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This is really bad. I've used a conversion program called Super in the past and needed to convert some video files. When I ran it from desktop, it said it would no longer run and stated I needed the free upgrade (with option to buy an ad-free version). I downloaded the free update, installed it, and life has been a pain ever since. CPU usage really high. Task manager shows offending process(es), but no name for it. Anonymizer also appears in the task list. Running Malwarebytes and quarantining, rebooting doesn't help because the problem reappears. Running Microsoft's Malicious Software Removal Tool doesn't get rid of it either.

I downloaded FRST64 and that won't complete running! If I run it immediately after the Windows login screen it starts scanning but then disappears as said unknown process apparently loads and kills it. If I try to start it again (right click, run as administrator OR just double click), the FRST window flashes on the screen for a nanosecond and disappears. It seems the malware is killing it. Same happens for adwcleaner 7.1.0.0.: a window flashes on the screen for a moment (presumbably loading) and then nothing. FRST generated a FRST.txt file (no additions.txt file) - I'm attaching it as "FRSTdesktop.txt"

I created a recovery drive on another Win 10 Pro computer, and copied frst64 to it. I then rebooted the infected computer into the recovery environment and ran frst64. It doesn't have the option box for Addition.txt. I'm attaching what it did produce as FRSTrecoverydrive.txt.

I'm also attaching the Malwarebytes files. It shows, among other things,  Adware.Vitruvian.PrxySvrRST, HKU\S-1-5-21-1831771387-2475998928-3974900432-1000\SOFTWARE\MICROSOFT\WINDOWS\CURRENTVERSION\INTERNET SETTINGS|PROXYENABLE, Removal Failed, [12819], [-1],0.0.0

This infection is really bad. If you can fix this one, I think you should be entered into the Antivirus Hall of Fame!

Thanks!

Mark

P.S. I also noticed some unwanted files were added to the desktop. Screen shot attached showing these files from 04-27-18

 

 

 

 

 

Malwarebytes summary.txt

Malwarebytes.txt

FRSTdesktop.txt

FRSTrecoverydrive.txt

AdwCleaner[S00].txt

AdwCleaner[C00].txt

Malwarebytes log after reboot.txt

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Hello GotACrazyBadInfection and welcome to Malwarebytes,

Continue with the following:

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 when running FRST fix"
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,

Boot back to Normal mode.

Open Malwarebytes Anti-Malware.

Select "Settings" > "Application" tab > Install Application Updates. hen that completes continue:
 
  • On the Settings tab > Protection Scroll to and make sure the following are selected:
    Scan for Rootkits
    Scan within Archives
     
  • Scroll further to Potential Threat Protection make sure the following are set as follows:
    Potentially Unwanted Programs (PUP`s) set as :- Always detect PUP`s (recommended)
    Potentially Unwanted Modifications (PUM`s) set as :- Alwaysdetect PUM`s (recommended)
     
  • Click on the Scan make sure Threat Scan is selected,
  • A Threat Scan will begin.
  • When the scan is complete if anything is found make sure that the first checkbox at the top is checked (that will automatically check all detected items), then click on the Quarantine Selected Tab
  • If asked to restart your computer to complete the removal, please do so
  • When complete click on Export Summary after deletion (bottom-left corner) and select Copy to Clipboard.
  • Wait for the prompt to restart the computer to appear, then click on Yes.
  • After the restart once you are back at your desktop, open MBAM once more to retrieve the log.


To get the log from Malwarebytes do the following:
 
  • Click on the Reports tab > from main interface.
  • Double click on the Scan log which shows the Date and time of the scan just performed.
  • Click Export > From export you have two options:
    Copy to Clipboard - if seleted right click to your reply and select "Paste" log will be pasted to your reply
    Text file (*.txt) - if selected you will have to name the file and save to a place of choice, recommend "Desktop" then attach to reply

     
  • Use "Copy to Clipboard, then Right click to your reply > select "Paste" that will copy the log to your reply…


Next,

Download AdwCleaner by Malwarebytes onto your Desktop.

Or from this Mirror
 
  • Right-click on AdwCleaner.exe and select user posted imageRun as Administrator (for Windows Vista, 7, 8, 8.1 and 10 users)
  • Accept the EULA (I accept), then click on Scan
  • Let the scan complete. Once it's done, make sure that every item listed in the different tabs is checked and click on the Clean button. This will kill all the active processes
  • Once the cleaning process is complete, AdwCleaner will ask to restart your computer, do it
  • After the restart, a log will open when logging in. Please copy/paste the content of that log in your next reply


Next,

Download Microsoft's " Malicious Software Removal Tool" and save direct to the desktop

Ensure to get the correct version for your system....

https://www.microsoft.com/en-gb/download/malicious-software-removal-tool-details.aspx


Right click on the Tool, select “Run as Administrator” the tool will expand to the options Window
In the "Scan Type" window, select Quick Scan
Perform a scan and Click Finish when the scan is done.


Retrieve the MSRT log as follows, and post it in your next reply:

1) Select the Windows key and R key together to open the "Run" function
2) Type or Copy/Paste the following command to the "Run Line" and Press Enter:

notepad c:\windows\debug\mrt.log

The log will include log details for each time MSRT has run, we only need the most recent log by date and time....

Let me see those logs in your reply, also tell me if there are any remaining issues or concerns...

Thank you,

Kevin...

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Thanks for those logs. How is your system running, any odd or erratic behavior. Same for your Browser. I want you to check couple of files at VirusTotal...

Upload a File to Virustotal

Go to http://www.virustotal.com/
 
  • Click the Choose file button
  • Navigate to the file C:\USERS\MARK_ADMIN\APPDATA\LOCAL\INSTALLSHIELD\MSIEXEC64.EXE
  • Click the Scan it tab
  • If you get a message saying File has already been analyzed: click Reanalyze file now
  • Copy and paste the URL address back here please.
  • Repeat the above steps for the following files

C:\USERS\MARK_ADMIN\APPDATA\LOCAL\INSTALLSHIELD\000001R.ZIP

It will be necessary to show hidden files and folders to navigate to the addresses above...

https://support.microsoft.com/en-gb/help/4028316/windows-view-hidden-files-and-folders-in-windows-10

Thank you,

Kevin.....
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Kevin,

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Yes that information is good, i`m unsure why Malwarebytes failed to remove those malicious entries. Lets see if FRST can shift them for us..

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 when running FRST fix"
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.

Let me see that log, also tell me if there are any remaining issues or concerns...

Thank you,

Kevin...

fixlist.txt

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Thanks for the update Mark, ggod to hear your system is back to normal. Continue to clean up:

Right click on FRST here: C:\Users\Mark_Admin\Desktop\FRST64.exe and rename to uninstall.exe when complete right click on uninstall.exe and select "Run as Administrator"

That action will remove FRST and all created files and folders...

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... user posted image

 

 

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Glad we could help.

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