Solved Some infection slowing XP computer

[ecobuilder]

Security Check log

Results of screen317's Security Check version 0.99.7
Windows XP Service Pack 3
Internet Explorer 8
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Antivirus/Firewall Check:
Windows Firewall Disabled!
Avira AntiVir Personal - Free Antivirus
ESET Online Scanner v3
Antivirus up to date!
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Anti-malware/Other Utilities Check:
Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware
CCleaner
Java(TM) 7
Adobe Atmosphere Player for Acrobat and Adobe Reader
Out of date Adobe Reader installed!
Mozilla Firefox (x86 en-US..) Firefox Out of Date!
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Process Check:
objlist.exe by Laurent
Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware mbamservice.exe
Avira Antivir avgnt.exe
Avira Antivir avguard.exe
Comodo Firewall cmdagent.exe
Comodo Firewall cfp.exe
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[Broni]

Update Adobe Reader

You can download it from https://www.techspot.com/downloads/2083-adobe-reader-dc.html
After installing the latest Adobe Reader, uninstall all previous versions.
Note. If you already have Adobe Photoshop® Album Starter Edition installed or do not wish to have it installed UNcheck the box which says Also Download Adobe Photoshop® Album Starter Edition.

Alternatively, you can uninstall Adobe Reader (33.5 MB), download and install Foxit PDF Reader(3.5MB) from HERE.
It's a much smaller file to download and uses a lot less resources than Adobe Reader.
Note: When installing FoxitReader, make sure to UN-check any pre-checked toolbar, or any other garbage.

 

[ecobuilder]

Currently running ESET.

I thought I'd deleted Reader as I've chosen to use Foxit from your recommendation last time. Love it by the way.

What was the issue this time, something I did playing around with settings or an actual infection?

Your help has been invaluable, thank you very much for your time.

 

[Broni]

You're very welcome

Combofix found some items, then we replaced one suspicious system file (TCPIP.SYS) and cleaned some garbage.

 

[ecobuilder]

ESET scan

K:\New Downloads\LEGO.Pirates.of.the.Caribbean-SKIDROW\sr-lpotc.iso a variant of Win32/Packed.VMProtect.AAA trojan

 

[Broni]

Your computer is clean

1. We need to reset system restore to prevent your computer from being accidentally reinfected by using some old restore point(s). We'll create fresh, clean restore point, using following OTL script:

Run OTL

• Under the Custom Scans/Fixes box at the bottom, paste in the following:

:OTL
:Commands
[purity]
[emptytemp]
[EMPTYFLASH]
[CLEARALLRESTOREPOINTS]
[Reboot]

• Then click the Run Fix button at the top
• Let the program run unhindered, reboot the PC when it is done
• Post resulting log.

2. Now, we'll remove all tools, we used during our cleaning process

Clean up with OTL:

• Double-click OTL.exe to start the program.
• Close all other programs apart from OTL as this step will require a reboot
• On the OTL main screen, press the CLEANUP button
• Say Yes to the prompt and then allow the program to reboot your computer.

If you still have any tools or logs leftover on your computer you can go ahead and delete those off of your computer now.

3. Make sure, Windows Updates are current.

4. If any Trojan was listed among your infection(s), make sure, you change all of your on-line important passwords (bank account(s), secured web sites, etc.) immediately!

5. Download, and install WOT (Web OF Trust): http://www.mywot.com/. It'll warn you (in most cases) about dangerous web sites.

6. Run Malwarebytes "Quick scan" once in a while to assure safety of your computer.

7. Run Temporary File Cleaner (TFC) weekly.

8. Download and install Secunia Personal Software Inspector (PSI): https://www.techspot.com/downloads/4898-secunia-personal-software-inspector-psi.html. The Secunia PSI is a FREE security tool designed to detect vulnerable and out-dated programs and plug-ins which expose your PC to attacks. Run it weekly.

9. (optional) If you want to keep all your programs up to date, download and install FileHippo Update Checker.
The Update Checker will scan your computer for installed software, check the versions and then send this information to FileHippo.com to see if there are any newer releases.

10. (Windows XP only) Run defrag at your convenience.

11. When installing\updating ANY program, make sure you always select "Custom " installation, so you can UN-check any possible "drive-by-install" (foistware), like toolbars etc., which may try to install along with the legitimate program. Do NOT click "Next" button without looking at any given page.

12. Read How did I get infected?, With steps so it does not happen again!: http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/forums/topic2520.html

13. Please, let me know, how your computer is doing.

 

[ecobuilder]

OTL scan - last

All processes killed
========== OTL ==========
========== COMMANDS ==========

[EMPTYTEMP]

User: Administrator
->Temp folder emptied: 0 bytes
->Temporary Internet Files folder emptied: 0 bytes
->FireFox cache emptied: 0 bytes
->Flash cache emptied: 0 bytes

User: All Users

User: Default User
->Temp folder emptied: 0 bytes
->Temporary Internet Files folder emptied: 0 bytes
->Flash cache emptied: 0 bytes

User: LocalService
->Temp folder emptied: 0 bytes
->Temporary Internet Files folder emptied: 0 bytes

User: M Spoletini
->Temp folder emptied: 278462 bytes
->Temporary Internet Files folder emptied: 1214964 bytes
->Java cache emptied: 0 bytes
->FireFox cache emptied: 39676239 bytes
->Google Chrome cache emptied: 0 bytes
->Flash cache emptied: 684 bytes

User: NetworkService
->Temp folder emptied: 0 bytes
->Temporary Internet Files folder emptied: 33234 bytes
->Flash cache emptied: 0 bytes

%systemdrive% .tmp files removed: 0 bytes
%systemroot% .tmp files removed: 0 bytes
%systemroot%\System32 .tmp files removed: 0 bytes
%systemroot%\System32\dllcache .tmp files removed: 0 bytes
%systemroot%\System32\drivers .tmp files removed: 0 bytes
Windows Temp folder emptied: 483 bytes
%systemroot%\system32\config\systemprofile\Local Settings\Temp folder emptied: 0 bytes
%systemroot%\system32\config\systemprofile\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files folder emptied: 0 bytes
RecycleBin emptied: 0 bytes

Total Files Cleaned = 39.00 mb


[EMPTYFLASH]

User: Administrator
->Flash cache emptied: 0 bytes

User: All Users

User: Default User
->Flash cache emptied: 0 bytes

User: LocalService

User: M Spoletini
->Flash cache emptied: 0 bytes

User: NetworkService
->Flash cache emptied: 0 bytes

Total Flash Files Cleaned = 0.00 mb

Restore points cleared and new OTL Restore Point set!

OTL by OldTimer - Version 3.2.26.1 log created on 08122011_205318

Files\Folders moved on Reboot...

Registry entries deleted on Reboot...

 

[Broni]

The issue seems to be resolved.