Laptop Problems.

[evilfantasy]

Run random's system information tool and post the log please.

[evilfantasy]

Reply #7

http://www.computerhope.com/forum/index.php/topic,67037.msg435379.html#msg435379

[the webcam guy]

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[evilfantasy]

Everything looks fine as far as malware is concerned.

What problems still remain?

[the webcam guy]

Everything looks fine as far as malware is concerned.

What problems still remain?

The whole drag and drop of anything into folders and "explore" and "open" being switched when right clicked.

I do thank you for the cleaning up though.

Also one other thing concerns me. Before when pictures were saved to the desktop there would show a little preview of it yet now it shows up like this:

[evilfantasy]

Now the malware is gone here are a few things to try.

Restore and Reset File Association in Windows Vista Back to Original Default

Windows Explorer Folder View settings

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We also want to clean up the mess from all of the tools plus a few other steps.

Delete Rsit.exe

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

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The above procedure will:

• Delete:
• ComboFix and its associated files and folders.
• VundoFix backups, if present
• The C:\Deckard folder, if present
• The C:_OtMoveIt folder, if present

• 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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Download OTCleanIt.exe and save it to your Desktop.

• Double-click OTCleanIt.exe.
  
• Click the CleanUp! button.
  
• Select Yes when the "Begin cleanup Process?" prompt appears.
  
• If you are prompted to Reboot during the cleanup, select Yes.
  
• The tool will delete itself once it finishes, if not delete it yourself.

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Use the Secunia Software Inspector to check for out of date software.

• Click Start Now
  
• 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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Here are some great FREE tools to help you keep from getting infected again. These tools use little or no resources so won't slow down your PC.

To prevent unknown applications from being installed on your computer install WinPatrol 2008
* Using Winpatrol to protect your computer from malicious software

I suggest using SiteAdvisor. SiteAdvisor rates sites on business practices and spam. Safety ratings from McAfee SiteAdvisor are based on automated safety tests of Web sites.

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

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.

[the webcam guy]

I give you these two from the links provided to try to help me with in the next reply as I'm working on the other stuff below the - - - - - - - -

1st Link

Restore and Reset File Association in Windows Vista Back to Original Default

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2nd Link

Windows Explorer Folder View settings

It won't let me apply to all folders though I've done everything through the steps besides that.

[evilfantasy]

For the first one.

Go here http://www.mydigitallife.info/2008/06/22/reset-and-fix-broken-windows-vista-file-ext-and-type-associations-include-exe-com-sys-zip-lnk-folder-drive/

Scroll down to

For user who wants all the file association fixes, here’s a compressed zip file vista_extfix.zip that contains all of the individual file extension association fixes above.

[evilfantasy]

Click on the Reset Folders button.

[the webcam guy]

Alright

For the first one.

Go here http://www.mydigitallife.info/2008/06/22/reset-and-fix-broken-windows-vista-file-ext-and-type-associations-include-exe-com-sys-zip-lnk-folder-drive/

Scroll down to

For user who wants all the file association fixes, here’s a compressed zip file vista_extfix.zip that contains all of the individual file extension association fixes above.

Some didn't want to work. Wish there was a way to enlarge the screen shot for you.



Oh and the folders still can't have anything dragged into them. The icons for the images saved haven't changed either after doing all the instructions you've posted.

[evilfantasy]

I'm going to have to suggest you post in the Microsoft Windows forum for help. I'm not a Vista user and many of the people who visit that forum are and will be able to give more specific advice then me.

Link to this thread so they can see what all has been done, specifically this one here http://www.computerhope.com/forum/index.php/topic,67037.msg435768.html#msg435768

[the webcam guy]

It's posted. Thank you for your help in everything. Take care.

[evilfantasy]

No problem.

At least you know it's not malware now.