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Isaura

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    My computer doesn't let me download text files anymore
    « on: April 11, 2013, 12:52:24 PM »
    This has been going on for about 2 months.I download the files,a security message shows up on a tab underneath saying that the file contained a virus and was removed.I know the files sent by my teachers don't contain viruses.I tried unabling AVG and Windows Firewall to see if I could download the files,but the problem still continued.

     ??? ???

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    Re: My computer doesn't let me download text files anymore
    « Reply #1 on: April 11, 2013, 04:03:16 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.
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    I know the files sent by my teachers don't contain viruses.I tried unabling AVG and Windows Firewall to see if I could download the files,but the problem still continued.
    Your teacher's computer could be infected and it's trying to spread through these files. It's also possible that your computer is already infected. We should run a few scans just to be sure.

    Please download AdwCleaner by Xplode onto your Desktop.
    • Please close all open programs and internet browsers.
    • Double click on adwcleaner.exe to run the tool.
    • Click on Delete.
    • Confirm each time with OK
    • Your computer will be rebooted automatically. A text file will open after the restart.
    • Please post the content of that logfile in your reply.
    • You can find the logfile at C:\AdwCleaner[Sn].txt as well - n is the order number.
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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.

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    Download Security Check by screen317 from one of the following links and save it to your desktop.

    Link 1
    Link 2

    * Double-click Security Check.bat
    * Follow the on-screen instructions inside of the black box.
    * A Notepad document should open automatically called checkup.txt
    * Post the contents of that document in your next reply.

    Note: If a security program requests permission from dig.exe to access the Internet, allow it to do so.

    • 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.
    Windows 8 and Windows 10 dual boot with two SSD's

    Isaura

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      Re: My computer doesn't let me download text files anymore
      « Reply #2 on: April 14, 2013, 01:29:33 PM »
      Hi,thank you,I just noticed I can't download anything,not just text files.I will get to another computer as soon as I can and follow the steps you have given me.See you soon!

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      Re: My computer doesn't let me download text files anymore
      « Reply #3 on: April 14, 2013, 04:18:31 PM »
      Hi,thank you,I just noticed I can't download anything,not just text files.I will get to another computer as soon as I can and follow the steps you have given me.See you soon!
      That's standard MO with some infections. Start with the MBAM scan. That should help with the download problem.
      Windows 8 and Windows 10 dual boot with two SSD's

      Isaura

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        Re: My computer doesn't let me download text files anymore
        « Reply #4 on: April 21, 2013, 04:16:46 PM »
        I started with MBAM and had no infections. :


        Malwarebytes Anti-Malware 1.75.0.1300
        www.malwarebytes.org

        Database version: v2013.04.21.05

        Windows Vista Service Pack 2 x86 NTFS
        Internet Explorer 9.0.8112.16421
        Isaura :: PC_VAN_ISAURA [administrator]

        21/04/2013 16:11:37
        mbam-log-2013-04-21 (16-11-37).txt

        Scan type: Full scan (C:\|D:\|E:\|F:\|G:\|H:\|)
        Scan options enabled: Memory | Startup | Registry | File System | Heuristics/Extra | Heuristics/Shuriken | PUP | PUM
        Scan options disabled: P2P
        Objects scanned: 599848
        Time elapsed: 3 hour(s), 17 minute(s), 33 second(s)

        Memory Processes Detected: 0
        (No malicious items detected)

        Memory Modules Detected: 0
        (No malicious items detected)

        Registry Keys Detected: 0
        (No malicious items detected)

        Registry Values Detected: 0
        (No malicious items detected)

        Registry Data Items Detected: 0
        (No malicious items detected)

        Folders Detected: 0
        (No malicious items detected)

        Files Detected: 0
        (No malicious items detected)

        (end)
        _______________________________________ ___________________________

        Now I am going to use AdwCleaner.

        Isaura

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          Re: My computer doesn't let me download text files anymore
          « Reply #5 on: April 21, 2013, 04:34:23 PM »
          I just noticed that I don't have the Adware Program,I downloaded a link instead of the software.So I have to go to another computer tommorow to get it again.

          I also noticed that my Windows Defender is broken.When I click on it,an error message appears.Could this be the cause of my issues?



          [recovering disk space, attachment deleted by admin]

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          Re: My computer doesn't let me download text files anymore
          « Reply #6 on: April 21, 2013, 04:42:35 PM »
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          I also noticed that my Windows Defender is broken.When I click on it,an error message appears.Could this be the cause of my issues?
          This is probably because of the infection. 

          Download Combofix from any of the links below, and save it to your DESKTOP
          If your version of Windows defaults to you download folder you will need to copy it to your desktop.

          Link 1
          Link 2
          Link 3

          To prevent your anti-virus application interfering with  ComboFix we need to disable it. See here for a tutorial regarding how to do so if you are unsure.
          • Close any open windows and double click ComboFix.exe to run it.

            You will see the following image:


          Click I Agree to start the program.

          ComboFix will then extract the necessary files and you will see this:



          As part of it's process, ComboFix will check to see if the Microsoft Windows Recovery Console is installed. With malware infections being as they are today, it's strongly recommended to  have this pre-installed on your machine before doing any malware  removal. This will not occur in Windows Vista and 7

          It will allow you to boot up into a special recovery/repair  mode that will allow us to more easily help you should your computer  have a problem after an attempted removal of malware.

          If you did not have it installed, you will see the prompt below. Choose YES.



          Follow the prompts to allow ComboFix to download and install the Microsoft Windows Recovery Console, and when prompted, agree to the End-User License Agreement to install the Microsoft Windows Recovery Console.

          **Please note: If the Microsoft Windows Recovery Console is already installed, ComboFix will continue it's malware removal procedures.

          Once the Microsoft Windows Recovery Console is installed using ComboFix, you should see the following message:



          Click on Yes, to continue scanning for malware.

          When finished, it will produce a report for you. Please post the contents of the log (C:\ComboFix.txt).

          Leave your computer alone while ComboFix is running. ComboFix will restart your computer if malware is found; allow it to do so.

          Note: Please Do NOT mouseclick combofix's window while its running because it may cause it to stall.
          Windows 8 and Windows 10 dual boot with two SSD's

          Isaura

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            Re: My computer doesn't let me download text files anymore
            « Reply #7 on: May 31, 2013, 06:55:12 PM »
            Sorry for not having replied earlier,but I'm really kinda tired of computers.lol
            anyways,here follows the ComboFix log :

            [recovering disk space, attachment deleted by admin]

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            Re: My computer doesn't let me download text files anymore
            « Reply #8 on: June 01, 2013, 12:18:16 PM »
            Please download Junkware Removal Tool to your desktop.

            Warning! Once the scan is complete JRT will shut down your browser with NO warning.

            Shut down your protection software now to avoid potential conflicts.

            •Temporarily disable your Antivirus and any Antispyware real time protection before performing a scan. Click this link to see a list of security programs that should be disabled and how to disable them.

            •Run the tool by double-clicking it. If you are using Windows Vista or Windows 7, right-click JRT 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.

            •Copy and Paste the JRT.txt log into your next message.
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            SysProt Antirootkit

            Download
            SysProt Antirootkit from the link below (you will find it at the bottom
            of the page under attachments, or you can get it from one of the
            mirrors).

            http://sites.google.com/site/sysprotantirootkit/

            Unzip it into a folder on your desktop.
            • Double click Sysprot.exe to start the program.
            • Click on the Log tab.
            • In the Write to log box select the following items.
              • Process << Selected
              • Kernel Modules << Selected
              • SSDT << Selected
              • Kernel Hooks << Selected
              • IRP Hooks << NOT Selected
              • Ports << NOT Selected
              • Hidden Files << Selected
            • At the bottom of the page
              • Hidden Objects Only << Selected
            • Click on the Create Log button on the bottom right.
            • After a few seconds a new window should appear.
            • Select Scan Root Drive. Click on the Start button.
            • When it is complete a new window will appear to indicate that the scan is finished.
            • The log will be saved automatically in the same folder Sysprot.exe was extracted to. Open the text file and copy/paste the log here.
            Windows 8 and Windows 10 dual boot with two SSD's