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[Optimist_Mind]

Thanks in advance for your time.

dds.txt

attach.txt

[CatByte]

Please run the following:

• Please download aswMBR.exe and save it to your desktop.
  
• Double click aswMBR.exe to start the tool.
  
• When asked if you want to download Avast's virus definitions please select Yes.
  
• Click Scan
  
  • Upon completion of the scan, click Save log and save it to your desktop, and post that log in your next reply for review. Note - do NOT attempt any Fix yet.
    
  • You will also notice another file created on the desktop named MBR.dat. Right click that file and select Send To>Compressed (zipped) file. Attach that zipped file in your next reply as well.

[Optimist_Mind]

Here are the files you requested.

MBR.zip

aswMBR.txt

[CatByte]

Please run the following

Refer to the ComboFix User's Guide

1. Download ComboFix from the following location:
   Link
   * IMPORTANT !!! Place ComboFix.exe on your Desktop
   
2. Disable your AntiVirus and AntiSpyware applications, usually via a right click on the System Tray icon. They may otherwise interfere with ComboFix.
   You can get help on disabling your protection programs here
   
3. Double click on ComboFix.exe & follow the prompts.
   
4. Your desktop may go blank. This is normal. It will return when ComboFix is done. ComboFix may reboot your machine. This is normal.
   
5. When finished, it shall produce a log for you. Post that log in your next reply
   Note:
   Do not mouseclick combofix's window whilst it's running. That may cause it to stall.
   ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
   
6. Ensure your AntiVirus and AntiSpyware applications are re-enabled.
   ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

NOTE: If you encounter a message "illegal operation attempted on registry key that has been marked for deletion" and no programs will run - please just reboot and that will resolve that error.

[Optimist_Mind]

Here is the Combofix log

ComboFix.txt

[CatByte]

Please run the following:

Please download Junkware Removal Tool to your desktop.

• Shutdown your antivirus to avoid any conflicts.
  
• Right-mouse click JRT.exe and select Run as administrator
  
• The tool will open and start scanning your system.
  
• Please be patient as this can take a while to complete.
  
• On completion, a log (JRT.txt) is saved to your desktop and will automatically open.
  
• Post the contents of JRT.txt into your next message
  

NEXT

Download AdwCleaner from here and save it to your desktop.

• Run AdwCleaner and select Delete
  
• Once done it will ask to reboot, allow the reboot
  
• On reboot a log will be produced, please attach the content of the log to your next reply
  

NEXT

• Please open your MalwareBytes AntiMalware Program
  
• Click the Update Tab and search for updates
  
• If an update is found, it will download and install the latest version.
  
• Once the program has loaded, select "Perform Quick Scan", then click Scan.
  
• The scan may take some time to finish, so please be patient.
  
• When the scan is complete, click OK, then Show Results to view the results.
  
• Make sure that everything is checked, and click Remove Selected. <-- very important
  
• When disinfection is completed, a log will open in Notepad and you may be prompted to Restart. (See Extra Note)
  
• The log is automatically saved by MBAM and can be viewed by clicking the Logs tab in MBAM.
  
• Copy&Paste the entire report in your next reply.
  

Extra Note:If MBAM encounters a file that is difficult to remove, you will be presented with 1 of 2 prompts, click OK to either and let MBAM proceed with the disinfection process, if asked to restart the computer, please do so immediately.

NEXT

Go here to run an online scanner from ESET.

• Turn off the real time scanner of any existing antivirus program while performing the online scan
  
• Tick the box next to YES, I accept the Terms of Use.
  
• Click Start
  
• When asked, allow the activeX control to install
  
• Click Start
• Make sure that the option Remove found threats is unticked and the Scan Archives option is ticked.
  
• Click on Advanced Settings, ensure the options Scan for potentially unwanted applications, Scan for potentially unsafe applications, and Enable Anti-Stealth Technology are ticked.
  
• Click Scan
  
• Wait for the scan to finish
  
• When the scan completes, press the LIST OF THREATS FOUND button
  
• Press EXPORT TO TEXT FILE , name the file ESETSCAN and save it to your desktop
  
• Include the contents of this report in your next reply.
  
• Press the BACK button.
  
• Press Finish
  

[Optimist_Mind]

Sorry for the late reply, I have been busy with work and school. Here are the logs you requested.

I did not include the ESET log, it came up clean and I did not save it because of that.

JRT.txt

AdwCleanerR1.txt

mbam-log-2013-01-17 (22-51-38).txt

[CatByte]

how is the computer running now?

are there any outstanding issues?

[Optimist_Mind]

Malwarebytes was blocking IP's located in foreign countries.

I do know they were all "Outgoing" and upon googling the IP addresses they are in France, Japan, Belgium, etc. All foreign countries.

Type: outgoing, Port: -----, Process: avastsvc.exe)

Is this something I should be concerned about?

I originally posted in the MBAM forum, but they directed me here.

[CatByte]

is this still occurring?

[Optimist_Mind]

I have not noticed it today, not once actually. But it was occurring about once every 5 minutes while on skype, or with any webpage open during the past week or so.

[CatByte]

ok good.

we just have some housekeeping to do now

You can delete the DDS, JRT and aswMBR logs and programs from your desktop.

NEXT

Follow these steps to uninstall Combofix

• Make sure your security programs are totally disabled.
  
• Press the WinKey +R to open a run box
  
• Now copy/paste Combofix /uninstall into the runbox and click OK. Note the space between the ..X and the /U, it needs to be there.
  

NEXT

• Double click on adwcleaner.exe to run the tool.
  
• Click on Uninstall.
  
• Confirm with yes.
  

If there are any logs/tools remaining on your desktop > right click and delete them.

NEXT

Below I have included a number of recommendations for how to protect your computer against malware infections.

• 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. KeePass is a small utility that allows you to manage all your passwords.
  
• 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.
  
• 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.
    

  [*]Download TFC to your desktop

  • Close any open windows.
    
  • Double click the TFC icon to run the program
    
  • TFC will close all open programs itself in order to run,
    
  • Click the Start button to begin the process.
    
  • Allow TFC to run uninterrupted.
    
  • The program should not take long to finish it's job
    
  • Once its finished it should automatically reboot your machine,
    
  • if it doesn't, manually reboot to ensure a complete clean
    

  It's normal after running TFC cleaner that the PC will be slower to boot the first time.

  [*]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
    

  WOT has an addon available for both Firefox and IE

  [*]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.

  [*]ERUNT (Emergency Recovery Utility NT) allows you to keep a complete backup of your registry and restore it when needed. The standard registry backup options that come with Windows back up most of the registry but not all of it. ERUNT however creates a complete backup set, including the Security hive and user related sections. ERUNT is easy to use and since it creates a full backup, there are no options or choices other than to select the location of the backup files. The backup set includes a small executable that will launch the registry restore if needed.

  [*]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:

  PC Safety and Security--What Do I Need?.

  [*]Simple and easy ways to keep your computer safe and secure on the Internet

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.

[Optimist_Mind]

Thank you very much for your help, I will follow all the steps you've given me.

I can't express it enough how much I appreciate what you've done to help me.

[CatByte]

you are welcome

stay safe

~CB

[Maurice Naggar]

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