not sure the name of it

Discussion in 'Malware Help (A Specialist Will Reply)' started by Vash419, May 7, 2013.

  1. Vash419

    Vash419 Private E-2

    Hello, my father in law gave me his laptop to fix and im not sure what the name of the virus is but when i try to start up regular all that happens is a white screen is up, and in safe mode is just reboots everytime, however i can start in safe mode with command prompt so im not sure where to go from here any and all help will be appreciated. oh and i know it will read a flash drive cause ive tried a couple "portable" anti virus programs with no success thanks again
     
    Last edited: May 7, 2013
  2. TimW

    TimW MajorGeeks Administrator - Jedi Malware Expert Staff Member

    What OS are you running?
     
  3. Vash419

    Vash419 Private E-2

    windows 7
     
  4. TimW

    TimW MajorGeeks Administrator - Jedi Malware Expert Staff Member

    Please do the below so that we can boot to System Recovery Options to run a scan. There will be two options to choose from. One if you do not have your Windows 7 boot DVD and another when you have your DVD.

    For x32 (x86) bit systems download Farbar Recovery Scan Tool and save it to a flash drive.
    For x64 bit systems download Farbar Recovery Scan Tool x64 and save it to a flash drive.

    Plug the flashdrive into the infected PC.

    Option1: Enter System Recovery Options from the Advanced Boot Options:

    • Restart the computer.
    • As soon as the BIOS is loaded begin tapping the F8 key until Advanced Boot Options appears.
    • Use the arrow keys to select the Repair your computer menu item.
    • Select US as the keyboard language settings, and then click Next.
    • Select the operating system you want to repair, and then click Next.
    • Select your user account an click Next.

    Option2: Enter System Recovery Options by using Windows installation disc:

    • Insert the installation disc.
    • Restart your computer.
    • If prompted, press any key to start Windows from the installation disc. If your computer is not configured to start from a CD or DVD, check your BIOS settings.
    • Click Repair your computer.
    • Select US as the keyboard language settings, and then click Next.
    • Select the operating system you want to repair, and then click Next.
    • Select your user account and click Next.

    On the System Recovery Options menu you will get the following options:
    • Select Command Prompt
    • In the command window type in notepad and press Enter.
    • The notepad opens. Under File menu select Open.
    • Select "Computer" and find your flash drive letter and close the notepad.
    • In the command window type e:\frst.exe (for x64 bit version type e:\frst64) and press Enter
      Note: Replace letter e with the drive letter of your flash drive.
    • The tool will start to run.
    • When the tool opens click Yes to disclaimer.
    • Press Scan button.
    • It will make a log (FRST.txt) on the flash drive. Please attach this file to your next reply. (See: How to attach)
     
  5. Vash419

    Vash419 Private E-2

    i think i did the attachment right lol
     

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  6. TimW

    TimW MajorGeeks Administrator - Jedi Malware Expert Staff Member

    It did not run correctly, so please try it again.
     
  7. Vash419

    Vash419 Private E-2

    hopefully it worked this time :)
     

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  8. TimW

    TimW MajorGeeks Administrator - Jedi Malware Expert Staff Member

    Are you trying to run the tool from within safe mode? It doesn't work that way. You need to follow the instructions and run it from boot up.
     
  9. Vash419

    Vash419 Private E-2

    this one should be right
     

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  10. TimW

    TimW MajorGeeks Administrator - Jedi Malware Expert Staff Member

    Not finding anything that I think could be causing the issue, but let's do this anyway:

    Save fixlist.txt to your flash drive.

    • You should now have both fixlist.txt and FRST.exe on your flash drive.

    Now reboot back into the System Recovery Options as you did previously.
    Run FRST and press the Fix button just once and wait.
    The tool will make a log on the flashdrive (Fixlog.txt).
    Please attach this to your next message. (See how to attach)

    Now boot into normal Windows can continue with the below.

    Running MGTools.
     

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  11. Vash419

    Vash419 Private E-2

    well that fixed it, im not sure why though thanks for all the help
     
  12. TimW

    TimW MajorGeeks Administrator - Jedi Malware Expert Staff Member

    Good to know. Safe surfing. :)
     

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