Malware causing a bunch of system issues

[Lognf]

A few days ago I restarted my computer before a long time without re-starting it (like 1 week with the pc on) and I noticed that "Explorer.exe" was requesting to initialize, but the real explorer.exe task was already running... I said no but then I checked the directory of the file and the system said that the file was on %windir%/resources/themes, well going into folder to check if the file exists I noticed that theres nothing more than aero themes in this folder. So did a scan in the folder using malwarebytes and it recognized svchost.exe malware and explorer.exe, before adding they do quarentine I wanted to check why the files didnt apeared, so I enabled "show hidden folders" in explorer (the real one, from microsoft) and it changed nothing, well, so I tried to open the archive by going with %windir%/resources/themes/explorer.exe in the explorer path, it worked, but I still uncapable of seeing this file... So I started CMD as admin and did " cd " to %windir%/resources/themes and did " dir "
inside the folder, as I expected the dir shows the same as explorer, but appeared 2 new items that the was named as " . " and " .. " I deleted both sucessfully. Searching for this in internet I found that there's an other way to hide files in windows, that was adding them to" important system files or protected system files" list, and following the instructions to disable this privilege, I finally could see the archives, well, I added them to the quarentine list and continued using my computer since yesterday that I realized that everytime malwarebytes send two addwares to quarentine (I left the results of scan in the post as "Annoying addware.txt") they come back right after I finish the task... When trying to solve these issues I realized many things...

1- I cant use commands as DISM, sfc /scannow, windows update, windows defender( I will let write happens when i try to use them bellow this part) , net start/stop wuauserv (the wuauserv service doesnt even exists in registry, I didnt checked windows defender one...)
2- there was a folder called QEMU hidden with the "important system files" method, I deleted all content Inside and then deleted the folder after taking out the folder privilegies

3- Theres two "program" files in "Inicialize" section of task manager wich I cant go to proprieties ( I dropped the print down on anexed files named as "Program" unknow files)

When I try to use with /checkhealth everything go fine, but when I try to use dism with /restorehealth it stops at 87,5% and gives an error 1060 messages saying " the specified service does not exist as an installed service " ( I left the DISM log file right bellow named as DISM.txt )
When I try to use sfc /scannow it says that cannot fix all issues
When i try to use windows update it says that my organizations disable windows updates ( ? )
When I try windows defender it just goes black screen on the window

Well, it would be great if someone could help me, I dont really want to re-install windows... I would take a month to setup my pc again
Also, I run Windows 10 Pro 64bits, version 1809...

dism.log Annoying Adware.txt Rkill.txt FRST.txt Addition.txt

[Lognf]

Also I already tried  ADWCleaner and Malwarebytes Anti-Rootkit. 

[Lognf]

I forgot to upload the mbst-grab-results... here it go

mbst-grab-results.zip

[Lognf]

Also SFC /scannow logCBS.log

[Lognf]

Okay I solved the win update and windows defender corrupted/missing files... but theses adwares still returning to my pc everytime I add they to quarentine, what should I do?

 

[AdvancedSetup]

Hello @Lognf

Sorry for the delay. With the Labor Day holiday most people were taking time off.

Let me have you run the following and we'll get new logs to see where things are at now.

 

 

Please run the following steps and post back the logs as an attachment when ready.

STEP 01

• If you're already running Malwarebytes 3 then open Malwarebytes and check for updates. Then click on the Scan tab and select Threat Scan and click on Start Scan button.
• If you don't have Malwarebytes 3 installed yet please download it from here and install it.
• Once installed then open Malwarebytes and check for updates. Then click on the Scan tab and select Threat Scan and click on Start Scan button.
• Once the scan is completed click on the Export Summary button and save the file as a Text file to your desktop or other location you can find, and attach that log on your next reply.
• If Malwarebytes won't run then please skip to the next step and let me know on your next reply.

STEP 02

Please download AdwCleaner by Malwarebytes and save the file to your Desktop.

• Right-click on the program and select Run as Administrator to start the tool.
• Accept the Terms of use.
• Wait until the database is updated.
• Click Scan Now.
• When finished, please click Clean & Repair.
• Your PC should reboot now if any items were found.
• After reboot, a log file will be opened. Copy its content into your next reply.

 

RESTART THE COMPUTER Before running Step 3

STEP 03
Please download the Farbar Recovery Scan Tool and save it to your desktop.

Note: You need to run the version compatible with your system. You can check here if you're not sure if your computer is 32-bit or 64-bit

• Double-click to run it. When the tool opens, click Yes to disclaimer.
• Press the Scan button.
• It will make a log (FRST.txt) in the same directory the tool is run. Please attach it to your reply.
• The first time the tool is run, it also makes another log (Addition.txt). If you've, run the tool before you need to place a checkmark here.
• Please attach the Additions.txt log to your reply as well.

 

Thanks

Ron

 

[Lognf]

Hello AdvancedSetup, did the tests and looks like nothing has really changed

Malwarebytes.txt Addition.txt FRST.txt

[Lognf]

Also ADWcleaner log

[Lognf]

# -------------------------------
# Malwarebytes AdwCleaner 7.4.1.0
# -------------------------------
# Build:    09-04-2019
# Database: 2019-09-02.1 (Cloud)
# Support: https://www.malwarebytes.com/support
#
# -------------------------------
# Mode: Clean
# -------------------------------
# Start:    09-04-2019
# Duration: 00:00:04
# OS:       Windows 10 Pro
# Cleaned:  6
# Failed:   0

***** [ Services ] *****

No malicious services cleaned.

***** [ Folders ] *****

No malicious folders cleaned.

***** [ Files ] *****

No malicious files cleaned.

***** [ DLL ] *****

No malicious DLLs cleaned.

***** [ WMI ] *****

No malicious WMI cleaned.

***** [ Shortcuts ] *****

No malicious shortcuts cleaned.

***** [ Tasks ] *****

No malicious tasks cleaned.

***** [ Registry ] *****

Deleted       HKLM\Software\Classes\CLSID\{AE198C69-7358-4856-9029-F4C0FAD524C1}
Deleted       HKLM\Software\Classes\Interface\{9BB31AD8-5DB2-459E-A901-DEA536F23BA4}
Deleted       HKLM\Software\Classes\Interface\{BD51A48E-EB5F-4454-8774-EF962DF64546}
Deleted       HKLM\Software\Wow6432Node\\Classes\Interface\{9BB31AD8-5DB2-459E-A901-DEA536F23BA4}
Deleted       HKLM\Software\Wow6432Node\\Classes\Interface\{BD51A48E-EB5F-4454-8774-EF962DF64546}

***** [ Chromium (and derivatives) ] *****

No malicious Chromium entries cleaned.

***** [ Chromium URLs ] *****

Deleted       istartsurf

***** [ Firefox (and derivatives) ] *****

No malicious Firefox entries cleaned.

***** [ Firefox URLs ] *****

No malicious Firefox URLs cleaned.

***** [ Preinstalled Software ] *****

No Preinstalled Software cleaned.

*************************

[+] Delete Tracing Keys
[+] Reset Winsock

*************************

AdwCleaner[S00].txt - [1747 octets] - [01/09/2019 15:36:44]
AdwCleaner[C00].txt - [1877 octets] - [01/09/2019 15:37:30]
AdwCleaner_Debug.log - [11685 octets] - [04/09/2019 18:47:26]
AdwCleaner[S01].txt - [2022 octets] - [04/09/2019 18:49:37]

########## EOF - C:\AdwCleaner\Logs\AdwCleaner[C01].txt ##########
 

[AdvancedSetup]

Please follow the directions from the following topic and let me know if that helps correct the issue or not.

 

Thanks

 

 

[Lognf]

Oh, Thank you! Just solved my problem, very grateful for the assistence. Cheers!

[AdvancedSetup]

Great, glad that was able to resolve your issue. I will go ahead then and close your topic now and leave you with the following information to help you keep your computer clean going forward.

 

Let's get real. If you're not backing up your data and you're still using Google Chrome then you're just not serious about Privacy, Safety, and protecting your data. Malwarebytes is a fantastic program but you still need to back up your data and you still need to block scripts and Ads in your browser. 
If you're still using Google Chrome I would highly suggest you consider using Firefox instead. For more advanced users you might consider installing NoScript as well (it does have a higher learning curve though)

Help Secure your browsers
 
Please install uBlock Origin for your browsers to better protect your system

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Review your email and Office choices

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Use Password Management software

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Thank you for choosing Malwarebytes  as your preferred security protection software and tell your friends and family too. We're here to help.

Ron

 

[AdvancedSetup]

Glad we could help.

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