I've been directed here, deities in forum say I have malware - Internet Connectivity Issues

[kb7891]

Hello!

 

In order to expedite the process I'm going to link to my initial post where I received amazing attention, and 2 solid points in this direction ...

 

https://forums.malwarebytes.org/index.php?/topic/175169-when-running-malwarebytes-i-cannot-connect-to-the-internet/

 

Re forum post above: I've deleted all of my p2p software. Updated Bigfoot Killer software. Uninstalled AVG. 

 

Please find the newest logs. 

 

Many thanks in advance for your time and consideration!

 

 

Addition.txt

CheckResults.txt

FRST.txt

[TwinHeadedEagle]

Hello,

    

 

They call me TwinHeadedEagle around here, and I'll try to help your with your issue.

 

     

    

Before we start please read and note the following:

• We're primarily oriented on malware removal here, so you must know that some issues just cannot be solved and you must be prepared for this. Some tools we use here will remove your browser search history, so backup your important links and all the files whose loss is unacceptable.
• Note that we may live in totally different time zones, what may cause some delays between answers.
• Don't run any scripts or tools on your own, unsupervised usage may cause more harm than good.
• Do not paste the logs in your posts, attachments make my work easier. There is a More reply options button, that gives you Upload Files option below which you can use to attach your reports. Always attach reports from all tools.
• Always execute my instructions in given order. If for some reason you cannot completely follow one instruction, inform me about that.
• If I don't hear from you within 3 days from this initial or any subsequent post, then this thread will be closed.

I can't foresee everything, so if anything not covered in my instructions happens, please stop and inform me!

There are no silly questions. Never be afraid to ask if in doubt!

 

 

 

  Rules and policies

 

We won't support any piracy.

That being told, if any evidence of illegal OS, software, cracks/keygens or any other will be revealed, any further assistance will be suspended. If you are aware that there is this kind of stuff on your machine, remove it before proceeding!

The same applies to any use of P2P software: uTorrent, BitTorrent, Vuze, Kazaa, Ares... We don't provide any help for P2P, except for their removal. All P2P software has to be uninstalled or at least fully disabled before proceeding!

 

Failure to follow these guidelines will result with closing your topic and withdrawning any assistance.

 

 

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Scan with ZOEK

Please download ZOEK by Smeenk and save it to your desktop (preferred version is the *.exe one)

Temporary disable your AntiVirus and AntiSpyware protection - instructions here.

createsrpoint;autoclean;emptyclsid;emptyalltemp;ipconfig /flushdns >>"%temp%\log.txt";b

• Right-click on icon and select Run as Administrator to start the tool.
• Wait patiently until the main console will appear, it may take a minute or two.
• In the main box please paste in the following script:
• Make sure that Scan All Users option is checked.
• Push Run Script and wait patiently. The scan may take a couple of minutes.
• When the scan completes, a zoek-results logfile should open in notepad.
• If a reboot is needed, it will be opened after it. You may also find it at your main drive (usually C:\ drive)

Post its content into your next reply.

[kb7891]

Hello TwinHeadedEagle!

 

Many many many thanks for the assistance.

 

Please find the zoek-results file. 

 

I await your erudite guidance!

 

 

zoek-results.txt

[TwinHeadedEagle]

Good. How is your PC behaving now?

[kb7891]

Well I can run malwarebytes and surf the web again so I'd consider that a great success. 

 

As for the rest I'm unsure if there is still malware? Did that program we just ran take care of that?

 

Many thanks! A life without the internet is toooooo hard!

[TwinHeadedEagle]

Yes, Zoek remove a lot of files and bad settings. It also performed some maintenance.
 
 
Since there are no more problems, we can declare this PC clean
 
Now, we can proceed with post-cleanup procedures. Let's remove my tools and create a new, non infected restore point concurrently deleting old ones.
 
 
Step 1. - Creation of system restore point and tools removal.
 
 
Download DelFix by Xplode and save it to your desktop.

• Run the tool by right click on the icon and Run as administrator option.
• Make sure that these ones are checked:
  • Remove disinfection tools
  • Purge system restore
  • Reset system settings
• Push Run and wait until the tool completes his work.
• All tools we used should be gone. Tool will create an report for you (C:\DelFix.txt). I don't need it for review.

Tool deletes old system restore points and creates a fresh system restore point after cleaning.
 
 
Step 2. - Tips and tricks to keep your computer clean, safe and in a good shape.
 
 
Security tips - highly recommended reading:

• Simple and easy ways to keep your computer safe and secure on the Internet

Maintenance tips:

• Optimize Windows for better performance

Additional software that I personally use and install on all my clients devices:

• Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware (paid version highly recommended) - to scan your system from time to time in search for malware.
• Malwarebytes' Anti-Exploit - to prevent plenty of mostly exploited vulnerabilities.
• McShield - to prevent infections spread by removable media.
• Unchecky - to prevent from installing additional foistware, implemented in legitimate installations.
• Adblock - to surf the web without annoying ads!
• Qualys BrowserCheck - cloud service that scans your browsers and plugins to see if they’re all up-to-date.

My help is free for everybody.
If you're happy with the help provided and/or wish to buy me a beer for the assistance you received, then you can consider a donation:
Thank you!

 
 
 
Stay safe,
TwinHeadedEagle

[kb7891]

Impeccable instructions!

 

Many thanks! Please enjoy a beer on me!

 

Best,

Keith

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