Error Code 80244019 on Vista Ultimate SP1

About 2 weeks ago I noticed that I was not able to connect to Windows
Update server using Windows Update. Windows Update reports that I have
never checked for updates or never installed updates, which days before
this problem I have. I didn't think much of the problem at the time.
Lately I have noticed a drastic change in computer performance and
popups, it worried me. I decided to update Ad-Aware 2008 and scan, but
during update I received an error saying "No Connection To Download
Server". I then try running avast! Antivirus and it finds nothing. Next
I tried to go to Microsoft Update site and manually download updates, I
get "Server Error in '/' Application". So I run UnHackMe and it finds a
trojan on startup, I remove that. Next I run Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware
and it finds multiple DNSchangers in the registry, I remove that.
Finally I run Spybot - Search & Destroy and it finds multiple tracking
cookies, I remove them.

My computer performance is close to normal again, except for the fact I
still cant connect to Windows Update or Ad-Aware Update server. I have a
feeling that there is still more to the DNSchanger, maybe with a
rootkit. I don't kno, I need help.

Local Area Connections Properties TCP/IPv6 & v4 both are to obtain
automatically.
Running Windows Vista Ultimate Service Pack 1,
avast! Antivirus,
Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware,
Ad-Aware,
UnHackMe,
Spybot - Search & Destroy.

I can send the logs of the objects removed and a HijackThis log if
needed.


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Run a /thorough/ check for hijackware, including posting your hijackthis log
to an appropriate forum.

Checking for/Help with Hijackware
http://aumha.org/a/parasite.htm
http://aumha.org/a/quickfix.htm
http://aumha.net/viewtopic.php?t=5878
http://wiki.castlecops.com/Malware_R...:_Introduction
http://mvps.org/winhelp2002/unwanted.htm
http://inetexplorer.mvps.org/data/prevention.htm
http://inetexplorer.mvps.org/tshoot.html
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k/Malware_Defence.htm
http://defendingyourmachine2.blogspot.com/
http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/...moving_Malware

When all else fails, HijackThis v2.0.2
(http://aumha.org/downloads/hijackthis.exe) is the preferred tool to use (in
conjunction with some other utilities). HijackThis will NOT fix anything on
its own, but it will help you to both identify and remove any
hijackware/spyware with assistance from an expert. **Post your log to
http://spywarehammer.com/simplemachi...php?board=10.0,
http://forums.spybot.info/forumdisplay.php?f=22,
http://aumha.net/viewforum.php?f=30, or another appropriate forum for review
by an expert in such matters, not here.**

"Quote"

Borrowed from PA Bear.
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"DJMoneyMike" wrote:

>
> About 2 weeks ago I noticed that I was not able to connect to Windows
> Update server using Windows Update. Windows Update reports that I have
> never checked for updates or never installed updates, which days before
> this problem I have. I didn't think much of the problem at the time.
> Lately I have noticed a drastic change in computer performance and
> popups, it worried me. I decided to update Ad-Aware 2008 and scan, but
> during update I received an error saying "No Connection To Download
> Server". I then try running avast! Antivirus and it finds nothing. Next
> I tried to go to Microsoft Update site and manually download updates, I
> get "Server Error in '/' Application". So I run UnHackMe and it finds a
> trojan on startup, I remove that. Next I run Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware
> and it finds multiple DNSchangers in the registry, I remove that.
> Finally I run Spybot - Search & Destroy and it finds multiple tracking
> cookies, I remove them.
>
> My computer performance is close to normal again, except for the fact I
> still cant connect to Windows Update or Ad-Aware Update server. I have a
> feeling that there is still more to the DNSchanger, maybe with a
> rootkit. I don't kno, I need help.
>
> Local Area Connections Properties TCP/IPv6 & v4 both are to obtain
> automatically.
> Running Windows Vista Ultimate Service Pack 1,
> avast! Antivirus,
> Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware,
> Ad-Aware,
> UnHackMe,
> Spybot - Search & Destroy.
>
> I can send the logs of the objects removed and a HijackThis log if
> needed.
>
>
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See this recent discussion, Mike:
http://groups.google.com/group/micro...60cdcee6c44607

NB: As of this post, MBAM *cannot* clean this infection!
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DJMoneyMike wrote:
> About 2 weeks ago I noticed that I was not able to connect to Windows
> Update server using Windows Update. Windows Update reports that I have
> never checked for updates or never installed updates, which days before
> this problem I have. I didn't think much of the problem at the time.
> Lately I have noticed a drastic change in computer performance and
> popups, it worried me. I decided to update Ad-Aware 2008 and scan, but
> during update I received an error saying "No Connection To Download
> Server". I then try running avast! Antivirus and it finds nothing. Next
> I tried to go to Microsoft Update site and manually download updates, I
> get "Server Error in '/' Application". So I run UnHackMe and it finds a
> trojan on startup, I remove that. Next I run Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware
> and it finds multiple DNSchangers in the registry, I remove that.
> Finally I run Spybot - Search & Destroy and it finds multiple tracking
> cookies, I remove them.
>
> My computer performance is close to normal again, except for the fact I
> still cant connect to Windows Update or Ad-Aware Update server. I have a
> feeling that there is still more to the DNSchanger, maybe with a
> rootkit. I don't kno, I need help.
>
> Local Area Connections Properties TCP/IPv6 & v4 both are to obtain
> automatically.
> Running Windows Vista Ultimate Service Pack 1,
> avast! Antivirus,
> Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware,
> Ad-Aware,
> UnHackMe,
> Spybot - Search & Destroy.
>
> I can send the logs of the objects removed and a HijackThis log if
> needed.

Thank you, TaurArian and PA Bear [MS MVP]. That information is
usefull...now i just need to go through it all. I am thinking I have
Vundo infection because Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware and Spybot Search &
Destroy both deleted ZLOB infections. Hopefully MBAM figures out a way
to rid this pest. I really hope I don't have to reformat my drive...too
much DJ stuff to back up.


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