active desktop hijacked

arhandjeo1 · Dec 16, 2008

Hey guys, My computer has had the desktop hijacked and certain functions get terminated like being able to run regedit. I have a .vbs script to regain control of the folder options but I still can not regain control of my desktop. I am comfortable with manually removing things if necessary, any help would be terrific.

here is a copy of my hijackthis log ran on 12/13/2008:

Edit by bjgarrick: Inline HJT log removed. READ & RUN ME sticky not followed.

chaslang · Dec 15, 2008

Welcome to Major Geeks!

Please follow the instructions in the below link and attach the requested logs when you finish these instructions.

READ & RUN ME FIRST. Malware Removal Guide

If something does not run, write down the info to explain to us later but keep on going.

Do not assume that because one step does not work that they all will not.

Notes:

If you run into problems trying to run the READ & RUN ME or any of the scans in normal boot mode. You can run steps in safe boot mode but make sure you tell us what you did later when you post logs. See the below if you do not know how to boot in safe mode:

Starting your computer in Safe mode

If you have problems downloading on the problem PC, download the tools on another PC and burn to a CD. Then copy them to the problem PC. You will have to skip getting updates if (and only if) your internet connection does not work. Yes you could use a flash drive too but flash drives are writeable and infections can spread to them.

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