We have more junk to clean, you would be wise to keep this computer offline except when troubleshooting.
Return to my post $2 and follow instructions 1 2 & 3, you should be able to run MBAM now.
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We have more junk to clean, you would be wise to keep this computer offline except when troubleshooting.
Return to my post $2 and follow instructions 1 2 & 3, you should be able to run MBAM now.
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Please follow the posted order carefully.
1) Please download ATF Cleaner by Atribune
http://www.atribune.org/public-beta/ATF-Cleaner.exe
Save it to your Desktop. We will use this later.
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You are not reading the directions again, waste of space posting a log that is not updated as instructed.
Understand that the junk hackers placed on the computer is blocking the tools you must...
Recovery Console will not install with Vista, see this:
http://windowshelp.microsoft.com/Windows/en-US/Help/326b756b-1601-435e-99d0-1585439470351033.mspx
Post only in this thread:
http://forums.spybot.info/showthread.php?t=50735
DO NOT start any new ones at this time.
BSOD's come with an error message, post that error message word for word....
Member started a new thread here:
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I am closing this thread so nothing gets added to it.
Hi Rosie, yes you can, we often have to bring tools to the infected computer. I will also suggest you can use a USB Memory stick or Flash drive, but keep in mind combofix is 2.97 MB's so make sure...
If you will right click the AVG icon in System Tray and click exit, then OK any requests. After that, please run combofix anyway.
Thanks
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Remove combofix from the computer like this:
Click START then RUN
Now type or copy Combofix /u in the runbox and click OK.
Note the space between the X and the U, it needs to be there.
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Here is some information that will help your computer run better if applied:
http://www.netsquirrel.com/msconfig/msconfig_xp.html
http://users.telenet.be/bluepatchy/miekiemoes/slowcomputer.html...
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Please visit this webpage for download links, and instructions for running the tool:
Recovery Console does not install on Vista.
http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/combofix/how-to-use-combofix
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How to use User Account Control (UAC) in Windows Vista
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/922708
Before we try something else. I wish to be sure you understand that these tools have to be run as Administrator since this is Windows Vista.
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Uninstall list: I look for malware and security issues and will not know all of your programs, but you should.
Hackers are using out of date programs to infect folks more and more,
Here is a small...
The infection on the computer is of a type that blocks some tools from working. Try deleting it and downloading again using this link:...
Read the directions carefuly please, you can wait now until I ask again for a HJT log.
Uninstall list: I look for malware and security issues and will not know all of your programs, but you...
PLEASE read the directions:
If you expect help, the "Before you Post" instructions MUST be read and followed to the letter, if you are not going to do that, let me know so I can close this thread....
We will get it uninstalled and updated to AVG 8.5 before we finish, please make sure only to be online when you absolutely have to. This junk will download more and you probably have no antivirus...
Welcome to Safer Networking, I wish to be sure you have viewed and understand this information.
"BEFORE you POST" (READ this Procedure before Requesting Assistance) ...
Welcome to Safer Networking, I wish to be sure you have viewed and understand this information.
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Thanks for letting us know.:bigthumb:
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Welcome to Safer Networking, I wish to be sure you have viewed and understand this information.
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Hi Paul, It is always best to use the uninstaller if available. I suggest you visit the website of the program you are having issues with, look for support and ask them how best to proceed. If you...
Thanks for taking the time to let me know:bigthumb: safe surfing.
Please visit this webpage for download links, and instructions for running the tool:
http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/combofix/how-to-use-combofix
Please ensure you read this guide carefully and...
See this: http://www.systemlookup.com/CLSID/20564.html
http://www.benedelman.org/spyware/ask-toolbars/
http://vil.nai.com/vil/content/v_185490.htm
Let's continue with some cleaning like this.
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1) This tool will look for a Rootkit infection.
Download it to your Desktop
ftp://ftp.f-secure.com/anti-virus/tools/fsbl.exe
Double click the fsbl.exe and accept the agreement
Click NEXT...then...
Great...let's see if we can wrap up for you like this:
(Because we changed the file name, you may have to delete combofix manually, but give this a try first)
Remove combofix from the computer...
Everything looks good as far as I can see from here where malware is concerned. I am going to suggest you look at this informatyion to help you with the excessive running programs. For instance, I...
To control those Firefox cookies:
http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q=block+cookies+in+Firefox+3.&btnG=Google+Search&aq=f&oq=&aqi=
To save a log in AVG 8.5 for future reference:
* Near the...
Once we are sure all of the malware is gone we will tackle any softwarel issues that are left before we finish.
Please visit this webpage for download links, and instructions for running the tool:...
Before we start, could I ask you to check Notepad, under Format and make sure Word Wrap is not checked. That would be why the logs you post are stretched wide.
I am not sure if that is Windows...
Thanks for the feedback, it does not look like Recovery Console got installed, we will see that it does before we finish.
I am seeing this:
AV: Symantec AntiVirus Corporate Edition *On-access...
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If possible, please run two additional checks to make sure all malware is gone. If these return negative, we will remove remove combofix and wrap up.
1) This tool will look for a Rootkit...
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Sounds good, let's look at your comments.
You can right click BlackLight and delete it.
It's up to the user, TeaTimer is a good tool I just prefer and run these programs which you will read...
This tool will look for a Rootkit infection.
Download it to your Desktop
ftp://ftp.f-secure.com/anti-virus/tools/fsbl.exe
Double click the fsbl.exe and accept the agreement
Click NEXT...then...
You might want to consider a reformat:
http://spyware-free.us/tutorials/reformat/
Because of the nature of a rootkit infection, even if we remove the junk I can never say this computer will be...
Try running it in safe mode.
http://spyware-free.us/tutorials/safemode/
Yeah, these hackers have installed junk on your computer that blocks the tools we need to use to remove it. Gives them access and control of your computer. It's likely a rootkit infection and it is...