Virus & malware

Discussion in 'Malware Help (A Specialist Will Reply)' started by amberH, Dec 17, 2009.

  1. amberH

    amberH Private E-2

    Hello.
    I have a friends computer that is loaded with malware and viruses.
    I'm only able to work through a few of the steps you've outlined.
    I was able to install Ccleaner - but can't run it.
    I can't install MalwareBytes or SuperAntiSpyware (even if I rename them).
    Any program I try to run or install pops up for a second - then I get a "Security Warning. Application cannot be executed. The file (then whatever I'm trying to run) is infected".

    Also can't boot in to safe mode - get BSOD.

    The virus - Antivirus System Pro keeps popping up too.

    How can I begin to get this cleaned up?

    Thanks,
    Amber
     
  2. dr.moriarty

    dr.moriarty Malware Super Sleuth Staff Member

    Welcome to MajorGeeks!

    Please follow the below instructions:

    Step 1:
    Let's try to download and save the below to your PC (save it anywhere you can find it. The Desktop is fine). Then double-click on it to run it.

    AVPFind.bat

    It should take a couple minutes to run. You will see a black command prompt window while it is running and it should close when it is finished. Once it finishes, attach the c:\avplog.txt file that is will hopefully be created on your Desktop as long as the malware does not block the batch file from running. (See: HOW TO: Attach Items To Your Post)

    Step 2:
    Now download and Run exeHelper
    • Please download exeHelper to your desktop.
    • Double-click on exeHelper.com to run the fix.
    • A black window should pop up, press any key to close once the fix is completed.
    • Post the contents of log.txt (Will be created in the directory where you ran exeHelper.com)
    Note: If the window shows a message that says "Error deleting file", please re-run the program before posting a log - and post the two logs together (they will both be in the one file).


    Step 3:
    Next, try running the below online scan:

    http://www.superantispyware.com/onlinescan.html

    Reboot immediately after scanning if it finds and removes anything. Let me know if anything was found. See if you can save a log with it.


    Step 4:
    Now run a new scan with MGtools: Using MGtools

    Attach the below logs when finished with all of the above:
    • C:\avplog.txt - from AVPfind
    • a log from online SAS scan if you could make one
    • log.txt - from exeHelper
    • C:\MGlogs.zip - from MGtools
    *The C:\ assumes that drive C is you Windows boot drive. If you boot from another drive, then use the correct drive letter above.

    Thanks!
    dr.m
     

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