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Numerous MalwareBytes popups appear on my screen for "Malicious Website Blocked".  Related process is usually, but not always, C:\Windows\SysWOW64\dllhost.exe.  Instances of dllhost.exe are eating up my CPU as well.

 

Per MalwareByte's website instructions I attempted to download and run FRST, but was unsuccessful.  The download either fails midstream or my antivirus software blocks it and removes it as an infected file.  I've also run several full scans using Malwarebytes and Symantec Antivirus, followed by a reboot, but no success.

 

My Computer's Stats:

   - Win7 Ultimate (64-bit) /SP1

   - Malwarebytes Anti-Malware Premium 2.0.3.1025

   - Norton Security Suite 5.2.2.3 (by Comcast/Xfinity)

 

Any assistance is greatly appreciated.  Repeated popups and slowed performance is EXTREMELY ANNOYING.

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Welcome to the forum. (Do what you can)

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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.

2. If you have illegal/cracked software (MS Office, Adobe Products), 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.

 

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1. Please run a Threat Scan with Malwarebytes (if possible)

Start Malwarebytes 2.0.........

Click on Settings > Detection and Protection > Non-Malware Protection > PUP (Potentially Unwanted Program) detections > Make sure it's set to Treat detections as malware

Same for PUM (Potentially Unwanted Modifications)

Quarantine all that's found

Post the log (save the log as a .txt file not .xml)

Then......

2. Please download Farbar Recovery Scan Tool (FRST) and save it to a folder.

(use correct version for your system.....Which system am I using?)

FRST <----for 32 bit systems

FRST64 <----for 64 bit systems

  • Double-click to run it. When the tool opens click Yes to disclaimer.
  • Press Scan button. (make sure the Addition box is checked)
  • 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.

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New window that comes up.

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Last................

3. Please download and run RogueKiller 32 bit to your desktop.

RogueKiller<---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.

Wait for the Prescan to finish

Click Scan to scan the system.

When the scan completes > Don't Fix anything! > Click on the Report Button > Copy and paste the Report back here.

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

RogueKiller logs will also be located here:

%programdata%/RogueKiller/Logs <-------W7

C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\RogueKiller\Logs <-------XP

(please don't put logs in code or quotes and use the default font)

MrC

Note:

Please read all of my instructions completely including these.

Make sure system restore is turned on and running. 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".

------->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

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Lets run some scans:

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Make sure you have created a restore point and.....

bwebb7v.jpgDownload Delfix from Here and save it to your desktop.

  • Place a check mark in front of .......
  • Create registry backup <---only!
  • Uncheck the rest!
  • Click the Run button.

    Close the tool out when it's done....we'll use it later.

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    Download the attached fixlist.txt to the same folder as FRST.exe/FRST64.exe.

    Run FRST.exe/FRST64.exe and click Fix only once and wait

    The tool will create a log (Fixlog.txt) in the folder, please post it to your reply.

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    Make sure you have created that system restore point before you continue!

    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. (Leave the KSN box checked)

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    • Put a checkmark beside loaded modules.

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    • 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.

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    • Click the Start Scan button.

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

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      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.

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      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.

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

    Bottom right corner of this page.

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    New window that comes up.

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    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

    http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/download/combofix/dl/12/ <---ComboFix direct download

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

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    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

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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
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Actually I THOUGHT my PC was clean, but several minutes ago the same ol' "fff5ee.com" website blocked message has started reappearing once again!  And Norton is reporting a number of blocked attacks related to outbound connections!  I have NO idea how this infection keeps coming back; the only websites I visit are Facebook, CNN, Digg, the Minneapolis Star Tribune, eBay and occasionally Google.

 

Suggestions?!?!?!?

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AV: Microsoft Security Essentials (Enabled - Up to date) {4F35CFC4-45A3-FC37-EF17-759A02E39AB1}

AV: Norton Security Suite (Enabled - Up to date) {63DF5164-9100-186D-2187-8DC619EFD8BF}

AS: Microsoft Security Essentials (Enabled - Up to date) {F4542E20-6399-F3B9-D5A7-4EE87964D00C}

AS: Windows Defender (Disabled - Up to date) {D68DDC3A-831F-4fae-9E44-DA132C1ACF46}

AS: Norton Security Suite (Enabled - Up to date) {D8BEB080-B73A-17E3-1B37-B6B462689202}

FW: Norton Security Suite (Enabled) {5BE4D041-DB6F-1935-0AD8-24F3E73C9FC4}

 

You can't have all of these anti virus programs running on the system.

Pick either MSE or Norton and uninstall the other....permanently disable Defender

Please permanently disable Windows Defender, you have MSE (or Norton) running and having two anti-virus programs running on a system only causes poor performance, conflicts and spotty protection.

How to Disable Defender

Dangers of running 2 anti-virus programs

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Download the attached fixlist.txt to the same folder as FRST.exe/FRST64.exe.

Run FRST.exe/FRST64.exe and click Fix only once and wait

The tool will create a log (Fixlog.txt) in the folder, please post it to your reply.

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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

http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/download/combofix/dl/12/ <---ComboFix direct download

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

bleep-crop.jpg

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

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That looks OK......

Please run a free online scan with the ESET Online Scanner (it may take a while to run)

Note: You will need to use Internet Explorer for this scan.

First please Disable any Antivirus you have active, as shown in This Topic

Note: Don't forget to re-enable it after the scan.

http://www.eset.eu/online-scanner

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 options Remove found threats is unchecked and the option Scan unsafe applications is checked

Click Advanced settings and select the following:

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Click Start

Wait for the scan to finish

If threats were found:

Click on "list of threats found"

Click on "export to text file" and save it as ESET SCAN and save to the desktop

Click on back

Put a checkmark in "Uninstall application on close"

Click on finish

Post back the log.....MrC

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Nothing to worry about.

If there's no other problems......

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
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But...how can there be nothing to worry about when MalwareBytes still generates the "blocked website" popups every few seconds in the corner of my screen?  The sites which it reports being blocked are similar to the ones it was reporting when I originally started this thread.  Isn't that an indication that I still have malware of some sort on my PC?

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It does look like the SysWow problem has been taken care of, yes. My browser (IE11) still occasionally hangs, generating a pop-up that prompts me to restart the program, but I'm not sure if that's related in any way. Otherwise it looks good! Thanks a ton!

You never mentioned that.

Can you post one of the Protection log from Malwarebytes.

MrC

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