Need help with About:Blank

Hi. First of all you need to update hijackthis to version 1.99. Run hijackthis & go to *Config\Misc Tools\Check for update on-line*. If the site is down, go here. Remove the old version by opening the program, going to config\misc tools, then uninstall & exit. You then have to delete the file manually. Unzip the new version into the hijackthis folder.

Download about:Buster and unzip it to your Desktop. Doubleclick on AboutBuster.exe to run it and then click on Update > Check for Update. If there is an update available, click on 'Download Update and wait while it downloads. Once downloaded, click on Exit.

When you have done this, boot into Safe Mode (restart your PC and tap F8 as it restarts) and make sure that you can view hidden files and folders.

Close all open windows and run Hijack This again. Check the below entries and click on Fix Checked.

R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Bar = res://C:\WINDOWS\amknm.dll/sp.html#29126
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Page = res://C:\WINDOWS\amknm.dll/sp.html#29126
R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Default_Page_URL = about:blank
R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Default_Search_URL = res://C:\WINDOWS\amknm.dll/sp.html#29126
R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Bar = res://C:\WINDOWS\amknm.dll/sp.html#29126
R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Page = res://C:\WINDOWS\amknm.dll/sp.html#29126
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Search,SearchAssistant = res://C:\WINDOWS\amknm.dll/sp.html#29126
R0 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Search,SearchAssistant = res://C:\WINDOWS\amknm.dll/sp.html#29126
R3 - Default URLSearchHook is missing

O2 - BHO: (no name) - {9B261FA6-9B63-5063-797E-458D1EEA0124} - C:\WINDOWS\msvl32.dll

O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [d3kf.exe] C:\WINDOWS\d3kf.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\RunOnce: [applf32.exe] C:\WINDOWS\applf32.exe
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [Erun] C:\Documents and Settings\McGeachin\Application Data\cite.exe
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [Hlqrv] C:\WINDOWS\System32\jqqx.exe

O15 - Trusted Zone: *.05p.com
O15 - Trusted Zone: *.awmdabest.com
O15 - Trusted Zone: *.clickspring.net
O15 - Trusted Zone: *.flingstone.com
O15 - Trusted Zone: *.frame.crazywinnings.com
O15 - Trusted Zone: *.mt-download.com
O15 - Trusted Zone: *.my-internet.info
O15 - Trusted Zone: *.scoobidoo.com
O15 - Trusted Zone: *.searchbarcash.com
O15 - Trusted Zone: *.searchmiracle.com
O15 - Trusted Zone: *.static.topconverting.com

Close Hijack This and run about:Buster again, click the 'Start' button and then click the 'OK' button. Let it scan (the scan can take some time to complete, so be patient.). Once the first scan has completed, it will ask you if you wish for about:Buster to scan once more. Click Yes and let it scan a second time. Once the second scan has finished, copy and paste the report to Notepad and save it on your drive.

To copy and paste the report to a log file, select (highlight) all of the text produced by the scan with your mouse, right-click and select 'Copy'.

Next, launch Notepad (click Start > Run > type notepad.exe and press enter). When the file is open, rightclick and select Paste. Click on File > Save As and save it in C:\ as Log.txt. Copy the log and post it back in this thread when you have rebooted.

While still in Safe Mode, run a search and make sure that all of the below files in bold have been deleted (if not delete them):

C:\WINDOWS\amknm.dll<----file
C:\WINDOWS\msvl32.dll<----file
C:\WINDOWS\d3kf.exe<----file
C:\WINDOWS\applf32.exe<----file
C:\WINDOWS\System32\jqqx.exe<----file
C:\Documents and Settings\McGeachin\Application Data\cite.exe<----file

Reboot, reset your Home Page and run a Housecall scan. It will get rid of any remaining files. Post a new Hijack This log (and your About Buster log).

just spent a bit of time on this log in the other post , the files in the Kazaa shared foler are bad also i do believe,they defently shouldn't be running from the shared folder that fur sure .
C:\Program Files\KaZaA\My Shared Folder\New Folder\Biko.exe,

C:\Program Files\KaZaA\My Shared Folder\gext.dll.exe,,

You are right caperjack. Good pickup :D. Best fix for that is to uninstall Kazaa.

You are right caperjack. Good pickup :D. Best fix for that is to uninstall Kazaa.

Agree ,I was going to suggest that in the other thread .
I would use KazaaBEgone foundHERE

As long as you use file sharing programs (aka P2P) such as KaZaA, you are likely to encounter problems such as the ones you have. It is best to go to Add/Remove Programs in your Control Panel and remove KaZaA, and then run KazaaBegone as Caperjack suggested.

Sorry if this is posted in the wrong spot again, i know very little.

well that was a long 20 hours, and it worked to...for about 5 mins. everything looked good and fixed until i got on the internet. i couldnt do the housecall scan, it complained that sdkhp.dll was running and shut down ie.
Now im back on ol sqaure one.

anyway, heres my buster log:

Scanned at: 8:16:34 AM on: 13/02/2005

-- Scan 1 ---------------------------
About:Buster Version 4.0
Reference List : 23

ADS not scanned System(FAT)
Removed! : C:\WINDOWS\system32\yjypo.dll
Removed! : C:\WINDOWS\system32\oqfbv.dll
Removed! : C:\WINDOWS\system32\lgfku.dll
Removed! : C:\WINDOWS\system32\uielw.dll
Removed! : C:\WINDOWS\system32\qiped.dll
Removed! : C:\WINDOWS\system32\pnomx.dll
Removed! : C:\WINDOWS\system32\icpqo.dll
Removed! : C:\WINDOWS\system32\fxdbe.dll
Removed! : C:\WINDOWS\system32\algmd.dll
Removed! : C:\WINDOWS\system32\ggnxs.dll
Removed! : C:\WINDOWS\system32\wxcmr.dll
Removed! : C:\WINDOWS\system32\vctml.dll
Removed! : C:\WINDOWS\system32\supbf.dll
Removed! : C:\WINDOWS\system32\bfnrg.dll
Removed! : C:\WINDOWS\system32\ueqfv.dll
Removed! : C:\WINDOWS\system32\vsmir.dll
Removed! : C:\WINDOWS\system32\yciag.dll
Removed! : C:\WINDOWS\system32\ubozs.dll
Removed! : C:\WINDOWS\system32\hzxia.dll
Removed! : C:\WINDOWS\system32\syskf.exe
Removed! : C:\WINDOWS\system32\kvphb.dll
Removed! : C:\WINDOWS\system32\fbngf.dll
Removed! : C:\WINDOWS\system32\onuzw.dll
Removed! : C:\WINDOWS\system32\sysab.exe
Removed! : C:\WINDOWS\system32\ecpqu.dll
Removed! : C:\WINDOWS\system32\xinou.dll
Removed! : C:\WINDOWS\system32\sslyh.dll
Attempted Clean Of Temp folder.
Removed Uninstall Key (HSA)
Removed Uninstall Key (SE)
Removed Uninstall Key (SW)
Pages Reset... Done!

-- Scan 2 ---------------------------
About:Buster Version 4.0
Reference List : 23

ADS not scanned System(FAT)
Attempted Clean Of Temp folder.
Pages Reset... Done!

and heres my HJT log:

Logfile of HijackThis v1.99.0
Scan saved at 8:31:16 AM, on 13/02/2005
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\csrss.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\svchost.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\spoolsv.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVGFRE~1\avgamsvr.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVGFRE~1\avgupsvc.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\nvsvc32.exe
C:\Program Files\Analog Devices\SoundMAX\SMAgent.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\alg.exe
C:\WINDOWS\Explorer.EXE
C:\Program Files\Analog Devices\SoundMAX\SMTray.exe
C:\Program Files\QuickTime\qttask.exe
C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunesHelper.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVGFRE~1\avgcc.exe
C:\Program Files\iPod\bin\iPodService.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\tibs5.exe
C:\Program Files\InterVideo\Common\Bin\WinCinemaMgr.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\wuauclt.exe
C:\Program Files\Sony Corporation\Image Transfer\SonyTray.exe
C:\WINDOWS\d3kf.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\wuauclt.exe
C:\HJT\HijackThis New.exe

R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Bar = res://C:\WINDOWS\rnkhd.dll/sp.html#29126
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Page = res://C:\WINDOWS\rnkhd.dll/sp.html#29126
R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Default_Page_URL = about:blank
R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Default_Search_URL = res://C:\WINDOWS\rnkhd.dll/sp.html#29126
R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Bar = res://C:\WINDOWS\rnkhd.dll/sp.html#29126
R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Page = res://C:\WINDOWS\rnkhd.dll/sp.html#29126
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Search,SearchAssistant = res://C:\WINDOWS\rnkhd.dll/sp.html#29126
R0 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Search,SearchAssistant = res://C:\WINDOWS\rnkhd.dll/sp.html#29126
R3 - Default URLSearchHook is missing
O2 - BHO: (no name) - {9F1C6851-9438-16FA-D256-992153991236} - C:\WINDOWS\system32\sdkhp.dll
O3 - Toolbar: (no name) - {86227D9C-0EFE-4f8a-AA55-30386A3F5686} - (no file)
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [NvCplDaemon] RUNDLL32.EXE C:\WINDOWS\System32\NvCpl.dll,NvStartup
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [nwiz] nwiz.exe /install
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Smapp] C:\Program Files\Analog Devices\SoundMAX\SMTray.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [NeroCheck] C:\WINDOWS\System32\\NeroCheck.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Microsoft Tray] C:\Program Files\KaZaA\My Shared Folder\New Folder\Biko.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [System Toolkit] C:\Program Files\KaZaA\My Shared Folder\gext.dll.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [QuickTime Task] "C:\Program Files\QuickTime\qttask.exe" -atboottime
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [iTunesHelper] C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunesHelper.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [AVG7_CC] C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVGFRE~1\avgcc.exe /STARTUP
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [zSPGuard] c:\program files\pjw\spguard\spguard.exe /s /r
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [THGuard] "C:\Program Files\TrojanHunter 4.1\THGuard.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [tibs5] C:\WINDOWS\system32\tibs5.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [sais] c:\program files\180solutions\sais.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [d3kf.exe] C:\WINDOWS\d3kf.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\RunOnce: [winmi.exe] C:\WINDOWS\system32\winmi.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\RunOnce: [netmf32.exe] C:\WINDOWS\system32\netmf32.exe
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [MsnMsgr] "C:\Program Files\MSN Messenger\MsnMsgr.Exe" /background
O4 - Global Startup: InterVideo WinCinema Manager.lnk = C:\Program Files\InterVideo\Common\Bin\WinCinemaMgr.exe
O4 - Global Startup: Microsoft Office.lnk = C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office10\OSA.EXE
O4 - Global Startup: Image Transfer.lnk = ?
O6 - HKCU\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Control Panel present
O8 - Extra context menu item: E&xport to Microsoft Excel - res://C:\PROGRA~1\MICROS~2\Office10\EXCEL.EXE/3000
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
O14 - IERESET.INF: START_PAGE_URL=http://www.computeralliance.com.au
O15 - Trusted Zone: *.frame.crazywinnings.com
O15 - Trusted Zone: *.static.topconverting.com
O15 - Trusted Zone: *.frame.crazywinnings.com (HKLM)
O15 - Trusted Zone: *.static.topconverting.com (HKLM)
O15 - Trusted IP range: 206.161.125.149
O15 - Trusted IP range: 206.161.125.149 (HKLM)
O16 - DPF: {6414512B-B978-451D-A0D8-FCFDF33E833C} (WUWebControl Class) - http://v5.windowsupdate.microsoft.com/v5consumer/V5Controls/en/x86/client/wuweb_site.cab?1104294663687
O16 - DPF: {74D05D43-3236-11D4-BDCD-00C04F9A3B61} (HouseCall Control) - http://a840.g.akamai.net/7/840/537/2004061001/housecall.trendmicro.com/housecall/xscan53.cab
O17 - HKLM\System\CCS\Services\Tcpip\..\{B3F70D80-5D88-400A-9F8D-C4252BD06FA7}: NameServer = 203.134.64.66 203.134.65.66
O23 - Service: AVG7 Alert Manager Server - GRISOFT, s.r.o. - C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVGFRE~1\avgamsvr.exe
O23 - Service: AVG7 Update Service - GRISOFT, s.r.o. - C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVGFRE~1\avgupsvc.exe
O23 - Service: iPod Service - Apple Computer, Inc. - C:\Program Files\iPod\bin\iPodService.exe
O23 - Service: NVIDIA Driver Helper Service - NVIDIA Corporation - C:\WINDOWS\System32\nvsvc32.exe
O23 - Service: SoundMAX Agent Service - Analog Devices, Inc. - C:\Program Files\Analog Devices\SoundMAX\SMAgent.exe
O23 - Service: Workstation NetLogon Service - Unknown - C:\WINDOWS\system32\crux32.exe (file missing)

keep in mind this log was made after using buster and kazzabegone, but before i even looked at the internet.

sigh

This time it should get it.
Boot into Safe Mode (restart your PC and tap F8 as it restarts) and make sure that you can view hidden files and folders.

Close all open windows and run Hijack This again. Check the below entries and click on Fix Checked.

R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Bar = res://C:\WINDOWS\rnkhd.dll/sp.html#29126
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Page = res://C:\WINDOWS\rnkhd.dll/sp.html#29126
R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Default_Page_URL = about:blank
R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Default_Search_URL = res://C:\WINDOWS\rnkhd.dll/sp.html#29126
R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Bar = res://C:\WINDOWS\rnkhd.dll/sp.html#29126
R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Page = res://C:\WINDOWS\rnkhd.dll/sp.html#29126
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Search,SearchAssistant = res://C:\WINDOWS\rnkhd.dll/sp.html#29126
R0 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Search,SearchAssistant = res://C:\WINDOWS\rnkhd.dll/sp.html#29126
R3 - Default URLSearchHook is missing

O2 - BHO: (no name) - {9F1C6851-9438-16FA-D256-992153991236} - C:\WINDOWS\system32\sdkhp.dll

O3 - Toolbar: (no name) - {86227D9C-0EFE-4f8a-AA55-30386A3F5686} - (no file)

O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [tibs5] C:\WINDOWS\system32\tibs5.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [sais] c:\program files\180solutions\sais.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [d3kf.exe] C:\WINDOWS\d3kf.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\RunOnce: [winmi.exe] C:\WINDOWS\system32\winmi.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\RunOnce: [netmf32.exe] C:\WINDOWS\system32\netmf32.exe

O15 - Trusted Zone: *.frame.crazywinnings.com
O15 - Trusted Zone: *.static.topconverting.com
O15 - Trusted Zone: *.frame.crazywinnings.com (HKLM)
O15 - Trusted Zone: *.static.topconverting.com (HKLM)
O15 - Trusted IP range: 206.161.125.149
O15 - Trusted IP range: 206.161.125.149 (HKLM)

O23 - Service: Workstation NetLogon Service - Unknown - C:\WINDOWS\system32\crux32.exe (file missing)

Close Hijack This and run about:Buster again, click the 'Start' button and then click the 'OK' button. Let it scan (the scan can take some time to complete, so be patient.). Once the first scan has completed, it will ask you if you wish for about:Buster to scan once more. Click Yes and let it scan a second time. Once the second scan has finished, copy and paste the report to Notepad and save it on your drive.

To copy and paste the report to a log file, select (highlight) all of the text produced by the scan with your mouse, right-click and select 'Copy'.

Next, launch Notepad (click Start > Run > type notepad.exe and press enter). When the file is open, rightclick and select Paste. Click on File > Save As and save it in C:\ as Log.txt. Copy the log and post it back in this thread when you have rebooted.

While still in Safe Mode, run a search and make sure that all of the below files in bold have been deleted (if not delete them):

C:\WINDOWS\rnkhd.dll<----file
C:\WINDOWS\system32\sdkhp.dll<----file
C:\WINDOWS\system32\tibs5.exe<----file
C:\WINDOWS\d3kf.exe<----file
C:\WINDOWS\system32\winmi.exe<----file
C:\WINDOWS\system32\netmf32.exe<----file

c:\program files\180solutions<----folder

Reboot, reset your Home Page and run a Housecall scan. It will get rid of any remaining files. Post a new Hijack This log (and your About Buster log).