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Thank you for all your help so far.
Here is the MBR check log:

MBRCheck, version 1.2.3
(c) 2010, AD

Command-line:
Windows Version: Windows Vista Ultimate Edition
Windows...

And here's the Extras.txt log:

OTL Extras logfile created on: 03/05/2012 6:04:31 PM - Run 1
OTL by OldTimer - Version 3.2.42.2 Folder = C:\Users\Tod\Desktop
64bit-Windows Vista Ultimate...

Here is the aswMRB log:

aswMBR version 0.9.9.1665 Copyright(c) 2011 AVAST Software
Run date: 2012-05-03 17:42:04
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17:42:04.019 OS Version: Windows x64 6.0.6002...

Good evening,

I uninstalled MS Essentials as per your suggestion.

I ran TFC successfully- and was prompted for a reboot which was completed.

I installed Malwarebytes and no infected files...

Thanks- that worked and here are the requested files.


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DDS (Ver_2011-08-26.01) - NTFSAMD64
Internet Explorer: 9.0.8112.16421
Run by Tod at 19:17:40 on 2012-05-01
Microsoft® Windows Vista™...

Hi.

I am having trouble running this because of Avast.

It tells me it's a suspicious program and suggests I open in the sandbox. Whether I do that or try to 'open normally', nothing happens.
...

Hello,

I have just resurrected my pc after about 4 months in hibernation. The first thing I did was bring all anti-virus, OS and malware s/w up to current releases and ran all available scans.
...

Awesome Shaba, then I am very happy!

Thank you so much for all of your help, it is greatly appreciated.

None on my computer, but I transferred some picture, video, and document files over to my external hard drive before I reformatted my computer. There are no executable files and I ran AVG virus scan...

Hi Shaba, I'm sorry that I did not get back to you in a very timely manner regarding a new HijackThis log. School and work have been very trying, but I will be more punctual next time.

Here is the...

It's booting normally now, anything else need to be done? It is all working great on my end!

[Boot Loader]
Timeout=5
Default=multi(0)disk(0)rdisk(0)partition(1)\WINDOWS
[Operating Systems]
multi(0)disk(0)rdisk(0)partition(1)\WINDOWS="Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition" /noexecute=optin...

[Boot Loader]
Timeout=5
Default=multi(0)disk(0)rdisk(0)partition(1)\WINDOWS
[Operating Systems]
multi(0)disk(0)rdisk(0)partition(1)\WINDOWS="Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition" /noexecute=optin...

[Boot Loader]
Timeout=5
Default=C:\$WIN_NT$.~BT\BOOTSECT.DAT
[Operating Systems]
multi(0)disk(0)rdisk(0)partition(1)\WINDOWS="Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition" /noexecute=optin /fastdetect...

Ok Shaba- all done now. The reformatting/reinstall was far less painful than I thought it wold be.

One lst item: when WXP boots up, I still have 2 choices- 1 for Windows Set Up and 1 for regular...

Logfile of Trend Micro HijackThis v2.0.2
Scan saved at 6:32:37 PM, on 25/09/2008
Platform: Windows XP SP2 (WinNT 5.01.2600)
MSIE: Internet Explorer v6.00 SP2 (6.00.2900.2180)
Boot mode: Safe mode...

Actually I was able to get ComboFix (which has a newer version, btw) to run in safemode but for some reason I cannot paste the results here (even on another pc).

Same for HJT.

But I can paste...

That's too bad that after all of this reformatting is the only option.

Anyway, I really appreciate all of your help and if you could please pass along some instrcutions on how to go about the...

I have tried this and I get the error "The file you uploaded is 0 bytes. It is very likely a firewall or a piece of malware is prohibiting you from uploading this file". My Internet Explorer has the...

I tried doing this but when I drag and drop onto ComboFix, after the green bar has fully loaded, I get an error saying "Incompatible OS. ComboFix only works for Windows 2000 and XP". When I try...

Logfile of Trend Micro HijackThis v2.0.2
Scan saved at 18:18, on 2008-09-24
Platform: Windows XP SP2 (WinNT 5.01.2600)
MSIE: Internet Explorer v6.00 SP2 (6.00.2900.2180)
Boot mode: Normal
...

Sorry, I only asked because there seemed to be difficulty in removing them.

I removed the three you mentioned and here is the new list.


Add or Remove Adobe Creative Suite 3 Master Collection...

I have tried switching to safe mode and I still can't remove the programs. Is it necessary that they be removed? Or do you have any other suggestions of what I could do to remove them?

Also, my...

Sorry, this is the uninstall list.


Add or Remove Adobe Creative Suite 3 Master Collection
Adobe After Effects CS3
Adobe After Effects CS3 Presets
Adobe After Effects CS3 Third Party Content...

Sorry, I forgot to post the uninstall list, here it is.


Logfile of Trend Micro HijackThis v2.0.2
Scan saved at 14:50, on 2008-09-22
Platform: Windows XP SP2 (WinNT 5.01.2600)
MSIE: Internet...

I have tried removing Adobe CS3 Master Suite (containing all the Adobe programs) but when I open up my control panel and go to the Add/Remove Programs section and then attempt to remove it, my...

ComboFix 08-09-20.05 - Jordan Manning 2008-09-22 11:28:03.3 - NTFSx86 MINIMAL
Running from: C:\Documents and Settings\Jordan Manning\Desktop\ComboFix.exe
Command switches used :: C:\Documents and...

Ok so ComboFix ran and then rebotted back in normal mode. It now says it's preparing the log report but it's been about an hour and none of the processes you mention are running.

The other item...

Should this be done in safe mode? I did as requested and ComboFix tried to start but it just sat there with the blue window and a blinking cursor (this is the problem I had before).

Task Manager...

Add or Remove Adobe Creative Suite 3 Master Collection
Adobe After Effects CS3
Adobe After Effects CS3 Presets
Adobe After Effects CS3 Third Party Content
Adobe After Effects CS3 Third Party...

Hi Shaba,

AVG8 is up to date but Norton is not because the subscription has expired.

ComboFix ran successfully in safe mode and below is the log. I also ran another HJT for you as well.
...

I seem to be a little stuck with ComboFix.

It never did finish (stopped responding) so I restarted. Here's the latest status:
- on bootup I get a RUNDLL error: error loading...

Just waiting for the combofix log to be produced- it's taking a VERY long time for this step (about an hour now).

I've downloaded combofix but I'm having trouble getting the recovery console installed. I get an error that the version of windows on my computer is newer than the version on the cd.

Sorry about that.

Here you go:

Logfile of Trend Micro HijackThis v2.0.2
Scan saved at 11:58:04 AM, on 21/09/2008
Platform: Windows XP SP2 (WinNT 5.01.2600)
MSIE: Internet Explorer v6.00 SP2...

Thanks for getting back to me Shaba.

Not sure if I've done what you asked me to do properly but...I've renamed trhe desktop shortcut to stevew.exe and here is the new log:

Logfile of Trend...

Hi,

Brand new to this but I have a big problem. First, when I boot my pc I get errors pertaining to data execution prevention.
I also cannot turn on automatic updates and I am plagued by...