posting my logs from OTL scan regarding Gala Directory virus

This is what the log said:

All processes killed
========== OTL ==========
HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings\\ProxyEnable|dword:0 /E : value set successfully!
HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings\\ProxyOverride| /E : value set successfully!
HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings\\ProxyServer| /E : value set successfully!
Registry value HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Toolbar\\{CCC7A320-B3CA-4199-B1A6-9F516DD69829} not found.
Registry key HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\CLSID\{CCC7A320-B3CA-4199-B1A6-9F516DD69829}\ not found.
Folder C:\Documents and Settings\Charlotte Yochem\Application Data\Smart Engine\ not found.
Folder C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\SMCHIFAJOEE\ not found.
Folder C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\eb8c68\ not found.
========== COMMANDS ==========

[EMPTYTEMP]

User: All Users

User: Charlotte Yochem
->Temp folder emptied: 65937 bytes
->Temporary Internet Files folder emptied: 5295648 bytes
->Java cache emptied: 0 bytes
->Google Chrome cache emptied: 0 bytes
->Apple Safari cache emptied: 0 bytes
->Flash cache emptied: 611 bytes

User: Default User
->Temp folder emptied: 0 bytes
->Temporary Internet Files folder emptied: 0 bytes
->Flash cache emptied: 0 bytes

User: LocalService
->Temp folder emptied: 0 bytes
->Temporary Internet Files folder emptied: 32902 bytes

User: NetworkService
->Temp folder emptied: 2286 bytes
->Temporary Internet Files folder emptied: 0 bytes

%systemdrive% .tmp files removed: 0 bytes
%systemroot% .tmp files removed: 0 bytes
%systemroot%\System32 .tmp files removed: 0 bytes
%systemroot%\System32\dllcache .tmp files removed: 0 bytes
%systemroot%\System32\drivers .tmp files removed: 0 bytes
Windows Temp folder emptied: 34346 bytes
%systemroot%\system32\config\systemprofile\Local Settings\Temp folder emptied: 0 bytes
%systemroot%\system32\config\systemprofile\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files folder emptied: 0 bytes
RecycleBin emptied: 9263 bytes

Total Files Cleaned = 5.00 mb

C:\WINDOWS\System32\drivers\etc\Hosts moved successfully.
HOSTS file reset successfully

OTL by OldTimer - Version 3.2.17.3 log created on 11182010_072725

Files\Folders moved on Reboot...
C:\Documents and Settings\Charlotte Yochem\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files\Content.IE5\P0A08HXP\openhand[1].cur moved successfully.
C:\Documents and Settings\Charlotte Yochem\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files\Content.IE5\P0A08HXP\yochemlaw[1].htm moved successfully.
C:\Documents and Settings\Charlotte Yochem\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files\Content.IE5\P0A08HXP\yochemlaw[2].htm moved successfully.
C:\Documents and Settings\Charlotte Yochem\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files\Content.IE5\P0A08HXP\yochemlaw[3].htm moved successfully.
C:\Documents and Settings\Charlotte Yochem\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files\Content.IE5\OYGETW7G\st[1] moved successfully.
C:\Documents and Settings\Charlotte Yochem\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files\Content.IE5\OYGETW7G\yochemlaw[1].htm moved successfully.
C:\Documents and Settings\Charlotte Yochem\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files\Content.IE5\I2B13ITO\cms-2-frame[1].htm moved successfully.
C:\Documents and Settings\Charlotte Yochem\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files\Content.IE5\I2B13ITO\yochemlaw[1].htm moved successfully.
C:\Documents and Settings\Charlotte Yochem\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files\Content.IE5\3R6KRM4F\clk[2].htm moved successfully.
C:\Documents and Settings\Charlotte Yochem\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files\Content.IE5\3R6KRM4F\iframe3[1].htm moved successfully.
C:\Documents and Settings\Charlotte Yochem\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files\Content.IE5\3R6KRM4F\posting-my-logs-from-otl-scan-regarding-gala-directory-virus-t24616[1].htm moved successfully.
C:\Documents and Settings\Charlotte Yochem\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files\AntiPhishing\2CEDBFBC-DBA8-43AA-B1FD-CC8E6316E3E2.dat moved successfully.

Registry entries deleted on Reboot...
______________________________________

I read that stuff to mean that it found bad stuff and deleted whatever it found. I saw another post about the directory redirect problem, so maybe I'll try re-running the Malwarebytes. I already did it, but will try it again.

ESET Online Scan

Please run a free online scan with the ESET Online Scanner

• Tick the box next to YES, I accept the Terms of Use
  
• Click Start
  
• When asked, allow the ActiveX control to install
  
• Click Start
  
• Make sure that the options Remove found threats and the option Scan unwanted applications is checked
  
• Click Scan (This scan can take several hours, so please be patient)
  
• Once the scan is completed, you may close the window
  
• Use Notepad to open the logfile located at C:\Program Files\EsetOnlineScanner\log.txt
  
• Copy and paste that log as a reply to this topic

ESETSmartInstaller@High as CAB hook log:
OnlineScanner.ocx - registred OK
# version=7
# iexplore.exe=8.00.6001.18702 (longhorn_ie8_rtm(wmbla).090308-0339)
# OnlineScanner.ocx=1.0.0.6211
# api_version=3.0.2
# EOSSerial=724ec06b79c4de439df5784c35a2ea8a
# end=finished
# remove_checked=true
# archives_checked=false
# unwanted_checked=true
# unsafe_checked=false
# antistealth_checked=true
# utc_time=2010-11-09 03:07:48
# local_time=2010-11-09 09:07:48 (-0600, Central Standard Time)
# country="United States"
# lang=1033
# osver=5.1.2600 NT Service Pack 3
# compatibility_mode=1024 16777215 100 0 2398709 2398709 0 0
# compatibility_mode=6143 16777215 0 0 0 0 0 0
# compatibility_mode=8192 67108863 100 0 0 0 0 0
# scanned=66733
# found=1
# cleaned=1
# scan_time=2522
C:\_OTL\MovedFiles\11082010_115040\C_WINDOWS\System32\drivers\etc\hosts Win32/Qhost trojan (cleaned by deleting (after the next restart) - quarantined) 00000000000000000000000000000000 C
# version=7
# iexplore.exe=8.00.6001.18702 (longhorn_ie8_rtm(wmbla).090308-0339)
# OnlineScanner.ocx=1.0.0.6211
# api_version=3.0.2
# EOSSerial=724ec06b79c4de439df5784c35a2ea8a
# end=finished
# remove_checked=true
# archives_checked=false
# unwanted_checked=true
# unsafe_checked=false
# antistealth_checked=true
# utc_time=2010-11-18 04:41:41
# local_time=2010-11-17 10:41:41 (-0600, Central Standard Time)
# country="United States"
# lang=1033
# osver=5.1.2600 NT Service Pack 3
# compatibility_mode=1024 16777215 100 0 3138840 3138840 0 0
# compatibility_mode=6143 16777215 0 0 0 0 0 0
# compatibility_mode=8192 67108863 100 0 0 0 0 0
# scanned=66259
# found=8
# cleaned=8
# scan_time=2425
C:\Program Files\Uniblue\RegistryBooster\registrybooster.exe Win32/RegistryBooster application (cleaned by deleting - quarantined) 00000000000000000000000000000000 C
C:\System Volume Information\_restore{C3871C04-6186-4696-8057-89F86C481EE2}\RP636\A0090296.exe Win32/RegistryBooster application (cleaned by deleting - quarantined) 00000000000000000000000000000000 C
C:\System Volume Information\_restore{C3871C04-6186-4696-8057-89F86C481EE2}\RP636\A0090297.exe Win32/RegistryBooster application (cleaned by deleting - quarantined) 00000000000000000000000000000000 C
C:\System Volume Information\_restore{C3871C04-6186-4696-8057-89F86C481EE2}\RP636\A0090298.exe Win32/RegistryBooster application (cleaned by deleting - quarantined) 00000000000000000000000000000000 C
C:\System Volume Information\_restore{C3871C04-6186-4696-8057-89F86C481EE2}\RP636\A0090299.exe Win32/RegistryBooster application (cleaned by deleting - quarantined) 00000000000000000000000000000000 C
C:\System Volume Information\_restore{C3871C04-6186-4696-8057-89F86C481EE2}\RP636\A0090303.exe Win32/RegistryBooster application (cleaned by deleting - quarantined) 00000000000000000000000000000000 C
C:\System Volume Information\_restore{C3871C04-6186-4696-8057-89F86C481EE2}\RP652\A0091837.exe Win32/RegistryBooster application (cleaned by deleting - quarantined) 00000000000000000000000000000000 C
C:\_OTL\MovedFiles\11172010_212807\C_Documents and Settings\Charlotte Yochem\Local Settings\Temp\NOD1464.tmp Win32/Qhost trojan (cleaned by deleting - quarantined) 00000000000000000000000000000000 C
# version=7
# iexplore.exe=8.00.6001.18702 (longhorn_ie8_rtm(wmbla).090308-0339)
# OnlineScanner.ocx=1.0.0.6211
# api_version=3.0.2
# EOSSerial=724ec06b79c4de439df5784c35a2ea8a
# end=finished
# remove_checked=true
# archives_checked=false
# unwanted_checked=true
# unsafe_checked=true
# antistealth_checked=true
# utc_time=2010-11-20 04:33:33
# local_time=2010-11-20 10:33:33 (-0600, Central Standard Time)
# country="United States"
# lang=1033
# osver=5.1.2600 NT Service Pack 3
# compatibility_mode=1024 16777215 100 0 3353417 3353417 0 0
# compatibility_mode=6143 16777215 0 0 0 0 0 0
# compatibility_mode=8192 67108863 100 0 37096 37096 0 0
# scanned=68543
# found=0
# cleaned=0
# scan_time=3360

Please download SINO by Artellos.

• Save SINO to a place you can remember and run SINO.exe. (If you downloaded the ZIP version you will need to extract it first)
  
• Then please check the following checkboxes:
  

  Code:

  Tasklist
Startup Items
Event Log
Hosts file
  
  
• Once checked, hit the Run Scan! button and wait for the program to finish the scan.
  
  
• A notepad window will pop up. Please copy all of the content into your next reply.

Note: If you try to interact with the program once it’s started scanning it might appear to hang. The scan however will continue.

Last edited by DragonMaster Jay on 1st January 2011, 8:15 pm; edited 1 time in total

Shriek!! I'm so excited that you spotted a problem!!

System Investigator by Olrik
Log Created On: 2126_20-11-2010
SINO Version: 3.1.0.0

Total RAM: 2037 MB | Free RAM: 1348 MB | Pagefile Size: 3930 MB
C: | 127283 MB out of 152617 MB Free | Local Fixed Disk
D: | None | CD-ROM Disc
F: | 235930 MB out of 238414 MB Free | Local Fixed Disk

<<<< Tasklist >>>>

[System Idle Process] - Process ID: 0
[System] - Process ID: 4
[C:\WINDOWS\System32\smss.exe] - Process ID: 852
[csrss.exe] - Process ID: 924
[C:\WINDOWS\system32\winlogon.exe] - Process ID: 948
[C:\WINDOWS\system32\services.exe] - Process ID: 992
[C:\WINDOWS\system32\lsass.exe] - Process ID: 1004
[C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe] - Process ID: 1156
[svchost.exe] - Process ID: 1236
[c:\Program Files\Microsoft Security Essentials\MsMpEng.exe] - Process ID: 1276
[C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe] - Process ID: 1360
[svchost.exe] - Process ID: 1432
[svchost.exe] - Process ID: 1572
[C:\WINDOWS\System32\WLTRYSVC.EXE] - Process ID: 1712
[C:\WINDOWS\System32\bcmwltry.exe] - Process ID: 1760
[C:\WINDOWS\system32\spoolsv.exe] - Process ID: 1868
[svchost.exe] - Process ID: 1940
[C:\Program Files\Common Files\Apple\Mobile Device Support\AppleMobileDeviceService.exe] - Process ID: 1980
[C:\Program Files\Bonjour\mDNSResponder.exe] - Process ID: 1996
[C:\Program Files\Juniper Networks\Common Files\dsNcService.exe] - Process ID: 2012
[C:\WINDOWS\Explorer.EXE] - Process ID: 392
[C:\Program Files\Google\Update\1.2.183.39\GoogleCrashHandler.exe] - Process ID: 412
[C:\Program Files\Java\jre6\bin\jqs.exe] - Process ID: 612
[C:\Program Files\Cheshire\CWM\MSSQL$CHESHIRESOFTWARE\Binn\sqlservr.exe] - Process ID: 640
[C:\WINDOWS\system32\hkcmd.exe] - Process ID: 812
[C:\WINDOWS\system32\igfxpers.exe] - Process ID: 820
[C:\WINDOWS\system32\igfxsrvc.exe] - Process ID: 860
[C:\Program Files\DellTPad\Apoint.exe] - Process ID: 912
[C:\WINDOWS\stsystra.exe] - Process ID: 1008
[C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe] - Process ID: 1184
[C:\WINDOWS\system32\WLTRAY.exe] - Process ID: 1192
[C:\Program Files\ScanSoft\PaperPort\pptd40nt.exe] - Process ID: 1220
[C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe] - Process ID: 1396
[C:\Program Files\Brother\ControlCenter2\brctrcen.exe] - Process ID: 1476
[C:\Program Files\DellTPad\ApMsgFwd.exe] - Process ID: 1484
[C:\Program Files\SigmaTel\C-Major Audio\WDM\STacSV.exe] - Process ID: 1644
[C:\Program Files\Microsoft Security Essentials\msseces.exe] - Process ID: 1656
[C:\Program Files\Common Files\Java\Java Update\jusched.exe] - Process ID: 1668
[C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunesHelper.exe] - Process ID: 1732
[C:\Program Files\NewTech Infosystems\NTI Shadow 3\Shadow.exe] - Process ID: 2068
[C:\Program Files\DellTPad\HidFind.exe] - Process ID: 2076
[C:\Documents and Settings\Charlotte Yochem\Application Data\Smilebox\SmileboxTray.exe] - Process ID: 2088
[C:\WINDOWS\system32\ctfmon.exe] - Process ID: 2136
[C:\Program Files\Microsoft SQL Server\80\Tools\Binn\sqlmangr.exe] - Process ID: 2232
[C:\Program Files\DellTPad\Apntex.exe] - Process ID: 2252
[C:\PROGRA~1\smarshIM\sIM.exe] - Process ID: 2464
[C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe] - Process ID: 2572
[C:\Program Files\iPod\bin\iPodService.exe] - Process ID: 3504
[alg.exe] - Process ID: 3564
[C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\iexplore.exe] - Process ID: 3456
[C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\iexplore.exe] - Process ID: 3964
[C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\iexplore.exe] - Process ID: 1840
[C:\DOCUME~1\CHARLO~1\LOCALS~1\Temp\SINO\SINO.exe] - Process ID: 768
[wmiprvse.exe] - Process ID: 2920

<<<< Startup Items >>>>

[Service Manager.lnk] - - C:\Program Files\Microsoft SQL Server\80\Tools\Binn\sqlmangr.exe
[IgfxTray] - - C:\WINDOWS\system32\igfxtray.exe
[HotKeysCmds] - - C:\WINDOWS\system32\hkcmd.exe
[Persistence] - - C:\WINDOWS\system32\igfxpers.exe
[Apoint] - - C:\Program Files\DellTPad\Apoint.exe
[SigmatelSysTrayApp] - - stsystra.exe
[Broadcom Wireless Manager UI] - - C:\WINDOWS\system32\WLTRAY.exe
[SSBkgdUpdate] - - "C:\Program Files\Common Files\Scansoft Shared\SSBkgdUpdate\SSBkgdupdate.exe" -Embedding -boot
[PaperPort PTD] - - C:\Program Files\ScanSoft\PaperPort\pptd40nt.exe
[IndexSearch] - - C:\Program Files\ScanSoft\PaperPort\IndexSearch.exe
[SetDefPrt] - - C:\Program Files\Brother\Brmfl04g\BrStDvPt.exe
[ControlCenter2.0] - - C:\Program Files\Brother\ControlCenter2\brctrcen.exe /autorun
[Instan-t] - - C:\PROGRA~1\smarshIM\itload.exe monitor
[Adobe Reader Speed Launcher] - - "C:\Program Files\Adobe\Reader 8.0\Reader\Reader_sl.exe"
[QuickTime Task] - - "C:\Program Files\QuickTime\QTTask.exe" -atboottime
[MSSE] - - "c:\Program Files\Microsoft Security Essentials\msseces.exe" -hide -runkey
[SunJavaUpdateSched] - - "C:\Program Files\Common Files\Java\Java Update\jusched.exe"
[iTunesHelper] - - "C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunesHelper.exe"
[TClockEx] - - C:\Program Files\TClockEx\TCLOCKEX.EXE
[Shadow] - - C:\Program Files\NewTech Infosystems\NTI Shadow 3\Shadow.exe --minimize
[SmileboxTray] - - "C:\Documents and Settings\Charlotte Yochem\Application Data\Smilebox\SmileboxTray.exe"
[ctfmon.exe] - - C:\WINDOWS\system32\ctfmon.exe

<<<< Last 5 Application Errors or Warnings >>>>

Computer Name: CYOCHEM-NB | ID: 19011 | Source: MSSQL$CHESHIRESOFTWARE | Type: Warning | Date: 20-11-10 21:5:42 | Log: Application
Message:
Computer Name: CYOCHEM-NB | ID: 1517 | Source: Userenv | Type: Warning | Date: 20-11-10 12:7:43 | Log: Application
Message: Windows saved user CYOCHEM-NB\Charlotte Yochem registry while an application or service was still using the registry during log off. The memory used by the user's registry has not been freed. The registry will be unloaded when it is no longer in use.





This is often caused by services running as a user account, try configuring the services to run in either the LocalService or NetworkService account.


Computer Name: CYOCHEM-NB | ID: 19011 | Source: MSSQL$CHESHIRESOFTWARE | Type: Warning | Date: 20-11-10 9:32:57 | Log: Application
Message:
Computer Name: CYOCHEM-NB | ID: 1517 | Source: Userenv | Type: Warning | Date: 19-11-10 18:22:22 | Log: Application
Message: Windows saved user CYOCHEM-NB\Charlotte Yochem registry while an application or service was still using the registry during log off. The memory used by the user's registry has not been freed. The registry will be unloaded when it is no longer in use.





This is often caused by services running as a user account, try configuring the services to run in either the LocalService or NetworkService account.


Computer Name: CYOCHEM-NB | ID: 19011 | Source: MSSQL$CHESHIRESOFTWARE | Type: Warning | Date: 19-11-10 9:44:12 | Log: Application
Message:
<<<< Last 5 System Errors or Warnings >>>>

Computer Name: CYOCHEM-NB | ID: 4 | Source: b57w2k | Type: Warning | Date: 20-11-10 21:5:18 | Log: System
Message: Broadcom NetLink (TM) Fast Ethernet: The network link is down. Check to make sure the network cable is properly connected.


Computer Name: CYOCHEM-NB | ID: 4 | Source: b57w2k | Type: Warning | Date: 20-11-10 9:32:31 | Log: System
Message: Broadcom NetLink (TM) Fast Ethernet: The network link is down. Check to make sure the network cable is properly connected.


Computer Name: CYOCHEM-NB | ID: 240 | Source: Win32k | Type: Warning | Date: 19-11-10 18:22:22 | Log: System
Message: A request to suspend power was denied by winlogon.exe.


Computer Name: CYOCHEM-NB | ID: 4 | Source: b57w2k | Type: Warning | Date: 19-11-10 9:43:49 | Log: System
Message: Broadcom NetLink (TM) Fast Ethernet: The network link is down. Check to make sure the network cable is properly connected.


Computer Name: CYOCHEM-NB | ID: 263 | Source: PlugPlayManager | Type: Warning | Date: 19-11-10 9:34:30 | Log: System
Message: The service "Apple Mobile Device" may not have unregistered for device event notifications before it was stopped.


<<<< Special Events >>>>

There were no special events found

<<<< Hosts File >>>>

The HOSTS file is 98 Bytes in size.

There were 0 lines which refer to an external IP address.



------ End of File ------

Still getting any redirects?

Yes - I just now tried. I enetered something in the google search place on the upper right side of the Internet Explorer tool bar and it redirected to Gala...

On your last post you identified that the virus attached to my HOSTS file and directed me to download SINO then report the log here, which I did last night. Do you see that?

I saw that.

I'm correct to say you get redirected to a site of search-gala.com? It is a fake Google site which appears as the Google search engine in your browser.

Looks like the search.xml file is infected.

Answer a couple of questions here real quick...

what happens if you go to Google.com?

Yahoo.com?

Can you search on those sites and still stick on those sites?

Correct. Here is an example: http://findgala.com/?&uid=302&q=james+avery

If I go to www.google.com (which is what I have to do) I do get a clean Google page with search results. However, sometimes when I click on the provided link, it redirects to usually not Gala, but some other "off" fake search page. I cannot think of any of their names right now. I just went to Yahoo and used their search thing and it seemed to go fine. Does that give you extra insight?

Indeed. The search.xml file, which runs your browser search engine is the one that is infected.

The websites that are search engine based, do not redirect, as you say.

So, if we replace that search.xml plugin, the redirects shall disappear.

Start Internet Explorer, drop down the search box right by the Magnifying Search Glass, and select "Change Search Defaults."

In the list, select each one and click on Remove. If there is only one listed and it does not let you remove it, then you can remove it later after you add the new ones. Do not forget to remove the correct ones, if this is the case.

Now, drop it down again, click "Find More Providers."

Add any new providers you want from the page that pops up.


Once you have successfully replaced all the providers, restart your computer, and test the search box, and tell me if it is doing anymore redirects.

Bingo! You are the MAN. The provider that said it was Google on there couldn't be removed, so I guess it was the Gala monster. But when I chose new providers and chose Google, then was told it already was on there and would I like to replace the existing one, the real Google successfully replaced the Gala. So far, so good. Thank you!!!!!!

Excellent. Give it 24 hours, then tell me if it is all good. If so, we will need to clean up those tools and secure your computer for the future.

Everything seems fine. I see no Gala stuff when I search on the little Google bar. Yay! What now?

Hiya! Your logs appear to be clean. If there are no more issues, then we shall clean up!

Clean up System Restore

Now, to get you off to a clean start, we will be creating a new Restore Point, then clearing the old ones to make sure you do not get reinfected, in case you need to "restore back."

• Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > System tools > System Restore.
  
• On the dialogue box that appears select Create a Restore Point
  
• Click NEXT
  
• Enter a name e.g. Clean
  
• Click CREATE

You now have a clean restore point, to get rid of the bad ones:

• Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > System tools > Disk Cleanup.
  
• In the Drop down box that appears select your main drive e.g. C
  
• Click OK
  
• The System will do some calculation and the display a dialogue box with TABS
  
• Select the More Options Tab.
  
• At the bottom will be a system restore box with a CLEANUP button click this
  
• Accept the Warning and select OK again, the program will close and you are done

Run OTC to remove our tools

To remove all of the tools we used and the files and folders they created, please do the following:
Please download OTC.exe by OldTimer:

• Save it to your Desktop.
  
• Double click OTC.exe.
  
• Click the CleanUp! button.
  
• If you are prompted to Reboot during the cleanup, select Yes.
  
• The tool will delete itself once it finishes.

Note: If any tool, file or folder (belonging to the program we have used) hasn't been deleted, please delete it manually.

Purge old temporary files

Please download TFC by OldTimer to your desktop

• Please double-click TFC.exe to run it. (Note: If you are running on Vista, right-click on the file and choose Run As Administrator).
  
• It will close all programs when run, so make sure you have saved all your work before you begin.
  
• Click the Start
  button to begin the process. Depending on how often you clean temp
  files, execution time should be anywhere from a few seconds to a minute
  or two. Let it run uninterrupted to completion.
  
• Once it's finished it should reboot your machine. If it does not, please manually reboot the machine yourself to ensure a complete clean.

Security Check

Please download Security Check by screen317 from SpywareInfoforum.org or Changelog.fr.

• Save it to your Desktop.
• Double click SecurityCheck.exe and follow the onscreen instructions inside of the black box.
• A Notepad document should open automatically called checkup.txt; please post the contents of that document.

Tell me in your next reply, if you have completed these tasks:

• Cleaned System Restore
  
• Ran OTC
  
• Ran TFC
  
• Ran Security Check

Also, let me know how your computer is running, and don't forget to post the contents of the Security Check log.

Ok. I did each of the things you requested and am posting the Security Check log:
Results of screen317's Security Check version 0.99.6
Windows XP Service Pack 3
Internet Explorer 8
``````````````````````````````
Antivirus/Firewall Check:
Windows Firewall Enabled!
Microsoft Security Essentials
Microsoft Security Essentials successfully updated!
```````````````````````````````
Anti-malware/Other Utilities Check:
Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware
Java(TM) 6 Update 16
Java(TM) 6 Update 22
Out of date Java installed!
Adobe Flash Player
Adobe Reader 8.1.5
Out of date Adobe Reader installed!
````````````````````````````````
Process Check:
objlist.exe by Laurent
Windows Defender MSMpEng.exe
Microsoft Security Essentials msseces.exe
````````````````````````````````
DNS Vulnerability Check:
Unknown. This method cannot test your vulnerability to DNS cache poisoning. (Wireless connection?)

``````````End of Log````````````

Adobe Reader Update!

Please download the newest version of Adobe Acrobat Reader from Adobe.com

Before installing: it is important to remove older versions of Acrobat Reader since it does not do so automatically and old versions still leave you vulnerable.
Go to the Control Panel and enter Add or Remove Programs (Programs and Features in Vista/7).
Search in the list for all previous installed versions of Adobe Acrobat Reader. Uninstall/Remove each of them.

Once old versions are gone, please install the newest version.

Java Update!

Please download the newest version of Java from Java.com.

Before installing: it is important to remove older versions of Java since it does not do so automatically and old versions still leave you vulnerable.
Go to the Control Panel and enter Add or Remove Programs (Programs and Features in Vista/7).
Search in the list for all previous installed versions of Java. (J2SE Runtime Environment). Please uninstall/remove each of them.

Once old versions are gone, please install the newest version.


Please read the following information that I have provided, which will help you prevent malicious software in the future. Please keep in mind, malware is a continuous danger on the Internet. It is highly important to stay safe while browsing, to prevent re-infection.

Software recommendations

Firewall

• Tallemu Online Armor: the free version is just as good as the premium. I have linked you to the free version.
  
• Comodo Firewall: the free version is just as good as the premium. I have linked you to the free version. The optional security suite enhances the firewall by 40% increase. If you would like to install the suite that includes antivirus, then remove your old antivirus first.
  
• PC Tools Firewall Plus: free and excellent firewall.

AntiSpyware

• SpywareBlaster
  SpywareBlaster is a program that prevents spyware from installing on your computer. A tutorial on using SpywareBlaster may be found here.
  
• Spybot - Search & Destroy.
  Spybot - Search & Destroy is a spyware and adware removal program. It also has realtime protection, TeaTimer to help safeguard your computer against spyware. (The link for Spybot - Search & Destroy contains a tutorial that will help you download, install, and begin using Spybot).
  

NOTE: Please keep ALL of these programs up-to-date and run them whenever you suspect a problem to prevent malware problems.

Resident Protection help
A number of programs have resident protection and it is a good idea to run the resident protection of one of each type of program to maintain protection. However, it is important to run only one resident program of each type since they can conflict and become less effective. That means only one antivirus, firewall, and scanning anti-spyware program at a time. Passive protectors such as SpywareBlaster can be run with any of them.

Securing your computer

• Windows Updates - It is very important to make sure that both Internet Explorer and Windows are kept current with the latest critical security patches from Microsoft. To do this just start Internet Explorer and select Tools > Windows Update, and follow the online instructions from there.
  
• hpHosts file replaces your current HOSTS file with one containing well known ad sites and other bad sites. This prevents your computer from connecting to those sites by redirecting them to 127.0.0.1, which is your local computer's loopback address, meaning it will be difficult to infect your computer in the future.
  

Please consider using an alternate browser
Mozilla's Firefox browser is a very good alternative. In addition to being generally more secure than Internet Explorer, it has a very good built-in popup blocker and add-ons, like NoScript, can make it even more secure. Opera is another good option.

If you are interested:

• Firefox may be downloaded from here: http://www.getfirefox.com
  
• Opera is available here: http://www.opera.com/download/
  

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