ComboFix Log

Discussion in 'Malware Help (A Specialist Will Reply)' started by SuperiorBuff, Aug 30, 2008.

  1. SuperiorBuff

    SuperiorBuff Private E-2

    The CPU is averaging 97% busy with almost all on spoolsv.exe. I have followed the instructions on your READ & RUN ME FIRST. Malware Removal Guide and have finished running ComboFix. Can I post the log here for evaluation and advice? Thanks in advance.
     
    Last edited: Aug 30, 2008
  2. SuperiorBuff

    SuperiorBuff Private E-2

    My results.
     

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  3. chaslang

    chaslang MajorGeeks Admin - Master Malware Expert Staff Member

    Welcome to Major Geeks!

    Please attach the logs from SUPERAntiSpyware and Malwarebytes that were requested.

    Also uninstall Viewpoint Media Player as rquested in step 0 of the READ & RUN ME.

    Now please run the below then reboot. After reboot run it one more time.

    Norton Removal Tool (SymNRT)

    After doing the above, run the C:\MGtools\GetLogs.bat file by double clicking on it (Note: if using Vista, don't double click, use right click and select Run As Administrator).


    Then attach the below log:
    • C:\MGlogs.zip
    Also tell me if there is any change to your problem which may not be due to malware.!
     
  4. SuperiorBuff

    SuperiorBuff Private E-2

    Requested log is attached. Thank you for your help. I un-installed the Viewpoint program and will now run the Norton link listed.
     

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  5. SuperiorBuff

    SuperiorBuff Private E-2

    Done. CPU is still running at max with spoolsv.exe averaging ~97%.
     

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  6. SuperiorBuff

    SuperiorBuff Private E-2

    Currently running Avira Anti Virus Personal, will let you know if anything shows up. I would really appreciate your thoughts on my logs provided last night. Thanks again.
     
  7. SuperiorBuff

    SuperiorBuff Private E-2

    Avira found and quarantined 10 malware items. Rebooted and the CPU is still maxed. Please offer suggestions.
     
  8. chaslang

    chaslang MajorGeeks Admin - Master Malware Expert Staff Member

    You still need to attach the Malwarebytes log that was requested. It is located in the below path.

    C:\Documents and Settings\Tamra\Application Data\Malwarebytes\Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware\Logs\mbam-log-08-30-2008 (09-24-40).txt

    You also must put your PC into Normal Startup mode with MSconfig as was requested in step 1 of the READ & RUN ME. You need to do this now before getting the below new log.

    You did not allow GetLogs.bat to finish running thus your log file has old logs in it. You need to run it again and make sure you let it finish running before closing the command prompt Window. Then attach the new MGlogs.zip file.


    Your problem with spoolsv.exe is not a malware problem, but I will take a quick look to see if we can fix it after getting some additional info.


    Tell me what files you see in the below folder?
    C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\SPOOL\PRINTERS

    Also tell me how many printers you have installed?
     
    Last edited: Sep 1, 2008
  9. SuperiorBuff

    SuperiorBuff Private E-2

    Sorry for the late reply, very ugly week at work.

    I have attached the requested mbam log and changed the startup.

    Running getlogs.bat gets the following error: The application failed to initialize properly (0xc0000135). I have tried several times with the same result.
     

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  10. SuperiorBuff

    SuperiorBuff Private E-2

    I have attached a screen shot of my C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\SPOOL\PRINTERS folder.
     

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  11. chaslang

    chaslang MajorGeeks Admin - Master Malware Expert Staff Member

    That error is explained on the Using MGtools page and it also gives the fix. It does not prevent GetLogs.bat from running all the other scans. Only the processdll.exe scan will have an issue. Please attach the MGlogs.zip file as requested.
     
  12. chaslang

    chaslang MajorGeeks Admin - Master Malware Expert Staff Member

    Boot in safe mode and delete all of these files. Let me know if you have a problem delete any of them. Then reboot in nomal mode and tell me if you still have a problem. If so, I may be sending you to the Software Forum.
     
  13. SuperiorBuff

    SuperiorBuff Private E-2

    I re-ran MGtools and the log is attached. I also deleted the contents of te printer folder in safe mode and rebooted. The CPU was bouncing between 45% - 95% for about 15 minutes with the majority on system idle. It is now down to 4%. I will let you know if that changes.
     

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  14. chaslang

    chaslang MajorGeeks Admin - Master Malware Expert Staff Member

    If you still have problems with spoolsv.exe then delete all installed printers, reboot, empty that same folder again if files are in it. And then reinstall your printers.


    If you are not having any other malware problems, it is time to do our final steps:
    1. We recommed you keep SUPERAntiSpyware and Malwarebytes Anti-Malware for scanning/removal of malware. Unless you purchase them, they provide no protection. They do not use any significant amount of resources ( except a little disk space ) until you run a scan.
    2. If we had you use ComboFix, uninstall ComboFix (This uninstall will only work as written if you installed ComboFix on your Desktop like we requested.)
      • Click START then RUN and enter the below into the run box and then click OK. Note the quotes are required
      • "%userprofile%\Desktop\combofix" /u
        • Notes: The space between the combofix" and the /u, it must be there.
        • This will uninstall ComboFix and also reset hidden files and folders settings back to Windows defaults.
      • Delete the C:\combofix folder from combofix (if it exists)
    3. Any other miscellaneous tools we may have had you install or download can be uninstalled and deleted.
    4. If we had you download any registry patches like fixme.reg or fixWLK.reg (or any others), you can delete these files now.
    5. If running Vista, it is time to make sure you have reenabled UAC by double clicking on the C:\MGtools\enableUAC.reg file and allowing it to be added to the registry.
    6. Go to add/remove programs and uninstall HijackThis.
    7. You can delete the C:\MGtools folder and the C:\MGtools.exe file. You can also delete the C:\MGlogs.zip
    8. If you are running Vista, Windows XP or Windows ME, do the below:
      • Refer to the cleaning steps in the READ ME for your Window version and see the steps to Disable System Restore which will flush your Restore Points.
      • Then reboot and Enable System Restore to create a new clean Restore Point.
    9. After doing the above, you should work thru the below
     

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