1. Cornellious

    Cornellious Private E-2

    I ran all the tests, and cleared a few things, but im still having trouble with web browsing being slow, or not working at all. Only started happening a few days ago. Nothing else is effected, emails, onine gaming ect, all work fine.
    Doesnt matter what browser I use (Chrome, Firefox, IE) they all do the same.

    Cheers in advance.
     

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  2. TimW

    TimW MajorGeeks Administrator - Jedi Malware Expert Staff Member

    * Make sure that combofix.exe that you downloaded while doing the READ & RUN ME is on your Desktop but Do not run it!
    If it is not on your Desktop, the below will not work.
    * Also make sure you have shut down all protection software (antivirus, antispyware...etc) or they may get in the way of allowing ComboFix to run properly.
    * If ComboFix tells you it needs to update to a new version, make sure you allow it to update.
    * Open Notepad and copy/paste the text in the below code box into it (make sure you scroll all the way down in the code box to get all lines selected ):
    Code:
    ClearJavaCache::
    KILLALL::
    
    File::
    C:\Users\Camron\AppData\Local\ahagyipq.log
    C:\Users\Camron\AppData\Local\bxetufwn.log
    C:\Users\Camron\AppData\Local\cmlplilc.log
    C:\Users\Camron\AppData\Local\cutjsmae.log
    C:\Users\Camron\AppData\Local\fqubebji.log
    C:\Users\Camron\AppData\Local\mwxhsxbe.log
    C:\Users\Camron\AppData\Local\oprefwfh.log
    C:\Users\Camron\AppData\Local\sehtkgcf.log
    C:\Users\Camron\AppData\Local\vhdfnfyk.log
    C:\Windows\ServiceProfiles\LocalService\AppData\Local\Temp\RACD1CF.tmp
    
    
    * Save the above as CFscript.txt and make sure you save it to the same location (should be on your Desktop) as ComboFix.exe
    * At this point, you MUST EXIT ALL BROWSERS NOW before continuing!
    * You should have both the ComboFix.exe and CFScript.txt icons on your Desktop.
    If it asks you to overide the previous file with the same name, click YES.
    * Now use your mouse to drag CFscript.txt on top of ComboFix.exe
    http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v666/sUBs/CFScriptB-4.gif
    * Follow the prompts.
    * When it finishes, a log will be produced named c:\combofix.txt
    * I will ask for this log below

    Note:

    Do not mouseclick combofix's window while it is running. That may cause it to stall.

    Note: If after running Combofix you discover none of your programs will open up, and you recieve the following error: "Illegal operation attempted on a registry key that has been marked for deletion". Then the answer is to REBOOT the machine, and all will be corrected.

    Now use add/remove programs to uninstall:
    Java(TM) 6 Update 20

    Now download and install:
    Java Runtime 7

    Go to the below link and follow the instructions for running TDSSKiller from Kaspersky

    Be sure to attach your log from TDSSKiller

    Please also download MBRCheck to your desktop.

    See the download links under this icon http://forums.majorgeeks.com/chaslang/images/MGDownloadLoc.gif

    • Double click MBRCheck.exe to run (vista and Win 7 right click and select Run as Administrator)
    • It will show a Black screen with some information that will contain either the below line if no problem is found:
      • Done! Press ENTER to exit...
    • Or you will see more information like below if a problem is found:
      • Found non-standard or infected MBR.
      • Enter 'Y' and hit ENTER for more options, or 'N' to exit:
    • Either way, just choose to exit the program at this point since we want to see only the scan results to begin with.
    • MBRCheck will create a log named similar to MBRCheck_07.16.10_00.32.33.txt which is random based on date and time.
    • Attach this log to your next message. (See: HOW TO: Attach Items To Your Post )


    Now run the C:\MGtools\GetLogs.bat file by double clicking on it (Note: if using Vista, don't double click, use right click and select Run As Administrator).

    Then attach the below log:

    • C:\MGlogs.zip

    Make sure you tell me how things are working now!
     
  3. Cornellious

    Cornellious Private E-2

    Thankyou muchly for the reply.

    Followed all the instructions, have been using the web with firefox now for about an hour with zero issues.

    Logs are attached.
     

    Attached Files:

  4. TimW

    TimW MajorGeeks Administrator - Jedi Malware Expert Staff Member

    I will give you the final clean up instructions, but let me know if things continue to be ok before you do them:

    If you are not having any other malware problems, it is time to do our final steps:

    1. We recommend you keep SUPERAntiSpyware and Malwarebytes Anti-Malware for scanning/removal of malware. Unless you purchase them, they provide no real time protection. They do not use any significant amount of resources ( except a little disk space ) until you run a scan.We recommend them for doing backup scans when you suspect a malware infection.
    2. If we had you use ComboFix, uninstall ComboFix (This uninstall will only work as written if you installed ComboFix on your Desktop like we requested.)
      • Click START then RUN and enter the below into the run box and then click OK. Note the quotes are required
      • "%userprofile%\Desktop\combofix" /uninstall
        • Notes: The space between the combofix" and the /uninstall, it must be there.
        • This will uninstall ComboFix and also reset hidden files and folders settings back to Windows defaults.


    3. Go back to step 6 of the READ ME and renable your Disk Emulation software with Defogger if you had disabled it.
    4. Any other miscellaneous tools we may have had you install or download can be uninstalled and deleted.
    5. If we had you download any registry patches like fixme.reg or fixWLK.reg (or any others), you can delete these files now.
    6. If running Vista, it is time to make sure you have reenabled UAC by double clicking on the C:\MGtools\enableUAC.reg file and allowing it to be added to the registry.
    7. Go to add/remove programs and uninstall HijackThis.
    8. Goto the C:\MGtools folder and find the MGclean.bat file. Double click on this file to run this cleanup program that will remove files and folders related to MGtools and some other items from our cleaning procedures.
    9. If you are running Win 7, Vista, Windows XP or Windows ME, do the below:
      • Refer to the cleaning procedures pointed to by step 7 of the READ ME
        for your Window version and see the instructions to Disable System Restore which will flush your Restore Points.
      • Then reboot and Enable System Restore to create a new clean Restore Point.

    10. After doing the above, you should work thru the below link:


    Malware removal from a National Chain = $149
    Malware removal from MajorGeeks = $0
     
  5. Cornellious

    Cornellious Private E-2

    Thanks for all the help.

    I have been away all weekend on a short holiday, just got back this evening, turned on the laptop to do some ebay work, and it appears the problem has returned. Can surf fine for around 10-15 minutes, then it slows to a crawl and the only way to get it working again is to shut down firefox and re-open.

    Did you want me to redo all the steps from the start?
     
  6. TimW

    TimW MajorGeeks Administrator - Jedi Malware Expert Staff Member

    We are going to be uninstalling your old version of FireFox and installing the new version. So do the below to save bookmarks:

    • Run FireFox and click Bookmarks.
    • Then select Organize Bootmarks.
    • Then on the next window click File and then select Export. Save the bookmarks.html file to your Desktop for later use in importing.

    Now download and save the installer for the current version of FireFox but DO NOT install it yet. Get it here: Mozilla FireFox

    You will need to exit FireFox now and use Internet Explorer to continue with the below until we reinstall FireFox.

    Start by uninstalling FireFox and then reboot. Do not skip the reboot.
    After reboot, delete the below folders:

    C:\Documents and Settings\UserAccount\Local Settings\Application Data\Mozilla
    C:\Program Files\Mozilla Firefox

    where UserAccount is the actual user account name being used.

    Now reinstall FireFox from the file previously downloaded.
    Import your bookmarks file. (similar process to exporting).


    Is FireFox working okay now?
     
  7. Cornellious

    Cornellious Private E-2

    That was an old version of Firefox you had me download yes?
    Was like version 5.01?

    I tried to delete those 2 files.
    Could not get into the first one. Second one was not there.
     
  8. TimW

    TimW MajorGeeks Administrator - Jedi Malware Expert Staff Member

    Is Firefox now working?
     
  9. Cornellious

    Cornellious Private E-2

    I wasnt sure if you wanted me to go ahead if those items where not deleted.
    I reinstalled Firefox today, but alas, it is still doing the same thing.
     
  10. TimW

    TimW MajorGeeks Administrator - Jedi Malware Expert Staff Member

    Run the C:\MGtools\GetLogs.bat file by double clicking on it (Note: if using Vista or Win7, don't double click, use right click and select Run As Administrator).Make sure that you watch for the license agreement for TrendMicro HijackThis and click on the Accept button TWICE to accept ( yes twice ).

    Then attach the below logs:

    * C:\MGlogs.zip
     
  11. Cornellious

    Cornellious Private E-2

    Really appreciate all the help mate, really do.

    Log is attached.
     

    Attached Files:

  12. TimW

    TimW MajorGeeks Administrator - Jedi Malware Expert Staff Member

    Download OTL to your desktop.

    Double-click OTL.exe to start the program.

    • Copy and Paste the following code into the Custom Scans/Fixes textbox. Do not include the word Code

    Code:
    :processes
    :killallprocesses
    :files
    C:\Users\Camron\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Templates\tq782325kxfkd74h1x436k76jl377ot1t7x7w
    C:\Windows\ServiceProfiles\LocalService\AppData\Local\Temp\RAC6D91.tmp
    C:\Windows\ServiceProfiles\LocalService\AppData\Local\Temp\RAC751F.tmp
    C:\Users\Camron\AppData\Local\Temp\div50BE.tmp
    C:\Users\Camron\AppData\Local\Temp\div8B0F.tmp
    C:\Users\Camron\AppData\Local\Temp\div9B74.tmp
    C:\Users\Camron\AppData\Local\Temp\divB0D7.tmp
    C:\Users\Camron\AppData\Local\Temp\divB21F.tmp
    C:\Users\Camron\AppData\Local\Temp\divED1B.tmp
    C:\Users\Camron\AppData\Local\Temp\divFA64.tmp
    C:\Users\Camron\AppData\Local\Temp\~LCCEA4.tmp
    C:\Users\Camron\AppData\Local\Temp\~LME07F.tmp
    C:\Users\Camron\AppData\Local\Temp\~md55DD.tmp
    C:\Users\Camron\AppData\Local\Temp\~md563C.tmp
    C:\Users\Camron\AppData\Local\Temp\~md564C.tmp
    C:\Users\Camron\AppData\Local\Temp\~md564D.tmp
    C:\Users\Camron\AppData\Local\Temp\~md566E.tmp
    C:\Users\Camron\AppData\Local\Temp\~md567E.tmp
    C:\Users\Camron\AppData\Local\Temp\~md567F.tmp
    C:\Users\Camron\AppData\Local\Temp\~md5690.tmp
    :commands
    [PURITY]
    [EMPTYTEMP]
    [RESETHOSTS]
    [REBOOT]
    
    
    • Then click the Run Fix button at the top.
    • Click the OK button.
    • OTL may ask to reboot the machine. Please do so if asked.
    • The report should appear in Notepad after the reboot. Just close notepad and attach this log form OTL to your next message.

    Now run the C:\MGtools\GetLogs.bat file by double clicking on it (Note: if using Vista or Win7, don't double click, use right click and select Run As Administrator).


    Then attach the below logs:

    • C:\MGlogs.zip

    Make sure you tell me how things are working now!
     
  13. Cornellious

    Cornellious Private E-2

    Still having the same issues.

    Logs attached.
     

    Attached Files:

  14. TimW

    TimW MajorGeeks Administrator - Jedi Malware Expert Staff Member

    I am not seeing any malware. Tell me exactly what happens and in which browser.

    Also, re-run ComboFix and attach a new log.
     
  15. Cornellious

    Cornellious Private E-2

    Hi,

    Basically, I open firefox, everything works fine for 10-15 min, then it slows right down to a crawl, or stops.
    I close firefox, re-open and the cycle repeats.
    Happens with any browser I use, Chrome, IE, or Firefox.

    New log attached.
     

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  16. TimW

    TimW MajorGeeks Administrator - Jedi Malware Expert Staff Member

    I am not finding any malware. I suggest you post in the software forum for further assistance.

    Since you are not having any malware problems, it is time to do our final steps:

    1. We recommend you keep SUPERAntiSpyware and Malwarebytes Anti-Malware for scanning/removal of malware. Unless you purchase them, they provide no real time protection. They do not use any significant amount of resources ( except a little disk space ) until you run a scan.We recommend them for doing backup scans when you suspect a malware infection.
    2. If we had you use ComboFix, uninstall ComboFix (This uninstall will only work as written if you installed ComboFix on your Desktop like we requested.)
      • Click START then RUN and enter the below into the run box and then click OK. Note the quotes are required
      • "%userprofile%\Desktop\combofix" /uninstall
        • Notes: The space between the combofix" and the /uninstall, it must be there.
        • This will uninstall ComboFix and also reset hidden files and folders settings back to Windows defaults.


    3. Go back to step 6 of the READ ME and renable your Disk Emulation software with Defogger if you had disabled it.
    4. Any other miscellaneous tools we may have had you install or download can be uninstalled and deleted.
    5. If we had you download any registry patches like fixme.reg or fixWLK.reg (or any others), you can delete these files now.
    6. If running Vista, it is time to make sure you have reenabled UAC by double clicking on the C:\MGtools\enableUAC.reg file and allowing it to be added to the registry.
    7. Go to add/remove programs and uninstall HijackThis.
    8. Goto the C:\MGtools folder and find the MGclean.bat file. Double click on this file to run this cleanup program that will remove files and folders related to MGtools and some other items from our cleaning procedures.
    9. If you are running Win 7, Vista, Windows XP or Windows ME, do the below:
      • Refer to the cleaning procedures pointed to by step 7 of the READ ME
        for your Window version and see the instructions to Disable System Restore which will flush your Restore Points.
      • Then reboot and Enable System Restore to create a new clean Restore Point.

    10. After doing the above, you should work thru the below link:


    Malware removal from a National Chain = $149
    Malware removal from MajorGeeks = $0
     

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