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[ken545]

Looking pretty good

Please run this free online virus scanner from ESET

• Note: You will need to use Internet explorer for this scan
• Tick the box next to YES, I accept the Terms of Use.
• Click Start
• When asked, allow the activex control to install
• Click Start
• Make sure that the option Remove found threats is ticked, and the option Scan unwanted applications is checked
• Click Scan
• Wait for the scan to finish
• Use notepad to open the logfile located at C:\Program Files\EsetOnlineScanner\log.txt
• Copy and paste that log as a reply to this topic

[ffemtjacque]

We seem to be getting closer..

C:\Documents and Settings\Jaques\Application Data\EditPlus 3\combobox_u.ini HTML/ScrInject.B.Gen virus deleted - quarantined

C:\System Volume Information\_restore{4BDBA4CA-984E-4E71-809C-CC2FC4D11411}\RP3\A0000193.ini HTML/ScrInject.B.Gen virus deleted - quarantined

[ken545]

Hi,

One of those files that where deleted was in your Windows System Restore Program, there could be more, lets flush it all out and be sure to create a New Restore Point (Very Important)


System Restore is a component of Microsoft's Windows Me, Windows XP, Windows Vista and Windows 7 operating systems that allows for the rolling back of system files, registry keys, installed programs, etc., to a previous state in the event of malfunctioning or failure. Old restore points can be a source of re-infection.

Please follow the steps below to create a clean restore point:

1. Click Start > Run > copy and paste the following into the run box:
   
   %SystemRoot%\System32\restore\rstrui.exe
2. Press OK. Choose Create a Restore Point then click Next.
3. Name it (something you'll remember) and click Create.
4. When the confirmation screen shows the restore point has been created click Close.

Then remove all previous Restore Points

1. Click Start > Run > copy and paste the following into the run box:
   
   cleanmgr
2. Choose to scan drive C:\ (if C:\ is your main drive).
3. At the top, click on More Options tab. Click the Clean up... button in the System Restore box.
4. Click on the Yes button.
5. When finished, click on Cancel button to exit.

Let me know how things are running now ??

[ffemtjacque]

Seems to be running pretty swimmingly. Searches go where they're supposed to.

I do so very much appreciate the help.

[ken545]

Your very welcome, glad things are running well again

Open up OTL and click on the Cleanup feature and it will remove most of the tools we use to clean your system.

• How did I get infected in the first place ?
  Read these links and find out how to prevent getting infected again.
• Tutorial for System Restore <-- Do this first to prevent yourself from being reinfected.
• WhattheTech
• Grinler BleepingComputer
• GeeksTo Go
• Dslreports

Keep in mind if you install some of these programs. Only ONE Anti Virus and only ONE Firewall is recommended, more is overkill and can cause you problems. You can install all the Spyware programs I have listed without any problems. If you install Spyware Blaster and Spyware Guard, they will conflict with the TeaTimer in Spybot , you can still install Spybot Search and Destroy but do not enable the TeaTimer .

Here are some free programs to install, all free and highly regarded by the fine people in the Malware Removal Community

• Spybot Search and Destroy 1.6
  Check for Updates/ Immunize and run a Full System Scan on a regular basis. If you install Spyware Blaster ( Recommended ) then do not enable the TeaTimer in Spybot Search and Destroy.
  
• WinPatrol Keep this fine program activated to block a lot of threats
  
• Spyware Blaster It will prevent most spyware from ever being installed. No scan to run, just update about once a week and enable all protection.
  
• Spyware Guard It offers realtime protection from spyware installation attempts, again, no scan to run, just install it and let it do its thing.
  
• IE-Spyad
  IE-Spyad places over 6000 web sites and domains in the IE Restricted list which will severely impair attempts to infect your system. It basically prevents any downloads (cookies etc) from the sites listed, although you will still be able to connect to the sites.
  
• Firefox 3 It has more features and is a lot more secure than IE. It is a very easy and painless download and install, it will no way interfere with IE, you can use them both.

Safe Surfn
Ken

[ken545]

Since this issue appears to be resolved ... this Topic has been closed. Glad I could help.