BaristaBum Posted October 30, 2014 ID:899336 Share Posted October 30, 2014 I'm running on Windows 7 64-bit and about two weeks ago I started having the bunny-like proliferation of dllhosts, using my CPU and bandwidth. Of course when I kill them they resurrect themselves after a time. I have scanned using Malwarebytes, Avast, and Spybot, and they have all found things they didn't like, but I still have the dllhost problem. It seems that all internet roads on this topic lead here, so here I am. Regards,BaristaBum P.S. Beyond knowing how to eradicate these things I would love to know what they're trying to do - just annoy me or something more malevolent? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrCharlie Posted October 30, 2014 ID:899513 Share Posted October 30, 2014 Welcome to the forum. (Do what you can) 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. 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. <====><====><====><====><====><====><====><====> 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 systemsDouble-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. New window that comes up. 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 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BaristaBum Posted October 30, 2014 Author ID:899712 Share Posted October 30, 2014 Thanks for the reply, MrCharlie. I am attaching the Malware Bytes threat scan log. I will do the Fabar Recovery Scan Tool scan and post the results asap as well. -BBMalwareBytesThreatScanLog.txt Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BaristaBum Posted October 30, 2014 Author ID:899716 Share Posted October 30, 2014 ...and here are the FRST and Addition files. -BBFRST.txtAddition.txt Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BaristaBum Posted October 30, 2014 Author ID:899730 Share Posted October 30, 2014 And finally, the RogueKiller report: RKreport_SCN_10302014_185917.log Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrCharlie Posted October 30, 2014 ID:899738 Share Posted October 30, 2014 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. 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": 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 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BaristaBum Posted October 31, 2014 Author ID:899801 Share Posted October 31, 2014 Alright, ComboFix.txt attached. Man, this is fun! ComboFix.txt Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrCharlie Posted October 31, 2014 ID:900207 Share Posted October 31, 2014 Did you run the FRST fix???? Log???? How is it????? MrC Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BaristaBum Posted October 31, 2014 Author ID:900217 Share Posted October 31, 2014 Oh foo - yeah, I did run the fix and the log is sitting on my desktop at home - I meant to post it in my last post with the comb fix. I'll post it as soon as I get home this evening. Thank for following up. -BB Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrCharlie Posted October 31, 2014 ID:900221 Share Posted October 31, 2014 OK...MrC Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BaristaBum Posted October 31, 2014 Author ID:900284 Share Posted October 31, 2014 Okay, here's the fixlog from FRST. Sorry again for the delay, and thanks so much for the help MrC!!! -BBFixlog.txt Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BaristaBum Posted October 31, 2014 Author ID:900305 Share Posted October 31, 2014 As far as the computer itself, the dllhosts are mostly gone - one pops up occasionally, but IE will only go to a very select group of websites: google, my OWA, and malwarebytes. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrCharlie Posted October 31, 2014 ID:900337 Share Posted October 31, 2014 Please re-scan with FRST and Make sure the Addition Box is checked. Post or attach the 2 logs FRST(64).txt and Addition.txt MrC Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BaristaBum Posted October 31, 2014 Author ID:900345 Share Posted October 31, 2014 Okay... here they are from a fresh scan.FRST.txtAddition.txt Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrCharlie Posted October 31, 2014 ID:900354 Share Posted October 31, 2014 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. ======================= Please download AdwCleaner from HERE or HERE to your desktop.Double click on AdwCleaner.exe to run the tool. Vista/Windows 7/8 users right-click and select Run As AdministratorClick 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 either 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\QuarantineTo restore an item that has been deleted:Go to Tools > Quarantine Manager > check what you want restored > now click on Restore.Next.................. Please download Junkware Removal Tool to your desktop.Shut down your protection software now to avoid potential conflicts.Run the tool by double-clicking it. If you are using Windows Vista or Seven, right-mouse click it 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 depending on your system's specifications.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......... Please run a Threat Scan (Malwarebytes) 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 MrC Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BaristaBum Posted November 1, 2014 Author ID:900418 Share Posted November 1, 2014 Here's the fixlog... moving on AdwCleaner...Fixlog.txt Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BaristaBum Posted November 1, 2014 Author ID:900425 Share Posted November 1, 2014 AdwCleaner log attached... Moving on to Junkware Removal Tool.AdwCleanerS0.txt Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BaristaBum Posted November 1, 2014 Author ID:900427 Share Posted November 1, 2014 JRT.txt attached. Moving on to ThreatScan...JRT.txt Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BaristaBum Posted November 1, 2014 Author ID:900445 Share Posted November 1, 2014 Just ran threat scan - nothing detected. -BB Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrCharlie Posted November 1, 2014 ID:900451 Share Posted November 1, 2014 Good.....How is IE now???? MrC Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BaristaBum Posted November 1, 2014 Author ID:900459 Share Posted November 1, 2014 Okay - IE seems to be operating normally now... I hope lol. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrCharlie Posted November 1, 2014 ID:900464 Share Posted November 1, 2014 Good, if you still have a problem, you can always reset IE:http://malwaretips.com/blogs/reset-internet-explorer-settings/ <---reset IE ============================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. (if you find that you can't post the log, please attach it and I'll post it)Do Not Attach It!!! MrC Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BaristaBum Posted November 1, 2014 Author ID:900485 Share Posted November 1, 2014 I'll have to do this last step tomorrow - I'll post the results when I do. Thanks again, MrC. -BB Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrCharlie Posted November 1, 2014 ID:900488 Share Posted November 1, 2014 OK...MrC Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BaristaBum Posted November 1, 2014 Author ID:900977 Share Posted November 1, 2014 Results of screen317's Security Check version 0.99.89 Windows 7 Service Pack 1 x64 (UAC is enabled) Internet Explorer 11 ``````````````Antivirus/Firewall Check:`````````````` Windows Security Center service is not running! This report may not be accurate! Windows Firewall Enabled! avast! Antivirus Antivirus up to date! `````````Anti-malware/Other Utilities Check:````````` Spybot - Search & Destroy Adobe Reader XI ````````Process Check: objlist.exe by Laurent```````` AVAST Software Avast AvastSvc.exe AVAST Software Avast avastui.exe AVAST Software Avast setup instup.exe `````````````````System Health check````````````````` Total Fragmentation on Drive C: 3% ````````````````````End of Log`````````````````````` Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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