I'm having the apparently notorius Security Bar problems, I've run AdAwareSE, ewido (which finds stuff but doesn't remove them despite claims to the contrary ) HijackThis (log to follow) and avast!Home Edition (full boot up scan), after all that my IE is still getting hijacked (not that I use it much, I'm a firefox man ) and I keep getting these Adult Friend Finder popups which is getting most annoying.

Any help would be appreciated guys, and with that help could you please tell me what I do with HijackThis? Removing stuff, etc. Thanks.

Logfile of HijackThis v1.99.1
Scan saved at 01:04:38 PM, on 2006/08/12
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:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\spoolsv.exe
C:\Program Files\Alwil Software\Avast4\aswUpdSv.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Autodesk Shared\Service\AdskScSrv.exe
C:\Program Files\Alwil Software\Avast4\ashServ.exe
C:\Program Files\ewido anti-spyware 4.0\guard.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Microsoft Shared\VS7Debug\mdm.exe
C:\3dsMax8\mentalray\satellite\raysat_3dsmax8server.exe
C:\Program Files\Microsoft SQL Server\MSSQL$INVENTORCONTENT\Binn\sqlservr.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\nvsvc32.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\Tablet.exe
C:\Program Files\Alwil Software\Avast4\ashMaiSv.exe
C:\Program Files\Alwil Software\Avast4\ashWebSv.exe
C:\WINDOWS\Explorer.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\system32\WTablet\TabUserW.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\Tablet.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\issearch.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\isnotify.exe
C:\Program Files\TortoiseSVN\bin\TSVNCache.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\RunDll32.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\ALWILS~1\Avast4\ashDisp.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\ctfmon.exe
C:\Program Files\MSN Messenger\MsnMsgr.Exe
C:\Program Files\Messenger\msmsgs.exe
C:\Program Files\Mozilla Thunderbird\thunderbird.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\wuauclt.exe
C:\Program Files\Mozilla Firefox\firefox.exe
C:\Program Files\Crimson Editor\cedt.exe
C:\Program Files\Lavasoft\Ad-Aware SE Personal\Ad-Aware.exe
C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\iexplore.exe
C:\Documents and Settings\Wahooney\Desktop\StartupList.exe
C:\Program Files\Hijackthis\HijackThis.exe

R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Connection Wizard,ShellNext = http://quicktimepro.apple.com/?country=ZA&...ersion=07038000
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [High Definition Audio Property Page Shortcut] HDAudPropShortcut.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Cmaudio] RunDll32 cmicnfg.cpl,CMICtrlWnd
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [NvCplDaemon] RUNDLL32.EXE C:\WINDOWS\system32\NvCpl.dll,NvStartup
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [nwiz] nwiz.exe /install
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [NvMediaCenter] RUNDLL32.EXE C:\WINDOWS\system32\NvMcTray.dll,NvTaskbarInit
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [QuickTime Task] "C:\Program Files\QuickTime\qttask.exe" -atboottime
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [DAEMON Tools-1033] "C:\Program Files\D-Tools\daemon.exe" -lang 1033
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [avast!] C:\PROGRA~1\ALWILS~1\Avast4\ashDisp.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [!ewido] "C:\Program Files\ewido anti-spyware 4.0\ewido.exe" /minimized
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [CTFMON.EXE] C:\WINDOWS\system32\ctfmon.exe
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [MsnMsgr] "C:\Program Files\MSN Messenger\MsnMsgr.Exe" /background
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [MSMSGS] "C:\Program Files\Messenger\msmsgs.exe" /background
O4 - Startup: Adobe Gamma.lnk = C:\Program Files\Common Files\Adobe\Calibration\Adobe Gamma Loader.exe
O4 - Startup: Mozilla Thunderbird.lnk = C:\Program Files\Mozilla Thunderbird\thunderbird.exe
O4 - Startup: OpenOffice.org 2.0.lnk = C:\Program Files\OpenOffice.org 2.0\program\quickstart.exe
O4 - Global Startup: Adobe Reader Speed Launch.lnk = C:\Program Files\Adobe\Acrobat 7.0\Reader\reader_sl.exe
O4 - Global Startup: Service Manager.lnk = C:\Program Files\Microsoft SQL Server\80\Tools\Binn\sqlmangr.exe
O4 - Global Startup: SnagIt 8.lnk = C:\Program Files\TechSmith\SnagIt 8\SnagIt32.exe
O4 - Global Startup: TabUserW.exe.lnk = C:\WINDOWS\system32\WTablet\TabUserW.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 - {92780B25-18CC-41C8-B9BE-3C9C571A8263} - C:\PROGRA~1\MICROS~2\OFFICE11\REFIEBAR.DLL
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: {6414512B-B978-451D-A0D8-FCFDF33E833C} (WUWebControl Class) - http://update.microsoft.com/windowsupdate/...b?1155380038375
O17 - HKLM\System\CCS\Services\Tcpip\..\{3BBA9E09-562E-4219-A50E-7DBF9B1090BD}: NameServer = 192.168.0.1,168.95.192.1
O17 - HKLM\System\CS1\Services\Tcpip\..\{3BBA9E09-562E-4219-A50E-7DBF9B1090BD}: NameServer = 192.168.0.1,168.95.192.1
O17 - HKLM\System\CS2\Services\Tcpip\..\{3BBA9E09-562E-4219-A50E-7DBF9B1090BD}: NameServer = 192.168.0.1,168.95.192.1
O18 - Protocol: ms-help - {314111C7-A502-11D2-BBCA-00C04F8EC294} - C:\Program Files\Common Files\Microsoft Shared\Help\hxds.dll
O18 - Protocol: msnim - {828030A1-22C1-4009-854F-8E305202313F} - "C:\PROGRA~1\MSNMES~1\msgrapp.dll" (file missing)
O21 - SSODL: incestuously - {03413bf7-e34c-445b-bfc0-a2b127255871} - C:\WINDOWS\system32\urroxtl.dll (file missing)
O23 - Service: Adobe LM Service - Adobe Systems - 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: Autodesk Licensing Service - Autodesk - C:\Program Files\Common Files\Autodesk Shared\Service\AdskScSrv.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: ewido anti-spyware 4.0 guard - Anti-Malware Development a.s. - C:\Program Files\ewido anti-spyware 4.0\guard.exe
O23 - Service: InstallDriver Table Manager (IDriverT) - Macrovision Corporation - C:\Program Files\Common Files\InstallShield\Driver\11\Intel 32\IDriverT.exe
O23 - Service: RaySat_3dsmax8 Server (mi-raysat_3dsmax8) - Unknown owner - C:\3dsMax8\mentalray\satellite\raysat_3dsmax8server.exe
O23 - Service: NVIDIA Display Driver Service (NVSvc) - NVIDIA Corporation - C:\WINDOWS\system32\nvsvc32.exe
O23 - Service: TabletService - Wacom Technology, Corp. - C:\WINDOWS\system32\Tablet.exe

AdAware Full Scan Log

Ad-Aware SE Build 1.06r1
Logfile Created on:12 August 2006 12:40:15 PM
Created with Ad-Aware SE Personal, free for private use.
Using definitions file:SE1R118 07.08.2006
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References detected during the scan:
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MRU List(TAC index:0):8 total references
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Ad-Aware SE Settings
===========================
Set : Search for negligible risk entries
Set : Search for low-risk threats
Set : Safe mode (always request confirmation)
Set : Scan active processes
Set : Scan registry
Set : Deep-scan registry
Set : Scan my IE Favorites for banned URLs
Set : Scan within archives
Set : Scan my Hosts file

Extended Ad-Aware SE Settings
===========================
Set : Unload recognized processes & modules during scan
Set : Scan registry for all users instead of current user only
Set : Always try to unload modules before deletion
Set : During removal, unload Explorer and IE if necessary
Set : Let Windows remove files in use at next reboot
Set : Delete quarantined objects after restoring
Set : Include basic Ad-Aware settings in log file
Set : Include additional Ad-Aware settings in log file
Set : Include reference summary in log file
Set : Include alternate data stream details in log file
Set : Play sound at scan completion if scan locates critical objects


2006-08-12 12:40:15 PM - Scan started. (Full System Scan)

MRU List Object Recognized!
Location: : C:\Documents and Settings\Wahooney\recent
Description : list of recently opened documents


MRU List Object Recognized!
Location: : S-1-5-21-117609710-1580818891-682003330-1003\software\microsoft\direct3d\mostrecentapplication
Description : most recent application to use microsoft direct3d


MRU List Object Recognized!
Location: : software\microsoft\direct3d\mostrecentapplication
Description : most recent application to use microsoft direct3d


MRU List Object Recognized!
Location: : S-1-5-21-117609710-1580818891-682003330-1003\software\microsoft\direct3d\mostrecentapplication
Description : most recent application to use microsoft direct X


MRU List Object Recognized!
Location: : software\microsoft\direct3d\mostrecentapplication
Description : most recent application to use microsoft direct X


MRU List Object Recognized!
Location: : S-1-5-21-117609710-1580818891-682003330-1003\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\explorer\comdlg32\lastvisitedmru
Description : list of recent programs opened


MRU List Object Recognized!
Location: : S-1-5-21-117609710-1580818891-682003330-1003\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\explorer\comdlg32\opensavemru
Description : list of recently saved files, stored according to file extension


MRU List Object Recognized!
Location: : S-1-5-21-117609710-1580818891-682003330-1003\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\explorer\recentdocs
Description : list of recent documents opened


Listing running processes
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#:1 [smss.exe]
FilePath : \SystemRoot\System32\
ProcessID : 688
ThreadCreationTime : 2006-08-12 07:38:59 AM
BasePriority : Normal


#:2 [csrss.exe]
FilePath : \??\C:\WINDOWS\system32\
ProcessID : 756
ThreadCreationTime : 2006-08-12 08:57:42 AM
BasePriority : Normal


#:3 [winlogon.exe]
FilePath : \??\C:\WINDOWS\system32\
ProcessID : 780
ThreadCreationTime : 2006-08-12 08:57:49 AM
BasePriority : High


#:4 [services.exe]
FilePath : C:\WINDOWS\system32\
ProcessID : 824
ThreadCreationTime : 2006-08-12 08:57:51 AM
BasePriority : Normal
FileVersion : 5.1.2600.2180 (xpsp_sp2_rtm.040803-2158)
ProductVersion : 5.1.2600.2180
ProductName : Microsoft® Windows® Operating System
CompanyName : Microsoft Corporation
FileDescription : Services and Controller app
InternalName : services.exe
LegalCopyright : © Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.
OriginalFilename : services.exe

#:5 [lsass.exe]
FilePath : C:\WINDOWS\system32\
ProcessID : 836
ThreadCreationTime : 2006-08-12 08:57:51 AM
BasePriority : Normal
FileVersion : 5.1.2600.2180 (xpsp_sp2_rtm.040803-2158)
ProductVersion : 5.1.2600.2180
ProductName : Microsoft® Windows® Operating System
CompanyName : Microsoft Corporation
FileDescription : LSA Shell (Export Version)
InternalName : lsass.exe
LegalCopyright : © Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.
OriginalFilename : lsass.exe

#:6 [svchost.exe]
FilePath : C:\WINDOWS\system32\
ProcessID : 1000
ThreadCreationTime : 2006-08-12 08:57:54 AM
BasePriority : Normal
FileVersion : 5.1.2600.2180 (xpsp_sp2_rtm.040803-2158)
ProductVersion : 5.1.2600.2180
ProductName : Microsoft® Windows® Operating System
CompanyName : Microsoft Corporation
FileDescription : Generic Host Process for Win32 Services
InternalName : svchost.exe
LegalCopyright : © Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.
OriginalFilename : svchost.exe

#:7 [svchost.exe]
FilePath : C:\WINDOWS\system32\
ProcessID : 1068
ThreadCreationTime : 2006-08-12 08:57:55 AM
BasePriority : Normal
FileVersion : 5.1.2600.2180 (xpsp_sp2_rtm.040803-2158)
ProductVersion : 5.1.2600.2180
ProductName : Microsoft® Windows® Operating System
CompanyName : Microsoft Corporation
FileDescription : Generic Host Process for Win32 Services
InternalName : svchost.exe
LegalCopyright : © Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.
OriginalFilename : svchost.exe

#:8 [svchost.exe]
FilePath : C:\WINDOWS\System32\
ProcessID : 1108
ThreadCreationTime : 2006-08-12 08:57:55 AM
BasePriority : Normal
FileVersion : 5.1.2600.2180 (xpsp_sp2_rtm.040803-2158)
ProductVersion : 5.1.2600.2180
ProductName : Microsoft® Windows® Operating System
CompanyName : Microsoft Corporation
FileDescription : Generic Host Process for Win32 Services
InternalName : svchost.exe
LegalCopyright : © Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.
OriginalFilename : svchost.exe

#:9 [svchost.exe]
FilePath : C:\WINDOWS\system32\
ProcessID : 1168
ThreadCreationTime : 2006-08-12 08:57:55 AM
BasePriority : Normal
FileVersion : 5.1.2600.2180 (xpsp_sp2_rtm.040803-2158)
ProductVersion : 5.1.2600.2180
ProductName : Microsoft® Windows® Operating System
CompanyName : Microsoft Corporation
FileDescription : Generic Host Process for Win32 Services
InternalName : svchost.exe
LegalCopyright : © Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.
OriginalFilename : svchost.exe

#:10 [svchost.exe]
FilePath : C:\WINDOWS\system32\
ProcessID : 1256
ThreadCreationTime : 2006-08-12 08:57:55 AM
BasePriority : Normal
FileVersion : 5.1.2600.2180 (xpsp_sp2_rtm.040803-2158)
ProductVersion : 5.1.2600.2180
ProductName : Microsoft® Windows® Operating System
CompanyName : Microsoft Corporation
FileDescription : Generic Host Process for Win32 Services
InternalName : svchost.exe
LegalCopyright : © Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.
OriginalFilename : svchost.exe

#:11 [spoolsv.exe]
FilePath : C:\WINDOWS\system32\
ProcessID : 1408
ThreadCreationTime : 2006-08-12 08:57:56 AM
BasePriority : Normal
FileVersion : 5.1.2600.2180 (xpsp_sp2_rtm.040803-2158)
ProductVersion : 5.1.2600.2180
ProductName : Microsoft® Windows® Operating System
CompanyName : Microsoft Corporation
FileDescription : Spooler SubSystem App
InternalName : spoolsv.exe
LegalCopyright : © Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.
OriginalFilename : spoolsv.exe

#:12 [aswupdsv.exe]
FilePath : C:\Program Files\Alwil Software\Avast4\
ProcessID : 1620
ThreadCreationTime : 2006-08-12 08:57:58 AM
BasePriority : Normal


#:13 [adskscsrv.exe]
FilePath : C:\Program Files\Common Files\Autodesk Shared\Service\
ProcessID : 1652
ThreadCreationTime : 2006-08-12 08:58:00 AM
BasePriority : Normal
FileVersion : 2.66.000
ProductName : Autodesk Licensing Service
CompanyName : Autodesk
FileDescription : System Level Service Utility

#:14 [ashserv.exe]
FilePath : C:\Program Files\Alwil Software\Avast4\
ProcessID : 1680
ThreadCreationTime : 2006-08-12 08:58:00 AM
BasePriority : High
FileVersion : 4, 7, 844, 0
ProductVersion : 4, 7, 0, 0
ProductName : avast! Antivirus
FileDescription : avast! antivirus service
InternalName : aswServ
LegalCopyright : Copyright © 2006 ALWIL Software
OriginalFilename : aswServ.exe

#:15 [guard.exe]
FilePath : C:\Program Files\ewido anti-spyware 4.0\
ProcessID : 1760
ThreadCreationTime : 2006-08-12 08:58:03 AM
BasePriority : Normal
FileVersion : 4, 0, 0, 172
ProductVersion : 4, 0, 0, 172
ProductName : ewido anti-spyware
CompanyName : Anti-Malware Development a.s.
FileDescription : ewido anti-spyware guard
InternalName : ewido anti-spywareguard
LegalCopyright : Copyright © 2005 Anti-Malware Development a.s.
OriginalFilename : guard.exe

#:16 [mdm.exe]
FilePath : C:\Program Files\Common Files\Microsoft Shared\VS7Debug\
ProcessID : 1812
ThreadCreationTime : 2006-08-12 08:58:05 AM
BasePriority : Normal
FileVersion : 7.00.9466
ProductVersion : 7.00.9466
ProductName : Microsoft® Visual Studio .NET
CompanyName : Microsoft Corporation
FileDescription : Machine Debug Manager
InternalName : mdm.exe
LegalCopyright : © Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.
OriginalFilename : mdm.exe

#:17 [raysat_3dsmax8server.exe]
FilePath : C:\3dsMax8\mentalray\satellite\
ProcessID : 1904
ThreadCreationTime : 2006-08-12 08:58:07 AM
BasePriority : Normal


#:18 [sqlservr.exe]
FilePath : C:\Program Files\Microsoft SQL Server\MSSQL$INVENTORCONTENT\Binn\
ProcessID : 1980
ThreadCreationTime : 2006-08-12 08:58:07 AM
BasePriority : Normal
FileVersion : 2000.080.0760.00
ProductVersion : 8.00.760
ProductName : Microsoft SQL Server
CompanyName : Microsoft Corporation
FileDescription : SQL Server Windows NT
InternalName : SQLSERVR
LegalCopyright : © 1988-2003 Microsoft Corp. All rights reserved.
LegalTrademarks : Microsoft® is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation. Windows™ is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation
OriginalFilename : SQLSERVR.EXE
Comments : NT INTEL X86

#:19 [nvsvc32.exe]
FilePath : C:\WINDOWS\system32\
ProcessID : 2040
ThreadCreationTime : 2006-08-12 08:58:09 AM
BasePriority : Normal
FileVersion : 6.14.10.8421
ProductVersion : 6.14.10.8421
ProductName : NVIDIA Driver Helper Service, Version 84.21
CompanyName : NVIDIA Corporation
FileDescription : NVIDIA Driver Helper Service, Version 84.21
InternalName : NVSVC
LegalCopyright : © NVIDIA Corporation. All rights reserved.
OriginalFilename : nvsvc32.exe

#:20 [tablet.exe]
FilePath : C:\WINDOWS\system32\
ProcessID : 244
ThreadCreationTime : 2006-08-12 08:58:11 AM
BasePriority : Normal


#:21 [wdfmgr.exe]
FilePath : C:\WINDOWS\system32\
ProcessID : 472
ThreadCreationTime : 2006-08-12 08:58:15 AM
BasePriority : Normal
FileVersion : 5.2.3790.1230 built by: dnsrv(bld4act)
ProductVersion : 5.2.3790.1230
ProductName : Microsoft® Windows® Operating System
CompanyName : Microsoft Corporation
FileDescription : Windows User Mode Driver Manager
InternalName : WdfMgr
LegalCopyright : © Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.
OriginalFilename : WdfMgr.exe

#:22 [ashmaisv.exe]
FilePath : C:\Program Files\Alwil Software\Avast4\
ProcessID : 1324
ThreadCreationTime : 2006-08-12 08:58:27 AM
BasePriority : Normal


#:23 [ashwebsv.exe]
FilePath : C:\Program Files\Alwil Software\Avast4\
ProcessID : 1664
ThreadCreationTime : 2006-08-12 08:58:30 AM
BasePriority : Normal


#:24 [alg.exe]
FilePath : C:\WINDOWS\System32\
ProcessID : 248
ThreadCreationTime : 2006-08-12 08:58:35 AM
BasePriority : Normal
FileVersion : 5.1.2600.2180 (xpsp_sp2_rtm.040803-2158)
ProductVersion : 5.1.2600.2180
ProductName : Microsoft® Windows® Operating System
CompanyName : Microsoft Corporation
FileDescription : Application Layer Gateway Service
InternalName : ALG.exe
LegalCopyright : © Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.
OriginalFilename : ALG.exe

#:25 [explorer.exe]
FilePath : C:\WINDOWS\
ProcessID : 2192
ThreadCreationTime : 2006-08-12 09:13:01 AM
BasePriority : Normal
FileVersion : 6.00.2900.2180 (xpsp_sp2_rtm.040803-2158)
ProductVersion : 6.00.2900.2180
ProductName : Microsoft® Windows® Operating System
CompanyName : Microsoft Corporation
FileDescription : Windows Explorer
InternalName : explorer
LegalCopyright : © Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.
OriginalFilename : EXPLORER.EXE

#:26 [tabuserw.exe]
FilePath : C:\WINDOWS\system32\WTablet\
ProcessID : 2304
ThreadCreationTime : 2006-08-12 09:13:04 AM
BasePriority : Normal
FileVersion : 4.96-7
ProductVersion : 4.96-7
ProductName : Wacom Technology, Corp. TABUSERW
CompanyName : Wacom Technology, Corp.
FileDescription : TABUSERW
InternalName : TABUSERW
LegalCopyright : Copyright © 1997,1998,1999,2000,2001,2002,2003,2004,2005,2006 Wacom Technology, Corp.
OriginalFilename : TABUSERW.EXE

#:27 [tablet.exe]
FilePath : C:\WINDOWS\system32\
ProcessID : 2324
ThreadCreationTime : 2006-08-12 09:13:06 AM
BasePriority : High


#:28 [issearch.exe]
FilePath : C:\WINDOWS\system32\
ProcessID : 2500
ThreadCreationTime : 2006-08-12 09:13:08 AM
BasePriority : Normal


#:29 [isnotify.exe]
FilePath : C:\WINDOWS\system32\
ProcessID : 2524
ThreadCreationTime : 2006-08-12 09:13:08 AM
BasePriority : Normal


#:30 [tsvncache.exe]
FilePath : C:\Program Files\TortoiseSVN\bin\
ProcessID : 2556
ThreadCreationTime : 2006-08-12 09:13:08 AM
BasePriority : Normal
FileVersion : 1, 3, 5, 6804
ProductVersion : 1, 3, 5, 6804
ProductName : TortoiseSVN
CompanyName : www.tortoisesvn.org
FileDescription : TortoiseSVN status cache
InternalName : TSVNCache.exe
LegalCopyright : Copyright © 2003
OriginalFilename : TSVNCache.exe

#:31 [rundll32.exe]
FilePath : C:\WINDOWS\system32\
ProcessID : 2656
ThreadCreationTime : 2006-08-12 09:13:11 AM
BasePriority : Normal
FileVersion : 5.1.2600.2180 (xpsp_sp2_rtm.040803-2158)
ProductVersion : 5.1.2600.2180
ProductName : Microsoft® Windows® Operating System
CompanyName : Microsoft Corporation
FileDescription : Run a DLL as an App
InternalName : rundll
LegalCopyright : © Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.
OriginalFilename : RUNDLL.EXE

#:32 [ashdisp.exe]
FilePath : C:\PROGRA~1\ALWILS~1\Avast4\
ProcessID : 2984
ThreadCreationTime : 2006-08-12 09:13:20 AM
BasePriority : Normal
FileVersion : 5, 0, 0, 0
ProductVersion : 5, 0, 0, 0
ProductName : avast! Antivirus
FileDescription : avast! service GUI component
InternalName : aswDisp
LegalCopyright : Copyright © 2006 ALWIL Software
OriginalFilename : aswDisp.exe

#:33 [ctfmon.exe]
FilePath : C:\WINDOWS\system32\
ProcessID : 3148
ThreadCreationTime : 2006-08-12 09:13:26 AM
BasePriority : Normal
FileVersion : 5.1.2600.2180 (xpsp_sp2_rtm.040803-2158)
ProductVersion : 5.1.2600.2180
ProductName : Microsoft® Windows® Operating System
CompanyName : Microsoft Corporation
FileDescription : CTF Loader
InternalName : CTFMON
LegalCopyright : © Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.
OriginalFilename : CTFMON.EXE

#:34 [msnmsgr.exe]
FilePath : C:\Program Files\MSN Messenger\
ProcessID : 3244
ThreadCreationTime : 2006-08-12 09:13:31 AM
BasePriority : Normal
FileVersion : 7.5.0324
ProductVersion : 7.5.0324
ProductName : MSN Messenger
CompanyName : Microsoft Corporation
FileDescription : MSN Messenger
InternalName : msnmsgr
LegalCopyright : Copyright © Microsoft Corporation 1997-2004
LegalTrademarks : Microsoft® is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the U.S. and/or other countries.
OriginalFilename : msnmsgr.exe

#:35 [msmsgs.exe]
FilePath : C:\Program Files\Messenger\
ProcessID : 3308
ThreadCreationTime : 2006-08-12 09:13:34 AM
BasePriority : Normal
FileVersion : 4.7.3000
ProductVersion : Version 4.7.3000
ProductName : Messenger
CompanyName : Microsoft Corporation
FileDescription : Windows Messenger
InternalName : msmsgs
LegalCopyright : Copyright © Microsoft Corporation 2004
LegalTrademarks : Microsoft® is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the U.S. and/or other countries.
OriginalFilename : msmsgs.exe

#:36 [thunderbird.exe]
FilePath : C:\Program Files\Mozilla Thunderbird\
ProcessID : 3604
ThreadCreationTime : 2006-08-12 09:13:48 AM
BasePriority : Normal


#:37 [wuauclt.exe]
FilePath : C:\WINDOWS\system32\
ProcessID : 3112
ThreadCreationTime : 2006-08-12 09:25:27 AM
BasePriority : Normal
FileVersion : 5.4.3790.2180 (xpsp_sp2_rtm.040803-2158)
ProductVersion : 5.4.3790.2180
ProductName : Microsoft® Windows® Operating System
CompanyName : Microsoft Corporation
FileDescription : Automatic Updates
InternalName : wuauclt.exe
LegalCopyright : © Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.
OriginalFilename : wuauclt.exe

#:38 [firefox.exe]
FilePath : C:\Program Files\Mozilla Firefox\
ProcessID : 2732
ThreadCreationTime : 2006-08-12 09:26:19 AM
BasePriority : Normal


#:39 [7zfm.exe]
FilePath : C:\Program Files\7-Zip\
ProcessID : 1608
ThreadCreationTime : 2006-08-12 10:18:18 AM
BasePriority : Normal


#:40 [cedt.exe]
FilePath : C:\Program Files\Crimson Editor\
ProcessID : 3236
ThreadCreationTime : 2006-08-12 10:19:32 AM
BasePriority : Normal
FileVersion : 3.70 Release
ProductVersion : 3.70 Release
ProductName : Crimson Editor
CompanyName : Crimson System
FileDescription : Crimson Editor
InternalName : cedt.exe
LegalCopyright : Copyright © 1999-2004 Ingyu Kang
LegalTrademarks : Crimson Editor
OriginalFilename : cedt.exe
Comments : Free Text Editor, Html Editor, Programmers Editor for Windows

#:41 [3dsmax.exe]
FilePath : C:\3dsMax8\
ProcessID : 3404
ThreadCreationTime : 2006-08-12 10:30:40 AM
BasePriority : Normal
FileVersion : 8.0.1.24
ProductVersion : 8.0.1.24
ProductName : 3ds Max
CompanyName : Autodesk, Inc.
FileDescription : 3ds Max application
InternalName : 3dsmax
LegalCopyright : © 1994-2005 Autodesk, Inc. All rights reserved.
LegalTrademarks : Discreet, Autodesk, Inc., Kinetix, 3D Studio MAX, Autodesk VIZ, Biped, Character Studio, Heidi, Kinetix, Physique, plasma, 3ds max, DWG Unplugged, FLI, FLIC, and DXF are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Discreet Logic Inc./Autodesk, Inc.
OriginalFilename : 3dsmax.exe
Comments : TECH: chuck.lingle

#:42 [adskcleanup.0001]
FilePath : C:\DOCUME~1\Wahooney\LOCALS~1\Temp\
ProcessID : 2736
ThreadCreationTime : 2006-08-12 10:30:41 AM
BasePriority : Normal
FileVersion : 1, 0, 0, 1
ProductVersion : 1, 0, 0, 1
ProductName : Macrovision Europe Ltd. Cleanup
CompanyName : Macrovision Europe Ltd.
FileDescription : Cleanup
InternalName : Cleanup
LegalCopyright : Copyright © 2002
OriginalFilename : Cleanup.exe

#:43 [adskcleanup.0001]
FilePath : C:\DOCUME~1\Wahooney\LOCALS~1\Temp\
ProcessID : 3480
ThreadCreationTime : 2006-08-12 10:30:44 AM
BasePriority : Normal
FileVersion : 1, 0, 0, 1
ProductVersion : 1, 0, 0, 1
ProductName : Macrovision Europe Ltd. Cleanup
CompanyName : Macrovision Europe Ltd.
FileDescription : Cleanup
InternalName : Cleanup
LegalCopyright : Copyright © 2002
OriginalFilename : Cleanup.exe

#:44 [ad-aware.exe]
FilePath : C:\Program Files\Lavasoft\Ad-Aware SE Personal\
ProcessID : 3240
ThreadCreationTime : 2006-08-12 10:40:02 AM
BasePriority : Normal
FileVersion : 6.2.0.236
ProductVersion : SE 106
ProductName : Lavasoft Ad-Aware SE
CompanyName : Lavasoft Sweden
FileDescription : Ad-Aware SE Core application
InternalName : Ad-Aware.exe
LegalCopyright : Copyright © Lavasoft AB Sweden
OriginalFilename : Ad-Aware.exe
Comments : All Rights Reserved

Memory scan result:
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New critical objects: 0
Objects found so far: 8


Started registry scan
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Registry Scan result:
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New critical objects: 0
Objects found so far: 8


Started deep registry scan
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Deep registry scan result:
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New critical objects: 0
Objects found so far: 8


Started Tracking Cookie scan
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Tracking cookie scan result:
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New critical objects: 0
Objects found so far: 8



Deep scanning and examining files (C:)
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Disk Scan Result for C:\
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New critical objects: 0
Objects found so far: 8


Deep scanning and examining files (E:)
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Disk Scan Result for E:\
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New critical objects: 0
Objects found so far: 8


Scanning Hosts file......
Hosts file location:"C:\WINDOWS\system32\drivers\etc\hosts".
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1 entries scanned.
New critical objects:0
Objects found so far: 8




Performing conditional scans...
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Conditional scan result:
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New critical objects: 0
Objects found so far: 8

01:11:40 PM Scan Complete

Summary Of This Scan
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Total scanning time:00:31:24.953
Objects scanned:471557
Objects identified:0
Objects ignored:0
New critical objects:0

Hi,

You have a Smitfraud Hijacker on board that Ad-Aware doesn't detect yet. This free tool should help in the meantime.

1. Download SmitfraudFix (by S!Ri) to your Desktop (Win2k/WinXP only!).
http://siri.urz.free.fr/Fix/SmitfraudFix.zip
Extract all the files to your Destop. A folder named SmitfraudFix will be created on your Desktop.

How to extract (decompress) zipped or compressed files
http://www.lvsonline.com/compresstut/index.shtml

Note : process.exe is part of the SmitFraudFix tool and is detected by some antivirus programs (AntiVir, Dr.Web, Kaspersky, Panda) as a "RiskTool"; it is not a virus, but a program used to stop system processes. Antivirus programs cannot distinguish between "good" and "malicious" use of such programs, therefore they may alert the user.


2. Reboot into Safe Mode
You can usually do this by restarting your computer and continually tapping F8 until a menu appears. Highlight Safe Mode and hit enter.

How to start the computer in Safe mode
http://service1.symantec.com/SUPPORT/tsgen...src=sec_doc_nam

3. Once in Safe mode, open the SmitfraudFix folder and double-click smitfraudfix.cmd

Select option #2 - Clean by typing 2 and press Enter.
Wait for the tool to complete and disk cleanup to finish.
You will be prompted : "Registry cleaning - Do you want to clean the registry ?" answer Yes by typing Y and hit Enter.
The tool will also check if wininet.dll is infected. If a clean version is found, you will be prompted to replace wininet.dll. Answer Yes to the question "Replace infected file ?" by typing Y and hit Enter.

A reboot may be needed to finish the cleaning process, if you computer does not restart automatically please do it yourself manually.

4. Once back into normal mode, please scan with HijackThis to produce a log. Post that log into your topic along with the other requested logs named below.

Logs needed in your next post are:

rapport.txt in the root of your drive, eg: Local Disk C: or partition where your operating system is installed

Fresh HijackThis log

Thanks LS CalamityJane, I actually found SmitFraudFix on Saturday and it took my problems away

But thank's anyway, here are my logs that you asked for, just in case.


SmitFraudFix v2.81

Scan done at 15:28:23.51, 2006/08/12
Run from C:\SmitfraudFix
OS: Microsoft Windows XP [Version 5.1.2600] - Windows_NT
Fix ran in safe mode

»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»» C:\


»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»» C:\WINDOWS


»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»» C:\WINDOWS\system


»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»» C:\WINDOWS\Web


»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»» C:\WINDOWS\system32


»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»» C:\Documents and Settings\Administrator\Application Data


»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»» Start Menu


»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»» C:\DOCUME~1\ADMINI~1\FAVORI~1


»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»» Desktop


»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»» C:\Program Files


»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»» Corrupted keys


»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»» Desktop Components



»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»» Sharedtaskscheduler
!!!Attention, following keys are not inevitably infected!!!

SrchSTS.exe by S!Ri
Search SharedTaskScheduler's .dll

»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»» Scanning wininet.dll infection


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Logfile of HijackThis v1.99.1
Scan saved at 10:18:09 PM, on 2006/08/14
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:\Program Files\Alwil Software\Avast4\aswUpdSv.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Autodesk Shared\Service\AdskScSrv.exe
C:\Program Files\Alwil Software\Avast4\ashServ.exe
C:\Program Files\ewido anti-spyware 4.0\guard.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Microsoft Shared\VS7Debug\mdm.exe
C:\3dsMax8\mentalray\satellite\raysat_3dsmax8server.exe
C:\Program Files\Microsoft SQL Server\MSSQL$INVENTORCONTENT\Binn\sqlservr.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\nvsvc32.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\Tablet.exe
C:\Program Files\Alwil Software\Avast4\ashMaiSv.exe
C:\Program Files\Alwil Software\Avast4\ashWebSv.exe
C:\WINDOWS\Explorer.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\system32\WTablet\TabUserW.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\Tablet.exe
C:\Program Files\TortoiseSVN\bin\TSVNCache.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\RunDll32.exe
C:\Program Files\QuickTime\qttask.exe
C:\Program Files\D-Tools\daemon.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\ALWILS~1\Avast4\ashDisp.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\wuauclt.exe
C:\Program Files\ewido anti-spyware 4.0\ewido.exe
C:\Program Files\Windows Defender\MSASCui.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\ctfmon.exe
C:\Program Files\MSN Messenger\MsnMsgr.Exe
C:\Program Files\Messenger\msmsgs.exe
C:\Program Files\Microsoft SQL Server\80\Tools\Binn\sqlmangr.exe
C:\Program Files\TechSmith\SnagIt 8\SnagIt32.exe
C:\Program Files\TechSmith\SnagIt 8\TSCHelp.exe
C:\Program Files\Mozilla Thunderbird\thunderbird.exe
C:\Program Files\OpenOffice.org 2.0\program\soffice.exe
C:\Program Files\OpenOffice.org 2.0\program\soffice.BIN
C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\iexplore.exe
C:\3dsMax8\3dsmax.exe
C:\DOCUME~1\Wahooney\LOCALS~1\Temp\AdskCleanup.0001
C:\DOCUME~1\Wahooney\LOCALS~1\Temp\AdskCleanup.0001
C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\OFFICE11\OUTLOOK.EXE
C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\OFFICE11\WINWORD.EXE
C:\Program Files\Mozilla Firefox\firefox.exe
C:\Program Files\Adobe\Acrobat 7.0\Reader\AcroRd32.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\NOTEPAD.EXE
C:\Program Files\Hijackthis\HijackThis.exe

R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Connection Wizard,ShellNext = http://quicktimepro.apple.com/?country=ZA&...ersion=07038000
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [High Definition Audio Property Page Shortcut] HDAudPropShortcut.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Cmaudio] RunDll32 cmicnfg.cpl,CMICtrlWnd
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [NvCplDaemon] RUNDLL32.EXE C:\WINDOWS\system32\NvCpl.dll,NvStartup
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [nwiz] nwiz.exe /install
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [NvMediaCenter] RUNDLL32.EXE C:\WINDOWS\system32\NvMcTray.dll,NvTaskbarInit
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [QuickTime Task] "C:\Program Files\QuickTime\qttask.exe" -atboottime
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [DAEMON Tools-1033] "C:\Program Files\D-Tools\daemon.exe" -lang 1033
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [avast!] C:\PROGRA~1\ALWILS~1\Avast4\ashDisp.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [!ewido] "C:\Program Files\ewido anti-spyware 4.0\ewido.exe" /minimized
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Windows Defender] "C:\Program Files\Windows Defender\MSASCui.exe" -hide
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [CTFMON.EXE] C:\WINDOWS\system32\ctfmon.exe
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [MsnMsgr] "C:\Program Files\MSN Messenger\MsnMsgr.Exe" /background
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [MSMSGS] "C:\Program Files\Messenger\msmsgs.exe" /background
O4 - Startup: Adobe Gamma.lnk = C:\Program Files\Common Files\Adobe\Calibration\Adobe Gamma Loader.exe
O4 - Startup: Mozilla Thunderbird.lnk = C:\Program Files\Mozilla Thunderbird\thunderbird.exe
O4 - Startup: OpenOffice.org 2.0.lnk = C:\Program Files\OpenOffice.org 2.0\program\quickstart.exe
O4 - Global Startup: Adobe Reader Speed Launch.lnk = C:\Program Files\Adobe\Acrobat 7.0\Reader\reader_sl.exe
O4 - Global Startup: Service Manager.lnk = C:\Program Files\Microsoft SQL Server\80\Tools\Binn\sqlmangr.exe
O4 - Global Startup: SnagIt 8.lnk = C:\Program Files\TechSmith\SnagIt 8\SnagIt32.exe
O4 - Global Startup: TabUserW.exe.lnk = C:\WINDOWS\system32\WTablet\TabUserW.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 - {92780B25-18CC-41C8-B9BE-3C9C571A8263} - C:\PROGRA~1\MICROS~2\OFFICE11\REFIEBAR.DLL
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: {6414512B-B978-451D-A0D8-FCFDF33E833C} (WUWebControl Class) - http://update.microsoft.com/windowsupdate/...b?1155380038375
O17 - HKLM\System\CCS\Services\Tcpip\..\{3BBA9E09-562E-4219-A50E-7DBF9B1090BD}: NameServer = 192.168.0.1,168.95.192.1
O17 - HKLM\System\CS1\Services\Tcpip\..\{3BBA9E09-562E-4219-A50E-7DBF9B1090BD}: NameServer = 192.168.0.1,168.95.192.1
O17 - HKLM\System\CS2\Services\Tcpip\..\{3BBA9E09-562E-4219-A50E-7DBF9B1090BD}: NameServer = 192.168.0.1,168.95.192.1
O18 - Protocol: ms-help - {314111C7-A502-11D2-BBCA-00C04F8EC294} - C:\Program Files\Common Files\Microsoft Shared\Help\hxds.dll
O18 - Protocol: msnim - {828030A1-22C1-4009-854F-8E305202313F} - "C:\PROGRA~1\MSNMES~1\msgrapp.dll" (file missing)
O23 - Service: Adobe LM Service - Adobe Systems - 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: Autodesk Licensing Service - Autodesk - C:\Program Files\Common Files\Autodesk Shared\Service\AdskScSrv.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: ewido anti-spyware 4.0 guard - Anti-Malware Development a.s. - C:\Program Files\ewido anti-spyware 4.0\guard.exe
O23 - Service: InstallDriver Table Manager (IDriverT) - Macrovision Corporation - C:\Program Files\Common Files\InstallShield\Driver\11\Intel 32\IDriverT.exe
O23 - Service: RaySat_3dsmax8 Server (mi-raysat_3dsmax8) - Unknown owner - C:\3dsMax8\mentalray\satellite\raysat_3dsmax8server.exe
O23 - Service: NVIDIA Display Driver Service (NVSvc) - NVIDIA Corporation - C:\WINDOWS\system32\nvsvc32.exe
O23 - Service: TabletService - Wacom Technology, Corp. - C:\WINDOWS\system32\Tablet.exe

Hi, well, it does indeed look like that got it

Some final cleanup and prevention recomendations follow.

You can go ahead and delete any special tools we used (SmitRem, SmitfraudFix, ComboFix, etc). They won't serve a future purpose and are replaced with updated versions frequently, so the copies you have are probably already out of date and no need to keep them.

Do a disk cleanup. Go to Start > Run and type in the box: Cleanmgr
Wait while Windows scans your system for files to delete.
Make sure these 3 are checkmarked and press *ok* to delete them.

Temporary Files
Temporary Internet Files
Recycle Bin

Now that your PC is clean, make sure all programs are running properly and then you'll need to reset your restore point in Windows XP.......why?

One of the best features of Windows ME or XP is the System Restore option, however if a malware infects a computer with this operating system it can be backed up in the System Restore folder. Therefore, clearing the restore points is necessary after malware removal.

To reset your restore points, please note that you will need to log into your computer with an account which has full administrator access. You will know if the account has administrator access because you will be able to see the System Restore tab. If the tab is missing, you are logged in under a limited account.

(winXP)

1. Turn off System Restore.
Go to Start and right-click on *My Computer*.
Click Properties.
Click the System Restore tab.
Put a Checkmark in the box next to "Turn off System Restore".
Click Apply, and then click OK.

2. Reboot.

3. Turn ON System Restore.
Go to Start and right-click on *My Computer*.
Click Properties.
Click the System Restore tab.
Remove the checkmark next to "Turn off System Restore".
Click Apply, and then click OK.

How to Turn On and Turn Off System Restore in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?...kb;en-us;310405
......................
I can't stress enough the importance of having your Windows critical Security Updates. Most malware today uses exploits on unpatched systems to creep onto your system without your even doing anything but visiting an infected webpage!!

Watch what you download, be careful where you surf, and don't trust attachments or even links in email and Instant messages. Even if they come from a buddy, that buddy could be the one infected and it is the virus sending that link from his account. You click on it thinking he is trusted, and *boom* you're infected.
Many "Phishing" attempts are made by cleverly crafted email to look like it is coming from an "official" source (like Microsoft, or your bank, or some other provider). Don't click on links in those. Go directly to the site instead and navigate the menus - don't trust email you think came from a "safe source" unless you are expecting it! There is more in the link I will provide below, but those are the choice avenues of infection these days.

A word about shared computers and networks.
Share Your PC
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/s...hare/intro.mspx
Not all users need to have Admin Accounts. It is much safer to have most of your users on a shared system running as Limited User accounts. That way, if there is "an accident", it will only affect one user's account and not the entire system.


Next, I highly recommend you get some extra protection to prevent future infections. Here are some things you can do and some free programs to help .
How do I prevent Browser Hijacks and Spyware?
http://www.dslreports.com/faq/13620

I'm happy to see you have SP2 installed. That will address numerous security issues in your Operating System and IE
Make sure that you keep your Operating System and IE updated with the latest Critical Security Updates from Microsoft...they usually come out once a month, on the 2nd Tuesday of each month. This is the first step in malware prevention, as many nasties now take advantage of new exploits and if not patched, you are vulnerable!
Windows Update
http://update.microsoft.com/microsoftupdate/

And see this link for instructions on how to configure the enhanced security features in SP2:
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/...xp/iesecxp.mspx

I also highly recommend to get the free tool, Microsoft Baseline Security Analyzer (MBSA) from Microsoft to analyze your PC security for prevention purposes.

MBSA Version 2.0 will scan for common system misconfigurations on Windows 2000, Windows XP, and Windows Server 2003 systems. This program will identify the system security weaknesses in your browser and operating system and provides easy instructions to correct them. This includes any missing critical Windows security updates, system vulnerabilities and your IE Browser security settings. Get the download here:
Microsoft Baseline Security Analyzer
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/...s/mbsahome.mspx
Choose MBSAsetup-EN.msi = (English Version) or the language appropriate for you.

Also visit this Free Online Scanner from Microsoft for PC Health and Safety
http://safety.live.com/site/en-US/default.htm
and Microsoft Security At Home
http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/default.mspx
for tips to Protect your Pc, Protect yourself and Protect your Family.