Cannot enable malicious website blocking

[JohnFrench]

attach.txtdds.txt

Here are the requested logs.

I also cannot enable my windows firewall.

Thanks,

John French

[MrCharlie]

Welcome to the forum.

Please remove any usb or external drives from the computer before you run this scan!

Please download and run RogueKiller to your desktop.

RogueKiller<---use this one for 64 bit systems

Quit all running programs.

For Windows XP, double-click to start.

For Vista or Windows 7-8, do a right-click on the program, select Run as Administrator to start, & when prompted Allow to run.

Click Scan to scan the system.

When the scan completes > Close out the program > Don't Fix anything!

Don't run any other options, they're not all bad!!!!!!!

Post back the report which should be located on your desktop.

(please don't put logs in code or quotes)

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MrC

Note:

Removing malware can be unpredictable

...things can go very wrong!

Backup

any files that cannot be replaced. You can copy them to a CD/DVD, external drive or a pen drive

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Please don't run any other scans, download, install or uninstall any programs while I'm working with you.

<+>The removal of malware isn't instantaneous, please be patient.

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Please stick with me until I give you the "all clear".

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[JohnFrench]

Here is the Rogue Killer report.

RKreport1_S_04112013_02d0745.txt

[MrCharlie]

Please read the following information first.

You're infected with Rootkit.ZeroAccess, a BackDoor Trojan.

BACKDOOR WARNING

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One or more of the identified infections is known to use a backdoor.

This allows hackers to remotely control your computer, steal critical system information and download and execute files.

I would advice you to disconnect this PC from the Internet immediately. If you do any banking or other financial transactions on the PC or if it should contain any other sensitive information, please get to a known clean computer and change all passwords where applicable, and it would be wise to contact those same financial institutions to apprise them of your situation.

Though the infection has been identified and because of it's backdoor functionality, your PC is very likely compromised and there is no way to be sure your computer can ever again be trusted. Many experts in the security community believe that once infected with this type of trojan, the best course of action would be a reformat and reinstall of the OS. Please read these for more information:

How Do I Handle Possible Identify Theft, Internet Fraud and CC Fraud?

http://www.dslreports.com/faq/10451

When Should I Format, How Should I Reinstall

http://www.dslreports.com/faq/10063

I will try my best to clean this machine but I can't guarantee that it will be 100% secure afterwards.

Let me know what you decide to do. If you decide to go through with the cleanup, please proceed with the following steps.

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Please create a new system restore point before running Malwarebytes Anti-Rootkit if you can.

Download Malwarebytes Anti-Rootkit from HERE

• Unzip the contents to a folder in a convenient location.
  
• Open the folder where the contents were unzipped and run mbar.exe
  
• Follow the instructions in the wizard to update and allow the program to scan your computer for threats.
  
• Click on the Cleanup button to remove any threats and reboot if prompted to do so.
  
• Wait while the system shuts down and the cleanup process is performed.
  
• Perform another scan with Malwarebytes Anti-Rootkit to verify that no threats remain. If they do, then click Cleanup once more and repeat the process.
  
• When done, please post the two logs produced they will be in the MBAR folder..... mbar-log.txt and system-log.txt
  

To attach a log if needed:

Bottom right corner of this page.

New window that comes up.

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Note:

If no additional threats were found, verify that your system is now running normally, making sure that the following items are functional:

Internet access

Windows Update

Windows Firewall

If there are additional problems with your system, such as any of those listed above or other system issues, then run the fixdamage tool included with Malwarebytes Anti-Rootkit and reboot.

Verify that your system is now functioning normally.

MrC

[JohnFrench]

Thanks MrC,

I am running the mbr scan now and will attach the logs when done.

John

[MrCharlie]

OK, take your time.....MrC

[JohnFrench]

I restarted my computer after the first scan and cleanup. Mbar did not ask me to do so, but I thought it was good practice. I reran the scan before I attached the log files so I'm afraid the original system log file was overwritten. The second scan reported "no malware found". I have attached the system log and the the two mbar-log files.

I tried to set windows firewall to recommended settings. It no longer instantly returns an error message. Now it appears to try for 15 seconds or so, then nothing happens. Windows Defender reports the following error:

"The specified service does not exist as an installed service. Error code:(0x80070424).

The icons for Malwarebytes are now just generic windows icons (paper with a tiny spreadsheet). Malwarebytes now runs, after granting user access control, and the malicious website blocking is now enabled.

Should I run fixdamage?

Thanks,

John

system-log.txt

mbar-log-2013-04-11 (09-24-51).txt

mbar-log-2013-04-11 (09-47-14).txt

[MrCharlie]

Yes, run fixdamage.

Also scan the system again with RogueKiller and post the new log, MrC

[Maurice Naggar]

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[Maurice Naggar]

Topic re-opened per request.

Please make it a point to let your helper know, in the future, if you will be delayed.

It only takes a moment.

[MrCharlie]

OK, post the reports, MrC

[JohnFrench]

Here is the RK report.

John

RKreport3_S_04162013_02d1113.txt

[MrCharlie]

Please download and run ComboFix.

The most important things to remember when running it is to disable all your malware programs and run Combofix from your desktop.

Please visit this webpage for download links, and instructions for running ComboFix

http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/combofix/how-to-use-combofix

Ensure you have disabled all anti virus and anti malware programs so they do not interfere with the running of ComboFix.

Information on disabling your malware programs can be found Here.

Make sure you run ComboFix from your desktop.

Give it at least 30-45 minutes to finish if needed.

Please include the C:\ComboFix.txt in your next reply for further review.

---------->NOTE<----------

If you get the message Illegal operation attempted on registry key that has been marked for deletion after you run ComboFix....please reboot the computer, this should resolve the problem. You may have to do this several times if needed.

MrC

[JohnFrench]

I ran ComboFix and have attached the log file. Prior to running it I disabled windows Defender but I couldn't disable windows firewall. So I ran it anyway.

John

ComboFix.txt

[MrCharlie]

Please have an open internet connection when you do this, ComboFix will zip up a file and upload it.

Using ComboFix......

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:

4. If ComboFix wants to update.....please allow it to.

http://forums.malwar...ndpost&p=667243

Collect::

c:\windows\system32\drivers\wxivjctx.sys

Driver::

wxivjctx

ClearJavaCache::

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

Refering to the picture above, drag CFScript into ComboFix.exe

CAUTION: Do not mouse-click ComboFix while it is running. It may cause it to stall.

After reboot, (in case it asks to reboot)......

Please provide the contents of the ComboFix log (C:\ComboFix.txt) in your next reply.

MrC

[JohnFrench]

Here is the latest.

John

ComboFix.txt

[MrCharlie]

OK...Next:

Please download AdwCleaner from here and save it on your Desktop.

AdwCleaner is a reliable removal tool for Adware, Foistware, toolbars and potentially unwanted programs.

AdwCleaner is a tool that deletes :

· Adwares (software ads)

· PUP/LPI (Potentially Undesirable Program)

· Toolbars

· Hijacker (Hijack of the browser's homepage)

It works with a Search and Deletion methode. It can be easily uninstalled using the "Uninstall" mode.

1. Right-click on adwcleaner.exe and select Run As Administrator (for XP just double click) to launch the application.
   
2. Now click on the Search tab.
   
3. Please post the contents of the log-file created in your next post.
   

Note: The log can also be located at C:\ >> AdwCleaner[XX].txt >> XX <-- Denotes the number of times the application has been ran, so in this should be something like R1.

Note:

Please look over what was found......especially any folders, we're going to permanently delete it all in the next step....if there's something you may want to keep...please let me know and I'll explain to why it shouldn't be on your system.

If you see AVG Secure Search being targeted for deletion, Here's Why and Here. You can always Reinstall it.

Please note that Antivir Webguard uses ASK Toolbar as part of its web security. If you remove ASK by using Adwcleaner, Antivir Webguard will no longer work properly. Therefore, if you use this program please use the instructions below to access the options screen where you should enable /DisableAskDetections before using AdwCleaner.

You can click on the question mark (?) in the upper left corner of the program and then click on Options. You will then be presented with a dialog where you can disable various detections. These options are described below:

/DisableAskDetection - This option disables Ask Toolbar detection.

MrC

[JohnFrench]

AdwCleaner log attached

John

AdwCleanerR1.txt

[MrCharlie]

Please create a new system restore point before continuing.

Lots of adware found....lets clear it out.....

1. Please re-run AdwCleaner
   
2. Click on Delete button.
   
3. Confirm each time with OK if asked.
   
4. Your computer will be rebooted automatically. A text file will open after the restart. Please post the content of that logfile in your reply.

Note: You can find the logfile at C:\AdwCleaner[sn].txt as well - n is the order number.

Then......Reboot and let me know how it is.

MrC

[JohnFrench]

Here is the delete report.

John

AdwCleanerS1.txt

[MrCharlie]

Can you enable it now?? MrC

[JohnFrench]

Are you referring to Malicious website blocking? Yes, it was fixed by mbar. Fixdamage fixed the Windows Firewall and Defender.

I have at least one other computer on my network that was infected with ZeroAccess. It was diagnosed by RK, and I ran mbar to get rid of it.

thank you

John

[JohnFrench]

Malwarebytes occaisionally reports that it has stopped a connection to a potentially malicious site. I think it is the same one each time. Is that likely to be caused by a trojan still running on my computer?

John

[MrCharlie]

Malwarebytes occaisionally reports that it has stopped a connection to a potentially malicious site. I think it is the same one each time. Is that likely to be caused by a trojan still running on my computer?

John

That just sounds like Malwarebytes is doing it's job.

Lets check your computers security before you go and we have a little cleanup to do also:

Download Security Check by screen317 from HERE or HERE.

• Save it to your Desktop.
  
• Double click SecurityCheck.exe and follow the onscreen instructions inside of the black box.
  
• A Notepad document should open automatically called checkup.txt.
  
• Please Post the contents of that document.
  
• Do Not Attach It!!!
  

MrC

[JohnFrench]

Results of screen317's Security Check version 0.99.62

Windows 7 Service Pack 1 x86 (UAC is enabled)

Internet Explorer 9

``````````````Antivirus/Firewall Check:``````````````

Windows Firewall Enabled!

WMI entry may not exist for antivirus; attempting automatic update.

`````````Anti-malware/Other Utilities Check:`````````

ZBot Trojan Remover v1.5

Malwarebytes Anti-Malware version 1.75.0.1300

JavaFX 2.1.1

Java 7 Update 17

Google Chrome 26.0.1410.43

Google Chrome 26.0.1410.64

Google Chrome plugins...

````````Process Check: objlist.exe by Laurent````````

Malwarebytes Anti-Malware mbamservice.exe

Malwarebytes Anti-Malware mbamgui.exe

Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware mbamscheduler.exe

`````````````````System Health check`````````````````

Total Fragmentation on Drive C: 0%

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