Uninstalling MSN Toolbar

I get the "Buffer Overrun Detected" message every time I or one of my programs that use automatic updating (such as McAfee AntiVirus or ZoneAlarm) launch IE. I don't know exactly when the problem began. At first, I couldn't get my McAfee Anti-Spyware software to update, and eventually I couldn't update AntiVirus or ZoneAlarm.

I had done all the things listed by MajorAttitude on the "Read Me First before asking for support on Basic Spyware, Trojan, and Virus Removal" thread. The only exception was Symantec Security Check, which requires IE to use. The other problem was that I use Windows ME, which, as far as I can tell does not have a "safe mode with networking support," so I just used "safe mode"

The only three items of interest I found in performing all of the steps were using Ad-Aware: Hi-Wire, Alexa, and Backweb Lite. I quarantined Hi-Wire and Alexa and kept Backweb Lite.

I got to the point where I began using HiJack This! I'm obviously not an expert, so at this point I got scared of what I was going to blow up.

I deleted one R1 and three BHO's that were obviously not necessary (just a bunch of ???? and random characters with no files associated). I think I need to delete the MSN Toolbar BHO based on postings I have seen here and in other places, but wanted to check with someone before I did. I tried removing MSN toolbar from my Add/Remove programs, but that did not work. I also went to the MSN Toolbar uninstall website, but I don't think Microsoft will let you uninstall using Firefox because I got an error message. There are two 02's one 03, and two 09's that I believe are associated with MSN toolbar. Should I delete these also?

 

Logfile is attached. Thanks for your help.

 

Sorry about not answering the questions. In my haste to get you the logfile, I forgot to write my responses.

I do NOT have the latest Windows Updates since I cannot use MS Internet Explorer, and I cannot find a way to check for and find Windows updates using Firefox.

I do NOT use the Microsoft Toolbar since I switched over to Firefox. I use the Google Toolbar.

I did as you asked and unchecked TeaTimer in Spybot, checked to see that the IE tweaks were unchecked and exited Spybot.

I ran HJT and fixed the four lines. I then rebooted and ran HJT (logfile is attached).

As for how things are working, I still get a "Buffer Overrun Detected" message when attempting to start MS IE.

Thanks again,
Zdouble

 

I was not able to uninstall IE through the normal means, so I used HJT to uninstall. That worked and I am now able to launch IE.

I tried a few simple websites to see if the connection works, but could not connect (google, yahoo). The only connection I can now make through IE to the internet is to the Windows Update page. Unfortunately, I still cannot do a scan of my computer to check for necessary updates.

My automatic updates,such as ZoneAlarm and VirusScan are also still not working.

 

I'm on Windows ME, so I had to use the methodology on the following website to renew my ip configuation: http://northtechs.com/ipconfig.htm

Since I couldn't flush my DNS cache from the command prompt, I used the method from the following webpage to delete offline content through IE options: http://www.computing.net/windowsme/wwwboard/forum/45436.html

I ran hoster as requested, but didn't notice any change to the websites I had tried previously (yahoo and google, and microsoft windows update). I tried other websites, and they load properly; however, I cannot click on any of the text boxes within a web site to enter text. I cannot connect to nearly all of the large search engine websites - Google, Yahoo, AltaVista, askJeeves - and the only one I can, Lycos, does not load completely and I have the same text box entry problem.

Zdouble

 

I use a Motorola Surfboard Cable Modem and a Linksys Router (for VOIP and security). However, I only have the one computer on the network.

IE is still giving me the problems mentioned previously. No, I cannot get Windows Update to work due to this problem. When I try to select "Scan for Updates" nothing happens.

I added the file into the registry, but did not notice any improvements.

 

Correct, I can access some websites, but not all through IE. I also cannot access majorgeeks.com. Of the websites I can access, I can click links, however, I cannot click on any of the text boxes that require me to enter text.

I shut down ZoneAlarm, but nothing changed.

I cannot think of any problems on Firefox. Firefox has worked so well that I think I have been neglecting IE and not checking for Windows Updates often enough.

 

I installed Deldomains and reran Hoster. No change noticed. One other thing I noticed was that when I go to the IE Tools, Security tab, when I click on "Custom Level" for each of the zones, there is nothing displayed in the "Settings" window. I think I have a virus that I didn't find when I went through the tutorial. Should I try going through it again? I stopped at the part where it starts using HJT because I didn't want to screw anything up. I did not do any of the following alternative scans listed in the tutorial:

BitDefender
RavAntivirus
TrojanScan
a2 free edition
avast!
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