about:blank, Homesearch Removal Assistance

  1. #1
    mhug is offline Newbie

    Thumbs down about:blank, Homesearch Removal Assistance - HiJack This Log

    As per other posts, I have spent the last three and a half hours attempting to use various solution found in the forums to correct the issue. I have been totally unsuccessful (I am obviously missing something here) at removal of the HomeSearch, ShoppingWizard and about:Blank hijackers. Appreciate any assistance, as this is the CFO PC I am attempting to clean and he is obviously a busy man. Thanks.Here is my log file:

    Logfile of HijackThis v1.97.7
    Scan saved at 917 AM, on 8/19/2004
    Platform: Windows 2000 SP4 (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:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\ccSetMgr.exe
    C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\ccEvtMgr.exe
    C:\WINNT\system32\spoolsv.exe
    C:\Program Files\Netropa\Multimedia Keyboard\nhksrv.exe
    C:\WINNT\System32\CTsvcCDA.exe
    C:\Program Files\Symantec AntiVirus\DefWatch.exe
    C:\WINNT\System32\svchost.exe
    C:\WINNT\javadt32.exe
    C:\WINNT\system32\regsvc.exe
    C:\WINNT\system32\MSTask.exe
    C:\Program Files\Symantec AntiVirus\Rtvscan.exe
    C:\Program Files\ORL\VNC\WinVNC.exe
    C:\WINNT\system32\svchost.exe
    C:\WINNT\Explorer.EXE
    C:\WINNT\system32\devldr32.exe
    C:\Program Files\Creative\SBLive\AudioHQ\AHQTB.EXE
    C:\Program Files\Microsoft Hardware\Mouse\point32.exe
    C:\Program Files\Netropa\Multimedia Keyboard\MMKeybd.exe
    C:\Program Files\Netropa\Multimedia Keyboard\mmusbkb2.exe
    C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\ccApp.exe
    C:\Program Files\Netropa\Multimedia Keyboard\TrayMon.exe
    C:\PROGRA~1\SYMANT~2\VPTray.exe
    C:\WINNT\system32\javapm32.exe
    C:\Program Files\Netropa\Onscreen Display\OSD.exe
    C:\Program Files\Common Files\Microsoft Shared\Works Shared\wkcalrem.exe
    C:\Program Files\Palm\HOTSYNC.EXE
    C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office\1033\msoffice.exe
    C:\Documents and Settings\ron.CONCRETE\Desktop\HijackThis.exe

    R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Search,SearchAssistant = res://C:\WINNT\system32\bwggu.dll/sp.html#96676
    R0 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Start Page = about:blank
    R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Bar = res://C:\WINNT\system32\bwggu.dll/sp.html#96676
    R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Page = res://C:\WINNT\system32\bwggu.dll/sp.html#96676
    R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Default_Page_URL = about:blank
    R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Default_Search_URL = res://C:\WINNT\system32\bwggu.dll/sp.html#96676
    R0 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Search,SearchAssistant = res://C:\WINNT\system32\bwggu.dll/sp.html#96676
    R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Window Title = Microsoft Internet Explorer provided by Heldenfels Enterprises, Inc.
    R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,HomeOldSP = http://searchmyrequest.com/hp.php
    R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Connection Wizard,Shellnext = http://www.microsoft.com/isapi/redir...5&plcid=0x0409
    O2 - BHO: (no name) - {06849E9F-C8D7-4D59-B87D-784B7D6BE0B3} - C:\Program Files\Adobe\Acrobat 5.0\Reader\ActiveX\AcroIEHelper.ocx
    O2 - BHO: (no name) - {0CF29F8F-8388-6D50-D036-BFEE8C71F6FB} - C:\WINNT\system32\appfx.dll
    O3 - Toolbar: &Radio - {8E718888-423F-11D2-876E-00A0C9082467} - C:\WINNT\System32\msdxm.ocx
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Synchronization Manager] mobsync.exe /logon
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [POINTER] point32.exe
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [MULTIMEDIA KEYBOARD] C:\Program Files\Netropa\Multimedia Keyboard\MMKeybd.exe
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Speed racer] C:\Program Files\Creative\PlayCenter\CTSRReg.exe
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [AudioHQ] C:\Program Files\Creative\SBLive\AudioHQ\AHQTB.EXE
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [WorksFUD] C:\Program Files\Microsoft Works\wkfud.exe
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Microsoft Works Portfolio] C:\Program Files\Microsoft Works\WksSb.exe /AllUsers
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Microsoft Works Update Detection] C:\Program Files\Microsoft Works\WkDetect.exe
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Palm MulitUser Config] C:\Program Files\Palm\Configtool.exe
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [ccApp] "C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\ccApp.exe"
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [vptray] C:\PROGRA~1\SYMANT~2\VPTray.exe
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [javapm32.exe] C:\WINNT\system32\javapm32.exe
    O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [Microsoft Works Update Detection] C:\Program Files\Microsoft Works\WkDetect.exe
    O4 - Startup: HotSync Manager.lnk = C:\Program Files\Palm\HOTSYNC.EXE
    O4 - Global Startup: Microsoft Works Calendar Reminders.lnk = C:\Program Files\Common Files\Microsoft Shared\Works Shared\wkcalrem.exe
    O4 - Global Startup: Camio Viewer 2000.lnk = C:\Program Files\Sierra Imaging\Image Expert 2000\IXApplet.exe
    O4 - Global Startup: Microsoft Office.lnk = C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office\OSA9.EXE
    O6 - HKCU\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Control Panel present
    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:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\Plugins\NPDocBox.dll
    O14 - IERESET.INF: START_PAGE_URL=http:\\server1\default.htm
    O16 - DPF: {10000000-1000-0000-1000-000000000000} - file://C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\kgsmcffq.exe
    O16 - DPF: {9F1C11AA-197B-4942-BA54-47A8489BB47F} (Update Class) - http://v4.windowsupdate.microsoft.co...995.4475462963
    O16 - DPF: {D27CDB6E-AE6D-11CF-96B8-444553540000} (Shockwave Flash Object) - http://download.macromedia.com/pub/s...sh/swflash.cab
    O17 - HKLM\System\CCS\Services\Tcpip\Parameters: Domain = concrete.local
    O17 - HKLM\System\CCS\Services\Tcpip\..\{D792C6A4-D676-42FF-A39E-2CE85D458AC8}: NameServer = 192.168.2.9,151.164.1.8
    O17 - HKLM\System\CS1\Services\Tcpip\Parameters: Domain = concrete.local
    O17 - HKLM\System\CS2\Services\Tcpip\Parameters: Domain = concrete.local
    Last edited by mhug; 19-08-2004 at 06:42 PM.


  2. #2
    owen is offline D-A-L Team Member (UK)
    Hello,
    You needn't have spent so much time trying different methods. Don't be afraid to post and ask and I or somebody else will get to you ASAP. As you can see the forum receives a lot of requests and I'm a very busy person.

    What I want you to do, is first of all update your version of Hijack This from http://hjt.isecureit.co.uk and then post a fresh log. We will remove the hijacker after that.

  3. #3
    mhug is offline Newbie
    Here is the updated logfile from the new version:

    Logfile of HijackThis v1.98.2
    Scan saved at 12:54:04 PM, on 8/23/2004
    Platform: Windows 2000 SP4 (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:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\ccSetMgr.exe
    C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\ccEvtMgr.exe
    C:\WINNT\system32\spoolsv.exe
    C:\Program Files\Netropa\Multimedia Keyboard\nhksrv.exe
    C:\WINNT\System32\CTsvcCDA.exe
    C:\Program Files\Symantec AntiVirus\DefWatch.exe
    C:\WINNT\System32\svchost.exe
    C:\WINNT\axncch.log
    C:\WINNT\system32\regsvc.exe
    C:\WINNT\system32\MSTask.exe
    C:\Program Files\Symantec AntiVirus\Rtvscan.exe
    C:\Program Files\ORL\VNC\WinVNC.exe
    C:\WINNT\system32\svchost.exe
    C:\WINNT\Explorer.EXE
    C:\WINNT\system32\devldr32.exe
    C:\Program Files\Creative\SBLive\AudioHQ\AHQTB.EXE
    C:\Program Files\Microsoft Hardware\Mouse\point32.exe
    C:\Program Files\Netropa\Multimedia Keyboard\MMKeybd.exe
    C:\Program Files\Netropa\Multimedia Keyboard\mmusbkb2.exe
    C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\ccApp.exe
    C:\Program Files\Netropa\Multimedia Keyboard\TrayMon.exe
    C:\Program Files\Netropa\Onscreen Display\OSD.exe
    C:\PROGRA~1\SYMANT~2\VPTray.exe
    C:\WINNT\system32\atlzw32.exe
    C:\Program Files\Common Files\Microsoft Shared\Works Shared\wkcalrem.exe
    C:\Program Files\Palm\HOTSYNC.EXE
    C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office\1033\msoffice.exe
    C:\Documents and Settings\ron.CONCRETE\Desktop\hijackthis.exe

    R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Bar = res://C:\WINNT\system32\bwggu.dll/sp.html#96676
    R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Page = res://C:\WINNT\system32\bwggu.dll/sp.html#96676
    R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Default_Page_URL = about:blank
    R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Default_Search_URL = res://C:\WINNT\system32\bwggu.dll/sp.html#96676
    R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Bar = res://C:\WINNT\system32\bwggu.dll/sp.html#96676
    R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Page = res://C:\WINNT\system32\bwggu.dll/sp.html#96676
    R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Search,SearchAssistant = res://C:\WINNT\system32\bwggu.dll/sp.html#96676
    R0 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Search,SearchAssistant = res://C:\WINNT\system32\bwggu.dll/sp.html#96676
    R3 - Default URLSearchHook is missing
    O2 - BHO: AcroIEHlprObj Class - {06849E9F-C8D7-4D59-B87D-784B7D6BE0B3} - C:\Program Files\Adobe\Acrobat 5.0\Reader\ActiveX\AcroIEHelper.ocx
    O2 - BHO: (no name) - {0CF29F8F-8388-6D50-D036-BFEE8C71F6FB} - C:\WINNT\system32\appfx.dll
    O3 - Toolbar: &Radio - {8E718888-423F-11D2-876E-00A0C9082467} - C:\WINNT\System32\msdxm.ocx
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Synchronization Manager] mobsync.exe /logon
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [POINTER] point32.exe
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [MULTIMEDIA KEYBOARD] C:\Program Files\Netropa\Multimedia Keyboard\MMKeybd.exe
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Speed racer] C:\Program Files\Creative\PlayCenter\CTSRReg.exe
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [AudioHQ] C:\Program Files\Creative\SBLive\AudioHQ\AHQTB.EXE
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [WorksFUD] C:\Program Files\Microsoft Works\wkfud.exe
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Microsoft Works Portfolio] C:\Program Files\Microsoft Works\WksSb.exe /AllUsers
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Microsoft Works Update Detection] C:\Program Files\Microsoft Works\WkDetect.exe
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Palm MulitUser Config] C:\Program Files\Palm\Configtool.exe
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [ccApp] "C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\ccApp.exe"
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [vptray] C:\PROGRA~1\SYMANT~2\VPTray.exe
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [javapm32.exe] C:\WINNT\system32\javapm32.exe
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [atlzw32.exe] C:\WINNT\system32\atlzw32.exe
    O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [Microsoft Works Update Detection] C:\Program Files\Microsoft Works\WkDetect.exe
    O4 - Startup: HotSync Manager.lnk = C:\Program Files\Palm\HOTSYNC.EXE
    O4 - Global Startup: Microsoft Works Calendar Reminders.lnk = C:\Program Files\Common Files\Microsoft Shared\Works Shared\wkcalrem.exe
    O4 - Global Startup: Camio Viewer 2000.lnk = C:\Program Files\Sierra Imaging\Image Expert 2000\IXApplet.exe
    O4 - Global Startup: Microsoft Office.lnk = C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office\OSA9.EXE
    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:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\Plugins\NPDocBox.dll
    O14 - IERESET.INF: START_PAGE_URL=http:\\server1\default.htm
    O17 - HKLM\System\CCS\Services\Tcpip\Parameters: Domain = concrete.local
    O17 - HKLM\System\CCS\Services\Tcpip\..\{D792C6A4-D676-42FF-A39E-2CE85D458AC8}: NameServer = 192.168.2.9,151.164.1.8
    O17 - HKLM\System\CS1\Services\Tcpip\Parameters: Domain = concrete.local
    O17 - HKLM\System\CS2\Services\Tcpip\Parameters: Domain = concrete.local

  4. #4
    owen is offline D-A-L Team Member (UK)
    Hello,
    Could you follow these instructions:

    1. Download AboutBuster http://www.downloads.subratam.org/AboutBuster.zip

    Unzip it to your desktop but don't run it yet.

    2. Download Ad-aware from here. Open the Ad-aware program and near the bottom click the Check For Updates link. This will open the update manager. Follow the prompts to update your Ad-aware Reference File. Close Ad-aware for now, we will use it later.

    3. You may want to print out these instructions for further reference when completing the following steps.

    4. Make sure your PC is configured to show hidden files

    Open Windows Explorer & Go to Tools > Folder Options. Click on the View tab and make sure that "Show hidden files and folders" is checked. Also uncheck "Hide protected operating system files" and untick "hide extensions for known file types" . Now click "Apply to all folders"
    Click "Apply" then "OK"

    5. Next, go to Start->Run and type "Services.msc" (without quotes) then hit Ok

    Scroll down and find the service called "Network Security Service". When you find it, double-click on it. In the next window that opens, click the Stop button, then click on properties and under the General Tab, change the Startup Type to Disabled. Now hit Apply and then Ok and close any open windows.

    6. Then reboot your PC into Safe Mode. If you don't know how to do this, see here for further instructions.

    7. Restart Hijack This and put a checkmark next to the following entries:

    R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Bar = res://C:\WINNT\system32\bwggu.dll/sp.html#96676
    R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Page = res://C:\WINNT\system32\bwggu.dll/sp.html#96676
    R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Default_Page_URL = about:blank
    R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Default_Search_URL = res://C:\WINNT\system32\bwggu.dll/sp.html#96676
    R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Bar = res://C:\WINNT\system32\bwggu.dll/sp.html#96676
    R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Page = res://C:\WINNT\system32\bwggu.dll/sp.html#96676
    R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Search,SearchAssistant = res://C:\WINNT\system32\bwggu.dll/sp.html#96676
    R0 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Search,SearchAssistant = res://C:\WINNT\system32\bwggu.dll/sp.html#96676
    R3 - Default URLSearchHook is missing
    O2 - BHO: (no name) - {0CF29F8F-8388-6D50-D036-BFEE8C71F6FB} - C:\WINNT\system32\appfx.dll
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [javapm32.exe] C:\WINNT\system32\javapm32.exe
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [atlzw32.exe] C:\WINNT\system32\atlzw32.exe

    Then delete the following files and folders:
    C:\WINNT\system32\javapm32.exe
    C:\WINNT\system32\atlzw32.exe

    8. Double click AboutBuster.exe that you downloaded earlier. Click OK, click Start, then click OK. This will scan your computer for the bad files and delete them. Save the report (copy and paste into notepad or wordpad and save as a .txt file) and post a copy back here when you are done with all the steps.

    9. Scan with Adaware and let it remove any bad files found.

    10. Clean out temporary and TIF files. Go to Start > Run and type in the box: cleanmgr. Let it scan your system for files to remove. Make sure that Temporary Files, Temporary Internet Files and Recycle Bin

    11. Reboot to normal mode

    12. Finally, pay a visit to Housecall. Scan for and remove any infected files found on your system.

    Post a fresh HijackThis log and the AboutBuster report back here please.

  5. #5
    mhug is offline Newbie
    I printed the message and checked off each step as I completed it. I found a couple of problems and will document them here as well as the logs that I ended up with.

    #1 There was no service called "Network Security Service" that I could find.

    #2 After running HijackThis, I could not find ALL of the keys that you asked me to check off. I found only 4 of 9.

    Here are the logs:

    Scanned at: 8:02:45 AM on: 8/26/2004


    -- Scan 1 ---------------------------
    About:Buster Version 3.0
    Reference List : 15


    ADS not scanned System(FAT)
    Failed to Delete Service Key 4
    Failed to Delete Service Key 5
    Failed to Delete Service Key 6
    Removed! : C:\WINNT\rsbsxl.dat
    Removed! : C:\WINNT\sdkji.exe
    Removed! : C:\WINNT\dyzvzc.dat
    Removed! : C:\WINNT\atlzn.exe
    Removed! : C:\WINNT\ntia.exe
    Removed! : C:\WINNT\toyiu.dat
    Removed! : C:\WINNT\gicnu.dat
    Removed! : C:\WINNT\gbiqx.dat
    Removed! : C:\WINNT\appvc32.exe
    Removed! : C:\WINNT\aeamr.dat
    Removed! : C:\WINNT\d3lg32.exe
    Removed! : C:\WINNT\patmai.dat
    Removed! : C:\WINNT\iera32.exe.bak
    Removed! : C:\WINNT\dlvozv.dat
    Removed! : C:\WINNT\system32\ntkj.exe
    Removed! : C:\WINNT\system32\mstk.exe
    Removed! : C:\WINNT\system32\msra.exe
    Removed! : C:\WINNT\system32\ntuu.exe
    Removed! : C:\WINNT\system32\appak.exe
    Removed! : C:\WINNT\system32\atlks.exe
    Attempted Clean Of Temp folder.
    Removed Uninstall Key (HSA)
    Removed Uninstall Key (SE)
    Removed Uninstall Key (SW)
    Pages Reset... Done!

    -- Scan 2 ---------------------------
    About:Buster Version 3.0
    Reference List : 15


    ADS not scanned System(FAT)
    Failed to Delete Service Key 4
    Failed to Delete Service Key 5
    Failed to Delete Service Key 6
    Attempted Clean Of Temp folder.
    Removed Uninstall Key (HSA)
    Removed Uninstall Key (SE)
    Removed Uninstall Key (SW)
    Pages Reset... Done!



    Logfile of HijackThis v1.98.2
    Scan saved at 8:14:33 AM, on 8/26/2004
    Platform: Windows 2000 SP4 (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:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\ccSetMgr.exe
    C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\ccEvtMgr.exe
    C:\WINNT\system32\spoolsv.exe
    C:\Program Files\Netropa\Multimedia Keyboard\nhksrv.exe
    C:\WINNT\System32\CTsvcCDA.exe
    C:\Program Files\Symantec AntiVirus\DefWatch.exe
    C:\WINNT\System32\svchost.exe
    C:\WINNT\ieuw32.exe
    C:\WINNT\system32\regsvc.exe
    C:\WINNT\system32\MSTask.exe
    C:\Program Files\Symantec AntiVirus\Rtvscan.exe
    C:\Program Files\ORL\VNC\WinVNC.exe
    C:\WINNT\system32\svchost.exe
    C:\WINNT\Explorer.EXE
    C:\WINNT\system32\devldr32.exe
    C:\Program Files\Creative\SBLive\AudioHQ\AHQTB.EXE
    C:\Documents and Settings\ron.CONCRETE\Desktop\hijackthis.exe
    C:\Program Files\Microsoft Hardware\Mouse\point32.exe
    C:\Program Files\Netropa\Multimedia Keyboard\MMKeybd.exe
    C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\ccApp.exe
    C:\Program Files\Netropa\Multimedia Keyboard\mmusbkb2.exe
    C:\PROGRA~1\SYMANT~2\VPTray.exe
    C:\Program Files\Common Files\Microsoft Shared\Works Shared\wkcalrem.exe
    C:\Program Files\Netropa\Multimedia Keyboard\TrayMon.exe
    C:\Program Files\Netropa\Onscreen Display\OSD.exe
    C:\Program Files\Palm\HOTSYNC.EXE
    C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office\1033\msoffice.exe

    R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Bar = res://C:\WINNT\mvcuy.dll/sp.html#96676
    R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Page = res://C:\WINNT\mvcuy.dll/sp.html#96676
    R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Default_Page_URL = about:blank
    R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Default_Search_URL = res://C:\WINNT\mvcuy.dll/sp.html#96676
    R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Bar = res://C:\WINNT\mvcuy.dll/sp.html#96676
    R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Page = res://C:\WINNT\mvcuy.dll/sp.html#96676
    R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Search,SearchAssistant = res://C:\WINNT\mvcuy.dll/sp.html#96676
    R0 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Search,SearchAssistant = res://C:\WINNT\mvcuy.dll/sp.html#96676
    O2 - BHO: AcroIEHlprObj Class - {06849E9F-C8D7-4D59-B87D-784B7D6BE0B3} - C:\Program Files\Adobe\Acrobat 5.0\Reader\ActiveX\AcroIEHelper.ocx
    O3 - Toolbar: &Radio - {8E718888-423F-11D2-876E-00A0C9082467} - C:\WINNT\System32\msdxm.ocx
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Synchronization Manager] mobsync.exe /logon
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [POINTER] point32.exe
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [MULTIMEDIA KEYBOARD] C:\Program Files\Netropa\Multimedia Keyboard\MMKeybd.exe
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Speed racer] C:\Program Files\Creative\PlayCenter\CTSRReg.exe
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [AudioHQ] C:\Program Files\Creative\SBLive\AudioHQ\AHQTB.EXE
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [WorksFUD] C:\Program Files\Microsoft Works\wkfud.exe
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Microsoft Works Portfolio] C:\Program Files\Microsoft Works\WksSb.exe /AllUsers
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Microsoft Works Update Detection] C:\Program Files\Microsoft Works\WkDetect.exe
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Palm MulitUser Config] C:\Program Files\Palm\Configtool.exe
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [ccApp] "C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\ccApp.exe"
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [vptray] C:\PROGRA~1\SYMANT~2\VPTray.exe
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [javapm32.exe] C:\WINNT\system32\javapm32.exe
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [atlzw32.exe] C:\WINNT\system32\atlzw32.exe
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [sdkji.exe] C:\WINNT\sdkji.exe
    O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [Microsoft Works Update Detection] C:\Program Files\Microsoft Works\WkDetect.exe
    O4 - Startup: HotSync Manager.lnk = C:\Program Files\Palm\HOTSYNC.EXE
    O4 - Global Startup: Microsoft Works Calendar Reminders.lnk = C:\Program Files\Common Files\Microsoft Shared\Works Shared\wkcalrem.exe
    O4 - Global Startup: Camio Viewer 2000.lnk = C:\Program Files\Sierra Imaging\Image Expert 2000\IXApplet.exe
    O4 - Global Startup: Microsoft Office.lnk = C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office\OSA9.EXE
    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:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\Plugins\NPDocBox.dll
    O14 - IERESET.INF: START_PAGE_URL=http:\\server1\default.htm
    O17 - HKLM\System\CCS\Services\Tcpip\Parameters: Domain = concrete.local
    O17 - HKLM\System\CCS\Services\Tcpip\..\{D792C6A4-D676-42FF-A39E-2CE85D458AC8}: NameServer = 192.168.2.9,151.164.1.8
    O17 - HKLM\System\CS1\Services\Tcpip\Parameters: Domain = concrete.local
    O17 - HKLM\System\CS2\Services\Tcpip\Parameters: Domain = concrete.local

    After completing each step and rebooting, I went to TrendMicro, ran thier scan and found ten (10) additional files that were infected, deleted them and then closed the browser. I rebooted again just to make certain. when I opened the Internet Explorer upon completion of the reboot, the browser had been hijacked again .

  6. #6
    owen is offline D-A-L Team Member (UK)
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    Not to worry about the Network Security Service, please follow the instructions again, listed below, they are not modified:

    1. Download AboutBuster http://www.downloads.subratam.org/AboutBuster.zip

    Unzip it to your desktop but don't run it yet.

    2. Download Ad-aware from here. Open the Ad-aware program and near the bottom click the Check For Updates link. This will open the update manager. Follow the prompts to update your Ad-aware Reference File. Close Ad-aware for now, we will use it later.

    3. You may want to print out these instructions for further reference when completing the following steps.

    4. Make sure your PC is configured to show hidden files

    Open Windows Explorer & Go to Tools > Folder Options. Click on the View tab and make sure that "Show hidden files and folders" is checked. Also uncheck "Hide protected operating system files" and untick "hide extensions for known file types" . Now click "Apply to all folders"
    Click "Apply" then "OK"

    5. Next, go to Start->Run and type "Services.msc" (without quotes) then hit Ok

    Scroll down and find the service called "Network Security Service". When you find it, double-click on it. In the next window that opens, click the Stop button, then click on properties and under the General Tab, change the Startup Type to Disabled. Now hit Apply and then Ok and close any open windows.

    6. Then reboot your PC into Safe Mode. If you don't know how to do this, see here for further instructions.

    7. Restart Hijack This and put a checkmark next to the following entries:

    R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Bar = res://C:\WINNT\mvcuy.dll/sp.html#96676
    R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Page = res://C:\WINNT\mvcuy.dll/sp.html#96676
    R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Default_Page_URL = about:blank
    R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Default_Search_URL = res://C:\WINNT\mvcuy.dll/sp.html#96676
    R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Bar = res://C:\WINNT\mvcuy.dll/sp.html#96676
    R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Page = res://C:\WINNT\mvcuy.dll/sp.html#96676
    R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Search,SearchAssistant = res://C:\WINNT\mvcuy.dll/sp.html#96676
    R0 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Search,SearchAssistant = res://C:\WINNT\mvcuy.dll/sp.html#96676
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [javapm32.exe] C:\WINNT\system32\javapm32.exe
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [atlzw32.exe] C:\WINNT\system32\atlzw32.exe
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [sdkji.exe] C:\WINNT\sdkji.exe

    Then delete the following files and folders:
    C:\WINNT\system32\javapm32.exe
    C:\WINNT\system32\atlzw32.exe
    C:\WINNT\sdkji.exe

    8. Double click AboutBuster.exe that you downloaded earlier. Click OK, click Start, then click OK. This will scan your computer for the bad files and delete them. Save the report (copy and paste into notepad or wordpad and save as a .txt file) and post a copy back here when you are done with all the steps.

    9. Scan with Adaware and let it remove any bad files found.

    10. Clean out temporary and TIF files. Go to Start > Run and type in the box: cleanmgr. Let it scan your system for files to remove. Make sure that Temporary Files, Temporary Internet Files and Recycle Bin

    11. Reboot to normal mode

    12. Finally, pay a visit to Housecall. Scan for and remove any infected files found on your system.

    Post a fresh HijackThis log and the AboutBuster report back here please.

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