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ccyruss
join:2005-12-29
Kirkland, WA
| HJT LOG- "error loading E6F1873B.DLL" also popups
After booting up my laptop (Sony Vaio, WinXP SP2) I get the following error message:
"Error loading E6F1873B.DLL
The Specified module could not be found."
Also, I get a lot of popups. (Though since running so many anti spyware programs and switching to firefox this seems to be much better.)
Programs I've run:
AVG AntiVirus
AdAware
Spybot
CWShredder
AboutBuster
Trojan Hunter
These programs deleted some spyware including cookie trackers and CoolWebSearch. However, no viruses, trojans or other seemingly more serious malware apeared present in the system.
Here's the HJT Log, any help will be greatly appreciated:
Logfile of HijackThis v1.99.1
Scan saved at 8:17:52 PM, on 12/29/2005
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\csrss.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\winlogon.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\services.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\lsass.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\Ati2evxx.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\LEXBCES.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\system32\spoolsv.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\LEXPPS.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\System32\SCardSvr.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVGFRE~1\avgamsvr.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVGFRE~1\avgupsvc.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Microsoft Shared\VS7Debug\mdm.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\wdfmgr.exe
C:\Program Files\Sony\VAIO Media Music Server\SSSvr.exe
C:\Program Files\Sony\Photo Server\appsrv\PhotoAppSrv.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\ZoneLabs\vsmon.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\MICROS~3\webtool.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\CCM\CcmExec.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Sony Shared\VAIO Media Platform\sv_httpd.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Sony Shared\VAIO Media Platform\SV_Httpd.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Sony Shared\VAIO Media Platform\UPnPFramework.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Sony Shared\VAIO Media Platform\UPnPFramework.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\wbem\wmiprvse.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\alg.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\wbem\wmiprvse.exe
C:\WINDOWS\Explorer.EXE
C:\Program Files\ATI Technologies\ATI Control Panel\atiptaxx.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\ezSP_Px.exe
C:\Program Files\Sony\HotKey Utility\HKserv.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\rundll32.exe
C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunesHelper.exe
C:\Program Files\Microsoft IntelliPoint\point32.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\AOL\1135469249\ee\AOLSoftware.exe
C:\Program Files\Zone Labs\ZoneAlarm\zlclient.exe
C:\Program Files\Sony\HotKey Utility\HKWnd.exe
C:\Program Files\iPod\bin\iPodService.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVGFRE~1\avgcc.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\ctfmon.exe
C:\Program Files\Messenger\msmsgs.exe
C:\Program Files\PowerPanel\Program\PcfMgr.exe
C:\Program Files\Mozilla Firefox\firefox.exe
C:\HJT\HijackThis.exe
O2 - BHO: AcroIEHlprObj Class - {06849E9F-C8D7-4D59-B87D-784B7D6BE0B3} - C:\Program Files\Adobe\Acrobat 6.0\Reader\ActiveX\AcroIEHelper.dll
O2 - BHO: (no name) - {243B17DE-77C7-46BF-B94B-0B5F309A0E64} - C:\Program Files\Microsoft Money\System\mnyside.dll
O2 - BHO: (no name) - {5109777D-9CC1-B44B-BD6D-CBEE89FCBECB} - C:\WINDOWS\system32\pyi.dll (file missing)
O2 - BHO: (no name) - {53707962-6F74-2D53-2644-206D7942484F} - D:\Program Files\Spybot - Search & Destroy\SDHelper.dll
O2 - BHO: ViewerHelper Class - {78104A01-8E71-4F30-9A36-3793799615B4} - C:\Program Files\Microsoft\Rights Management Add-on\mime_filter.dll
O2 - BHO: ST - {9394EDE7-C8B5-483E-8773-474BF36AF6E4} - C:\Program Files\MSN Apps\ST\01.03.0000.1005\en-xu\stmain.dll
O2 - BHO: Google Toolbar Helper - {AA58ED58-01DD-4d91-8333-CF10577473F7} - c:\program files\google\googletoolbar1.dll
O2 - BHO: MSNToolBandBHO - {BDBD1DAD-C946-4A17-ADC1-64B5B4FF55D0} - C:\Program Files\MSN Apps\MSN Toolbar\01.02.3000.1001\en-us\msntb.dll
O2 - BHO: (no name) - {FDD3B846-8D59-4ffb-8758-209B6AD74ACC} - (no file)
O3 - Toolbar: (no name) - {BA52B914-B692-46c4-B683-905236F6F655} - (no file)
O3 - Toolbar: MSN - {BDAD1DAD-C946-4A17-ADC1-64B5B4FF55D0} - C:\Program Files\MSN Apps\MSN Toolbar\01.02.3000.1001\en-us\msntb.dll
O3 - Toolbar: &Google - {2318C2B1-4965-11d4-9B18-009027A5CD4F} - c:\program files\google\googletoolbar1.dll
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Apoint] C:\Program Files\Apoint\Apoint.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [ATIModeChange] Ati2mdxx.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [ATIPTA] C:\Program Files\ATI Technologies\ATI Control Panel\atiptaxx.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [ezShieldProtector for Px] C:\WINDOWS\System32\ezSP_Px.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [ZTgServerSwitch] c:\program files\support.com\client\bin\tgcmd.exe /server
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [HKSERV.EXE] C:\Program Files\Sony\HotKey Utility\HKserv.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [VAIO Recovery] C:\WINDOWS\Sonysys\VAIO Recovery\PartSeal.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [HPDJ Taskbar Utility] C:\WINDOWS\System32\spool\drivers\w32x86\3\hpztsb07.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [NeroCheck] C:\WINDOWS\system32\NeroCheck.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [A70F6A1D-0195-42a2-934C-D8AC0F7C08EB] rundll32.exe E6F1873B.DLL,D9EBC318C
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [98D0CE0C16B1] rundll32.exe D0CE0C16B1,D0CE0C16B1
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [iTunesHelper] "C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunesHelper.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [QuickTime Task] "C:\Program Files\QuickTime\qttask.exe" -atboottime
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [IntelliPoint] "C:\Program Files\Microsoft IntelliPoint\point32.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [HostManager] C:\Program Files\Common Files\AOL\1135469249\ee\AOLSoftware.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Zone Labs Client] C:\Program Files\Zone Labs\ZoneAlarm\zlclient.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [AVG7_CC] C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVGFRE~1\avgcc.exe /STARTUP
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [THGuard] "D:\Program Files\TrojanHunter 4.2\THGuard.exe"
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [ctfmon.exe] C:\WINDOWS\system32\ctfmon.exe
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [msnmsgr] "C:\Program Files\MSN Messenger\msnmsgr.exe" /background
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [MSMSGS] "C:\Program Files\Messenger\msmsgs.exe" /background
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [Aim6] "C:\Program Files\Common Files\AOL\Launch\AOLLaunch.exe" /d locale=en-US ee://aol/imApp
O4 - Global Startup: Microsoft Office.lnk = C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office10\OSA.EXE
O4 - Global Startup: PowerPanel.lnk = ?
O8 - Extra context menu item: &Google Search - res://c:\program files\google\GoogleToolbar1.dll/cmsearch.html
O8 - Extra context menu item: &Translate English Word - res://c:\program files\google\GoogleToolbar1.dll/cmwordtrans.html
O8 - Extra context menu item: Backward Links - res://c:\program files\google\GoogleToolbar1.dll/cmbacklinks.html
O8 - Extra context menu item: Cached Snapshot of Page - res://c:\program files\google\GoogleToolbar1.dll/cmcache.html
O8 - Extra context menu item: E&xport to Microsoft Excel - res://C:\PROGRA~1\MI1933~1\Office10\EXCEL.EXE/3000
O8 - Extra context menu item: Similar Pages - res://c:\program files\google\GoogleToolbar1.dll/cmsimilar.html
O8 - Extra context menu item: Translate Page into English - res://c:\program files\google\GoogleToolbar1.dll/cmtrans.html
O9 - Extra button: (no name) - {685ec120-f786-4498-a8f0-794d47916161} - C:\Program Files\Microsoft\Rights Management Add-on\mime_filter.dll
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: @C:\Program Files\Microsoft\Rights Management Add-on\rma_resource.dll,-40971 - {685ec120-f786-4498-a8f0-794d47916161} - C:\Program Files\Microsoft\Rights Management Add-on\mime_filter.dll
O9 - Extra button: Research - {92780B25-18CC-41C8-B9BE-3C9C571A8263} - C:\PROGRA~1\MI1933~1\OFFICE11\REFIEBAR.DLL
O9 - Extra button: @C:\Program Files\Microsoft\Rights Management Add-on\rma_resource.dll,-205 - {aede78a6-42b6-4c3c-96eb-5ae6dbec4859} - C:\Program Files\Microsoft\Rights Management Add-on\mime_filter.dll
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: @C:\Program Files\Microsoft\Rights Management Add-on\rma_resource.dll,-40970 - {aede78a6-42b6-4c3c-96eb-5ae6dbec4859} - C:\Program Files\Microsoft\Rights Management Add-on\mime_filter.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
O9 - Extra button: (no name) - {685ec120-f786-4498-a8f0-794d47916161} - C:\Program Files\Microsoft\Rights Management Add-on\mime_filter.dll (HKCU)
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: @C:\Program Files\Microsoft\Rights Management Add-on\rma_resource.dll,-40971 - {685ec120-f786-4498-a8f0-794d47916161} - C:\Program Files\Microsoft\Rights Management Add-on\mime_filter.dll (HKCU)
O9 - Extra button: @C:\Program Files\Microsoft\Rights Management Add-on\rma_resource.dll,-205 - {aede78a6-42b6-4c3c-96eb-5ae6dbec4859} - C:\Program Files\Microsoft\Rights Management Add-on\mime_filter.dll (HKCU)
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: @C:\Program Files\Microsoft\Rights Management Add-on\rma_resource.dll,-40970 - {aede78a6-42b6-4c3c-96eb-5ae6dbec4859} - C:\Program Files\Microsoft\Rights Management Add-on\mime_filter.dll (HKCU)
O16 - DPF: {02CF1781-EA91-4FA5-A200-646E8241987C} (VaioInfo.CMClass) - »esupport.sony.com/VaioInfo.CAB
O16 - DPF: {05D44720-58E3-49E6-BDF6-D00330E511D3} (StagingUI Object) - »zone.msn.com/binFrameWork/v10/St···0641.cab
O16 - DPF: {3299935F-2C5A-499A-9908-95CFFF6EF8C1} (Quicksilver Class) - »scpwbd.ops.placeware.com/etc/pla···lver.cab
O16 - DPF: {3BB54395-5982-4788-8AF4-B5388FFDD0D8} (ZoneBuddy Class) - »zone.msn.com/BinFrameWork/v10/ZB···2846.cab
O16 - DPF: {4ED9DDF0-7479-4BBE-9335-5A1EDB1D8A21} - »bin.mcafee.com/molbin/shared/mci···sctl.cab
O16 - DPF: {5736C456-EA94-4AAC-BB08-917ABDD035B3} (ZonePAChat Object) - »zone.msn.com/binframework/v10/ZP···2846.cab
O16 - DPF: {7F8C8173-AD80-4807-AA75-5672F22B4582} (ICSScanner Class) - »download.zonelabs.com/bin/promot···7490.cab
O16 - DPF: {B8BE5E93-A60C-4D26-A2DC-220313175592} (ZoneIntro Class) - »cdn2.zone.msn.com/binFramework/v···4246.cab
O16 - DPF: {BAC01377-73DD-4796-854D-2A8997E3D68A} - »us.dl1.yimg.com/download.yahoo.c···_3us.cab
O16 - DPF: {BCC0FF27-31D9-4614-A68E-C18E1ADA4389} - »download.mcafee.com/molbin/share···dmgr.cab
O16 - DPF: {D92D7607-05D9-4DD8-B68B-D458948FB883} (QuickBooks Online Edition Utilities Class v7) - »https://accounting.quickbooks.com/v11.211/qboax7.cab
O16 - DPF: {DA2AA6CF-5C7A-4B71-BC3B-C771BB369937} (StadiumProxy Class) - »zone.msn.com/binframework/v10/St···5645.cab
O16 - DPF: {E5D419D6-A846-4514-9FAD-97E826C84822} (HeartbeatCtl Class) - »fdl.msn.com/zone/datafiles/heartbeat.cab
O16 - DPF: {E7DBFB6C-113A-47CF-B278-F5C6AF4DE1BD} - »download.abacast.com/download/fi···p144.cab
O16 - DPF: {F58E1CEF-A068-4C15-BA5E-587CAF3EE8C6} (MSN Chat Control 4.5) - »chat.msn.com/controls/msnchat45.cab
O16 - DPF: {FF3C5A9F-5A91-4930-80E8-4709194C2AD3} (CheckersZPA Object) - »zone.msn.com/bingame/zpagames/Ch···0641.cab
O17 - HKLM\System\CCS\Services\Tcpip\Parameters: Domain = redmond.corp.microsoft.com
O17 - HKLM\Software\..\Telephony: DomainName = redmond.corp.microsoft.com
O17 - HKLM\System\CS1\Services\Tcpip\Parameters: Domain = redmond.corp.microsoft.com
O18 - Protocol: msnim - {828030A1-22C1-4009-854F-8E305202313F} - "C:\PROGRA~1\MSNMES~1\msgrapp.dll" (file missing)
O18 - Protocol: rmh - {23C585BB-48FF-4865-8934-185F0A7EB84C} - C:\Program Files\Microsoft\Rights Management Add-on\mime_filter.dll
O18 - Filter: application/msword - {DFF82902-0B96-3B98-6F62-D655E146A23A} - C:\Program Files\Microsoft\Rights Management Add-on\mime_filter.dll
O18 - Filter hijack: application/octet-stream - {F969FE8E-1937-45AD-AF42-8A4D11CBDC2A} - C:\Program Files\Microsoft\Rights Management Add-on\mime_filter.dll
O18 - Filter: application/vnd-backup-octet-stream - {1E66F26B-79EE-11D2-8710-00C04F79ED0D} - C:\WINDOWS\System32\mscoree.dll
O18 - Filter: application/vnd-viewer - {CD4527E8-4FC7-48DB-9806-10537B501237} - (no file)
O18 - Filter: application/vnd.ms-excel - {DFF82902-0B96-3B98-6F62-D655E146A23A} - C:\Program Files\Microsoft\Rights Management Add-on\mime_filter.dll
O18 - Filter: application/vnd.ms-powerpoint - {DFF82902-0B96-3B98-6F62-D655E146A23A} - C:\Program Files\Microsoft\Rights Management Add-on\mime_filter.dll
O18 - Filter: application/x-microsoft-rpmsg-message - {DFF82902-0B96-3B98-6F62-D655E146A23A} - C:\Program Files\Microsoft\Rights Management Add-on\mime_filter.dll
O23 - Service: Ati HotKey Poller - Unknown owner - C:\WINDOWS\system32\Ati2evxx.exe
O23 - Service: AVG7 Alert Manager Server (Avg7Alrt) - GRISOFT, s.r.o. - C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVGFRE~1\avgamsvr.exe
O23 - Service: AVG7 Update Service (Avg7UpdSvc) - GRISOFT, s.r.o. - C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVGFRE~1\avgupsvc.exe
O23 - Service: InstallDriver Table Manager (IDriverT) - Macrovision Corporation - C:\Program Files\Common Files\InstallShield\Driver\11\Intel 32\IDriverT.exe
O23 - Service: iPodService - Apple Computer, Inc. - C:\Program Files\iPod\bin\iPodService.exe
O23 - Service: LexBce Server (LexBceS) - Lexmark International, Inc. - C:\WINDOWS\system32\LEXBCES.EXE
O23 - Service: Remote Packet Capture Protocol v.0 (experimental) (rpcapd) - Unknown owner - %ProgramFiles%\WinPcap\rpcapd.exe" -d -f "%ProgramFiles%\WinPcap\rpcapd.ini (file missing)
O23 - Service: Sony SPTI Service (SPTISRV) - Sony Corporation - C:\PROGRA~1\COMMON~1\SONYSH~1\AVLib\Sptisrv.exe
O23 - Service: TuneUp WinStyler Theme Service (TUWinStylerThemeSvc) - TuneUp Software GmbH - C:\Program Files\TuneUp Utilities 2006\WinStylerThemeSvc.exe
O23 - Service: VAIO Media Music Server (VAIOMediaPlatform-MusicServer-AppServer) - Unknown owner - C:\Program Files\Sony\VAIO Media Music Server\SSSvr.exe" /Service=VAIOMediaPlatform-MusicServer-AppServer /DisplayName="VAIO Media Music Server (file missing)
O23 - Service: VAIO Media Music Server (HTTP) (VAIOMediaPlatform-MusicServer-HTTP) - Unknown owner - C:\Program Files\Common Files\Sony Shared\VAIO Media Platform\sv_httpd.exe" /Service=VAIOMediaPlatform-MusicServer-HTTP /RegRoot="Software\Sony Corporation\VAIO Media Platform\2.0" /RegExt="Applications\MusicServer\HTTP (file missing)
O23 - Service: VAIO Media Music Server (UPnP) (VAIOMediaPlatform-MusicServer-UPnP) - Sony Corporation - C:\Program Files\Common Files\Sony Shared\VAIO Media Platform\UPnPFramework.exe
O23 - Service: VAIO Media Photo Server (VAIOMediaPlatform-PhotoServer-AppServer) - Sony Corporation - C:\Program Files\Sony\Photo Server\appsrv\PhotoAppSrv.exe
O23 - Service: VAIO Media Photo Server (HTTP) (VAIOMediaPlatform-PhotoServer-HTTP) - Unknown owner - C:\Program Files\Common Files\Sony Shared\VAIO Media Platform\SV_Httpd.exe" /Service=VAIOMediaPlatform-PhotoServer-HTTP /RegRoot="Software\Sony Corporation\VAIO Media Platform\2.0" /RegExt="\Applications\PhotoServer\HTTP (file missing)
O23 - Service: VAIO Media Photo Server (UPnP) (VAIOMediaPlatform-PhotoServer-UPnP) - Sony Corporation - C:\Program Files\Common Files\Sony Shared\VAIO Media Platform\UPnPFramework.exe
O23 - Service: TrueVector Internet Monitor (vsmon) - Zone Labs, LLC - C:\WINDOWS\system32\ZoneLabs\vsmon.exe
Thanks again in advance!
--on a side note which is unlrelated to malware: I noticed skimming through the log that I'm running way more processes then I think that I need to be running. For ex. "Sony photo host server". Will this laptop always load these programs and have them running in the background or is there a way I can get the computer to be running less and presumably speed it up? | |
ccyruss
join:2005-12-29
Kirkland, WA | Re: HJT LOG- "error loading E6F1873B.DLL" also pop
Still need help! Any reply would be appreciated. | |
CalamityJane
Premium,VIP,MVM
join:2002-08-27
Eustis, FL
| reply to ccyruss
What program versions of Adaware and Spybot are you running?
That error is an incomplete removal of BrowserAid, which is usually removed by either of those programs if you're using the current versions.
»www.doxdesk.com/parasite/BrowserAid.html
HijackThis is just showing some orphaned entries in the registry. Scan with HijackThis and checkmark the following items, then press the *fix checked* button.
O2 - BHO: (no name) - {5109777D-9CC1-B44B-BD6D-CBEE89FCBECB} - C:\WINDOWS\system32\pyi.dll (file missing)
O2 - BHO: (no name) - {FDD3B846-8D59-4ffb-8758-209B6AD74ACC} - (no file)
O3 - Toolbar: (no name) - {BA52B914-B692-46c4-B683-905236F6F655} - (no file)
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [A70F6A1D-0195-42a2-934C-D8AC0F7C08EB] rundll32.exe E6F1873B.DLL,D9EBC318C
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [98D0CE0C16B1] rundll32.exe D0CE0C16B1,D0CE0C16B1
Delete this(if found)
E6F1873B.DLL
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ccyruss
join:2005-12-29
Kirkland, WA | Problem fixed. Thank you! | |
CalamityJane
Premium,VIP,MVM
join:2002-08-27
Eustis, FL | Glad to hear it 
and what versions of Adaware and Spybot are you running? | |
ccyruss
join:2005-12-29
Kirkland, WA | Ad-Aware SE Personal Build, 1.06r1
Definition SE1r82 19.12.05
SpyBot 1.4
Definition 2005 12 23 | |
CalamityJane
Premium,VIP,MVM
join:2002-08-27
Eustis, FL
| Ok! Thanks. Just wanted to be sure. Both have recent updates FYI. I'm a little surprised they missed the remnants of BrowserAid - it's been around a while
Now that your PC is clean, make sure all programs are running properly and then you'll need to reset your restore point in Windows XP.......why?
One of the best features of Windows ME or XP is the System Restore option, however if a malware infects a computer with this operating system it can be backed up in the System Restore folder. Therefore, clearing the restore points is necessary after malware removal.
To reset your restore points, please note that you will need to log into your computer with an account which has full administrator access. You will know if the account has administrator access because you will be able to see the System Restore tab. If the tab is missing, you are logged in under a limited account.
(winXP)
1. Turn off System Restore.
Go to Start > Run, click on *My Computer*.
Click Properties.
Click the System Restore tab.
Check Turn off System Restore.
Click Apply, and then click OK.
2. Reboot.
3. Turn ON System Restore.
Go to Start > Run, click on *My Computer*.
Click Properties.
Click the System Restore tab.
UN-Check *Turn off System Restore*.
Click Apply, and then click OK.
How to Turn On and Turn Off System Restore in Windows XP
»support.microsoft.com/default.as···s;310405
Next, I highly recommend you get some extra protection to prevent future infections. Here are some things you can do and some free programs to help .
»Security »How do I prevent browser hijacks and spyware?
I'm happy to see you have SP2 installed. That will address numerous security issues in your Operating System and IE
Make sure that you keep your Operating System and IE updated with the latest Critical Security Updates from Microsoft...they usually come out once a month, on the 2nd Tuesday of each month. This is the first step in malware prevention, as many nasties now take advantage of new exploits and if not patched, you are vulnerable!
Windows Update
»v4.windowsupdate.microsoft.com/e···ault.asp
And see this link for instructions on how to configure the enhanced security features in SP2:
»www.microsoft.com/technet/securi···cxp.mspx
I also highly recommend to get the free tool, Microsoft Baseline Security Analyzer (MBSA) from Microsoft to analyze your PC security for prevention purposes.
MBSA Version 2.0 will scan for common system misconfigurations on Windows 2000, Windows XP, and Windows Server 2003 systems. This program will identify the system security weaknesses in your browser and operating system and provides easy instructions to correct them. This includes any missing critical Windows security updates, system vulnerabilities and your IE Browser security settings. Get the download here:
Microsoft Baseline Security Analyzer
»www.microsoft.com/technet/securi···ome.mspx
Choose MBSAsetup-EN.msi = (English Version) or the language appropriate for you.
Microsoft also has a free Antispyware program that offers resident protection to prevent infections as well. I do recommend it as an extra layer of protection for you.
»www.microsoft.com/athome/securit···ult.mspx
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