Solved Windows Firewall can't change settings, error 0x8007042c

[StarCitizen]

Fellas,

I'm quite an expert in these matters, this error has really got me.

Background:


AVG 2015 hangs on 59% , won't update, won't uninstall even with removal tool

Avast 2015 won't install ( Base Filtering Engine service is not running )

Microsoft Safety Scanner just goes round and round

Defender found Adware:Win32/Webcake, Alert Level :High

(have quarantined all the areas its infected + removed)

Cannot set the windows firewall to ON , nor install an antivirus

Very odd ..

 

[Jacee]

Please download AdwCleaner by Xplode and save to your Desktop. Follow both steps!


Step 1.

• Double click on AdwCleaner.exe to run the tool.
  Vista/Windows 7/8 users right-click and select Run As Administrator.
• Click on the Scan button.
• AdwCleaner will begin...be patient as the scan may take some time to complete.
• After the scan has finished, click on the Report button...a logfile (AdwCleaner[R#].txt) will open in Notepad for review (where the largest value of # represents the most recent report).
• The contents of the log file may be confusing. Unless you see a program name that you know should not be removed, don't worry about it. If you see an entry you want to keep, let me know about it.
• Copy and paste the contents of that logfile in your next reply.
• A copy of all logfiles are saved in the C:\AdwCleaner folder which was created when running the tool.

Step 2.
Using AdwCleaner: Scan & Clean:
This time click on the Clean button.
Press OK when asked to close all programs and follow the onscreen prompts.
Press OK again to allow AdwCleaner to restart the computer and complete the removal process.
After rebooting, a logfile report (AdwCleaner[S#].txt) will open automatically (where the largest value of # represents the most recent report).
Copy and paste the contents of that logfile in your next reply.

A copy of that logfile will also be saved in the C:\AdwCleaner folder
******Post both .txt logs

 

[StarCitizen]

Hi there,
The files are empty
pretty much cleared the machine of malware
its something else ...

 

[StarCitizen]

Am trying these 1 by 1
not looking good so far

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/2530126

 

[StarCitizen]

worked through this , nothing has worked:

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/2530126

needless to say Microsoft Security Esssentials won't update.

What is this THING ???

 

[Jacee]

I'd like you to scan your machine with ESET OnlineScan

1. Hold down Control and click on the following link to open ESET OnlineScan in a new window.
   ESET OnlineScan
2. Click the
   
   button.
3. For alternate browsers only: (Microsoft Internet Explorer users can skip these steps)
   1. Click on
      
      to download the ESET Smart Installer. Save it to your desktop.
   2. Double click on the
      
      icon on your desktop.
4. Check
   
5. Click the
   
   button.
6. Accept any security warnings from your browser.
7. Check
   
8. Push the Start button.
9. ESET will then download updates for itself, install itself, and begin scanning your computer. Please be patient as this can take some time.
10. When the scan completes, push
    
11. Push
    
    , and save the file to your desktop using a unique name, such as ESETScan. Include the contents of this report in your next reply.
12. Push the
    
    button.
13. Push
    

 

[StarCitizen]

23% this will take a while


progress: threats found: variants of
Win32/Adware.WintionalityChecker.AF
very nasty

plus this lil devil:
Win32/Toolbar.Conduit.AE

 

[StarCitizen]

IN manage quaranteen we have these 2
setup.zip and Audacity_TSV2BL3D.exe

I await your instruction jacee ..



I note there are a number of pay programs like spyhunter that will remove
stuff that has caused my issues .. i will hang on though ..
you seem to know what you're doing ...

 

[StarCitizen]

How nasty is this
can't even update MSE
see the error code
same as OP
so basically the virus is stopping me from starting vital services
like Firewall

 

[StarCitizen]

Wherez my Jacee - at work? shopping? beach? drinking? stoned?
every virus tells its own story
this laptop is for a friend of mine
will do win 10 once got this lil problem cleared ..

 

[StarCitizen]

here's the farbar txt files :

( ahead of the curve I hope )

 

[StarCitizen]

 

[Jacee]

I'm here, but it's getting a bit late for me ....

First: I would like you to clean all temporary files using TFC.

Download TFC by Old Timer TFC - Temp File Cleaner by OldTimer Download - Geeks to Go Forum and save it to your desktop.
Save any unsaved work. TFC will close ALL open programs including your browser! This will also eliminate all desktop shortcuts, so just be aware!
Double-click on TFC.exe to run it. If you are using Vista/Windows 7 right-click on the file and choose Run As Administrator.
Click the Start button to begin the cleaning process and let it run uninterrupted to completion.

Important! Manually reboot the machine to ensure a complete clean.

Next, flush the DNS cache and restore MS's Hosts file.
Copy and paste these lines in Note pad.

@Echo on
pushd\windows\system32\drivers\etc
attrib -h -s -r hosts
echo 127.0.0.1 localhost>HOSTS
attrib +r +h +s hosts
popd
ipconfig /release
ipconfig /renew
ipconfig /flushdns
netsh winsock reset all
netsh int ip reset all
shutdown -r -t 1
del %0

Save as flush.bat to your desktop.

Right click on the flush.bat file to run it as Administrator. Your computer will reboot itself.


Now, please download Junkware Removal Tool to your desktop.

• Shut down your protection software now to avoid potential conflicts.
• Run the tool by double-clicking it. If you are using Windows Vista, 7, or 8; instead of double-clicking, right-mouse click JRT.exe and select "Run as Administrator".
• The tool will open and start scanning your system.
• Please be patient as this can take a while to complete depending on your system's specifications.
• On completion, a log (JRT.txt) is saved to your desktop and will automatically open.
• Post the contents of JRT.txt into your next message.

 

[StarCitizen]

AVG Software Removal works
Avast Installer works ( did not complete as have MSE )

will work through that list jacee
sorry but thought you were in California time

Thanks ever so much for help
Big love

 

[StarCitizen]

Coast Clear For Win 10 Upgrade ..