When running malwarebytes “you may not have permission to access the
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Putt4Dough
, Sep 21 2011 08:51 AM
#31
Posted 03 October 2011 - 11:59 AM
#32
Posted 03 October 2011 - 12:45 PM
Okay. We'll leave that alone for now then. Any chance you can try to delete the current copy of ComboFix from your desktop and then attempt to download a new copy on another computer, transfer the file over and then run a new scan with it, and see what that finds?
#33
Posted 04 October 2011 - 06:25 AM
Do you have a link because if I download it via the previous link I get the same message? Do you have access to a newer version?
#35
Posted 05 October 2011 - 06:55 AM
CF ran normaly with the script but I cannot find a log under the C:\ drive. I do see a CF folder under the C:!!
#36
Posted 05 October 2011 - 09:31 AM
Please try running it again without using the ComboFix script, and see if it produces the log then.
#37
Posted 06 October 2011 - 08:39 AM
Finally I decided to reinstall the OS. I think the PC has had too much damage from this infection. Thanks for your time and patience. You can close this case.
Mike
Mike
#38
Posted 06 October 2011 - 09:32 AM
Sometimes a reformat and reinstall is the quickest and best solution.
I'll provide my usual recommendations for what I tell my users once they are clean:
All Clean Speech
Below I have included a number of recommendations for how to protect your computer against malware infections.
Updated Anti-Virus Program
It's essential that you have an updated anti-virus program running on your computer. You don't want to run more than one as it can cause program conflicts, as well as false positives
You can view an excellent list of Free Security Software programs that has been compiled by GeekstoGo.
Avoid P2P Programs
Remember that no matter how clean the program you're using for peer-to-peer filesharing may be, it offers no guarantees regarding the cleanliness of files you may choose to download. All files available via p2p filesharing carry a high risk, particularly those that offer you illegitimate methods of using legitimate software programs without paying for them. Some further readings on this subject, along the included links, are as follows: File-Sharing, otherwise known as Peer To Peer and Risks of File-Sharing Technology.
If you have any of these programs installed then I highly suggest you uninstall them.
NOTE: Take care when answering any questions posed by an uninstaller. Some questions may be worded to deceive you into keeping the program.
Internet Browsers
Many of the users that I assist here on the forums, ask me which programs they can use to prevent themselves from getting infected again in the future. The best answer I can give you is too practice safe browsing.
Please consider using an alternative browser such as Google Chrome or Opera. They are both much more secure than Internet Explorer, immune to almost all known browser hijackers, and also have great built-in pop-up blockers.
I also suggest you make your Internet Explore more secure.
Extra Goodies
Thank you for your patience, and performing all of the procedures requested.
Please respond one last time so we can consider the thread resolved and close it, thank-you.
Cheers,
SweetTech.
I'll provide my usual recommendations for what I tell my users once they are clean:
All Clean Speech
===> Make sure you've re-enabled any Security Programs that we may have disabled during the malware removal process. <===
Below I have included a number of recommendations for how to protect your computer against malware infections.
Updated Anti-Virus Program
It's essential that you have an updated anti-virus program running on your computer. You don't want to run more than one as it can cause program conflicts, as well as false positives
You can view an excellent list of Free Security Software programs that has been compiled by GeekstoGo.
Avoid P2P Programs
Remember that no matter how clean the program you're using for peer-to-peer filesharing may be, it offers no guarantees regarding the cleanliness of files you may choose to download. All files available via p2p filesharing carry a high risk, particularly those that offer you illegitimate methods of using legitimate software programs without paying for them. Some further readings on this subject, along the included links, are as follows: File-Sharing, otherwise known as Peer To Peer and Risks of File-Sharing Technology.
If you have any of these programs installed then I highly suggest you uninstall them.
NOTE: Take care when answering any questions posed by an uninstaller. Some questions may be worded to deceive you into keeping the program.
Internet Browsers
Many of the users that I assist here on the forums, ask me which programs they can use to prevent themselves from getting infected again in the future. The best answer I can give you is too practice safe browsing.
Please consider using an alternative browser such as Google Chrome or Opera. They are both much more secure than Internet Explorer, immune to almost all known browser hijackers, and also have great built-in pop-up blockers.
I also suggest you make your Internet Explore more secure.
Make Internet Explorer more secure
- Click Start > Run
- Type Inetcpl.cpl & click OK
- Click on the Security tab
- Click Reset all zones to default level
- Make sure the Internet Zone is selected & Click Custom level
- In the ActiveX section, set the first two options ("Download signed and unsigned ActiveX controls) to "Prompt", and ("Initialize and Script ActiveX controls not marked as safe") to "Disable".
- Next Click OK, then Apply button and then OK to exit the Internet Properties page.
Extra Goodies
- It is good security practice to change your passwords to all your online accounts on a fairly regular basis, this is especially true after an infection. Refer to this Microsoft article
Strong passwords: How to create and use them then consider a password keeper, to keep all your passwords safe.
- Keep Windows updated by regularly checking their website at: http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com/
This will ensure your computer has always the latest security updates available installed on your computer.
- You should run an updated scan with MalwareBytes' Anti-Malware weekly. Instructions are included below:
- Open Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware
- Select the Update tab
- Click Check for Updates
- Be weary of e-mails from unknown senders. Keep the following in mind as well: If it's to good to be true, then it more than likely is.
- FileHippo Update Checker is an extremely helpful program that will tell you which of your programs need to be updated. Its important to keep programs up to date so that malware doesn't exploit any old security flaws.
- WOT, Web of Trust, warns you about risky websites that try to scam visitors, deliver malware or send spam. Protect your computer against online threats by using WOT as your front-line layer of protection when browsing or searching in unfamiliar territory. WOT's color-coded icons show you ratings for 21 million websites, helping you avoid the dangerous sites:
- Green to go
- Yellow for caution
- Red to stop
- Keep a backup of your important files - Now, more than ever, it's especially important to protect your digital files and memories. This article is full of good information on alternatives for home backup solutions.
- In light of your recent issue, I'm sure you'd like to avoid any future infections. Please take a look at these well written articles:
Think Prevention.
PC Safety and Security--What Do I Need?.
Thank you for your patience, and performing all of the procedures requested.
Please respond one last time so we can consider the thread resolved and close it, thank-you.
Cheers,
SweetTech.
#39
Posted 07 October 2011 - 07:16 AM
Thanks for the time and information.
Have a great weekend.
Mike
Have a great weekend.
Mike
#40
Posted 07 October 2011 - 10:18 AM
You're more than welcome. Please take good care!
#41
Posted 07 October 2011 - 10:18 AM
Since this issue appears to be resolved ... this Topic has been closed. Glad we could help.
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