Using SDFix

Discussion in 'Malware Removal FAQ' started by chaslang, Oct 23, 2006.

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  1. chaslang

    chaslang MajorGeeks Admin - Master Malware Expert Staff Member

    Download SDFix and save it to your Desktop.
    • Run the SDFix.exe by double clicking on it.
    • Allow it to install into the default location which is normally c:\SDFix
    • Now please reboot your computer into Safe Mode (see this if you don't know how: Starting your computer in Safe mode )
    • When you have booted into safe mode, open the C:\SDFix folder and double click RunThis.bat to start the script.
    • Type Y to begin the cleanup process.
    • It will remove any Trojan Services or Registry entries found and then prompt you to press any key to Reboot.
    • Press any Key and it will restart the PC.
    • When the PC restarts the Fixtool will run again and complete the removal process then display Finished, press any key to end the script and load your desktop icons.
    • Once the desktop icons load the SDFix report will open on screen and also save into the SDFix folder as Report.txt.
    • Attach the Report.txt file to your next message.

    Notes for possible problems running SDFix:
    • If this error message is displayed when running SDFix:
    The command prompt has been disabled by your administrator. Press any key to continue . . .
    Please goto Start Menu > Run > then copy and paste the following line: ​
    %systemdrive%\SDFix\apps\swreg IMPORT %systemdrive%\SDFix\apps\Enable_Command_Prompt.reg

    Press OK then run SDFix again​
    • If the Command Prompt window flashes on then off again on XP or Windows2000
    Please goto Start Menu > Run > then copy and paste the following line:​
    %systemdrive%\SDFix\apps\FixPath.exe /Q
    Reboot and then run SDFix again​
    • If SDFix still doesnt run, check the %comspec% variable
    Goto Start Menu > Right click My Computer > click properties > click Advanced Click Environment Variables and check that the ComSpec variable points to cmd.exe %SystemRoot%\system32\cmd.exe
    • SDFix uses ERUNT to create a registry backup in this location: %SystemRoot%\ERUNT\SDFix\
     
    Last edited: Jan 19, 2008
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