Ad-Aware scan.

Discussion in 'Malware Help - MG (A Specialist Will Reply)' started by sooj, Jan 3, 2006.

  1. sooj

    sooj Private E-2

    I scanned my computer with Ad-Aware SE which indicated the following.
    Please inform if I need to take any action.

    Name:Windows
    Category:Vulnerability
    Object Type:RegData
    Size:13 Bytes
    Location:scrfile\shell\open\command "" ("%1" /s "%3")
    Last Activity:01-02-06
    Relevance:Low
    TAC index:3
    Comment:possible virus infection, SCR file extension compromised
    Description:General Windows Security Issue. Your system security may be compromised. The specifics of the possible compromised item are listed in the comments section.

    Thank you.
     
  2. bjgarrick

    bjgarrick MajorGeeks Admin - Malware Expert

    Welcome to MajorGeeks.com, please follow the steps below:

    [​IMG] Run ALL the steps in this Sticky thread READ & RUN ME FIRST Before Asking for Support

    • Make sure you check version numbers and get all updates.
    [​IMG] Very Important: Make sure you tell us the results from running the tutorial...was anything found? Were you unable to complete any of the scans?...Were you unable to download any of the tools?...Did you do the on-line scans as suggested? etc.

    [​IMG]After doing ALL of the above and you still have a problem, make sure you have booted to normal mode and run the steps in the below thread to properly use HijackThis and attach the log:

    [​IMG] Downloading, Installing, and Running HijackThis
     

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