[Essexboy]

OK one more to kill with Combofix, then I will remove any nasty toolbars . Once done let me know what problems remain

1. Close any open browsers.
2. Close/disable all anti virus and anti malware programs so they do not interfere with the running of ComboFix.
3. Open notepad and copy/paste the text in the quotebox below into it:

Renv::
c:\windows\TacoFilez\Prams\binary-auditing-training-package\binary-auditing-training-package\003.02 - hll mapping\assessment B04 - normal - Identifying the Asterisk Operator .exe

Save this as CFScript.txt, in the same location as ComboFix.exe


Refering to the picture above, drag CFScript into ComboFix.exeWhen finished, it shall produce a log for you at C:\ComboFix.txt which I will require in your next reply.

Notes:
1. Do not mouse-click Combofix's window while it is running. That may cause it to stall.
2. Do not "re-run" Combofix. If you have a problem, reply back for further instructions.
3. If after the reboot you get errors about programmes being marked for deletion then reboot, that will cure it.


THEN

Download AdwCleaner from here to your desktop
Run AdwCleaner and select Delete



Once done it will ask to reboot, allow this
On reboot a log will be produced please attach that

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Here is the log. I'm guessing it would be okay for me to restore my app data afterward?

Attached Files

•  AdwCleanerS1.txt   54.73KB   90 downloads

Edited by insecure5082, 12 September 2012 - 12:00 AM.

[insecure5082]

Here is the log. I'm guessing it would be okay for me to restore my app data afterward?

Attached Files

•  AdwCleanerS1.txt   54.73KB   90 downloads

Edited by insecure5082, 12 September 2012 - 12:00 AM.

[Essexboy]

Yes, could you let me know how the computer is behaving now

[insecure5082]

Yes it is working fine ^_^ I just need to tune it up again(taking suggestions)! Thanks alot for all your effort! Also I'm interested in the "GeekU" program and I plan to apply as soon as I'm done with my programming courses. Malware removal seems very tedious but interesting.

[Essexboy]

I would recommend one final run with sality killer to confirm that it is really dead

Also I'm interested in the "GeekU" program and I plan to apply as soon as I'm done with my programming courses. Malware removal seems very tedious but interesting

The only tedious part is the training, but once that is done the personal rewards are excellent as you get a good sense of achievement for every cure. Some you will lose and be unable to cure, but thankfully that is a minority

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.

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

[insecure5082]

Will do and thanks alot!

[Essexboy]

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