cant download windows updates

Discussion in 'Malware Help (A Specialist Will Reply)' started by firstphantom, Mar 15, 2006.

  1. firstphantom

    firstphantom Private E-2

    I have a machine here with 2 users thats cant download windows updates. It uses XP with SP2. When one user signs on they get msg:
    RUNDLL - Error loading C:\Prog...f3scrctr.dll.

    Both take forever to shutdown and they have 53 processes running at all times.

    I ran all the CCleaner through Windows Defendere and all inbetween recommended scrubbers.

    Attached are the logs from BitDefender, ActiveScan and HighjackThis.

    Thanks for any help you can offer.
     

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  2. firstphantom

    firstphantom Private E-2

    also DVD RW doesnt work

    i forgot to mention that the Philips DVD 8631 drive does not recognize a CD or DVD when one is inserted. Device Manager says it is working properly and the latest driver is installed.
     
  3. chaslang

    chaslang MajorGeeks Admin - Master Malware Expert Staff Member

    Just a note: Your Bitdefender log was not created as per the directions in step 6 of the READ ME and as a results is only a summary which is not useful. Next time please follow the directions to get a proper log. However I do not need you to redo it this time since what it pointed out is probably just crap from AOL (like AIM).

    Your Sun Java version is way out of date. You must get updated after we resolve any malware problems.

    Let's get an installed programs list from HijackThis too!

    Run HijackThis, click Open the Misc Tools section
    Click Open Uninstall Manager
    Click Save List (generates uninstall_list.txt)
    Click Save, to save it to a file where you can find it.
    Upload this file as an attachment too.
     
  4. chaslang

    chaslang MajorGeeks Admin - Master Malware Expert Staff Member

    What is with the below item trying to load at startup:

    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [eTrust PestPatrol Active Protection] none

    Did you use to have this installed and now it is uninstalled?
     
  5. firstphantom

    firstphantom Private E-2

    I went into control panel / add-remove programs and saw EPestPatrol in the list. I tried uninstalling it and it said it couldnt be found, would I like to remove it from the list, I answered YES and now it doesnt appear in the list anymore.

    Also, attached it the hijackThis log you requested.

    Thanks.
     

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  6. chaslang

    chaslang MajorGeeks Admin - Master Malware Expert Staff Member

    Uninstall Viewpoint Media Player

    Note that many version of Bearshare contain malware. Consider uninstalling!

    You have two old versions of Sun Java installed:Java 2 Runtime Environment, SE v1.4.1_02
    Java 2 Runtime Environment, SE v1.4.2_03

    Install the latest version (see http://java.com/en/ ) and then uninstall the old versions.

    You also need to update from Mozilla Firefox (1.0.7) to this one Mozilla FireFox


    You should find out from Norton why there are two AntiSpams in Add/Remove and why there are 9 Internet Security entries and this is followed by another Norton Security Center. And then two WMI Updates. Somethings is not right.
    Norton AntiSpam
    Norton AntiSpam
    Norton Internet Security
    Norton Internet Security
    Norton Internet Security
    Norton Internet Security
    Norton Internet Security
    Norton Internet Security
    Norton Internet Security
    Norton Internet Security
    Norton Internet Security 2005 (Symantec Corporation)
    Norton Security Center
    Norton WMI Update
    Norton WMI Update


    Copy the contents of the below Quote Box to Notepad. Then click File and then Save As. Change the Save as Type to All Files. Name the file fixme.reg and then click save. (make sure you save it somewhere you can find it. Saving it to your Desktop may make that easy.) Then double-click on the fixme.reg file on your desktop (or locate it with Windows Explorer and double click on it if not saved to the Desktop) and when it prompts to Add in to the registry, say yes.
    Boot into safe mode and close all applications and browsers. Only run Windows Explorer and delete the below:
    C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\f3PSSavr.scr
    C:\Program Files\Mozilla Firefox\plugins\NPMyWebS.dll
    C:\TEMP\salm.log

    Now reboot into normal mode.
    How are things working.
     
    Last edited: Mar 15, 2006
  7. firstphantom

    firstphantom Private E-2

    I uninstalled Viewpoint Media Player.

    Got the latest versions of J2SE and Mozilla.

    Ran the fixme, and deleted the 3 recommended files in safe mode.

    When trying to run Windows Updates again, It initializes but then fails to install the .NET framework ver 1.1 Service pack 1. FB886903.

    When shutting down my desktop freezes for 95 seconds,

    then shows "logging off" for 85 seconds,

    then shows "saving your settings" for 5 seconds,

    then completes in 10 more seconds.

    I have not yet contacted norton about the listed objects you pointed out.
     
  8. chaslang

    chaslang MajorGeeks Admin - Master Malware Expert Staff Member

    I of thos items you mention are malware related. You will probably have to try to work thru them in the Software Forum. But we do have some other things to cleanup first.

    Make sure viewing of hidden files is enabled (per the tutorial).

    Run HijackThis and select the following lines but DO NOT CLICK FIX until you exit all browser sessions including the one you are reading in right now:
    R0 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Local Page = C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\blank.htm
    R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings,ProxyOverride = localhost
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [eTrust PestPatrol Active Protection] none
    O6 - HKCU\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Control Panel present
    O9 - Extra button: (no name) - {9239E4EC-C9A6-11D2-A844-00C04F68D538} - (no file)
    O20 - Winlogon Notify: aplog - C:\WINDOWS\

    After clicking Fix, exit HJT.

    Now we need to Reset Web Settings:
    1. If you have an Internet Explorer icon on your Desktop, goto step 2. If not, skip to step 3.
    2. Now right click on your desktop Internet Explorer icon and select Properties. Then click the Programs tab and then click "Reset Web Settings". Now go back to the General tab and set your home page address to something useful like www.majorgeeks.com. Click Apply. Click Delete Cookies, Click Delete Files and select Delete all Offline content too, Click OK. When it finishes Click OK. Then skip step 3.
    3. If you do not have an Internet Explorer icon on your Desktop, click Start, Control Panel (for some systems it may be Start, Settings, Control Panel), Internet Options, Programs tab and then click "Reset Web Settings". Now go back to the General tab and set your home page address to something useful like www.majorgeeks.com. Click Apply. Click Delete Cookies, Click Delete Files and select Delete all Offline content too, Click OK. When it finishes Click OK.
    Now reboot in normal mode and post a new HJT log.

    Make sure you tell me how things are working now.

    Reminder Note: Once we have determined you are malware free you will need to disable System Restore, reboot, and re-enable system restore per step 1 of the READ & RUN ME. This only applies to if using WinXP or WinMe.
     
  9. firstphantom

    firstphantom Private E-2

    I followed all steps that you outlined.

    Good news:
    1. System reboots in under 30 secs instead of 4 minutes.

    Bad news:
    1. User A still gets - RUNDLL Error loading C:\Prog...F3SCRCTR.DLL. The specified module could not be found.

    2. Windows Update for .NET Framework ver 1.1 Service Pack 1 still fails.

    Attached is the new hihackthis log.

    Thanks...
     

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  10. chaslang

    chaslang MajorGeeks Admin - Master Malware Expert Staff Member

    Is this the user that you have been posting logs for? Did you run all of the READ ME on this user?

    This is more than likely not a malware related issue. You should ask a question on this one in the Software Forum.
     
  11. firstphantom

    firstphantom Private E-2

    The printouts I was posting in the past had all come from one user. The message:
    User A still gets - RUNDLL Error loading C:\Prog...F3SCRCTR.DLL.
    was from the sxecond user of the pc.

    I ran all the removal software for the second person and have attached the outputs here. I hope this helps.

    BitDefender still shows WxBug.EXE and ActiveScan shows 4 spyware and 1 hacking tool. I also still cannot download the .NET Windows update, but as you recommend, I will post that in the other forum when we are finished here.

    Thanks...
     

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  12. chaslang

    chaslang MajorGeeks Admin - Master Malware Expert Staff Member

    As stated in the READ & RUN ME, HijackThis logs must be posted from normal boot mode. But let's see if we can get this fixed from your current log.

    Make sure viewing of hidden files is enabled (per the tutorial).

    Run HijackThis and select the following lines but DO NOT CLICK FIX until you exit all browser sessions including the one you are reading in right now:
    R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings,ProxyOverride = localhost
    R3 - URLSearchHook: (no name) - {44F9B173-041C-4825-A9B9-D914BD9DCBB3} - (no file)
    R3 - URLSearchHook: (no name) - ~4D25F926-B9FE-4682-BF72-8AB8210D6D75} - (no file)
    R3 - URLSearchHook: (no name) - ~CFBFAE00-17A6-11D0-99CB-00C04FD64497} - (no file)
    R3 - URLSearchHook: (no name) - {4D25F926-B9FE-4682-BF72-8AB8210D6D75} - (no file)
    O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [LDM] C:\Program Files\Logitech\Desktop Messenger\8876480\Program\BackWeb-8876480.exe
    O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [PopularScreensaversWallpaper] rundll32 C:\PROGRA~1\MYWEBS~1\bar\1d.bin\F3SCRCTR.DLL,LES
    O6 - HKCU\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Control Panel present
    O16 - DPF: {CAFEEFAC-0014-0001-0002-ABCDEFFEDCBA} (Java Runtime Environment 1.4.1_02) -

    After clicking Fix, exit HJT.
    Boot into safe mode and use Windows Explorer to delete
    :
    C:\Program Files\MYWEBSEARCH

    Now empty your Recycle Bin.

    Now we need to Reset Web Settings:
    1. If you have an Internet Explorer icon on your Desktop, goto step 2. If not, skip to step 3.
    2. Now right click on your desktop Internet Explorer icon and select Properties. Then click the Programs tab and then click "Reset Web Settings". Now go back to the General tab and set your home page address to something useful like www.majorgeeks.com. Click Apply. Click Delete Cookies, Click Delete Files and select Delete all Offline content too, Click OK. When it finishes Click OK. Then skip step 3.
    3. If you do not have an Internet Explorer icon on your Desktop, click Start, Control Panel (for some systems it may be Start, Settings, Control Panel), Internet Options, Programs tab and then click "Reset Web Settings". Now go back to the General tab and set your home page address to something useful like www.majorgeeks.com. Click Apply. Click Delete Cookies, Click Delete Files and select Delete all Offline content too, Click OK. When it finishes Click OK.
    Now reboot in normal mode and post a new HJT log.

    Make sure you tell me how things are working now.

    Reminder Note: Once we have determined you are malware free you will need to disable System Restore, reboot, and re-enable system restore per step 1 of the READ & RUN ME. This only applies to if using WinXP or WinMe.
     
  13. firstphantom

    firstphantom Private E-2

    I'm sorry, I thought I had run hijackthis in normal mode on the last post.

    I followed all the steps you laid out but couldn't find C:\program Files\MYWEBSEARCH to delete. Perhaps the hijackthis deletes you had me do in the previous step cured that problem?

    I didn not run BitDefender or ActiveScan again, so I don't know if I still have the WxBug.EXE or the 4 spyware and 1 hacking tool anymore or if they really matter. Things are booting up and shutting down normally now, and you alsolgot rid of the Error Loading F3SCRCTR.DLL on startup.

    I also still cant download windows updates, but i will take that up with the other forum as you suggested.
     

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  14. chaslang

    chaslang MajorGeeks Admin - Master Malware Expert Staff Member

    The only way to get rid of the WxBug.EXE detection is to not download or install anything from AOL on your PC. So your can either stop using AIM or ignore Bitdefender.

    We cannot fix the WinTools detection because Panda does not indicate where it is. Thus we could spend weeks guessing. We can fix another item though:

    Copy the contents of the below Quote Box to Notepad. Then click File and then Save As. Change the Save as Type to All Files. Name the file fixme.reg and then click save. (make sure you save it somewhere you can find it. Saving it to your Desktop may make that easy.) Then double-click on the fixme.reg file on your desktop (or locate it with Windows Explorer and double click on it if not saved to the Desktop) and when it prompts to Add in to the registry, say yes.
     
    Last edited: Mar 17, 2006
  15. firstphantom

    firstphantom Private E-2

    I ran the last step you gave me and will now move on to the software forum for help with the windows downloads.

    I hope you guys understand how much you help all of us. Any problem i have had with my pcs and my friends pcs have always been handled by you so fast it amazes me. You're the best!

    Thanks again... :)
     
  16. chaslang

    chaslang MajorGeeks Admin - Master Malware Expert Staff Member

    You're welcome. If you are not having any other malware problems, it is time to go back to step 1 of the READ & RUN ME to Disable System Restore which will flush your Restore Points. Then reboot and enable System Restore to create a new clean Restore Point.

    After that, you should work thru the below link:

    How to Protect yourself from malware!
     

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