NFS:MW 2005 Abandonware Malware.AI.2879226177

[jriftee]

I got nostalgic so I was installing this game from the official r/NFS discord server. Its abandonware, not sold anymore, this is the only way to play it on PC. I was playing the abandonware parts of the series in order this way so far without issues.

Upon mounting the .iso I ran a threat scan and it found 3 files.
They all had the prefix "wtf" followed by a code and they were found in appdata/local/temp.

I then unmounted the .iso and in a panic I deleted the files and ran a full system scan for a few hours. It found nothing.
Nobody on the discord seems to have reported this. I know others who have downloaded and played the game this way without any problems.

The "malware.AI" tag leads me to believe this may be just a false positive.
Really all I want to know is if Im safe?

2 17 23 wtfX tmp files marked as malwareai.txt

[AdvancedSetup]

Hello  and       @jriftee

 

My screen name is AdvancedSetup and I will assist you with your system issues.
 

Let's keep these principles as we proceed. Make sure to read the entire post below first.

• Please follow all steps in the provided order and post back all requested logs
• Please attach all log files to your post, unless otherwise requested
• Temporarily disable your antivirus or other security software first. Make sure to turn it back on once the scans have been completed.
• Temporarily disable Microsoft SmartScreen to download the software below if needed. Make sure to turn it back on once the scans are completed.
• Searching, detecting, and removing malware isn't instantaneous and there is no guarantee to repair every system.
• Before we start, please make sure that you have an external backup, not connected to this system, of all private data.
• Do not run online games while the case is ongoing. Do not do any free-wheeling or risky web-surfing.
• Only run the tools I guide you to use. Please don't run any other scans, download, install or uninstall any programs while I'm working with you.
• Cracked, Hacked, or Pirated programs are not only illegal but also can make a computer a malware victim. Having such programs installed is the easiest way to get infected. It is the leading cause of ransomware encryption. It is at times also a big source of current Trojan infections. If there are any on the system you should uninstall them before we proceed.
• Please be patient and stick with me until I give you the "all clear". We don't want to waste your time, please don't waste ours.
• If your system is running Discord, please be sure to Exit it while this case is ongoing.

 

To begin, please do the following so that we may take a closer look at your installation for troubleshooting. This is a report only.

NOTE: The tools and the information obtained are safe and not harmful to your privacy or your computer, please allow the programs to run if blocked by your system.

• Download the Malwarebytes Support Tool
• In your Downloads folder, open the mb-support-x.x.x.xxx.exe file
• In the User Account Control pop-up window, click Yes to continue the installation
• Run the MBST Support Tool
• In the left navigation pane of the Malwarebytes Support Tool, click Advanced
• In the Advanced Options, click Gather Logs. A status diagram displays the tool is Getting logs from your machine
• A zip file named mbst-grab-results.zip will be saved to the Public desktop, please upload that file on your next reply

Thank you

 

 

[jriftee]

Didn't expect such a fast response! Sorry for being late, myself. Heres the logs.

mbst-grab-results.zip

[AdvancedSetup]

Thank you for the logs @jriftee

You appear to have a missing driver. Once we're done with cleaning the computer I can assist you with installing the driver if wanted.

==================== Faulty Device Manager Devices ============

Name: Microsoft Device Association Root Enumerator
Description: Generic software device
Class Guid: {62f9c741-b25a-46ce-b54c-9bccce08b6f2}
Manufacturer: Microsoft
Service:
Problem: : This device is disabled. (Code 22)
Resolution: In Device Manager, click "Action", and then click "Enable Device". This starts the Enable Device wizard. Follow the instructions.

 

 

You also appear to have some type of HARDWARE issue.

System errors:
=============
Error: (02/22/2023 08:24:42 AM) (Source: Microsoft-Windows-WHEA-Logger) (EventID: 1) (User: NT AUTHORITY)
Description: A fatal hardware error has occurred. A record describing the condition is contained in the data section of this event.

 

 

 

 

Please run the following fix for clean up

 

NOTE: Please read all of the information below before running this fix.

• NOTICE: This script was written specifically for this user, for use on this particular machine.
• Running this on another machine may cause damage to your operating system that cannot be undone.

Once the fix has been completed, please attach the file FIXLOG.TXT to your next reply

Farbar program:   FRSTEnglish.exe

Save the attached file:  FIXLIST.TXT to this folder C:\Users\shape\Downloads\

NOTE. It's important that both files, FRSTEnglish.exe, and fixlist.txt are in the same location or the fix will not work.

Please make sure you disable any real-time antivirus or security software before running this script. Once completed, make sure you re-enable it.

 

 

Run the Farbar program with Admin rights and press the Fix button just once and wait.

The fix may possibly take up to 60 minutes to complete

If the tool needs a restart please make sure you let the system restart normally and let the tool complete its run after restart.
The tool will make a log named Fixlog.txt in the same folder you ran the Farbar program from. Please attach that log on your next reply.

 

1. NOTE:  This fix will run a scan to check that all Microsoft operating system files are valid and not corrupt and attempt to correct any invalid files. It will also run a disk check on the restart to ensure disk integrity.
2. NOTE: As part of this fix all temporary files will be removed. If you have any open web pages that have not been bookmarked please make sure you bookmark them now as all open applications may be automatically closed. Also, make sure you know the passwords for all websites as cookies will also be removed in most, but not all cases.
3. NOTE: As part of this fix, it will also reset the network to default settings including the firewall. If you have custom firewall rules you need to save please export or save them first before running this fix.

The following directories are emptied:

• Windows Temp
• Users Temp folders
• Edge, IE, FF, Chrome, and Opera caches, HTML5 storages, Cookies and History
• Recently opened files cache
• Discord cache
• Java cache
• Steam HTML cache
• Explorer thumbnail and icon cache
• BITS transfer queue (qmgr*.dat files)
• Recycle Bin

Important: items are permanently deleted. They are not moved to quarantine. If you have any questions or concerns please ask before running this fix.

The system will be rebooted after the fix has run.

fixlist.txt

Thanks

 

[jriftee]

This seems a bit unnecessary imo. Someone on the discord told me its a known false positive. Thanks for the help, I think Im good now.

[AdvancedSetup]

Since this issue is resolved the topic will now be closed to prevent others from posting here.

If you need assistance please start your own new topic and someone will be happy to assist you.

Thanks