i read the peoples threads about their problems witn WinAntiVirus Pro but i think my case is more severe cuz i think it keeps coming back when i remove it. do i turn off system restore or sumthing?? Also there was this pre virus i got called ismonm and ishost. thanks. and also if this helps when i play cs i get lag spikes which didnt occur before this virus. well here is my HJT logfile and i also tried running VundoFix but it doesnt detect it

EDIT: i get popups from amone or watever it is and caselmedia.

Logfile of HijackThis v1.99.1

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\Explorer.EXE
C:\WINNT\system32\spoolsv.exe
C:\WINNT\System32\atiptaxx.exe
C:\Program Files\ScanSoft\OmniPageSE\opware32.exe
C:\Program Files\MSN Messenger\MsnMsgr.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:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVGFRE~1\avgemc.exe
C:\Program Files\ewido anti-malware\ewidoctrl.exe
C:\Program Files\Canon\MultiPASS4\MPSERVIC.EXE
C:\WINNT\System32\svchost.exe
C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\iexplore.exe
C:\Documents and Settings\Anthony Espiritu\Desktop\HijackThis.exe

O3 - Toolbar: &Google - {2318C2B1-4965-11d4-9B18-009027A5CD4F} - c:\program files\google\googletoolbar1.dll
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Synchronization Manager] mobsync.exe /logon
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [AtiPTA] atiptaxx.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [NeroFilterCheck] C:\Program Files\Common Files\Ahead\Lib\NeroCheck.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Omnipage] C:\Program Files\ScanSoft\OmniPageSE\opware32.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [KernelFaultCheck] %systemroot%\system32\dumprep 0 -k
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [MsnMsgr] "C:\Program Files\MSN Messenger\MsnMsgr.Exe" /background
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [BgMonitor_{79662E04-7C6C-4d9f-84C7-88D8A56B10AA}] "C:\Program Files\Common Files\Ahead\lib\NMBgMonitor.exe"
O4 - Global Startup: Microsoft Office.lnk = C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office\OSA9.EXE
O8 - Extra context menu item: &Clean Traces - C:\Program Files\DAP\Privacy Package\dapcleanerie.htm
O8 - Extra context menu item: &Download with &DAP - C:\Program Files\DAP\dapextie.htm
O8 - Extra context menu item: &Google Search - res://C:\Program Files\Google\GoogleToolbar1.dll/cmsearch.html
O8 - Extra context menu item: &Translate English Word - res://C:\Program Files\Google\GoogleToolbar1.dll/cmwordtrans.html
O8 - Extra context menu item: Backward Links - res://C:\Program Files\Google\GoogleToolbar1.dll/cmbacklinks.html
O8 - Extra context menu item: Cached Snapshot of Page - res://C:\Program Files\Google\GoogleToolbar1.dll/cmcache.html
O8 - Extra context menu item: Download &all with DAP - C:\Program Files\DAP\dapextie2.htm
O8 - Extra context menu item: Similar Pages - res://C:\Program Files\Google\GoogleToolbar1.dll/cmsimilar.html
O8 - Extra context menu item: Translate Page into English - res://C:\Program Files\Google\GoogleToolbar1.dll/cmtrans.html
O16 - DPF: {48884C41-EFAC-433D-958A-9FADAC41408E} (EGamesPlugin Class) -
O16 - DPF: {6414512B-B978-451D-A0D8-FCFDF33E833C} (WUWebControl Class) -
O16 - DPF: {6E32070A-766D-4EE6-879C-DC1FA91D2FC3} (MUWebControl Class) -
O16 - DPF: {8E0D4DE5-3180-4024-A327-4DFAD1796A8D} (MessengerStatsClient Class) -
O16 - DPF: {F6BF0D00-0B2A-4A75-BF7B-F385591623AF} (Solitaire Showdown Class) -
O23 - Service: Adobe LM Service - Adobe Systems - C:\Program Files\Common Files\Adobe Systems Shared\Service\Adobelmsvc.exe
O23 - Service: Ati HotKey Poller - Unknown owner - C:\WINNT\System32\Ati2evxx.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: AVG E-mail Scanner (AVGEMS) - GRISOFT, s.r.o. - C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVGFRE~1\avgemc.exe
O23 - Service: ewido security suite control - ewido networks - C:\Program Files\ewido anti-malware\ewidoctrl.exe
O23 - Service: MpService - Canon Inc. - C:\Program Files\Canon\MultiPASS4\MPSERVIC.EXE

Dani AI

Generated

This looks like a classic rogue "fake‑AV" infection that installs persistent pieces and uses restore points or startup entries to come back after removal. For the immediate goal is to stop reinstallation, clean the system from all persistence mechanisms, and then repair any browser/OS damage.

Practical removal workflow:

  • Disconnect the PC from the Internet and back up personal files (documents, browser bookmarks, email stores) to external media before making major changes.
  • Boot to Safe Mode (F8 during boot) and run a full scan from a reputable anti‑malware/antivirus scanner or a bootable rescue environment. If the infection blocks tools, download scanners on another machine and transfer them on USB.
  • Turn off System Restore for all drives, reboot, then turn it back on only after the machine is clean (this deletes infected restore points). Use a trusted startup/autorun viewer to disable unknown entries and scheduled tasks; remove only entries you can identify as malicious.
  • Empty all temp folders and browser caches, reset browsers to default, and inspect the Hosts file for unauthorized redirections.

Troubleshooting and escalation:

  • If components reappear after deletion, suspect a hidden service/driver or scheduled task; run a rootkit check or use an offline scanner.
  • If removal tools are blocked in normal mode, repeat from Safe Mode or the rescue environment.
  • When persistence cannot be broken or system stability is poor, the safest guaranteed fix is a clean OS reinstall after backing up data.

After cleanup, update and run real‑time protection, change passwords used on the infected machine, and avoid reusing any installers that first introduced the rogue scanner. These steps resolve most recurring fake‑AV infections without reformatting, but a clean reinstall remains the definitive solution if the infection persists.

please guys im really in need, the last thing i wanna do is reformat.

here is my ewido report, it just keeps coming back, i dont know wat to do.

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ewido anti-malware - Scan report
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+ Created on: 10:35:22 AM, 7/25/2006
+ Report-Checksum: 232CFABD

+ Scan result:

:mozilla.6:C:\Documents and Settings\Anthony Espiritu\Application Data\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\4ca76rji.default\cookies.txt -> TrackingCookie.Falkag : Cleaned with backup
:mozilla.7:C:\Documents and Settings\Anthony Espiritu\Application Data\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\4ca76rji.default\cookies.txt -> TrackingCookie.Falkag : Cleaned with backup
:mozilla.8:C:\Documents and Settings\Anthony Espiritu\Application Data\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\4ca76rji.default\cookies.txt -> TrackingCookie.Falkag : Cleaned with backup
:mozilla.9:C:\Documents and Settings\Anthony Espiritu\Application Data\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\4ca76rji.default\cookies.txt -> TrackingCookie.Falkag : Cleaned with backup
:mozilla.10:C:\Documents and Settings\Anthony Espiritu\Application Data\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\4ca76rji.default\cookies.txt -> TrackingCookie.Falkag : Cleaned with backup
:mozilla.12:C:\Documents and Settings\Anthony Espiritu\Application Data\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\4ca76rji.default\cookies.txt -> TrackingCookie.Adjuggler : Cleaned with backup
:mozilla.13:C:\Documents and Settings\Anthony Espiritu\Application Data\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\4ca76rji.default\cookies.txt -> TrackingCookie.Adjuggler : Cleaned with backup
:mozilla.14:C:\Documents and Settings\Anthony Espiritu\Application Data\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\4ca76rji.default\cookies.txt -> TrackingCookie.Adjuggler : Cleaned with backup
:mozilla.25:C:\Documents and Settings\Anthony Espiritu\Application Data\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\4ca76rji.default\cookies.txt -> TrackingCookie.Tribalfusion : Cleaned with backup
:mozilla.26:C:\Documents and Settings\Anthony Espiritu\Application Data\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\4ca76rji.default\cookies.txt -> TrackingCookie.Tribalfusion : Cleaned with backup
:mozilla.31:C:\Documents and Settings\Anthony Espiritu\Application Data\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\4ca76rji.default\cookies.txt -> TrackingCookie.Myaffiliateprogram : Cleaned with backup
:mozilla.32:C:\Documents and Settings\Anthony Espiritu\Application Data\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\4ca76rji.default\cookies.txt -> TrackingCookie.Myaffiliateprogram : Cleaned with backup
:mozilla.34:C:\Documents and Settings\Anthony Espiritu\Application Data\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\4ca76rji.default\cookies.txt -> TrackingCookie.Liveperson : Cleaned with backup
:mozilla.36:C:\Documents and Settings\Anthony Espiritu\Application Data\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\4ca76rji.default\cookies.txt -> TrackingCookie.Liveperson : Cleaned with backup
:mozilla.37:C:\Documents and Settings\Anthony Espiritu\Application Data\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\4ca76rji.default\cookies.txt -> TrackingCookie.Liveperson : Cleaned with backup
:mozilla.38:C:\Documents and Settings\Anthony Espiritu\Application Data\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\4ca76rji.default\cookies.txt -> TrackingCookie.Liveperson : Cleaned with backup
:mozilla.45:C:\Documents and Settings\Anthony Espiritu\Application Data\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\4ca76rji.default\cookies.txt -> TrackingCookie.Atdmt : Cleaned with backup
:mozilla.47:C:\Documents and Settings\Anthony Espiritu\Application Data\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\4ca76rji.default\cookies.txt -> TrackingCookie.Fastclick : Cleaned with backup
:mozilla.48:C:\Documents and Settings\Anthony Espiritu\Application Data\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\4ca76rji.default\cookies.txt -> TrackingCookie.Fastclick : Cleaned with backup
:mozilla.50:C:\Documents and Settings\Anthony Espiritu\Application Data\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\4ca76rji.default\cookies.txt -> TrackingCookie.Fastclick : Cleaned with backup
:mozilla.54:C:\Documents and Settings\Anthony Espiritu\Application Data\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\4ca76rji.default\cookies.txt -> TrackingCookie.Doubleclick : Cleaned with backup
:mozilla.75:C:\Documents and Settings\Anthony Espiritu\Application Data\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\4ca76rji.default\cookies.txt -> TrackingCookie.Overture : Cleaned with backup
:mozilla.76:C:\Documents and Settings\Anthony Espiritu\Application Data\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\4ca76rji.default\cookies.txt -> TrackingCookie.Overture : Cleaned with backup
:mozilla.88:C:\Documents and Settings\Anthony Espiritu\Application Data\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\4ca76rji.default\cookies.txt -> TrackingCookie.Burstbeacon : Cleaned with backup
:mozilla.89:C:\Documents and Settings\Anthony Espiritu\Application Data\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\4ca76rji.default\cookies.txt -> TrackingCookie.Burstnet : Cleaned with backup
:mozilla.90:C:\Documents and Settings\Anthony Espiritu\Application Data\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\4ca76rji.default\cookies.txt -> TrackingCookie.Burstnet : Cleaned with backup
:mozilla.95:C:\Documents and Settings\Anthony Espiritu\Application Data\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\4ca76rji.default\cookies.txt -> TrackingCookie.Burstnet : Cleaned with backup
:mozilla.99:C:\Documents and Settings\Anthony Espiritu\Application Data\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\4ca76rji.default\cookies.txt -> TrackingCookie.Casalemedia : Cleaned with backup
:mozilla.101:C:\Documents and Settings\Anthony Espiritu\Application Data\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\4ca76rji.default\cookies.txt -> TrackingCookie.Casalemedia : Cleaned with backup
:mozilla.102:C:\Documents and Settings\Anthony Espiritu\Application Data\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\4ca76rji.default\cookies.txt -> TrackingCookie.Casalemedia : Cleaned with backup
:mozilla.103:C:\Documents and Settings\Anthony Espiritu\Application Data\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\4ca76rji.default\cookies.txt -> TrackingCookie.Casalemedia : Cleaned with backup
:mozilla.105:C:\Documents and Settings\Anthony Espiritu\Application Data\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\4ca76rji.default\cookies.txt -> TrackingCookie.Casalemedia : Cleaned with backup
:mozilla.109:C:\Documents and Settings\Anthony Espiritu\Application Data\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\4ca76rji.default\cookies.txt -> TrackingCookie.Advertising : Cleaned with backup
:mozilla.110:C:\Documents and Settings\Anthony Espiritu\Application Data\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\4ca76rji.default\cookies.txt -> TrackingCookie.Advertising : Cleaned with backup
:mozilla.111:C:\Documents and Settings\Anthony Espiritu\Application Data\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\4ca76rji.default\cookies.txt -> TrackingCookie.Adbrite : Cleaned with backup
:mozilla.112:C:\Documents and Settings\Anthony Espiritu\Application Data\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\4ca76rji.default\cookies.txt -> TrackingCookie.Casalemedia : Cleaned with backup
:mozilla.113:C:\Documents and Settings\Anthony Espiritu\Application Data\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\4ca76rji.default\cookies.txt -> TrackingCookie.Casalemedia : Cleaned with backup
:mozilla.114:C:\Documents and Settings\Anthony Espiritu\Application Data\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\4ca76rji.default\cookies.txt -> TrackingCookie.Casalemedia : Cleaned with backup
:mozilla.119:C:\Documents and Settings\Anthony Espiritu\Application Data\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\4ca76rji.default\cookies.txt -> TrackingCookie.Realtracker : Cleaned with backup
:mozilla.122:C:\Documents and Settings\Anthony Espiritu\Application Data\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\4ca76rji.default\cookies.txt -> TrackingCookie.Statcounter : Cleaned with backup
:mozilla.124:C:\Documents and Settings\Anthony Espiritu\Application Data\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\4ca76rji.default\cookies.txt -> TrackingCookie.247realmedia : Cleaned with backup
:mozilla.125:C:\Documents and Settings\Anthony Espiritu\Application Data\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\4ca76rji.default\cookies.txt -> TrackingCookie.247realmedia : Cleaned with backup
:mozilla.131:C:\Documents and Settings\Anthony Espiritu\Application Data\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\4ca76rji.default\cookies.txt -> TrackingCookie.Com : Cleaned with backup
:mozilla.147:C:\Documents and Settings\Anthony Espiritu\Application Data\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\4ca76rji.default\cookies.txt -> TrackingCookie.Questionmarket : Cleaned with backup
:mozilla.148:C:\Documents and Settings\Anthony Espiritu\Application Data\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\4ca76rji.default\cookies.txt -> TrackingCookie.Questionmarket : Cleaned with backup
:mozilla.149:C:\Documents and Settings\Anthony Espiritu\Application Data\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\4ca76rji.default\cookies.txt -> TrackingCookie.Questionmarket : Cleaned with backup
:mozilla.163:C:\Documents and Settings\Anthony Espiritu\Application Data\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\4ca76rji.default\cookies.txt -> TrackingCookie.Valuead : Cleaned with backup
:mozilla.164:C:\Documents and Settings\Anthony Espiritu\Application Data\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\4ca76rji.default\cookies.txt -> TrackingCookie.Valuead : Cleaned with backup
:mozilla.165:C:\Documents and Settings\Anthony Espiritu\Application Data\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\4ca76rji.default\cookies.txt -> TrackingCookie.Valuead : Cleaned with backup
:mozilla.166:C:\Documents and Settings\Anthony Espiritu\Application Data\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\4ca76rji.default\cookies.txt -> TrackingCookie.Valuead : Cleaned with backup
:mozilla.167:C:\Documents and Settings\Anthony Espiritu\Application Data\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\4ca76rji.default\cookies.txt -> TrackingCookie.Valuead : Cleaned with backup
:mozilla.168:C:\Documents and Settings\Anthony Espiritu\Application Data\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\4ca76rji.default\cookies.txt -> TrackingCookie.Trafficmp : Cleaned with backup
:mozilla.169:C:\Documents and Settings\Anthony Espiritu\Application Data\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\4ca76rji.default\cookies.txt -> TrackingCookie.Trafficmp : Cleaned with backup
:mozilla.170:C:\Documents and Settings\Anthony Espiritu\Application Data\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\4ca76rji.default\cookies.txt -> TrackingCookie.Trafficmp : Cleaned with backup
:mozilla.171:C:\Documents and Settings\Anthony Espiritu\Application Data\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\4ca76rji.default\cookies.txt -> TrackingCookie.Trafficmp : Cleaned with backup
:mozilla.172:C:\Documents and Settings\Anthony Espiritu\Application Data\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\4ca76rji.default\cookies.txt -> TrackingCookie.Trafficmp : Cleaned with backup
:mozilla.173:C:\Documents and Settings\Anthony Espiritu\Application Data\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\4ca76rji.default\cookies.txt -> TrackingCookie.Trafficmp : Cleaned with backup
:mozilla.174:C:\Documents and Settings\Anthony Espiritu\Application Data\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\4ca76rji.default\cookies.txt -> TrackingCookie.Trafficmp : Cleaned with backup
:mozilla.177:C:\Documents and Settings\Anthony Espiritu\Application Data\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\4ca76rji.default\cookies.txt -> TrackingCookie.Yieldmanager : Cleaned with backup
C:\Documents and Settings\Anthony Espiritu\Cookies\anthony [email]lkag[1].txt[/email] -> TrackingCookie.Falkag : Cleaned with backup
C:\Documents and Settings\Anthony Espiritu\Cookies\anthony [email]espiritu@atdmt[2].txt[/email] -> TrackingCookie.Atdmt : Cleaned with backup
C:\Documents and Settings\Anthony Espiritu\Cookies\anthony [email]espiritu@doubleclick[1].txt[/email] -> TrackingCookie.Doubleclick : Cleaned with backup
C:\Documents and Settings\Anthony Espiritu\Cookies\anthony [email]espiritu@fastclick[1].txt[/email] -> TrackingCookie.Fastclick : Cleaned with backup
C:\Documents and Settings\Anthony Espiritu\Cookies\anthony [email]stclick[2].txt[/email] -> TrackingCookie.Fastclick : Cleaned with backup
C:\Documents and Settings\Anthony Espiritu\Cookies\anthony [email]veperson[1].txt[/email] -> TrackingCookie.Liveperson : Cleaned with backup
C:\Documents and Settings\Anthony Espiritu\Cookies\anthony [email]liablestats[2].txt[/email] -> TrackingCookie.Reliablestats : Cleaned with backup
C:\Documents and Settings\Anthony Espiritu\Local Settings\Temp\ICD1.tmp\UWA6P_0001_N91M1807NetInstaller.exe -> Not-A-Virus.Downloader.Win32.WinFixer.o : Cleaned with backup
C:\Documents and Settings\Anthony Espiritu\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files\Content.IE5\ODQF456V\WinAntiVirusPro2006FreeInstall[1].cab/UWA6P_0001_N91M1807NetInstaller.exe -> Not-A-Virus.Downloader.Win32.WinFixer.o : Cleaned with backup
C:\Documents and Settings\Anthony Espiritu\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files\Content.IE5\SH6JWLYN\WinAntiVirusPro2006ScannerInstall[1].cab/UWA6P_0001_N68M2301NetInstaller.exe -> Not-A-Virus.Downloader.Win32.WinFixer.d : Cleaned with backup
C:\WINNT\Downloaded Program Files\UWA6P_0001_N68M2301NetInstaller.exe -> Not-A-Virus.Downloader.Win32.WinFixer.d : Cleaned with backup
C:\WINNT\system32\wvwur.dll -> Adware.Virtumonde : Cleaned with backup


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