Even the technician is stumped.

Discussion in 'Malware Help - MG (A Specialist Will Reply)' started by Anon-c0ff55fe69, Apr 22, 2012.

  1. Anon-c0ff55fe69

    Anon-c0ff55fe69 Anonymized

    AMD 965 Black Edition CPU
    Kingston SSD 64GB HDD + 2 250GB SATA 7200RPM HDDs
    4GB DDR3 @ 1066mHZ

    So after finally removing every trace of Trojan:DOS/Alureon.D or E or F or what-the-heck ever, my machine rebooted only to let me know that it couldn't boot. I figured oh well - simple fix, this happens all of the time with these microsoft boxes.

    Rebooted, used bootrec's fixmbr/fixboot/rebuildbcd and All I have are errors. I've followed just about EVERY form of instructions I have looked up and I'm still just as befuddled. I've been working at this for 9 hours and I'm so frustrated, I'm literally on the edge of throwing my computer out of my window. That is not a joke.

    I was a technician for 3 years, meaning I at least have enough experience to understand simple written instructions, let-alone follow through with them.

    I've used DISK PART setting the active partition, I've tried startup repair, I've attempted bcdedit in every way shape or form. Boot rec won't work for me. I can't even install the operating system because the hard drive fails to show up in the OS selection - I load the drivers for it and .... Nothing. It loads them - then it just sits there with no options in the operating system selection area.

    I've attempted unplugging all other harddrives than my primary - I've moved my primary from sata port to sata port (I was going to cry if the idiot's last resort worked after all of the work I put into it)

    For some reason, I can still access the drive/partition/etc. on the C: drive from within the Windows RE using the command prompt.

    List of errors on commands:

    bcdedit: The boot configuration data store could not be opened.
    The requested system device cannot be found.

    bootrec /fixmbr: Completed successfully
    bootrec /fixboot: Element not found

    And when attempting to rebuild the BCD - it'll find the installation of windows and ask if I want to add it to the installation boot list - If I say yes or all it just comes back with the same Element not found.

    I even attempted to /createstore out of despiration. I've tried just about every command under BCDedit/bootrec. I've tried SFC /scannow - SFC can't run at all because whenever I prompt it to begin, it tells me that a windows repair is pending and I need to reboot - which does a whole lot of good since I just reboot back into my BOOTMGR is missing press ALT + CTRL + DEL to reboot screen. Chkdsk? Doesn't care. Everything's peachy according to it. I know I've tried more than all of this, but after 9 hours I've forgotten most of it between my fits of rage and anguish.

    Please someone help me out here. I just want a working computer again.
     
  2. chaslang

    chaslang MajorGeeks Admin - Master Malware Expert Staff Member

    Welcome to Major Geeks!

    Please try the below.

    For 32-bit (x86) systems download Farbar Recovery Scan Tool and save it to a flash drive.
    For 64-bit (x64) systems download Farbar Recovery Scan Tool x64 and save it to a flash drive.

    Plug the flashdrive into the infected PC.

    Enter System Recovery Options.


    To enter System Recovery Options from the Advanced Boot Options:
    • Restart the computer.
    • As soon as the BIOS is loaded begin tapping the F8 key until Advanced Boot Options appears.
    • Use the arrow keys to select the Repair your computer menu item.
    • Choose your language settings, and then click Next.
    • Select the operating system you want to repair, and then click Next.
    • Select your user account and click Next.
    To enter System Recovery Options by using Windows installation disc:

    • Insert the installation disc.
    • Restart your computer.
    • If prompted, press any key to start Windows from the installation disc. If your computer is not configured to start from a CD or DVD, check your BIOS settings.
    • Click Repair your computer.
    • Choose your language settings, and then click Next.
    • Select the operating system you want to repair, and then click Next.
    • Select your user account an click Next.
    On the System Recovery Options menu you will get the following options:


    • Select Command Prompt
    • In the command window type in notepad and press Enter.
    • The notepad opens. Under File menu select Open.
    • Select "Computer" and find your flash drive letter and close the notepad.
    • In the command window type e:\frst.exe (for x64 bit version type e:\frst64) and press Enter
    • Note: Replace letter e with the drive letter of your flash drive.
    • The tool will start to run.
    • When the tool opens click Yes to disclaimer.
    • Press Scan button.
    • It will make a log (FRST.txt) on the flash drive. Please attach this log to your next reply. (How to attach)
     

MajorGeeks.Com Menu

Downloads All In One Tweaks \ Android \ Anti-Malware \ Anti-Virus \ Appearance \ Backup \ Browsers \ CD\DVD\Blu-Ray \ Covert Ops \ Drive Utilities \ Drivers \ Graphics \ Internet Tools \ Multimedia \ Networking \ Office Tools \ PC Games \ System Tools \ Mac/Apple/Ipad Downloads

Other News: Top Downloads \ News (Tech) \ Off Base (Other Websites News) \ Way Off Base (Offbeat Stories and Pics)

Social: Facebook \ YouTube \ Twitter \ Tumblr \ Pintrest \ RSS Feeds