Went through Cleaning Proced. Logs attached.

Discussion in 'Malware Help - MG (A Specialist Will Reply)' started by Darkflyer7, Jul 22, 2008.

  1. Darkflyer7

    Darkflyer7 Private E-2

    Hey guys,

    I ran into some problems about a week ago after downloading a program to change desktop themes. Midway through the installation process I saw a cmd prompt pop up and immediately stopped the install. Unfortunately I was too late and my web browsers no longer connect to the internet. I don't get any error messages but all tabs go to (untitled) as well as new windows. Also my w-lan says limited or no connectivity and I can't access my msconfig. Not sure what I've got but I see some DrWatson and Dwwin stuff that I don't normally do. Anyway I'll post the logs. Thanks so much in advance for the help!

    -Darkflyer7
     

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    Darkflyer7, Jul 22, 2008
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  2. Darkflyer7

    Darkflyer7 Private E-2

    Other log.
     

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    Darkflyer7, Jul 22, 2008
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  3. chaslang

    chaslang MajorGeeks Admin - Master Malware Expert Staff Member

    This is what happens when you run a PC without proper protection! No antivirus program and no real firewall......very bad idea. Hopefully Spy Sweeper is a full paid version that offers scanning and removal of spyware.

    Do you have your whole system backed up?
    Do you have your Windows XP SP2 bootable CD?

    Most if not all executable files on your PC are infected. The ones that are not currently infected, may soon become infected. You have an infection that works its way into ALL executable files. If we attempt to clean this, your PC may become unbootbale since various files required by the OS may have to be deleted if they cannot be clean. Cleaning can be quite difficult since everything that gets installed may get infected as it is installed.
     
    chaslang, Jul 23, 2008
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  4. Darkflyer7

    Darkflyer7 Private E-2

    Well that's not good news. Yes spy sweeper is fully paid and has spyware removal but I probably should have had other protection.

    No I don't have my whole system backed up, and I don't have a bootable XP SP2 cd either. To be honest I'm willing to try any ideas you have. I don't really mind the risk as most of the stuff on my system can be easily replaced.
     
    Darkflyer7, Jul 23, 2008
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  5. chaslang

    chaslang MajorGeeks Admin - Master Malware Expert Staff Member

    chaslang, Jul 23, 2008
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  6. Darkflyer7

    Darkflyer7 Private E-2

    Unfortunately I am posting from another computer because I can't load any websites on the infected system. I try repairing connections, different browsers, etc. Nothing connecting. Says limited or no connectivity. Gah! :cry
     
    Darkflyer7, Jul 23, 2008
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  7. chaslang

    chaslang MajorGeeks Admin - Master Malware Expert Staff Member

    chaslang, Jul 23, 2008
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  8. Darkflyer7

    Darkflyer7 Private E-2

    Yeah that is what I had to do for the cleaning procedure. I will try those and let you know. Any logs I should post? Also should I try to save any files I might want off the infected computer onto a CD before trying?
     
    Darkflyer7, Jul 23, 2008
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  9. chaslang

    chaslang MajorGeeks Admin - Master Malware Expert Staff Member

    Save any logs you can get from those scans and attach them.

    The danger in this is that any executable type file may be infected. Thus you could potentially be backing up infected files. Normally executables would just be .EXE and .COM files but other files like MP3, JPG, GIF, BAT, DOC, PDF and more could also be infected.
     
    chaslang, Jul 23, 2008
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  10. Darkflyer7

    Darkflyer7 Private E-2

    Well, crashed after two of the programs ran through their scans. Luckily I was able to scrape around the house and find my OEM XP SP2 disc! In all honesty I probably deserve this though lol. Teaches me to surf without proper protection! Before I reformat and get back to same old same old what anti virus + firewall combo do you suggest?

    Thanks so much again for all the help and patience Chaslang you are a saint!

    -Darkflyer7
     
    Darkflyer7, Jul 26, 2008
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  11. chaslang

    chaslang MajorGeeks Admin - Master Malware Expert Staff Member

    You're welcome. Everything we recommend is list in the below link:

    How to Protect yourself from malware!


    Give either Comodo AntiVirus or AntiVir a try. Also try using Comodo's Firewall.
     
    chaslang, Jul 27, 2008
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