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  1. Posts : 21
    Windows 7 home premium 64 bit
       #1

    Virus Help


    Okay, so recently I've been reinstalling a lot of stuff after my computer reset and it seems I've gotten a really, really, really, really, really, horrible virus.

    It doesn't do much other than play annoying ads in the background which if I mute just restarts a minute later.

    But it somehow found it's way into the legitimate windows/system32/svchost.exe

    I know this, because Avast says so and it's able to play these annoying ads before the computer is logged on/is still booting up. Avast isn't able to do anything except warn me of it considering it's in the real svchost.

    Is there any possible way of fixing this considering it's in such a crucial file that I can't just end or delete it?
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  2. Posts : 6,830
    Windows 7 Ultimate 32-Bit & Windows 7 Ultimate 64-Bit
       #2

    Hi Breakyorself

    Download AdwCleaner


    Download



    Save to the Desktop

    Right-click on adwcleaner.exe and choose Run as administrator

    Click the Search button

    Upload the AdwCleaner[Sn].txt in your reply.

       Note
    The log file is at C:\AdwCleaner[Sn].txt
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  3. Posts : 21
    Windows 7 home premium 64 bit
    Thread Starter
       #3

    Here
    Virus Help Attached Files
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  4. Posts : 6,830
    Windows 7 Ultimate 32-Bit & Windows 7 Ultimate 64-Bit
       #4

    Breakyorself


    Run the Delete

    Close all open programs.
    To run the program, right-click AdwCleaner.exe and select "Run as Administrator
    Click on Delete and confirm the prompt.
    After it finishes, the computer is restarted.

    Upload the log saved at C:\AdwCleaner[S1].txt
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  5. Posts : 21
    Windows 7 home premium 64 bit
    Thread Starter
       #5

    Sadly, this also recreated another BSOD error for me :|.
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  6. Posts : 6,830
    Windows 7 Ultimate 32-Bit & Windows 7 Ultimate 64-Bit
       #6

    Open up the AdwCleaner application . Right click choose Run as administrator click on Delete . The report says you pressed search
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  7. Posts : 21
    Windows 7 home premium 64 bit
    Thread Starter
       #7

    Sorry, I did hit delete I just uploaded the wrong one.
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  8. Posts : 6,830
    Windows 7 Ultimate 32-Bit & Windows 7 Ultimate 64-Bit
       #8

    Restart the PC and run Malwarebytes

    Run Malwarebytes

       Note
    Click on Malwarebytes to download

    When the installation is done uncheck Enable free trial of Malwarebytes (see image below )



    Update the definitions and do a full scan

    :ADDED: Another tool we could run


    Download Farbar Recovery Scan Tool from below on a non infected PC
    For 32-bit (x86) systems
    Download


    Farbar Recovery Scan Tool and save it to a flash drive.
    For 64-bit (x64) systems
    Download


    Farbar Recovery Scan Tool x64 and save it to a flash drive.

    Plug the flashdrive into the infected PC.

    Enter System Recovery Options.

    To enter System Recovery Options from the Advanced Boot Options:
    Restart the computer.
    As soon as the BIOS is loaded begin tapping the F8 key until Advanced Boot Options appears.
    Use the arrow keys to select the Repair your computer menu item.
    Select US as the keyboard language settings, and then click Next.
    Select the operating system you want to repair, and then click Next.
    Select your user account an click Next.

    To enter System Recovery Options by using Windows installation disc:
    Insert the installation disc.
    Restart your computer.
    If prompted, press any key to start Windows from the installation disc. If your computer is not configured to start from a CD or DVD, check your BIOS settings.
    Click Repair your computer.
    Select US as the keyboard language settings, and then click Next.
    Select the operating system you want to repair, and then click Next.
    Select your user account and click Next.

    On the System Recovery Options menu you will get the following options:
    Startup Repair

    System Restore

    Windows Complete PC Restore

    Windows Memory Diagnostic Tool

    Command Prompt

    Select Command Prompt

    In the command window type e:\frst.exe (for x64 bit version type e:\frst64) and press Enter
       Note
    Replace letter e with the drive letter of your flash drive.

       Tip
    Type the commands below to see what your letter is for the USB drive and press ENTER after each command

    Code:
    Diskpart
    List volume
    The tool will start to run.
    When the tool opens click Yes to disclaimer.
    Press Scan button.
    FRST will let you know when the scan is complete and has written the FRST.txt to file, close out this message, then type the following into the search box:
    services.exe
    Now press the Search button
    When the search is complete, search.txt will also be written to your USB
    Type exit and reboot the computer normally
    Please copy and paste both logs in your reply.(FRST.txt and Search.txt)
    Last edited by VistaKing; 12 Apr 2013 at 20:37.
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  9. Posts : 2,470
    Windows 7 Home Premium
       #9

    Breakyorself,

    We need to check for possible Zero Byte Partition/Master Boot Record infection.

    Is it possible for you to provide the latest avast! Scan Log?

    Also, let's see what your system shows with the following short scan...
    You can do this scan before doing the Farbar Recovery Scan Tool scan above, if you wish.

    Please download RogueKiller:
    Tlcharger RogueKiller (Site Officiel)

    When you get to the website, go to where it says:
    (Download link) Lien de téléchargement:
    Select the x64 version for your 64-bit system.
    Click the dark-blue button to download.
    Save to the Desktop.

    Close all windows and browsers.
    Right-click and select: Run as Administrator

    At the program console, wait for the prescan to finish. (Under Status, it says: Prescan finished.)
    Press: SCAN

    When done, a report opens on the Desktop: RKreport.txt

    Please provide the RKreport.txt (Mode: Scan) in your reply.
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  10. Posts : 8,608
    Windows 7 Ultimate 32bit SP1
       #10

    Sounds like a "Bootkit" whistler infection ... TDSSKiller may help, but I'll leave you in the hands of Cottonball because I don't recommend just 'cleaning' this type of infection.

    Bootkits
    A kernel-mode rootkit variant called a bootkit is used predominantly to attack full disk encryption systems, for example as in the "Evil Maid Attack", in which a bootkit replaces the legitimate boot loader with one controlled by an attacker; typically the malware loader persists through the transition to protected mode when the kernel has loaded.[35][36][37][38] For example, the "Stoned Bootkit" subverts the system by using a compromised boot loader to intercept encryption keys and passwords.[39] More recently, the Alureon rootkit has successfully subverted the requirement for 64-bit kernel-mode driver signing in Windows 7 by modifying the master boot record.[40]
    The only known defenses against bootkit attacks are the prevention of unauthorized physical access to the system—a problem for portable computers—or the use of a Trusted Platform Module configured to protect the boot path.[41]
    Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rootkit
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