For some reason, I have been inundated with spyware recently. It's been bogging my computer and my internet connection down significantly. I have run Spybot and Adaware, which caught many of the problems, but even these could not fix certain things like "eZula", "Delfin Project" and "TvMedia". I, too, have the really bloody annoying ads234.com problem!

Below is my Hijack This log:

Logfile of HijackThis v1.98.2
Scan saved at 3:05:51 PM, on 9/3/2004
Platform: Windows XP SP1 (WinNT 5.01.2600)
MSIE: Internet Explorer v6.00 SP1 (6.00.2800.1106)

Running processes:
C:\WINDOWS\System32\smss.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\csrss.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\svchost.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\ccSetMgr.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\ccEvtMgr.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\spoolsv.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\alg.exe
C:\Program Files\Symantec AntiVirus\DefWatch.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Microsoft Shared\VS7Debug\mdm.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\nvsvc32.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\winint.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\wuauclt.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\RUNDLL32.EXE
C:\Program Files\Apoint\Apoint.exe
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\Drivers\dadapp.exe
C:\Program Files\Apoint\Apntex.exe
C:\Program Files\Adaptec\Easy CD Creator 5\DirectCD\DirectCD.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Real\Update_OB\evntsvc.exe
C:\Program Files\QuickTime\qttask.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\regedit32.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\winsmc.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\directx64.exe
C:\windows\temp\a.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\ctfmon.exe
C:\Program Files\Yahoo!\Messenger\ymsgr_tray.exe
C:\WINDOWS\explorer.exe
C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\iexplore.exe
C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\iexplore.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\msorc32r.exe
C:\Documents and Settings\Jonathan\Desktop\hijackthis\HijackThis.ex e

R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Default_Page_URL = http://education.dellnet.com/
R0 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Start Page = http://www.washingtonpost.com/
R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Default_Page_URL = http://www.rr.com
R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Bar = http://red.clientapps.yahoo.com/cust...ch/search.html
R0 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Start Page = http://red.clientapps.yahoo.com/cust...//my.yahoo.com
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Search,SearchAssistant = http://www.findin.org/
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Search,CustomizeSearch = http://www.findin.org/
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\SearchURL,(Default) = http://red.clientapps.yahoo.com/cust.../www.yahoo.com
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Connection Wizard,ShellNext = http://www.dell.shutterfly.com/brands/DELL/redir.jsp
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Window Title = Microsoft Internet Explorer provided by Roadrunner
R0 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Toolbar,LinksFolderName =
R3 - URLSearchHook: (no name) - {20EC3D2D-33C1-4C9D-BC37-C2D500688DA2} - C:\Program Files\TV Media\TvmBho.dll
O2 - BHO: (no name) - {53707962-6F74-2D53-2644-206D7942484F} - C:\Program Files\Spybot - Search & Destroy\SDHelper.dll
O2 - BHO: Search Help - {E8EAEB34-F7B5-4C55-87FF-720FAF53D841} - C:\Documents and Settings\Jonathan\Local Settings\Temp\ggI.dll
O3 - Toolbar: &Radio - {8E718888-423F-11D2-876E-00A0C9082467} - C:\WINDOWS\System32\msdxm.ocx
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [NvCplDaemon] RUNDLL32.EXE NvQTwk,NvCplDaemon initialize
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Apoint] C:\Program Files\Apoint\Apoint.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [TCASUTIEXE] TCAUDIAG -off
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [DadApp] C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\Drivers\dadapp.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [AdaptecDirectCD] "C:\Program Files\Adaptec\Easy CD Creator 5\DirectCD\DirectCD.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [TkBellExe] C:\Program Files\Common Files\Real\Update_OB\evntsvc.exe -osboot
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [QuickTime Task] "C:\Program Files\QuickTime\qttask.exe" -atboottime
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Microsoft Registry Update] regedit32.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Windows System Manager Proc] winsmc.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [XML Service] msli.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [ccApp] "C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\ccApp.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Microsoft Features] ms32cfg.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Microsoft Direct Configs] directx64.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [System32 Spool ] winint.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [DDYK979ck] C:\windows\temp\DDYK979ck.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [a] C:\windows\temp\a.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [2LRX2W83X2T3MQ] C:\WINDOWS\System32\Cpj5X.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Pcsv] C:\WINDOWS\system32\pcs\pcsvc.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Inet Delivery] C:\Program Files\Inet Delivery\uncanny.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [TV Media] C:\Program Files\TV Media\Tvm.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\RunServices: [Microsoft Registry Update] regedit32.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\RunServices: [Windows System Manager Proc] winsmc.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\RunServices: [XML Service] msli.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\RunServices: [Microsoft Features] ms32cfg.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\RunServices: [Microsoft Direct Configs] directx64.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\RunServices: [System32 Spool ] winint.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\RunOnce: [System32 Spool ] winint.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\RunOnce: [AAW] "C:\Program Files\Lavasoft\Ad-Aware SE Personal\Ad-Aware.exe" "+b1"
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [ctfmon.exe] C:\WINDOWS\System32\ctfmon.exe
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [Yahoo! Pager] C:\Program Files\Yahoo!\Messenger\ypager.exe -quiet
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [msorc32r] C:\WINDOWS\System32\msorc32r.exe
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [Microsoft Registry Update] regedit32.exe
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [Microsoft Features] ms32cfg.exe
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [System32 Spool ] winint.exe
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [TV Media] C:\Program Files\TV Media\Tvm.exe
O4 - HKCU\..\RunOnce: [System32 Spool ] winint.exe
O4 - Global Startup: Adobe Gamma Loader.exe.lnk = C:\Program Files\Common Files\Adobe\Calibration\Adobe Gamma Loader.exe
O4 - Global Startup: Microsoft Office.lnk = C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office10\OSA.EXE
O8 - Extra context menu item: E&xport to Microsoft Excel - res://C:\PROGRA~1\MICROS~2\Office10\EXCEL.EXE/3000
O9 - Extra button: (no name) - {120E090D-9136-4b78-8258-F0B44B4BD2AC} - C:\WINDOWS\System32\ms.exe (file missing)
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: MaxSpeed - {120E090D-9136-4b78-8258-F0B44B4BD2AC} - C:\WINDOWS\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: AIM - {AC9E2541-2814-11d5-BC6D-00B0D0A1DE45} - C:\Program Files\AIM95\aim.exe
O9 - Extra button: ICQ Lite - {B863453A-26C3-4e1f-A54D-A2CD196348E9} - C:\Program Files\ICQLite\ICQLite.exe
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: ICQ Lite - {B863453A-26C3-4e1f-A54D-A2CD196348E9} - C:\Program Files\ICQLite\ICQLite.exe
O14 - IERESET.INF: START_PAGE_URL=http://www.rr.com
O16 - DPF: DigiChat Applet - http://vdo-lax-002.cnshosting.net/Di...IE_5_0_1_3.cab
O16 - DPF: {41F17733-B041-4099-A042-B518BB6A408C} - http://a1540.g.akamai.net/7/1540/52/...eInstaller.exe
O16 - DPF: {56336BCB-3D8A-11D6-A00B-0050DA18DE71} - http://207.188.7.150/25562c10ac91eaf...zip/RdxIE2.cab
O16 - DPF: {A17E30C4-A9BA-11D4-8673-60DB54C10000} (YahooYMailTo Class) - http://us.dl1.yimg.com/download.yaho...ymmapi_416.dll

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Any help with this would be greatly appreciated! Thanks!

First of all,
You have a virus infection there. One virus I can see is Worm Rbot.Ho. It opens a backdoor into your computer, so your computer can basically be remotely controlled to perform attacks on websites, send spam, etc without you even knowing. In this case, its attack websites.

Could you please pay a visit to Housecall and scan for and delete/clean any infections it finds.

Then reboot your PC and post a fresh log.

OK,... I ran the Housecall scan, and it found and cleaned the virus. I rebooted, and the following is the new Hijack This log:

Logfile of HijackThis v1.98.2
Scan saved at 10:26:08 AM, on 9/4/2004
Platform: Windows XP SP1 (WinNT 5.01.2600)
MSIE: Internet Explorer v6.00 SP1 (6.00.2800.1106)

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\Common Files\Symantec Shared\ccSetMgr.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\ccEvtMgr.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\spoolsv.exe
C:\WINDOWS\Explorer.EXE
C:\Program Files\Symantec AntiVirus\DefWatch.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Microsoft Shared\VS7Debug\mdm.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\nvsvc32.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\winint.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\RUNDLL32.EXE
C:\Program Files\Apoint\Apoint.exe
C:\Program Files\Apoint\Apntex.exe
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\Drivers\dadapp.exe
C:\Program Files\Adaptec\Easy CD Creator 5\DirectCD\DirectCD.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Real\Update_OB\evntsvc.exe
C:\Program Files\QuickTime\qttask.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\regedit32.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\winsmc.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\directx64.exe
C:\windows\temp\a.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\ctfmon.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\msorc32r.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\wuauclt.exe
C:\Program Files\Yahoo!\Messenger\ymsgr_tray.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\Mss1.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\OwmQ9t0X.exe
C:\Documents and Settings\Jonathan\Desktop\hijackthis\HijackThis.ex e

R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Default_Page_URL = http://education.dellnet.com/
R0 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Start Page = http://www.washingtonpost.com/
R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Default_Page_URL = http://www.rr.com
R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Bar = http://red.clientapps.yahoo.com/cust...ch/search.html
R0 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Start Page = http://red.clientapps.yahoo.com/cust...//my.yahoo.com
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Search,SearchAssistant = http://www.findin.org/
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Search,CustomizeSearch = http://www.findin.org/
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\SearchURL,(Default) = http://red.clientapps.yahoo.com/cust.../www.yahoo.com
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Connection Wizard,ShellNext = http://www.dell.shutterfly.com/brands/DELL/redir.jsp
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Window Title = Microsoft Internet Explorer provided by Roadrunner
R0 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Toolbar,LinksFolderName =
R3 - URLSearchHook: (no name) - {20EC3D2D-33C1-4C9D-BC37-C2D500688DA2} - C:\Program Files\TV Media\TvmBho.dll (file missing)
O2 - BHO: (no name) - {53707962-6F74-2D53-2644-206D7942484F} - C:\Program Files\Spybot - Search & Destroy\SDHelper.dll
O2 - BHO: Search Help - {E8EAEB34-F7B5-4C55-87FF-720FAF53D841} - C:\Documents and Settings\Jonathan\Local Settings\Temp\ggI.dll
O3 - Toolbar: &Radio - {8E718888-423F-11D2-876E-00A0C9082467} - C:\WINDOWS\System32\msdxm.ocx
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [NvCplDaemon] RUNDLL32.EXE NvQTwk,NvCplDaemon initialize
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Apoint] C:\Program Files\Apoint\Apoint.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [TCASUTIEXE] TCAUDIAG -off
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [DadApp] C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\Drivers\dadapp.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [AdaptecDirectCD] "C:\Program Files\Adaptec\Easy CD Creator 5\DirectCD\DirectCD.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [TkBellExe] C:\Program Files\Common Files\Real\Update_OB\evntsvc.exe -osboot
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [QuickTime Task] "C:\Program Files\QuickTime\qttask.exe" -atboottime
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Microsoft Registry Update] regedit32.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Windows System Manager Proc] winsmc.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [XML Service] msli.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [ccApp] "C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\ccApp.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Microsoft Direct Configs] directx64.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [System32 Spool ] winint.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [DDYK979ck] C:\windows\temp\DDYK979ck.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [a] C:\windows\temp\a.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [2LRX2W83X2T3MQ] C:\WINDOWS\System32\BozEF.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Pcsv] C:\WINDOWS\system32\pcs\pcsvc.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Inet Delivery] C:\Program Files\Inet Delivery\uncanny.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [TV Media] C:\Program Files\TV Media\Tvm.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\RunServices: [Microsoft Registry Update] regedit32.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\RunServices: [Windows System Manager Proc] winsmc.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\RunServices: [XML Service] msli.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\RunServices: [Microsoft Direct Configs] directx64.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\RunServices: [System32 Spool ] winint.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\RunOnce: [System32 Spool ] winint.exe
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [ctfmon.exe] C:\WINDOWS\System32\ctfmon.exe
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [Yahoo! Pager] C:\Program Files\Yahoo!\Messenger\ypager.exe -quiet
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [msorc32r] C:\WINDOWS\System32\msorc32r.exe
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [Microsoft Registry Update] regedit32.exe
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [System32 Spool ] winint.exe
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [TV Media] C:\Program Files\TV Media\Tvm.exe
O4 - HKCU\..\RunOnce: [System32 Spool ] winint.exe
O4 - Global Startup: Adobe Gamma Loader.exe.lnk = C:\Program Files\Common Files\Adobe\Calibration\Adobe Gamma Loader.exe
O4 - Global Startup: Microsoft Office.lnk = C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office10\OSA.EXE
O8 - Extra context menu item: E&xport to Microsoft Excel - res://C:\PROGRA~1\MICROS~2\Office10\EXCEL.EXE/3000
O9 - Extra button: (no name) - {120E090D-9136-4b78-8258-F0B44B4BD2AC} - C:\WINDOWS\System32\ms.exe (file missing)
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: MaxSpeed - {120E090D-9136-4b78-8258-F0B44B4BD2AC} - C:\WINDOWS\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: AIM - {AC9E2541-2814-11d5-BC6D-00B0D0A1DE45} - C:\Program Files\AIM95\aim.exe
O9 - Extra button: ICQ Lite - {B863453A-26C3-4e1f-A54D-A2CD196348E9} - C:\Program Files\ICQLite\ICQLite.exe
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: ICQ Lite - {B863453A-26C3-4e1f-A54D-A2CD196348E9} - C:\Program Files\ICQLite\ICQLite.exe
O14 - IERESET.INF: START_PAGE_URL=http://www.rr.com
O16 - DPF: DigiChat Applet - http://vdo-lax-002.cnshosting.net/Di...IE_5_0_1_3.cab
O16 - DPF: {41F17733-B041-4099-A042-B518BB6A408C} - http://a1540.g.akamai.net/7/1540/52/...eInstaller.exe
O16 - DPF: {56336BCB-3D8A-11D6-A00B-0050DA18DE71} - http://207.188.7.150/25562c10ac91eaf...zip/RdxIE2.cab
O16 - DPF: {74D05D43-3236-11D4-BDCD-00C04F9A3B61} (HouseCall Control) - http://a840.g.akamai.net/7/840/537/2...ll/xscan53.cab
O16 - DPF: {A17E30C4-A9BA-11D4-8673-60DB54C10000} (YahooYMailTo Class) - http://us.dl1.yimg.com/download.yaho...ymmapi_416.dll

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Thanks!

Removing the virus helped considerably, but I still seem to be having some performance issues and spyware problems that Spybot and Ad-aware can't fix. Any further help with the above log ^ would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks again!

You still have virus infections. Could you update and then boot into Safe Mode and run your Symantec Antivirus. Then reboot and post a fresh Hijack This Log.

OK, I updated my Symantec Antivirus, rebooted in safe mode and ran a full system scan. It found the virus W32.Spybot.Worm and quarantined the infected file. It found some other adware and spyware, but only logged the infected files (and I couldn't seem to clean or delete them). Here is my new Hijack This log:

Logfile of HijackThis v1.98.2
Scan saved at 7:39:32 PM, on 9/8/2004
Platform: Windows XP SP1 (WinNT 5.01.2600)
MSIE: Internet Explorer v6.00 SP1 (6.00.2800.1106)

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\Common Files\Symantec Shared\ccSetMgr.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\ccEvtMgr.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\spoolsv.exe
C:\WINDOWS\Explorer.EXE
C:\Program Files\Symantec AntiVirus\DefWatch.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Microsoft Shared\VS7Debug\mdm.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\nvsvc32.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe
C:\Program Files\Symantec AntiVirus\Rtvscan.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\RUNDLL32.EXE
C:\Program Files\Apoint\Apoint.exe
C:\Program Files\Apoint\Apntex.exe
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\Drivers\dadapp.exe
C:\Program Files\Adaptec\Easy CD Creator 5\DirectCD\DirectCD.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Real\Update_OB\evntsvc.exe
C:\Program Files\QuickTime\qttask.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\ccApp.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\directx64.exe
C:\windows\temp\a.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\SYMANT~1\vptray.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\ctfmon.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\wuauclt.exe
C:\Program Files\Yahoo!\Messenger\ypager.exe
C:\Program Files\MSN Messenger\msnmsgr.exe
C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\iexplore.exe
C:\Documents and Settings\Jonathan\Desktop\hijackthis\HijackThis.ex e
C:\WINDOWS\System32\msorc32r.exe

R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Default_Page_URL = http://education.dellnet.com/
R0 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Start Page = http://www.washingtonpost.com/
R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Default_Page_URL = http://www.rr.com
R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Bar = http://red.clientapps.yahoo.com/cust...ch/search.html
R0 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Start Page = http://red.clientapps.yahoo.com/cust...//my.yahoo.com
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Search,SearchAssistant = http://www.findin.org/
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Search,CustomizeSearch = http://www.findin.org/
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\SearchURL,(Default) = http://red.clientapps.yahoo.com/cust.../www.yahoo.com
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Connection Wizard,ShellNext = http://www.dell.shutterfly.com/brands/DELL/redir.jsp
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Window Title = Microsoft Internet Explorer provided by Roadrunner
R0 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Toolbar,LinksFolderName =
R3 - URLSearchHook: (no name) - {20EC3D2D-33C1-4C9D-BC37-C2D500688DA2} - C:\Program Files\TV Media\TvmBho.dll (file missing)
O2 - BHO: (no name) - {53707962-6F74-2D53-2644-206D7942484F} - C:\Program Files\Spybot - Search & Destroy\SDHelper.dll
O2 - BHO: Search Help - {E8EAEB34-F7B5-4C55-87FF-720FAF53D841} - C:\Documents and Settings\Jonathan\Local Settings\Temp\ggI.dll
O3 - Toolbar: &Radio - {8E718888-423F-11D2-876E-00A0C9082467} - C:\WINDOWS\System32\msdxm.ocx
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [NvCplDaemon] RUNDLL32.EXE NvQTwk,NvCplDaemon initialize
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Apoint] C:\Program Files\Apoint\Apoint.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [TCASUTIEXE] TCAUDIAG -off
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [DadApp] C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\Drivers\dadapp.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [AdaptecDirectCD] "C:\Program Files\Adaptec\Easy CD Creator 5\DirectCD\DirectCD.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [TkBellExe] C:\Program Files\Common Files\Real\Update_OB\evntsvc.exe -osboot
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [QuickTime Task] "C:\Program Files\QuickTime\qttask.exe" -atboottime
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Microsoft Registry Update] regedit32.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Windows System Manager Proc] winsmc.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [XML Service] msli.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [ccApp] "C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\ccApp.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Microsoft Direct Configs] directx64.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [System32 Spool ] winint.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [a] C:\windows\temp\a.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [2LRX2W83X2T3MQ] C:\WINDOWS\System32\Xej7.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Pcsv] C:\WINDOWS\system32\pcs\pcsvc.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Inet Delivery] C:\Program Files\Inet Delivery\uncanny.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [vptray] C:\PROGRA~1\SYMANT~1\\vptray.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\RunServices: [Microsoft Registry Update] regedit32.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\RunServices: [Windows System Manager Proc] winsmc.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\RunServices: [XML Service] msli.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\RunServices: [Microsoft Direct Configs] directx64.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\RunServices: [System32 Spool ] winint.exe
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [ctfmon.exe] C:\WINDOWS\System32\ctfmon.exe
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [Yahoo! Pager] C:\Program Files\Yahoo!\Messenger\ypager.exe -quiet
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [msorc32r] C:\WINDOWS\System32\msorc32r.exe
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [Microsoft Registry Update] regedit32.exe
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [System32 Spool ] winint.exe
O4 - Global Startup: Adobe Gamma Loader.exe.lnk = C:\Program Files\Common Files\Adobe\Calibration\Adobe Gamma Loader.exe
O4 - Global Startup: Microsoft Office.lnk = C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office10\OSA.EXE
O8 - Extra context menu item: E&xport to Microsoft Excel - res://C:\PROGRA~1\MICROS~2\Office10\EXCEL.EXE/3000
O9 - Extra button: (no name) - {120E090D-9136-4b78-8258-F0B44B4BD2AC} - C:\WINDOWS\System32\ms.exe (file missing)
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: MaxSpeed - {120E090D-9136-4b78-8258-F0B44B4BD2AC} - C:\WINDOWS\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: AIM - {AC9E2541-2814-11d5-BC6D-00B0D0A1DE45} - C:\Program Files\AIM95\aim.exe
O9 - Extra button: ICQ Lite - {B863453A-26C3-4e1f-A54D-A2CD196348E9} - C:\Program Files\ICQLite\ICQLite.exe
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: ICQ Lite - {B863453A-26C3-4e1f-A54D-A2CD196348E9} - C:\Program Files\ICQLite\ICQLite.exe
O14 - IERESET.INF: START_PAGE_URL=http://www.rr.com
O16 - DPF: DigiChat Applet - http://vdo-lax-002.cnshosting.net/Di...IE_5_0_1_3.cab
O16 - DPF: {41F17733-B041-4099-A042-B518BB6A408C} - http://a1540.g.akamai.net/7/1540/52/...eInstaller.exe
O16 - DPF: {56336BCB-3D8A-11D6-A00B-0050DA18DE71} - http://207.188.7.150/25562c10ac91eaf...zip/RdxIE2.cab
O16 - DPF: {74D05D43-3236-11D4-BDCD-00C04F9A3B61} (HouseCall Control) - http://a840.g.akamai.net/7/840/537/2...ll/xscan53.cab
O16 - DPF: {A17E30C4-A9BA-11D4-8673-60DB54C10000} (YahooYMailTo Class) - http://us.dl1.yimg.com/download.yaho...ymmapi_416.dll

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Hopefully, the virus is finally gone? How can I tell?

Thanks for your help

I'm going away on Saturday so I want to get this case resolved before then.

First of all download the Peper Fix from http://downloads.subratam.org/PeperFix.exe. Run it and let it remove your Peper Trojan infection.

Then close all browser windows, restart Hijack This and put a checkmark next to the following entries:

R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Bar = http://red.clientapps.yahoo.com/cus...rch/search.html
R0 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Start Page = http://red.clientapps.yahoo.com/cus...://my.yahoo.com
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Search,SearchAssistant = http://www.findin.org/
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Search,CustomizeSearch = http://www.findin.org/
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Window Title = Microsoft Internet Explorer provided by Roadrunner
R0 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Toolbar,LinksFolderName =
R3 - URLSearchHook: (no name) - {20EC3D2D-33C1-4C9D-BC37-C2D500688DA2} - C:\Program Files\TV Media\TvmBho.dll (file missing)
O2 - BHO: Search Help - {E8EAEB34-F7B5-4C55-87FF-720FAF53D841} - C:\Documents and Settings\Jonathan\Local Settings\Temp\ggI.dll
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Microsoft Registry Update] regedit32.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Windows System Manager Proc] winsmc.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [XML Service] msli.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Microsoft Direct Configs] directx64.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [System32 Spool ] winint.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [a] C:\windows\temp\a.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [2LRX2W83X2T3MQ] C:\WINDOWS\System32\Xej7.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Inet Delivery] C:\Program Files\Inet Delivery\uncanny.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\RunServices: [Microsoft Registry Update] regedit32.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\RunServices: [Windows System Manager Proc] winsmc.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\RunServices: [XML Service] msli.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\RunServices: [Microsoft Direct Configs] directx64.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\RunServices: [System32 Spool ] winint.exe
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [msorc32r] C:\WINDOWS\System32\msorc32r.exe
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [Microsoft Registry Update] regedit32.exe
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [System32 Spool ] winint.exe
O9 - Extra button: (no name) - {120E090D-9136-4b78-8258-F0B44B4BD2AC} - C:\WINDOWS\System32\ms.exe (file missing)
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: MaxSpeed - {120E090D-9136-4b78-8258-F0B44B4BD2AC} - C:\WINDOWS\System32\ms.exe (file missing)
O16 - DPF: {56336BCB-3D8A-11D6-A00B-0050DA18DE71} - http://207.188.7.150/25562c10ac91ea...tzip/RdxIE2.cab

Click Fix Checked

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

Go to C:\windows\temp\ and once in the folder click Edit> Select All and hit the delete key to empty the contents of the folder. But don't delete the folder itself.

Go to C:\Documents and Settings\Jonathan\Local Settings\Temp\ and once in the folder click Edit> Select All and hit the delete key to empty the contents of the folder. But don't delete the folder itself.

Go to Start> Control Panel and double click Add/Remove programs. Uninstall the following programs if they exist. If not, move onto the next:

TV Media

Then delete the following files and folders:
C:\Program Files\TV Media
C:\Program Files\Inet Delivery
C:\WINDOWS\System32\msorc32r.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\directx64.exe

Then reboot and post a fresh log

Originally Posted by owen

First of all download the Peper Fix from http://downloads.subratam.org/PeperFix.exe. Run it and let it remove your Peper Trojan infection.

I did this, but the programme did not detect any infected files, so I googled "Peper Trojan" and followed instructions to manually remove it from the registry editor. I hope it worked.

Originally Posted by owen

Then close all browser windows, restart Hijack This and put a checkmark next to the following entries:

...

Click Fix Checked

I did this.

Originally Posted by owen

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

Go to C:\windows\temp\ and once in the folder click Edit> Select All and hit the delete key to empty the contents of the folder. But don't delete the folder itself.

It wouldn't let me delete certain files - I got a message saying that these files may be in use. (I was in Safe Mode.) I deleted everything that I could.

Originally Posted by owen

Go to C:\Documents and Settings\Jonathan\Local Settings\Temp\ and once in the folder click Edit> Select All and hit the delete key to empty the contents of the folder. But don't delete the folder itself.

Successful.

Originally Posted by owen

Go to Start> Control Panel and double click Add/Remove programs. Uninstall the following programs if they exist. If not, move onto the next:

TV Media

Then delete the following files and folders:
C:\Program Files\TV Media
C:\Program Files\Inet Delivery
C:\WINDOWS\System32\msorc32r.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\directx64.exe

TV Media didn't show up in the Add/Remove programmes list. The only file/folder among the four above that I could find was msorc32r.exe, which I deleted. (I had "Show Hidden Files and Folders" applied.)

Originally Posted by owen

Then reboot and post a fresh log

Logfile of HijackThis v1.98.2
Scan saved at 5:19:10 PM, on 9/9/2004
Platform: Windows XP SP1 (WinNT 5.01.2600)
MSIE: Internet Explorer v6.00 SP1 (6.00.2800.1106)

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\Common Files\Symantec Shared\ccSetMgr.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\ccEvtMgr.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\spoolsv.exe
C:\WINDOWS\Explorer.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\System32\RUNDLL32.EXE
C:\Program Files\Symantec AntiVirus\DefWatch.exe
C:\Program Files\Apoint\Apoint.exe
C:\Program Files\Apoint\Apntex.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Microsoft Shared\VS7Debug\mdm.exe
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\Drivers\dadapp.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\nvsvc32.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe
C:\Program Files\Adaptec\Easy CD Creator 5\DirectCD\DirectCD.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Real\Update_OB\evntsvc.exe
C:\Program Files\QuickTime\qttask.exe
C:\Program Files\Symantec AntiVirus\Rtvscan.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\ccApp.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\SYMANT~1\vptray.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\regedit32.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\ctfmon.exe
C:\Program Files\Yahoo!\Messenger\ymsgr_tray.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\wuauclt.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\wuauclt.exe
C:\Documents and Settings\Jonathan\Desktop\hijackthis\HijackThis.ex e

R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Default_Page_URL = http://education.dellnet.com/
R0 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Start Page = http://www.washingtonpost.com/
R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Default_Page_URL = http://www.rr.com
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\SearchURL,(Default) = http://red.clientapps.yahoo.com/cust.../www.yahoo.com
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Connection Wizard,ShellNext = http://www.dell.shutterfly.com/brands/DELL/redir.jsp
O2 - BHO: (no name) - {53707962-6F74-2D53-2644-206D7942484F} - C:\Program Files\Spybot - Search & Destroy\SDHelper.dll
O3 - Toolbar: &Radio - {8E718888-423F-11D2-876E-00A0C9082467} - C:\WINDOWS\System32\msdxm.ocx
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [NvCplDaemon] RUNDLL32.EXE NvQTwk,NvCplDaemon initialize
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Apoint] C:\Program Files\Apoint\Apoint.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [TCASUTIEXE] TCAUDIAG -off
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [DadApp] C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\Drivers\dadapp.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [AdaptecDirectCD] "C:\Program Files\Adaptec\Easy CD Creator 5\DirectCD\DirectCD.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [TkBellExe] C:\Program Files\Common Files\Real\Update_OB\evntsvc.exe -osboot
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [QuickTime Task] "C:\Program Files\QuickTime\qttask.exe" -atboottime
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [ccApp] "C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\ccApp.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Pcsv] C:\WINDOWS\system32\pcs\pcsvc.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [vptray] C:\PROGRA~1\SYMANT~1\\vptray.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Microsoft Registry Update] regedit32.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\RunServices: [Microsoft Registry Update] regedit32.exe
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [ctfmon.exe] C:\WINDOWS\System32\ctfmon.exe
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [Yahoo! Pager] C:\Program Files\Yahoo!\Messenger\ypager.exe -quiet
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [Microsoft Registry Update] regedit32.exe
O4 - Global Startup: Adobe Gamma Loader.exe.lnk = C:\Program Files\Common Files\Adobe\Calibration\Adobe Gamma Loader.exe
O4 - Global Startup: Microsoft Office.lnk = C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office10\OSA.EXE
O8 - Extra context menu item: E&xport to Microsoft Excel - res://C:\PROGRA~1\MICROS~2\Office10\EXCEL.EXE/3000
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: AIM - {AC9E2541-2814-11d5-BC6D-00B0D0A1DE45} - C:\Program Files\AIM95\aim.exe
O9 - Extra button: ICQ Lite - {B863453A-26C3-4e1f-A54D-A2CD196348E9} - C:\Program Files\ICQLite\ICQLite.exe
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: ICQ Lite - {B863453A-26C3-4e1f-A54D-A2CD196348E9} - C:\Program Files\ICQLite\ICQLite.exe
O14 - IERESET.INF: START_PAGE_URL=http://www.rr.com
O16 - DPF: DigiChat Applet - http://vdo-lax-002.cnshosting.net/Di...IE_5_0_1_3.cab
O16 - DPF: {41F17733-B041-4099-A042-B518BB6A408C} - http://a1540.g.akamai.net/7/1540/52/...eInstaller.exe
O16 - DPF: {74D05D43-3236-11D4-BDCD-00C04F9A3B61} (HouseCall Control) - http://a840.g.akamai.net/7/840/537/2...ll/xscan53.cab
O16 - DPF: {A17E30C4-A9BA-11D4-8673-60DB54C10000} (YahooYMailTo Class) - http://us.dl1.yimg.com/download.yaho...ymmapi_416.dll

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Thanks!

Hello again,

It doesn't matter about the things you said have gone wrong, we'll sort them out and it appears that most things have gone.

Close all browser windows, restart Hijack This and put a checkmark next to the following entries:

R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\SearchURL,(Default) = http://red.clientapps.yahoo.com/cus...//www.yahoo.com
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Microsoft Registry Update] regedit32.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\RunServices: [Microsoft Registry Update] regedit32.exe
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [Microsoft Registry Update] regedit32.exe

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

Then delete the following file:
C:\WINDOWS\System32\regedit32.exe

Reboot and post a fresh log