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descriptionSolvedAnother Trojan.zlob.G victim!

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Hi, I seem to have same problem as numerous others in that a pop up keeps warning me that my system is blocking Trojan.Zlob.G & I should enable protection. My computer too decided to restart itself when the problem arose. I have run a full virus scan of Panda AV pro 2009, & Windows malicious software removal but nothing shows up as being wrong. Just in case advice should rely at any point on system restore I should mention mine does not function properly for some reason. Hijack log as follows though it did mention something about my computer not recognising the host or something.

Logfile of Trend Micro HijackThis v2.0.2
Scan saved at 10:35:02, on 08/12/2008
Platform: Windows XP SP3 (WinNT 5.01.2600)
MSIE: Internet Explorer v7.00 (7.00.6000.16735)
Boot mode: Normal

Running processes:
C:\WINDOWS\System32\smss.exe
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\winlogon.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\services.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\lsass.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe
C:\Program Files\Panda Security\Panda Antivirus Pro 2009\TPSrv.exe
C:\PROGRAM FILES\PANDA SECURITY\PANDA ANTIVIRUS PRO 2009\WebProxy.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\spoolsv.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Apple\Mobile Device Support\bin\AppleMobileDeviceService.exe
C:\Program Files\Bonjour\mDNSResponder.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\CTsvcCDA.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Microsoft Shared\VS7DEBUG\MDM.EXE
C:\Program Files\Panda Security\Panda Antivirus Pro 2009\PsCtrls.exe
C:\Program Files\Panda Security\Panda Antivirus Pro 2009\PavFnSvr.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Panda Security\PavShld\pavprsrv.exe
C:\Program Files\Panda Security\Panda Antivirus Pro 2009\PsImSvc.exe
C:\Program Files\Panda Security\Panda Antivirus Pro 2009\PskSvc.exe
C:\Program Files\Panda Security\Panda Antivirus Pro 2009\pavsrv51.exe
C:\Program Files\Panda Security\Panda Antivirus Pro 2009\AVENGINE.EXE
C:\Program Files\Panda Security\Panda Antivirus Pro 2009\Firewall\PSHOST.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\Explorer.EXE
C:\Program Files\Panda Security\Panda Antivirus Pro 2009\ApvxdWin.exe
C:\WINDOWS\SOUNDMAN.EXE
C:\Program Files\Thomson\SpeedTouch USB\Dragdiag.exe
C:\Program Files\QuickTime\QTTask.exe
C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunesHelper.exe
C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office12\GrooveMonitor.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\ctfmon.exe
C:\Program Files\Messenger\msmsgs.exe
C:\Program Files\Creative\MediaSource\Detector\CTDetect.exe
C:\Program Files\YourWare Solutions\FreeRAM XP Pro\FreeRAM XP Pro.exe
C:\Program Files\iPod\bin\iPodService.exe
C:\New programme files\Hijack(GP)This.exe
C:\Program Files\Panda Security\Panda Antivirus Pro 2009\avciman.exe
C:\Program Files\Panda Security\Panda Antivirus Pro 2009\psimreal.exe

R0 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Start Page = http://www.tesco.net/
R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Default_Page_URL = http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=69157
R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Default_Search_URL = http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=54896
R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Page = http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=54896
R0 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Start Page = http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=69157
R3 - URLSearchHook: Yahoo! Toolbar - {EF99BD32-C1FB-11D2-892F-0090271D4F88} - (no file)
O2 - BHO: Adobe PDF Reader Link Helper - {06849E9F-C8D7-4D59-B87D-784B7D6BE0B3} - C:\Program Files\Adobe\Acrobat 7.0\ActiveX\AcroIEHelper.dll
O2 - BHO: Groove GFS Browser Helper - {72853161-30C5-4D22-B7F9-0BBC1D38A37E} - C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office12\GrooveShellExtensions.dll
O2 - BHO: SSVHelper Class - {761497BB-D6F0-462C-B6EB-D4DAF1D92D43} - C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.5.0_06\bin\ssv.dll
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SoundMan] SOUNDMAN.EXE
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SpeedTouch USB Diagnostics] "C:\Program Files\Thomson\SpeedTouch USB\Dragdiag.exe" /icon
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SunJavaUpdateSched] C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.5.0_06\bin\jusched.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [QuickTime Task] "C:\Program Files\QuickTime\QTTask.exe" -atboottime
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [iTunesHelper] "C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunesHelper.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [APVXDWIN] "C:\Program Files\Panda Security\Panda Antivirus Pro 2009\APVXDWIN.EXE" /s
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SCANINICIO] "C:\Program Files\Panda Security\Panda Antivirus Pro 2009\Inicio.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [GrooveMonitor] "C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office12\GrooveMonitor.exe"
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [CTFMON.EXE] C:\WINDOWS\system32\ctfmon.exe
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [MSMSGS] "C:\Program Files\Messenger\msmsgs.exe" /background
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [Creative Detector] "C:\Program Files\Creative\MediaSource\Detector\CTDetect.exe" /R
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [FreeRAM XP] "C:\Program Files\YourWare Solutions\FreeRAM XP Pro\FreeRAM XP Pro.exe" -win
O4 - HKUS\S-1-5-19\..\Run: [CTFMON.EXE] C:\WINDOWS\system32\CTFMON.EXE (User 'LOCAL SERVICE')
O4 - HKUS\S-1-5-20\..\Run: [CTFMON.EXE] C:\WINDOWS\system32\CTFMON.EXE (User 'NETWORK SERVICE')
O4 - HKUS\S-1-5-18\..\Run: [CTFMON.EXE] C:\WINDOWS\system32\CTFMON.EXE (User 'SYSTEM')
O4 - HKUS\.DEFAULT\..\Run: [CTFMON.EXE] C:\WINDOWS\system32\CTFMON.EXE (User 'Default user')
O4 - Global Startup: Adobe Reader Speed Launch.lnk = C:\Program Files\Adobe\Acrobat 7.0\Reader\reader_sl.exe
O8 - Extra context menu item: E&xport to Microsoft Excel - res://C:\PROGRA~1\MICROS~2\Office12\EXCEL.EXE/3000
O9 - Extra button: (no name) - {08B0E5C0-4FCB-11CF-AAA5-00401C608501} - C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.5.0_06\bin\npjpi150_06.dll
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Sun Java Console - {08B0E5C0-4FCB-11CF-AAA5-00401C608501} - C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.5.0_06\bin\npjpi150_06.dll
O9 - Extra button: Send to OneNote - {2670000A-7350-4f3c-8081-5663EE0C6C49} - C:\PROGRA~1\MICROS~2\Office12\ONBttnIE.dll
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: S&end to OneNote - {2670000A-7350-4f3c-8081-5663EE0C6C49} - C:\PROGRA~1\MICROS~2\Office12\ONBttnIE.dll
O9 - Extra button: Research - {92780B25-18CC-41C8-B9BE-3C9C571A8263} - C:\PROGRA~1\MICROS~2\Office12\REFIEBAR.DLL
O9 - Extra button: (no name) - {e2e2dd38-d088-4134-82b7-f2ba38496583} - C:\WINDOWS\Network Diagnostic\xpnetdiag.exe
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: @xpsp3res.dll,-20001 - {e2e2dd38-d088-4134-82b7-f2ba38496583} - C:\WINDOWS\Network Diagnostic\xpnetdiag.exe
O9 - Extra button: Messenger - {FB5F1910-F110-11d2-BB9E-00C04F795683} - C:\Program Files\Messenger\msmsgs.exe
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Windows Messenger - {FB5F1910-F110-11d2-BB9E-00C04F795683} - C:\Program Files\Messenger\msmsgs.exe
O15 - Trusted Zone: http://www.tesco.net
O15 - Trusted Zone: http://download.widowsupdate.com
O15 - Trusted Zone: http://download.windowsupdate.com
O16 - DPF: {0A5FD7C5-A45C-49FC-ADB5-9952547D5715} (Creative Software AutoUpdate) - http://www.creative.com/su/ocx/15026/CTSUEng.cab
O16 - DPF: {17492023-C23A-453E-A040-C7C580BBF700} (Windows Genuine Advantage Validation Tool) - http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?linkid=39204
O16 - DPF: {2BC66F54-93A8-11D3-BEB6-00105AA9B6AE} (Symantec AntiVirus scanner) - http://security.symantec.com/sscv6/SharedContent/vc/bin/AvSniff.cab
O16 - DPF: {30528230-99f7-4bb4-88d8-fa1d4f56a2ab} - C:\Program Files\Yahoo!\Common\yinsthelper.dll
O16 - DPF: {6414512B-B978-451D-A0D8-FCFDF33E833C} (WUWebControl Class) - http://update.microsoft.com/windowsupdate/v6/V5Controls/en/x86/client/wuweb_site.cab?1129241809406
O16 - DPF: {644E432F-49D3-41A1-8DD5-E099162EEEC5} (Symantec RuFSI Utility Class) - http://security.symantec.com/sscv6/SharedContent/common/bin/cabsa.cab
O16 - DPF: {6E32070A-766D-4EE6-879C-DC1FA91D2FC3} (MUWebControl Class) - http://update.microsoft.com/microsoftupdate/v6/V5Controls/en/x86/client/muweb_site.cab?1130773696796
O16 - DPF: {7F8C8173-AD80-4807-AA75-5672F22B4582} (ICSScanner Class) - http://download.zonelabs.com/bin/promotions/spywaredetector/ICSScanner37390.cab
O16 - DPF: {F6ACF75C-C32C-447B-9BEF-46B766368D29} (Creative Software AutoUpdate Support Package) - http://www.creative.com/su/ocx/15029/CTPID.cab
O18 - Protocol: grooveLocalGWS - {88FED34C-F0CA-4636-A375-3CB6248B04CD} - C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office12\GrooveSystemServices.dll
O23 - Service: Apple Mobile Device - Apple, Inc. - C:\Program Files\Common Files\Apple\Mobile Device Support\bin\AppleMobileDeviceService.exe
O23 - Service: Bonjour Service - Apple Inc. - C:\Program Files\Bonjour\mDNSResponder.exe
O23 - Service: Creative Service for CDROM Access - Creative Technology Ltd - C:\WINDOWS\system32\CTsvcCDA.EXE
O23 - Service: InstallDriver Table Manager (IDriverT) - Macrovision Corporation - C:\Program Files\Common Files\InstallShield\Driver\11\Intel 32\IDriverT.exe
O23 - Service: iPod Service - Apple Inc. - C:\Program Files\iPod\bin\iPodService.exe
O23 - Service: Panda Software Controller - Panda Security, S.L. - C:\Program Files\Panda Security\Panda Antivirus Pro 2009\PsCtrls.exe
O23 - Service: Panda Function Service (PAVFNSVR) - Panda Security, S.L. - C:\Program Files\Panda Security\Panda Antivirus Pro 2009\PavFnSvr.exe
O23 - Service: Panda Process Protection Service (PavPrSrv) - Panda Security, S.L. - C:\Program Files\Common Files\Panda Security\PavShld\pavprsrv.exe
O23 - Service: Panda On-Access Anti-Malware Service (PAVSRV) - Panda Security, S.L. - C:\Program Files\Panda Security\Panda Antivirus Pro 2009\pavsrv51.exe
O23 - Service: Panda Host Service (PSHost) - Panda Software International - C:\Program Files\Panda Security\Panda Antivirus Pro 2009\Firewall\PSHOST.EXE
O23 - Service: Panda IManager Service (PSIMSVC) - Panda Security S.L. - C:\Program Files\Panda Security\Panda Antivirus Pro 2009\PsImSvc.exe
O23 - Service: Panda PSK service (PskSvcRetail) - Panda Security, S.L. - C:\Program Files\Panda Security\Panda Antivirus Pro 2009\PskSvc.exe
O23 - Service: Panda TPSrv (TPSrv) - Panda Security, S.L. - C:\Program Files\Panda Security\Panda Antivirus Pro 2009\TPSrv.exe

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descriptionSolvedTrojan.zlob.g post 2 uninstall list

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Uninstall list

2007 Microsoft Office Suite Service Pack 1 (SP1)
2007 Microsoft Office Suite Service Pack 1 (SP1)
2007 Microsoft Office Suite Service Pack 1 (SP1)
2007 Microsoft Office Suite Service Pack 1 (SP1)
2007 Microsoft Office Suite Service Pack 1 (SP1)
2007 Microsoft Office Suite Service Pack 1 (SP1)
2007 Microsoft Office Suite Service Pack 1 (SP1)
2007 Microsoft Office Suite Service Pack 1 (SP1)
2007 Microsoft Office Suite Service Pack 1 (SP1)
2007 Microsoft Office Suite Service Pack 1 (SP1)
2007 Microsoft Office Suite Service Pack 1 (SP1)
2007 Microsoft Office Suite Service Pack 1 (SP1)
2007 Microsoft Office Suite Service Pack 1 (SP1)
2007 Microsoft Office Suite Service Pack 1 (SP1)
2007 Microsoft Office Suite Service Pack 1 (SP1)
2007 Microsoft Office Suite Service Pack 1 (SP1)
2007 Microsoft Office Suite Service Pack 1 (SP1)
Adobe Flash Player Plugin
Adobe Reader 7.1.0
AGEIA PhysX v6.10.25
Apple Mobile Device Support
Apple Software Update
Avanquest update
Bonjour
CCleaner (remove only)
Creative Jukebox Driver
Creative MediaSource
Creative Removable Disk Manager
Creative System Information
Creative Zen Micro
DivX
DVD Decrypter (Remove Only)
dvdSanta 4.00
EPSON Printer Software
FLV Player
HighMAT Extension to Microsoft Windows XP CD Writing Wizard
HijackThis 2.0.2
Hotfix for Windows Internet Explorer 7 (KB947864)
Hotfix for Windows Media Format 11 SDK (KB929399)
Hotfix for Windows Media Player 11 (KB939683)
Hotfix for Windows XP (KB952287)
InterActual Player
iTunes
J2SE Runtime Environment 5.0 Update 6
LimeWire 4.18.2
Macromedia Flash Player 8
Macromedia Shockwave Player
Microsoft .NET Framework 1.1
Microsoft .NET Framework 1.1
Microsoft .NET Framework 1.1 Hotfix (KB928366)
Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 Service Pack 1
Microsoft .NET Framework 3.0 Service Pack 1
Microsoft Base Smart Card Cryptographic Service Provider Package
Microsoft Compression Client Pack 1.0 for Windows XP
Microsoft Internationalized Domain Names Mitigation APIs
Microsoft Kernel-Mode Driver Framework Feature Pack 1.5
Microsoft National Language Support Downlevel APIs
Microsoft Office Access MUI (English) 2007
Microsoft Office Access Setup Metadata MUI (English) 2007
Microsoft Office Enterprise 2007
Microsoft Office Enterprise 2007
Microsoft Office Excel MUI (English) 2007
Microsoft Office Groove MUI (English) 2007
Microsoft Office Groove Setup Metadata MUI (English) 2007
Microsoft Office InfoPath MUI (English) 2007
Microsoft Office OneNote MUI (English) 2007
Microsoft Office Outlook MUI (English) 2007
Microsoft Office PowerPoint MUI (English) 2007
Microsoft Office Proof (English) 2007
Microsoft Office Proof (French) 2007
Microsoft Office Proof (Spanish) 2007
Microsoft Office Proofing (English) 2007
Microsoft Office Publisher MUI (English) 2007
Microsoft Office Shared MUI (English) 2007
Microsoft Office Shared Setup Metadata MUI (English) 2007
Microsoft Office Word MUI (English) 2007
Microsoft Silverlight
Microsoft User-Mode Driver Framework Feature Pack 1.0
Microsoft Windows XP Video Decoder Checkup Utility
Motorola Driver Installation 3.2.0
Motorola Phone Tools
Mozilla Firefox (3.0.4)
MSXML 4.0 SP2 (KB925672)
MSXML 4.0 SP2 (KB927978)
MSXML 4.0 SP2 (KB936181)
MSXML 4.0 SP2 (KB954430)
MSXML 4.0 SP2 Parser and SDK
MSXML 6.0 Parser (KB933579)
NVIDIA Drivers
Panda Antivirus Pro 2009
PowerDVD
QuickTime
Realtek AC'97 Audio
Security Update for 2007 Microsoft Office System (KB951550)
Security Update for 2007 Microsoft Office System (KB951944)
Security Update for 2007 Microsoft Office System (KB955936)
Security Update for Microsoft Office Excel 2007 (KB955470)
Security Update for Microsoft Office OneNote 2007 (KB950130)
Security Update for Microsoft Office PowerPoint 2007 (KB951338)
Security Update for Microsoft Office Publisher 2007 (KB950114)
Security Update for Microsoft Office system 2007 (KB951808)
Security Update for Microsoft Office system 2007 (KB954326)
Security Update for Microsoft Office Word 2007 (KB950113)
Security Update for Windows Internet Explorer 7 (KB928090)
Security Update for Windows Internet Explorer 7 (KB929969)
Security Update for Windows Internet Explorer 7 (KB931768)
Security Update for Windows Internet Explorer 7 (KB933566)
Security Update for Windows Internet Explorer 7 (KB937143)
Security Update for Windows Internet Explorer 7 (KB938127)
Security Update for Windows Internet Explorer 7 (KB939653)
Security Update for Windows Internet Explorer 7 (KB942615)
Security Update for Windows Internet Explorer 7 (KB944533)
Security Update for Windows Internet Explorer 7 (KB950759)
Security Update for Windows Internet Explorer 7 (KB953838)
Security Update for Windows Internet Explorer 7 (KB956390)
Security Update for Windows Media Player 10 (KB911565)
Security Update for Windows Media Player 10 (KB917734)
Security Update for Windows Media Player 11 (KB936782)
Security Update for Windows Media Player 11 (KB954154)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB938464)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB941569)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB946648)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB950760)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB950762)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB950974)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB951066)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB951376)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB951376-v2)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB951698)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB951748)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB952954)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB953839)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB954211)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB954459)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB955069)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB956391)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB956803)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB956841)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB957095)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB957097)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB958644)
SpeedTouch USB Software
Total Video Converter 2.60
Update for Microsoft Office Outlook 2007 (KB952142)
Update for Office 2007 (KB946691)
Update for Outlook 2007 Junk Email Filter (kb957829)
Update for Windows XP (KB951072-v2)
Update for Windows XP (KB951978)
Windows Backup Utility
Windows Genuine Advantage v1.3.0254.0
Windows Imaging Component
Windows Media Format 11 runtime
Windows Media Format 11 runtime
Windows Media Player 11
Windows Media Player 11
Windows Presentation Foundation
Windows XP Service Pack 3
WinZip

descriptionSolvedRe: Another Trojan.zlob.G victim!

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Hello.


  • Open HijackThis
  • Choose "Do a system scan only"
  • Check the boxes in front of these lines:


    O15 - Trusted Zone: http://www.tesco.net
    O15 - Trusted Zone: http://download.widowsupdate.com
    O15 - Trusted Zone: http://download.windowsupdate.com


  • Press "Fix Checked"
  • Close Hijack This.




  • Download combofix from here, use the top links - combofix.exe
  • Double click on ComboFix.exe.
  • Follow the prompts. NOTE:
  • ComboFix will check to see if the Microsoft Windows Recovery Console is installed.
    ***It's strongly recommended to have the Recovery Console installed before doing any malware removal.***

    **Please note: If the Microsoft Windows Recovery Console is already installed, ComboFix will automatically proceed with its scan.


  • The Recovery Console provides a recovery/repair mode should a problem occur during a Combofix run.

    Another Trojan.zlob.G victim! Rcauto10

  • Allow ComboFix to download the Recovery Console.
  • Accept the End-User License Agreement.
  • The Recovery Console will be installed.
  • You will this next prompt that asks if you want to continue the malware scan, select yes

    Another Trojan.zlob.G victim! Whatne10

  • Allow combofix to run
  • Post C:\combofix.txt back here.

    Note:
    Do not mouseclick combofix's window whilst it's running. That may cause it to stall.

descriptionSolvedRe: Another Trojan.zlob.G victim!

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Thanks so much for helping. Panda firewall hated doing this. 3rd message asked me to remove potentially unwanted programme by deleting, blocking file access or excluding programme from scan. I chose to block file I hope that was ok.

ComboFix 08-12-07.01 - Sarah 2008-12-08 14:37:53.1 - NTFSx86
Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition 5.1.2600.3.1252.1.1033.18.545 [GMT 0:00]
Running from: c:\documents and settings\Sarah\Desktop\ComboFix.exe
* Created a new restore point
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c:\documents and settings\Sarah\Application Data\Google\kjzna1562565.exe

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2008-12-06 18:27 . 2008-12-08 13:31 13,880 --a------ c:\windows\system32\drivers\COMFiltr.sys
2008-12-06 13:56 . 2008-12-06 13:57 d-------- c:\program files\Avanquest update
2008-12-06 13:55 . 2008-12-06 14:03 d-------- c:\program files\Motorola Phone Tools
2008-12-06 13:55 . 2008-12-06 13:55 d-------- c:\documents and settings\Sarah\Application Data\InstallShield
2008-12-06 13:55 . 2008-12-06 14:05 d-------- c:\documents and settings\All Users\Application Data\BVRP Software
2008-12-06 13:47 . 2008-12-06 13:47 0 --ah----- c:\windows\system32\drivers\MsftWdf_Kernel_01005_Coinstaller_Critical.Wdf
2008-12-06 13:47 . 2008-12-06 13:47 0 --ah----- c:\windows\system32\drivers\Msft_Kernel_motmodem_01005.Wdf
2008-12-06 13:46 . 2008-12-06 13:46 d-------- c:\program files\Common Files\Motorola Shared
2008-12-06 13:46 . 2006-11-13 15:45 1,419,232 --a------ c:\windows\system32\wdfcoinstaller01005.dll
2008-12-06 13:46 . 2007-06-18 15:18 23,680 --a------ c:\windows\system32\drivers\motmodem.sys
2008-11-13 10:05 . 2008-11-13 10:05 d-------- c:\program files\MSXML 4.0
2008-11-12 11:48 . 2008-10-24 11:21 455,296 -----c--- c:\windows\system32\dllcache\mrxsmb.sys
2008-11-12 11:47 . 2008-09-04 17:15 1,106,944 -----c--- c:\windows\system32\dllcache\msxml3.dll

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2008-12-08 14:33 230,580 ----a-w c:\windows\system32\drivers\APPFCONT.DAT.bck
2008-12-08 14:33 230,580 ----a-w c:\windows\system32\drivers\APPFCONT.DAT
2008-12-08 13:31 1,132 ----a-w c:\windows\system32\drivers\APPFLTR.CFG.bck
2008-12-08 13:31 1,132 ----a-w c:\windows\system32\drivers\APPFLTR.CFG
2008-12-06 13:56 --------- d--h--w c:\program files\InstallShield Installation Information
2008-11-16 15:46 --------- d-----w c:\program files\dvdSanta
2008-11-13 10:08 --------- d-----w c:\documents and settings\All Users\Application Data\Microsoft Help
2008-10-28 12:55 --------- d-----w c:\program files\MSBuild
2008-10-28 12:55 --------- d-----w c:\program files\Microsoft Works
2008-10-28 12:54 --------- d-----w c:\program files\Microsoft.NET
2008-10-28 12:49 --------- d-----w c:\program files\Microsoft Visual Studio 8
2008-10-24 11:21 455,296 ----a-w c:\windows\system32\drivers\mrxsmb.sys
2008-10-21 20:05 --------- d-----w c:\program files\Microsoft Silverlight
2008-10-16 14:13 202,776 ----a-w c:\windows\system32\wuweb.dll
2008-10-16 14:13 1,809,944 ----a-w c:\windows\system32\wuaueng.dll
2008-10-16 14:12 561,688 ----a-w c:\windows\system32\wuapi.dll
2008-10-16 14:12 323,608 ----a-w c:\windows\system32\wucltui.dll
2008-10-16 14:09 92,696 ----a-w c:\windows\system32\cdm.dll
2008-10-16 14:09 51,224 ----a-w c:\windows\system32\wuauclt.exe
2008-10-16 14:09 43,544 ----a-w c:\windows\system32\wups2.dll
2008-10-16 14:08 34,328 ----a-w c:\windows\system32\wups.dll
2008-10-16 14:06 268,648 ----a-w c:\windows\system32\mucltui.dll
2008-10-16 14:06 208,744 ----a-w c:\windows\system32\muweb.dll
2008-09-30 16:43 1,286,152 ----a-w c:\windows\system32\msxml4.dll
2008-09-15 12:12 1,846,400 ----a-w c:\windows\system32\win32k.sys
2008-09-10 01:14 1,307,648 ----a-w c:\windows\system32\msxml6.dll
2008-08-28 16:29 32,768 --sha-w c:\windows\system32\config\systemprofile\Local Settings\History\History.IE5\MSHist012008082820080829\index.dat
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*Note* empty entries & legit default entries are not shown
REGEDIT4

[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run]
"CTFMON.EXE"="c:\windows\system32\ctfmon.exe" [2008-04-14 15360]
"MSMSGS"="c:\program files\Messenger\msmsgs.exe" [2008-04-14 1695232]
"Creative Detector"="c:\program files\Creative\MediaSource\Detector\CTDetect.exe" [2004-10-05 98304]
"FreeRAM XP"="c:\program files\YourWare Solutions\FreeRAM XP Pro\FreeRAM XP Pro.exe" [2006-03-23 1591808]

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run]
"SpeedTouch USB Diagnostics"="c:\program files\Thomson\SpeedTouch USB\Dragdiag.exe" [2004-01-26 866816]
"SunJavaUpdateSched"="c:\program files\Java\jre1.5.0_06\bin\jusched.exe" [2005-11-10 36975]
"QuickTime Task"="c:\program files\QuickTime\QTTask.exe" [2008-03-28 413696]
"iTunesHelper"="c:\program files\iTunes\iTunesHelper.exe" [2008-03-30 267048]
"APVXDWIN"="c:\program files\Panda Security\Panda Antivirus Pro 2009\APVXDWIN.EXE" [2008-10-22 869632]
"SCANINICIO"="c:\program files\Panda Security\Panda Antivirus Pro 2009\Inicio.exe" [2008-07-07 50432]
"GrooveMonitor"="c:\program files\Microsoft Office\Office12\GrooveMonitor.exe" [2007-08-24 33648]
"SoundMan"="SOUNDMAN.EXE" [2004-06-18 c:\windows\SOUNDMAN.EXE]

[HKEY_USERS\.DEFAULT\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run]
"CTFMON.EXE"="c:\windows\system32\CTFMON.EXE" [2008-04-14 15360]

c:\documents and settings\All Users\Start Menu\Programs\Startup\
Adobe Reader Speed Launch.lnk - c:\program files\Adobe\Acrobat 7.0\Reader\reader_sl.exe [2008-04-23 29696]

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\windows nt\currentversion\winlogon\notify\avldr]
2008-03-18 15:58 58672 c:\windows\system32\avldr.dll

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\SafeBoot\Minimal\PskSvcRetail]
@="Service"

[HKLM\~\services\sharedaccess\parameters\firewallpolicy\standardprofile]
"EnableFirewall"= 0 (0x0)

[HKLM\~\services\sharedaccess\parameters\firewallpolicy\standardprofile\AuthorizedApplications\List]
"%windir%\\system32\\sessmgr.exe"=
"%windir%\\Network Diagnostic\\xpnetdiag.exe"=
"c:\\Program Files\\LimeWire\\LimeWire.exe"=
"c:\\Program Files\\Bonjour\\mDNSResponder.exe"=
"c:\\Program Files\\iTunes\\iTunes.exe"=
"c:\\Program Files\\Microsoft Office\\Office12\\OUTLOOK.EXE"=
"c:\\Program Files\\Microsoft Office\\Office12\\GROOVE.EXE"=
"c:\\Program Files\\Microsoft Office\\Office12\\ONENOTE.EXE"=

R0 pavboot;Panda boot driver;c:\windows\system32\Drivers\pavboot.sys [2008-09-29 28544]
R1 APPFLT;App Filter Plugin;\??\c:\windows\system32\Drivers\APPFLT.SYS [2008-09-29 73728]
R1 DSAFLT;DSA Filter Plugin;\??\c:\windows\system32\Drivers\DSAFLT.SYS [2008-09-29 52992]
R1 FNETMON;NetMon Filter Plugin;\??\c:\windows\system32\Drivers\fnetmon.SYS [2008-09-29 22072]
R1 IDSFLT;Ids Filter Plugin;\??\c:\windows\system32\Drivers\IDSFLT.SYS [2008-09-29 193792]
R1 NETFLTDI;Panda Net Driver [TDI Layer];\??\c:\windows\system32\Drivers\NETFLTDI.SYS [2008-09-29 17:51:20 158848]
R1 ShldDrv;Panda File Shield Driver;c:\windows\system32\DRIVERS\ShlDrv51.sys [2008-09-29 41144]
R1 WNMFLT;Wifi Monitor Filter Plugin;\??\c:\windows\system32\Drivers\WNMFLT.SYS [2008-09-29 46720]
R2 Gwmsrv;Panda Goodware Cache Manager;c:\windows\system32\svchost -k Panda []
R2 PavProc;Panda Process Protection Driver;\??\c:\windows\system32\DRIVERS\PavProc.sys [2008-09-29 179640]
R2 PskSvcRetail;Panda PSK service;"c:\program files\Panda Security\Panda Antivirus Pro 2009\PskSvc.exe" [2008-09-29 28928]
R3 AvFlt;Antivirus Filter Driver;c:\windows\system32\drivers\av5flt.sys []
R3 ComFiltr;Panda Anti-Dialer;\??\c:\windows\system32\DRIVERS\COMFiltr.sys [2008-12-06 13880]
R3 NETIMFLT01060034;PANDA NDIS IM Filter Miniport v1.6.0.34;c:\windows\system32\DRIVERS\neti1634.sys [2008-09-29 197888]
R3 PavSRK.sys;PavSRK.sys;\??\c:\windows\system32\PavSRK.sys []
R3 PavTPK.sys;PavTPK.sys;\??\c:\windows\system32\PavTPK.sys []
S3 ASUSHWIO;ASUSHWIO;\??\c:\windows\system32\drivers\ASUSHWIO.sys []

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\windows nt\currentversion\svchost]
panda REG_MULTI_SZ Gwmsrv

*Newly Created Service* - PROCEXP90
*Newly Created Service* - PSEXESVC
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Contents of the 'Scheduled Tasks' folder

2008-08-29 c:\windows\Tasks\AppleSoftwareUpdate.job
- c:\program files\Apple Software Update\SoftwareUpdate.exe [2008-07-30 11:34]
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- - - - ORPHANS REMOVED - - - -

HKCU-Run-Smax4 - c:\documents and settings\Sarah\Application Data\Google\kjzna1562565.exe


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------- Supplementary Scan -------
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uStart Page = hxxp://www.tesco.net/
uSearchMigratedDefaultURL = hxxp://www.google.com/search?q={searchTerms}&sourceid=ie7&rls=com.microsoft:en-US&ie=utf8&oe=utf8
uInternet Connection Wizard,ShellNext = iexplore
IE: E&xport to Microsoft Excel - c:\progra~1\MICROS~2\Office12\EXCEL.EXE/3000
TCP: {9E3297AC-6F08-4CB5-96BE-92DF374FF190} = 194.168.4.100 194.168.8.100

c:\windows\system32\atl.dll - c:\windows\Downloaded Program Files\ICSScan.dll
O16 -: {7F8C8173-AD80-4807-AA75-5672F22B4582}
hxxp://download.zonelabs.com/bin/promotions/spywaredetector/ICSScanner37390.cab
c:\windows\Downloaded Program Files\ICSScanner.inf
FireFox -: Profile - c:\documents and settings\Sarah\Application Data\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\7rsqowe2.default\
FireFox -: prefs.js - STARTUP.HOMEPAGE - hxxp://start.mozilla.org/firefox?client=firefox-a&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official
FF -: plugin - c:\program files\Adobe\Acrobat 7.0\Reader\browser\nppdf32.dll
FF -: plugin - c:\program files\iTunes\Mozilla Plugins\npitunes.dll
FF -: plugin - c:\program files\Java\jre1.5.0_06\bin\NPJava11.dll
FF -: plugin - c:\program files\Java\jre1.5.0_06\bin\NPJava12.dll
FF -: plugin - c:\program files\Java\jre1.5.0_06\bin\NPJava13.dll
FF -: plugin - c:\program files\Java\jre1.5.0_06\bin\NPJava14.dll
FF -: plugin - c:\program files\Java\jre1.5.0_06\bin\NPJava32.dll
FF -: plugin - c:\program files\Java\jre1.5.0_06\bin\NPJPI150_06.dll
FF -: plugin - c:\program files\Java\jre1.5.0_06\bin\NPOJI610.dll
FF -: plugin - c:\program files\Microsoft Silverlight\2.0.31005.0\npctrl.1.0.30716.0.dll
FF -: plugin - c:\program files\Microsoft Silverlight\2.0.31005.0\npctrl.dll
FF -: plugin - c:\program files\Mozilla Firefox\plugins\npOGAPlugin.dll
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------- File Associations -------
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JSEFile=c:\progra~1\PANDAS~1\PANDAA~1\PavScrip.exe "%1" %*
VBEFile=c:\progra~1\PANDAS~1\PANDAA~1\PavScrip.exe "%1" %*
VBSFile=c:\progra~1\PANDAS~1\PANDAA~1\PavScrip.exe "%1" %*
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catchme 0.3.1367 W2K/XP/Vista - rootkit/stealth malware detector by Gmer, http://www.gmer.net
Rootkit scan 2008-12-08 14:41:18
Windows 5.1.2600 Service Pack 3 NTFS

detected NTDLL code modification:
ZwEnumerateKey, ZwClose, ZwEnumerateValueKey, ZwQueryValueKey, ZwOpenFile

scanning hidden processes ...

scanning hidden autostart entries ...

scanning hidden files ...

scan completed successfully
hidden files: 0

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--------------------- DLLs Loaded Under Running Processes ---------------------

- - - - - - - > 'winlogon.exe'(1020)
c:\windows\SYSTEM32\avldr.dll
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Completion time: 2008-12-08 14:43:21
ComboFix-quarantined-files.txt 2008-12-08 14:43:17

Pre-Run: 36,297,203,712 bytes free
Post-Run: 36,300,210,176 bytes free

WindowsXP-KB310994-SP2-Home-BootDisk-ENU.exe
[boot loader]
timeout=2
default=multi(0)disk(0)rdisk(0)partition(1)\WINDOWS
[operating systems]
c:\cmdcons\BOOTSECT.DAT="Microsoft Windows Recovery Console" /cmdcons
multi(0)disk(0)rdisk(0)partition(1)\WINDOWS="Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition" /noexecute=optin /fastdetect

183 --- E O F --- 2008-11-13 10:08:38

descriptionSolvedRe: Another Trojan.zlob.G victim!

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Looks good now, what problems remain?

Your version of Java is outdated and needs to be updated to take advantage of fixes that have eliminated security vulnerabilities.
Updating Java:

  • Download the latest version of Java SE Runtime Environment (JRE) 6 Update 11.
  • Select the first option where it says "Java SE Runtime Environment (JRE) 6 Update 11".
  • Click the "Download" button to the right.
  • In the Window that opens, select your platform and language, check the "agree" box, and click Continue.
  • Click on the link to download Windows Offline Installation and save to your desktop.
  • Close any programs you may have running - especially your web browser.
  • Go to Start > Control Panel double-click on Add or Remove Programs and remove all older versions of Java.
  • Check any item with Java Runtime Environment (JRE or J2SE) in the name.
    - Examples of older versions in Add or Remove Programs:
    - Java 2 Runtime Environment, SE v1.4.2
    - J2SE Runtime Environment 5.0
    - J2SE Runtime Environment 5.0 Update 2
  • Click the Remove or Change/Remove button.
  • Repeat as many times as necessary to remove each Java versions.
  • Reboot your computer once all Java components are removed.
  • Then from your desktop double-click on jre-6u11-windows-i586-p.exe that you downloaded to install the newest version.
Please make sure the new version of Java is installed before you run JavaRa.

Please download JavaRa from here

  • First, unzip it.
  • Then run JavaRa.
  • Select English from the drop down menu and press Select.
  • This will open JavaRa.
  • Press Remove older versions
  • Press yes to the prompt.
  • It will make a log file of what it's removed.
  • Copy and paste the log back here.

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JavaRa 1.11 Removal Log.

Report follows after line.

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The JavaRa removal process was started on Mon Dec 08 15:19:06 2008

Found and removed: C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.5.0_06

Found and removed: Software\JavaSoft\Java2D\1.5.0_06

Found and removed: Software\Classes\CLSID\{CAFEEFAC-0013-0000-0003-ABCDEFFEDCBA}

Found and removed: Software\Classes\CLSID\{CAFEEFAC-0013-0000-0004-ABCDEFFEDCBA}

Found and removed: Software\Classes\CLSID\{CAFEEFAC-0013-0000-0005-ABCDEFFEDCBA}

Found and removed: SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Installer\Folders\\C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.5.0_06\

Found and removed: SOFTWARE\JavaSoft\Java Web Start\1.0.1

Found and removed: SOFTWARE\JavaSoft\Java Web Start\1.0.1_02

Found and removed: SOFTWARE\JavaSoft\Java Web Start\1.0.1_03

Found and removed: SOFTWARE\JavaSoft\Java Web Start\1.0.1_04

Found and removed: SOFTWARE\JavaSoft\Java Web Start\1.2

Found and removed: SOFTWARE\JavaSoft\Java Web Start\1.2.0_01

Found and removed: Software\Classes\CLSID\{CAFEEFAC-0013-0001-0000-ABCDEFFEDCBA}

Found and removed: Software\Classes\CLSID\{CAFEEFAC-0013-0001-0001-ABCDEFFEDCBA}

Found and removed: Software\Classes\CLSID\{CAFEEFAC-0013-0001-0001-ABCDEFFEDCBB}

Found and removed: Software\Classes\CLSID\{CAFEEFAC-0013-0001-0002-ABCDEFFEDCBA}

Found and removed: Software\Classes\CLSID\{CAFEEFAC-0013-0001-0002-ABCDEFFEDCBB}

Found and removed: Software\Classes\CLSID\{CAFEEFAC-0013-0001-0003-ABCDEFFEDCBA}

Found and removed: Software\Classes\CLSID\{CAFEEFAC-0013-0001-0003-ABCDEFFEDCBB}

Found and removed: Software\Classes\CLSID\{CAFEEFAC-0013-0001-0004-ABCDEFFEDCBA}

Found and removed: Software\Classes\CLSID\{CAFEEFAC-0013-0001-0004-ABCDEFFEDCBB}

Found and removed: Software\Classes\CLSID\{CAFEEFAC-0013-0001-0005-ABCDEFFEDCBA}

Found and removed: Software\Classes\CLSID\{CAFEEFAC-0013-0001-0005-ABCDEFFEDCBB}

Found and removed: Software\Classes\CLSID\{CAFEEFAC-0013-0001-0006-ABCDEFFEDCBA}

Found and removed: Software\Classes\CLSID\{CAFEEFAC-0013-0001-0006-ABCDEFFEDCBB}

Found and removed: Software\Classes\CLSID\{CAFEEFAC-0013-0001-0007-ABCDEFFEDCBA}

Found and removed: Software\Classes\CLSID\{CAFEEFAC-0013-0001-0007-ABCDEFFEDCBB}

Found and removed: Software\Classes\CLSID\{CAFEEFAC-0013-0001-0008-ABCDEFFEDCBA}

Found and removed: Software\Classes\CLSID\{CAFEEFAC-0013-0001-0008-ABCDEFFEDCBB}

Found and removed: Software\Classes\CLSID\{CAFEEFAC-0013-0001-0009-ABCDEFFEDCBA}

Found and removed: Software\Classes\CLSID\{CAFEEFAC-0013-0001-0009-ABCDEFFEDCBB}

Found and removed: Software\Classes\CLSID\{CAFEEFAC-0013-0001-0010-ABCDEFFEDCBA}

Found and removed: Software\Classes\CLSID\{CAFEEFAC-0013-0001-0010-ABCDEFFEDCBB}

Found and removed: Software\Classes\CLSID\{CAFEEFAC-0013-0001-0011-ABCDEFFEDCBA}

Found and removed: Software\Classes\CLSID\{CAFEEFAC-0013-0001-0011-ABCDEFFEDCBB}

Found and removed: Software\Classes\CLSID\{CAFEEFAC-0013-0001-0012-ABCDEFFEDCBA}

Found and removed: Software\Classes\CLSID\{CAFEEFAC-0013-0001-0012-ABCDEFFEDCBB}

Found and removed: Software\Classes\CLSID\{CAFEEFAC-0013-0001-0013-ABCDEFFEDCBA}

Found and removed: Software\Classes\CLSID\{CAFEEFAC-0013-0001-0013-ABCDEFFEDCBB}

Found and removed: Software\Classes\CLSID\{CAFEEFAC-0013-0001-0014-ABCDEFFEDCBA}

Found and removed: Software\Classes\CLSID\{CAFEEFAC-0013-0001-0014-ABCDEFFEDCBB}

Found and removed: Software\Classes\CLSID\{CAFEEFAC-0013-0001-0015-ABCDEFFEDCBA}

Found and removed: Software\Classes\CLSID\{CAFEEFAC-0013-0001-0015-ABCDEFFEDCBB}

Found and removed: Software\Classes\CLSID\{CAFEEFAC-0013-0001-0016-ABCDEFFEDCBA}

Found and removed: Software\Classes\CLSID\{CAFEEFAC-0013-0001-0016-ABCDEFFEDCBB}

Found and removed: Software\Classes\CLSID\{CAFEEFAC-0013-0001-0017-ABCDEFFEDCBA}

Found and removed: Software\Classes\CLSID\{CAFEEFAC-0013-0001-0017-ABCDEFFEDCBB}

Found and removed: Software\Classes\CLSID\{CAFEEFAC-0013-0001-0018-ABCDEFFEDCBA}

Found and removed: Software\Classes\CLSID\{CAFEEFAC-0013-0001-0018-ABCDEFFEDCBB}

Found and removed: Software\Classes\CLSID\{CAFEEFAC-0013-0001-0019-ABCDEFFEDCBA}

Found and removed: Software\Classes\CLSID\{CAFEEFAC-0013-0001-0019-ABCDEFFEDCBB}

Found and removed: Software\Classes\CLSID\{CAFEEFAC-0013-0001-0020-ABCDEFFEDCBA}

Found and removed: Software\Classes\CLSID\{CAFEEFAC-0013-0001-0020-ABCDEFFEDCBB}

Found and removed: Software\Classes\CLSID\{CAFEEFAC-0013-0001-0021-ABCDEFFEDCBA}

Found and removed: Software\Classes\CLSID\{CAFEEFAC-0013-0001-0021-ABCDEFFEDCBB}

Found and removed: Software\Classes\CLSID\{CAFEEFAC-0013-0001-0022-ABCDEFFEDCBA}

Found and removed: Software\Classes\CLSID\{CAFEEFAC-0013-0001-0022-ABCDEFFEDCBB}

Found and removed: Software\Classes\CLSID\{CAFEEFAC-0013-0001-0023-ABCDEFFEDCBA}

Found and removed: Software\Classes\CLSID\{CAFEEFAC-0013-0001-0023-ABCDEFFEDCBB}

Found and removed: Software\Classes\CLSID\{CAFEEFAC-0013-0001-0024-ABCDEFFEDCBA}

Found and removed: Software\Classes\CLSID\{CAFEEFAC-0013-0001-0024-ABCDEFFEDCBB}

Found and removed: Software\Classes\CLSID\{CAFEEFAC-0013-0001-0025-ABCDEFFEDCBA}

Found and removed: Software\Classes\CLSID\{CAFEEFAC-0013-0001-0025-ABCDEFFEDCBB}

Found and removed: Software\Classes\CLSID\{CAFEEFAC-0013-0001-0026-ABCDEFFEDCBA}

Found and removed: Software\Classes\CLSID\{CAFEEFAC-0013-0001-0026-ABCDEFFEDCBB}

Found and removed: Software\Classes\CLSID\{CAFEEFAC-0013-0001-0027-ABCDEFFEDCBA}

Found and removed: Software\Classes\CLSID\{CAFEEFAC-0013-0001-0027-ABCDEFFEDCBB}

Found and removed: Software\Classes\CLSID\{CAFEEFAC-0013-0001-0028-ABCDEFFEDCBA}

Found and removed: Software\Classes\CLSID\{CAFEEFAC-0013-0001-0028-ABCDEFFEDCBB}

Found and removed: Software\Classes\CLSID\{CAFEEFAC-0013-0001-0029-ABCDEFFEDCBA}

Found and removed: Software\Classes\CLSID\{CAFEEFAC-0013-0001-0029-ABCDEFFEDCBB}

Found and removed: Software\Classes\CLSID\{CAFEEFAC-0013-0001-0030-ABCDEFFEDCBA}

Found and removed: Software\Classes\CLSID\{CAFEEFAC-0013-0001-0030-ABCDEFFEDCBB}

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Finished reporting.

descriptionSolvedRe: Another Trojan.zlob.G victim!

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Below I have included a number of recommendations for how to protect your computer in order to prevent future malware infections. Please take these recommendations seriously; these few simple steps can stave off the vast majority of spyware problems. As happy as we are to help you, for your sake we would rather not have repeat customers. Goofy

1) Please navigate to http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com and download all the "critical updates" for Windows. This can patch many of the security holes through which attackers can gain access to your computer.

Please either enable Automatic Updates under Start -> Control Panel -> Automatic Updates , or get into the habit of checking for Windows updates regularly. I cannot stress enough how important this is.

2) In order to protect yourself against spyware, you should consider installing and running the following free programs:

Ad-Aware SE
A tutorial on using Ad-Aware to remove spyware from your computer may be found here.

Spybot-Search & Destroy
A tutorial on using Spybot to remove spyware from your computer may be found here. Please also remember to enable Spybot's "Immunize" and "TeaTimer" features.

SpywareBlaster
A tutorial on using SpywareBlaster to prevent spyware from ever installing on your computer may be found here.

SpywareGuard
A tutorial on using SpywareGuard for realtime protection against spyware and hijackers may be found here.

Make sure to keep these programs up-to-date and to run them regularly, as this can prevent a great deal of spyware hassle.

3) Please consider using an alternate browser. Mozilla's Firefox browser is fantastic; it is much more secure than Internet Explorer, immune to almost all known browser hijackers, and also has the best built-in popup blocker (as an added benefit!) that I have ever seen. If you are interested, Firefox may be downloaded from here:
http://www.mozilla.org/products/firefox/
I also recommand the following add-ons for Firefox, they will help keep you safe from malicious scripts or activeX exploits.
https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/722
https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/1865

4) Also make sure to run your antivirus software regularly, and to keep it up-to-date.

5) Finally, consider maintaining a firewall. Some good free firewalls are Kerio, or
Outpost
A tutorial on understanding and using firewalls may be found here.

Please also read Tony Klein's excellent article: How I got Infected in the First Place

Hopefully this should take care of your problems! Good luck. Big Grin

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Thank you so much for fixing the problem & providing advice. I will follow it diligently. Brilliant service.

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Since this issue is resolved, this topic is closed.

If you need this topic reopened, please contact a staff member. This applies only to the original topic starter.

Everyone else, please open a new topic for your questions.

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