Windows - No Disk, Malware

Discussion in 'Malware Help (A Specialist Will Reply)' started by daboskabouter, Oct 7, 2011.

  1. daboskabouter

    daboskabouter Private E-2

    Upon boot, I get the message mentioned above. It's not really stopping anything from working, but it's a bit of an annoyance.

    The real reason for posting is to see if this is malware, etc. related. I've inherited a pc that's a bit of a mess. It seems as though someone's tried to remove some malware previous to this and there was a smorgasbord of antimalware and antivirus software installed. I'm really wanting a set of eyes on the log sheets to tell me if there's anything still lurking that needs to be removed and also if the Windows - No Disk message is related.

    Thanks,

    Paul
     

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  2. TimW

    TimW MajorGeeks Administrator - Jedi Malware Expert Staff Member

    You still need to attach the log from running MGTools.exe --- C:\MGLogs.zip
     
  3. daboskabouter

    daboskabouter Private E-2

    I couldn't find the mglogs.zip as requested in the malware removal forum. Please let me know if you need any further information.
     
  4. daboskabouter

    daboskabouter Private E-2

    Ahh, there it is. Sorry.
     

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  5. TimW

    TimW MajorGeeks Administrator - Jedi Malware Expert Staff Member

    I am not finding any malware in your logs. But let's do a couple of things just to gather a little more info:

    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 )
     
  6. daboskabouter

    daboskabouter Private E-2

    Hi Tim,

    Sorry for the late response. Please find the logs that you requested attached.

    Pal
     

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  7. TimW

    TimW MajorGeeks Administrator - Jedi Malware Expert Staff Member

    Do you have your XP Pro installation CD? If not, please try to create the Recovery disc:

    This is a download of an .iso file of just the Recovery Console for XP.
    Burn to CD with Nero or other 'disc image' capable tool and boot.

    XP Recovery Console.

    You can use ImageBurn to create the disc.

    If you are successful, then boot into your bios and change the boot order to CD/DVD as first boot device. Insert the disc and reboot. Once in the Recovery Console, type this:
    fixmbr

    exit out and reboot to normal mode. Then re-run MBRCheck and attach the new log.
     
  8. daboskabouter

    daboskabouter Private E-2

    Writing a new MBR comes with a pretty scary warning, is it safe for me to continue?
     
  9. TimW

    TimW MajorGeeks Administrator - Jedi Malware Expert Staff Member

    Yes, it is safe. ;)
     
  10. daboskabouter

    daboskabouter Private E-2

    Hi Tim,

    Thanks for your help thus far. Please find the new MBR Log attached.

    Paul
     

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  11. TimW

    TimW MajorGeeks Administrator - Jedi Malware Expert Staff Member

    That fixed the MBR. Tell me what malware issues you are still having, if any.
     

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