[Essexboy]

OK could you uninstall malwarebytes
Run this cleanup utility
Then download and install a fresh copy of MBAM
Update and then run
Let me know if it stalls in the same place

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I did as you instructed, and sure enough, it found another file. I thought it would get hung up in the same area, because it started to slow down and then quit counting files and stayed stuck on one particular file, but when I stepped away and returned, the scan had completed, and it had found one more infection. I am going to try one more scan and see if anything else comes up, but my laptop is running much faster!!! Here is the log from MBAM:

Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware 1.51.2.1300
www.malwarebytes.org

Database version: 7796

Windows 6.0.6002 Service Pack 2 (Safe Mode)
Internet Explorer 9.0.8112.16421

9/25/2011 1:35:40 PM
mbam-log-2011-09-25 (13-35-40).txt

Scan type: Quick scan
Objects scanned: 201218
Time elapsed: 6 minute(s), 48 second(s)

Memory Processes Infected: 0
Memory Modules Infected: 0
Registry Keys Infected: 1
Registry Values Infected: 0
Registry Data Items Infected: 0
Folders Infected: 0
Files Infected: 0

Memory Processes Infected:
(No malicious items detected)

Memory Modules Infected:
(No malicious items detected)

Registry Keys Infected:
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\AppDataLow\gvtl (Adware.GameVance) -> Quarantined and deleted successfully.

Registry Values Infected:
(No malicious items detected)

Registry Data Items Infected:
(No malicious items detected)

Folders Infected:
(No malicious items detected)

Files Infected:
(No malicious items detected)

[calmat01]

I did as you instructed, and sure enough, it found another file. I thought it would get hung up in the same area, because it started to slow down and then quit counting files and stayed stuck on one particular file, but when I stepped away and returned, the scan had completed, and it had found one more infection. I am going to try one more scan and see if anything else comes up, but my laptop is running much faster!!! Here is the log from MBAM:

Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware 1.51.2.1300
www.malwarebytes.org

Database version: 7796

Windows 6.0.6002 Service Pack 2 (Safe Mode)
Internet Explorer 9.0.8112.16421

9/25/2011 1:35:40 PM
mbam-log-2011-09-25 (13-35-40).txt

Scan type: Quick scan
Objects scanned: 201218
Time elapsed: 6 minute(s), 48 second(s)

Memory Processes Infected: 0
Memory Modules Infected: 0
Registry Keys Infected: 1
Registry Values Infected: 0
Registry Data Items Infected: 0
Folders Infected: 0
Files Infected: 0

Memory Processes Infected:
(No malicious items detected)

Memory Modules Infected:
(No malicious items detected)

Registry Keys Infected:
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\AppDataLow\gvtl (Adware.GameVance) -> Quarantined and deleted successfully.

Registry Values Infected:
(No malicious items detected)

Registry Data Items Infected:
(No malicious items detected)

Folders Infected:
(No malicious items detected)

Files Infected:
(No malicious items detected)

[Essexboy]

That was just an orphan registry entry and of no import

[calmat01]

I ran Spy-Bot once again and it hung up on the same file as before. I'm not sure what it is. But other than that, my laptop is running much better.

[Essexboy]

I feel that may be an abberation with Spybot, you could replace it with MBAM

Subject to no further problems

I will remove my tools now and give some recommendations, but, I would like you to run for 24 hours or so and come back if you have any problems

Now the best part of the day ----- Your log now appears clean

A good workman always cleans up after himself so..The following will implement some cleanup procedures as well as reset System Restore points:

Run OTL

• Under the Custom Scans/Fixes box at the bottom, paste in the following
  

  :Commands
  [resethosts]
  [purity]
  [emptytemp]
  [EMPTYFLASH]
  [Reboot]

• Then click the Run Fix button at the top
• Let the program run unhindered, reboot the PC when it is done

Remove ComboFix

• Hold down the Windows key + R on your keyboard. This will display the Run dialogue box
• In the Run box, type in ComboFix /Uninstall (Notice the space between the "x" and "/") then click OK
  
  
  
• Follow the prompts on the screen
• A message should appear confirming that ComboFix was uninstalled

Run OTL and hit the cleanup button. It will remove all the programmes we have used plus itself.

We will now confirm that your hidden files are set to that, as some of the tools I use will change that

• Click Start.
• Open My Computer.
• Select the Tools menu and click Folder Options.
• Select the View Tab.
• Under the Hidden files and folders heading select Do not show hidden files and folders.
• Click Yes to confirm.
• Click OK.

Your Java is out of date. Older versions have vulnerabilities that malware can use to infect your system.
Please follow these steps to remove older version of Java components and upgrade the application.

Upgrading Java:

• Go to this site and click Do I have Java
• It will check your current version and then offer to update to the latest version

SPRING CLEAN

To manually create a new Restore Point

• Go to Control Panel and select System
• Select System
• On the left select System Protection and accept the warning if you get one
• Select System Protection Tab
• Select Create at the bottom
• Type in a name i.e. Clean
• Select Create

Now we can purge the infected ones

• GoStart > All programs > Accessories > system tools
• Right click Disc cleanup and select run as administrator
• Select Your main drive and accept the warning if you get one
• For a few moments the system will make some calculations
• Select the More Options tab
• In the System Restore and Shadow Backups select Clean up
• Select Delete on the pop up
• Select OK
• Select Delete

Now that you are clean, to help protect your computer in the future I recommend that you get the following free programmes:

Malwarebytes. Update and run weekly to keep your system clean

Download and install FileHippo update checker and run it monthly it will show you which programmes on your system need updating and give a download link

It is critical to have both a firewall and anti virus to protect your system and to keep them updated. To keep your operating system up to date visit

• Microsoft Windows Update

To learn more about how to protect yourself while on the internet read our little guide How did I get infected in the first place ?

Keep safe

[Essexboy]

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