JimCurry
2009-12-24, 15:36
Currently have Malware on my computer. Cannot run 'Spybot - Search & Destroy' -- also cannot install 'Hijack This'. Any thoughts on next steps?
Hello Jim,
Welcome to Safer Networking.
Please read Before You Post (http://forums.spybot.info/showthread.php?t=288)
While best efforts are made to assist in removing infections safely, unexpected stuff can happen. It is advisable that you back up your important data before starting any clean up procedure. Neither Safer Networking Forums nor the Analyst providing the advice may be held responsible for any loss.
Please download RootRepeal from one of these locations and save it to your desktop
Here (http://ad13.geekstogo.com/RootRepeal.exe)
Here (http://download.bleepingcomputer.com/rootrepeal/RootRepeal.exe)
Here (http://rootrepeal.psikotick.com/RootRepeal.exe)
Open http://billy-oneal.com/forums/rootRepeal/rootRepealDesktopIcon.png on your desktop.
Click the http://billy-oneal.com/forums/rootRepeal/reportTab.png tab.
Click the http://billy-oneal.com/forums/rootRepeal/btnScan.png button.
Check just these boxes:
http://forums.whatthetech.com/uploads/monthly_08_2009/post-75503-1250480183.gif
Push Ok
Check the box for your main system drive (Usually C:, and press Ok.
Allow RootRepeal to run a scan of your system. This may take some time.
Once the scan completes, push the http://billy-oneal.com/forums/rootRepeal/saveReport.png button. Save the log to your desktop, using a distinctive name, such as RootRepeal.txt. Include this report in your post.