[ALTYHOLIC]

I have this same variant and CWShredder V. 1.56.1 doesn't help and like
someone said earlier, this variant spits out random named dll's so posting
my log probably won't help. That elusive source file seems to be the main
culprit. How far along is the "fix?."

 

[$teve]

Post your HijackThis log please and we will advise.

 

[ALTYHOLIC]

Here's my latest:

R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Bar = res://C:\WINDOWS\System32\icid.dll/sp.html (obfuscated)
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Page = res://C:\WINDOWS\System32\icid.dll/sp.html (obfuscated)
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Default_Page_URL = http://education.dellnet.com/
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Search,SearchAssistant = res://C:\WINDOWS\System32\icid.dll/sp.html (obfuscated)
R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Bar = res://C:\WINDOWS\System32\icid.dll/sp.html (obfuscated)
R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Page = res://C:\WINDOWS\System32\icid.dll/sp.html (obfuscated)
R0 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Search,SearchAssistant = res://C:\WINDOWS\System32\icid.dll/sp.html (obfuscated)
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\SearchURL,(Default) = http://find4u.net/index.htm
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings,ProxyOverride = http://localhost;
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,HomeOldSP = about:blank
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Connection Wizard,Shellnext = http://education.dellnet.com/
O2 - BHO: (no name) - {06849E9F-C8D7-4D59-B87D-784B7D6BE0B3} - C:\Program Files\Adobe\Acrobat 6.0\Reader\ActiveX\AcroIEHelper.dll
O2 - BHO: (no name) - {4D55294C-01BC-451D-B6DB-7AED83E48F14} - C:\WINDOWS\System32\icid.dll
O2 - BHO: (no name) - {53707962-6F74-2D53-2644-206D7942484F} - C:\PROGRA~1\SPYBOT~1\SDHelper.dll
O3 - Toolbar: &Radio - {8E718888-423F-11D2-876E-00A0C9082467} - C:\WINDOWS\System32\msdxm.ocx
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [NvCplDaemon] RUNDLL32.EXE C:\WINDOWS\System32\NvCpl.dll,NvStartup
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [BCMSMMSG] BCMSMMSG.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [diagent] "C:\Program Files\Creative\SBLive\Diagnostics\diagent.exe" startup
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [UpdReg] C:\WINDOWS\UpdReg.EXE
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [DVDSentry] C:\WINDOWS\System32\DSentry.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [MMTray] C:\Program Files\MUSICMATCH\MUSICMATCH Jukebox\mm_tray.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [MCAgentExe] C:\Program Files\McAfee.com\Agent\mcagent.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [MCUpdateExe] C:\PROGRA~1\McAfee.com\Agent\McUpdate.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [TkBellExe] "C:\Program Files\Common Files\Real\Update_OB\realsched.exe" -osboot
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [AdaptecDirectCD] "C:\Program Files\Roxio\Easy CD Creator 5\DirectCD\DirectCD.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [VirusScan Online] c:\PROGRA~1\mcafee.com\vso\mcvsshld.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [DwlClient] C:\Program Files\Common Files\Dell\EUSW\Support.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [HP Component Manager] "C:\Program Files\HP\hpcoretech\hpcmpmgr.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [HP Software Update] "C:\Program Files\HP\HP Software Update\HPWuSchd.exe"
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [MSMSGS] "C:\Program Files\Messenger\msmsgs.exe" /background
O4 - Global Startup: America Online 8.0 Tray Icon.lnk = C:\Program Files\America Online 8.0\aoltray.exe
O4 - Global Startup: HP Digital Imaging Monitor.lnk = C:\Program Files\HP\Digital Imaging\bin\hpqtra08.exe
O4 - Global Startup: Microsoft Office.lnk = C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office10\OSA.EXE
O8 - Extra context menu item: E&xport to Microsoft Excel - res://C:\PROGRA~1\MICROS~2\Office10\EXCEL.EXE/3000
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Sun Java Console (HKLM)
O9 - Extra button: Related (HKLM)
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Show &Related Links (HKLM)
O9 - Extra button: Real.com (HKLM)
O12 - Plugin for .mid: C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\PLUGINS\npqtplugin2.dll
O12 - Plugin for .mov: C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\PLUGINS\npqtplugin.dll

 

[ALTYHOLIC]

Steve, I'm sorry did you need the C:\ files too?

 

[dvk01]

Altyholic

first download this text file and save it to desktop, then rename it to searchxfix.reg you will need to use it a bit later on
then
Reboot into safe mode by following instructions here: http://service1.symantec.com/SUPPORT/tsgeninfo.nsf/docid/2001052409420406
then as some of the files or folders you need to delete may be hidden do this:
Open Windows Explorer & Go to Tools > Folder Options. Click on the View tab and make sure that "Show hidden files and folders" is checked. Also uncheck "Hide protected operating system files" and untick "hide extensions for known file types" . Now click "Apply to all folders"

Run hijackthis, tick these entries listed below and ONLY these entries, double check to make sure, then make sure all browser & email windows are closed and press fix checked

R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Bar = res://C:\WINDOWS\System32\icid.dll/sp.html (obfuscated)
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Page = res://C:\WINDOWS\System32\icid.dll/sp.html (obfuscated)
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Search,SearchAssistant = res://C:\WINDOWS\System32\icid.dll/sp.html (obfuscated)
R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Bar = res://C:\WINDOWS\System32\icid.dll/sp.html (obfuscated)
R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Page = res://C:\WINDOWS\System32\icid.dll/sp.html (obfuscated)
R0 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Search,SearchAssistant = res://C:\WINDOWS\System32\icid.dll/sp.html (obfuscated)
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\SearchURL,(Default) = http://find4u.net/index.htm
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,HomeOldSP = about:blank
O2 - BHO: (no name) - {4D55294C-01BC-451D-B6DB-7AED83E48F14} - C:\WINDOWS\System32\icid.dll
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [UpdReg] C:\WINDOWS\UpdReg.EXE

Click "Apply" then "OK"

Delete these files

C:\WINDOWS\System32\icid.dll
c:\filter.log

Now double click on the searchxfix.reg file on the desktop and yes to the prompts to merge with the registry

then
Reboot normally & it should akll have gone, post new log to check please

 

[ALTYHOLIC]

Derek,

Thanks for the quick reply. :up:
Unfortunately, wifey's saying we have to
finish up our taxes "RIGHT NOW!"

I'll come back to this thread either tonight
or tomorrow and comply with your instructions
with follow up.

Thanks Again.

 

[ALTYHOLIC]

Nevermind, I found it.
A moderator must have split it from this thread to form
a new thread. All is well...

 

[ALTYHOLIC]

O.k., I did as you advised (dvk01) with the exception of deleteing
the C:\WINDOWS\System32\icid.dll & the c:\filter.log
I couldn't find these files anyware in my system.

Also, I couldn't get the searchxfix.reg to "merge" with my registry
because their were no prompts telling me to after I opened
it from my desktop...

Anyways here's the "post" fix log:

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:\WINDOWS\system32\spoolsv.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\cisvc.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\CTsvcCDA.exe
C:\WINDOWS\Explorer.EXE
c:\PROGRA~1\mcafee.com\vso\mcvsrte.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\nvsvc32.exe
C:\WINDOWS\BCMSMMSG.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\DSentry.exe
C:\Program Files\MUSICMATCH\MUSICMATCH Jukebox\mm_tray.exe
C:\Program Files\McAfee.com\Agent\mcagent.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Real\Update_OB\realsched.exe
C:\Program Files\Roxio\Easy CD Creator 5\DirectCD\DirectCD.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\mcafee.com\vso\mcvsshld.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Dell\EUSW\Support.exe
C:\Program Files\HP\hpcoretech\hpcmpmgr.exe
C:\Program Files\HP\HP Software Update\HPWuSchd.exe
C:\Program Files\America Online 8.0\aoltray.exe
C:\Program Files\HP\Digital Imaging\bin\hpqtra08.exe
C:\Program Files\Dell\Support\Alert\bin\NotifyAlert.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\MsPMSPSv.exe
C:\Program Files\Creative\SBLive\Diagnostics\diagent.exe
C:\Program Files\HP\hpcoretech\comp\hptskmgr.exe
c:\PROGRA~1\mcafee.com\vso\mcshield.exe
C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\iexplore.exe
C:\Documents and Settings\Alex\Local Settings\Temp\Temporary Directory 2 for hijackthis.zip\HijackThis.exe

R0 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Start Page = http://dellnet.msn.com/
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Default_Page_URL = http://education.dellnet.com/
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings,ProxyOverride = http://localhost;
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Connection Wizard,Shellnext = http://education.dellnet.com/
O2 - BHO: (no name) - {06849E9F-C8D7-4D59-B87D-784B7D6BE0B3} - C:\Program Files\Adobe\Acrobat 6.0\Reader\ActiveX\AcroIEHelper.dll
O2 - BHO: (no name) - {53707962-6F74-2D53-2644-206D7942484F} - C:\PROGRA~1\SPYBOT~1\SDHelper.dll
O3 - Toolbar: &Radio - {8E718888-423F-11D2-876E-00A0C9082467} - C:\WINDOWS\System32\msdxm.ocx
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [NvCplDaemon] RUNDLL32.EXE C:\WINDOWS\System32\NvCpl.dll,NvStartup
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [BCMSMMSG] BCMSMMSG.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [diagent] "C:\Program Files\Creative\SBLive\Diagnostics\diagent.exe" startup
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [DVDSentry] C:\WINDOWS\System32\DSentry.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [MMTray] C:\Program Files\MUSICMATCH\MUSICMATCH Jukebox\mm_tray.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [MCAgentExe] C:\Program Files\McAfee.com\Agent\mcagent.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [MCUpdateExe] C:\PROGRA~1\McAfee.com\Agent\McUpdate.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [TkBellExe] "C:\Program Files\Common Files\Real\Update_OB\realsched.exe" -osboot
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [AdaptecDirectCD] "C:\Program Files\Roxio\Easy CD Creator 5\DirectCD\DirectCD.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [VirusScan Online] c:\PROGRA~1\mcafee.com\vso\mcvsshld.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [DwlClient] C:\Program Files\Common Files\Dell\EUSW\Support.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [HP Component Manager] "C:\Program Files\HP\hpcoretech\hpcmpmgr.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [HP Software Update] "C:\Program Files\HP\HP Software Update\HPWuSchd.exe"
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [MSMSGS] "C:\Program Files\Messenger\msmsgs.exe" /background
O4 - Global Startup: America Online 8.0 Tray Icon.lnk = C:\Program Files\America Online 8.0\aoltray.exe
O4 - Global Startup: HP Digital Imaging Monitor.lnk = C:\Program Files\HP\Digital Imaging\bin\hpqtra08.exe
O4 - Global Startup: Microsoft Office.lnk = C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office10\OSA.EXE
O8 - Extra context menu item: E&xport to Microsoft Excel - res://C:\PROGRA~1\MICROS~2\Office10\EXCEL.EXE/3000
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Sun Java Console (HKLM)
O9 - Extra button: Related (HKLM)
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Show &Related Links (HKLM)
O9 - Extra button: Real.com (HKLM)
O12 - Plugin for .mid: C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\PLUGINS\npqtplugin2.dll
O12 - Plugin for .mov: C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\PLUGINS\npqtplugin.dll

As instructed, I re-booted normally, however my homepage still went to
about:blank????
I think the source file is still hanging around someware!!!
Now what???

 

[ALTYHOLIC]

I'll try this tonight and let you know if it works!

Ive just tried this on another poster and so far its worked......

Copy the bold text to Notepad, and save in a location of your choice as remove.reg (make sure you save as type: 'all files') Dont merge it yet.

Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00

[-HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\PROTOCOLS\Filter\text/html]
[-HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\PROTOCOLS\Filter\text/plain]

Download the latest CWShredder.

Click on th icon to bring it up but dont run it.

i) From the Start Menu go Start > Shutdown. This displays the system shutdown confirmation dialog.
ii) Press and hold Shift + Ctrl + Alt at the same time. While holding these three keys use the mouse to click the Cancel button.
Explorer will now shutdown.

Hit fix mode on shredder.....after its finnished Ctrl-Alt-Delete and restart explorer with the new task button.

Merge the regfile that you created.

Re-boot and this SHOULD be the last of it.

 

[ALTYHOLIC]

Steve,
I ran your fix tonight and I got this error
message when I tried to merge remove.reg

What happened???

 

[ALTYHOLIC]

I don't pretend to know what's going on with ALTYHOLIC's computer, but it looks like the latest version worked! I did not try $teve's instructions, but I will if it comes back again.

Capt. Morg-

You mean the latest version of CWShredder (V. 1.56.2) worked
for you? It so congrats... :up:

For me, it just did the same thing as V. 1.56.1 did...
It takes off the dll's and restores my hompage, only temporarily
until the next re-boot and then it's back to about:blank...

 

[ALTYHOLIC]

Flrman1,

Here you go, GOOD LUCK!!!!

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:\WINDOWS\system32\spoolsv.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\cisvc.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\CTsvcCDA.exe
c:\PROGRA~1\mcafee.com\vso\mcvsrte.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\nvsvc32.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\MsPMSPSv.exe
c:\PROGRA~1\mcafee.com\vso\mcshield.exe
C:\WINDOWS\Explorer.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\BCMSMMSG.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\DSentry.exe
C:\Program Files\MUSICMATCH\MUSICMATCH Jukebox\mm_tray.exe
C:\Program Files\McAfee.com\Agent\mcagent.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Real\Update_OB\realsched.exe
C:\Program Files\Roxio\Easy CD Creator 5\DirectCD\DirectCD.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\mcafee.com\vso\mcvsshld.exe
C:\Program Files\Creative\SBLive\Diagnostics\diagent.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Dell\EUSW\Support.exe
C:\Program Files\HP\hpcoretech\hpcmpmgr.exe
C:\Program Files\HP\HP Software Update\HPWuSchd.exe
C:\Program Files\America Online 8.0\aoltray.exe
C:\Program Files\Dell\Support\Alert\bin\NotifyAlert.exe
C:\Program Files\HP\Digital Imaging\bin\hpqtra08.exe
C:\Program Files\HP\hpcoretech\comp\hptskmgr.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\wuauclt.exe
C:\Program Files\Messenger\msmsgs.exe
C:\Program Files\Outlook Express\MSIMN.EXE
C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\iexplore.exe
C:\Documents and Settings\Alex\Local Settings\Temp\Temporary Directory 2 for hijackthis.zip\HijackThis.exe

R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Bar = res://C:\WINDOWS\System32\jnjh.dll/sp.html (obfuscated)
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Page = res://C:\WINDOWS\System32\jnjh.dll/sp.html (obfuscated)
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Default_Page_URL = http://education.dellnet.com/
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Search,SearchAssistant = res://C:\WINDOWS\System32\jnjh.dll/sp.html (obfuscated)
R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Bar = res://C:\WINDOWS\System32\jnjh.dll/sp.html (obfuscated)
R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Page = res://C:\WINDOWS\System32\jnjh.dll/sp.html (obfuscated)
R0 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Search,SearchAssistant = res://C:\WINDOWS\System32\jnjh.dll/sp.html (obfuscated)
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings,ProxyOverride = http://localhost;
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,HomeOldSP = about:blank
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Connection Wizard,Shellnext = http://education.dellnet.com/
O2 - BHO: (no name) - {06849E9F-C8D7-4D59-B87D-784B7D6BE0B3} - C:\Program Files\Adobe\Acrobat 6.0\Reader\ActiveX\AcroIEHelper.dll
O2 - BHO: (no name) - {53707962-6F74-2D53-2644-206D7942484F} - C:\PROGRA~1\SPYBOT~1\SDHelper.dll
O2 - BHO: (no name) - {ED2087F3-4D52-4E7D-88C6-23082626FC90} - C:\WINDOWS\System32\jnjh.dll
O3 - Toolbar: &Radio - {8E718888-423F-11D2-876E-00A0C9082467} - C:\WINDOWS\System32\msdxm.ocx
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [NvCplDaemon] RUNDLL32.EXE C:\WINDOWS\System32\NvCpl.dll,NvStartup
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [BCMSMMSG] BCMSMMSG.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [diagent] "C:\Program Files\Creative\SBLive\Diagnostics\diagent.exe" startup
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [DVDSentry] C:\WINDOWS\System32\DSentry.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [MMTray] C:\Program Files\MUSICMATCH\MUSICMATCH Jukebox\mm_tray.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [MCAgentExe] C:\Program Files\McAfee.com\Agent\mcagent.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [MCUpdateExe] C:\PROGRA~1\McAfee.com\Agent\McUpdate.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [TkBellExe] "C:\Program Files\Common Files\Real\Update_OB\realsched.exe" -osboot
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [AdaptecDirectCD] "C:\Program Files\Roxio\Easy CD Creator 5\DirectCD\DirectCD.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [VirusScan Online] c:\PROGRA~1\mcafee.com\vso\mcvsshld.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [DwlClient] C:\Program Files\Common Files\Dell\EUSW\Support.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [HP Component Manager] "C:\Program Files\HP\hpcoretech\hpcmpmgr.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [HP Software Update] "C:\Program Files\HP\HP Software Update\HPWuSchd.exe"
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [MSMSGS] "C:\Program Files\Messenger\msmsgs.exe" /background
O4 - Global Startup: America Online 8.0 Tray Icon.lnk = C:\Program Files\America Online 8.0\aoltray.exe
O4 - Global Startup: HP Digital Imaging Monitor.lnk = C:\Program Files\HP\Digital Imaging\bin\hpqtra08.exe
O4 - Global Startup: Microsoft Office.lnk = C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office10\OSA.EXE
O8 - Extra context menu item: E&xport to Microsoft Excel - res://C:\PROGRA~1\MICROS~2\Office10\EXCEL.EXE/3000
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Sun Java Console (HKLM)
O9 - Extra button: Related (HKLM)
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Show &Related Links (HKLM)
O9 - Extra button: Real.com (HKLM)
O12 - Plugin for .mid: C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\PLUGINS\npqtplugin2.dll
O12 - Plugin for .mov: C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\PLUGINS\npqtplugin.dll

 

[Flrman1]

You posted your last log in Captain Morg's thread again. Please stick with this (your) thread.

I split that log from his thread and merged it with this one. I am going to change the Title of this on to New CWS hijack so you can tell which is yours.

Let's try this:

Download this zip.

http://www.zero.vulc4n.com/downloads/pv.zip

unzip it to the desktop.

Be sure to have at least 1 internet explorer window open.

Double click on the explorer.bat

Notepad will open with a log in it. Please copy and paste the log into this thread.

 

[Flrman1]

Please keep all your posts regarding this problem in this thread.

 

[Flrman1]

What operating system are you running?

You have cut off the top part of every log that you have posted. We need to see that part to. It has pertinent info that helps us help you.

The top part looks like this:

Logfile of HijackThis v1.97.7
Scan saved at 9:19:58 PM, on 3/29/2004
Platform: Windows XP SP1 (WinNT 5.01.2600)
MSIE: Internet Explorer v6.00 SP1 (6.00.2800.1106)


From now on post that part too when you post a log.

Now tell me what Operating System are you running?

 

[ALTYHOLIC]

Platform: Windows XP SP1 (WinNT 5.01.2600)

Also, I posted about the pv.zip file not working in
Capt. Morgan's thread, did you read that?

 

[Flrman1]

Ok you're running XP so here's how to run the pv.zip. The guy that developed the tool changed it yesterday.

Run it like this:

unzip it to the desktop.

Be sure to have at least 1 internet explorer window open.

Double click on the runme.bat

This will open a command window. In the command window enter the digit 1 by hitting the 1 key on your keyboard and then hit the Enter key.

Notepad will open with a log in it. Please copy and paste the log into this thread.

 

[ALTYHOLIC]

O.k., I think I figured this out.
Flrman1, is this what you're loking for?

Module information for 'Explorer.EXE'
MODULE BASE SIZE PATH
Explorer.EXE 1000000 1015808 C:\WINDOWS\Explorer.EXE 6.00.2800.1106 (xpsp1.020828-1920) Windows Explorer
ntdll.dll 77f50000 684032 C:\WINDOWS\System32\ntdll.dll 5.1.2600.1217 (xpsp2.030429-2131) NT Layer DLL
kernel32.dll 77e60000 942080 C:\WINDOWS\system32\kernel32.dll 5.1.2600.1106 (xpsp1.020828-1920) Windows NT BASE API Client DLL
msvcrt.dll 77c10000 339968 C:\WINDOWS\system32\msvcrt.dll 7.0.2600.1106 (xpsp1.020828-1920) Windows NT CRT DLL
ADVAPI32.dll 77dd0000 577536 C:\WINDOWS\system32\ADVAPI32.dll 5.1.2600.1106 (xpsp1.020828-1920) Advanced Windows 32 Base API
RPCRT4.dll 78000000 552960 C:\WINDOWS\system32\RPCRT4.dll 5.1.2600.1361 (xpsp2.040109-1800) Remote Procedure Call Runtime
GDI32.dll 7e090000 266240 C:\WINDOWS\system32\GDI32.dll 5.1.2600.1346 (xpsp2.040109-1800) GDI Client DLL
USER32.dll 77d40000 573440 C:\WINDOWS\system32\USER32.dll 5.1.2600.1255 (xpsp2.030804-1745) Windows XP USER API Client DLL
SHLWAPI.dll 70a70000 413696 C:\WINDOWS\system32\SHLWAPI.dll 6.00.2800.1400 Shell Light-weight Utility Library
SHELL32.dll 773d0000 8331264 C:\WINDOWS\system32\SHELL32.dll 6.00.2800.1233 (xpsp2.030604-1804) Windows Shell Common Dll
ole32.dll 771b0000 1196032 C:\WINDOWS\system32\ole32.dll 5.1.2600.1362 (xpsp2.040109-1800) Microsoft OLE for Windows
OLEAUT32.dll 77120000 569344 C:\WINDOWS\system32\OLEAUT32.dll 3.50.5016.0 Microsoft OLE 3.50 for Windows NT(TM) and Windows 95(TM) Operating Systems
BROWSEUI.dll 71500000 1036288 C:\WINDOWS\System32\BROWSEUI.dll 6.00.2800.1400 Shell Browser UI Library
SHDOCVW.dll 71700000 1347584 C:\WINDOWS\System32\SHDOCVW.dll 6.00.2800.1400 Shell Doc Object and Control Library
UxTheme.dll 5ad70000 212992 C:\WINDOWS\System32\UxTheme.dll 6.00.2800.1106 (xpsp1.020828-1920) Microsoft UxTheme Library
hlplo.dll 61c00000 61440 c:\windows\system32\hlplo.dll
comctl32.dll 71950000 933888 C:\WINDOWS\WinSxS\x86_Microsoft.Windows.Common-Controls_6595b64144ccf1df_6.0.10.0_x-ww_f7fb5805\comctl32.dll 6.0 (xpsp1.020828-1920) User Experience Controls Library
comctl32.dll 77340000 569344 C:\WINDOWS\system32\comctl32.dll 5.82 (xpsp1.020828-1920) Common Controls Library
appHelp.dll 75f40000 126976 C:\WINDOWS\system32\appHelp.dll 5.1.2600.1106 (xpsp1.020828-1920) Application Compatibility Client Library
CLBCATQ.DLL 7c890000 528384 C:\WINDOWS\System32\CLBCATQ.DLL 2001.12.4414.53
COMRes.dll 77050000 806912 C:\WINDOWS\System32\COMRes.dll 2001.12.4414.42
VERSION.dll 77c00000 28672 C:\WINDOWS\system32\VERSION.dll 5.1.2600.0 (xpclient.010817-1148) Version Checking and File Installation Libraries
cscui.dll 76620000 319488 C:\WINDOWS\System32\cscui.dll 5.1.2600.1106 (xpsp1.020828-1920) Client Side Caching UI
CSCDLL.dll 76600000 110592 C:\WINDOWS\System32\CSCDLL.dll 5.1.2600.0 (xpclient.010817-1148) Offline Network Agent
themeui.dll 559e0000 462848 C:\WINDOWS\System32\themeui.dll 6.00.2800.1106 (xpsp1.020828-1920) Windows Theme API
Secur32.dll 76f90000 65536 C:\WINDOWS\System32\Secur32.dll 5.1.2600.1106 (xpsp1.020828-1920) Security Support Provider Interface
MSIMG32.dll 76380000 20480 C:\WINDOWS\System32\MSIMG32.dll 5.1.2600.1106 (xpsp1.020828-1920) GDIEXT Client DLL
netapi32.dll 71c20000 319488 C:\WINDOWS\System32\netapi32.dll 5.1.2600.1343 (xpsp2.040109-1800) Net Win32 API DLL
actxprxy.dll 71d40000 110592 C:\WINDOWS\System32\actxprxy.dll 6.00.2600.0000 (XPClient.010817-1148) ActiveX Interface Marshaling Library
urlmon.dll 1a400000 499712 C:\WINDOWS\system32\urlmon.dll 6.00.2800.1400 OLE32 Extensions for Win32
RASAPI32.dll 76ee0000 225280 C:\WINDOWS\System32\RASAPI32.dll 5.1.2600.1106 (xpsp1.020828-1920) Remote Access API
rasman.dll 76e90000 69632 C:\WINDOWS\System32\rasman.dll 5.1.2600.1106 (xpsp1.020828-1920) Remote Access Connection Manager
WS2_32.dll 71ab0000 86016 C:\WINDOWS\System32\WS2_32.dll 5.1.2600.0 (xpclient.010817-1148) Windows Socket 2.0 32-Bit DLL
WS2HELP.dll 71aa0000 32768 C:\WINDOWS\System32\WS2HELP.dll 5.1.2600.0 (xpclient.010817-1148) Windows Socket 2.0 Helper for Windows NT
TAPI32.dll 76eb0000 176128 C:\WINDOWS\System32\TAPI32.dll 5.1.2600.1106 (xpsp1.020828-1920) Microsoft® Windows(TM) Telephony API Client DLL
rtutils.dll 76e80000 53248 C:\WINDOWS\System32\rtutils.dll 5.1.2600.0 (xpclient.010817-1148) Routing Utilities
WINMM.dll 76b40000 180224 C:\WINDOWS\System32\WINMM.dll 5.1.2600.1106 (xpsp1.020828-1920) MCI API DLL
wininet.dll 63000000 614400 C:\WINDOWS\system32\wininet.dll 6.00.2800.1405 Internet Extensions for Win32
CRYPT32.dll 762c0000 557056 C:\WINDOWS\system32\CRYPT32.dll 5.131.2600.1152 (xpsp2.021217-1051) Crypto API32
MSASN1.dll 762a0000 65536 C:\WINDOWS\system32\MSASN1.dll 5.1.2600.1362 (xpsp2.040109-1800) ASN.1 Runtime APIs
USERENV.dll 75a70000 675840 C:\WINDOWS\system32\USERENV.dll 5.1.2600.1106 (xpsp1.020828-1920) Userenv
SAMLIB.dll 71bf0000 69632 C:\WINDOWS\System32\SAMLIB.dll 5.1.2600.1106 (xpsp1.020828-1920) SAM Library DLL
SETUPAPI.dll 76670000 946176 C:\WINDOWS\System32\SETUPAPI.dll 5.1.2600.1106 (xpsp1.020828-1920) Windows Setup API
NETSHELL.dll 75cf0000 1650688 C:\WINDOWS\system32\NETSHELL.dll 5.1.2600.1181 (xpsp2.030305-0046) Network Connections Shell
credui.dll 76c00000 184320 C:\WINDOWS\system32\credui.dll 5.1.2600.1106 (xpsp1.020828-1920) Credential Manager User Interface
iphlpapi.dll 76d60000 94208 C:\WINDOWS\system32\iphlpapi.dll 5.1.2600.2 (xpsp1.020828-1920) IP Helper API
msi.dll 13c0000 2101248 C:\WINDOWS\System32\msi.dll 2.0.2600.1106 Windows Installer
LINKINFO.dll 76980000 28672 C:\WINDOWS\System32\LINKINFO.dll 5.1.2600.0 (xpclient.010817-1148) Windows Volume Tracking
ntshrui.dll 76990000 147456 C:\WINDOWS\System32\ntshrui.dll 5.1.2600.1106 (xpsp1.020828-1920) Shell extensions for sharing
ATL.DLL 76b20000 86016 C:\WINDOWS\System32\ATL.DLL 3.00.9435 ATL Module for Windows NT (Unicode)
WINTRUST.dll 76c30000 176128 C:\WINDOWS\System32\WINTRUST.dll 5.131.2600.0 (xpclient.010817-1148) Microsoft Trust Verification APIs
IMAGEHLP.dll 76c90000 139264 C:\WINDOWS\system32\IMAGEHLP.dll 5.1.2600.1106 (xpsp1.020828-1920) Windows NT Image Helper
rsaenh.dll ffd0000 143360 C:\WINDOWS\System32\rsaenh.dll 5.1.2600.1029 (xpsp1.020426-1800) Microsoft Base Cryptographic Provider
WINSTA.dll 76360000 61440 C:\WINDOWS\System32\WINSTA.dll 5.1.2600.1106 (xpsp1.020828-1920) Winstation Library
webcheck.dll 74b30000 266240 C:\WINDOWS\System32\webcheck.dll 6.00.2800.1106 (xpsp1.020828-1920) Web Site Monitor
stobject.dll 74b00000 131072 C:\WINDOWS\System32\stobject.dll 5.1.2600.1106 (xpsp1.020828-1920) Systray shell service object
BatMeter.dll 74af0000 36864 C:\WINDOWS\System32\BatMeter.dll 6.00.2600.0000 (xpclient.010817-1148) Battery Meter Helper DLL
POWRPROF.dll 74ad0000 28672 C:\WINDOWS\System32\POWRPROF.dll 6.00.2600.0000 (xpclient.010817-1148) Power Profile Helper DLL
WTSAPI32.dll 76f50000 32768 C:\WINDOWS\System32\WTSAPI32.dll 5.1.2600.1106 (xpsp1.020828-1920) Windows Terminal Server SDK APIs
wdmaud.drv 72d20000 36864 C:\WINDOWS\System32\wdmaud.drv 5.1.2600.0 (XPClient.010817-1148) WDM Audio driver mapper
msacm32.drv 72d10000 32768 C:\WINDOWS\System32\msacm32.drv 5.1.2600.0 (xpclient.010817-1148) Microsoft Sound Mapper
MSACM32.dll 77be0000 81920 C:\WINDOWS\System32\MSACM32.dll 5.1.2600.0 (xpclient.010817-1148) Microsoft ACM Audio Filter
midimap.dll 77bd0000 28672 C:\WINDOWS\System32\midimap.dll 5.1.2600.0 (xpclient.010817-1148) Microsoft MIDI Mapper
printui.dll 74b80000 532480 C:\WINDOWS\System32\printui.dll 5.1.2600.1106 (xpsp1.020828-1920) Print UI DLL
WINSPOOL.DRV 73000000 143360 C:\WINDOWS\System32\WINSPOOL.DRV 5.1.2600.1106 (xpsp1.020828-1920) Windows Spooler Driver
ACTIVEDS.dll 76e40000 192512 C:\WINDOWS\System32\ACTIVEDS.dll 5.1.2600.0 (xpclient.010817-1148) ADs Router Layer DLL
adsldpc.dll 76e10000 151552 C:\WINDOWS\System32\adsldpc.dll 5.1.2600.1106 (xpsp1.020828-1920) ADs LDAP Provider C DLL
WLDAP32.dll 76f60000 180224 C:\WINDOWS\system32\WLDAP32.dll 5.1.2600.1106 (xpsp1.020828-1920) Win32 LDAP API DLL
CFGMGR32.dll 74ae0000 28672 C:\WINDOWS\System32\CFGMGR32.dll 5.1.2600.0 (xpclient.010817-1148) Configuration Manager Forwarder DLL
MPR.dll 71b20000 69632 C:\WINDOWS\system32\MPR.dll 5.1.2600.0 (xpclient.010817-1148) Multiple Provider Router DLL
fxsst.dll 68df0000 573440 C:\WINDOWS\System32\fxsst.dll 5.2.1776.1023 Fax Service
FXSAPI.dll 69010000 458752 C:\WINDOWS\System32\FXSAPI.dll 5.2.1776.1023 Microsoft Fax API Support DLL
NTMARTA.DLL 76ce0000 126976 C:\WINDOWS\System32\NTMARTA.DLL 5.1.2600.1106 (xpsp1.020828-1920) Windows NT MARTA provider
SXS.DLL 75e90000 684032 C:\WINDOWS\System32\SXS.DLL 5.1.2600.1106 (xpsp1.020828-1920) Fusion 2.5
drprov.dll 75f60000 24576 C:\WINDOWS\System32\drprov.dll 5.1.2600.0 (xpclient.010817-1148) Microsoft Terminal Server Network Provider
ntlanman.dll 71c10000 53248 C:\WINDOWS\System32\ntlanman.dll 5.1.2600.1106 (xpsp1.020828-1920) Microsoft® Lan Manager
NETUI0.dll 71cd0000 90112 C:\WINDOWS\System32\NETUI0.dll 5.1.2600.0 (xpclient.010817-1148) NT LM UI Common Code - GUI Classes
NETUI1.dll 71c90000 245760 C:\WINDOWS\System32\NETUI1.dll 5.1.2600.0 (xpclient.010817-1148) NT LM UI Common Code - Networking classes
NETRAP.dll 71c80000 24576 C:\WINDOWS\System32\NETRAP.dll 5.1.2600.0 (xpclient.010817-1148) Net Remote Admin Protocol DLL
davclnt.dll 75f70000 36864 C:\WINDOWS\System32\davclnt.dll 5.1.2600.0 (xpclient.010817-1148) Web DAV Client DLL
zipfldr.dll 73380000 335872 C:\WINDOWS\System32\zipfldr.dll 6.00.2800.1164 (xpsp2.021217-1051) Compressed (zipped) Folders
browselc.dll 72430000 73728 C:\WINDOWS\System32\browselc.dll 6.00.2800.1106 (xpsp1.020828-1920) Shell Browser UI Library
AcroIEHelper.dll 10000000 49152 C:\Program Files\Adobe\Acrobat 6.0\Reader\ActiveX\AcroIEHelper.dll 6.0.1.2003110300 Adobe Acrobat IE Helper Version 6.0 for ActivieX
SDHelper.dll 1280000 733184 C:\PROGRA~1\SPYBOT~1\SDHelper.dll
olepro32.dll 5edd0000 106496 C:\WINDOWS\System32\olepro32.dll 5.0.5014 Microsoft (R) OLE Property Support DLL
DUSER.dll 6c1b0000 278528 C:\WINDOWS\System32\DUSER.dll 5.1.2600.1106 (xpsp1.020828-1920) Windows DirectUser Engine
msohev.dll 32520000 73728 C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office10\msohev.dll 10.0.2609 Microsoft Office XP component
asfsipc.dll 70eb0000 28672 C:\WINDOWS\System32\asfsipc.dll 1.1.00.3917 ASFSipc Object
MSISIP.DLL 605f0000 53248 C:\WINDOWS\System32\MSISIP.DLL 2.0.2600.0 MSI Signature SIP Provider
wshext.dll 74ea0000 65536 C:\WINDOWS\System32\wshext.dll 5.6.0.6626 Microsoft (r) Shell Extension for Windows Script Host
comdlg32.dll 763b0000 282624 C:\WINDOWS\system32\comdlg32.dll 6.00.2800.1106 (xpsp1.020828-1920) Common Dialogs DLL
MCPS.DLL 365a0000 86016 C:\PROGRA~1\MICROS~2\Office10\MCPS.DLL 10.0.2625 Media Catalog Proxy/Stub
MSVCP60.DLL 55900000 397312 C:\WINDOWS\System32\MSVCP60.DLL 6.00.8972.0 Microsoft (R) C++ Runtime Library

 

[Flrman1]

Yep that's what I was looking for.

This is the hidden file I was looking for:

61c00000 61440 c:\windows\system32\hlplo.dll

If you do not already have it Click here to download CWShredder. UnZip the file, but do not run it yet.

Now download TheKillbox from here:

http://download.broadbandmedic.com/VbStuff/KillBox.zip

Unzip the files to the folder of your choice.

Now go offline and Do Not go back online until these procedures are completed.

Unzip the files to a folder, then double-click on Killbox.exe to run it. In the "Paste Full Path of File to Delete" box, copy and paste the following:

c:\windows\system32\hlplo.dll

Don't click any of the buttons though, instead please click on the Action menu and choose "Delete on Reboot". On the next screen, click on the File menu and choose "Add File". The c:\windows\system32\hlplo.dll listing should show up in the window. If that's successful, choose the Action menu and select "Process and Reboot". You'll be prompted to reboot, do so.

Finally click on the cwshredder.exe and then click "Fix" (Not "Scan only") and let it do it's thing.

When it is finished restart your computer.

When you're back in windows, check to see if there's any change in the search problem and report back. Please also post a new Hijack This log. along with a new explorer.bat log.

IMPORTANT!: To help prevent this from happening again, I strongly recommend you install the patches for the vulnerabilities that this hijacker exploits.

The simplest way to make sure you have all the security patches is to go to Windows update and install all "Critical Updates and Service Packs"

 

[ALTYHOLIC]

Thanks flrman1...

I think that fix finally took care of it!!!
My homepage seems stable and my Hijack This log looked
clean. I'll post a follow up
(obviously) if it comes back.

One quick question, was that hlplo.dll the
crapware generator that was spitting out
all the random dll's, and bho's that this variant of
SearchX (about:blank) was feasting off of???