O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [mpx] c:\WINDOWS\system32\mpx.exe
anybody know what this is or what it does?
Trojan.Virtumonde -
http://www.threatexpert.com/report.aspx?uid=01feba93-ac5e-4014-b820-dc737f5d1e0aWe need to remove the malware first but honestly the CD tray sounds like a dist problem to me. Some argue it can't carry a current but I think it's been proven it can.
@globalpal_ooty - I suggest uninstalling the Paretlogic Driver Cure. (Unless it's a paid version). This company isn't trusted.
Open HijackThis and select
Do a system scan only.
Place a check mark next to the following entries: (if there)
- O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Alcmtr] ALCMTR.EXE
- O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [mpx] c:\WINDOWS\system32\mpx.exeImportant: Close all open windows except for HijackThis and then click
Fix checked.
Once completed, exit HijackThis.
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Go to
Start > Run and type
notepad.exe then click
OKCopy and paste the below into Notepad and save as fixme.reg to Your
DesktopREGEDIT4
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\windows\currentVersion\Run]
"Alcmtr"=-
[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run]
"mpx"=-
Locate fixme.reg on your Desktop and double-click it. Answer
Yes when prompted to merge with the Registry.
Make sure that you tell me if you receive a success message about adding the above to the registry. If you do not get a success message, it did not work.Delete the fixme.reg from the Desktop.
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Download ComboFix© by sUBs from one of the below links. Be sure top save it to the
Desktop.
Link #1Link #2**Note: It is important that it is saved directly to your DesktopClose any open Web browsers. (Firefox, Internet Explorer, etc) before starting ComboFix.
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.
Double click combofix.exe & follow the prompts.
When finished ComboFix will produce a log for you.
Post the
ComboFix log in your next reply.
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