Re: Device Manager, Task Manager, or any other mgmt tool not displ

From: Bryan (Bryan_at_discussions.microsoft.com)
Date: 02/20/05 

Date: Sun, 20 Feb 2005 15:59:02 -0800

Here is my Hijackthis log:

Logfile of HijackThis v1.99.1
Scan saved at 5:46:27 PM, on 2/20/2005
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\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\spoolsv.exe
C:\Program Files\AVPersonal\AVWUPSRV.EXE
C:\Program Files\Norton AntiVirus\navapsvc.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\snmp.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\Security Center\SymWSC.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\alg.exe
C:\WINDOWS\Explorer.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\system32\wuauclt.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Microsoft Shared\Works Shared\WkUFind.exe
C:\Program Files\AVPersonal\AVGNT.EXE
C:\Program Files\Webroot\Spy Sweeper\SpySweeper.exe
C:\Program Files\Hijack This\HijackThis.exe

O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [WorksFUD] C:\Program Files\Microsoft Works\wkfud.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Microsoft Works Portfolio] C:\Program Files\Microsoft
Works\WksSb.exe /AllUsers
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Microsoft Works Update Detection] C:\Program Files\Common
Files\Microsoft Shared\Works Shared\WkUFind.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [MoneyStartUp10.0] "C:\Program Files\Microsoft
Money\System\Activation.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [QuickTime Task] "C:\Program Files\QuickTime\qttask.exe"
-atboottime
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Microsoft Instant Messenger] MSNGMSNGR32.EXE
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Symantec NetDriver Monitor] C:\PROGRA~1\SYMNET~1\SNDMon.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [AVGCtrl] C:\Program Files\AVPersonal\AVGNT.EXE /min
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [SpySweeper] "C:\Program Files\Webroot\Spy
Sweeper\SpySweeper.exe" /0
O4 - Global Startup: Microsoft Office.lnk = C:\Program Files\Microsoft
Office\Office10\OSA.EXE
O16 - DPF: {17492023-C23A-453E-A040-C7C580BBF700} (Windows Genuine Advantage
Validation Tool) - http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?linkid=36467&clcid=0x409
O23 - Service: AntiVir Service (AntiVirService) - H+BEDV Datentechnik GmbH -
C:\Program Files\AVPersonal\AVGUARD.EXE
O23 - Service: AntiVir Update (AVWUpSrv) - H+BEDV Datentechnik GmbH, Germany
- C:\Program Files\AVPersonal\AVWUPSRV.EXE
O23 - Service: Norton AntiVirus Auto Protect Service (navapsvc) - Symantec
Corporation - C:\Program Files\Norton AntiVirus\navapsvc.exe
O23 - Service: ScriptBlocking Service (SBService) - Symantec Corporation -
C:\PROGRA~1\COMMON~1\SYMANT~1\SCRIPT~1\SBServ.exe
O23 - Service: Symantec Network Drivers Service (SNDSrvc) - Symantec
Corporation - C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\SNDSrvc.exe
O23 - Service: SymWMI Service (SymWSC) - Symantec Corporation - C:\Program
Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\Security Center\SymWSC.exe

I used AntiVir Guard, WebRoot Spy Sweeper and Hijack This. Rebooting after
each sweep.

Please tell me if you see anything out of the ordinary.

Thank you,
Bryan

"Ramesh, MS-MVP" wrote:

> Bryan,
>
> With the type and severity of malware emerging these days, you need to use
> all of these three software (atleast):
>
> 1. Ad-Aware
> http://www.lavasoftusa.com
>
> 2. SpyBot S&D
> http://www.safer-networking.org
>
> 3. CWShredder
> http://www.intermute.com/spysubtract/cwshredder_download.html
>
> ** Update 1 & 2 before running a scan **
>
> Clean-up Windows Startup
> http://windowsxp.mvps.org/startup.htm
>
> Then, run a full system virus scan: (RAV is proving good)
> http://windowsxp.mvps.org/scanners.htm
>
> If nothing helps, download HijackThis from
> http://www.spywareinfo.com/~merijn/ Generate a log using HijackThis and
> visit any of these forums below to post your HijackThis log. The experts
> there will guide you how to remove the spyware from your system:
>
> http://aumha.net
> http://forums.spywareinfo.com
>
> --
> Ramesh, Microsoft MVP
> Windows XP Shell/User
> http://windowsxp.mvps.org
>
>
> "Bryan" <Bryan@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:6D3D4121-70BB-4518-AA9E-6DD7EC7B2EA5@microsoft.com...
> > Wes,
> >
> > I scanned using Norton (updated viruses) and Spy Speeper, rebooting in
> > between sweeps.
> >
> > No viruses and no no adware found.
> >
> > Any other hints?
> >
> > Bryan
> >
> > "Wesley Vogel" wrote:
> >
> >> [[When you open System Configuration Utility [MSCONFIG], Registry Editor
> >> or
> >> Task Manager, they flash for a second and quit. This symptom is caused by
> >> Viruses.]]
> >>
> >> Task Manager, MSCONFIG, or REGEDIT disappear while opening
> >> http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k/ToolsQuit.htm
> >>
> >>
> >> --
> >> Hope this helps. Let us know.
> >>
> >> Wes
> >> MS-MVP Windows Shell/User
> >>
> >> In news:0064BBA9-8F56-4A27-B624-34CD0F2409AF@microsoft.com,
> >> Bryan <Bryan@discussions.microsoft.com> hunted and pecked:
> >> > No system tool is displaying (yes, I am the computer admin).
> >> > Actually, I run the program and it flashes for a second and then it
> >> > goes away. This happens with, Device manager, Task Manager,
> >> > MSCONFIG, you name it. The icons in the system tray do not appear
> >> > even though they are all set to "always display". Regedit does not
> >> > even display. Which settings have I hosed?
> >> >
> >> > I recently had to format my HD and reinstall my OS. Did I take the
> >> > wrong CD off the shelf? (I have three computers)
> >>
>
>

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