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jcc
Hi!

I got this desktop wallpaper that keeps warning me about some spyware in my PC
(same problem other people from this forum have experienced recently).
Iīve run several anti-spyware programmes but none of them was capable of
deleting this thing. I also keep getting warning pop-up messages telling me
the same warning message.

Iīve run hijackthis code and Iīm sending you the log file I got.
Hope you can help me getting rid of this thing.
jcc

Here goes my copy-and-paste of the log file:

Logfile of HijackThis v1.99.1
Scan saved at 11:38:48, on 22-03-2005
Platform: Windows XP SP2 (WinNT 5.01.2600)
MSIE: Internet Explorer v6.00 SP2 (6.00.2900.2180)

Running processes:
C:\WINDOWS\System32\smss.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\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:\WINDOWS\Explorer.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\System32\cisvc.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\hpb2ksrv.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\hpbhksrv.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\drivers\KodakCCS.exe
C:\Program Files\Norton Utilities\NPROTECT.EXE
C:\Program Files\Panda Software\Panda Antivirus Platinum\Firewall\PavFires.exe
C:\Program Files\Panda Software\Panda Antivirus Platinum\pavsrv51.exe
C:\Program Files\Speed Disk\nopdb.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe
C:\Program Files\Panda Software\Panda Antivirus Platinum\AVENGINE.EXE
C:\Program Files\Adaptec\Easy CD Creator 5\DirectCD\DirectCD.exe
C:\Program Files\Winamp\Winampa.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\S3hotkey.exe
C:\Program Files\Hewlett-Packard\HP Share-to-Web\hpgs2wnd.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\hpnra.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\hpstatus.exe
C:\Program Files\Java\j2re1.4.1_02\bin\javaw.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Real\Update_OB\realsched.exe
C:\Program Files\Panda Software\Panda Antivirus Platinum\APVXDWIN.EXE
C:\Program Files\Microsoft AntiSpyware\gcasServ.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\ctfmon.exe
C:\Program Files\Messenger\msmsgs.exe
C:\Program Files\Netscape\Netscape\Netscp.exe
C:\Program Files\Hewlett-Packard\Digital Imaging\bin\hpobnz08.exe
C:\Program Files\Kodak\Kodak EasyShare software\bin\EasyShare.exe
C:\Program Files\Kodak\KODAK Software Updater\7288971\Program\Kodak Software Updater.exe
C:\Program Files\Norton Utilities\SYSDOC32.EXE
C:\Program Files\Hewlett-Packard\Digital Imaging\bin\hposol08.exe
C:\Program Files\WinZip\WZQKPICK.EXE
C:\Program Files\Greetings Workshop\GWREMIND.EXE
C:\Program Files\Hewlett-Packard\HP Share-to-Web\hpgs2wnf.exe
C:\Program Files\Microsoft AntiSpyware\gcasDtServ.exe
C:\Program Files\Hewlett-Packard\Digital Imaging\bin\hpoevm08.exe
C:\Program Files\Panda Software\Panda Antivirus Platinum\pavProxy.exe
C:\Program Files\Hewlett-Packard\Digital Imaging\Bin\hpoSTS08.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\HPBSPSVR.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\System32\HPBJDSNT.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\system32\cidaemon.exe
C:\Documents and Settings\Carlos\My Documents\Hijack\HijackThis.exe

R0 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Start Page = http://www.makemesearch.com/?said=382
R0 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Start Page = http://www.makemesearch.com/?said=382
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings,ProxyOverride = localhost;<local>
N3 - Netscape 7: user_pref("browser.startup.homepage", "http://antwrp.gsfc.nasa.gov/apod/astropix.html"); (C:\Documents and Settings\Carlos\Application Data\Mozilla\Profiles\default\8qrrkrtq.slt\prefs.js)
N3 - Netscape 7: user_pref("browser.search.defaultengine", "engine://C%3A%5CPROGRA%7E1%5CNETSCAPE%5CNETSCAPE%5Csearchplugins%5CSBWeb_01.src"); (C:\Documents and Settings\Carlos\Application Data\Mozilla\Profiles\default\8qrrkrtq.slt\prefs.js)
O2 - BHO: AcroIEHlprObj Class - {06849E9F-C8D7-4D59-B87D-784B7D6BE0B3} - C:\Program Files\Adobe\Acrobat 5.0\Reader\ActiveX\AcroIEHelper.ocx
O2 - BHO: Cls - {CF021F40-3E14-23A5-CBA2-7173706D1316} - C:\WINDOWS\system32\spm1316.dll (file missing)
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [AdaptecDirectCD] C:\Program Files\Adaptec\Easy CD Creator 5\DirectCD\DirectCD.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [WinampAgent] "C:\Program Files\Winamp\Winampa.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [S3hotkey] S3hotkey.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Share-to-Web Namespace Daemon] C:\Program Files\Hewlett-Packard\HP Share-to-Web\hpgs2wnd.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [HP Network Registry Agent] C:\WINDOWS\System32\hpnra.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [HP Status] C:\WINDOWS\System32\hpstatus.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [HP Proxy Server] C:\Program Files\Hewlett-Packard\ProxyService\ProxyService.lnk
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [TkBellExe] "C:\Program Files\Common Files\Real\Update_OB\realsched.exe" -osboot
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SCANINICIO] "C:\Program Files\Panda Software\Panda Antivirus Platinum\Inicio.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [APVXDWIN] "C:\Program Files\Panda Software\Panda Antivirus Platinum\APVXDWIN.EXE" /s
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [gcasServ] "C:\Program Files\Microsoft AntiSpyware\gcasServ.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\RunOnce: [Local runole service] C:\WINDOWS\System32\srvc32.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\RunOnce: [Srv32 spool service] C:\WINDOWS\System32\spoolsrv32.exe
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [CTFMON.EXE] C:\WINDOWS\system32\ctfmon.exe
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [MSMSGS] "C:\Program Files\Messenger\msmsgs.exe" /background
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [Mozilla Quick Launch] "C:\Program Files\Netscape\Netscape\Netscp.exe" -turbo
O4 - HKCU\..\RunOnce: [Srv32 spool service] C:\WINDOWS\System32\spoolsrv32.exe
O4 - HKCU\..\RunOnce: [Local runole service] C:\WINDOWS\System32\srvc32.exe
O4 - Startup: Greetings Workshop Reminders.lnk = C:\Program Files\Greetings Workshop\GWREMIND.EXE
O4 - Global Startup: hp psc 2000 Series.lnk = C:\Program Files\Hewlett-Packard\Digital Imaging\bin\hpobnz08.exe
O4 - Global Startup: Kodak EasyShare software.lnk = C:\Program Files\Kodak\Kodak EasyShare software\bin\EasyShare.exe
O4 - Global Startup: Kodak software updater.lnk = C:\Program Files\Kodak\KODAK Software Updater\7288971\Program\Kodak Software Updater.exe
O4 - Global Startup: Microsoft Office.lnk = C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office\OSA9.EXE
O4 - Global Startup: Norton System Doctor.lnk = C:\Program Files\Norton Utilities\SYSDOC32.EXE
O4 - Global Startup: officejet 6100.lnk = ?
O4 - Global Startup: WinZip Quick Pick.lnk = C:\Program Files\WinZip\WZQKPICK.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
O12 - Plugin for .spop: C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\Plugins\NPDocBox.dll
O23 - Service: HP Status - Hewlett-Packard Company - C:\WINDOWS\System32\hpb2ksrv.exe
O23 - Service: HP Status Print - Unknown owner - C:\WINDOWS\System32\hpbhksrv.exe
O23 - Service: Kodak Camera Connection Software (KodakCCS) - Eastman Kodak Company - C:\WINDOWS\system32\drivers\KodakCCS.exe
O23 - Service: Norton Unerase Protection (NProtectService) - Symantec Corporation - C:\Program Files\Norton Utilities\NPROTECT.EXE
O23 - Service: Panda Firewall Service (PAVFIRES) - Panda Software - C:\Program Files\Panda Software\Panda Antivirus Platinum\Firewall\PavFires.exe
O23 - Service: Panda anti-virus service (PAVSRV) - Panda Software - C:\Program Files\Panda Software\Panda Antivirus Platinum\pavsrv51.exe
O23 - Service: Pml Driver HPZ12 - HP - C:\WINDOWS\System32\HPZipm12.exe
O23 - Service: Speed Disk service - Symantec Corporation - C:\Program Files\Speed Disk\nopdb.exe

:) :)
Mosaic1
You will be restarting into Safe mode later.
Go here for directions if you need help:

http://service1.symantec.com/SUPPORT/tsgen...001052409420406
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Because XP will not always show you hidden files and folders by default.
Reset your search settings first.

Open Folder Options>view and check your settings:
Select
Show hidden files and folders
Display the contents of system folders
Uncheck: Hide protected operating system files
Next go to Search and scrolldown using the scroll bar on the right. Go down to More advanced options and click.
Be sure the first three boxes are selected:
Search System folders
Search Hidden Files and folders
Search SubFolders
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Sign off the internet. Run hijackthis.

Close All Windows explorer windows and prepare to restart.

Select these items in hijackthis and click the fix checked button:
R0 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Start Page = http://www.makemesearch.com/?said=382
R0 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Start Page = http://www.makemesearch.com/?said=382
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings,ProxyOverride = localhost;<local>
O2 - BHO: Cls - {CF021F40-3E14-23A5-CBA2-7173706D1316} - C:\WINDOWS\system32\spm1316.dll (file missing)

O4 - HKLM\..\RunOnce: [Local runole service] C:\WINDOWS\System32\srvc32.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\RunOnce: [Srv32 spool service] C:\WINDOWS\System32\spoolsrv32.exe
O4 - HKCU\..\RunOnce: [Srv32 spool service] C:\WINDOWS\System32\spoolsrv32.exe
O4 - HKCU\..\RunOnce: [Local runole service] C:\WINDOWS\System32\srvc32.exe

O4 - Global Startup: Microsoft Office.lnk = C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office\OSA9.EXE



Restart into Safe mode.

Delete these files: (They are named very sililar to legitimate files so do be sure you have the correct filename before you delete)

C:\WINDOWS\System32\srvc32.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\spoolsrv32.exe


Go to Control Panel and open Internet options.

Empty your temporary internet files.

Go to Start >Run

Type %TEMP%
Press enter

Select all files in the temp folder and delete all.
Now open Display in Control Panel
Click the Desktop Tab
Click the Customize Desktop button.
Click the Web Tab.

On the list, highlight any items you didn ot create yourself and click remove .

Look for the Lock Desktop Items checkbox on this same page and uncheck it.
Press OK

Restart back into regular Windows.


Go for free online Virus scans here:

http://housecall.trendmicro.com/housecall/start_corp.asp
http://www.pandasoftware.com/activescan/

Allow them to clean
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Run hijackthis and post the new log into your next reply here.
jcc
Hi Mosaic1!

Thanks for your help.

I followed your instructions but there were 2 things I was unable to perform:

1. To go to Search and scrolldown. Go to More Advanced options and check if the
first 3 boxes were selected.

Didnīt find any scroll bar on the right of the Search window, so didnīt find the
"More Advanced Options" ...

Did I go to the wrong place?

2. Couldnīt run any online virus scan. Didnīt get them to work for me.
However, I run Panda antivirus I have installed on the PC. No virus were found!

Iīm still getting the annoying warning message on top of my desktop wallpaper.

Here goes the new Hijackthis log file after following all your other steps.
Thanks for your time.

jcc


Logfile of HijackThis v1.99.1
Scan saved at 14:06:48, on 23-03-2005
Platform: Windows XP SP2 (WinNT 5.01.2600)
MSIE: Internet Explorer v6.00 SP2 (6.00.2900.2180)

Running processes:
C:\WINDOWS\System32\smss.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\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:\WINDOWS\System32\cisvc.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\hpb2ksrv.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\hpbhksrv.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\drivers\KodakCCS.exe
C:\Program Files\Norton Utilities\NPROTECT.EXE
C:\Program Files\Panda Software\Panda Antivirus Platinum\Firewall\PavFires.exe
C:\Program Files\Panda Software\Panda Antivirus Platinum\pavsrv51.exe
C:\Program Files\Speed Disk\nopdb.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe
C:\WINDOWS\Explorer.EXE
C:\Program Files\Panda Software\Panda Antivirus Platinum\apvxdwin.exe
C:\Program Files\Panda Software\Panda Antivirus Platinum\pavProxy.exe
C:\Program Files\Adaptec\Easy CD Creator 5\DirectCD\DirectCD.exe
C:\Program Files\Winamp\Winampa.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\S3hotkey.exe
C:\Program Files\Hewlett-Packard\HP Share-to-Web\hpgs2wnd.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\hpnra.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\hpstatus.exe
C:\Program Files\Java\j2re1.4.1_02\bin\javaw.exe
C:\Program Files\Hewlett-Packard\HP Share-to-Web\hpgs2wnf.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Real\Update_OB\realsched.exe
C:\Program Files\Microsoft AntiSpyware\gcasServ.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\ctfmon.exe
C:\Program Files\Messenger\msmsgs.exe
C:\Program Files\Hewlett-Packard\Digital Imaging\bin\hpobnz08.exe
C:\Program Files\Kodak\Kodak EasyShare software\bin\EasyShare.exe
C:\Program Files\Kodak\KODAK Software Updater\7288971\Program\Kodak Software Updater.exe
C:\Program Files\Norton Utilities\SYSDOC32.EXE
C:\Program Files\Hewlett-Packard\Digital Imaging\bin\hposol08.exe
C:\Program Files\Microsoft AntiSpyware\gcasDtServ.exe
C:\Program Files\WinZip\WZQKPICK.EXE
C:\Program Files\Greetings Workshop\GWREMIND.EXE
C:\Program Files\Hewlett-Packard\Digital Imaging\bin\hpoevm08.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\HPBSPSVR.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\System32\HPBJDSNT.EXE
C:\Program Files\Hewlett-Packard\Digital Imaging\Bin\hpoSTS08.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\cidaemon.exe
C:\Program Files\Panda Software\Panda Antivirus Platinum\AVENGINE.EXE
C:\Documents and Settings\Carlos\My Documents\Hijack\HijackThis.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\hpboid.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\hppapml0.exe

N3 - Netscape 7: user_pref("browser.startup.homepage", "http://antwrp.gsfc.nasa.gov/apod/astropix.html"); (C:\Documents and Settings\Carlos\Application Data\Mozilla\Profiles\default\8qrrkrtq.slt\prefs.js)
N3 - Netscape 7: user_pref("browser.search.defaultengine", "engine://C%3A%5CPROGRA%7E1%5CNETSCAPE%5CNETSCAPE%5Csearchplugins%5CSBWeb_01.src"); (C:\Documents and Settings\Carlos\Application Data\Mozilla\Profiles\default\8qrrkrtq.slt\prefs.js)
O2 - BHO: AcroIEHlprObj Class - {06849E9F-C8D7-4D59-B87D-784B7D6BE0B3} - C:\Program Files\Adobe\Acrobat 5.0\Reader\ActiveX\AcroIEHelper.ocx
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [AdaptecDirectCD] C:\Program Files\Adaptec\Easy CD Creator 5\DirectCD\DirectCD.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [WinampAgent] "C:\Program Files\Winamp\Winampa.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [S3hotkey] S3hotkey.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Share-to-Web Namespace Daemon] C:\Program Files\Hewlett-Packard\HP Share-to-Web\hpgs2wnd.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [HP Network Registry Agent] C:\WINDOWS\System32\hpnra.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [HP Status] C:\WINDOWS\System32\hpstatus.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [HP Proxy Server] C:\Program Files\Hewlett-Packard\ProxyService\ProxyService.lnk
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [TkBellExe] "C:\Program Files\Common Files\Real\Update_OB\realsched.exe" -osboot
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SCANINICIO] "C:\Program Files\Panda Software\Panda Antivirus Platinum\Inicio.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [APVXDWIN] "C:\Program Files\Panda Software\Panda Antivirus Platinum\APVXDWIN.EXE" /s
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [gcasServ] "C:\Program Files\Microsoft AntiSpyware\gcasServ.exe"
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [CTFMON.EXE] C:\WINDOWS\system32\ctfmon.exe
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [MSMSGS] "C:\Program Files\Messenger\msmsgs.exe" /background
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [Mozilla Quick Launch] "C:\Program Files\Netscape\Netscape\Netscp.exe" -turbo
O4 - Startup: Greetings Workshop Reminders.lnk = C:\Program Files\Greetings Workshop\GWREMIND.EXE
O4 - Global Startup: hp psc 2000 Series.lnk = C:\Program Files\Hewlett-Packard\Digital Imaging\bin\hpobnz08.exe
O4 - Global Startup: Kodak EasyShare software.lnk = C:\Program Files\Kodak\Kodak EasyShare software\bin\EasyShare.exe
O4 - Global Startup: Kodak software updater.lnk = C:\Program Files\Kodak\KODAK Software Updater\7288971\Program\Kodak Software Updater.exe
O4 - Global Startup: Norton System Doctor.lnk = C:\Program Files\Norton Utilities\SYSDOC32.EXE
O4 - Global Startup: officejet 6100.lnk = ?
O4 - Global Startup: WinZip Quick Pick.lnk = C:\Program Files\WinZip\WZQKPICK.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
O12 - Plugin for .spop: C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\Plugins\NPDocBox.dll
O23 - Service: HP Status - Hewlett-Packard Company - C:\WINDOWS\System32\hpb2ksrv.exe
O23 - Service: HP Status Print - Unknown owner - C:\WINDOWS\System32\hpbhksrv.exe
O23 - Service: Kodak Camera Connection Software (KodakCCS) - Eastman Kodak Company - C:\WINDOWS\system32\drivers\KodakCCS.exe
O23 - Service: Norton Unerase Protection (NProtectService) - Symantec Corporation - C:\Program Files\Norton Utilities\NPROTECT.EXE
O23 - Service: Panda Firewall Service (PAVFIRES) - Panda Software - C:\Program Files\Panda Software\Panda Antivirus Platinum\Firewall\PavFires.exe
O23 - Service: Panda anti-virus service (PAVSRV) - Panda Software - C:\Program Files\Panda Software\Panda Antivirus Platinum\pavsrv51.exe
O23 - Service: Pml Driver HPZ12 - HP - C:\WINDOWS\System32\HPZipm12.exe
O23 - Service: Speed Disk service - Symantec Corporation - C:\Program Files\Speed Disk\nopdb.exe
Mosaic1
That looks good.


For the search, open it up. Look for More Advanced options. Click the button to the right to expand that.


Let's see about your desktop.

Go to start >Run and paste in this command and then press enter.

control desk.cpl,,0


this will bring up display properties. Click the Customize desktop button.

Click the Web Tab
See the list of items. Highlight any you did not add yourself and click the REmove Button.

Also, remove the check from the Lock Desktop Items box.

Press ok.

When you ran the online scans, did yo go there using Internet Explorer? You should. They also require Active X to be enable so they can run .
CalamityJane
Regarding the Desktop warning....I know this one very well...seen it a lot!

Following Mosaic1's instruction when you go to "Customize Desktop" button and click on the "Web" tab. Under "Web Pages" you should see an entry checked called something like "Security" or similar. (That's your bad boy) Select that entry and click the "Delete" button. Click OK then Apply and OK. That should get rid of it.
jcc
QUOTE (Mosaic1 @ Mar 23 2005, 04:11 PM)
Hi!
It did work!! The annoying messages and wallpaper are gone!

>this will bring up display properties.  Click the Customize >desktop button.

>Click the Web Tab
>See the list of items. Highlight  any you did not add yourself >and click the REmove Button.

There was an item called "Security", like CalamityJane mentioned. After deleting it, the thing disappeared.
But I had done this before, following CalamityJane suggestion
to another member, and the thing had disappeared only for that session. When I logged in again I got it back.

Not this time! It seems to have gone away completly.

>When you ran the online scans, did yo go there using Internet >Explorer? You should. They also require Active X to be enable >so they can run.

No, I used Netscape. Thatīs probably why they didnīt work.

Anyway, many thanks to the two of you, Mosaic1 and CalamityJane for your help. You are great! Hope not having
to bother you again with this stuff.

By the way, any suggestions about how to guarantee I donīt get infected again?

Cheers,

jcc


Hi!
It did work!! The annoying messages and wallpaper are gone!

>this will bring up display properties. Click the Customize >desktop button.

>Click the Web Tab
>See the list of items. Highlight any you did not add yourself >and click the REmove Button.

There was an item called "Security", like CalamityJane mentioned. After deleting it, the thing disappeared.
But I had done this before, following CalamityJane suggestion
to another member, and the thing had disappeared only for that session. When I logged in again I got it back.

Not this time! It seems to have gone away completly.

>When you ran the online scans, did yo go there using Internet >Explorer? You should. They also require Active X to be enable >so they can run.

No, I used Netscape. Thatīs probably why they didnīt work.

Anyway, many thanks to the two of you, Mosaic1 and CalamityJane for your help. You are great! Hope not having
to bother you again with this stuff.

By the way, any suggestions about how to guarantee I donīt get infected again?

Cheers,

jcc
Mosaic1
jcc,


You're welcome. The reason it didn't come back this time is that the file(s) putting it back had been removed.





Once you have rebooted a time or two, be sure everything is in working order. It is time to flush your system restore points. Once you do that you will not be able to correct any problems you may have now by going back to a point before today.


After something like this it is a good idea to Flush the Restore Points and start fresh.
To flush the XP system Restore Points.

Go to Start>Run and type msconfig Press enter.

When msconfig opens, click the Launch System Restore Button.
On the next page, click the System Restore Settings Link on the left.

Check the box labeled Turn off System restore.


Reboot. Go back in and Turn System Restore Back on. A new Restore Point will be created.
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Also here is an excellent source for tips to tighten security. Follow the advice and get the free downloads to help avoid some of these problems in the future.
http://www.computercops.biz/postt7736.html



Mo
jcc
Iīve just flushed my System Restore Points.

Thanks again for your help!
This is a great service you are providing.

Cheers,
jcc
Mosaic1
jcc,

You're very welcome. Glad to help.


Since this issue has been resolved, I am going to close this topic. If you need it reopened, let a Moderator know. Anyone else, please start your own Topic and someone will help.


Mo
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