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rmetal

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    Re: AVG calls it a rootkit, having various problems
    « Reply #15 on: February 27, 2010, 05:35:52 PM »
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    Do you know what this is?

    Yes, it came with my automotive scan tool--for 'check engine' diagnostics
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    Re: AVG calls it a rootkit, having various problems
    « Reply #16 on: February 27, 2010, 05:38:27 PM »
    Okay. I see OBD2 TekLink in Add/Remove Programs also. :)


    I will not need the ComboFix log this time.

    1. Go to Start > Run > type Notepad.exe and click OK to open Notepad.
    It must be Notepad, not Wordpad.
    2. Copy the text in the below code box by highlighting all the text and pressing Ctrl+C

    Code: [Select]
    KillAll::

    DDS::
    mURLSearchHooks: H - No File
    BHO: {7E853D72-626A-48EC-A868-BA8D5E23E045} - No File


    3. Go to the Notepad window and click Edit > Paste
    4. Then click File > Save
    5. Name the file CFScript.txt - Save the file to your Desktop
    6. Then drag the CFScript (hold the left mouse button while dragging the file) and drop it (release the left mouse button) into ComboFix.exe as you see in the screenshot below. Important: Perform this instruction carefully!



    ComboFix will begin to execute, just follow the prompts.
    After reboot (in case it asks to reboot), it will produce a log for you.

    I will not need the log this time.

    Note: Do not mouseclick ComboFix's window while it is running. That may cause your system to freeze

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    Go to Add or Remove Programs and uninstall:

    • J2SE Runtime Environment 5.0 Update 2
    .
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    If there are no more malware issues we can finish up now.

    Let's clear out the programs we've been using to clean up your computer, they are not suitable for general malware removal and could cause damage if launched accidentally. These steps will also help secure the work you have done.

    * Click START then RUN
    * Now type Combofix /Uninstall in the runbox
    * Make sure there's a space between Combofix and /Uninstall
    * Then hit Enter.

    The above procedure will:
    * Delete: ComboFix and its associated files and folders.
    * Reset the clock settings.
    * Hide file extensions, if required.
    * Hide System/Hidden files, if required.
    * Set a new, clean Restore Point.

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    Clean out your temporary internet files and temp files.

    Download TFC by OldTimer to your desktop.

    Double-click TFC.exe to run it.

    Note: If you are running on Vista, right-click on the file and choose Run As Administrator

    TFC will close all programs when run, so make sure you have saved all your work before you begin.

    * Click the Start button to begin the cleaning process.
    * Depending on how often you clean temp files, execution time should be anywhere from a few seconds to a minute or two.  
    * Please let TFC run uninterrupted until it is finished.

    Once TFC is finished it should restart your computer. If it does not, please manually restart the computer yourself to ensure a complete cleaning.

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    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.

    rmetal

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      Re: AVG calls it a rootkit, having various problems
      « Reply #17 on: February 27, 2010, 07:23:00 PM »
      Thanks Very Much for your time and patience, evilfantasy!     ;D

      I've got tons of updating to do now......

      What a fascinating (besides being frustrating at first) ordeal.  Wish I'd stayed in school, not-so-LOL.
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      Re: AVG calls it a rootkit, having various problems
      « Reply #18 on: February 27, 2010, 07:28:55 PM »
      Your welcome.

      Safe surfing...