Browser Hijack

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Please download HostsXpert and then follow the below steps.

• Unzip HostsXpert.zip
  [*]It will create a folder named HostsXpert in whatever folder you extract it to.
  [*]Run HostsXpert.exe by double clicking on it.
  [*]click the Make Writeable? button.
  [*]click Restore Microsoft's Hosts File and then click OK.
  [*]Click the X to exit the program

Now please follow the instructions in the below link and attach the requested logs when you finish these instructions. Make sure you uninstall ALL but one antivirus program as you have more than one install (I saw Authentium and Iolo).

READ & RUN ME FIRST. Malware Removal Guide

 

Okay it appears the Iolo did not write their own antivirus program. They are using Authentium's. They just did not change the registry and file system entries to reflect this properly. Did you purchase this or is it a trial?

Why do I also see the below from McAfee

Code:

2008-02-10 21:29 . 2008-02-10 21:29 <DIR> d-------- C:\WINDOWS\McAfee.com
2008-02-10 20:51 . 2008-02-10 20:58 35,575,089 --a------ C:\sdat5226.exe

Are you sure you ran HostsXpert exactly as requested? It does not look like it. Did select the option to make the hosts file writeable? Try again. Perhaps try shutting down your Iolo AntiVirus software first.

Uninstall the below old versions of software:
Java(TM) 6 Update 3

Run C:\MGtools\analyse.exe by double clicking on it. This is really HijackThis (select Do a system scan only) 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:

O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [TkBellExe] "C:\Program Files\Common Files\Real\Update_OB\realsched.exe" -osboot
O4 - HKLM\..\Policies\Explorer\Run: [guzymxjcs] guzymxjcs.exe
O15 - Trusted Zone: http://*.mcafee.com
O16 - DPF: {4ED9DDF0-7479-4BBE-9335-5A1EDB1D8A21} -
O16 - DPF: {BCC0FF27-31D9-4614-A68E-C18E1ADA4389} - http://download.mcafee.com/molbin/shared/mcgdmgr/1,0,0,26/mcgdmgr.cab
O22 - SharedTaskScheduler: (no name) - {CB986542-ECB9-9764-A976-421FDDBA8765} - C:\WINDOWS\system32\EPZKUPA.dll

After clicking Fix, exit HJT.


Now we need to use ComboFix to remove a bunch of malware files.

• Make sure that combofix.exe that you downloaded while doing the READ & RUN ME is on your Desktop but Do not run it!
  • If it is not on your Desktop, the below will not work.
• Open Notepad and copy/paste the text in the below code box into it (make sure you scroll all the way down in the code box to get all lines selected ):

Code:

Driver::
DeepFree Update
msepion
msertk
msskye
phy
WinDriver
 
File::
C:\WINDOWS\system32\EPZKUPA.dll
C:\WINDOWS\system32\guzymxjcs.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\drivers\msyecp.sys
C:\WINDOWS\system32\DRIVERS\msaclue.sys
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\DRIVERS\npf.sys
C:\WINDOWS\system32\drivers\WINDRVR.SYS
C:\WINDOWS\system32\drivers\pcihdd2.sys
C:\WINDOWS\system32\DRIVERS\phy.sys
C:\WINDOWS\system32\nzaills.amn
C:\WINDOWS\system32\hhrdxd.dll
C:\WINDOWS\system32\zjydcx.dll
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\msepion.sys
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\rdemppw.dll
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\frsaddk.dll
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\73312.dat
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\jemnaw.dll.vir
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\jemnaw.cfg
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\hjxr.cfg
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\3auhad.cfg
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\qcdl
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\utgnehz.cfg
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\niluw.cfg
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\naixuhz.cfg
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\bauhgnem.dll.vir
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\oqnauhc.dll.vir
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\uohsom.cfg
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\naijoad.cfg
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\oqnauhc.cfg
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\oadnew.cfg
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\ijougiemnaw.cf
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\gnolnait.cfg
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\bauhgnem.cfg
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\bauhgnem.dll
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\SET22.tmp
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\SET23.tmp
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\SET24.tmp
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\SET25.tmp
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\SET26.tmp
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\SET2A.tmp
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\SET2B.tmp
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\SET2C.tmp
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\SET2D.tmp
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\SET31.tmp
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\SET33.tmp
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\SET35.tmp
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\SET3A.tmp
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\SET3D.tmp
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\smrgdf.exe
C:\WINDOWS\guzymxjcs.exe.hiv
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\auhad.cfg
C:\WINDOWS\leqpzxvb.dat
C:\WINDOWS\mccckgxs.dat
C:\_uninsep.bat
C:\WINDOWS\Temp\fb_240.lck
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\DRIVERS\ETC\hosts.20080217-131931.backup
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\DRIVERS\ETC\hosts.20080217-131932.backup
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\DRIVERS\ETC\hosts.20080217-131933.backup
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\DRIVERS\ETC\hosts.20080217-131913.backup
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\DRIVERS\ETC\hosts.20080217-131934.backup
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\DRIVERS\ETC\hosts.20080217-131914.backup
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\DRIVERS\ETC\hosts.20080217-125703.backup
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\DRIVERS\ETC\hosts.20080217-125741.backup
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\DRIVERS\ETC\hosts.20080217-131902.backup
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\DRIVERS\ETC\hosts.20080217-131911.backup
 
Registry::
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\policies\explorer\run]
"guzymxjcs"=-
[hkey_local_machine\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\explorer\sharedtaskscheduler]
"{CB986542-ECB9-9764-A976-421FDDBA8765}"=-
[hkey_local_machine\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\explorer\shellexecutehooks]
"{17DFD111-BF3A-4CB4-ADB0-88FCBFE69821}"=-
"{45AADFAA-DD36-42AB-83AD-0521BBF58C24}"=-
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\ShellServiceObjectDelayLoad]
"sefnqqx"=-

• Save the above as CFscript.txt and make sure you save it to the same location (should be on your Desktop) as ComboFix.exe
• At this point, you MUST EXIT ALL BROWSERS NOW before continuing!
• You should have both the ComboFix.exe and CFScript.txt icons on your Desktop.
• Now use your mouse to drag CFscript.txt on top of ComboFix.exe
• Follow the prompts.
• When it finishes, a log will be produced named c:\combofix.txt
• I will ask for this log below

Note:

Do not mouseclick combofix's window while it is running. That may cause it to stall.


After reboot, now install the current version of Sun Java from: Sun Java Runtime Environment

Now run Ccleaner!

Now run the C:\MGtools\GetLogs.bat file by double clicking on it.

Then attach the below logs:

• C:\ComboFix.txt
• C:\MGlogs.zip

Make sure you tell me how things are working now!

 

Trials are only trials for a short period. If you don't purchase after the trial period, they are not useful. Personally I would not use either of these. My final instructions will give you some free very good tools to use.

Okay that is why it looked like it was not run. It did not work.

I assume you mean AVG Antispyware. It is many many times better than Ad-Aware.


Uninstall Java 2 Runtime Environment, SE v1.4.2 which I did not notice last time.


Now Copy the bold text below to notepad. Save it as fixME.reg to your desktop. Be sure the "Save as" type is set to "all files" Once you have saved it double click it and allow it to merge with the registry.

Now delete the below file:
C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\SET3E.tmp

Now run the C:\MGtools\GetLogs.bat file by double clicking on it.

Then attach the new C:\MGlogs.zip

If you are not having any other malware problems, it is time to do our final steps:

1. If we used Pocket Killbox during your cleanup, do the below
   • Run Pocket Killbox and select File, Cleanup, Delete All Backups
2. If we used ComboFix then UNINSTALL COMBOFIX (This uninstall will only work as written if you installed ComboFix on your Desktop like we requested.)
   • Click START then RUN
   • Now type combofix /u in the runbox and click OK.
   • Note: The space between the X and the /U, it must be there.
3. If we user SDFix you can delete all the SDFix related files and folders from your Desktop or whereever you installed it.
4. If we used SmitFraudFix, you can delete all files and folders related to it now including the c:\rapport.txt log.
5. If we used VundoFix, you can delete the VundoFix.exe file and the C:\VundoFix Backups folder and C:\vundofix.txt log that was created.
6. If we had your run FixWareOut, you can delete the Fixwareout.exe file and the C:\fixwareout folder.
7. If we had you run Avenger, you can delete all files related to Avenger now.
8. If we had you run RenV.exe, you can delete it and the Log.txt file on your Desktop.
9. If we had you download any registry patches like fixme.reg or fixWLK.reg (or any others), you can delete these files now.
10. If running Vista, it is time to make sure you have reenabled UAC by double clicking on the C:\MGtools\enableUAC.reg file and allowing it to be added to the registry.
11. You can delete the C:\MGtools folder and the C:\MGtools.exe file. You can also delete the C:\MGlogs.zip
12. If you are running Windows XP or Windows ME, do the below:
    • Refer to the cleaning steps in the READ ME for your Window version and see the steps to Disable System Restore which will flush your Restore Points.
    • Then reboot and Enable System Restore to create a new clean Restore Point.
13. After doing the above, you should work thru the below link:
    • How to Protect yourself from malware!

 

You should read all of the sticky threads especially this one: Don't Bump! It Only Hurts You!!!

The last 2 posts you made cause two days of additional delay in getting a response.

The last MGlog.zip file you attach was before any attempts you made at uninstalling your Iolo antivirus program. If you wish I could check to see if anything remains now that would cause issues with AVG but you will have to redownload and install/run MGtools.exe and attach a new log since I assume by now you followed my instructions and deleted it.

It is possible that you did not get all of Iolo uninstalled. Are both of the below gone from Add/Remove Programs?
Authentium AntiVirus SDK - 2
iolo technologies' System Mechanic Professional 7

 

Download LSP - Fix

Run LSP-Fix.

Check the Box labeled "I know what I'm doing" and then click on the ifw_xfilter.dll file (in the “Keep”
section) to select it.

Then, Select the >> button to move ifw_xfilter.dll into the Remove section.

Now, click the Finish Button. When the Repair Summary box appears, click OK.
If it is already in the Remove section, just click Finish.


Now let's remove a service left over from Iolo.

• 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 iolo FileInfoList Service
• 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'.
• Click OK until you get back to Windows.

• Next, run C:\MGtools\analyse.exe which is really HijackThis, 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
• Then click the Misc tools button
• Select Delete an NT Service
• Copy/pasteioloFileInfoList into the box that opens, and press OK
• If you receive any error messages just ignore them and continue.
• Now exit HJT and reboot if it tells you it needs to.

After reboot, run the C:\MGtools\GetLogs.bat file by double clicking on it.

Then attach the below log:

• C:\MGlogs.zip

Make sure you tell me how things are working now!

 

You're welcome. Now let me repeat my final instructions that I previously gave in message # 6.

If you are not having any other malware problems, it is time to do our final steps:

1. If we used Pocket Killbox during your cleanup, do the below
   • Run Pocket Killbox and select File, Cleanup, Delete All Backups
2. If we used ComboFix then UNINSTALL COMBOFIX (This uninstall will only work as written if you installed ComboFix on your Desktop like we requested.)
   • Click START then RUN
   • Now type combofix /u in the runbox and click OK.
   • Note: The space between the X and the /U, it must be there.
3. If we user SDFix you can delete all the SDFix related files and folders from your Desktop or whereever you installed it.
4. If we used SmitFraudFix, you can delete all files and folders related to it now including the c:\rapport.txt log.
5. If we used VundoFix, you can delete the VundoFix.exe file and the C:\VundoFix Backups folder and C:\vundofix.txt log that was created.
6. If we had your run FixWareOut, you can delete the Fixwareout.exe file and the C:\fixwareout folder.
7. If we had you run Avenger, you can delete all files related to Avenger now.
8. If we had you run RenV.exe, you can delete it and the Log.txt file on your Desktop.
9. If we had you download any registry patches like fixme.reg or fixWLK.reg (or any others), you can delete these files now.
10. If running Vista, it is time to make sure you have reenabled UAC by double clicking on the C:\MGtools\enableUAC.reg file and allowing it to be added to the registry.
11. You can delete the C:\MGtools folder and the C:\MGtools.exe file. You can also delete the C:\MGlogs.zip
12. If you are running Windows XP or Windows ME, do the below:
    • Refer to the cleaning steps in the READ ME for your Window version and see the steps to Disable System Restore which will flush your Restore Points.
    • Then reboot and Enable System Restore to create a new clean Restore Point.
13. After doing the above, you should work thru the below link:
    • How to Protect yourself from malware!