Help with what security I should be running.

manda1205

I posted in the what security do you use thread, and RussJk suggested I open a new thread with my hijackthis log in, to see what Im running.
This is my OP;
Hi, Im after some advice please. I was running microsoft security essentials and avast on my lappy. Now wether coincidence or not, I ran scans with both a few weeks back, nothing found, I then had lots of updates done by microsoft when switching off which were taking ages. Then I noticed that microsoft security had been deleted from my lappy. I ran scan again with avast, and nothing, so tried to re-install MSE, but got error code, which basically they said meant it couldnt download with any other sercurity programs being on my lappy. Now a friend told me to download and run Malwarebytes, which I did and it found nothing. Pretty sure this is now trying to compete with avast as it keeps popping up its blocked avast from doing stuff.
My question is, should I delete Avast and then try and re-install MSE, should I run avast with the malware and not bother with MSE, or should I delete them all and someone suggest a better plan?
I dont have any problems with my lappy, it seems to be running fine, other than the battery has stopped warning me its getting low, but thats been doing that for ages. Sorry if I dont sound in the know, Im not, hope someone can help me. Thanks.
Will put the log in next post as it seems quite long.

manda1205

Logfile of Trend Micro HijackThis v2.0.4
Scan saved at 13:33:30, on 13/08/2011
Platform: Windows 7 (WinNT 6.00.3504)
MSIE: Internet Explorer v8.00 (8.00.7600.16839)
Boot mode: Normal
Running processes:
C:\Program Files (x86)\Dell DataSafe Local Backup\Components\scheduler\STService.exe
C:\Program Files (x86)\Dell DataSafe Local Backup\Toaster.exe
C:\Program Files (x86)\Intel\Intel Matrix Storage Manager\IAAnotif.exe
C:\Program Files (x86)\HP\Digital Imaging\bin\hpqtra08.exe
C:\Program Files (x86)\Dell DataSafe Online\DataSafeOnline.exe
C:\Program Files (x86)\CyberLink\PowerDVD DX\PDVDDXSrv.exe
C:\Program Files (x86)\Roxio\Roxio Burn\RoxioBurnLauncher.exe
C:\Program Files (x86)\Dell Support Center\bin\sprtcmd.exe
C:\Program Files (x86)\ScanSoft\OmniPageSE4\OpWareSE4.exe
C:\Program Files\Alwil Software\Avast5\AvastUI.exe
C:\Program Files (x86)\HP\HP Software Update\hpwuschd2.exe
C:\Program Files (x86)\Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware\mbamgui.exe
C:\Program Files (x86)\HP\Digital Imaging\bin\hpqSTE08.exe
C:\Program Files (x86)\HP\Digital Imaging\bin\hpqbam08.exe
C:\Program Files (x86)\HP\Digital Imaging\bin\hpqgpc01.exe
C:\Program Files (x86)\internet explorer\iexplore.exe
C:\Program Files (x86)\internet explorer\iexplore.exe
c:\program files (x86)\aol mail toolbar\aolmailtbServer.exe
C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft\Search Enhancement Pack\SCServer\SCServer.exe
C:\Program Files (x86)\HP\Digital Imaging\smart web printing\hpswp_clipbook.exe
C:\Windows\SysWOW64\Macromed\Flash\FlashUtil10t_ActiveX.exe
C:\Program Files (x86)\internet explorer\iexplore.exe
C:\Users\mandas\Downloads\HijackThis.exe
C:\Program Files (x86)\Skype\Toolbars\Shared\SkypeNames2.exe
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Default_Page_URL = http://g.uk.msn.com/USCON/2
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Page = http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=54896
R0 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Start Page = http://webmail.aol.com/31650-111/aol-1/en-gb/Suite.aspx
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
R0 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Search,SearchAssistant =
R0 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Search,CustomizeSearch =
R0 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Local Page = C:\Windows\SysWOW64\blank.htm
R0 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Toolbar,LinksFolderName =
R3 - URLSearchHook: FCToolbarURLSearchHook Class - {ada2ac0d-15c6-4611-ba5d-5b0a8b52fd6d} - C:\Program Files (x86)\Nectar Search Toolbar\Helper.dll
R3 - URLSearchHook: (no name) - - (no file)
F2 - REG:system.ini: UserInit=userinit.exe
O2 - BHO: HP Print Enhancer - {0347C33E-8762-4905-BF09-768834316C61} - C:\Program Files (x86)\HP\Digital Imaging\Smart Web Printing\hpswp_printenhancer.dll
O2 - BHO: AcroIEHelperStub - {18DF081C-E8AD-4283-A596-FA578C2EBDC3} - C:\Program Files (x86)\Common Files\Adobe\Acrobat\ActiveX\AcroIEHelperShim.dll
O2 - BHO: (no name) - {5C255C8A-E604-49b4-9D64-90988571CECB} - (no file)
O2 - BHO: Search Helper - {6EBF7485-159F-4bff-A14F-B9E3AAC4465B} - C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft\Search Enhancement Pack\Search Helper\SEPsearchhelperie.dll
O2 - BHO: Windows Live ID Sign-in Helper - {9030D464-4C02-4ABF-8ECC-5164760863C6} - C:\Program Files (x86)\Common Files\Microsoft Shared\Windows Live\WindowsLiveLogin.dll
O2 - BHO: SkypeIEPluginBHO - {AE805869-2E5C-4ED4-8F7B-F1F7851A4497} - C:\Program Files (x86)\Skype\Toolbars\Internet Explorer\skypeieplugin.dll
O2 - BHO: FCTBPos00Pos - {B7C2F0D8-2209-4693-A15D-5A537211D48B} - C:\Program Files (x86)\Nectar Search Toolbar\Toolbar.dll
O2 - BHO: Bing Bar BHO - {d2ce3e00-f94a-4740-988e-03dc2f38c34f} - c:\Program Files (x86)\MSN Toolbar\Platform\6.3.2380.0\npwinext.dll
O2 - BHO: Java(tm) Plug-In 2 SSV Helper - {DBC80044-A445-435b-BC74-9C25C1C588A9} - C:\Program Files (x86)\Java\jre6\bin\jp2ssv.dll
O2 - BHO: AOL Mail Toolbar Loader - {fbea8524-8c72-4208-9d12-7fb73e9926eb} - C:\Program Files (x86)\AOL Mail Toolbar\aolmailtb.dll
O2 - BHO: HP Smart BHO Class - {FFFFFFFF-CF4E-4F2B-BDC2-0E72E116A856} - C:\Program Files (x86)\HP\Digital Imaging\Smart Web Printing\hpswp_BHO.dll
O3 - Toolbar: Nectar Search Toolbar - {8020143D-5926-4394-A04D-DD0B649DA121} - C:\Program Files (x86)\Nectar Search Toolbar\Toolbar.dll
O3 - Toolbar: AOL Mail Toolbar - {a3704fa3-dbf6-46b5-b95e-0677dfd39577} - C:\Program Files (x86)\AOL Mail Toolbar\aolmailtb.dll
O3 - Toolbar: @c:\Program Files (x86)\MSN Toolbar\Platform\6.3.2380.0\npwinext.dll,-100 - {8dcb7100-df86-4384-8842-8fa844297b3f} - c:\Program Files (x86)\MSN Toolbar\Platform\6.3.2380.0\npwinext.dll
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Adobe Reader Speed Launcher] "C:\Program Files (x86)\Adobe\Reader 9.0\Reader\Reader_sl.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Dell DataSafe Online] "C:\Program Files (x86)\Dell DataSafe Online\DataSafeOnline.exe" /m
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [PDVDDXSrv] "C:\Program Files (x86)\CyberLink\PowerDVD DX\PDVDDXSrv.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Desktop Disc Tool] "c:\Program Files (x86)\Roxio\Roxio Burn\RoxioBurnLauncher.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [DellSupportCenter] "C:\Program Files (x86)\Dell Support Center\bin\sprtcmd.exe" /P DellSupportCenter
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SSBkgdUpdate] "C:\Program Files (x86)\Common Files\Scansoft Shared\SSBkgdUpdate\SSBkgdupdate.exe" -Embedding -boot
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [OpwareSE4] "C:\Program Files (x86)\ScanSoft\OmniPageSE4\OpwareSE4.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [avast5] "C:\Program Files\Alwil Software\Avast5\avastUI.exe" /nogui
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [HP Software Update] C:\Program Files (x86)\HP\HP Software Update\HPWuSchd2.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Microsoft Default Manager] "C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft\Search Enhancement Pack\Default Manager\DefMgr.exe" -resume
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware] "C:\Program Files (x86)\Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware\mbamgui.exe" /starttray
O4 - HKLM\..\RunOnce: [Launcher] C:\Program Files (x86)\Dell DataSafe Local Backup\Components\scheduler\Launcher.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\RunOnce: [STToasterLauncher] C:\Program Files (x86)\Dell DataSafe Local Backup\toasterLauncher.exe
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [Sidebar] C:\Program Files\Windows Sidebar\sidebar.exe /autoRun
O4 - HKUS\S-1-5-19\..\Run: [Sidebar] %ProgramFiles%\Windows Sidebar\Sidebar.exe /autoRun (User 'LOCAL SERVICE')
O4 - HKUS\S-1-5-19\..\RunOnce: [mctadmin] C:\Windows\System32\mctadmin.exe (User 'LOCAL SERVICE')
O4 - HKUS\S-1-5-20\..\Run: [Sidebar] %ProgramFiles%\Windows Sidebar\Sidebar.exe /autoRun (User 'NETWORK SERVICE')
O4 - HKUS\S-1-5-20\..\RunOnce: [mctadmin] C:\Windows\System32\mctadmin.exe (User 'NETWORK SERVICE')
O4 - .DEFAULT User Startup: Dell Dock First Run.lnk = C:\Program Files\Dell\DellDock\DellDock.exe (User 'Default user')
O4 - Startup: Dell Dock.lnk = C:\Program Files\Dell\DellDock\DellDock.exe
O4 - Global Startup: HP Digital Imaging Monitor.lnk = C:\Program Files (x86)\HP\Digital Imaging\bin\hpqtra08.exe
O8 - Extra context menu item: E&xport to Microsoft Excel - res://C:\PROGRA~2\MICROS~2\Office12\EXCEL.EXE/3000
O9 - Extra button: Blog This - {219C3416-8CB2-491a-A3C7-D9FCDDC9D600} - C:\Program Files (x86)\Windows Live\Writer\WriterBrowserExtension.dll
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: &Blog This in Windows Live Writer - {219C3416-8CB2-491a-A3C7-D9FCDDC9D600} - C:\Program Files (x86)\Windows Live\Writer\WriterBrowserExtension.dll
O9 - Extra button: Send to OneNote - {2670000A-7350-4f3c-8081-5663EE0C6C49} - C:\PROGRA~2\MICROS~2\Office12\ONBttnIE.dll
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: S&end to OneNote - {2670000A-7350-4f3c-8081-5663EE0C6C49} - C:\PROGRA~2\MICROS~2\Office12\ONBttnIE.dll
O9 - Extra button: Skype add-on for Internet Explorer - {898EA8C8-E7FF-479B-8935-AEC46303B9E5} - C:\Program Files (x86)\Skype\Toolbars\Internet Explorer\skypeieplugin.dll
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Skype add-on for Internet Explorer - {898EA8C8-E7FF-479B-8935-AEC46303B9E5} - C:\Program Files (x86)\Skype\Toolbars\Internet Explorer\skypeieplugin.dll
O9 - Extra button: Research - {92780B25-18CC-41C8-B9BE-3C9C571A8263} - C:\PROGRA~2\MICROS~2\Office12\REFIEBAR.DLL
O9 - Extra button: Show or hide HP Smart Web Printing - {DDE87865-83C5-48c4-8357-2F5B1AA84522} - C:\Program Files (x86)\HP\Digital Imaging\Smart Web Printing\hpswp_BHO.dll
O10 - Unknown file in Winsock LSP: c:\program files (x86)\common files\microsoft shared\windows live\wlidnsp.dll
O10 - Unknown file in Winsock LSP: c:\program files (x86)\common files\microsoft shared\windows live\wlidnsp.dll
O16 - DPF: {0972B098-DEE9-4279-AC7E-4BAAA029102D} (PhotoboxPhotowaysUploader5 Control) - http://assets.photobox.com/assets/aurigma/ImageUploader5.cab?20100616090253
O16 - DPF: {C345E174-3E87-4F41-A01C-B066A90A49B4} (WRC Class) - http://trial.trymicrosoftoffice.com/trialoaa/buymsoffice_assets/framework/microsoft/wrc32.ocx
O16 - DPF: {D27CDB6E-AE6D-11CF-96B8-444553540000} (Shockwave Flash Object) - http://fpdownload2.macromedia.com/get/shockwave/cabs/flash/swflash.cab
O16 - DPF: {E2883E8F-472F-4FB0-9522-AC9BF37916A7} - http://platformdl.adobe.com/NOS/getPlusPlus/1.6/gp.cab
O18 - Protocol: skype-ie-addon-data - {91774881-D725-4E58-B298-07617B9B86A8} - C:\Program Files (x86)\Skype\Toolbars\Internet Explorer\skypeieplugin.dll
O18 - Protocol: skype4com - {FFC8B962-9B40-4DFF-9458-1830C7DD7F5D} - C:\PROGRA~2\COMMON~1\Skype\SKYPE4~1.DLL
O23 - Service: @%SystemRoot%\system32\Alg.exe,-112 (ALG) - Unknown owner - C:\Windows\System32\alg.exe (file missing)
O23 - Service: avast! Antivirus - AVAST Software - C:\Program Files\Alwil Software\Avast5\AvastSvc.exe
O23 - Service: Dock Login Service (DockLoginService) - Stardock Corporation - C:\Program Files\Dell\DellDock\DockLogin.exe
O23 - Service: @%SystemRoot%\system32\efssvc.dll,-100 (EFS) - Unknown owner - C:\Windows\System32\lsass.exe (file missing)
O23 - Service: @%systemroot%\system32\fxsresm.dll,-118 (Fax) - Unknown owner - C:\Windows\system32\fxssvc.exe (file missing)
O23 - Service: GameConsoleService - WildTangent, Inc. - C:\Program Files (x86)\WildTangent\Dell Games\Dell Game Console\GameConsoleService.exe
O23 - Service: Google Update Service (gupdate) (gupdate) - Google Inc. - C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\Update\GoogleUpdate.exe
O23 - Service: Google Update Service (gupdatem) (gupdatem) - Google Inc. - C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\Update\GoogleUpdate.exe
O23 - Service: Intel(R) Matrix Storage Event Monitor (IAANTMON) - Intel Corporation - C:\Program Files (x86)\Intel\Intel Matrix Storage Manager\IAANTMon.exe
O23 - Service: @keyiso.dll,-100 (KeyIso) - Unknown owner - C:\Windows\system32\lsass.exe (file missing)
O23 - Service: MBAMService - Malwarebytes Corporation - C:\Program Files (x86)\Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware\mbamservice.exe
O23 - Service: @comres.dll,-2797 (MSDTC) - Unknown owner - C:\Windows\System32\msdtc.exe (file missing)
O23 - Service: @%SystemRoot%\System32\netlogon.dll,-102 (Netlogon) - Unknown owner - C:\Windows\system32\lsass.exe (file missing)
O23 - Service: @%systemroot%\system32\psbase.dll,-300 (ProtectedStorage) - Unknown owner - C:\Windows\system32\lsass.exe (file missing)
O23 - Service: @%systemroot%\system32\Locator.exe,-2 (RpcLocator) - Unknown owner - C:\Windows\system32\locator.exe (file missing)
O23 - Service: @%SystemRoot%\system32\samsrv.dll,-1 (SamSs) - Unknown owner - C:\Windows\system32\lsass.exe (file missing)
O23 - Service: SoftThinks Agent Service (SftService) - SoftThinks - C:\Program Files (x86)\Dell DataSafe Local Backup\sftservice.EXE
O23 - Service: @%SystemRoot%\system32\snmptrap.exe,-3 (SNMPTRAP) - Unknown owner - C:\Windows\System32\snmptrap.exe (file missing)
O23 - Service: @%systemroot%\system32\spoolsv.exe,-1 (Spooler) - Unknown owner - C:\Windows\System32\spoolsv.exe (file missing)
O23 - Service: @%SystemRoot%\system32\sppsvc.exe,-101 (sppsvc) - Unknown owner - C:\Windows\system32\sppsvc.exe (file missing)
O23 - Service: SupportSoft Sprocket Service (DellSupportCenter) (sprtsvc_DellSupportCenter) - SupportSoft, Inc. - C:\Program Files (x86)\Dell Support Center\bin\sprtsvc.exe
O23 - Service: Audio Service (STacSV) - IDT, Inc. - C:\Windows\System32\DriverStore\FileRepository\stwrt64.inf_amd64_neutral_afc3018f8cfedd20\STacSV64.exe
O23 - Service: @%SystemRoot%\system32\ui0detect.exe,-101 (UI0Detect) - Unknown owner - C:\Windows\system32\UI0Detect.exe (file missing)
O23 - Service: @%SystemRoot%\system32\vaultsvc.dll,-1003 (VaultSvc) - Unknown owner - C:\Windows\system32\lsass.exe (file missing)
O23 - Service: @%SystemRoot%\system32\vds.exe,-100 (vds) - Unknown owner - C:\Windows\System32\vds.exe (file missing)
O23 - Service: @%systemroot%\system32\vssvc.exe,-102 (VSS) - Unknown owner - C:\Windows\system32\vssvc.exe (file missing)
O23 - Service: @%SystemRoot%\system32\Wat\WatUX.exe,-601 (WatAdminSvc) - Unknown owner - C:\Windows\system32\Wat\WatAdminSvc.exe (file missing)
O23 - Service: @%systemroot%\system32\wbengine.exe,-104 (wbengine) - Unknown owner - C:\Windows\system32\wbengine.exe (file missing)
O23 - Service: Dell Wireless WLAN Tray Service (wltrysvc) - Unknown owner - C:\Program Files\Dell\Dell Wireless WLAN Card\WLTRYSVC.EXE
O23 - Service: @%Systemroot%\system32\wbem\wmiapsrv.exe,-110 (wmiApSrv) - Unknown owner - C:\Windows\system32\wbem\WmiApSrv.exe (file missing)
O23 - Service: @%PROGRAMFILES%\Windows Media Player\wmpnetwk.exe,-101 (WMPNetworkSvc) - Unknown owner - C:\Program Files (x86)\Windows Media Player\wmpnetwk.exe (file missing)
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Also in answer to how is malware blocking avast. I just keep getting popups in bottom rt corner saying malware has blocked this and in the file it says avast.

waddler_8

Also in answer to how is malware blocking avast. I just keep getting popups in bottom rt corner saying malware has blocked this and in the file it says avast.

Malwarebytes' IP protection has blocked Avast?

Post the most recent IP protection log.

Open MBAM and go to the logs tab and it'll be named/dated Protection-log-yyyy-mm-dd (time).txt , where yyyy-mm-dd (time) will relate to the date & time. Post yesterdays/todays.

manda1205

This is the latest report

08:43:44 mandas MESSAGE Protection started successfully
08:43:49 mandas MESSAGE IP Protection started successfully
08:45:08 mandas MESSAGE Scheduled update executed successfully
08:46:51 mandas MESSAGE IP Protection stopped
08:46:53 mandas MESSAGE Database updated successfully
08:46:54 mandas MESSAGE IP Protection started successfully
10:36:46 mandas IP-BLOCK 94.100.19.131 (Type: outgoing, Port: 50427, Process: avastsvc.exe)
10:36:46 mandas IP-BLOCK 94.100.19.131 (Type: outgoing, Port: 50428, Process: avastsvc.exe)
10:37:10 mandas IP-BLOCK 94.100.19.131 (Type: outgoing, Port: 50458, Process: avastsvc.exe)
10:37:10 mandas IP-BLOCK 94.100.19.131 (Type: outgoing, Port: 50459, Process: avastsvc.exe)
10:37:43 mandas IP-BLOCK 94.100.19.131 (Type: outgoing, Port: 50474, Process: avastsvc.exe)
10:37:43 mandas IP-BLOCK 94.100.19.131 (Type: outgoing, Port: 50475, Process: avastsvc.exe)
10:37:51 mandas IP-BLOCK 94.100.19.131 (Type: outgoing, Port: 50484, Process: avastsvc.exe)
10:37:51 mandas IP-BLOCK 94.100.19.131 (Type: outgoing, Port: 50485, Process: avastsvc.exe)
10:39:04 mandas IP-BLOCK 94.100.19.131 (Type: outgoing, Port: 50499, Process: avastsvc.exe)
10:39:04 mandas IP-BLOCK 94.100.19.131 (Type: outgoing, Port: 50501, Process: avastsvc.exe)
10:39:12 mandas IP-BLOCK 94.100.19.131 (Type: outgoing, Port: 50520, Process: avastsvc.exe)
10:39:12 mandas IP-BLOCK 94.100.19.131 (Type: outgoing, Port: 50521, Process: avastsvc.exe)
11:49:34 mandas MESSAGE Protection started successfully
11:49:41 mandas MESSAGE IP Protection started successfully
13:23:59 mandas MESSAGE Protection started successfully
13:24:04 mandas MESSAGE IP Protection started successfully

waddler_8

That's due to Avasts web shield.

http://forums.malwarebytes.org/index.php?showtopic=10138&st=0&p=162100&#entry162100

Why is Malwarebytes' blocking my antivirus?
It isn't, but it may appear so because of the process name shown in the pop up which belongs to your antivirus. This can happen if you use an antivirus software that intercepts all incoming and outgoing internet traffic to look for infections which makes Windows think it is your antivirus initiating the connection and thus Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware thinks the same thing.

manda1205

That is the latest one I posted. I only have 2 as I only installed it yesterday.
Yes I use nectar toolbars for searching as I get points when I do it. Will do the other one though. Thanks.

manda1205

So should I now be ok to delete avast and re-install MSE? Is it better to have MSE than avast?

waddler_8

I use MSE, others use and would recommend Avast. I'd go with whatever your own personal preference is.

manda1205

Thanks very much

RussJK

manda1205 wrote: »

So should I now be ok to delete avast and re-install MSE? Is it better to have MSE than avast?

I wouldn't switch antiviruses just yet. What site are you on when you get the Malwarebytes messages?

Could you run the following scans:
1. TDSSKiller (http://support.kaspersky.com/downloads/utils/tdsskiller.exe) - let us know if it finds anything

2. Hitmanpro (http://dl.surfright.nl/HitmanPro35_x64.exe) - don't worry about cookies, but clean any trojans, etc (unless you believe it to be a false positive).

waddler_8

You could install a install a custom hosts file for additional protection.

• Download this file: http://winhelp2002.mvps.org/hosts.zip
• Once downloaded, right click on hosts.zip and >extract all (Make sure there is a check in the "Show extracted files when complete" option)
• Right-click mvps.bat and select: Run as Administrator
• Ok the UAC prompt

The batch file will run & backup the existing HOSTS file & then copy the updated HOSTS file to the proper location. You should see a completed prompt (press any key) and that's it ...

http://winhelp2002.mvps.org/hostswin7.htm