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Welcome to the Malware Removal Forum.

Please read ALL of this message including the notes before doing anything.

Pleases follow the instructions in the below link:

READ & RUN ME FIRST. Malware Removal Guide


and attach the requested logs when you finish these instructions.

• **** 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. MGtools will frequently run even when all other tools 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:
   
   • Starting your computer in Safe mode
2. If you have problems downloading on the problem PC, download the tools and the manual updates for SUPERAntiSpyware and Malwarebytes ( 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:
   • Don't Bump! It Only Hurts You!!!

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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Uninstall the below using Revo Uninstaller.

• iLivid
• Searchqu Toolbar

http://img805.imageshack.us/img805/9659/rktigzy.gif Fix items using RogueKiller.

Double-click RogueKiller.exe to run. (Vista/7 right-click and select Run as Administrator)
When it opens, press the Scan button
Now click the Registry tab and locate these 2 detections:

• [RUN][SUSP PATH] HKCU\[...]\Run : DataMngr_Toolbar (RUNDLL32.EXE C:\Users\NAM\AppData\Local\DataMngr_Toolbar\eqamnjbl.dll,LADF_CoInstaller) -> FOUND
• [RUN][SUSP PATH] HKUS\S-1-5-21-2573301407-2757736664-1678692084-1000[...]\Run : DataMngr_Toolbar (RUNDLL32.EXE C:\Users\NAM\AppData\Local\DataMngr_Toolbar\eqamnjbl.dll,LADF_CoInstaller) -> FOUND

Place a checkmark each of these items, leave the others unchecked.
Now press the Delete button.

and the same for items on the files/folder tab

• [ZeroAccess][FILE] n : C:\$recycle.bin\S-1-5-18\$b901e012369dfa9e5cfba9049dce9c83\n --> FOUND
• [ZeroAccess][FILE] n : C:\$recycle.bin\S-1-5-21-2573301407-2757736664-1678692084-1000\$b901e012369dfa9e5cfba9049dce9c83\n --> FOUND
• [ZeroAccess][FILE] @ : C:\$recycle.bin\S-1-5-18\$b901e012369dfa9e5cfba9049dce9c83\@ --> FOUND
• [ZeroAccess][FILE] @ : C:\$recycle.bin\S-1-5-21-2573301407-2757736664-1678692084-1000\$b901e012369dfa9e5cfba9049dce9c83\@ --> FOUND
• [ZeroAccess][FOLDER] U : C:\$recycle.bin\S-1-5-18\$b901e012369dfa9e5cfba9049dce9c83\U --> FOUND
• [ZeroAccess][FOLDER] U : C:\$recycle.bin\S-1-5-21-2573301407-2757736664-1678692084-1000\$b901e012369dfa9e5cfba9049dce9c83\U --> FOUND
• [ZeroAccess][FOLDER] L : C:\$recycle.bin\S-1-5-18\$b901e012369dfa9e5cfba9049dce9c83\L --> FOUND
• [ZeroAccess][FOLDER] L : C:\$recycle.bin\S-1-5-21-2573301407-2757736664-1678692084-1000\$b901e012369dfa9e5cfba9049dce9c83\L --> FOUND
• [ZeroAccess][FILE] Desktop.ini : C:\Windows\Assembly\GAC_32\Desktop.ini --> FOUND
• [ZeroAccess][FILE] Desktop.ini : C:\Windows\Assembly\GAC_64\Desktop.ini --> FOUND

When it is finished, there will be a log on your desktop called: RKreport[2].txt
Attach RKreport[2].txt to your next message. (How to attach)
Reboot the machine.


You can rerun Hitman and have it delete what it finds if anything. RogueKiller may have gotten it all.


Please disable all anti-virus and anti-spyware programs while we do the following (re-enable when you are finished):

Run C:\MGtools\analyse.exe by double clicking on it (Note: if using Vista, don't double click, use right click and select Run As Administrator). This is really HijackThis (select Do a system scan only) 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,Start Page = http://www.searchnu.com/406
• O2 - BHO: Searchqu Toolbar - {99079a25-328f-4bd4-be04-00955acaa0a7} - C:\PROGRA~2\SEARCH~1\Datamngr\ToolBar\searchqudtx.dll
• O2 - BHO: DataMngr - {9D717F81-9148-4f12-8568-69135F087DB0} - C:\PROGRA~2\SEARCH~1\Datamngr\BROWSE~1.DLL
• O3 - Toolbar: Searchqu Toolbar - {99079a25-328f-4bd4-be04-00955acaa0a7} - C:\PROGRA~2\SEARCH~1\Datamngr\ToolBar\searchqudtx.dll
• O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [DATAMNGR] C:\PROGRA~2\SEARCH~1\Datamngr\DATAMN~1.EXE
• O20 - AppInit_DLLs: C:\PROGRA~2\SEARCH~1\Datamngr\datamngr.dll

NOTE: HJT may popup an error about the AppInit_DLLs line. Ignore it and click OK to continue.

After clicking Fix exit HJT.


Copy the bold text below to notepad. Save it as fixME.reg to your desktop. Be sure the "Save as" type is set to "all files" Once you have saved it double click it and allow it to merge with the registry.

Make sure that you tell me if you receive a success message about adding the above
to the registry. If you do not get a success message, it definitely did not work.

This next part takes a while so go off and do something else for a bit.

Download Windows Repair by Tweaking.com and unzip the contents into a newly created folder on your desktop.

• Now run Repair_Windows.exe by double clicking on it ( if you are running Vista or Win 7, use right click and select Run As Administrator)
• Now select the Start Repairs tab.
• The click the Start button.
• Create a System Restore point if prompted.
• On the next screen, click the Unselect All button to first deselect all repairs.
• Now select the following repair options:
  • Reset Registry Permissions
  • Reset File Permissions
  • Register System Files
  • Repair WMI
  • Repair Windows Firewall
  • Remove Policies Set By Infections
  • Repair Winsock & DNS Cache
  • Repair Proxy Settings
  • Repair Windows Updates
  • Set Windows Services To Default Startup
• Now on the lower right side check the box to Restart/Shutdown System When Finished
• Then make sure the Restart System radio button is enabled.
• Shutdown any other programs that you are running now before continuing.
• Now click the Start button.
• Be patient while the tool repairs the selected items.
• It should reboot automatically when finished.

After reboot, check to see if your firewall is working.

Delete this folder if it exists: C:\PROGRA~2\SEARCH~1

Now run the C:\MGtools\GetLogs.bat file by double clicking on it. (Right click and run as admin if using Vista or Windows7) Then attach the new C:\MGlogs.zip file that will be created by running this.

Let me know of any problems you may have encountered with the above instructions and also let me know how things are running now!

 

Did you forget this?

 

Yes but it is necessary to update the logs like so:

Just follow my instructions and you'll be fine! I do this every day so I know what I am doing.

 

Please disable all anti-virus and anti-spyware programs while we do the following (re-enable when you are finished):

Run C:\MGtools\analyse.exe by double clicking on it (Note: if using Vista, don't double click, use right click and select Run As Administrator). This is really HijackThis (select Do a system scan only) 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,Start Page = http://www.searchnu.com/406

After clicking Fix exit HJT.


Download the following file to your desktop

BFE.reg

• Now please click Start, and type regedit into the search box.
• You should see a regedit.exe and icon appear in the Programs area of the Start Menu.
• Right click on regedit.exe and select Run As Administrator
• Then in the Registry Editor menu click File and select Import.
• Navigate to the BFE.reg file saved to your Desktop and double click it. Allow it to be added to the registry. Repeat this for the MpsSvc.reg file.

Now this has been run before but I want you to run it again.

Download Windows Repair by Tweaking.com and unzip the contents into a newly created folder on your desktop.

• Now run Repair_Windows.exe by double clicking on it ( if you are running Vista or Win 7, use right click and select Run As Administrator)
• Now select the Start Repairs tab.
• The click the Start button.
• Create a System Restore point if prompted.
• On the next screen, click the Unselect All button to first deselect all repairs.
• Now select the following repair options:
  • Reset Registry Permissions
  • Reset File Permissions
  • Register System Files
  • Repair WMI
  • Repair Windows Firewall
  • Remove Policies Set By Infections
  • Repair Winsock & DNS Cache
  • Repair Proxy Settings
  • Repair Windows Updates
  • Set Windows Services To Default Startup
• Now on the lower right side check the box to Restart/Shutdown System When Finished
• Then make sure the Restart System radio button is enabled.
• Shutdown any other programs that you are running now before continuing.
• Now click the Start button.
• Be patient while the tool repairs the selected items.
• It should reboot automatically when finished.

After reboot, check to see if your firewall is working.

Now run the C:\MGtools\GetLogs.bat file by double clicking on it. (Right click and run as admin if using Vista or Windows7) Then attach the new C:\MGlogs.zip file that will be created by running this.

How are things running?

 

Ignore that bit, and continue on.