Help - Project1 virus

[vardy2000]

I keep seeing the Project1 virus running..Would sure appreciate help getting rid of it..My computer skills are just enought to get me in trouble without guidence.
Hijack Log

Logfile of HijackThis v1.99.1
Scan saved at 11:55:54 AM, on 7/9/2005
Platform: Windows XP (WinNT 5.01.2600)
MSIE: Internet Explorer v6.00 (6.00.2600.0000)

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\Explorer.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\spoolsv.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\AOL\ACS\AOLAcsd.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\AOL\TopSpeed\2.0\aoltsmon.exe
C:\Program Files\Norton SystemWorks\Norton AntiVirus\navapsvc.exe
C:\Program Files\Webroot\Spy Sweeper\WRSSSDK.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\NORTON~1\NORTON~2\navapw32.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\DAP\DAP.EXE
C:\PROGRA~1\COMMON~1\AOL\AOLSPY~1\AOLSP Scheduler.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\BILLPS~1\WINPAT~1\winpatrol.exe
c:\windows\system32\dhetfr.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\COMMON~1\AOL\111990~1\EE\AOLHOS~1.EXE
C:\PROGRA~1\COMMON~1\AOL\111990~1\EE\AOLServiceHos t.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\wuauclt.exe
C:\Program Files\QuickTime\qttask.exe
C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\iexplore.exe
C:\Program Files\SmartPopupBlocker\SmartPopupBlockerTray.exe
C:\Program Files\AOL 9.0b\waol.exe
C:\Program Files\AOL 9.0b\shellmon.exe
C:\Documents and Settings\Eric\Desktop\AOL Crap\hijackthis\HijackThis.exe

F2 - REG:system.ini: Shell=Explorer.exe C:\WINDOWS\Nail.exe
O1 - Hosts: 72.36.156.164 themis.geocities.yahoo.com
O1 - Hosts: 72.36.156.164 ad.n2434.doubleclick.net
O1 - Hosts: 72.36.156.164 n3349ad.doubleclick.net
O1 - Hosts: 72.36.156.164 ar1.atwola.com
O1 - Hosts: 72.36.156.164 disney.go.com
O1 - Hosts: 72.36.156.164 rcm.amazon.com
O1 - Hosts: 72.36.156.164 familyfun.go.com
O2 - BHO: AcroIEHlprObj Class - {06849E9F-C8D7-4D59-B87D-784B7D6BE0B3} - C:\Program Files\Adobe\Acrobat 6.0\Reader\ActiveX\AcroIEHelper.dll
O2 - BHO: PopupBlockerBHO.CPopupBlockerBHO - {0D929918-C804-4756-B0AC-640EF3F061E9} - C:\Program Files\SmartPopupBlocker\PopupBlockerBHO.dll
O2 - BHO: COMMUNICATOR - {4E7BD74F-2B8D-469E-8DBC-A42EB79CB428} - C:\WINDOWS\system32\communicator.dll
O2 - BHO: (no name) - {53707962-6F74-2D53-2644-206D7942484F} - C:\Program Files\Spybot - Search & Destroy\SDHelper.dll
O2 - BHO: NAV Helper - {BDF3E430-B101-42AD-A544-FADC6B084872} - C:\Program Files\Norton SystemWorks\Norton AntiVirus\NavShExt.dll
O2 - BHO: RichEditor Class - {F79A2C4B-8776-4ED7-8B2F-4786A4A3500A} - C:\WINDOWS\System32\richedtr.dll
O3 - Toolbar: &Radio - {8E718888-423F-11D2-876E-00A0C9082467} - C:\WINDOWS\System32\msdxm.ocx
O3 - Toolbar: Norton AntiVirus - {42CDD1BF-3FFB-4238-8AD1-7859DF00B1D6} - C:\Program Files\Norton SystemWorks\Norton AntiVirus\NavShExt.dll
O3 - Toolbar: COMMUNICATOR - {4E7BD74F-2B8D-469E-8DBC-A42EB79CB428} - C:\WINDOWS\system32\communicator.dll
O3 - Toolbar: (no name) - {4982D40A-C53B-4615-B15B-B5B5E98D167C} - (no file)
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [NAV Agent] C:\PROGRA~1\NORTON~1\NORTON~2\navapw32.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Symantec NetDriver Monitor] C:\PROGRA~1\SYMNET~1\SNDMon.exe /Consumer
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SSC_UserPrompt] C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\Security Center\UsrPrmpt.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [DownloadAccelerator] C:\PROGRA~1\DAP\DAP.EXE /STARTUP
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [AOL Spyware Protection] "C:\PROGRA~1\COMMON~1\AOL\AOLSPY~1\AOLSP Scheduler.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [stb] C:\WINDOWS\System32\stb.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [HostManager] C:\Program Files\Common Files\AOL\1119900209\EE\AOLHostManager.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [QuickFinder Scheduler] c:\Corel\Office7\Shared\QFinder7\QFSCHED.EXE
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [WinPatrol] C:\PROGRA~1\BILLPS~1\WINPAT~1\winpatrol.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [gprkqjc] c:\windows\system32\dhetfr.exe r
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [QuickTime Task] "C:\Program Files\QuickTime\qttask.exe" -atboottime
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [AutoUpdate] C:\Program Files\Serials3k\s3k_autoupdate.exe
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [AOL Fast Start] "C:\Program Files\AOL 9.0b\AOL.EXE" -b
O8 - Extra context menu item: &AOL Toolbar search - res://C:\Program Files\AOL Toolbar\toolbar.dll/SEARCH.HTML
O8 - Extra context menu item: &Download with &DAP - C:\PROGRA~1\DAP\dapextie.htm
O8 - Extra context menu item: Download &all with DAP - C:\PROGRA~1\DAP\dapextie2.htm
O9 - Extra button: (no name) - {08B0E5C0-4FCB-11CF-AAA5-00401C608501} - C:\Program Files\Java\j2re1.4.2_08\bin\npjpi142_08.dll
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Sun Java Console - {08B0E5C0-4FCB-11CF-AAA5-00401C608501} - C:\Program Files\Java\j2re1.4.2_08\bin\npjpi142_08.dll
O9 - Extra button: AOL Toolbar - {4982D40A-C53B-4615-B15B-B5B5E98D167C} - (no file)
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: AOL Toolbar - {4982D40A-C53B-4615-B15B-B5B5E98D167C} - (no file)
O9 - Extra button: Real.com - {CD67F990-D8E9-11d2-98FE-00C0F0318AFE} - C:\WINDOWS\System32\Shdocvw.dll
O12 - Plugin for .pdf: C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\PLUGINS\nppdf32.dll
O16 - DPF: {04E214E5-63AF-4236-83C6-A7ADCBF9BD02} (HouseCall Control) - http://housecall60.trendmicro.com/housecall/xscan60.cab
O16 - DPF: {17492023-C23A-453E-A040-C7C580BBF700} (Windows Genuine Advantage Validation Tool) - http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=39204&clcid=0x409
O16 - DPF: {9B03C5F1-F5AB-47EE-937D-A8EDA626F876} (Anonymizer Anti-Spyware Scanner) - http://download.zonelabs.com/bin/promotions/spywaredetector/WebAAS.cab
O23 - Service: AOL Connectivity Service (AOL ACS) - America Online - C:\Program Files\Common Files\AOL\ACS\AOLAcsd.exe
O23 - Service: AOL TopSpeed Monitor (AOL TopSpeedMonitor) - America Online, Inc - C:\Program Files\Common Files\AOL\TopSpeed\2.0\aoltsmon.exe
O23 - Service: Norton AntiVirus Auto Protect Service (navapsvc) - Symantec Corporation - C:\Program Files\Norton SystemWorks\Norton AntiVirus\navapsvc.exe
O23 - Service: ScriptBlocking Service (SBService) - Symantec Corporation - C:\PROGRA~1\COMMON~1\SYMANT~1\SCRIPT~1\SBServ.exe
O23 - Service: Symantec Network Drivers Service (SNDSrvc) - Symantec Corporation - C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\SNDSrvc.exe
O23 - Service: System Startup Service (SvcProc) - Unknown owner - C:\WINDOWS\svcproc.exe
O23 - Service: Webroot Spy Sweeper Engine (svcWRSSSDK) - Webroot Software, Inc. - C:\Program Files\Webroot\Spy Sweeper\WRSSSDK.exe
O23 - Service: SymWMI Service (SymWSC) - Symantec Corporation - C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\Security Center\SymWSC.exe
O23 - Service: TuneUp WinStyler Theme Service (TUWinStylerThemeSvc) - TuneUp Software GmbH - C:\Program Files\TuneUp Utilities 2004\WinStylerThemeSvc.exe

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[nightowl]

This is a tough one, Cant guarantee anything here. But we can give it a try. The entries in RED are very hard to remove.


http://forums.designtechnica.com/showthread.php?t=5583

Download Microsoft AntiSpyware,Spybot, AdAware, Hijack This (Links Above)

You may want to print this out
Unplug the internet from your computer
Reboot To Safe Mode (tap F8 on Startup)

Delete this file


c:\windows\system32\dhetfr.exe

Still In Safe Mode Open up Hijack This and Place a check next to each of these and click Fix Checked.

F2 - REG:system.ini: Shell=Explorer.exe C:\WINDOWS\Nail.exe
O1 - Hosts: 72.36.156.164 themis.geocities.yahoo.com
O1 - Hosts: 72.36.156.164 ad.n2434.doubleclick.net
O1 - Hosts: 72.36.156.164 n3349ad.doubleclick.net
O1 - Hosts: 72.36.156.164 ar1.atwola.com
O1 - Hosts: 72.36.156.164 disney.go.com
O1 - Hosts: 72.36.156.164 rcm.amazon.com
O1 - Hosts: 72.36.156.164 familyfun.go.com
O2 - BHO: COMMUNICATOR - {4E7BD74F-2B8D-469E-8DBC-A42EB79CB428} - C:\WINDOWS\system32\communicator.dll
O2 - BHO: RichEditor Class - {F79A2C4B-8776-4ED7-8B2F-4786A4A3500A} - C:\WINDOWS\System32\richedtr.dll
O3 - Toolbar: COMMUNICATOR - {4E7BD74F-2B8D-469E-8DBC-A42EB79CB428} - C:\WINDOWS\system32\communicator.dll
O3 - Toolbar: (no name) - {4982D40A-C53B-4615-B15B-B5B5E98D167C} - (no file)
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [stb] C:\WINDOWS\System32\stb.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [gprkqjc] c:\windows\system32\dhetfr.exe r
O9 - Extra button: AOL Toolbar - {4982D40A-C53B-4615-B15B-B5B5E98D167C} - (no file)
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: AOL Toolbar - {4982D40A-C53B-4615-B15B-B5B5E98D167C} - (no file)
O23 - Service: System Startup Service (SvcProc) - Unknown owner - C:\WINDOWS\svcproc.exe

Still In Safe Mode Delete all Temporary Internet Files, Cookies, Run Microsoft AntiSpyware, AdAware and Spybot,delete what they find , Empty recycle bin.

Plug the internet back in and Reboot to normal mode and post a new log..........Jim

[vardy2000]

Hi Jim..Thanks for your suggestions.. However I got into trouble right from the git go. In "safe mode" my computer freezes up completely..can't use the mouse or the keyboard.. Also did a search on c:\windows\system32\dhetfr.exe and can't find it anywhere..
Should I go ahead in normal mode, run Hijacker and try to delete those other items..the way I see it I haven't got much to lose..If something goes wrong I'll have to reformat..which I'll probably have to do anyway if I can't get rid of it. Thanks Eric

[nightowl]

This is a bad one :eww Very hard to kill

Do you have any antivirus programs on here. If not Download AVG AntiVirus(link below)

http://forums.designtechnica.com/showthread.php?t=5583

After you download the program make sure its uptodate. Sometimes its not uptodate when you download it.

Run it and see if it comes up with anything. Delete or quarantine what it finds.

Then see if you can get into Safe Mode and fix the items in the previous message.

You can try to delete this stuff in Normal Mode but from what i expierenced in the past the Spyware continues to reload.

You may want to consider Reinstalling Windows if the Virus program does not help.

If it does help post a new log.Good Luck.........Jim

[vardy2000]

Hi Jim
I've had no luck at all with "safe mode" it just freezes up as soon as I go into it.
I will take your advice and re-install windows.
Just what kind of damage can "project1" do..Is it a dangerous virus??
Eric

[nightowl]

Judging from the logs Ive seen on here that have it its pretty bad. I havent got it on my computer, and i hope I dont. :eww

Post a new log after you reinstall. Sometimes there is Spyware even after you reinstall.........Jim

[vardy2000]

Ok Jim..Hopefully I did this right..Here's the latest HiJack scan. Please let me know what you think. What programs should I have installed to keep this stuff from happening again?? Thanks for all your help and patience.
Eric

Logfile of HijackThis v1.99.1
Scan saved at 6:21:28 PM, on 7/13/2005
Platform: Windows XP (WinNT 5.01.2600)
MSIE: Internet Explorer v6.00 (6.00.2600.0000)

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:\Program Files\Common Files\AOL\ACS\AOLAcsd.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\AOL\TopSpeed\2.0\aoltsmon.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVG7\avgamsvr.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVG7\avgupsvc.exe
C:\Program Files\Norton SystemWorks\Norton AntiVirus\navapsvc.exe
C:\Program Files\Webroot\Spy Sweeper\WRSSSDK.exe
C:\WINDOWS\Explorer.EXE
C:\PROGRA~1\NORTON~1\NORTON~2\navapw32.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\DAP\DAP.EXE
C:\PROGRA~1\COMMON~1\AOL\AOLSPY~1\AOLSP Scheduler.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\BILLPS~1\WINPAT~1\winpatrol.exe
C:\Program Files\QuickTime\qttask.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\SRNMIC~1\SOLOSENT.EXE
C:\PROGRA~1\COMMON~1\AOL\111990~1\EE\AOLHOS~1.EXE
C:\PROGRA~1\SRNMIC~1\SOLOCFG.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\System32\dllhost.exe
c:\windows\system32\bjgxvn.exe
C:\Program Files\Serials3k\s3k_autoupdate.exe
C:\Program Files\Microsoft AntiSpyware\gcasDtServ.exe
C:\Program Files\AOL 9.0b\waol.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\COMMON~1\AOL\111990~1\EE\AOLServiceHos t.exe
C:\Program Files\AOL 9.0b\shellmon.exe
C:\Documents and Settings\Eric\Desktop\AOL Crap\hijackthis\HijackThis.exe

[vardy2000]

I just looked at Windows task manager and see the Project1 is still running..Oh Well!!

[nightowl]

Where is the other half of your log?

Open up Task Manager, Highlight Project1 and click End Process, Reboot and post a new log.........Jim

[vardy2000]

Sorry Jim..didn't realize I had missed some of it. Just rebooted and here's the log. I can't imagine what you can read from this stuff..but really appreciate it
Eric

Logfile of HijackThis v1.99.1
Scan saved at 10:14:51 PM, on 7/13/2005
Platform: Windows XP (WinNT 5.01.2600)
MSIE: Internet Explorer v6.00 (6.00.2600.0000)

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\Explorer.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\spoolsv.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\NORTON~1\NORTON~2\navapw32.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\DAP\DAP.EXE
C:\Program Files\Common Files\AOL\ACS\AOLAcsd.exe
C:\Program Files\Real\RealPlayer\RealPlay.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\AOL\TopSpeed\2.0\aoltsmon.exe
c:\windows\system32\wbnhqdf.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVG7\avgamsvr.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVG7\avgupsvc.exe
C:\Program Files\Serials3k\s3k_autoupdate.exe
C:\Program Files\Norton SystemWorks\Norton AntiVirus\navapsvc.exe
C:\Program Files\AOL 9.0b\waol.exe
C:\Program Files\Webroot\Spy Sweeper\WRSSSDK.exe
C:\Program Files\AOL 9.0b\shellmon.exe
C:\Documents and Settings\Eric\Desktop\AOL Crap\hijackthis\HijackThis.exe

F2 - REG:system.ini: Shell=Explorer.exe C:\WINDOWS\Nail.exe
O1 - Hosts: 72.36.156.164 themis.geocities.yahoo.com
O1 - Hosts: 72.36.156.164 ad.n2434.doubleclick.net
O1 - Hosts: 72.36.156.164 n3349ad.doubleclick.net
O1 - Hosts: 72.36.156.164 ar1.atwola.com
O1 - Hosts: 72.36.156.164 disney.go.com
O1 - Hosts: 72.36.156.164 rcm.amazon.com
O1 - Hosts: 72.36.156.164 familyfun.go.com
O2 - BHO: AcroIEHlprObj Class - {06849E9F-C8D7-4D59-B87D-784B7D6BE0B3} - C:\Program Files\Adobe\Acrobat 7.0\ActiveX\AcroIEHelper.dll
O2 - BHO: PopupBlockerBHO.CPopupBlockerBHO - {0D929918-C804-4756-B0AC-640EF3F061E9} - C:\Program Files\SmartPopupBlocker\PopupBlockerBHO.dll
O2 - BHO: (no name) - {53707962-6F74-2D53-2644-206D7942484F} - C:\Program Files\Spybot - Search & Destroy\SDHelper.dll
O2 - BHO: NAV Helper - {BDF3E430-B101-42AD-A544-FADC6B084872} - C:\Program Files\Norton SystemWorks\Norton AntiVirus\NavShExt.dll
O3 - Toolbar: Norton AntiVirus - {42CDD1BF-3FFB-4238-8AD1-7859DF00B1D6} - C:\Program Files\Norton SystemWorks\Norton AntiVirus\NavShExt.dll
O3 - Toolbar: &Radio - {8E718888-423F-11D2-876E-00A0C9082467} - C:\WINDOWS\System32\msdxm.ocx
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [NAV Agent] C:\PROGRA~1\NORTON~1\NORTON~2\navapw32.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Symantec NetDriver Monitor] C:\PROGRA~1\SYMNET~1\SNDMon.exe /Consumer
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SSC_UserPrompt] C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\Security Center\UsrPrmpt.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [DownloadAccelerator] C:\PROGRA~1\DAP\DAP.EXE /STARTUP
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [QuickFinder Scheduler] c:\Corel\Office7\Shared\QFinder7\QFSCHED.EXE
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [RealTray] C:\Program Files\Real\RealPlayer\RealPlay.exe SYSTEMBOOTHIDEPLAYER
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [tlqsqoc] c:\windows\system32\wbnhqdf.exe r
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [AutoUpdate] C:\Program Files\Serials3k\s3k_autoupdate.exe
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [AOL Fast Start] "C:\Program Files\AOL 9.0b\AOL.EXE" -b
O8 - Extra context menu item: &AOL Toolbar search - res://C:\Program Files\AOL Toolbar\toolbar.dll/SEARCH.HTML
O8 - Extra context menu item: &Download with &DAP - C:\PROGRA~1\DAP\dapextie.htm
O8 - Extra context menu item: Download &all with DAP - C:\PROGRA~1\DAP\dapextie2.htm
O9 - Extra button: (no name) - {08B0E5C0-4FCB-11CF-AAA5-00401C608501} - C:\Program Files\Java\j2re1.4.2_08\bin\npjpi142_08.dll
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Sun Java Console - {08B0E5C0-4FCB-11CF-AAA5-00401C608501} - C:\Program Files\Java\j2re1.4.2_08\bin\npjpi142_08.dll
O9 - Extra button: Real.com - {CD67F990-D8E9-11d2-98FE-00C0F0318AFE} - C:\WINDOWS\System32\Shdocvw.dll
O16 - DPF: {04E214E5-63AF-4236-83C6-A7ADCBF9BD02} (HouseCall Control) - http://housecall60.trendmicro.com/housecall/xscan60.cab
O16 - DPF: {0E5F0222-96B9-11D3-8997-00104BD12D94} (PCPitstop Utility) - http://www.pcpitstop.com/pcpitstop/PCPitStop.CAB
O16 - DPF: {17492023-C23A-453E-A040-C7C580BBF700} (Windows Genuine Advantage Validation Tool) - http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=39204&clcid=0x409
O16 - DPF: {9B03C5F1-F5AB-47EE-937D-A8EDA626F876} (Anonymizer Anti-Spyware Scanner) - http://download.zonelabs.com/bin/promotions/spywaredetector/WebAAS.cab
O23 - Service: AOL Connectivity Service (AOL ACS) - America Online - C:\Program Files\Common Files\AOL\ACS\AOLAcsd.exe
O23 - Service: AOL TopSpeed Monitor (AOL TopSpeedMonitor) - America Online, Inc - C:\Program Files\Common Files\AOL\TopSpeed\2.0\aoltsmon.exe
O23 - Service: AVG7 Alert Manager Server (Avg7Alrt) - GRISOFT, s.r.o. - C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVG7\avgamsvr.exe
O23 - Service: AVG7 Update Service (Avg7UpdSvc) - GRISOFT, s.r.o. - C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVG7\avgupsvc.exe
O23 - Service: Norton AntiVirus Auto Protect Service (navapsvc) - Symantec Corporation - C:\Program Files\Norton SystemWorks\Norton AntiVirus\navapsvc.exe
O23 - Service: ScriptBlocking Service (SBService) - Symantec Corporation - C:\PROGRA~1\COMMON~1\SYMANT~1\SCRIPT~1\SBServ.exe
O23 - Service: Symantec Network Drivers Service (SNDSrvc) - Symantec Corporation - C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\SNDSrvc.exe
O23 - Service: System Startup Service (SvcProc) - Unknown owner - C:\WINDOWS\svcproc.exe
O23 - Service: Webroot Spy Sweeper Engine (svcWRSSSDK) - Webroot Software, Inc. - C:\Program Files\Webroot\Spy Sweeper\WRSSSDK.exe
O23 - Service: SymWMI Service (SymWSC) - Symantec Corporation - C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\Security Center\SymWSC.exe
O23 - Service: TuneUp WinStyler Theme Service (TUWinStylerThemeSvc) - TuneUp Software GmbH - C:\Program Files\TuneUp Utilities 2004\WinStylerThemeSvc.exe

[nightowl]

This is after you reinstalled? Its still there :eww

Are you able to go into Safe Mode?


We will be using HijackThis in a different way now. You may want to print this out.

1. Reboot to Safe Mode (Normal Mode if you are unable)
2. Open Up Hijack This
3. Click the Do A System Scan Only Button
4. Click the Config button on the bottom right corner
5. Click Misc Tools on the top right

6.Click Delete File on Reboot button and a box should open up.
Find the file nail.exe then click the open button. A window will ask you if you want to reboot now click yes

7. Reboot to normal mode and post a new log........Jim

This is bad Spyware. You may want to consider bringing it to a Computer Repair guy. At least get some kind of guarantee on it.

[vardy2000]

Jim, I did as you instructed but not in safe mode. Here's the log.. This is it..Two questions..Can I get rid of the virus by reformatting the hard drive and if I can and do it..Can you suggest what programs to install to guard against this stuff in the future..Again thanks for you help but I can't have you making a career out of trying to fix my machine (G)

Logfile of HijackThis v1.99.1
Scan saved at 10:28:33 AM, on 7/14/2005
Platform: Windows XP (WinNT 5.01.2600)
MSIE: Internet Explorer v6.00 (6.00.2600.0000)

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\Explorer.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\spoolsv.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\NORTON~1\NORTON~2\navapw32.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\Security Center\UsrPrmpt.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\AOL\ACS\AOLAcsd.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\DAP\DAP.EXE
C:\Program Files\Real\RealPlayer\RealPlay.exe
C:\Program Files\AOL 9.0b\waol.exe
c:\windows\system32\xdkjsb.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\AOL\TopSpeed\2.0\aoltsmon.exe
C:\Program Files\Norton SystemWorks\Norton AntiVirus\navapsvc.exe
C:\Program Files\AOL 9.0b\shellmon.exe
C:\Documents and Settings\Eric\Desktop\AOL Crap\hijackthis\HijackThis.exe

F2 - REG:system.ini: Shell=Explorer.exe C:\WINDOWS\Nail.exe
O1 - Hosts: 72.36.156.164 themis.geocities.yahoo.com
O1 - Hosts: 72.36.156.164 ad.n2434.doubleclick.net
O1 - Hosts: 72.36.156.164 n3349ad.doubleclick.net
O1 - Hosts: 72.36.156.164 ar1.atwola.com
O1 - Hosts: 72.36.156.164 disney.go.com
O1 - Hosts: 72.36.156.164 rcm.amazon.com
O1 - Hosts: 72.36.156.164 familyfun.go.com
O2 - BHO: AcroIEHlprObj Class - {06849E9F-C8D7-4D59-B87D-784B7D6BE0B3} - C:\Program Files\Adobe\Acrobat 7.0\ActiveX\AcroIEHelper.dll
O2 - BHO: PopupBlockerBHO.CPopupBlockerBHO - {0D929918-C804-4756-B0AC-640EF3F061E9} - C:\Program Files\SmartPopupBlocker\PopupBlockerBHO.dll
O2 - BHO: (no name) - {53707962-6F74-2D53-2644-206D7942484F} - C:\Program Files\Spybot - Search & Destroy\SDHelper.dll
O2 - BHO: NAV Helper - {BDF3E430-B101-42AD-A544-FADC6B084872} - C:\Program Files\Norton SystemWorks\Norton AntiVirus\NavShExt.dll
O3 - Toolbar: Norton AntiVirus - {42CDD1BF-3FFB-4238-8AD1-7859DF00B1D6} - C:\Program Files\Norton SystemWorks\Norton AntiVirus\NavShExt.dll
O3 - Toolbar: &Radio - {8E718888-423F-11D2-876E-00A0C9082467} - C:\WINDOWS\System32\msdxm.ocx
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [NAV Agent] C:\PROGRA~1\NORTON~1\NORTON~2\navapw32.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Symantec NetDriver Monitor] C:\PROGRA~1\SYMNET~1\SNDMon.exe /Consumer
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SSC_UserPrompt] C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\Security Center\UsrPrmpt.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [DownloadAccelerator] C:\PROGRA~1\DAP\DAP.EXE /STARTUP
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [QuickFinder Scheduler] c:\Corel\Office7\Shared\QFinder7\QFSCHED.EXE
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [RealTray] C:\Program Files\Real\RealPlayer\RealPlay.exe SYSTEMBOOTHIDEPLAYER
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [swbfmgp] c:\windows\system32\xdkjsb.exe r
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [AutoUpdate] C:\Program Files\Serials3k\s3k_autoupdate.exe
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [AOL Fast Start] "C:\Program Files\AOL 9.0b\AOL.EXE" -b
O8 - Extra context menu item: &AOL Toolbar search - res://C:\Program Files\AOL Toolbar\toolbar.dll/SEARCH.HTML
O8 - Extra context menu item: &Download with &DAP - C:\PROGRA~1\DAP\dapextie.htm
O8 - Extra context menu item: Download &all with DAP - C:\PROGRA~1\DAP\dapextie2.htm
O9 - Extra button: (no name) - {08B0E5C0-4FCB-11CF-AAA5-00401C608501} - C:\Program Files\Java\j2re1.4.2_08\bin\npjpi142_08.dll
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Sun Java Console - {08B0E5C0-4FCB-11CF-AAA5-00401C608501} - C:\Program Files\Java\j2re1.4.2_08\bin\npjpi142_08.dll
O9 - Extra button: Real.com - {CD67F990-D8E9-11d2-98FE-00C0F0318AFE} - C:\WINDOWS\System32\Shdocvw.dll
O16 - DPF: {04E214E5-63AF-4236-83C6-A7ADCBF9BD02} (HouseCall Control) - http://housecall60.trendmicro.com/housecall/xscan60.cab
O16 - DPF: {0E5F0222-96B9-11D3-8997-00104BD12D94} (PCPitstop Utility) - http://www.pcpitstop.com/pcpitstop/PCPitStop.CAB
O16 - DPF: {17492023-C23A-453E-A040-C7C580BBF700} (Windows Genuine Advantage Validation Tool) - http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=39204&clcid=0x409
O16 - DPF: {9B03C5F1-F5AB-47EE-937D-A8EDA626F876} (Anonymizer Anti-Spyware Scanner) - http://download.zonelabs.com/bin/promotions/spywaredetector/WebAAS.cab
O23 - Service: AOL Connectivity Service (AOL ACS) - America Online - C:\Program Files\Common Files\AOL\ACS\AOLAcsd.exe
O23 - Service: AOL TopSpeed Monitor (AOL TopSpeedMonitor) - America Online, Inc - C:\Program Files\Common Files\AOL\TopSpeed\2.0\aoltsmon.exe
O23 - Service: Norton AntiVirus Auto Protect Service (navapsvc) - Symantec Corporation - C:\Program Files\Norton SystemWorks\Norton AntiVirus\navapsvc.exe
O23 - Service: ScriptBlocking Service (SBService) - Symantec Corporation - C:\PROGRA~1\COMMON~1\SYMANT~1\SCRIPT~1\SBServ.exe
O23 - Service: Symantec Network Drivers Service (SNDSrvc) - Symantec Corporation - C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\SNDSrvc.exe
O23 - Service: System Startup Service (SvcProc) - Unknown owner - C:\WINDOWS\svcproc.exe
O23 - Service: SymWMI Service (SymWSC) - Symantec Corporation - C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\Security Center\SymWSC.exe
O23 - Service: TuneUp WinStyler Theme Service (TUWinStylerThemeSvc) - TuneUp Software GmbH - C:\Program Files\TuneUp Utilities 2004\WinStylerThemeSvc.exe

[nightowl]

Yes there are programs to prevent and remove Spyware. The removal programs are below,SpywareBlaster is for prevention, Its probably best to wait till the machine is clean before installing that one. Dont worry about asking for my help. Ive worked on logs alot longer than yours.

http://forums.designtechnica.com/showthread.php?t=5583

For removing Spyware we reccommend AdAware, Spybot and Microsoft AntiSpyware.SpywareBlaster (links above)

Have you been able to get into Safe Mode yet?

Take a look at this website. Someone showed me this the other day. Someone fixed the nail.exe problem. It may be of help for you.

http://forums.tomcoyote.org/index.php?showtopic=38918&hl=nail\.exe

When you reinstalled you probably saved something that had the virus and thats why it reappeared.........Jim

[vardy2000]

Logfile of HijackThis v1.99.1
Scan saved at 12:27:04 AM, on 7/15/2005
Platform: Windows XP (WinNT 5.01.2600)
MSIE: Internet Explorer v6.00 (6.00.2600.0000)

Running processes:
C:\WINDOWS\System32\smss.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\csrss.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\svchost.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\spoolsv.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\AOL\ACS\AOLAcsd.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\AOL\TopSpeed\2.0\aoltsmon.exe
C:\WINDOWS\Explorer.EXE
C:\Program Files\ewido\security suite\ewidoctrl.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\AOL\TopSpeed\2.0\aoltpspd.exe
C:\Program Files\ewido\security suite\ewidoguard.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\DAP\DAP.EXE
C:\Program Files\Real\RealPlayer\RealPlay.exe
C:\Program Files\Serials3k\s3k_autoupdate.exe
C:\Program Files\AOL 9.0b\waol.exe
C:\Program Files\AOL 9.0b\shellmon.exe
C:\Documents and Settings\Eric\Desktop\AOL Crap\hijackthis\HijackThis.exe

O2 - BHO: AcroIEHlprObj Class - {06849E9F-C8D7-4D59-B87D-784B7D6BE0B3} - C:\Program Files\Adobe\Acrobat 7.0\ActiveX\AcroIEHelper.dll
O2 - BHO: PopupBlockerBHO.CPopupBlockerBHO - {0D929918-C804-4756-B0AC-640EF3F061E9} - C:\Program Files\SmartPopupBlocker\PopupBlockerBHO.dll
O2 - BHO: (no name) - {53707962-6F74-2D53-2644-206D7942484F} - C:\Program Files\Spybot - Search & Destroy\SDHelper.dll
O2 - BHO: PCTools Site Guard - {5C8B2A36-3DB1-42A4-A3CB-D426709BBFEB} - C:\PROGRA~1\SPYWAR~1\tools\iesdsg.dll
O2 - BHO: PCTools Browser Monitor - {B56A7D7D-6927-48C8-A975-17DF180C71AC} - C:\PROGRA~1\SPYWAR~1\tools\iesdpb.dll
O3 - Toolbar: &Radio - {8E718888-423F-11D2-876E-00A0C9082467} - C:\WINDOWS\System32\msdxm.ocx
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [DownloadAccelerator] C:\PROGRA~1\DAP\DAP.EXE /STARTUP
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [QuickFinder Scheduler] c:\Corel\Office7\Shared\QFinder7\QFSCHED.EXE
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [RealTray] C:\Program Files\Real\RealPlayer\RealPlay.exe SYSTEMBOOTHIDEPLAYER
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [chlrepx] c:\windows\system32\xsspcon.exe r
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [AutoUpdate] C:\Program Files\Serials3k\s3k_autoupdate.exe
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [AOL Fast Start] "C:\Program Files\AOL 9.0b\AOL.EXE" -b
O8 - Extra context menu item: &AOL Toolbar search - res://C:\Program Files\AOL Toolbar\toolbar.dll/SEARCH.HTML
O8 - Extra context menu item: &Download with &DAP - C:\PROGRA~1\DAP\dapextie.htm
O8 - Extra context menu item: Download &all with DAP - C:\PROGRA~1\DAP\dapextie2.htm
O9 - Extra button: (no name) - {08B0E5C0-4FCB-11CF-AAA5-00401C608501} - C:\Program Files\Java\j2re1.4.2_08\bin\npjpi142_08.dll
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Sun Java Console - {08B0E5C0-4FCB-11CF-AAA5-00401C608501} - C:\Program Files\Java\j2re1.4.2_08\bin\npjpi142_08.dll
O9 - Extra button: Spyware Doctor - {2D663D1A-8670-49D9-A1A5-4C56B4E14E84} - C:\PROGRA~1\SPYWAR~1\tools\iesdpb.dll
O9 - Extra button: Real.com - {CD67F990-D8E9-11d2-98FE-00C0F0318AFE} - C:\WINDOWS\System32\Shdocvw.dll
O16 - DPF: {04E214E5-63AF-4236-83C6-A7ADCBF9BD02} (HouseCall Control) - http://housecall60.trendmicro.com/housecall/xscan60.cab
O16 - DPF: {0E5F0222-96B9-11D3-8997-00104BD12D94} (PCPitstop Utility) - http://www.pcpitstop.com/pcpitstop/PCPitStop.CAB
O16 - DPF: {17492023-C23A-453E-A040-C7C580BBF700} (Windows Genuine Advantage Validation Tool) - http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=39204&clcid=0x409
O16 - DPF: {9B03C5F1-F5AB-47EE-937D-A8EDA626F876} (Anonymizer Anti-Spyware Scanner) - http://download.zonelabs.com/bin/promotions/spywaredetector/WebAAS.cab
O16 - DPF: {EF791A6B-FC12-4C68-99EF-FB9E207A39E6} (McFreeScan Class) - http://download.mcafee.com/molbin/iss-loc/vso/en-us/tools/mcfscan/2,0,0,4534/mcfscan.cab
O23 - Service: AOL Connectivity Service (AOL ACS) - America Online - C:\Program Files\Common Files\AOL\ACS\AOLAcsd.exe
O23 - Service: AOL TopSpeed Monitor (AOL TopSpeedMonitor) - America Online, Inc - C:\Program Files\Common Files\AOL\TopSpeed\2.0\aoltsmon.exe
O23 - Service: ewido security suite control - ewido networks - C:\Program Files\ewido\security suite\ewidoctrl.exe
O23 - Service: ewido security suite guard - ewido networks - C:\Program Files\ewido\security suite\ewidoguard.exe
O23 - Service: TuneUp WinStyler Theme Service (TUWinStylerThemeSvc) - TuneUp Software GmbH - C:\Program Files\TuneUp Utilities 2004\WinStylerThemeSvc.exe

[nightowl]

Yes you made some progress, I just took a quick glance. What did you do to get this far?

Did you follow the directions on that website?

Let me take a closer look, be back in a few minutes.........Jim

[nightowl]

What is Serial3k?

I see a few things here. Reboot to safe mode if you can.

O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [chlrepx] c:\windows\system32\xsspcon.exe r

This one is hard to kill also,The file changes names. But notice the r at the end.

Go into your System32 folder and find a file with a r at the end and delete it(in safe mode).It may be named xsspcon.exe r
but it may be named something different but there should be a r at the end.

O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [AutoUpdate] C:\Program Files\Serials3k\s3k_autoupdate.exe

This one is related to that Seriak3K program. Do you know what this program is? Is It Safe?

It may be part of the problem, Go to add-remove programs and kill that program unless you know what it is and know if its safe..........Jim

[vardy2000]

Jim, I just looked at task manager again and there was Project1 running away.. I hadn't seen it for a couple of hours last night and started to get my hopes up.
Unfortunately, I don't have your patience with this stuff so..if reformating the hard drive will get rid of the problem then that's what I will do..What do you think..will reformatting get rid of all the virus problems? I guess part 2 to this question is I have a disk that came with the computer that erases everything and installs the manufacturers programs and Windows ME on the system. I usually just upgrade to Windows XP from that point.. Can I just reformat the hard drive and install the Windows XP instead of all that manufacturers stuff..
I won't start until I hear your suggestions on it.
Told you I just knew enought to get myself in trouble (g)
I'm not sure what Serials3K is.. I've had this nasty habit of downloading a program that I think sounds interesting.. A habit I'm definitely going to have to break if I don't want to be doing this every week.
Again..thanks.. You've been great
Eric

[nightowl]

Reformatting should help. You can lose everything so be careful. If you are uncertain on what you are doing bring it to a professional.

Here is a few websites that tells you about reformatting the hard drive, Hope they help..........Jim :cool:

http://www.filerecovery.org/reformattingyourharddrive.html

http://www.cyberwalker.net/columns/aug02/010802.html

[vardy2000]

I reformatted the hard drive..Must have come through it okay cause I'm back on line (G)
Hopefully this will take care of my problems..Now I've got to go to the sites you recommended and download some programs to try to keep this from happening again.
Once again..Thanks for all your help and patience.
So glad I discovered this site
Eric

[nightowl]

Glad to help, If you have more problems feel free to post a new log..........Jim :cool:

[RickyDee]

Project1 is associated with Serials3000.
I found it with Spybot.
This is an auto update program.
Delete the autoupdate program in the Serials3000 directory and it will no longer show up at startup. :)

[nightowl]

Thanks, I'll give that a try when this problem pops up on here again.........Jim

[clemsongal]

Where do I find this serials3000 directory?????

[nightowl]

He may be referring to a folder named Serials3000. Do a search for it.........Jim

[clemsongal]

I did ... couldn't find it. But I definitely have that Project1 problem.

[nightowl]

Download HijackThis(Link at the bottom of my message).


Your copy of HijackThis needs to be in a folder of it's own. When HJT fixes anything, it makes backups of the original files in the folder it is in. For this reason it cannot be run from a Zip file or from Temporary folders because the backups will be deleted. Having the backups could be VITAL to restoring your system if something went wrong in the FIX process!


1. Please go to you're 'My Documents' folder, right-click and select 'New > Folder' then name the folder 'HJT'.

2. Copy and paste HijackThis.exe to the new folder.

3. SCAN with HJT

4. POST the new log in this thread using 'Add Reply'