Help with removing happili virus

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  1. Posts : 9,582
    Windows 8.1 Pro RTM x64
       #21

    I notice from the attached file that you have 2 copies of Java installed, one being the current version, but the other being version 22. This is the one that is out of date, however, because it is still on your system malware can still attach to it and make use of any holes that exist in its code. Please update it to the latest version, as malware can manifest itself by exploiting holes in applications such as this. Keeping them up to date is an important step towards protecting yourself.

    Java Downloads for All Operating Systems

    I recommend that you use the uninstaller to remove your current version first and then download and run both offline versions (as you have a 64-bit system, you will need both 32-bit and 64-bit versions of Java).

    In addition to that, you need to update Adobe Reader X. The current version is 10.1.3, whereas you have version 10.1.2.

    http://get.adobe.com/uk/reader/?promoid=BUIGO

    Once you have done that, please run the Security Check program that Jacee mentioned again and post the report in your next post.
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  2. Posts : 26
    Windows 7 64 bit
    Thread Starter
       #22

    Hmmm... that's odd. I thought I was pretty good about staying on top of updates.... anyway, I've updated Java and Adobe now and have posted the results here.

    Thanks!
    Help with removing happili virus Attached Files
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  3. Posts : 8,608
    Windows 7 Ultimate 32bit SP1
       #23

    Make sure the proxy settings in Internet Explorer are disabled :
    1) Under “Tools” in the browser tool bar select “Internet Options”.
    2) In the “Internet Options” window that pops up, click the “Connections” tab at the top.
    3) Click “LAN Settings” near the bottom of the “Connections” section.
    4) If the “Proxy server” checkbox is marked with a check, click it to deselect/uncheck it.
    5) Click “Ok” to close the “Local Area Network (LAN) Settings” window.
    6) Click “Ok” to close the “Internet Options” window.
    Reboot
    Make sure "Proxy server" is still disabled under your LAN Settings.

    Now, close down Firefox, right click on a "command" prompt to run as Administrator.

    Copy/paste each of these lines in the command prompt and press the enter key:
    ipconfig /flushdns
    net stop dnscache
    net start dnscache


    Now, download HijackThis!
    HijackThis - Trend Micro USA


    Right click to run as Administrator. Click 'Do a System Scan and Save logfile'.
    The HJT log will open in notepad. Copy and paste the log back here.
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  4. Posts : 26
    Windows 7 64 bit
    Thread Starter
       #24

    Ok, I did the instructions listed above and have run hijackthis and have attached the log.... At this point, this has gotten over my head so I don't even know what to look for anymore :) thanks again...
    Help with removing happili virus Attached Files
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  5. Posts : 8,608
    Windows 7 Ultimate 32bit SP1
       #25

    Rescan with HJT, check this line:

    O2 - BHO: (no name) - {5C255C8A-E604-49b4-9D64-90988571CECB} - (no file)

    Close all windows except HJT, then click 'fix checked'. Exit out of HJT.

    Reboot your computer.

    Connect to Firefox and see if a search still redirects you. Let me know.
    If it does, I want you to unplug and reset your router.
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  6. Posts : 26
    Windows 7 64 bit
    Thread Starter
       #26

    Ok, I went ahead and cleared that line out of HJT, rebooted and then searched on google and opened about 30 windows, none of which were redirected so, I think it's fixed! Thanks so much!!!! If you don't mind typing a bit more, can you explain what the heck happened? I really don't do anything fishy on the internet and am pretty smart about what I open, etc so, I'm just wondering what might have put this on my PC (and when I say "this", is it a virus or something else?). How should I go about keeping it from happening again?
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  7. Posts : 8,608
    Windows 7 Ultimate 32bit SP1
       #27

    You apparently clicked on a link or website that was running malicious code or script. See this Malware - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia and How does a computer get infected with a virus or spyware?

    Tips from MS for 'online safety' Online Safety Tips | Protect Kids and Family Online | Microsoft Security
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  8. Posts : 8,608
    Windows 7 Ultimate 32bit SP1
       #28

    Delete Combofix now:

    Click on the Start button and then select Run from the menu. This will open up the Run box.
    Copy/Paste combofix /uninstall (Please note that there is a space between combofix and /uninstall), click on the OK button or Enter on your keyboard.
    You can now delete the ComboFix.exe program from your computer.

    (This program is continually updated and keeping it as a form of 'security' won't help you.)

    Set a new/clean "Restore Point". System Restore Point - Create
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  9. Posts : 26
    Windows 7 64 bit
    Thread Starter
       #29

    Done and done. I haven't seen any redirection today so, can I assume that everything is completed? if so, thank you SOOOO much!!! (Well, still thank you SOOOOO much if we're NOT done too :) )
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  10. Posts : 26
    Windows 7 64 bit
    Thread Starter
       #30

    Noooooooooooooooooooo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I just got redirected again. Google search using FF. clicked the link and was directed to happili*. Went back, clicked link and went to the right page.... about to burn the laptop....
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