I was on the internet and a box popped up indicating I had a threat needed to start a scan. I clicked cancel since the box was not from my virus software. A scan started anyway and I immediately closed with the x. I have had this happen to my desktop before and had heard it was a virus. I did all of your recommended scans and have my logs below. SuperAnitSpyware found a few things and that program fixed those. It did not give me a log though. Here are the logs from the other scans. Thank you in advance for any help you can provide.
Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware 1.44
Database version: 3701
Windows 6.1.7600
Internet Explorer 8.0.7600.16385
2/7/2010 10:51:15 AM
mbam-log-2010-02-07 (10-51-15).txt
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:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer\NoActiveDesktopChanges (Hijack.DisplayProperties) -> Bad: (1) Good: (0) -> Quarantined and deleted successfully.
Folders Infected:
(No malicious items detected)
Files Infected:
(No malicious items detected)
Panda
Common name:
YieldManager
Technical name:
Cookie/YieldManager
Threat level:
Medium
Type:
Cookie
Effects:
It is a small text file stored on the computer when visiting web pages. Though it does not pose a risk by itself, malicious use by other software could threaten affected users' privacy. It does not spread automatically using its own means.
Affected platforms:
Windows 2003/XP/2000/NT/ME/98/95
First detected on:
April 29, 2005
Detection updated on:
Dec. 13, 2009
Statistics
No
Proactive protection:
Yes, using TruPrevent Technologies
Common name:
Com.com
Technical name:
Cookie/Com.com
Threat level:
Medium
Type:
Cookie
Effects:
It is a small text file stored on the computer when visiting web pages. Though it does not pose a risk by itself, malicious use by other software could threaten affected users' privacy. It does not spread automatically using its own means.
Affected platforms:
Windows 2003/XP/2000/NT/ME/98/95
First detected on:
April 28, 2005
Detection updated on:
Feb. 14, 2007
Statistics
No
Brief Description
Com.com is a cookie.
Cookies are small text files stored in the browser on the user's computer, when visiting web pages.
Cookies store information that can be used for several purposes: to personalize web browsing, to gather demographic information about how many users visit a page, to monitor which banners are displayed to the user, etc.
These uses are not, in theory at least, malicious.
However, keep in mind that the misuse of cookies could threaten an individual's privacy.
Com.com does not spread automatically using its own means. It needs an attacking user's intervention in order to reach the affected computer. The means of transmission used include, among others, floppy disks, CD-ROMs, email messages with attached files, Internet downloads, FTP, IRC channels, peer-to-peer (P2P) file sharing networks, etc.
Common name:
Doubleclick
Technical name:
Cookie/Doubleclick
Threat level:
Medium
Type:
Cookie
Effects:
It is a small text file stored on the computer when visiting web pages. Though it does not pose a risk by itself, malicious use by other software could threaten affected users' privacy. It does not spread automatically using its own means.
Affected platforms:
Windows 2003/XP/2000/NT/ME/98/95
First detected on:
Jan. 27, 2005
Detection updated on:
Dec. 18, 2009
Statistics
No
Proactive protection:
Yes, using TruPrevent Technologies
Brief Description
Logfile of Trend Micro HijackThis v2.0.2
Scan saved at 12:12:18 PM, on 2/7/2010
Platform: Unknown Windows (WinNT 6.01.3504)
MSIE: Internet Explorer v8.00 (8.00.7600.16385)
Boot mode: Normal
* For alternate browsers only: (Microsoft Internet Explorer users can skip these steps)
* Click on the esetsmartinstaller_enu.exe to download the ESET Smart Installer. Save it to your desktop
* Double click on the esetsmartinstaller_enu.exe icon on your desktop.
* Place a check mark next to YES, I accept the Terms of Use.
* Click the Start button.
* Accept any security warnings from your browser.
* Leave the check mark next to Remove found threats and place a check next to Scan archives.
* Click the Start button.
* ESET will then download updates, install, and begin scanning your computer. Please be patient as this can take some time.
* When the scan completes, click List of found threats.
* Next click Export to text file and save the file to your desktop using a name such as ESETScan. Include the contents of this report in your next reply.
* Click the <<Back button then click Finish.
In your next reply please include the ESET Online Scan Log
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Thank you for reviewing my problem and responding. I followed your instructions and the ESET online scanner found no threats. I am hoping the problem has been fixed.
Use the Secunia Software Inspector to check for out of date software.
Click Start Now
Check the box next to Enable thorough system inspection.
Click Start
Allow the scan to finish and scroll down to see if any updates are needed.
Update anything listed.
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Go to Microsoft Windows Update and get all critical security updates. (you will need to use Internet Explorer to do this)
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If you are using or have installed IE6 you are using an outdated and soon to be unsupported version of Internet Explorer and I strongly suggest you update to the latest version directly from Microsoft Internet Explorer 8: Home page.
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I recommend you keep SUPERAntiSpyware and Malwarebytes Anti-Malware for scanning/removal of malware. Unless you purchase them, they provide no realtime protection so will not interfere with each other. They do not use any significant amount of resources (except a little disk space) until you run a scan.
I suggest using WOT - Web of Trust. WOT is a free Internet security addon for your browser. It will keep you safe from online scams, identity theft, spyware, spam, viruses and unreliable shopping sites. WOT warns you before you interact with a risky website. It's easy and it's free.
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