Infection very likely - can someone help?

Discussion in 'Malware Help (A Specialist Will Reply)' started by IrvingKB3, Oct 18, 2008.

  1. IrvingKB3

    IrvingKB3 Private E-2

    Hey guys,

    a friend of mine (who doesn't seem to be very cautious while online) has a few troubles lately with his laptop - including strange IE popups, extremely slow reaction despite sufficient CPU capacity etc.
    Could someone please check the attached HJT log and tell me which of these points are critical?

    Thanks a lot!

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    Logfile of Trend Micro HijackThis v2.0.2
    Scan saved at 17:28:09, on 18.10.2008
    Platform: Windows XP SP2 (WinNT 5.01.2600)
    MSIE: Internet Explorer v6.00 SP2 (6.00.2900.2180)
    Boot mode: Normal
     
    Last edited by a moderator: Oct 18, 2008
  2. DavidGP

    DavidGP MajorGeeks Forum Administrator - Grand Pooh-Bah Staff Member

    As you likely already know is that malware is a massive pest these days and does its level best to hide itself in any number of places, So just a Hijackthis log will not show all the malware that can be on your PC, the full guide of our steps below has a few other logs that show alot of the malware on your PC and where they are located,

    Please follow the instructions in the below link 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.
    Notes:

    1. If you run into problems trying to run theREAD & RUN ME or any of the scans in normal boot mode. You can running 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:
    2. If you have problems downloading on the problem PC, download the tools on another PC and 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.

      plus a guide on how to attach the logs HOW TO: Attach Items To Your Post
     

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