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matt2381

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    Windows Security Alert - Antivirus scan pop up
    « on: January 05, 2011, 01:48:34 PM »
    While online an antivirus scan pop up appeared on my computer. Shortly after I was unable to access the internet. I have read many forums of programs to install to help, however with this virus I have been unable to run any executable file. I get a message windown security alert application cannot be executed. The file _.exe is infected. Do you want to activate your antivirus software. In addition I cannot access task manager as the same message applies. I cannot access add/remove programs. I cannot boot up in safe mode. Not one program will run, from as simple as the calculator or itunes, to word documents. I always get the application cannot be executed. File calculator.exe, itunes.exe is infected. I reinstalled firefox which now allows it to run. I am looking for any suggestions as I am not sure what to do with a virus that does not allow any other program to be executed

    I have gone through steps A and B and steps 1 through 6.

    Step A. My antivirus software was out of date so I tried to download each program one at a time. I was able to download each however when I go to run them I get an error - application cannot be executed. The file __.exe is infected. Do you want to activate your antivirus software.

    Step B. Same as with trying to open an antivirus program, file __.exe is infected

    Step1 - Can go to control panel but add/remove programs will not come up - the file rundll32.exe is infected is what pops up
    Step2 - CCleaner downloaded but when trying to execute 'the ccleaner.exe is infected'
    Step3 - SAS same _.exe is infected
    Step4 - MBAM same _.exe is infected
    Step5 - JRE same
    Step6 - HJT same

    The one windows security pop up that consistently comes up without clicking on anything is the file nmindexstoresvr.exe is infected.

    Any input is appreciated

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    Re: Windows Security Alert - Antivirus scan pop up
    « Reply #1 on: January 05, 2011, 05:28:37 PM »
    Hello and welcome to Computer Hope Forum. My name is Dave. I will be helping you out with your particular problem on your computer.

    1. I will be working on your Malware issues. This may or may not solve other issues you have with your machine.
    2. The fixes are specific to your problem and should only be used for this issue on this machine.
    3. If you don't know or understand something, please don't hesitate to ask.
    4. Please DO NOT run any other tools or scans while I am helping you.
    5. It is important that you reply to this thread. Do not start a new topic.
    6. Your security programs may give warnings for some of the tools I will ask you to use. Be assured, any links I give are safe.
    7. Absence of symptoms does not mean that everything is clear.

    If you can't access the internet with your infected computer you will have to download and transfer any programs to the computer you're using now and transfer them to the infected computer with a CD-RW or a USB storage device. I prefer a CD because a storage device can get infected. If you use a storage device hold the shift key down while inserting the USB storage device for about 10 secs. You will also have to transfer the logs you receive back to the good computer using the same method until we can get the computer back on-line.

    Please download and run the below tool named Rkill (courtesy of BleepingComputer.com) which may help allow other programs to run.
    Save Rkill to your desktop.

    There are 4 different versions. If one of them won't run then download and try to run the other one.
     
    Vista and Win7 users need to right click Rkill and choose Run as Administrator
     

    You only need to get one of these to run, not all of them. You may get warnings from your antivirus about this tool, ignore them or shutdown your antivirus.

    * Rkill.exe
    * Rkill.com
    * Rkill.scr

    Once you've gotten one of them to run then try to immediately run the following.
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    Download CCleaner Slim and save it to your Desktop - Alternate download link

    When the file has been saved, go to your Desktop and double-click on ccsetupxxx_slim.exe
    Follow the prompts to install the program.

    * Double-click the CCleaner shortcut on the desktop to start the program.
    * Click on the Options block on the left, then choose Cookies.
    * Under Cookies to Delete, highlight any cookies you would like to retain permanently
    * Click the right arrow > to move them to the Cookies to Keep window.
    * Go into Options > Advanced uncheck Only delete files in Windows Temp folders older than 48 hours
    * Click Cleaner on the left then Run Cleaner on the right to run the program.
    * Important: Make sure that ALL browser windows are closed before selecting Run Cleaner

    Caution: Only use the Registry feature if you are very familiar with the registry.
    Always back up your registry before making any changes.[/I] Exit CCleaner after it has completed it's process.
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    SUPERAntiSpyware

    If you already have SUPERAntiSpyware be sure to check for updates before scanning!


    Download SuperAntispyware Free Edition (SAS)
    * Double-click the icon on your desktop to run the installer.
    * When asked to Update the program definitions, click Yes
    * If you encounter any problems while downloading the updates, manually download and unzip them from here
    * Next click the Preferences button.

    •Under Start-Up Options uncheck Start SUPERAntiSpyware when Windows starts
    * Click the Scanning Control tab.
    * Under Scanner Options make sure only the following are checked:

    •Close browsers before scanning
    •Scan for tracking cookies
    •Terminate memory threats before quarantining
    Please leave the others unchecked

    •Click the Close button to leave the control center screen.

    * On the main screen click Scan your computer
    * On the left check the box for the drive you are scanning.
    * On the right choose Perform Complete Scan
    * Click Next to start the scan. Please be patient while it scans your computer.
    * After the scan is complete a summary box will appear. Click OK
    * Make sure everything in the white box has a check next to it, then click Next
    * It will quarantine what it found and if it asks if you want to reboot, click Yes

    •To retrieve the removal information please do the following:
    •After reboot, double-click the SUPERAntiSpyware icon on your desktop.
    •Click Preferences. Click the Statistics/Logs tab.

    •Under Scanner Logs, double-click SUPERAntiSpyware Scan Log.

    •It will open in your default text editor (preferably Notepad).
    •Save the notepad file to your desktop by clicking (in notepad) File > Save As...

    * Save the log somewhere you can easily find it. (normally the desktop)
    * Click close and close again to exit the program.
    *Copy and Paste the log in your post.
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    Please download Malwarebytes Anti-Malware from here.
    Double Click mbam-setup.exe to install the application.
    • Make sure a checkmark is placed next to Update Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware and Launch Malwarebytes Anti-Malware, then click Finish.
    • If an update is found, it will download and install the latest version.
    • Once the program has loaded, select "Perform Full Scan", then click Scan.
    • The scan may take some time to finish,so please be patient.
    • When the scan is complete, click OK, then Show Results to view the results.
    • Make sure that everything is checked, and click Remove Selected.
    • When disinfection is completed, a log will open in Notepad and you may be prompted to Restart. (See Extra Note)
    • Please save the log to a location you will remember.
    • The log is automatically saved by MBAM and can be viewed by clicking the Logs tab in MBAM.
    • Copy and paste the entire report in your next reply.
    Extra Note:

    If MBAM encounters a file that is difficult to remove,you will be presented with 1 of 2 prompts,click OK to either and let MBAM proceed with the disinfection process. If asked to restart the computer, please do so immediately.
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    Download DDS from HERE or HERE and save it to your desktop.

    Vista users right click on dds and select Run as administrator (you will receive a UAC prompt, please allow it)

    * XP users Double click on dds to run it.
    * If your antivirus or firewall try to block DDS then please allow it to run.
    * When finished DDS will open two (2) logs.

    1) DDS.txt
    2) Attach.txt

    * Save both logs to your desktop.
    * Please copy and paste the entire contents of both logs in your next reply.

    Note: DDS will instruct you to post the Attach.txt log as an attachment.
    Please just post it as you would any other log by copy and pasting it into the reply.

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