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this is my hjt log, yesterday i had the bridge.dll thing but now i still hav the hijacker that always sends me to when i use a search site and always sends me to when i try to change my homepage. PLZ HELP ME!!!:cry:
Logfile of HijackThis v1.97.7
Scan saved at 8:54:17 AM, on 9/05/2004
Platform: Windows XP SP1 (WinNT 5.01.2600)
MSIE: Internet Explorer v6.00 SP1 (6.00.2800.1106)
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\S24EvMon.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\spoolsv.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\AVG6\avgserv.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\RegSrvc.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\slserv.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\MsPMSPSv.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\fxssvc.exe
C:\WINDOWS\slrundll.exe
C:\WINDOWS\Explorer.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\SOUNDMAN.EXE
C:\Program Files\Synaptics\SynTP\SynTPLpr.exe
C:\Program Files\Synaptics\SynTP\SynTPEnh.exe
C:\Program Files\Roxio\Easy CD Creator 6\DragToDisc\DrgToDsc.exe
C:\Program Files\Roxio\Easy CD Creator 6\AudioCentral\RxMon.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\AVG6\avgcc32.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\PESTPA~1\PPControl.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\PESTPA~1\PPMemCheck.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\PESTPA~1\CookiePatrol.exe
C:\Program Files\Intel\NCS\PROSet\PRONoMgr.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\igfxtray.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\hkcmd.exe
C:\Program Files\Sonique\sqstart.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\ctfmon.exe
C:\Program Files\InterVideo\Common\Bin\WinCinemaMgr.exe
C:\Program Files\Roxio\Easy CD Creator 6\AudioCentral\Playlist.exe
C:\Documents and Settings\Bobby Ly\My Documents\Setups\hijackthis1977\HijackThis.exe
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Bar =
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Page =
R0 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Start Page =
O2 - BHO: (no name) - {06849E9F-C8D7-4D59-B87D-784B7D6BE0B3} - C:\Program Files\Adobe\Acrobat 5.0\Reader\ActiveX\AcroIEHelper.ocx
O3 - Toolbar: &Radio - {8E718888-423F-11D2-876E-00A0C9082467} - C:\WINDOWS\System32\msdxm.ocx
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SoundMan] SOUNDMAN.EXE
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [CHotkey] mHotkey.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SynTPLpr] C:\Program Files\Synaptics\SynTP\SynTPLpr.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SynTPEnh] C:\Program Files\Synaptics\SynTP\SynTPEnh.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [RoxioEngineUtility] "C:\Program Files\Common Files\Roxio Shared\System\EngUtil.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [RoxioDragToDisc] "C:\Program Files\Roxio\Easy CD Creator 6\DragToDisc\DrgToDsc.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [RoxioAudioCentral] "C:\Program Files\Roxio\Easy CD Creator 6\AudioCentral\RxMon.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [AVG_CC] C:\PROGRA~1\AVG6\avgcc32.exe /STARTUP
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [NeroCheck] C:\WINDOWS\system32\NeroCheck.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [PestPatrol Control Center] C:\PROGRA~1\PESTPA~1\PPControl.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [PPMemCheck] C:\PROGRA~1\PESTPA~1\PPMemCheck.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [CookiePatrol] C:\PROGRA~1\PESTPA~1\CookiePatrol.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [PRONoMgr.exe] C:\Program Files\Intel\NCS\PROSet\PRONoMgr.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [IgfxTray] C:\WINDOWS\System32\igfxtray.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [HotKeysCmds] C:\WINDOWS\System32\hkcmd.exe
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [SoniqueQuickStart] C:\Program Files\Sonique\sqstart.exe -nostick
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [ctfmon.exe] C:\WINDOWS\System32\ctfmon.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\RunOnce: [tlc] C:\WINDOWS\
O4 - Global Startup: InterVideo WinCinema Manager.lnk = C:\Program Files\InterVideo\Common\Bin\WinCinemaMgr.exe
O8 - Extra context menu item: E&xport to Microsoft Excel - res://C:\PROGRA~1\MICROS~2\OFFICE11\EXCEL.EXE/3000
O9 - Extra button: Research (HKLM)
O12 - Plugin for .spop: C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\Plugins\NPDocBox.dll
O16 - DPF: {166B1BCA-3F9C-11CF-8075-444553540000} (Shockwave ActiveX Control) -
O16 - DPF: {74D05D43-3236-11D4-BDCD-00C04F9A3B61} (HouseCall Control) - http://a840.g.
O16 - DPF: {CFCB7308-782F-11D4-BE27-000102598CE4} (NPX Control) -
O16 - DPF: {D27CDB6E-AE6D-11CF-96B8-444553540000} (Shockwave Flash Object) - http://download.macromedia.com/pub/shockwave/cabs/flash/swflash.cab

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The log shows a classic browser‑hijack: IE search/homepage entries were changed and an executable was flagged as suspicious. was on the right track with targeted tools; 's online scan showing the EXE as "clean" does not guarantee safety because droppers often use innocuous names or re-create themselves from different locations.

Recommended cleanup workflow (in order):

  • Close all browsers and any unnecessary programs. Run the dedicated remover referenced by , then update and run a modern anti‑malware scanner (Spybot S&D / Ad‑Aware era tools were common back then; current readers should use up‑to‑date scanners such as Malwarebytes and a reputable AV).
  • Re-run HijackThis (or an equivalent startup/registry inspector) and save the log. Use the log to locate and remove the IE Search/Homepage entries. If those settings return, search the registry for the offending domain/IP and delete every occurrence (check both HKCU and HKLM).
  • Inspect persistence points: the Startup folder, Run and RunOnce keys (both HKCU and HKLM), Scheduled Tasks, Services, and the Hosts file (C:\WINDOWS\system32\drivers\etc\hosts). Disable or remove any entry that recreates the change.
  • Use Autoruns (Sysinternals) to find hidden autostart locations and disable suspicious items, then reboot and verify the file and settings are gone.

Troubleshooting notes and last resorts:

  • If the file reappears after deletion, it is being recreated by a service or scheduled task; identify and disable that parent entry before removing the file. Kill the running process first, then delete all copies and associated registry entries.
  • If removal is difficult, scan from offline media or a rescue environment. If compromise is deep and stability is needed, a clean OS reinstall is the surest solution.

After remediation, install all critical updates (patches), run full scans with updated signatures, and create a clean restore point. Generating a fresh HijackThis log after these steps is advisable to confirm the system is clean.

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Close all (browser) windows & rescan with hijackthis. When the scan is finished place a check in the box to the left of the following entries=

R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Bar =
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Page =
R0 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Start Page =

Please go here and have this file scanned. C:\WINDOWS\slrundll.exe< this one

Please report back with the results.

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Current object: slrundll.exe

slrundll.exe Ok

Statistics:

Known viruses:88438Updated:9.05.2004File size (Kb):24Scan time:00:00:01Speed (Kb/sec):25Virus bodies:0Archives:0Packed:0Folders:0Files:1Suspicious:0Warnings:0ummm the deletion of the 3 things made no diff when i shut down and turned it on again it changed back into it..............................plz help

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The following should fix it.
Download CWShredder from & run it. Select the fix button & it will get rid of everything related to CoolWebSearch in it's database. Close ALL windows, including IE, before running CWShredder.

To help prevent this from happening again, install the patches for the vulnerabilities that this hijacker exploits by going here for your critical updates.

Reboot after doing this & post another log please.

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