Mysterious Applications in "Startup Apps" in Taskmngr

[SkyF0rt]

Hello,

I have taken a look over the Taskmanager Startup Apps to manage the startup of some applications, until I was greeted by 2 unidentified applications with random names. I am not sure when exactly they appeared or if they pose a threat to my computer. I've done a scan with Malwarebytes and there were no detections.

It would be great if I get an explanation on what exactly those applications are.

 

The applications are named "1" and "cb2b6c54-63bd-4655-91ba-ab0748c57b7f".

Thank you and have a great day.

[AdvancedSetup]

Hello @SkyF0rt and

 

 

Let's get the info to get the process started. Be aware it will take many steps and scans to fully remove malware.

Please respond to all future instructions from your helper in a timely manner.

 

Let's go ahead and run a couple of scans and get some updated logs from your system. Please read the entire post below before starting so that you're more familiar with the process

Then follow each step in the order provided. Unless otherwise asked, please attach all logs

 

Please make the following system changes:  Please pay close attention the the instructions in all of the following links.

• If you have not done so already - Enable System Protection and create a NEW System Restore Point
• Temporarily disable your antivirus real-time protection or other security software first only if it blocks or interferes with the scans or downloads.. Make sure to turn it back on once the scans are completed
• Temporarily disable Microsoft SmartScreen to download software below only if needed. Make sure to turn it back on once the downloads are completed
• Disable-Fast-Startup
• Show-Hidden-Folders-Files-Extensions

Please run the following scans:  Please pay close attention the the instructions in all of the following links.

1. Click the following link and run a  Scan with AdwCleaner
2. Click the following link and run a  Scan with Malwarebytes 
      RESTART the computer
3. Click the following link and run a  Scan with Farbar Recovery Scan Tool 
    

Example image of where to click to attach files when posting your reply

 

Thank you

 

[SkyF0rt]

hello friend, please find the two files in attachment.

thank you for your support.

FRST.txt Addition.txt

[SkyF0rt]

i also have these, if you need them

AdwCleaner[C00].txt AdwCleaner[S00].txt

[AdvancedSetup]

Thank you for the logs @SkyF0rt

Please temporarily disable the real-time protection of McAfee antivirus and run the following scan

 

 

Dr.Web CureIt!

Please download the Dr.Web CureIt! anti-virus utility
https://free.drweb.com/

 

You will need to send them an email to obtain a link to download the scanner, please do so

• The downloaded file will normally have a unique name such as:  q7a9tr4p.exe
• Close all open applications and locate the downloaded file and double-click to run it
• The program will take a moment to launch and bring up the License and Update screen
• Place a check mark to agree to the terms and then click on the Continue button
• Click the underlined link Select objects for scanning
• On the top left click the Scanning objects that should automatically check all objects
• Click the small wrench and make sure there is a check on Automatically apply actions to threats
• Then click the large button on bottom right Start scanning
• Once the scan has completed there will be a link named Open report click that and a log named cureit.log should open in Notepad
• The log is saved in the folder named Doctor Web in the top of your user profile folders
• Please attach that log on your next reply

 

 

 

 

[SkyF0rt]

cureit.logcureit.logcureit.logcureit.logcureit.logcureit.logcureit.logcureit.logcureit.logcureit.logcureit.logcureit.logcureit.logcureit.logcureit.logcureit.logcureit.logcureit.logcureit.log

[AdvancedSetup]

The Dr Web Cureit scan found no threats.

Let's run one from ESET and see if it find any issues. @SkyF0rt

 

 

Please run the following ESET Online Scanner and perform a Full Scan

 

Click the following link to save the installer for ESET Online Scanner

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 started. 
• When presented with the initial ESET screen, click on "Get Started". Read and accept the Terms of use
• On the "Before we start..." screen chose if you want to send anonymous data and if you want to provide feedback or not, then click Continue
• When prompted for scan type, Click on the Full Scan button
• Enable  ( select )   the radio selection "Enable ESET to detect and quarantine potentially unwanted applications"   and click the Start scan button.
• Have patience.  The entire process may take a few hours or more.
• When the scan is completed, if something was found, it will show a screen with the number of detected items.  If so, click the button marked “View detected results”.
• Click The blue “Save scan log” to save the log and give it a name and location you remember.
• If something was removed and you know it is a false postive, you may click on the blue ”Restore cleaned files”  ( in blue, at the bottom).
• Press Continue when all done.  You should click to turn off the offer for “periodic scanning”.
• Enable "Delete application data on closing" - You do not need to submit feedback unless you want to. Simply ignore and close the program.

 

Note: If you do need to do a File Restore from ESET please follow the directions below

[KB2915] Restore files quarantined by the ESET Online Scanner version 3

https://support.eset.com/en/kb2915-restore-files-quarantined-by-the-eset-online-scanner

 

Please attach the ESET scan log you saved at the end to your next reply

 

[AdvancedSetup]

How are things going @SkyF0rt

[SkyF0rt]

Hello AdvancedSetup,

 

Sorry for my late reply. I've done the ESET fullscan today, the file will be attached here. It has only detected one "non-malicious" file.

I would like to inform you that I will not be sitting at my computer for 2 weeks as I will be abroad tomorrow.

 

Thank you for your reply and have a great day

 

Esetscan.txt

[AdvancedSetup]

Thank you for the log. Yes, nothing drastic.

Are you still seeing this file loading anymore?

 

[SkyF0rt]

Yes, I still the files in Taskmanager. There's no address associated with those files, so I have no idea where they come from.

[SkyF0rt]

Yes, the files are still in Taskmanager.* My bad

[AdvancedSetup]

Create an Autoruns Log:

• Please download Sysinternals Autoruns from here:   https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/sysinternals/downloads/autoruns
• Save Autoruns.zip to your computer. Then locate it and extract it to a new folder where you can find and run it.
• Once it starts you may not be able to easily stop the scan but you can try to press the Escape key on your keyboard.
• Once scanning is stopped, click on the Options menu at the top of the program and select Scan Options... 
• Then place a check mark on the following items Verify Code Signatures, Check VirusTotal.com, and Submit Unknown Images
• Then click the Rescan button. Agree to the VirusTotal EULA
• NOTE: You must allow AutoRuns to run for at least 20 minutes to complete the VirusTotal scan. If you attempt to save the file sooner it will not be complete
• Once the new scan has been completed, please click on the File button at the top of the program and select Save, or use the Save icon, and save the Autoruns.arn file to your desktop and close Autoruns.
• Right-click on the Autoruns.arn file (it will typically be the name of your computer) on your desktop or where you save it, and hover your mouse over Send To and select Compressed (zipped) Folder
• Attach the Autoruns.zip folder (your computer name.zip) you just created to your next reply.

 

 

 

Thank you

 

 

[AdvancedSetup]

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