Spyware Protect 2009- I think I got it, but want to be sure...

Discussion in 'Malware Help - MG (A Specialist Will Reply)' started by WhittyBDB, Apr 20, 2009.

  1. WhittyBDB

    WhittyBDB Private E-2

    What an annoying bit of malware this thing is...

    I've run the full XP cleaning procedure and am not having any issues currently. Figured I'd rather be safe than sorry and consult the experts!

    Logs are attached!

    All help appreciated,
    Whitty
     

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  2. dr.moriarty

    dr.moriarty Malware Super Sleuth Staff Member

    Welcome to MajorGeeks!

    I am currently reviewing your logs and will get back to you with a set of instructions as soon as possible. Our queue is working the oldest threads first.

    Thanks for your patience.
    dr.m
     
  3. dr.moriarty

    dr.moriarty Malware Super Sleuth Staff Member

    Hello, WhittyBDB


    The below fixes are specific to your problem and should only be used for issue(s) on this machine. Also, please do not install any other software while we are still working with you unless instructed. Once we have given you the all clean and final instructions you will be free to install what you want.

    Step 1:
    Please look in Add/Remove Programs for the following and uninstall if found. If you get any errors just make a note and proceed
    Step 2:
    Run this Disable/Remove Windows Messenger to remove Windows Messenger. Do not confuse Windows Messenger with MSN Messenger because they are not the same. Windows Messenger is a frequent cause of popups.


    Step 3:
    Run C:\MGtools\analyse.exe by double clicking on it (Note: if using Vista, don't double click, use right click and select Run As Administrator). This is really HijackThis (select Do a system scan only) and select the following lines but DO NOT CLICK FIX until you exit all browser sessions including the one you are reading in right now:
    After clicking Fix, exit HJT.


    Step 4:
    Now we need to use ComboFix to remove some malware.
    • Make sure that combofix.exe that you downloaded while doing the READ & RUN ME is on your Desktop but Do not run it!
      • If it is not on your Desktop, the below will not work.
    • Close/disable all anti-virus and anti-malware programs so they do not interfere with the running of ComboFix. *Remember to re-start them before coming back online.
    • Open Notepad and copy/paste the text in the below code box into it (make sure you scroll all the way down in the code box to get all lines selected ):
    • Save the above as CFscript.txt and make sure you save it to the same location (should be on your Desktop) as ComboFix.exe
    • At this point, you MUST EXIT ALL BROWSERS NOW before continuing!
    • You should have both the ComboFix.exe and CFScript.txt icons on your Desktop.
      If it asks you to overide the previous file with the same name, click YES.
    • Now use your mouse to drag CFscript.txt on top of ComboFix.exe
      [​IMG]
    • Follow the prompts.
    • When it finishes, a log will be produced named c:\combofix.txt
    • I will ask for this log below

    Note:

    Do not mouseclick combofix's window while it is running. That may cause it to stall.


    Step 5:
    Run Ccleaner

    Step 6:
    Now go to this link MGTools and download the new version of MGtools....overwrite your previous MGtools.exe file with this one.

    Now run the C:\MGtools\GetLogs.bat file by double clicking on it (Note: if using Vista, use right click and select Run As Administrator).

    Then attach the below logs to your next reply:
    • C:\MGlogs.zip
    • C:\combofix.txt


    Make sure you tell me if you had any problems running this procedure and give a description of how things are working now!

    dr.m
     
  4. WhittyBDB

    WhittyBDB Private E-2

    OK-

    All six steps have been run with no apparent problems. I haven't had any obvious malware/spyware issues since my initial post, either.

    I'm running XP, FYI.

    Thanks for the assistance!
     

    Attached Files:

  5. dr.moriarty

    dr.moriarty Malware Super Sleuth Staff Member

    :major

    Your logs look good! If you are not having any other malware problems, it is time to do our final steps:
    Safe surfing! [​IMG]
     
  6. WhittyBDB

    WhittyBDB Private E-2

    Thanks for all the assistance!

    Cheers!
     
  7. dr.moriarty

    dr.moriarty Malware Super Sleuth Staff Member

    :cool

    You're Welcome!
     

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