and targeted removals, re-enable System Restore and create a clean restore point.

Follow 's advice and post the new HijackThis log plus a short list of steps you performed and scan results. If problems persist, consider an offline rescue CD or a clean reinstall after backing up data.

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i scanned with BitDefender and came up with this log.

BitDefender Online Scanner

Scan report generated at: Thu, Sep 01, 2005 - 16:21:49

Scan path: C:\Documents and Settings\MEC314\My Documents;C:\Documents and Settings\Nicole.000\My Documents;C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Documents;A:\;C:\;D:\;E:\;

Statistics

Time
00:35:35

Files
237092

Folders
6283

Boot Sectors
4

Archives
1085

Packed Files
29183


Results

Identified Viruses
4

Infected Files
4

Suspect Files
0

Warnings
0

Disinfected
0

Deleted Files
4


Engines Info

Virus Definitions
203956

Engine build
AVCORE v1.0 (build 2292) (i386) (Mar 3 2005 11:57:29)

Scan plugins
13

Archive plugins
39

Unpack plugins
4

E-mail plugins
6

System plugins
1


Scan Settings

First Action
Disinfect

Second Action
Delete

Heuristics
Yes

Enable Warnings
Yes

Scanned Extensions
exe;com;dll;ocx;scr;bin;dat;386;vxd;sys;wdm;cla;class;ovl;ole;hlp;doc;dot;xls;ppt;wbk;wiz;pot;ppa;xla;xlt;vbs;vbe;mdb;rtf;htm;hta;html;xml;xtp;php;asp;js;shs;chm;lnk;pif;prc;url;smm;pfd;msi;ini;csc;cmd;bas;

Exclude Extensions


Scan Emails
Yes

Scan Archives
Yes

Scan Packed
Yes

Scan Files
Yes

Scan Boot
Yes


Scanned File
Status

C:\Documents and Settings\Nicole.000\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files\Content.IE5\HWG7DP49\script[1].htm
Infected with: Exploit.Html.MhtRedir.Gen

C:\Documents and Settings\Nicole.000\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files\Content.IE5\HWG7DP49\script[1].htm
Disinfection failed

C:\Documents and Settings\Nicole.000\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files\Content.IE5\HWG7DP49\script[1].htm
Deleted

C:\Program Files\AIM\Sysfiles\WxBug.EXE=>wise0008
Detected with: Adware.Wheaterbug.A

C:\Program Files\AIM\Sysfiles\WxBug.EXE=>wise0008
Disinfection failed

C:\Program Files\AIM\Sysfiles\WxBug.EXE=>wise0008
Deleted

C:\Program Files\AIM\Sysfiles\WxBug.EXE
Update failed

C:\System Volume Information\_restore{1D9FE8FF-5608-4E69-BE2F-A754C6CEDC1D}\RP335\A0034938.exe
Infected with: Trojan.Bettinet.A

C:\System Volume Information\_restore{1D9FE8FF-5608-4E69-BE2F-A754C6CEDC1D}\RP335\A0034938.exe
Disinfection failed

C:\System Volume Information\_restore{1D9FE8FF-5608-4E69-BE2F-A754C6CEDC1D}\RP335\A0034938.exe
Deleted

C:\System Volume Information\_restore{1D9FE8FF-5608-4E69-BE2F-A754C6CEDC1D}\RP335\A0034939.dll
Infected with: Trojan.Downloader.Qoologic.P

C:\System Volume Information\_restore{1D9FE8FF-5608-4E69-BE2F-A754C6CEDC1D}\RP335\A0034939.dll
Disinfection failed

C:\System Volume Information\_restore{1D9FE8FF-5608-4E69-BE2F-A754C6CEDC1D}\RP335\A0034939.dll
Deleted

Hi twista21,

Please follow the suggestions and instructions in the links below and then post a new log.

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