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Logfile of HijackThis v1.99.1

Scan saved at 1:23:53 PM, on 9/26/2005

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:\Program Files\Sygate\SPF\smc.exe

C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe

C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe

C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\ccSetMgr.exe

C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\ccEvtMgr.exe

C:\WINDOWS\system32\spoolsv.exe

C:\WINDOWS\Explorer.EXE

C:\Program Files\Microsoft Hardware\Keyboard\type32.exe

C:\WINDOWS\system32\hkcmd.exe

C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\ccApp.exe

C:\PROGRA~1\ALWILS~1\Avast4\ashDisp.exe

C:\WINDOWS\AGRSMMSG.exe

C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\iexplore.exe

C:\Program Files\Alwil Software\Avast4\aswUpdSv.exe

C:\Program Files\Alwil Software\Avast4\ashServ.exe

C:\WINDOWS\System32\GEARSec.exe

C:\Program Files\Norton SystemWorks\Norton Ghost\Agent\PQV2iSvc.exe

C:\PROGRA~1\NORTON~2\NORTON~1\NPROTECT.EXE

C:\PROGRA~1\NORTON~2\NORTON~1\SPEEDD~1\NOPDB.EXE

C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe

C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\CCPD-LC\symlcsvc.exe

C:\WINDOWS\system32\wbem\wmiprvse.exe

C:\Program Files\Alwil Software\Avast4\ashMaiSv.exe

C:\Program Files\Alwil Software\Avast4\ashWebSv.exe

C:\WINDOWS\System32\alg.exe

D:\Program Files\SpywareBlaster\spywareblaster.exe

D:\Program Files\Trillian\trillian.exe

C:\Program Files\Windows Media Player\wmplayer.exe

C:\PROGRAM FILES\INTERNET EXPLORER\IEXPLORE.EXE

C:\HiJackThis\HijackThis.exe

R0 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Toolbar,LinksFolderName =

O2 - BHO: (no name) - {785941D5-01F2-503C-A00D-25A211F9AE74} - C:\DOCUME~1\Justin\APPLIC~1\AtomElse\baitpoll.exe

O2 - BHO: Google Toolbar Helper - {AA58ED58-01DD-4d91-8333-CF10577473F7} - c:\program files\google\googletoolbar1.dll

O3 - Toolbar: AIM Search - {40D41A8B-D79B-43d7-99A7-9EE0F344C385} - C:\Program Files\AIM Toolbar\AIMBar.dll

O3 - Toolbar: &Google - {2318C2B1-4965-11d4-9B18-009027A5CD4F} - c:\program files\google\googletoolbar1.dll

O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [smcService] C:\PROGRA~1\Sygate\SPF\smc.exe -startgui

O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [KernelFaultCheck] %systemroot%\system32\dumprep 0 -k

O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [intelliType] "C:\Program Files\Microsoft Hardware\Keyboard\type32.exe"

O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [igfxTray] C:\WINDOWS\system32\igfxtray.exe

O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [HPDJ Taskbar Utility] C:\WINDOWS\system32\spool\drivers\w32x86\3\hpztsb05.exe

O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [HotKeysCmds] C:\WINDOWS\system32\hkcmd.exe

O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [ccApp] "C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\ccApp.exe"

O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [avast!] C:\PROGRA~1\ALWILS~1\Avast4\ashDisp.exe

O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [AGRSMMSG] AGRSMMSG.exe

O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [Norton SystemWorks] "C:\Program Files\Norton SystemWorks\cfgwiz.exe" /GUID {05858CFD-5CC4-4ceb-AAAF-CF00BF39736A} /MODE CfgWiz

O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [MSMSGS] "C:\Program Files\Messenger\msmsgs.exe" /background

O4 - Startup: Sygate Personal Firewall.lnk = C:\Program Files\Sygate\SPF\Smc.exe

O4 - Global Startup: Spy Sweeper Fix.lnk = C:\Program Files\Webroot\Spy Sweeper\SpySweeperFix.bat

O9 - Extra button: (no name) - {08B0E5C0-4FCB-11CF-AAA5-00401C608501} - C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.5.0_02\bin\npjpi150_02.dll

O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Sun Java Console - {08B0E5C0-4FCB-11CF-AAA5-00401C608501} - C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.5.0_02\bin\npjpi150_02.dll

O9 - Extra button: Research - {92780B25-18CC-41C8-B9BE-3C9C571A8263} - C:\PROGRA~1\MICROS~2\OFFICE11\REFIEBAR.DLL

O9 - Extra button: AIM - {AC9E2541-2814-11d5-BC6D-00B0D0A1DE45} - D:\Program Files\AIM\aim.exe

O9 - Extra button: (no name) - {CD67F990-D8E9-11d2-98FE-00C0F0318AFE} - (no file)

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: RaptisoftGameLoader - http://www.miniclip.com/hamsterball/raptisoftgameloader.cab

O16 - DPF: {3FE16C08-D6A7-4133-84FC-D5BFB4F7D886} (WebGameLoader Class) - http://www.miniclip.com/ricochet/ReflexiveWebGameLoader.cab

O16 - DPF: {9A9307A0-7DA4-4DAF-B042-5009F29E09E1} (ActiveScan Installer Class) - http://www.pandasoftware.com/activescan/as5/asinst.cab

O16 - DPF: {D7BF3304-138B-4DD5-86EE-491BB6A2286C} - http://toolbar.azesearch.com/install/azesearch.cab

O17 - HKLM\System\CCS\Services\Tcpip\..\{DE796CC3-AB02-4F4C-BD03-B177ADDBBA9A}: NameServer = 205.152.37.23 205.152.144.23

O20 - Winlogon Notify: igfxcui - C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\igfxsrvc.dll

O23 - Service: Adobe LM Service - Unknown owner - C:\Program Files\Common Files\Adobe Systems Shared\Service\Adobelmsvc.exe

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: Symantec Event Manager (ccEvtMgr) - Symantec Corporation - C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\ccEvtMgr.exe

O23 - Service: Symantec Password Validation (ccPwdSvc) - Symantec Corporation - C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\ccPwdSvc.exe

O23 - Service: Symantec Settings Manager (ccSetMgr) - Symantec Corporation - C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\ccSetMgr.exe

O23 - Service: GEARSecurity - GEAR Software - C:\WINDOWS\System32\GEARSec.exe

O23 - Service: Macromedia Licensing Service - Macromedia - C:\Program Files\Common Files\Macromedia Shared\Service\Macromedia Licensing.exe

O23 - Service: Norton Ghost - Symantec Corporation - C:\Program Files\Norton SystemWorks\Norton Ghost\Agent\PQV2iSvc.exe

O23 - Service: Norton Unerase Protection (NProtectService) - Symantec Corporation - C:\PROGRA~1\NORTON~2\NORTON~1\NPROTECT.EXE

O23 - Service: Sygate Personal Firewall (SmcService) - Sygate Technologies, Inc. - C:\Program Files\Sygate\SPF\smc.exe

O23 - Service: Symantec Network Drivers Service (SNDSrvc) - Symantec Corporation - C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\SNDSrvc.exe

O23 - Service: Speed Disk service - Symantec Corporation - C:\PROGRA~1\NORTON~2\NORTON~1\SPEEDD~1\NOPDB.EXE

O23 - Service: Symantec Core LC - Symantec Corporation - C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\CCPD-LC\symlcsvc.exe

O23 - Service: SymWMI Service (SymWSC) - Symantec Corporation - C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\Security Center\SymWSC.exe

THANKS VERY MUCH FOR YOUR HELP!!

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Hi and Welcome,

What problems are you having exactly? Can you please do the following, I would like to get a little more on this file. B)

Jotti File Submission:

  • Please go to Jotti's malware scan
  • Copy and paste the following file path into the "File to upload & scan"box on the top of the page:
    • C:\Documents and Settings\Justin\Application Data\AtomElse\baitpoll.exe

    [*] Click on the submit button

    [*] Please post the results in your next reply.

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Service load: 0% 100%

File: baitpoll.exe

Status: INFECTED/MALWARE

MD5 ccfc90910a5d64970cf832078db2bc0b

Packers detected: PE_PATCH.UPC, UPC

Scanner results

AntiVir Found nothing

ArcaVir Found nothing

Avast Found nothing

AVG Antivirus Found nothing

BitDefender Found Trojan.Downloader.Swizzor.BO

ClamAV Found Trojan.Crypt-5

Dr.Web Found nothing

F-Prot Antivirus Found W32/Swizzor.DE@dl

Fortinet Found W32/Swizzor.BO-tr

Kaspersky Anti-Virus Found Trojan-Downloader.Win32.Swizzor.bo

NOD32 Found nothing

Norman Virus Control Found nothing

UNA Found nothing

VBA32 Found Trojan-Downloader.Win32.Swizzor.bo

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Hi and Welcome Back,

First unhide hidden files and folders, as shown how to do here:

http://www.xtra.co.nz/help/0,,4155-1916458,00.html#5

Then do the following:

Close all browsers and windows except HJT, and have it fix the following:

O2 - BHO: (no name) - {785941D5-01F2-503C-A00D-25A211F9AE74} - C:\DOCUME~1\Justin\APPLIC~1\AtomElse\baitpoll.exe

Then reboot, into safe mode and delete the following folder in red (if present)

How to boot to safe mode:

http://www.computerhope.com/issues/chsafe.htm#02

C:\Documents and Settings\Justin\Application Data\AtomElse <-- delete the folder and everything in it.

After that, reboot into normal mode and run this free online virus scan.

1. Run an online virus scan http://housecall.trendmicro.com/ select the auto clean option.

2. Then post a new Hijackthis log here in a reply.

Good luck! :thumbsup:

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i couldnt find the file that u specified when i ran HJT. i closed all running processes and everything and i unhid hidden files and folders. the only file with the 02- bho was "O2 - BHO: Google Toolbar Helper - {AA58ED58-01DD-4d91-8333-CF10577473F7} - c:\program files\google\googletoolbar1.dll" i might have already got rid of the file when i ran A-Squared. I ran A-Squared and it got rid of some malware.

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Logfile of HijackThis v1.99.1

Scan saved at 5:52:31 PM, on 9/30/2005

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\savedump.exe

C:\WINDOWS\system32\lsass.exe

C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe

C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe

C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe

C:\Program Files\Sygate\SPF\smc.exe

C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe

C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe

C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\ccSetMgr.exe

C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\ccEvtMgr.exe

C:\WINDOWS\system32\spoolsv.exe

C:\WINDOWS\Explorer.EXE

C:\Program Files\Microsoft Hardware\Keyboard\type32.exe

C:\WINDOWS\system32\hkcmd.exe

C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\ccApp.exe

C:\PROGRA~1\ALWILS~1\Avast4\ashDisp.exe

C:\WINDOWS\AGRSMMSG.exe

C:\WINDOWS\etb\pokapoka70.exe

D:\Program Files\ProcessGuard\pgaccount.exe

C:\Program Files\Common Files\Real\Update_OB\realsched.exe

C:\Program Files\Real\RealPlayer\RealPlay.exe

D:\Program Files\ProcessGuard\procguard.exe

C:\Program Files\SpywareGuard\sgmain.exe

C:\Program Files\SpywareGuard\sgbhp.exe

C:\Program Files\Alwil Software\Avast4\aswUpdSv.exe

C:\Program Files\Alwil Software\Avast4\ashServ.exe

D:\Program Files\ProcessGuard\dcsuserprot.exe

C:\WINDOWS\System32\GEARSec.exe

C:\Program Files\Norton SystemWorks\Norton Ghost\Agent\PQV2iSvc.exe

C:\PROGRA~1\NORTON~2\NORTON~1\NPROTECT.EXE

C:\PROGRA~1\NORTON~2\NORTON~1\SPEEDD~1\NOPDB.EXE

C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe

C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\CCPD-LC\symlcsvc.exe

C:\WINDOWS\system32\wdfmgr.exe

C:\WINDOWS\system32\wbem\wmiprvse.exe

C:\Program Files\Alwil Software\Avast4\ashMaiSv.exe

C:\Program Files\Alwil Software\Avast4\ashWebSv.exe

C:\WINDOWS\System32\alg.exe

C:\Program Files\Spybot - Search & Destroy\SpybotSD.exe

C:\WINDOWS\system32\wuauclt.exe

D:\Program Files\SpywareBlaster\spywareblaster.exe

C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\IEXPLORE.EXE

C:\HiJackThis\HijackThis.exe

R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer,SearchURL = http://www.searchwebzone.com/sp2.php

R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Search,SearchAssistant = http://www.searchwebzone.com/sp2.php

R0 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Toolbar,LinksFolderName =

O2 - BHO: Google Toolbar Helper - {AA58ED58-01DD-4d91-8333-CF10577473F7} - c:\program files\google\googletoolbar1.dll

O3 - Toolbar: &Google - {2318C2B1-4965-11d4-9B18-009027A5CD4F} - c:\program files\google\googletoolbar1.dll

O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [smcService] C:\PROGRA~1\Sygate\SPF\smc.exe -startgui

O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [KernelFaultCheck] %systemroot%\system32\dumprep 0 -k

O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [intelliType] "C:\Program Files\Microsoft Hardware\Keyboard\type32.exe"

O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [igfxTray] C:\WINDOWS\system32\igfxtray.exe

O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [HPDJ Taskbar Utility] C:\WINDOWS\system32\spool\drivers\w32x86\3\hpztsb05.exe

O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [HotKeysCmds] C:\WINDOWS\system32\hkcmd.exe

O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [ccApp] "C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\ccApp.exe"

O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [avast!] C:\PROGRA~1\ALWILS~1\Avast4\ashDisp.exe

O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [AGRSMMSG] AGRSMMSG.exe

O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [QuickTime Task] "D:\Program Files\QuickTime\qttask.exe" -atboottime

O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Microsoft Windows DLL Services Configuration] windir32.exe

O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [system service70] C:\WINDOWS\etb\pokapoka70.exe

O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [!1_pgaccount] "D:\Program Files\ProcessGuard\pgaccount.exe"

O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [TkBellExe] "C:\Program Files\Common Files\Real\Update_OB\realsched.exe" -osboot

O4 - HKLM\..\RunServices: [Microsoft Windows DLL Services Configuration] windir32.exe

O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [Norton SystemWorks] "C:\Program Files\Norton SystemWorks\cfgwiz.exe" /GUID {05858CFD-5CC4-4ceb-AAAF-CF00BF39736A} /MODE CfgWiz

O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [MSMSGS] "C:\Program Files\Messenger\msmsgs.exe" /background

O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [Microsoft Windows DLL Services Configuration] windir32.exe

O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [!1_ProcessGuard_Startup] "D:\Program Files\ProcessGuard\procguard.exe" -minimize

O4 - Startup: SpywareGuard.lnk = C:\Program Files\SpywareGuard\sgmain.exe

O4 - Startup: Sygate Personal Firewall.lnk = C:\Program Files\Sygate\SPF\Smc.exe

O9 - Extra button: (no name) - {08B0E5C0-4FCB-11CF-AAA5-00401C608501} - C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.5.0_02\bin\npjpi150_02.dll

O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Sun Java Console - {08B0E5C0-4FCB-11CF-AAA5-00401C608501} - C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.5.0_02\bin\npjpi150_02.dll

O9 - Extra button: Research - {92780B25-18CC-41C8-B9BE-3C9C571A8263} - C:\PROGRA~1\MICROS~2\OFFICE11\REFIEBAR.DLL

O9 - Extra button: AIM - {AC9E2541-2814-11d5-BC6D-00B0D0A1DE45} - D:\Program Files\AIM\aim.exe

O9 - Extra button: (no name) - {CD67F990-D8E9-11d2-98FE-00C0F0318AFE} - (no file)

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: RaptisoftGameLoader - http://www.miniclip.com/hamsterball/raptisoftgameloader.cab

O16 - DPF: {3FE16C08-D6A7-4133-84FC-D5BFB4F7D886} (WebGameLoader Class) - http://www.miniclip.com/ricochet/ReflexiveWebGameLoader.cab

O16 - DPF: {9A9307A0-7DA4-4DAF-B042-5009F29E09E1} (ActiveScan Installer Class) - http://www.pandasoftware.com/activescan/as5/asinst.cab

O16 - DPF: {BB21F850-63F4-4EC9-BF9D-565BD30C9AE9} (ASquaredScanForm Element) - http://www.windowsecurity.com/trojanscan/axscan.cab

O16 - DPF: {D7BF3304-138B-4DD5-86EE-491BB6A2286C} - http://toolbar.azesearch.com/install/azesearch.cab

O17 - HKLM\System\CCS\Services\Tcpip\..\{DE796CC3-AB02-4F4C-BD03-B177ADDBBA9A}: NameServer = 205.152.37.23 205.152.144.23

O20 - Winlogon Notify: igfxcui - C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\igfxsrvc.dll

O23 - Service: Adobe LM Service - Unknown owner - C:\Program Files\Common Files\Adobe Systems Shared\Service\Adobelmsvc.exe

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: Symantec Event Manager (ccEvtMgr) - Symantec Corporation - C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\ccEvtMgr.exe

O23 - Service: Symantec Password Validation (ccPwdSvc) - Symantec Corporation - C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\ccPwdSvc.exe

O23 - Service: Symantec Settings Manager (ccSetMgr) - Symantec Corporation - C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\ccSetMgr.exe

O23 - Service: DiamondCS Process Guard Service v3.000 (DCSPGSRV) - DiamondCS - D:\Program Files\ProcessGuard\dcsuserprot.exe

O23 - Service: GEARSecurity - GEAR Software - C:\WINDOWS\System32\GEARSec.exe

O23 - Service: Macromedia Licensing Service - Macromedia - C:\Program Files\Common Files\Macromedia Shared\Service\Macromedia Licensing.exe

O23 - Service: Norton Ghost - Symantec Corporation - C:\Program Files\Norton SystemWorks\Norton Ghost\Agent\PQV2iSvc.exe

O23 - Service: Norton Unerase Protection (NProtectService) - Symantec Corporation - C:\PROGRA~1\NORTON~2\NORTON~1\NPROTECT.EXE

O23 - Service: Sygate Personal Firewall (SmcService) - Sygate Technologies, Inc. - C:\Program Files\Sygate\SPF\smc.exe

O23 - Service: Symantec Network Drivers Service (SNDSrvc) - Symantec Corporation - C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\SNDSrvc.exe

O23 - Service: Speed Disk service - Symantec Corporation - C:\PROGRA~1\NORTON~2\NORTON~1\SPEEDD~1\NOPDB.EXE

O23 - Service: Symantec Core LC - Symantec Corporation - C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\CCPD-LC\symlcsvc.exe

O23 - Service: SymWMI Service (SymWSC) - Symantec Corporation - C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\Security Center\SymWSC.exe

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Ok, few questions...

1. Did you set these as your homepage/search engine? If you didn't set that as your homepage, close all windows and have HJT fix them. Then reboot and post a new log.

R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer,SearchURL = http://www.searchwebzone.com/sp2.php

R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Search,SearchAssistant = http://www.searchwebzone.com/sp2.php

2. I notice you havr Norton Systemworks and avast. Norton Systemworks comes with a firewall doesn't it? (unless you disable it) but in any case it is never a good idea to run two firewalls. Running two firewalls is not good because they will most likely conflict with each other. Same goes for the firewall, I see Sygate and Norton firewall, not a good idea to run two as they will conflict.

3. After doing all this are you still experiencing any problems at all and if so, what are they exactly? How is everything running?

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  • 2 weeks later...

wow about a week ago my computer froze and rebooted and nothing worked. i couldnt even connect to the internet. (thats why ive taken so long to reply) i reformated and reinstalled XP. now everything is running fine. i got rid of norton and i only use avast and sygate now. norton is a memory hogger.

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Since this appears to be resolved, I will be closing the thread and moving it to the resolved section. If you need it reopened, PM a moderator or admin asking to reopen it.

The following is a list of tools and utilities that I like to suggest to people. This list is full of great tools and utilities to help you understand how you got infected and how to keep from getting infected again.

  1. Spybot Search & Destroy - Uber powerful tool which can search and annhilate nasties that make it onto your system. Now with an Immunize section that will help prevent future infections.
  2. AdAware - Another very powerful tool which searches and kills nasties that infect your system. AdAware and Spybot Search & Destroy compliment each other very well.
  3. SpywareBlaster - Great prevention tool to keep nasties from installing on your system.
  4. SpywareGuard - Works as a Spyware "Shield" to protect your computer from getting malware in the first place.
  5. IE-SpyAd - puts over 5000 sites in your restricted zone so you'll be protected when you visit innocent-looking sites that aren't actually innocent at all.
  6. CleanUP! - Cleans temporary files from IE and Windows, empties the recycle bin and more. Great tool to help speed up your computer and knock out those nasties that like to reside in the temp folders.
  7. Windows Updates - It is very important to make sure that both Internet Explorer and Windows are kept current with the latest critical security patches from Microsoft. To do this just start Internet Explorer and select Tools > Windows Update, and follow the online instructions from there.
  8. Google Toolbar - Free google toolbar that allows you to use the powerful Google search engine from the bar, but also blocks pop up windows.
  9. Trillian or Miranda-IM - These are Malware free Instant Messenger programs which allow you to connect to multiple IM services in one program! (AOL, Yahoo, ICQ, IRC, MSN)
  10. Weather Watcher - Free taskbar weather program that is free, malware free, and resource light.

To find out more information about how you got infected in the first place and some great guidelines to follow to prevent future infections you can read this article by Tony Klein

Good luck! :thumbsup:

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