Windows likes to change things on its own- Malware?

Discussion in 'Malware Help (A Specialist Will Reply)' started by boston_019, Oct 13, 2012.

  1. boston_019

    boston_019 Private E-2

    Hi

    Running XP 32.

    So Windows (periodically) likes to uncheck "Use Windows to configure my wireless settings", and it likes to put my home wireless network on Manual. Also, sites listed as in Firefox's allow pop-ups/all to install add-ons lists disappear. I'm not sure if I have a malware issue, but I have a few logs if anyone cares to look, posted in accordance with the Malware Removal Guide" at http://forums.majorgeeks.com/showthread.php?t=139313

    I suspect that if there is malware involved, it's also messing with my Flash.
     

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  2. chaslang

    chaslang MajorGeeks Admin - Master Malware Expert Staff Member

    This did not sound like malware, and your logs agree as they are clean. You need to look elsewhere. ;)



    Since you are not having malware problems, it is time to do our final steps:
    1. We recommend you keep Malwarebytes Anti-Malware for scanning/removal of malware. You can uninstall RogueKiller and HitManPro.
    2. Go back to step 6 oof the READ ME and renable your Disk Emulation software with Defogger if you had disabled it.
    3. Any other miscellaneous tools we may have had you install or download can be uninstalled and deleted.
    4. If running Vista or Win 7, 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.
    5. Go to add/remove programs and uninstall HijackThis.
    6. 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.
    7. .
    8. After doing the above, you should work thru the below link:
     

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