Cannot create file "C:\windows\System32\drivers\etc\hosts" error

[sem825]

Hi all,

I apologize if I'm posting this in the wrong spot.

I've been experiencing a slow computer, redirects when using browser, and some IE errors as well.

When I run Spybot, it finds 18 items:

Fraud.WindowsProtectionSuite (15 entries Malware)
Microsoft.Windows.RedirectedHosts (3 entries SecurityC)

When try to fix, get following error:

Unexpected error in fixing problems (Cannot create file "C:\windows\System32\drivers\etc\hosts". Access is denied)

How do I get around this and/or move forward to delete the malware?

Thank you in advance for any help you can offer!

[tashi]

Hello sem825,

Please see this FAQ, "BEFORE you POST"(READ this Procedure BEFORE Requesting Assistance)

Then start a new thread and copy paste the HJT log into it.

If HJT won't run please start a new topic anyway, make note of the situation and a volunteer analyst will advise you when available.

Best regards.