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Yesterday I noticed I was getting a lot of popups when I started up Internet Explorer (5.5), and that my main page had been changed. I changed it back to what I wanted, but the next time I opened IE5.5, it had changed back to a page with the URL:
http://209.50.251.182/newspynotice.html
The title:
STOP AND READ THIS!
and this text on the page:
IMPORTANT SECURITY NOTICE!
Is your computer suffering from any of the following symptoms:
1. Has your browser's START PAGE changed?
or 2. Are you seeing a recent increase in annoying POP UPS?
or 3. Has your computer been acting wierd lately?
or 4. Is your Internet slower or even crashing?
or 5. Do you think your computer may have a virus?If your computer is experiencing any of these symptoms...
It is almost certain that "spyware" has taken over your computer,
and the problems will only get worse quickly. Plus your sensitive
information like credit cards and all of your passwords can be
retrieved by criminals all around the world. This is a very scary
problem that needs immediate attention! You NEED to get this fixed now!Click on THIS LINK TO DOWNLOAD THE #1 BEST SPYWARE ELIMINATION SOFTWARE
and your computer will be back to normal and secure again in just a
few minutes.The URL they direct you to is this:
http://www.spydeleter.com/spydeleter.php?KBID=1004
I have run Spybot and Adaware, I'm about to run Norton again (it ran last night and didn't pick anything up), and I have deleted temp internet files...Any suggestions? I'm not sure what else to do!!
Thanks!

Hi
Yes...#1...do not download spydeleter...they will hijack you worse than they already have.
Since you already ran spybot, ad-aware..I can tell you to download hijackthis.
Put it in its own folder like c:\hijack\hijackthis.exe (important)
Once downloaded, unzip it and run it's scan.
The scan button changes to "save log" button.
Save the log to same folder, the log file will open in notepad, copy/paste results here.
Don't fix anything yet as most of what you see in the log is safe or even essential!
We will tell you what next.If you get an error (missing MSVBVM60.DLL) when trying to run hijack..you will need the MS vb6 runtime files...download them here:
Download that file to desktop, double click to install. (you can delete the downloaded file after)
Hijack should run now.
_________________________________
I never give up!

Here are the results of my HijackThis Scan:
Logfile of HijackThis v1.97.7
Scan saved at 3:57:46 PM, on 3/14/2004
Platform: Windows ME (Win9x 4.90.3000)
MSIE: Internet Explorer v5.50 (5.50.4134.0600)Running processes:
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\KERNEL32.DLL
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\MSGSRV32.exe
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\mmtask.tsk
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\MPREXE.exe
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\MSTASK.exe
C:\PROGRAM FILES\COMMON FILES\SYMANTEC SHARED\CCEVTMGR.exe
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\SSDPSRV.exe
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\RESTORE\STMGR.exe
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\SYSTRAY.exe
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\WMIEXE.exe
C:\PROGRAM FILES\NETROPA\ONE-TOUCH MULTIMEDIA KEYBOARD\MMKEYBD.exe
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\HPSYSDRV.exe
C:\PROGRAM FILES\NETROPA\ONE-TOUCH MULTIMEDIA KEYBOARD\KEYBDMGR.exe
C:\PROGRAM FILES\NETROPA\ONSCREEN DISPLAY\OSD.exe
C:\WINDOWS\TWAIN_32\PAPRPORT\6100B\FLATBED.exe
C:\WINDOWS\LOADQM.exe
C:\PROGRAM FILES\COMMON FILES\SYMANTEC SHARED\CCAPP.exe
C:\PROGRAM FILES\LOGITECH\MOUSEWARE\SYSTEM\EM_EXEC.exe
C:\PROGRAM FILES\MUSICMATCH\MUSICMATCH JUKEBOX\MM_TRAY.exe
C:\PROGRAM FILES\HP\HPCORETECH\HPCMPMGR.exe
C:\PROGRAM FILES\HEWLETT-PACKARD\HP SOFTWARE UPDATE\HPWUSCHD.exe
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\HPHMON05.exe
C:\PROGRAM FILES\HEWLETT-PACKARD\DIGITAL IMAGING\UNLOAD\HPQCMON.exe
C:\PROGRAM FILES\HEWLETT-PACKARD\HP SHARE-TO-WEB\HPGS2WND.exe
C:\PROGRAM FILES\NETROPA\ONE-TOUCH MULTIMEDIA KEYBOARD\MMUSBKB2.exe
C:\PROGRAM FILES\CLEARSEARCH\LOADER.exe
C:\WINDOWS\RunDLL.exe
C:\PROGRAM FILES\AIM95\AIM.exe
C:\PROGRAM FILES\HEWLETT-PACKARD\HP SHARE-TO-WEB\HPGS2WNF.exe
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\SPOOL32.exe
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\TAPISRV.exe
C:\WINDOWS\CLRSCHP028.exe
C:\WINDOWS\CLRSCHP028.exe
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\RNAAPP.exe
C:\WINDOWS\EXPLORER.exe
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\DDHELP.exe
C:\WINDOWS\TEMP\TD_0001.DIR\HIJACKTHIS.exeR1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Bar = http://server224.smartbotpro.net/7search/?hkcu
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Page = http://search.psouth.net/
R0 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Start Page = http://default-homepage-network.com/start.cgi?hkcu
R0 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Start Page = http://default-homepage-network.com/start.cgi?hklm
R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Bar = http://server224.smartbotpro.net/7search/?hklm
R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Page = http://search.psouth.net/
R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Default_Search_URL = http://hp.yahoo.com
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Window Title = Points South
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings,ProxyOverride = localhost
F1 - win.ini: run=hpfsched
O2 - BHO: NAV Helper - {BDF3E430-B101-42AD-A544-FADC6B084872} - C:\Program Files\Norton AntiVirus\NavShExt.dll
O2 - BHO: (no name) - {06849E9F-C8D7-4D59-B87D-784B7D6BE0B3} - C:\PROGRAM FILES\ADOBE\ACROBAT 6.0\READER\ACTIVEX\ACROIEHELPER.DLL
O2 - BHO: (no name) - {53707962-6F74-2D53-2644-206D7942484F} - C:\PROGRA~1\SPYBOT~1\SDHELPER.DLL
O2 - BHO: (no name) - {00000EF1-0786-4633-87C6-1AA7A44296DA} - C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\CALSDR.DLL
O2 - BHO: (no name) - {00000762-3965-4A1A-98CE-3D4BF457D4C8} - C:\PROGRAM FILES\LYCOS\SIDESEARCH\SIDESEARCH1211.DLL
O2 - BHO: Clear Search - {00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000000240} - C:\PROGRAM FILES\CLEARSEARCH\IE_CLRSCH.DLL
O3 - Toolbar: @msdxmLC.dll,-1@1033,&Radio - {8E718888-423F-11D2-876E-00A0C9082467} - C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\MSDXM.OCX
O3 - Toolbar: Norton AntiVirus - {42CDD1BF-3FFB-4238-8AD1-7859DF00B1D6} - C:\Program Files\Norton AntiVirus\NavShExt.dll
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [ScanRegistry] C:\WINDOWS\scanregw.exe /autorun
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [PCHealth] C:\WINDOWS\PCHealth\Support\PCHSchd.exe -s
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SystemTray] SysTray.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [LoadPowerProfile] Rundll32.exe powrprof.dll,LoadCurrentPwrScheme
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Keyboard Manager] C:\Program Files\Netropa\One-touch Multimedia Keyboard\MMKeybd.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [HPScanPatch] C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\HPScanFix.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [hpsysdrv] c:\windows\system\hpsysdrv.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Delay] C:\WINDOWS\delayrun.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [PP6100b] C:\WINDOWS\twain_32\paprport\6100b\flatbed.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [LoadQM] loadqm.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [ccApp] "C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\ccApp.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [ccRegVfy] "C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\ccRegVfy.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [EM_EXEC] C:\PROGRA~1\LOGITECH\MOUSEW~1\SYSTEM\EM_EXEC.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [MMTray] C:\Program Files\MusicMatch\MusicMatch Jukebox\mm_tray.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [HPHUPD05] C:\Program Files\Hewlett-Packard\{45B6180B-DCAB-4093-8EE8-6164457517F0}\hphupd05.exe
O4 - 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\SYSTEM\HPHMON05.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [CamMonitor] C:\Program Files\Hewlett-Packard\Digital Imaging\\Unload\hpqcmon.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Share-to-Web Namespace Daemon] C:\Program Files\Hewlett-Packard\HP Share-to-Web\hpgs2wnd.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [ClrSchLoader] \Program Files\ClearSearch\Loader.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\RunServices: [*StateMgr] C:\WINDOWS\System\Restore\StateMgr.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\RunServices: [SchedulingAgent] mstask.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\RunServices: [ccEvtMgr] "C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\ccEvtMgr.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\RunServices: [ScriptBlocking] "C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\Script Blocking\SBServ.exe" -reg
O4 - HKLM\..\RunServices: [SSDPSRV] C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\ssdpsrv.exe
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [Taskbar Display Controls] RunDLL deskcp16.dll,QUICKRES_RUNDLLENTRY
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [AIM] C:\PROGRAM FILES\AIM95\aim.exe -cnetwait.odl
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [MsnMsgr] "C:\Program Files\MSN Messenger\MsnMsgr.exe" /background
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [LDM] \Program\BackWeb-8876480.exe
O4 - Startup: Microsoft Office.lnk = C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office\OSA9.exe
O4 - Startup: Logitech Desktop Messenger.lnk = C:\Program Files\Desktop Messenger\8876480\Program\LDMConf.exe
O4 - Startup: hp instant support.lnk = C:\Program Files\Hewlett-Packard\hpis\bin\matcli.exe
O9 - Extra button: AIM (HKLM)
O9 - Extra button: Sidesearch (HKLM)
O12 - Plugin for .lpc: C:\PROGRA~1\INTERN~1\PLUGINS\npldpict.dll
O12 - Plugin for .wav: C:\PROGRA~1\INTERN~1\PLUGINS\npqtplugin.dll
O12 - Plugin for .mid: C:\PROGRA~1\INTERN~1\PLUGINS\npqtplugin.dll
O12 - Plugin for .mov: C:\PROGRA~1\INTERN~1\PLUGINS\npqtplugin.dll
O14 - IERESET.INF: START_PAGE_URL=http://hp.my.yahoo.com
O16 - DPF: {D27CDB6E-AE6D-11CF-96B8-444553540000} (Shockwave Flash Object) - http://download.macromedia.com/pub/shockwave/cabs/flash/swflash.cab
O16 - DPF: {166B1BCA-3F9C-11CF-8075-444553540000} (Shockwave ActiveX Control) - http://download.macromedia.com/pub/shockwave/cabs/director/Swdir_Alt_Pub.cab
O16 - DPF: {F58E1CEF-A068-4C15-BA5E-587CAF3EE8C6} (MSN Chat Control 4.5) - http://fdl.msn.com/public/chat/msnchat45.cab
O16 - DPF: {9F1C11AA-197B-4942-BA54-47A8489BB47F} (Update Class) - http://v4.windowsupdate.microsoft.com/CAB/x86/ansi/iuctl.CAB?37971.2531828704By the way, thanks so much for your help!!

You have got soooo much running on that computer at startup....why?
remove all R1 and R0 entries above.
These all startup when you boot:
"O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [ScanRegistry] C:\WINDOWS\scanregw.exe /autorun
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [PCHealth] C:\WINDOWS\PCHealth\Support\PCHSchd.exe -s
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SystemTray] SysTray.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [LoadPowerProfile] Rundll32.exe powrprof.dll,LoadCurrentPwrScheme
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Keyboard Manager] C:\Program Files\Netropa\One-touch Multimedia Keyboard\MMKeybd.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [HPScanPatch] C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\HPScanFix.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [hpsysdrv] c:\windows\system\hpsysdrv.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Delay] C:\WINDOWS\delayrun.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [PP6100b] C:\WINDOWS\twain_32\paprport\6100b\flatbed.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [LoadQM] loadqm.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [ccApp] "C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\ccApp.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [ccRegVfy] "C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\ccRegVfy.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [EM_EXEC] C:\PROGRA~1\LOGITECH\MOUSEW~1\SYSTEM\EM_EXEC.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [MMTray] C:\Program Files\MusicMatch\MusicMatch Jukebox\mm_tray.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [HPHUPD05] C:\Program Files\Hewlett-Packard\{45B6180B-DCAB-4093-8EE8-6164457517F0}\hphupd05.exe
O4 - 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\SYSTEM\HPHMON05.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [CamMonitor] C:\Program Files\Hewlett-Packard\Digital Imaging\\Unload\hpqcmon.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Share-to-Web Namespace Daemon] C:\Program Files\Hewlett-Packard\HP Share-to-Web\hpgs2wnd.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [ClrSchLoader] \Program Files\ClearSearch\Loader.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\RunServices: [*StateMgr] C:\WINDOWS\System\Restore\StateMgr.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\RunServices: [SchedulingAgent] mstask.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\RunServices: [ccEvtMgr] "C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\ccEvtMgr.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\RunServices: [ScriptBlocking] "C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\Script Blocking\SBServ.exe" -reg
O4 - HKLM\..\RunServices: [SSDPSRV] C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\ssdpsrv.exe
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [Taskbar Display Controls] RunDLL deskcp16.dll,QUICKRES_RUNDLLENTRY
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [AIM] C:\PROGRAM FILES\AIM95\aim.exe -cnetwait.odl
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [MsnMsgr] "C:\Program Files\MSN Messenger\MsnMsgr.exe" /background
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [LDM] \Program\BackWeb-8876480.exe
O4 - Startup: Microsoft Office.lnk = C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office\OSA9.exe
O4 - Startup: Logitech Desktop Messenger.lnk = C:\Program Files\Desktop Messenger\8876480\Program\LDMConf.exe
O4 - Startup: hp instant support.lnk = C:\Program Files\Hewlett-Packard\hpis\bin\matcli.exe"Ouch...I'd run slow too....
I'm guessing you got a older pentium probably a II or III, with less than 256 meg of ram.
Not to mention the hijackers in there (sorry that was soo big a log I got lost, doesn't look to bad compared to some =)
Try cleaning up some of the old software you don't use anymore.
Good luck,
J.
j e r u v y a t y a h o o d o t c o m

So, if I remove the R1 and R0 things, everything with Internet Explorer will be fine?
Oh, and another thing... I keep getting an error about the file "user.exe". It closes my internet explorer... it just showed up yesterday. Any ideas?

"Put it in its own folder like c:\hijack\hijackthis.exe (important)"
That way you will not have a mess.Wait for Blender, the extra start-ups can
be fixed later.

Chikara
There are a few more problems other than that spydeleter crap.
You also have:
FavoriteMan
Clearsearch.........likely the user.exe error
Lycos sidesearchYes we can fix it.
I assume Points South is your Internet Service Provider?
First place hijack in its own folder such as c:\hijack\hijackthis.exe
Reason being hijack makes backups if something goes wrong.
We cannot recover a mistake from a temporary folder.Next start hijack again and check the following entries to fix:
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Bar = http://server224.smartbotpro.net/7search/?hkcu
R0 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Start Page = http://default-homepage-network.com/start.cgi?hkcu
R0 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Start Page = http://default-homepage-network.com/start.cgi?hklm
R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Bar = http://server224.smartbotpro.net/7search/?hklmO2 - BHO: (no name) - {00000EF1-0786-4633-87C6-1AA7A44296DA} - C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\CALSDR.DLL
O2 - BHO: (no name) - {00000762-3965-4A1A-98CE-3D4BF457D4C8} - C:\PROGRAM FILES\LYCOS\SIDESEARCH\SIDESEARCH1211.DLL
O2 - BHO: Clear Search - {00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000000240} - C:\PROGRAM FILES\CLEARSEARCH\IE_CLRSCH.DLLO4 - HKLM\..\Run: [ClrSchLoader] \Program Files\ClearSearch\Loader.exe
Once all are checked close all windows and click "fix checked"Reboot the computer and delete the following folders:
c:\program files\lycos <-this folder
c:\program files\clearsearch <-this folderNext make sure your ad-aware and spybot are up to date.
Check the build version of ad-aware...should be 6.0 build 6.181 Reference file # 01R268Set up ad-aware like this for best results:
Do this scan while OFFLINE
Click gear icon
Click scanning at left
Check all you can in there
Click tweak at left
Expand scanning engine
Have checked: "Unload recognized processes during scanning"
Expand cleaning engine
Have checked: "Let windows remove files in use at next reboot"
Click proceed to save settings
Click start
Have checked: "use custom scanning options" and "activate in-depth scan"
Right click norton by the clock and disable autoprotect.
Close other running programs.
Click Next in adaware to start the scan
When done remove all it finds.Reboot
Your IE should be fine now.
Post new hijack log when done then we can look at unneeded startups.
______________________Abnormal
Thanks!
_________________________I never give up!

Here is the new hijack log...
Logfile of HijackThis v1.97.7
Scan saved at 11:35:37 PM, on 3/14/2004
Platform: Windows ME (Win9x 4.90.3000)
MSIE: Internet Explorer v5.50 (5.50.4134.0600)Running processes:
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\KERNEL32.DLL
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\MSGSRV32.exe
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\mmtask.tsk
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\MPREXE.exe
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\MSTASK.exe
C:\PROGRAM FILES\COMMON FILES\SYMANTEC SHARED\CCEVTMGR.exe
C:\WINDOWS\EXPLORER.exe
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\SSDPSRV.exe
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\RESTORE\STMGR.exe
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\SYSTRAY.exe
C:\PROGRAM FILES\NETROPA\ONE-TOUCH MULTIMEDIA KEYBOARD\MMKEYBD.exe
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\WMIEXE.exe
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\HPSYSDRV.exe
C:\WINDOWS\DELAYRUN.exe
C:\PROGRAM FILES\NETROPA\ONE-TOUCH MULTIMEDIA KEYBOARD\KEYBDMGR.exe
C:\WINDOWS\TWAIN_32\PAPRPORT\6100B\FLATBED.exe
C:\PROGRAM FILES\NETROPA\ONSCREEN DISPLAY\OSD.exe
C:\WINDOWS\LOADQM.exe
C:\PROGRAM FILES\COMMON FILES\SYMANTEC SHARED\CCAPP.exe
C:\PROGRAM FILES\LOGITECH\MOUSEWARE\SYSTEM\EM_EXEC.exe
C:\PROGRAM FILES\MUSICMATCH\MUSICMATCH JUKEBOX\MM_TRAY.exe
C:\PROGRAM FILES\HP\HPCORETECH\HPCMPMGR.exe
C:\PROGRAM FILES\HEWLETT-PACKARD\HP SOFTWARE UPDATE\HPWUSCHD.exe
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\HPHMON05.exe
C:\PROGRAM FILES\HEWLETT-PACKARD\DIGITAL IMAGING\UNLOAD\HPQCMON.exe
C:\PROGRAM FILES\HEWLETT-PACKARD\HP SHARE-TO-WEB\HPGS2WND.exe
C:\WINDOWS\RunDLL.exe
C:\PROGRAM FILES\AIM95\AIM.exe
C:\PROGRAM FILES\NETROPA\ONE-TOUCH MULTIMEDIA KEYBOARD\MMUSBKB2.exe
C:\PROGRAM FILES\HEWLETT-PACKARD\HP SHARE-TO-WEB\HPGS2WNF.exe
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\SPOOL32.exe
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\RNAAPP.exe
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\TAPISRV.exe
C:\WINDOWS\TEMP\TD_0004.DIR\HIJACKTHIS.exeR1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Page = http://search.psouth.net/
R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Page = http://search.psouth.net/
R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Default_Search_URL = http://hp.yahoo.com
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Window Title = Points South
R3 - Default URLSearchHook is missing
F1 - win.ini: run=hpfsched
O2 - BHO: NAV Helper - {BDF3E430-B101-42AD-A544-FADC6B084872} - C:\Program Files\Norton AntiVirus\NavShExt.dll
O2 - BHO: (no name) - {06849E9F-C8D7-4D59-B87D-784B7D6BE0B3} - C:\PROGRAM FILES\ADOBE\ACROBAT 6.0\READER\ACTIVEX\ACROIEHELPER.DLL
O2 - BHO: (no name) - {53707962-6F74-2D53-2644-206D7942484F} - C:\PROGRA~1\SPYBOT~1\SDHELPER.DLL
O3 - Toolbar: @msdxmLC.dll,-1@1033,&Radio - {8E718888-423F-11D2-876E-00A0C9082467} - C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\MSDXM.OCX
O3 - Toolbar: Norton AntiVirus - {42CDD1BF-3FFB-4238-8AD1-7859DF00B1D6} - C:\Program Files\Norton AntiVirus\NavShExt.dll
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [ScanRegistry] C:\WINDOWS\scanregw.exe /autorun
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [PCHealth] C:\WINDOWS\PCHealth\Support\PCHSchd.exe -s
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SystemTray] SysTray.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [LoadPowerProfile] Rundll32.exe powrprof.dll,LoadCurrentPwrScheme
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Keyboard Manager] C:\Program Files\Netropa\One-touch Multimedia Keyboard\MMKeybd.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [HPScanPatch] C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\HPScanFix.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [hpsysdrv] c:\windows\system\hpsysdrv.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Delay] C:\WINDOWS\delayrun.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [PP6100b] C:\WINDOWS\twain_32\paprport\6100b\flatbed.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [LoadQM] loadqm.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [ccApp] "C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\ccApp.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [ccRegVfy] "C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\ccRegVfy.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [EM_EXEC] C:\PROGRA~1\LOGITECH\MOUSEW~1\SYSTEM\EM_EXEC.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [MMTray] C:\Program Files\MusicMatch\MusicMatch Jukebox\mm_tray.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [HPHUPD05] C:\Program Files\Hewlett-Packard\{45B6180B-DCAB-4093-8EE8-6164457517F0}\hphupd05.exe
O4 - 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\SYSTEM\HPHMON05.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [CamMonitor] C:\Program Files\Hewlett-Packard\Digital Imaging\\Unload\hpqcmon.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Share-to-Web Namespace Daemon] C:\Program Files\Hewlett-Packard\HP Share-to-Web\hpgs2wnd.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\RunServices: [*StateMgr] C:\WINDOWS\System\Restore\StateMgr.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\RunServices: [SchedulingAgent] mstask.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\RunServices: [ccEvtMgr] "C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\ccEvtMgr.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\RunServices: [ScriptBlocking] "C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\Script Blocking\SBServ.exe" -reg
O4 - HKLM\..\RunServices: [SSDPSRV] C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\ssdpsrv.exe
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [Taskbar Display Controls] RunDLL deskcp16.dll,QUICKRES_RUNDLLENTRY
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [AIM] C:\PROGRAM FILES\AIM95\aim.exe -cnetwait.odl
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [MsnMsgr] "C:\Program Files\MSN Messenger\MsnMsgr.exe" /background
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [LDM] \Program\BackWeb-8876480.exe
O4 - Startup: Microsoft Office.lnk = C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office\OSA9.exe
O4 - Startup: Logitech Desktop Messenger.lnk = C:\Program Files\Desktop Messenger\8876480\Program\LDMConf.exe
O4 - Startup: hp instant support.lnk = C:\Program Files\Hewlett-Packard\hpis\bin\matcli.exe
O9 - Extra button: AIM (HKLM)
O12 - Plugin for .lpc: C:\PROGRA~1\INTERN~1\PLUGINS\npldpict.dll
O12 - Plugin for .wav: C:\PROGRA~1\INTERN~1\PLUGINS\npqtplugin.dll
O12 - Plugin for .mid: C:\PROGRA~1\INTERN~1\PLUGINS\npqtplugin.dll
O12 - Plugin for .mov: C:\PROGRA~1\INTERN~1\PLUGINS\npqtplugin.dll
O14 - IERESET.INF: START_PAGE_URL=http://hp.my.yahoo.com
O16 - DPF: {D27CDB6E-AE6D-11CF-96B8-444553540000} (Shockwave Flash Object) - http://download.macromedia.com/pub/shockwave/cabs/flash/swflash.cab
O16 - DPF: {166B1BCA-3F9C-11CF-8075-444553540000} (Shockwave ActiveX Control) - http://download.macromedia.com/pub/shockwave/cabs/director/Swdir_Alt_Pub.cab
O16 - DPF: {F58E1CEF-A068-4C15-BA5E-587CAF3EE8C6} (MSN Chat Control 4.5) - http://fdl.msn.com/public/chat/msnchat45.cab
O16 - DPF: {9F1C11AA-197B-4942-BA54-47A8489BB47F} (Update Class) - http://v4.windowsupdate.microsoft.com/CAB/x86/ansi/iuctl.CAB?37971.2531828704
IE is working great!!!! Thanks!!

Hi
Glad it worked out good.
You are still running hijackthis from a temporary directory which means we can't recover any mistakes or undesirable changes made if needed.Now that things are working well...if you want to help reduce boot time and speed things up a bit the following entries can be fixed: (first two are leftovers from the hijack)
R3 - Default URLSearchHook is missing
O14 - IERESET.INF: START_PAGE_URL=http://hp.my.yahoo.com
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [MMTray] C:\Program Files\MusicMatch\MusicMatch Jukebox\mm_tray.exe <-available thru start> programsO4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Share-to-Web Namespace Daemon] C:\Program Files\Hewlett-Packard\HP Share-to-Web\hpgs2wnd.exe <- available thru start> programs
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [Taskbar Display Controls] RunDLL deskcp16.dll,QUICKRES_RUNDLLENTRY <-available thru display settings in control panel
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [LDM] \Program\BackWeb-8876480.exe<- updates available within the program (logitech)
O4 - Startup: Microsoft Office.lnk = C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office\OSA9.EXE<- huge resorce hog, available thru start> programs
O4 - Startup: Logitech Desktop Messenger.lnk = C:\Program Files\Desktop Messenger\8876480\Program\LDMConf.exe <- available within the program
Once all are checked close all windows and click fix checked.
Reboot
You also want to visit windows update to install any missing critical updates. I would also upgrade IE to 6.0 including sp1 and related updates.
another program to help keep crap off the computer is spywareblaster (free) it disables bad active x controls from being downloaded. It will need to be updated once installed and check for updates about once a week.Once installed and updated click the "select all" button then click "protect from checked items"
Take care and all the best.
_________________________________I never give up!

Hey, I have had the same problem with my internet home page. I ran hijackthis and here are the results, if someone could tell me what I need to delete, that would be great. Here are the results:
Logfile of HijackThis v1.97.7
Scan saved at 12:27:32 PM, on 3/17/2004
Platform: Windows ME (Win9x 4.90.3000)
MSIE: Internet Explorer v6.00 SP1 (6.00.2800.1106)Running processes:
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\KERNEL32.DLL
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\MSGSRV32.exe
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\SPOOL32.exe
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\MPREXE.exe
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\MSTASK.exe
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\mmtask.tsk
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\DEVLDR16.exe
C:\WINDOWS\EXPLORER.exe
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\RESTORE\STMGR.exe
C:\WINDOWS\TASKMON.exe
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\SYSTRAY.exe
C:\PROGRAM FILES\CREATIVE\SBLIVE\AUDIOHQ\AHQTB.exe
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\WMIEXE.exe
C:\PROGRAM FILES\CREATIVE\SHAREDLL\AHQ\CTMIX32.exe
C:\PROGRAM FILES\NORTON ANTIVIRUS\NAVAPW32.exe
C:\PROGRAM FILES\WINAMP\WINAMPA.exe
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\HIDSERV.exe
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\QTTASK.exe
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\MSBB.exe
C:\PROGRAM FILES\WINZIP\WZQKPICK.exe
C:\PROGRAM FILES\ABC\ABC.exe
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\WBEM\WINMGMT.exe
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\DDHELP.exe
C:\WINDOWS\DESKTOP\CLRSCHP028.exe
C:\WINDOWS\DESKTOP\CLRSCHP028.exe
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\STIMON.exe
C:\PROGRAM FILES\INTERNET EXPLORER\IEXPLORE.exe
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\SACM32M.exe
C:\WINDOWS\TEMP\HIJACKTHIS.exeR1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Bar = http://server224.smartbotpro.net/7search/?hkcu
R0 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Start Page = http://default-homepage-network.com/start.cgi?hkcu
R0 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Start Page = http://default-homepage-network.com/start.cgi?hklm
R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Bar = http://server224.smartbotpro.net/7search/?hklm
O2 - BHO: (no name) - {000020DD-C72E-4113-AF77-DD56626C6C42} - C:\WINDOWS\TWAINTEC.DLL
O2 - BHO: (no name) - {AA58ED58-01DD-4d91-8333-CF10577473F7} - c:\program files\google\googletoolbar1.dll
O2 - BHO: (no name) - {00000EF1-0786-4633-87C6-1AA7A44296DA} - C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\CALSDR.DLL
O2 - BHO: Clear Search - {00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000000240} - C:\PROGRAM FILES\CLEARSEARCH\IE_CLRSCH.DLL (file missing)
O3 - Toolbar: &Radio - {8E718888-423F-11D2-876E-00A0C9082467} - C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\MSDXM.OCX
O3 - Toolbar: &Google - {2318C2B1-4965-11d4-9B18-009027A5CD4F} - c:\program files\google\googletoolbar1.dll
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [ScanRegistry] C:\WINDOWS\scanregw.exe /autorun
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [TaskMonitor] C:\WINDOWS\taskmon.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [PCHealth] C:\WINDOWS\PCHealth\Support\PCHSchd.exe -s
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SystemTray] SysTray.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [LoadPowerProfile] Rundll32.exe powrprof.dll,LoadCurrentPwrScheme
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Speed racer] C:\Program Files\Creative\PlayCenter\CTSRReg.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [AudioHQ] C:\Program Files\Creative\SBLive\AudioHQ\AHQTB.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [CreativeMixer] C:\Program Files\Creative\Sharedll\AHQ\CTMIX32.exe /t
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [UpdReg] C:\WINDOWS\Updreg.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Norton Auto-Protect] C:\PROGRA~1\NORTON~1\NAVAPW32.exe /LOADQUIET
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Hidserv] Hidserv.exe run
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [WinampAgent] C:\Program Files\Winamp\winampa.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [QuickTime Task] "C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\QTTASK.exe" -atboottime
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [devldr16.exe] C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\devldr16.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [ClrSchLoader] \Program Files\ClearSearch\Loader.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [msbb] C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\MSBB.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [AEHKNR] C:\WINDOWS\AEHKNR.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SACM32M] C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\SACM32M.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\RunServices: [LoadPowerProfile] Rundll32.exe powrprof.dll,LoadCurrentPwrScheme
O4 - HKLM\..\RunServices: [SchedulingAgent] mstask.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\RunServices: [*StateMgr] C:\WINDOWS\System\Restore\StateMgr.exe
O4 - Startup: WinZip Quick Pick.lnk = C:\Program Files\WinZip\WZQKPICK.exe
O8 - Extra context menu item: &Google Search - res://C:\PROGRAM FILES\GOOGLE\GOOGLETOOLBAR1.DLL/cmsearch.html
O8 - Extra context menu item: Cac&hed Snapshot of Page - res://C:\PROGRAM FILES\GOOGLE\GOOGLETOOLBAR1.DLL/cmcache.html
O8 - Extra context menu item: Si&milar Pages - res://C:\PROGRAM FILES\GOOGLE\GOOGLETOOLBAR1.DLL/cmsimilar.html
O8 - Extra context menu item: Backward &Links - res://C:\PROGRAM FILES\GOOGLE\GOOGLETOOLBAR1.DLL/cmbacklinks.html
O8 - Extra context menu item: Translate into English - res://C:\PROGRAM FILES\GOOGLE\GOOGLETOOLBAR1.DLL/cmtrans.html
O9 - Extra button: Related (HKLM)
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Show &Related Links (HKLM)
O9 - Extra button: Messenger (HKLM)
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: MSN Messenger Service (HKLM)
O9 - Extra button: AIM (HKLM)
O16 - DPF: {D27CDB6E-AE6D-11CF-96B8-444553540000} (Shockwave Flash Object) - http://download.macromedia.com/pub/shockwave/cabs/flash/swflash.cab
O16 - DPF: {9F1C11AA-197B-4942-BA54-47A8489BB47F} (Update Class) - http://v4.windowsupdate.microsoft.com/CAB/x86/ansi/iuctl.CAB?38017.8383101852
O16 - DPF: {33564D57-0000-0010-8000-00AA00389B71} - http://download.microsoft.com/download/F/6/E/F6E491A6-77E1-4E20-9F5F-94901338C922/wmv9VCM.CAB
O16 - DPF: {02BF25D5-8C17-4B23-BC80-D3488ABDDC6B} (QuickTime Object) - http://www.apple.com/qtactivex/qtplugin.cab
O16 - DPF: {EF791A6B-FC12-4C68-99EF-FB9E207A39E6} (McFreeScan Class) - http://download.mcafee.com/molbin/iss-loc/vso/en-us/tools/mcfscan/1,5,0,4328/mcfscan.cab
O16 - DPF: {41F17733-B041-4099-A042-B518BB6A408C} - http://a1540.g.akamai.net/7/1540/52/20031216/qtinstall.info.apple.com/mickey/us/win/QuickTimeInstaller.exe
O16 - DPF: {A8F2B9BD-A6A0-486A-9744-18920D898429} (ScorchPlugin Class) - http://www.sibelius.com/download/software/win/ActiveXPlugin.cabThanks again.

Hey blender: Thanks so much for the fix to this damn clr search thing. I followed your instructions and I am back to normal. Why is this happening all of a sudden and is it from one particulat web site? Is it rampant right now? I have another issue that you might be able to help me out with, it has to do with Flash always locking/freezing up my computer. It has been going on for two years and no one can figure out why. Let me know if you want to help in this challenge as well....Thanks from Canada Patrick

6 icons have appeared on my desktop. They are
bs5-15v.exe
0021-bdl94126.exe
ClrSchP028
o
o.bat
calsdr.exeI have run adaware & norton. Norton detected nothing but adaware quarantined all of this:-
ArchiveData(auto-quarantine- 20-03-2004 11-50-48.bckp)
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obj[3]=RegKey : .default\software\Cydoor Services
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obj[278]=File : c:\windows\downloaded program files\egdhtml_pack.inf
obj[279]=File : c:\windows\downloaded program files\egdhtml.infDOWNLOADWARE
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obj[66]=RegKey : Interface\{7E33BC81-0818-11D5-B50D-00D0B77F0A6D}
obj[67]=RegKey : Interface\{8F59F897-6923-4B3B-8156-4E55D19DE99A}
obj[68]=RegKey : Interface\{918E4B7A-4D80-43A4-83A7-39ADCC11841F}
obj[69]=RegKey : Interface\{9EE87A26-B2C8-4130-83F6-E8511D939976}
obj[71]=RegKey : Interface\{A80347DF-F757-11D4-A466-00508B5BA2DF}
obj[73]=RegKey : Interface\{AD9A7B03-BE12-11D4-B493-00D0B77F0A6D}
obj[74]=RegKey : Interface\{B00609A6-82AF-4C55-BBB8-ADC8593CEB86}
obj[75]=RegKey : Interface\{B195B3B2-8A05-11D3-97A4-0004ACA6948E}
obj[76]=RegKey : Interface\{DA603411-0593-11D5-A46B-00508B5BA2DF}
obj[77]=RegKey : Interface\{DA603411-0593-11D5-A46B-10101B1B1111}
obj[78]=RegKey : Interface\{DA603411-0593-11D5-A46B-10101DDD1111}
obj[79]=RegKey : Interface\{F4132B7B-1576-41B6-ABD8-39C6C53047F7}
obj[80]=RegKey : Interface\{F64B26C1-07DE-11D5-B50D-00D0B77F0A6D}
obj[81]=RegKey : Interface\{F7A1BF21-1D7D-4F5F-A201-0CA35A5CD68F}
obj[93]=RegKey : Software\Hotbar
obj[94]=RegKey : SOFTWARE\Hotbar
obj[99]=RegKey : Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Explorer Bars\{BECAFC17-BAF9-11D4-B492-00D0B77F0A6D}
obj[102]=RegKey : SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Office\Outlook\Addins\HbHostOL.HbMailAnim.1
obj[107]=RegKey : SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Browser Helper Objects\{B195B3B3-8A05-11D3-97A4-0004ACA6948E}
obj[109]=RegKey : SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\Hotbar Uninstall
obj[117]=RegKey : TypeLib\{60F63095-41EC-11D5-B558-00D0B77F0A6D}
obj[119]=RegKey : TypeLib\{6D6D1580-5B74-40EA-97F4-3C2B46C5ABDD}
obj[121]=RegKey : TypeLib\{94BEB7A2-36B7-46DC-8AD1-81A8332409C0}
obj[122]=RegKey : TypeLib\{A80347D3-F757-11D4-A466-00508B5BA2DF}
obj[123]=RegKey : TypeLib\{B195B3A5-8A05-11D3-97A4-0004ACA6948E}
obj[124]=RegKey : TypeLib\{B701A704-F828-11D4-A466-00508B5BA2DF}
obj[132]=RegValue : SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Toolbar
obj[133]=RegValue : Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Toolbar\WebBrowser
obj[137]=RegValue : SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings\User Agent\Post Platform
obj[139]=RegValue : SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run
obj[150]=RegKey : AppID\HbSrv.exe
obj[151]=RegKey : CLSID\{A54814C0-40F3-4249-8528-B4922CD2964E}
obj[152]=Folder : c:\windows\application data\Hotbar
obj[153]=Folder : c:\program files\Hotbar
obj[197]=File : c:\windows\system\hbinst.exe
obj[203]=File : c:\program files\hotbar\hotbar.logNETWORKESSENTIALS
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obj[7]=RegKey : AppID\{C81CFF28-6DF1-402F-B78C-D9493EF59882}
obj[28]=RegKey : CLSID\{E79061BA-B6E7-4A9D-A07C-C3CB561013B4}
obj[51]=RegKey : HP.Hopper
obj[52]=RegKey : HP.Hopper.1
obj[53]=RegKey : Interface\{1423903E-86CC-4470-8AB0-257C10D77D45}
obj[63]=RegKey : Interface\{4DEA7CA1-3372-4204-937C-2DD4A6ED6562}
obj[70]=RegKey : Interface\{A42DC659-33B5-409E-A433-650AC42ECCA4}
obj[72]=RegKey : Interface\{A8516F49-8046-4295-8EE9-C59D5041C9E2}
obj[82]=RegKey : Interface\{FB82CCD5-174B-4379-BC37-72D9B5ADAEDA}
obj[83]=RegKey : Software\ActiveInstall
obj[89]=RegKey : Software\DownloadWare
obj[92]=RegKey : Software\Hopper
obj[108]=RegKey : SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\DownloadWare
obj[111]=RegKey : Software\WebInstall
obj[113]=RegKey : SP.SmartPops
obj[114]=RegKey : SP.SmartPops.1
obj[115]=RegKey : TypeLib\{47350D97-09E9-4590-864E-3431DA53BF37}
obj[127]=RegKey : TypeLib\{FA777197-4BF7-4AA9-A088-A0D803198DE0}
obj[156]=Folder : c:\program files\MediaLoads Enhanced
obj[280]=File : c:\program files\medialoads enhanced\install.exe
obj[281]=File : c:\program files\medialoads enhanced\me2.dllVX2.BETTERINTERNET
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obj[10]=RegKey : bidll.bidllobj.1
obj[11]=RegKey : CLSID\{000006b1-19b5-414a-849f-2a3c64ae6939}
obj[103]=RegKey : SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Browser Helper Objects\{000006b1-19b5-414a-849f-2a3c64ae6939}
obj[157]=RegKey : Software\Dbi
obj[158]=RegKey : Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\Dbi
obj[282]=File : c:\windows\temp\bi.dll
obj[283]=File : c:\windows\temp\biprep.exe
obj[284]=File : c:\windows\bi.dll
obj[285]=File : c:\windows\biprep.exeLYCOS SIDESEARCH
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obj[12]=RegKey : CLSID\{00000762-3965-4A1A-98CE-3D4BF457D4C8}
obj[95]=RegKey : SOFTWARE\Lycos\Sidesearch
obj[98]=RegKey : SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Explorer Bars\{000007AB-7059-463E-BD44-101A1750D732}
obj[100]=RegKey : SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Extensions\{000007C6-17DF-4438-92A4-DE5537471BA3}
obj[104]=RegKey : SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Browser Helper Objects\{00000762-3965-4A1A-98CE-3D4BF457D4C8}
obj[159]=Folder : c:\program files\lycos\Sidesearch
obj[286]=File : c:\program files\lycos\sidesearch\temp
obj[287]=File : c:\program files\lycos\sidesearch\offline.htm
obj[288]=File : c:\program files\lycos\sidesearch\uninst.exe
obj[289]=File : c:\program files\lycos\sidesearch\sidesearch1311.dllTOPPICKS
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obj[13]=RegKey : CLSID\{00000EF1-0786-4633-87C6-1AA7A44296DA}
obj[105]=RegKey : SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Browser Helper Objects\{00000EF1-0786-4633-87C6-1AA7A44296DA}GATOR
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obj[15]=RegKey : CLSID\{21FFB6C0-0DA1-11D5-A9D5-00500413153C}
obj[91]=RegKey : SOFTWARE\Gator.com
obj[290]=File : c:\windows\gatorplugin.logFAVORITEMAN
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obj[33]=RegKey : F1.Organizer
obj[34]=RegKey : F1.Organizer.1
obj[116]=RegKey : TypeLib\{53F066F0-A4C0-4F46-83EB-2DFD03F938CF}
obj[126]=RegKey : TypeLib\{EF100007-F409-426A-9E7C-CB211F2A9786}
obj[134]=RegValue : Software\Microsoft\Windows
obj[135]=RegValue : Software\Microsoft\Windows
obj[136]=RegValue : Software\Microsoft\Windows
obj[198]=File : c:\windows\system\im64.dllXUPITER
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obj[56]=RegKey : INTERFACE\{1A8B567B-BD3F-44A1-8B94-F50D37A1914E}
obj[125]=RegKey : TypeLib\{C6C2871F-7467-4A35-90FA-9E9894BC1916}
obj[130]=RegKey : XTUpdate.XT
obj[131]=RegKey : XTUpdate.XT.1
obj[142]=RegValue : SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run
obj[143]=RegValue : SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run
obj[160]=RegKey : CLSID\{2662BDD7-05D6-408F-B241-FF98FACE6054}STOPPOP
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obj[60]=RegKey : Interface\{4534CD6B-59D6-43FD-864B-06A0D843444A}CLEARSEARCH
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obj[84]=RegKey : SOFTWARE\CLRSCH
obj[161]=Folder : c:\program files\ClearSearch
obj[162]=Folder : c:\windows\temp\ClrSch
obj[291]=File : c:\program files\clearsearch\loader.exe
obj[292]=File : c:\program files\clearsearch\csieinst.dll
obj[293]=File : c:\program files\clearsearch\csssinst.dll
obj[294]=File : c:\program files\clearsearch\csbiinst.dll
obj[295]=File : c:\program files\clearsearch\control.dat
obj[296]=File : c:\program files\clearsearch\csie.dllMEDIACHARGER
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obj[97]=RegKey : SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Code Store Database\Distribution Units\{EB6AFDAB-E16D-430B-A5EE-0408A12289DC}ALEXA
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obj[101]=RegKey : SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Extensions\{c95fe080-8f5d-11d2-a20b-00aa003c157a}SAVENOW
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obj[110]=RegKey : Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\SaveNow
obj[112]=RegKey : Software\WhenUSave
obj[129]=RegKey : WUSN.1
obj[141]=RegValue : Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run
obj[163]=Folder : c:\program files\Save
obj[297]=File : c:\program files\save\save.db
obj[298]=File : c:\program files\save\save.exe
obj[299]=File : c:\program files\save\save.htm
obj[300]=File : c:\program files\save\saveuninst.exe
obj[301]=File : c:\program files\save\readme.txt
obj[302]=File : c:\program files\save\extra.exeMSVIEW
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obj[118]=RegKey : TypeLib\{690BCCB4-6B83-4203-AE77-038C116594EC}
obj[128]=RegKey : VX2.VX2ObjIGETNET
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obj[140]=RegValue : SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run
obj[164]=RegValue : Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\URLSearchHooksWINDOWS
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obj[144]=RegData : .DEFAULT\Software\Microsoft\MediaPlayer\Player\Settings
obj[145]=RegData : Software\Microsoft\MediaPlayer\Player\SettingsPOSSIBLE BROWSER HIJACK ATTEMPT
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obj[146]=RegKey : Software\SQ
obj[165]=RegValue : Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunTRACKING COOKIE
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obj[167]=File : c:\windows\cookies\fijolek@targetnet[2].txt
obj[168]=File : c:\windows\cookies\fijolek@z1.adserver[2].txt
obj[170]=File : c:\windows\cookies\fijolek@centrport[1].txt
obj[171]=File : c:\windows\cookies\fijolek@doubleclick[2].txt
obj[172]=File : c:\windows\cookies\fijolek@advertising[1].txt
obj[173]=File : c:\windows\cookies\fijolek@valueclick[1].txt
obj[174]=File : c:\windows\cookies\fijolek@atdmt[2].txt
obj[175]=File : c:\windows\cookies\fijolek@qksrv[1].txt
obj[176]=File : c:\windows\cookies\fijolek@as1.falkag[2].txt
obj[177]=File : c:\windows\cookies\fijolek@ehg-cbs.hitbox[2].txt
obj[178]=File : c:\windows\cookies\fijolek@hitbox[1].txt
obj[179]=File : c:\windows\cookies\fijolek@gator[1].txt
obj[180]=File : c:\windows\cookies\fijolek@fortunecity[1].txt
obj[181]=File : c:\windows\cookies\fijolek@zedo[1].txt
obj[182]=File : c:\windows\cookies\fijolek@fastclick[2].txt
obj[183]=File : c:\windows\cookies\fijolek@tribalfusion[2].txt
obj[184]=File : c:\windows\cookies\fijolek@a.as-us.falkag[2].txt
obj[185]=File : c:\windows\cookies\fijolek@ads.addynamix[1].txt
obj[186]=File : c:\windows\cookies\fijolek@ads.specificpop[1].txt
obj[187]=File : c:\windows\cookies\fijolek@adserver.news.com[2].txt
obj[188]=File : c:\windows\cookies\fijolek@mediaplex[1].txt
obj[189]=File : c:\windows\cookies\fijolek@etype.adbureau[2].txt
obj[190]=File : c:\windows\cookies\fijolek@internetfuel[2].txt
obj[191]=File : c:\windows\cookies\fijolek@bravenet[2].txt
obj[192]=File : c:\windows\cookies\fijolek@servedby.valuead[1].txt
obj[193]=File : c:\windows\cookies\fijolek@servedby.advertising[2].txt
obj[194]=File : c:\windows\cookies\fijolek@commission-junction[1].txtOTHER
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obj[169]=File : c:\windows\cookies\fijolek@cgi-bin[1].txtCan anyone tell me is it safe to delete the icons on my desktop and what do I do with all the quarantined stuff??? Please help me !!!

patrick
I have seen clearsearch get installed with some free programs, it can also be installed if IE security settings are not right. I have also seen it install as part of cool web search...there are so many sourses of clearsearch infection...
I use spywareblaster as well as ad-aware and spybot to keep clean.
Spywareblaster should block clearsearch download as well as the immunize feature in spybot.About your Flash freezing up....Not too familiar with flash as right now I am just using the web based flash...but interested in the challange just the same...email me if you like as this thread may carry on for a mile...lol. (put "flash problems" in subject matter...or I think spam and delete).
Click my name for email.
_____________________________________________jillgf
Yes those icons can safely go to the trash.
To get rid of stuff in ad-aware quarentine:
Start ad-aware
In main ad-aware window click "open quarentine list"
Right click in window and select "Delete all archives"
Yes at the prompt.
**note**
I would wait a bit before doing that in case there are programs you really want that need the spyware to run.Some of those programs detected by ad-aware are better off first being removed through add/remove programs in the control panel first then cleaning out remanents with ad-aware...such as:
Downloadware..it would take you to a website during uninstall.
WhenUsave or Save
Lycos sidesearch
Clearsearch
Network essentials (if I remember right this one pops up a window that you have to type in the number it displays...says something like "to make sure a human is removing this program and not a computer script type in the number in the window"
Hotbar.
But usually ad-aware kills it effectively if using the recommended tweak settings described here:
http://www.lavahelp.com/howto/fullscan/index.html
Also most effective running the scan while offline and in safe mode (tapf8 at boot) or you may notice some of the items returning again.
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I never give up!

hey everyody. i've been having the same problems with specificPop and lycos sidesearch that the original poster was having. so i've followed all the instructions on installing and running hijackthis, and this is the logfile that it generated. can someone please tell me what files i can safely tell hijackthis to fix?
Thanks.
Logfile of HijackThis v1.97.7
Scan saved at 16:26:49, on 04/10/2004
Platform: Windows XP SP1 (WinNT 5.01.2600)
MSIE: Internet Explorer v6.00 SP1 (6.00.2800.1106)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\Symantec Shared\ccEvtMgr.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\cisvc.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\HPConfig.exe
C:\Program Files\HPQ\Notebook Utilities\HPWirelessMgr.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Microsoft Shared\VS7Debug\mdm.exe
C:\Program Files\Norton SystemWorks\Norton AntiVirus\navapsvc.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\ZoneLabs\vsmon.exe
C:\WINDOWS\Explorer.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\cidaemon.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\carpserv.exe
C:\Program Files\Synaptics\SynTP\SynTPLpr.exe
C:\Program Files\Synaptics\SynTP\SynTPEnh.exe
C:\Program Files\Roxio\Easy CD Creator 5\DirectCD\DirectCD.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Real\Update_OB\realsched.exe
C:\Program Files\HPQ\One-Touch\OneTouch.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\ccApp.exe
C:\Program Files\Java\j2re1.4.2_03\bin\jusched.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Real\Update_OB\rnathchk.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\ctfmon.exe
C:\Program Files\Hewlett-Packard\Digital Imaging\bin\hpohmr08.exe
C:\Program Files\Hewlett-Packard\Digital Imaging\bin\hpotdd01.exe
C:\Program Files\Zone Labs\ZoneAlarm\zapid.exe
C:\Program Files\PictureShare\PSClient.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\sfsipca.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\tis.exe
C:\Program Files\Hewlett-Packard\Digital Imaging\bin\hpoevm08.exe
C:\Program Files\Hewlett-Packard\Digital Imaging\Bin\hpoSTS08.exe
C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\iexplore.exe
C:\hijack\HijackThis.exeR0 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Start Page = http://www.yahoo.com/
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Default_Page_URL = about:blank
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Search,CustomizeSearch = about:blank
R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Default_Page_URL = http://us8l.hpwis.com
R0 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Search,CustomizeSearch = about:blank
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Window Title = Internet Explorer
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings,ProxyOverride = 127.0.0.1
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer,Search = http://out.true-counter.com/b/?101 (obfuscated)
R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer,Search = http://out.true-counter.com/b/?101 (obfuscated)
R3 - Default URLSearchHook is missing
O2 - BHO: IE Agent - {00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000000221} - C:\Program Files\Lycos\IEagent\CSIE.DLL
O2 - BHO: (no name) - {06849E9F-C8D7-4D59-B87D-784B7D6BE0B3} - C:\Program Files\Adobe\Acrobat 6.0\Reader\ActiveX\AcroIEHelper.dll
O2 - BHO: Popup Manager - {08E74C67-99A6-45C7-94DA-A397A8FD8082} - C:\Program Files\Popup Manager\PopupMgr_1.0.1.8P.dll
O2 - BHO: NAV Helper - {BDF3E430-B101-42AD-A544-FADC6B084872} - C:\Program Files\Norton SystemWorks\Norton AntiVirus\NavShExt.dll
O3 - Toolbar: &Radio - {8E718888-423F-11D2-876E-00A0C9082467} - C:\WINDOWS\System32\msdxm.ocx
O3 - Toolbar: hp toolkit - {B2847E28-5D7D-4DEB-8B67-05D28BCF79F5} - C:\HP\EXPLOREBAR\HPTOOLKT.DLL
O3 - Toolbar: Norton AntiVirus - {42CDD1BF-3FFB-4238-8AD1-7859DF00B1D6} - C:\Program Files\Norton SystemWorks\Norton AntiVirus\NavShExt.dll
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [ATIModeChange] Ati2mdxx.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [CARPService] carpserv.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Cpqset] C:\Program Files\HPQ\Default Settings\cpqset.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [ATIPTA] C:\Program Files\ATI Technologies\ATI Control Panel\atiptaxx.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [PreloadApp] c:\hp\drivers\printers\photosmart\hphprld.exe c:\hp\drivers\printers\photosmart\setup.exe -d
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [srmclean] C:\Cpqs\Scom\srmclean.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Display Settings] C:\Program Files\HPQ\Notebook Utilities\hptasks.exe /s
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SynTPLpr] C:\Program Files\Synaptics\SynTP\SynTPLpr.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SynTPEnh] C:\Program Files\Synaptics\SynTP\SynTPEnh.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [AdaptecDirectCD] "C:\Program Files\Roxio\Easy CD Creator 5\DirectCD\DirectCD.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [QuickTime Task] "C:\Program Files\QuickTime\qttask.exe" -atboottime
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Tweak UI] RUNDLL32.exe TWEAKUI.CPL,TweakMeUp
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [TkBellExe] "C:\Program Files\Common Files\Real\Update_OB\realsched.exe" -osboot
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [QT4HPOT] C:\Program Files\HPQ\One-Touch\OneTouch.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [ccApp] "C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\ccApp.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [ccRegVfy] "C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\ccRegVfy.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SunJavaUpdateSched] C:\Program Files\Java\j2re1.4.2_03\bin\jusched.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [DeadAIM] rundll32.exe "C:\Program Files\AIM\\DeadAIM.ocm",ExportedCheckODLs
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [sfsipca] C:\WINDOWS\System32\sfsipca.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [tis] C:\WINDOWS\System32\tis.exe
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [ctfmon.exe] C:\WINDOWS\System32\ctfmon.exe
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [HelioBarXP] C:\Program Files\HelioBar XP\HelioBarXP.exe start
O4 - Startup: PictureShare.net Startup.lnk = C:\Program Files\PictureShare\PSClient.exe
O4 - Global Startup: hp psc 1000 series.lnk = ?
O4 - Global Startup: hpoddt01.exe.lnk = ?
O4 - Global Startup: Microsoft Office.lnk = C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office10\OSA.exe
O4 - Global Startup: ZoneAlarm Pro - Integrity Desktop.lnk = C:\Program Files\Zone Labs\ZoneAlarm\zapid.exe
O8 - Extra context menu item: E&xport to Microsoft Excel - res://C:\PROGRA~1\MICROS~2\Office10\EXCEL.EXE/3000
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Sun Java Console (HKLM)
O9 - Extra button: AIM (HKLM)
O14 - IERESET.INF: START_PAGE_URL=http://us8l.hpwis.com
O16 - DPF: {02BF25D5-8C17-4B23-BC80-D3488ABDDC6B} (QuickTime Object) - http://www.apple.com/qtactivex/qtplugin.cab
O16 - DPF: {11260943-421B-11D0-8EAC-0000C07D88CF} (iPIX ActiveX Control) - http://www.ipix.com/viewers/ipixx.cab
O16 - DPF: {166B1BCA-3F9C-11CF-8075-444553540000} (Shockwave ActiveX Control) - http://download.macromedia.com/pub/shockwave/cabs/director/sw.cab
O16 - DPF: {2B1AA38D-2D12-11D5-AAD0-00C04FA03D78} (LocalExec Control) - http://portal.uga.edu/nps/portal/gadgets/com.novell.nps.gadgets.shortcut.ShortcutGadget/LocalExec.CAB
O16 - DPF: {30528230-99F7-4BB4-88D8-FA1D4F56A2AB} (YInstStarter Class) - http://download.yahoo.com/dl/installs/yinst0309.cab
O16 - DPF: {56336BCB-3D8A-11D6-A00B-0050DA18DE71} (RdxIE Class) - http://207.188.7.150/26156ff5a61d1e9a8e00/netzip/RdxIE601.cab
O16 - DPF: {C2FCEF52-ACE9-11D3-BEBD-00105AA9B6AE} (Symantec RuFSI Registry Information Class) - http://security.symantec.com/sscv6/SharedContent/common/bin/cabsa.cab
O16 - DPF: {CAFEEFAC-0014-0000-0001-ABCDEFFEDCBA} (Java Runtime Environment 1.4.0) -
O16 - DPF: {D27CDB6E-AE6D-11CF-96B8-444553540000} (Shockwave Flash Object) - http://download.macromedia.com/pub/shockwave/cabs/flash/swflash.cab

I found this site when looking for help with this stupid Newspynotice problem. I've downloaded and run HijackThis, thanks to your advice. I have the log file. May I post it for your advice please.

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