Could someone check my log files please?

Discussion in 'Malware Help - MG (A Specialist Will Reply)' started by Andycle7, Mar 13, 2006.

  1. Andycle7

    Andycle7 Private E-2

    I started having problems with my computer in late November when my daily virus scan was somehow disabled. I was using my work computer more often at the time so I did not notice this until January. Using the task manager, I was able to shut down a rouge program and was able to update and get my virus software to run again. It found several problems but could not isolate or remove most of them. Around that same time I also started to get alot of pop-ups and my browser was contantly being re-directed. I played this same trick of shutting down all unnecessary processes through the task manager and then running the anti-virus software and several things were then isolated. This didn't stop all of my problems though.

    I noticed that SurfSideKicker was something that was continually detected and found your website through a search for advice on how to remove it. I followed the instructions contained in your post and have not seen it mentioned again.

    Because I knew this was not my only infection, I then followed the procedures on the READ & RUN ME FIRST post on the malware removal forum page. I did this over the course of about a week. The online scans said there were still infections but I need help knowing where to go from here. I have attached the log files for review.

    Thanks in advance for any help you can provide.
    ~Andrea

    My computer information:
    Compaq Presario S3310CL
    Pentium 4
    2.53 GHz, 504 MB RAM
    Windows XP Pro 2002 SP2
     

    Attached Files:

  2. chaslang

    chaslang MajorGeeks Admin - Master Malware Expert Staff Member

    Welcome to Majorgeeks!

    Start by emptying your Norton AntiVirus Corporate Edition\7.5\Quarantine folder.

    Click on Start, then Run ... type services.msc into the box that opens up, and press 'OK'. On the page that opens, scroll down to Local Security Authority Subsystem Service(or if not found look for lsass) ... then right click the entry, select 'Properties' and press 'Stop Service'. When it shows that it is stopped, next please set the 'Start-up Type' to 'Disabled'. Press 'OK' until you get back to Windows.

    Next, run HJT, but instead of scanning, click on the "None of the above, just start the program" button at the bottom of the choices. At the lower right, click on the 'Config" button, and then the Misc tools' button ... select 'Delete an NT Service" ... copy/paste the following into the box that opens, and press "OK":

    lsass

    Now exit HJT but do not reboot when it tells you it needs to. We will do that further down after running HJT again to fix some other items.

    Make sure viewing of hidden files is enabled (per the tutorial).

    Run HijackThis and select the following lines but DO NOT CLICK FIX until you exit all browser sessions including the one you are reading in right now:
    O2 - BHO: (no name) - {FDD3B846-8D59-4ffb-8758-209B6AD74ACC} - (no file)
    O23 - Service: Local Security Authority Subsystem Service (lsass) - Unknown owner - C:\WINDOWS\scvhost.exe (file missing) <--- this should already be gone due to above steps.

    After clicking Fix, exit HJT.
    Boot into safe mode and use Windows Explorer to delete
    :
    C:\Documents and Settings\LocalService\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files\Content.IE5\JHG70DPF\installer[1].exe
    C:\WINDOWS\timessquare1.dat
    C:\WINDOWS\scvhost.exe <--- only delete this one if found. DO NOT delete svchost.exe from the system32 folder.
    If you get an error when deleting a file. Right click on the file and check to see if the read only attribute is checked. If it is, uncheck it and try again. Other wise open Task Manager and kill the process if running then delete the file.

    Now if running Win XP goto c:\windows\Prefetch and delete all files in this folder.
    Now run Ccleaner (installed while running the READ ME FIRST)
    .

    Now reboot in normal mode and post a new HJT log.

    Make sure you tell me how things are working now.

    Reminder Note: Once we have determined you are malware free you will need to disable System Restore, reboot, and re-enable system restore per step 1 of the READ & RUN ME. This only applies to if using WinXP or WinMe.
     
  3. Andycle7

    Andycle7 Private E-2

    Thank you very much for your assistance. The new HJT log is attached. I no longer have annoying popups or redirects. I just want to make sure my machine is as clean as possible. Thanks again for your help.
    ~Andrea
     

    Attached Files:

  4. chaslang

    chaslang MajorGeeks Admin - Master Malware Expert Staff Member

    You're HJT log is now clean. Does the above statement mean that you would like to dig deeper (want to run a couple other scans) to make sure nothing else is hiding in there? We do have other tools that we could run. They may or may not find anything. But just because a HijackThis log is clean does not mean that there is no malware on your PC.
     
  5. Andycle7

    Andycle7 Private E-2

    Yes, if you have suggestions regarding what other scans might be helpful I am interested in hearing about them. If you think I'm clean enough and likely don't have a security risk and should save my time and yours, feel free to tell me that too.

    Thanks,
    ~Andrea
     
  6. chaslang

    chaslang MajorGeeks Admin - Master Malware Expert Staff Member

    It never hurts to did deeper. It is just a matter of taking the time and normally your security should be worth it. ;)

    Run the below two procedures and then attach the two logs:

    Running Spy Sweeper

    Running Ewido Anti-Malware


    After running these tools and I look at the logs, we will more than likely immediately uninstalling them to avoid the resource drain on your system. But wait until I comment on the logs!
     
  7. Andycle7

    Andycle7 Private E-2

    Hmm...

    I installed and ran the first sweeper you suggested. The log file is attached.

    I tried to install the second but got this error message:
    -----
    C:\WINDOWS\system32\wshom.ocx

    Unable to register the DLL/OCX: DllRegisterServer failed; code 0x80040201
    An event was unable to invoke any of the subscribers.

    Click Retry to try again, Ignore to proceed anyway (not recommended), or Abort to cancel installation
    -----

    I meant to hit Abort but I think I hit Ignore. The the first sweeper activated and told me I had a bunch of BHOs trying to launch. I shut down the new program with the taskmanager. I made a new HJT log. Thoughts?

    Thanks,
    ~Andrea
     

    Attached Files:

  8. chaslang

    chaslang MajorGeeks Admin - Master Malware Expert Staff Member

    That's a new one to me. Does the C:\WINDOWS\system32\wshom.ocx file exist? This is a Windows system files and should be there.


    SpySweeper cleaned a few more things for you! ;) You can uninstall it now.

    Why did you install SpywareDoctor? If it is not the paid version, it will not fix anything! If this is the free version, I would uninstall it. It will slow your PC down having to many of these kind (full protection tools) of tools installed. You already have Windows Defender which is free. If you plan to buy something, but Spy Sweeper.
     
  9. Andycle7

    Andycle7 Private E-2

    Ugh...so I think when I was installing the Ewido I accidentally clicked the advertisement box on the downloads page when I went to authorize the Ewido download...and I think this started the SpywareDoctor Download and this was actually causing the problems. It has been removed. Sorry...I wasn't playing close enough attention.

    Spy Sweeper has been removed.

    The wshom.ocx files does exist and is the correct location.

    I restarted he Ewido download and it worked this time. The logfile is attached.

    I ran a new HJT log for you too.

    Thank you so much for your help and for sharing your expertise!
    ~Andrea
     

    Attached Files:

  10. chaslang

    chaslang MajorGeeks Admin - Master Malware Expert Staff Member

    Well a few more things were fixed. I think your in good shape now! Just a few things to do:

    1) Uninstall Ewido now to avoid the overuse of system resources
    2) Have HijackThis fix the below remnant of Spy Sweeper:
    O20 - Winlogon Notify: WRNotifier - WRLogonNTF.dll (file missing)

    If you are not having any other malware problems, it is time to go back to step 1 of the READ & RUN ME to Disable System Restore which will flush your Restore Points. Then reboot and enable System Restore to create a new clean Restore Point.

    After that, you should work thru the below link:

    How to Protect yourself from malware!
     

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