[Solved] Ad-watch action ?

I went and installed XP SP2 and now my system is as slow as molasses on a winter night. I ran HJT and also included a response I keep getting from Ad-aware's ad-watch, it's after the end of the HJT log.

ANyone have any idea why I keep getting the ad-watch "block" on "ctfmon" and how to fix it ?

I've considered moving it to the c:\ location, but not sure what, if anything that would hose.

I'd also like to know how to delete the

O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [Dilberttest3 web link] "C:\Program Files\Dilberttest3\Screen Saver\FWLink.exe"

Everything I've tried only removes it till the next boot.

TIA

Logfile of HijackThis v1.98.2
Scan saved at 5:47:55 PM, on 9/8/2004
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\system32\spoolsv.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\DRIVERS\CDANTSRV.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\system32\crypserv.exe
C:\Program Files\NavNT\defwatch.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Microsoft Shared\VS7Debug\mdm.exe
C:\Program Files\NavNT\rtvscan.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\nvsvc32.exe
c:\program files\timbuktu pro\tb2launch.exe
C:\WINDOWS\NetopiaRC\Tb2RCAssist.exe
c:\program files\timbuktu pro\tb2pro.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\MsgSys.EXE
c:\program files\timbuktu pro\TNOTIFY.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\Explorer.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\system32\wuauclt.exe
C:\Program Files\Adaptec\Easy CD Creator 5\DirectCD\DirectCD.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\RUNDLL32.EXE
C:\Program Files\NavNT\vptray.exe
C:\Program Files\QuickTime\qttask.exe
C:\Program Files\Lavasoft\Ad-aware 6\Ad-watch.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\ctfmon.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\monitorbk.exe
C:\Program Files\ORiNOCO\Client Manager\CmLUC.exe
C:\Program Files\PrintKey2000\Printkey2000.exe
C:\Documents and Settings\bearqst\Desktop\HijackThis-1.exe

R0 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Start Page = http://www.johnstons.cc/
R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Bar = http://www.winguides.com/search.php
R0 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Search,CustomizeSearch = res://C:\PROGRA~1\Toolbar\toolbar.dll/sa
O2 - BHO: AcroIEHlprObj Class - {06849E9F-C8D7-4D59-B87D-784B7D6BE0B3} - C:\Program Files\Adobe\Acrobat 5.0\Acrobat\ActiveX\AcroIEHelper.ocx
O2 - BHO: (no name) - {53707962-6F74-2D53-2644-206D7942484F} - C:\Program Files\Spybot - Search & Destroy\SDHelper.dll
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [AdaptecDirectCD] "C:\Program Files\Adaptec\Easy CD Creator 5\DirectCD\DirectCD.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [NvCplDaemon] RUNDLL32.EXE NvQTwk,NvCplDaemon initialize
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [vptray] C:\Program Files\NavNT\vptray.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [QuickTime Task] "C:\Program Files\QuickTime\qttask.exe" -atboottime
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Ad-watch] "C:\Program Files\Lavasoft\Ad-aware 6\Ad-watch.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [WinVNC] "C:\Program Files\TightVNC\WinVNC.exe" -servicehelper
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [MMTray] C:\Program Files\MusicMatch\MusicMatch Jukebox\mm_tray.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [TkBellExe] "C:\Program Files\Common Files\Real\Update_OB\realsched.exe" -osboot
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [PopUpKiller] C:\Program Files\PopUp Killer\PopUpKiller.EXE
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Projector Manager] C:\Program Files\InFocus\Projector Manager\Projmgr.exe -hide
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [HChng] C:\WINDOWS\HCHnG.EXe
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [ctfmon.exe] C:\WINDOWS\system32\ctfmon.exe
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [Dilberttest3 web link] "C:\Program Files\Dilberttest3\Screen Saver\FWLink.exe"
O4 - Global Startup: Belkin PCMCIA WLAN Monitor.lnk = C:\WINDOWS\system32\monitorbk.exe
O4 - Global Startup: ORiNOCO Client Manager.lnk = ?
O4 - Global Startup: Printkey2000.lnk = C:\Program Files\PrintKey2000\Printkey2000.exe
O8 - Extra context menu item: E&xport to Microsoft Excel - res://C:\PROGRA~1\MICROS~2\Office10\EXCEL.EXE/3000
O9 - Extra button: (no name) - {08B0E5C0-4FCB-11CF-AAA5-00401C608501} - (no file)
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
O12 - Plugin for .spop: C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\Plugins\NPDocBox.dll
O16 - DPF: WebWorks Help 2.0 - http://156.42.5.97/Polaris/help/wwhelp2.cab
O16 - DPF: {072D3F2E-5FB6-11D3-B461-00C04FA35A21} (CFForm Runtime) - http://csoweb4.3com.com/CFIDE/classes/CFJava.cab
O16 - DPF: {0E5F0222-96B9-11D3-8997-00104BD12D94} (PCPitstop Utility) - http://support.gateway.com/support/profiler/PCPitStop.CAB
O16 - DPF: {22D6F312-B0F6-11D0-94AB-0080C74C7E95} (Windows Media Player) - http://activex.microsoft.com/activex/controls/mplayer/en/nsmp2inf.cab
O16 - DPF: {2BC66F54-93A8-11D3-BEB6-00105AA9B6AE} (Symantec AntiVirus scanner) - http://security.symantec.com/sscv6/SharedContent/vc/bin/AvSniff.cab
O16 - DPF: {2C8EEB84-6D60-11D4-BD64-0050048A82BF} (eshare communications NetAgent Customer ActiveX Control version 2) - http://www.cabeagent.com/netagent/objects/custappx2.CAB
O16 - DPF: {41F17733-B041-4099-A042-B518BB6A408C} - http://a1540.g.akamai.net/7/1540/52...le.com/samantha/us/win/QuickTimeInstaller.exe
O16 - DPF: {56336BCB-3D8A-11D6-A00B-0050DA18DE71} (RdxIE Class) - http://software-dl.real.com/14c3baa546334406a117/netzip/RdxIE601.cab
O16 - DPF: {644E432F-49D3-41A1-8DD5-E099162EEEC5} (Symantec RuFSI Utility Class) - http://security.symantec.com/sscv6/SharedContent/common/bin/cabsa.cab
O16 - DPF: {75565ED2-1560-4F15-B841-20358DE6A0D1} (ImageControl Class) - http://c.ancestry.com/cab/ImageViewer/MFImgVwr.cab
O16 - DPF: {861DB4B6-3838-11D2-8E50-002018200E57} (MrSIDI Control) - http://images.myfamily.net/isfiles/downloads/MrSIDI.cab
O16 - DPF: {8AD9C840-044E-11D1-B3E9-00805F499D93} (Java Runtime Environment 1.4.0_03) -
O16 - DPF: {90C9629E-CD32-11D3-BBFB-00105A1F0D68} (InstallShield International Setup Player) - http://www.installengine.com/engine/isetup.cab
O16 - DPF: {94B82441-A413-4E43-8422-D49930E69764} (TLIEFlashObj Class) - http://rtc.webresponse.microsoft.com/media/XP/TLIEFlash.CAB
O16 - DPF: {AE775D48-49AA-11D1-8F1C-00C04FB67063} (MS Investor Ticker) - http://fdl.msn.com/public/investor/v5/Ticker.cab
O16 - DPF: {C3069D58-FD25-49AE-B3D6-10AF42913098} (HLoadCtl Class) - http://65.61.161.115/hload/hlc.cab
O16 - DPF: {CAFEEFAC-0014-0000-0001-ABCDEFFEDCBA} (Java Runtime Environment 1.4.0_01) -
O16 - DPF: {CAFEEFAC-0014-0000-0003-ABCDEFFEDCBA} (Java Runtime Environment 1.4.0_03) -
O16 - DPF: {CAFEEFAC-0014-0001-0000-ABCDEFFEDCBA} (Java Runtime Environment 1.4.1) -
O16 - DPF: {D68217F4-1DF9-45C1-BFA6-61DBD5464527} (Genealogy Browser) - http://66.119.139.74/cabs/zinst.cab
O16 - DPF: {E06E2E99-0AA1-11D4-ABA6-0060082AA75C} (GpcContainer Class) - https://airdefense.webex.com/client/latest/webex/ieatgpc.cab
O17 - HKLM\System\CCS\Services\Tcpip\..\{1A8A923D-B49D-4299-AA56-B508A158787A}: NameServer = 209.165.131.12,209.165.131.13
O18 - Protocol: ms-help - {314111C7-A502-11D2-BBCA-00C04F8EC294} - C:\Program Files\Common Files\Microsoft Shared\Help\hxds.dll

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Ad-watch Logfile, exported on 9/8/2004
Total number of events:1
===============================================
9/8/2004 5:47:03 PM - Registry modification detected
Root:HKEY_CURRENT_USER
Key:Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run
Value:ctfmon.exe
Data:C:\WINDOWS\System32\ctfmon.exe
New Data:C:\WINDOWS\system32\ctfmon.exe

Attempt to alter the autostart section (Blocked)

 

Run HJT again, select the following items and delete them. Then, run again and post back the log.


R0 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Search,CustomizeSearch = res://C:\PROGRA~1\Toolbar\toolbar.dll/sa

O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [HChng] C:\WINDOWS\HCHnG.EXe

O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [Dilberttest3 web link] "C:\Program Files\Dilberttest3\Screen Saver\FWLink.exe"

O4 - Global Startup: ORiNOCO Client Manager.lnk = ?

O9 - Extra button: (no name) - {08B0E5C0-4FCB-11CF-AAA5-00401C608501} - (no file)

As for CFTMON, this link explains what it is and how to uninstall it.

 

Thanks WhitPhil

Logfile of HijackThis v1.98.2
Scan saved at 6:06:23 AM, on 9/10/2004
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\system32\spoolsv.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\DRIVERS\CDANTSRV.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\system32\crypserv.exe
C:\Program Files\NavNT\defwatch.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Microsoft Shared\VS7Debug\mdm.exe
C:\Program Files\NavNT\rtvscan.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\nvsvc32.exe
c:\program files\timbuktu pro\tb2launch.exe
C:\WINDOWS\NetopiaRC\Tb2RCAssist.exe
c:\program files\timbuktu pro\tb2pro.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\MsgSys.EXE
c:\program files\timbuktu pro\TNOTIFY.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\Explorer.EXE
C:\Program Files\Adaptec\Easy CD Creator 5\DirectCD\DirectCD.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\RUNDLL32.EXE
C:\Program Files\NavNT\vptray.exe
C:\Program Files\QuickTime\qttask.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\ctfmon.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\monitorbk.exe
C:\Program Files\ORiNOCO\Client Manager\CmLUC.exe
C:\Program Files\PrintKey2000\Printkey2000.exe
C:\Program Files\Mozilla Firefox\firefox.exe
C:\Documents and Settings\bearqst\Desktop\HijackThis-1.exe

R0 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Start Page = http://www.johnstons.cc/
R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Bar = http://www.winguides.com/search.php
R0 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Search,CustomizeSearch = res://C:\PROGRA~1\Toolbar\toolbar.dll/sa
O2 - BHO: AcroIEHlprObj Class - {06849E9F-C8D7-4D59-B87D-784B7D6BE0B3} - C:\Program Files\Adobe\Acrobat 5.0\Acrobat\ActiveX\AcroIEHelper.ocx
O2 - BHO: (no name) - {53707962-6F74-2D53-2644-206D7942484F} - C:\Program Files\Spybot - Search & Destroy\SDHelper.dll
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [AdaptecDirectCD] "C:\Program Files\Adaptec\Easy CD Creator 5\DirectCD\DirectCD.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [NvCplDaemon] RUNDLL32.EXE NvQTwk,NvCplDaemon initialize
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [vptray] C:\Program Files\NavNT\vptray.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [QuickTime Task] "C:\Program Files\QuickTime\qttask.exe" -atboottime
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [WinVNC] "C:\Program Files\TightVNC\WinVNC.exe" -servicehelper
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [MMTray] C:\Program Files\MusicMatch\MusicMatch Jukebox\mm_tray.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [TkBellExe] "C:\Program Files\Common Files\Real\Update_OB\realsched.exe" -osboot
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [PopUpKiller] C:\Program Files\PopUp Killer\PopUpKiller.EXE
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Projector Manager] C:\Program Files\InFocus\Projector Manager\Projmgr.exe -hide
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [ctfmon.exe] C:\WINDOWS\System32\ctfmon.exe
O4 - Global Startup: Belkin PCMCIA WLAN Monitor.lnk = C:\WINDOWS\system32\monitorbk.exe
O4 - Global Startup: Printkey2000.lnk = C:\Program Files\PrintKey2000\Printkey2000.exe
O8 - Extra context menu item: E&xport to Microsoft Excel - res://C:\PROGRA~1\MICROS~2\Office10\EXCEL.EXE/3000
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
O12 - Plugin for .spop: C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\Plugins\NPDocBox.dll
O16 - DPF: WebWorks Help 2.0 - http://156.42.5.97/Polaris/help/wwhelp2.cab
O16 - DPF: {072D3F2E-5FB6-11D3-B461-00C04FA35A21} (CFForm Runtime) - http://csoweb4.3com.com/CFIDE/classes/CFJava.cab
O16 - DPF: {0E5F0222-96B9-11D3-8997-00104BD12D94} (PCPitstop Utility) - http://support.gateway.com/support/profiler/PCPitStop.CAB
O16 - DPF: {22D6F312-B0F6-11D0-94AB-0080C74C7E95} (Windows Media Player) - http://activex.microsoft.com/activex/controls/mplayer/en/nsmp2inf.cab
O16 - DPF: {2BC66F54-93A8-11D3-BEB6-00105AA9B6AE} (Symantec AntiVirus scanner) - http://security.symantec.com/sscv6/SharedContent/vc/bin/AvSniff.cab
O16 - DPF: {2C8EEB84-6D60-11D4-BD64-0050048A82BF} (eshare communications NetAgent Customer ActiveX Control version 2) - http://www.cabeagent.com/netagent/objects/custappx2.CAB
O16 - DPF: {41F17733-B041-4099-A042-B518BB6A408C} - http://a1540.g.akamai.net/7/1540/52...le.com/samantha/us/win/QuickTimeInstaller.exe
O16 - DPF: {56336BCB-3D8A-11D6-A00B-0050DA18DE71} (RdxIE Class) - http://software-dl.real.com/14c3baa546334406a117/netzip/RdxIE601.cab
O16 - DPF: {644E432F-49D3-41A1-8DD5-E099162EEEC5} (Symantec RuFSI Utility Class) - http://security.symantec.com/sscv6/SharedContent/common/bin/cabsa.cab
O16 - DPF: {75565ED2-1560-4F15-B841-20358DE6A0D1} (ImageControl Class) - http://c.ancestry.com/cab/ImageViewer/MFImgVwr.cab
O16 - DPF: {861DB4B6-3838-11D2-8E50-002018200E57} (MrSIDI Control) - http://images.myfamily.net/isfiles/downloads/MrSIDI.cab
O16 - DPF: {8AD9C840-044E-11D1-B3E9-00805F499D93} (Java Runtime Environment 1.4.0_03) -
O16 - DPF: {90C9629E-CD32-11D3-BBFB-00105A1F0D68} (InstallShield International Setup Player) - http://www.installengine.com/engine/isetup.cab
O16 - DPF: {94B82441-A413-4E43-8422-D49930E69764} (TLIEFlashObj Class) - http://rtc.webresponse.microsoft.com/media/XP/TLIEFlash.CAB
O16 - DPF: {AE775D48-49AA-11D1-8F1C-00C04FB67063} (MS Investor Ticker) - http://fdl.msn.com/public/investor/v5/Ticker.cab
O16 - DPF: {C3069D58-FD25-49AE-B3D6-10AF42913098} (HLoadCtl Class) - http://65.61.161.115/hload/hlc.cab
O16 - DPF: {CAFEEFAC-0014-0000-0001-ABCDEFFEDCBA} (Java Runtime Environment 1.4.0_01) -
O16 - DPF: {CAFEEFAC-0014-0000-0003-ABCDEFFEDCBA} (Java Runtime Environment 1.4.0_03) -
O16 - DPF: {CAFEEFAC-0014-0001-0000-ABCDEFFEDCBA} (Java Runtime Environment 1.4.1) -
O16 - DPF: {D68217F4-1DF9-45C1-BFA6-61DBD5464527} (Genealogy Browser) - http://66.119.139.74/cabs/zinst.cab
O16 - DPF: {E06E2E99-0AA1-11D4-ABA6-0060082AA75C} (GpcContainer Class) - https://airdefense.webex.com/client/latest/webex/ieatgpc.cab
O17 - HKLM\System\CCS\Services\Tcpip\..\{1A8A923D-B49D-4299-AA56-B508A158787A}: NameServer = 209.165.131.12,209.165.131.13
O18 - Protocol: ms-help - {314111C7-A502-11D2-BBCA-00C04F8EC294} - C:\Program Files\Common Files\Microsoft Shared\Help\hxds.dll

 

I think I found my problem, but I'm having issues with removing it.

When I run Norton's AV It doesn't find anything. When I run S&D I find:

::
Error during check!: Xabot (Ungültiger Datentyp für '') ()


DSO Exploit: Data source object exploit (Registry change, fixed)
HKEY_USERS\S-1-5-18\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings\Zones\0\1004!=W=3

DSO Exploit: Data source object exploit (Registry change, fixed)
HKEY_USERS\S-1-5-21-1547161642-1202660629-1957994488-1003\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings\Zones\0\1004!=W=3

DSO Exploit: Data source object exploit (Registry change, fixed)
HKEY_USERS\S-1-5-20\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings\Zones\0\1004!=W=3

DSO Exploit: Data source object exploit (Registry change, fixed)
HKEY_USERS\S-1-5-19\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings\Zones\0\1004!=W=3

DSO Exploit: Data source object exploit (Registry change, fixed)
HKEY_USERS\.DEFAULT\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings\Zones\0\1004!=W=3


--- Spybot - Search && Destroy version: 1.3 ---
2004-08-11 Includes\Cookies.sbi
2004-08-30 Includes\Dialer.sbi
2004-08-30 Includes\Hijackers.sbi
2004-08-20 Includes\Keyloggers.sbi
2004-05-12 Includes\LSP.sbi
2004-08-30 Includes\Malware.sbi
2004-08-12 Includes\Revision.sbi
2004-08-11 Includes\Security.sbi
2004-08-30 Includes\Spybots.sbi
2004-08-30 Includes\Tracks.uti
2004-08-30 Includes\Trojans.sbi

::

It appears that I have some how gotten the XaBot trojan. I followed the removal instruction from Symantecs site's. i.e.

1. boot to safe mod
2. manually delete a number of registry keys.
3. reboot
4. run NAV again

However, it still appears when I run S&D. Must admit I am a bit disappointed in NAV. I run Realtime Protection, but it appearently missed this one.

Would appreciate any suggestions on getting rid of it.

 

Solved

 

How?

 

It took a number of actions actually.

My original post was related to the slowness of XP with SP2 as well as the removal of some suspecious entries.

I first followed WhitPhil's suggestions (although I'm sure I'll be reinstalling the Orinoco Client). I visited the site on CTFMON and followed the directions to disable the "Alternative User Input features".

I then thought I had the a DSO Trojan, however, this appears to be an issue with S&D http://langa.com/newsletters/2004/2004-09-09.htm#4

After reviewing this and following the suggestion I ran RegScrubXP.

In short order:

Turned off System Restore;
Ran HJT and made corrections;
Ran S&D, after updating and turning off DSO;
Ran RegSCrubXP and corrected issues;
Made some manual registry edits to programs that I had removed earlier (but still had resident reg. entries);
Adjusted Windows Firewall to my preferred settings;
Ran SOS and adjusted as appropriate for my system;
Defragged the system and re-scanned with HJT, SOS, S&D, and Ad-Aware.

This was a bit of a project, considering that I was on vacation and in the Alaskan Bush for the past 2 and half weeks. Since I have my system locked down and no one had physical access to it, I was surprised to find these issues after I installed SP2.

So I believe it was either coincidental or the issues arose after SP2 was installed and made them more apparent then they were before.