ZeroAccess cleaned; now 0 access to Internet

Discussion in 'Malware Help (A Specialist Will Reply)' started by ftjr, Dec 8, 2012.

  1. ftjr

    ftjr Private E-2

    Some family members were ignoring the warning messages on the PC they use that showed signs of a pretty serious infection. After the damage started generating random BSODs, they thought to ask for help. Was able to identify ZeroAccess and associated crap. Followed suggestions on this site and others to clean it, including Kaspersky TDS, ComboFix, RogueKiller and MalWareBytes in that order. Virus appears gone but so is Internet service.

    I attempted to fix with Tweaking, but no success so far.

    Still getting some error messages I suspect are related to previous damage, such as a random BSOD with "Bad Pool Error," and a popup when windows launches about not being able to see the harddrive, which doesn't appear to be true. The system is a Gateway DX4831 with an Intell i3 CPU running at 530@2.93GHz with 6 gigs of ram on a 64-bit system with Windows 7 Home Premium. The 919 gig harddrive has 735 gigs free. We've also installed a slave 74.4 Gig drive from an old Dell system that's nearly full. We never boot from that one, which I think has XP on it. The dual harddrive system has been operating OK without incident for about 2 years. But I know we've neglected routine maintenance and security updates. Now paying the price.

    Should note that I definitely had Internet access (through wireless router) before last time I ran RogueKiller, since I had to download it. Not sure about whether it disappeared after MalWareBytes or before. The first time I encountered the unexpected Internet problem, I saw a note about missing proxy settings, but I haven't been able to replicate that note since.

    Please let me know what to try and what logs I can supply that might be helpful. Thanks in advance.
     
  2. chaslang

    chaslang MajorGeeks Admin - Master Malware Expert Staff Member

    Welcome to Major Geeks!

    Please read ALL of this message including the notes before doing anything.


    Please follow the instructions in the below link:

    READ & RUN ME FIRST. Malware Removal Guide


    and attach the requested logs when you finish these instructions.
    • **** 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. MGtools will frequently run even when all other tools will not.

    • After completing the READ & RUN ME and attaching your logs, make sure that you tell us what problems still remain ( if any still do )!
    Helpful Notes:

    1. If you run into problems trying to run the READ & RUN ME or any of the scans in normal boot mode, you can run the 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:
    2. If you have problems downloading on the problem PC, download the tools and the manual update Malwarebytes ( links are given in the READ & RUN ME) onto another PC and then 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.
    3. If you cannot seem to login to an infected user account, try using a different user account (if you have one) in either normal or safe boot mode and running only RogueKiller and Malwarebytes while logged into this other user account. Then reboot and see if you can log into the problem user account. If you can then run the rest of the READ & RUN ME FIRST instructions on the infected account.
    4. To avoid additional delay in getting a response, it is strongly advised that after completing the READ & RUN ME you also read this sticky:
    Any additional post is a bump which will add more delay. Once you attach the logs, your thread will be in the work queue and as stated our system works the oldest threads FIRST
     
  3. ftjr

    ftjr Private E-2

    OK, followed your instructions. Logs attached.

    Some notes on my results:
    -- Attempted to follow directions for IE proxy server settings. The LAN screen was checked with detect settings. I unchecked this to match the screen in the instructions. I was still unable to connect to the Internet.
    -- Attempted to run “Fix It” but received error message: “Troubleshooting cannot continue because an error has occurred. We’re sorry but the program encountered an error trying to contact the server. Please try again later.
    (Code 80072EE7)
    -- Confirmed system is 64-bit
    -- Used DeFogger to disable any CD emulation (don’t think there was any).
    -- Ran CCleaner, removing total of 586 mb from system.
    -- Ran RogueKiller scan only, which detected some issues (log attached is labeled [2] because I'd used an earlier RogueKiller install to clean the initial infection before contacting the forum).
    -- Scanned with MalWareBytes, which detected no problems. (log attached)
    -- Ran TDSSKiller, detected no problems.
    -- Ran HitmanPro and MGTools as instructed. Logs attached.

    After running all steps I rebooted. Same noticeable problems remained as prior to these steps:
    -- Pop-up message still comes up 2x on start-up. Pop up titled ipoint.exe – No Disk
    “There is no disk in the drive. Pelase insert a disk into drive /Device/Harddisk6/DR6.” With choices Cancel, Try Again and Continue. (Experience has been that only x-ing out of these boxes prevents a BSOD; I didn't experiment with other options this time.)
    -- Internet still not working. Can connect to Wireless router, but with no Internet service.
     

    Attached Files:

  4. chaslang

    chaslang MajorGeeks Admin - Master Malware Expert Staff Member

    In one of the MGtools logs we can see the reasons for no internet access
    Code:
    =====================================================================================  
    Checking DHCP, AFD, NetBT, tdx, TCP/IP, NSI and nsiproxy Service States 
       Dynamic Host Control Protocol -DHCP-     is NOT running  
            C:\Windows\System32\dhcpcsvc.dll exists  
       AFD Networking Support Environment -AFD- is NOT running  
            C:\Windows\System32\drivers\afd.sys is missing  
       NetBios over Tcpip -NetBT-               is running  
       NetIO Legacy TDI support driver  -tdx-   is running  
       TCP/IP Protocol Driver -TCP/IP-          is running  
       Network Store Interface Service -nsi-    is running  
       NSI Proxy Service  -nsiproxy-            is running  
    
    There could be additional services that are broken. This is quite common with ZeroAccess infections which can cause considerable damage. Let's see if we can fix this and also fix a bunch of other nuisance/junkware which we don't recommend having installed.



    Run C:\MGtools\analyse.exe by double clicking on it (Note: if using Vista or Win 7, don't double click, use right click and select Run As Administrator). This is really HijackThis (select Do a system scan only) and select the following lines but DO NOT CLICK FIX until you exit all browser sessions including the one you are reading in right now:

    R0 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Start Page = http://start.funmoods.com/?f=1&a=ad...tBtCtDtN1L2XzutBtFtCtFtCtFtAtCtB&cr=384149704
    O2 - BHO: InfoAtoms - {103089DA-0F31-4A8B-843F-7D24A7FE8345} - C:\Program Files (x86)\InfoAtoms\IE32\InfoAtomsClientIE.dll
    O2 - BHO: (no name) - {1036AD63-AEAC-460B-9060-C96005D4DC86} - (no file)
    O2 - BHO: PriceGong - {1631550F-191D-4826-B069-D9439253D926} - C:\Program Files (x86)\PriceGong\2.6.4\PriceGongIE.dll
    O2 - BHO: EpicPlay - {56E4076B-A42B-4745-BA35-34DA8AC4C2F2} - (no file)
    O2 - BHO: StartNow Toolbar Helper - {6E13D095-45C3-4271-9475-F3B48227DD9F} - C:\Program Files (x86)\StartNow Toolbar\Toolbar32.dll (file missing)
    O2 - BHO: Freecause Shopping BHO - {91917DC6-93B9-4E62-B2D6-D39C9618C418} - C:\Program Files (x86)\Shop to Win 4\Shop to Win 4.dll
    O2 - BHO: Coupon Savings - {C3F62D94-EEBB-11E1-B88F-CBBD4CC15727} - C:\Program Files (x86)\Coupon Savings\toolbar.dll
    O2 - BHO: A Free Ride Games Bar - {f92a9fe4-2850-4198-b9d5-279880e49b16} - C:\Program Files (x86)\A_Free_Ride_Games_Bar\prxtbA_Fr.dll
    O3 - Toolbar: StartNow Toolbar - {5911488E-9D1E-40ec-8CBB-06B231CC153F} - C:\Program Files (x86)\StartNow Toolbar\Toolbar32.dll (file missing)
    O3 - Toolbar: A Free Ride Games Bar Toolbar - {f92a9fe4-2850-4198-b9d5-279880e49b16} - C:\Program Files (x86)\A_Free_Ride_Games_Bar\prxtbA_Fr.dll
    O4 - HKUS\S-1-5-18\..\Run: [Exetender] "C:\Program Files (x86)\Free Ride Games\GPlayer.exe" /runonstartup (User 'SYSTEM')
    O4 - HKUS\.DEFAULT\..\Run: [Exetender] "C:\Program Files (x86)\Free Ride Games\GPlayer.exe" /runonstartup (User 'Default user')

    After clicking Fix, exit HJT.


    Now please uninstall the below ( combofix which you ran already started deleting some of this junk ):
    A Free Ride Games Bar Toolbar
    Best Buy Software Installer
    Coupon Savings
    DefaultTab
    Free Ride Games Player
    InfoAtoms
    PriceGong 2.6.4
    Shop To Win
    StartNow Toolbar



    Now we will use ComboFix that you already downloaded to fix a bunch of issues.
    • 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 has expired or need to be updated to a new version, make sure you allow it to update.
    • Open Notepad and copy/paste the text in the below quote box into it:
    • 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.
    • Now use your mouse to drag CFscript.txt on top of ComboFix.exe
    • 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.

    If after running Combofix you discover none of your programs will open up because you recieve the following error: Illegal operation attempted on a registry key that has been marked for deletion then you will need to reboot your computer which will normally fix this problem.

    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:\ComboFix.txt
    • C:\MGlogs.zip
    Make sure you tell me how things are working now!
     
  5. ftjr

    ftjr Private E-2

    OK, did everything and the Internet is back. (So thanks!)
    What I am still getting is the "ipoint.exe No Disk" pop up twice when Windows restarts.

    A few other notes:
    --On uninstalls, Best Buy Software Installer and Free Ride Toolbar could not be uninstalled using Control Panel uninstall. Clicked and they ignored me.
    Default Tab appears to be gone already. InfoAtoms needed Internet access to run uninstall routine. Plan to try again later.
    -- On ComboFix. My previous install of ComboFix was awol (not sure why) so I needed to port it over with a flashdrive. Couldn't get it to copy to the desktop, except as a shortcut. So in order to carry out this operation, I copied the CFtext.exe file to it on the Flashdrive. (Also, I accidentally started to run it before using the txt file. Wasn’t sure what to do, so I stopped it fairly quickly.) System rebooted at end of ComboFix routine. This turned AVG back on. I turned it off again. Seemed to finish up OK.

    Two log files attached. Name doesn't match up on the Combofix log file, but that's it.
     

    Attached Files:

  6. chaslang

    chaslang MajorGeeks Admin - Master Malware Expert Staff Member

    This is not a malware problem. You can work this in the Software Forum is necessary. This process is related to your Microsoft IntelliType keyboard. The below are loading at startup. You may just need to reinstall.
    Code:
    [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\windows\currentVersion\Run]
    "itype"="\"c:\\Program Files\\Microsoft IntelliType Pro\\itype.exe\""
    "IntelliPoint"="\"c:\\Program Files\\Microsoft IntelliPoint\\ipoint.exe\""
    
    Try using the below to uninstall them:

    Revo Uninstaller


    The combofix.txt log is right where the instructions said it would be which is C:\combofix.txt I can even see it in your MGlogs.zip file. ;)

    You have a load of things in MSConfig registry keys but you don't appear to be directly using Msconfig to control startup processes. What are you using that is putting information into Microsoft's MSconfig registry keys? I know Glary Utilities and CCleaner do this? Are you using them to do this? If so, you should not because they should not be using registry keys that do not belong to them.

    You also have some other junkware to remove.

    Please download Junkware Removal Tool to your desktop.
    • Shut down your protection software now to avoid potential conflicts.
    • Run the tool by double-clicking it. If you are using Windows Vista or Seven, right-mouse click it and select Run as Administrator.
    • The tool will open and start scanning your system.
    • Note: That JRT may reset your home page to a google default so you will need to restore your home page setting if this happens.
    • Please be patient as this can take a while to complete depending on your system's specifications.
    • On completion, a log (JRT.txt) is saved to your desktop and will automatically open.
    • Attach JRT.txt to your next message.
     

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