[Resolved] Win32/Agent.SDG.Gen trojan & connection keeps randomly timing out

[Kingpolo]

Hello there!

Recently I have been having a bit of trouble with my PC, and it has now gotten to the point where I'm ready to throw it out the window  .

Anyway, let's begin with the issues. First, when I start my computer, NOD32 always pops up saying this exactly: MBR sector of the 0. physical disk - Win32/Agent.SDG.Gen trojan - action selection postponed until scan completion

Try to clean, and it fails. I'm not too sure how bad it is.

Another big issue I've been having is that my internet connection constantly times out by itself. I can load a few pages fine, and then I'm disconnected. To reconnect, I have to do a cmd /release and /renew, which then only lasts a few more pages. I have tried: calling my ISP (Comcast), getting modem replaced, connecting directly (I do use a Linksys router), resetting Linksys options to factory default, changing ethernet cables, etc.

Note: All wireless connection are always fine, and they never get dropped. It seems to only be me, and I wasn't sure if it was due to a virus?

Here is my log:

Logfile of Trend Micro HijackThis v2.0.4
Scan saved at 9:58:06 AM, on 12/13/2011
Platform: Windows XP SP3 (WinNT 5.01.2600)
MSIE: Internet Explorer v8.00 (8.00.6001.18702)
Boot mode: Normal

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\Creative\Shared Files\CTAudSvc.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Apple\Mobile Device Support\AppleMobileDeviceService.exe
C:\Program Files\Bonjour\mDNSResponder.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\CTsvcCDA.exe
C:\Program Files\ESET\ESET Smart Security\ekrn.exe
C:\Program Files\iWin Games\iWinTrusted.exe
C:\Program Files\Java\jre6\bin\jqs.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\LogiShrd\LVMVFM\LVPrcSrv.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\spool\DRIVERS\W32X86\3\lxeaserv.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\lxeacoms.exe
c:\program files\grasssoft\mouserecorder\MacroService.exe
C:\Program Files\NVIDIA Corporation\nTune\nTuneService.exe
C:\Program Files\Google\Update\1.3.21.79\GoogleCrashHandler.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\nvsvc32.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\PnkBstrA.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe
C:\WINDOWS\Explorer.EXE
C:\program files\Creative\Sound Blaster X-Fi\Volume Panel\VolPanlu.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\CTXFIHLP.EXE
C:\Program Files\Analog Devices\Core\smax4pnp.exe
C:\Program Files\Logitech\GamePanel Software\LgDevAgt.exe
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\CTXFISPI.EXE
C:\Program Files\Logitech\GamePanel Software\LCD Manager\lcdmon.exe
C:\Program Files\Logitech\GamePanel Software\G-series Software\LGDCore.exe
C:\Program Files\ESET\ESET Smart Security\egui.exe
C:\Program Files\Unlocker\UnlockerAssistant.exe
C:\Program Files\MarkAny\ContentSAFER\MaAgent.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Real\Update_OB\realsched.exe
C:\Program Files\Logitech\GamePanel Software\Applets\LCDClock.exe
C:\Program Files\Logitech\GamePanel Software\Applets\LCDMedia.exe
C:\Program Files\Logitech\Logitech WebCam Software\LWS.exe
C:\Program Files\Logitech\GamePanel Software\Applets\LCDPop3.exe
C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office12\GrooveMonitor.exe
C:\Program Files\Windows Live\Device Manager\msgrdvmn.exe
C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunesHelper.exe
C:\Program Files\Ask.com\Updater\Updater.exe
C:\Program Files\Lexmark S300-S400 Series\lxeamon.exe
C:\Program Files\Lexmark S300-S400 Series\ezprint.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Java\Java Update\jusched.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\RunDLL32.exe
C:\Program Files\Logitech\Z-5 Speakers\Z-5 Speakers.exe
C:\Program Files\Windows Live\Messenger\msnmsgr.exe
C:\Program Files\Mnet\QuickManager2\MRDaemon.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\ctfmon.exe
C:\Program Files\Pando Networks\Media Booster\PMB.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Logishrd\LQCVFX\COCIManager.exe
C:\Program Files\iPod\bin\iPodService.exe
C:\program files\Logitech\SetPoint\SetPoint.exe
C:\program files\Xfire\Xfire.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Logishrd\KHAL2\KHALMNPR.EXE
C:\program files\Mozilla Firefox\firefox.exe
C:\Program Files\Windows Live\Contacts\wlcomm.exe
C:\Program Files\Windows Live\Messenger\wlcsdk.exe
C:\program files\Mozilla Firefox\plugin-container.exe
C:\program files\Mozilla Firefox\plugin-container.exe
C:\Program Files\CCleaner\CCleaner.exe
C:\Documents and Settings\Chaddie Dimiati\Desktop\HijackThis.exe

R0 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Start Page = http://world.kbs.co.kr/english/
R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Default_Page_URL = http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=69157
R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Default_Search_URL = http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=54896
R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Page = http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=54896
R0 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Start Page = http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=69157
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings,ProxyOverride = *.local
R3 - URLSearchHook: SHOUTcast Toolbar Search Class - {14f0d511-36a2-41ca-ae01-ba4f87282c97} - C:\Program Files\SHOUTcast Radio Toolbar\shoutcasttb.dll
R3 - URLSearchHook: XfireXO Toolbar - {5e5ab302-7f65-44cd-8211-c1d4caaccea3} - C:\Program Files\XfireXO\prxtbXfi2.dll
O2 - BHO: btorbit.com - {000123B4-9B42-4900-B3F7-F4B073EFC214} - C:\Program Files\Orbitdownloader\orbitcth.dll
O2 - BHO: Lexmark Toolbar - {1017A80C-6F09-4548-A84D-EDD6AC9525F0} - C:\Program Files\Lexmark Toolbar\toolband.dll
O2 - BHO: AcroIEHelperStub - {18DF081C-E8AD-4283-A596-FA578C2EBDC3} - C:\Program Files\Common Files\Adobe\Acrobat\ActiveX\AcroIEHelperShim.dll
O2 - BHO: RealPlayer Download and Record Plugin for Internet Explorer - {3049C3E9-B461-4BC5-8870-4C09146192CA} - C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\Real\RealPlayer\BrowserRecordPlugin\IE\rpbrowserrecordplugin.dll
O2 - BHO: Conduit Engine  - {30F9B915-B755-4826-820B-08FBA6BD249D} - C:\Program Files\ConduitEngine\prxConduitEngine.dll
O2 - BHO: XFINITY Toolbar - {4b9bcce8-a70b-402a-a7e1-db96831ee26f} - C:\Program Files\xfin_portal\comcastdx.dll
O2 - BHO: (no name) - {5C255C8A-E604-49b4-9D64-90988571CECB} - (no file)
O2 - BHO: XfireXO - {5e5ab302-7f65-44cd-8211-c1d4caaccea3} - C:\Program Files\XfireXO\prxtbXfi2.dll
O2 - BHO: Groove GFS Browser Helper - {72853161-30C5-4D22-B7F9-0BBC1D38A37E} - C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office12\GrooveShellExtensions.dll
O2 - BHO: IEHlprObj Class - {8CA5ED52-F3FB-4414-A105-2E3491156990} - C:\Program Files\iWin Games\iWinGamesHookIE.dll
O2 - BHO: Windows Live Sign-in Helper - {9030D464-4C02-4ABF-8ECC-5164760863C6} - C:\Program Files\Common Files\Microsoft Shared\Windows Live\WindowsLiveLogin.dll
O2 - BHO: Updater For XFIN_PORTAL - {bb46be07-13eb-4c49-b0f0-fc78b9ea4983} - C:\Program Files\xfin_portal\auxi\comcastAu.dll
O2 - BHO: SHOUTcast Loader - {ccec60fc-2608-4e58-9659-3ffc159e8ea9} - C:\Program Files\SHOUTcast Radio Toolbar\shoutcasttb.dll
O2 - BHO: Ask Toolbar BHO - {D4027C7F-154A-4066-A1AD-4243D8127440} - C:\Program Files\Ask.com\GenericAskToolbar.dll
O2 - BHO: Java(tm) Plug-In 2 SSV Helper - {DBC80044-A445-435b-BC74-9C25C1C588A9} - C:\Program Files\Java\jre6\bin\jp2ssv.dll
O2 - BHO: Google Gears Helper - {E0FEFE40-FBF9-42AE-BA58-794CA7E3FB53} - C:\Program Files\Google\Google Gears\Internet Explorer\0.5.36.0\gears.dll
O2 - BHO: JQSIEStartDetectorImpl - {E7E6F031-17CE-4C07-BC86-EABFE594F69C} - C:\Program Files\Java\jre6\lib\deploy\jqs\ie\jqs_plugin.dll
O3 - Toolbar: XfireXO Toolbar - {5e5ab302-7f65-44cd-8211-c1d4caaccea3} - C:\Program Files\XfireXO\prxtbXfi2.dll
O3 - Toolbar: SHOUTcast Radio Toolbar - {0457331d-8ca6-4f97-9c26-6a9ef2b2dba8} - C:\Program Files\SHOUTcast Radio Toolbar\shoutcasttb.dll
O3 - Toolbar: Conduit Engine  - {30F9B915-B755-4826-820B-08FBA6BD249D} - C:\Program Files\ConduitEngine\prxConduitEngine.dll
O3 - Toolbar: Ask Toolbar - {D4027C7F-154A-4066-A1AD-4243D8127440} - C:\Program Files\Ask.com\GenericAskToolbar.dll
O3 - Toolbar: Lexmark Toolbar - {1017A80C-6F09-4548-A84D-EDD6AC9525F0} - C:\Program Files\Lexmark Toolbar\toolband.dll
O3 - Toolbar: XFINITY Toolbar - {4b9bcce8-a70b-402a-a7e1-db96831ee26f} - C:\Program Files\xfin_portal\comcastdx.dll
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [VolPanel] "C:\program files\Creative\Sound Blaster X-Fi\Volume Panel\VolPanlu.exe" /r
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [CTxfiHlp] CTXFIHLP.EXE
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [UpdReg] C:\WINDOWS\UpdReg.EXE
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SoundMAXPnP] C:\Program Files\Analog Devices\Core\smax4pnp.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SoundMAX] "C:\program files\Analog Devices\SoundMAX\Smax4.exe" /tray
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Launch LgDeviceAgent] "C:\Program Files\Logitech\GamePanel Software\LgDevAgt.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Launch LCDMon] "C:\Program Files\Logitech\GamePanel Software\LCD Manager\LCDMon.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Launch LGDCore] "C:\Program Files\Logitech\GamePanel Software\G-series Software\LGDCore.exe" /SHOWHIDE
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Kernel and Hardware Abstraction Layer] KHALMNPR.EXE
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [egui] "C:\Program Files\ESET\ESET Smart Security\egui.exe" /hide /waitservice
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [EPSON Stylus C42 Series] C:\WINDOWS\System32\spool\DRIVERS\W32X86\3\E_S10IC1.EXE /P23 "EPSON Stylus C42 Series" /O6 "USB001" /M "Stylus C42"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [UnlockerAssistant] "C:\Program Files\Unlocker\UnlockerAssistant.exe" -H
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [MaAgent] C:\Program Files\MarkAny\ContentSAFER\MaAgent.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [TkBellExe] "C:\Program Files\Common Files\Real\Update_OB\realsched.exe"  -osboot
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [AdobeCS4ServiceManager] "C:\Program Files\Common Files\Adobe\CS4ServiceManager\CS4ServiceManager.exe" -launchedbylogin
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [googletalk] C:\Program Files\Google\Google Talk\googletalk.exe /autostart
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [LogitechQuickCamRibbon] "C:\Program Files\Logitech\Logitech WebCam Software\LWS.exe" /hide
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Macro Manager] C:\Program Files\GrassSoft\MouseRecorder\MacroManager.exe /q
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [NodEnabler] C:\Program Files\ESET\ESET Smart Security\NodEnabler\NodEnabler.exe /s
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [GrooveMonitor] "C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office12\GrooveMonitor.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [WindowsLivePhone] C:\Program Files\Windows Live\Device Manager\msgrdvmn.exe /AutoRun
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [QuickTime Task] "C:\Program Files\QuickTime\qttask.exe" -atboottime
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [iTunesHelper] "C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunesHelper.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Adobe Reader Speed Launcher] "C:\Program Files\Adobe\Reader 9.0\Reader\Reader_sl.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Adobe ARM] "C:\Program Files\Common Files\Adobe\ARM\1.0\AdobeARM.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [ApnUpdater] "C:\Program Files\Ask.com\Updater\Updater.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [lxeamon.exe] "C:\Program Files\Lexmark S300-S400 Series\lxeamon.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [EzPrint] "C:\Program Files\Lexmark S300-S400 Series\ezprint.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SunJavaUpdateSched] "C:\Program Files\Common Files\Java\Java Update\jusched.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [NvCplDaemon] RUNDLL32.EXE C:\WINDOWS\system32\NvCpl.dll,NvStartup
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [NvMediaCenter] RunDLL32.exe NvMCTray.dll,NvTaskbarInit -login
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [nwiz] C:\Program Files\NVIDIA Corporation\nview\nwiz.exe /installquiet
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Z-5 Speakers] C:\Program Files\Logitech\Z-5 Speakers\Z-5 Speakers.exe
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [msnmsgr] "C:\Program Files\Windows Live\Messenger\msnmsgr.exe" /background
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [Steam] "C:\program files\Steam\steam.exe" -silent
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [MRDaemon.exe] C:\Program Files\Mnet\QuickManager2\MRDaemon.exe
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [ctfmon.exe] C:\WINDOWS\system32\ctfmon.exe
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [Google Update] "C:\Documents and Settings\Chaddie Dimiati\Local Settings\Application Data\Google\Update\GoogleUpdate.exe" /c
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [NVIDIA nTune] "C:\Program Files\NVIDIA Corporation\nTune\nTuneCmd.exe" clear
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [WindowsLivePhone] "C:\Program Files\Windows Live\Device Manager\msgrdvmn.exe" /AutoRun
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [Pando Media Booster] C:\Program Files\Pando Networks\Media Booster\PMB.exe
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [ComcastAntispyClient] "C:\Program Files\comcasttb\ComcastSpywareScan\ComcastAntispy.exe" /hide
O4 - Startup: LimeWire On Startup.lnk = C:\program files\LimeWire\LimeWire.exe
O4 - Startup: Xfire.lnk = C:\program files\Xfire\Xfire.exe
O4 - Global Startup: Logitech SetPoint.lnk = C:\program files\Logitech\SetPoint\SetPoint.exe
O4 - Global Startup: Update ESET's license.lnk = C:\program files\ESET\MiNODLogin\MiNODLogin.exe
O8 - Extra context menu item: &Download by Orbit - res://C:\Program Files\Orbitdownloader\orbitmxt.dll/201
O8 - Extra context menu item: &Grab video by Orbit - res://C:\Program Files\Orbitdownloader\orbitmxt.dll/204
O8 - Extra context menu item: &SHOUTcast Search - C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\SHOUTcast Radio Toolbar\ieToolbar\resources\en-US\local\search.html
O8 - Extra context menu item: Do&wnload selected by Orbit - res://C:\Program Files\Orbitdownloader\orbitmxt.dll/203
O8 - Extra context menu item: Down&load all by Orbit - res://C:\Program Files\Orbitdownloader\orbitmxt.dll/202
O8 - Extra context menu item: E&xport to Microsoft Excel - res://C:\PROGRA~1\MICROS~3\Office12\EXCEL.EXE/3000
O9 - Extra button: (no name) - {09C04DA7-5B76-4EBC-BBEE-B25EAC5965F5} - C:\Program Files\Google\Google Gears\Internet Explorer\0.5.36.0\gears.dll
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: &Gears Settings - {09C04DA7-5B76-4EBC-BBEE-B25EAC5965F5} - C:\Program Files\Google\Google Gears\Internet Explorer\0.5.36.0\gears.dll
O9 - Extra button: Send to OneNote - {2670000A-7350-4f3c-8081-5663EE0C6C49} - C:\PROGRA~1\MICROS~3\Office12\ONBttnIE.dll
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: S&end to OneNote - {2670000A-7350-4f3c-8081-5663EE0C6C49} - C:\PROGRA~1\MICROS~3\Office12\ONBttnIE.dll
O9 - Extra button: Research - {92780B25-18CC-41C8-B9BE-3C9C571A8263} - C:\PROGRA~1\MICROS~3\Office12\REFIEBAR.DLL
O9 - Extra button: (no name) - {e2e2dd38-d088-4134-82b7-f2ba38496583} - C:\WINDOWS\Network Diagnostic\xpnetdiag.exe
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: @xpsp3res.dll,-20001 - {e2e2dd38-d088-4134-82b7-f2ba38496583} - C:\WINDOWS\Network Diagnostic\xpnetdiag.exe
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
O16 - DPF: {6414512B-B978-451D-A0D8-FCFDF33E833C} (WUWebControl Class) - http://www.update.microsoft.com/windowsupdate/v6/V5Controls/en/x86/client/wuweb_site.cab?1260300292765
O16 - DPF: {DFBBCB52-4D9F-4D0E-BF4A-A51223FC2541} (NSAppHelperWizrd Class) - http://patch.mnet.com/Ver2/App/totalApp/mnethelper/MnetHelper2_20090923.cab
O18 - Protocol: grooveLocalGWS - {88FED34C-F0CA-4636-A375-3CB6248B04CD} - C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office12\GrooveSystemServices.dll
O18 - Protocol: skype4com - {FFC8B962-9B40-4DFF-9458-1830C7DD7F5D} - C:\PROGRA~1\COMMON~1\Skype\SKYPE4~1.DLL
O22 - SharedTaskScheduler: Browseui preloader - {438755C2-A8BA-11D1-B96B-00A0C90312E1} - C:\WINDOWS\system32\browseui.dll
O22 - SharedTaskScheduler: Component Categories cache daemon - {8C7461EF-2B13-11d2-BE35-3078302C2030} - C:\WINDOWS\system32\browseui.dll
O23 - Service: Apple Mobile Device - Apple Inc. - C:\Program Files\Common Files\Apple\Mobile Device Support\AppleMobileDeviceService.exe
O23 - Service: Bonjour Service - Apple Inc. - C:\Program Files\Bonjour\mDNSResponder.exe
O23 - Service: Creative Audio Engine Licensing Service - Creative Labs - C:\Program Files\Common Files\Creative Labs Shared\Service\CTAELicensing.exe
O23 - Service: Creative Service for CDROM Access - Creative Technology Ltd - C:\WINDOWS\system32\CTsvcCDA.exe
O23 - Service: Creative Audio Service (CTAudSvcService) - Creative Technology Ltd - C:\program files\Creative\Shared Files\CTAudSvc.exe
O23 - Service: ESET HTTP Server (EhttpSrv) - ESET - C:\Program Files\ESET\ESET Smart Security\EHttpSrv.exe
O23 - Service: ESET Service (ekrn) - ESET - C:\Program Files\ESET\ESET Smart Security\ekrn.exe
O23 - Service: FLEXnet Licensing Service - Acresso Software Inc. - C:\Program Files\Common Files\Macrovision Shared\FLEXnet Publisher\FNPLicensingService.exe
O23 - Service: Google Update Service (gupdate) (gupdate) - Google Inc. - C:\Program Files\Google\Update\GoogleUpdate.exe
O23 - Service: Google Update Service (gupdatem) (gupdatem) - Google Inc. - C:\Program Files\Google\Update\GoogleUpdate.exe
O23 - Service: iPod Service - Apple Inc. - C:\Program Files\iPod\bin\iPodService.exe
O23 - Service: iWinTrusted - iWin Inc. - C:\Program Files\iWin Games\iWinTrusted.exe
O23 - Service: Java Quick Starter (JavaQuickStarterService) - Sun Microsystems, Inc. - C:\Program Files\Java\jre6\bin\jqs.exe
O23 - Service: Logitech Bluetooth Service (LBTServ) - Logitech, Inc. - C:\program files\common files\Logishrd\Bluetooth\LBTServ.exe
O23 - Service: Process Monitor (LVPrcSrv) - Logitech Inc. - C:\Program Files\Common Files\LogiShrd\LVMVFM\LVPrcSrv.exe
O23 - Service: lxeaCATSCustConnectService - Lexmark International, Inc. - C:\WINDOWS\System32\spool\DRIVERS\W32X86\3\\lxeaserv.exe
O23 - Service: lxea_device -   - C:\WINDOWS\system32\lxeacoms.exe
O23 - Service: Macro Expert - Unknown owner - c:\program files\grasssoft\mouserecorder\MacroService.exe
O23 - Service: nProtect GameGuard Service (npggsvc) - Unknown owner - C:\WINDOWS\system32\GameMon.des.exe (file missing)
O23 - Service: nTune Service (nTuneService) - NVIDIA - C:\Program Files\NVIDIA Corporation\nTune\nTuneService.exe
O23 - Service: NVIDIA Driver Helper Service (NVSvc) - NVIDIA Corporation - C:\WINDOWS\system32\nvsvc32.exe
O23 - Service: NVIDIA Update Service Daemon (nvUpdatusService) - NVIDIA Corporation - C:\Program Files\NVIDIA Corporation\NVIDIA Updatus\daemonu.exe
O23 - Service: PnkBstrA - Unknown owner - C:\WINDOWS\system32\PnkBstrA.exe

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• Click OK to close the message box and continue with the removal process.

Back at the main Scanner screen:

• Click on the Show Results button to see a list of any malware that was found.
  
• Make sure that everything is checked, and click Remove Selected.
  
• When removal is completed, a log report will open in Notepad.
• The log is automatically saved and can be viewed by clicking the Logs tab in MBAM.
  
• Copy and paste the contents of that report in your next reply. Be sure to post the complete log to include the top portion which shows MBAM's database version and your operating system.
• Exit MBAM when done.

Note: If MBAM encounters a file that is difficult to remove, you will be asked to reboot your computer so MBAM can proceed with the disinfection process. If asked to restart the computer, please do so immediately. Failure to reboot normally (not into safe mode) will prevent MBAM from removing all the malware.

If you have to reboot the computer because Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware asked you to, then please run RKILL again and then proceed.

Please read carefully and follow these steps.

• Download TDSSKiller and save it to your Desktop.
  
• Extract its contents to your desktop.
• Once extracted, open the TDSSKiller folder and doubleclick on TDSSKiller.exe to run the application, then on Start Scan.
  
  
  
  
  
  
• If an infected file is detected, the default action will be Cure, click on Continue.
  
  
  
  
  
  
• If a suspicious file is detected, the default action will be Skip, click on Continue.
  
  
  
  
  
  
• It may ask you to reboot the computer to complete the process. Click on Reboot Now.
  
  
  
  
  
  
• If no reboot is require, click on Report. A log file should appear. Please copy and paste the contents of that file here.
  
• If a reboot is required, the report can also be found in your root directory, (usually C:\ folder) in the form of "TDSSKiller.[Version]_[Date]_[Time]_log.txt". Please copy and paste the contents of that file here.
  

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[Kingpolo]

Heya Hoov, I really appreciate all the help I'll be receiving from you!

Specifically for the trojan that comes up, I haven't done anything besides scan with NOD32 and CCleaner. CCleaner didn't find anything like it, but NOD32 just cannot get rid of it. I haven't tried anything else besides that.

No software running that encrypts the harddrive, and the computer belongs to me only, it's a personal home computer.

As requested, here are the logs!

RKILL: This log file is located at C:\rkill.log.
Please post this only if requested to by the person helping you.
Otherwise you can close this log when you wish.

Rkill was run on 12/13/2011 at 11:35:38.
Operating System: Microsoft Windows XP


Processes terminated by Rkill or while it was running:



Rkill completed on 12/13/2011 at 11:35:43.


Malwarebytes: Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware 1.51.2.1300
www.malwarebytes.org

Database version: 8365

Windows 5.1.2600 Service Pack 3
Internet Explorer 8.0.6001.18702

12/13/2011 11:47:53 AM
mbam-log-2011-12-13 (11-47-53).txt

Scan type: Quick scan
Objects scanned: 207722
Time elapsed: 9 minute(s), 20 second(s)

Memory Processes Infected: 0
Memory Modules Infected: 0
Registry Keys Infected: 0
Registry Values Infected: 0
Registry Data Items Infected: 0
Folders Infected: 0
Files Infected: 2

Memory Processes Infected:
(No malicious items detected)

Memory Modules Infected:
(No malicious items detected)

Registry Keys Infected:
(No malicious items detected)

Registry Values Infected:
(No malicious items detected)

Registry Data Items Infected:
(No malicious items detected)

Folders Infected:
(No malicious items detected)

Files Infected:
c:\RECYCLER\s-1-5-21-796845957-2077806209-682003330-1003\Dc53\bdl3.9.9.10.exe (Riskware.KG) -> Quarantined and deleted successfully.
c:\WINDOWS\ss_2ne1_toanyone.scr (Trojan.Downloader) -> Quarantined and deleted successfully.


TDSSKiller: Still processing (had to reboot)

[Kingpolo]

Test message is a testz.

For some reason I keep getting the forbidden message...and it's not letting me post the TDSSKiller log :(.

[Hoov]

There is something in the log that is triggering the forum firewall. Please zip up the log and attach it to a reply.

[Kingpolo]

Oh gotcha! Here ya go

[Hoov]

When you restarted your computer, did you get the same message from NOD32?

[Kingpolo]

Nope, nothing came up from NOD32. I'm scanning now to see if it'll come up through that.

[Hoov]

Let me know how it goes. If all is well, and you have no more problems, we can do some cleanup and call it good.

[Kingpolo]

It looks like it detected nothing, which is spectacular! If you have any tips on cleaning up my system, please do share haha. I know it's a bit messy, and I'd love to have it running more smoothly!

Oh and any idea what would be causing the frequent network timeouts?

[Hoov]

Forgot about that.

1.Download and scan with CCleaner
When you get to the website, there is a dark grey box on the left side with two tabs along the top. Inside this Dark Grey box is a light grey box. Below that light grey box is where the download links are at. The pay amount is for paid support.
2. Before first use, select Options > Advanced and UNCHECK "Only delete files in Windows Temp folder older than 48 hours"
3. Then select the items you wish to clean up.
In the Windows Tab:

• Clean all entries in the "Internet Explorer" section except Cookies if you want to keep those.
• Clean all the entries in the "Windows Explorer" section.
• Clean all entries in the "System" section.
• Clean all entries in the "Advanced" section.
• Clean any others that you choose.

In the Applications Tab: 

• Clean all except cookies in the Firefox/Mozilla section if you use it.
• Clean all in the Opera section if you use it.
• Clean Sun Java in the Internet Section.
• Clean any others that you choose.

4. Click the "Run Cleaner" button.
5. A pop up box will appear advising this process will permanently delete files from your system.
6. Click "OK" and it will scan and clean your system.
7. Click "exit" when done.


Click Start. click run, type: cmd, and press Enter
Type: netsh winsock reset, and then press the ENTER key.
Type: Exit and press ENTER.
Restart the computer.

Test out your browser and see if the network keeps timing out. If it does time out then follow the procedure below.

Open a command prompt (all programs > Accessories > Command Prompt) and type in
Ipconfig /all > ipconfig.txt and then hit enter. Then type in ipconfig.txt to open notepad with the log. Copy it and paste it in to your next response.

[Kingpolo]

It seems that cleaning the trojan off yesterday completely fixed it! Since then, I have been browsing with no timeouts, so it seems both birds were knocked out with one stone :).

I just need to clean this machine up!

[Hoov]

Now  there are a few thing's you need to do to fully clean your system and keep it secure.

Run OTC
Download OTC to your desktop and run it
Click Yes to beginning the Cleanup process and remove these components, including this application.
You will be asked to reboot the machine to finish the Cleanup process. Choose Yes.

Cleaning out Temporary Files etc. There are several different products that you can use for this. You can go thru the Internet Options in the windows Control Panel. There are several programs that also do the job better than windows does it, in my opinion. There is System Security Suite, EasyCleaner, Ccleaner. Also sometimes other program sometimes do it as well as what you originally got it for like ZoneAlarm Security Suite. Just make sure to keep them updated and use them regularly.

Disable and Enable System Restore.
I recommend you turn off System restore, and then turn it back on so that you will not be able to restore your problems to a clean computer.
For Vista use these instructions, Windows Vista Restore Guide
For XP use these instructions, Windows XP System Restore Guide
Reboot
Re-enable system restore with instructions from tutorial above
Create a System Restore Point
Go to all programs, then to accessories, then to system tools, then to system restore. Check the box for create restore point (not select a restore point), then click next and follow the instructions.

Make your Internet Explorer more secure - This can be done by following these simple instructions: (unless you are using ZoneAlarm Security Suite or something similar, then you would secure the browser thru the firewall). There are some good basic instructions for that here.

Use a different browser other than  IE (most exploits are pointed towards IE). One of them is
Firefox.
It is also worth trying Thunderbird for controlling spam in your e-mail.

Always use an UPDATED anti-virus program Make sure you update this at least weekly, if not more often. This is one thing that may save you more than anything else.

Run malware scanners. Three free ones are Spybot Search and Destroy, and AdAware and Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware

Always use a firewall.
Any firewall is better than none, and you should pick a firewall that you will use, as even the best firewall is worthless if you turn it off.
 
Learn how to use your firewall Only programs that need it should have access to the net. But these are specific to the firewall you use, so you will need to learn how. Several firewalls have support forums here. My page will help you with ZoneAlarm if that is what you choose. 


Never run two Antivirus programs or two Firewalls  at the same time. They can interfere with each other and cause problems. Some people swear that more protection is provided, but the reverse is true. They tend to argue amongst themselves and end up leaving holes. Now I have more than 1 AV installed on my computer, and I keep them up to date. I only run one at a time, but each program has weakness's, so I keep a backup in case my computer starts acting up.


 MOST IMPORTANT : Windows and IE, and whatever other software that you have that connects to the net, needs to be kept updated. The reason is, these programs connect to the net, and if there is an internal security problem, you have already told your firewall to allow the communication, and thus you will have allowed a hole. UPDATES are important. I suggest that you make sure that Windows Updates and the updates for your antivirus and antimalware programs are set for automatic updates. I also suggest running Secunia PSI. It will monitor the software you have installed and let you know when something needs to be updated.

Don't ever use P2P or filesharing software Even the safest P2P file sharing programs that do not contain bundled spyware, still expose you to risks because of the very nature of the P2P file sharing process. By default, most P2P file sharing programs are configured to automatically launch at startup. They are also configured to allow other P2P users on the same network open access to a shared directory on your computer. The reason for this is simple. File sharing relies on its members giving and gaining unfettered access to computers across the P2P network. However, this practice can make you vulnerable to data and identity theft. Even if you change those risky default settings to a safer configuration, the act of downloading files from an anonymous source greatly increases your exposure to infection. That is because the files you are downloading may actually contain a disguised threat. Many very malicious worms and trojans, such as the Storm Worm, target and spread across P2P files sharing networks because of their known vulnerabilities.

Before using any malware detection / removal software Check with Rogue/Suspect Spyware List That way you will know if the program you are looking at is on the up and up. If you want to know how it stacks up against other programs check out SpywareWarrior

We have a good guide here at Spyware Hammer on how to prevent Malware in the Future. You might want to peruse this and follow the recommendations in there.
PLEASE READ IT AND FOLLOW THE RECOMMENDATIONS TO PROTECT YOURSELF.

Let us know if you have any more problems, either new or old.
Have a good time surfing the net, but stay safe.
If you have no more problems, let me know and I will mark this as resolved. Or if you have more questions, ask away, that is why I am here.