I keep getting random pop-ups that say that I'm infected with the blackworm virus and that I should buy this anti-spyware software. I looked through my processes and found an anomoly in that there is a process called "servic~1.exe". I googled that process and it said I need to disable and remove that immediatly. How do I go about doing that?

Normally that file belongs to F-Secure's BlackLight.

Please post a Hijack This log so that the files associated with the virus/spyware can be identified. You can download Hijack This at this link http://www.tomcoyote.org/hjt/ then place it into a folder of it's on, such as C:\HJT, so that back up copies can be made and not clutter your desktop or other folders and the backup copies of deleted items can be easily located if needed.

Once saved double click HijackThis.exe, and press "Scan". When the scan is finished, the "Scan" button will change into a "Save Log" button.
Press that, save the log, Ctrl-A to Select All, and copy its contents into the text editor at this forum.

Do not fix anything yet unless you know what you are doing. This is a powerful tool that can crash the computer if used improperly.

servic~1.exe = it should b some part of a third party tool and in most cases, harmless.

but it is recommended that u should scan u'r system with a good antivirus & antispyware.

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HELP!!!

My computer says I have the Black Worm Virus. I've run "HijackThis" & here are the results. I cannot live without my computer - please help me.

Logfile of HijackThis v1.99.1
Scan saved at 4:36:32 PM, on 3/26/2006
Platform: Windows XP SP2 (WinNT 5.01.2600)
MSIE: Internet Explorer v6.00 SP2 (6.00.2900.2180)

Running processes:
C:\WINDOWS\System32\smss.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\winlogon.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\services.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\lsass.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe
C:\WINDOWS\Explorer.EXE
C:\Program Files\EQAdvice\EQAdvice.exe
C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\iexplore.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\LAVASOFT\AD-AWA~1\AD-AWARE.EXE
C:\Documents and Settings\Administrator\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files\Content.IE5\CP6RWP67\HijackThis[1].exe

R0 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Start Page = http://www.kotv.com/main/home/main.asp
R0 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Local Page = C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\blank.htm
R0 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Local Page = C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\blank.htm
R3 - Default URLSearchHook is missing
F2 - REG:system.ini: UserInit=userinit.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [CPQEASYACC] C:\Program Files\Compaq\Easy Access Button Support\cpqeadm.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [RealTray] C:\Program Files\Real\RealPlayer\RealPlay.exe SYSTEMBOOTHIDEPLAYER
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [HPAIO_PrintFolderMgr] C:\WINDOWS\System32\spool\DRIVERS\W32X86\hpoopm07.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [HPHUPD06] C:\Program Files\HP\{AAC4FC36-8F89-4587-8DD3-EBC57C83374D}\hphupd06.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [HPHmon06] C:\WINDOWS\system32\hphmon06.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [QuickTime Task] "C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\qttask.exe" -atboottime
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [NvCplDaemon] RUNDLL32.EXE C:\WINDOWS\system32\NvCpl.dll,NvStartup
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [nwiz] nwiz.exe /install
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [KernelFaultCheck] %systemroot%\system32\dumprep 0 -k
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Adobe Photo Downloader] "C:\Program Files\Adobe\Photoshop Album Starter Edition\3.0\Apps\apdproxy.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [keyboard] C:\windows\keyboard5.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [mousepad] C:\windows\mousepad5.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [newname] C:\windows\newname5.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [TheMonitor] C:\WINDOWS\SYSC00.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [win3208575641904] C:\WINDOWS\win3208575641904.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [q8lg] "C:\WINDOWS\system32\slk8x2peu.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [New.net Startup] rundll32 C:\PROGRA~1\NEWDOT~1\NEWDOT~2.DLL,ClientStartup -s
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [WinTask driver] C:\WINDOWS\system32\wintask.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [sgqmnnvA] C:\WINDOWS\sgqmnnvA.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [errorhandler] C:\WINDOWS\errorhandler.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [sys02641904575] C:\WINDOWS\sys02641904575.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [expload.exe] C:\WINDOWS\system32\expload.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [C7CAC9C9C6D0C9CD] 595C5B5B58625B.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [NPS Event Checker] C:\PROGRA~1\Navnt\npscheck.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Advanced Tools Check] C:\PROGRA~1\Navnt\AdvTools\ADVCHK.EXE
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Norton eMail Protect] C:\Program Files\Navnt\POPROXY.EXE
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [ms04190457564] C:\WINDOWS\ms04190457564.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [WinAntiVirusPro2006] "C:\Program Files\WinAntiVirus Pro 2006\WinAV.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [CompanionWizard] "C:\Program Files\Common Files\Companion Wizard\compwiz.exe" /silent
O4 - Global Startup: Microsoft Office Fast Start.lnk = C:\MSOffice\Office\FASTBOOT.EXE
O4 - Global Startup: HP Digital Imaging Monitor.lnk = C:\Program Files\HP\Digital Imaging\bin\hpqtra08.exe
O4 - Global Startup: HP Image Zone Fast Start.lnk = C:\Program Files\HP\Digital Imaging\bin\hpqthb08.exe
O4 - Global Startup: Norton AntiVirus AutoProtect.lnk = C:\Program Files\Navnt\navapw32.exe
O6 - HKCU\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Restrictions present
O6 - HKCU\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Control Panel present
O8 - Extra context menu item: &AOL Toolbar search - res://C:\PROGRAM FILES\AOL TOOLBAR\TOOLBAR.DLL/SEARCH.HTML
O9 - Extra button: (no name) - {4ABF810A-F11D-4169-9D5F-7D274F2270A1} - C:\WINDOWS\system32\dmonwv.dll (file missing)
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Java - {4ABF810A-F11D-4169-9D5F-7D274F2270A1} - C:\WINDOWS\system32\dmonwv.dll (file missing)
O9 - Extra button: Real.com - {CD67F990-D8E9-11d2-98FE-00C0F0318AFE} - C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\SHDOCVW.DLL
O9 - Extra button: MoneySide - {E023F504-0C5A-4750-A1E7-A9046DEA8A21} - C:\Program Files\Microsoft Money\System\mnyside.dll
O9 - Extra button: Messenger - {FB5F1910-F110-11d2-BB9E-00C04F795683} - C:\Program Files\Messenger\msmsgs.exe
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Windows Messenger - {FB5F1910-F110-11d2-BB9E-00C04F795683} - C:\Program Files\Messenger\msmsgs.exe
O10 - Hijacked Internet access by New.Net
O10 - Unknown file in Winsock LSP: c:\program files\winantivirus pro 2006\mailscan.dll
O10 - Unknown file in Winsock LSP: c:\program files\winantivirus pro 2006\mailscan.dll
O10 - Unknown file in Winsock LSP: c:\program files\winantivirus pro 2006\mailscan.dll
O10 - Unknown file in Winsock LSP: c:\program files\winantivirus pro 2006\mailscan.dll
O10 - Unknown file in Winsock LSP: c:\program files\winantivirus pro 2006\mailscan.dll
O10 - Unknown file in Winsock LSP: c:\program files\winantivirus pro 2006\mailscan.dll
O10 - Unknown file in Winsock LSP: c:\program files\winantivirus pro 2006\mailscan.dll
O10 - Hijacked Internet access by New.Net
O10 - Hijacked Internet access by New.Net
O10 - Hijacked Internet access by New.Net
O10 - Hijacked Internet access by New.Net
O10 - Unknown file in Winsock LSP: c:\program files\winantivirus pro 2006\mailscan.dll
O16 - DPF: Win32 Classes -
O16 - DPF: {01113300-3E00-11D2-8470-0060089874ED} (Support.com Configuration Class) - http://support.cox.com/sdccommon/download/tgctlcm.cab
O16 - DPF: {886DDE35-E585-11D0-A707-000000521958} - http://69.56.176.76/webplugin.cab
O20 - AppInit_DLLs: Runner.dll
O20 - Winlogon Notify: Themes - C:\WINDOWS\system32\lvn6095se.dll (file missing)
O23 - Service: Firewall service (FWSvc) - WinSoftware, Ltd. - C:\Program Files\WinAntiVirus Pro 2006\FWSvc.exe
O23 - Service: Network Monitor - Unknown owner - C:\Program Files\Network Monitor\netmon.exe (file missing)
O23 - Service: NVIDIA Driver Helper Service (NVSvc) - NVIDIA Corporation - C:\WINDOWS\system32\nvsvc32.exe
O23 - Service: PCTEL Speaker Phone (Pctspk) - PCtel, Inc. - C:\WINDOWS\system32\pctspk.exe
O23 - Service: Windows Overlay Components - Unknown owner - C:\WINDOWS\sgqmnnv.exe