Malware Help:All steps completed, Just making sure...

Hello all, I'd like to start off by saying that I just can't tell you how helpful your site has been to me. I called myself safe before for just virus scanning and using AdAware, but there was so much I was (obviously) missing. I have completed all the steps and I have found a lot of things I didn't even know I had.

I'll start off with what led me to your site. A few days ago, I booted up my computer, instantly my SpyBot resident scanner went off saying that there has been a registry change. I did not recognize it, so instantly I punched in my query into google, and there you were.

Now, after looking up the file, I saw that it could possibly be the sign of my computer being infected by a rootkit. I panicked, but luckily, your sticky thread on what to do first helped tremendously.

The problem lies here: I did not notice any signs of a virus or rootkit on my own, so I do not know if my problem has been truly fixed. Yes, the scans did find things, and yes, I did repair and fix as needed. This is for my peace of mind on the safety of my system. Attached are my HijackThis log, my CounterSpy log and my Panda: Active scan log.

If you could, just check them and see if I still have any problems, please.

Once again, I am TREMENDOUSLY grateful for this website and all of your help, present and future. Thanks so much!

//t3hCyborg

 

My computer also seems to be running a little slower than usual... What do you think this could be?

Some of the new Anti-Malware programs run on start-up, but I don't think they would consume that much memory...

 

Okay, chaslang, I have done everything you advised, I'll answer your questions now:

1. Is there a reason you did not attach the requested BitDefender log from step 6 of the READ ME?
Yes, there is. I did not see an option to receive a log, possibly because BitDefender said that my system was fine.

2. Did you install the free trial version of CounterSpy while running the READ ME?
Yes, I did.

3. Why didn't you allow CounterSpy to fix the problems it found? Run it again and don't choose to Ignore problems. FIx/Delete them.
It was an accident, didn't see it due to SafeMode resolution. I have re-run it and fixed the problems as you said

4. Did you run CounterSpy because you could not run Windows Defender?
Yes, that is precisely why. I have a bad habit about not updating my system, sometimes.

5. Did you get an error message while trying to install or run Windows Defender?
Yes, which is why I went with CounterSpy.

6. Is you Windows OS legal and authenticated with Microsoft (it does not seem to be)?
Yep, it sure is. (Legit, that is... It is legit.)

7. The Read Me specfically indicates to disable/not use Spybot's Teatimer. You have it running. Did you just install Spybot while running the READ ME or did you already have it installed? Disable it now or fixes further down may not work.
Sorry, didn't really look around for it, so I didn't disable it. I looked around and found it. It is currently disabled.

8. Are the below items that Panda picked up something you download and need to have (why on your Desktop)
Definitely don't need them. I have deleted them.

The new HJT and CounterSpy are attached. I have fixed the items from HJT as per your instructions.

Let me know of anything else I need to do and if my system is safe again...

Once again, thanks for your help.

//t3hCyborg

 

Sorry, wrong HJT. I forgot to remove one file, the up-to-date log is attached below.

 

I have done everything you have said.

Chaslang, and the whole MajorGeeks community, I can't thank you enough for all your help and this website as a whole. I don't know where I would be without your guidance, so once again, thanks x 10 ^ 999999999999999999.

I'll keep you in mind and reccomend you to my friends. Thanks!