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It appears the problem was a program installed during a download without my knowledge. I went into control panel and uninstalled the program and all problems and popups have stopped. Thank you for...

My problem is a pop up using IE windows 8 system:

I've run Malware bytes and Spybot (my antivirus program) both normal and safe mode with no resolution.

The popup box usually appears in the top...

Hi OCD, thank you so much for your help. I've followed the instructions in your last post and things seems to be running great. I will follow your advice and instructions as best I can. Ya'll are...

ESET found no threats. Everything seems normal.

Malwarebytes Anti-Malware 1.75.0.1300
www.malwarebytes.org

Database version: v2013.05.09.05

Windows 7 Service Pack 1 x64 NTFS
Internet Explorer 9.0.8112.16421
Ed :: ED-VAIO [administrator]
...

OTL logfile created on: 5/9/2013 2:16:47 PM - Run 2
OTL by OldTimer - Version 3.2.69.0 Folder = C:\Users\Ed\Desktop
64bit- Home Premium Edition Service Pack 1 (Version = 6.1.7601) - Type =...

[2013/05/09 08:54:39 | 000,602,112 | ---- | M] (OldTimer Tools) -- C:\Users\Ed\Desktop\OTL.exe
[2013/05/09 08:54:27 | 000,009,920 | -H-- | M] () --...

Prior to running fixes I would lose wireless internet connection randomly. Connection could be restored by closing and opening. Popups were infrequent but more than normal. CPU usage was at time...

OCD, thank you for you time and help: Here is the log, I'll post the rest shorty.


# AdwCleaner v2.300 - Logfile created 05/09/2013 at 08:44:28
# Updated 28/04/2013 by Xplode
# Operating...

DDS (Ver_2012-11-20.01) - NTFS_AMD64
Internet Explorer: 9.0.8112.16476 BrowserJavaVersion: 10.21.2
Run by Ed at 22:37:32 on 2013-04-28
Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium ...

Thanks so MUCH !!! :rockon:

Ran scanner there were not threats found the program did not produce a log. My computer seems to be reacting normally.

Ran the fix, installed latest Java, removed old version. Computer seems a little faster now. Here's the log:

All processes killed
========== PROCESSES ==========
========== OTL ==========...

Things seem normal. No abnomalies detected.

OTL logfile created on: 8/7/2012 8:01:47 PM - Run 2
OTL by OldTimer - Version 3.2.56.0 Folder = C:\Documents and Settings\Hassel\Desktop
Windows XP Professional Edition Service Pack 3 (Version...

Done:





All processes killed
========== PROCESSES ==========
========== OTL ==========
C:\WINDOWS\system32\drivers\etc\hosts.20120801-192217.backup moved successfully.

aswMBR version 0.9.9.1665 Copyright(c) 2011 AVAST Software
Run date: 2012-08-07 15:50:49
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15:50:49.798 OS Version: Windows 5.1.2600 Service Pack 3
15:50:49.798 ...

Now able to run DSS file: Here it is:

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DDS (Ver_2011-08-26.01) - NTFSx86
Internet Explorer: 8.0.6001.18702
Run by Hassel at 20:02:39 on 2012-08-06
Microsoft Windows XP Professional ...

On reboot this evening things have settled down, I don't know why except Norton may have removed some items automaticly.

I was able to run Malwearbtyes, here's the log. Nothing was found.
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I will try the second method as soon as I get back to the infected computer this evening. thank you

Yes I have malwearbytes but any attemps to scan are stopped. It tries to redirect me to their site fo download softward.

Hello,

Cannot run DDS logs or backup registry. Blocks all attempts. Have not tried safe mode. Posting his only after many attempts to block your site.

Whats' next? Thank you in advance.

No, my browser is clear and I'm not having any issues. Thank you very much for your time. You all are the greatest !!!! :heart:

Scans were OK a few tracking cookies etc. Should I be concerned about the babylon toolbar leftovers?

I was able to remove comcastantispy. It is a program that was installed a comcast toolbar. As with most toolbars it was added because I forgot to uncheck the box allowing it's installation when I...

Comcast is my ISP provider and Norton anti virus is provided free of charge, which I installed and have been using for over a year. However I never installed a program called comcastantispy, and it...

Yes I thank you!. Also have remnants of Babylon tool bar.

"comcastantispy.exe *32" is using CPU time when no other programs are running. It is causing shutdown problems. This process has not be observed previously.
*************************************...

Ok great thanks, I know you are a busy man and working multiple problems all at one time. Once again thank you very much for the help you guys are the best. Hope my donation covers some of the...

Ken you have been a great help and very patient but I have to admit that I don't know what OTL is. Where is it?

2012-01-20 Found nothing 2012-01-19 Found nothing
2012-01-20 Found nothing 2012-01-20 Found nothing
2012-01-20 Found nothing 2012-01-20 Found nothing
2012-01-20 Found nothing ...

Was the VirusTotal scan report what you wanted? The site did not make clear what to send.

The scan from VirusTotal was ok herel the result:

SHA256: 1187559016b58539b1e58144146b8c76dfc448c2b35360ce35a148335e86f225
SHA1: 4792b0335a85df90ccfd2cffe9e1e0e6e9c87de5
MD5:...

Disregard, I figured it out.

The "here" link to instruct windows to show all file and folders takes me to bleeping computer.com ???

Zone alarm file seems to be corrupted, it may be my fault since I tried to do an uninstall before getting on line with you. I need to clean off the rest of the files for it since I'm going to be...

Everything seems to be OK I can shutdown and restart normally. Do you the the system and HD drive is clean now?

aswMBR version 0.9.9.1297 Copyright(c) 2011 AVAST Software
Run date: 2012-01-20 06:14:00
-----------------------------
06:14:00.665 OS Version: Windows 5.1.2600 Service Pack 3
06:14:00.665 ...

aswMBR version 0.9.9.1297 Copyright(c) 2011 AVAST Software
Run date: 2012-01-19 18:30:56
-----------------------------
18:30:56.230 OS Version: Windows 5.1.2600 Service Pack 3
18:30:56.230 ...

Hard to move locations and then reboot. Ran combofix again. have regained control of computer, I shouldn't have to move again. heres the zip file.

aswMBR version 0.9.9.1297 Copyright(c) 2011 AVAST Software
Run date: 2012-01-19 18:30:56
-----------------------------
18:30:56.230 OS Version: Windows 5.1.2600 Service Pack 3
18:30:56.230 ...

MBRCheck, version 1.2.3
(c) 2010, AD

Command-line:
Windows Version: Windows XP Professional
Windows Information: Service Pack 3 (build 2600)
Logical Drives Mask: 0x0000000c

Kernel...

Here is the new ComboFix running the CFScript as you requested:





ComboFix 12-01-19.01 - Administrator 01/19/2012 16:39:15.3.1 - x86
Microsoft Windows XP Professional ...

Had to run combofix per the first method to get control again: Now I'm going to re run it per the CFScript

Ran combo fix again regained conrol typing this from infected computer;

Here's the system look file:

SystemLook 30.07.11 by jpshortstuff
Log created at 16:19 on 19/01/2012 by Administrator...

No sorry I wasn't entering the scrip :oops:

Had to reboot, got the "blue" screen. Tried again, windows loaded however the virus is back, I began losing control as before.

Should I run...

Here is Malware scan log:

Malwarebytes Anti-Malware 1.60.0.1800
www.malwarebytes.org

Database version: v2012.01.19.03

Windows XP Service Pack 3 x86 NTFS
Internet Explorer 8.0.6001.18702...

Cannot run System Look. I'm getting an error: Box pops up saying "System Look error, script required"

Did as instructed, back on infected machine now. Boot was normal, can access files on HD. Here's the combo fix txt log:

ComboFix 12-01-19.01 - Administrator 01/19/2012 12:11:26.1.1 - x86...

Here is scan. Infected computer started doing crazy things after reboot. It won't let me into C/: except for program files and then only shows zone alarm. It want's to run a scan to fix host of...