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Thread ID: 92774 2008-08-22 15:53:00 Hijacked and blocked from most spyware support sites. Tensai (14108) Press F1
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699399 2008-08-22 22:50:00 Yup reboot then get the files I posted in the links Speedy Gonzales (78)
699400 2008-08-22 23:00:00 Internet speeds are back (still can't get on spybot s&d site or forums though, same with you?), computer a whole lot less sluggish, but deleting that file and rebooting didn't get rid of that fake warning on my desktop.

Anything else wrong with my comp?
Tensai (14108)
699401 2008-08-22 23:04:00 Its all fixable . . . . .



Please download Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware from one of these places:

. majorgeeks . com/Malwarebytes_Anti-Malware_d5756 . html" target="_blank">www . majorgeeks . com

. besttechie . net/tools/mbam-setup . exe" target="_blank">www . besttechie . net

Double Click mbam-setup . exe to install the application .

* Make sure a checkmark is placed next to Update Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware and Launch Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware, then click Finish .
* If an update is found, it will download and install the latest version .
* Once the program has loaded, select "Perform Quick Scan", then click Scan .
* The scan may take some time to finish,so please be patient .
* When the scan is complete, click OK, then Show Results to view the results .
* Make sure that everything is checked, and click Remove Selected .
* When disinfection is completed, a log will open in Notepad and you may be prompted to Restart . (See Extra Note)
* The log is automatically saved by MBAM and can be viewed by clicking the Logs tab in MBAM .
* Copy&Paste the entire report in your next reply along with a fresh HijackThis log .

Please Note:
If MBAM encounters a file that is difficult to remove,you will be presented with 1 of 2 prompts,click OK to either and let MBAM proceed with the disinfection process,if asked to restart the computer,please do so immediately .


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Ok . Lets download ComboFix . exe . This will give me a better view to the files running and also hidden on your computer and also those in the registry . . Please visit this webpage for downloading and instructions for running the tool:

Go here ======> A guide and tutorial on using ComboFix ( . bleepingcomputer . com/combofix/how-to-use-combofix" target="_blank">www . bleepingcomputer . com) <====== Go here

Please ensure you read this guide carefully and install the Recovery Console first . This applies to XP Pro and XP Home users only . If you have SP3 installed you will need to use SP2

The Windows Recovery Console will allow you to boot up into a special recovery (repair) mode . This allows us to more easily help you should your computer have a problem after an attempted removal of malware . It is a simple procedure that will only take a few moments of your time .

Once installed, you should get a prompt that says:

The Recovery Console was successfully installed .

Please continue as follows:

(1) Close/disable all anti virus and anti malware programs so they do not interfere with the running of ComboFix .
(2) Click Yes to allow ComboFix to continue scanning for malware .

When the tool is finished, it will produce a report for you .

Please include the following reports for further review, and so we may continue cleansing the system:

C:\ComboFix . txt
New HijackThis log .

Caution: Never run and remove files with Combofix unless supervised by a qualified security analyst who is experienced in the use of Combofix . Mal use can cause serious computer problems

NOTE: Combofix prevents autorun of all CDs, floppies and USB devices to assist with malware removal & increase security . If this is an issue or makes it difficult for you - please let me know .
Pancake (6359)
699402 2008-08-22 23:05:00 Did you install trojan remover and Avast?

Get malwarebytes as well. Install and update it then click on scan

Its in my sig below
Speedy Gonzales (78)
699403 2008-08-22 23:10:00 Pancake, just saw your post. Are you telling me what to do after I did the fixes speedy gonzales told me to do or replying to the original problem?
I'll do what you're asking anyway.


Did you install trojan remover and Avast?

Get malwarebytes as well. Install and update it then click on scan

Its in my sig below

Not yet, just tried to go to malwarebytes site in your sig... same problem, something seems to be blocking me to go there (probably because it recognizes the words malware in the link.. ****ing snidey ***holes whoever created this crap).

Thanks for your help, having a go with pancake's advice as well now before I focus on the after-cleanup.
Tensai (14108)
699404 2008-08-22 23:12:00 Thanks for your help, having a go with pancake's advice as well now before I focus on the after-cleanup.

Go for it
Speedy Gonzales (78)
699405 2008-08-22 23:15:00 Pancake, can't connect to either of the links for that mbam software. Whatever it is that's still on my comp is blocking me. Get an instant connection error. Anyone able to send me that file or have other links...

Nor can I go to that site for combofix. However, I still have that from help I received for a similar (less big) problem a year ago, so I'm not sure if that version is too old.
Tensai (14108)
699406 2008-08-22 23:29:00 Click this to download malwarebytes (majorgeeks.com) Speedy Gonzales (78)
699407 2008-08-22 23:30:00 The old version is no good.You need the latest.Can you download the stuff from another computer and tranfer it to yours..? Pancake (6359)
699408 2008-08-22 23:32:00 No... can you upload them to sendspace or something like that... can probably go to those sites.

EDIT: speedy, can't get it from there either. Majorgeeks seem to be blocked as well, tried to enter that site from my google search earlier today and it was the same problem.
Tensai (14108)
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