Tried to remove zeroacces with Norton NPE, now my OS won't boot. [
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Vladislav
, Aug 09 2012 08:04 PM
#16
Posted 10 August 2012 - 01:56 PM
#17
Posted 10 August 2012 - 01:57 PM
Looks pretty ... How is the computer behaving now ?
#18
Posted 10 August 2012 - 02:01 PM
It just restarted. It does look pretty. I'm going to download Farbar now. Also quick question. I think i had accesszero virus prior to all this, could you tell me if it's gone now.
#19
Posted 10 August 2012 - 02:02 PM
So far the remnants that I have seen are now history
#20
Posted 10 August 2012 - 02:10 PM
And here is FSS.txt
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#21
Posted 10 August 2012 - 02:14 PM
As we almost done, i want to express my gratitude to all of the help you provided. You have saved me some money as well. I would happy to donate a certain sum of money to the link in your replies, just to show how greatful i am. Unless you have other ideas.
#22
Posted 10 August 2012 - 02:21 PM
Methinks that you are done now young sir Please do not use the Norton Power Eraser unless you are really, really desperate ... Let us remove the malware for you.. You did well for what was a traumatic experience
A donation would be gratefully accepted, Thank you
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
Remove ComboFix
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
SPRING CLEAN
To manually create a new Restore Point
Now we can purge the infected ones
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
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
A donation would be gratefully accepted, Thank you
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]
[emptytemp]
[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
- Go to control panel
- Select folder options (Appearance > Folder options in category view)
- 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.
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
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
#23
Posted 10 August 2012 - 02:29 PM
Thank you very much, and good day to you sir. It's been a pleasure.
#24
Posted 10 August 2012 - 02:30 PM
Thank you it was a nice training experience for me to hone down the fix for this
#25
Posted 11 August 2012 - 05:50 AM
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