Used PC Check-up

Discussion in 'Malware Help - MG (A Specialist Will Reply)' started by SnwDvl, Jan 29, 2011.

  1. SnwDvl

    SnwDvl Private E-2

    Hello, I recently purchased a PC from a friend and I would like to make sure there is nothing bad running on it before I start using it. I'm attaching the log files mentioned in the WinXP malware removal/cleanup thread.
    Thank you for any help you're able to provide.
     

    Attached Files:

  2. Kestrel13!

    Kestrel13! Super Malware Fighter - Major Dilemma Staff Member

    Hi there and welcome. I am currently reviewing your logs and will get back to you with a set of instructions in the next post I make to you.
     
  3. Kestrel13!

    Kestrel13! Super Malware Fighter - Major Dilemma Staff Member

    Looks like the scans took care of what minor annoyances there were. Just a little left to do.

    Before we continue I would like for you to use MSConfig to put this machine back into normal start up mode

    Run MalwareBytes, click the update tab > let it update itself > scan > fix anything it may find and attach the log regardless.

    Java(TM) 6 Update 19 <--- Uninstall this outdated Java version.
    Messenger Plus! Live <--- Uninstall this crap as it has a habit of opening a door for lots of nasties.

    Please also download MBRCheck to your desktop

    • Double click MBRCheck.exe to run (vista and Win 7 right click and select Run as Administrator)
    • It will show a Black screen with some data on it
    • Right click on the screen and select > Select All
    • Press Control+C
    • Open a notepad and press Control+V
    • now please ATTACH that report to this thread

    Please disable all anti-virus and anti-spyware programs while we do the following (re-enable when you are finished):

    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.

    Copy the bold text below to notepad. Save it as fixME.reg to your desktop. Be sure the "Save as" type is set to "all files" Once you have saved it double click it and allow it to merge with the registry.

    Make sure that you tell me if you receive a success message about adding the above
    to the registry. If you do not get a success message, it definitely did not work.

    Reboot your machine and install the most current and up to date version of Java available here at the below link:

    Java Runtime 6

    Now run the C:\MGtools\GetLogs.bat file by double clicking on it. Then attach the new C:\MGlogs.zip file that will be created by running this.

    What do you plan on installing for antivirus?
     
  4. SnwDvl

    SnwDvl Private E-2

    Thank you, Kestrel13!. I am away from home for a few days, but I will follow your instructions and post when I'm home.
     
  5. Kestrel13!

    Kestrel13! Super Malware Fighter - Major Dilemma Staff Member

    I will be here when you are ready. :)
     

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