Malware Removal Part 1

Discussion in 'Malware Help (A Specialist Will Reply)' started by Overtaken, Sep 10, 2008.

  1. Overtaken

    Overtaken Private E-2

    My computer started moving very slow and I knew something was wrong. I noticed this about 2 days ago. A friend of mine at work was infected also with a virus a week ago and he just told me he is going to reformat his hard drive and start over. I think he infected me through his e-mails. I am not sure. Since I know nothing about malware removal I downloaded and ran stopzilla, adaware, superantivirus and malware. I could create a copy of the log file for the superantivirus and malware and have included them in the attachments. The others found virantix.b, media-codec.B, deskwizz, vundo, targeted banner, autorun.ey, SystemPolicies.disable registry tools, system properties.disabletaskmanager, search squire, and some trojan downloader Tiny.H. Upon installing these programs my Network connection (WinSock)was messed by the virus. It would not let me repair the connection. I performed a search on my other computer for vundo and your website came up and I started over and followed your instructions. So some things have already been removed prior to following the instructions on your web site. So I am sending what I found before in case that helps because the second time I ran SuperAntiSpyware and Malwarebytes Anti-Malwarethe results came up with nothing. I was able to use the tool in SAS to fix the Network connection and now I have internet, but I am afraid to keep the internet on because I still feel something is not right. Now, when I am not connected to the internet something in the background pops up an internet connection window and I don't know what that is. Something wants to connect to the internet. The other requested files will be found in the following post.
     

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  2. Overtaken

    Overtaken Private E-2

    Malware Removal Part 2

    Attached are the additional files. thanks in advance. I really appreciate what service you provide for those who know nothing.
     

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  3. TimW

    TimW MajorGeeks Administrator - Jedi Malware Expert Staff Member

    I am not seeing any malware in your logs......perhaps you should clarify what you mean and exactly what is happening ;
    What pops up?
    Are you talking about a log in window for the internet connection?
    Many things may want to connect to the internet for updates, etc. You should review your firewall setting (after you install one).
     
  4. Overtaken

    Overtaken Private E-2

    First I want to thank you for the quick response. I can now feel comforted that someone that knows what their doing has analyzed my computer. I was just worried because when I first realized something was wrong, I disable my wireless internet connection and that internet connection window kept popping up. After a couple of times popping up, one of the processes that looked suspicious would bring up a message and say "this program something something and must close". After we were done, that window continued to pop up. You can see the screenshot of what I am talking about. So I thought something bad might still be there trying to access the internet. When I first purchased my laptop I think it started with 24 processes and now has reached 47. I try to monitor it but never know what is necessary and what is not. All I know is the more processes the harder my computer has to work. In the prep to malware removal you talked about msconfig and looking at the startup. How do you know if it is necessary or not? Do you have a tutorial on that? Also you mentioned a firewall. I use windows firewall. Is that bad? Do you have a tutorial on how to review the setting or should I just google it or get a different one. Thanks again.
     
  5. TimW

    TimW MajorGeeks Administrator - Jedi Malware Expert Staff Member

    If you go to start / run / and type "msconfig" without the quotes, it will open in a window ---> the instructions are to make sure it is in normal mode.

    Then, if you want to stop certain things from starting you may wish to use a Startup Manager

    Windows firewall is a joke....you need to install one from here:
    http://www.majorgeeks.com/page.php?id=20
    Protect my computer with a firewall: (Pick only one)
    PC Tools Firewall Plus -- I would suggest this.
    Zone Alarm Free
    Outpost Free
    Comodo Personal Firewall
     
  6. TimW

    TimW MajorGeeks Administrator - Jedi Malware Expert Staff Member

    If you go to start / run / and type "msconfig" without the quotes, it will open in a window ---> the instructions are to make sure it is in normal mode.

    Then, if you want to stop certain things from starting you may wish to use a Startup Manager

    Windows firewall is a joke....you need to install one from here:
    http://www.majorgeeks.com/page.php?id=20
    Protect my computer with a firewall: (Pick only one)
    PC Tools Firewall Plus -- I would suggest this.
    Zone Alarm Free
    Outpost Free
    Comodo Personal Firewall
     

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