dxsetu.exe

[ageboy]

after running a dodgey file yesterday i seem to have been infected with something that runs on startup called dxsetu.exe. it affects winsock.scr on startup. I have run hijakThis and recieved the following log:

Logfile of HijackThis v1.97.7
Scan saved at 19:01:32, on 08/11/2004
Platform: Windows XP SP1 (WinNT 5.01.2600)
MSIE: Internet Explorer v6.00 SP1 (6.00.2800.1106)

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\cmd.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\cmd.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\Ati2evxx.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\cmd.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\cmd.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\Ati2evxx.exe
C:\WINDOWS\Explorer.exe
C:\WINDOWS\SOUNDMAN.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\system32\spoolsv.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVG6\avgserv.exe
C:\Program Files\ATI Technologies\ATI Control Panel\atiptaxx.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\CTsvcCDA.EXE
C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVG6\avgcc32.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\bcmwltry.exe
C:\Program Files\Java\j2re1.4.2_05\bin\jusched.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\cmd.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\cmd.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\cmd.exe
C:\Program Files\Mozilla Firefox\firefox.exe
G:\Downloads\HijackThis.exe

F0 - system.ini: Shell=Explorer.exe winsock.scr
F2 - REG:system.ini: Shell=Explorer.exe winsock.scr
O2 - BHO: (no name) - {06849E9F-C8D7-4D59-B87D-784B7D6BE0B3} - C:\Program Files\Adobe\Acrobat 6.0\Reader\ActiveX\AcroIEHelper.dll
O2 - BHO: (no name) - {AA58ED58-01DD-4d91-8333-CF10577473F7} - c:\program files\google\googletoolbar2.dll
O3 - Toolbar: &Radio - {8E718888-423F-11D2-876E-00A0C9082467} - C:\WINDOWS\System32\msdxm.ocx
O3 - Toolbar: &Google - {2318C2B1-4965-11d4-9B18-009027A5CD4F} - c:\program files\google\googletoolbar2.dll
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SoundMan] SOUNDMAN.EXE
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [ATIPTA] C:\Program Files\ATI Technologies\ATI Control Panel\atiptaxx.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [AVG_CC] C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVG6\avgcc32.exe /STARTUP
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [removecpl] RemoveCpl.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [bcmwltry] bcmwltry.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SunJavaUpdateSched] C:\Program Files\Java\j2re1.4.2_05\bin\jusched.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [MSConfig] C:\WINDOWS\PCHealth\HelpCtr\Binaries\MSConfig.exe /auto
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [dxset.exe] C:\WINDOWS\dxsetu.exe
O8 - Extra context menu item: &Google Search - res://c:\program files\google\GoogleToolbar2.dll/cmsearch.html
O8 - Extra context menu item: Backward Links - res://c:\program files\google\GoogleToolbar2.dll/cmbacklinks.html
O8 - Extra context menu item: Cached Snapshot of Page - res://c:\program files\google\GoogleToolbar2.dll/cmcache.html
O8 - Extra context menu item: Similar Pages - res://c:\program files\google\GoogleToolbar2.dll/cmsimilar.html
O8 - Extra context menu item: Translate into English - res://c:\program files\google\GoogleToolbar2.dll/cmtrans.html
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Sun Java Console (HKLM)
O16 - DPF: {33564D57-0000-0010-8000-00AA00389B71} - http://download.microsoft.com/download/F/6/E/F6E491A6-77E1-4E20-9F5F-94901338C922/wmv9VCM.CAB
O16 - DPF: {D8089245-3211-40F6-819B-9E5E92CD61A2} (FlashXControl Object) - https://play.ladbrokescasino.com/freeplay/FlashAX.cab

From this i can see the dxsetu O4 line. I tried fixing it and disabling dxsetu.exe from running at startup, using msconfig, but it seems to regenerate itself.

I have tried finding the file on my computer, but to know avail. In msconfig it says the file path is C:\Windows, but I cannot see it there even with hidden files shown.

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks

Adi

[ageboy]

further to add i also have a file called ope6A.exe running at startup now, which i do not believe was running before.

Thanks again

Adi

[atky2004]

Hi mate, i have to same problem, i get an error of dxsetu.exe, open50.exe and winsock.scr

I've started a simliar thread, just waiting a response from the admin of what to delete from my hijack this log.

Its begining to make my p.c very slow. Lets hope we can remove it.

Thanks

Atky

[ageboy]

mines started to get very slow too and i'm having some hard disk problems. all bad.

i've looked at others who have had similar problems and the only reason i can't follow the instructions to get rid of it is because i cannot find dxsetu.exe on my disk anywhere

[deonnanicole]

Hi...while you are waiting to hear from one of the experts, you could update hijackthis to the latest version, which is 1.98.2.

[dav555]

I have the same problem

Logfile of HijackThis v1.98.2
Scan saved at 21:05:50, on 08.11.2004
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\cmd.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\cmd.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\cmd.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\cmd.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe
C:\Programme\Sygate\SPF\smc.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\spoolsv.exe
C:\WINDOWS\Explorer.exe
C:\PROGRAMME\NORMAN\Nvc\BIN\ZLH.EXE
C:\Programme\Saitek\Software\Profiler.exe
C:\Programme\Saitek\Software\SaiSmart.exe
C:\Programme\Microsoft Hardware\Keyboard\type32.exe
C:\WINDOWS\SOUNDMAN.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\system32\ctfmon.exe
C:\Programme\Sony Corporation\Image Transfer\SonyTray.exe
C:\Programme\Logitech\MouseWare\system\em_exec.exe
C:\Programme\Norman\NVC\BIN\Zanda.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\nvsvc32.exe
C:\PROGRAMME\NORMAN\Nvc\BIN\NYMSE.EXE
C:\PROGRAMME\NORMAN\Nvc\BIN\NVCSCHED.EXE
C:\PROGRAMME\NORMAN\Nvc\BIN\NJEEVES.EXE
C:\PROGRAMME\NORMAN\Nvc\BIN\nvcoas.exe
C:\PROGRAMME\NORMAN\Nvc\BIN\cclaw.exe
C:\Programme\GetRight\GETRIGHT.EXE
C:\Programme\GetRight\GETRIGHT.EXE
C:\Programme\Maxthon\Maxthon.exe
C:\DOKUME~1\DAVIDM~1.DAV\LOKALE~1\Temp\Rar$EX00.219\HijackThis.exe

R0 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Start Page = http://www.google.ch/
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Window Title = provided by David Meier
F2 - REG:system.ini: Shell=Explorer.exe winsock.scr
O2 - BHO: AcroIEHlprObj Class - {06849E9F-C8D7-4D59-B87D-784B7D6BE0B3} - C:\Programme\Adobe\Acrobat 6.0\Reader\ActiveX\AcroIEHelper.dll
O2 - BHO: (no name) - {53707962-6F74-2D53-2644-206D7942484F} - C:\PROGRA~1\SPYBOT~1\SDHelper.dll
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [NvCplDaemon] RUNDLL32.EXE C:\WINDOWS\System32\NvCpl.dll,NvStartup
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [nwiz] nwiz.exe /install
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [PtiuPbmd] Rundll32.exe ptipbm.dll,SetWriteBack
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Norman ZANDA] C:\PROGRAMME\NORMAN\Nvc\BIN\ZLH.EXE /LOAD /SPLASH
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Profiler] C:\Programme\Saitek\Software\Profiler.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SaiSmart] C:\Programme\Saitek\Software\SaiSmart.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [IntelliType] "C:\Programme\Microsoft Hardware\Keyboard\type32.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Logitech Utility] Logi_MwX.Exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [QuickTime Task] "C:\Programme\QuickTime\qttask.exe" -atboottime
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [NvMediaCenter] RUNDLL32.EXE C:\WINDOWS\System32\NvMcTray.dll,NvTaskbarInit
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SoundMan] SOUNDMAN.EXE
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [NeroFilterCheck] C:\WINDOWS\system32\NeroCheck.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SmcService] C:\PROGRA~1\Sygate\SPF\smc.exe -startgui
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [dxset.exe] C:\WINDOWS\dxsetu.exe
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [CTFMON.EXE] C:\WINDOWS\system32\ctfmon.exe
O4 - Global Startup: Adobe Gamma Loader.lnk = C:\Programme\Gemeinsame Dateien\Adobe\Calibration\Adobe Gamma Loader.exe
O4 - Global Startup: Image Transfer.lnk = ?
O4 - Global Startup: Logitech Desktop Messenger.lnk = C:\Programme\Logitech\Desktop Messenger\8876480\Program\LDMConf.exe
O4 - Global Startup: Microsoft Office.lnk = C:\Programme\Microsoft Office\Office10\OSA.EXE
O8 - Extra context menu item: Download with GetRight - C:\Programme\GetRight\GRdownload.htm
O8 - Extra context menu item: Nach Microsoft &Excel exportieren - res://C:\PROGRA~1\MICROS~2\Office10\EXCEL.EXE/3000
O8 - Extra context menu item: Open with GetRight Browser - C:\Programme\GetRight\GRbrowse.htm
O9 - Extra button: (no name) - {08B0E5C0-4FCB-11CF-AAA5-00401C608501} - (no file)
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Sun Java Console - {08B0E5C0-4FCB-11CF-AAA5-00401C608501} - (no file)
O9 - Extra button: Messenger - {FB5F1910-F110-11d2-BB9E-00C04F795683} - C:\Programme\Messenger\msmsgs.exe
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Windows Messenger - {FB5F1910-F110-11d2-BB9E-00C04F795683} - C:\Programme\Messenger\msmsgs.exe
O16 - DPF: {27527D31-447B-11D5-A46E-0001023B4289} (CoGSManager Class) - http://gamingzone.ubisoft.com/dev/packages/GSManager.cab
O16 - DPF: {4E330863-6A11-11D0-BFD8-006097237877} (InstallFromTheWeb ActiveX Control) - http://tw.msi.com.tw/autobios/client/iftwclix.cab
O16 - DPF: {54B52E52-8000-4413-BD67-FC7FE24B59F2} (EARTPatchX Class) - http://files.ea.com/downloads/rtpatch/v2/EARTPX.cab
O16 - DPF: {62475759-9E84-458E-A1AB-5D2C442ADFDE} - http://a1540.g.akamai.net/7/1540/52/20040105/qtinstall.info.apple.com/mickey/de/win/QuickTimeInstaller.exe
O16 - DPF: {70BA88C8-DAE8-4CE9-92BB-979C4A75F53B} (GSDACtl Class) - http://launch.gamespyarcade.com/software/launch/alaunch.cab
O16 - DPF: {B8BE5E93-A60C-4D26-A2DC-220313175592} (ZoneIntro Class) - http://zone.msn.com/binFramework/v10/ZIntro.cab27513.cab
O16 - DPF: {E5D419D6-A846-4514-9FAD-97E826C84822} (HeartbeatCtl Class) - http://fdl.msn.com/zone/datafiles/heartbeat.cab

I always end the cmd.exe tasks! Because they use 100% cpu power and triing to connect to IP 224.0.0.22
also CSRSS.EXE trys to connect to the IP above!

i tried to fix it with HijackThis in save mode

http://www.hijackthis.de/logfiles/27145074e2050a7eb7b8f3906740233b.html

i think the problems are here:
F2 - REG:system.ini: Shell=Explorer.exe winsock.scr
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [dxset.exe] C:\WINDOWS\dxsetu.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [PtiuPbmd] Rundll32.exe ptipbm.dll,SetWriteBack

i also tried to find the virus with stinger/normen AV/spybot/CWShredder...no results

i deleted all entries with "dxsetu.exe" in the registry and also the file C:\windows\dxsetu.exe
but on the next startup it was there again

please help me

[dav555]

I solved the problem!!!! :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D

i fixed the folowing problems with HijackThis.exe

F2 - REG:system.ini: Shell=Explorer.exe winsock.scr
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [dxset.exe] C:\WINDOWS\dxsetu.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [PtiuPbmd] Rundll32.exe ptipbm.dll,SetWriteBack

then i deleted the following files with GiPo@FileUtilities

wsock.dll
winsock.scr
dxsetu.exe
winlog.com
dxwinex.exe