Can you try something for me please
You will have to edit the registry
It's not hard, but be very careful whenever you enter the registry to remove only what is asked
If your unsure, it's always a good idea to make a fresh restore point first
Go to START>>All Programs>>Accessories>>System Tools>>System Restore
Create a fresh restore point>>>Name it and click Create
After you are done with that
Download and save to Desktop the Standalone version of
CWShredder.exeDon't run this yet
Print these instructions out or save them to a Notepad file on the desktop
Close down all browsers--
Set Windows To Show Hidden Files and Folders
* Click Start.
* Open My Computer.
* Select the Tools menu and click Folder Options.
* Select the View Tab.
* Under the Hidden files and folders heading select Show hidden files and folders.
* Uncheck the Hide protected operating system files (recommended) option.
* Uncheck the Hide Extensions for known file etypes
* Click Yes to confirm.
* Click OK.
Restart your computer into
SAFE MODEOpen Registry Editor. Click Start>Run, type
REGEDIT, then press Enter.
# In the left panel, left click on and expand(+) the following
+HKEY_CURRENT_USER
+Software
+Microsoft
+Internet Explorer
+Desktop
+Components
# Still in the left panel, locate and Right click on and delete the subkey:
0# Close Registry Editor.
Using Windows Explorer and/or Search, locate and delete the following files
they are in
bold >>>Not all may exist
C:\windows\
desktop.htmlC:\WINDOWS\Web\
desktop.htmlC:\windows\
SSICO.ICOC:\Documents and Settings\Ägaren\Desktop\
! Protect Your Data.urlC:\Documents and Settings\Ägaren\Favorites\
! Smart Security.urlC:\Documents and Settings\Ägaren\Recent\
! Smart Security.urlC:\Documents and Settings\Ägaren\Start Menu\
! Secure Yourself.urlAlso look for these files and delete them if they exist
C:\windows\
vcpdll.exe <--this file
C:\windows\
wutop.exe <--file
C:\WINDOWS\
ssysprs.dll <--file
C:\WINDOWS\
SETUPZMP.DLL <--file
C:\WINDOWS\
WINLTMPV.EXE <--file
Look for any of these in your C:\WINDOWS folder and remove them if found
griverlcb.dll
griverlcb1.dll
griverlcb2.dll
griverlcs.dll
griverlcs1.dll
griverlcs2.dllC:\WINDOWS\System32\
spoolsrv32.exe <delete this file, exact name, don't confuse it with spoolsv.exe, which is legit
Stay in Safe mode
Do another scan with Hijackthis and put a check next to these entries:
O2 - BHO: (no name) - {4C875F90-9AAB-47D7-9F8A-71F2224B8B98} - C:\WINDOWS\mindep.dll (file missing)
O2 - BHO: sr - {5742F79A-1D91-42c4-990C-B46CF55A6478} - C:\WINDOWS\ssysprs.dll
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [AlcxMonitor] ALCXMNTR.EXE
O4 - HKLM\..\RunOnce: [Svr32 spool service] C:\WINDOWS\System32\spoolsrv32.exe
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [cmsound] c:\windows\vcpdll.exe
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [winltmpv] c:\windows\wutop.exe
O4 - HKCU\..\RunOnce: [Svr32 spool service] C:\WINDOWS\System32\spoolsrv32.exe
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
Open up CWShredder and click on Only the FIX button, let if Fix all problems
When it's done
RESTART your computer back to Normal Mode
I'm not sure what Anti-Syware removers that you have tried, can you let me know
Also, if you haven't tried these ones, could you download them please
Ad-Aware SE Personal 1.05
Spybot 1.3
These are the latest versions of these free programs, yours to hang onto and update for free
Download and Install the free version of
Ad-Aware SE Personal 1.05Ensure you have this version or the paid version
Open Ad-Aware, ensure to click the
check for updates now link and
Connect to download the latest updates
Perform a Full system scan--"Uncheck Search for Negligible Risk Entries" before scanning
When it's finished scanning
At this point you should either right click on the screen and and choose the "Select All" Objects option or individually put a checkmark in each objects checkbox
click on the Next button. Ad-Aware SE will now present you with a confirmation box as to whether or not you would like to remove the objects you have just selected. Press the "OK" button
RESTART your computer to finish the cleaning process
Download and Install
Spybot S&D 1.3When Installing, please don't enable TEA TIMER, it's a great addon to Spybot but it can get in our way to do any manual fixes.. This can be enabled at a later time if you want it
After installation--Click the Update button on the left, in the window on the right click the
SEARCH FOR UPDATES button, Check and download all updates
Click the "Search and Destroy" Button
In the right window, click the
Check for Problems Let it complete it's scanning---Ensure to FIX SELECTED PROBLEMS everything in RED---they should be checked by default
Restart your computer again to finish the cleaning process
Post back a fresh hijackthis log afterwards