i think i have got virus

Thanks

A few things caught my attention
Services
--> Running: PnkBstrA
--> Running: PnkBstrB
--> Stopped: Google Update Service (gupdate)--> Stopped: Google Update Service (gupdatem)

Scheduler
--> 29-12-2013 12:39;: GoogleUpdateTaskMachineUA
--> 29-12-2013 20:39;: GoogleUpdateTaskMachineCore
--> ATKOSD2

Process List
--> C:\Program Files\Google\Update\1.3.22.3\GoogleCrashHandler.exe
--> C:\Windows\system32\PnkBstrA.exe
--> C:\Windows\system32\PnkBstrB.exe


The PnkBstrX entries might be game related or they might be malware.
I would remove PunkBuster using
Control Panel -> Programs and Features. If there isn't an entry, then rename both A & B versions in C:\Windows\systems32
PnkBstrtA.exe -> PnkBstrtA_exe.rename
PnkBstrtB.exe -> PnkBstrtB_exe.rename

The Google entries also might be legitimate since you use Chrome, but often Google software on Windows causes some issues. Don't worry about anything Google at this point.

ATKOSD2 is a Asus process, you can leave it or disable it - your choice

That's about all I can glean from the Speccy publish - perhaps another member will see something I might have missed.

Bill

I would try to uninstall PunkBuster only, not the game. If PnkBstr is tied to the game install, then rename the two files in C:\Windows\system32.

You are correct - it is for multiuser games (supposedly keeps others from using cheats).

Good, keep an eye on things and post if you experience problems. After a week or so of stable operation, please mark this thread as closed.

I think your system has been checked for viruses and is clean, but....

A full regiment is provided in this guide: How to easily clean an infected computer (Malware Removal Guide)
There are nine scanners and each one takes a while (an hour + on my machine). Some you have already run, but if you want to be as ceratian as can be (without wiping your drive and reinstalling) then this is the best route. It's up to you. If you do decide to follow the guide - you have to follow each step, in order, and to completion.

If the spike is related to system load (which I believe is teh issue) then there are two tutorials you can follow:

• Troubleshoot Application Conflicts by Performing a Clean Startup
  See what task Mgr does after Step one
• Optimize Windows 7
  Some steps might not apply (SSD, more ram...) - report what you did run and what results

Follow one tutorial at a time, trying to do all things at one time makes it more difficult to isolate a problem. If at any point the symptom goes away, STOP and post

I'm going to guess that a game or associated software is launching at startup. Could post an image of your msconfig screens (examples are given in the tutorial)

Thanks

Mysterious said:

Slartybart said:

I think your system has been checked for viruses and is clean, but....

A full regiment is provided in this guide: How to easily clean an infected computer (Malware Removal Guide)
There are nine scanners and each one takes a while (an hour + on my machine). Some you have already run, but if you want to be as ceratian as can be (without wiping your drive and reinstalling) then this is the best route. It's up to you. If you do decide to follow the guide - you have to follow each step, in order, and to completion.

If the spike is related to system load (which I believe is teh issue) then there are two tutorials you can follow:

• Troubleshoot Application Conflicts by Performing a Clean Startup
  See what task Mgr does after Step one
• Optimize Windows 7
  Some steps might not apply (SSD, more ram...) - report what you did run and what results

Follow one tutorial at a time, trying to do all things at one time makes it more difficult to isolate a problem. If at any point the symptom goes away, STOP and post

I'm going to guess that a game or associated software is launching at startup. Could post an image of your msconfig screens (examples are given in the tutorial)

Thanks

Ok i'll try those..u're a good man.keep up the good work
just finished downloading these files because of my slow net
not downloaded eset emergency toolkit because it was 219 mb
i'll scan with these & reply back :)

alright finished scanning with these...
results:
Kaspersky tddsskiller >>
RKill >>
Malwarebytes anti-malware >>
Hitman pro not even started (don't know why skipped)
RogueKiller >>
Adwcleaner >>
JRT >>
ESET Online scanner giving me trouble here (it found trojan in Max Payne 3),What should i do now ? >>

Edit-plz reply fast because i'm waiting for u'r response.what should i do for Max Payne 3 ?