GEMA virus

Hi,

From reading around it seems my computer has been infected with a GEMA virus. I am unable to load the computer normally or from safe mode and am met with a white screen containing the phrase "please wait while a connection is beeing established".

I see that many other people with this issue have included a FRST.txt file but i was unable to find how to produce this.

I have read through all of your read me's but i am unable to do 99% of what they are asking due to being completely locked out of my computer.

All help is greatly apreciated!!

James

 

Sorry i didn't attach any details.

I have a Win-Vista 32bit OS

Not sure what else is required so please ask!

James

 

Welcome to Major Geeks, James

http://img827.imageshack.us/img827/1263/frst.gif For 32-bit (x86) systems download Farbar Recovery Scan Tool 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 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)

 

Hi,

Thank you for your reply. I am having some issues getting to the advanced boot menu though. When loading the computer it says i have 2 options which are f2 for setup menu (blue bios screen) and f12 for boot menu. Pressing f8 during this does nothing and carrys on loading up the computer as normal.

Pressing f8 during the blue bios screen does nothing except make a system error noise. On the boot up menu it just returns me a list with the options

+Hard drive
CD/DVD/CD-RW Drive
Removeable Devices
Network
Diagnostics

<enter setup>

I currently don't have my instalation disks. I have a feeling i know where they are but i will not be able to obtain them for at least a week. Is there any other way of getting to the system recovery options in the meantime ?

 

Sorry,

The f8 thing worked fine i was just pressing it at the wrong time. I did a system restore and I now have full control of my desk top again. I am currently in the process of running through your read me's to ensure that my computer is actually clean. Will post logs when I'm done.

 

Ok