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Software => Computer viruses and spyware => Virus and spyware removal => Topic started by: darksunshine2012 on March 24, 2010, 06:13:25 PM

Title: Application cannot be executed. the file **** is infected
Post by: darksunshine2012 on March 24, 2010, 06:13:25 PM

I got the error message "application cannot be executed. The file wuauclt.exe is infected. Do you want to activate your antivirus software now?" My IE doesn't work anymore, but mozilla does. I did a system restore, but the same error msg popped up again after a couple hours.

I looked through some of the other forums with the same problem, and i tried to install the HijackThis, but it says it's infected and won't install on my computer.

Title: Re: Application cannot be executed. the file **** is infected
Post by: Helpmeh on March 25, 2010, 06:27:57 AM

Even though you've probably tried this, please go here (http://www.computerhope.com/forum/index.php/topic,46313.0.html) and follow the instructions. If you get an "infected file" warning, try changing the file name to something else. Once you post all the required logs, a malware expert will be able to help you the most.

Title: Re: Application cannot be executed. the file **** is infected
Post by: Dr Jay on March 26, 2010, 08:40:18 PM

Download OTL (http://oldtimer.geekstogo.com/OTL.exe)  to your Desktop. But, before saving it, rename it to OTL.com then click the Save button.

• Double click on the icon to run it. Make sure all other windows are closed and to let it run uninterrupted.
• Under the Custom Scan box paste this in

%systemroot%\*. /mp /s
%systemroot%\system32\*.dll /lockedfiles
%systemroot%\system32\*.exe /lockedfiles
%systemroot%\Tasks\*.job /lockedfiles
%systemroot%\system32\drivers\*.sys /lockedfiles
%systemroot%\System32\config\*.sav
%SYSTEMDRIVE%\*.*
%PROGRAMFILES%\*.
netsvcs
msconfig
safebootminimal
safebootnetwork
activex
drivers32
/md5start
eventlog.dll
scecli.dll
netlogon.dll
cngaudit.dll
sceclt.dll
ntelogon.dll
logevent.dll
iaStor.sys
nvstor.sys
atapi.sys
IdeChnDr.sys
viasraid.sys
AGP440.sys
vaxscsi.sys
nvatabus.sys
viamraid.sys
nvata.sys
nvgts.sys
iastorv.sys
ViPrt.sys
eNetHook.dll
ahcix86.sys
KR10N.sys
nvstor32.sys
ahcix86s.sys
nvrd32.sys
symmpi.sys
adp3132.sys
mv61xx.sys
/md5stop
CREATERESTOREPOINT
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\WindowsUpdate\Auto Update\Results\Install|LastSuccessTime /rs

• Click the Run Scan button. Do not change any settings unless otherwise told to do so. The scan wont take long.
  
  • When the scan completes, it will open two notepad windows. OTL.Txt and Extras.Txt. These are saved in the same location as OTL.
    
  • Please copy (Edit->Select All, Edit->Copy) the contents of these files, one at a time
    

Title: Re: Application cannot be executed. the file **** is infected
Post by: Dr Jay on April 05, 2010, 08:39:07 PM

Due to lack of feedback, this topic is now closed. If you need the topic re-opened, PM a moderator and they shall unlock it.

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