Help removing Ads234

  1. #1
    harvey is offline Newbie

    Help removing Ads234

    I ran Ad-Aware and Spybot immediately prior to running Hijack This. Here is my log:

    Logfile of HijackThis v1.98.2
    Scan saved at 3:39:02 PM, on 8/17/2004
    Platform: Windows 2000 SP3 (WinNT 5.00.2195)
    MSIE: Internet Explorer v6.00 SP1 (6.00.2800.1106)

    Running processes:
    C:\WINNT\System32\smss.exe
    C:\WINNT\system32\winlogon.exe
    C:\WINNT\system32\services.exe
    C:\WINNT\system32\lsass.exe
    C:\WINNT\system32\svchost.exe
    C:\WINNT\system32\LEXBCES.EXE
    C:\WINNT\system32\spoolsv.exe
    C:\WINNT\system32\LEXPPS.EXE
    C:\WINNT\System32\DRIVERS\dcfssvc.exe
    C:\WINNT\System32\svchost.exe
    C:\PROGRA~1\Navnt\navapsvc.exe
    C:\Program Files\NMapWin\bin\nmapserv.exe
    C:\PROGRA~1\Navnt\npssvc.exe
    C:\WINNT\System32\nvsvc32.exe
    C:\Program Files\Kodak\KODAK Picture Transfer Software\PTSsvc.exe
    C:\WINNT\system32\regsvc.exe
    C:\WINNT\system32\MSTask.exe
    C:\WINNT\System32\WBEM\WinMgmt.exe
    C:\WINNT\system32\svchost.exe
    C:\WINNT\Explorer.EXE
    C:\PROGRA~1\Navnt\alertsvc.exe
    C:\WINNT\System32\regsrv.exe
    C:\PROGRA~1\Navnt\POProxy.exe
    C:\WINNT\System32\LXSUPMON.EXE
    C:\PROGRA~1\AUTOUP~1\AUTOUP~1.EXE
    C:\PROGRA~1\Navnt\navapw32.exe
    C:\WINNT\System32\XvbV.exe
    C:\WINNT\System32\Zkq60G.exe
    C:\DOCUME~1\ADMINI~1.ALE\Desktop\HIJACK~1.EXE

    R0 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Search,SearchAssistant =
    R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Window Title = Microsoft Internet

    Explorer
    O1 - Hosts: 205.134.176.246 js1.hitbox.com
    O1 - Hosts: 205.134.176.246 stats.hitbox.com
    O1 - Hosts: 205.134.176.246 pagead2.googlesyndication.com
    O2 - BHO: (no name) - SOFTWARE - (no file)
    O2 - BHO: DAPBHO Class - {0096CC0A-623C-4829-AD9C-19AF0DC9D8FE} - C:\Program Files\DAP\DAPIEBar.dll
    O2 - BHO: AcroIEHlprObj Class - {06849E9F-C8D7-4D59-B87D-784B7D6BE0B3} - C:\Program Files\Adobe\Acrobat 5.0\Reader\ActiveX\AcroIEHelper.ocx
    O2 - BHO: Lexico Toolbar - {11359F4A-B191-42d7-905A-594F8CF0387B} - C:\WINNT\Downloaded Program Files\lexbar.dll
    O2 - BHO: (no name) - {53707962-6F74-2D53-2644-206D7942484F} - C:\Program Files\Spybot - Search & Destroy\SDHelper.dll
    O2 - BHO: Google Toolbar Helper - {AA58ED58-01DD-4d91-8333-CF10577473F7} - c:\winnt\downloaded program files\googletoolbar1.dll
    O2 - BHO: Band Class - {C5183ABC-EB6E-4E05-B8C9-500A16B6CF94} - C:\Program Files\SEP\sep.dll
    O2 - BHO: WinPage Affiliate - {E8EAEB34-F7B5-4C55-87FF-720FAF53D841} - C:\Documents and Settings\Administrator.ALEX\Local Settings\Temp\khjde.dll
    O3 - Toolbar: (no name) - {62999427-33FC-4baf-9C9C-BCE6BD127F08} - (no file)
    O3 - Toolbar: &Radio - {8E718888-423F-11D2-876E-00A0C9082467} - C:\WINNT\System32\msdxm.ocx
    O3 - Toolbar: myfastaccess - {8C6685AB-43FF-4BF0-822C-03F03E0B47EA} -
    C:\WINNT\system32\myfastaccess.dll
    O3 - Toolbar: Dictionary.com - {11359F4A-B191-42D7-905A-594F8CF0387B} - C:\WINNT\Downloaded Program Files\lexbar.dll
    O3 - Toolbar: Band Class - {C5183ABC-EB6E-4E05-B8C9-500A16B6CF94} - C:\Program Files\SEP\sep.dll
    O3 - Toolbar: &Google - {2318C2B1-4965-11d4-9B18-009027A5CD4F} - c:\winnt\downloaded program files\googletoolbar1.dll
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Synchronization Manager] mobsync.exe /logon
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [NvCplDaemon] RUNDLL32.EXE NvQTwk,NvCplDaemon initialize
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Norton eMail Protect] C:\Program Files\Navnt\POProxy.exe
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [NPS Event Checker] C:\PROGRA~1\Navnt\npscheck.exe
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [PrinTray] C:\WINNT\System32\spool\DRIVERS\W32X86\2\printray. exe
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [LXSUPMON] C:\WINNT\System32\LXSUPMON.EXE RUN
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [NeroCheck] C:\WINNT\System32\NeroCheck.exe
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [System Profile] c:\winnt\system32\regsrv.exe
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [QuickTime Task] "C:\PROGRA~1\QUICKT~1\qttask.exe" -atboottime
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Power Scan] C:\PROGRA~1\POWERS~1\POWERS~1.EXE
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [AutoUpdater] "C:\Program Files\AutoUpdate\AutoUpdate.exe"
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [3445NFX2YCQ2KZ] C:\WINNT\System32\LgnJ8V3.exe
    O4 - Startup: HotSync Manager.lnk = C:\Palm\hotsync.exe
    O4 - Global Startup: Norton AntiVirus AutoProtect.lnk = C:\Program Files\Navnt\navapw32.exe
    O8 - Extra context menu item: &Google Search - res://c:\winnt\downloaded program files\GoogleToolbar1.dll/cmsearch.html
    O8 - Extra context menu item: Backward Links - res://c:\winnt\downloaded program files\GoogleToolbar1.dll/cmbacklinks.html
    O8 - Extra context menu item: Cached Snapshot of Page - res://c:\winnt\downloaded program files\GoogleToolbar1.dll/cmcache.html
    O8 - Extra context menu item: Similar Pages - res://c:\winnt\downloaded program files\GoogleToolbar1.dll/cmsimilar.html
    O8 - Extra context menu item: Translate into English - res://c:\winnt\downloaded program files\GoogleToolbar1.dll/cmtrans.html
    O9 - Extra button: (no name) - {120E090D-9136-4b78-8258-F0B44B4BD2AC} - C:\WINNT\System32\ms.exe (file missing)
    O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: MaxSpeed - {120E090D-9136-4b78-8258-F0B44B4BD2AC} - C:\WINNT\System32\ms.exe (file missing)
    O9 - Extra button: Messenger - {4528BBE0-4E08-11D5-AD55-00010333D0AD} - C:\Program Files\Yahoo!\Messenger\yhexbmes0411.dll
    O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Yahoo! Messenger - {4528BBE0-4E08-11D5-AD55-00010333D0AD} - C:\Program Files\Yahoo!\Messenger\yhexbmes0411.dll
    O9 - Extra button: ICQ - {6224f700-cba3-4071-b251-47cb894244cd} - C:\Program Files\ICQ\ICQ.exe
    O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: ICQ - {6224f700-cba3-4071-b251-47cb894244cd} - C:\Program Files\ICQ\ICQ.exe
    O9 - Extra button: Research - {92780B25-18CC-41C8-B9BE-3C9C571A8263} - C:\PROGRA~1\MICROS~3\OFFICE11\REFIEBAR.DLL
    O9 - Extra button: AIM - {AC9E2541-2814-11d5-BC6D-00B0D0A1DE45} - C:\PROGRA~1\AIM95\aim.exe
    O12 - Plugin for .pdf: C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\PLUGINS\nppdf32.dll
    O12 - Plugin for .spop: C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\Plugins\NPDocBox.dll
    O16 - DPF: Yahoo! Literati - http://download.games.yahoo.com/game...ts/y/tt1_x.cab
    O16 - DPF: {2917297F-F02B-4B9D-81DF-494B6333150B} (Minesweeper Flags Class) - http://messenger.zone.msn.com/binary...r.cab28578.cab
    O16 - DPF: {31B7EB4E-8B4B-11D1-A789-00A0CC6651A8} (Cult3D ActiveX Player) - http://www.cult3d.com/download/cult.cab
    O16 - DPF: {6B4788E2-BAE8-11D2-A1B4-00400512739B} (PWMediaSendControl Class) - http://216.249.25.152/code/PWActiveXImgCtl.CAB
    O16 - DPF: {6CB5E471-C305-11D3-99A8-000086395495} - http://toolbar.google.com/data/en/de.../GoogleNav.cab
    O16 - DPF: {8E0D4DE5-3180-4024-A327-4DFAD1796A8D} (MessengerStatsClient Class) - http://messenger.zone.msn.com/binary...t.cab28578.cab
    O16 - DPF: {CAFEEFAC-0014-0000-0001-ABCDEFFEDCBA} (Java Runtime Environment 1.4.0_01) -
    O16 - DPF: {F0E2D69A-DC2F-4E9B-A993-684FB1C21DBC} - http://dictionary.reference.com/tool...bar/lexico.cab
    O16 - DPF: {FF65677A-8977-48CA-916A-DFF81B037DF3} (WMService Class) - http://download.overpro.com/WildApp.cab
    O17 - HKLM\System\CCS\Services\Tcpip\..\{81415B95-2AFC-4658-90BD-B82153EDFF90}: NameServer = 68.4.16.25,68.4.16.30



    Thanks in advance!
    Last edited by owen; 18-08-2004 at 09:05 PM.


  2. #2
    owen is offline D-A-L Team Member (UK)
    Hello, you have been infected by the Peper Trojan. Download the removal tool from here

    Then reboot your PC into Safe Mode. If you don't know how to do this, see here and run the PeperFix.exe file. Follow the prompts to remove Peper.

    Then reboot and post a fresh log

  3. #3
    harvey is offline Newbie
    Okay, I have done as requested. Here is my fresh log:

    Logfile of HijackThis v1.98.2
    Scan saved at 2:20:04 PM, on 8/18/2004
    Platform: Windows 2000 SP3 (WinNT 5.00.2195)
    MSIE: Internet Explorer v6.00 SP1 (6.00.2800.1106)

    Running processes:
    C:\WINNT\System32\smss.exe
    C:\WINNT\system32\winlogon.exe
    C:\WINNT\system32\services.exe
    C:\WINNT\system32\lsass.exe
    C:\WINNT\system32\svchost.exe
    C:\WINNT\system32\LEXBCES.EXE
    C:\WINNT\system32\spoolsv.exe
    C:\WINNT\system32\LEXPPS.EXE
    C:\WINNT\System32\DRIVERS\dcfssvc.exe
    C:\WINNT\System32\svchost.exe
    C:\PROGRA~1\Navnt\navapsvc.exe
    C:\Program Files\NMapWin\bin\nmapserv.exe
    C:\PROGRA~1\Navnt\npssvc.exe
    C:\WINNT\System32\nvsvc32.exe
    C:\Program Files\Kodak\KODAK Picture Transfer Software\PTSsvc.exe
    C:\WINNT\system32\regsvc.exe
    C:\WINNT\system32\MSTask.exe
    C:\WINNT\System32\WBEM\WinMgmt.exe
    C:\WINNT\system32\svchost.exe
    C:\WINNT\Explorer.EXE
    C:\PROGRA~1\Navnt\alertsvc.exe
    C:\PROGRA~1\Navnt\POProxy.exe
    C:\WINNT\System32\LXSUPMON.EXE
    C:\WINNT\System32\regsrv.exe
    C:\PROGRA~1\AUTOUP~1\AUTOUP~1.EXE
    C:\PROGRA~1\Navnt\navapw32.exe
    C:\DOCUME~1\ADMINI~1.ALE\Desktop\HIJACK~1.EXE

    R0 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Search,SearchAssistant =
    R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Window Title = Microsoft Internet Explorer
    O1 - Hosts: 205.134.176.246 js1.hitbox.com
    O1 - Hosts: 205.134.176.246 stats.hitbox.com
    O1 - Hosts: 205.134.176.246 pagead2.googlesyndication.com
    O2 - BHO: (no name) - SOFTWARE - (no file)
    O2 - BHO: DAPBHO Class - {0096CC0A-623C-4829-AD9C-19AF0DC9D8FE} - C:\Program Files\DAP\DAPIEBar.dll
    O2 - BHO: AcroIEHlprObj Class - {06849E9F-C8D7-4D59-B87D-784B7D6BE0B3} - C:\Program Files\Adobe\Acrobat 5.0\Reader\ActiveX\AcroIEHelper.ocx
    O2 - BHO: Lexico Toolbar - {11359F4A-B191-42d7-905A-594F8CF0387B} - C:\WINNT\Downloaded Program Files\lexbar.dll
    O2 - BHO: (no name) - {53707962-6F74-2D53-2644-206D7942484F} - C:\Program Files\Spybot - Search & Destroy\SDHelper.dll
    O2 - BHO: Google Toolbar Helper - {AA58ED58-01DD-4d91-8333-CF10577473F7} - c:\winnt\downloaded program files\googletoolbar1.dll
    O2 - BHO: Band Class - {C5183ABC-EB6E-4E05-B8C9-500A16B6CF94} - C:\Program Files\SEP\sep.dll
    O2 - BHO: WinPage Affiliate - {E8EAEB34-F7B5-4C55-87FF-720FAF53D841} - C:\Documents and Settings\Administrator.ALEX\Local Settings\Temp\khjde.dll
    O3 - Toolbar: (no name) - {62999427-33FC-4baf-9C9C-BCE6BD127F08} - (no file)
    O3 - Toolbar: &Radio - {8E718888-423F-11D2-876E-00A0C9082467} - C:\WINNT\System32\msdxm.ocx
    O3 - Toolbar: myfastaccess - {8C6685AB-43FF-4BF0-822C-03F03E0B47EA} - C:\WINNT\system32\myfastaccess.dll
    O3 - Toolbar: Dictionary.com - {11359F4A-B191-42D7-905A-594F8CF0387B} - C:\WINNT\Downloaded Program Files\lexbar.dll
    O3 - Toolbar: Band Class - {C5183ABC-EB6E-4E05-B8C9-500A16B6CF94} - C:\Program Files\SEP\sep.dll
    O3 - Toolbar: &Google - {2318C2B1-4965-11d4-9B18-009027A5CD4F} - c:\winnt\downloaded program files\googletoolbar1.dll
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Synchronization Manager] mobsync.exe /logon
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [NvCplDaemon] RUNDLL32.EXE NvQTwk,NvCplDaemon initialize
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Norton eMail Protect] C:\Program Files\Navnt\POProxy.exe
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [NPS Event Checker] C:\PROGRA~1\Navnt\npscheck.exe
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [PrinTray] C:\WINNT\System32\spool\DRIVERS\W32X86\2\printray. exe
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [LXSUPMON] C:\WINNT\System32\LXSUPMON.EXE RUN
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [NeroCheck] C:\WINNT\System32\NeroCheck.exe
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [System Profile] c:\winnt\system32\regsrv.exe
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [QuickTime Task] "C:\PROGRA~1\QUICKT~1\qttask.exe" -atboottime
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Power Scan] C:\PROGRA~1\POWERS~1\POWERS~1.EXE
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [AutoUpdater] "C:\Program Files\AutoUpdate\AutoUpdate.exe"
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [3445NFX2YCQ2KZ] C:\WINNT\System32\LgnJ8V3.exe
    O4 - Startup: HotSync Manager.lnk = C:\Palm\hotsync.exe
    O4 - Global Startup: Norton AntiVirus AutoProtect.lnk = C:\Program Files\Navnt\navapw32.exe
    O8 - Extra context menu item: &Google Search - res://c:\winnt\downloaded program files\GoogleToolbar1.dll/cmsearch.html
    O8 - Extra context menu item: Backward Links - res://c:\winnt\downloaded program files\GoogleToolbar1.dll/cmbacklinks.html
    O8 - Extra context menu item: Cached Snapshot of Page - res://c:\winnt\downloaded program files\GoogleToolbar1.dll/cmcache.html
    O8 - Extra context menu item: Similar Pages - res://c:\winnt\downloaded program files\GoogleToolbar1.dll/cmsimilar.html
    O8 - Extra context menu item: Translate into English - res://c:\winnt\downloaded program files\GoogleToolbar1.dll/cmtrans.html
    O9 - Extra button: (no name) - {120E090D-9136-4b78-8258-F0B44B4BD2AC} - C:\WINNT\System32\ms.exe (file missing)
    O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: MaxSpeed - {120E090D-9136-4b78-8258-F0B44B4BD2AC} - C:\WINNT\System32\ms.exe (file missing)
    O9 - Extra button: Messenger - {4528BBE0-4E08-11D5-AD55-00010333D0AD} - C:\Program Files\Yahoo!\Messenger\yhexbmes0411.dll
    O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Yahoo! Messenger - {4528BBE0-4E08-11D5-AD55-00010333D0AD} - C:\Program Files\Yahoo!\Messenger\yhexbmes0411.dll
    O9 - Extra button: ICQ - {6224f700-cba3-4071-b251-47cb894244cd} - C:\Program Files\ICQ\ICQ.exe
    O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: ICQ - {6224f700-cba3-4071-b251-47cb894244cd} - C:\Program Files\ICQ\ICQ.exe
    O9 - Extra button: Research - {92780B25-18CC-41C8-B9BE-3C9C571A8263} - C:\PROGRA~1\MICROS~3\OFFICE11\REFIEBAR.DLL
    O9 - Extra button: AIM - {AC9E2541-2814-11d5-BC6D-00B0D0A1DE45} - C:\PROGRA~1\AIM95\aim.exe
    O12 - Plugin for .pdf: C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\PLUGINS\nppdf32.dll
    O12 - Plugin for .spop: C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\Plugins\NPDocBox.dll
    O16 - DPF: Yahoo! Literati - http://download.games.yahoo.com/game...ts/y/tt1_x.cab
    O16 - DPF: {2917297F-F02B-4B9D-81DF-494B6333150B} (Minesweeper Flags Class) - http://messenger.zone.msn.com/binary...r.cab28578.cab
    O16 - DPF: {31B7EB4E-8B4B-11D1-A789-00A0CC6651A8} (Cult3D ActiveX Player) - http://www.cult3d.com/download/cult.cab
    O16 - DPF: {6B4788E2-BAE8-11D2-A1B4-00400512739B} (PWMediaSendControl Class) - http://216.249.25.152/code/PWActiveXImgCtl.CAB
    O16 - DPF: {6CB5E471-C305-11D3-99A8-000086395495} - http://toolbar.google.com/data/en/de.../GoogleNav.cab
    O16 - DPF: {8E0D4DE5-3180-4024-A327-4DFAD1796A8D} (MessengerStatsClient Class) - http://messenger.zone.msn.com/binary...t.cab28578.cab
    O16 - DPF: {CAFEEFAC-0014-0000-0001-ABCDEFFEDCBA} (Java Runtime Environment 1.4.0_01) -
    O16 - DPF: {F0E2D69A-DC2F-4E9B-A993-684FB1C21DBC} - http://dictionary.reference.com/tool...bar/lexico.cab
    O16 - DPF: {FF65677A-8977-48CA-916A-DFF81B037DF3} (WMService Class) - http://download.overpro.com/WildApp.cab
    O17 - HKLM\System\CCS\Services\Tcpip\..\{81415B95-2AFC-4658-90BD-B82153EDFF90}: NameServer = 68.4.16.25,68.4.16.30

  4. #4
    owen is offline D-A-L Team Member (UK)
    Save 20% on AVG Internet Security 2012 Suite!
    Hello,
    Close all browser windows, restart Hijack This and put a checkmark next to the following entries:
    R0 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Search,SearchAssistant =
    R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Window Title = Microsoft Internet Explorer
    O1 - Hosts: 205.134.176.246 js1.hitbox.com
    O1 - Hosts: 205.134.176.246 stats.hitbox.com
    O1 - Hosts: 205.134.176.246 pagead2.googlesyndication.com
    O2 - BHO: (no name) - SOFTWARE - (no file)
    O2 - BHO: Band Class - {C5183ABC-EB6E-4E05-B8C9-500A16B6CF94} - C:\Program Files\SEP\sep.dll
    O2 - BHO: WinPage Affiliate - {E8EAEB34-F7B5-4C55-87FF-720FAF53D841} - C:\Documents and Settings\Administrator.ALEX\Local Settings\Temp\khjde.dll
    O3 - Toolbar: (no name) - {62999427-33FC-4baf-9C9C-BCE6BD127F08} - (no file)
    O3 - Toolbar: Band Class - {C5183ABC-EB6E-4E05-B8C9-500A16B6CF94} - C:\Program Files\SEP\sep.dll
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [System Profile] c:\winnt\system32\regsrv.exe
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Power Scan] C:\PROGRA~1\POWERS~1\POWERS~1.EXE
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [AutoUpdater] "C:\Program Files\AutoUpdate\AutoUpdate.exe"
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [3445NFX2YCQ2KZ] C:\WINNT\System32\LgnJ8V3.exe
    O9 - Extra button: (no name) - {120E090D-9136-4b78-8258-F0B44B4BD2AC} - C:\WINNT\System32\ms.exe (file missing)
    O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: MaxSpeed - {120E090D-9136-4b78-8258-F0B44B4BD2AC} - C:\WINNT\System32\ms.exe (file missing)
    O16 - DPF: {FF65677A-8977-48CA-916A-DFF81B037DF3} (WMService Class) - http://download.overpro.com/WildApp.cab

    Click Fix Checked

    Then boot into Safe Mode and ensure that you are showing Hidden Files and Folders.

    Go to Start> Control Panel and Double Click Add/Remove programs. Uninstall the following programs, if one doesn't exist, skip it and move onto the next:
    Lycos Sidesearch
    SEP
    AutoUpdate/ AutoUpdater
    Power Scan


    Then delete the following folders:
    C:\Program Files\SEP
    C:\Program Files\Autoupdate
    C:\Program Files\POWERS.......begins with these letters (likely to be Powerscan)

    Then delete the following files:
    c:\winnt\system32\regsrv.exe

    Then open the folder C:\Documents and Settings\Administrator.ALEX\Local Settings\Temp\ and go to Edit> Select All then press the delete key to delete the entire contents of the folder. Don't delete the folder itself though!

    Then reboot and post a fresh log

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