rmurphy

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  1. Update MalwareBytes Anti-Malware, then run a full scan.

    • The scan may take some time to finish,so please be patient.
    • When the scan is complete, click OK, then Show Results to view the results.
    • Make sure that everything is checked, and click Remove Selected.
    • When disinfection is completed, a log will open in Notepad and you may be prompted to Restart.(See Extra Note)
    • The log is automatically saved by MBAM and can be viewed by clicking the Logs tab in MBAM.
    • Copy&Paste the entire report in your next reply.

    Extra Note:

    If MBAM encounters a file that is difficult to remove,you will be presented with 1 of 2 prompts,click OK to either and let MBAM proceed with the disinfection process,if asked to restart the computer,please do so immediatly.

    -Ryan

  2. Uninstall the following program: J2SE Runtime Environment 5.0 Update 6

    == Install Latest Java ==

    Please go to THIS page, and click on the Download link that is in the Java Runtime Environment (JRE) 6 section.

    Click the radio button next to Accept License Agreement after reviewing it. The page will refresh - this is normal.

    Download the Windows Offline Installation, Multi-language. You will want to save this to a location you will remember.

    Once it has finished downloading, double click it, and follow the prompts to install.

    If it asks to reboot, select Yes.

    1. Please open Notepad

    • Click Start , then Run
    • Type notepad .exe in the Run Box.

    2. Now copy/paste the entire content of the codebox below into the Notepad window:

    File::

    C:\Documents and Settings\Will Barry\services.exe

    3. Save the above as CFScript.txt

    4. Then drag the CFScript.txt into ComboFix.exe as depicted in the animation below. This will start ComboFix again.

    CFScript.gif

    5. After reboot, (in case it asks to reboot), please post the following reports/logs into your next reply:

    • Combofix.txt
    • A new HijackThis log.

    -Ryan

  3. == Remove Programs ==

    Please go to Add/Remove Programs in the Control Panel, and remove the following programs

    • Java 6 Update 3
      SearchAssist

    Reboot your computer

    == Combofix ==

    Please download ComboFix from Here or Here to your Desktop.

    **Note: In the event you already have Combofix, this is a new version that I need you to download. It is important that it is saved directly to your desktop**

    1. Please, never rename Combofix unless instructed.
    2. Close any open browsers.
    3. Close/disable all anti virus and anti malware programs so they do not interfere with the running of ComboFix.

    -----------------------------------------------------------

    • Very Important! Temporarily disable your anti-virus, script blocking and any anti-malware real-time protection before performing a scan. They can interfere with ComboFix or remove some of its embedded files which may cause "unpredictable results".
    • Click on this link to see a list of programs that should be disabled. The list is not all inclusive. If yours is not listed and you don't know how to disable it, please ask.

      -----------------------------------------------------------


    • Close any open browsers.
    • WARNING: Combofix will disconnect your machine from the Internet as soon as it starts
    • Please do not attempt to re-connect your machine back to the Internet until Combofix has completely finished.
    • If there is no internet connection after running Combofix, then restart your computer to restore back your connection.

    -----------------------------------------------------------

    1. Please open Notepad

    • Click Start , then Run
    • Type notepad.exe in the Run Box.

    2. Now copy/paste the entire content of the codebox below into the Notepad window:

    File::

    D:\Start.exe

    H:\Start.exe

    I:\Start.exe

    J:\Start.exe

    3. Save the above as CFScript.txt

    4. Then drag the CFScript.txt into ComboFix.exe as depicted in the animation below. This will start ComboFix again.

    CFScript.gif

    5. After reboot, (in case it asks to reboot), please post the following reports/logs into your next reply:

    • Combofix.txt
    • A new HijackThis log.

    -Ryan

  4. Yes, restart, then do the following:

    == Clear Temporary Files ==

    Please download ATF Cleaner by Atribune.

    This program is for XP and Windows 2000 only

    • Close all Internet Explorer, Firefox, and Opera windows before continuing.
      Double-click ATF-Cleaner.exe to run the program.
      Under Main choose: Select All
      Click the Empty Selected button.

    If you use Firefox browser

    • Click Firefox at the top and choose: Select All
      Click the Empty Selected button.
      NOTE: If you would like to keep your saved passwords, please click No at the prompt.

    If you use Opera browser

    • Click Opera at the top and choose: Select All
      Click the Empty Selected button.
      NOTE: If you would like to keep your saved passwords, please click No at the prompt.

    Click Exit on the Main menu to close the program.

    For Technical Support, double-click the e-mail address located at the bottom of each menu.

    == Clear System Restore==

    Let's make a new restore point and clear the others:

    • Go - Start>Programmes>Accessories>System Tools>System Restore>Create a New Restore point.
      Go - Start>Programmes>Accessories>System Tools>Disc Cleanup>"More Options" Tab>Remove All But Most Recent Point. Please do this for each hard drive that you have connected to the computer

    == Kaspersky Web Scanner ==

    Please do an online scan with Kaspersky WebScanner

    You will need to use Internet Explorer to do this

    Click on Accept

    You will be promted to install an ActiveX component from Kaspersky, Click Yes.

    • The program will launch and then begin downloading the latest definition files:
    • Once the files have been downloaded click on NEXT

    • Now click on Scan Settings
    • In the scan settings make that the following are selected:
      • Scan using the following Anti-Virus database:

      • Extended (if available otherwise Standard)

      • Scan Options:

      • Scan Archives
        Scan Mail Bases

      [*]Click OK

      [*]Now under select a target to scan:

      • Select My Computer

      [*]This will program will start and scan your system.

      [*]The scan will take a while so be patient and let it run.

      [*]Once the scan is complete it will display if your system has been infected.

      • Now click on the Save as Text button:

      [*]Save the file to your desktop.

      [*]Copy and paste that information in your next post.

    == Request Logs ==

    Please post the log from the Kaspersky scan, along with an uninstall list

    To obtain an Uninstall list.

    • Open HijackThis, click Config, click Misc Tools
      Click "Open Uninstall Manager"
      Click "Save List" (generates uninstall_list.txt)

    -Ryan

  5. Download SDFix and save it to your Desktop.

    Double click SDFix.exe and it will extract the files to %systemdrive%

    (Drive that contains the Windows Directory, typically C:\SDFix)

    Please then reboot your computer in Safe Mode by doing the following :

    • Restart your computer
    • After hearing your computer beep once during startup, but before the Windows icon appears, tap the F8 key continually;
    • Instead of Windows loading as normal, the Advanced Options Menu should appear;
    • Select the first option, to run Windows in Safe Mode, then press Enter.
    • Choose your usual account.

    • Open the extracted SDFix folder and double click RunThis.bat to start the script.
    • Type Y to begin the cleanup process.
    • It will remove any Trojan Services and Registry Entries that it finds then prompt you to press any key to Reboot.
    • Press any Key and it will restart the PC.
    • When the PC restarts the Fixtool will run again and complete the removal process then display Finished, press any key to end the script and load your desktop icons.
    • Once the desktop icons load the SDFix report will open on screen and also save into the SDFix folder as Report.txt
      (Report.txt will also be copied to Clipboard ready for posting back on the forum).
    • Finally paste the contents of the Report.txt back on the forum with a new HijackThis log

    -Ryan

  6. Welcome to Besttechie! I'm Ryan, and I'll be helping you clean your computer.

    Let's do this before getting a HiJack This log, since it's what I'd probably have you do after I looked at the log.

    Please download Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware from Here or Here

    Double Click mbam-setup.exe to install the application.

    • Make sure a checkmark is placed next to Update Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware and Launch Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware, then click Finish.
    • If an update is found, it will download and install the latest version.
    • Once the program has loaded, select "Perform Quick Scan", then click Scan.
    • The scan may take some time to finish,so please be patient.
    • When the scan is complete, click OK, then Show Results to view the results.
    • Make sure that everything is checked, and click Remove Selected.
    • When disinfection is completed, a log will open in Notepad and you may be prompted to Restart.(See Extra Note)
    • The log is automatically saved by MBAM and can be viewed by clicking the Logs tab in MBAM.
    • Copy&Paste the entire report in your next reply, and include a HiJack This log.

    Extra Note:

    If MBAM encounters a file that is difficult to remove,you will be presented with 1 of 2 prompts,click OK to either and let MBAM proceed with the disinfection process,if asked to restart the computer,please do so immediatly.

    -Ryan

  7. Welcome to Besttechie! I'm Ryan, and I'll be helping you clean your computer.

    Please download Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware from Here or Here

    Double Click mbam-setup.exe to install the application.

    • Make sure a checkmark is placed next to Update Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware and Launch Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware, then click Finish.
    • If an update is found, it will download and install the latest version.
    • Once the program has loaded, select "Perform Quick Scan", then click Scan.
    • The scan may take some time to finish,so please be patient.
    • When the scan is complete, click OK, then Show Results to view the results.
    • Make sure that everything is checked, and click Remove Selected.
    • When disinfection is completed, a log will open in Notepad and you may be prompted to Restart.(See Extra Note)
    • The log is automatically saved by MBAM and can be viewed by clicking the Logs tab in MBAM.
    • Copy&Paste the entire report in your next reply.

    Extra Note:

    If MBAM encounters a file that is difficult to remove,you will be presented with 1 of 2 prompts,click OK to either and let MBAM proceed with the disinfection process,if asked to restart the computer,please do so immediatly.

    -Ryan

  8. == Clear Temporary Files ==

    Please download ATF Cleaner by Atribune.

    This program is for XP and Windows 2000 only

    • Close all Internet Explorer, Firefox, and Opera windows before continuing.
      Double-click ATF-Cleaner.exe to run the program.
      Under Main choose: Select All
      Click the Empty Selected button.

    If you use Firefox browser

    • Click Firefox at the top and choose: Select All
      Click the Empty Selected button.
      NOTE: If you would like to keep your saved passwords, please click No at the prompt.

    If you use Opera browser

    • Click Opera at the top and choose: Select All
      Click the Empty Selected button.
      NOTE: If you would like to keep your saved passwords, please click No at the prompt.

    Click Exit on the Main menu to close the program.

    For Technical Support, double-click the e-mail address located at the bottom of each menu.

    == Clear System Restore==

    Let's make a new restore point and clear the others:

    • Go - Start>Programmes>Accessories>System Tools>System Restore>Create a New Restore point.
      Go - Start>Programmes>Accessories>System Tools>Disc Cleanup>"More Options" Tab>Remove All But Most Recent Point. Please do this for each hard drive that you have connected to the computer

    == Kaspersky Web Scanner ==

    Please do an online scan with Kaspersky WebScanner

    You will need to use Internet Explorer to do this

    Click on Accept

    You will be promted to install an ActiveX component from Kaspersky, Click Yes.

    • The program will launch and then begin downloading the latest definition files:
    • Once the files have been downloaded click on NEXT

    • Now click on Scan Settings
    • In the scan settings make that the following are selected:
      • Scan using the following Anti-Virus database:

      • Extended (if available otherwise Standard)

      • Scan Options:

      • Scan Archives
        Scan Mail Bases

      [*]Click OK

      [*]Now under select a target to scan:

      • Select My Computer

      [*]This will program will start and scan your system.

      [*]The scan will take a while so be patient and let it run.

      [*]Once the scan is complete it will display if your system has been infected.

      • Now click on the Save as Text button:

      [*]Save the file to your desktop.

      [*]Copy and paste that information in your next post.

    == Request Logs ==

    Please post the log from the Kaspersky scan.

    -Ryan

  9. Please download Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware from Here or Here

    Double Click mbam-setup.exe to install the application.

    • Make sure a checkmark is placed next to Update Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware and Launch Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware, then click Finish.
    • If an update is found, it will download and install the latest version.
    • Once the program has loaded, select "Perform Quick Scan", then click Scan.
    • The scan may take some time to finish,so please be patient.
    • When the scan is complete, click OK, then Show Results to view the results.
    • Make sure that everything is checked, and click Remove Selected.
    • When disinfection is completed, a log will open in Notepad and you may be prompted to Restart.(See Extra Note)
    • The log is automatically saved by MBAM and can be viewed by clicking the Logs tab in MBAM.
    • Copy&Paste the entire report in your next reply.

    Extra Note:

    If MBAM encounters a file that is difficult to remove,you will be presented with 1 of 2 prompts,click OK to either and let MBAM proceed with the disinfection process,if asked to restart the computer,please do so immediatly.

    -Ryan

    • Click START then RUN
    • Now type Combofix /u in the runbox and click OK

    This will:

    • Delete the following:
      • ComboFix and its associated files and folders.
      • VundoFix backups, if present
      • The C:\Deckard folder, if present
      • The C:_OtMoveIt folder, if present

      [*] Reset the clock settings.

      [*] Hide file extensions, if required.

      [*] Hide System/Hidden files, if required.

      [*] Reset System Restore.

    Congratulations, your log is clean :thumbsup:

    For information on how to protect yourself in the future, read Infection Prevention

    Do you have any other questions or concerns? This thread will be left open for a few more days, so feel free to ask.

    -Ryan

  10. == Clear Temporary Files ==

    Please download ATF Cleaner by Atribune.

    This program is for XP and Windows 2000 only

    • Close all Internet Explorer, Firefox, and Opera windows before continuing.
      Double-click ATF-Cleaner.exe to run the program.
      Under Main choose: Select All
      Click the Empty Selected button.

    If you use Firefox browser

    • Click Firefox at the top and choose: Select All
      Click the Empty Selected button.
      NOTE: If you would like to keep your saved passwords, please click No at the prompt.

    If you use Opera browser

    • Click Opera at the top and choose: Select All
      Click the Empty Selected button.
      NOTE: If you would like to keep your saved passwords, please click No at the prompt.

    Click Exit on the Main menu to close the program.

    For Technical Support, double-click the e-mail address located at the bottom of each menu.

    == Clear System Restore==

    Let's make a new restore point and clear the others:

    • Go - Start>Programmes>Accessories>System Tools>System Restore>Create a New Restore point.
      Go - Start>Programmes>Accessories>System Tools>Disc Cleanup>"More Options" Tab>Remove All But Most Recent Point. Please do this for each hard drive that you have connected to the computer

    == Kaspersky Web Scanner ==

    Please do an online scan with Kaspersky WebScanner

    You will need to use Internet Explorer to do this

    Click on Accept

    You will be promted to install an ActiveX component from Kaspersky, Click Yes.

    • The program will launch and then begin downloading the latest definition files:
    • Once the files have been downloaded click on NEXT

    • Now click on Scan Settings
    • In the scan settings make that the following are selected:
      • Scan using the following Anti-Virus database:

      • Extended (if available otherwise Standard)

      • Scan Options:

      • Scan Archives
        Scan Mail Bases

      [*]Click OK

      [*]Now under select a target to scan:

      • Select My Computer

      [*]This will program will start and scan your system.

      [*]The scan will take a while so be patient and let it run.

      [*]Once the scan is complete it will display if your system has been infected.

      • Now click on the Save as Text button:

      [*]Save the file to your desktop.

      [*]Copy and paste that information in your next post.

    == Request Logs ==

    Please post the log from the Kaspersky scan.

    -Ryan

  11. No problem with the delay; I've been gone this weekend, so you wouldn't have had a response anyways ;)

    == Clear Temporary Files ==

    Please download ATF Cleaner by Atribune.

    This program is for XP and Windows 2000 only

    • Close all Internet Explorer, Firefox, and Opera windows before continuing.
      Double-click ATF-Cleaner.exe to run the program.
      Under Main choose: Select All
      Click the Empty Selected button.

    If you use Firefox browser

    • Click Firefox at the top and choose: Select All
      Click the Empty Selected button.
      NOTE: If you would like to keep your saved passwords, please click No at the prompt.

    If you use Opera browser

    • Click Opera at the top and choose: Select All
      Click the Empty Selected button.
      NOTE: If you would like to keep your saved passwords, please click No at the prompt.

    Click Exit on the Main menu to close the program.

    For Technical Support, double-click the e-mail address located at the bottom of each menu.

    == Clear System Restore==

    Let's make a new restore point and clear the others:

    • Go - Start>Programmes>Accessories>System Tools>System Restore>Create a New Restore point.
      Go - Start>Programmes>Accessories>System Tools>Disc Cleanup>"More Options" Tab>Remove All But Most Recent Point. Please do this for each hard drive that you have connected to the computer

    == Kaspersky Web Scanner ==

    Please do an online scan with Kaspersky WebScanner

    You will need to use Internet Explorer to do this

    Click on Accept

    You will be promted to install an ActiveX component from Kaspersky, Click Yes.

    • The program will launch and then begin downloading the latest definition files:
    • Once the files have been downloaded click on NEXT

    • Now click on Scan Settings
    • In the scan settings make that the following are selected:
      • Scan using the following Anti-Virus database:

      • Extended (if available otherwise Standard)

      • Scan Options:

      • Scan Archives
        Scan Mail Bases

      [*]Click OK

      [*]Now under select a target to scan:

      • Select My Computer

      [*]This will program will start and scan your system.

      [*]The scan will take a while so be patient and let it run.

      [*]Once the scan is complete it will display if your system has been infected.

      • Now click on the Save as Text button:

      [*]Save the file to your desktop.

      [*]Copy and paste that information in your next post.

    == Request Logs ==

    Please post the log from the Kaspersky scan and a new HiJack This log.

    -Ryan

  12. I'm not entirely sure that the Norton prolem is being caused by malware, since I'm not really seeing any. Do you still have the installation media? If so, try reinstalling it; it may just be that it can't find something, and reinstalling the product will fix it.

    Also, if you don't have much time left for the definitions updates, you might consider another antivirus. There are several that are less resource heavy, as well as being free, that are just as good as Norton.

    == Remove Programs ==

    Please go to Add/Remove Programs in the Control Panel, and remove the following programs

    • J2SE Runtime Environment 5.0 Update 10
      J2SE Runtime Environment 5.0 Update 11
      J2SE Runtime Environment 5.0 Update 4
      J2SE Runtime Environment 5.0 Update 6
      J2SE Runtime Environment 5.0 Update 9
      Java 2 Runtime Environment, SE v1.4.2_03
      Java™ 6 Update 2
      Java™ 6 Update 3
      Java™ SE Runtime Environment 6 Update 1

    Reboot your computer.

    == Install Latest Java ==

    Please go to THIS page, and click on the Download link that is in the Java Runtime Environment (JRE) 6 section.

    Click the radio button next to Accept License Agreement after reviewing it. The page will refresh - this is normal.

    Download the Windows Offline Installation, Multi-language. You will want to save this to a location you will remember.

    Once it has finished downloading, double click it, and follow the prompts to install.

    If it asks to reboot, select Yes.

    == Install Recovery Console ==

    Go to Microsoft's website => http://support.microsoft.com/kb/310994

    Select the download that's appropriate for your Operating System.

    Download the file & save it as it's originally named, next to ComboFix.exe.

    Now close all open windows and programs, then drag the setup package onto ComboFix.exe and drop it. Follow the prompts to start ComboFix and when prompted, agree to the End-User License Agreement to install the Microsoft Recovery Console. When complete, a log named CF_RC.txt will open. Please post the contents of that log.

    -Ryan

  13. 1. Please open Notepad

    • Click Start , then Run
    • Type notepad .exe in the Run Box.

    2. Now copy/paste the entire content of the codebox below into the Notepad window:

    File::

    C:\WINDOWS\system32\fewjyeoz.dat

    C:\WINDOWS\system32\hrmzpphj.dat

    C:\WINDOWS\system32\lejpoila.dat

    Driver::

    giuegpri

    zrgfpaez

    3. Save the above as CFScript.txt

    4. Then drag the CFScript.txt into ComboFix.exe as depicted in the animation below. This will start ComboFix again.

    CFScript.gif

    5. After reboot, (in case it asks to reboot), please post the following reports/logs into your next reply:

    • Combofix.txt
    • A new HijackThis log.
    • An Uninstall List.

    To obtain an Uninstall list.

    • Open HijackThis, click Config, click Misc Tools
      Click "Open Uninstall Manager"
      Click "Save List" (generates uninstall_list.txt)

    -Ryan