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jackhmom

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    Potential Malware Virus Problem
    « on: February 24, 2010, 11:32:37 PM »
    Our computer has started to periodically freeze (after 30 minutes of Internet Explorer activity or if left on overnight with Internext Explorer open).  The only way to fix the problem is to manually turn it off and reboot.  The Task Manager doesn't work to end the Internet Explorer activity.  We have Windows Vista and the Norton Internet Security Suite.  Attached are the 3 requested logs.  When I tried to use the Hijack This Process Tool on the log, it said that I didn't have an antivirus or firewall installed, but when I open Norton, it shows that everything is turned on and that scans have been run recently.

    Any suggestions are much appreciated!  Thank you very much for your help.

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    evilfantasy

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    Re: Potential Malware Virus Problem
    « Reply #1 on: February 25, 2010, 10:48:35 AM »
    With 64 bit systems most of the normal tools we use don't work or don't work right. So you have to be careful in what they are telling you as it is often wrong.


    Right click HijackThis and choose Run as Administrator

    Next select Do a system scan only

    Place a check mark next to the following entries: (if there)

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

    Important: Close all open windows except for HijackThis and then click Fix checked.

    Once completed, exit HijackThis.

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    ESET Online Scan

    Scan your computer with the ESET FREE Online Virus Scan

    * Click the ESET Online Scanner button.

    * For alternate browsers only: (Microsoft Internet Explorer users can skip these steps)
    * Click on the esetsmartinstaller_enu.exe to download the ESET Smart Installer. Save it to your desktop
    * Double click on the esetsmartinstaller_enu.exe icon on your desktop.
    * Place a check mark next to YES, I accept the Terms of Use.

    * Click the Start button.
    * Accept any security warnings from your browser.
    * Leave the check mark next to Remove found threats and place a check next to Scan archives.
    * Click the Start button.
    * ESET will then download updates, install, and begin scanning your computer. Please be patient as this can take some time.
    * When the scan completes, click List of found threats.
    * Next click Export to text file and save the file to your desktop using a name such as ESETScan. Include the contents of this report in your next reply.
    * Click the <<Back button then click Finish.

    In your next reply please include the ESET Online Scan Log

    jackhmom

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      Re: Potential Malware Virus Problem
      « Reply #2 on: February 26, 2010, 09:52:29 PM »
      The first time we ran the Virus scan it found two threats before the scan was finished and then the computer froze and I had to reboot (no log available).  I ran the scan a second time and no threats were found so there was no log to print.

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      Re: Potential Malware Virus Problem
      « Reply #3 on: February 27, 2010, 10:52:04 AM »
      Sounds like whatever it found was removed.

      If there are no more malware issues we can finish up now.


      Use the Secunia Software Inspector to check for out of date software.

      * Click Start Scanner
      * Check the box next to Enable thorough system inspection.
      * Click Start
      * Allow the scan to finish and scroll down to see if any updates are needed.
      * Update anything listed.

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      Go to Microsoft Windows Update and get all critical updates.

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      If you are using or have installed IE6 you are using an outdated and soon to be unsupported version of Internet Explorer and I strongly suggest you update to the latest version directly from Microsoft Internet Explorer 8: Home page.

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      I recommend you keep SUPERAntiSpyware and Malwarebytes Anti-Malware for scanning/removal of malware. Unless you purchase them, they provide no realtime protection so will not interfere with each other. They do not use any significant amount of resources (except a little disk space) until you run a scan.

      I suggest using WOT - Web of Trust. WOT is a free Internet security addon for your browser. It will keep you safe from online scams, identity theft, spyware, spam, viruses and unreliable shopping sites. WOT warns you before you interact with a risky website. It's easy and it's free.

      SpywareBlaster - Secure your Internet Explorer to make it harder for ActiveX programs to run on your computer. Also stop certain cookies from being added to your computer when running Mozilla based browsers like Firefox.
      * Using SpywareBlaster to protect your computer from Spyware and Malware
      * If you don't know what ActiveX controls are, see here

      Protect yourself against spyware using the Immunize feature in Spybot - Search & Destroy.
      * Guide: Use Spybot's Immunize Feature to prevent spyware infection in real-time. Note: To ensure you have the latest Immunizations always update Spybot - Search & Destroy before Immunizing. Spybot - Search & Destroy FAQ

      Check out Keeping Yourself Safe On The Web for tips and free tools to help keep you safe in the future.

      Also see Slow Computer? It May Not Be Malware for free cleaning/maintenance tools to help keep your computer running smooth.

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        Re: Potential Malware Virus Problem
        « Reply #4 on: February 27, 2010, 10:55:58 AM »
        Thank you very much for the help.  Really appreciate it!

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        Re: Potential Malware Virus Problem
        « Reply #5 on: February 27, 2010, 11:02:52 AM »
        Your welcome.

        Safe surfing.., (|