i am scanning my system using ewido anti-malware and during the scan it heeps finding about 18 ewido Logger.Banker.atw errors in the memory (Virtual) and cannot remove or delete them. My system is running very slow. I am on a P4 3.2 Mhz 512Mb Ram. The log file for ewido is :

+ Created on:           21:49:17, 24/02/2006
+ Report-Checksum:      650864A3


+ Scan result:


[1444] VM_2AA00000 -> C: Error during cleaning
[1664] VM_2AA00000 -> Logger.Banker.atw : Error during cleaning
[1672] VM_2AA00000 -> Logger.Banker.atw : Error during cleaning
[1680] VM_2AA00000 -> Logger.Banker.atw : Error during cleaning
[1696] VM_2AA00000 -> Logger.Banker.atw : Error during cleaning
[1712] VM_2AA00000 -> Logger.Banker.atw : Error during cleaning
[1732] VM_2AA00000 -> Logger.Banker.atw : Error during cleaning
[1756] VM_2AA00000 -> Logger.Banker.atw : Error during cleaning
[1780] VM_2AA00000 -> Logger.Banker.atw : Error during cleaning
[1864] VM_2AA00000 -> Logger.Banker.atw : Error during cleaning
[1976] VM_2AA00000 -> Logger.Banker.atw : Error during cleaning
[260] VM_2AA00000 -> Logger.Banker.atw : Error during cleaning
[392] VM_2AA00000 -> Logger.Banker.atw : Error during cleaning
[548] VM_2AA00000 -> Logger.Banker.atw : Error during cleaning
[1372] VM_2AA00000 -> Logger.Banker.atw : Error during cleaning
[1324] VM_2AA00000 -> Logger.Banker.atw : Error during cleaning
[2868] VM_2AA00000 -> Logger.Banker.atw : Error during cleaning



::Report End

Na the hijackthis log is:

Logfile of HijackThis v1.99.1
Scan saved at 16:16:54, on 24/02/2006
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:\Program Files\Windows Defender\MsMpEng.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\spoolsv.exe
C:\WINDOWS\Explorer.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\SOUNDMAN.EXE
C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVGFRE~1\avgemc.exe
C:\Program Files\HP\hpcoretech\hpcmpmgr.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\hphmon05.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\spool\drivers\w32x86\3\hpztsb09.exe
C:\Program Files\Microsoft IntelliType Pro\type32.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\LVCOMSX.EXE
C:\Program Files\Logitech\Video\LogiTray.exe
C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.5.0_06\bin\jusched.exe
C:\Program Files\Windows Defender\MSASCui.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\ALWILS~1\Avast4\ashDisp.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\ctfmon.exe
C:\Program Files\Alwil Software\Avast4\aswUpdSv.exe
C:\Program Files\Messenger\MSMSGS.EXE
C:\Program Files\Logitech\Video\FxSvr2.exe
C:\Program Files\MSN Messenger\MsnMsgr.Exe
C:\Program Files\Alwil Software\Avast4\ashServ.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Ahead\lib\NMBgMonitor.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVGFRE~1\avgamsvr.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVGFRE~1\avgupsvc.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\nvsvc32.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\HPZipm12.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe
C:\Program Files\Alwil Software\Avast4\ashSimp2.exe
C:\Program Files\Alwil Software\Avast4\ashMaiSv.exe
C:\Program Files\Alwil Software\Avast4\ashWebSv.exe
C:\Program Files\Mozilla Firefox\firefox.exe
C:\Program Files\BitLord\BitLord.exe
C:\Program Files\Windows NT\Accessories\wordpad.exe
C:\Program Files\Hijackthis\HijackThis.exe


R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Page = 
R0 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Start Page = http://www.yahoo.co.uk/
R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Page = 
R0 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Start Page = http://www.yahoo.co.uk/
R0 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Local Page = \blank.htm
O2 - BHO: Yahoo! Toolbar Helper - {02478D38-C3F9-4EFB-9B51-7695ECA05670} - C:\Program Files\Yahoo!\Companion\Installs\cpn0\yt.dll
O2 - BHO: Adobe PDF Reader Link Helper - {06849E9F-C8D7-4D59-B87D-784B7D6BE0B3} - C:\Program Files\Adobe\Acrobat 7.0\ActiveX\AcroIEHelper.dll
O2 - BHO: SSVHelper Class - {761497BB-D6F0-462C-B6EB-D4DAF1D92D43} - C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.5.0_06\bin\ssv.dll
O3 - Toolbar: Yahoo! Toolbar - {EF99BD32-C1FB-11D2-892F-0090271D4F88} - C:\Program Files\Yahoo!\Companion\Installs\cpn0\yt.dll
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [NvCplDaemon] RUNDLL32.EXE C:\WINDOWS\System32\NvCpl.dll,NvStartup
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [NvMediaCenter] RUNDLL32.EXE C:\WINDOWS\System32\NvMcTray.dll,NvTaskbarInit
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SoundMan] SOUNDMAN.EXE
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [AVG7_CC] C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVGFRE~1\avgcc.exe /STARTUP
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [AVG7_EMC] C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVGFRE~1\avgemc.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [HPHUPD05] C:\Program Files\Hewlett-Packard\\{5372B9A6-6E51-4f90-9B40-E0A3B8475C4E}\hphupd05.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [HP Component Manager] "C:\Program Files\HP\hpcoretech\hpcmpmgr.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [HPHmon05] C:\WINDOWS\system32\hphmon05.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [HPDJ Taskbar Utility] C:\WINDOWS\system32\spool\drivers\w32x86\3\hpztsb09.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [type32] "C:\Program Files\Microsoft IntelliType Pro\type32.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [LVCOMSX] C:\WINDOWS\system32\LVCOMSX.EXE
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [LogitechVideoRepair] C:\Program Files\Logitech\Video\ISStart.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [LogitechVideoTray] C:\Program Files\Logitech\Video\LogiTray.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [NeroFilterCheck] C:\WINDOWS\system32\NeroCheck.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SunJavaUpdateSched] C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.5.0_06\bin\jusched.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Windows Defender] "C:\Program Files\Windows Defender\MSASCui.exe" -hide
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [avast!] C:\PROGRA~1\ALWILS~1\Avast4\ashDisp.exe
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [CTFMON.EXE] C:\WINDOWS\system32\ctfmon.exe
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [MSMSGS] "C:\Program Files\Messenger\MSMSGS.EXE" /background
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [MsnMsgr] "C:\Program Files\MSN Messenger\MsnMsgr.Exe" /background
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [LogitechSoftwareUpdate] "C:\Program Files\Logitech\Video\ManifestEngine.exe" boot
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [Skype] "C:\Program Files\Skype\Phone\Skype.exe" /nosplash /minimized
O4 - Global Startup: Adobe Reader Speed Launch.lnk = C:\Program Files\Adobe\Acrobat 7.0\Reader\reader_sl.exe
O9 - Extra button: (no name) - {08B0E5C0-4FCB-11CF-AAA5-00401C608501} - C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.5.0_06\bin\ssv.dll
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Sun Java Console - {08B0E5C0-4FCB-11CF-AAA5-00401C608501} - C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.5.0_06\bin\ssv.dll
O9 - Extra button: 32Red Poker - {437F7F6F-FFCC-47e1-8A4B-C992493CF6C3} - C:\Program Files\32RedMPP\MPPoker.exe
O9 - Extra button: CDPoker - {A68FC757-51CF-4f3c-B13A-BFB8CA69BB99} - C:\Program Files\CDPoker\casino.exe
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: CDPoker - {A68FC757-51CF-4f3c-B13A-BFB8CA69BB99} - C:\Program Files\CDPoker\casino.exe
O9 - Extra button: Ladbrokes Poker - {C2A80015-C447-4dc4-82DD-AED83D6ED57E} - C:\Program Files\ladbrokesMPP\MPPoker.exe
O9 - Extra button: Absolute Poker - {EFFF8D47-D060-4108-B761-E8EC86622E56} - C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Start Menu\Programs\Absolute Poker\Absolute Poker.lnk
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Absolute Poker - {EFFF8D47-D060-4108-B761-E8EC86622E56} - C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Start Menu\Programs\Absolute Poker\Absolute Poker.lnk
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: {17492023-C23A-453E-A040-C7C580BBF700} (Windows Genuine Advantage Validation Tool) - 
O16 - DPF: {200B3EE9-7242-4EFD-B1E4-D97EE825BA53} (VerifyGMN Class) - 
O16 - DPF: {30528230-99F7-4BB4-88D8-FA1D4F56A2AB} (YInstStarter Class) - 
O16 - DPF: {AB86CE53-AC9F-449F-9399-D8ABCA09EC09} (Get_ActiveX Control) - 
O16 - DPF: {B38870E4-7ECB-40DA-8C6A-595F0A5519FF} (MsnMessengerSetupDownloadControl Class) - 
O17 - HKLM\System\CCS\Services\Tcpip\..\{06040F15-9F57-4639-85B6-0FFA264F1B9A}: NameServer = 10.0.0.138,10.0.0.1
O17 - HKLM\System\CS1\Services\Tcpip\..\{06040F15-9F57-4639-85B6-0FFA264F1B9A}: NameServer = 10.0.0.138,10.0.0.1
O18 - Protocol: msnim - {828030A1-22C1-4009-854F-8E305202313F} - "C:\PROGRA~1\MSNMES~1\msgrapp.dll" (file missing)
O20 - Winlogon Notify: WRNotifier - WRLogonNTF.dll (file missing)
O23 - Service: avast! iAVS4 Control Service (aswUpdSv) - Unknown owner - C:\Program Files\Alwil Software\Avast4\aswUpdSv.exe
O23 - Service: avast! Antivirus - Unknown owner - C:\Program Files\Alwil Software\Avast4\ashServ.exe
O23 - Service: avast! Mail Scanner - Unknown owner - C:\Program Files\Alwil Software\Avast4\ashMaiSv.exe" /service (file missing)
O23 - Service: avast! Web Scanner - Unknown owner - C:\Program Files\Alwil Software\Avast4\ashWebSv.exe" /service (file missing)
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: NVIDIA Display Driver Service (NVSvc) - NVIDIA Corporation - C:\WINDOWS\System32\nvsvc32.exe
O23 - Service: Pml Driver HPZ12 - HP - C:\WINDOWS\system32\HPZipm12.exe

any help is greatly appreciated ;)

Dani AI

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Brief summary and practical follow-up: had ewido report multiple in‑memory instances of a Logger/Banker detection that could not be cleaned; @Stein suggested removing unwanted HJT entries, but the OP chose a factory reset and reported the machine returned to normal. A full reset commonly cures memory‑resident or deeply embedded trojans because it removes the running processes, registry changes and installed payloads that a normal cleaner can’t touch.

Security actions to take after a reset: treat any accounts used on the infected machine as potentially compromised. Change online banking, email and other important passwords from a different, known‑clean device (not the freshly reset machine until you’ve fully patched and scanned it). Contact financial institutions if there’s any chance credentials were exposed and monitor statements closely. Do not restore executable installers or program backups from unscanned media; scan any personal backups with up‑to‑date antivirus before restoring.

Hardening checklist for the rebuilt system: install the latest supported OS updates, enable the host firewall, run daily work in a non‑administrator account, install one reputable real‑time antivirus and keep its signatures current (avoid running multiple resident AV engines), disable autorun for removable media, and reinstall applications from vendor sites rather than from suspect backups. Once fully patched and clean, create a full disk image so recovery is quicker next time.

If a full reset is undesirable: try offline/bootable AV rescue media or Safe Mode scans to remove active memory/rootkit components before booting normally. @Stein’s HijackThis approach can help remove stray BHOs/startup entries, but make registry and restore‑point backups first and only remove items you can identify.

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Alrite, several things with the HJT log. Please place checks nxt to these entries:

O9 - Extra button: 32Red Poker - {437F7F6F-FFCC-47e1-8A4B-C992493CF6C3} - C:\Program Files\32RedMPP\MPPoker.exe
O9 - Extra button: CDPoker - {A68FC757-51CF-4f3c-B13A-BFB8CA69BB99} - C:\Program Files\CDPoker\casino.exe
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: CDPoker - {A68FC757-51CF-4f3c-B13A-BFB8CA69BB99} - C:\Program Files\CDPoker\casino.exe
O9 - Extra button: Ladbrokes Poker - {C2A80015-C447-4dc4-82DD-AED83D6ED57E} - C:\Program Files\ladbrokesMPP\MPPoker.exe
O9 - Extra button: Absolute Poker - {EFFF8D47-D060-4108-B761-E8EC86622E56} - C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Start Menu\Programs\Absolute Poker\Absolute Poker.lnk
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Absolute Poker - {EFFF8D47-D060-4108-B761-E8EC86622E56} - C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Start Menu\Programs\Absolute Poker\Absolute Poker.lnk

Hmm, that LOOKS like it, but mabe not...After running HJT and checking these, click fix. Then, run a new scan and post a log.

Does that solve anything?

Thanks but they are all poker sites that i use. I have just completed a factory reset as the whole PC was running slow. All is okay now so thanks very much for your help

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