Major Infection (Unable to run any of Readme)

Discussion in 'Malware Help (A Specialist Will Reply)' started by Corbow6, Sep 28, 2010.

  1. Corbow6

    Corbow6 Private E-2

    Running Windows 7 Ultimate, 32-bit OS.

    Recently installed a questionable game, and ever since I've had a major headache. It started with my computer running "Antivirus 2010" so I though no big deal, uninstalled it, ran a sweep with Malwarebytes and it seemed it was all good. It removed the program, stopped the background hijacks, and the computer is running smoothly. It still is actually, but I know I have a problem. I tried running Hijackthis as a follow up to make sure I was clean, and that's when the real problems began. During the scan it tells me the host files are locked which has never occurred, then upon clicking okay the scan exits and no logfile is saved. I try running Malwarebytes again, and this time it gets about 5 seconds into the scan and closes. I come to the forum and try the read me, but to no avail. Every program I run it exits out, changed the name, etc. I've tried in safemode with the same outcome. Figured I had a rootkit virus, so I try root repeal but it gives me the IO error, then says it cannot activate the driver. I've tried multiple programs, online scanners, etc, and still haven't been able to fix my problem.
     
    Corbow6, Sep 28, 2010
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  2. Corbow6

    Corbow6 Private E-2

    I did manage to get a MGtools log, and have attached it to this post.
     

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    Corbow6, Sep 28, 2010
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  3. TimW

    TimW MajorGeeks Administrator - Jedi Malware Expert Staff Member

    Let's see if we can get you to be able to run the other scans.

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

    Now copy just the bold text below to notepad (Do not include any space above the word REGEDIT). 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.

    Now download The Avenger by Swandog469, and save it to your Desktop.

    * Extract+ avenger.exe from the Zip file and save it to your desktop
    * Run avenger.exe by double-clicking on it.
    * -Do not change any check box options!!
    * Copy everything in the Quote box below, and paste it into the Input script here: part of the window:
    * Now click the Execute button.
    * Click Yes to the prompt to confirm you want to execute.
    * Click Yes to the Reboot now? question that will appear when Avenger finishes running.
    * Your PC should reboot, if not, reboot it yourself.
    * A log file from Avenger will be produced at C:\avenger.txt and it will popup for you to view when you login after reboot.

    Now run Ccleaner!

    Now 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 logs:

    * C:\Avenger.txt
    * C:\MGlogs.zip

    Now try to run SAS, MBAM and ComboFix
    Make sure you tell me how things are working now!
     
    TimW, Sep 28, 2010
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  4. Corbow6

    Corbow6 Private E-2

    Here are the two logs. The registry edit you posted was successful as well. However, tried running SuperAntispyware to no avail. Trying the other programs as I type this.
     

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    Corbow6, Sep 28, 2010
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  5. Corbow6

    Corbow6 Private E-2

    Problem resolved. Just went ahead and reinstalled the OS. I needed a good house cleaning anyway. Thanks for the help, Tim.
     
    Corbow6, Sep 29, 2010
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  6. TimW

    TimW MajorGeeks Administrator - Jedi Malware Expert Staff Member

    TimW, Sep 29, 2010
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  7. Corbow6

    Corbow6 Private E-2

    Mmm, thanks again, Tim. I'm usually pretty good about keeping clean. It was a stupid decision that caused the infection. I know exactly what file it came from. Although reinstalling the OS did lead me to a new problem which I promptly fixed. So in that regard it was a success. I'm slowly transitioning my way to Ubuntu as it is so hopefully I won't have to worry as much about malware.
     
    Corbow6, Sep 29, 2010
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  8. TimW

    TimW MajorGeeks Administrator - Jedi Malware Expert Staff Member

    You are most welcome. I hope you can manage to surf safely. :)
     
    TimW, Sep 30, 2010
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