windows alert: not able to clean PC

[AnnieC]

Hi!

I have virus alert pop up on my computer. It is the XP Internet security 2011.

It is impossible to launch my antivirus and malwarebyte. So i did reboost in safe mode with networking support to run malwarebyte (an update was done each time before the scan). Infected data items was deleted successfully... 4 times. This is the problem! I ran malwarbyte 4 times this afternoon, reboot pc after each time to complete the removal but my pc is still infected with the same thing. I just dont know what to do....

The last report:

Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware 1.46

www.malwarebytes.org

Version de la base de donn

[Kenny94]

Hi AnnieC and Welcome to Malwarebytes Forum!

Please note that these fixes are not instantaneous. Most infections require more than one round to properly eradicate. Lets work in normal mode. Not Safe mode.....

Please download and run the following tool to help allow other programs to run. (courtesy of BleepingComputer.com)

There are 6 different versions. If one of them won't run then download and try to run the other one.

Vista and Win7 users need to right click and choose Run as Admin

You only need to get one of them to run, not all of them.

1. rkill.exe
   
2. rkill.com
   
3. rkill.scr
   
4. rkill.pif
   
5. WiNlOgOn.exe
   
6. uSeRiNiT.exe
   

Please post the log in your next reply.

Once you've gotten one of them to run then try to immediately run the following:

1. Download ComboFix from below:
   Combofix download
   * IMPORTANT !!! Place combofix.exe on your Desktop
   
2. Disable your AntiVirus and AntiSpyware applications, usually via a right click on the System Tray icon. They may otherwise interfere with ComboFix.
   You can get help on disabling your protection programs here
   
3. Double click on combofix.exe & follow the prompts.
   
4. As part of it's process, ComboFix will check to see if the Microsoft Windows Recovery Console is installed.
   Please note: If the Microsoft Windows Recovery Console is already installed, ComboFix will continue it's malware removal procedures.
   
   The Windows recovery console will allow you to boot up into a special recovery mode that allows us to help you in the case that your computer has a problem after an attempted removal of malware.
   With malware infections being as they are today, it's strongly recommended to have this pre-installed on your machine before doing any malware removal.
   Follow the prompts to allow ComboFix to download and install the Microsoft Windows Recovery Console, and when prompted, agree to the End-User License Agreement.
   ComboFix will now automatically install the Microsoft Windows Recovery Console onto your computer, which will show up as a new option when booting up your computer. Do not select the Microsoft Windows Recovery Console option when you start your computer unless requested to by a helper.
   Once the Microsoft Windows Recovery Console is installed using ComboFix, you should see a message that says:
   The Recovery Console was successfully installed.
   
   Click on Yes, to continue scanning for malware.
   
5. Your desktop may go blank. This is normal. It will return when ComboFix is done. ComboFix may reboot your machine. This is normal.
   
6. When finished, it shall produce a log for you. Post that log in your next reply
   Note:
   Do not mouseclick combofix's window whilst it's running. That may cause it to stall.
   ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
   
7. Ensure your AntiVirus and AntiSpyware applications are re-enabled.
   ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
   

[AnnieC]

My PC is all clear now! Thank you soooo much!!!!

The log from ComboFix:

ComboFix 10-11-21.01 - Propri

[Kenny94]

Run CFScript

• Close any open browsers.
  
• Open Notepad by click start
  
• Click Run
  
• Type notepad into the box and click enter
  
• Notepad will open
  
• Copy and Paste everything from the Code box into Notepad:
  

KILLALL::

Registry::
[HKLM\~\services\sharedaccess\parameters\firewallpolicy\standardprofile\GloballyOpenPorts\List]
"4662:TCP"=-
"4672:UDP"=-

Driver::
nenum13E

DDS::
uInternet Settings,ProxyOverride = <local>
uInternet Settings,ProxyServer = http=127.0.0.1:5555
TCP: {7FCA1A35-FDBE-487E-822E-2FB9EFB5F17A} = 192.168.2.1

Save the file to your desktop and name it CFScript.txt

Then drag the CFScript.txt into the ComboFix.exe as shown in the screenshot below.

This will start ComboFix again. It may ask to reboot. Post the contents of Combofix.txt in your next reply together with a new HijackThis log.

Note: These instructions and script were created specifically for this user. If you are not this user, do NOT follow these instructions or use this script as it could damage the workings of your system.

[AnnieC]

Hi again!

Here is the ComboFix Log:

ComboFix 10-11-21.01 - Propri

[Kenny94]

Smile we are getting closer. Good job you done there....

Please download ATF Cleaner by Atribune.

• Double-click ATF-Cleaner.exe to run the program.
  
• Under Main choose: Select All
  
• Click the Empty Selected button.
  

Click Exit on the Main menu to close the program.

Next

Update Run Malwarebytes

• Launch Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware
  
• If an update is found, it will download and install the latest version.
  
• Once the program has loaded, select "Perform Quick Scan", then click Scan.
  
• The scan may take some time to finish,so please be patient.
  
• When the scan is complete, click OK, then Show Results to view the results.
  
• Make sure that everything is checked, and click Remove Selected.
  
• When disinfection is completed, a log will open in Notepad and you may be prompted to Restart.(See Extra Note)
  
• The log is automatically saved by MBAM and can be viewed by clicking the Logs tab in MBAM.
  
• Copy&Paste the entire report in your next reply.
  

Extra Note:

If MBAM encounters a file that is difficult to remove,you will be presented with 1 of 2 prompts,click OK to either and let MBAM proceed with the disinfection process,if asked to restart the computer,please do so immediatly.

[AnnieC]

Thank you very much for your help! really appreciated!!!!!

The log from Malwarebytes:

Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware 1.46

www.malwarebytes.org

Version de la base de donn

[Kenny94]

Your Computer is Clean

Be sure to use Secunia software inspector & update checker. Under "Additional Security Measures".

Some final items:

Follow these steps to uninstall Combofix and tools used in the removal of malware

• Please press the Windows Key and R on your keyboard. This will bring up the Run... command.
  
• Now type in Combofix /Uninstall in the runbox and click OK. (Notice the space between the x and /)
  
  
• Please follow the prompts to uninstall Combofix.
  
• You will then recieve a message saying Combofix was uninstalled successfully once it's done uninstalling itself.
  

This will uninstall Combofix, delete its related folders and files, reset your clock settings, hide file extensions, hide the system/hidden files and resets System Restore again.

Here are some additional links for you to check out to help you with your computer security.

Browsers

Just because your computer came loaded with Internet Explorer doesn't mean that you have to use it, there are other free alternatives, FIREFOX and OPERA, both are free to use and are more secure than IE.

If you are using firefox you can stay more secure by adding NoScript and WOT (Web Of Trust)

NoScript stops Java scripts from starting on a web page unless you give permission for them, and WOT (Web Of Trust) has a comprehensive list of ratings for different websites allowing you to easily see if a website that you are about to go to has a bad reputation; in fact it will warn you to check if you are sure that you want to continue to a bad website.

• Make your Internet Explorer more secure - This can be done by following these simple instructions:
  
• From within Internet Explorer click on the Tools menu and then click on Options.
  
• Click once on the Security tab
  
• Click once on the Internet icon so it becomes highlighted.
  
• Click once on the Custom Level button.
  
• Change the Download signed ActiveX controls to Prompt
  
• Change the Download unsigned ActiveX controls to Disable
  
• Change the Initialize and script ActiveX controls not marked as safe to Disable
  
• Change the Installation of desktop items to Prompt
  
• Change the Launching programs and files in an IFRAME to Prompt
  
• Change the Navigate sub-frames across different domains to Prompt
  
• When all these settings have been made, click on the OK button
  
• If it prompts you as to whether or not you want to save the settings, press the Yes button.
  
• Next press the Apply button and then the OK to exit the Internet Properties page.
  

Additional Security Measures

Visit Microsoft's Windows Update Site Frequently - It is important that you visit http://www.windowsupdate.com regularly. This will ensure your computer has always the latest security updates available installed on your computer. If there are new updates to install, install them immediately, reboot your computer, and revisit the site until there are no more critical updates.

SpywareBlaster- SpywareBlaster will add a large list of programs and sites into your Internet Explorer settings that will protect you from running and downloading known malicious programs.

A tutorial for Spywareblaster can be found here.

Cookienator- Scans your PC for tracking cookies in multiple browsers as well as in Adobe Flash.

Secunia software inspector & update checker

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