Help with Trojan-spy.html.smitfraud.c

I have acquired this issue and can't seem to work it out for myself by viewing the other threads.

I still have the blue screen, but have already run the fix to get the tabs back in my desktop properties menu.

I have run everything from the how to post that you are supposed to go through first except Spyware Blaster because it is trying to install to a corrupted area of the drive. Does that have to do with this virus? Everything else installed just fine.

I'm still running pretty slow, so i haven't eliminated everything in the scans and fixes I've tried so far. Can someone help?

 

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Here is my log. I still have the blue screen and a slow browser. Thank you for your help.

 

Download this file: SpSeHjfix109

Unzip it to your desktop or to a folder.

Boot into Safe Mode

Start SpSeHjfix, click on " Desinfecton starten" (the other button means close) then it will reboot and finish the cleaning.

Run SpSeHjfix one more time.

Reboot in Normal mode.

Run HijackThis again and post a new log. Also post the log from SpSeHjfix, the log should be on your desktop or the same folder as SpSeHjfix.

 

Still blue background with message. Here are my logs.

 

Download Pocket KillBox
(Don't use it yet though)

Scan with HijackThis and Check the Boxes for the following:

Make sure All Browser Windows are Closed when you Click FIX.

R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Bar = res://C:\WINDOWS\TEMP\se.dll/spage.html
R0 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Start Page =
R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Bar = res://C:\WINDOWS\TEMP\se.dll/spage.html
R0 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Start Page =
R0 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Search,SearchAssistant =
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\SearchURL,(Default) = http://red.clientapps.yahoo.com/customize/ie/defaults/su/sbcydsl/*http://www.yah oo.com

O9 - Extra button: Microsoft AntiSpyware helper - {76EBDF17-D15C-400A-87EE-CDA2439C9A1F} - (no file) (HKCU)
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Microsoft AntiSpyware helper - {76EBDF17-D15C-400A-87EE-CDA2439C9A1F} - (no file) (HKCU)

Again, make sure All Browser Windows are Closed when you Click FIX.

NOW:
Locate PocketKillbox

Now, Copy and Paste C:\WINDOWS\TEMP\se.dll into the box – If it exists, it will show up in Blue. Check the option to Delete on Reboot and Click the Red X and Yes to the confirmation message. A message will ask if you want to reboot now – Click NO.

Now, Copy and Paste C:\wp.exe into the box – If it exists, it will show up in Blue. Check the option to Delete on Reboot and Click the Red X and Yes to the confirmation message. A message will ask if you want to reboot now – Click NO.

Now, Copy and Paste C:\wp.bmp into the box – If it exists, it will show up in Blue. Check the option to Delete on Reboot and Click the Red X and Yes to the confirmation message. A message will ask if you want to reboot now – Click YES.

Reboot into Safe Mode

NEXT:
Run CCleaner and Spybot S&D and have Spybot fix what it finds.
Note: Dont forget to update Spybot S&D by selecting "Search For Updates"

Then, as an added precaution, Go to Start > Run and type: cleanmgr and then click OK. Make sure the boxes for these are checked:
Temporary Files
Temporary Internet Files
Recycle Bin

And Click OK.

Reboot into Normal Mode

FINAL STEP

Reset Web Settings & Default Security Settings:


To Reset Web Settings:
Right click on your desktop Internet Explorer icon and select Properties. Then click the Programs tab and then click "Reset Web Settings". Now go back to the General tab and set your home page address to something useful like www.majorgeeks.com. Click Apply. Click Delete Cookies, Click Delete Files and select Delete all Offline content too, Click OK. When it finishes Click OK.

If you do not have an Internet Explorer icon on your Desktop, click Start, Control Panel (for some systems it may be Start, Settings, Control Panel), Internet Options, Programs tab and then click "Reset Web Settings". Now go back to the General tab and set your home page address to something useful like www.majorgeeks.com. Click Apply. Click Delete Cookies, Click Delete Files and select Delete all Offline content too, Click OK. When it finishes Click OK


To Default Security Settings:
Right click on your desktop Internet Explorer icon and select Properties. Then click the Security Tab and click Default Level for Internet, Local Intranet, Trusted Sites, and Restricted Sites.

After doing ALL of the above,
Scan with HijackThis and attach the new log.
Let me know of any problems you may have encountered with the above instructions and also let me know how things are running now.

Good Luck!

 

Done.

Seems to be running faster. The background is back to normal, but my homepage is showing up as about:blank and I'm getting a popup when I first open explorer.

I've attached my new HJT log.

Again, I really appreciate your help.

 

Please boot into Safe Mode with the Viewing of Hidden Files & Folders Enabled

BE SURE YOU CLOSE ALL BROWSERS OR THIS WILL BE IMPOSSIBLE TO REMOVE!


Now scan with HijackThis and Check the Boxes for the following:

R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Bar = res://C:\WINDOWS\TEMP\se.dll/spage.html
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Page = about:blank
R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Bar = res://C:\WINDOWS\TEMP\se.dll/spage.html
R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Page = about:blank
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Search,SearchAssistant = about:blank
R0 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Search,SearchAssistant = about:blank
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,HomeOldSP = about:blank
R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,HomeOldSP = about:blank

O2 - BHO: (no name) - {F31926A7-7B22-446A-A502-5D27E8198582} - C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\GEDC.DLL

O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [sp] rundll32 C:\WINDOWS\TEMP\SE.DLL,DllInstall

O18 - Filter: text/html - {D39FF0B4-E841-442A-974D-62C1CAA94CC8} - C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\GEDC.DLL
O18 - Filter: text/plain - {D39FF0B4-E841-442A-974D-62C1CAA94CC8} - C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\GEDC.DLL

Again, make sure All Browser Windows are Closed when you Click FIX.

NEXT:
Run CCleaner
(Also, go into the directory C:\WINDOWS\TEMP and delete everything in it.)

NOW:
Locate PocketKillbox

Now, Copy and Paste C:\WINDOWS\TEMP\se.dll into the box – If it exists, it will show up in Blue. Check the option to Delete on Reboot and also click the "Unregister .dll before deleting" .Click the Red X and Yes to the confirmation message. A message will ask if you want to reboot now – Click NO.

Now, Copy and Paste C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\GEDC.DLL into the box – If it exists, it will show up in Blue. Check the option to Delete on Reboot and also click the "Unregister .dll before deleting" .Click the Red X and Yes to the confirmation message. A message will ask if you want to reboot now – Click YES.

After your system has rebooted, boot into Normal Mode and procede with the following:

FINAL STEP

Reset Web Settings & Default Security Settings:


To Reset Web Settings:
Right click on your desktop Internet Explorer icon and select Properties. Then click the Programs tab and then click "Reset Web Settings". Now go back to the General tab and set your home page address to something useful like www.majorgeeks.com. Click Apply. Click Delete Cookies, Click Delete Files and select Delete all Offline content too, Click OK. When it finishes Click OK.

If you do not have an Internet Explorer icon on your Desktop, click Start, Control Panel (for some systems it may be Start, Settings, Control Panel), Internet Options, Programs tab and then click "Reset Web Settings". Now go back to the General tab and set your home page address to something useful like www.majorgeeks.com. Click Apply. Click Delete Cookies, Click Delete Files and select Delete all Offline content too, Click OK. When it finishes Click OK


To Default Security Settings:
Right click on your desktop Internet Explorer icon and select Properties. Then click the Security Tab and click Default Level for Internet, Local Intranet, Trusted Sites, and Restricted Sites.


After doing ALL of the above, Scan with HijackThis and attach the new log.

 

Everything seems to be working well. No popups. No about:blank. I restarted and nothing had changed.

Thank you. Your entire site has been a big help and I feel like I've learned something.

Here is my latest HJT log.

 

Your log is clean!

Are you having any further problems?

 

Nope, I'm in good shape.

Thank you for your help!

 

Great!

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