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I am having some strange issues with my computer after a freeze while using IE8. The most concerning issues are Avira Anti Virus Premium 2012 reported it was out of date but then wouldn't run it's...

The biggest issue I was having in fixing my son's computer was that I could not install Avira AntiVir. However the problem turned out to be with the installation file being corrupt. This problem...

I am now working on getting my son's computer working again after a particularly nasty crash.
He couldn't give me much information other than he had shut down the computer, it went on to install...

Everything seems to be running great.

Thank you, so much, for your help, Ken.

I've almost always used trialware or shareware Anti-Virus protection, however it doesn't seem to be quite enough. ...

Here is the log produced after the RunFix:

All processes killed
========== PROCESSES ==========
========== OTL ==========
Registry value HKEY_USERS\.DEFAULT\Software\Microsoft\Internet...

Extras log:

OTL Extras logfile created on: 8/1/2011 6:33:49 AM - Run 1
OTL by OldTimer - Version 3.2.26.1 Folder = C:\Documents and Settings\hjh\Desktop
Windows XP Home Edition Service Pack...

OTL.txt:

OTL logfile created on: 8/1/2011 6:33:49 AM - Run 1
OTL by OldTimer - Version 3.2.26.1 Folder = C:\Documents and Settings\hjh\Desktop
Windows XP Home Edition Service Pack 2 (Version...

Hi Ken, here's what I just completed:

Unintstalled:
These uninstalled ok.
c:\program files\PhotoJoy_Bar
c:\program files\ConduitEngine


Ask Toolbar did not uninstall. Here is the error...

Here is the Combofix Log:

ComboFix 11-07-27.03 - hjh 07/27/2011 19:42:21.1.1 - x86
Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition 5.1.2600.2.1252.1.1033.18.1022.595 [GMT -5:00]
Running from: c:\documents...

Here is the Malwarebytes Log:

Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware 1.51.1.1800
www.malwarebytes.org

Database version: 7265

Windows 5.1.2600 Service Pack 2
Internet Explorer 8.0.6001.18702

Thanks for responding, Ken.

:oops:
You have actually helped me before....unfortunately, it appears that I left you hanging on the last thread. I did not mean to do that, and I am sorry to have...

My daughter clicked on one of these fake Internet Security 2011 pop-up windows thinking it was our anti-virus program. Now the computer is full of all sorts of crap. SBS&D finds a different group...

Here is the latest OTL Log from RUN SCAN done after RUNFIX:

OTL logfile created on: 3/28/2011 8:00:05 PM - Run 2
OTL by OldTimer - Version 3.2.22.3 Folder = C:\Users\Bote\Desktop\Inoculation...

Here is my OTL log after running Run Fix w/ special code:

All processes killed
========== OTL ==========
========== SERVICES/DRIVERS ==========
========== REGISTRY ==========
========== FILES...

Yes, I'm still here.
Here's my RKU Log:
RkU Version: 3.8.388.590, Type LE (SR2)
==============================================
OS Name: Windows 7
Version 6.1.7600
Number of processors #2...

Thanks for the response Ken545,
I have completed the steps requested. Here is the report from MBAM:
Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware 1.50.1.1100
www.malwarebytes.org

Database version: 6103
...

My IE and Firefox pages keep getting hijacked. Nothing detected by Spybot. I'm also getting fake scans and error messages claiming to be from AVG.
Please help!:bow:
Here is my DDS Log:
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DDS...

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Peku006, Here are the OTM results:


========== FILES ==========
C:\Program Files\scdata\wispex.html moved successfully.
F:\Brad Rogers\Application...

1. the Eset online scannner report
ESETSmartInstaller@High as CAB hook log:
OnlineScanner.ocx - registred OK
# version=7
# IEXPLORE.EXE=8.00.6001.18702 (longhorn_ie8_rtm(wmbla).090308-0339)
#...

Here is the Combofix Log:

ComboFix 10-05-06.01 - Brad Rogers 05/06/2010 22:44:29.1.2 - x86
Microsoft Windows XP Professional 5.1.2600.3.1252.1.1033.18.2046.1529 [GMT -5:00]
Running from:...

Thank you for your help.
I've successfully run Malwarebytes scan. Here is the log:
Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware 1.46
www.malwarebytes.org

Database version: 4060

Windows 5.1.2600 Service Pack...

I've been attacked by a fake antivirus program called Antispyware 2010. It is causing problems with IE, EXE files (I can run exe files now), System Restore, Security Center plus the normal pop-ups. ...

Blad81, Thank you. System is running better than it has in quites some time now. :2thumb:
I am still having the same two error messages reported in my first post. Now that we know that the...

Okay, here's the next batch of logs 2-8-10.

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KASPERSKY ONLINE SCANNER 7.0: scan report
Saturday, February 6, 2010...

Today's logs after running Combofix.

COMBOFIX LOG------------------------------------------------------------

ComboFix 10-02-01.02 - Adam Friese2 02/01/2010 23:19:09.1.1 - x86
Microsoft...

Please excuse me for being a moron :D:
Here's the missing log:

DDS (Ver_09-12-01.01)

Microsoft Windows XP Professional
Boot Device: \Device\HarddiskVolume1
Install Date: 1/13/2010 11:39:45...

Here are the DDS and GMER ouput text requested. A second DDS file was created named "Attached" however, it had instuctions to: "UNLESS SPECIFICALLY INSTRUCTED, DO NOT POST THIS LOG.
IF REQUESTED,...

I am trying to remove a "Malware Defense" infection on my son's computer. I have used the Remove Malware Defense (Uninstall Guide) process posted at wwww.bleepingcomputer.com. This process used...

Thanks for your help. All seems well, and I've learned a lot in the process.

Spybot found Smitfraud once, but it did clean it second time through. I've run Spybot 3 more times, and Smitfraud does not appear. The first time I had this malware, Spybot could not clean it at...

With the help of pskelly I had licked this problem once. Then, while repairing some of the collateral damage, I very stupidly imported an old reg file. I knew the instant I hit the "OK" button what...

Thank you for all of your help. I believe that the last two issues were either present and unnoticed due to the overriding malware issue, or more likely caused my me as I tried to solve my malware...

Most systems seem to be working without the pop up adds and other weirdness. I've noticed two issues, however. 1) Still can not access DVD Rom Drive. I've uninstalled the driver and forced Windows...

Logfile of HijackThis v1.99.1
Scan saved at 9:47:16 PM, on 6/4/2007
Platform: Windows XP SP2 (WinNT 5.01.2600)
MSIE: Internet Explorer v7.00 (7.00.6000.16441)

Running processes:...

Just used HJT "Remove on Reboot" to get rid of:
O2 - BHO: (no name) - {2f12aa88-5faf-47c3-ae84-da0cec608fe7} - C:\WINDOWS\system32\escrxy.dll
and:
O20 - Winlogon Notify: escrxy -...

Vundo found no viruses.
I did notice that a couple of the files you had me remove via HJT are showing back up after reboot.
Also, although my computer seems to recognize my DVD-rom Drive, the...

I've posted the Vundo.txt and HJT log in my last post. I am still working through the removal instructions given earlier. Please standby.

VundoFix V6.4.2

Checking Java version...

Java version is 1.5.0.2
Old versions of java are exploitable and should be removed.

Scan started at 9:18:02 PM 6/3/2007

Listing files found while...

CA Online Virus Scan results:
Virus scan finished. No viruses found
Logfile of HijackThis v1.99.1
Scan saved at 3:12:19 PM, on 6/2/2007
Platform: Windows XP SP2 (WinNT 5.01.2600)
MSIE: Internet...