Hello cpp01,
I'm sorry but there is an error with your previous thread. I have forgotten where we got to. Could you post a new Hijack This log and tell me where we got.
Hi cpp01,
I should be thanking you for being patient.
I can't see what I'm looking for in that log. Could you download Appinit.zip, unzip it and and run Appinit.bat.
This will generate a windows.txt log. Come back here to D-A-L and reply to this thread, don't use Quick Reply. At the bottom, click Manage Attachments and attach windows.txt to your post.
Could you also post a new hijack this log to remind me where we got? Thanks
Here we go, windows.txt is attached at the bottom. I don't actually have about:blank anymore, should have mentioned that sooner, thank you very much for that, good to check for any other spyware though. Got all of the recommended anti-spyware stuff so will help stop it happening again!
Thank you, should be interesting to here your final comments!
Logfile of HijackThis v1.98.0
Scan saved at 20:47:59, on 02/08/2004
Platform: Windows XP SP1 (WinNT 5.01.2600)
MSIE: Internet Explorer v6.00 SP1 (6.00.2800.1106)
No wonder your last windows.txt didn't contain what I was looking for, it was clean
Close all browser windows, restart Hijack This and put a checkmark next to the following entries:
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,HomeOldSP = about:blank
R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,HomeOldSP = about:blank
O9 - Extra button: MUSICMATCH MX Web Player - {d81ca86b-ef63-42af-bee3-4502d9a03c2d} - http://wwws.musicmatch.com/mmz/openWebRadio.html (file missing)
O18 - Filter: text/html - {6B26BB1D-05F2-4C65-8ED6-EBF7EA67F954} - (no file)
O18 - Filter: text/plain - {6B26BB1D-05F2-4C65-8ED6-EBF7EA67F954} - (no file)
Click Fix Checked
If you see the (no file) bit, if you were still Hijacked by about:blank, there would be a file there so thats a good sign
I posted your Hijack This log instead of attaching it, its easier for me to copy and paste the entries that need removing then
Could you then reboot and post a fresh log.
Then I might be able to give you a clean bill of health and I must say, you had a lucky case. Quite often now, the locked file just disappears if you have been having a look round this forum.
Here we go!
Logfile of HijackThis v1.98.0
Scan saved at 19:54:36, on 04/08/2004
Platform: Windows XP SP1 (WinNT 5.01.2600)
MSIE: Internet Explorer v6.00 SP1 (6.00.2800.1106)
Hope its as you say, a clean bill of health!
How do you know what to delete? How did you get your wealth of knowledge on computers?! Final question what should I have installed to prevent any reinfections of this and other horrible things?!
Pleased to say thats a clean log Have a read of this information below about preventing things like this returning and installing.
I know what to delete through looking at other peoples logs and picking up as I go along, with a few pointers from certain people (such as putasolutions, another Modetrator here). The tutorials help a bit, just to get you to know which entries to remove and various sources help confirm what to remove. It takes quite a while to get things perfect and I'm far from that yet. I still make a few slipups. I do so many a day, its not surprising
I'll mark this thread as resolved if thats ok with you?
Preventing it returning
After your problem has been resolved on the forum, it is an absoulute MUST to do the following steps to prevent the problem returning. Click on the link to get access to the software or webpage that I'm referring to.
1. Visit Windows Update
Pay a visit to Windows Update and scan for and download ALL Critical Updates and Service Packs. New updates are usually released monthly so check back to Windows Update every month.
2. Download Antivirus Software-
If you haven't already got Antivirus software, you should download and install AVG Antivirus. It is freeware and is updated nearly every 2 days (sometimes more frequently if there are a lot of new viruses) and in my opinion, is better than some Antivirus software such as Norton. Antivirus software will prevent viruses infecting your system and it is important that you update it every two days or every week at the most.
3. Download a Firewall-
If you haven't already got a firewall, it is Very important that you download one. Firewalls will prevent unauthorised access to your computer and stop data leaking out of your computer. You may think that it won't happen to you, but Hackers don't care who you are, what you do, where you live or what you had for tea last Sunday on your holiday in the Lake District, they want your data. Firewalls will keep these sneaks out and one of the best is Sygate Personal Firewall, which happens to be freeware.
4. Spyware Scanners-
It is important that as well as having real time spyware protection, you have a spyware scanning application. If you have not already been told to download one earlier in this thread, it is a good idea to download Spybot Search And Destroy and Ad-aware. They are both spyware scanners and will search for a remove spyware. It is recommended that you have both, because one will pick up entries that the other misses. It is even a good idea to download these if you have other programs such as ASE, Spysweeper, Pest Patrol, etc, because one spyware scanner will not pick up everything. Please remember to update your spyware scanners weekly/fortnightly.
5. Prevent Spyware slipping through Internet Explorer-
Quite a lot of spyware slips through Internet Explorer if your settings are not tight enough. Spyware Blaster will help you prevent spyware slipping through and installing tracking cookies. Simply run it via Start> Programs> Spyware Blaster and click Enable All Protection and it will protect you. It doesn't even have to be open! Remember to update weekly/fortnightly.
6. Constant Spyware Protection-
It is important to have constant spyware protection. Spyware Guard works like an antivirus program but detects Spyware instead. It will constantly protect your system. Check for updates monthly.
All Of these steps are very important and it is HIGHLY recommended that you download all of the programs mentioned for your own safety. Remember to Update everything (including Windows using Windows Update)! It is also a good idea to perform weekly/fortnightly scans with Spybot S&D, Ad-aware and your antivirus software.
And last of all, please remember, that common sense is your greatest tool. Without it, spyware and other related Malware would rule!
Yes this problem is resolved!!! Thank you very much for your help, greatly appreciated, computer isrunning well and I'm happy.
Thaank you again for your help, keep up the good work! A lot of problems to be fixed I see!
Thank you very much
CP
D-A-L Team Member (UK)
Have a read of this information below about preventing things like this returning and installing.
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