I downloaded KB898461 Package Installer for Windows and on a reboot the update choices were all there.
Also the missing NTLDR was solved. In the Bios there is a boot order - Removable media, CD,...
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I downloaded KB898461 Package Installer for Windows and on a reboot the update choices were all there.
Also the missing NTLDR was solved. In the Bios there is a boot order - Removable media, CD,...
The install went OK - however the tick boxes in the "Choose updates to download and install" in the Automatic Updates are greyed out and already ticked which means I cannot choose to refuse an update...
Hi Jeff
I tried to short cut the task by doing a repair install. My XP Disk is SP2. My system was SP3. Well it installed OK - but problem was that ie6 was now installed and would not work...
I by passed the problems of the missing NTLDR by booting into Windows via the Bios Boot Menu, put the CD into the Drive clicked set up - and I am on my way! I will let you know the progress.
Again...
Now when I reboot, I am getting the "NTLDR is missing" error, and although I can access the BIOS boot menu (ESP) and choose the hard disk - which it duly boots into, whenever I choose the CD Rom...
I will have to get a clear run, but will get back with a Report when the deed is done. I guess Monday.
I trust you will do well in your exams and you deserve to get on. Gosh it take me back 32...
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Work has taken its demands of my time, and I can snatch a moment of two between jobs - however before I take the plunge, there is an XP wizard which can save both files and settings to another...
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I have read in the past that you can do a reinstall of XP from the disk which will keep the data intact plus some settings - what is your opinion, or that of your colleagues on that option -...
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I have a network printer installed via a USB Port - is there any way I can save the driver to my spare drive, and then copy back to a newly formatted C Drive? It will save me hunting for one...
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I have now save all my essential files on my second hard disk, and scanned them for malware. I have found an Xp instalation disk and printed out my key code for XP (Thanks to the Belarch...
I am in the middle of moving all my data. I will scan the files once they are on the second disk to make sure they are OK. Then I will reformat and reinstall - However, before that once my data is...
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When the data is safely on F, I will remove rapport from the system (via add-remove progs) but did not want to disturb it as yet - or should I?
I have noticed from the Rootkit Unhooker report that the Rapport entires have been messed with. Rapport (I am sure you know) is a untility to prevent your passwords being passed on to fraudulant...
On the last report (Rootkit Unhooker) I set it going - was able to begin my work for tomorrow, have dinner, come back and read your reply, as I sent my note (which crossed yours) and still wait...
THIS ONE ENDS WITH A WARNING OF A POSSIBLE ROOTKIT
RkU Version: 3.8.389.593, Type LE (SR2)
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OS Name: Windows XP
Version 5.1.2600 (Service Pack 3)...
aswMBR version 0.9.9.1665 Copyright(c) 2011 AVAST Software
Run date: 2012-04-30 19:58:44
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19:58:44.687 OS Version: Windows 5.1.2600 Service Pack 3
19:58:44.687 ...
My 30 mins delay was while I was completing my work for tomorrow, and at the same time waiting for a scan from a Rootkit Unhooker app which I paste up last of all. First the TDDS Killer Report:
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I think our postings crossed so I will do the scans for which you asked. On the questioned posed it was really that obviously ComboFix has detected something on on the one part (hence the warning)...
As I had a few moments inbetween work, I reran ComboFix, but only as far as the message "You are infected with Rootkit.ZeroAccess! It has inserted itself into the tcp/ip stack. This is a particularly...
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I have a beta scanner for Rootkits from Trend Micro - too may false positives to be worthwhile (legit mp3 files and legit urls to innocent web sites) but it did find these;
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A new version of ComoFix presented itself to me when I went to run it. Below is the scan result.
In looking for stand alone tools I came accross this review on a panda tool;...
In searching the web I have found this page;
http://www.symantec.com/security_response/writeup.jsp?docid=2011-121607-4952-99
I ran the symantec tool which listed about a dozen files in its...
Under Options - Print - I found the "Hidden text" box ticked. I unticked the box - and walla! Fixed.
As more than myself use the machine - it could be someone ticked the box. The family members...
I have noticed that MS Word 2003 behaves strangely. I sometimes paste text up on to a document. Although the text may look OK, when it prints, html comments hidden in the document print out. I am...
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OTL Scan:
OTL logfile created on: 28/04/2012 19:43:25 - Run 2
OTL by OldTimer - Version 3.2.40.0 Folder = C:\Documents and Settings\Dr...
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I notice I have this entry in the HijackThis list;
HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings,ProxyOverride=*.local
I have not seen it in the past - should it be...
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The System seems OK, and AVG is not flashing up Trojan warnings every three seconds - however out of curiosity I ran the vagetatool one more time and it gave the same warning as before; "You...
ComboFix 12-04-27.01 - Dr Michael Foster 28/04/2012 8:02.6.4 - x86 MINIMAL
Microsoft Windows XP Professional 5.1.2600.3.1252.1.1033.18.3070.2788 [GMT 1:00]
Running from: c:\documents and...
On running the app again this message appears;
"You are infected with Rootkit.ZeroAccess!
It has inserted itself into the tcp/ip stack. This is a particularly difficult infection.
If for any...
I have just finished work. I have merge the reg file, and will rescan early tomorrow. Then Saturday after early am (from 9am thru to afternoon) is written off - but I will continue early sunday...
Ran Vagetatool without ditching AVG. I kept the machine booting into safe mode which did the trick. I had taken the network cable out for safety. On each reboot the machine sought to dial out as the...
It could be that AVG has kicked in - and is throwing a spanner in the works - As there is no way to halt AVG for more than 15 minutes - do I need to remove AVG and start again?
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I got this message at the start of the Vegetatool (which refers to itself as ComboFix) - "You are infected with Rootkit.ZeroAccess!
It has inserted itself into the tcp/ip stack. This is a...
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here is the OTL Report;
All processes killed
========== SERVICES/DRIVERS ==========
========== FILES ==========
F:\WinInstallers\1stAidDisk\virus&trojans\trojankiller-setup.exe moved...
It zoomed from 59%, at which it was stuck a good long time and suddenly it was 100%!
The Scan is below. The entries for the F Drive are Tools (usually to do with rescuing the machine) or Jokes -...
Its only 59% after 6 1/2 hours, so I guess it will not be complete until at least 20:00 hrs BST.
Mind you it has found some 404 infected files thus far!
Hi! The ESET Scan is still running and has been doing so for the last four hours. It is at 57% - so by 17:00 hrs BST I should be able to paste a report.
The nuisance is that AVG keeps kicking in...
Malwarebytes Anti-Malware (Trial) 1.61.0.1400
www.malwarebytes.org
Database version: v2012.04.21.06
Windows XP Service Pack 3 x86 NTFS
Internet Explorer 8.0.6001.18702
Dr Michael Foster ::...
I will have to do these 9am UK BST. I am out on a visit (for my work), now until late! Again thanks.
Thanks for stayng on the case.
I am doing this in between my work (as I guess is true for you).
PS I had removed the URLs for the Crack sites (as soon as you pointed them out to me) - which...
I had lost the two DVD drives I had. The Drivers were corruped. I reinstalled the drivers, to no avail then unistalled the Drives under Hardware in the System properties, and on reinstallation (found...
Thanks for the time you are taking.:bigthumb:
OTL Extras logfile created on: 24/04/2012 22:06:45 - Run 1
OTL by OldTimer - Version 3.2.40.0 Folder = C:\Documents and Settings\Dr Michael Foster\Desktop
Windows XP Professional Edition...
OTL logfile created on: 24/04/2012 22:06:45 - Run 1
OTL by OldTimer - Version 3.2.40.0 Folder = C:\Documents and Settings\Dr Michael Foster\Desktop
Windows XP Professional Edition Service Pack...
I ran ComboFix in ordinary mode as AVG had not flashed up any virus warnings (before every five minutes!). However after reaching stage 50 - it has stalled - and has been like this 1/2 hour - shall I...
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I rebooted as an hour has past. Back to the desktop but no report in C:
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Although ComboFix has halted I have Windows Task Manager available and it is listed in the Apps, so I can end it via the Task Manager if needed.
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ComboFix has scanned to stge 50 and then deleted a whole pile of files, and three folders and has grounded to a halt and been like that for 10 imns.
Hi Jeff,
Safe mode did the trick - it rebooted ok and is now scanning.
Am I safe to use my USB Stick which has MS Word files loaded off the infected machine to load these on my wife's machine?...