i went to this website and then popups galore! i tried to run adaware in safe mode, but that still didn't work. it keeps shutting itself down halfway through the scan. now my computer is making weird buzzing noises.

*edit - I looked through the forums and ran Ewido and BruteForce.

here's my new hijack log:

Logfile of HijackThis v1.99.1
Scan saved at 6:53:39 AM, on 8/24/2006
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\Explorer.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\system32\spoolsv.exe
C:\Program Files\ewido anti-spyware 4.0\guard.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\nvsvc32.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\HPZipm12.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe
C:\Program Files\Sony\VAIO Media Music Server\SSSvr.exe
C:\Program Files\Sony\Photo Server 20\appsrv\PicAppSrv.exe
C:\Program Files\Sony\giga pocket\GPVSvr.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Sony Shared\VAIO Media Platform\SV_Httpd.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Sony Shared\VAIO Media Platform\sv_httpd.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Sony Shared\VAIO Media Platform\UPnPFramework.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Sony Shared\VAIO Media Platform\UPnPFramework.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Sony Shared\VAIO Media Platform\SV_Httpd.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Sony Shared\VAIO Media Platform\UPnPFramework.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\ctfmon.exe
C:\WINDOWS\htpatch.exe
C:\WINDOWS\AGRSMMSG.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\ezSP_Px.exe
C:\Program Files\Fellowes\MediaFACE 4.0\SetHook.exe
C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.5.0_06\bin\jusched.exe
C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunesHelper.exe
C:\Program Files\iPod\bin\iPodService.exe
C:\Program Files\ewido anti-spyware 4.0\ewido.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\POP-UP~1\PSFree.exe
C:\Program Files\Sony\VAIO Action Setup\VAServ.exe
C:\Program Files\sony\giga pocket\gps.exe
C:\Documents and Settings\Ann\Desktop\HijackThis.exe

F2 - REG:system.ini: UserInit=userinit.exe
O2 - BHO: AcroIEHlprObj Class - {06849E9F-C8D7-4D59-B87D-784B7D6BE0B3} - C:\Program Files\Adobe\Acrobat 5.0\Reader\ActiveX\AcroIEHelper.ocx
O2 - BHO: SSVHelper Class - {761497BB-D6F0-462C-B6EB-D4DAF1D92D43} - C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.5.0_06\bin\ssv.dll
O2 - BHO: IeCatch2 Class - {A5366673-E8CA-11D3-9CD9-0090271D075B} - C:\PROGRA~1\FlashGet\jccatch.dll
O3 - Toolbar: FlashGet Bar - {E0E899AB-F487-11D5-8D29-0050BA6940E3} - C:\PROGRA~1\FlashGet\fgiebar.dll
O3 - Toolbar: &Radio - {8E718888-423F-11D2-876E-00A0C9082467} - C:\WINDOWS\System32\msdxm.ocx
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [HTpatch] C:\WINDOWS\htpatch.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [NvCplDaemon] RUNDLL32.EXE C:\WINDOWS\System32\NvCpl.dll,NvStartup
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [AGRSMMSG] AGRSMMSG.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [CTHelper] CTHELPER.EXE
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [ezShieldProtector for Px] C:\WINDOWS\System32\ezSP_Px.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [ZTgServerSwitch] c:\program files\support.com\client\lserver\server.vbs
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [StorageGuard] "C:\Program Files\VERITAS Software\Update Manager\sgtray.exe" /r
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [D066UUtility] C:\WINDOWS\TWAIN_32\D66U\D066UUTY.EXE
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [IMJPMIG8.1] "C:\WINDOWS\IME\imjp8_1\IMJPMIG.EXE" /Spoil /RemAdvDef /Migration32
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [MSPY2002] C:\WINDOWS\System32\IME\PINTLGNT\ImScInst.exe /SYNC
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [PHIME2002ASync] C:\WINDOWS\System32\IME\TINTLGNT\TINTSETP.EXE /SYNC
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [PHIME2002A] C:\WINDOWS\System32\IME\TINTLGNT\TINTSETP.EXE /IMEName
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [MediaFace Integration] C:\Program Files\Fellowes\MediaFACE 4.0\SetHook.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SunJavaUpdateSched] C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.5.0_06\bin\jusched.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SiS KHooker] C:\WINDOWS\System32\khooker.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [iTunesHelper] "C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunesHelper.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [HPHUPD08] C:\Program Files\HP\Digital Imaging\{33D6CC28-9F75-4d1b-A11D-98895B3A3729}\hphupd08.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [QuickTime Task] "C:\Program Files\QuickTime\qttask.exe" -atboottime
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [QMusic2] "C:\Program Files\BenQ\QMusic2\QMAgent.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [!ewido] "C:\Program Files\ewido anti-spyware 4.0\ewido.exe" /minimized
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [PopUpStopperFreeEdition] "C:\PROGRA~1\POP-UP~1\PSFree.exe"
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [ctfmon.exe] C:\WINDOWS\System32\ctfmon.exe
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [Creative Detector] C:\Program Files\Creative\MediaSource\Detector\CTDetect.exe /R
O4 - Global Startup: Timer Recording Manager.lnk = C:\Program Files\Sony\giga pocket\ReserveModule.exe
O4 - Global Startup: VAIO Action Setup (Server).lnk = %ProgramFiles%\Sony\VAIO Action Setup\VAServ.exe
O8 - Extra context menu item: Download All by FlashGet - C:\Program Files\FlashGet\jc_all.htm
O8 - Extra context menu item: Download using FlashGet - C:\Program Files\FlashGet\jc_link.htm
O8 - Extra context menu item: Download with GetRight - C:\Program Files\GetRight\GRdownload.htm
O8 - Extra context menu item: E&xport to Microsoft Excel - res://C:\PROGRA~1\MICROS~4\Office10\EXCEL.EXE/3000
O8 - Extra context menu item: Open with GetRight Browser - C:\Program Files\GetRight\GRbrowse.htm
O9 - Extra button: (no name) - {08B0E5C0-4FCB-11CF-AAA5-00401C608501} - C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.5.0_06\bin\ssv.dll
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Sun Java Console - {08B0E5C0-4FCB-11CF-AAA5-00401C608501} - C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.5.0_06\bin\ssv.dll
O9 - Extra button: ICQ Pro - {6224f700-cba3-4071-b251-47cb894244cd} - C:\PROGRA~1\ICQ\ICQ.exe
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: ICQ - {6224f700-cba3-4071-b251-47cb894244cd} - C:\PROGRA~1\ICQ\ICQ.exe
O9 - Extra button: AIM - {AC9E2541-2814-11d5-BC6D-00B0D0A1DE45} - C:\Program Files\AIM\aim.exe
O9 - Extra button: PartyPoker.com - {B7FE5D70-9AA2-40F1-9C6B-12A255F085E1} - C:\Program Files\PartyPoker\PartyPoker.exe
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: PartyPoker.com - {B7FE5D70-9AA2-40F1-9C6B-12A255F085E1} - C:\Program Files\PartyPoker\PartyPoker.exe
O9 - Extra button: FlashGet - {D6E814A0-E0C5-11d4-8D29-0050BA6940E3} - C:\PROGRA~1\FlashGet\flashget.exe
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: &FlashGet - {D6E814A0-E0C5-11d4-8D29-0050BA6940E3} - C:\PROGRA~1\FlashGet\flashget.exe
O9 - Extra button: Yahoo! Messenger - {E5D12C4E-7B4F-11D3-B5C9-0050045C3C96} - C:\PROGRA~1\Yahoo!\MESSEN~1\YPager.exe
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Yahoo! Messenger - {E5D12C4E-7B4F-11D3-B5C9-0050045C3C96} - C:\PROGRA~1\Yahoo!\MESSEN~1\YPager.exe
O9 - Extra button: Messenger - {FB5F1910-F110-11d2-BB9E-00C04F795683} - C:\Program Files\Messenger\MSMSGS.EXE
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Messenger - {FB5F1910-F110-11d2-BB9E-00C04F795683} - C:\Program Files\Messenger\MSMSGS.EXE
O14 - IERESET.INF: START_PAGE_URL=http://www.sony.com/vaiopeople
O15 - Trusted Zone: http://free.aol.com
O16 - DPF: {406B5949-7190-4245-91A9-30A17DE16AD0} (Snapfish Activia) - http://www.snapfish.com/SnapfishActivia.cab
O16 - DPF: {4F1E5B1A-2A80-42CA-8532-2D05CB959537} (MSN Photo Upload Tool) - http://spaces.msn.com//PhotoUpload/MsnPUpld.cab
O16 - DPF: {6A9B2484-3BE4-4FB2-ACF0-CC20B3B9F665} - https://www.my.sony.com/smartcard/download/install.cab
O18 - Protocol: msnim - {828030A1-22C1-4009-854F-8E305202313F} - "C:\PROGRA~1\MSNMES~1\msgrapp.dll" (file missing)
O23 - Service: Creative Service for CDROM Access - Unknown owner - C:\WINDOWS\System32\CTsvcCDA.EXE (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: iPodService - Apple Computer, Inc. - C:\Program Files\iPod\bin\iPodService.exe
O23 - Service: NVIDIA Driver Helper Service (NVSvc) - NVIDIA Corporation - C:\WINDOWS\System32\nvsvc32.exe
O23 - Service: Pml Driver HPZ12 - HP - C:\WINDOWS\System32\HPZipm12.exe
O23 - Service: Sony SPTI Service (SPTISRV) - Sony Corporation - C:\PROGRA~1\COMMON~1\SONYSH~1\AVLib\Sptisrv.exe
O23 - Service: VAIO Media Music Server (Application) (VAIOMediaPlatform-MusicServer-AppServer) - Unknown owner - C:\Program Files\Sony\VAIO Media Music Server\SSSvr.exe" /Service=VAIOMediaPlatform-MusicServer-AppServer /DisplayName="VAIO Media Music Server (Application) (file missing)
O23 - Service: VAIO Media Music Server (HTTP) (VAIOMediaPlatform-MusicServer-HTTP) - Unknown owner - C:\Program Files\Common Files\Sony Shared\VAIO Media Platform\sv_httpd.exe" /Service=VAIOMediaPlatform-MusicServer-HTTP /RegRoot="Software\Sony Corporation\VAIO Media Platform\2.0" /RegExt="Applications\MusicServer\HTTP (file missing)
O23 - Service: VAIO Media Music Server (UPnP) (VAIOMediaPlatform-MusicServer-UPnP) - Sony Corporation - C:\Program Files\Common Files\Sony Shared\VAIO Media Platform\UPnPFramework.exe
O23 - Service: VAIO Media Photo Server (Application) (VAIOMediaPlatform-PhotoServer-AppServer) - Unknown owner - C:\Program Files\Sony\Photo Server 20\appsrv\PicAppSrv.exe
O23 - Service: VAIO Media Photo Server (HTTP) (VAIOMediaPlatform-PhotoServer-HTTP) - Unknown owner - C:\Program Files\Common Files\Sony Shared\VAIO Media Platform\SV_Httpd.exe" /Service=VAIOMediaPlatform-PhotoServer-HTTP /RegRoot="Software\Sony Corporation\VAIO Media Platform\2.0" /RegExt="\Applications\PhotoServer\HTTP (file missing)
O23 - Service: VAIO Media Photo Server (UPnP) (VAIOMediaPlatform-PhotoServer-UPnP) - Sony Corporation - C:\Program Files\Common Files\Sony Shared\VAIO Media Platform\UPnPFramework.exe
O23 - Service: VAIO Media Video Server (Application) (VAIOMediaPlatform-VideoServer-AppServer) - Unknown owner - C:\Program Files\Sony\giga pocket\GPVSvr.exe" /Service=VAIOMediaPlatform-VideoServer-AppServer /DisplayName="VAIO Media Video Server (Application) (file missing)
O23 - Service: VAIO Media Video Server (HTTP) (VAIOMediaPlatform-VideoServer-HTTP) - Unknown owner - C:\Program Files\Common Files\Sony Shared\VAIO Media Platform\SV_Httpd.exe" /Service=VAIOMediaPlatform-VideoServer-HTTP /RegRoot="SOFTWARE\Sony Corporation\VAIO Media Platform\2.0" /RegExt="\Applications\VideoServer\HTTP (file missing)
O23 - Service: VAIO Media Video Server (UPnP) (VAIOMediaPlatform-VideoServer-UPnP) - Sony Corporation - C:\Program Files\Common Files\Sony Shared\VAIO Media Platform\UPnPFramework.exe

Let's see if we can get your Ad-Aware working first.

See this FAQ and let me know if that lets you get through a scan:
Ad-Aware SE terminates or PC reboots during scan, removal process
http://www.lavasoftsupport.com/index.php?showtopic=3013

Thanks Jane! my Adaware works again. But I've noticed that these past two days, my internet has a delayed reaction. I checked the running processes and noticed a few new ones such as wuauclt.exe & alg.exe. Is this part of Purityscan adware? Thanks again for all your help

Here's my new HJT log:

Logfile of HijackThis v1.99.1
Scan saved at 10:30:03 PM, on 9/7/2006
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\ewido anti-spyware 4.0\guard.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\nvsvc32.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\HPZipm12.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe
C:\Program Files\Sony\VAIO Media Music Server\SSSvr.exe
C:\Program Files\Sony\Photo Server 20\appsrv\PicAppSrv.exe
C:\Program Files\Sony\giga pocket\GPVSvr.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Sony Shared\VAIO Media Platform\sv_httpd.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Sony Shared\VAIO Media Platform\SV_Httpd.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Sony Shared\VAIO Media Platform\SV_Httpd.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Sony Shared\VAIO Media Platform\UPnPFramework.exe
C:\WINDOWS\Explorer.EXE
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Sony Shared\VAIO Media Platform\UPnPFramework.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Sony Shared\VAIO Media Platform\UPnPFramework.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\wscntfy.exe
C:\WINDOWS\htpatch.exe
C:\WINDOWS\AGRSMMSG.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\ezSP_Px.exe
C:\Program Files\Fellowes\MediaFACE 4.0\SetHook.exe
C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.5.0_08\bin\jusched.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\ctfmon.exe
C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunesHelper.exe
C:\Program Files\iPod\bin\iPodService.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\POP-UP~1\PSFree.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\wuauclt.exe
C:\Program Files\Sony\VAIO Action Setup\VAServ.exe
C:\Program Files\sony\giga pocket\gps.exe
C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\iexplore.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\wuauclt.exe
C:\Documents and Settings\Ann\Desktop\HJT.exe

O2 - BHO: AcroIEHlprObj Class - {06849E9F-C8D7-4D59-B87D-784B7D6BE0B3} - C:\Program Files\Adobe\Acrobat 5.0\Reader\ActiveX\AcroIEHelper.ocx
O2 - BHO: SSVHelper Class - {761497BB-D6F0-462C-B6EB-D4DAF1D92D43} - C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.5.0_08\bin\ssv.dll
O2 - BHO: IeCatch2 Class - {A5366673-E8CA-11D3-9CD9-0090271D075B} - C:\PROGRA~1\FlashGet\jccatch.dll
O3 - Toolbar: FlashGet Bar - {E0E899AB-F487-11D5-8D29-0050BA6940E3} - C:\PROGRA~1\FlashGet\fgiebar.dll
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [HTpatch] C:\WINDOWS\htpatch.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [NvCplDaemon] RUNDLL32.EXE C:\WINDOWS\System32\NvCpl.dll,NvStartup
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [AGRSMMSG] AGRSMMSG.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [CTHelper] CTHELPER.EXE
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [ezShieldProtector for Px] C:\WINDOWS\System32\ezSP_Px.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [ZTgServerSwitch] c:\program files\support.com\client\lserver\server.vbs
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [StorageGuard] "C:\Program Files\VERITAS Software\Update Manager\sgtray.exe" /r
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [D066UUtility] C:\WINDOWS\TWAIN_32\D66U\D066UUTY.EXE
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [IMJPMIG8.1] "C:\WINDOWS\IME\imjp8_1\IMJPMIG.EXE" /Spoil /RemAdvDef /Migration32
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [MSPY2002] C:\WINDOWS\System32\IME\PINTLGNT\ImScInst.exe /SYNC
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [PHIME2002ASync] C:\WINDOWS\System32\IME\TINTLGNT\TINTSETP.EXE /SYNC
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [PHIME2002A] C:\WINDOWS\System32\IME\TINTLGNT\TINTSETP.EXE /IMEName
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [MediaFace Integration] C:\Program Files\Fellowes\MediaFACE 4.0\SetHook.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SunJavaUpdateSched] "C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.5.0_08\bin\jusched.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SiS KHooker] C:\WINDOWS\System32\khooker.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [iTunesHelper] "C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunesHelper.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [HPHUPD08] C:\Program Files\HP\Digital Imaging\{33D6CC28-9F75-4d1b-A11D-98895B3A3729}\hphupd08.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [QuickTime Task] "C:\Program Files\QuickTime\qttask.exe" -atboottime
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [QMusic2] "C:\Program Files\BenQ\QMusic2\QMAgent.exe"
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [PopUpStopperFreeEdition] "C:\PROGRA~1\POP-UP~1\PSFree.exe"
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [ctfmon.exe] C:\WINDOWS\system32\ctfmon.exe
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [Creative Detector] C:\Program Files\Creative\MediaSource\Detector\CTDetect.exe /R
O4 - Global Startup: Timer Recording Manager.lnk = C:\Program Files\Sony\giga pocket\ReserveModule.exe
O4 - Global Startup: VAIO Action Setup (Server).lnk = %ProgramFiles%\Sony\VAIO Action Setup\VAServ.exe
O8 - Extra context menu item: Download All by FlashGet - C:\Program Files\FlashGet\jc_all.htm
O8 - Extra context menu item: Download using FlashGet - C:\Program Files\FlashGet\jc_link.htm
O8 - Extra context menu item: Download with GetRight - C:\Program Files\GetRight\GRdownload.htm
O8 - Extra context menu item: E&xport to Microsoft Excel - res://C:\PROGRA~1\MICROS~4\Office10\EXCEL.EXE/3000
O8 - Extra context menu item: Open with GetRight Browser - C:\Program Files\GetRight\GRbrowse.htm
O9 - Extra button: (no name) - {08B0E5C0-4FCB-11CF-AAA5-00401C608501} - C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.5.0_08\bin\ssv.dll
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Sun Java Console - {08B0E5C0-4FCB-11CF-AAA5-00401C608501} - C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.5.0_08\bin\ssv.dll
O9 - Extra button: ICQ Pro - {6224f700-cba3-4071-b251-47cb894244cd} - C:\PROGRA~1\ICQ\ICQ.exe
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: ICQ - {6224f700-cba3-4071-b251-47cb894244cd} - C:\PROGRA~1\ICQ\ICQ.exe
O9 - Extra button: AIM - {AC9E2541-2814-11d5-BC6D-00B0D0A1DE45} - C:\Program Files\AIM\aim.exe
O9 - Extra button: PartyPoker.com - {B7FE5D70-9AA2-40F1-9C6B-12A255F085E1} - C:\Program Files\PartyPoker\PartyPoker.exe (file missing)
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: PartyPoker.com - {B7FE5D70-9AA2-40F1-9C6B-12A255F085E1} - C:\Program Files\PartyPoker\PartyPoker.exe (file missing)
O9 - Extra button: FlashGet - {D6E814A0-E0C5-11d4-8D29-0050BA6940E3} - C:\PROGRA~1\FlashGet\flashget.exe
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: &FlashGet - {D6E814A0-E0C5-11d4-8D29-0050BA6940E3} - C:\PROGRA~1\FlashGet\flashget.exe
O9 - Extra button: Yahoo! Messenger - {E5D12C4E-7B4F-11D3-B5C9-0050045C3C96} - C:\PROGRA~1\Yahoo!\MESSEN~1\YPager.exe
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Yahoo! Messenger - {E5D12C4E-7B4F-11D3-B5C9-0050045C3C96} - C:\PROGRA~1\Yahoo!\MESSEN~1\YPager.exe
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.sony.com/vaiopeople
O15 - Trusted Zone: http://free.aol.com
O16 - DPF: {406B5949-7190-4245-91A9-30A17DE16AD0} (Snapfish Activia) - http://www.snapfish.com/SnapfishActivia.cab
O16 - DPF: {4F1E5B1A-2A80-42CA-8532-2D05CB959537} (MSN Photo Upload Tool) - http://spaces.msn.com//PhotoUpload/MsnPUpld.cab
O16 - DPF: {6A9B2484-3BE4-4FB2-ACF0-CC20B3B9F665} - https://www.my.sony.com/smartcard/download/install.cab
O16 - DPF: {6E32070A-766D-4EE6-879C-DC1FA91D2FC3} (MUWebControl Class) - http://update.microsoft.com/microsoftupdat...b?1157317313281
O18 - Protocol: msnim - {828030A1-22C1-4009-854F-8E305202313F} - "C:\PROGRA~1\MSNMES~1\msgrapp.dll" (file missing)
O20 - Winlogon Notify: WgaLogon - C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\WgaLogon.dll
O23 - Service: Creative Service for CDROM Access - Unknown owner - C:\WINDOWS\System32\CTsvcCDA.EXE (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: iPodService - Apple Computer, Inc. - C:\Program Files\iPod\bin\iPodService.exe
O23 - Service: NVIDIA Driver Helper Service (NVSvc) - NVIDIA Corporation - C:\WINDOWS\System32\nvsvc32.exe
O23 - Service: Pml Driver HPZ12 - HP - C:\WINDOWS\System32\HPZipm12.exe
O23 - Service: Sony SPTI Service (SPTISRV) - Sony Corporation - C:\PROGRA~1\COMMON~1\SONYSH~1\AVLib\Sptisrv.exe
O23 - Service: VAIO Media Music Server (Application) (VAIOMediaPlatform-MusicServer-AppServer) - Unknown owner - C:\Program Files\Sony\VAIO Media Music Server\SSSvr.exe" /Service=VAIOMediaPlatform-MusicServer-AppServer /DisplayName="VAIO Media Music Server (Application) (file missing)
O23 - Service: VAIO Media Music Server (HTTP) (VAIOMediaPlatform-MusicServer-HTTP) - Unknown owner - C:\Program Files\Common Files\Sony Shared\VAIO Media Platform\sv_httpd.exe" /Service=VAIOMediaPlatform-MusicServer-HTTP /RegRoot="Software\Sony Corporation\VAIO Media Platform\2.0" /RegExt="Applications\MusicServer\HTTP (file missing)
O23 - Service: VAIO Media Music Server (UPnP) (VAIOMediaPlatform-MusicServer-UPnP) - Sony Corporation - C:\Program Files\Common Files\Sony Shared\VAIO Media Platform\UPnPFramework.exe
O23 - Service: VAIO Media Photo Server (Application) (VAIOMediaPlatform-PhotoServer-AppServer) - Unknown owner - C:\Program Files\Sony\Photo Server 20\appsrv\PicAppSrv.exe
O23 - Service: VAIO Media Photo Server (HTTP) (VAIOMediaPlatform-PhotoServer-HTTP) - Unknown owner - C:\Program Files\Common Files\Sony Shared\VAIO Media Platform\SV_Httpd.exe" /Service=VAIOMediaPlatform-PhotoServer-HTTP /RegRoot="Software\Sony Corporation\VAIO Media Platform\2.0" /RegExt="\Applications\PhotoServer\HTTP (file missing)
O23 - Service: VAIO Media Photo Server (UPnP) (VAIOMediaPlatform-PhotoServer-UPnP) - Sony Corporation - C:\Program Files\Common Files\Sony Shared\VAIO Media Platform\UPnPFramework.exe
O23 - Service: VAIO Media Video Server (Application) (VAIOMediaPlatform-VideoServer-AppServer) - Unknown owner - C:\Program Files\Sony\giga pocket\GPVSvr.exe" /Service=VAIOMediaPlatform-VideoServer-AppServer /DisplayName="VAIO Media Video Server (Application) (file missing)
O23 - Service: VAIO Media Video Server (HTTP) (VAIOMediaPlatform-VideoServer-HTTP) - Unknown owner - C:\Program Files\Common Files\Sony Shared\VAIO Media Platform\SV_Httpd.exe" /Service=VAIOMediaPlatform-VideoServer-HTTP /RegRoot="SOFTWARE\Sony Corporation\VAIO Media Platform\2.0" /RegExt="\Applications\VideoServer\HTTP (file missing)
O23 - Service: VAIO Media Video Server (UPnP) (VAIOMediaPlatform-VideoServer-UPnP) - Sony Corporation - C:\Program Files\Common Files\Sony Shared\VAIO Media Platform\UPnPFramework.exe

xoisuzu,

My apologies for not seeing your reply here.

I'm glad you got Ad-Aware working again. Did it find PurityScan on your system?

In some cases it can mock valid system files, so I cannot tell you by file name alone - those two should be legit, depending on where they are located and whether or not that is the real name of the file - sometimes malware uses characters or fonts that only appear to be a letter of the english alphabet, when in reality it is not.

Could you please download this free tool and run it to produce a log? Post the log back here for review please.

1. Download this file - combofix.exe
http://download.bleepingcomputer.com/sUBs/combofix.exe

2. Double click on combofix.exe & follow the prompts.

Note: If you receive a popup with a Disclaimer, read that and answer Y for yes (or N for no)
Y is recommended (if you put N, the tool will exit without fixing and will remove the combofix file and folders)

Do NOT click on the window while the fix is running, because that will cause your system to hang and the fix to stall.

3. When finished, it shall produce a log for you. Post that log in your next reply

Hi Jane, I ran combofix and here are the results:

Ann - 06-09-11 20:48:41.17
ComboFix 06.09.11B - Running from: C:\Documents and Settings\Ann\Desktop

Microsoft Windows XP [Version 5.1.2600]

((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((( E-Give / Ssk's Log )))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))


C:\Documents and Settings\Ann\Application Data\Sskknwrd.dll
C:\Documents and Settings\Ann\Application Data\Sskuknwrd.dll
C:\WINDOWS\system32\bk.exe


* * * POST RUN FILES/FOLDERS * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *


(((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Other Deletions )))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))


C:\WINDOWS\system32\tsuninst.exe
C:\WINDOWS\Eim03.exe
C:\Documents and Settings\LocalService\Application Data\NetMon
C:\Program Files\Cowabanga
C:\Program Files\Deskbar
C:\Program Files\PSLister

~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Purity ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~

Folders Quarantined:

C:\QooBox\Purity\Documents and Settings\Ann\Application Data\YSTEM3~1
C:\QooBox\Purity\Documents and Settings\Ann\Application Data\YSTEM3~1\r?ndll.exe


((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Files Created from 2006-08-11 to 2006-09-11 ))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))


2006-09-07 20:12 127,208 --a--c--- C:\WINDOWS\system32\mucltui.dll
2006-09-03 17:11 9,216 -----c--- C:\WINDOWS\system32\proxycfg.exe
2006-09-03 17:11 81,408 -----c--- C:\WINDOWS\system32\wscsvc.dll
2006-09-03 17:11 8,192 --a--c--- C:\WINDOWS\system32\spdwnwxp.exe
2006-09-03 17:11 8,192 -----c--- C:\WINDOWS\system32\smbinst.exe
2006-09-03 17:11 75,776 -----c--- C:\WINDOWS\system32\strmfilt.dll
2006-09-03 17:11 73,832 -----c--- C:\WINDOWS\system32\slcoinst.dll
2006-09-03 17:11 73,796 -----c--- C:\WINDOWS\system32\slserv.exe
2006-09-03 17:11 50,176 -----c--- C:\WINDOWS\system32\xmlprovi.dll
2006-09-03 17:11 49,152 -----c--- C:\WINDOWS\system32\powercfg.exe
2006-09-03 17:11 44,032 -----c--- C:\WINDOWS\system32\twext.dll
2006-09-03 17:11 397,056 -----c--- C:\WINDOWS\system32\s3gnb.dll
2006-09-03 17:11 32,866 -----c--- C:\WINDOWS\system32\slrundll.exe
2006-09-03 17:11 32,866 -----c--- C:\WINDOWS\slrundll.exe
2006-09-03 17:11 29,184 -----c--- C:\WINDOWS\system32\sdhcinst.dll
2006-09-03 17:11 286,792 -----c--- C:\WINDOWS\system32\slextspk.dll
2006-09-03 17:11 21,504 -----c--- C:\WINDOWS\system32\spupdwxp.exe
2006-09-03 17:11 188,508 -----c--- C:\WINDOWS\system32\slgen.dll
2006-09-03 17:11 17,408 -----c--- C:\WINDOWS\system32\winshfhc.dll
2006-09-03 17:11 15,872 -----c--- C:\WINDOWS\system32\w3ssl.dll
2006-09-03 17:11 13,824 -----c--- C:\WINDOWS\system32\wscntfy.exe
2006-09-03 17:11 129,536 -----c--- C:\WINDOWS\system32\xmlprov.dll
2006-09-03 17:11 11,776 -----c--- C:\WINDOWS\system32\spnpinst.exe
2006-09-03 17:11 108,032 -----c--- C:\WINDOWS\system32\wshbth.dll
2006-09-03 17:11 1,737,856 -----c--- C:\WINDOWS\system32\mtxparhd.dll
2006-09-03 17:10 870,784 -----c--- C:\WINDOWS\system32\ati3d1ag.dll
2006-09-03 17:10 86,016 -----c--- C:\WINDOWS\system32\mdmxsdk.dll
2006-09-03 17:10 81,920 -----c--- C:\WINDOWS\system32\ieencode.dll
2006-09-03 17:10 71,680 -----c--- C:\WINDOWS\system32\blastcln.exe
2006-09-03 17:10 7,680 -----c--- C:\WINDOWS\system32\kbdsmsno.dll
2006-09-03 17:10 7,680 -----c--- C:\WINDOWS\system32\kbdsmsfi.dll
2006-09-03 17:10 7,168 -----c--- C:\WINDOWS\system32\kbdukx.dll
2006-09-03 17:10 7,168 -----c--- C:\WINDOWS\system32\kbdno1.dll
2006-09-03 17:10 7,168 -----c--- C:\WINDOWS\system32\kbdfi1.dll
2006-09-03 17:10 60,416 -----c--- C:\WINDOWS\system32\fwcfg.dll
2006-09-03 17:10 6,656 -----c--- C:\WINDOWS\system32\kbdinmal.dll
2006-09-03 17:10 6,656 -----c--- C:\WINDOWS\system32\kbdinben.dll
2006-09-03 17:10 6,144 -----c--- C:\WINDOWS\system32\kbdmlt48.dll
2006-09-03 17:10 6,144 -----c--- C:\WINDOWS\system32\kbdmlt47.dll
2006-09-03 17:10 6,144 -----c--- C:\WINDOWS\system32\kbdinbe1.dll
2006-09-03 17:10 59,392 -----c--- C:\WINDOWS\system32\logman.exe
2006-09-03 17:10 516,768 -----c--- C:\WINDOWS\system32\ativvaxx.dll
2006-09-03 17:10 50,688 -----c--- C:\WINDOWS\system32\btpanui.dll
2006-09-03 17:10 5,632 -----c--- C:\WINDOWS\system32\kbdmaori.dll
2006-09-03 17:10 377,984 -----c--- C:\WINDOWS\system32\ati2dvaa.dll
2006-09-03 17:10 32,768 -----c--- C:\WINDOWS\system32\ativtmxx.dll
2006-09-03 17:10 32,285 -----c--- C:\WINDOWS\system32\hsfcisp2.dll
2006-09-03 17:10 30,208 -----c--- C:\WINDOWS\system32\bthserv.dll
2006-09-03 17:10 24,576 -----c--- C:\WINDOWS\system32\httpapi.dll
2006-09-03 17:10 229,376 -----c--- C:\WINDOWS\system32\ati2cqag.dll
2006-09-03 17:10 22,528 -----c--- C:\WINDOWS\system32\fltmc.exe
2006-09-03 17:10 201,728 -----c--- C:\WINDOWS\system32\ati2dvag.dll
2006-09-03 17:10 20,992 -----c--- C:\WINDOWS\system32\faxpatch.exe
2006-09-03 17:10 20,992 -----c--- C:\WINDOWS\system32\bthci.dll
2006-09-03 17:10 193,024 -----c--- C:\WINDOWS\system32\fsquirt.exe
2006-09-03 17:10 16,896 -----c--- C:\WINDOWS\system32\fltlib.dll
2006-09-03 17:10 14,336 -----c--- C:\WINDOWS\system32\auditusr.exe
2006-09-03 17:10 13,824 -----c--- C:\WINDOWS\system32\cmsetacl.dll
2006-09-03 17:10 118,784 -----c--- C:\WINDOWS\system32\msdadiag.dll
2006-09-03 17:10 1,888,992 -----c--- C:\WINDOWS\system32\ati3duag.dll
2006-08-27 18:38 1,082,368 --a--c--- C:\WINDOWS\system32\esent.dll
2006-08-22 23:27 89,088 --a--c--- C:\WINDOWS\system32\atl71.dll
2006-08-22 23:27 1,060,864 --a--c--- C:\WINDOWS\system32\mfc71.dll
2006-08-22 23:19 214,752 --a--c--- C:\Setup100.exe
2006-08-22 23:19 186,223 --a--c--- C:\WINDOWS\srvkzjspbx.exe
2006-08-22 23:19 1,233 --a--c--- C:\WINDOWS\system32\hbo6aaa4.sys
2006-08-22 23:18 2 --a--c--- C:\WINDOWS\system32\wnststr.exe
2006-08-21 11:36 78,848 --a--c--- C:\WINDOWS\system32\nseAB8.dll
2006-08-13 10:31 848 --ahsc--- C:\WINDOWS\system32\KGyGaAvL.sys


(((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Find3M Report )))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))


2006-09-11 20:48 -------- d----c--- C:\Program Files\FlashGet
2006-09-10 20:31 -------- d----c--- C:\Program Files\ewido anti-spyware 4.0
2006-09-07 22:27 -------- d----c--- C:\Program Files\Messenger
2006-09-07 22:27 -------- d----c--- C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer
2006-09-07 22:26 -------- d----c--- C:\Program Files\Outlook Express
2006-09-07 22:26 -------- d----c--- C:\Program Files\Common Files\System
2006-09-07 20:12 -------- d--h-c--- C:\Program Files\WindowsUpdate
2006-09-03 20:42 104920 --a--c--- C:\Documents and Settings\Ann\Application Data\GDIPFONTCACHEV1.DAT
2006-09-03 18:09 -------- d---sc--- C:\Documents and Settings\Ann\Application Data\Microsoft
2006-09-03 17:25 -------- d----c--- C:\Program Files\Windows Media Player
2006-09-03 17:25 -------- d----c--- C:\Program Files\Movie Maker
2006-09-03 17:23 -------- d----c--- C:\Program Files\Windows NT
2006-09-03 17:23 -------- d----c--- C:\Program Files\NetMeeting
2006-09-01 21:03 -------- d----c--- C:\Documents and Settings\Ann\Application Data\Canon
2006-09-01 00:03 -------- d--h-c--- C:\Program Files\InstallShield Installation Information
2006-09-01 00:03 -------- d----c--- C:\Program Files\zflicks
2006-08-26 14:13 -------- d----c--- C:\Program Files\Flock
2006-08-26 14:13 -------- d----c--- C:\Documents and Settings\Ann\Application Data\Flock
2006-08-24 07:22 -------- d----c--- C:\Program Files\Java
2006-08-24 07:09 -------- d----c--- C:\Program Files\PartyPoker
2006-08-23 22:49 -------- d----c--- C:\Program Files\Lavasoft
2006-08-23 22:48 -------- d----c--- C:\Program Files\Lavasoft(2)
2006-08-23 22:48 -------- d----c--- C:\Program Files\Common Files\rrif
2006-08-23 22:48 -------- d----c--- C:\Program Files\CCleaner
2006-08-23 22:48 -------- d----c--- C:\Documents and Settings\Ann\Application Data\Lavasoft
2006-08-23 21:40 -------- d----c--- C:\Program Files\Trend Micro
2006-08-23 00:53 -------- d----c--- C:\Program Files\Common Files
2006-08-23 00:07 -------- d----c--- C:\Program Files\Creative
2006-08-13 21:57 -------- d----c--- C:\Program Files\ICQ
2006-08-13 10:30 -------- d----c--- C:\Program Files\Common Files\Corel
2006-08-13 10:30 -------- d----c--- C:\Documents and Settings\Ann\Application Data\Corel
2006-08-13 10:29 -------- d----c--- C:\Program Files\Corel
2006-07-21 04:24 72704 --a--c--- C:\WINDOWS\system32\hlink.dll


(((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Reg Loading Points ))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))

*Note* empty entries are not shown

[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run]
"PopUpStopperFreeEdition"="\"C:\\PROGRA~1\\POP-UP~1\\PSFree.exe\""
"ctfmon.exe"="C:\\WINDOWS\\system32\\ctfmon.exe"
"Creative Detector"="C:\\Program Files\\Creative\\MediaSource\\Detector\\CTDetect.exe /R"

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run]
"HTpatch"="C:\\WINDOWS\\htpatch.exe"
"NvCplDaemon"="RUNDLL32.EXE C:\\WINDOWS\\System32\\NvCpl.dll,NvStartup"
"AGRSMMSG"="AGRSMMSG.exe"
"CTHelper"="CTHELPER.EXE"
"ezShieldProtector for Px"="C:\\WINDOWS\\System32\\ezSP_Px.exe"
"ZTgServerSwitch"="c:\\program files\\support.com\\client\\lserver\\server.vbs"
"StorageGuard"="\"C:\\Program Files\\VERITAS Software\\Update Manager\\sgtray.exe\" /r"
"D066UUtility"="C:\\WINDOWS\\TWAIN_32\\D66U\\D066UUTY.EXE"
"IMJPMIG8.1"="\"C:\\WINDOWS\\IME\\imjp8_1\\IMJPMIG.EXE\" /Spoil /RemAdvDef /Migration32"
"MSPY2002"="C:\\WINDOWS\\System32\\IME\\PINTLGNT\\ImScInst.exe /SYNC"
"PHIME2002ASync"="C:\\WINDOWS\\System32\\IME\\TINTLGNT\\TINTSETP.EXE /SYNC"
"PHIME2002A"="C:\\WINDOWS\\System32\\IME\\TINTLGNT\\TINTSETP.EXE /IMEName"
"MediaFace Integration"="C:\\Program Files\\Fellowes\\MediaFACE 4.0\\SetHook.exe"
"SunJavaUpdateSched"="\"C:\\Program Files\\Java\\jre1.5.0_08\\bin\\jusched.exe\""
"SiS KHooker"="C:\\WINDOWS\\System32\\khooker.exe"
"iTunesHelper"="\"C:\\Program Files\\iTunes\\iTunesHelper.exe\""
"HPHUPD08"="C:\\Program Files\\HP\\Digital Imaging\\{33D6CC28-9F75-4d1b-A11D-98895B3A3729}\\hphupd08.exe"
"SiS Tray"=""
"QuickTime Task"="\"C:\\Program Files\\QuickTime\\qttask.exe\" -atboottime"
"QMusic2"="\"C:\\Program Files\\BenQ\\QMusic2\\QMAgent.exe\""

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run\OptionalComponents]

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run\OptionalComponents\IMAIL]
"Installed"="1"

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run\OptionalComponents\MAPI]
"Installed"="1"
"NoChange"="1"

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run\OptionalComponents\MSFS]
"Installed"="1"

[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Desktop\Components]
"DeskHtmlVersion"=dword:00000110
"DeskHtmlMinorVersion"=dword:00000005
"Settings"=dword:00000001
"GeneralFlags"=dword:00000001

[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Desktop\Components\0]
"Source"="About:Home"
"SubscribedURL"="About:Home"
"FriendlyName"="My Current Home Page"
"Flags"=dword:00000002
"Position"=hex:2c,00,00,00,00,01,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,04,00,00,de,03,00,00,00,\
00,00,00,01,00,00,00,01,00,00,00,01,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00
"CurrentState"=hex:04,00,00,40
"OriginalStateInfo"=hex:18,00,00,00,ff,ff,00,00,ff,ff,00,00,ff,ff,ff,ff,ff,ff,\
ff,ff,04,00,00,00
"RestoredStateInfo"=hex:18,00,00,00,6a,02,00,00,23,00,00,00,a4,00,00,00,9a,00,\
00,00,01,00,00,00

[HKEY_USERS\.DEFAULT\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run]
"ctfmon.exe"="C:\\WINDOWS\\System32\\ctfmon.exe"

[HKEY_USERS\.DEFAULT\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Runonce]
"SetDefaultMidi"="MIDIDEF.EXE"

[HKEY_USERS\S-1-5-18\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run]
"ctfmon.exe"="C:\\WINDOWS\\System32\\ctfmon.exe"

[HKEY_USERS\S-1-5-18\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Runonce]
"SetDefaultMidi"="MIDIDEF.EXE"

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\shellexecutehooks]
"{AEB6717E-7E19-11d0-97EE-00C04FD91972}"=""
"{57B86673-276A-48B2-BAE7-C6DBB3020EB8}"="ewido anti-spyware 4.0"

[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\policies\explorer]
"NoDriveTypeAutoRun"=dword:00000091

[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\policies\explorer\Run]

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\policies\system]
"dontdisplaylastusername"=dword:00000000
"legalnoticecaption"=""
"legalnoticetext"=""
"shutdownwithoutlogon"=dword:00000001
"undockwithoutlogon"=dword:00000001

[HKEY_USERS\.DEFAULT\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\policies\explorer]
"NoDriveTypeAutoRun"=dword:00000091

[HKEY_USERS\.DEFAULT\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\policies\explorer\Run]

[HKEY_USERS\S-1-5-18\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\policies\explorer]
"NoDriveTypeAutoRun"=dword:00000091

[HKEY_USERS\S-1-5-18\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\policies\explorer\Run]

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\ShellServiceObjectDelayLoad]
"PostBootReminder"="{7849596a-48ea-486e-8937-a2a3009f31a9}"
"CDBurn"="{fbeb8a05-beee-4442-804e-409d6c4515e9}"
"WebCheck"="{E6FB5E20-DE35-11CF-9C87-00AA005127ED}"
"SysTray"="{35CEC8A3-2BE6-11D2-8773-92E220524153}"

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Shared Tools\MSCONFIG\Startupreg]
"key"="SOFTWARE\\Microsoft\\Windows\\CurrentVersion\\Run"
"item"=""
"hkey"="HKCU"
"command"="c:\\WINDOWS\\System32\\"
"inimapping"="0"


HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\system\currentcontrolset\control\securityproviders
securityproviders REG_SZ msapsspc.dll, schannel.dll, digest.dll, msnsspc.dll


Contents of the 'Scheduled Tasks' folder
C:\WINDOWS\tasks\Registration reminder 3.job

Completion time: Mon 09/11/2006 20:52:06.95
ComboFix.txt

That looks good! ComboFix did find some remnants of Surfsidekick and PurityScan and removed them.

How is your computer acting at this point?

Hi Jane,

My browser works smoothly now. So I think I'm all set! Thank you very much for your help! I really appreciate it.

-ann

Great! Glad to hear it

Some final cleanup and prevention recomendations follow.

Delete this folder:
C:\QooBox
(That is the backups folder for combofix of the nasties it deleted, and those won't be needed now that I have verified from the log that those indeed did need to go).

You can go ahead and delete any special tools we used (ComboFix, BFU, 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.
Stay far AWAY from cracks and warez sites - you're sure to get infected files there, and the same can be said for files downloaded from p2p (more than half are usually infected and probably not detectable by your current security software - the newest nasties are always released in those venues).

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.

Thanks for all the useful info and links!

You're quite welcome! Glad we could help

I'll go ahead and archive this topic in the "Resolved" section (read only). If you should have any further issues, please feel free to start a new topic.