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698660 2008-08-22 22:21:00 Sounds a bit drastic,do you reckon he is over infested?

Yup
Speedy Gonzales (78)
698661 2008-08-22 23:50:00 Yes indeed


Ah,one wonder what one has to do to get such a mess!!
Cicero (40)
698662 2008-08-23 11:18:00 blacklight didn't pick anything up, and the hijackthis thing didn't work, any other suggestions?
The rootkit seems to change names every time too..
Blam (54)
698663 2008-08-23 11:22:00 Try This here, Unhackme (safecomputing.umn.edu) - never tried it on an infected machine, so I don't know if it works any good.

I did install it earlier to have a look on a workshop PC, the PC has XP, but the Spec's say (www.greatis.com) it works on vista as well ??? --- 30 day trial, fully functional.
wainuitech (129)
698664 2008-08-23 11:54:00 If the above doesn't work, there is one other program that should work - its called ComboFix (www.bleepingcomputer.com) BUT before you use it, WAIT for another PF1 member called Pancake. He knows how to read the logs it produces.

I will send him a PM and see if he's able to advice you.
wainuitech (129)
698665 2008-08-23 22:37:00 The unhackme thing didn't work, it didn't even open, and after installing it the computer it would not boot up, until I used he "Last known good onfiguration" option. I'm now sure the rootkit came from an external HDD, how can I remove the rootkit/virus/trojan from it without it infecting other computers?
BTW thanks wt for all the help so far.
Blam (54)
698666 2008-08-23 22:47:00 For starters I'd leave the External HD for the Moment and work on the Main PC.

I have tried loading that unhackme on a Vista PC this morning and it went in and worked fine, but of course it wasn't infected.

I had a reply from Pancake - I think he will look at your problem when hes available. Hopefully Combofix along with several other specilised programs may fix it.
wainuitech (129)
698667 2008-08-23 22:54:00 ok, I'll wait for his reply.. Blam (54)
698668 2008-08-23 23:01:00 Ok . Lets see what we got . . .



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)
698669 2008-08-24 00:43:00 I have already scanned with mb, do you want me to scan again?
Also its vista, so does the above apply?
Blam (54)
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