[Ally_kitty_Cat]

I got my dell desktop in March. I started having problems with it in July. So I called Dell and they told me I have a virus on my computer. I asked around and my friends told me to use system restore but it didn't work. I cant find my disk they came with the computer. I really don't want to lose all my videos and pictures on my computer but at this point in time I could really care less. So back to the virus. When I called dell they told me someone hacked into my internet and gave my computer a virus. I can't log into the internet and I keep crashing. Its starting to irrate me to no end. I want to get my computer back to the settings I got it when I first bought it. My computer is a dell inspron. If anyone could help me that would be great. Thank you for your time.

Your truly
Ally Cat

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Hello Ally and welcome to my office here at G2G!

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

NOTES:

• 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 it to include the log in your reply.
• You must reply within 3 days or your topic will be closed

Step 1

Because you don't have internet on your infected PC we will need clean PC and USB memory to download and transfer tools to infected PC. First we need to disinfect your USB memory so you can transfer files and not get infected. Do this step only once and you USB will be safe for future use.

Do this on the clean computer:

• 1 - Flash Drive Disinfector
  Download Flash_Disinfector.exe by sUBs from here and save it to your desktop.
  
• Double-click Flash_Disinfector.exe to run it and follow any prompts that may appear.
• The utility may ask you to insert your flash drive and/or other removable drives including your mobile phone. Please do so and allow the utility to clean up those drives as well.
• Wait until it has finished scanning and then exit the program.
• Reboot your computer when done.
  
  Note: Flash_Disinfector will create a hidden folder named autorun.inf in each partition and every USB drive plugged in when you run it. Don't delete this folder...it will help protect your drives from future infection.

Step 2

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/Fixes box paste this in

netsvcs
%SYSTEMDRIVE%\*.exe
/md5start
explorer.exe
winlogon.exe
Userinit.exe
svchost.exe
/md5stop
%systemroot%\*. /mp /s
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 3

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 4

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

• OTL log
• OTL Extras log
• GMER log

It would be helpful if you could post each log in separate post using "Add Reply" button

[maliprog]

Hello Ally and welcome to my office here at G2G!

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

NOTES:

• 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 it to include the log in your reply.
• You must reply within 3 days or your topic will be closed

Step 1

Because you don't have internet on your infected PC we will need clean PC and USB memory to download and transfer tools to infected PC. First we need to disinfect your USB memory so you can transfer files and not get infected. Do this step only once and you USB will be safe for future use.

Do this on the clean computer:

• 1 - Flash Drive Disinfector
  Download Flash_Disinfector.exe by sUBs from here and save it to your desktop.
  
• Double-click Flash_Disinfector.exe to run it and follow any prompts that may appear.
• The utility may ask you to insert your flash drive and/or other removable drives including your mobile phone. Please do so and allow the utility to clean up those drives as well.
• Wait until it has finished scanning and then exit the program.
• Reboot your computer when done.
  
  Note: Flash_Disinfector will create a hidden folder named autorun.inf in each partition and every USB drive plugged in when you run it. Don't delete this folder...it will help protect your drives from future infection.

Step 2

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/Fixes box paste this in

netsvcs
%SYSTEMDRIVE%\*.exe
/md5start
explorer.exe
winlogon.exe
Userinit.exe
svchost.exe
/md5stop
%systemroot%\*. /mp /s
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 3

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 4

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

• OTL log
• OTL Extras log
• GMER log

It would be helpful if you could post each log in separate post using "Add Reply" button

[maliprog]

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