Greetings,

I have been taken over by that nasty little bug SpyFalcon. I have run the Spyfalcon removal Smitreg as instructed by various other forums and the problem seems to have worsen. Any help is much appreciated. Thanks in advance.

Logfile of HijackThis v1.99.1
Scan saved at 4:25:22 PM, on 5/11/2006
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\spoolsv.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\SYMANT~1\SYMANT~1\DefWatch.exe
C:\WINNT\System32\svchost.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Microsoft Shared\VS7DEBUG\MDM.EXE
C:\PROGRA~1\SYMANT~1\SYMANT~1\Rtvscan.exe
C:\WINNT\system32\nvsvc32.exe
C:\WINNT\system32\HPZipm12.exe
C:\WINNT\system32\regsvc.exe
C:\WINNT\system32\MSTask.exe
C:\Program Files\Analog Devices\SoundMAX\SMAgent.exe
C:\WINNT\system32\stisvc.exe
C:\WINNT\System32\WBEM\WinMgmt.exe
C:\WINNT\system32\mspmspsv.exe
C:\WINNT\system32\svchost.exe
C:\WINNT\Explorer.EXE
C:\WINNT\system32\dcomcfg.exe
C:\Program Files\Analog Devices\SoundMAX\SMTray.exe
C:\Program Files\Analog Devices\SoundMAX\DrvLsnr.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\SYMANT~1\SYMANT~1\vptray.exe
C:\WINNT\system32\RUNDLL32.EXE
C:\Program Files\HP\HP Software Update\HPWuSchd2.exe
C:\Program Files\Adobe\Photoshop Album Starter Edition\3.0\Apps\apdproxy.exe
C:\WINNT\system32\ctfmon.exe
C:\Program Files\HP\Digital Imaging\bin\hpqtra08.exe
C:\Program Files\WinZip\WZQKPICK.EXE
C:\Program Files\HP\Digital Imaging\bin\hpqgalry.exe
C:\WINNT\system32\wuauclt.exe
C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\IEXPLORE.EXE
C:\Documents and Settings\Bryan Bailey\Desktop\HijackThis.exe

O2 - BHO: Nothing - {b0398eca-0bcd-4645-8261-5e9dc70248d0} - C:\WINNT\system32\hpE668.tmp
O3 - Toolbar: @msdxmLC.dll,-1@1033,&Radio - {8E718888-423F-11D2-876E-00A0C9082467} - C:\WINNT\System32\msdxm.ocx
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Synchronization Manager] mobsync.exe /logon
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Smapp] C:\Program Files\Analog Devices\SoundMAX\SMTray.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [DrvLsnr] C:\Program Files\Analog Devices\SoundMAX\DrvLsnr.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [vptray] C:\PROGRA~1\SYMANT~1\SYMANT~1\vptray.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [NvCplDaemon] RUNDLL32.EXE C:\WINNT\system32\NvCpl.dll,NvStartup
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [nwiz] nwiz.exe /install
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [NvMediaCenter] RUNDLL32.EXE C:\WINNT\system32\NvMcTray.dll,NvTaskbarInit
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [HP Software Update] "C:\Program Files\HP\HP Software Update\HPWuSchd2.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Adobe Photo Downloader] "C:\Program Files\Adobe\Photoshop Album Starter Edition\3.0\Apps\apdproxy.exe"
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [ctfmon.exe] ctfmon.exe
O4 - Global Startup: Adobe Reader Speed Launch.lnk = C:\Program Files\Adobe\Acrobat 7.0\Reader\reader_sl.exe
O4 - Global Startup: HP Digital Imaging Monitor.lnk = C:\Program Files\HP\Digital Imaging\bin\hpqtra08.exe
O4 - Global Startup: HP Image Zone Fast Start.lnk = C:\Program Files\HP\Digital Imaging\bin\hpqthb08.exe
O4 - Global Startup: WinZip Quick Pick.lnk = C:\Program Files\WinZip\WZQKPICK.EXE
O8 - Extra context menu item: E&xport to Microsoft Excel - res://C:\PROGRA~1\MICROS~2\OFFICE11\EXCEL.EXE/3000
O9 - Extra button: Research - {92780B25-18CC-41C8-B9BE-3C9C571A8263} - C:\PROGRA~1\MICROS~2\OFFICE11\REFIEBAR.DLL
O16 - DPF: {17492023-C23A-453E-A040-C7C580BBF700} (Windows Genuine Advantage Validation Tool) - http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?linkid=39204
O16 - DPF: {6414512B-B978-451D-A0D8-FCFDF33E833C} (WUWebControl Class) - http://update.microsoft.com/microsof...?1146800114890
O16 - DPF: {6E32070A-766D-4EE6-879C-DC1FA91D2FC3} (MUWebControl Class) - http://update.microsoft.com/microsof...?1146800108296
O20 - Winlogon Notify: NavLogon - C:\WINNT\system32\NavLogon.dll
O23 - Service: DefWatch - Symantec Corporation - C:\PROGRA~1\SYMANT~1\SYMANT~1\DefWatch.exe
O23 - Service: Logical Disk Manager Administrative Service (dmadmin) - VERITAS Software Corp. - C:\WINNT\System32\dmadmin.exe
O23 - Service: Symantec AntiVirus Client (Norton AntiVirus Server) - Symantec Corporation - C:\PROGRA~1\SYMANT~1\SYMANT~1\Rtvscan.exe
O23 - Service: NVIDIA Display Driver Service (NVSvc) - NVIDIA Corporation - C:\WINNT\system32\nvsvc32.exe
O23 - Service: Pml Driver HPZ12 - HP - C:\WINNT\system32\HPZipm12.exe
O23 - Service: SoundMAX Agent Service (SoundMAX Agent Service (default)) - Analog Devices, Inc. - C:\Program Files\Analog Devices\SoundMAX\SMAgent.exe

Hi,


Try this:


Please download SmitfraudFix (by S!Ri)

1. Extract the content (a folder named SmitfraudFix) to your Desktop.
   
2. Open the SmitfraudFix folder and double-click smitfraudfix.cmd
3. Select option #1 - Search by typing 1 and press "Enter"; a text file will appear, which lists infected files (if present).
4. Please copy/paste the content of that report into your next reply.

IMPORTANT: Do NOT run option #2 OR any other option until you are directed to do so!

Note : process.exe is detected by some antivirus programs (AntiVir, Dr.Web, Kaspersky) as a "RiskTool"; it is not a virus, but a program used to stop system processes. Antivirus programs cannot distinguish between "good" and "malicious" use of such programs, therefore they may alert the user.
http://www.beyondlogic.org/consulting/proc...processutil.htm

Thanks, here's the log


SmitFraudFix v2.43

Scan done at 1:06:17.04, Sat 05/13/2006
Run from C:\Documents and Settings\Bryan Bailey\Desktop\smitRem\SmitfraudFix
OS: Microsoft Windows 2000 [Version 5.00.2195]

»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»» C:\


»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»» C:\WINNT


»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»» C:\WINNT\system


»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»» C:\WINNT\Web


»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»» C:\WINNT\system32

C:\WINNT\system32\atmclk.exe FOUND !
C:\WINNT\system32\autodisc32.dll FOUND !
C:\WINNT\system32\dcomcfg.exe FOUND !
C:\WINNT\system32\hp????.tmp FOUND !
C:\WINNT\system32\regperf.exe FOUND !
C:\WINNT\system32\simpole.tlb FOUND !
C:\WINNT\system32\stdole3.tlb FOUND !

»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»» C:\Documents and Settings\Bryan Bailey\Application Data


»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»» Start Menu


»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»» C:\DOCUME~1\BRYANB~1\FAVORI~1


»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»» Desktop


»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»» C:\Program Files


»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»» Corrupted keys


»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»» Desktop Components

[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Desktop\Components\0]
"Source"="About:Home"
"SubscribedURL"="About:Home"
"FriendlyName"="My Current Home Page"


»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»» Sharedtaskscheduler
!!!Attention, following keys are not inevitably infected!!!

SrchSTS.exe by S!Ri
Search SharedTaskScheduler's .dll

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\Curr entVersion\Explorer\SharedTaskScheduler]
"{8e99f990-b75a-4568-b3c8-24cbc8cbbfc1}"="AutoDisc Ware"

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\CLSID\{8e99f990-b75a-4568-b3c8-24cbc8cbbfc1}\InProcServer32]
@="C:\WINNT\system32\autodisc32.dll"

[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Classes\CLSID\{8e99f990-b75a-4568-b3c8-24cbc8cbbfc1}\InProcServer32]
@="C:\WINNT\system32\autodisc32.dll"


»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»» Scanning wininet.dll infection


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Hi,


Please print out or copy these instructions/tutorial to Notepad as the internet will not be (while in Safe Mode) available to you at certain points of the removal process. Make sure to work through all the Steps in the exact order in which they are listed below. If there's anything that you don't understand, ask your question(s) before moving on with the fixes.

1. Download and update Ewido.Please download the trial version of Ewido anti-malware from here:
   http://www.ewido.net/en/download/
   • Install Ewido anti-malware.
   • When installing, under Additional Options uncheck Install background guard and Install scan via context menu.
   • When you run Ewido for the first time, you could get a warning "Database could not be found!". Click Ok.
   • The program will prompt you to update. Click the Ok button.
   • The program will now go to the main screen.
   You will need to update Ewido to the latest definition files.
   • On the left-hand side of the main screen click the Update Button.
   • Click on Start.
   • The update will start and a progress bar will show the updates being installed.
   Once finished updating, close Ewido.
   
   If you are having problems with the updater, you can use this link to manually update ewido.
   Ewido manual updates. Make sure to close Ewido before installing the update.
   
2. Reboot your computer in Safe Mode.
   • If the computer is running, shut down Windows, and then turn off the power.
   • Wait 30 seconds, and then turn the computer on.
   • Start tapping the F8 key. The Windows Advanced Options Menu appears. If you begin tapping the F8 key too soon, some computers display a "keyboard error" message. To resolve this, restart the computer and try again.
   • Ensure that the Safe Mode option is selected.
   • Press Enter. The computer then begins to start in Safe mode.
   • Login on your usual account.
3. Run Smitfraud Open the SmitfraudFix Folder, then double-click smitfraudfix.cmd file to start the tool.
   Select option #2 - Clean by typing 2 and press Enter.
   Wait for the tool to complete and disk cleanup to finish.
   You will be prompted : "Registry cleaning - Do you want to clean the registry ?" answer Yes by typing Y and hit Enter.
   The tool will also check if wininet.dll is infected. If a clean version is found, you will be prompted to replace wininet.dll. Answer Yes to the question "Replace infected file ?" by typing Y and hit Enter.
   
   A reboot may be needed to finish the cleaning process, if you computer does not restart automatically please do it yourself manually. Reboot in Safe Mode.
   
   The tool will create a log named rapport.txt in the root of your drive, eg: Local Disk C: or partition where your operating system is installed. Please post that log along with all others requested in your next reply.
   
   
4. Clean out your Temporary Internet files. Proceed like this:
   • Quit Internet Explorer and quit any instances of Windows Explorer.
   • Click Start, click Control Panel, and then double-click Internet Options.
   • On the General tab, click Delete Files under Temporary Internet Files.
   • In the Delete Files dialog box, tick the Delete all offline content check box , and then click OK.
   • On the General tab, click Delete Cookies under Temporary Internet Files, and then click OK.
   • Click on the Programs tab then click the Reset Web Settings button. Click Apply then OK.
   • Click OK.
   Next Click Start, click Control Panel and then double-click Display. Click on the Desktop tab, then click the Customize Desktop button. Click on the Web tab. Under Web Pages you should see a checked entry called Security info or something similar. If it is there, select that entry and click the Delete button. Click Ok then Apply and Ok.
   
   Empty the Recycle Bin by right-clicking the Recycle Bin icon on your Desktop, and then clicking Empty Recycle Bin.
   
   
5. Run Ewido. Close ALL open Windows / Programs / Folders. Please start Ewido, and run a full scan.
   • Click on Scanner
   • Click on Settings
     • Under How to scan all boxes should be checked
     • Under Unwanted Software all boxes should be checked
     • Under What to scan select Scan every file
     • Click on Ok
   • Click on Complete System Scan to start the scan process.
   • Let the program scan the machine.
   If Ewido finds anything, it will pop up a notification. When it asks if you want to clean the first file, put a checkmark in the lower left corner of the box that says Perform action on all infections and put a checkmark in the box next to Create encrypted backup, then choose clean and click Ok.
   
   Once the scan has completed, there will be a button located on the bottom of the screen named Save Report.
   • Click Save Report button
   • Save the report to your Desktop
   Close Ewido and Reboot in Normal Mode.
   
   
6. Run SmitfraudFix. Open the SmitfraudFix folder and double-click smitfraudfix.cmd
   Select option #3 - Delete Trusted zone by typing 3 and press Enter
   
   Note, if you use SpywareBlaster and/or IE-SPYAD, it will be necessary to re-install the protection both afford. For SpywareBlaster, run the program and re-protect all items. For IE-SPYAD, run the batch file and reinstall the protection.
   
   
7. Post Logs. Please post:
   1. c:\rapport.txt
   2. Ewido log
   3. A new HijackThis log
   Your may need several replies to post the requested logs, otherwise they might get cut off.
   

Thanks a million. That fix took care of all my problems (PC related) and I'll be making a donation to your website. Thanks again. You guys rock.