[tehtrekd]

I've been keylogged, I need to get rid of it, NOW
I've tried several methods, but...
My current anti-virus(called trend micro) can't find it
I can't download AVG because half way through installation it freezes my computer
At the current time I really don't want to format my computer, unless it's a true last resort for me(and at this time it might be...)
And there isn't a second WinLogon on my task manager
This is why I've come here, am I at the end of my rope and only formatting my computer could get rid of this? or is there another way I'm unaware of? Please help!
PS: This is my first post on this forums and I was in a rush, apologies if it's in the wrong topic

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Hello tehtrekd and welcome to G2G!

My nick is maliprog and I'll will be your technical support on this issue. Before we start please read my notes carefully:

NOTE:

• Malware removal is NOT instantaneous, most infections require several courses of action to completely eradicate.
• Absence of symptoms does not always mean the computer is clean
• Kindly follow my instructions in the order posted. Order is crucial in cleaning process.
• Please DO NOT run any scans or fix on your own without my direction.
• Please read all of my response through at least once before attempting to follow the procedures described.
• If there's anything you don't understand or isn't totally clear, please come back to me for clarification.
• Please do not attach any log files to your replies unless I specifically ask you. Instead please copy and paste so as to include the log in your reply.
• You must reply within 3 days or your topic will be closed

How do you know you have keylogger? Symptoms?

Step 1

Download OTL to your Desktop

• Double click on the icon to run it (If running Vista or Windows 7, right click on it and select "Run as an Administrator")
  . Make sure all other windows are closed and to let it run uninterrupted.
  
• Under the Custom Scan box paste this in

netsvcs
%SYSTEMDRIVE%\*.exe
/md5start
explorer.exe
winlogon.exe
Userinit.exe
svchost.exe
/md5stop
%systemroot%\*. /mp /s
hklm\software\clients\startmenuinternet|command /rs
hklm\software\clients\startmenuinternet|command /64 /rs
CREATERESTOREPOINT

• Click the Quick Scan button. Do not change any settings unless otherwise told to do so. The scan wont take long.
  
• When the scan completes, it will open two notepad windows. OTL.Txt and Extras.Txt. These are saved in the same location as OTL.
• Please copy (Edit->Select All, Edit->Copy) the contents of these files, one at a time, and post them if you need to start a new topic.

Step 2

Download GMER from Here. Note the file's name and save it to your root folder, such as C:.

• Disconnect from the Internet and close all running programs.
• Temporarily disable any real-time active protection so your security program drivers will not conflict with this file.
• Click on this link to see a list of programs that should be disabled.
• Double-click on the downloaded file to start the program. (If running Vista, right click on it and select "Run as an Administrator")
• Allow the driver to load if asked.
• You may be prompted to scan immediately if it detects rootkit activity.
• If you are prompted to scan your system click "No", save the log and post back the results.
• If not prompted, click the "Rootkit/Malware" tab.
• On the right-side, all items to be scanned should be checked by default except for "Show All". Leave that box unchecked.
• Select all drives that are connected to your system to be scanned.
• Click the Scan button to begin. (Please be patient as it can take some time to complete)
• When the scan is finished, click Save to save the scan results to your Desktop.
• Save the file as Results.log and copy/paste the contents in your next reply.
• Exit the program and re-enable all active protection when done.

Step 3

Download ComboFix here :

Link 1
Link 2


* IMPORTANT !!! Save ComboFix.exe to your Desktop

• Disable your AntiVirus and AntiSpyware applications, usually via a right click on the System Tray icon. They may otherwise interfere with our tools. If you don't know how to disable them then just continue on.
• Double click on ComboFix.exe & follow the prompts.
• As part of it's process, ComboFix will check to see if the Microsoft Windows Recovery Console is installed. With malware infections being as they are today, it's strongly recommended to have this pre-installed on your machine before doing any malware removal. It will allow you to boot up into a special recovery/repair mode that will allow us to more easily help you should your computer have a problem after an attempted removal of malware.
• Follow the prompts to allow ComboFix to download and install the Microsoft Windows Recovery Console, and when prompted, agree to the End-User License Agreement to install the Microsoft Windows Recovery Console.

**Please note: If the Microsoft Windows Recovery Console is already installed, ComboFix will continue it's malware removal procedures.




Once the Microsoft Windows Recovery Console is installed using ComboFix, you should see the following message:




Click on Yes, to continue scanning for malware.

When finished, it shall produce a log for you. Please include the C:\\ComboFix.txt log in your next reply.


Step 4

Please don't forget to include these items in your reply:

• OTL log
• OTL Extras log
• GMER log
• Combofix log

It would be helpful if you could post each log in separate post

[maliprog]

Hello tehtrekd and welcome to G2G!

My nick is maliprog and I'll will be your technical support on this issue. Before we start please read my notes carefully:

NOTE:

• Malware removal is NOT instantaneous, most infections require several courses of action to completely eradicate.
• Absence of symptoms does not always mean the computer is clean
• Kindly follow my instructions in the order posted. Order is crucial in cleaning process.
• Please DO NOT run any scans or fix on your own without my direction.
• Please read all of my response through at least once before attempting to follow the procedures described.
• If there's anything you don't understand or isn't totally clear, please come back to me for clarification.
• Please do not attach any log files to your replies unless I specifically ask you. Instead please copy and paste so as to include the log in your reply.
• You must reply within 3 days or your topic will be closed

How do you know you have keylogger? Symptoms?

Step 1

Download OTL to your Desktop

• Double click on the icon to run it (If running Vista or Windows 7, right click on it and select "Run as an Administrator")
  . Make sure all other windows are closed and to let it run uninterrupted.
  
• Under the Custom Scan box paste this in

netsvcs
%SYSTEMDRIVE%\*.exe
/md5start
explorer.exe
winlogon.exe
Userinit.exe
svchost.exe
/md5stop
%systemroot%\*. /mp /s
hklm\software\clients\startmenuinternet|command /rs
hklm\software\clients\startmenuinternet|command /64 /rs
CREATERESTOREPOINT

• Click the Quick Scan button. Do not change any settings unless otherwise told to do so. The scan wont take long.
  
• When the scan completes, it will open two notepad windows. OTL.Txt and Extras.Txt. These are saved in the same location as OTL.
• Please copy (Edit->Select All, Edit->Copy) the contents of these files, one at a time, and post them if you need to start a new topic.

Step 2

Download GMER from Here. Note the file's name and save it to your root folder, such as C:.

• Disconnect from the Internet and close all running programs.
• Temporarily disable any real-time active protection so your security program drivers will not conflict with this file.
• Click on this link to see a list of programs that should be disabled.
• Double-click on the downloaded file to start the program. (If running Vista, right click on it and select "Run as an Administrator")
• Allow the driver to load if asked.
• You may be prompted to scan immediately if it detects rootkit activity.
• If you are prompted to scan your system click "No", save the log and post back the results.
• If not prompted, click the "Rootkit/Malware" tab.
• On the right-side, all items to be scanned should be checked by default except for "Show All". Leave that box unchecked.
• Select all drives that are connected to your system to be scanned.
• Click the Scan button to begin. (Please be patient as it can take some time to complete)
• When the scan is finished, click Save to save the scan results to your Desktop.
• Save the file as Results.log and copy/paste the contents in your next reply.
• Exit the program and re-enable all active protection when done.

Step 3

Download ComboFix here :

Link 1
Link 2


* IMPORTANT !!! Save ComboFix.exe to your Desktop

• Disable your AntiVirus and AntiSpyware applications, usually via a right click on the System Tray icon. They may otherwise interfere with our tools. If you don't know how to disable them then just continue on.
• Double click on ComboFix.exe & follow the prompts.
• As part of it's process, ComboFix will check to see if the Microsoft Windows Recovery Console is installed. With malware infections being as they are today, it's strongly recommended to have this pre-installed on your machine before doing any malware removal. It will allow you to boot up into a special recovery/repair mode that will allow us to more easily help you should your computer have a problem after an attempted removal of malware.
• Follow the prompts to allow ComboFix to download and install the Microsoft Windows Recovery Console, and when prompted, agree to the End-User License Agreement to install the Microsoft Windows Recovery Console.

**Please note: If the Microsoft Windows Recovery Console is already installed, ComboFix will continue it's malware removal procedures.




Once the Microsoft Windows Recovery Console is installed using ComboFix, you should see the following message:




Click on Yes, to continue scanning for malware.

When finished, it shall produce a log for you. Please include the C:\\ComboFix.txt log in your next reply.


Step 4

Please don't forget to include these items in your reply:

• OTL log
• OTL Extras log
• GMER log
• Combofix log

It would be helpful if you could post each log in separate post

[maliprog]

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