help removing ?ttrib.exe virus

What program are you using that detects this files? It is normally in c:\windows\system32 and you must be careful not to confuse it with the valid attrib.exe file. Your file ( ?ttrib.exe ) will be much larger in size.

If you have completed all of the READ ME FIRST, follow the steps below.


- Download HijackThis 1.99.1

- Unzip the hijackthis.exe file to a folder you create named C:\Program Files\HJT

- Do NOT run Hijack This from the Desktop, a temp folder, or a sub-folder of C:\Documents and Settings, or choose to run it directly from the downloaded ZIP file.

- Before running HijackThis: You must close each of the following:your web browser, e-mail client, instant messenger, and programs like notepad, wordpad, MS Word etc. And any other unnecessary running programs.

- Run HijackThis and save your log file.

- Post your log as an ATTACHMENT to your next message. (Do NOT copy/paste the log into your post).

 

You have a bunch more problems then the ?ttib.exe problem. Let's see if we can get the all in one shot.

First you must disable SpybotSD TeaTimer, because it could get in our way while trying to remove these problems.
To disable TeaTimer, run Spybot and click Mode and select Advanced Mode. Then click Tools and select Resident. Now in the right window pane, uncheck TeaTimer.

Also while this is open, in the left column now select IE Tweaks and then in the right pane make sure all the Miscellaneous locks are unchecked. Now quit Spybot!

Download LSP - Fix

Now run LSP-Fix.

Check the Box labeled "I know what I'm doing" and then click on the xfire_lsp_10650.dll file (in the “Keep” section) to select it.

Then, Select the >> button to move xfire_lsp_10650.dll into the Remove section.

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

If you are using WinXP or WinMe, make sure you have system restore disabled (per the tutorial).
For all OS types, make sure viewing of hidden files is enabled (per the tutorial).

Please run HijackThis and click on the "Open the Misc Tools Section" button on the open page. Then select "Open process manager" on the left-hand side. Look for the following process (or processes) and one at a time kill them by selecting it and then click "Kill process". Then click yes.
C:\WINDOWS\system32\?ttrib.exe

After killing all the above processes, click "Back".
Then please click "Scan" 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:
R0 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Local Page = C:\WINDOWS\about.htm
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings,ProxyOverride = localhost
R3 - URLSearchHook: (no name) - _{5D60FF48-95BE-4956-B4C6-6BB168A70310} - (no file)
O2 - BHO: (no name) - {DC9CA73B-1EAA-1954-FA89-161332873AB1} - C:\WINDOWS\system32\vvamotu.dll
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [COQRYd] C:\documents and settings\owner\local settings\temp\COQRYd.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [khdmllu] C:\WINDOWS\gsdkfksya.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Z] C:\documents and settings\owner\local settings\temp\Z.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [d8w] C:\documents and settings\owner\local settings\temp\d8w.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [wZee] C:\documents and settings\owner\local settings\temp\wZee.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [IfN30] C:\documents and settings\owner\local settings\temp\IfN30.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [LgzS] C:\documents and settings\owner\local settings\temp\LgzS.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [v7ER38h] psnxprxy.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [4AEWbO] C:\documents and settings\owner\local settings\temp\4AEWbO.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [qthmwhtf] c:\windows\system32\qthmwhtf.exe
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [Foylqko] C:\WINDOWS\system32\?ttrib.exe
O9 - Extra button: Messenger - {4528BBE0-4E08-11D5-AD55-00010333D0AD} - C:\Program Files\Yahoo!\Messenger\yhexbmes0521.dll (file missing)
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Yahoo! Messenger - {4528BBE0-4E08-11D5-AD55-00010333D0AD} - C:\Program Files\Yahoo!\Messenger\yhexbmes0521.dll (file missing)

After clicking Fix, exit HJT.
Boot into safe mode and use Windows Explorer to delete:
C:\WINDOWS\system32\vvamotu.dll
C:\documents and settings\owner\local settings\temp\COQRYd.exe
C:\WINDOWS\gsdkfksya.exe
C:\documents and settings\owner\local settings\temp\Z.exe
C:\documents and settings\owner\local settings\temp\d8w.exe
C:\documents and settings\owner\local settings\temp\wZee.exe
C:\documents and settings\owner\local settings\temp\IfN30.exe
C:\documents and settings\owner\local settings\temp\LgzS.exe
c:\windows\system32\psnxprxy.exe
C:\documents and settings\owner\local settings\temp\4AEWbO.exe
c:\windows\system32\qthmwhtf.exe

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

Now reboot in normal mode and post a new HJT log. And tell us how things are working.

 

Your log is now clean! Is everything working okay?

Those files were not found because HijackThis was able to remove them when I had you fix the items using HijackThis. It can sometimes do this. I had you all attempt to delete the file manually because we never know when HJT will be able to removal the files itself. So it is sort of a double check to be safe.

The steps I had you perform are simple to explain....they are all malware related files. They are not what we describe as "good" or "valid" Windows programs.

You have a couple other items that can be fix but the choice is yours. These are not true malware problems. They are a mild problem that some people hate more than other people.

O4 - Startup: PowerReg Scheduler.exe
O4 - Global Startup: Updates from HP.lnk = C:\Program Files\Updates from HP\137903\Program\BackWeb-137903.exe

See the below links for a little info on those lines:
http://www3.ca.com/securityadvisor/pest/pest.aspx?id=453078189
http://www.iamnotageek.com/a/backweb-137903.exe.php

 

If Spyware Doctor has really quarantined log.dll, why is McAfee still reporting it in the system32 folder.
You should try to delete that file in safe mode. You may need to unregister the DLL first.

I would recommend you read thru the below link. You could have some additional items related to this on your PC.

http://www.sarc.com/avcenter/venc/data/pf/spyware.allinone.html

Let me know what you find.

Ad far as my recommendations, they are in the below link. You definitely need to get a real firewall installed and disable the one in Win XP SP2 because it is not good enough.

How to Protect yourself from malware!