Need help deciphering results. Have already run Ad-Aware, Spybot S&D, & Reg Clean Expert. Thanks, Logfile of HijackThis v1.97.7 Scan saved at 12:43:52 AM, on 2/15/2004 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:\WINDOWS\Explorer.exe C:\windows\system\hpsysdrv.exe C:\HP\KBD\KBD.exe C:\PROGRA~1\mcafee.com\vso\mcvsshld.exe C:\PROGRA~1\mcafee.com\agent\mcagent.exe C:\WINDOWS\System32\iefeatures.exe C:\programs\WINPAT~1\WinPatrol.exe c:\progra~1\mcafee.com\vso\mcvsescn.exe C:\WINDOWS\System32\PackethSvc.exe C:\PROGRA~1\COMMON~1\AOL\ACS\acsd.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\drivers\dcfssvc.exe c:\PROGRA~1\mcafee.com\vso\mcvsrte.exe C:\WINDOWS\System32\nvsvc32.exe C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe C:\WINDOWS\wanmpsvc.exe C:\WINDOWS\System32\BRMFRSMG.exe C:\Program Files\mcafee.com\VSO\mcshield.exe C:\Program Files\America Online 9.0\waol.exe C:\Program Files\America Online 9.0\shellmon.exe C:\Program Files\America Online 9.0\aolwbspd.exe C:\Programs\hijackthis\HijackThis.exe R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Page = http://srch-us4.hpwis.com/ R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Default_Page_URL = http://us4.hpwis.com/ R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Default_Search_URL = http://srch-us4.hpwis.com/ R0 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Start Page = http://popnav.com R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Bar = http://srch-us4.hpwis.com/ R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Page = http://srch-us4.hpwis.com/ R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Default_Page_URL = http://us4.hpwis.com/ R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Default_Search_URL = http://srch-us4.hpwis.com/ R0 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Search,CustomizeSearch = R0 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Search,SearchAssistant = about:blank R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Connection Wizard,Shellnext = http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=488 R3 - Default URLSearchHook is missing O2 - BHO: (no name) - {000020DD-C72E-4113-AF77-DD56626C6C42} - C:\WINDOWS\twaintec.dll O2 - BHO: (no name) - {06849E9F-C8D7-4D59-B87D-784B7D6BE0B3} - C:\Program Files\Adobe\Acrobat 5.0\Reader\ActiveX\AcroIEHelper.ocx O2 - BHO: Freedom BHO - {56071E0D-C61B-11D3-B41C-00E02927A304} - C:\Program Files\Zero Knowledge\Freedom\FreeBHOR.dll O2 - BHO: (no name) - {FDD3B846-8D59-4ffb-8758-209B6AD74ACC} - c:\Program Files\Microsoft Money\System\mnyviewer.dll O3 - Toolbar: &Zero-Knowledge Freedom - {FA91B828-F937-4568-82C1-843627E63ED7} - C:\Program Files\Zero Knowledge\Freedom\BandObjs.dll O3 - Toolbar: &Radio - {8E718888-423F-11D2-876E-00A0C9082467} - C:\WINDOWS\System32\msdxm.ocx O3 - Toolbar: McAfee VirusScan - {BA52B914-B692-46c4-B683-905236F6F655} - c:\progra~1\mcafee.com\vso\mcvsshl.dll O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [hpsysdrv] c:\windows\system\hpsysdrv.exe O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [KBD] C:\HP\KBD\KBD.exe O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Recguard] C:\WINDOWS\SMINST\RECGUARD.exe O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [NvCplDaemon] RUNDLL32.exe C:\WINDOWS\System32\NvCpl.dll,NvStartup O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [S3TRAY2] S3tray2.exe O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [IgfxTray] C:\WINDOWS\System32\igfxtray.exe O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [HotKeysCmds] C:\WINDOWS\System32\hkcmd.exe O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [PS2] C:\WINDOWS\system32\ps2.exe O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [VirusScan Online] c:\PROGRA~1\mcafee.com\vso\mcvsshld.exe O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [MCAgentExe] c:\PROGRA~1\mcafee.com\agent\mcagent.exe O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [MCUpdateExe] C:\PROGRA~1\mcafee.com\agent\mcupdate.exe O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [USB] C:\WINDOWS\system32\usb.exe O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [checktime] c:\program files\HPSelect\Frontend\ct.exe O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [VSOCheckTask] "c:\PROGRA~1\mcafee.com\vso\mcmnhdlr.exe" /checktask O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [iefeatures] C:\WINDOWS\System32\iefeatures.exe O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [WinPatrol] c:\programs\WINPAT~1\WinPatrol.exe O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [RegClean Expert Scheduler] "C:\Programs\Registry Clean Expert\RegCleanExpert.exe" /startup O4 - Startup: PowerReg Scheduler V3.exe O4 - Startup: PowerReg Scheduler.exe O4 - Global Startup: PowerReg Scheduler.exe O9 - Extra button: MktBrowser (HKLM) O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: MarketBrowser (HKLM) O9 - Extra button: Messenger (HKLM) O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Yahoo! Messenger (HKLM) O9 - Extra button: AIM (HKLM) O9 - Extra button: Related (HKLM) O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Show &Related Links (HKLM) O9 - Extra button: Real.com (HKLM) O9 - Extra button: MoneySide (HKLM) O9 - Extra button: Messenger (HKLM) O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Messenger (HKLM) O12 - Plugin for .spop: C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\Plugins\NPDocBox.dll O16 - DPF: {2119776A-F1AD-4FCD-9548-F1E1C615350C} - http://www.stop-sign.com/pub/download/scandl_cnry.cab O16 - DPF: {4ED9DDF0-7479-4BBE-9335-5A1EDB1D8A21} (McAfee.com Operating System Class) - http://bin.mcafee.com/molbin/shared/mcinsctl/en-us/4,0,0,76/mcinsctl.cab O16 - DPF: {886DDE35-E955-11D0-A707-000000521958} - http://69.56.176.78/webplugin.cab O16 - DPF: {9F1C11AA-197B-4942-BA54-47A8489BB47F} (Update Class) - http://v4.windowsupdate.microsoft.com/CAB/x86/unicode/iuctl.CAB?38028.7777083333 O16 - DPF: {BCC0FF27-31D9-4614-A68E-C18E1ADA4389} (DwnldGroupMgr Class) - http://bin.mcafee.com/molbin/shared/mcgdmgr/en-us/1,0,0,16/mcgdmgr.cab O16 - DPF: {D27CDB6E-AE6D-11CF-96B8-444553540000} (Shockwave Flash Object) - http://fpdownload.macromedia.com/pub/shockwave/cabs/flash/swflash.cab O16 - DPF: {EE2589EB-7FC8-44DB-A892-573F2C4B41E0} - http://pdf.forbes.com/forbesnews/triggernews/ForbesDownloaderSignedAmpira.cab O17 - HKLM\System\CCS\Services\Tcpip\..\{85EA1F40-5686-4869-B04E-E74D741BCAF6}: NameServer = 198.81.18.134 "No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted."--Aesop

WinterzRose, Go to Start>Control Panel>Tools>Folder Options>View Tab and make sure there is a mark in "show hidden files and folders". Open HijackThis, scan, and place a check beside the entries listed below. Make sure ALL Browsers and Explorer Windows are closed (most important). Then click on the "Fixed checked" button. R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Page = http://srch-us4.hpwis.com/ R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Default_Page_URL = http://us4.hpwis.com/ R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Default_Search_URL = http://srch-us4.hpwis.com/ R0 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Start Page = http://popnav.com R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Bar = http://srch-us4.hpwis.com/ R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Page = http://srch-us4.hpwis.com/ R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Default_Page_URL = http://us4.hpwis.com/ R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Default_Search_URL = http://srch-us4.hpwis.com/ R0 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Search,CustomizeSearch = R0 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Search,SearchAssistant = about:blank R3 - Default URLSearchHook is missing O2 - BHO: (no name) - {000020DD-C72E-4113-AF77-DD56626C6C42} - C:\WINDOWS\twaintec.dll O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [iefeatures] C:\WINDOWS\System32\iefeatures.exe O16 - DPF: {886DDE35-E955-11D0-A707-000000521958} - http://69.56.176.78/webplugin.cab Reboot your system into safe mode (tap F8 key while booting) select safe mode, find/search for and delete: C:\WINDOWS\System32\iefeatures.exe Reboot normally and post a new log. Shep

Thanks this is the log that followed... Logfile of HijackThis v1.97.7 Scan saved at 11:04:36 AM, on 2/15/2004 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:\WINDOWS\Explorer.exe C:\windows\system\hpsysdrv.exe C:\HP\KBD\KBD.exe C:\PROGRA~1\mcafee.com\vso\mcvsshld.exe C:\PROGRA~1\mcafee.com\agent\mcagent.exe c:\progra~1\mcafee.com\vso\mcvsescn.exe C:\programs\WINPAT~1\WinPatrol.exe C:\WINDOWS\System32\PackethSvc.exe C:\PROGRA~1\COMMON~1\AOL\ACS\acsd.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\drivers\dcfssvc.exe c:\PROGRA~1\mcafee.com\vso\mcvsrte.exe C:\WINDOWS\System32\nvsvc32.exe C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe C:\WINDOWS\wanmpsvc.exe C:\WINDOWS\System32\BRMFRSMG.exe C:\Program Files\mcafee.com\VSO\mcshield.exe C:\Programs\hijackthis\HijackThis.exe R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Page = http://srch-us4.hpwis.com/ R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings,ProxyOverride = localhost R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Connection Wizard,Shellnext = http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=488 O2 - BHO: (no name) - {06849E9F-C8D7-4D59-B87D-784B7D6BE0B3} - C:\Program Files\Adobe\Acrobat 5.0\Reader\ActiveX\AcroIEHelper.ocx O2 - BHO: Freedom BHO - {56071E0D-C61B-11D3-B41C-00E02927A304} - C:\Program Files\Zero Knowledge\Freedom\FreeBHOR.dll O2 - BHO: (no name) - {FDD3B846-8D59-4ffb-8758-209B6AD74ACC} - c:\Program Files\Microsoft Money\System\mnyviewer.dll O3 - Toolbar: &Zero-Knowledge Freedom - {FA91B828-F937-4568-82C1-843627E63ED7} - C:\Program Files\Zero Knowledge\Freedom\BandObjs.dll O3 - Toolbar: &Radio - {8E718888-423F-11D2-876E-00A0C9082467} - C:\WINDOWS\System32\msdxm.ocx O3 - Toolbar: McAfee VirusScan - {BA52B914-B692-46c4-B683-905236F6F655} - c:\progra~1\mcafee.com\vso\mcvsshl.dll O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [hpsysdrv] c:\windows\system\hpsysdrv.exe O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [KBD] C:\HP\KBD\KBD.exe O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Recguard] C:\WINDOWS\SMINST\RECGUARD.exe O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [NvCplDaemon] RUNDLL32.exe C:\WINDOWS\System32\NvCpl.dll,NvStartup O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [S3TRAY2] S3tray2.exe O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [IgfxTray] C:\WINDOWS\System32\igfxtray.exe O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [HotKeysCmds] C:\WINDOWS\System32\hkcmd.exe O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [PS2] C:\WINDOWS\system32\ps2.exe O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [VirusScan Online] c:\PROGRA~1\mcafee.com\vso\mcvsshld.exe O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [MCAgentExe] c:\PROGRA~1\mcafee.com\agent\mcagent.exe O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [MCUpdateExe] C:\PROGRA~1\mcafee.com\agent\mcupdate.exe O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [USB] C:\WINDOWS\system32\usb.exe O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [checktime] c:\program files\HPSelect\Frontend\ct.exe O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [VSOCheckTask] "c:\PROGRA~1\mcafee.com\vso\mcmnhdlr.exe" /checktask O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [WinPatrol] c:\programs\WINPAT~1\WinPatrol.exe O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [RegClean Expert Scheduler] "C:\Programs\Registry Clean Expert\RegCleanExpert.exe" /startup O4 - Startup: PowerReg Scheduler V3.exe O4 - Startup: PowerReg Scheduler.exe O4 - Global Startup: PowerReg Scheduler.exe O9 - Extra button: MktBrowser (HKLM) O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: MarketBrowser (HKLM) O9 - Extra button: Messenger (HKLM) O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Yahoo! Messenger (HKLM) O9 - Extra button: AIM (HKLM) O9 - Extra button: Related (HKLM) O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Show &Related Links (HKLM) O9 - Extra button: Real.com (HKLM) O9 - Extra button: MoneySide (HKLM) O9 - Extra button: Messenger (HKLM) O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Messenger (HKLM) O12 - Plugin for .spop: C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\Plugins\NPDocBox.dll O16 - DPF: {4ED9DDF0-7479-4BBE-9335-5A1EDB1D8A21} (McAfee.com Operating System Class) - http://bin.mcafee.com/molbin/shared/mcinsctl/en-us/4,0,0,76/mcinsctl.cab O16 - DPF: {9F1C11AA-197B-4942-BA54-47A8489BB47F} (Update Class) - http://v4.windowsupdate.microsoft.com/CAB/x86/unicode/iuctl.CAB?38028.7777083333 O16 - DPF: {BCC0FF27-31D9-4614-A68E-C18E1ADA4389} (DwnldGroupMgr Class) - http://bin.mcafee.com/molbin/shared/mcgdmgr/en-us/1,0,0,16/mcgdmgr.cab O16 - DPF: {D27CDB6E-AE6D-11CF-96B8-444553540000} (Shockwave Flash Object) - http://fpdownload.macromedia.com/pub/shockwave/cabs/flash/swflash.cab O16 - DPF: {EE2589EB-7FC8-44DB-A892-573F2C4B41E0} - http://pdf.forbes.com/forbesnews/triggernews/ForbesDownloaderSignedAmpira.cab "No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted."--Aesop

WinterzRose, Just a couple left. Have HJT fix the following: R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Page = http://srch-us4.hpwis.com/ O16 - DPF: {EE2589EB-7FC8-44DB-A892-573F2C4B41E0} - http://pdf.forbes.com/forbesnews/triggernews/ForbesDownloaderSignedAmpira.cab Reboot for the changes to take effect, and you should be good to go. If you are still having problems post a new log. Shep

Still can't get rid of (R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Page = http://srch-us4.hpwis.com/) Full Log as follows: Logfile of HijackThis v1.97.7 Scan saved at 1:43:56 PM, on 2/15/2004 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:\WINDOWS\Explorer.exe C:\windows\system\hpsysdrv.exe C:\HP\KBD\KBD.exe C:\PROGRA~1\mcafee.com\vso\mcvsshld.exe C:\PROGRA~1\mcafee.com\agent\mcagent.exe C:\programs\WINPAT~1\WinPatrol.exe c:\progra~1\mcafee.com\vso\mcvsescn.exe C:\WINDOWS\System32\PackethSvc.exe C:\PROGRA~1\COMMON~1\AOL\ACS\acsd.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\drivers\dcfssvc.exe c:\PROGRA~1\mcafee.com\vso\mcvsrte.exe C:\WINDOWS\System32\nvsvc32.exe C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe C:\WINDOWS\wanmpsvc.exe C:\WINDOWS\System32\BRMFRSMG.exe C:\Program Files\mcafee.com\VSO\mcshield.exe C:\Programs\hijackthis\HijackThis.exe C:\Program Files\America Online 9.0\waol.exe C:\Program Files\America Online 9.0\shellmon.exe C:\Program Files\America Online 9.0\aolwbspd.exe R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Page = http://srch-us4.hpwis.com/ R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Connection Wizard,Shellnext = http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=488 O2 - BHO: (no name) - {06849E9F-C8D7-4D59-B87D-784B7D6BE0B3} - C:\Program Files\Adobe\Acrobat 5.0\Reader\ActiveX\AcroIEHelper.ocx O2 - BHO: Freedom BHO - {56071E0D-C61B-11D3-B41C-00E02927A304} - C:\Program Files\Zero Knowledge\Freedom\FreeBHOR.dll O2 - BHO: (no name) - {FDD3B846-8D59-4ffb-8758-209B6AD74ACC} - c:\Program Files\Microsoft Money\System\mnyviewer.dll O3 - Toolbar: &Zero-Knowledge Freedom - {FA91B828-F937-4568-82C1-843627E63ED7} - C:\Program Files\Zero Knowledge\Freedom\BandObjs.dll O3 - Toolbar: &Radio - {8E718888-423F-11D2-876E-00A0C9082467} - C:\WINDOWS\System32\msdxm.ocx O3 - Toolbar: McAfee VirusScan - {BA52B914-B692-46c4-B683-905236F6F655} - c:\progra~1\mcafee.com\vso\mcvsshl.dll O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [hpsysdrv] c:\windows\system\hpsysdrv.exe O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [KBD] C:\HP\KBD\KBD.exe O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Recguard] C:\WINDOWS\SMINST\RECGUARD.exe O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [NvCplDaemon] RUNDLL32.exe C:\WINDOWS\System32\NvCpl.dll,NvStartup O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [S3TRAY2] S3tray2.exe O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [IgfxTray] C:\WINDOWS\System32\igfxtray.exe O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [HotKeysCmds] C:\WINDOWS\System32\hkcmd.exe O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [PS2] C:\WINDOWS\system32\ps2.exe O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [VirusScan Online] c:\PROGRA~1\mcafee.com\vso\mcvsshld.exe O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [MCAgentExe] c:\PROGRA~1\mcafee.com\agent\mcagent.exe O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [MCUpdateExe] C:\PROGRA~1\mcafee.com\agent\mcupdate.exe O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [USB] C:\WINDOWS\system32\usb.exe O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [checktime] c:\program files\HPSelect\Frontend\ct.exe O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [VSOCheckTask] "c:\PROGRA~1\mcafee.com\vso\mcmnhdlr.exe" /checktask O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [WinPatrol] c:\programs\WINPAT~1\WinPatrol.exe O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [RegClean Expert Scheduler] "C:\Programs\Registry Clean Expert\RegCleanExpert.exe" /startup O4 - Startup: PowerReg Scheduler V3.exe O4 - Startup: PowerReg Scheduler.exe O4 - Global Startup: PowerReg Scheduler.exe O9 - Extra button: MktBrowser (HKLM) O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: MarketBrowser (HKLM) O9 - Extra button: Messenger (HKLM) O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Yahoo! Messenger (HKLM) O9 - Extra button: AIM (HKLM) O9 - Extra button: Related (HKLM) O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Show &Related Links (HKLM) O9 - Extra button: Real.com (HKLM) O9 - Extra button: MoneySide (HKLM) O9 - Extra button: Messenger (HKLM) O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Messenger (HKLM) O12 - Plugin for .spop: C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\Plugins\NPDocBox.dll O16 - DPF: {4ED9DDF0-7479-4BBE-9335-5A1EDB1D8A21} (McAfee.com Operating System Class) - http://bin.mcafee.com/molbin/shared/mcinsctl/en-us/4,0,0,76/mcinsctl.cab O16 - DPF: {9F1C11AA-197B-4942-BA54-47A8489BB47F} (Update Class) - http://v4.windowsupdate.microsoft.com/CAB/x86/unicode/iuctl.CAB?38028.7777083333 O16 - DPF: {BCC0FF27-31D9-4614-A68E-C18E1ADA4389} (DwnldGroupMgr Class) - http://bin.mcafee.com/molbin/shared/mcgdmgr/en-us/1,0,0,16/mcgdmgr.cab O16 - DPF: {D27CDB6E-AE6D-11CF-96B8-444553540000} (Shockwave Flash Object) - http://fpdownload.macromedia.com/pub/shockwave/cabs/flash/swflash.cab "No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted."--Aesop

rose, Reboot into safe mode (tap F8 key while booting). Open HJT and check off to fix: R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Page = http://srch-us4.hpwis.com/ R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Connection Wizard,Shellnext = http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=488 Reboot normally and post yet another log. We'll get it yet. Shep

First of all I'd like to thank you so very much for your time and then I'd like to scream :). This thing is driving me crazy I did exactly what you said even tried it twice and it still comes up. Do you know what it is exactly and anything else to try?? Thanks ahead of time. New Post follows: Logfile of HijackThis v1.97.7 Scan saved at 5:22:15 PM, on 2/15/2004 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:\WINDOWS\Explorer.exe C:\windows\system\hpsysdrv.exe C:\HP\KBD\KBD.exe C:\PROGRA~1\mcafee.com\vso\mcvsshld.exe C:\PROGRA~1\mcafee.com\agent\mcagent.exe C:\programs\WINPAT~1\WinPatrol.exe c:\progra~1\mcafee.com\vso\mcvsescn.exe C:\WINDOWS\System32\PackethSvc.exe C:\PROGRA~1\COMMON~1\AOL\ACS\acsd.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\drivers\dcfssvc.exe c:\PROGRA~1\mcafee.com\vso\mcvsrte.exe C:\WINDOWS\System32\nvsvc32.exe C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe C:\WINDOWS\wanmpsvc.exe C:\WINDOWS\System32\BRMFRSMG.exe C:\Programs\hijackthis\HijackThis.exe C:\Program Files\mcafee.com\VSO\mcshield.exe R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Page = http://srch-us4.hpwis.com/ O2 - BHO: (no name) - {06849E9F-C8D7-4D59-B87D-784B7D6BE0B3} - C:\Program Files\Adobe\Acrobat 5.0\Reader\ActiveX\AcroIEHelper.ocx O2 - BHO: Freedom BHO - {56071E0D-C61B-11D3-B41C-00E02927A304} - C:\Program Files\Zero Knowledge\Freedom\FreeBHOR.dll O2 - BHO: (no name) - {FDD3B846-8D59-4ffb-8758-209B6AD74ACC} - c:\Program Files\Microsoft Money\System\mnyviewer.dll O3 - Toolbar: &Zero-Knowledge Freedom - {FA91B828-F937-4568-82C1-843627E63ED7} - C:\Program Files\Zero Knowledge\Freedom\BandObjs.dll O3 - Toolbar: &Radio - {8E718888-423F-11D2-876E-00A0C9082467} - C:\WINDOWS\System32\msdxm.ocx O3 - Toolbar: McAfee VirusScan - {BA52B914-B692-46c4-B683-905236F6F655} - c:\progra~1\mcafee.com\vso\mcvsshl.dll O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [hpsysdrv] c:\windows\system\hpsysdrv.exe O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [KBD] C:\HP\KBD\KBD.exe O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Recguard] C:\WINDOWS\SMINST\RECGUARD.exe O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [NvCplDaemon] RUNDLL32.exe C:\WINDOWS\System32\NvCpl.dll,NvStartup O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [S3TRAY2] S3tray2.exe O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [IgfxTray] C:\WINDOWS\System32\igfxtray.exe O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [HotKeysCmds] C:\WINDOWS\System32\hkcmd.exe O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [PS2] C:\WINDOWS\system32\ps2.exe O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [VirusScan Online] c:\PROGRA~1\mcafee.com\vso\mcvsshld.exe O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [MCAgentExe] c:\PROGRA~1\mcafee.com\agent\mcagent.exe O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [MCUpdateExe] C:\PROGRA~1\mcafee.com\agent\McUpdate.exe O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [USB] C:\WINDOWS\system32\usb.exe O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [checktime] c:\program files\HPSelect\Frontend\ct.exe O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [VSOCheckTask] "c:\PROGRA~1\mcafee.com\vso\mcmnhdlr.exe" /checktask O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [WinPatrol] c:\programs\WINPAT~1\WinPatrol.exe O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [RegClean Expert Scheduler] "C:\Programs\Registry Clean Expert\RegCleanExpert.exe" /startup O4 - Startup: PowerReg Scheduler V3.exe O4 - Startup: PowerReg Scheduler.exe O4 - Global Startup: PowerReg Scheduler.exe O9 - Extra button: MktBrowser (HKLM) O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: MarketBrowser (HKLM) O9 - Extra button: Messenger (HKLM) O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Yahoo! Messenger (HKLM) O9 - Extra button: AIM (HKLM) O9 - Extra button: Related (HKLM) O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Show &Related Links (HKLM) O9 - Extra button: Real.com (HKLM) O9 - Extra button: MoneySide (HKLM) O9 - Extra button: Messenger (HKLM) O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Messenger (HKLM) O12 - Plugin for .spop: C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\Plugins\NPDocBox.dll O16 - DPF: {4ED9DDF0-7479-4BBE-9335-5A1EDB1D8A21} (McAfee.com Operating System Class) - http://bin.mcafee.com/molbin/shared/mcinsctl/en-us/4,0,0,76/mcinsctl.cab O16 - DPF: {9F1C11AA-197B-4942-BA54-47A8489BB47F} (Update Class) - http://v4.windowsupdate.microsoft.com/CAB/x86/unicode/iuctl.CAB?38028.7777083333 O16 - DPF: {BCC0FF27-31D9-4614-A68E-C18E1ADA4389} (DwnldGroupMgr Class) - http://bin.mcafee.com/molbin/shared/mcgdmgr/en-us/1,0,0,16/mcgdmgr.cab O16 - DPF: {D27CDB6E-AE6D-11CF-96B8-444553540000} (Shockwave Flash Object) - http://fpdownload.macromedia.com/pub/shockwave/cabs/flash/swflash.cab "No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted."--Aesop