Malware/Spyware problem

I have a virus or something that is playing havoc with my machine. I followed the Windows XP cleaning procedure thread and have attached the files I am supposed to attached.

In essence, what is going on is that i get these messages saying "your computer has been infected with a virus." It even hijacks my desktop appearance, turns it black, and says something like "WARNING YOUR COMPUTER MAY HAVE BEEN INFECTED BY A VIRUS". I am supposed to click on a link, download and purchase software.

This has been going on for about a week, but I don't remember what I was doing, sorry about that.

Thanks for all your help, I hope this is enough information.....

 

hi rd22!
Welcome to Major Geeks!

I will post some things for you to do shortly. After you ran the various tools, did you see any improvement in your computer? There are still some things that have to be fixed.

abri

 

Hi rday!
Please follow these instructions:

1)You need to uninstall the below:

J2SE Runtime Environment 5.0 Update 10"
J2SE Runtime Environment 5.0 Update 11"
J2SE Runtime Environment 5.0 Update 2"
J2SE Runtime Environment 5.0 Update 5"
J2SE Runtime Environment 5.0 Update 6"
Java 2 Runtime Environment, SE v1.4.2_06

2)After uninstalling the above Reboot your computer!

3)Install the current version of Sun Java from: Sun Java Runtime Environment

4) Run HijackThis and select Do a system scan only. Select the following lines but DO NOT CLICK FIX until you exit all browser sessions including the one you are reading in right now:

O2 - BHO: (no name) - {029e02f0-a0e5-4b19-b958-7bf2db29fb13} - (no file)
O2 - BHO: (no name) - {12F02779-6D88-4958-8AD3-83C12D86ADC7} - (no file)
O2 - BHO: (no name) - {2d7cb618-cc1c-4126-a7e3-f5b12d3bcf71} - (no file)
O2 - BHO: (no name) - {51641ef3-8a7a-4d84-8659-b0911e947cc8} - (no file)
O2 - BHO: (no name) - {54645654-2225-4455-44A1-9F4543D34546} - (no file)
O2 - BHO: (no name) - {5F50A50A-0A0F-4F58-8B1C-62BC60F9B05A} - (no file)
O2 - BHO: (no name) - {6abc861a-31e7-4d91-b43b-d3c98f22a5c0} - (no file)
O2 - BHO: (no name) - {a4a435cf-3583-11d4-91bd-0048546a1450} - (no file)
O2 - BHO: (no name) - {c2680e10-1655-4a0e-87f8-4259325a84b7} - (no file)
O2 - BHO: (no name) - {c4ca6559-2cf1-48b6-96b2-8340a06fd129} - (no file)
O2 - BHO: (no name) - {d8efadf1-9009-11d6-8c73-608c5dc19089} - (no file)
O2 - BHO: egmulhxk.msdn_hlp - {E78B911A-6F68-4B84-8C19-EC417C9590E2} - C:\WINDOWS\system32\egmulhxk.dll
O2 - BHO: (no name) - {e9147a0a-a866-4214-b47c-da821891240f} - (no file)
O2 - BHO: (no name) - {e9306072-417e-43e3-81d5-369490beef7c} - (no file)
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [QuickTime Task] "C:\Program Files\QuickTime\qttask.exe" -atboottime
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [TkBellExe] "C:\Program Files\Common Files\Real\Update_OB\realsched.exe" -osboot
O16 - DPF: {3FE16C08-D6A7-4133-84FC-D5BFB4F7D886} (WebGameLoader Class) - http://zone.msn.com/bingame/rtlw/default/ReflexiveWebGameLoader.cab
O22 - SharedTaskScheduler: curdler - {bd0fc212-0a36-4232-83cc-2063fb9282e0} - (no file)

After clicking Fix, exit HJT.


5) Now download The Avenger by Swandog46, 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.
• Check the 'Input script manually' box.
• Click on the magnifying glass icon.
• Copy everything in the Quote box below, and paste it in the box that opens:

• Now click the 'Done' button.
• Click on the traffic light icon and OK the prompt.
• You will be prompted to restart, OK the prompt and your PC should reboot, if not, reboot it yourself.
• A log file from Avenger will be produced at C:\avenger.txt

Make sure you tell me how things are working now!


6) Please download ATF Cleaner by Atribune. This program does not require an installation. The executable actually runs the program.

NOTE: This program is for Windows XP and Windows 2000 only. ATF Cleaner will remove all files from the items that are checked so if you have some cookies you'd like to save. Please move them to a different directory first.

• Double-click ATF-Cleaner.exe to run the program.
• Under Main choose: Select All
• Click the Empty Selected button.

If you use Firefox browser

• Click Firefox at the top and choose: Select All
• Click the Empty Selected button.
  • NOTE: If you would like to keep your saved passwords, please click No at the prompt.

If you use Opera browser

• Click Opera at the top and choose: Select All
• Click the Empty Selected button.
  • NOTE: If you would like to keep your saved passwords, please click No at the prompt.

Click Exit on the Main ATF Cleaner menu to close the program.


7) Please post a fresh MGlogs.zip and let me know how things are running now?

abri