XP virus damage???

Discussion in 'Malware Help (A Specialist Will Reply)' started by Matt Trevatt, Oct 19, 2008.

  1. Matt Trevatt

    Matt Trevatt Private E-2

    My wifes PC didnt have any virus software :eek: I know just plane dumb.. just didnt get around to downloading AVG for a while since we have such a crap slow connection here in Bali.

    Anyway downloaded AVG, which came up with 3 virus warnings. PSW.onlinegames.2.5
    win32\samll\start.exe +peum02.exe
    .v awi.gen.akys (wifes writing so not sure if this is correct)

    I have 2 hard drives, C: plus another physical hard drive that is divided into 3 virtual drives. AVG appeared to clean everything up ok but now when I am in My Computer you click on 3 virtual drives Icons and windows pops up with the "Choose which program you want to open this file" box. To me it looks like explorer has lost the file assotiation. Same happens with a flash drives but not C: ( and weirdly 1 of the virtual drives is sometimes ok as well)
    You can click on the + sign and expand the files no problem but you cant right click and exporer either.

    I would consider rebuilding except that my wife has a wedding to photograph soon and needs the PC.
     
  2. Matt Trevatt

    Matt Trevatt Private E-2

    Also System Restore fails on all restore points.
     
  3. Kestrel13!

    Kestrel13! Super Malware Fighter - Major Dilemma Staff Member

  4. Lev

    Lev MajorGeek

    Due to the likelihood you still have infections and malware on this machine I am moving your thread over to the Malware Forum. Once you have the all-clear from the Authorized Malware Fighters, you can come back to the Software Forum and ask for additional assistance of any unresolved issues you are still experiencing. But first we must ensure your machine is clean.

    Please follow the instructions in the below link and attach the requested logs when you finish these instructions.

    READ & RUN ME FIRST. Malware Removal Guide



    • If something does not run, write down the info to explain to us later but keep on going.
      Do not assume that because one step does not work that they all will not.

      Notes:
    • If you run into problems trying to run the READ & RUN ME or any of the scans in normal boot mode. You can run steps in safe boot mode but make sure you tell us what you did later when you post logs. See the below if you do not know how to boot in safe mode:
      Starting your computer in Safe mode
    • If you have problems downloading on the problem PC, download the tools on another PC and burn to a CD. Then copy them to the problem PC. You will have to skip getting updates if (and only if) your internet connection does not work. Yes you could use a flash drive too but flash drives are writeable and infections can spread to them.
     
    Last edited: Oct 20, 2008

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