Folders turned into .exe files and not opening by double clicking

[SuperDave]

Ok. Let's try this one.

Download GMER Rootkit Scanner from here.

•Double click the .exe file. If asked to allow gmer.sys driver to load, please consent
•If it gives you a warning about rootkit activity and asks if you want to run scan...click on NO


 
Click the image to enlarge it

•In the right panel, you will see several boxes that have been checked. Uncheck the following ...
   *Sections
   *IAT/EAT
   *Drives/Partition other than Systemdrive (typically C:\)
   *Show All (don't miss this one)
•Then click the Scan button & wait for it to finish
•Once done click on the [Save..] button, and in the File name area, type in "Gmer.txt" or it will save as a .log file
•Save it where you can easily find it, such as your desktop, and post it in reply
**Caution**
Rootkit scans often produce false positives. Do NOT take any action on any "<--- ROOKIT" entries

[legend3000bc]

Attached is the GMER Rootkit Scanner log.

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[SuperDave]

I'd like us to scan your machine with ESET OnlineScan

•Hold down Control and click on the following link to open ESET OnlineScan in a new window.
ESET OnlineScan
•Click the button.
•For alternate browsers only: (Microsoft Internet Explorer users can skip these steps)

• Click on to download the ESET Smart Installer. Save it to your desktop.
  
• Double click on the icon on your desktop.
  

•Check
•Click the button.
•Accept any security warnings from your browser.
•Check
•Push the Start button.
•ESET will then download updates for itself, install itself, and begin scanning your computer. Please be patient as this can take some time.
•When the scan completes, push
•Push , and save the file to your desktop using a unique name, such as ESETScan. Include the contents of this report in your next reply.
•Push the button.
•Push
A log file will be saved here: C:\Program Files\ESET\ESET Online Scanner\log.txt

[legend3000bc]

I scanned my system with ESET OnlineScan but it did not find any threat or infected files.

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[SuperDave]

I scanned my system with ESET OnlineScan but it did not find any threat or infected files.

Well, that's good news. If there are no other issues, it's time for some clean-up. You can delete Security Check, RootRepeal, Panda USB, Flash Disinfector, HJT. You may keep MBAM, if you wish. Update it and run it weekly to keep your computer clean.

To uninstall ComboFix

• Click the Start button. Click Run. For Vista: type in Run in the Start search, and click on Run in the results pane.
  
• In the field, type in commy /uninstall
  

(Note: Make sure there's a space between the word commy and the forward-slash.)

• Then, press Enter, or click OK.
  
• This will uninstall ComboFix, delete its folders and files, hides System files and folders, and resets System Restore.
  

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.

Uninstall GMER

Click on Start > Run and type in or copy/paste all of the Red text into the Run box.

%windir%\gmer_uninstall.cmd

Click OK to remove GMER.

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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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 smoothly.
Safe Surfing!

[legend3000bc]

Thanks Dave for all your assistance in removing virus and infections from my system. I am happy that all the threats have been removed however i still have one issue which i am not getting rid off. All my system sub-folders are still missing and i have not got them back till now. There are just applications files left by the same names. How do i get my folders back is a concern.

Also i followed the previous steps mentioned but GMER Rootkit Scanner not uninstalling by the command %windir%\gmer_uninstall.cmd getting message windows can not find and make sure you typed the name correctly and try again. Thanks again for all your help.


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[SuperDave]

This is the first time I've used the GMER uninstall command. Just go ahead and delete it from your desktop.
As for the folders and sub-folders; is the B: drive a separate drive or is it a partition of the C: drive?

[legend3000bc]

I have two drives in my system, B:, E: and F: are partition of a separate drives and D: is a partition of C: drive. I am facing this issue with B:, E:, F:, and D: partitions. Surprisingly my system drive C: is not affected by this issue however its partition D: is affected.

[SuperDave]

Surprisingly my system drive C: is not affected by this issue however its partition D: is affected.

The attached picture show the B: drive, not the D: drive

I don't believe that this problem is caused by malware or viruses. I feel that you should start a new thread on this forum. I'm assuming that you're running Windows 7. Please mention that you've have gone through the cleaning process on this forum.