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Recurring hijack
« on: February 06, 2005, 09:56:36 AM »
Over the past week, I have used the info on past threads and done everything I can think of to rid my WIN 98 machine of a recurring about:blank hijacker.  Spybot, Adaware SE etc. all point out the existance of various TIB dialers, WEB dialers but after removal and reboot, they reappear.  sp.html will not disappear from the Windows/temp folder; I can delete it and clear the recycle bin but it's back immediately.  vxh8jkdq5 appears in the task manager and gobbles up resources.

Any advice?
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« Reply #1 on: February 06, 2005, 02:52:24 PM »
Can you Download Hijackthis 1.99
A small utility to help identify if any Hijackers, Malware, Spyware, etc.....Reside on your computer

Important: Create a Permanent folder for Hijackthis
Double Click "MY Computer"
Open your C: drive
Click "File" >>> "New" >>>> "Folder"
A new folder will be created, name it HJT

Now you will have C:\HJT

Download Hijackthis from CLICK HERE or CLICK HERE
Save it to that new folder

Do a SCAN and Save a Log file---Save the log----copy and paste the WHOLE contents of the log  here... Don't try and fix anything yet----It is all important


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Could you also  Download and save to Desktop DLLCompare

Start the Program and click the Run Locate.com

Let it complete the SCAN, which won't take long

Click the Compare button to start the next process.This will take a bit longer.
The results appear in two panes - files in the upper pane have been verified to 'exist'.
Files in the lower pane were 'not able to be accessed'.
Very few files should be listed in the lower pane,if any, when the Compare scan is complete.
Click on each of the listed entries in the lower pane to select them. Right-click on the file and use the option Rescan. This will cause Windows Find to see if the file does exist, and then if so it will be removed from the list to reduce the number of identified files.

Click the Make a Log of what was found button
Post back this log too, thanks
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« Reply #2 on: February 07, 2005, 08:41:11 AM »
I've pasted the recent HJT log below.  I'll have to post the DLL log later today (as I'm not at the infected computer right now).

Logfile of HijackThis v1.97.7
Scan saved at 5:19:30 PM, on 06/02/05
Platform: Windows 98 Gold (Win9x 4.10.1998)
MSIE: Internet Explorer v5.50 SP1 (5.50.4522.1800)

Running processes:
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\KERNEL32.DLL
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\MSGSRV32.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\MPREXE.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\mmtask.tsk
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\SA3DSRV.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\KERNELS32.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\DDHELP.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\EXPLORER.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\SYSTRAY.EXE
C:\PROGRAM FILES\COMPAQ\EASY ACCESS BUTTON SUPPORT\CPQEAUI.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\ATICWD32.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\ATITASK.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\LOADQM.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\STIMON.EXE
C:\PROGRAM FILES\COMMON FILES\REAL\UPDATE_OB\REALSCHED.EXE
C:\PROGRAM FILES\WINMX\WINMX.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\SPOOL32.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\E_S4I2G1.EXE
C:\PROGRAM FILES\COMPAQ\EASY ACCESS BUTTON SUPPORT\BTTNSERV.EXE
C:\PROGRAM FILES\COMPAQ\ON-SCREEN DISPLAY\OSD.EXE
C:\HJT\HIJACKTHIS.EXE

R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Bar = file://c:\windows\TEMP\sp.html
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Page = file://c:\windows\TEMP\sp.html
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Search,SearchAssistant = file://c:\windows\TEMP\sp.html
R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Bar = file://c:\windows\TEMP\sp.html
R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Page = file://c:\windows\TEMP\sp.html
R0 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Search,CustomizeSearch =
R0 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Search,SearchAssistant = file://c:\windows\TEMP\sp.html
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\SearchURL,(Default) = http://www.google.ca
R0 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Local Page =
R0 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Local Page =
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,HomeOldSP = about:blank
N1 - Netscape 4: user_pref("browser.startup.homepage", "http://www.google.ca"); (c:\Program Files\Sympatico\Users\User1\prefs.js)
O2 - BHO: (no name) - {06849E9F-C8D7-4D59-B87D-784B7D6BE0B3} - C:\PROGRAM FILES\ADOBE\ACROBAT 5.0\READER\ACTIVEX\ACROIEHELPER.OCX
O2 - BHO: (no name) - {D16792AD-2C2E-4FCB-872C-0EE369121171} - C:\WINDOWS\MSEZ32.DLL (file missing)
O2 - BHO: (no name) - {53707962-6F74-2D53-2644-206D7942484F} - C:\PROGRA~1\SPYBOT~1\SDHELPER.DLL
O2 - BHO: (no name) - {0F9561D0-03B2-44a3-89A6-E95E417CBA25} - C:\WINDOWS\CERBMOD.DLL
O2 - BHO: (no name) - {52BC7820-77A6-11D9-A638-0040E1E64A9B} - C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\OPK.DLL
O3 - Toolbar: &Radio - {8E718888-423F-11D2-876E-00A0C9082467} - C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\MSDXM.OCX
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SystemTray] SysTray.Exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [LoadPowerProfile] Rundll32.exe powrprof.dll,LoadCurrentPwrScheme
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Essdc] essdc.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [EACLEAN] C:\Program Files\Compaq\Easy Access Button Support\eaclean.exe /NORESTART
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [CPQEASYACC] C:\PROGRAM FILES\COMPAQ\EASY ACCESS BUTTON SUPPORT\Cpqeaui.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [AtiCwd32] Aticwd32.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [AtiKey] Atitask.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Aureal A3D Interactive Audio Init] A3dInit.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [LoadQM] loadqm.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [EPSON Stylus CX5400] C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\E_S4I2G1.EXE /P19 "EPSON Stylus CX5400" /O5 "LPT1:" /M "Stylus CX5400"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [StillImageMonitor] C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\STIMON.EXE
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [TkBellExe] C:\Program Files\Common Files\Real\Update_OB\realsched.exe -osboot
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [System] C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\kernels32.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\RunServices: [LoadPowerProfile] Rundll32.exe powrprof.dll,LoadCurrentPwrScheme
O4 - HKLM\..\RunServices: [HC Reminder] hc.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\RunServices: [EncMonitor] C:\Program Files\Encompass\Monitor.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\RunServices: [Aureal A3D Interactive Audio] sa3dsrv.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\RunServices: [SystemTools] C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\kernels32.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\RunServices: [Shell] Explorer.exe C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\kernels32.exe
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [WinMX] C:\PROGRAM FILES\WINMX\WINMX.EXE -m
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [EPSON Stylus CX5400] C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\E_S4I2G1.EXE /P19 "EPSON Stylus CX5400" /M "Stylus CX5400" /EF "HKCU"
O4 - Startup: Mopy Points Collector.lnk = C:\MOPYFISH\GETPOINT.EXE
O4 - Startup: Microsoft Office.lnk = C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office\OSA9.EXE
O8 - Extra context menu item: &Define - c:\Program Files\Common Files\Microsoft Shared\Reference 2001\A\ERS_DEF.HTM
O8 - Extra context menu item: Look Up in &Encyclopedia - c:\Program Files\Common Files\Microsoft Shared\Reference 2001\A\ERS_ENC.HTM
O9 - Extra button: Encarta Encyclopedia (HKLM)
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Encarta Encyclopedia (HKLM)
O9 - Extra button: Define (HKLM)
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Define (HKLM)
O12 - Plugin for .spop: C:\PROGRA~1\INTERN~1\Plugins\NPDocBox.dll
O12 - Plugin for .pdf: C:\PROGRA~1\INTERN~1\PLUGINS\nppdf32.dll
O15 - Trusted Zone: *.awmdabest.com
O15 - Trusted Zone: *.frame.crazywinnings.com
O16 - DPF: {D27CDB6E-AE6D-11CF-96B8-444553540000} (Shockwave Flash Object) - http://download.macromedia.com/pub/shockwa...ash/swflash.cab
O16 - DPF: {1239CC52-59EF-4DFA-8C61-90FFA846DF7E} (Musicnotes Viewer) - http://www.musicnotes.com/download/mnview95.cab
O16 - DPF: {4F1E5B1A-2A80-42CA-8532-2D05CB959537} (MSN Photo Upload Tool) - http://by104fd.bay104.Email Removed.msn.com/resources/MsnPUpld.cab
O16 - DPF: {9A9307A0-7DA4-4DAF-B042-5009F29E09E1} (ActiveScan Installer Class) - http://www.pandasoftware.com/activescan/as5/asinst.cab
O16 - DPF: {74D05D43-3236-11D4-BDCD-00C04F9A3B61} (HouseCall Control) - http://a840.g.akamai.net/7/840/537/2004061...all/xscan53.cab
O17 - HKLM\System\CCS\Services\VxD\MSTCP: Domain = soo.algoma.com

I recognize the HomeOldSP and sp.html and about:blank indicators, but  even when 'fixed' using Spybot, AdAware SE etc., they keep returning.  

Thanks for your help.  I'll post the DLL results asap.
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« Reply #3 on: February 07, 2005, 12:21:55 PM »
When you post back with the DLLCompare log can you also update your version of Hijackthis
Either open Hijackthis>>Click Config
Misc Tools>>>Check for updates online
OR
If it won't update for some reason, download the latest version from the links I supplied
Save to your C:\HJT folder, allow it to overwrite your old version if prompted

Post back with a fresh log from hijackthis 1.99 too......
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« Reply #4 on: February 07, 2005, 08:43:36 PM »
New HJT and DLL compare logs attached.

*    DLLCompare Log version(1.0.0.127)
Files Found that Windows does not See or cannot Access
*Not everything listed here means you are infected!
________________________________________________

O^E says: "There were no files found http://images.thetechguide.com/forum/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif\' class=\'bbc_emoticon\' alt=\':)\' />"
________________________________________________

1,015 items found:  1,015 files, 0 directories.
Total of file sizes:  180,238,905 bytes    171.89 M

--------------------End log---------------------


Logfile of HijackThis v1.99.0
Scan saved at 7:37:17 PM, on 07/02/05
Platform: Windows 98 Gold (Win9x 4.10.1998)
MSIE: Internet Explorer v5.50 SP1 (5.50.4522.1800)

Running processes:
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\KERNEL32.DLL
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\MSGSRV32.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\MPREXE.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\mmtask.tsk
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\SA3DSRV.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\KERNELS32.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\DDHELP.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\EXPLORER.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\SYSTRAY.EXE
C:\PROGRAM FILES\COMPAQ\EASY ACCESS BUTTON SUPPORT\CPQEAUI.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\ATICWD32.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\ATITASK.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\LOADQM.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\STIMON.EXE
C:\PROGRAM FILES\WINMX\WINMX.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\SPOOL32.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\E_S4I2G1.EXE
C:\PROGRAM FILES\COMPAQ\EASY ACCESS BUTTON SUPPORT\BTTNSERV.EXE
C:\PROGRAM FILES\COMPAQ\ON-SCREEN DISPLAY\OSD.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\TAPISRV.EXE
C:\PROGRAM FILES\MSN MESSENGER\MSNMSGR.EXE
C:\PROGRAM FILES\COMMON FILES\REAL\UPDATE_OB\REALSCHED.EXE
C:\PROGRAM FILES\COMMON FILES\REAL\UPDATE_OB\RNATHCHK.EXE
C:\HJT\HIJACKTHIS.EXE

R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Bar = file://c:\windows\TEMP\sp.html
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Page = file://c:\windows\TEMP\sp.html
R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Bar = file://c:\windows\TEMP\sp.html
R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Page = file://c:\windows\TEMP\sp.html
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Search,SearchAssistant = file://c:\windows\TEMP\sp.html
R0 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Search,SearchAssistant = file://c:\windows\TEMP\sp.html
R0 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Search,CustomizeSearch =
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\SearchURL,(Default) = http://www.google.ca
R0 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Local Page =
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,HomeOldSP = about:blank
R0 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Local Page =
R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,HomeOldSP = about:blank
N1 - Netscape 4: user_pref("browser.startup.homepage", "http://www.google.ca"); (c:\Program Files\Sympatico\Users\User1\prefs.js)
O2 - BHO: AcroIEHlprObj Class - {06849E9F-C8D7-4D59-B87D-784B7D6BE0B3} - C:\PROGRAM FILES\ADOBE\ACROBAT 5.0\READER\ACTIVEX\ACROIEHELPER.OCX
O2 - BHO: Class - {D16792AD-2C2E-4FCB-872C-0EE369121171} - C:\WINDOWS\MSEZ32.DLL (file missing)
O2 - BHO: (no name) - {53707962-6F74-2D53-2644-206D7942484F} - C:\PROGRA~1\SPYBOT~1\SDHELPER.DLL
O2 - BHO: (no name) - {0F9561D0-03B2-44a3-89A6-E95E417CBA25} - C:\WINDOWS\CERBMOD.DLL
O2 - BHO: (no name) - {0D65A19D-7863-11D9-A638-00404B7BF8CF} - C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\OPK.DLL
O3 - Toolbar: &Radio - {8E718888-423F-11D2-876E-00A0C9082467} - C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\MSDXM.OCX
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SystemTray] SysTray.Exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [LoadPowerProfile] Rundll32.exe powrprof.dll,LoadCurrentPwrScheme
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Essdc] essdc.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [EACLEAN] C:\Program Files\Compaq\Easy Access Button Support\eaclean.exe /NORESTART
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [CPQEASYACC] C:\PROGRAM FILES\COMPAQ\EASY ACCESS BUTTON SUPPORT\Cpqeaui.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [AtiCwd32] Aticwd32.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [AtiKey] Atitask.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Aureal A3D Interactive Audio Init] A3dInit.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [LoadQM] loadqm.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [EPSON Stylus CX5400] C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\E_S4I2G1.EXE /P19 "EPSON Stylus CX5400" /O5 "LPT1:" /M "Stylus CX5400"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [StillImageMonitor] C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\STIMON.EXE
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [TkBellExe] C:\Program Files\Common Files\Real\Update_OB\realsched.exe -osboot
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [System] C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\kernels32.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\RunServices: [LoadPowerProfile] Rundll32.exe powrprof.dll,LoadCurrentPwrScheme
O4 - HKLM\..\RunServices: [HC Reminder] hc.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\RunServices: [EncMonitor] C:\Program Files\Encompass\Monitor.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\RunServices: [Aureal A3D Interactive Audio] sa3dsrv.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\RunServices: [SystemTools] C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\kernels32.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\RunServices: [Shell] Explorer.exe C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\kernels32.exe
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [WinMX] C:\PROGRAM FILES\WINMX\WINMX.EXE -m
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [EPSON Stylus CX5400] C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\E_S4I2G1.EXE /P19 "EPSON Stylus CX5400" /M "Stylus CX5400" /EF "HKCU"
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [msnmsgr] "C:\PROGRAM FILES\MSN MESSENGER\MSNMSGR.EXE" /background
O4 - Startup: Mopy Points Collector.lnk = C:\MOPYFISH\GETPOINT.EXE
O4 - Startup: Microsoft Office.lnk = C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office\OSA9.EXE
O8 - Extra context menu item: &Define - c:\Program Files\Common Files\Microsoft Shared\Reference 2001\A\ERS_DEF.HTM
O8 - Extra context menu item: Look Up in &Encyclopedia - c:\Program Files\Common Files\Microsoft Shared\Reference 2001\A\ERS_ENC.HTM
O9 - Extra button: Encarta Encyclopedia - {2FDEF853-0759-11D4-A92E-006097DBED37} - c:\Program Files\Common Files\Microsoft Shared\Reference 2001\A\ERS_ENC.HTM
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Encarta Encyclopedia - {2FDEF853-0759-11D4-A92E-006097DBED37} - c:\Program Files\Common Files\Microsoft Shared\Reference 2001\A\ERS_ENC.HTM
O9 - Extra button: Define - {5DA9DE80-097A-11D4-A92E-006097DBED37} - c:\Program Files\Common Files\Microsoft Shared\Reference 2001\A\ERS_DEF.HTM
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Define - {5DA9DE80-097A-11D4-A92E-006097DBED37} - c:\Program Files\Common Files\Microsoft Shared\Reference 2001\A\ERS_DEF.HTM
O12 - Plugin for .spop: C:\PROGRA~1\INTERN~1\Plugins\NPDocBox.dll
O12 - Plugin for .pdf: C:\PROGRA~1\INTERN~1\PLUGINS\nppdf32.dll
O15 - Trusted Zone: *.awmdabest.com
O15 - Trusted Zone: *.frame.crazywinnings.com
O15 - Trusted Zone: *.awmdabest.com (HKLM)
O15 - Trusted Zone: *.frame.crazywinnings.com (HKLM)
O15 - Trusted IP range: 206.161.125.149
O15 - Trusted IP range:  (HKLM)
O16 - DPF: {1239CC52-59EF-4DFA-8C61-90FFA846DF7E} (Musicnotes Viewer) - http://www.musicnotes.com/download/mnview95.cab
O16 - DPF: {4F1E5B1A-2A80-42CA-8532-2D05CB959537} (MSN Photo Upload Tool) - http://by104fd.bay104.Email Removed.msn.com/resources/MsnPUpld.cab
O16 - DPF: {9A9307A0-7DA4-4DAF-B042-5009F29E09E1} (ActiveScan Installer Class) - http://www.pandasoftware.com/activescan/as5/asinst.cab
O16 - DPF: {74D05D43-3236-11D4-BDCD-00C04F9A3B61} (HouseCall Control) - http://a840.g.akamai.net/7/840/537/2004061...all/xscan53.cab
O17 - HKLM\System\CCS\Services\VxD\MSTCP: Domain = soo.algoma.com
O18 - Filter: text/html - {F81AD3E7-781E-11D9-A638-00406D25BD4B} - C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\OPK.DLL
O18 - Filter: text/plain - {F81AD3E7-781E-11D9-A638-00406D25BD4B} - C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\OPK.DLL

Thanks for the help.
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« Reply #5 on: February 07, 2005, 10:49:11 PM »
I'm not sure what fixes you've tried up till now
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vxh8jkdq5 appears in the task manager and gobbles up resources
I don't see it in your log?

So could you

Download and save to the Desktop the Standalone Version of
CWShredder.exe
Don't run it yet

Download and UNZIP to a folder Hoster by Toadbee
We'll need this later

At the bottom of this reply box I've attached DelDomains.zip
Save it to your Desktop and UNZIP the contents to your desktop
We'll need this later

Print the rest of this out or save it to a Notepad file
Disconnect from the Internet and
Start your computer in SAFE MODE

In safe mode find and delete these files or folders if they exist
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\kernels32.exe <--this file, careful of the spelling, DON'T confuse it with kernel32.dll

C:\WINDOWS\CERBMOD.DLL <--file
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\OPK.DLL <--file

C:\PROGRAM FILES\WebSiteViewer <--folder

Empty the whole Contents of the
C:\Windows\Temp <--delete the contents

Stay in safe mode
Do another scan with Hijackthis and put a check next to these entries:

R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Bar = file://c:\windows\TEMP\sp.html
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Page = file://c:\windows\TEMP\sp.html
R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Bar = file://c:\windows\TEMP\sp.html
R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Page = file://c:\windows\TEMP\sp.html
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Search,SearchAssistant = file://c:\windows\TEMP\sp.html
R0 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Search,SearchAssistant = file://c:\windows\TEMP\sp.html
R0 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Search,CustomizeSearch =

R0 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Local Page =
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,HomeOldSP = about:blank
R0 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Local Page =
R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,HomeOldSP = about:blank

O2 - BHO: Class - {D16792AD-2C2E-4FCB-872C-0EE369121171} - C:\WINDOWS\MSEZ32.DLL (file missing)

O2 - BHO: (no name) - {0F9561D0-03B2-44a3-89A6-E95E417CBA25} - C:\WINDOWS\CERBMOD.DLL
O2 - BHO: (no name) - {0D65A19D-7863-11D9-A638-00404B7BF8CF} - C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\OPK.DLL

O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [LoadQM] loadqm.exe

O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [System] C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\kernels32.exe

O4 - HKLM\..\RunServices: [SystemTools] C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\kernels32.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\RunServices: [Shell] Explorer.exe C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\kernels32.exe

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

O18 - Filter: text/html - {F81AD3E7-781E-11D9-A638-00406D25BD4B} - C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\OPK.DLL
O18 - Filter: text/plain - {F81AD3E7-781E-11D9-A638-00406D25BD4B} - C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\OPK.DLL

After you have ticked the above entries, close All other open windows, including this one
Leave Hijackthis open and click FIX CHECKED
YES and exit Hijackthis

Again in safe mode
Open Hoster and click on "Restore Original Hosts"

Also IMPORTANT
Right Click on DelDomains.inf>>Choose Install from the menu bar
This will delete all your Trusted and Ranges entries

Open CWShredder and ONLY click the FIX button
Let it fix all problems and then

Restart back to Normal mode
Don't open a browser yet, instead access Internet Options via Control Panel
Under the Programs tab "Reset Web Settings"
Under the General tab---Delete files + offline content---Also Reset home page

Open Ad-Aware and Check for updates and Perform a Full system Scan
Remove all Criticals that are found and Restart your computer to finish the cleaning process

Post back with a fresh hijackthis log

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« Reply #6 on: February 08, 2005, 12:04:57 AM »
OK, all done.

Updated HJT log is posted below

As per the other instructions,
     C:\windows\system\opk.dll       did not exist
     CWShredder did not find anything, even though AdAware shows some CWS registry criticals
     Received message "Unable to reset Web Settings" when attempting to reset web settings under Internet Options.

Logfile of HijackThis v1.99.0
Scan saved at 11:00:51 PM, on 07/02/05
Platform: Windows 98 Gold (Win9x 4.10.1998)
MSIE: Internet Explorer v5.50 SP1 (5.50.4522.1800)

Running processes:
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\KERNEL32.DLL
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\MSGSRV32.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\MPREXE.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\mmtask.tsk
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\SA3DSRV.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\DDHELP.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\EXPLORER.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\SYSTRAY.EXE
C:\PROGRAM FILES\COMPAQ\EASY ACCESS BUTTON SUPPORT\CPQEAUI.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\ATICWD32.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\ATITASK.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\STIMON.EXE
C:\PROGRAM FILES\COMMON FILES\REAL\UPDATE_OB\REALSCHED.EXE
C:\PROGRAM FILES\WINMX\WINMX.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\E_S4I2G1.EXE
C:\PROGRAM FILES\MSN MESSENGER\MSNMSGR.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\SPOOL32.EXE
C:\PROGRAM FILES\COMMON FILES\REAL\UPDATE_OB\RNATHCHK.EXE
C:\PROGRAM FILES\COMPAQ\EASY ACCESS BUTTON SUPPORT\BTTNSERV.EXE
C:\PROGRAM FILES\COMPAQ\ON-SCREEN DISPLAY\OSD.EXE
C:\HJT\HIJACKTHIS.EXE

R0 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Start Page = http://www.google.ca/
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\SearchURL,(Default) = http://www.google.ca
N1 - Netscape 4: user_pref("browser.startup.homepage", "http://www.google.ca"); (c:\Program Files\Sympatico\Users\User1\prefs.js)
O2 - BHO: AcroIEHlprObj Class - {06849E9F-C8D7-4D59-B87D-784B7D6BE0B3} - C:\PROGRAM FILES\ADOBE\ACROBAT 5.0\READER\ACTIVEX\ACROIEHELPER.OCX
O2 - BHO: (no name) - {53707962-6F74-2D53-2644-206D7942484F} - C:\PROGRA~1\SPYBOT~1\SDHELPER.DLL
O3 - Toolbar: &Radio - {8E718888-423F-11D2-876E-00A0C9082467} - C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\MSDXM.OCX
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SystemTray] SysTray.Exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [LoadPowerProfile] Rundll32.exe powrprof.dll,LoadCurrentPwrScheme
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Essdc] essdc.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [EACLEAN] C:\Program Files\Compaq\Easy Access Button Support\eaclean.exe /NORESTART
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [CPQEASYACC] C:\PROGRAM FILES\COMPAQ\EASY ACCESS BUTTON SUPPORT\Cpqeaui.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [AtiCwd32] Aticwd32.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [AtiKey] Atitask.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Aureal A3D Interactive Audio Init] A3dInit.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [EPSON Stylus CX5400] C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\E_S4I2G1.EXE /P19 "EPSON Stylus CX5400" /O5 "LPT1:" /M "Stylus CX5400"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [StillImageMonitor] C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\STIMON.EXE
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [TkBellExe] C:\Program Files\Common Files\Real\Update_OB\realsched.exe -osboot
O4 - HKLM\..\RunServices: [LoadPowerProfile] Rundll32.exe powrprof.dll,LoadCurrentPwrScheme
O4 - HKLM\..\RunServices: [HC Reminder] hc.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\RunServices: [EncMonitor] C:\Program Files\Encompass\Monitor.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\RunServices: [Aureal A3D Interactive Audio] sa3dsrv.exe
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [WinMX] C:\PROGRAM FILES\WINMX\WINMX.EXE -m
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [EPSON Stylus CX5400] C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\E_S4I2G1.EXE /P19 "EPSON Stylus CX5400" /M "Stylus CX5400" /EF "HKCU"
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [msnmsgr] "C:\PROGRAM FILES\MSN MESSENGER\MSNMSGR.EXE" /background
O4 - Startup: Mopy Points Collector.lnk = C:\MOPYFISH\GETPOINT.EXE
O4 - Startup: Microsoft Office.lnk = C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office\OSA9.EXE
O8 - Extra context menu item: &Define - c:\Program Files\Common Files\Microsoft Shared\Reference 2001\A\ERS_DEF.HTM
O8 - Extra context menu item: Look Up in &Encyclopedia - c:\Program Files\Common Files\Microsoft Shared\Reference 2001\A\ERS_ENC.HTM
O9 - Extra button: Encarta Encyclopedia - {2FDEF853-0759-11D4-A92E-006097DBED37} - c:\Program Files\Common Files\Microsoft Shared\Reference 2001\A\ERS_ENC.HTM
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Encarta Encyclopedia - {2FDEF853-0759-11D4-A92E-006097DBED37} - c:\Program Files\Common Files\Microsoft Shared\Reference 2001\A\ERS_ENC.HTM
O9 - Extra button: Define - {5DA9DE80-097A-11D4-A92E-006097DBED37} - c:\Program Files\Common Files\Microsoft Shared\Reference 2001\A\ERS_DEF.HTM
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Define - {5DA9DE80-097A-11D4-A92E-006097DBED37} - c:\Program Files\Common Files\Microsoft Shared\Reference 2001\A\ERS_DEF.HTM
O12 - Plugin for .spop: C:\PROGRA~1\INTERN~1\Plugins\NPDocBox.dll
O12 - Plugin for .pdf: C:\PROGRA~1\INTERN~1\PLUGINS\nppdf32.dll
O16 - DPF: {1239CC52-59EF-4DFA-8C61-90FFA846DF7E} (Musicnotes Viewer) - http://www.musicnotes.com/download/mnview95.cab
O16 - DPF: {4F1E5B1A-2A80-42CA-8532-2D05CB959537} (MSN Photo Upload Tool) - http://by104fd.bay104.Email Removed.msn.com/resources/MsnPUpld.cab
O16 - DPF: {9A9307A0-7DA4-4DAF-B042-5009F29E09E1} (ActiveScan Installer Class) - http://www.pandasoftware.com/activescan/as5/asinst.cab
O16 - DPF: {74D05D43-3236-11D4-BDCD-00C04F9A3B61} (HouseCall Control) - http://a840.g.akamai.net/7/840/537/2004061...all/xscan53.cab
O17 - HKLM\System\CCS\Services\VxD\MSTCP: Domain = soo.algoma.com

Appreciate the good advice.  Progress is being made.
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« Reply #7 on: February 08, 2005, 12:18:14 AM »
questolo;

re your comment that vxh8jkdq5 was not showing up in log... I had to clear it from the task manager, and also deleted vxh8jkdq5 and vxh8jkdq2 from C:\windows\system.  This bug also installed a file called WebSiteViewer in C:\windows\program files.   The bug showed up after connecting to a browser, but after a delay.  A window would pop up stating "Wait while the plug-in is installed" but the pop up could not be cancelled (other than cancelling in task manager) and would finally open a porn site and place a dialer in C:\ which would every (approx 10 minutes or so) redial.  It also changed the home page to about:blank.

For info, in the minutes that I have been connected typing this reply, I have not seen any sign of the pop up.!!!!!  

Has this done it?  If so, multitudinous thanks and salutations.
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« Reply #8 on: February 08, 2005, 12:20:10 AM »
Would you be able to run another scan with Ad-Aware
Uncheck "Search for negligible risk entries" before running

When the scan is complete could you Show the logfile
Right click on the log and save it to your desktop
Post it back here, thanks

EDIT>>after posting the Ad-Aware log can you restart your computer and post a fresh hijackthis log
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« Reply #9 on: February 08, 2005, 12:22:38 AM »
Will run now and post asap.  Will be a few minutes; the joys of running an old, slow machine.
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« Reply #10 on: February 08, 2005, 12:53:20 AM »
Result of full scan AdAware was "0 new critical objects"

Latest HJT log below:

Logfile of HijackThis v1.99.0
Scan saved at 11:52:47 PM, on 07/02/05
Platform: Windows 98 Gold (Win9x 4.10.1998)
MSIE: Internet Explorer v5.50 SP1 (5.50.4522.1800)

Running processes:
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\KERNEL32.DLL
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\MSGSRV32.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\MPREXE.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\mmtask.tsk
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\SA3DSRV.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\DDHELP.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\EXPLORER.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\SYSTRAY.EXE
C:\PROGRAM FILES\COMPAQ\EASY ACCESS BUTTON SUPPORT\CPQEAUI.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\ATICWD32.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\ATITASK.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\STIMON.EXE
C:\PROGRAM FILES\COMMON FILES\REAL\UPDATE_OB\REALSCHED.EXE
C:\PROGRAM FILES\WINMX\WINMX.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\E_S4I2G1.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\SPOOL32.EXE
C:\PROGRAM FILES\MSN MESSENGER\MSNMSGR.EXE
C:\PROGRAM FILES\COMPAQ\EASY ACCESS BUTTON SUPPORT\BTTNSERV.EXE
C:\PROGRAM FILES\COMPAQ\ON-SCREEN DISPLAY\OSD.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\RNAAPP.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\TAPISRV.EXE
C:\HJT\HIJACKTHIS.EXE

R0 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Start Page = http://www.google.ca/
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\SearchURL,(Default) = http://www.google.ca
N1 - Netscape 4: user_pref("browser.startup.homepage", "http://www.google.ca"); (c:\Program Files\Sympatico\Users\User1\prefs.js)
O2 - BHO: AcroIEHlprObj Class - {06849E9F-C8D7-4D59-B87D-784B7D6BE0B3} - C:\PROGRAM FILES\ADOBE\ACROBAT 5.0\READER\ACTIVEX\ACROIEHELPER.OCX
O2 - BHO: (no name) - {53707962-6F74-2D53-2644-206D7942484F} - C:\PROGRA~1\SPYBOT~1\SDHELPER.DLL
O3 - Toolbar: &Radio - {8E718888-423F-11D2-876E-00A0C9082467} - C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\MSDXM.OCX
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SystemTray] SysTray.Exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [LoadPowerProfile] Rundll32.exe powrprof.dll,LoadCurrentPwrScheme
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Essdc] essdc.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [EACLEAN] C:\Program Files\Compaq\Easy Access Button Support\eaclean.exe /NORESTART
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [CPQEASYACC] C:\PROGRAM FILES\COMPAQ\EASY ACCESS BUTTON SUPPORT\Cpqeaui.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [AtiCwd32] Aticwd32.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [AtiKey] Atitask.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Aureal A3D Interactive Audio Init] A3dInit.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [EPSON Stylus CX5400] C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\E_S4I2G1.EXE /P19 "EPSON Stylus CX5400" /O5 "LPT1:" /M "Stylus CX5400"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [StillImageMonitor] C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\STIMON.EXE
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [TkBellExe] C:\Program Files\Common Files\Real\Update_OB\realsched.exe -osboot
O4 - HKLM\..\RunServices: [LoadPowerProfile] Rundll32.exe powrprof.dll,LoadCurrentPwrScheme
O4 - HKLM\..\RunServices: [HC Reminder] hc.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\RunServices: [EncMonitor] C:\Program Files\Encompass\Monitor.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\RunServices: [Aureal A3D Interactive Audio] sa3dsrv.exe
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [WinMX] C:\PROGRAM FILES\WINMX\WINMX.EXE -m
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [EPSON Stylus CX5400] C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\E_S4I2G1.EXE /P19 "EPSON Stylus CX5400" /M "Stylus CX5400" /EF "HKCU"
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [msnmsgr] "C:\PROGRAM FILES\MSN MESSENGER\MSNMSGR.EXE" /background
O4 - Startup: Mopy Points Collector.lnk = C:\MOPYFISH\GETPOINT.EXE
O4 - Startup: Microsoft Office.lnk = C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office\OSA9.EXE
O8 - Extra context menu item: &Define - c:\Program Files\Common Files\Microsoft Shared\Reference 2001\A\ERS_DEF.HTM
O8 - Extra context menu item: Look Up in &Encyclopedia - c:\Program Files\Common Files\Microsoft Shared\Reference 2001\A\ERS_ENC.HTM
O9 - Extra button: Encarta Encyclopedia - {2FDEF853-0759-11D4-A92E-006097DBED37} - c:\Program Files\Common Files\Microsoft Shared\Reference 2001\A\ERS_ENC.HTM
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Encarta Encyclopedia - {2FDEF853-0759-11D4-A92E-006097DBED37} - c:\Program Files\Common Files\Microsoft Shared\Reference 2001\A\ERS_ENC.HTM
O9 - Extra button: Define - {5DA9DE80-097A-11D4-A92E-006097DBED37} - c:\Program Files\Common Files\Microsoft Shared\Reference 2001\A\ERS_DEF.HTM
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Define - {5DA9DE80-097A-11D4-A92E-006097DBED37} - c:\Program Files\Common Files\Microsoft Shared\Reference 2001\A\ERS_DEF.HTM
O12 - Plugin for .spop: C:\PROGRA~1\INTERN~1\Plugins\NPDocBox.dll
O12 - Plugin for .pdf: C:\PROGRA~1\INTERN~1\PLUGINS\nppdf32.dll
O16 - DPF: {1239CC52-59EF-4DFA-8C61-90FFA846DF7E} (Musicnotes Viewer) - http://www.musicnotes.com/download/mnview95.cab
O16 - DPF: {4F1E5B1A-2A80-42CA-8532-2D05CB959537} (MSN Photo Upload Tool) - http://by104fd.bay104.Email Removed.msn.com/resources/MsnPUpld.cab
O16 - DPF: {9A9307A0-7DA4-4DAF-B042-5009F29E09E1} (ActiveScan Installer Class) - http://www.pandasoftware.com/activescan/as5/asinst.cab
O16 - DPF: {74D05D43-3236-11D4-BDCD-00C04F9A3B61} (HouseCall Control) - http://a840.g.akamai.net/7/840/537/2004061...all/xscan53.cab
O17 - HKLM\System\CCS\Services\VxD\MSTCP: Domain = soo.algoma.com

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« Reply #11 on: February 08, 2005, 01:12:07 AM »
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O17 - HKLM\System\CCS\Services\VxD\MSTCP: Domain = soo.algoma.com

Do you recognize the domain, I want to ensure it's legitimate

You should set up protection against future attacks

SpywareBlaster by JavaCool---will block bad ActiveX and malevolent cookies
Install---Check for Updates---Enable all protection
http://www.javacoolsoftware.com/spywareblaster.html

IE-Spyad---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.
Here is a tutorial and download link
TUTORIAL==Link to Tutorial
Download link
Scroll down and click on IE-SPYAD.EXE Free!

With both, Check for updates every couple of weeks
Keep the link to IE-Spyad bookmarked so you can check for updates
SpywareBlaster, after every update just simply enable all protection

A free utility to help clean your Temp folder, cookies, etc...
Windows CleanUp! by StevenGould
After installation simply open it up>>Start--Programs
Click the CleanUp button
Let it finish scanning for files and then Restart your computer

To help Keep IE secure you should consider visiting Windows updates and get ALL latest Critical Updates and service Packs
After installation, restart your computer
Go back to Windows Updates and see if there are more Latest Criticals
Restarting when prompted, keep revisiting until you have them all
Don't install the Recommended updates unless wanted........

Let me know about that domain bjm, thanks
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« Reply #12 on: February 08, 2005, 01:22:28 AM »
It's  valid, but outdated.  It's from an old job from 4 years ago.  Should I delete it through HJT, or leave it alone?

I appreciate the info re the protection programs.  Will pursue those.  This computer is primarily used by my kids, who do their share of surfing but mostly seem to use MSN with their friends.  I've checked their history files occasionally, but did not see anything new or different that would have initiated this problem.

I very much appreciate your time, interest and obvious talent.
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« Reply #13 on: February 08, 2005, 01:39:22 AM »
I assume this computer is a home pc now....
Go ahead and try and remove that entry with hijackthis

Restart the computer
If you have no problems your good to go
If you need to restore it>>Open Hijackthis>>View a list of backups
Restore that entry and restart your computer
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« Reply #14 on: February 08, 2005, 02:12:12 AM »
Removed the old domain with HJT.  Everything is running smoothly.

Point of interest; I had installed IE-SPYAD as per your recommendation prior to running this last HJT and the program hung up with the top banner stating "015 Trusted Zone Enumeration".  I had to close the program in Task Manager (where it showed HJT not responding), uninstall SPYAD, then run HJT.  May just be the lack of juice in this machine.

I looked at the list in SPYAD and wish I had had it a year or so back when I jumped through hoops to get newdotnet off this same machine.

Once again, thanks for your help, your patience and your skills.
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« Reply #15 on: February 08, 2005, 02:24:04 AM »
No problems there  
BJM

IE-Spyad adds a long list to the Restricted sites in the Registry

Hijackthis checks these areas in the registry
That's why the hangtime
Seems like an IE-Spyad and Windows 98 issue mostly

If you want to run a scan with Hijackthis
First go to C:\Ie-spyad
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Uninstall the reg. entries, Most find it easiest just to run the Install.bat feature>>>>Don't Delete it, just uninstall
Then run another scan with Hijackthis

Once the scan is done
Go back to C:\Ie-spyad
and Install the reg. entries>>use the Install.bat feature again

That is how you will update it too, keep the site bookmarked
When there is an update
Simply download the .exe
Double click to self extract
Then Uninstall the old reg entries and install
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« Reply #16 on: February 08, 2005, 02:33:06 AM »
That's what i did; used the uninstall feature.  Everything else is working well again.  Because of your help, advice and suggestions, I hope for smoother sailing in the future.  But I learned a lot from this discussion and for that, it was worthwhile.

Many thanks again.
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« Reply #17 on: February 08, 2005, 02:36:00 AM »
Oh ya, I just reread your post
That is what you did
I think I'm getting tired
Goodnight

I'm going to lock this post tomorrow, if you have any problems just PM a Mod and request to open this thread

Good  work bjm  http://images.thetechguide.com/forum/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/biggrin.gif\' class=\'bbc_emoticon\' alt=\':D\' />

EDIT>>>There are a few optionals running on your computer that being disabled can maybe improve performance on that old girl

I can post what I would recommend to disable on startup tomorrow
I need sleep  http://images.thetechguide.com/forum/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/tongue.gif\' class=\'bbc_emoticon\' alt=\':P\' />
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« Reply #18 on: February 08, 2005, 03:49:13 PM »
Hi again bjm
Optionally you have a few items you can disable on startup

I can't tell you what you have to have, but just suggest
You can use these links to track down what you don't need
http://www.answersthatwork.com/Tasklist_pages/tasklist.htm
http://computercops.biz/modules.php?name=StartupList

Tasklist may recommend installing ultimated Troubleshooter
You don't need it
Instead of Using Msconfig also I suggest that you download and Install this small download
It put's an Startup Icon in your Control panel
http://www.mlin.net/StartupCPL.shtml

Once installed you may want to use it to disable entries such as (Don't use Hijackthis)

O4 - HKLM\..\RunServices: [EncMonitor] C:\Program Files\Encompass\Monitor.exe

Winmx is probably not needed on startup, check within the options to disable then have mike lins disable it

This entry here>>you may want to have Mike lin's disable it
O4 - Startup: Microsoft Office.lnk = C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office\OSA9.EXE
Here's a quote from one of those links I supplied you
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Application which launches common MS Office components to help speed up the launch of Office programs.   It's somewhat of a resource hog  and some users claim there's no difference with or without it but it usually isn't required - Note:  if you make use of the Microsoft Office Shortcut Bar outside an office program this application will need to be enabled for it to show.
http://castlecops.com/startuplist-2586.html

This one you definitely don't need on startup
C:\PROGRAM FILES\COMMON FILES\REAL\UPDATE_OB\REALSCHED.EXE
C:\PROGRAM FILES\COMMON FILES\REAL\UPDATE_OB\RNATHCHK.EXE
Realplayer's updater
Somewhat tough to disable on startup however
Here's what seems to work
Start RealOne Player (2) Tools - Preferences (3) Automatic services in the Categories pane (4) Uncheck all options and then OK

Open Hijackthis>>>Open Misc tools section>>Open process manager and kill the Realsched.exe process
and Rnathchk.exe if running

Navigate to Realsched.exe and right click on it and rename it to REALSCHED.OLD
Do the same for this one
RNATHCHK.EXE>>RNATHCHK.OLD

Have Mike Lin's fix that entry

After you have decided what to fix on startup
Restart your computer

Every little bit helps on an older computer  http://images.thetechguide.com/forum/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/biggrin.gif\' class=\'bbc_emoticon\' alt=\':D\' />

I hope this helps
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« Reply #19 on: February 08, 2005, 08:55:27 PM »
questolo;

Once again, thanks for the expertise when I needed it.  I've implemented your latest suggestions, and machine is working as well as it ever has.

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