Removed 2 malwares, now need help with DEP

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  1. Posts : 30
    MS Windows 7 Professional 64-bit SP1
    Thread Starter
       #21

    Do I need to go back and set my execution policy back to 'NO'?
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  2. Posts : 10,200
    MS Windows 7 Ultimate SP1 64-bit
       #22

    St8kOut,
    St8kout,

    If you still can not get the DEP setting to stick then:
    Most probably you have reinfected yourself.

    What anti-virus software you using?

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    ==================================

    Please carry out:
    Install CCleaner:
    CCleaner - PC Optimization and Cleaning - Free Download

    list of STARTUP PROGRAMS

    CCleaner | Tools
    icon | Startup button | Windows tab |
    click on Save to text file button (bottom right side) |
    accept Startup.txt as file name | SAVE button

    list of SCHEDULED TASKS

    CCleaner | Tools
    icon | Startup button | Scheduled Tasks tab |
    click on Save to text file button (bottom right side) |
    enter Scheduled Tasks as File name | Save button

    List of INSTALLED PROGRAMS

    CCleaner | Tools
    icon | Uninstall button |
    click on Save to text file button (bottom right side) |
    accept install.txt as File name | Save button


    UPLOAD, as an attachment, the startup.txt file
    UPLOAD, as an attachment, the Scheduled Tasks.txt file
    UPLOAD, as an attachment, the install.txt file.

    HOW TO UPLOAD
    Post a File or Screenshot in Seven Forums
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  3. Posts : 30
    MS Windows 7 Professional 64-bit SP1
    Thread Starter
       #23

    I was using Windows Defender, then that was replaced by Microsoft Security Essentials. I should point out that when I went to use MSE a few days ago when all this started I found it had been disabled.

    I also use Advanced System Care 5 which I guess I put a little too much faith into as it's supposed to check for malware. I run it everyday.

    Today I installed the free version of AVG. It didn't find anything but the tuneup part repaired some 900 items. It also said it corrected some Firewall problems. Didn't know I had any. I also ran Anti-Spy.Info today and it came up clean. Was about to try CCleaner so I'll do that now.

    From what I've read no one program can find everything, so I'm trying them all I guess, lol. But since using Defender on a stick nothing else is showing up.

    I had checked the DEP setting immediately after Defender offline rebooted and it was still affected, so I don't know if there is some other infection or that file is corrupted.

    At this point I'm thinking window reinstall would be a lot easier and safer. I do have some documents and other things I absolutely have to save but don't know if they are infected. I'm about to close on a new house and have all this paperwork on my computer.
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  4. Posts : 10,200
    MS Windows 7 Ultimate SP1 64-bit
       #24

    Windows Defender is NOT an AV solution. Windows Defender was used to remove nasty malware and was not running continuously.

    Here at the end, I'm going to give you a link. I would like for you to go there and read about Microsoft security components.

    Now remove AVG immediately if not sooner.

    Put MSE back on there. Your problems were not due to or caused by MSE.

    You had a nasty "rootkit" type of infection which WDO got rid of since it is an Offline solution.

    Once your system is clean, the MSE will keep your system clean.

    Get rid of Advanced Care! There is a good bit of your problems.

    I need those three programs. Your software is causing the problem. If you reinstall Win 7 and then reinstall the same enemies, then you will be fighting the same battles again.

    First, carry out the advice above,
    2nd, I need those three files.
    3rd, here is the promised link: Understanding Microsoft Anti-Malware Software 2012 ~ Security Garden
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  5. Posts : 30
    MS Windows 7 Professional 64-bit SP1
    Thread Starter
       #25

    Here they are
    Removed 2 malwares, now need help with DEP Attached Files
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  6. Posts : 10,200
    MS Windows 7 Ultimate SP1 64-bit
       #26

    While we are working on putting your system in order then:

    UNINSTALL

    Script:
    Advanced SystemCare 5    IObit    6/15/2012    85.8 MB    5.3.0
    Anti
    -Spy.Info 1.8d    Neuber Software    7/18/2012        1.8d
    AVG 2012    AVG Technologies    7
    /18/2012        2012.0.2197
    AVG PC Tuneup    AVG    7
    /18/2012    42.4 MB    10.0.0.27
    Bonjour    Apple Inc
    .    3/19/2012    2.00 MB    3.0.0.10
    CESAM
    Online Solutions Anti-Malware v5.0    Online Solutions    7/16/2012    5.91 MB    5.0.11926.0
    Futuremark SystemInfo    Futuremark Corporation    7
    /18/2012        4.9.0
    Internet Explorer 
    (Enable DEP)        7/18/2012        
    MSI Afterburner 2.1.0    MSI Co
    ., LTD    7/17/2012        2.1.0
    Spybot 
    Search Destroy    Safer Networking Limited    7/18/2012        1.6.2
    Tweaking
    .com Windows Repair (All in One)    Tweaking.com    7/17/2012        1.7.5 
    REBOOT

    Due to the high number of changes and the effects they will have,
    I need you to submit a fresh set of those three files after perfoming these uninstalls.

    thanks,
    karl
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  7. Posts : 30
    MS Windows 7 Professional 64-bit SP1
    Thread Starter
       #27

    Lol, all those uninstalls kept opening a webpage wanting an explanation from the companies. "What's wrong with our program?"
    Removed 2 malwares, now need help with DEP Attached Files
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  8. Posts : 10,200
    MS Windows 7 Ultimate SP1 64-bit
       #28

    Until you system is in order then:
    CCLEANER | TOOLS icon | STARTUP tab | SCHEDULED TASKS tab |
    Use DISABLE button to disable ALL

    Close CCleaner.


    REBOOT!


    You have not disabled any programs. You have disabled the scheduled running.
    Later, after your system is running smoothly, you may reenable desired programs.
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  9. Posts : 10,200
    MS Windows 7 Ultimate SP1 64-bit
       #29

    WIN | type MSCONFIG | ENTER | STARTUP tab |
    Uncheck ALL except for:
    Script:
    Sidebar    Microsoft Corporation    C:\Program Files\Windows Sidebar\sidebar.exe /autoRun
    MSC    Microsoft Corporation    
    "c:\Program Files\Microsoft Security Client\msseces.exe" -hide -runkey 
    REBOOT!

    You have just told Win 7 to not run unchecked programs at start up time.

    You have not disabled the programs. They will be run when needed.

    WIN = key with the Microsoft logo on top

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    After this reboot is finished, then:
    Enable DEP

    and see if it stays enabled.

    thanks,
    karl
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  10. Posts : 30
    MS Windows 7 Professional 64-bit SP1
    Thread Starter
       #30

    I should point out that I'm relying on Microsoft's Fixit program to tell me DEP status.

    Everything I run it it says it finds that problem and fixes it. So if it is indeed finding it disabled, then no, something keeps constantly disabling it right after Fixit enables it again. I can run Fixit over and over again and still get the same result each time.

    Other than that everything else seems to be working properly. Web pages open instantly now (taking way too long was one of the symptoms), back button no longer reloads the current page (another symptom), no odd behavior of anything so far.

    I do appreciate all the time you spent helping me with this. It almost seem like you actually wrote Windows yourself, lol.
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