search200 Hijack

Discussion in 'Malware Help (A Specialist Will Reply)' started by scares, Jan 20, 2005.

  1. scares

    scares Private E-2

    I have numerous symptoms:
    - When I open IE, my homepage is always search200.com
    - and there is a toolbar at the top
    - and a toolbar at the bottom (which remains there even after IE is closed)
    - and sometimes (w/o opening IE) there are icons on my desktop (e.g., a small plane titled "Travel")

    I have read the thread "Basic Spyware, Trojan and Virus Removal" and done all the things suggested.

    In case any of this info helps:
    My OS is Windows ME.
    I have IE 6.0 (although I now only use Mozilla).
    My processor is an Intel Pentium III, 800 MHz.
    I have 125MB SDRAM.

    I have had these problems for a few months. Sometimes, after running some of the removal programs listed in the above mentioned thread, I think the problem is fixed. Unfortunately, the problems always comes back. Any help would be appreciated.

    Note that I have read the thread "HJT Tutorial & LOG File Posting." I have not, however, downloaded Hijack This and do not know how to use it.
     
  2. chaslang

    chaslang MajorGeeks Admin - Master Malware Expert Staff Member

    Make sure you have HijackThis 1.99 and follow the guidelines on where to install it and how to post a log as an attachment. This is all covered in the sticky thread NO HIJACK THIS LOG FILES BEFORE READING THIS: HJT Tutorial & LOG File Posting

    Now post a HijackThis log as an attachment to your message (Do not post the log inline). All running programs should be closed, including your web browser, e-mail. Close before running Hijack This!

    To repeat: 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. Place it in its own folder, for example C:\Program Files\HJT
     
  3. scares

    scares Private E-2

    I ran HJT and, following the tutorial, discovered only one line--an R1 IE Start & Search Page--that was bad. I fixed it. (But there were some lines that I could not find info about; I left those alone.) B/f running HJT, I ran Adaware and Spybot. They didn't find anything. After fixing the line, I opened IE, but had the same problems. I ran Adaware and Spybot again. Each found something--the former found a data miner from Search200 and the latter found a "DSO Exploit." Here's my HJT log: (I had to save it as a .doc file to upload. Sorry.)
     

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  4. chaslang

    chaslang MajorGeeks Admin - Master Malware Expert Staff Member

    Please do not post .doc files. Use either .log or .txt as I requested. There is no reason that it has to be uploaded as a .doc file. Also browsers must be closed be fore using HJT.

    If you are getting DSO Exploit messages from Spybot, you missed at least one step in the READ ME FIRST procedure.
     
    Last edited: Jan 23, 2005
  5. chaslang

    chaslang MajorGeeks Admin - Master Malware Expert Staff Member

    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 bring up Task Manager by hitting CTRL-ALT-DEL and click the Processes tab. Look for the below process(es) and if found, End them:


    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:
    R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Bar = http://www.isuczilgmwciczkgmvqzphxw.com/VNfp5JW7_9cGheVPW2NhU6g2Lof6C6_q843pLfflchRj5quNeMLz6Gm_Ya9P/7w4.html
    R0 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Start Page = http://realguide.real.com/redir/?cd=rpbrowserhome
    R0 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Local Page =
    R0 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Local Page =
    R3 - Default URLSearchHook is missing
    O2 - BHO: (no name) - {F6DE0E22-36B4-40E6-B721-1A5E46937190} - (no file)
    O2 - BHO: (no name) - {67079121-3C26-0336-118D-D51BF641CDF4} - C:\WINDOWS\APPLICATION DATA\MULTI PART ROAM\OBJVC.EXE
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [list size pop gpl] C:\WINDOWS\All Users\Application Data\Byte rect list size\newwait.exe
    O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [LINK OWNS] C:\WINDOWS\APPLIC~1\STOPWA~1\Balm Intra 4.exe
    O16 - DPF: {56336BCB-3D8A-11D6-A00B-0050DA18DE71} (RdxIE Class) - http://software-dl.real.com/032bd690d0598a358521/netzip/RdxIE601.cab


    After clicking Fix, exit HJT.

    Boot into safe mode and use Windows Explorer to delete:
    C:\WINDOWS\APPLICATION DATA\MULTI PART ROAM\OBJVC.EXE
    C:\WINDOWS\All Users\Application Data\Byte rect list size\newwait.exe
    C:\WINDOWS\APPLICATION DATA\STOPWA~1\Balm Intra 4.exe


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

    scares Private E-2

    My OS is Windows ME. When I hit CTRL+ALT+DEL, I get a list of programs. I can "end task" or "shut down." There is not, however, a Processes tab.

    Also, what processes should I end--i.e., what will they be called?

    I did fix the lines mentioned. If it helps, here's my new HJT log.
     

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  7. chaslang

    chaslang MajorGeeks Admin - Master Malware Expert Staff Member

    That was my cut and paste mistake. You had no processes to kill anyway.

    You look all clean now. How are things working?
     
  8. scares

    scares Private E-2

    Still have same problem. Ran HJT again and found some things that I deleted b/f. Also, my Mozillla homepage seems to have been hijacked (which wasn't happening b/f). Here's my most recent HJT log:
     

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  9. chaslang

    chaslang MajorGeeks Admin - Master Malware Expert Staff Member

    I'm going to repeat this again! It is very important that you follow this direction! All browsers must ALWAYS be shutdown before running HijackThis. If you do not do this, you will make it difficult to fix your problem. In your current log, you had:

    C:\PROGRAM FILES\INTERNET EXPLORER\IEXPLORE.EXE
    C:\PROGRAM FILES\INTERNET EXPLORER\IEXPLORE.EXE

    Having these open can make it impossible to fix lines using HijackThis.

    You also must provide feedback on any instructions I give. Like whether work or don't work. Like deleting files. I noted some items I asked you to fix last time are still in your HJT log and still on your computer.


    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\ALL USERS\APPLICATION DATA\BYTE RECT LIST SIZE\EACH BEND.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:
    R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Bar = http://www.vczbbfspax.com/VNfp5JW7_9cGheVPW2NhU6g2Lof6C6_q843pLfflchQpXcH8LpH0t2m_Ya9P/7w4.htm
    R0 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Start Page = http://www.ogkewcexajfu.com/VNfp5JW7_9cJNmd_9OeYR/WamGoNAzY2OOug0wHVuoQ.htm
    O2 - BHO: (no name) - {67079121-3C26-0336-118D-D51BF641CDF4} - C:\WINDOWS\APPLICATION DATA\MULTI PART ROAM\OBJVC.EXE
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run:[list size pop gpl] C:\WINDOWS\All Users\Application Data\Byte rect list size\Itch Hold.exe
    O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [LINK OWNS] C:\WINDOWS\APPLIC~1\STOPWA~1\Balm Intra 4.exe

    After clicking Fix, exit HJT.
    Boot into safe mode and use Windows Explorer to delete:
    C:\WINDOWS\ALL USERS\APPLICATION DATA\BYTE RECT LIST SIZE\EACH BEND.EXE
    C:\WINDOWS\APPLICATION DATA\MULTI PART ROAM\OBJVC.EXE
    C:\WINDOWS\All Users\Application Data\Byte rect list size\Itch Hold.exe
    C:\WINDOWS\APPLICATION DATA\STOPWA~1\Balm Intra 4.exe

    I don't know what the fullpath is to the STOPWA~1 folder. That is a shortened name. You will have to figure that out yourself. You must let me know if you cannot find any of these files or if you find them and cannot delete.

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

    scares Private E-2

    I apologize. I must not be understanding.

    I printed your instructions. I then turned off my cpu and removed the wireless card. I turned my cpu back on. I opened HJT and ran a log. This is all that I did. Nonetheless, these lines were still in my log:

    C:\PROGRAM FILES\INTERNET EXPLORER\IEXPLORE.EXE
    C:\PROGRAM FILES\INTERNET EXPLORER\IEXPLORE.EXE

    These are the exact steps that I took. I did NOT open a browser. Can I still run HJT successfully? I did not want to go any further w/ your instructions for fear that I would compound the problem. I am earnestly trying to follow your advice, but must not be understanding something. Should I just end these processes via HJT like you said for
    C:\WINDOWS\ALL USERS\APPLICATION DATA\BYTE RECT LIST SIZE\EACH BEND.EXE
     
  11. scares

    scares Private E-2

    One more thing. I ran the HJT process mngr and this

    C:\WINDOWS\ALL USERS\APPLICATION DATA\BYTE RECT LIST SIZE\EACH BEND.EXE

    was not running.
     
  12. chaslang

    chaslang MajorGeeks Admin - Master Malware Expert Staff Member

    Okay! It appears like you have something that runs IE on its own. Yes, Kill those processes and do the rest of the steps I gave you. The post a new log! Do not shut down or reboot after posting your log. I have a feeling things are mutating each time.
     
  13. scares

    scares Private E-2

    I cannot end these processes:

    C:\PROGRAM FILES\INTERNET EXPLORER\IEXPLORE.EXE
    C:\PROGRAM FILES\INTERNET EXPLORER\IEXPLORE.EXE

    When I try to kill one, another pops up. Should I run HJT anyways?
     
  14. chaslang

    chaslang MajorGeeks Admin - Master Malware Expert Staff Member

    Okay! You must have some form of malware that is running these on you! Post a new HJT log and do not reboot or shutdown. If you do the names of files and processes could change making my instructions useless.
     
  15. scares

    scares Private E-2

    Here is my latest HJT log. I have not tried to fix the lines you mentioned b/f. I will not turn my cpu off until further instructions.
     

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  16. chaslang

    chaslang MajorGeeks Admin - Master Malware Expert Staff Member

    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).

    Now print these instructions or save them locally because in the starting with then next step and thru to the end where I tell you to post a new log, YOU MUST be physically disconnected from the internet (unplug your cable) and have no browsers (that you ran) running.

    Okay shut down all browsers (this one too) and physically disconnect from the internet NOW!

    Now reboot into safe mode!

    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:
    R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Bar = http://www.eidgqrkungkgyb.com/VNfp5JW7_9cGheVPW2NhU6g2Lof6C6_q843pLfflchTmpb6p57Hm7nm_Ya9P/7w4.html
    R0 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Start Page = http://www.ogkewcexajfu.com/VNfp5JW7_9cJNmd_9OeYR/WamGoNAzY2OOug0wHVuoQ.htm
    O2 - BHO: (no name) - {67079121-3C26-0336-118D-D51BF641CDF4} - C:\WINDOWS\APPLICATION DATA\MULTI PART ROAM\OBJVC.EXE
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run:[list size pop gpl] C:\WINDOWS\All Users\Application Data\Byte rect list size\Itch Hold.exe
    O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [LINK OWNS] C:\WINDOWS\APPLIC~1\STOPWA~1\Balm Intra 4.exe

    After clicking Fix, exit HJT. (Tell me if any of the lines were not there are look different. By now you should be able to tell the good from the bad and choose which to fix if their names changed.)

    Now use Windows Explorer to delete:
    C:\WINDOWS\APPLICATION DATA\MULTI PART ROAM\OBJVC.EXE
    C:\WINDOWS\All Users\Application Data\Byte rect list size\Itch Hold.exe
    C:\WINDOWS\APPLICATION DATA\STOPWA~1\Balm Intra 4.exe

    I don't know what the fullpath is to the STOPWA~1 folder. That is a shortened name. You will have to figure that out yourself. You must let me know if you cannot find any of these files or if you find them and cannot delete them. If you get an error when deleting a file. Try Right click on the file and check to see if the read only attribute is checked. If it is, uncheck it and try again.

    Empty your Recycle Bin now

    Now reboot in normal mode, save a new HJT log, reconnect to the internet and post the new HJT log. And tell us how things are working.
     
    Last edited: Jan 29, 2005
  17. chaslang

    chaslang MajorGeeks Admin - Master Malware Expert Staff Member

    If my previous messag's procedure still did not remove those bad items, please do the following:

    - download ProcessExplorer from: ProcessExplorer for Win 9x/Me
    - Unzip it to its own folder. I recommend c:\SysInternals becausethey have a lot of useful tools that can be downloaded and this is a good place to keep them.

    Let's configure some options in Process Explorer:
    Run it and click View and select Show Lower Pane. And where it says "Lower Pane View" make sure DLL's is checked. Now click on explorer.exe. Now also under the View menu choose "Select columns" and put a check mark on "Image Path".
    Now click on File and then Save As. And save the process list. Post it back here as an attachment. Also, from now on if I say to kill a process, use ProcessExplorer instead of Task Manager. Sometimes ProcessExplorer can kill things that Task Manager cannot.
     
  18. scares

    scares Private E-2

    I ran HJT in safe mode. The lines looked the same and were still there. I fixed them. I rescanned and they were gone. I went into Windows Explorer and deleted the following files:

    C:\WINDOWS\APPLICATION DATA\MULTI PART ROAM\OBJVC.EXE
    C:\WINDOWS\APPLICATION DATA\STOPWA~1\Balm Intra 4.exe

    You had previously mentioned to delete this

    C:\WINDOWS\ALL USERS\APPLICATION DATA\BYTE RECT LIST SIZE\EACH BEND.EXE

    So, I deleted it. The following file was not there:

    C:\WINDOWS\All Users\Application Data\Byte rect list size\Itch Hold.exe

    (NOTE: There are a bunch of other files in C:WINDOWS\APPLICATION DATA\STOPWARNBAGS and C:\WINDOWS\ALL USERS\APPLICATION DATA\BYTE RECT LIST SIZE that I did not delete. There was nothing left in C:\WINDOWS\APPLICATION DATA\MULTI PART ROAM.)

    I opened IE and things seem to be ok. In the meantime, I won't reboot or do anything else.

    Here are my latest logs from HJT and the Process Explorer:
     

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  19. chaslang

    chaslang MajorGeeks Admin - Master Malware Expert Staff Member

    You should go back and delete the below folders (if found) and anything in them:

    C:WINDOWS\APPLICATION DATA\STOPWARNBAGS
    C:\WINDOWS\ALL USERS\APPLICATION DATA\BYTE RECT LIST SIZE
    C:\WINDOWS\APPLICATION DATA\MULTI PART ROAM.)

    You log was clean.
     
  20. scares

    scares Private E-2

    I rebooted and ran HJT. The same problem files were there again. So, I rebooted in safemode, fixed them, and deleted the folders mentioned below via Windows Explorer. Now everything is ok. I've rebooted and the problem files no longer show up in my HJT log. I've also opened up IE and it seems to be running normally. Thanks for all you help.
     
  21. bjgarrick

    bjgarrick MajorGeeks Admin - Malware Expert

    Would you like to post a fresh log to confirm your clean?
     
  22. chaslang

    chaslang MajorGeeks Admin - Master Malware Expert Staff Member

    Make sure you empty your Recylce Bin too and it may be a good idea to post a new HJT log as BJ suggested.
     
  23. scares

    scares Private E-2

    Everything seems ok. Here's my latest HJT log:
     

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  24. chaslang

    chaslang MajorGeeks Admin - Master Malware Expert Staff Member


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