Stupid WinFixer Popups

Okay let's start by downloading two tools we will need:

- Process Explorer 9.2

- Pocket KillBox

Extract them to there own folder somewhere that you will be able to locate them later.

We need to stop using MSconfig to control startups so that we can find any other possible problems. So run msconfig again and select Normal Startup. Then continue with the below steps.

Reboot in Safe Mode (do not open any other processes)

- Run Process Explorer

In the top section of the Process Explorer screen double click on winlogon.exe to bring up the winlogon.exe properties screen. Click on the Threads tab at the top.

Once you see this screen click on each instance of awvtr.dll once and then click the kill button. After you have killed all of the awvtr.dll's under winlogon click ok. (If you do not find the dll, just continue on.)

Next double click on explorer.exe and again click once on each instance of awvtr.dll and kill it.

Now just exit Process Explorer.

Run HijackThis and 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) - {549B5CA7-4A86-11D7-A4DF-000874180BB3} - (no file)
O2 - BHO: MSEvents Object - {827DC836-DD9F-4A68-A602-5812EB50A834} - C:\WINDOWS\system32\awvtr.dll
O2 - BHO: Google Toolbar Helper - {AA58ED58-01DD-4d91-8333-CF10577473F7} - c:\program files\google\googletoolbar1.dll (file missing)
O2 - BHO: (no name) - {FDD3B846-8D59-4ffb-8758-209B6AD74ACC} - (no file)
O3 - Toolbar: &Google - {2318C2B1-4965-11d4-9B18-009027A5CD4F} - c:\program files\google\googletoolbar1.dll (file missing)
O9 - Extra button: (no name) - {85d1f590-48f4-11d9-9669-0800200c9a66} - %windir%\bdoscandel.exe (file missing)
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Uninstall BitDefender Online Scanner v8 - {85d1f590-48f4-11d9-9669-0800200c9a66} - %windir%\bdoscandel.exe (file missing)
O20 - Winlogon Notify: awvtr - C:\WINDOWS\system32\awvtr.dll


Copy the bold text below to notepad. Save it as fixVundo.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.

Now run Pocket Killbox:
Choose Tools > Delete Temp Files and click OK.

Run Killbox.exe. Paste the below filenames into KILL BOX one at a time. Check mark the box that says "Delete on Reboot" and checkmark the box "Unregister DLL" (If available) Click the RED X and it will ask you to confirm the file for deletion…say YES and when the next box opens prompting you to reboot now...click NO...and proceed with the next file. Once you get to the last one click YES and it will reboot. Note many of the file list below may not exist but we need to check for them anyway.


C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\rtvwa.ini
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\rtvwa.ini2
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\rtvwa.bak
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\rtvwa.bak1
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\rtvwa.bak2
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\rtvwa.tmp
C:\WINDOWS\system32\awvtr.dll

If Killbox does not reboot or you get a Pending Operations type error message just reboot your PC yourself.

After reboot post a new HJT log.

 

You did not do what I asked with MSconfig! Select Normal Startup!

Your log should be from normal boot mode not safe mode. Post a new one! But it looks like the Virtumundo problem is fixed. How is it working?

 

Now you are in normal startup! Your previous log was still showing msconfig controlling startups.

Okay! Now your log is clean! To help keep it that way, make sure you see the below:

How to Protect yourself from malware!

 

Was System Restore off (check to make sure)? That's the first step in the READ ME FIRST.

Post a new HJT log?

 

They are back because the Virtumundo infection came back now with new files. Were you surfing anywhere in particular after we last got this fixed? I would sure like to know where these are coming from.


Please print these instructions out for use in Safe Mode with no Networking.

Please download VundoFix.exe to your desktop.

• Double-click VundoFix.exe to extract the files
• This will create a VundoFix folder on your desktop.
• After the files are extracted, please reboot your computer into Safe Mode. You can do this by restarting your computer and continually tapping the F8 key until a menu appears. Use your up arrow key to highlight Safe Mode then hit enter.
• Once in safe mode open the VundoFix folder and doubleclick on KillVundo.bat
• You will first be presented with a warning and a list of forums to seek help at. Iit should look like this

• At this point press enter one time.
• Next you will see:

• At this point please type the following file path (make sure to enter it exactly as below!):

C:\WINDOWS\system32\ssttt.dll​

• Press Enter, then press the F6 key, then press Enter one more time to continue with the fix.

• Next you will see:

• At this point please type the following file path (make sure to enter it exactly as below!):

C:\WINDOWS\system32\tttss.*​

• Press Enter, then press the F6 key, then press Enter one more time to continue with the fix.
• The fix will run then HijackThis will open.
• In HiJackThis, please place a check next to the following items and click FIX CHECKED:
  

O2 - BHO: MSEvents Object - {52B1DFC7-AAFC-4362-B103-868B0683C697} - C:\WINDOWS\system32\ssttt.dll
O20 - Winlogon Notify: ssttt - C:\WINDOWS\system32\ssttt.dll ​

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• After you have fixed these items, close Hijackthis and Press any key to Force a reboot of your computer.
• Pressing any key will cause a "Blue Screen of Death" this is normal, do not worry!
• Once your machine reboots please attach a new HJT log from normal mode.

 

Your Vundo problem is now gone. How are things working?

 

You're welcome. Now that you are clean, let's try to keep it that way. I suggest you work thru the below:

How to Protect yourself from malware!