Strange Occurance When Trying To Scan With Avast....

I just tried to run a full-system scan with Avast in Safe Mode, and the scan couldn't execute.

I got this message:

"No more endpoints available from the endpoint mapper"...

What the Devil does THAT mean?

 

It might be due to the fact you are running avast in safe mode.

There are some Anti virus that does not like safe mode and can only run in normal windows mode.

In windows safe mode there are only a few things allowed to run in the back-round.

If you think you have a virus or malware use the Majorgeeks malware fourm.

http://forums.majorgeeks.com/index....ide-incl-spyware-virus-trojan-hijacker.35407/

 

Unfortunately, I couldn't even invoke Avast to run in regular mode, along with a number of
other utilities, like Antimalwarebytes and CC Cleaner...

Meanwhile, Shockwave Flash crashes every time I use Firefox.

Don't know what the Hell is going on with my OS....

 

Sorry about that--meant to post my OS earlier.

I'm running under Windows 7, 32-bit.

Cant't start Belarc Advisor, or Antimalwarebytes, either.

 

I suspect you mean malwarebytes, not antimalwarebytes. If your av and malware detector programs do not work, it could very well mean that you are infected.

Read this first
http://forums.majorgeeks.com/index....ide-incl-spyware-virus-trojan-hijacker.35407/

when you have downloaded and run or tried to run the MGTools, create a new thread here
http://forums.majorgeeks.com/index.php?forums/malware-removal.35/
One of the experts will look at the logs and either help you clean up your computer or tell you that malware doesn't seem to be the issue.

In either case, when you finish in the malware section, post back in this thread. You will either be working well or need other help.

 

Thanks! I'll tackle this later today, after doing a back-up.

 

Unfortunately, MGTools may not be an option, because NONE of my utility programs will run when invoked--unless MGTools can be run in Safe Mode...?

Can a malware / virus diagnostic be run remotely from Major Geeks?

 

OK.

Before I work with MGTools today, I'm going to try:

a) A System Restore
b) Doing a Registry edit: [https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/2688326]

 

Look in the Malwarebytes folder for a file named Chameleon. It looks like a help (.chm) file.
Double-click it. Then follow the instructions.

 

Slight delays. Severe thunderstorms have arrived.

System Restore done, same problems as yesterday. System was working fine day picked for Restore point (8/8/16).

 

OS won't let me perform a backup in regular mode - Can I do a backup in Safe Mode?

I'm loathe to run MGTools without doing a backup first.

 

I double-clicked Chameleon, and followed the instructions. I got "Tested" from clicking all the boxes, but
no black command-prompt box appeared.

 

OK, but my own OS is Windows 7.

Will be checking in tomorrow. Family matters to deal with now. Thanks.

 

When I booted into Safe Mode a few minutes ago, the OS informed me that the System Restore I did yesterday didn't take, most likely because of an AV program running in the background...

So I did a System Restore in Safe Mode, and after boot-up, Avast & Malwarebytes functioned OK; neither
of them found any problems.

But I'm going to do a Backup today, and probably later try MGTools.

 

That's good news.
I suggest you do visit the Malware Removal forum for extra peace of mind.

 

Will definitely check it out, Thanks!

 

Well, my AV & Malwarebytes just froze up again...

And booting into Safe Mode, the system told me my latest System Restore (two days ago) didn't take. So, I did another SR in SM and the system informed me the operation was complete--what to believe?

So, it's Back to Square One--and on to MGTools, for sure!

 

Note: Safe Mode System Restore failure message today gave this Error Message code:

Oxc00000022

 

Roger that. Latest System Restore seemed to have taken, as there was no error message today
when I booted into Safe Mode...

I'm going away until Friday, so I won't be able to run the MGTools until then. Please bear with me. I appreciate all the help I'm getting, and I want to nail this demonic malfunction, once and for all.

Thanks again!

 

Am backing up files today and tomorrow.

Am able to run Acronis True Image in regular (Win 7) mode.

 

Complete error code received before shutdown this AM (& Shockwave crashing):

"The exception breakpoint...A Breakpoint has been reached...(Ox00000023 occured in the application at location Ox72e5f043."

 

Sorry, must put this on hold due to critical family matters.

And will properly post in Malware Forum.

 

Consider this closed. Will post in Malware Forum soon.

Thanks.