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Solve : Help! Have Trojan and Spyware, need help removing (or making sure its gone).?

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Hmmm, I ran Dial and didn't get any errors.

I re-ran SuperAnti, only had a couple of adware tracking cookies as files, and nothing MALICIOUS on Malware.

However, I tried connecting to the internet through one of my connections, and the connections now fail (so I can't get through to the internet).  Other than that, I'm HOPING all of the bad stuff is gone. 

Do I need to run Dial again?Try resetting your router connection (unplug it for 10 seconds then plug it back in)

Do you have an XP CD?

If so, place it in your CD ROM drive and follow the instructions below:

  • Click on Start > Run and type sfc /scannow then press Enter (note the space between scf and /scannow)
    • Let this run undisturbed until the window with the blue  progress bar goes away
SFC - Which stands for System File Checker, retrieves the correct version of the file from %Systemroot%\System32\Dllcache or the Windows installation source files, and then replaces the incorrect file.I did both and then restarted my computer, but it still keeps saying that the connection fails when it tries to restore the connection.  Why is the Operating System information missing from all of the logs? Are you removing it or what?I'm not removing anything, I'm posting whatever log it gives me in my notepad.  OS is XP with SP2, I still have the original CD for it since it was an upgrade to the computer.  Try to reset the browser settings.

Reset settings for Internet Explorer 6

Reset Explorer Settings IE 6

Reset Settings in Internet Explorer 7

Reset Explorer Settings IE 7 It worked, I was able to connect!

Is there anything I need to do to make sure everything is off my computer?  Keep checking with the SuperAnti and Malware programs?

Thanks for all your help!
    • Click START then RUN
    • Now type Combofix /u in the runbox
    • Make sure there's a space between Combofix and /u
    • Then hit Enter.

  • The above procedure will:
  • Delete the following:
  • ComboFix and its associated files and folders.
  • Reset the clock settings.
  • Hide file extensions, if required.
  • Hide System/Hidden files, if required.
  • Set a new, clean Restore Point.
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Run this online scan. Requires Internet Explorer

Use the ESET Nod32 Online Scanner

1. Check the box next to YES, I accept the Terms of Use.
2. Click Start
3. When asked, allow the activex control to install
4. Click Start
5. Make sure that the option Remove found threats and the option Scan unwanted applications is check marked.
6. Click Scan
7. Wait for the scan to finish
8. Use notepad to open the logfile located at C:\Program Files\EsetOnlineScanner\log.txt
9. Add the C:\Program Files\EsetOnlineScanner\log.txt log into your next reply.I hope this is good news

# version=4
# OnlineScanner.ocx=1.0.0.635
# OnlineScannerDLLA.dll=1, 0, 0, 79
# OnlineScannerDLLW.dll=1, 0, 0, 78
# OnlineScannerUninstaller.exe=1, 0, 0, 49
# vers_standard_module=3475 (20080926)
# vers_arch_module=1.064 (20080214)
# vers_adv_heur_module=1.066 (20070917)
# EOSSerial=29942a97464bdd4da321f7fbccd1a21
# end=finished
# remove_checked=true
# unwanted_checked=true
# utc_time=2008-09-27 02:11:50
# local_time=2008-09-26 08:11:50 (-0700, Mountain Daylight Time)
# country="United States"
# osver=5.1.2600 NT Service Pack 2
# scanned=205805
# found=0
# scan_time=2820Yes that is good news.

Download OTCleanIt.exe and save it to your Desktop.
  • Double-click OTCleanIt.exe.
  • Click the CleanUp! button.
  • Select Yes when the "Begin cleanup Process?" prompt appears.
  • If you are prompted to Reboot during the cleanup, select Yes.
  • The tool will delete itself once it finishes, if not delete it yourself.
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Delete temporary files

Go to:
  • Start
  • Run
  • type: CLEANMGR.EXE
  • Press Enter.
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When prompted select the C: drive and click OK.
Check the boxes for:
  • Temporary Internet Files
  • Downloaded Program Files
  • Recycle Bin
  • Temporary Files
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Click OK or Enter

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Disable the System Restore Utility to prevent re-infection from an old one

1) Right click the My Computer icon on the Desktop and click on Properties.
2) Click on the System Restore tab.
3) Put a check mark next to Turn off System Restore on All Drives
4) Click the OK button.
5) You will be prompted to restart the computer. Click the Yes button.

Now re-ENABLE System Restore

To re-enable the System Restore Utility, follow steps one to five and on step three remove the check mark next to 'Turn off System Restore on All Drives'.

1) Right click the My Computer icon on the Desktop and click on Properties.
2) Click on the System Restore tab.
3) Remove the check mark next to Turn off System Restore on All Drives
4) Click the OK button.

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Use the Secunia Software Inspector to check for out of date software.
  • Click Start Now
  • Check the box next to Enable thorough system inspection.
  • Click Start
  • Allow the scan to finish and scroll down to see if any updates are needed.
  • Update anything listed.
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Go to Microsoft Windows Update and get all critical updates.

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Here are some great FREE tools to help you keep from getting infected again. These tools use little or no resources so won't slow down your PC.

Concerned about Browser Security? Consider using Mozilla Firefox 3.0 with Adblock Plus and NoScript

To prevent unknown applications from being installed on your computer install WinPatrol 2008
* Using Winpatrol to protect your computer from malicious software

I suggest using SiteAdvisor. SiteAdvisor rates sites on business practices and spam. SAFETY ratings from McAfee SiteAdvisor are based on automated safety tests of Web sites.

SpywareBlaster - Secure your Internet Explorer to make it harder for ActiveX programs to run on your computer. Also stop certain cookies from being added to your computer when running Mozilla based browsers like Firefox.
* Using SpywareBlaster to protect your computer from Spyware and Malware
* If you don't know what ActiveX controls are, see here

Check out Keeping Yourself Safe On The Web for tips and free tools to help keep you safe in the future.

Also see Slow Computer? It May Not Be Malware for free cleaning/maintenance tools to help keep your computer running smooth.I'm pretty sure it worked, thanks, but I still keep getting alerts from my McAfee virus scan of Generic Trojans that it finds in various places on my computer.  My Norton's antivirus program doesn't show anything, but for some reason McAfee is.  You shouldn't have two antivirus installed. They conflict with each other.

The real-time protection of two antivirus programs may conflict with each other and cause the following:

1) False Alarms: When the anti virus software tells you that your PC has a virus when it actually doesn't.
2) Conflicts: Your system may lock up due to both products attempting to access the same file at the same time.
3) Performance: More that one antivirus will cause your PC to become slow and it may even crash or blue screen.


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