Hello, im running windows XP home edition, and i dont have much IT knowledge, but recently, whenever i log into my computer, whatever the user - in this case it has administrative rights or whtever - i get 2 error messages,
'error loading C:\WINDOWS\kbdmsy.dll', and
'error loading C:\WINDOWS\aralaquv.dll', for both of them it says just below 'The specified module could not be found'. Does anyone know of why this problem occurs, or of anyway to fix this?

There are no real problems caused by this now but just before this appeared i had trouble logging into the computer, as it would take forever to load on the desktop, or sometimes freeze altogether. Also i had problems accessing some websites such as microsoft update. For a while the only way to log on was in safe mode, and after i ran a few programs - windows malware removal, sfc/scannow, installing avira antivir, trojan remover and most recently registry easy, which found over 3000 issues and repaired them - i was finally able to log in normally and access microsoft update. But now i recieve these error messages on logon, its more of a nuisance than a problem, but i could be wrong, any solutions? and thanks.

Hi. You've picked up some malware, all the way from Indonesia. Try this:
==Please download Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware
from: http://www.majorgeeks.com/Malwarebytes_Anti-Malware_d5756.html
or: http://www.besttechie.net/tools/mbam-setup.exe
=Dclick that file, mbam-setup.exe, to install the application,
-ensure that it is set to update and start, else start it via the icon, and UPDATE it.
Select "Perform QUICK Scan", then click Scan; the application will guide you through the remaining steps.
ENSURE that EVERYTHING found has a CHECKMARK against it, then click Remove Selected.
If malware has been found [and removed] MBAM will automatically produce a log for you when it completes... do not click the Save Logfile button.
Examine the log: if some files are listed as Delete on Reboot then restart your machine before continuing.
Copy and post that log [it is also saved under Logs tab in MBAM].
And do try to avoid registry repair software. They only remove some...some... orphaned entries. Anything "legitimately" there, ie keys linked to malware... won't be removed! The bulk of the entries they proudly remove are those which would be cycled out over time, such as pointers to recently used files, or data placed by M$ for links that you don't have the software for and so do not use.

thanks for such a quick reply, i dont see any problems at the moment, i found a quick fix which just hides the messages at startup, but i'll try this now.

SO ive run mbam and it found 2 so i'll post the log.


Database version: 4219

Windows 5.1.2600 Service Pack 3
Internet Explorer 8.0.6001.18702

20/06/2010 19:13:20
mbam-log-2010-06-20 (19-13-20).txt

Scan type: Quick scan
Objects scanned: 133584
Time elapsed: 13 minute(s), 6 second(s)

Memory Processes Infected: 0
Memory Modules Infected: 0
Registry Keys Infected: 1
Registry Values Infected: 0
Registry Data Items Infected: 1
Folders Infected: 0
Files Infected: 0

Memory Processes Infected:
(No malicious items detected)

Memory Modules Infected:
(No malicious items detected)

Registry Keys Infected:
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Zugo (Adware.Zugo) -> Quarantined and deleted successfully.

Registry Values Infected:
(No malicious items detected)

Registry Data Items Infected:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\Tcpip\Parameters\NameServer (Trojan.DNSChanger) -> Data: 93.188.162.168,93.188.166.199 -> Quarantined and deleted successfully.

Folders Infected:
(No malicious items detected)

Files Infected:
(No malicious items detected)

is there anyhitng else i need to do? How i intially hid the messages was by going into 'run' then 'msconfig', then going to startup and disabling the startup items named aralaquv and kbdmsy, they are still there now and still disabled, is that normal or should they be gone?

We can use this tool to identify the actual startup entries and delete them:
==download hijackthis: http://www.majorgeeks.com/download5554.html
-copy it to a new FOLDER placed either alongside your program files or on your desktop and then...
-in that folder start HijackThis by dclicking the .exe
-CLOSE ALL OTHER APPLICATIONS and any open windows including the explorer window containing HijackThis.
-click the Scan and Save a Logfile button. Post the log here.

just wanna mention tha my brother had trouble logging in again, but it seems to be working now (he logged in on afe mode earlier, but im in normally), he said the internet was also very slow. Anyway here it is:

Logfile of Trend Micro HijackThis v2.0.4
Scan saved at 12:55:38, on 21/06/2010
Platform: Windows XP SP3 (WinNT 5.01.2600)
MSIE: Internet Explorer v8.00 (8.00.6001.18702)
Boot mode: Normal

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\svchost.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\spoolsv.exe
C:\Program Files\Avira\AntiVir Desktop\sched.exe
C:\Program Files\Avira\AntiVir Desktop\avguard.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Apple\Mobile Device Support\AppleMobileDeviceService.exe
C:\Program Files\Avira\AntiVir Desktop\avshadow.exe
C:\Program Files\Bonjour\mDNSResponder.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe
C:\Program Files\Java\jre6\bin\jqs.exe
C:\Program Files\Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware\mbamservice.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\slserv.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe
C:\Program Files\Virtual CD v4 SDK\system\vcssecs.exe
C:\WINDOWS\Explorer.EXE
C:\ATI Technologies\ATI Control Panel\atiptaxx.exe
C:\apps\ABoard\ABoard.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\MICROS~3\Office14\GROOVEMN.EXE
C:\apps\ABoard\AOSD.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\EPSONS~1\EVENTM~1\EEventManager.exe
C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunesHelper.exe
C:\Program Files\DivX\DivX Update\DivXUpdate.exe
C:\Program Files\Avira\AntiVir Desktop\avgnt.exe
C:\Program Files\Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware\mbamgui.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\ctfmon.exe
C:\Program Files\iPod\bin\iPodService.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\msiexec.exe
C:\Documents and Settings\Dilwar\Desktop\HiJackThis\HiJackThis.exe

R0 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Start Page = http://uk.yahoo.com/
R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Default_Page_URL = http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=69157
R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Default_Search_URL = http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=54896
R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Page = http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=54896
R0 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Start Page = http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=69157
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings,ProxyOverride = *.local
R3 - URLSearchHook: Vuze Remote Toolbar - {ba14329e-9550-4989-b3f2-9732e92d17cc} - C:\Program Files\Vuze_Remote\tbVuz1.dll
O2 - BHO: AcroIEHlprObj Class - {06849E9F-C8D7-4D59-B87D-784B7D6BE0B3} - c:\apps\Adobe\Acrobat 5.1\Reader\ActiveX\AcroIEHelper.ocx
O2 - BHO: (no name) - {5C255C8A-E604-49b4-9D64-90988571CECB} - (no file)
O2 - BHO: Groove GFS Browser Helper - {72853161-30C5-4D22-B7F9-0BBC1D38A37E} - C:\PROGRA~1\MICROS~3\Office14\GROOVEEX.DLL
O2 - BHO: Windows Live Sign-in Helper - {9030D464-4C02-4ABF-8ECC-5164760863C6} - C:\Program Files\Common Files\Microsoft Shared\Windows Live\WindowsLiveLogin.dll
O2 - BHO: Easy Photo Print - {9421DD08-935F-4701-A9CA-22DF90AC4EA6} - C:\Program Files\Epson Software\Easy Photo Print\EPTBL.dll
O2 - BHO: Google Toolbar Helper - {AA58ED58-01DD-4d91-8333-CF10577473F7} - C:\Program Files\Google\Google Toolbar\GoogleToolbar_32.dll
O2 - BHO: Google Toolbar Notifier BHO - {AF69DE43-7D58-4638-B6FA-CE66B5AD205D} - C:\Program Files\Google\GoogleToolbarNotifier\5.5.4723.1820\swg.dll
O2 - BHO: URLRedirectionBHO - {B4F3A835-0E21-4959-BA22-42B3008E02FF} - C:\PROGRA~1\MICROS~3\Office14\URLREDIR.DLL
O2 - BHO: Vuze Remote Toolbar - {ba14329e-9550-4989-b3f2-9732e92d17cc} - C:\Program Files\Vuze_Remote\tbVuz1.dll
O2 - BHO: Java(tm) Plug-In 2 SSV Helper - {DBC80044-A445-435b-BC74-9C25C1C588A9} - C:\Program Files\Java\jre6\bin\jp2ssv.dll
O2 - BHO: JQSIEStartDetectorImpl - {E7E6F031-17CE-4C07-BC86-EABFE594F69C} - C:\Program Files\Java\jre6\lib\deploy\jqs\ie\jqs_plugin.dll
O2 - BHO: EpsonToolBandKicker Class - {E99421FB-68DD-40F0-B4AC-B7027CAE2F1A} - C:\Program Files\EPSON\EPSON Web-To-Page\EPSON Web-To-Page.dll
O3 - Toolbar: Vuze Remote Toolbar - {ba14329e-9550-4989-b3f2-9732e92d17cc} - C:\Program Files\Vuze_Remote\tbVuz1.dll
O3 - Toolbar: Google Toolbar - {2318C2B1-4965-11d4-9B18-009027A5CD4F} - C:\Program Files\Google\Google Toolbar\GoogleToolbar_32.dll
O3 - Toolbar: EPSON Web-To-Page - {EE5D279F-081B-4404-994D-C6B60AAEBA6D} - C:\Program Files\EPSON\EPSON Web-To-Page\EPSON Web-To-Page.dll
O3 - Toolbar: Easy Photo Print - {9421DD08-935F-4701-A9CA-22DF90AC4EA6} - C:\Program Files\Epson Software\Easy Photo Print\EPTBL.dll
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [ATIModeChange] Ati2mdxx.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [ATIPTA] C:\ATI Technologies\ATI Control Panel\atiptaxx.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [ACTIVBOARD] c:\apps\ABoard\ABoard.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [BCSSync] "C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office14\BCSSync.exe" /DelayServices
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [GrooveMonitor] C:\PROGRA~1\MICROS~3\Office14\GROOVEMN.EXE
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [EEventManager] C:\PROGRA~1\EPSONS~1\EVENTM~1\EEventManager.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [PersonalPC] C:\WINDOWS\DroModule.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [AdobeCS4ServiceManager] "C:\Program Files\Common Files\Adobe\CS4ServiceManager\CS4ServiceManager.exe" -launchedbylogin
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [TkBellExe] "C:\Program Files\Common Files\Real\Update_OB\realsched.exe" -osboot
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [HKLM] C:\WINDOWS\system32\windupdates\windupdates.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [QuickTime Task] "C:\Program Files\QuickTime\QTTask.exe" -atboottime
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [iTunesHelper] "C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunesHelper.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [DivXUpdate] "C:\Program Files\DivX\DivX Update\DivXUpdate.exe" /CHECKNOW
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [avgnt] "C:\Program Files\Avira\AntiVir Desktop\avgnt.exe" /min
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware] "C:\Program Files\Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware\mbamgui.exe" /starttray
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [swg] C:\Program Files\Google\GoogleToolbarNotifier\GoogleToolbarNotifier.exe
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [ctfmon.exe] C:\WINDOWS\system32\ctfmon.exe
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [EPSON SX210 Series] C:\WINDOWS\System32\spool\DRIVERS\W32X86\3\E_FATIFDE.EXE /FU "C:\WINDOWS\TEMP\E_SDF.tmp" /EF "HKCU"
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [msnmsgr] "C:\Program Files\Windows Live\Messenger\msnmsgr.exe" /background
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [PersonalPC] C:\WINDOWS\DroModule.exe
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [HKCU] C:\WINDOWS\system32\windupdates\windupdates.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Policies\Explorer\Run: [Policies] C:\WINDOWS\system32\windupdates\windupdates.exe
O4 - HKCU\..\Policies\Explorer\Run: [Policies] C:\WINDOWS\system32\windupdates\windupdates.exe
O4 - HKUS\S-1-5-18\..\Run: [CTFMON.EXE] C:\WINDOWS\System32\CTFMON.EXE (User 'SYSTEM')
O4 - HKUS\.DEFAULT\..\Run: [CTFMON.EXE] C:\WINDOWS\System32\CTFMON.EXE (User 'Default user')
O4 - Global Startup: Windows Search.lnk = C:\Program Files\Windows Desktop Search\WindowsSearch.exe
O8 - Extra context menu item: E&xport to Microsoft Excel - res://C:\PROGRA~1\MICROS~3\Office14\EXCEL.EXE/3000
O8 - Extra context menu item: Google Sidewiki... - res://C:\Program Files\Google\Google Toolbar\Component\GoogleToolbarDynamic_mui_en_96D6FF0C6D236BF8.dll/cmsidewiki.html
O8 - Extra context menu item: S&end to OneNote - res://C:\PROGRA~1\MICROS~3\Office14\ONBttnIE.dll/105
O9 - Extra button: Send to OneNote - {2670000A-7350-4f3c-8081-5663EE0C6C49} - C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office14\ONBttnIE.dll
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: S&end to OneNote - {2670000A-7350-4f3c-8081-5663EE0C6C49} - C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office14\ONBttnIE.dll
O9 - Extra button: Linked Notes - {789FE86F-6FC4-46A1-9849-EDE0DB0C95CA} - C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office14\ONBttnIELinkedNotes.dll
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: &Linked Notes - {789FE86F-6FC4-46A1-9849-EDE0DB0C95CA} - C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office14\ONBttnIELinkedNotes.dll
O9 - Extra button: Real.com - {CD67F990-D8E9-11d2-98FE-00C0F0318AFE} - C:\WINDOWS\System32\Shdocvw.dll
O9 - Extra button: (no name) - {e2e2dd38-d088-4134-82b7-f2ba38496583} - C:\WINDOWS\Network Diagnostic\xpnetdiag.exe
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: @xpsp3res.dll,-20001 - {e2e2dd38-d088-4134-82b7-f2ba38496583} - C:\WINDOWS\Network Diagnostic\xpnetdiag.exe
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
O14 - IERESET.INF: START_PAGE_URL=file://C:\APPS\IE\offline\uk.htm
O15 - Trusted Zone: http://download.windowsupdate.com
O16 - DPF: {6414512B-B978-451D-A0D8-FCFDF33E833C} (WUWebControl Class) - http://update.microsoft.com/windowsupdate/v6/V5Controls/en/x86/client/wuweb_site.cab?1264886233656
O16 - DPF: {E2883E8F-472F-4FB0-9522-AC9BF37916A7} - http://platformdl.adobe.com/NOS/getPlusPlus/1.6/gp.cab
O18 - Filter hijack: text/xml - {807573E5-5146-11D5-A672-00B0D022E945} - C:\Program Files\Common Files\Microsoft Shared\OFFICE14\MSOXMLMF.DLL
O22 - SharedTaskScheduler: Browseui preloader - {438755C2-A8BA-11D1-B96B-00A0C90312E1} - C:\WINDOWS\System32\browseui.dll
O22 - SharedTaskScheduler: Component Categories cache daemon - {8C7461EF-2B13-11d2-BE35-3078302C2030} - C:\WINDOWS\System32\browseui.dll
O23 - Service: Avira AntiVir Scheduler (AntiVirSchedulerService) - Avira GmbH - C:\Program Files\Avira\AntiVir Desktop\sched.exe
O23 - Service: Avira AntiVir Guard (AntiVirService) - Avira GmbH - C:\Program Files\Avira\AntiVir Desktop\avguard.exe
O23 - Service: Apple Mobile Device - Apple Inc. - C:\Program Files\Common Files\Apple\Mobile Device Support\AppleMobileDeviceService.exe
O23 - Service: ATI Smart - Unknown owner - C:\WINDOWS\system32\ati2sgag.exe
O23 - Service: Bonjour Service - Apple Inc. - C:\Program Files\Bonjour\mDNSResponder.exe
O23 - Service: FLEXnet Licensing Service - Acresso Software Inc. - C:\Program Files\Common Files\Macrovision Shared\FLEXnet Publisher\FNPLicensingService.exe
O23 - Service: Google Update Service (gupdate) (gupdate) - Google Inc. - C:\Program Files\Google\Update\GoogleUpdate.exe
O23 - Service: Google Software Updater (gusvc) - Google - C:\Program Files\Google\Common\Google Updater\GoogleUpdaterService.exe
O23 - Service: iPod Service - Apple Inc. - C:\Program Files\iPod\bin\iPodService.exe
O23 - Service: Java Quick Starter (JavaQuickStarterService) - Sun Microsystems, Inc. - C:\Program Files\Java\jre6\bin\jqs.exe
O23 - Service: MBAMService - Malwarebytes Corporation - C:\Program Files\Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware\mbamservice.exe
O23 - Service: ServiceLayer - Nokia - C:\Program Files\PC Connectivity Solution\ServiceLayer.exe
O23 - Service: SmartLinkService (SLService) - Smart Link - C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\slserv.exe
O23 - Service: Virtual CD v4 Security service (SDK - Version) (VCSSecS) - H+H Software GmbH - C:\Program Files\Virtual CD v4 SDK\system\vcssecs.exe

--
End of file - 10759 bytes

Thanks, dilwar,
start hijackthis again, click Scan.
- place checkmarks against all the entries listed below that still exist, and then press Fix Checked.

O2 - BHO: (no name) - {5C255C8A-E604-49b4-9D64-90988571CECB} - (no file)
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [PersonalPC] C:\WINDOWS\DroModule.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [HKLM] C:\WINDOWS\system32\windupdates\windupdates.exe
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [PersonalPC] C:\WINDOWS\DroModule.exe
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [HKCU] C:\WINDOWS\system32\windupdates\windupdates.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Policies\Explorer\Run: [Policies] C:\WINDOWS\system32\windupdates\windupdates.exe
O4 - HKCU\..\Policies\Explorer\Run: [Policies] C:\WINDOWS\system32\windupdates\windupdates.ex
O14 - IERESET.INF: START_PAGE_URL=file://C:\APPS\IE\offline\uk.htm
O15 - Trusted Zone: http://download.windowsupdate.com

Good. Now delete these files:
C:\WINDOWS\DroModule.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\windupdates\windupdates.exe
C:\APPS\IE\offline\uk.htm

and this folder:
C:\APPS\IE\offline\

Run Hijackthis again. If any of the above entries exist please post the new log.

Thanks, dilwar,
start hijackthis again, click Scan.
- place checkmarks against all the entries listed below that still exist, and then press Fix Checked.

O2 - BHO: (no name) - {5C255C8A-E604-49b4-9D64-90988571CECB} - (no file)
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [PersonalPC] C:\WINDOWS\DroModule.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [HKLM] C:\WINDOWS\system32\windupdates\windupdates.exe
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [PersonalPC] C:\WINDOWS\DroModule.exe
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [HKCU] C:\WINDOWS\system32\windupdates\windupdates.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Policies\Explorer\Run: [Policies] C:\WINDOWS\system32\windupdates\windupdates.exe
O4 - HKCU\..\Policies\Explorer\Run: [Policies] C:\WINDOWS\system32\windupdates\windupdates.ex
O14 - IERESET.INF: START_PAGE_URL=file://C:\APPS\IE\offline\uk.htm
O15 - Trusted Zone: http://download.windowsupdate.com

Good. Now delete these files:
C:\WINDOWS\DroModule.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\windupdates\windupdates.exe
C:\APPS\IE\offline\uk.htm

and this folder:
C:\APPS\IE\offline\

Run Hijackthis again. If any of the above entries exist please post the new log.

Okay i put a check on all the ones you mentioned, and i found the 'APPS\IE\OFFLINE' folders, i deleted it, but i couldn't find 'C:\WINDOWS\DroModule.exe', and 'C:\WINDOWS\system32\windupdates\windupdates.exe'.

Good-oh, dilwar. don't worry about not finding the files, at least the starting emtries are now gone.
IE... I don't set any homepage [how often do you wish to go there?].In IE go Tools, Internet options, General, and click Use Blank.
You can uninstall Google Toolbar. Same with Vuze Remote toolbar, I imagine, although because I do not know it, there is a chance that it is a required add-on for some software you have installed.
Windows Desktop Search. You can uninstall that too... it a is a file indexer. For fast searching. Whoopee.
And that is about it for speeding things up. I don't run any antispyware service.... if I ever caught anything I would run it then as a cleaner.

how about the 'aralquv.dll' and 'kbdmsy.dll'?, they are still under the startup services, do i need to reinstall them because i cant find them on the internet and i dont have the windows disc or anything

Delete?

Yes, you can delete those two entries. They are malware. I guess I did not see them ion the ht log because you had them stopped.
And I modified my previous post... re Windows Desktop Search.

sorry i was trying to delete that post, sent it by accident, but how do i delete them 2 anyway? i wouldn't know where to find them

Delete services?
==Go Start, run, type services.msc -and press Enter. Maximise the window and at foot select Extended tab, scroll to the specific service, rclick it, select properties. Write down the exact Service Name. Press Stop if it is highlighted [you may have to set the service Startup Type to Disable first]. Close Services, now type this line into the run text box and press Enter:
sc delete "exact Service Name" - don't be silly now....

Its not exactly a service i think, i found it when i went to msconfig, then selecting the startup tab, and there they were, but maybe i can delete them from there, so i'll check now, and thanks

Ah, not services, but under the startup tab. Okay, recheck them in msconfig. Then run Hijackthis again, press Scan, and search for them under O2 and O4 and possibly O20 [they may appear multiple times]. Check them, press Fix checked.
The actual files would once have been in system32, but are now not there, hence the intial error messages you posted about.

Thanks!! that seems to have fixed everything!, is it okay if i leave this thread open for a few more days before i mark as solved just in case? It all does seem to be fixed anyway so thanks!

You're quite welcome, Dilwar.

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