spy ware i think

something keeps attacking my aol and aim I have run virus scans and nothing shows up. ran spybot search and destroy. It also like to mes with my adaware
how can I find out what is wrong. Oh yeah when you clicked on aim i would get a bunch of pop ups that say "yah"

 

thanks for trying to help. I got as far as the safe mode and counter spy and spybot with not run in safemode with no internet connection. what do you think i should do

 

Try to run the online scans and attach those logs.

Also, try AIMFix 1.6.112.219

 

sorry it has taken so long to work on this but i am back to work and only have limited time here is the bitdefender log i hope that i did it correctly

 

still working on it here are the next logs. I am not sure if I did the show new and the getrun correctly but will post what i saved

 

Please attach a current HJT log so we can procede.

Did you run AIMFix 1.6.112.219 as requested in my previous post? If so, did it help?

 

It got late last nite and I did not want to try to do the Hijack this when I was tired. Is the AIM fix for instant messanger if so I have deleted those programs until I can finish finding everything else

 

here is the hjt log. I will not proceed step 8 until you say I should.
Thanks for being understanding. I am pretty good with my computer but this was really detailed and I hope I am doing everything correctly

 

Please EXTRACT HijackThis from the ZIP File to a Safer location. Here's how:

To create a new folder:

• Click START > My Computer > Local Disc C: > Program Files
• Now, Right Click on an Empty Area and select New > Folder & name it HijackThis and ENTER

To Extract HijackThis:

• Now, Right Click your HijackThis ZIP File and select Extract All > Next > and browse to your newly created HijackThis Folder
• (C:\Program Files\HJT) and click Next.

After you have completed the above steps to relocate HJT, procede with the rest of this fix. You MUST complete this step before moving to the next set of steps.

The reason HJT needs its own safe folder is so that backups will be safely preserved. That way, if a mistake is made in the removal process, the mistakenly deleted entry can be restored.


Please download HOSTER and then follow the below steps.

• Unzip HOSTER to a convenient folder such as C:\Hoster

• Run Hoster.exe, click Restore Microsoft's Hosts File and then click OK.

• Click the X to exit the program.

Download Pocket KillBox

• Save it to your desktop or a place easy to find.
• Do not run it yet

Please look in Add/Remove Programs for the following and uninstall them if found:

Viewpoint Media Player

J2SE Runtime Environment 5.0 Update 5

J2SE Runtime Environment 5.0 Update 6

Java 2 Runtime Environment, SE v1.4.2_03

Now scan with HijackThis and check the boxes for the following entries:
( Make sure ALL browser windows are closed when you click FIX )

R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Default_Search_URL = http://www.earthlink.net/partner/more/msie/button/search.html
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Bar = http://start.earthlink.net/AL/Search
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Page = http://www.earthlink.net/partner/more/msie/button/search.html
R0 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Start Page = http://start.sprint.earthlink.net/
R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Default_Page_URL = http://ie.redirect.hp.com/svs/rdr?TYPE=3&tp=iehome&locale=EN_US&c=Q304&bd=pavili on&pf=desktop
R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Default_Search_URL = http://ie.redirect.hp.com/svs/rdr?TYPE=3&tp=iesearch&locale=EN_US&c=Q304&bd=pavi lion&pf=desktop
R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Bar = http://ie.redirect.hp.com/svs/rdr?TYPE=3&tp=iesearch&locale=EN_US&c=Q304&bd=pavi lion&pf=desktop
R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Page = http://ie.redirect.hp.com/svs/rdr?TYPE=3&tp=iesearch&locale=EN_US&c=Q304&bd=pavi lion&pf=desktop
R0 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Start Page = http://ie.redirect.hp.com/svs/rdr?TYPE=3&tp=iehome&locale=EN_US&c=Q304&bd=pavili on&pf=desktop
R0 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Search,SearchAssistant = http://start.earthlink.net/AL/Search
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Connection Wizard,ShellNext = http://start.sprint.earthlink.net/

O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [WorkFlow] E:\installs\BrdJmp\WorkFlow.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [QuickTime Task] "C:\Program Files\QuickTime\qttask.exe" -atboottime
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [Rlaqn] C:\WINDOWS\System32\?ti2evxx.exe
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [Notn] "C:\Program Files\apsi\wtta.exe" -vt yazr

O8 - Extra context menu item: &Search - http://edits.mywebsearch.com/toolbaredits/menusearch.jhtml?p=ZJxdm025YYUS

O20 - AppInit_DLLs: repairs302972967.dll

Again, make sure ALL browser windows are closed when you click FIX.

Copy the contents of the below Quote Box to Notepad. Then click File and then Save As. Change the Save as Type to All Files. Name the file fixme.reg and then click save. (make sure you save it somewhere you can find it. Saving it to your Desktop may make that easy.) Then double-click on the fixme.reg file on your desktop (or locate it with Windows Explorer and double click on it if not saved to the Desktop) and when it prompts to Add in to the registry, say yes.

Now, Please boot into Safe Mode, be sure you have the Viewing of Hidden Files & Folders Enabled per the tutorial. Now, navigate to and DELETE the following if they should remain:

C:\WINDOWS\uniq ← Delete this whole folder if it exist!

C:\Program Files\apsi ← Delete this whole folder if it exist!

C:\Program Files\Viewpoint ← Delete this whole folder if it exist!

Next, run CCleaner to clean up cookies and temp files.

Locate PocketKillbox
(Procede with this step even if they do not show in blue)

Next, you will be entering items into Pocket KillBox. Please select the “Delete on Reboot” Option. Copy&Paste each of the file names listed below into the box one by one, making sure Delete on Reboot is Checked for each entry. Click the Red X for each entry, but DO NOT Allow your machine to be rebooted until the last item has been entered:

** Note: For any of the .dll files, check the Unregister .dll Before Deleting box as well. If this option is not enabled, don't worry about it.

• If you get an error message about Pending Operations, just reboot your computer manually.

After you complete the above, REBOOT and proceed with the rest of this fix...

Next 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.

Note for IE 7 users:
Select Internet Options, then the Advanced Tab and then the Reset button under Reset Internet Explorer Settings.



Finally, I would like you to flush your System Restore points. Please follow the instructions in the below:

• Disable and Re-enable System Restore
  
  
• Turn OFF System Restore to flush any bad Restore Points.
  
  
• Then, follow the instructions at the bottom of the linked page to Re-enable the Restore Utility which will create a fresh restore point.

After you complete the above reboot once more and then 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.

 

An unexpected error has occurred at procedure: modBackup_MakeBackup(sItem=O20 - AppInit_DLLs: repairs302972967.dll)
Error #5 - Invalid procedure call or argument

Please email me at merijn@spywareinfo.com, reporting the following:
* What you were trying to fix when the error occurred, if applicable
* How you can reproduce the error
* A complete HijackThis scan log, if possible

Windows version: Windows NT 5.01.2600
MSIE version: 6.0.2800.1106


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Click OK to continue the rest of the scan.
This was a message that came up when I ran the fix for HJT
Also whe I tried to remove Java 2Runtime Environment, SE V1.42.03 it said that there was a fatal error and would not let me uninstall

Also when I click on internet explorer to post this my home page was blank is that correct.

this is the latest log from HJT

 

I have completed everything (boy that made me nervous deleting files )
This is the final hjt log

 

Looks good, now we need to update your Java to the latest version. Download and install the package below, once completed reboot and let me know how things are running.

Java Runtime Environment Version 5.0 Update 10

 

internet explorer is acting a little wierd but will test it for awhile. I will have my son download AIM to see if it works. Can you suggest a good virus program. I am using AVG right now. Also I am using ad-watch professional when i load it it has been trying to block so many things I think i may have to do with all the changes. Do you think that is a problem? Thank you so much for your help

 

Personally I recommend AVG AntiVirus Free. I have used it for a while now and never had a problem.

For antispy I recommend Spy Sweeper but it is $29.95 a year, if you want free I recommend Spyware Guard and Spyware Blaster. I don't like Ad-Aware simply because it doesn't target real problems, only little things like cookies and MRUs.

 

I am using the AVG free now but they say as of Feb17 that it will no longer work unless it is updated not sure if they will charge than or not guess we will wait and see. Things seem to be running well right not thank you again for all of your help

 

The previous version of AVG Free will expire however they have updated their free version to 7.5 which is current and free.

AVG Free Edition 7.5.432a904