Removal Failed when trying to remove wmcagent

[Jdolan]

Hi,

When I run a scan a trojan pops up called wmcagent.  I restart to finish cleaning and when I look at the logs it says removal failed.  I think it's time to let the professionals tell me what to do.

Let me know what other information you need.

 

Best

[Malwarebytes]

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[kevinf80]

Hello Jdolan and welcome to Malwarebytes, 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 in your reply... Thank you, Kevin....

[Jdolan]

Hi Kevin thanks for helping me out.

Here are the files you requested.

Addition.txt

FRST.txt

malwarebytes-log.txt

[kevinf80]

Hello Jdolan,

Your logs indicate smartservice infection, you will need access to a clean PC and USB Flashdrive 4GB or above to remove the protective rootkit. First do the following:

Open FRST, copy/paste the following inside the text area of FRST. Once done, click on the Fix button. A file called fixlog.txt should appear on your desktop or the folder you saved FRST to. Attach it in your next reply. Start:: CMD: bcdedit.exe /set {bootmgr} displaybootmenu yes CMD: bcdedit.exe /set {default} recoveryenabled yes End:: Next, Boot up your spare PC plug in the flash drive, navigate to that drive, right click on it direct and select format. Quick option is adequate... Next, On that same PC downoad and save FRST to same Flash drive, make sure to get the correct version, if you are unsure d/l and save both, only the correct one will run. Do not plug Flash Drive into sick PC until booted to Recovery Environment. http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/download/farbar-recovery-scan-tool/ Next, Boot sick PC to Recovery Environment, if you are unsure of that action have a read at the following link, maybe bookmark for future reference... https://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/2294-boot-advanced-startup-options-windows-10-a.html Next, From the Windows 10 Tutorial you should get access to the Advanced Startup Options at boot for Windows 10 From that window select "Troubleshoot" From the next window select "Advance Options" From that Window select "Command Prompt" Ensure to plug the flash drive into a USB port... You should now be in Recovery Environment with the Command Prompt Window open...... Continue with the following:   Select Command Prompt In the command window type in notepad and press Enter. The notepad opens. Under File menu select Open. Select "Computer" or "My PC" and find your flash drive letter and close the notepad. In the command window type E:\frst64 or E:\frst depending on your version. Press Enter Note: Replace letter E with the drive letter of your flash drive. The tool will start to run. When the tool opens click Yes to disclaimer. Press Scan button. It will make a log (FRST.txt) on the flash drive. Please copy and paste it to your reply. Leave the infected PC in Recovery mode, post the produced log from your flash drive via the spare PC.... Thank you, Kevin..

[Jdolan]

Hi Kevin,

I believe I did this correctly.  Here are the files.

Fixlog.txt

Addition.txt

FRST.txt

[kevinf80]

You`ve ran FRST in safemode, that is not correct. Please read the instructions again in reply #5 how to run FRST via the recovery environment. If a flashdrive was used on the infected PC it must be formatted again on a spare PC..

[Jdolan]

Here is the correct file.

FRST.txt

[kevinf80]

Yes that is correct log, it confirms removal of the protective rootkit. Still more work to do. Boot sick PC back to normal mode, continue with the following:

Open Malwarebytes Anti-Malware.   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, Run FRST one more time, ensure all boxes are checkmarked under "Whitelist" but only Addition.txt under "Optional scan" Select scan, when done post the new logs. "FRST.txt" and "Addition.txt" Let me see those logs in your reply... Thank you, Kevin..

[Jdolan]

Here are the logs

Addition.txt

FRST.txt

malwarebytes-log.txt

[kevinf80]

Thanks for those logs Jdolan, continue:

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, Download AdwCleaner by Malwarebytes onto your Desktop. Or from this Mirror   Right-click on AdwCleaner.exe and select Run 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 next reply, also tell me if there are any remaining issues or concerns... Thank you, Kevin..

fixlist.txt

[Jdolan]

Hi Kevin,

Here is the MSRT log:

Microsoft Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool v5.60, May 2018 (build 5.60.14817.1)
Started On Sun Jun 10 15:49:22 2018

Engine: 1.1.14800.3
Signatures: 1.267.242.0
Run Mode: Interactive Graphical Mode

Results Summary:
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No infection found.
Successfully Submitted Heartbeat Report
Microsoft Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool Finished On Sun Jun 10 15:50:36 2018


Return code: 0 (0x0)

I've attached the other two logs.  Everything seems to be fine now so I don't have any more concerns.  Thanks for your help!

AdwCleaner[C06].txt

Fixlog.txt

[kevinf80]

Thanks for those logs, you should be good to go after we clean up.....

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 may 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...

[kevinf80]

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