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    Default "BEFORE You POST" UPDATE: This forum is closed. READ ONLY




    Members may not post to another user's topic.



    You are in capable hands with any person authorized to assist members in this forum.

    That said, there is always risk involved in installing and removing any software. Even a fix that time has shown to be useful to thousands of users, can present problems to a few or be found to have a bug in development.

    While best efforts are made to assist in removing infections safely, unexpected stuff can happen. It is advisable that you back up your important data before starting any clean up procedure. Neither Safer Networking Forums nor the Analyst providing the advice may be held responsible for any loss.

    Duly noted by members, please start a topic and provide the Farbar Recovery Scan Tool (FRST) and aswMBR logs for analysis. No Malware logs are to be posted in any of our other forums.

    Before doing so, read post #2 below, Before you post the Farbar Recovery Scan Tool and aswMBR logs which also shows how to produce them.
    If the infection prevents you from running Farbar (FRST) and/or aswMBR please start a topic and make note of the situation, provide details of the computer's current symptoms and wait for a response.

    Preliminary Notes:

    • Please backup your Registry with Tweaking.com - Registry Backup, instructions in post #2 below.


    • Please do not use System Restore trying to remove an infection. Doing so would only serve to destroy a known restore point (dirty or not) and won't remove the malware. Let your helper advise you as to when a System Restore flush is called for.


    • If one has already run tools/fixes before posting please inform your helper, so that s/he is aware changes may have been made to the system and why. Running fixes before being assisted can destroy evidence in an infection, leaving the malware difficult to detect. Please do not attempt to "do it yourself" while waiting for someone to respond to your topic.


    • Note that all instructions given are customized for that member's personal computer only, the tools used may cause damage if run on a machine with different specs/infections. Please do not take fixes given to another user and apply to your own machine.


    • If someone posts instructions in their own topic, "this worked for me", it will be removed, possibly without notice. Just so you know. Please do not send similar private messages to other members.


    • Posters who start topics at multiple sites for their PC problem waste valuable volunteer resources as our analysts assist people at several forums. Reading logs and the research involved takes time.
    • Worse scenario would be to run fixes given at one site unbeknown to the person helping the same user elsewhere. If you have already requested help at another site choose where you wish to continue and advise all parties.


    • Do not pm logs or malware removal requests to volunteer helpers, assistance is provided in the forums. The forums are public, if you do not feel comfortable posting logs where they will remain visible please do not start a topic. Otherwise, please use "Preview Post" to check for any personal details such as email addresses you'd rather omit before you "Submit Reply".


    • Please do not start more than one topic for the same computer during the same period. It will either be removed, closed or merged with your original thread.


    • If you have more than one possibly infected computer in the house please let your helper know. Start a new topic for the next machine, providing new logs from Farbar Recovery Scan Tool and aswMBR when the prior thread has been successfully closed.


    • Posting additional comments or logs before a volunteer responds can push you back instead of forward, because your thread ends up with a newer date. In addition helpers would think you are already being assisted because of the post count, they look for topics with a 0 response. For that reason we may merge such posts.


    • Please do not attach or link to possibly infected files and/or URLS, if an analyst requests files s/he will give you a link to upload them.


    • If your computer shows no symptoms of infection there is no need to post a log in this forum, as in requesting a 'checkup' for no malware removal reason but only to show a log.



    It takes time to analyze logs and prepare a response. Volunteers help users at several sites, and take X number of new topics in order to give each member their attention and avoid burnout.


    Our volunteers appreciate your letting them know if they have helped.


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    Default Before you post the Farbar Recovery Scan Tool and aswMBR logs

    Please back up your registry!

    Backup the Registry:
    Credit: Dakeyras

    Modifying the Registry can create unforeseen problems, so it always wise to create a backup before doing so.


    • Please download the installer for Registry Backup from here or here and save to your desktop.
    • Right-click on tweaking.com_registry_backup_setup.exe and select Run as Administrator >> Follow the prompts for a default installation
    • Ensure the option Open "Tweaking.com - Registry Backup" When Install Completes is selected >> Next > >> Finish
    • Once the GUI(graphical user interface) has appeared/loaded:-


    • Click on Backup Now >> once the process is complete the below will be displayed in the GUI:-


    • Close Tweaking.com - Registry Backup

    Note: There will now be a folder at the root of the Hard-Drive named C:\RegBackup, do not delete this as it is the actual backup just created.

    A tutorial for Registry Backup explaining the various features be viewed HERE

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    Instruction for producing the Farbar Recovery Scan Tool (FRST) and aswMBR logs

    Farbar Log

    Please download Farbar Recovery Scan Tool and save it to your desktop.

    Note:
    You need to run the version compatible with your system. If you are not sure which version applies to your system download both of them and try to run them. Only one of them will run on your system, that will be the right version.

    (A simple way to check your system: Start --> Computer (right click) --> Properties
    How to determine whether a computer is running a 32-bit version or 64-bit version of the Windows operating system

    • Right click to run as administrator (XP users click run after receipt of Windows Security Warning - Open File). When the tool opens click Yes to disclaimer.
    • Please make sure All Users is checked


    • Do not check
      *List BCD
      *Drivers MD5
      *Shortcut txt

    Or your logs will be too long to post.


    • Press Scan button.
    • It will produce a log called FRST.txt in the same directory the tool is run from.
    • Please don't run the Farbar Recovery Scan Tool (FRST.txt) from your "Downloads" folder or from "Temporary Internet Files"
    • Please copy and paste log into your topic.
    • The first time the tool is run it generates another log (Addition.txt - also located in the same directory as FRST.exe/FRST64.exe). Please attach that along with the FRST.txt into your reply.



    aswMBR Log

    Important! Please do NOT perform any fix options offered in aswMBR, we just need to see the report.

    Please download aswMBR to your desktop.


    • Double click the aswMBR icon to run it.
    • If a prompt stating: The computer supports "Virtualization Technology" appears select Yes
    • Click the Scan button to start scan.
    • If you are asked to update the Avast Virus database please allow it to do so.
    • When it finishes, press the Save Log button, save the logfile to your desktop and post its contents in your reply with the Farbar (FRST) log.



    If the infection prevents you from obtaining logs please start a topic and make note of the situation, provide details of the computer's current symptoms and wait for a response.
    Do not post other logs or use "code wrap" unless requested in that format.


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    Corporate, Government, Small Business or Institutional machines? Please see: Personal computers

    Last edited by tashi; 2015-03-30 at 22:08. Reason: Updated.
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    Default You and Windows, a joint effort

    Note:
    We do not support the use of Pirated-Warez-Keygens-Cracked software.


    If seeking help in our Malware removal forum please know that users who have programs obtained by such methods will be asked to remove them, since our help could otherwise be seen as aiding copyright violations. In doing the crack, the 'cracker' has broken the 'End User License Agreement' (EULA) of the product.

    Aside from the legalities be aware malware authors prey on users looking to circumvent a software's protection mechanisms. There is a high risk of infection involved in downloading and running crack codes.

    In addition, we do not support the use of programs designed to inflict damage on the computers of unsuspecting users or websites.

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    Please have a legitimate copy of Windows.

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    P2P programs -Torrents

    • It is the volunteer analyst's choice to ask you to uninstall the clients before they continue providing help.

    File Sharing, otherwise known as Peer To Peer. (P2P)

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    Note:

    Helpers in malware removal forums are unlikely to respond and try to clean an operating system that is no longer supported and therefore cannot be updated or patched.

    Further, the tools most often used for manual removals do not work on legacy systems.

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    Thank you for your understanding and assisting in keeping the net a safer place for everyone.
    Last edited by tashi; 2012-09-06 at 17:47. Reason: Update.
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    Default Personal computers

    The malware removal forum is set up to help those in need of assistance with their personal computers. This service is free and provided by volunteer analysts.

    When the infection is on a Company/Business/Institution/Medical Facility-Health Insurance (HIPAA Privacy Rule) machine or any computer that is or was used in or for the workplace and may contain identifying information pertinent to a company.

    The intention of this forum is not to replace a company's IT department or a private business specialist, helpers cannot anticipate alterations or configurations that may have been made to such machines, or how it will interact with the tools commonly used in the removal of malware.

    Other considerations:

    • Company information may show in the logs.
    • More than one machine could be at stake.
    • If sensitive material has been compromised by an infection, the company could be held liable.

    To prevent possible loss or corruption of company information, please inform your IT Professional or Supervisor when a workplace computer has been infected. If neither are available please consider calling in a local technician who can see the machine/network in person.

    It's not that we don't want to help, but there are too many issues that could arise with company machines and/or servers that malware forum volunteers are not experienced in dealing with.

    Thank you for your understanding.

    Note

    October 12, 2012

    "With the rise of ransomware in the recent quarter, enterprises are increasingly at risk when end-users circumvent corporate policies, especially on personal devices."

    http://www.zdnet.com/ransomware-risk...od-7000005673/

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    Last edited by tashi; 2013-02-11 at 19:18. Reason: Added information.
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