bridge.dll

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I am getting an error message when I start my computer that a c\windows\SYSTEM32\bridge.dll file cannot be found.  I ran Hjackthis and here is a copy of the log.  What can I do to stop from getting this error message?   Logfile of HijackThis v1.97.7Scan saved at 9:28:24 PM, on 6/17/2004Platform: Windows XP  (WinNT 5.01.2600)MSIE: Internet Explorer v6.00 (6.00.2600.0000) Running processes:C:\WINDOWS\System32\smss.exeC:\WINDOWS\system32\winlogon.exeC:\WINDOWS\system32\services.exeC:\WINDOWS\system32\lsass.exeC:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exeC:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exeC:\WINDOWS\Explorer.EXEC:\WINDOWS\system32\spoolsv.exeC:\Program Files\Synaptics\SynTP\SynTPLpr.exeC:\Program Files\Synaptics\SynTP\SynTPEnh.exeC:\Program Files\Dell\AccessDirect\dadapp.exeC:\PROGRA~1\NORTON~1
avapw32.exeC:\Program Files\Roxio\Easy CD Creator 5\DirectCD\DirectCD.exeC:\Program Files\Common Files\Dell\EUSW\Support.exeC:\Program Files\Common Files\Real\Update_OBealsched.exeC:\Program Files\QuickTime\qttask.exeC:\WINDOWS\System32\spool\drivers\w32x86\3\hpztsb09.exeC:\Program Files\MUSICMATCH\MUSICMATCH Jukebox\mmtask.exeC:\Program Files\HP\hpcoretech\hpcmpmgr.exeC:\Program Files\Hewlett-Packard\HP Software Update\HPWuSchd.exeC:\WINDOWS\System32\hphmon05.exeC:\WINDOWS\System32\mkwahj.exeC:\WINDOWS\SM1BG.EXEC:\windows	emp\TxX3g4.exeC:\Program Files\VVSN\VVSN.exeC:\WINDOWS\system32\cisvc.exeC:\Program Files\Norton AntiVirus
avapsvc.exeC:\WINDOWS\System32
vsvc32.exeC:\Program Files\Digital Line Detect\DLG.exeC:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\iexplore.exeC:\WINDOWS\System32\HPZipm12.exeC:\WINDOWS\system32\cidaemon.exeC:\HJT\HijackThis.exe R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Bar = http://server224.smartbotpro.net/7search/?new-hkcuR1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Default_Page_URL = http://www.dellnet.com/R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Search,SearchAssistant = about:blankR1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Bar = http://server224.smartbotpro.net/7search/?new-hklmR1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\SearchURL,(Default) = about:blankR1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings,ProxyOverride = 127.0.0.1;http://localhostR3 - URLSearchHook: (no name) - _{00D6A7E7-4A97-456f-848A-3B75BF7554D7} - (no file)R3 - URLSearchHook: (no name) - _{CFBFAE00-17A6-11D0-99CB-00C04FD64497} - (no file)O2 - BHO: (no name) - {0000607D-D204-42C7-8E46-216055BF9918} - C:\WINDOWS\mxTarget.dllO2 - BHO: (no name) - {06849E9F-C8D7-4D59-B87D-784B7D6BE0B3} - C:\Program Files\Adobe\Acrobat 5.0\Reader\ActiveX\AcroIEHelper.ocxO2 - BHO: (no name) - {53707962-6F74-2D53-2644-206D7942484F} - C:\Program Files\Spybot - Search & Destroy\SDHelper.dll (file missing)O2 - BHO: NAV Helper - {BDF3E430-B101-42AD-A544-FADC6B084872} - C:\Program Files\Norton AntiVirus\NavShExt.dllO3 - Toolbar: Norton AntiVirus - {42CDD1BF-3FFB-4238-8AD1-7859DF00B1D6} - C:\Program Files\Norton AntiVirus\NavShExt.dllO3 - Toolbar: &SearchBar - {0494D0D9-F8E0-41ad-92A3-14154ECE70AC} - C:\Program Files\MyWay\myBar\1.bin\MYBAR.DLLO3 - Toolbar: &Radio - {8E718888-423F-11D2-876E-00A0C9082467} - C:\WINDOWS\System32\msdxm.ocxO4 - HKLM\..\Run: [NvCplDaemon] RUNDLL32.EXE C:\WINDOWS\System32\NvCpl.dll,NvStartupO4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SynTPLpr] C:\Program Files\Synaptics\SynTP\SynTPLpr.exeO4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SynTPEnh] C:\Program Files\Synaptics\SynTP\SynTPEnh.exeO4 - HKLM\..\Run: [DadApp] C:\Program Files\Dell\AccessDirect\dadapp.exeO4 - HKLM\..\Run: [NAV Agent] C:\PROGRA~1\NORTON~1
avapw32.exeO4 - HKLM\..\Run: [AdaptecDirectCD] 'C:\Program Files\Roxio\Easy CD Creator 5\DirectCD\DirectCD.exe'O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [DwlClient] C:\Program Files\Common Files\Dell\EUSW\Support.exeO4 - HKLM\..\Run: [TkBellExe] 'C:\Program Files\Common Files\Real\Update_OBealsched.exe' -osbootO4 - HKLM\..\Run: [QuickTime Task] 'C:\Program Files\QuickTime\qttask.exe' -atboottimeO4 - HKLM\..\Run: [nwiz] nwiz.exe /installquietO4 - HKLM\..\Run: [HPDJ Taskbar Utility] C:\WINDOWS\System32\spool\drivers\w32x86\3\hpztsb09.exeO4 - HKLM\..\Run: [mmtask] C:\Program Files\MUSICMATCH\MUSICMATCH Jukebox\mmtask.exeO4 - HKLM\..\Run: [HPHUPD05] C:\Program Files\Hewlett-Packard\{45B6180B-DCAB-4093-8EE8-6164457517F0}\hphupd05.exeO4 - HKLM\..\Run: [HP Component Manager] 'C:\Program Files\HP\hpcoretech\hpcmpmgr.exe'O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [HP Software Update] 'C:\Program Files\Hewlett-Packard\HP Software Update\HPWuSchd.exe'O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [HPHmon05] C:\WINDOWS\System32\hphmon05.exeO4 - HKLM\..\Run: [gmurfrkqfg] C:\WINDOWS\System32\mkwahj.exeO4 - HKLM\..\Run: [stcinstaller] c:\installer\id53.exeO4 - HKLM\..\Run: [alchem] C:\WINDOWS\alchem.exeO4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SM1BG] C:\WINDOWS\SM1BG.EXEO4 - HKLM\..\Run: [RunDLL] rundll32.exe 'C:\WINDOWS\System32\bridge.dll',LoadO4 - HKLM\..\Run: [TxX3g4] C:\windows	emp\TxX3g4.exeO4 - HKLM\..\Run: [VVSN] C:\Program Files\VVSN\VVSN.exeO4 - HKCU\..\Run: [MSMSGS] 'C:\Program Files\Messenger\msmsgs.exe' /backgroundO4 - HKCU\..\Run: [Symantec NetDriver Monitor] C:\PROGRA~1\Symantec\LIVEUP~1\SNDMon.EXEO4 - Global Startup: Digital Line Detect.lnk = ?O4 - Global Startup: Microsoft Office.lnk = C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office10\OSA.EXEO8 - Extra context menu item: E&xport to Microsoft Excel - res://C:\PROGRA~1\MICROS~3\Office10\EXCEL.EXE/3000O9 - Extra button: Related (HKLM)O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Show &Related Links (HKLM)O9 - Extra button: Real.com (HKLM)O16 - DPF: {0122955E-1FB0-11D2-A238-006097FAEE8B} (CscClnt Class) - http://205.159.125.199/central/02030106/cccabs/CleverContent.cabO16 - DPF: {02BF25D5-8C17-4B23-BC80-D3488ABDDC6B} (QuickTime Object) - http://www.apple.com/qtactivex/qtplugin.cabO16 - DPF: {1954A4B1-9627-4CF2-A041-58AA2045CB35} (Brix6ie Control) - http://a19.g.akamai.net/7/19/7125/1269/ftp.coupons.com/v6/brix6ie.cabO16 - DPF: {2BC66F54-93A8-11D3-BEB6-00105AA9B6AE} (Symantec AntiVirus scanner) - http://security.symantec.com/sscv6/SharedContent/vc/bin/AvSniff.cabO16 - DPF: {33564D57-0000-0010-8000-00AA00389B71} - http://download.microsoft.com/download/F/6/E/F6E491A6-77E1-4E20-9F5F-94901338C922/wmv9VCM.CABO16 - DPF: {4620BC29-8B8E-4F4E-9D92-1DB6633D6793} (SurferNETWORK Plugin) - http://rd1.surfernetwork.com/surferplugin.ocxO16 - DPF: {4D7F48C0-CB49-4EA6-97D4-04F4EACC2F3B} (InstallShield Setup Player 2K2) - http://www.napster.com/client/setup.exeO16 - DPF: {644E432F-49D3-41A1-8DD5-E099162EEEC5} (Symantec RuFSI Utility Class) - http://security.symantec.com/sscv6/SharedContent/common/bin/cabsa.cabO16 - DPF: {74D05D43-3236-11D4-BDCD-00C04F9A3B61} (HouseCall Control) - http://a840.g.akamai.net/7/840/537/2004061001/housecall.trendmicro.com/housecall/xscan53.cabO16 - DPF: {90C9629E-CD32-11D3-BBFB-00105A1F0D68} (InstallShield International Setup Player) - http://www.napster.com/client/isetup.cabO16 - DPF: {9A9307A0-7DA4-4DAF-B042-5009F29E09E1} (ActiveScan Installer Class) - http://www.pandasoftware.com/activescan/as5/asinst.cabO16 - DPF: {D27CDB6E-AE6D-11CF-96B8-444553540000} (Shockwave Flash Object) - http://download.macromedia.com/pub/shockwave/cabs/flash/swflash.cabO16 - DPF: {EB387D2F-E27B-4D36-979E-847D1036C65D} (QDiagHUpdateObj Class) - http://h30043.www3.hp.com/hpdj/en/check/qdiagh.cab?307

Grinler · Answer

You are infected with a variant of the CoolWebSearch.

Download CWShredder from the below link and unzip it into a directory. Start CWShredder and click on the FIx button to have it remove all CWS infections it finds.

Download CWShredder from:

http://www.merijn.org/files/cwshredder.zip

After you download the program, unzip it into a directory. Make sure all browser windows are closed and double click on the cwshredder.exe to start the program. When the program is loaded click on the "Check for Update" button, and if it finds an new version it will download it. You should then double click on cwshredder.exe again and click on the "FIX" button (not the "Scan only" button) and let it scan your computer.

To get the best results it is recommended that you run it in safe mode. Reboot windows and press F8 at boot/windows startup, usually right after the beep. Then select safe mode.

A tutorial that goes over this process step by step can be found here:

How to remove CoolWebSearch with CoolWeb Shredder

Once that is completed you should follow these steps in order to clean your computer of Malware which can include Viruses, Trojans, Worms, Spyware, Hijackers and Dialers

Step 1:
Download Spybot and Adaware from the following locations and install them. You should run both programs and clean up what it finds. This is to gaurantee that you find the most malware you can installed on your computer.

Before running the scans on both programs, it is mandatory that you update the programs. There are update options in each program when you run them.

Spybot

Ad-aware

If you would like to learn more about how to use these two programs with the proper settings you can read the tutorials below:

AD-AWARE - Using Ad-aware to remove Spyware/Hijackers from Your Computer.

SPYBOT SEARCH AND DESTROY - Using Spybot - Search & Destroy to remove Spyware from Your Computer.

When you scan with both programs, fix everything that it finds.

When you are done with the scan and fixing the items. Please continue with the next step.

Step 2:

It is important that you run Spybot and Adaware before you proceed with this step. Fixing enties with Hijackthis may leave behind unwanted files on your computer if the previous step was not done first.

Create a directory on your hardrive to save HijackThis.exe. A directory like c:\hijackthis. If you do not do this, you will not be able to use the backup/restore features.

Download HijackThis from:

HijackThis

Save this file into the directory you made previously and then run the program. Click on the Scan button and when it is finished click on the Save Log button. A Notepad window will open with the contents of this log. Click on Edit then click on Select all. Then click on Edit and then Click on Copy.

Create a reply to this post, and right click in message area and select paste to paste the log into the post.

Someone will reply to you after reading this post. DO NOT fix any entries unless you understand what you are doing.

To see a tutorial on using HijackThis you can click on the link below:

HijackThis - Using HijackThis to Remove Spyware, Browser Hijackers, and Dialers

jbnd007 · Answer

Here is the new log from Hjackthis after doing the steps you directed me to do: Logfile of HijackThis v1.97.7Scan saved at 9:13:30 AM, on 6/18/2004Platform: Windows XP  (WinNT 5.01.2600)MSIE: Internet Explorer v6.00 (6.00.2600.0000) Running processes:C:\WINDOWS\System32\smss.exeC:\WINDOWS\system32\winlogon.exeC:\WINDOWS\system32\services.exeC:\WINDOWS\system32\lsass.exeC:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exeC:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exeC:\WINDOWS\Explorer.EXEC:\WINDOWS\system32\spoolsv.exeC:\Program Files\Synaptics\SynTP\SynTPLpr.exeC:\Program Files\Synaptics\SynTP\SynTPEnh.exeC:\Program Files\Dell\AccessDirect\dadapp.exeC:\PROGRA~1\NORTON~1
avapw32.exeC:\Program Files\Roxio\Easy CD Creator 5\DirectCD\DirectCD.exeC:\Program Files\Common Files\Dell\EUSW\Support.exeC:\Program Files\Common Files\Real\Update_OBealsched.exeC:\Program Files\QuickTime\qttask.exeC:\WINDOWS\System32\spool\drivers\w32x86\3\hpztsb09.exeC:\Program Files\MUSICMATCH\MUSICMATCH Jukebox\mmtask.exeC:\Program Files\HP\hpcoretech\hpcmpmgr.exeC:\Program Files\Hewlett-Packard\HP Software Update\HPWuSchd.exeC:\WINDOWS\System32\hphmon05.exeC:\WINDOWS\System32\mkwahj.exeC:\WINDOWS\SM1BG.EXEC:\windows	emp\TxX3g4.exeC:\WINDOWS\system32\cisvc.exeC:\Program Files\Norton AntiVirus
avapsvc.exeC:\WINDOWS\System32
vsvc32.exeC:\WINDOWS\System32\HPZipm12.exeC:\WINDOWS\system32\cidaemon.exeC:\HJT\HijackThis.exe R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Default_Page_URL = http://www.dellnet.com/R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings,ProxyOverride = 127.0.0.1;http://localhostR3 - URLSearchHook: (no name) - _{00D6A7E7-4A97-456f-848A-3B75BF7554D7} - (no file)O2 - BHO: (no name) - {06849E9F-C8D7-4D59-B87D-784B7D6BE0B3} - C:\Program Files\Adobe\Acrobat 5.0\Reader\ActiveX\AcroIEHelper.ocxO2 - BHO: (no name) - {53707962-6F74-2D53-2644-206D7942484F} - C:\Program Files\Spybot - Search & Destroy\SDHelper.dllO2 - BHO: NAV Helper - {BDF3E430-B101-42AD-A544-FADC6B084872} - C:\Program Files\Norton AntiVirus\NavShExt.dllO3 - Toolbar: Norton AntiVirus - {42CDD1BF-3FFB-4238-8AD1-7859DF00B1D6} - C:\Program Files\Norton AntiVirus\NavShExt.dllO3 - Toolbar: &SearchBar - {0494D0D9-F8E0-41ad-92A3-14154ECE70AC} - C:\Program Files\MyWay\myBar\1.bin\MYBAR.DLLO3 - Toolbar: &Radio - {8E718888-423F-11D2-876E-00A0C9082467} - C:\WINDOWS\System32\msdxm.ocxO4 - HKLM\..\Run: [NvCplDaemon] RUNDLL32.EXE C:\WINDOWS\System32\NvCpl.dll,NvStartupO4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SynTPLpr] C:\Program Files\Synaptics\SynTP\SynTPLpr.exeO4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SynTPEnh] C:\Program Files\Synaptics\SynTP\SynTPEnh.exeO4 - HKLM\..\Run: [DadApp] C:\Program Files\Dell\AccessDirect\dadapp.exeO4 - HKLM\..\Run: [NAV Agent] C:\PROGRA~1\NORTON~1
avapw32.exeO4 - HKLM\..\Run: [AdaptecDirectCD] 'C:\Program Files\Roxio\Easy CD Creator 5\DirectCD\DirectCD.exe'O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [DwlClient] C:\Program Files\Common Files\Dell\EUSW\Support.exeO4 - HKLM\..\Run: [TkBellExe] 'C:\Program Files\Common Files\Real\Update_OBealsched.exe' -osbootO4 - HKLM\..\Run: [QuickTime Task] 'C:\Program Files\QuickTime\qttask.exe' -atboottimeO4 - HKLM\..\Run: [nwiz] nwiz.exe /installquietO4 - HKLM\..\Run: [HPDJ Taskbar Utility] C:\WINDOWS\System32\spool\drivers\w32x86\3\hpztsb09.exeO4 - HKLM\..\Run: [mmtask] C:\Program Files\MUSICMATCH\MUSICMATCH Jukebox\mmtask.exeO4 - HKLM\..\Run: [HPHUPD05] C:\Program Files\Hewlett-Packard\{45B6180B-DCAB-4093-8EE8-6164457517F0}\hphupd05.exeO4 - HKLM\..\Run: [HP Component Manager] 'C:\Program Files\HP\hpcoretech\hpcmpmgr.exe'O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [HP Software Update] 'C:\Program Files\Hewlett-Packard\HP Software Update\HPWuSchd.exe'O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [HPHmon05] C:\WINDOWS\System32\hphmon05.exeO4 - HKLM\..\Run: [gmurfrkqfg] C:\WINDOWS\System32\mkwahj.exeO4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SM1BG] C:\WINDOWS\SM1BG.EXEO4 - HKLM\..\Run: [TxX3g4] C:\windows	emp\TxX3g4.exeO4 - HKCU\..\Run: [MSMSGS] 'C:\Program Files\Messenger\msmsgs.exe' /backgroundO4 - HKCU\..\Run: [Symantec NetDriver Monitor] C:\PROGRA~1\Symantec\LIVEUP~1\SNDMon.EXEO4 - HKLM\..\RunOnce: [SpybotSnD] 'C:\Program Files\Spybot - Search & Destroy\SpybotSD.exe' /autocheckO4 - Global Startup: Digital Line Detect.lnk = ?O4 - Global Startup: Microsoft Office.lnk = C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office10\OSA.EXEO8 - Extra context menu item: E&xport to Microsoft Excel - res://C:\PROGRA~1\MICROS~3\Office10\EXCEL.EXE/3000O9 - Extra button: Real.com (HKLM)O16 - DPF: {0122955E-1FB0-11D2-A238-006097FAEE8B} (CscClnt Class) - http://205.159.125.199/central/02030106/cccabs/CleverContent.cabO16 - DPF: {02BF25D5-8C17-4B23-BC80-D3488ABDDC6B} (QuickTime Object) - http://www.apple.com/qtactivex/qtplugin.cabO16 - DPF: {1954A4B1-9627-4CF2-A041-58AA2045CB35} (Brix6ie Control) - http://a19.g.akamai.net/7/19/7125/1269/ftp.coupons.com/v6/brix6ie.cabO16 - DPF: {2BC66F54-93A8-11D3-BEB6-00105AA9B6AE} (Symantec AntiVirus scanner) - http://security.symantec.com/sscv6/SharedContent/vc/bin/AvSniff.cabO16 - DPF: {33564D57-0000-0010-8000-00AA00389B71} - http://download.microsoft.com/download/F/6/E/F6E491A6-77E1-4E20-9F5F-94901338C922/wmv9VCM.CABO16 - DPF: {4620BC29-8B8E-4F4E-9D92-1DB6633D6793} (SurferNETWORK Plugin) - http://rd1.surfernetwork.com/surferplugin.ocxO16 - DPF: {4D7F48C0-CB49-4EA6-97D4-04F4EACC2F3B} (InstallShield Setup Player 2K2) - http://www.napster.com/client/setup.exeO16 - DPF: {644E432F-49D3-41A1-8DD5-E099162EEEC5} (Symantec RuFSI Utility Class) - http://security.symantec.com/sscv6/SharedContent/common/bin/cabsa.cabO16 - DPF: {74D05D43-3236-11D4-BDCD-00C04F9A3B61} (HouseCall Control) - http://a840.g.akamai.net/7/840/537/2004061001/housecall.trendmicro.com/housecall/xscan53.cabO16 - DPF: {90C9629E-CD32-11D3-BBFB-00105A1F0D68} (InstallShield International Setup Player) - http://www.napster.com/client/isetup.cabO16 - DPF: {9A9307A0-7DA4-4DAF-B042-5009F29E09E1} (ActiveScan Installer Class) - http://www.pandasoftware.com/activescan/as5/asinst.cabO16 - DPF: {D27CDB6E-AE6D-11CF-96B8-444553540000} (Shockwave Flash Object) - http://download.macromedia.com/pub/shockwave/cabs/flash/swflash.cabO16 - DPF: {EB387D2F-E27B-4D36-979E-847D1036C65D} (QDiagHUpdateObj Class) - http://h30043.www3.hp.com/hpdj/en/check/qdiagh.cab?307

Grinler · Answer

I want you to fix some of those entries. Please do the following:

Please make sure that you can view all hidden files. Instructions on how to do this can be found here:

How to see hidden files in Windows

Run Hijackthis again, click scan, and Put a checkmark next to each of these. Then click the Fix button
R3 - URLSearchHook: (no name) - _{00D6A7E7-4A97-456f-848A-3B75BF7554D7} - (no file)
O3 - Toolbar: &SearchBar - {0494D0D9-F8E0-41ad-92A3-14154ECE70AC} - C:\Program Files\MyWay\myBar\1.bin\MYBAR.DLL
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [gmurfrkqfg] C:\WINDOWS\System32\mkwahj.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [TxX3g4] C:\windows\temp\TxX3g4.exe

Reboot your computer into Safe Mode and delete the following files:

Then delete these files or directories
C:\Program Files\MyWay\
C:\WINDOWS\System32\mkwahj.exe
C:\windows\temp\TxX3g4.exe

Disable System Restore. You can find instructions on how to enable and reenable system restore here:

Managing Windows Millenium System Restore
or

Windows XP System Restore Guide

Renable system restore with instructions from tutorial above

Reboot your computer to go back to normal mode and post a new log.

jbnd007 · Answer

Sorry for the delay.  I deleted the filed you indicated and here is my new log: Now what?  By the way I appreciate your help!!!! Logfile of HijackThis v1.97.7Scan saved at 12:40:33 PM, on 6/19/2004Platform: Windows XP  (WinNT 5.01.2600)MSIE: Internet Explorer v6.00 (6.00.2600.0000) Running processes:C:\WINDOWS\System32\smss.exeC:\WINDOWS\system32\winlogon.exeC:\WINDOWS\system32\services.exeC:\WINDOWS\system32\lsass.exeC:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exeC:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exeC:\WINDOWS\Explorer.EXEC:\WINDOWS\system32\spoolsv.exeC:\WINDOWS\system32\cisvc.exeC:\Program Files\Norton AntiVirus
avapsvc.exeC:\WINDOWS\System32
vsvc32.exeC:\Program Files\Synaptics\SynTP\SynTPLpr.exeC:\Program Files\Synaptics\SynTP\SynTPEnh.exeC:\Program Files\Dell\AccessDirect\dadapp.exeC:\PROGRA~1\NORTON~1
avapw32.exeC:\Program Files\Roxio\Easy CD Creator 5\DirectCD\DirectCD.exeC:\Program Files\Common Files\Dell\EUSW\Support.exeC:\Program Files\Common Files\Real\Update_OBealsched.exeC:\Program Files\QuickTime\qttask.exeC:\WINDOWS\System32\spool\drivers\w32x86\3\hpztsb09.exeC:\Program Files\MUSICMATCH\MUSICMATCH Jukebox\mmtask.exeC:\Program Files\HP\hpcoretech\hpcmpmgr.exeC:\Program Files\Hewlett-Packard\HP Software Update\HPWuSchd.exeC:\WINDOWS\System32\hphmon05.exeC:\WINDOWS\SM1BG.EXEC:\Program Files\Digital Line Detect\DLG.exeC:\WINDOWS\System32\HPZipm12.exeC:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\iexplore.exeC:\HJT\HijackThis.exe R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Default_Page_URL = http://www.dellnet.com/R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings,ProxyOverride = 127.0.0.1;http://localhostO2 - BHO: (no name) - {0000607D-D204-42C7-8E46-216055BF9918} - C:\WINDOWS\mxTarget.dll (file missing)O2 - BHO: (no name) - {06849E9F-C8D7-4D59-B87D-784B7D6BE0B3} - C:\Program Files\Adobe\Acrobat 5.0\Reader\ActiveX\AcroIEHelper.ocxO2 - BHO: (no name) - {53707962-6F74-2D53-2644-206D7942484F} - C:\Program Files\Spybot - Search & Destroy\SDHelper.dllO2 - BHO: NAV Helper - {BDF3E430-B101-42AD-A544-FADC6B084872} - C:\Program Files\Norton AntiVirus\NavShExt.dllO3 - Toolbar: Norton AntiVirus - {42CDD1BF-3FFB-4238-8AD1-7859DF00B1D6} - C:\Program Files\Norton AntiVirus\NavShExt.dllO3 - Toolbar: &Radio - {8E718888-423F-11D2-876E-00A0C9082467} - C:\WINDOWS\System32\msdxm.ocxO4 - HKLM\..\Run: [NvCplDaemon] RUNDLL32.EXE C:\WINDOWS\System32\NvCpl.dll,NvStartupO4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SynTPLpr] C:\Program Files\Synaptics\SynTP\SynTPLpr.exeO4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SynTPEnh] C:\Program Files\Synaptics\SynTP\SynTPEnh.exeO4 - HKLM\..\Run: [DadApp] C:\Program Files\Dell\AccessDirect\dadapp.exeO4 - HKLM\..\Run: [NAV Agent] C:\PROGRA~1\NORTON~1
avapw32.exeO4 - HKLM\..\Run: [AdaptecDirectCD] 'C:\Program Files\Roxio\Easy CD Creator 5\DirectCD\DirectCD.exe'O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [DwlClient] C:\Program Files\Common Files\Dell\EUSW\Support.exeO4 - HKLM\..\Run: [TkBellExe] 'C:\Program Files\Common Files\Real\Update_OBealsched.exe' -osbootO4 - HKLM\..\Run: [QuickTime Task] 'C:\Program Files\QuickTime\qttask.exe' -atboottimeO4 - HKLM\..\Run: [nwiz] nwiz.exe /installquietO4 - HKLM\..\Run: [HPDJ Taskbar Utility] C:\WINDOWS\System32\spool\drivers\w32x86\3\hpztsb09.exeO4 - HKLM\..\Run: [mmtask] C:\Program Files\MUSICMATCH\MUSICMATCH Jukebox\mmtask.exeO4 - HKLM\..\Run: [HPHUPD05] C:\Program Files\Hewlett-Packard\{45B6180B-DCAB-4093-8EE8-6164457517F0}\hphupd05.exeO4 - HKLM\..\Run: [HP Component Manager] 'C:\Program Files\HP\hpcoretech\hpcmpmgr.exe'O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [HP Software Update] 'C:\Program Files\Hewlett-Packard\HP Software Update\HPWuSchd.exe'O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [HPHmon05] C:\WINDOWS\System32\hphmon05.exeO4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SM1BG] C:\WINDOWS\SM1BG.EXEO4 - HKCU\..\Run: [MSMSGS] 'C:\Program Files\Messenger\msmsgs.exe' /backgroundO4 - HKCU\..\Run: [Symantec NetDriver Monitor] C:\PROGRA~1\Symantec\LIVEUP~1\SNDMon.EXEO4 - Global Startup: Digital Line Detect.lnk = ?O4 - Global Startup: Microsoft Office.lnk = C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office10\OSA.EXEO8 - Extra context menu item: E&xport to Microsoft Excel - res://C:\PROGRA~1\MICROS~3\Office10\EXCEL.EXE/3000O9 - Extra button: Real.com (HKLM)O16 - DPF: {0122955E-1FB0-11D2-A238-006097FAEE8B} (CscClnt Class) - http://205.159.125.199/central/02030106/cccabs/CleverContent.cabO16 - DPF: {02BF25D5-8C17-4B23-BC80-D3488ABDDC6B} (QuickTime Object) - http://www.apple.com/qtactivex/qtplugin.cabO16 - DPF: {1954A4B1-9627-4CF2-A041-58AA2045CB35} (Brix6ie Control) - http://a19.g.akamai.net/7/19/7125/1269/ftp.coupons.com/v6/brix6ie.cabO16 - DPF: {2BC66F54-93A8-11D3-BEB6-00105AA9B6AE} (Symantec AntiVirus scanner) - http://security.symantec.com/sscv6/SharedContent/vc/bin/AvSniff.cabO16 - DPF: {33564D57-0000-0010-8000-00AA00389B71} - http://download.microsoft.com/download/F/6/E/F6E491A6-77E1-4E20-9F5F-94901338C922/wmv9VCM.CABO16 - DPF: {4620BC29-8B8E-4F4E-9D92-1DB6633D6793} (SurferNETWORK Plugin) - http://rd1.surfernetwork.com/surferplugin.ocxO16 - DPF: {4D7F48C0-CB49-4EA6-97D4-04F4EACC2F3B} (InstallShield Setup Player 2K2) - http://www.napster.com/client/setup.exeO16 - DPF: {644E432F-49D3-41A1-8DD5-E099162EEEC5} (Symantec RuFSI Utility Class) - http://security.symantec.com/sscv6/SharedContent/common/bin/cabsa.cabO16 - DPF: {74D05D43-3236-11D4-BDCD-00C04F9A3B61} (HouseCall Control) - http://a840.g.akamai.net/7/840/537/2004061001/housecall.trendmicro.com/housecall/xscan53.cabO16 - DPF: {90C9629E-CD32-11D3-BBFB-00105A1F0D68} (InstallShield International Setup Player) - http://www.napster.com/client/isetup.cabO16 - DPF: {9A9307A0-7DA4-4DAF-B042-5009F29E09E1} (ActiveScan Installer Class) - http://www.pandasoftware.com/activescan/as5/asinst.cabO16 - DPF: {D27CDB6E-AE6D-11CF-96B8-444553540000} (Shockwave Flash Object) - http://download.macromedia.com/pub/shockwave/cabs/flash/swflash.cabO16 - DPF: {EB387D2F-E27B-4D36-979E-847D1036C65D} (QDiagHUpdateObj Class) - http://h30043.www3.hp.com/hpdj/en/check/qdiagh.cab?307

Texruss · Answer

I'm working my way back from older threads, mopping them up as I go trying to get some breathing room on the Forum. Grinler is busy on the new exploits research so I'll crosspost here. We watch out for each other.

Looks very good...difficult cleanup and you worked well with Grinler. Any special issues?

Fix check this one in Hijackthis:

O2 - BHO: (no name) - {0000607D-D204-42C7-8E46-216055BF9918} - C:\WINDOWS\mxTarget.dll (file missing)
Comments: orphan entry...Twain-Tech debris link

Exit Hijackthis...open Windows Explorer and check for any other Twain-Tech files. Spybot and Adaware should have whacked them, but doublecheck and delete any of the following if found:

C:\Windows\xgn.exe
C:\Windows\system\mxtarget.dll
C:\Windows\system\twaintec.dll
C:\Windows\system32\mxtarget.dll
C:\Windows\system32\twaintec.dll
C:\Windows\twaintec.dll

Exit Explorer.

Run Disk Cleanup: type cleanmgr at Start/Run. Scan all hard drives and check all categories at the end and click OK.

If you have any problems with Disk Cleanup completing...XP users can fix it here:

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;812248

Or try this fix: http://www2.whidbey.net/djdenham/DeleteOldFiles.htm

Report back with a fresh log and we'll give you an all-clear post with tips for defensive measures.

All the best,

Texruss
www.russelltexas.com
Spyware Fighter Wilders Forum
Slyware Warrior Tom Coyote Forum
Expert Malware Responder Dell Forum

Please be aware only the following DellForum members were trained at
TomCoyote.com and SpywareInfo.com to help with Hijackthis logs: Texruss,
Baskar1234, Grinler, ChrisRLG, SpotCheckBilly, and pskelley. (If you are
one of our classmates and not on this list email me for an addition to this
list...we need all the help we can get *;-)

jbnd007 · Answer

From one tex to another - here is my new log after following your instructions texruss Logfile of HijackThis v1.97.7Scan saved at 3:12:22 PM, on 6/20/2004Platform: Windows XP  (WinNT 5.01.2600)MSIE: Internet Explorer v6.00 (6.00.2600.0000) Running processes:C:\WINDOWS\System32\smss.exeC:\WINDOWS\system32\winlogon.exeC:\WINDOWS\system32\services.exeC:\WINDOWS\system32\lsass.exeC:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exeC:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exeC:\WINDOWS\system32\spoolsv.exeC:\WINDOWS\Explorer.EXEC:\Program Files\Synaptics\SynTP\SynTPLpr.exeC:\Program Files\Synaptics\SynTP\SynTPEnh.exeC:\Program Files\Dell\AccessDirect\dadapp.exeC:\PROGRA~1\NORTON~1
avapw32.exeC:\Program Files\Roxio\Easy CD Creator 5\DirectCD\DirectCD.exeC:\Program Files\Common Files\Dell\EUSW\Support.exeC:\Program Files\Common Files\Real\Update_OBealsched.exeC:\Program Files\QuickTime\qttask.exeC:\WINDOWS\System32\spool\drivers\w32x86\3\hpztsb09.exeC:\Program Files\MUSICMATCH\MUSICMATCH Jukebox\mmtask.exeC:\Program Files\HP\hpcoretech\hpcmpmgr.exeC:\Program Files\Hewlett-Packard\HP Software Update\HPWuSchd.exeC:\WINDOWS\System32\hphmon05.exeC:\WINDOWS\SM1BG.EXEC:\WINDOWS\system32\cisvc.exeC:\Program Files\Norton AntiVirus
avapsvc.exeC:\WINDOWS\System32
vsvc32.exeC:\WINDOWS\System32\HPZipm12.exeC:\HJT\HijackThis.exe R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Default_Page_URL = http://www.dellnet.com/R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings,ProxyOverride = 127.0.0.1;http://localhostO2 - BHO: (no name) - {06849E9F-C8D7-4D59-B87D-784B7D6BE0B3} - C:\Program Files\Adobe\Acrobat 5.0\Reader\ActiveX\AcroIEHelper.ocxO2 - BHO: (no name) - {53707962-6F74-2D53-2644-206D7942484F} - C:\Program Files\Spybot - Search & Destroy\SDHelper.dllO2 - BHO: NAV Helper - {BDF3E430-B101-42AD-A544-FADC6B084872} - C:\Program Files\Norton AntiVirus\NavShExt.dllO3 - Toolbar: Norton AntiVirus - {42CDD1BF-3FFB-4238-8AD1-7859DF00B1D6} - C:\Program Files\Norton AntiVirus\NavShExt.dllO3 - Toolbar: &Radio - {8E718888-423F-11D2-876E-00A0C9082467} - C:\WINDOWS\System32\msdxm.ocxO4 - HKLM\..\Run: [NvCplDaemon] RUNDLL32.EXE C:\WINDOWS\System32\NvCpl.dll,NvStartupO4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SynTPLpr] C:\Program Files\Synaptics\SynTP\SynTPLpr.exeO4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SynTPEnh] C:\Program Files\Synaptics\SynTP\SynTPEnh.exeO4 - HKLM\..\Run: [DadApp] C:\Program Files\Dell\AccessDirect\dadapp.exeO4 - HKLM\..\Run: [NAV Agent] C:\PROGRA~1\NORTON~1
avapw32.exeO4 - HKLM\..\Run: [AdaptecDirectCD] 'C:\Program Files\Roxio\Easy CD Creator 5\DirectCD\DirectCD.exe'O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [DwlClient] C:\Program Files\Common Files\Dell\EUSW\Support.exeO4 - HKLM\..\Run: [TkBellExe] 'C:\Program Files\Common Files\Real\Update_OBealsched.exe' -osbootO4 - HKLM\..\Run: [QuickTime Task] 'C:\Program Files\QuickTime\qttask.exe' -atboottimeO4 - HKLM\..\Run: [nwiz] nwiz.exe /installquietO4 - HKLM\..\Run: [HPDJ Taskbar Utility] C:\WINDOWS\System32\spool\drivers\w32x86\3\hpztsb09.exeO4 - HKLM\..\Run: [mmtask] C:\Program Files\MUSICMATCH\MUSICMATCH Jukebox\mmtask.exeO4 - HKLM\..\Run: [HPHUPD05] C:\Program Files\Hewlett-Packard\{45B6180B-DCAB-4093-8EE8-6164457517F0}\hphupd05.exeO4 - HKLM\..\Run: [HP Component Manager] 'C:\Program Files\HP\hpcoretech\hpcmpmgr.exe'O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [HP Software Update] 'C:\Program Files\Hewlett-Packard\HP Software Update\HPWuSchd.exe'O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [HPHmon05] C:\WINDOWS\System32\hphmon05.exeO4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SM1BG] C:\WINDOWS\SM1BG.EXEO4 - HKCU\..\Run: [MSMSGS] 'C:\Program Files\Messenger\msmsgs.exe' /backgroundO4 - HKCU\..\Run: [Symantec NetDriver Monitor] C:\PROGRA~1\Symantec\LIVEUP~1\SNDMon.EXEO4 - Global Startup: Digital Line Detect.lnk = ?O4 - Global Startup: Microsoft Office.lnk = C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office10\OSA.EXEO8 - Extra context menu item: E&xport to Microsoft Excel - res://C:\PROGRA~1\MICROS~3\Office10\EXCEL.EXE/3000O9 - Extra button: Real.com (HKLM)O16 - DPF: {0122955E-1FB0-11D2-A238-006097FAEE8B} (CscClnt Class) - http://205.159.125.199/central/02030106/cccabs/CleverContent.cabO16 - DPF: {02BF25D5-8C17-4B23-BC80-D3488ABDDC6B} (QuickTime Object) - http://www.apple.com/qtactivex/qtplugin.cabO16 - DPF: {1954A4B1-9627-4CF2-A041-58AA2045CB35} (Brix6ie Control) - http://a19.g.akamai.net/7/19/7125/1269/ftp.coupons.com/v6/brix6ie.cabO16 - DPF: {2BC66F54-93A8-11D3-BEB6-00105AA9B6AE} (Symantec AntiVirus scanner) - http://security.symantec.com/sscv6/SharedContent/vc/bin/AvSniff.cabO16 - DPF: {33564D57-0000-0010-8000-00AA00389B71} - http://download.microsoft.com/download/F/6/E/F6E491A6-77E1-4E20-9F5F-94901338C922/wmv9VCM.CABO16 - DPF: {4620BC29-8B8E-4F4E-9D92-1DB6633D6793} (SurferNETWORK Plugin) - http://rd1.surfernetwork.com/surferplugin.ocxO16 - DPF: {4D7F48C0-CB49-4EA6-97D4-04F4EACC2F3B} (InstallShield Setup Player 2K2) - http://www.napster.com/client/setup.exeO16 - DPF: {644E432F-49D3-41A1-8DD5-E099162EEEC5} (Symantec RuFSI Utility Class) - http://security.symantec.com/sscv6/SharedContent/common/bin/cabsa.cabO16 - DPF: {74D05D43-3236-11D4-BDCD-00C04F9A3B61} (HouseCall Control) - http://a840.g.akamai.net/7/840/537/2004061001/housecall.trendmicro.com/housecall/xscan53.cabO16 - DPF: {90C9629E-CD32-11D3-BBFB-00105A1F0D68} (InstallShield International Setup Player) - http://www.napster.com/client/isetup.cabO16 - DPF: {9A9307A0-7DA4-4DAF-B042-5009F29E09E1} (ActiveScan Installer Class) - http://www.pandasoftware.com/activescan/as5/asinst.cabO16 - DPF: {D27CDB6E-AE6D-11CF-96B8-444553540000} (Shockwave Flash Object) - http://download.macromedia.com/pub/shockwave/cabs/flash/swflash.cabO16 - DPF: {EB387D2F-E27B-4D36-979E-847D1036C65D} (QDiagHUpdateObj Class) - http://h30043.www3.hp.com/hpdj/en/check/qdiagh.cab?307

Texruss · Answer

Ok...fix check one more ActiveX script entry:

O16 - DPF: {0122955E-1FB0-11D2-A238-006097FAEE8B} (CscClnt Class) - http://205.159.125.199/central/02030106/cccabs/CleverContent.cab

It looked suspect to me and I see a lot of malware experts remove it. so we will follow the flow. I will try and find out more details on it. It will re-acquire your machine if you connect to that URL in the future without proper defenses (see below):

Cleanup Programs and Preventative Procedures

(the four free programs in Items 2, 3, and 4 bolded below are a MUST in my opinion)

1. Spybot Search&Destroy, Ad-aware Run weekly - or after a heavy internet session. Download at the following link.

Chris has posted an excellent tutorial by dgosling on how to run Spybot S&D and also how to enable customized deep scanning functions for Adaware. Once you set these options they will be retained for future scans by Adaware.

Follow the directions in this detailed guide for Spybot and Adaware...go slow on the directions for the custom setup of Adaware and print it out as a hard copy. It will take five minutes to set up the custom scanning options for Adaware, but it's worth it as these settings will be retained and you won't have to re-enter them again.

http://www.cjwd.demon.co.uk/spybot-adaware.html

Please note the free Spybot 1.3 does have a slight bug...it detects some DSO exploits falsely. Hopefully an upgrade will fix this.The problem is not serious and should not deter people from using Spybot.

I also like to run Windows Disk Cleanup after cleaning with those two tools. Make sure you reboot if any reboot cleanup functions of Spybot and Adaware are advised by these tools (this may happen at the end of their cleanup).

Reboot and click on Start/Run/ type: cleanmgr

If you have problems with Disk Cleanup hanging and not completing see this page for XP users:

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;812248

Or try this fix: http://www2.whidbey.net/djdenham/DeleteOldFiles.htm

From MS Help: "Disk Cleanup helps free up space on your hard drive. Disk Cleanup searches your drive, and then shows you temporary files, Internet cache files, and unnecessary program files that you can safely delete. You can direct Disk Cleanup to delete some or all of those files."

I check all the selected categories and click OK at the end of Disk Cleanup.

If you have any problems with Disk Cleaner completing...XP users can fix it here:

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;812248

Or try this fix: http://www2.whidbey.net/djdenham/DeleteOldFiles.htm

2. Proactive programs: Spywareblaster & Spywareguard, first sets kill bits to stop known bad MSIE ActiveX scripts from installing, second acts like your AV to stop browser hijacks and installing of known baddies.

3. IE-Spyad, puts 4000 bad sites in your restricted (banned) sites list, to stop you accidentally getting sent to a bad site, it has optional list of "bad" adult sites to install as well.

Links for these at: http://www.cjwd.demon.co.uk/compsafetyonline.html

4. MVPS Hosts file at: http://mvps.org/winhelp2002/hosts.htm

The MVPS Hosts file replaces your current HOSTS file with one that prevents your computer from connecting to hostile sites by redirecting them to 127.0.0.1 which is your local computer. This is an easy way to prevent one of the most common hijackings computer users will face on the Internet! Do it now.

5. Don't forget keeping Windows updated. The automatic updates frequently fail so run it manually once a week or when new updates are publicized.

Windows Live Update Page
http://v4.windowsupdate.microsoft.com/en/default.asp
Free Windows Security CD (for those who qualify):
www.microsoft.com/security/protect/cd/order.asp

You can also start Windows Update by running Internet Explorer, pulling down Tools on top Menu bar and selecting Windows Update. Install ALL critical updates! Always!

If LiveUpdate fails (and it is prone to on MANY machines) download each patch manually from the MS advisory pages and install manually. Works for me!

6. Keep your antivirus updated.
Free AVG Antivirus for home users: http://www.grisoft.com

7. Beg, borrow, or buy a Software Firewall if at all possible. I use Norton Internet Security 2004 and it has saved my bacon more times than I can count. For a free software firewall turn on the fairly lame firewall in Windows XP (I say it is lame because it does not monitor or block outgoing traffic...only incoming...a serious omission if the threat occurs inside your network). Hopefully with the upcoming Service Pack 2 this flaw will be addressed.

http://www.microsoft.com/technet/community/columns/5min/5min-101.mspx#XSLTsection125121120120

A better choice for now for a free software firewall is Zone Alarm.
http://www.zonelabs.com/store/content/company/products/znalm/freeDownload.jsp

8. Practice safe computer habits. Don't click on strange email attachments thinking your AV will defend you. Usually it will. Sometimes it won't when a new virus hits the Net and definitions take hours to create by the AV vendors. There is only one defense that works 100% for the safe protection of your machine's personal data and that is timely and accurate backups of your files. Hard drives die, viruses ruin your files, and other bad things can happen (fire, theft, etc..). Offsite backups are the best.

9. Don't forget our great analysis tool Hijackthis. We have a lot of gratitude we need to show towards the author Merijn. I hope he does great things in his future endeavors and is richly rewarded for his time and expertise in providing this super program.

Hijackthis (to analyse your system and submit a log file to expert forums):
http://tomcoyote.com/hjt

(for Hijackthis logs...please copy to and run Hijackthis.exe into a new folder you create in the root level of the C: drive. Name this folder HJT for best and safest results). (don't put in a Local Settings Temp folder, or the Windows desktop, etc...as it needs a safe folder to keep backup logs). Also when XP and W2K users post here and place it in the Local Settings, the log usually shows their full name since their Windows user profile is commonly named with their full name. We try not to disturb your privacy. *;-)

See this link for graphical instruction: http://russelltexas.com/malware/faqhijackthis.htm

Forums for help and analysis of your Hijackthis logfile:

http://forums.us.dell.com/supportforums
http://forums.tomcoyote.com
http://www.spywareinfo.com/forums
http://www.wilderssecurity.com
http://www.computercops.us/forums.html
http://forums.net-integration.net
http://boards.cexx.org
http://www.bleepingcomputer.com

Good luck and safe computing!

Texruss
www.russelltexas.com
Spyware Fighter Wilders Forum
Slyware Warrior Tom Coyote Forum
Expert Malware Responder Dell Forum

Please be aware only the following DellForum members were trained at
TomCoyote.com and SpywareInfo.com to help with Hijackthis logs: Texruss, Baskar1234, Grinler, ChrisRLG, SpotCheckBilly, and pskelley. (If you are one of our classmates and not on this list email me for an addition to this list...we need all the help we can get *;-)

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