Cannot install either SuperAntiSpyware or Malwarebytes

Discussion in 'Malware Help (A Specialist Will Reply)' started by tj_silver, Jul 27, 2009.

  1. tj_silver

    tj_silver Private E-2

    Hello,

    I have a machine that is infected with Packed.Monder (which I believe is a browser hijacker) & Backdoor.Generic11. The machine hangs after about 5 minutes after reboot.

    I have downloaded but cannot install either SuperAntiSpyware or Malwarebytes.

    When I try to install SAS, I get the 'This application has encountered a critical error' message. When double clicking on the MBAM icon to install, the cursor changes to the 'busy' one for about 5 seconds and then nothing.

    I ran Microsoft's OneCare scanner/remover (80 minutes!) in safe mode which reported that there were nine 'problems' that it couldn't remove. It did remove some as the computer did not hang in normal mode.

    AVG 8.5 (paid) full system scan in both safe and normal modes - each reported that it detected and removed 4 infections.

    Since running the AVG in normal mode and rebooting, the machine computer now hangs after about 5 minutes again!

    This problem still exists.

    In addition, when I inserted a USB pen although the 'found new hardware' popped up and reported that my new hardware was ready to use - I cannot find it, even disk manager.

    How should I proceed?

    Tim
     
  2. chaslang

    chaslang MajorGeeks Admin - Master Malware Expert Staff Member

    Welcome to Major Geeks!

    Please follow the instructions in the READ & RUN ME FIRST link given futher down and attach the requested logs when you finish these instructions. Yes I know yuo tried two of the scanners mentioned already but you need to follow all steps from beginning to end. Don't stop if something does not work. Just continue and explain later.
    • If you have problems where no tools seem to run, please try following the steps given in the below and then continue on no matter what you find. You only need to try the TDSSserv steps if having problems getting scans in the Read & Run Me First. If TDSSserv is not found, just continue on with the READ & RUN ME.
    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.

    • After completing the READ & RUN ME and attaching your logs, make sure that you tell us what problems still remain ( if any still do )!
    Helpful Notes:
    1. If you run into problems trying to run the READ & RUN ME or any of the scans in normal boot mode, you can run the 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:
    2. If you have problems downloading on the problem PC, download the tools and the manual updates for SUPERAntiSpyware, Malwarebytes and Spybot ( links are given in the READ & RUN ME) onto another PC and then 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.
    3. If you cannot seem to login to an infected user account, try using a different user account (if you have one) in either normal or safe boot mode and running only SUPERAntiSpyware and Malwarebytes while logged into this other user account. Then reboot and see if you can log into the problem user account. If you can then run SUPERAntiSpyware, Malwarebytes, ComboFix and MGtools on the infected account as requested in the instructions.
    4. To avoid additional delay in getting a response, it is strongly advised that after completing the READ & RUN ME you also read this sticky:
    Any additional post is a bump which will add more delay. Once you attach the logs, your thread will be in the work queue and as stated our system works the oldest threads FIRST.
     

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