windows ME home search removal help?

  1. #1
    albertovo7 is offline Newbie

    windows ME home search removal help?

    My friends computer has been highjacked with home search. Here is a log file. Can anybody help?

    Logfile of HijackThis v1.98.2
    Scan saved at 11:41:11 AM, on 10/4/2004
    Platform: Windows ME (Win9x 4.90.3000)
    MSIE: Internet Explorer v6.00 (6.00.2600.0000)

    Running processes:
    C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\KERNEL32.DLL
    C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\MSGSRV32.EXE
    C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\mmtask.tsk
    C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\MPREXE.EXE
    C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\MSTASK.EXE
    C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\SSDPSRV.EXE
    C:\WINDOWS\SOINTGR.EXE
    C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\STIMON.EXE
    C:\PROGRAM FILES\COMMON FILES\SYMANTEC SHARED\CCEVTMGR.EXE
    C:\PROGRAM FILES\NORTON ANTIVIRUS\ADVTOOLS\NPROTECT.EXE
    C:\WINDOWS\EXPLORER.EXE
    C:\WINDOWS\ADDQY.EXE
    C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\RESTORE\STMGR.EXE
    C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\SYSTRAY.EXE
    C:\PROGRAM FILES\ESOFT\EBOARD\EBOARD.EXE
    C:\WINDOWS\SOUNDMAN.EXE
    C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\WMIEXE.EXE
    C:\PROGRAM FILES\HEWLETT-PACKARD\HP SHARE-TO-WEB\HPGS2WND.EXE
    C:\PROGRAM FILES\HEWLETT-PACKARD\DIGITAL IMAGING\UNLOAD\HPQCMON.EXE
    C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\E_S4I2K1.EXE
    C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\SPOOL32.EXE
    C:\PROGRAM FILES\HEWLETT-PACKARD\HP SHARE-TO-WEB\HPGS2WNF.EXE
    C:\PROGRAM FILES\COMMON FILES\SYMANTEC SHARED\CCAPP.EXE
    C:\PROGRAM FILES\WEB_REBATES\WEBREBATES0.EXE
    C:\WINDOWS\WINSG32.EXE
    C:\PROGRAM FILES\COMMON FILES\INTUIT\QUICKBOOKS\QBUPDATE\QBUPDATE.EXE
    C:\PROGRAM FILES\EPSON\EPSON CARDMONITOR\EPSON CARDMONITOR1.1.EXE
    C:\MICROSOFT OFFICE\OFFICE\FINDFAST.EXE
    C:\PROGRAM FILES\WEB_REBATES\WEBREBATES1.EXE
    C:\WINDOWS\DESKTOP\ABOUTBUSTER\HIJACKTHIS.EXE

    R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Bar = res://C:\WINDOWS\system\atwos.dll/sp.html#29126
    R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Page = res://C:\WINDOWS\system\atwos.dll/sp.html#29126
    R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Default_Page_URL = about:blank
    R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Default_Search_URL = res://C:\WINDOWS\system\atwos.dll/sp.html#29126
    R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Bar = res://C:\WINDOWS\system\atwos.dll/sp.html#29126
    R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Page = res://C:\WINDOWS\system\atwos.dll/sp.html#29126
    R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Search,SearchAssistant = res://C:\WINDOWS\system\atwos.dll/sp.html#29126
    R0 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Search,SearchAssistant = res://C:\WINDOWS\system\atwos.dll/sp.html#29126
    R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Int ernet Settings,ProxyOverride = 127.0.0.1
    R3 - Default URLSearchHook is missing
    O2 - BHO: NAV Helper - {BDF3E430-B101-42AD-A544-FADC6B084872} - C:\Program Files\Norton AntiVirus\NavShExt.dll
    O2 - BHO: Class - {D45147C0-D462-2383-1F5F-CA01325DFB27} - C:\WINDOWS\IPKD.DLL
    O3 - Toolbar: &Radio - {8E718888-423F-11D2-876E-00A0C9082467} - C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\MSDXM.OCX
    O3 - Toolbar: Norton AntiVirus - {42CDD1BF-3FFB-4238-8AD1-7859DF00B1D6} - C:\Program Files\Norton AntiVirus\NavShExt.dll
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [PCHealth] C:\WINDOWS\PCHealth\Support\PCHSchd.exe -s
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SystemTray] SysTray.Exe
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [LoadPowerProfile] Rundll32.exe powrprof.dll,LoadCurrentPwrScheme
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [eMachine eBoard] C:\PROGRA~1\ESOFT\EBOARD\eBoard.exe
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SoundMan] SOUNDMAN.EXE
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Share-to-Web Namespace Daemon] C:\Program Files\Hewlett-Packard\HP Share-to-Web\hpgs2wnd.exe
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [CamMonitor] C:\Program Files\Hewlett-Packard\Digital Imaging\\Unload\hpqcmon.exe
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [EPSON Stylus Photo RX500] C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\E_S4I2K1.EXE /P24 "EPSON Stylus Photo RX500" /O7 "EPUSB1:" /M "Stylus Photo RX500"
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [ccApp] "C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\ccApp.exe"
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [ccRegVfy] "C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\ccRegVfy.exe"
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Advanced Tools Check] C:\PROGRA~1\NORTON~1\ADVTOOLS\ADVCHK.EXE
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [NPROTECT] C:\PROGRA~1\NORTON~1\ADVTOOLS\NPROTECT.EXE
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [WebRebates0] "C:\PROGRAM FILES\WEB_REBATES\WebRebates0.exe"
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [WINSG32.EXE] C:\WINDOWS\WINSG32.EXE
    O4 - HKLM\..\RunServices: [LoadPowerProfile] Rundll32.exe powrprof.dll,LoadCurrentPwrScheme
    O4 - HKLM\..\RunServices: [SchedulingAgent] mstask.exe
    O4 - HKLM\..\RunServices: [SSDPSRV] C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\ssdpsrv.exe
    O4 - HKLM\..\RunServices: [*StateMgr] C:\WINDOWS\System\Restore\StateMgr.exe
    O4 - HKLM\..\RunServices: [SO5 Integrator Pass One] C:\WINDOWS\SOINTGR.EXE
    O4 - HKLM\..\RunServices: [StillImageMonitor] C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\STIMON.EXE
    O4 - HKLM\..\RunServices: [ccEvtMgr] "C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\ccEvtMgr.exe"
    O4 - HKLM\..\RunServices: [NPROTECT] C:\PROGRA~1\NORTON~1\ADVTOOLS\NPROTECT.EXE
    O4 - HKLM\..\RunServices: [ScriptBlocking] "C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\Script Blocking\SBServ.exe" -reg
    O4 - HKLM\..\RunServices: [D3EM.EXE] C:\WINDOWS\D3EM.EXE
    O4 - HKLM\..\RunServices: [IPRG32.EXE] C:\WINDOWS\IPRG32.EXE
    O4 - HKLM\..\RunServices: [ADDJM32.EXE] C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\ADDJM32.EXE
    O4 - HKLM\..\RunServices: [ADDQY.EXE] C:\WINDOWS\ADDQY.EXE
    O4 - Startup: QuickBooks Update Agent.lnk = C:\Program Files\Common Files\Intuit\QuickBooks\QBUpdate\qbupdate.exe
    O4 - Startup: EPSON CardMonitor.lnk = C:\Program Files\EPSON\EPSON CardMonitor\EPSON CardMonitor1.1.exe
    O4 - Startup: Microsoft Find Fast.lnk = C:\Microsoft Office\Office\FINDFAST.EXE
    O8 - Extra context menu item: Web Rebates - file://C:\PROGRAM FILES\WEB_REBATES\Sy1150\Tp1150\scri1150a.htm
    O9 - Extra button: Messenger - {FB5F1910-F110-11d2-BB9E-00C04F795683} - C:\PROGRA~1\MESSEN~1\MSMSGS.EXE
    O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: MSN Messenger Service - {FB5F1910-F110-11d2-BB9E-00C04F795683} - C:\PROGRA~1\MESSEN~1\MSMSGS.EXE
    O9 - Extra button: Real.com - {CD67F990-D8E9-11d2-98FE-00C0F0318AFE} - C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\Shdocvw.dll
    O15 - Trusted Zone: *.05p.com
    O15 - Trusted Zone: *.searchmiracle.com
    O15 - Trusted Zone: *.scoobidoo.com
    O16 - DPF: {10000000-1000-0000-1000-000000000000} - file://C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\djvqxncu.exe
    O16 - DPF: {15AD4789-CDB4-47E1-A9DA-992EE8E6BAD6} - http://public.windupdates.com/get_fi...a29296baabe1d6
    O16 - DPF: {F72BC3F0-6C20-4793-9DDA-258589D8A907} - http://akamai.downloadv3.com/binarie...etslv32_EN.cab
    O16 - DPF: {74D05D43-3236-11D4-BDCD-00C04F9A3B61} (HouseCall Control) - http://a840.g.akamai.net/7/840/537/2...ll/xscan53.cab
    O17 - HKLM\System\CCS\Services\VxD\MSTCP: Domain = pacbell.net
    O17 - HKLM\System\CCS\Services\VxD\MSTCP: NameServer = 206.13.28.12,206.13.31.12


  2. #2
    owen is offline D-A-L Team Member (UK)
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    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. Ensure you are showing Hidden Files and Folders as per instructions here.

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

    6. Restart Hijack This and put a checkmark next to the following entries and click Fix Checked:

    R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Bar = res://C:\WINDOWS\system\atwos.dll/sp.html#29126
    R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Page = res://C:\WINDOWS\system\atwos.dll/sp.html#29126
    R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Default_Page_URL = about:blank
    R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Default_Search_URL = res://C:\WINDOWS\system\atwos.dll/sp.html#29126
    R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Bar = res://C:\WINDOWS\system\atwos.dll/sp.html#29126
    R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Page = res://C:\WINDOWS\system\atwos.dll/sp.html#29126
    R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Search,SearchAssistant = res://C:\WINDOWS\system\atwos.dll/sp.html#29126
    R0 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Search,SearchAssistant = res://C:\WINDOWS\system\atwos.dll/sp.html#29126
    R3 - Default URLSearchHook is missing
    O2 - BHO: Class - {D45147C0-D462-2383-1F5F-CA01325DFB27} - C:\WINDOWS\IPKD.DLL
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [WINSG32.EXE] C:\WINDOWS\WINSG32.EXE
    O4 - HKLM\..\RunServices: [D3EM.EXE] C:\WINDOWS\D3EM.EXE
    O4 - HKLM\..\RunServices: [IPRG32.EXE] C:\WINDOWS\IPRG32.EXE
    O4 - HKLM\..\RunServices: [ADDJM32.EXE] C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\ADDJM32.EXE
    O4 - HKLM\..\RunServices: [ADDQY.EXE] C:\WINDOWS\ADDQY.EXE
    O15 - Trusted Zone: *.05p.com
    O15 - Trusted Zone: *.searchmiracle.com
    O15 - Trusted Zone: *.scoobidoo.com
    O16 - DPF: {10000000-1000-0000-1000-000000000000} - file://C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\djvqxncu.exe
    O16 - DPF: {15AD4789-CDB4-47E1-A9DA-992EE8E6BAD6} - http://public.windupdates.com/get_f...8a29296baabe1d6

    Then delete the following files and folders:

    C:\WINDOWS\IPKD.DLL
    C:\WINDOWS\WINSG32.EXE
    C:\WINDOWS\D3EM.EXE
    C:\WINDOWS\IPRG32.EXE
    C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\ADDJM32.EXE
    C:\WINDOWS\ADDQY.EXE

    7. 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.

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

    9. Download SSS from here. Run the program and on the items to clear tab select both "Temporary Files" options and the "Recycle Bin" option. Then click Clear Selected Items.

    10. Reboot to normal mode

    11. 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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