I posted this over in the virus forum and it was suggested that if those remedies didn't work to post over here as well.
I tried what instructions were given and I couldn't get the programs to open once downloaded.
Does anyone have any other suggestions?
Gina
Hi Everyone!
I believe that my laptop has a virus. It started last night with messages popping up. Here are the details. I'm hoping from the desktop to the laptop because the connection is so slow so if I don't respond right away you know why.
I have a Inspiron E1505, running windows XP
I have ran updates, scanned for viruses and adware, malware
Problems:
It seems that the computer is trying to install a program that I did not download. I suspect that one of the kids clicked on something or opened something that began this whole thing. It looks as if the problem is coming from a website which I think is called Magic Software Inc. This is the web address that I copied:
When you go to this page it will only let you place an order with this company. There is no place to click for help, uninstall or anything.
another one that pops up:
kaka://c:Windows\sysguard.exe/htmlMain.htm
It first started with a small window popping up on the bottom tool bar saying windows detected that someone was trying to hack into the computer and this virus program needed to be ran. When you "x" out of the program that is when the window to purchase comes up.
Some of the other messages are as follows: (please note that all of these are coming at different times)
The exception breakpoint a breakpoint has been reached(0x80000003) occured in the application at location 0x00406eef
click ok to term. click cancel to debug
Another file that was trying to open:
wmiprvse.exe
I have tried to restart the computer at which time a message saying that googleupdate has a problem with this:
googleupdate.ext
Different message:
0x012e9bbf ref memory @ 0x012e9bbf memory could not be written
These are just various different things that popped up and wrote them down in case they mean something:
I have also tried to do a system restore and it won't let me. Web pages take long to load as if I were using dial-up....I have DSL. Somtimes the icons on the desktop do not show up and I have to restart the computer again. Right now it is in active desktop mode.
Any help that anyone can offer is greatly appreciated! If no one can help here I don't know what else to do.
A small box will open, with an explanation about the tool.
Click Yes at the prompt for Optional Scan.
When done, DDS will open two (2) logs
1. DDS.txt 2. Attach.txt
Save both reports to your desktop.
Copy/paste both logs to your reply on the forum.
Close the program window, and delete the program from your desktop.
Please note: You may have to disable any script protection running if the scan fails to run. After downloading the tool, disconnect from the internet and disable all antivirus protection. Run the scan, enable your A/V and reconnect to the internet. Information on A/V control HERE.
UNLESS SPECIFICALLY INSTRUCTED, DO NOT POST THIS LOG. IF REQUESTED, ZIP IT UP & ATTACH IT
DDS (Ver_09-02-01.01)
Microsoft Windows XP Professional Boot Device: \Device\HarddiskVolume2 Install Date: 10/3/2006 5:47:03 PM System Uptime: 2/28/2009 2:28:46 PM (2 hours ago)
Motherboard: Dell Inc. | | 0KD882 Processor: Genuine Intel(R) CPU T2250 @ 1.73GHz | Microprocessor | 1728/133mhz
==== Disk Partitions =========================
C: is FIXED (NTFS) - 50 GiB total, 15.617 GiB free. D: is Removable E: is CDROM ()
==== Disabled Device Manager Items =============
==== System Restore Points ===================
RP393: 1/6/2009 2:13:12 PM - System Checkpoint RP394: 1/7/2009 5:42:33 PM - System Checkpoint RP395: 1/8/2009 10:23:56 PM - System Checkpoint RP396: 1/9/2009 10:53:39 PM - System Checkpoint RP397: 1/11/2009 1:09:12 PM - System Checkpoint RP398: 1/12/2009 6:13:32 PM - System Checkpoint RP399: 1/13/2009 8:59:37 PM - System Checkpoint RP400: 1/13/2009 9:52:56 PM - Software Distribution Service 3.0 RP401: 1/15/2009 2:03:09 PM - System Checkpoint RP402: 1/16/2009 3:51:34 PM - System Checkpoint RP403: 1/17/2009 2:14:54 PM - Installed MP4-based Video Downloader. RP404: 1/18/2009 2:43:12 PM - System Checkpoint RP405: 1/20/2009 8:22:38 AM - System Checkpoint RP406: 1/21/2009 9:35:25 AM - System Checkpoint RP407: 1/22/2009 6:59:10 PM - System Checkpoint RP408: 1/25/2009 12:10:03 PM - System Checkpoint RP409: 1/25/2009 4:35:58 PM - Removed Bonjour RP410: 1/25/2009 4:36:51 PM - Removed Disney Dreams Screensaver RP411: 1/25/2009 5:02:28 PM - Installed AVG Free 8.0 RP412: 1/25/2009 8:37:34 PM - Installed Microsoft Office Professional 2007 Subscription RP413: 1/26/2009 11:27:40 AM - Avg8 Update RP414: 1/26/2009 11:30:10 AM - Avg8 Update RP415: 1/26/2009 10:21:55 PM - Software Distribution Service 3.0 RP416: 1/27/2009 8:00:19 AM - Software Distribution Service 3.0 RP417: 1/27/2009 12:40:47 PM - Software Distribution Service 3.0 RP418: 1/28/2009 9:01:57 AM - Avg8 Update RP419: 1/28/2009 9:04:24 AM - Avg8 Update RP420: 1/28/2009 1:49:54 PM - Avg8 Update RP421: 1/29/2009 8:20:11 AM - Removed AVG 8.0 RP422: 1/30/2009 8:59:40 AM - System Checkpoint RP423: 1/31/2009 1:09:40 PM - System Checkpoint RP424: 2/1/2009 4:19:32 PM - System Checkpoint RP425: 2/3/2009 9:19:32 PM - System Checkpoint RP426: 2/5/2009 9:26:24 PM - System Checkpoint RP427: 2/7/2009 4:47:14 PM - System Checkpoint RP428: 2/9/2009 8:40:46 AM - System Checkpoint RP429: 2/10/2009 9:06:22 AM - System Checkpoint RP430: 2/10/2009 9:21:45 AM - Avg8 Update RP431: 2/11/2009 2:31:35 PM - Removed Shipping Assistant 3.5. RP432: 2/11/2009 2:31:59 PM - Installed Shipping Assistant 3.5. RP433: 2/12/2009 8:13:17 AM - Software Distribution Service 3.0 RP434: 2/12/2009 12:53:13 PM - Avg8 Update RP435: 2/14/2009 2:59:51 PM - System Checkpoint RP436: 2/15/2009 5:18:21 PM - Configured Microsoft Office Professional 2007 Subscription RP437: 2/16/2009 9:49:30 PM - Installed Microsoft Save as PDF or XPS Add-in for 2007 Microsoft Office programs RP438: 2/18/2009 8:48:50 AM - System Checkpoint RP439: 2/19/2009 4:34:11 PM - System Checkpoint RP440: 2/20/2009 7:20:51 PM - System Checkpoint RP441: 2/22/2009 12:12:41 PM - System Checkpoint RP442: 2/23/2009 10:41:43 PM - System Checkpoint RP443: 2/25/2009 8:08:13 AM - Software Distribution Service 3.0 RP444: 2/26/2009 4:01:13 PM - System Checkpoint
==== Installed Programs ======================
2007 Microsoft Office Suite Service Pack 1 (SP1) Adobe Flash Player ActiveX Adobe Flash Player Plugin Adobe Reader 7.1.0 Adobe Shockwave Player AnswerWorks Runtime AOLIcon Apple Mobile Device Support Apple Software Update ArcSoft Camera Suite ArcSoft Panorama Maker 4 Broadcom Management Programs Brother MFL-Pro Suite CCleaner (remove only) Compatibility Pack for the 2007 Office system Conexant HDA D110 MDC V.92 Modem Cricut DesignStudio CVS Photo Editor Plus Dell Digital Jukebox Driver Dell Game Console Dell Support 3.2 Dell System Restore Dell Wireless WLAN Card DellConnect Digital Camera Digital Content Portal Digital Line Detect Documentation & Support Launcher ELIcon Games, Music, & Photos Launcher GDR 3077 for SQL Server Database Services 2005 ENU (KB960089) GearDrvs GemMaster Mystic Google Update Helper High Definition Audio Driver Package - KB835221 Hotfix 2050 for SQL Server 2000 ENU (KB948110) Hotfix 2055 for SQL Server 2000 ENU (KB960082) Hotfix for Windows Internet Explorer 7 (KB947864) Hotfix for Windows Media Format 11 SDK (KB929399) Hotfix for Windows Media Player 10 (KB903157) Hotfix for Windows Media Player 11 (KB939683) Hotfix for Windows XP (KB952287) Icatch(IV) Camera Driver iConcepts Music Express Intel(R) Graphics Media Accelerator Driver Internet Service Offers Launcher iTunes J2SE Runtime Environment 5.0 Update 6 LiveUpdate 3.1 (Symantec Corporation) LiveUpdate Notice (Symantec Corporation) Microsoft .NET Framework 1.1 Microsoft .NET Framework 1.1 Hotfix (KB928366) Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 Service Pack 1 Microsoft .NET Framework 3.0 Microsoft Base Smart Card Cryptographic Service Provider Package Microsoft Compression Client Pack 1.0 for Windows XP Microsoft Internationalized Domain Names Mitigation APIs Microsoft National Language Support Downlevel APIs Microsoft Office 2003 Web Components Microsoft Office Access MUI (English) 2007 Microsoft Office Access Setup Metadata MUI (English) 2007 Microsoft Office Accounting 2007 Microsoft Office Accounting ADP Payroll Addin Microsoft Office Accounting Equifax Addin Microsoft Office Accounting Fixed Asset Manager Microsoft Office Accounting PayPal Addin Microsoft Office Excel MUI (English) 2007 Microsoft Office Outlook MUI (English) 2007 Microsoft Office PowerPoint MUI (English) 2007 Microsoft Office Professional 2007 Microsoft Office Professional 2007 Subscription Microsoft Office Professional Edition 2003 Microsoft Office Proof (English) 2007 Microsoft Office Proof (French) 2007 Microsoft Office Proof (Spanish) 2007 Microsoft Office Proofing (English) 2007 Microsoft Office Publisher MUI (English) 2007 Microsoft Office Shared MUI (English) 2007 Microsoft Office Shared Setup Metadata MUI (English) 2007 Microsoft Office Small Business Connectivity Components Microsoft Office Word MUI (English) 2007 Microsoft Plus! Digital Media Edition Installer Microsoft Plus! Photo Story 2 LE Microsoft Save as PDF or XPS Add-in for 2007 Microsoft Office programs Microsoft Software Update for Web Folders (English) 12 Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Express Edition (MSSMLBIZ) Microsoft SQL Server Desktop Engine (MICROSOFTSMLBIZ) Microsoft SQL Server Native Client Microsoft SQL Server Setup Support Files (English) Microsoft SQL Server VSS Writer Microsoft User-Mode Driver Framework Feature Pack 1.0 Microsoft Visual C++ 2005 Redistributable Microsoft Web Publishing Wizard 1.52 Microsoft Works Modem Helper Mozilla Firefox (3.0.6) MP4-based Video Downloader MSN MSXML 4.0 SP2 (KB925672) MSXML 4.0 SP2 (KB927978) MSXML 4.0 SP2 (KB936181) MSXML 4.0 SP2 (KB954430) MSXML 6.0 Parser (KB933579) Musicmatch® Jukebox NetWaiting NetZeroInstallers Nikon Message Center Nikon Transfer Otto PaperPort PayPal Plug-In pcHugBug Browser Deluxe Lite pcHugWare AutoUpdater PhoTags Express PowerDVD 5.7 QuickSet QuickTime RealPlayer Basic Safari SearchAssist Security Update for 2007 Microsoft Office System (KB951550) Security Update for 2007 Microsoft Office System (KB951944) Security Update for 2007 Microsoft Office System (KB958439) Security Update for CAPICOM (KB931906) Security Update for Microsoft Office Excel 2007 (KB958437) Security Update for Microsoft Office PowerPoint 2007 (KB951338) Security Update for Microsoft Office Publisher 2007 (KB950114) Security Update for Microsoft Office system 2007 (KB954326) Security Update for Microsoft Office system 2007 (KB956828) Security Update for Microsoft Office Word 2007 (KB956358) Security Update for Windows Internet Explorer 7 (KB928090) Security Update for Windows Internet Explorer 7 (KB929969) Security Update for Windows Internet Explorer 7 (KB931768) Security Update for Windows Internet Explorer 7 (KB933566) Security Update for Windows Internet Explorer 7 (KB937143) Security Update for Windows Internet Explorer 7 (KB938127) Security Update for Windows Internet Explorer 7 (KB939653) Security Update for Windows Internet Explorer 7 (KB942615) Security Update for Windows Internet Explorer 7 (KB944533) Security Update for Windows Internet Explorer 7 (KB950759) Security Update for Windows Internet Explorer 7 (KB953838) Security Update for Windows Internet Explorer 7 (KB956390) Security Update for Windows Internet Explorer 7 (KB958215) Security Update for Windows Internet Explorer 7 (KB960714) Security Update for Windows Internet Explorer 7 (KB961260) Security Update for Windows Media Player (KB911564) Security Update for Windows Media Player (KB952069) Security Update for Windows Media Player 10 (KB917734) Security Update for Windows Media Player 11 (KB936782) Security Update for Windows Media Player 11 (KB954154) Security Update for Windows Media Player 6.4 (KB925398) Security Update for Windows XP (KB923689) Security Update for Windows XP (KB938464) Security Update for Windows XP (KB941569) Security Update for Windows XP (KB946648) Security Update for Windows XP (KB950760) Security Update for Windows XP (KB950762) Security Update for Windows XP (KB950974) Security Update for Windows XP (KB951066) Security Update for Windows XP (KB951376-v2) Security Update for Windows XP (KB951376) Security Update for Windows XP (KB951698) Security Update for Windows XP (KB951748) Security Update for Windows XP (KB952954) Security Update for Windows XP (KB953839) Security Update for Windows XP (KB954211) Security Update for Windows XP (KB954459) Security Update for Windows XP (KB954600) Security Update for Windows XP (KB955069) Security Update for Windows XP (KB956391) Security Update for Windows XP (KB956802) Security Update for Windows XP (KB956803) Security Update for Windows XP (KB956841) Security Update for Windows XP (KB957095) Security Update for Windows XP (KB957097) Security Update for Windows XP (KB958644) Security Update for Windows XP (KB958687) Security Update for Windows XP (KB960715) Shipping Assistant 3.5 Shockwave Sonic DLA Sonic Encoders Sonic RecordNow Audio Sonic RecordNow Copy Sonic RecordNow Data Sonic Update Manager Sure Cuts A Lot 1.016 Update for Microsoft Office Outlook 2007 (KB952142) Update for Office 2007 (KB946691) Update for Outlook 2007 Junk Email Filter (kb959634) Update for Windows Media Player 10 (KB910393) Update for Windows Media Player 10 (KB913800) Update for Windows Media Player 10 (KB926251) Update for Windows XP (KB951072-v2) Update for Windows XP (KB951978) Update for Windows XP (KB955839) Update for Windows XP (KB967715) Update Rollup 2 for Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 URL Assistant Verizon Online Viewpoint Media Player VSpace 1.5 WebFldrs XP Windows Communication Foundation Windows Driver Package - FTDI CDM Driver Package (06/27/2007 2.02.04) Windows Genuine Advantage Notifications (KB905474) Windows Genuine Advantage Validation Tool (KB892130) Windows Imaging Component Windows Installer 3.1 (KB893803) Windows Internet Explorer 7 Windows Media Format 11 runtime Windows Media Player 10 Windows Media Player 10 Hotfix [See EmeraldQFE2 for more information] Windows Media Player 11 Windows Presentation Foundation Windows Rights Management Client Backwards Compatibility SP2 Windows Rights Management Client with Service Pack 2 Windows Workflow Foundation Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 KB908246 Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 KB925766 Windows XP Service Pack 3 working_1024x768 Screen Saver XML Paper Specification Shared Components Pack 1.0
==== Event Viewer Messages From Past Week ========
2/27/2009 1:57:20 PM, error: Service Control Manager [7000] - The Icatch(IV) Video Camera Device service failed to start due to the following error: The service cannot be started, either because it is disabled or because it has no enabled devices associated with it. 2/27/2009 1:53:06 PM, error: Service Control Manager [7000] - The My Web Search Service service failed to start due to the following error: The system cannot find the path specified. 2/27/2009 1:53:06 PM, error: Service Control Manager [7000] - The Google Update Service (gupdate1c983e9c528881a) service failed to start due to the following error: The service did not respond to the start or control request in a timely fashion. 2/27/2009 1:53:06 PM, error: Service Control Manager [7009] - Timeout (30000 milliseconds) waiting for the Google Update Service (gupdate1c983e9c528881a) service to connect. 2/27/2009 1:42:37 PM, error: Service Control Manager [7034] - The SSDP Discovery Service service terminated unexpectedly. It has done this 1 time(s). 2/28/2009 4:18:41 PM, error: Service Control Manager [7016] - The BrSplService service has reported an invalid current state 0.
==== End Of File ===========================
This is the dds log
DDS (Ver_09-02-01.01) - NTFSx86 Run by gina reynolds at 16:18:39.09 on Sat 02/28/2009 Internet Explorer: 7.0.5730.11 Microsoft Windows XP Professional 5.1.2600.3.1252.1.1033.18.2038.1480 [GMT -5:00]
I am reviewing your log. In the meantime, you can help me by addressing the following:
* Have you have posted this issue on another forum? If so, please provide a link to the topic.
* If you have disabled System Restore in an attempt to begin cleaning malware, please enable it now. We will flush System Restore when we are finished cleaning and we are sure that everything is running smoothly.
* If you are using any cracked software, please remove it. Definition of cracked software HERE.
* If you are using any P2P (file sharing) programs, please remove them before we clean your computer. The nature of such software and the high incidence of malware in files downloaded with them is counter productive to restoring your PC to a healthy state. That includes BitTorrent and similar programs. There is a list HERE.
* If this computer belongs to someone else, do you have authority to apply the fixes we will use?
* Have you already fixed entries using HijackThis? If so, please restore all the backups and then post another log.
* After we begin working, please print or copy all instructions to Notepad in order to assist you when carrying out procedures. Please follow all instructions in sequence. Do not, on your own, install/re-install any programs or run any fixes or scanners that you have not been instructed to use because this may cause conflicts with the tools that I am using. Please note that these fixes are not instantaneous. Most infections require more than one round to properly eradicate.
* During the course of our cleanup please do not do any additional online work or surfing until we have verified that your system is clean.
* We may be using some specialized tools during our fix. Certain embedded files that are part of legitimate programs or specialized fix tools such as process.exe, restart.exe, SmiUpdate.exe, reboot.exe, ws2fix.exe, prcviewer.exe and nircmd.exe may at times be detected by some anti-virus/anti-malware scanners as a "RiskTool", "Hacking tool", "Potentially unwanted tool", or even "malware (virus/trojan)" when that is not the case. Such programs have legitimate uses in contexts where an authorized user or administrator has knowingly installed it. These detections do not necessarily mean the file is malware or a bad program. It means it has the potential for being misused by others. Anti-virus scanners cannot distinguish between "good" and "malicious" use of such programs, therefore they may alert you or even automatically remove them.
* I see Symantec's LiveUpdate, but what anti-virus are you actually running in realtime?
* If your replies do not fit in one post while we are handling your issue, please reply to yourself until all text is submitted. It may take several posts.
I look forward to your reply so we can begin cleaning.
Instructions posted for this user are customized for this user only. The tools used may cause damage if used on a computer with different infections. If you think you have similar problems, please post a log at the top of this board to start a new forum topic.
Yes, you should have had an anti-virus. I'm not fond of Norton 360, but since you paid for it, you might as well use it when we you are able to install it.
Let's do this for now:
We will need to disable Spybot's TeaTimer.
To disable TeaTimer: Go to Start>Run. Type Msconfig > OK.
On the next window that opens > Startup tab UNcheck the entry for TeaTimer until this is over...
1. Open Spybot
2. Click Mode -> Advanced Mode
3. Click Yes
4. Click Tools (located in the bottom left corner) -> Resident
5. Uncheck 'Resident "TeaTimer" (Protection of over-all system settings) active
6. Then close Spybot. Reboot. Verify that TeaTimer is not running. After ALL cleaning of your system has been completed and we have confirmed that your computer is clean, reverse these steps and re-enable the protection applets for TeaTimer.
NEXT:
1. Please downloadThe Avenger by Swandog46 to your Desktop
.Right click on the Avenger.zip folder and select "Extract All..."
Follow the prompts and extract the avenger folder to your desktop
2. Copy all the text contained in the bold text below to your Clipboard by highlighting it and pressing (Ctrl+C): Begin copying here:
Files to delete: C:\windows\system32\iehelper.dll c:\windows\sysguard.exe c:\documents and settings\networkservice\application data\macromedia\common\e571801a1.dll
Note: the above code was created specifically for this user. If you are not this user, do NOT follow these directions as they could damage the workings of your system.
3. Now, open the avenger folder and start The Avenger program by clicking on its icon.
Right click on the window under Input script here:, and select Paste.
You can also click on this window and press (Ctrl+V) to paste the contents of the clipboard.
Click on Execute
Answer "Yes" twice when prompted.
4. The Avenger will automatically do the following:
It will Restart your computer. ( In cases where the code to execute contains "Drivers to Delete", The Avenger will actually restart your system twice.)
On reboot, it will briefly open a black command window on your desktop, this is normal.
After the restart, it creates a log file that should open with the results of Avenger's actions. This log file will be located at C:\avenger.txt
The Avenger will also have backed up all the files, etc., that you asked it to delete, and will have zipped them and moved the zip archives to C:\avenger\backup.zip.
5. Please copy/paste the content of c:\avenger.txt into your reply.
I have not posted this to any other forum other than the first time I posted the question.
My system restore isn't working. Originally I tried to use it before posting here and it won't even restore to a previous date. It freezes up.
I don't believe that I have either cracked software or am using P2P programs.
Computer is only mine.
I have not run hijack this.
I have printed the above message.
I won't do any other work.
I am not using any anti-virus software. I had the trial version of Norton 360 so that is what you must be seeing. I have just purchased the program today but have not installed it on the computer yet. I figure I should wait until we are done and then install it.
Thanks again for the help and I will await your next message.
Ok, once I disabled teatimer then spybot wouldn't run at all. When I clicked on it, it acted as if it were opening to run but never did. A few times I had to restart the computer because it froze up.
Please follow the instructions step-by-step. Do not try to run Spybot or any scanners unless it is part of the instructions. We will enable or reinstall Spybot later if we can clean the malware.
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Gina,
We need to see some additional information about what is happening in your machine.
1. DDS.txt
2. Attach.txt
Please note: You may have to disable any script protection running if the scan fails to run. After downloading the tool, disconnect from the internet and disable all antivirus protection. Run the scan, enable your A/V and reconnect to the internet. Information on A/V control HERE.