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No further questions regarding this topic. I do have one final request, and that is if you could recommend a routine of programs to run on my non-infected machines to keep them running well, and get...

I realize that, but I hadn't done that step yet. Would something else have gotten rid of them?

I also do not have any restore points before September 21 even when "show more restore points" is checked. Also, with the resetting of the firewall, wont all my programs that need to go through the...

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An interesting development. I tried printing from another PC and couldn't only to find that all the settings to allow access through Windows Firewall had been turned off (file and print...

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Everything seems to be running well except for a problem I have installing a new printer. I don't think this has anything to do with this computer, as I cant get it to work with any of my...

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I removed LiveUpdate, however when attempting to remove LiveReg, I received the error that it could not be removed because I still had active Symantec products (PCAW). I need to keep...

Here's the Extra file...

OTL Extras logfile created on: 19/09/2013 10:32:11 PM - Run 1
OTL by OldTimer - Version 3.2.69.0 Folder = C:\Users\Rick\Desktop
64bit- Home Premium Edition Service...

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The computer seems to be running fine. No signs of viral activity.



Tried to paste OTL.txt but it's too large. Please find it attached

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I have removed all the Java programs except for Java Auto Updater, as I couldn't find it to uninstall it. I have uploaded the files you requested. Here is the AdwCleaner File:

#...

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I have not removed the Java items yet, but will, but would appreciate instructions on how to re-install should I need to in the future.

The logs are attached as they are quite large.
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As per your requests:


The computer seems to be performing well and AVG is not popping up alerts like it used to. The only issue I notice is that the hard drive seems to be constantly...

Here it is...

Fix result of Farbar Recovery Tool (FRST written by Farbar) (x64) Version: 13-09-2013 04
Ran by Rick at 2013-09-13 17:17:46 Run:1
Running from C:\Users\Rick\Desktop
Boot Mode:...

Here you go. The files are attached. Thank you.

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No problem about removing Vuze, I don't use it anyhow - so that's done. I've run Panda and copied the files to the external drive. Below is the result of running Rkill. Finally, I...

Thank you again for your quick response. Upon reflection, as much as I'd like to say the PC is 100% clean, the thought of starting from scratch is terribly unappealing. I'd like to attempt to clean...

Thank you for your response. That is certainly not the news I was hoping for. I will go with the re-install option as I don't want to worry about any potential residual infection, however I have a...

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AVG had a popup indicating a threat which it was unable to remove, as the file was locked. The following is the information I obtained when running AVG in Safe Mode:

AVG 2013 AntiVirus...

I tried doing searches using Google Chrome, and noticed that there was no redirect problem when using the different browser. I speculated that the problem must be with IE so I then upgraded my IE8...

Helo,
I did as you requested and it made no difference. I have other laptops using the wireless and they do not have the same redirection problem. Here is the file:


Windows IP Configuration
...

No other computer connected to the network is being redirected. I tested again and redirection happens with Bing as well but not Yahoo.

Thank you for the response. Here is the MB file:

Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware 1.50.1.1100
www.malwarebytes.org

Database version: 6209

Windows 6.0.6002 Service Pack 2
Internet Explorer...

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I believe I have some form of the Google redirect virus. It is the only symptom. No popups, computer not slow, only being redirected to different sites from Google's results. Spybot finds...

Good morning,
System is running better than ever!!

Thank you so much for your assistance.

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After I ran ComboFix I had no internet connection and had to restart the computer. After the restart, it was fine. Here is the log:
...

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The computer is running much better now, it is back to what I consider "normal". The only odd thing is that after running Combofix, I tried to run DDS and it wouldn't run. I had to...

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Here are the logs as requested. Thank you.


DDS (Ver_10-03-17.01) - NTFSx86
Run by Richard at 15:13:26.23 on 13/05/2010
Internet Explorer: 7.0.5730.13
Microsoft Windows XP...

Hi and thanks for the quick response. Here are the logs you requested:

ComboFix 10-05-12.01 - Richard 12/05/2010 17:15:16.2.2 - x86
Microsoft Windows XP Professional ...

C:\Documents and Settings\Richard\Desktop\HelpAsst_mebroot_fix.exe
12/05/2010 at 10:42:13.54

HelpAssistant account is Active ~ attempting to de-activate

Account active Yes
Local...

Hello, I ran the scans and the machine is running much better already. Here are the logs. Thank you.

ComboFix 10-05-10.05 - Richard 11/05/2010 19:20:23.1.2 - x86
Microsoft Windows XP...

Here is the GMER log. I was able to run it with all checked but "FILES". The longer the computer is on, the slower it gets.

GMER 1.0.15.15281 - http://www.gmer.net
Rootkit scan 2010-05-10...

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Computer began indication there was a threat and directed to antispyware removal site. It also turned off windows firewall and caused strange messages from AVG. Browser was redirecting and...

Hey Ken,
All updated and clean!!
Once again, thanks so much for your assistance, it was truly appreciated!
Cheers. :beerbeerb:

Here you go...
Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware 1.41
Database version: 2856
Windows 5.1.2600 Service Pack 3

9/24/2009 5:54:36 PM
mbam-log-2009-09-24 (17-54-36).txt

Scan type: Quick Scan
Objects...

Good morning,
4:22am? When do you sleep??
At any rate, folder was empty and deleted fine. System seems to be restored. Much thanks!!

The popups in IE have stopped. I'll reboot and see if Explorer warning comes back. In the ComboFix log, under Other Deletions, weren't those files already deleted? Did they come back or why are they...

ComboFix 09-09-22.01 - your name 09/23/2009 18:18.3.1 - NTFSx86
Microsoft Windows XP Professional 5.1.2600.3.1252.1.1033.18.767.448 [GMT -4:00]
Running from: c:\documents and settings\your...

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First, explorer.exe was not a running process. I had to reboot to get it. Once I rebooted, got the same firewall message saying that some features were disabled. I clicked "notify me...

Good morning,

The files are below, but I should mention that when I got on the computer this morning, there was a firewall window saying it had stopped explorer, and I had no desktop. Am using IE...

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ComboFix 09-09-22.01 - your name 09/22/2009 19:52.2.1 - NTFSx86
Microsoft Windows XP Professional 5.1.2600.3.1252.1.1033.18.767.405 [GMT -4:00]
Running from: c:\documents and...

Wouldn't be a challege without the nasty junk :) Here are the logs:

ComboFix 09-09-22.01 - your name 09/22/2009 15:33.1.1 - NTFSx86
Microsoft Windows XP Professional ...

No kidding about music d/l. I have deleted Limewire from PC. Here are the logs:

DDS (Ver_09-07-30.01) - NTFSx86
Run by your name at 13:50:35.10 on Tue 09/22/2009
Internet Explorer:...

Hi and thank you for you time. I definitely want to fix this problem!! Here is the report you requesed:

ROOTREPEAL (c) AD, 2007-2009
==================================================
Scan...

Daughter downloaded something and now we all pay the price!! Please help. Symptoms are many popup browser windows, AVG indcating "Threat Detected" in Windows Explorer as well as various trojans. As...

Hey Blade,

Thank you for all your help. I have updated everything, deleted the programs and restarted the system recovery. I'll let you know if anything comes up in the next little while. In...

ComboFix:

ComboFix 09-08-10.06 - Owner 14/08/2009 13:11.2.2 - NTFSx86
Microsoft Windows XP Professional 5.1.2600.3.1252.1.1033.18.2030.1258 [GMT -4:00]
Running from: c:\documents and...

Here is the ComboFix file:

ComboFix 09-08-10.06 - Owner 13/08/2009 15:24.1.2 - NTFSx86
Microsoft Windows XP Professional 5.1.2600.3.1252.1.1033.18.2030.1113 [GMT -4:00]
Running from:...

I would like to add one more thing. Often when I open a browser window, either when opening the program, or when a new window opens within the program, it simply won't connect. I will have to open...

Here is the requested log:

OTL logfile created on: 13/08/2009 11:58:36 AM - Run 1
OTL by OldTimer - Version 3.0.10.6 Folder = C:\Documents and Settings\Owner.RICKNEW\My Documents\Downloads...

I have followed all steps. Here is the DDS file:


DDS (Ver_09-07-30.01) - NTFSx86
Run by Owner at 21:27:49.37 on 12/08/2009
Internet Explorer: 8.0.6001.18702 BrowserJavaVersion: 1.6.0_16...