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My hompage is www.google.com. It changed to about:blank after I updated the yahoo toolbar. I can still change my homepage back to Google. However, after cleaning the pc with CCleaner and restarting it, the hompage reverts to about:blank again. This does not happen in the past. Any form of help will be greatly appreciated! Thanks.

According to the net about:blank hijacker is a variant of cw. However, Trend's cwshredder did not find anything. According to this site http://www.securiteam.com/securityre...RP0L0UD5U.html, I should fix these entries using reglite,

R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Bar =
res://C:\WINDOWS\System32\jheckb.dll/sp.html (obfuscated)
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Page =
res://C:\WINDOWS\System32\jheckb.dll/sp.html (obfuscated)
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Search,SearchAssistant =
res://C:\WINDOWS\System32\jheckb.dll/sp.html (obfuscated)
R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Bar =
res://C:\WINDOWS\System32\jheckb.dll/sp.html (obfuscated)
R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Page =
res://C:\WINDOWS\System32\jheckb.dll/sp.html (obfuscated)
R0 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Search,SearchAssistant =
res://C:\WINDOWS\System32\jheckb.dll/sp.html (obfuscated)
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,HomeOldSP =
about:blank

I was not able to find such entries in the pc. Instead these entries showed up (I used hijackthis),

R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Bar = http://us.rd.yahoo.com/customize/yco...search/ie.html
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Page = http://us.rd.yahoo.com/customize/yco.../www.yahoo.com
R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Default_Page_URL = http://en.us.acer.yahoo.com
R0 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Start Page = http://en.us.acer.yahoo.com
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\SearchURL,(Default) = http://us.rd.yahoo.com/customize/yco.../www.yahoo.com
R0 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Local Page = \blank.htm

Adware Away 3.1.2 Trial found these 5 objects. I cannot fix them because the product is not registered.

Auto Run: HKLM\Session\PendingFileRenameOperations=\??\C:\DOCUME~1\LOCALS~1\Temp\_iu14D2N.tmp
IE UrlSearchHook(HKCU): {EF99BD32-C1FB-11D2-892F-0090271D4F88}=C:\Program Files\Yahoo\Companion\Installs\cpn01\yt.dll
IE UrlSearchHook(HKLM): DefaultUrlSearchHook Missing=
File Association: regfile=regedit.exe%1
File Association: scrfile="%1" %*

PS: My Trend Micro IS 2006 did not detect anything.

thanatos
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@OldMX
I scanned the PC using SAS like what you said. But Adware Away still shows 4 problems. Auto Run: HKLM\Session\PendingFileRenameOperations=\??\C:\DOCUME~1\LOCALS~1\Temp\_iu14D2N.tmp is gone now. Here is the log of SuperAntiSpyware,

SUPERAntiSpyware Scan Log
http://www.superantispyware.com

Generated 06/03/2007 at 02:21 PM

Application Version : 3.8.1002

Core Rules Database Version : 3248
Trace Rules Database Version: 1259

Scan type : Complete Scan
Total Scan Time : 00:25:20

Memory items scanned : 460
Memory threats detected : 0
Registry items scanned : 5762
Registry threats detected : 6
File items scanned : 27270
File threats detected : 8

Unclassified.Unknown Origin
HKLM\Software\Classes\CLSID\{598F4775-6FB6-477B-9842-E0426824E077}
HKCR\CLSID\{598F4775-6FB6-477B-9842-E0426824E077}
HKCR\CLSID\{598F4775-6FB6-477B-9842-E0426824E077}
HKCR\CLSID\{598F4775-6FB6-477B-9842-E0426824E077}\InprocServer32
HKCR\CLSID\{598F4775-6FB6-477B-9842-E0426824E077}\InprocServer32#ThreadingModel
C:\DOCUME~1\COMMIS~1\LOCALS~1\TEMP\~DP7.DLL
HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Browser Helper Objects\{598F4775-6FB6-477B-9842-E0426824E077}

Adware.Tracking Cookie
C:\Documents and Settings\Commission on Audit\Cookies\commission on audit@adinterax[1].txt
C:\Documents and Settings\Commission on Audit\Cookies\commission on audit@doubleclick[1].txt
C:\Documents and Settings\Commission on Audit\Cookies\commission on audit@ad.yieldmanager[2].txt
C:\Documents and Settings\Commission on Audit\Cookies\commission on audit@realmedia[1].txt
C:\Documents and Settings\Commission on Audit\Cookies\commission on audit@clicksor[2].txt
C:\Documents and Settings\Commission on Audit\Cookies\commission on audit@atdmt[1].txt
C:\Documents and Settings\Commission on Audit\Cookies\commission on audit@yadro[1].txt

DP7.dll according to Trend was ADW AGENT.MIE. SAS said it was Unknown Origin.Unclassified.BHO (not sure). They both blocked it. The SAS Complete Scan seems to have deleted it completely. For now there are no real time notifications from Trend and SAS.

I used the following repair utilities of SAS. Not sure if they were able to fix the problem.

Home Page Reset
Internet Zone Security Reset
Local Page Reset

Is Adware Away's detection of the Yahoo Toolbar a false postive? Help please.

thanatos
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I scanned using Adware Away 2.2.8.9. This version allows you to fix the problems even in trial. Unfortunately, its definition is not updated; 1/16/2006. The version 2.2.8.9 fixed these things,

IE UrlSearchHook(HKCU): {EF99BD32-C1FB-11D2-892F-0090271D4F88}=C:\Program Files\Yahoo\Companion\Installs\cpn01\yt.dll
File Association: regfile=regedit.exe%1
File Association: scrfile="%1" %*

I scanned using version 3.1.2 and now only 2 problems were found,

Auto Run: HKLM\Session\PendingFileRenameOperations=\??\C:\DOCUME~1\LOCALS~1\Temp\_iu14D2N.tmp
IE UrlSearchHook(HKLM): DefaultUrlSearchHook Missing=

That is 3/5. The Auto Run: HKLM\Session\PendingFileRenameOperations=\??\C:\DOCUME~1\LOCALS~1\Temp\_iu14D2N.tmp is back again. Whenever IE is open, Adware Away always detects it. Help please... Has anyone encountered this problem also?

PS: Are there any Adware Away or Yahoo people here in the forum? Please help me.

Hoping,
thanatos

Source: http://www.wilderssecurity.com/showthread.php?t=176505

SUPERAntiSpyware Scan Log
http://www.superantispyware.com

Generated 06/04/2007 at 08:39 AM

Application Version : 3.8.1002

Core Rules Database Version : 3248
Trace Rules Database Version: 1259

Scan type : Complete Scan
Total Scan Time : 00:27:35

Memory items scanned : 494
Memory threats detected : 0
Registry items scanned : 5761
Registry threats detected : 0
File items scanned : 27944
File threats detected : 11

Adware.Tracking Cookie
C:\Documents and Settings\Commission on Audit\Cookies\commission on audit@adinterax[1].txt
C:\Documents and Settings\Commission on Audit\Cookies\commission on audit@statse.webtrendslive[1].txt
C:\Documents and Settings\Commission on Audit\Cookies\commission on audit@zedo[1].txt
C:\Documents and Settings\Commission on Audit\Cookies\commission on audit@rotator.adjuggler[1].txt
C:\Documents and Settings\Commission on Audit\Cookies\commission on audit@tribalfusion[1].txt
C:\Documents and Settings\Commission on Audit\Cookies\commission on audit@ad.yieldmanager[1].txt
C:\Documents and Settings\Commission on Audit\Cookies\commission on audit@bluestreak[2].txt
C:\Documents and Settings\Commission on Audit\Cookies\commission on audit@overture[1].txt
C:\Documents and Settings\Commission on Audit\Cookies\commission on audit@www.burstnet[2].txt
C:\Documents and Settings\Commission on Audit\Cookies\commission on audit@atdmt[1].txt
C:\Documents and Settings\Commission on Audit\Cookies\commission on audit@yadro[1].txt
===================================================================================================

Logfile of HijackThis v1.99.1
Scan saved at 8:54:31 AM, on 6/4/2007
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:\Program Files\Intel\Wireless\Bin\EvtEng.exe
C:\Program Files\Intel\Wireless\Bin\S24EvMon.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\spoolsv.exe
C:\WINDOWS\Explorer.EXE
C:\Acer\Empowering Technology\ePower\ePower_DMC.exe
C:\Program Files\Trend Micro\Internet Security 2006\pccguide.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\rundll32.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\hkcmd.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\ctfmon.exe
C:\Program Files\WIDCOMM\Bluetooth Software\BTTray.exe
C:\Acer\Empowering Technology\ePerformance\MemCheck.exe
c:\Program Files\WIDCOMM\Bluetooth Software\bin\btwdins.exe
C:\Program Files\Acer\Acer Arcade\Kernel\TV\CLCapSvc.exe
C:\Program Files\Acer\Acer Arcade\Kernel\CLML_NTService\CLMLServer.exe
C:\Program Files\Acer\Acer Arcade\Kernel\CLML_NTService\CLMLService.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\LightScribe\LSSrvc.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Microsoft Shared\VS7DEBUG\MDM.EXE
C:\PROGRA~1\TRENDM~1\INTERN~1\PCCTLCOM.EXE
C:\Program Files\Intel\Wireless\Bin\RegSrvc.exe
C:\Program Files\CyberLink\Shared Files\RichVideo.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\TRENDM~1\INTERN~1\Tmntsrv.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\TRENDM~1\INTERN~1\TMPROXY.EXE
C:\Program Files\Acer\Acer Arcade\Kernel\TV\CLSched.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\TRENDM~1\INTERN~1\TmPfw.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\wbem\unsecapp.exe
c:\PROGRA~1\WIDCOMM\BLUETO~1\BTSTAC~1.EXE
C:\PROGRAM FILES\INTERNET EXPLORER\IEXPLORE.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\system32\notepad.exe
C:\Program Files\SUPERAntiSpyware\SUPERAntiSpyware.exe
C:\PROGRAM FILES\INTERNET EXPLORER\IEXPLORE.EXE
C:\Documents and Settings\Commission on Audit\Desktop\HijackThis\HijackThis.exe

R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Bar = http://us.rd.yahoo.com/customize/ycomp/def.../search/ie.html
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Page = http://us.rd.yahoo.com/customize/ycomp/def...//www.yahoo.com
R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Default_Page_URL = http://en.us.acer.yahoo.com
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\SearchURL,(Default) = http://us.rd.yahoo.com/customize/ycomp/def...//www.yahoo.com
R0 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Local Page = %
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Connection Wizard,ShellNext = http://en.us.acer.yahoo.com/
R3 - URLSearchHook: Yahoo! Toolbar - {EF99BD32-C1FB-11D2-892F-0090271D4F88} - C:\Program Files\Yahoo!\Companion\Installs\cpn0\yt.dll
O2 - BHO: &Yahoo! Toolbar Helper - {02478D38-C3F9-4EFB-9B51-7695ECA05670} - C:\Program Files\Yahoo!\Companion\Installs\cpn0\yt.dll
O2 - BHO: Trend Micro Antifraud Toolbar - {06647158-359E-4D10-A8DE-E6145DA90BE9} - C:\PROGRA~1\TRENDM~1\INTERN~1\PccIeBar.dll
O2 - BHO: AcroIEHlprObj Class - {06849E9F-C8D7-4D59-B87D-784B7D6BE0B3} - c:\Program Files\Adobe\Acrobat 7.0\ActiveX\AcroIEHelper.dll
O3 - Toolbar: Acer eDataSecurity Management - {5CBE3B7C-1E47-477e-A7DD-396DB0476E29} - C:\WINDOWS\system32\eDStoolbar.dll
O3 - Toolbar: Yahoo! Toolbar - {EF99BD32-C1FB-11D2-892F-0090271D4F88} - C:\Program Files\Yahoo!\Companion\Installs\cpn0\yt.dll
O3 - Toolbar: Trend Micro Antifraud Toolbar - {871F91FD-3A92-4988-A842-16AB2CFF5AF1} - C:\PROGRA~1\TRENDM~1\INTERN~1\PccIeBar.dll
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [ePower_DMC] C:\Acer\Empowering Technology\ePower\ePower_DMC.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [pccguide.exe] "C:\Program Files\Trend Micro\Internet Security 2006\pccguide.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [BluetoothAuthenticationAgent] rundll32.exe bthprops.cpl,,BluetoothAuthenticationAgent
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SkyTel] SkyTel.EXE
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [igfxhkcmd] C:\WINDOWS\system32\hkcmd.exe
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [ctfmon.exe] C:\WINDOWS\system32\ctfmon.exe
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [SUPERAntiSpyware] C:\Program Files\SUPERAntiSpyware\SUPERAntiSpyware.exe
O4 - Global Startup: Bluetooth.lnk = ?
O8 - Extra context menu item: E&xport to Microsoft Excel - res://C:\PROGRA~1\MICROS~2\OFFICE11\EXCEL.EXE/3000
O8 - Extra context menu item: Send to &Bluetooth Device... - c:\Program Files\WIDCOMM\Bluetooth Software\btsendto_ie_ctx.htm
O9 - Extra button: Research - {92780B25-18CC-41C8-B9BE-3C9C571A8263} - C:\PROGRA~1\MICROS~2\OFFICE11\REFIEBAR.DLL
O9 - Extra button: @btrez.dll,-4015 - {CCA281CA-C863-46ef-9331-5C8D4460577F} - c:\Program Files\WIDCOMM\Bluetooth Software\btsendto_ie.htm
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: @btrez.dll,-12650 - {CCA281CA-C863-46ef-9331-5C8D4460577F} - c:\Program Files\WIDCOMM\Bluetooth Software\btsendto_ie.htm
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
O17 - HKLM\System\CCS\Services\Tcpip\..\{58C25959-2A3E-4ECF-ACBB-00797ABC62BF}: NameServer = 202.81.160.6 202.81.160.7
O20 - Winlogon Notify: !SASWinLogon - C:\Program Files\SUPERAntiSpyware\SASWINLO.DLL
O20 - Winlogon Notify: igfxcui - C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\igfxdev.dll
O23 - Service: Memory Check Service (AcerMemUsageCheckService) - Acer Inc. - C:\Acer\Empowering Technology\ePerformance\MemCheck.exe
O23 - Service: ASP.NET State Service (aspnet_state) - Unknown owner - C:\WINDOWS\Microsoft.NET\Framework\v2.0.50727\aspnet_state.exe (file missing)
O23 - Service: Bluetooth Service (btwdins) - Broadcom Corporation. - c:\Program Files\WIDCOMM\Bluetooth Software\bin\btwdins.exe
O23 - Service: CyberLink Background Capture Service (CBCS) (CLCapSvc) - Unknown owner - C:\Program Files\Acer\Acer Arcade\Kernel\TV\CLCapSvc.exe
O23 - Service: CyberLink Task Scheduler (CTS) (CLSched) - Unknown owner - C:\Program Files\Acer\Acer Arcade\Kernel\TV\CLSched.exe
O23 - Service: CyberLink Media Library Service - Cyberlink - C:\Program Files\Acer\Acer Arcade\Kernel\CLML_NTService\CLMLServer.exe
O23 - Service: Intel® PROSet/Wireless Event Log (EvtEng) - Intel Corporation - C:\Program Files\Intel\Wireless\Bin\EvtEng.exe
O23 - Service: LightScribeService Direct Disc Labeling Service (LightScribeService) - Hewlett-Packard Company - C:\Program Files\Common Files\LightScribe\LSSrvc.exe
O23 - Service: Trend Micro Central Control Component (PcCtlCom) - Trend Micro Incorporated. - C:\PROGRA~1\TRENDM~1\INTERN~1\PcCtlCom.exe
O23 - Service: Intel® PROSet/Wireless Registry Service (RegSrvc) - Intel Corporation - C:\Program Files\Intel\Wireless\Bin\RegSrvc.exe
O23 - Service: Cyberlink RichVideo Service(CRVS) (RichVideo) - Unknown owner - C:\Program Files\CyberLink\Shared Files\RichVideo.exe
O23 - Service: Remote Packet Capture Protocol v.0 (experimental) (rpcapd) - Unknown owner - %ProgramFiles%\WinPcap\rpcapd.exe" -d -f "%ProgramFiles%\WinPcap\rpcapd.ini (file missing)
O23 - Service: Intel® PROSet/Wireless Service (S24EventMonitor) - Intel Corporation - C:\Program Files\Intel\Wireless\Bin\S24EvMon.exe
O23 - Service: Trend Micro Real-time Service (Tmntsrv) - Trend Micro Incorporated. - C:\PROGRA~1\TRENDM~1\INTERN~1\Tmntsrv.exe
O23 - Service: Trend Micro Personal Firewall (TmPfw) - Trend Micro Inc. - C:\PROGRA~1\TRENDM~1\INTERN~1\TmPfw.exe
O23 - Service: Trend Micro Proxy Service (tmproxy) - Trend Micro Inc. - C:\PROGRA~1\TRENDM~1\INTERN~1\tmproxy.exe
O23 - Service: USBest Service Zero (UTSCSI) - Unknown owner - C:\WINDOWS\system32\UTSCSI.EXE

About:blank is not necessarily a sign of CWS. Your log does not show any exploits, but we can check deeper. When you post the required log, also advise of any specific symptoms you are having


Please download SilentRunners from here:
http://www.silentrunners.org/Silent%20Runners.zip

Unzip it to the desktop and double-click on it.
Silent Runners will ask if you want to skip the supplementary search.
Please select 'No' to include them.
The program will take longer to run, but will give us more information.

If you get any kind of warning message about scripts, please choose to allow the script to run.

When the scan is finished, a message will pop up and a logfile will have been created on the desktop.
The logfile is named 'Startup Programs' by default and will be located where the program is.

Please post the entire contents of this logfile for me to see.

Here is the log,

"Silent Runners.vbs", revision R50, http://www.silentrunners.org/
Operating System: Windows XP SP2
Output limited to non-default values, except where indicated by "{++}"


Startup items buried in registry:
---------------------------------

HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run\ {++}
"ctfmon.exe" = "C:\WINDOWS\system32\ctfmon.exe" [MS]
"SUPERAntiSpyware" = "C:\Program Files\SUPERAntiSpyware\SUPERAntiSpyware.exe" ["SUPERAntiSpyware.com"]

HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run\ {++}
"ePower_DMC" = "C:\Acer\Empowering Technology\ePower\ePower_DMC.exe" [null data]
"pccguide.exe" = ""C:\Program Files\Trend Micro\Internet Security 2006\pccguide.exe"" ["Trend Micro Incorporated."]
"BluetoothAuthenticationAgent" = "rundll32.exe bthprops.cpl,,BluetoothAuthenticationAgent" [MS]
"SkyTel" = "SkyTel.EXE" ["Realtek Semiconductor Corp."]
"igfxhkcmd" = "C:\WINDOWS\system32\hkcmd.exe" ["Intel Corporation"]

HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Browser Helper Objects\
{02478D38-C3F9-4EFB-9B51-7695ECA05670}\(Default) = (no title provided)
-> {HKLM...CLSID} = "&Yahoo! Toolbar Helper"
\InProcServer32\(Default) = "C:\Program Files\Yahoo!\Companion\Installs\cpn0\yt.dll" ["Yahoo! Inc."]
{06647158-359E-4D10-A8DE-E6145DA90BE9}\(Default) = (no title provided)
-> {HKLM...CLSID} = "Trend Micro Antifraud Toolbar"
\InProcServer32\(Default) = "C:\PROGRA~1\TRENDM~1\INTERN~1\PccIeBar.dll" ["Trend Micro Incorporated."]
{06849E9F-C8D7-4D59-B87D-784B7D6BE0B3}\(Default) = (no title provided)
-> {HKLM...CLSID} = "AcroIEHlprObj Class"
\InProcServer32\(Default) = "c:\Program Files\Adobe\Acrobat 7.0\ActiveX\AcroIEHelper.dll" ["Adobe Systems Incorporated"]

HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Shell Extensions\Approved\
"{42071714-76d4-11d1-8b24-00a0c9068ff3}" = "Display Panning CPL Extension"
-> {HKLM...CLSID} = "Display Panning CPL Extension"
\InProcServer32\(Default) = "deskpan.dll" [file not found]
"{88895560-9AA2-1069-930E-00AA0030EBC8}" = "HyperTerminal Icon Ext"
-> {HKLM...CLSID} = "HyperTerminal Icon Ext"
\InProcServer32\(Default) = "C:\WINDOWS\system32\hticons.dll" ["Hilgraeve, Inc."]
"{2F603045-309F-11CF-9774-0020AFD0CFF6}" = "Synaptics Control Panel"
-> {HKLM...CLSID} = (no title provided)
\InProcServer32\(Default) = "C:\Program Files\Synaptics\SynTP\SynTPCpl.dll" ["Synaptics, Inc."]
"{2b45bd21-71f8-4c8c-a87a-7eeb25a1a3e0}" = "EPM-PO Shell Extension"
-> {HKLM...CLSID} = "EPM-PO Shell Extensions"
\InProcServer32\(Default) = "epm-po.dll" ["Acer Labs USA"]
"{6af09ec9-b429-11d4-a1fb-0090960218cb}" = "My Bluetooth Places"
-> {HKLM...CLSID} = "My Bluetooth Places"
\InProcServer32\(Default) = "C:\WINDOWS\system32\btneighborhood.dll" ["Broadcom Corporation."]
"{48F45200-91E6-11CE-8A4F-0080C81A28D4}" = "TMD Shell Extension"
-> {HKLM...CLSID} = "TMD Shell Extension"
\InProcServer32\(Default) = "C:\Program Files\Trend Micro\Internet Security 2006\Tmdshell.dll" ["Trend Micro Incorporated."]
"{771A9DA0-731A-11CE-993C-00AA004ADB6C}" = "VBPropSheet"
-> {HKLM...CLSID} = "VBPropSheet"
\InProcServer32\(Default) = "C:\Program Files\Trend Micro\Internet Security 2006\VBProp.dll" ["Trend Micro Incorporated."]
"{00020D75-0000-0000-C000-000000000046}" = "Microsoft Office Outlook Desktop Icon Handler"
-> {HKLM...CLSID} = "Microsoft Office Outlook"
\InProcServer32\(Default) = "C:\PROGRA~1\MICROS~2\OFFICE11\MLSHEXT.DLL" [MS]
"{0006F045-0000-0000-C000-000000000046}" = "Microsoft Office Outlook Custom Icon Handler"
-> {HKLM...CLSID} = "Outlook File Icon Extension"
\InProcServer32\(Default) = "C:\PROGRA~1\MICROS~2\OFFICE11\OLKFSTUB.DLL" [MS]
"{42042206-2D85-11D3-8CFF-005004838597}" = "Microsoft Office HTML Icon Handler"
-> {HKLM...CLSID} = (no title provided)
\InProcServer32\(Default) = "C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\OFFICE11\msohev.dll" [MS]
"{E0D79304-84BE-11CE-9641-444553540000}" = "WinZip"
-> {HKLM...CLSID} = "WinZip"
\InProcServer32\(Default) = "C:\PROGRA~1\WINZIP\WZSHLSTB.DLL" ["WinZip Computing, Inc."]
"{E0D79305-84BE-11CE-9641-444553540000}" = "WinZip"
-> {HKLM...CLSID} = "WinZip"
\InProcServer32\(Default) = "C:\PROGRA~1\WINZIP\WZSHLSTB.DLL" ["WinZip Computing, Inc."]
"{E0D79306-84BE-11CE-9641-444553540000}" = "WinZip"
-> {HKLM...CLSID} = "WinZip"
\InProcServer32\(Default) = "C:\PROGRA~1\WINZIP\WZSHLSTB.DLL" ["WinZip Computing, Inc."]
"{E0D79307-84BE-11CE-9641-444553540000}" = "WinZip"
-> {HKLM...CLSID} = "WinZip"
\InProcServer32\(Default) = "C:\PROGRA~1\WINZIP\WZSHLSTB.DLL" ["WinZip Computing, Inc."]

HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\ShellExecuteHooks\
<<!>> "{5AE067D3-9AFB-48E0-853A-EBB7F4A000DA}" = (no title provided)
-> {HKLM...CLSID} = "SABShellExecuteHook Class"
\InProcServer32\(Default) = "C:\Program Files\SUPERAntiSpyware\SASSEH.DLL" ["SuperAdBlocker.com"]

HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon\Notify\
<<!>> !SASWinLogon\DLLName = "C:\Program Files\SUPERAntiSpyware\SASWINLO.DLL" ["SUPERAntiSpyware.com"]
<<!>> igfxcui\DLLName = "igfxdev.dll" ["Intel Corporation"]

HKLM\Software\Classes\PROTOCOLS\Filter\
<<!>> text/xml\CLSID = "{807553E5-5146-11D5-A672-00B0D022E945}"
-> {HKLM...CLSID} = (no title provided)
\InProcServer32\(Default) = "C:\Program Files\Common Files\Microsoft Shared\OFFICE11\MSOXMLMF.DLL" [MS]

HKLM\Software\Classes\Folder\shellex\ColumnHandlers\
{F9DB5320-233E-11D1-9F84-707F02C10627}\(Default) = "PDF Column Info"
-> {HKLM...CLSID} = "PDF Shell Extension"
\InProcServer32\(Default) = "c:\Program Files\Adobe\Acrobat 7.0\ActiveX\PDFShell.dll" ["Adobe Systems, Inc."]

HKLM\Software\Classes\*\shellex\ContextMenuHandlers\
EDSshellExt\(Default) = "{29FF7AB0-BE34-4992-A30B-53A9D86EE239}"
-> {HKLM...CLSID} = "eDSshlExt Class"
\InProcServer32\(Default) = "C:\WINDOWS\system32\eDSshellExt.dll" ["HiTRUST"]
WinZip\(Default) = "{E0D79304-84BE-11CE-9641-444553540000}"
-> {HKLM...CLSID} = "WinZip"
\InProcServer32\(Default) = "C:\PROGRA~1\WINZIP\WZSHLSTB.DLL" ["WinZip Computing, Inc."]

HKLM\Software\Classes\Directory\shellex\ContextMenuHandlers\
EDSshellExt\(Default) = "{29FF7AB0-BE34-4992-A30B-53A9D86EE239}"
-> {HKLM...CLSID} = "eDSshlExt Class"
\InProcServer32\(Default) = "C:\WINDOWS\system32\eDSshellExt.dll" ["HiTRUST"]
WinZip\(Default) = "{E0D79304-84BE-11CE-9641-444553540000}"
-> {HKLM...CLSID} = "WinZip"
\InProcServer32\(Default) = "C:\PROGRA~1\WINZIP\WZSHLSTB.DLL" ["WinZip Computing, Inc."]

HKLM\Software\Classes\Folder\shellex\ContextMenuHandlers\
WinZip\(Default) = "{E0D79304-84BE-11CE-9641-444553540000}"
-> {HKLM...CLSID} = "WinZip"
\InProcServer32\(Default) = "C:\PROGRA~1\WINZIP\WZSHLSTB.DLL" ["WinZip Computing, Inc."]


Group Policies {GPedit.msc branch and setting}:
-----------------------------------------------

Note: detected settings may not have any effect.

HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System\

"shutdownwithoutlogon" = (REG_DWORD) hex:0x00000001
{Computer Configuration|Windows Settings|Security Settings|Local Policies|Security Options|
Shutdown: Allow system to be shut down without having to log on}

"undockwithoutlogon" = (REG_DWORD) hex:0x00000001
{Computer Configuration|Windows Settings|Security Settings|Local Policies|Security Options|
Devices: Allow undock without having to log on}


Active Desktop and Wallpaper:
-----------------------------

Active Desktop may be disabled at this entry:
HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\ShellState

Displayed if Active Desktop enabled and wallpaper not set by Group Policy:
HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Desktop\General\
"Wallpaper" = "C:\Windows\Web\Wallpaper\Acer.bmp"

Displayed if Active Desktop disabled and wallpaper not set by Group Policy:
HKCU\Control Panel\Desktop\
"Wallpaper" = "C:\WINDOWS\WEB\WALLPAPER\ACER.BMP"


Enabled Screen Saver:
---------------------

HKCU\Control Panel\Desktop\
"SCRNSAVE.EXE" = "C:\WINDOWS\system32\logon.scr" [MS]


Startup items in "Commission on Audit" & "All Users" startup folders:
---------------------------------------------------------------------

C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Start Menu\Programs\Startup
"Bluetooth" -> shortcut to: "C:\Program Files\WIDCOMM\Bluetooth Software\BTTray.exe" ["Broadcom Corporation."]


Winsock2 Service Provider DLLs:
-------------------------------

Namespace Service Providers

HKLM\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\Winsock2\Parameters\NameSpace_Catalog5\Catalog_Entries\ {++}
000000000001\LibraryPath = "%SystemRoot%\System32\mswsock.dll" [MS]
000000000002\LibraryPath = "%SystemRoot%\System32\winrnr.dll" [MS]
000000000003\LibraryPath = "%SystemRoot%\System32\mswsock.dll" [MS]
000000000004\LibraryPath = "%SystemRoot%\system32\wshbth.dll" [MS]

Transport Service Providers

HKLM\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\Winsock2\Parameters\Protocol_Catalog9\Catalog_Entries\ {++}
0000000000##\PackedCatalogItem (contains) DLL [Company Name], (at) ## range:
%SystemRoot%\system32\mswsock.dll [MS], 01 - 04, 07 - 25
%SystemRoot%\system32\rsvpsp.dll [MS], 05 - 06


Toolbars, Explorer Bars, Extensions:
------------------------------------

Toolbars

HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Toolbar\ShellBrowser\
"{5CBE3B7C-1E47-477E-A7DD-396DB0476E29}"
-> {HKLM...CLSID} = "Acer eDataSecurity Management"
\InProcServer32\(Default) = "C:\WINDOWS\system32\eDStoolbar.dll" ["HiTRUST"]

HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Toolbar\WebBrowser\
"{EF99BD32-C1FB-11D2-892F-0090271D4F88}"
-> {HKLM...CLSID} = "Yahoo! Toolbar"
\InProcServer32\(Default) = "C:\Program Files\Yahoo!\Companion\Installs\cpn0\yt.dll" ["Yahoo! Inc."]
"{871F91FD-3A92-4988-A842-16AB2CFF5AF1}"
-> {HKLM...CLSID} = "Trend Micro Antifraud Toolbar"
\InProcServer32\(Default) = "C:\PROGRA~1\TRENDM~1\INTERN~1\PccIeBar.dll" ["Trend Micro Incorporated."]

HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Toolbar\
"{5CBE3B7C-1E47-477E-A7DD-396DB0476E29}" = (no title provided)
-> {HKLM...CLSID} = "Acer eDataSecurity Management"
\InProcServer32\(Default) = "C:\WINDOWS\system32\eDStoolbar.dll" ["HiTRUST"]
"{EF99BD32-C1FB-11D2-892F-0090271D4F88}" = (no title provided)
-> {HKLM...CLSID} = "Yahoo! Toolbar"
\InProcServer32\(Default) = "C:\Program Files\Yahoo!\Companion\Installs\cpn0\yt.dll" ["Yahoo! Inc."]
"{871F91FD-3A92-4988-A842-16AB2CFF5AF1}" = (no title provided)
-> {HKLM...CLSID} = "Trend Micro Antifraud Toolbar"
\InProcServer32\(Default) = "C:\PROGRA~1\TRENDM~1\INTERN~1\PccIeBar.dll" ["Trend Micro Incorporated."]

Explorer Bars

HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Explorer Bars\

HKLM\Software\Classes\CLSID\{FF059E31-CC5A-4E2E-BF3B-96E929D65503}\(Default) = "&Research"
Implemented Categories\{00021493-0000-0000-C000-000000000046}\ [vertical bar]
InProcServer32\(Default) = "C:\PROGRA~1\MICROS~2\OFFICE11\REFIEBAR.DLL" [MS]

Extensions (Tools menu items, main toolbar menu buttons)

HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Extensions\
{92780B25-18CC-41C8-B9BE-3C9C571A8263}\
"ButtonText" = "Research"

{CCA281CA-C863-46EF-9331-5C8D4460577F}\
"ButtonText" = "@btrez.dll,-4015"
"MenuText" = "@btrez.dll,-12650"
"Script" = "c:\Program Files\WIDCOMM\Bluetooth Software\btsendto_ie.htm" [null data]

{FB5F1910-F110-11D2-BB9E-00C04F795683}\
"ButtonText" = "Messenger"
"MenuText" = "Windows Messenger"
"Exec" = "C:\Program Files\Messenger\msmsgs.exe" [MS]


Miscellaneous IE Hijack Points
------------------------------

HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\URLSearchHooks\
<<H>> "{EF99BD32-C1FB-11D2-892F-0090271D4F88}" = "*Z" (unwritable string)
-> {HKLM...CLSID} = "Yahoo! Toolbar"
\InProcServer32\(Default) = "C:\Program Files\Yahoo!\Companion\Installs\cpn0\yt.dll" ["Yahoo! Inc."]


Running Services (Display Name, Service Name, Path {Service DLL}):
------------------------------------------------------------------

Bluetooth Service, btwdins, "c:\Program Files\WIDCOMM\Bluetooth Software\bin\btwdins.exe" ["Broadcom Corporation."]
Bluetooth Support Service, BthServ, "C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe -k bthsvcs" {"C:\WINDOWS\System32\bthserv.dll" [MS]}
CyberLink Background Capture Service (CBCS), CLCapSvc, ""C:\Program Files\Acer\Acer Arcade\Kernel\TV\CLCapSvc.exe"" [empty string]
CyberLink Media Library Service, CyberLink Media Library Service, ""C:\Program Files\Acer\Acer Arcade\Kernel\CLML_NTService\CLMLServer.exe"" ["Cyberlink"]
Cyberlink RichVideo Service(CRVS), RichVideo, ""C:\Program Files\CyberLink\Shared Files\RichVideo.exe"" [empty string]
CyberLink Task Scheduler (CTS), CLSched, ""C:\Program Files\Acer\Acer Arcade\Kernel\TV\CLSched.exe"" [empty string]
Intel® PROSet/Wireless Event Log, EvtEng, "C:\Program Files\Intel\Wireless\Bin\EvtEng.exe" ["Intel Corporation"]
Intel® PROSet/Wireless Registry Service, RegSrvc, "C:\Program Files\Intel\Wireless\Bin\RegSrvc.exe" ["Intel Corporation"]
Intel® PROSet/Wireless Service, S24EventMonitor, "C:\Program Files\Intel\Wireless\Bin\S24EvMon.exe" ["Intel Corporation "]
LightScribeService Direct Disc Labeling Service, LightScribeService, ""C:\Program Files\Common Files\LightScribe\LSSrvc.exe"" ["Hewlett-Packard Company"]
Machine Debug Manager, MDM, ""C:\Program Files\Common Files\Microsoft Shared\VS7DEBUG\MDM.EXE"" [MS]
Memory Check Service, AcerMemUsageCheckService, "C:\Acer\Empowering Technology\ePerformance\MemCheck.exe" [null data]
Trend Micro Central Control Component, PcCtlCom, "C:\PROGRA~1\TRENDM~1\INTERN~1\PcCtlCom.exe" ["Trend Micro Incorporated."]
Trend Micro Personal Firewall, TmPfw, "C:\PROGRA~1\TRENDM~1\INTERN~1\TmPfw.exe" ["Trend Micro Inc."]
Trend Micro Proxy Service, tmproxy, "C:\PROGRA~1\TRENDM~1\INTERN~1\tmproxy.exe" ["Trend Micro Inc."]
Trend Micro Real-time Service, Tmntsrv, "C:\PROGRA~1\TRENDM~1\INTERN~1\Tmntsrv.exe" ["Trend Micro Incorporated."]


Print Monitors:
---------------

HKLM\System\CurrentControlSet\Control\Print\Monitors\
Bluetooth Printer Port\Driver = "bthcrp.dll" ["Broadcom Corporation."]
Microsoft Document Imaging Writer Monitor\Driver = "mdimon.dll" [MS]
Microsoft Shared Fax Monitor\Driver = "FXSMON.DLL" [MS]


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<<!>>: Suspicious data at a malware launch point.
<<H>>: Suspicious data at a browser hijack point.

+ This report excludes default entries except where indicated.
+ To see *everywhere* the script checks and *everything* it finds,
launch it from a command prompt or a shortcut with the -all parameter.
+ The search for DESKTOP.INI DLL launch points on all local fixed drives
took 28 seconds.
---------- (total run time: 59 seconds)

PS: The IE homepage doesn't change anymore. Maybe it is because of SAS's hijack protection.

The Silent Runners log is clean, I see no signs of any infection.

Post back if you ahve any outstanding issues.

I am glad to hear that :thumbup:. Thank you LoPhatPhuud .

Is Adware Away's detection a false alarm? If it is, they should be informed right away.

PS: Now that the PC is clean, should I make a new restore point?

Thanks a lot,
thanatos

I have no information or experience with Adware Away. It is not one of the mainstream AntiSpyware programs. Stay with the wel known porgrams and you'll have fewer problems with False positives and other errors.

Now that the PC is clean, should I make a new restore point?

thanatos

I would reset you System Restore and make a new restore point.

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 XP is the System Restore option, however if a virus infects a computer with this operating system the virus can be backed up in the System Restore folder. Therefore, clearing the restore points is necessary after a virus 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.

(Windows XP)
1. Turn off System Restore.
On the Desktop, right-click My Computer.
Click Properties.
Click the System Restore tab.
Check Turn off System Restore.
Click Apply, and then click OK.

2. Reboot.

3. Turn ON System Restore.
On the Desktop, right-click My Computer.
Click Properties.
Click the System Restore tab.
UN-Check *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

Next, we 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 to Stop Hijackers & Spyware Infections, And other malware too!
http://forum.gladiator-antivirus.com/index...?showtopic=9857