about:blank removal

  1. 27-06-2005  #1
    dmcm1234
    dmcm1234 is offline Newbie

    about:blank removal

    My homepage is constantly being changed to about:blank and my pc is running really slowly. I have tried to remove it with various spybot and shredder programs. Can some please take a look at my scan log and advise me on what to do to get rid of this nasty little thing.
    Thanks

    Logfile of HijackThis v1.99.1
    Scan saved at 03:29:42, on 27/06/2005
    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:\WINNT\System32\svchost.exe
    C:\WINNT\system32\spoolsv.exe
    C:\WINNT\System32\Ati2evxx.exe
    C:\PROGRA~1\Novadigm\RADEXECD.exe
    C:\PROGRA~1\Novadigm\RADSCHED.exe
    C:\PROGRA~1\Novadigm\RADSTGMS.exe
    C:\WINNT\system32\regsvc.exe
    C:\Program Files\Dantz\Retrospect\retrorun.exe
    C:\WINNT\system32\MSTask.exe
    C:\WINNT\SYSTEM32\ZoneLabs\vsmon.exe
    C:\WINNT\System32\WBEM\WinMgmt.exe
    C:\WINNT\system32\mspmspsv.exe
    C:\WINNT\system32\svchost.exe
    C:\WINNT\Explorer.EXE
    C:\WINNT\System32\MDM.EXE
    C:\WINNT\system32\atiptaxx.exe
    C:\Program Files\Synaptics\SynTP\SynTPEnh.exe
    C:\Program Files\Compaq\EAB\EabServr.exe
    C:\WINNT\sysgr32.exe
    C:\Program Files\CA\eTrust EZ Armor\eTrust EZ Firewall\ca.exe
    C:\WINNT\system32\internat.exe
    C:\Program Files\CASIO\Photo Loader\Plauto.exe
    C:\WINNT\system32\addlb32.exe
    C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\iexplore.exe
    c:\Program Files\InterMute\SpySubtract\SpySub.exe
    C:\PROGRA~1\Novadigm\FLRIQue.EXE
    C:\HijackThis.exe

    R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Bar = res://C:\WINNT\nkgxb.dll/sp.html#44980
    R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Page = res://C:\WINNT\nkgxb.dll/sp.html#44980
    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\nkgxb.dll/sp.html#44980
    R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Bar = res://C:\WINNT\nkgxb.dll/sp.html#44980
    R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Page = res://C:\WINNT\nkgxb.dll/sp.html#44980
    R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Search,SearchAssistant = res://C:\WINNT\nkgxb.dll/sp.html#44980
    R0 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Search,SearchAssistant = res://C:\WINNT\nkgxb.dll/sp.html#44980
    R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Window Title = Microsoft Internet Explorer provided by Fluor
    R3 - Default URLSearchHook is missing
    O2 - BHO: Class - {3BB095BA-58DE-C7CE-7396-A8C92B4E4594} - C:\WINNT\system32\mswt32.dll
    O2 - BHO: Class - {A13D0368-AE57-5996-D4B4-DFBF6D77F24B} - C:\WINNT\crel32.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: [ATIModeChange] Ati2mdxx.exe
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [AtiPTA] atiptaxx.exe
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SynTPEnh] C:\Program Files\Synaptics\SynTP\SynTPEnh.exe
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [eabconfg.cpl] C:\Program Files\Compaq\EAB\EabServr.exe /Start
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Cpqset] c:\compaq\cpqsetup\cpqset.exe
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [QuickTime Task] "C:\Program Files\QuickTime\qttask.exe" -atboottime
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [sysgr32.exe] C:\WINNT\sysgr32.exe
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SpyFighterMonitor] "C:\Program Files\SpyFighter\SpyFighter.exe" monitor
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SpyFighterUpdate] "C:\Program Files\SpyFighter\AutoUpdate.exe" silent
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Zone Labs Client] "C:\Program Files\CA\eTrust EZ Armor\eTrust EZ Firewall\ca.exe"
    O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [Internat.exe] internat.exe
    O4 - Global Startup: Microsoft Office.lnk = C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office\OSA9.EXE
    O4 - Global Startup: Photo Loader supervisory.lnk = C:\Program Files\CASIO\Photo Loader\Plauto.exe
    O4 - Global Startup: SpySubtract.lnk = C:\Program Files\InterMute\SpySubtract\SpySub.exe
    O6 - HKCU\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Restrictions present
    O6 - HKCU\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Control Panel present
    O8 - Extra context menu item: &ieSpell Options - res://C:\Program Files\ieSpell\iespell.dll/SPELLOPTION.HTM
    O8 - Extra context menu item: Check &Spelling - res://C:\Program Files\ieSpell\iespell.dll/SPELLCHECK.HTM
    O9 - Extra button: ieSpell - {0E17D5B7-9F5D-4fee-9DF6-CA6EE38B68A8} - C:\Program Files\ieSpell\iespell.dll
    O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: ieSpell - {0E17D5B7-9F5D-4fee-9DF6-CA6EE38B68A8} - C:\Program Files\ieSpell\iespell.dll
    O9 - Extra button: (no name) - {1606D6F9-9D3B-4aea-A025-ED5B2FD488E7} - C:\Program Files\ieSpell\iespell.dll
    O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: ieSpell Options - {1606D6F9-9D3B-4aea-A025-ED5B2FD488E7} - C:\Program Files\ieSpell\iespell.dll
    O12 - Plugin for .spop: C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\Plugins\NPDocBox.dll
    O14 - IERESET.INF: START_PAGE_URL=http://www.fdnet.com
    O16 - DPF: JavaConnect - http://conference10.fdnet.com/sametime/javaconnect/JavaConnect.cab
    O16 - DPF: {31B7EB4E-8B4B-11D1-A789-00A0CC6651A8} (Cult3D ActiveX Player) - http://www.cult3d.com/download/cult.cab
    O16 - DPF: {74D05D43-3236-11D4-BDCD-00C04F9A3B61} (HouseCall Control) - http://a840.g.akamai.net/7/840/537/2004061001/housecall.trendmicro.com/housecall/xscan53.cab
    O16 - DPF: {9A9307A0-7DA4-4DAF-B042-5009F29E09E1} (ActiveScan Installer Class) - http://www.pandasoftware.com/activescan/as5/asinst.cab
    O16 - DPF: {A25BE7A9-3102-46B4-BAAE-462471B60ACB} (STConnectivityAgent Control) - http://conference10.fdnet.com/sametime/javaconnect/InstallSTConnAgent.cab
    O17 - HKLM\System\CCS\Services\Tcpip\Parameters: Domain = fdeel.com
    O17 - HKLM\System\CS1\Services\Tcpip\Parameters: Domain = fdeel.com
    O17 - HKLM\System\CS2\Services\Tcpip\Parameters: Domain = fdeel.com
    O23 - Service: Remote Procedure Call (RPC) Helper ( 11Fßä#·ºÄÖ`I) - Unknown owner - C:\WINNT\system32\addlb32.exe
    O23 - Service: Ati HotKey Poller - Unknown owner - C:\WINNT\System32\Ati2evxx.exe
    O23 - Service: Logical Disk Manager Administrative Service (dmadmin) - VERITAS Software Corp. - C:\WINNT\System32\dmadmin.exe
    O23 - Service: iPod Service (iPodService) - Apple Computer, Inc. - C:\Program Files\iPod\bin\iPodService.exe
    O23 - Service: Radia Notify (RADEXECD) - Novadigm - C:\PROGRA~1\Novadigm\RADEXECD.exe
    O23 - Service: Radia Scheduler (RADSCHED) - Novadigm - C:\PROGRA~1\Novadigm\RADSCHED.exe
    O23 - Service: Radia MSI Redirector (RADSTGMS) - Novadigm - C:\PROGRA~1\Novadigm\RADSTGMS.exe
    O23 - Service: Retrospect Launcher (RetroLauncher) - Dantz Development Corporation - C:\Program Files\Dantz\Retrospect\retrorun.exe
    O23 - Service: Retrospect Helper - Dantz Development Corporation - C:\Program Files\Dantz\Retrospect\rthlpsvc.exe
    O23 - Service: TrueVector Internet Monitor (vsmon) - Zone Labs Inc. - C:\WINNT\SYSTEM32\ZoneLabs\vsmon.exe

  3. 27-06-2005  #2
    HJThis
    HJThis is offline Senior Member
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    Hello,dmcm1234 & Welcome

    I'd suggest that you remove SpyFighter and use reputable programs like Ad Aware and SpyBot instead. SpyFighter's accuracy is questionable, and the company apparently has advertising partnerships with some of the adware distributors.
    You can read a bit more about SpyFighter and other suspect (or outright bogus) "anti-spyware" programs here:

    http://www.spywarewarrior.com/rogue_anti-spyware.htm

    I would also like to add it looks like you are running 2 Firewalls
    if so not a good idea this can & will slow down the PC & can
    start problems just pick the one you like best keep it updated


    First make sure you can view all hidden files and folders, use this link for help.
    http://www.xtra.co.nz/help/0,,4155-1916458,00.html

    Copy all my instructions into wordpad and save to your desktop. You can't have any open browser windows.

    Go to Start->Run and type in services.msc and hit OK. Then look for Remote Procedure Call (RPC) Helper ( 11Fßä#·ºÄÖ`I) and double click on it. Click on the Stop button and under Startup type, choose Disabled.

    Make sure to close any open browsers. Go into HijackThis->Config->Misc. Tools->Open process manager. Select the following and click Kill process for each one if they are still listed (they shouldn't be - but double check it):

    addlb32.exe

    CAUTION: There is also a service named Remote Procedure Call (RPC) Locator and one called Remote Procedure Call (RPC) . These are the legitimate services. Do not stop those two.


    Now Download the following Cleanup! About:Buster, CWshredder,Ad-aware, & Spy-bot

    * Updating Ad-aware:
    Double-Click the Desktop Icon > Click 'Check For Updates Now' > Click 'Connect'
    * Updating Spybot:
    Double-Click the Desktop Icon > Click Update > Drop-Down Box UniDo(Europe) > Select Pure-Elite(USA) or EON (AU) > Click 'Search for Updates' > Click 'Download Updates'

    Please Copy ALL My Notes Below Into Notepad and Save the File to Your Desktop. You Need to be Offline and In Safe Mode to Remove Everything in your Log

    Now rebooot into safe mode (press f8 during reboot, select safe mode) and DON'T reconnect to the net. You MUST be in safe mode to remove the About:Blank Bug on your system.


    Run Hijackthis and place a check next to the following

    R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Bar = res://C:\WINNT\nkgxb.dll/sp.html#44980
    R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Page = res://C:\WINNT\nkgxb.dll/sp.html#44980
    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\nkgxb.dll/sp.html#44980
    R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Bar = res://C:\WINNT\nkgxb.dll/sp.html#44980
    R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Page = res://C:\WINNT\nkgxb.dll/sp.html#44980
    R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Search,SearchAssistant = res://C:\WINNT\nkgxb.dll/sp.html#44980
    R0 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Search,SearchAssistant = res://C:\WINNT\nkgxb.dll/sp.html#44980

    R3 - Default URLSearchHook is missing

    O2 - BHO: Class - {3BB095BA-58DE-C7CE-7396-A8C92B4E4594} - C:\WINNT\system32\mswt32.dll
    O2 - BHO: Class - {A13D0368-AE57-5996-D4B4-DFBF6D77F24B} - C:\WINNT\crel32.dll

    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SpyFighterMonitor] "C:\Program Files\SpyFighter\SpyFighter.exe" monitor
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SpyFighterUpdate] "C:\Program Files\SpyFighter\AutoUpdate.exe" silent

    Now this item here are you running 2 Firewalls if so not good that's why
    the PC is running slow & it will start problems
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Zone Labs Client] "C:\Program Files\CA\eTrust EZ Armor\eTrust EZ Firewall\ca.exe"

    These 2 items here if not put inplace by you or Admins of PC fix them
    NOTE some software like Spybot will do this for you so make sure
    O6 - HKCU\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Restrictions present
    O6 - HKCU\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Control Panel present

    This item here if not using as your Start Page fix it
    O14 - IERESET.INF: START_PAGE_URL=http://www.fdnet.com

    O23 - Service: Remote Procedure Call (RPC) Helper ( 11Fßä#·ºÄÖ`I) - Unknown owner - C:\WINNT\system32\addlb32.exe


    and click fix.

    Remain in safe mode for the next part of the removal.

    - First Run the Cleanit! Program

    - Next, Unzip the About:Buster Program to your desktop > Double-Click the Folder > Double-Click About:Buster > Click 'OK' > Click 'Start' >

    now the program will start to run, it will take a few minutes, once the program is complete go ahead and run the program again.

    - Double-Click CWShredder and click 'Fix'

    * Close CWShredder, open Ad-aware and make the following changes to the settings in Ad-aware.
    o Under Ad-aware 6 > Settings (Gear at the top) > Tweak > Scanning Engine:
    check: "Unload recognized processes during scanning."
    o Under Ad-aware 6 > Settings (Gear at the top) > Tweak > Cleaning Engine:
    Check: "Let Windows remove files in use at next reboot."

    Press 'Proceed'

    Press 'Start'

    * Select option 'Use Custom scanning options'
    * Click 'Activate in-depth scan'
    * Press 'Select drives\folders to scan' Select the active partition which is usually C:

    Click 'Customize'

    * Make sure the following are all are Checked:
    o 'Scan Within Archives'
    o 'Scan Active Processes'
    o 'Scan Registry'
    o 'Deep Scan Registry'
    o 'Scan My IE Favorites For Banned URL'S
    o 'Scan My Hosts File'

    Click 'Proceed'

    * Now press "Next" to let Ad-aware scan your drives.
    * Once Ad-aware has completed its scan click 'Next' > Now Click 'Scan Summary' > Click All the Boxes with a Green Check Mark
    * Now Click 'Next' and Finally Click 'OK'

    Close Out Ad-aware

    Open Spybot.

    * Click 'Search & Destroy'
    * Click 'Check for problems' (the program will now search your HDD)
    * Make sure all finding are checked and click 'Fix Selected Problems'


    Close SpyBot!

    Now Delete the following Files.

    Files:
    C:\WINNT\system32\mswt32.dll<---This file
    C:\WINNT\crel32.dll<---This file
    C:\Program Files\SpyFighter\[/b]<---This folder if you uninstall as said above
    C:\WINNT\system32\addlb32.exe<---This file

    Reboot back into normal mode
    Download the Hoster from here: http://www.funkytoad.com/download/hoster.zip
    Press 'Restore Original Hosts' and press 'OK'
    Exit Program.


    Once complete post a fresh Hijackthis log in your thread.

    HGD
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