Mallwarebytes keeps blocking svchost.exe

[garfabg]

Hi, for the past few days Mallwarebytes continously blocks svchost.exe from different IPs. When I start scanning with Mallwarebytes, i dont get any viruses.Can i receive some help to deal with this issue ? 

Thanks 

[kevinf80]

Hello garfabg and welcome to Malwarebytes, My screen name is kevinf80, i`m here to help clean up your system. Make sure to run all scans from accounts with Administrator status, continue as follows please: Anyone other than the original starter of this thread please DO NOT follow the instructions and advice posted as replies here, my help and advice is NOT related to your system and will probably cause more harm than good... Change the download folder setting in the Default Browser only. so all of the tools we may use are saved to the Desktop: Google Chrome - Click the "Customize and control Google Chrome" button in the upper right-corner of the browser. Choose Settings. at the bottom of the screen click the "Show advanced settings..." link. Scroll down to find the Downloads section and click the Change... button. Select your desktop and click OK. Mozilla Firefox - Click the "Open Menu" button in the upper right-corner of the browser. Choose Options. In the downloads section, click the Browse button, click on the Desktop folder and the click the "Select Folder" button. Click OK to get out of the Options menu. Internet Explorer - Click the Tools menu in the upper right-corner of the browser. Select View downloads. Select the Options link in the lower left of the window. Click Browse and select the Desktop and then choose the Select Folder button. Click OK to get out of the download options screen and then click Close to get out of the View Downloads screen. NOTE: IE8 Does not support changing download locations in this manner. You will need to download the tool(s) to the default folder, usually Downloads, then copy them to the desktop. Change default download folder location in Edge -Boot to a user account with admin status, select start > file explorer > right click on "Downloads" folder and select "Properties" In the new window select "Location" tab > clear the text field box and type in or copy/paste %userprofile%\Desktop > select "Apply" then "OK" Be aware you are not changing the Browser download folder location, you are changing the user’s download directory location..... Next, Follow the instructions in the following link to show hidden files: http://www.howtogeek.com/howto/windows-vista/show-hidden-files-and-folders-in-windows-vista/ Next, Download Farbar Recovery Scan Tool and save it to your desktop. Alternative download option: http://www.techspot.com/downloads/6731-farbar-recovery-scan-tool.html Note: You need to run the version compatible with your system (32 bit or 64 bit). If you are not sure which version applies to your system download both of them and try to run them. Only one of them will run on your system, that will be the right version. If your security alerts to FRST either, accept the alert or turn your security off to allow FRST to run. It is not malicious or infected in any way... Be aware FRST must be run from an account with Administrator status...   Double-click to run it. When the tool opens click Yes to disclaimer.(Windows 8/10 users will be prompted about Windows SmartScreen protection - click More information and Run.) Make sure Addition.txt is checkmarked under "Optional scans" Press Scan button to run the tool.... It will make a log (FRST.txt) in the same directory the tool is run. Please copy and paste it to your reply. The tool will also make a log named (Addition.txt) Please attach that log to your reply. Let me see those logs... Thank you, Kevin..

[garfabg]

Hi Kevin

Edited April 14, 2017 by garfabg

[garfabg]

Here are the logs

FRST.txt

Addition.txt

[kevinf80]

Thanks for those logs. Please be aware of Malwarebytes Piracy Guidelines   Quote Malwarebytes does not condone nor support piracy in any shape or form. Any discussion topics that ask for help with pirating software, circumventing copy protection, or any other illegal activities related to copy righted content in any form will be closed and locked. If you feel this is ever done in error, please report the post or PM an Administrator. As a reminder, using pirated software or utilities that allows one to pirate software (e.g. cracks, key generators, registration/license removal, redirection, or workaround utilities, etc.) is not a safe practice and can lead to malware infection, ransomware attack, or even legal action. Because of these risks, we always recommend that you remove any pirated software or pirating utilities before asking for support on our forums in order to improve our ability to best support you and to help protect yourself and your data from malware or other piracy related consequences. There is a hack running from the Hosts file to cheat Malwarebytes licence activation, I`ve listed part of the FRST fix to remove that hack. That hack should have been removed to comply with Forum Protocol before opening your thread. If you do not agree please say so and we can close your thread to comply with Malwarebytes forum rules... Continue with the following: Unistall the following, reboot when complete: Settings Manager Next, Download attached fixlist.txt file (end of reply) and save it to the Desktop, or the folder you saved FRST into. "Do not open that file" NOTE. It's important that both FRST and fixlist.txt are in the same location or the fix will not work. Open FRST and press the Fix button just once and wait. The tool will make a log on the Desktop (Fixlog.txt) or the folder it was ran from. Please post it to your reply. Next, The following DNS settings IP addresses are blacklisted for spamming, reset those settings with DNS Jumper:   Quote Tcpip\Parameters: [DhcpNameServer] 95.87.0.251 95.87.0.252 Tcpip\..\Interfaces\{643FA9E5-F6B8-44FF-A08A-424C1D97321D}: [DhcpNameServer] 95.87.0.251 95.87.0.252 First reset your router, instructons available at the following link: http://setuprouter.com/networking/how-to-reset-your-router/ Follow those instructions very carefully. Next, Download and unzip DNSJumper to your Desktop, the tool is portable no installation necessary. Tool can be downloaded here: http://www.sordum.org/downloads/?dns-jumper Right click on Dnsjumper.exe and select "Run as Administrator" to start the tool, For XP just double click to run. From the left hand pane select "Flush DNS" From the main interface select the dropdown under "Choose a DNS Server" From the list select either "Google Public DNS" or "Open DNS" From the left hand pane select "Apply DNS" When done re-boot your system.... Next, Please download Zemana AntiMalware and save it to your Desktop.   Install the program and once the installation is complete it will start automatically. Without changing any options, press Scan to begin. After the short scan is finished, if threats are detected press Next to remove them. Note: If restart is required to finish the cleaning process, you should click Reboot. If reboot isn't required, please re-boot your computer manually.   Open Zemana AntiMalware again. Click on icon and double click the latest report. Now click File > Save As and choose your Desktop before pressing Save. Attach saved report in your next message. Next Download Sophos Free Virus Removal Tool and save it to your desktop. If your security alerts to this scan either accept the alert or turn off your security to allow Sophos to run and complete..... Please Do Not use your PC whilst the scan is in progress.... This scan is very thorough so may take several hours...   Double click the icon and select Run Click Next Select I accept the terms in this license agreement, then click Next twice Click Install Click Finish to launch the program Once the virus database has been updated click Start Scanning If any threats are found click Details, then View log file... (bottom left hand corner) Copy and paste the results in your reply Close the Notepad document, close the Threat Details screen, then click Start cleanup Click Exit to close the program If no threats were found please confirm that result.... The Virus Removal Tool scans the following areas of your computer: Memory, including system memory on 32-bit (x86) versions of Windows The Windows registry All local hard drives, fixed and removable Mapped network drives are not scanned. Note: If threats are found in the computer memory, the scan stops. This is because further scanning could enable the threat to spread. You will be asked to click Start Cleanup to remove the threats before continuing the scan. Let me see those logs in your reply, also tell me if there are any remaining issues or concerns.... Thank you, Kevin.....

fixlist.txt

[garfabg]

Hi Kevin.

For few hours my Mallwarebytes stops bothering me with this message about svchost.exe

Here is the file from the last scan on FRST.

Thank you for your help !

Fixlog.txt

[kevinf80]

Are completing the rest of the steps...?

[garfabg]

yes, i comlete every every step

[kevinf80]

Do you have the logs from Zemana and Sophos AV...

For Zemana, open the program, select reports icon (looks like 3 chimneys) select the log (single left click) then select "Open Report" Copy/paste or attach to reply

For Sophos AV log go to this address: C:\ProgramData\Sophos\Sophos Virus Removal Tool\Logs

Let me see those logs, also tell me if you have any remaining issues or concerns...

Thank you,

Kevin

 

[garfabg]

ok, here are the reports from Zemana and Sophos

2017.04.17-12.01.37-i0-t92-d3.txt

SophosVirusRemovalTool.log

SophosVirusRemovalTool_cloud4.log

[kevinf80]

How is your PC running, any remaining issues or concerns...

[garfabg]

No, i havent any problems now, Mallwarebytes stops the blocking of svchoest.exe, the PC is running fast.

Thank you very much for your help !

[kevinf80]

Thanks for the update, continue with the following to clean up:

Uninstall Sophos AV and Zemana http://www.askvg.com/how-to-completely-uninstall-remove-a-software-program-in-windows-without-using-3rd-party-software/ Next, Download "Delfix by Xplode" and save it to your desktop. Or use the following if first link is down: "Delfix link mirror" If your security program alerts to Delfix either, accept the alert or turn your security off. Double Click to start the program. If you are using Vista or higher, please right-click and choose run as administrator Make Sure the following items are checked:   Remove disinfection tools <----- this will remove tools we have used. Purge System Restore <--- this will remove all previous and possibly exploited restore points, a new point relative to system status at present will be created. Reset system settings <--- this will reset any system settings back to default that were changed either by us during cleansing or malware/infection Now click on "Run" and wait patiently until the tool has completed. The tool will create a log when it has completed. We don't need you to post this. Any remnant files/logs from tools we have used can be deleted… Next, Read the following links to fully understand PC Security and Best Practices, you may find them useful.... Answers to Common Security Questions and best Practices Do I need a Registry Cleaner? Take care and surf safe Kevin...

[AdvancedSetup]

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