REgAsm AssemblyName Command Prompt continously opens and closes

[Melowman666]

Hello, I have been dealing with this issue for quite some time now and I am in need of some help. For a long time now I have a command prompt window that has been popping up at random intervals. It has not been incredibly invasive so I haven't really dealt with it up until recently when trying to play some games to which the window causes the loss of focus on the game minimizing the game window. I have followed some steps from another post and I believe I supplied the three files. Below is a photo of what pops up.

I have ran multiple antivirus programs and registry cleaners but to no avail.

Thank you in advance

FRST.txt Addition.txt Malwarebytes Log.txt

[Maurice Naggar]

Hello  

I will guide you along on looking for remaining malware. Lets keep these principles as we go along.

• Removing malware can be unpredictable
• Please don't run any other scans, download, install or uninstall any programs while I'm working with you.
• Only run the tools I guide you to.
• Do not run online games while case is on-going. Do not do any free-wheeling web-surfing.
• The removal of malware isn't instantaneous, please be patient.
• Cracked or or hacked or pirated programs are not only illegal, but also will make a computer a malware victim. Having such programs installed, is the easiest way to get infected. It is the leading cause of ransomware encryptions. It is at times also big source of current trojan infections. Please uninstall them now, if any are here, before we start the cleaning procedure.
• Please stick with me until I give you the "all clear".
• If your system is running Discord, please be sure to Exit out of it while this case is on-going.

( 1 )
Please set File Explorer to SHOW ALL folders, all files, including Hidden ones. Use OPTION ONE or TWO of this article
Please use this Guide
( 2 )
On this next scan, it is so SO important to REVIEW & TICK ALL detected lines.

Do a new scan with Malwarebytes for Windows.

Do a Check for Update using the Malwarebytes Settings >> General tab.

See this Support Guide https://support.malwarebytes.com/hc/en-us/articles/360042187934-Check-for-updates-in-Malwarebytes-for-Windows

When it shows a new version available, Accept it and let it proceed forward.  Be sure it succeeds.

If prompted to do a Restart, just please follow all directions.

Let me know how that goes.    Next, the Malwarebytes sca

Next, click the small x on the Settings line to go to the main Malwarebytes Window.   Next click the blue button marked Scan.

 

When the scan phase is done, be real sure you Review and have all detected lines items check-marked on each line on the left. That too is very critical.

>>>>>>      👉      You can actually click the topmost left  check-box  on the very top line to get ALL lines  ticked   ( all selected).         <<<<     💢

 

Please double verify you have that TOP  check-box tick marked.   and that then, all lines have a tick-mark

 

Then click on Quarantine  button.

 

Then, locate the Scan run report;  export out a copy;  & then attach in with your  reply.
See https://support.malwarebytes.com/hc/en-us/articles/360038479194-View-Reports-and-History-in-Malwarebytes-for-Windows-v4

😉

[Maurice Naggar]

AFTER completing the steps listed above, this is what to do next.
Please run the following custom script. Read all of this before you start. Please Close all open work.

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

Farbar program :  is FRST64.exe

Please download the attached fixlist.txt file and save it to H:\ drive

Fixlist.txt

 

NOTE. It's important that both files, FRST64, and fixlist.txt are in the same location or the fix will not work.

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.

NOTE-1:  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. This will remove a pair of roguish-looking / very suspicious folders:
\AppData\Roaming\drivfcc
\AppData\Roaming\hwjdjiv
It will rebuild the Winsock and the Hosts file. It will clear out temporary files. Depending on the speed of your computer this fix may take 40-50 minutes or more.

Use File Explorer to go to the H:\ drive

RIGHT-Click on   FRST64 and select

RUN as Administrator

and reply YES to allow it to go forward to start.

That is important so that this run has Elevated Administrator rights !!

NEXT press the Fix button just once and wait.
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 on the H:\ folder (Fixlog.txt) . Please attach or post it to your next reply.

Note: If the tool warned you about an outdated version please download and run the updated version.

The system will be rebooted after the fix has run. Attach FIXLOG.txt with next reply.

Edited February 26, 2023 by Maurice Naggar

[Melowman666]

Here are the two files. everything went smoothly

Fixlog.txt Malwarebytes ScanLog.txt

[Melowman666]

I have been using my computer for about an hour now and I haven't seen the popup. seems like what you had me run fixed my issue, at least for the past hour. I will give it a few days and see what happens.

[Maurice Naggar]

The runs are good. Windows Resource Protection found corrupt files and successfully repaired them.
The pair of \appdata\roaming folders that were threats have been removed.

A request please 

I would like to get a copy of what we placed in Quarantine, from the runs I had you do. Please. 

• Using Windows File Explorer, Navigate to C:\FRST folder on your system. Expand the folder so you see all contents.
• Right click on Quarantine > Send to > Compressed (zipped) folder
• Upload the archive in your next reply
• If archive is too big you can upload here > https://wetransfer.com/

Let's do one scan with Malwarebytes Adwcleaner to check for adwares. Just before pressing that "scan" button, be sure that Chrome & Edge, or other web browser are Closed.

It will not take much time,

First download & save it
guide & download link

Then be sure to close all web browsers after the download & before launching the tool.

Then go to where the EXE file is saved. Start Adwcleaner.  Then do a scan with Adwcleaner

Guide article

Attach the clean log from Adwcleaner when all completed.

[Melowman666]

AdwCleaner[C00].txt Quarantine.rar

[Maurice Naggar]

Thank you. As a next step, I suggest the following:

This is for a scan with ESET Onlinescanner (free). ESET is a well-respected, well-known entity and tool.

This here you can start & once it is under way, you can leave the machine alone & let it run over-night. No need to keep watch once it starts the actual scan run.

Next, This will be a check with ESET Onlinescanner for viruses, other malware, adwares, & potentially unwanted applications.

Go to https://download.eset.com/com/eset/tools/online_scanner/latest/esetonlinescanner.exe

It will start a download of "esetonlinescanner.exe"

• Save the file to your system, such as the Downloads folder, or else to the Desktop.
• Go to the saved file, and double click it to get it started.

 

• When presented with the initial ESET options, click on "Computer Scan".
• Next, when prompted by Windows, allow it to start by clicking Yes
• When prompted for scan type, Click on CUSTOM scan  and select C drive to be scanned
• Look at & tick ( select ) the radio selection "Enable ESET to detect and quarantine potentially unwanted applications"
• and click on Start scan button.

Have patience. The entire process may take an hour or more. There is an initial update download.
There is a progress window display. You may step away from machine &. Let it be. That is, once it is under way, you should leave it running. It will run for several hours.

• At screen "Detections occurred and resolved" click on blue button "View detected results"
• On next screen, at lower left, click on blue "Save scan log"
• View where file is to be saved. Provide a meaningful name for the "File name:"
• On last screen, set to Off (left) the option for Periodic scanning
• Click "save and continue"
• Please attach the report file so I can review

[Melowman666]

5 minutes ago, Maurice Naggar said:

Thank you. As a next step, I suggest the following:

This is for a scan with ESET Onlinescanner (free). ESET is a well-respected, well-known entity and tool.

This here you can start & once it is under way, you can leave the machine alone & let it run over-night. No need to keep watch once it starts the actual scan run.

Next, This will be a check with ESET Onlinescanner for viruses, other malware, adwares, & potentially unwanted applications.

Go to https://download.eset.com/com/eset/tools/online_scanner/latest/esetonlinescanner.exe

It will start a download of "esetonlinescanner.exe"

• Save the file to your system, such as the Downloads folder, or else to the Desktop.
• Go to the saved file, and double click it to get it started.

 

• When presented with the initial ESET options, click on "Computer Scan".
• Next, when prompted by Windows, allow it to start by clicking Yes
• When prompted for scan type, Click on CUSTOM scan  and select C drive to be scanned
• Look at & tick ( select ) the radio selection "Enable ESET to detect and quarantine potentially unwanted applications"
• and click on Start scan button.

Have patience. The entire process may take an hour or more. There is an initial update download.
There is a progress window display. You may step away from machine &. Let it be. That is, once it is under way, you should leave it running. It will run for several hours.

• At screen "Detections occurred and resolved" click on blue button "View detected results"
• On next screen, at lower left, click on blue "Save scan log"
• View where file is to be saved. Provide a meaningful name for the "File name:"
• On last screen, set to Off (left) the option for Periodic scanning
• Click "save and continue"
• Please attach the report file so I can review

am i able to do things while this is running ?

 

[AdvancedSetup]

It's best if you don't really do other operations, but if you really have to you can but don't use any browsers otherwise it won't be able to clean them

 

[Melowman666]

eset scan log.txt

[Maurice Naggar]

The ESET Onlinescanner found 2 trojans and several potentially unwanted applications.
Now a different scan with another security scanner.

This with Kaspersky KVRT tool.

Download Kaspersky Virus Removal Tool (KVRT) from here: https://www.kaspersky.com/downloads/thank-you/free-virus-removal-tool and save to your Desktop.

Next, Select the Windows Key and R Key together, the "Run" box should open.



Drag and Drop KVRT.exe into the Run Box.



C:\Users\melowman\DESKTOP\KVRT.exe will now show in the run box.



add

-dontencrypt

Note the space between KVRT.exe and -dontencrypt

C:\Users\melowman\DESKTOP\KVRT.exe -dontencrypt 

should now show in the Run box.



That addendum to the run command is very important.


To start the scan select OK in the "Run" box.



The Windows Protected your PC window "may" open, IF SO then select "More Info"



A new Window will open, select "Run anyway"



A EULA window will open, tick both confirmation boxes then select "Accept"



In the new window select "Change Parameters"

 

• In the new window ensure the following boxes are ticked:
  • System memory
  • Startup objects
  • Boot sectors
  • System drive

• Then select "OK" and „Start scan“.

The Kaspersky tool is very thorough so will take a considerable time to complete, please allow it to finish. Also while Kaspersky runs do not use your PC for anything else..

• completed: If entries are found, there will be options to choose. If "Cure" is offered, leave as it is. For any other options change to "Delete", then select "Continue".
• Usually, your system needs a reboot to finish the removal process.
• Logfiles can be found on your systemdrive (usually C: ), similar like this:

Reports are saved here C:\KVRT_data\Reports and look similar to this report_20230227_103000.klr

• Right click direct onto those reports, select > open with > Notepad.
• Save the files and attach them with your next reply

[Melowman666]

report_2023.02.27_18.17.54.klr.txt

[Maurice Naggar]

Very good 😀 Kaspersky KVRT found no virus, no trojan, no malware. We are near the home stretch. 

Temporarily disable Microsoft SmartScreen to download the next software below 

I would recommend getting a readout report as to update status of some key apps.
Download SecurityCheck by glax24 from here

and save the tool on the desktop.

                   If Windows's  SmartScreen block that with a message-window, then
                         Click on the MORE INFO spot and over-ride that and allow it to proceed.

                             This tool is safe.   Smartscreen is overly sensitive.

Right-click  with your mouse on the Securitycheck.exe  and select "Run as administrator"   and reply YES to allow to run & go forward
Wait for the scan to finish. It will open in a text file named SecurityType.txt. Close the file.  Attach it with your next reply.
You can find this file in a folder called SecurityCheck, C:\SecurityCheck\SecurityCheck.txt

When all done, you may go back to turn ON the EDGE Smartscreen protection.

[Melowman666]

SecurityCheck.txt

[Maurice Naggar]

SecurityCheck report indicates many applications need your attention for action, plus a security setting.

The elevation prompt for administrators disabled
^It is recommended to enable (default): Win+R typing

UserAccountControlSettings

and Enter^

Notepad++ (64-bit x64) v.8.4.8  Warning! Download Update

TeamViewer v.15.38.3  Warning! Download Update

Microsoft Silverlight v.5.1.50918.0  Warning! This software is no longer supported. Definitely UNINSTALL

Microsoft OneDrive v.22.099.0508.0001  Warning! Download Update

Dropbox v.157.4.4808 Warning! Download Update

WinRAR 5.50 (64-bit) v.5.50.0  Warning! Download Update

Discord v.0.0.311  Warning! Download Update

Zoom v.5.10.6 (5889)  Warning! Download Update
 
This pc has 3 very obsolete versions of Java. Uninstall these
Java 8 Update 311 v.8.0.3110.11 Uninstall!
Java 8 Update 331 v.8.0.3310.9 Uninstall!  
Java 8 Update 351 v.8.0.3510.10 Uninstall!

K-Lite Codec Pack 13.7.5 Basic v.13.7.5 Warning! Download Update

Adobe Acrobat DC v.21.011.20039  Warning! Download Update
^Please run Acrobat DC and go Help - Check for updates...^

Adobe Acrobat Reader DC v.22.002.20191  Warning! Download Update
^Please run Acrobat Reader DC and go Help - Check for updates...^

You should Uninstall MCAFEE program(s) since this pc does have Symantec Endpoint Protection

VdhCoApp 1.6.3  Warning! Application is distributed through the partnership programs and bundle assemblies. Uninstallation recommended. Possible you became a victim of fraud or social engineering.

Bonjour v.3.1.0.1  Warning! Uninstall Bonjour. You do not need it.

Driver Booster 8 v.8.0.2  Warning! Suspected demo version of anti-spyware, driver updater. Possible you became a victim of fraud or social engineering. Computer experts no longer recommend this program. Uninstall this.

IObit Driver Booster 8.0.2.189 v.8.0.2.189  Warning! Suspected demo version of anti-spyware, driver updater or optimizer. If this program is not familiar to you it is recommended to uninstall it 
Possible you became a victim of fraud or social engineering. Computer experts no longer recommend this program.

IObit Uninstaller 10.1.0.21 v.10.1.0.21 Warning! Application is distributed through the partnership programs and bundle assemblies. Uninstallation recommended. 

[Melowman666]

everything is done except the adobe acrobat it continues to come up with errors. even went to the site to get a fresh copy then checked for updates and saying it an update so i attempted to install it and it came up with an error again. i hardly use adobe acrobat and even though there are errors it still runs.

[Maurice Naggar]

Is that on Adobe Acrobat "Reader DC" ? To just read PDF files you only just need Adobe Reader. or else, there is a free alternative. Foxit PDF Reader.   https://www.foxit.com/pdf-reader/ 

[Melowman666]

im not too worried about it at the moment. like i said i dont reallly use the program that often

[Maurice Naggar]

I would highly suggest to insure that this pc is all up-to-date with security updates & cumulative updates on Windows. select the Windows Start  button, and then go to Settings  > Update & Security  > Windows Update . and click Check for Updates.
Have much patience.

Let's go ahead and do some clean-up work and remove the tools and logs we've run. 

Temporarily disable Microsoft SmartScreen to download the next software below 
Please download KpRm by kernel-panik and save it to your desktop.

• right-click kprm_(version).exe and select Run as Administrator.
• Read and accept the disclaimer.
• When the tool opens, ensure all boxes under Actions are checked.
• Under Delete Quarantines select Delete Now, then click Run.
• Once complete, click OK.
• A log will open in Notepad titled kprm-(date).txt.
• You may attach that file to your next reply. (not compulsory)

Adwcleaner you may keep and use as needed.
Any other download file I had you download, you may delete.
Consider using PatchMyPC, keep all your software up-to-date - https://patchmypc.com/home-updater#download

Keep your system and programs up to date. Several programs release security updates on a regular basis to patch vulnerabilities. Keeping your software patched up prevents attackers from being able to exploit them to drop malware.

I am marking this case for closure. I am glad to have worked with you.
I wish you all the best. Stay safe.

Sincerely.

[Melowman666]

thank you for all your help

 

kprm-20230228161656.txt

[Maurice Naggar]

Glad we could help.

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