about:blank (Resolved)

**deanpollard2000** · 07-10-2004

Hi i have this annoying thing that keeps changing my homepage to about:blank! Ive read lots about this on many sites and forums but havent managed to remove it. I have little computer knowledge so some halp well be grately appriciated!

Please help!!!

Many thanks

Dean

**deanpollard2000** · 07-10-2004

Oh and Heres a report from an ad-aware scan :-

06-10-04 21:48:08 - Scan started. (Full System Scan)

MRU List Object Recognized!
Location: : .DEFAULT\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion \applets\paint\recent file list
Description : list of files recently opened using microsoft paint

MRU List Object Recognized!
Location: : .DEFAULT\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion \explorer\runmru
Description : mru list for items opened in start | run

MRU List Object Recognized!
Location: : .DEFAULT\software\microsoft\office\9.0\common\open find\microsoft word\settings\save as\file name mru
Description : list of recent documents saved by microsoft word

MRU List Object Recognized!
Location: : .DEFAULT\software\realnetworks\realplayer\6.0\pref erences
Description : list of recent skins in realplayer

MRU List Object Recognized!
Location: : .DEFAULT\software\microsoft\internet explorer
Description : last download directory used in microsoft internet explorer

MRU List Object Recognized!
Location: : software\microsoft\directdraw\mostrecentapplicatio n
Description : most recent application to use microsoft directdraw

MRU List Object Recognized!
Location: : .DEFAULT\software\microsoft\internet explorer\typedurls
Description : list of recently entered addresses in microsoft internet explorer

MRU List Object Recognized!
Location: : .DEFAULT\software\realnetworks\realplayer\6.0\pref erences
Description : list of recent clips in realplayer

MRU List Object Recognized!
Location: : .DEFAULT\software\realnetworks\realplayer\6.0\pref erences
Description : last login time in realplayer

MRU List Object Recognized!
Location: : .DEFAULT\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion \explorer\doc find spec mru
Description : list of recently used search terms for locating files using the microsoft windows operating system

MRU List Object Recognized!
Location: : C:\WINDOWS\Application Data\microsoft\office\recent
Description : list of recently opened documents using microsoft office

Listing running processes
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#:1 [KERNEL32.DLL]
FilePath : C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\
ProcessID : 4291760103
Threads : 8
Priority : High
FileVersion : 4.10.2222
ProductVersion : 4.10.2222
ProductName : Microsoft(R) Windows(R) Operating System
CompanyName : Microsoft Corporation
FileDescription : Win32 Kernel core component
InternalName : KERNEL32
LegalCopyright : Copyright (C) Microsoft Corp. 1991-1999
OriginalFilename : KERNEL32.DLL

#:2 [MSGSRV32.EXE]
FilePath : C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\
ProcessID : 4294954043
Threads : 1
Priority : Normal
FileVersion : 4.10.2222
ProductVersion : 4.10.2222
ProductName : Microsoft(R) Windows(R) Operating System
CompanyName : Microsoft Corporation
FileDescription : Windows 32-bit VxD Message Server
InternalName : MSGSRV32
LegalCopyright : Copyright (C) Microsoft Corp. 1992-1998
OriginalFilename : MSGSRV32.EXE

#:3 [SPOOL32.EXE]
FilePath : C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\
ProcessID : 4294951971
Threads : 2
Priority : Normal
FileVersion : 4.10.1998
ProductVersion : 4.10.1998
ProductName : Microsoft(R) Windows(R) Operating System
CompanyName : Microsoft Corporation
FileDescription : Spooler Sub System Process
InternalName : spool32
LegalCopyright : Copyright (C) Microsoft Corp. 1994 - 1998
OriginalFilename : spool32.exe

#:4 [MPREXE.EXE]
FilePath : C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\
ProcessID : 4294962363
Threads : 2
Priority : Normal
FileVersion : 4.10.1998
ProductVersion : 4.10.1998
ProductName : Microsoft(R) Windows(R) Operating System
CompanyName : Microsoft Corporation
FileDescription : WIN32 Network Interface Service Process
InternalName : MPREXE
LegalCopyright : Copyright (C) Microsoft Corp. 1993-1998
OriginalFilename : MPREXE.EXE

#:5 [VSMON.EXE]
FilePath : C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\ZONELABS\
ProcessID : 4294867259
Threads : 9
Priority : Normal
FileVersion : 3.1.395
ProductVersion : 3.1.395
ProductName : TrueVector Service
CompanyName : Zone Labs Inc.
FileDescription : TrueVector Service
InternalName : vsmon
LegalCopyright : Copyright © 1999-2002, Zone Labs Inc.
OriginalFilename : vsmon.exe

#:6 [SSDPSRV.EXE]
FilePath : C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\
ProcessID : 4294847131
Threads : 4
Priority : Normal
FileVersion : 4.90.3001.0
ProductVersion : 4.90.3001.0
ProductName : Microsoft(R) Windows(R) Millennium Operating System
CompanyName : Microsoft Corporation
FileDescription : SSDP Service on Windows Millennium
InternalName : ssdpsrv.exe
LegalCopyright : Copyright (C) Microsoft Corp. 1981-2000
OriginalFilename : ssdpsrv.exe

#:7 [mmtask.tsk]
FilePath : C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\
ProcessID : 4294863751
Threads : 1
Priority : Normal
FileVersion : 4.03.1998
ProductVersion : 4.03.1998
ProductName : Microsoft Windows
CompanyName : Microsoft Corporation
FileDescription : Multimedia background task support module
InternalName : mmtask.tsk
LegalCopyright : Copyright © Microsoft Corp. 1991-1998
OriginalFilename : mmtask.tsk

#:8 [SYSTRAY.EXE]
FilePath : C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\
ProcessID : 4294774515
Threads : 2
Priority : Normal
FileVersion : 4.10.2222
ProductVersion : 4.10.2222
ProductName : Microsoft(R) Windows(R) Operating System
CompanyName : Microsoft Corporation
FileDescription : System Tray Applet
InternalName : SYSTRAY
LegalCopyright : Copyright (C) Microsoft Corp. 1993-1998
OriginalFilename : SYSTRAY.EXE

#:9 [INSTANTACCESS.EXE]
FilePath : C:\PROGRAM FILES\TEXTBRIDGE CLASSIC 2.0\BIN\
ProcessID : 4294827403
Threads : 1
Priority : Normal

#:10 [STIMON.EXE]
FilePath : C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\
ProcessID : 4294827683
Threads : 4
Priority : Normal
FileVersion : 4.10.2222
ProductVersion : 4.10.2222
ProductName : Microsoft(R) Windows(R) Operating System
CompanyName : Microsoft Corporation
FileDescription : Still Image Devices Monitor
InternalName : STIMON
LegalCopyright : Copyright (C) Microsoft Corp. 1996-1998
OriginalFilename : STIMON.EXE

#:11 [SKYICO.EXE]
FilePath : C:\WINDOWS\
ProcessID : 4294726323
Threads : 1
Priority : Normal

#:12 [RUNDLL32.EXE]
FilePath : C:\WINDOWS\
ProcessID : 4294736791
Threads : 4
Priority : Normal
FileVersion : 4.10.1998
ProductVersion : 4.10.1998
ProductName : Microsoft(R) Windows(R) Operating System
CompanyName : Microsoft Corporation
FileDescription : Run a DLL as an App
InternalName : rundll
LegalCopyright : Copyright (C) Microsoft Corp. 1991-1998
OriginalFilename : RUNDLL.EXE

#:13 [NAVAPW32.EXE]
FilePath : C:\PROGRAM FILES\NORTON ANTIVIRUS\
ProcessID : 4294713319
Threads : 6
Priority : Normal
FileVersion : 6.1.0.05
ProductVersion : 6.1.0.05
ProductName : Norton AntiVirus
CompanyName : Symantec Corporation
FileDescription : Norton AntiVirus Auto-Protect Agent
InternalName : NAVAPW32
LegalCopyright : Copyright (C) Symantec Corporation 1991-1999
OriginalFilename : NAVAPW32.DLL

#:14 [POPROXY.EXE]
FilePath : C:\PROGRAM FILES\NORTON ANTIVIRUS\
ProcessID : 4294756219
Threads : 1
Priority : Normal
FileVersion : 6.10.01.06
ProductVersion : 6.10.01.06
ProductName : Norton AntiVirus
CompanyName : Symantec Corporation
FileDescription : Norton AntiVirus Utilities
InternalName : POProxy
LegalCopyright : Copyright (C) Symantec Corporation 1991-2000
OriginalFilename : POProxy.exe

#:15 [MSNMSGR.EXE]
FilePath : C:\PROGRAM FILES\MSN MESSENGER\
ProcessID : 4294647571
Threads : 1
Priority : Normal
FileVersion : 6.2.0137
ProductVersion : Version 6.2
ProductName : MSN Messenger
CompanyName : Microsoft Corporation
FileDescription : MSN Messenger
InternalName : msnmsgr
LegalCopyright : Copyright (c) Microsoft Corporation 1997-2004
LegalTrademarks : Microsoft(R) is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the U.S. and/or other countries.
OriginalFilename : msnmsgr.exe

#:16 [IEXPLORE.EXE]
FilePath : C:\PROGRAM FILES\INTERNET EXPLORER\
ProcessID : 4294676023
Threads : 5
Priority : Normal
FileVersion : 6.00.2800.1106
ProductVersion : 6.00.2800.1106
ProductName : Microsoft® Windows® Operating System
CompanyName : Microsoft Corporation
FileDescription : Internet Explorer
InternalName : iexplore
LegalCopyright : © Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.
OriginalFilename : IEXPLORE.EXE

#:17 [WMIEXE.EXE]
FilePath : C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\
ProcessID : 4294654339
Threads : 3
Priority : Normal
FileVersion : 5.00.1755.1
ProductVersion : 5.00.1755.1
ProductName : Microsoft(R) Windows NT(R) Operating System
CompanyName : Microsoft Corporation
FileDescription : WMI service exe housing
InternalName : wmiexe
LegalCopyright : Copyright (C) Microsoft Corp. 1981-1998
OriginalFilename : wmiexe.exe

#:18 [EXPLORER.EXE]
FilePath : C:\WINDOWS\
ProcessID : 4294605595
Threads : 25
Priority : Normal
FileVersion : 4.72.3110.1
ProductVersion : 4.72.3110.1
ProductName : Microsoft(R) Windows NT(R) Operating System
CompanyName : Microsoft Corporation
FileDescription : Windows Explorer
InternalName : explorer
LegalCopyright : Copyright (C) Microsoft Corp. 1981-1997
OriginalFilename : EXPLORER.EXE

#:19 [DDHELP.EXE]
FilePath : C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\
ProcessID : 4294449323
Threads : 5
Priority : Realtime
FileVersion : 4.08.01.0881
ProductVersion : 4.08.01.0881
ProductName : Microsoft® DirectX for Windows® 95 and 98
CompanyName : Microsoft Corporation
FileDescription : Microsoft DirectX Helper
InternalName : DDHelp.exe
LegalCopyright : Copyright © Microsoft Corp. 1994-2001
OriginalFilename : DDHelp.exe

#:20 [RL.EXE]
FilePath : C:\PROGRAM FILES\REGISTRAR LITE\
ProcessID : 4042341347
Threads : 2
Priority : Normal

#:21 [AD-AWARE.EXE]
FilePath : C:\PROGRAM FILES\LAVASOFT\AD-AWARE SE PERSONAL\
ProcessID : 4039594783
Threads : 2
Priority : Normal
FileVersion : 6.2.0.206
ProductVersion : VI.Second Edition
ProductName : Lavasoft Ad-Aware SE
CompanyName : Lavasoft Sweden
FileDescription : Ad-Aware SE Core application
InternalName : Ad-Aware.exe
LegalCopyright : Copyright © Lavasoft Sweden
OriginalFilename : Ad-Aware.exe
Comments : All Rights Reserved

Memory scan result:
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New critical objects: 0
Objects found so far: 11

Started registry scan
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CoolWebSearch Object Recognized!
Type : RegValue
Data :
Category : Malware
Comment : "HOMEOldSP"
Rootkey : HKEY_USERS
Object : .DEFAULT\software\microsoft\internet explorer\main
Value : HOMEOldSP

CoolWebSearch Object Recognized!
Type : RegValue
Data :
Category : Malware
Comment : "HOMEOldSP"
Rootkey : HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
Object : software\microsoft\internet explorer\main
Value : HOMEOldSP

Registry Scan result:
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New critical objects: 2
Objects found so far: 13

Started deep registry scan
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Deep registry scan result:
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New critical objects: 0
Objects found so far: 13

Started Tracking Cookie scan
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Tracking Cookie Object Recognized!
Type : IECache Entry
Data : polly@versiontracker[2].txt
Category : Data Miner
Comment : Hits:9
Value : Cookie

olly@versiontracker.com/
Expires : 06-10-06 14:45:44
LastSync : Hits:9
UseCount : 0
Hits : 9

Tracking Cookie Object Recognized!
Type : IECache Entry
Data : polly@tribalfusion[1].txt
Category : Data Miner
Comment : Hits:2
Value : Cookie

olly@tribalfusion.com/
Expires : 01-01-38 01:00:00
LastSync : Hits:2
UseCount : 0
Hits : 2

Tracking Cookie Object Recognized!
Type : IECache Entry
Data : polly@stat.onestat[2].txt
Category : Data Miner
Comment : Hits:2
Value : Cookie

olly@stat.onestat.com/
Expires : 06-10-14 01:00:00
LastSync : Hits:2
UseCount : 0
Hits : 2

Tracking cookie scan result:
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New critical objects: 3
Objects found so far: 16

Deep scanning and examining files (c

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Tracking Cookie Object Recognized!
Type : IECache Entry
Data : polly@tribalfusion[1].txt
Category : Data Miner
Comment :
Value : c:\WINDOWS\Cookies\polly@tribalfusion[1].txt

Tracking Cookie Object Recognized!
Type : IECache Entry
Data : polly@stat.onestat[2].txt
Category : Data Miner
Comment : www.searchtraffic.com
Value : c:\WINDOWS\Cookies\polly@stat.onestat[2].txt

Tracking Cookie Object Recognized!
Type : IECache Entry
Data : polly@versiontracker[2].txt
Category : Data Miner
Comment :
Value : c:\WINDOWS\Cookies\polly@versiontracker[2].txt

Disk Scan Result for c:\
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New critical objects: 0
Objects found so far: 19

Performing conditional scans...
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CoolWebSearch Object Recognized!
Type : Regkey
Data :
Category : Malware
Comment :
Rootkey : HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT
Object : protocols\filter\text/plain

CoolWebSearch Object Recognized!
Type : RegValue
Data :
Category : Malware
Comment :
Rootkey : HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT
Object : protocols\filter\text/plain
Value : CLSID

CoolWebSearch Object Recognized!
Type : Regkey
Data :
Category : Malware
Comment :
Rootkey : HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT
Object : protocols\filter\text/html

CoolWebSearch Object Recognized!
Type : RegValue
Data :
Category : Malware
Comment :
Rootkey : HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT
Object : protocols\filter\text/html
Value : CLSID

CoolWebSearch Object Recognized!
Type : Regkey
Data :
Category : Malware
Comment : CWS.About:Blank
Rootkey : HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
Object : software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\uninstal l\searchassistant uninstall

CoolWebSearch Object Recognized!
Type : RegValue
Data :
Category : Malware
Comment : CWS.About:Blank
Rootkey : HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
Object : software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\uninstal l\searchassistant uninstall
Value : DisplayName

CoolWebSearch Object Recognized!
Type : RegValue
Data :
Category : Malware
Comment : CWS.About:Blank
Rootkey : HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
Object : software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\uninstal l\searchassistant uninstall
Value : UninstallString

CoolWebSearch Object Recognized!
Type : RegValue
Data :
Category : Malware
Comment :
Rootkey : HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
Object : software\microsoft\internet explorer\main
Value : Use Custom Search URL

CoolWebSearch Object Recognized!
Type : RegValue
Data :
Category : Malware
Comment :
Rootkey : HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
Object : software\microsoft\internet explorer\main
Value : Search Bar

CoolWebSearch Object Recognized!
Type : File
Data : sp.html
Category : Malware
Comment :
Object : C:\WINDOWS\TEMP\

Conditional scan result:
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New critical objects: 10
Objects found so far: 29

22:01:38 Scan Complete

Summary Of This Scan
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Total scanning time:00:13:29.720
Objects scanned:56081
Objects identified:18
Objects ignored:0
New critical objects:18

**owen** · 08-10-2004

Hiya,
Could you please post a Hijack This log. The link in my signature explains how.

**deanpollard2000** · 08-10-2004

Ok thanks for the reply here is what you requested:-

Logfile of HijackThis v1.98.2
Scan saved at 17:42:52, on 08/10/04
Platform: Windows 98 SE (Win9x 4.10.2222A)
MSIE: Internet Explorer v6.00 SP1 (6.00.2800.1106)

Running processes:
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\KERNEL32.DLL
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\MSGSRV32.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\SPOOL32.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\MPREXE.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\SSDPSRV.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\mmtask.tsk
C:\WINDOWS\EXPLORER.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\SYSTRAY.EXE
C:\PROGRAM FILES\TEXTBRIDGE CLASSIC 2.0\BIN\INSTANTACCESS.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\STIMON.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\SKYICO.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\RUNDLL32.EXE
C:\PROGRAM FILES\NORTON ANTIVIRUS\NAVAPW32.EXE
C:\PROGRAM FILES\NORTON ANTIVIRUS\POPROXY.EXE
C:\PROGRAM FILES\MSN MESSENGER\MSNMSGR.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\WMIEXE.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\DDHELP.EXE
C:\MY DOCUMENTS\DEAN FOLDER\HIJACKTHIS.EXE

R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Bar = about:NavigationFailure
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Page = about:NavigationFailure
R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Bar = about:NavigationFailure
R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Page = about:NavigationFailure
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Search,SearchAssistant = about:NavigationFailure
R0 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Search,SearchAssistant = about:NavigationFailure
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,HomeOldSP = about:blank
R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,HomeOldSP = about:blank
O2 - BHO: (no name) - {84651401-01B7-11D9-A48C-0000CAE222A7} - C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\EBDHD.DLL
O2 - BHO: (no name) - {BCB3FE2E-7DE6-F43A-1159-395654410E3D} - C:\PROGRAM FILES\MEDIA TEAM\THIRD USER.EXE (file missing)
O2 - BHO: (no name) - {53707962-6F74-2D53-2644-206D7942484F} - C:\PROGRA~1\SPYBOT~1\SDHELPER.DLL
O3 - Toolbar: &Radio - {8E718888-423F-11D2-876E-00A0C9082467} - C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\MSDXM.OCX
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [ScanRegistry] C:\WINDOWS\scanregw.exe /autorun
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [TaskMonitor] C:\WINDOWS\taskmon.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SystemTray] SysTray.Exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [LoadPowerProfile] Rundll32.exe powrprof.dll,LoadCurrentPwrScheme
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [InstantAccess] C:\PROGRA~1\TEXTBR~1.0\BIN\INSTAN~1.EXE /h
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [RegisterDropHandler] C:\PROGRA~1\TEXTBR~1.0\BIN\REGIST~1.EXE
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [StillImageMonitor] C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\STIMON.EXE
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [LoadQM] loadqm.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [OmgStartup] C:\Program Files\Common Files\Sony Shared\OpenMG\OmgStartup.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SKYICO.exe] C:\WINDOWS\SKYICO.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [QuickTime Task] "C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\QTTASK.EXE" -atboottime
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [ICSDCLT] C:\WINDOWS\rundll32.exe C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\icsdclt.dll,ICSClient
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [xp_system] C:\WINDOWS\INETM\SERVICES.EXE
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [NAV DefAlert] C:\PROGRA~1\NORTON~1\DEFALERT.EXE
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Norton Auto-Protect] C:\PROGRA~1\NORTON~1\NAVAPW32.EXE /LOADQUIET
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Norton eMail Protect] C:\PROGRAM FILES\NORTON ANTIVIRUS\POProxy.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [stupid owns] C:\PROGRA~1\PingDaleFord\Amokdraw.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [ref vga keep spam] C:\WINDOWS\Application Data\BoreAtomRefVga\MFCDATOM.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\RunServices: [LoadPowerProfile] Rundll32.exe powrprof.dll,LoadCurrentPwrScheme
O4 - HKLM\..\RunServices: [RegisterDropHandler] C:\PROGRA~1\TEXTBR~1.0\BIN\REGIST~1.EXE
O4 - HKLM\..\RunServices: [TrueVector] C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\ZONELABS\VSMON.EXE -service
O4 - HKLM\..\RunServices: [SSDPSRV] C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\ssdpsrv.exe
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [xp_system] C:\WINDOWS\INETM\SERVICES.EXE
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [msnmsgr] "C:\PROGRAM FILES\MSN MESSENGER\MSNMSGR.EXE" /background
O4 - Startup: Microsoft Office.lnk = C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office\OSA9.EXE
O16 - DPF: {41F17733-B041-4099-A042-B518BB6A408C} - http://apple.speedera.net/qtinstall....eInstaller.exe
O16 - DPF: {F58E1CEF-A068-4C15-BA5E-587CAF3EE8C6} (MSN Chat Control 4.5) - http://fdl.msn.com/public/chat/msnchat45.cab
O16 - DPF: {8E0D4DE5-3180-4024-A327-4DFAD1796A8D} (MessengerStatsClient Class) - http://messenger.zone.msn.com/binary...tatsClient.cab
O16 - DPF: {C3DFA998-A486-11D4-AA25-00C04F72DAEB} (MSN Photo Upload Tool) - http://sc.groups.msn.com/controls/PhotoUC/MsnPUpld.cab
O16 - DPF: {00B71CFB-6864-4346-A978-C0A14556272C} (Checkers Class) - http://messenger.zone.msn.com/binary/msgrchkr.cab
O16 - DPF: {2917297F-F02B-4B9D-81DF-494B6333150B} (Minesweeper Flags Class) - http://messenger.zone.msn.com/binary/MineSweeper.cab
O16 - DPF: {36C66BBD-E667-4DAD-9682-58050E7C9FDC} (CDKey Class) - http://www.cdkeybonus.com/cdkey/ITCDKey.cab
O16 - DPF: {74D05D43-3236-11D4-BDCD-00C04F9A3B61} (HouseCall Control) - http://a840.g.akamai.net/7/840/537/7...ll/xscan53.cab
O16 - DPF: {1D4DB7D2-6EC9-47A3-BD87-1E41684E07BB} - http://imgfarm.com/images/nocache/fu...tup1.0.0.8.cab
O18 - Filter: text/html - {F0BA86A1-17D1-11D9-A48C-00009258704F} - C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\EBDHD.DLL
O18 - Filter: text/plain - {F0BA86A1-17D1-11D9-A48C-00009258704F} - C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\EBDHD.DLL

**owen** · 08-10-2004

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

R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Bar = about:NavigationFailure
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Page = about:NavigationFailure
R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Bar = about:NavigationFailure
R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Page = about:NavigationFailure
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Search,SearchAssistant = about:NavigationFailure
R0 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Search,SearchAssistant = about:NavigationFailure
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,HomeOldSP = about:blank
R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,HomeOldSP = about:blank
O2 - BHO: (no name) - {84651401-01B7-11D9-A48C-0000CAE222A7} - C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\EBDHD.DLL
O2 - BHO: (no name) - {BCB3FE2E-7DE6-F43A-1159-395654410E3D} - C:\PROGRAM FILES\MEDIA TEAM\THIRD USER.EXE (file missing)
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SKYICO.exe] C:\WINDOWS\SKYICO.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [xp_system] C:\WINDOWS\INETM\SERVICES.EXE
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [stupid owns] C:\PROGRA~1\PingDaleFord\Amokdraw.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [ref vga keep spam] C:\WINDOWS\Application Data\BoreAtomRefVga\MFCDATOM.exe
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [xp_system] C:\WINDOWS\INETM\SERVICES.EXE
O16 - DPF: {1D4DB7D2-6EC9-47A3-BD87-1E41684E07BB} - http://imgfarm.com/images/nocache/f...etup1.0.0.8.cab
O18 - Filter: text/html - {F0BA86A1-17D1-11D9-A48C-00009258704F} - C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\EBDHD.DLL
O18 - Filter: text/plain - {F0BA86A1-17D1-11D9-A48C-00009258704F} - C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\EBDHD.DLL

Click Fix Checked

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

Delete the following files and folders:
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\EBDHD.DLL
C:\PROGRAM FILES\MEDIA TEAM
C:\WINDOWS\SKYICO.exe
C:\WINDOWS\INETM\SERVICES.EXE
C:\PROGRAM FILES\PingDaleFord
C:\WINDOWS\Application Data\BoreAtomRefVga

Then reboot and post a fresh log

**deanpollard2000** · 11-10-2004

Couldn't find all the files and folders but heres the log :-

Logfile of HijackThis v1.98.2
Scan saved at 20:50:15, on 11/10/04
Platform: Windows 98 SE (Win9x 4.10.2222A)
MSIE: Internet Explorer v6.00 SP1 (6.00.2800.1106)

Running processes:
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\KERNEL32.DLL
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\MSGSRV32.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\SPOOL32.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\MPREXE.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\SSDPSRV.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\mmtask.tsk
C:\WINDOWS\EXPLORER.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\SYSTRAY.EXE
C:\PROGRAM FILES\TEXTBRIDGE CLASSIC 2.0\BIN\INSTANTACCESS.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\STIMON.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\RUNDLL32.EXE
C:\PROGRAM FILES\NORTON ANTIVIRUS\NAVAPW32.EXE
C:\PROGRAM FILES\NORTON ANTIVIRUS\POPROXY.EXE
C:\PROGRAM FILES\MSN MESSENGER\MSNMSGR.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\WMIEXE.EXE
C:\MY DOCUMENTS\DEAN FOLDER\HIJACKTHIS.EXE

R0 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Start Page = http://www.ntlworld.com/
O2 - BHO: (no name) - {BCB3FE2E-7DE6-F43A-1159-395654410E3D} - C:\PROGRAM FILES\MEDIA TEAM\THIRD USER.EXE (file missing)
O2 - BHO: (no name) - {53707962-6F74-2D53-2644-206D7942484F} - C:\PROGRA~1\SPYBOT~1\SDHELPER.DLL
O3 - Toolbar: &Radio - {8E718888-423F-11D2-876E-00A0C9082467} - C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\MSDXM.OCX
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [ScanRegistry] C:\WINDOWS\scanregw.exe /autorun
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [TaskMonitor] C:\WINDOWS\taskmon.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SystemTray] SysTray.Exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [LoadPowerProfile] Rundll32.exe powrprof.dll,LoadCurrentPwrScheme
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [InstantAccess] C:\PROGRA~1\TEXTBR~1.0\BIN\INSTAN~1.EXE /h
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [RegisterDropHandler] C:\PROGRA~1\TEXTBR~1.0\BIN\REGIST~1.EXE
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [StillImageMonitor] C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\STIMON.EXE
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [LoadQM] loadqm.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [OmgStartup] C:\Program Files\Common Files\Sony Shared\OpenMG\OmgStartup.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [QuickTime Task] "C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\QTTASK.EXE" -atboottime
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [ICSDCLT] C:\WINDOWS\rundll32.exe C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\icsdclt.dll,ICSClient
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [NAV DefAlert] C:\PROGRA~1\NORTON~1\DEFALERT.EXE
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Norton Auto-Protect] C:\PROGRA~1\NORTON~1\NAVAPW32.EXE /LOADQUIET
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Norton eMail Protect] C:\PROGRAM FILES\NORTON ANTIVIRUS\POProxy.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\RunServices: [LoadPowerProfile] Rundll32.exe powrprof.dll,LoadCurrentPwrScheme
O4 - HKLM\..\RunServices: [RegisterDropHandler] C:\PROGRA~1\TEXTBR~1.0\BIN\REGIST~1.EXE
O4 - HKLM\..\RunServices: [TrueVector] C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\ZONELABS\VSMON.EXE -service
O4 - HKLM\..\RunServices: [SSDPSRV] C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\ssdpsrv.exe
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [msnmsgr] "C:\PROGRAM FILES\MSN MESSENGER\MSNMSGR.EXE" /background
O4 - Startup: Microsoft Office.lnk = C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office\OSA9.EXE
O16 - DPF: {41F17733-B041-4099-A042-B518BB6A408C} - http://apple.speedera.net/qtinstall....eInstaller.exe
O16 - DPF: {F58E1CEF-A068-4C15-BA5E-587CAF3EE8C6} (MSN Chat Control 4.5) - http://fdl.msn.com/public/chat/msnchat45.cab
O16 - DPF: {8E0D4DE5-3180-4024-A327-4DFAD1796A8D} (MessengerStatsClient Class) - http://messenger.zone.msn.com/binary...tatsClient.cab
O16 - DPF: {C3DFA998-A486-11D4-AA25-00C04F72DAEB} (MSN Photo Upload Tool) - http://sc.groups.msn.com/controls/PhotoUC/MsnPUpld.cab
O16 - DPF: {00B71CFB-6864-4346-A978-C0A14556272C} (Checkers Class) - http://messenger.zone.msn.com/binary/msgrchkr.cab
O16 - DPF: {2917297F-F02B-4B9D-81DF-494B6333150B} (Minesweeper Flags Class) - http://messenger.zone.msn.com/binary/MineSweeper.cab
O16 - DPF: {36C66BBD-E667-4DAD-9682-58050E7C9FDC} (CDKey Class) - http://www.cdkeybonus.com/cdkey/ITCDKey.cab
O16 - DPF: {74D05D43-3236-11D4-BDCD-00C04F9A3B61} (HouseCall Control) - http://a840.g.akamai.net/7/840/537/7...ll/xscan53.cab
O16 - DPF: {FFFF0003-0001-101A-A3C9-08002B23E0CC} - http://direct.data-line.us/gbn283.exe

**deanpollard2000** · 11-10-2004

couldn't delete all those files and folders could not find some of them heres the fresh log:-

Logfile of HijackThis v1.98.2
Scan saved at 20:58:30, on 11/10/04
Platform: Windows 98 SE (Win9x 4.10.2222A)
MSIE: Internet Explorer v6.00 SP1 (6.00.2800.1106)

Running processes:
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\KERNEL32.DLL
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\MSGSRV32.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\SPOOL32.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\MPREXE.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\SSDPSRV.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\mmtask.tsk
C:\WINDOWS\EXPLORER.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\SYSTRAY.EXE
C:\PROGRAM FILES\TEXTBRIDGE CLASSIC 2.0\BIN\INSTANTACCESS.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\STIMON.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\RUNDLL32.EXE
C:\PROGRAM FILES\NORTON ANTIVIRUS\NAVAPW32.EXE
C:\PROGRAM FILES\NORTON ANTIVIRUS\POPROXY.EXE
C:\PROGRAM FILES\MSN MESSENGER\MSNMSGR.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\WMIEXE.EXE
C:\MY DOCUMENTS\DEAN FOLDER\HIJACKTHIS.EXE

R0 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Start Page = http://www.ntlworld.com/
O2 - BHO: (no name) - {BCB3FE2E-7DE6-F43A-1159-395654410E3D} - C:\PROGRAM FILES\MEDIA TEAM\THIRD USER.EXE (file missing)
O2 - BHO: (no name) - {53707962-6F74-2D53-2644-206D7942484F} - C:\PROGRA~1\SPYBOT~1\SDHELPER.DLL
O3 - Toolbar: &Radio - {8E718888-423F-11D2-876E-00A0C9082467} - C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\MSDXM.OCX
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [ScanRegistry] C:\WINDOWS\scanregw.exe /autorun
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [TaskMonitor] C:\WINDOWS\taskmon.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SystemTray] SysTray.Exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [LoadPowerProfile] Rundll32.exe powrprof.dll,LoadCurrentPwrScheme
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [InstantAccess] C:\PROGRA~1\TEXTBR~1.0\BIN\INSTAN~1.EXE /h
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [RegisterDropHandler] C:\PROGRA~1\TEXTBR~1.0\BIN\REGIST~1.EXE
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [StillImageMonitor] C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\STIMON.EXE
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [LoadQM] loadqm.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [OmgStartup] C:\Program Files\Common Files\Sony Shared\OpenMG\OmgStartup.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [QuickTime Task] "C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\QTTASK.EXE" -atboottime
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [ICSDCLT] C:\WINDOWS\rundll32.exe C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\icsdclt.dll,ICSClient
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [NAV DefAlert] C:\PROGRA~1\NORTON~1\DEFALERT.EXE
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Norton Auto-Protect] C:\PROGRA~1\NORTON~1\NAVAPW32.EXE /LOADQUIET
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Norton eMail Protect] C:\PROGRAM FILES\NORTON ANTIVIRUS\POProxy.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\RunServices: [LoadPowerProfile] Rundll32.exe powrprof.dll,LoadCurrentPwrScheme
O4 - HKLM\..\RunServices: [RegisterDropHandler] C:\PROGRA~1\TEXTBR~1.0\BIN\REGIST~1.EXE
O4 - HKLM\..\RunServices: [TrueVector] C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\ZONELABS\VSMON.EXE -service
O4 - HKLM\..\RunServices: [SSDPSRV] C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\ssdpsrv.exe
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [msnmsgr] "C:\PROGRAM FILES\MSN MESSENGER\MSNMSGR.EXE" /background
O4 - Startup: Microsoft Office.lnk = C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office\OSA9.EXE
O16 - DPF: {41F17733-B041-4099-A042-B518BB6A408C} - http://apple.speedera.net/qtinstall....eInstaller.exe
O16 - DPF: {F58E1CEF-A068-4C15-BA5E-587CAF3EE8C6} (MSN Chat Control 4.5) - http://fdl.msn.com/public/chat/msnchat45.cab
O16 - DPF: {8E0D4DE5-3180-4024-A327-4DFAD1796A8D} (MessengerStatsClient Class) - http://messenger.zone.msn.com/binary...tatsClient.cab
O16 - DPF: {C3DFA998-A486-11D4-AA25-00C04F72DAEB} (MSN Photo Upload Tool) - http://sc.groups.msn.com/controls/PhotoUC/MsnPUpld.cab
O16 - DPF: {00B71CFB-6864-4346-A978-C0A14556272C} (Checkers Class) - http://messenger.zone.msn.com/binary/msgrchkr.cab
O16 - DPF: {2917297F-F02B-4B9D-81DF-494B6333150B} (Minesweeper Flags Class) - http://messenger.zone.msn.com/binary/MineSweeper.cab
O16 - DPF: {36C66BBD-E667-4DAD-9682-58050E7C9FDC} (CDKey Class) - http://www.cdkeybonus.com/cdkey/ITCDKey.cab
O16 - DPF: {74D05D43-3236-11D4-BDCD-00C04F9A3B61} (HouseCall Control) - http://a840.g.akamai.net/7/840/537/7...ll/xscan53.cab
O16 - DPF: {FFFF0003-0001-101A-A3C9-08002B23E0CC} - http://direct.data-line.us/gbn283.exe

**Jughead1975** · 11-10-2004

Hey Dean, just to help you out, you use Hijack This to delete those files. After you scan you can check the files that OWEN sys to delete and then click on fix checked items and it will delete the files that OWEN asks you to. Thought I would help since I know OWEN has his hands full.

**deanpollard2000** · 12-10-2004

yeah did that deleted them thru hijack this! and thats the new log above!

thanks

**owen** · 13-10-2004

Close all browser windows, restart Hijack This and put a checkmark next to this entry:

O2 - BHO: (no name) - {BCB3FE2E-7DE6-F43A-1159-395654410E3D} - C:\PROGRAM FILES\MEDIA TEAM\THIRD USER.EXE (file missing)

Click Fix Checked

Reboot and post a fresh log.

Sorry about the response time

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