Ads appear on bottom left and right of all browsers

[EpicCG]

Ihave had a problem with ads popping up on the bottom left and right of any browser starting today. I have tried the basic steps to remove this with malwarebytes and AVG to no success. I am not even sure "what" it is to do any additional constructive searching.

 

Anyone have a solution?

 

I have attached the attach.txt, however, no DDS.txt file was generated. (I apologize for not adding the first time)

 

Thank you in advance...

 

EpicCG

attach.txt

[MrCharlie]

Welcome to the forum.

Please download and run RogueKiller 32 Bit to your desktop.

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

Which system am I using?

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 and use the default font)

General P2P/Piracy Warning:

1. If you're using Peer 2 Peer software such uTorrent, BitTorrent or similar you must either fully uninstall it or completely disable it from running while being assisted here.

Failure to remove or disable such software will result in your topic being closed and no further assistance being provided.

2. If you have illegal/cracked software, cracks, keygens, custom (Adobe) host file, etc. on the system, please remove or uninstall them now and read the policy on Piracy.

Failure to remove such software will result in your topic being closed and no further assistance being provided.

MrC

Note:

Please read all of my instructions completely including these.

Make sure system restore is turned on and running, please create a new restore point

Make sure you're subscribed to this topic: Click on the Follow This Topic Button (at the top right of this page), make sure that the Receive notification box is checked and that it is set to Instantly

Removing malware can be unpredictable...unlikely but 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

<+>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.

<+>When we are done, I'll give to instructions on how to cleanup all the tools and logs

<+>Please stick with me until I give you the "all clear" and Please don't waste my time by leaving before that.

------->Your topic will be closed if you haven't replied within 3 days!<--------

(If I don't respond within 24 hours, please send me a PM)

[EpicCG]

RoguKiller log:

 

RogueKiller V8.8.2 _x64_ [Jan 17 2014] by Tigzy
mail : tigzyRK<at>gmail<dot>com
Feedback : http://www.adlice.com/forum/
Website : http://www.adlice.com/softwares/roguekiller/
Blog : http://www.adlice.com

Operating System : Windows 7 (6.1.7601 Service Pack 1) 64 bits version
Started in : Normal mode
User : Michael [Admin rights]
Mode : Scan -- Date : 01/19/2014 08:51:35
| ARK || FAK || MBR |

¤¤¤ Bad processes : 0 ¤¤¤

¤¤¤ Registry Entries : 7 ¤¤¤
[HJ POL][PUM] HKLM\[...]\System : ConsentPromptBehaviorAdmin (0) -> FOUND
[HJ POL][PUM] HKLM\[...]\System : EnableLUA (0) -> FOUND
[HJ POL][PUM] HKLM\[...]\Wow6432Node\[...]\System : ConsentPromptBehaviorAdmin (0) -> FOUND
[HJ POL][PUM] HKLM\[...]\Wow6432Node\[...]\System : EnableLUA (0) -> FOUND
[HJ DESK][PUM] HKCU\[...]\ClassicStartMenu : {59031a47-3f72-44a7-89c5-5595fe6b30ee} (1) -> FOUND
[HJ DESK][PUM] HKLM\[...]\NewStartPanel : {59031a47-3f72-44a7-89c5-5595fe6b30ee} (1) -> FOUND
[HJ DESK][PUM] HKLM\[...]\NewStartPanel : {20D04FE0-3AEA-1069-A2D8-08002B30309D} (1) -> FOUND

¤¤¤ Scheduled tasks : 0 ¤¤¤

¤¤¤ Startup Entries : 0 ¤¤¤

¤¤¤ Web browsers : 0 ¤¤¤

¤¤¤ Browser Addons : 0 ¤¤¤

¤¤¤ Particular Files / Folders: ¤¤¤

¤¤¤ Driver : [NOT LOADED 0x0] ¤¤¤

¤¤¤ External Hives: ¤¤¤
-> G:\Users\Jackie\NTUSER.DAT | DRVINFO [Drv - G:] | SYSTEMINFO [sys - NO_SYS] [sys32 - NOT_FOUND] | USERINFO [startup - FOUND]

¤¤¤ Infection :  ¤¤¤

¤¤¤ HOSTS File: ¤¤¤
--> %SystemRoot%\System32\drivers\etc\hosts

 

¤¤¤ MBR Check: ¤¤¤

+++++ PhysicalDrive0: (\\.\PHYSICALDRIVE0 @ IDE) Hitachi HDT721010SLA360 ATA Device +++++
--- User ---
[MBR] d1be57c04dfd96648db4b2442238c2c9
[bSP] 279430127a3514cb0a2eda7b9fb595df : Windows 7/8 MBR Code
Partition table:
0 - [ACTIVE] NTFS (0x07) [VISIBLE] Offset (sectors): 2048 | Size: 100 Mo
1 - [XXXXXX] NTFS (0x07) [VISIBLE] Offset (sectors): 206848 | Size: 499900 Mo
2 - [XXXXXX] NTFS (0x07) [VISIBLE] Offset (sectors): 1024002048 | Size: 453867 Mo
User = LL1 ... OK!
User = LL2 ... OK!

+++++ PhysicalDrive1: (\\.\PHYSICALDRIVE1 @ IDE) WDC WD2002FAEX-007BA0 ATA Device +++++
--- User ---
[MBR] 04966fd3b43b55cf1cea3b620ae233c3
[bSP] 98c97bd3f7d2a02a71c4d9b23da30d2e : Windows 7/8 MBR Code
Partition table:
0 - [XXXXXX] NTFS (0x07) [VISIBLE] Offset (sectors): 2048 | Size: 1907727 Mo
User = LL1 ... OK!
User = LL2 ... OK!

+++++ PhysicalDrive2: (\\.\PHYSICALDRIVE2 @ IDE) Hitachi HDT721010SLA360 ATA Device +++++
--- User ---
[MBR] db29c8deb2095e355daa5136d74e376e
[bSP] 05d32ac531e1f9dc4f17adfc4790ea01 : Windows Vista MBR Code
Partition table:
0 - [XXXXXX] NTFS (0x07) [VISIBLE] Offset (sectors): 2048 | Size: 953867 Mo
User = LL1 ... OK!
User = LL2 ... OK!

+++++ PhysicalDrive3: (\\.\PHYSICALDRIVE3 @ IDE) ST31000528AS ATA Device +++++
--- User ---
[MBR] 777839ba54de6b662965701888cdd409
[bSP] 43d84f1277cfff84424d97c14838f5ed : Windows Vista MBR Code
Partition table:
0 - [XXXXXX] NTFS (0x07) [VISIBLE] Offset (sectors): 2048 | Size: 953867 Mo
User = LL1 ... OK!
User = LL2 ... OK!

+++++ PhysicalDrive4: (\\.\PHYSICALDRIVE4 @ IDE) ST31000528AS ATA Device +++++
--- User ---
[MBR] acdf47e854fc497406c4bb8fb23f6b53
[bSP] 2636c9421a2300297ad86f845a4bed27 : Windows Vista MBR Code
Partition table:
0 - [XXXXXX] NTFS (0x07) [VISIBLE] Offset (sectors): 2048 | Size: 953867 Mo
User = LL1 ... OK!
User = LL2 ... OK!

Finished : << RKreport[0]_S_01192014_085135.txt >>

 

 

[MrCharlie]

Lets run some scans.......

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.

MrC

[EpicCG]

MrC,

 

I have attempted to run the scan twice now, both instances have resulted in a BSOD (which also happens for both Malwarebytes and AVG scan currently) before completion.

 

Is this something I can run from SAFE MODE and get the results you need?

[MrCharlie]

Please download Farbar Recovery Scan Tool and save it to a folder. (use correct version for your system.....Which system am I using?)

Please make sure you click download buttons that look similar to this, not "sponsored ad links":

• Double-click to run it. When the tool opens click Yes to disclaimer.
• Press Scan button.
• It will make a log (FRST.txt) in the same directory the tool is run. Please copy and paste it to your reply.
• The first time the tool is run, it makes also another log (Addition.txt). Please attach it to your reply.

If the logs are large, you can attach them:

To attach a log:

Bottom right corner of this page.

New window that comes up.

MrC

[EpicCG]

Completed successfully and attached.

Addition.txt

FRST.txt

[MrCharlie]

You can run this in safe mode if needed:

Please read the directions carefully so you don't end up deleting something that is good!!

If in doubt about an entry....please ask or choose Skip!!!!

Don't Delete anything unless instructed to!

If you get the warning about a file UnsignedFile.Multi.Generic or LockedFile.Multi.Generic please choose

Skip and click on Continue

If a suspicious object is detected, the default action will be Skip, click on Continue

Please note that TDSSKiller can be run in safe mode if needed.

Please download the latest version of TDSSKiller from HERE and save it to your Desktop.

• Doubleclick on TDSSKiller.exe to run the application, then click on Change parameters.

  

• Put a checkmark beside loaded modules.

  

• A reboot will be needed to apply the changes. Do it.
• TDSSKiller will launch automatically after the reboot. Also your computer may seem very slow and unusable. This is normal. Give it enough time to load your background programs.
• Then click on Change parameters in TDSSKiller.
• Check all boxes then click OK.

  

• Click the Start Scan button.

  

• The scan should take no longer than 2 minutes.
• If a suspicious object is detected, the default action will be Skip, click on Continue.

  

  Any entries like this: \Device\Harddisk0\DR0 ( TDSS File System ) - please choose Skip.

  If in doubt about an entry....please ask or choose Skip

• If malicious objects are found, they will show in the Scan results - Select action for found objects and offer three options.

  Ensure Cure (default) is selected, then click Continue > Reboot now to finish the cleaning process.

  

  Note: If Cure is not available, please choose Skip instead, do not choose Delete unless instructed.

• A report will be created in your root directory, (usually C:\ folder) in the form of "TDSSKiller.[Version]_[Date]_[Time]_log.txt". Please copy and paste the contents of that file here. There may be 3 logs > so post or attach all of them.
• Sometimes these logs can be very large, in that case please attach it or zip it up and attach it.

Here's a summary of what to do if you would like to print it out:

If in doubt about an entry....please ask or choose Skip

Don't Delete anything unless instructed to!

If a suspicious object is detected, the default action will be Skip, click on Continue

If you get the warning about a file UnsignedFile.Multi.Generic or LockedFile.Multi.Generic please choose

Skip and click on Continue

Any entries like this: \Device\Harddisk0\DR0 ( TDSS File System ) - please choose Skip.

If malicious objects are found, they will show in the Scan results and offer three (3) options.

Ensure Cure is selected, then click Continue => Reboot now to finish the cleaning process.

Note: If Cure is not available, please choose Skip instead, do not choose Delete unless instructed.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

You can attach the logs if they're too long:

Bottom right corner of this page.

New window that comes up.

[EpicCG]

Completed.

 

It detected Cidox.b (High Risk) and gave me an option to CURE. I then rebooted, as instructed and TDSSKiller rescanned automatically. Once the second scan was complete it was not detected Cidox.b a second time.

 

No .txt to attach, tho...

[EpicCG]

Actually, I apologize, attached are the two file, in sequence (First at 1:17PM and Second at 1:27PM) for TDSSKiller.

TDSSKiller.3.0.0.19_19.01.2014_13.17.05_log.txt

TDSSKiller.3.0.0.19_19.01.2014_13.27.00_log.txt

[MrCharlie]

OK, making some progress.

Run TDSSKiller again and choose Delete for this one only: (no need to post the log)

13:29:23.0140 0x0f08 \Device\Harddisk0\DR0 ( TDSS File System ) - skipped by user

13:29:23.0140 0x0f08 \Device\Harddisk0\DR0 ( TDSS File System ) - User select action: Skip

Then........

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

Please make sure you click download buttons that look similar to this, not "sponsored ad links":

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

[EpicCG]

Successfully completed.

 

Combofix log attached.

ComboFix.txt

[MrCharlie]

OK..Next:

Lets clean out any adware/spyware now: (this will require a reboot so save all your work)

Please download AdwCleaner by Xplode and save to your Desktop.

Make sure you click on download buttons that look similar to this, not "sponsored ad links":

• Double click on AdwCleaner.exe to run the tool.

  Vista/Windows 7/8 users right-click and select Run As Administrator

• Click on the Scan button.
• AdwCleaner will begin...be patient as the scan may take some time to complete.
• When it's done you'll see: Pending: Please uncheck elements you don't want removed.
• Now click on the Report button...a logfile (AdwCleaner[R0].txt) will open in Notepad for review.
• Look over the log especially under Files/Folders for any program you want to save.
• If there's a program you may want to save, just uncheck it from AdwCleaner.
• If you're not sure, post the log for review. (all items found are adware/spyware/foistware)
• If you're ready to clean it all up.....click the Clean button.
• After rebooting, a logfile report (AdwCleaner[s0].txt) will open automatically.
• Copy and paste the contents of that logfile in your next reply.
• A copy of that logfile will also be saved in the C:\AdwCleaner folder.
• Items that are deleted are moved to the Quarantine Folder: C:\AdwCleaner\Quarantine
• To restore an item that has been deleted:
• Go to Tools > Quarantine Manager > check what you want restored > now click on Restore.

Then..................

Open up Malwarebytes > Settings Tab > Scanner Settings > Under action for PUP > Select: Show in Results List and Check for removal.

Please Update and run a FULL Scan with Malwarebytes Anti-Malware, post the report.

Make sure that everything is checked, and click Remove Selected.

Please let me know how computer is running now, MrC

[EpicCG]

MrC,

 

OK, attached are the two logs. My computer seems to be running as it should be. I have made several attempts at visiting sites I normal visit with both IE and Chrome and I have not had any of the previously mentioned pop ups in the lower left and right of my browser(s).

 

I am hopeful we have beaten this?

mbam-log-2014-01-19 (15-33-45).txt

AdwCleanerS0.txt

[MrCharlie]

Good......

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.
• If you get Unsupported operating system. Aborting now, just reboot and try again.
• A Notepad document should open automatically called checkup.txt.
• Please Post the contents of that document.
• Do Not Attach It!!!

MrC

[EpicCG]

Completed... 

 

Results of screen317's Security Check version 0.99.79 

 Windows 7 Service Pack 1 x64 (UAC is disabled!)

 Internet Explorer 11 

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

 Windows Firewall Enabled! 

 AVG AntiVirus Free Edition 2014  

 Antivirus up to date!  

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

 Malwarebytes Anti-Malware version 1.75.0.1300 

 Little Registry Cleaner  

 Java 7 Update 45 

 Java version out of Date!

 Adobe Flash Player 11.9.900.170 

 Adobe Reader out of Date! 

 Google Chrome 31.0.1650.63 

 Google Chrome 32.0.1700.76 

 Google Chrome Plugins... 

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

 AVG avgwdsvc.exe

 Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware mbamscheduler.exe  

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

 Total Fragmentation on Drive C: 0%

````````````````````End of Log```````````````````````

[MrCharlie]

Out dated programs on the system are vulnerable to malware.
Please update or uninstall them:

--------------------------------

Java 7 Update 45 <----please update, should be Update 51

Java version out of Date! <--------Go to control panel > Java > Update Tab > Update Now
Uncheck the box to install the Ask toolbar!!! and any other free "stuff".

If there's no update tab in Java, uninstall it and Download and install the latest version from Here
Uncheck the box to install the Ask toolbar!!! and any other free "stuff".

--------------------------------

Adobe Reader out of Date! <---please check for an update if available or uninstall and download and install Foxit Reader which is less vulnerable to malware and much better than Adobe. Don't install any toolbars that may come with it (ASK Toolbar).

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

A little clean up to do....

Please Uninstall ComboFix: (if you used it)

Press the Windows logo key + R to bring up the "run box"

Copy and paste next command in the field:

ComboFix /uninstall

Make sure there's a space between Combofix and /



Then hit enter.
This will uninstall Combofix, delete its related folders and files, hide file extensions, hide the system/hidden files and clears System Restore cache and create new Restore point

(If that doesn't work.....you can simply rename ComboFix.exe to Uninstall.exe and double click it to complete the uninstall or download and run the uninstaller)

---------------------------------

Please download OTC to your desktop. (This will clean up most of the tools and logs)
http://oldtimer.geekstogo.com/OTC.exe

Double-click OTC to run it. (Vista and up users, please right click on OTC and select "Run as an Administrator")
Click on the CleanUp! button and follow the prompts.
(If you get a warning from your firewall or other security programs regarding OTC attempting to contact the Internet, please allow the connection.)
You will be asked to reboot the machine to finish the Cleanup process, choose Yes.
After the reboot all the tools we used should be gone.
Note: Some more recently created tools may not yet be removed by OTC. Feel free to manually delete any tools it leaves behind.

Any other programs or logs you can manually delete. (right click.....Delete)
IE: RogueKiller.exe, RKreport.txt, RK_Quarantine folder, C:\FRST folder, FRST-OlderVersion folder, MBAR folder, etc....AdwCleaner > just run the program and click uninstall.

Note:
If you used FRST and can't delete the quarantine folder:
Download the fixlist.txt to the same folder as FRST.exe.
Run FRST.exe and click Fix only once and wait
That will delete the quarantine folder created by FRST.
The rest you can manually delete.

-------------------------------

Any questions...please post back.
If you think I've helped you, please leave a comment > click on my avatar picture > click Profile Feed.

Take a look at My Preventive Maintenance to avoid being infected again.

Good Luck and Thanks for using the forum, MrC

[EpicCG]

Thank you, MrC for all your help! I have sent you a PM.

[MrCharlie]

OK...Take Care MrC

[AdvancedSetup]

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