The file cannot be executed ... the host is infected

[m1eyp]

I see that others have reported same problem.  It has got to be the most disruptive and stubborn virus I have so far come across.  When the "Antivirus software alert" pop-ups appear, they look suspiciously unauthentic.

I have tried to work through what you advise before posting a help request, but every stage is prevented, informed by the "Security Warning" message in the subject line.  The Windows Security Alert goes to scan, then informs me of over 30 horrid viruses, trojans, worms etc on my computer, but when going to cleanse/remove, it directs me to stump up $49.95 for the upgrade.  I suspect this isn't authentic either!

I am absolutely stuck, if you could possibly help at all.  Thanks for a great forum.

Tom

[m1eyp]

Just to add, I have been able to download the AVG and CCleaner to the infected PC, and install them, but the virus then prevents me from opening/running them.  I using Mozilla Firefox to use this website, IE is another that is blocked by the virus.

[harry 48]

did you try and run them in safe mode


re-name hjt to snipper.exe and try

re-name mbam.exe to mbam2.exe and try