Solved Adware Infection (Ads by AllDaySavings)

[Vaati]

Good morning, my name is Rajani. My computer has been infected by the program AllDaySavings. I have read the article at http://malwaretips.com/blogs/remove-alldaysavings-virus/ and it hasn't worked for me. I was able to uninstall other unwanted programs that were installed but AllDaysSaving does not show up on the list of programs that control panel offers. I've run Adwcleaner 3.126 version two times today and it hasn't fixed the problem. I've tried accessing Google Chrome extensions and no unusual extension appears there. Lastly, I read post by user hfhhffhfhfgh and scanned pc with Farbar Recovery tool and was able to acquire the FRST.txt and Addition.txt which might be helpful to you. Any type of help will be greatly appreciated and thank you for your time!

 

[TwinHeadedEagle]

Hello,


This isn't personal PC, right?

We offer help only for personal/home machines.

 

[Vaati]

This is a pc that is given to all students at the start of first year, we pay for it on tuition and we keep it when we graduate. This is my personal pc.

 

[TwinHeadedEagle]

Okay then



First, go to Control Panel and uninstall following (skip lines that cannot be uninstalled):
- savenshhaRRe

***** NEXT *****​

Fix with Farbar Recovery Scan Tool

This fix was created for this user for use on that particular machine.

Running it on another one may cause damage and render the system unstable.

​

Download attached fixlist.txt file and save it to the Desktop:

Both files, FRST and fixlist.txt have to be in the same location or the fix will not work!

• Right-click on
  
  icon and select
  
  Run as Administrator to start the tool.
  (XP users click run after receipt of Windows Security Warning - Open File).
• Press the Fix button just once and wait.
• If for some reason the tool needs a restart, please make sure you let the system restart normally. After that let the tool complete its run.
• When finished FRST will generate a log on the Desktop, called Fixlog.txt.

Please attach it to your reply.

***** NEXT *****​

Please download AdwCleaner by Xplode and save to your Desktop.

Double click on AdwCleaner.exe to run the tool.

• Click on the Scan button.
• After the scan has finished click on the Clean button.

Press OK when asked to close all programs and follow the onscreen prompts.
Press OK again to allow AdwCleaner to restart the computer and complete the removal process.

• After rebooting, a logfile report (AdwCleaner[S0].txt) will open automatically.
• Post logfile will also be saved in the C:\AdwCleaner folder.

 

[Vaati]

Okay then



First, go to Control Panel and uninstall following (skip lines that cannot be uninstalled):
- savenshhaRRe

***** NEXT *****​

Fix with Farbar Recovery Scan Tool

This fix was created for this user for use on that particular machine.

Running it on another one may cause damage and render the system unstable.

​

Download attached fixlist.txt file and save it to the Desktop:

Both files, FRST and fixlist.txt have to be in the same location or the fix will not work!

• Right-click on
  
  icon and select
  
  Run as Administrator to start the tool.
  (XP users click run after receipt of Windows Security Warning - Open File).
• Press the Fix button just once and wait.
• If for some reason the tool needs a restart, please make sure you let the system restart normally. After that let the tool complete its run.
• When finished FRST will generate a log on the Desktop, called Fixlog.txt.

Please attach it to your reply.

***** NEXT *****​

Please download AdwCleaner by Xplode and save to your Desktop.

Double click on AdwCleaner.exe to run the tool.

• Click on the Scan button.
• After the scan has finished click on the Clean button.

Press OK when asked to close all programs and follow the onscreen prompts.
Press OK again to allow AdwCleaner to restart the computer and complete the removal process.

• After rebooting, a logfile report (AdwCleaner[S0].txt) will open automatically.
• Post logfile will also be saved in the C:\AdwCleaner folder.

Hmm, first I did as you said I went to Control panel and got rid off the SavenshaRRe program and got this message (first attachment) so i clicked yes, then I saved the file you sent and saved it on desktop next to the FRST.txt file (2nd attachment as proof) and i ran Farbar Recovery scan as administrator and got this message (third attachment). Let me know if i did something wrong, thank you!

 

[TwinHeadedEagle]

Delete old version and download fresh one. Then try fix.

http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/download/farbar-recovery-scan-tool/dl/82/

 

[Vaati]

Delete old version and download fresh one. Then try fix.

http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/download/farbar-recovery-scan-tool/dl/82/

Hmm, I clicked that link and downloaded that version and the same textbox (previous third attachment) pops up and doesn't let the fix run completely. I went into this website and there doesn't seem to be pop ups happening anymore at least when i click around the pages but the AllDaySavings textboxes remain there as well as the hyperlinks (attached is how the pages look) I don't know what it could be that's causing the error :S

 

[TwinHeadedEagle]

Okay, then please proceed with Adwcleaner.

 

[Vaati]

Attached is the AdwCleaner report. Thank you so much for what you've done so far it has definitely improved by a lot, it seems getting rid of ShavenshaRRe has stopped the unwanted popups that would appear every time i would try to surf the web. Although, the messages of AllDaySaving that pop on the corners still appear as well as the hyperlinks that lead to potentially risky websites/downloads.

 

[TwinHeadedEagle]

Can you try to run FRST fix one more time? If it fails, then we will run new tool, because infection is still present.

 

[Vaati]

Can you try to run FRST fix one more time? If it fails, then we will run new tool, because infection is still present.

Yah, it still gets the same error message as the first time.

 

[TwinHeadedEagle]

Scan with ComboFix

This is a very powerful tool that should be used only if advised by Malware Analyst.
Do not run ComboFix on your own!

Referring to this instruction, please download ComboFix by sUBs and save it to your desktop.
Temporary disable your AntiVirus and AntiSpyware protection - instructions here.

• Right-click on
  
  icon and select
  
  Run as Administrator to start the tool.
• Accept the disclaimer and agree if prompted to install Recovery Console.
• Do not take any actions while ComboFix goes through your System - it may cause it to stall!
• This scan may take some time!
• When finished - it will display a logfile (located also on your main drive, usually C:\ComboFix.txt).

Include that log in your next reply.

If you'll encounter any issues with internet connection after running ComboFix, please visit this link.

If an error about operation on the key marked for deletion will appear after running the tool, please reboot your machine.

 

[Vaati]

Scan with ComboFix

This is a very powerful tool that should be used only if advised by Malware Analyst.
Do not run ComboFix on your own!

Referring to this instruction, please download ComboFix by sUBs and save it to your desktop.
Temporary disable your AntiVirus and AntiSpyware protection - instructions here.

• Right-click on
  
  icon and select
  
  Run as Administrator to start the tool.
• Accept the disclaimer and agree if prompted to install Recovery Console.
• Do not take any actions while ComboFix goes through your System - it may cause it to stall!
• This scan may take some time!
• When finished - it will display a logfile (located also on your main drive, usually C:\ComboFix.txt).

Include that log in your next reply.

If you'll encounter any issues with internet connection after running ComboFix, please visit this link.

If an error about operation on the key marked for deletion will appear after running the tool, please reboot your machine.

I've tried accessing some websites and everything looks to be the same as it was before this scan. Here's the log:

 

[TwinHeadedEagle]

Fix with ComboFix

Let's prepare a Script for ComboFix to mark some things for being deleted.

• Press the
  
  + R on your keyboard at the same time.
• A Run window should appear in the lower left corner. Type in notepad.exe and press Enter.
• In the shown window paste in the following script:
  

  File::
  c:\windows\ACF5FE1B377240688B872D2A6EFD0A05.TMP
  c:\windows\system32\drivers\netfilter64.sys
  
  Folder::
  c:\program files\AllDaySavings
  c:\program files (x86)\57F737B4-ACBE-4AFB-87B3-6DC08B80F484
  c:\program files\005
  c:\program files (x86)\Allmyapps
  
  Registry::
  [HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run]
  "Allmyapps"=-
  
  Driver::
  AllDaySavingsService64
  hzunyanhtn64
  netfilter64
  
  ClearJavaCache::

• Go to File menu and select Save as.
• Make sure that the Save as type option is set to Text files (*.txt) and the place to save will be your desktop.
• Name the file CFScript and select Save.

Your CFScript.txt file should appear on your desktop.

Temporary disable your AntiVirus and AntiSpyware protection - instructions here.

• Now drag your CFScript file and drop it onto the
  
  icon.
• This will start ComboFix. Let it run uninterrupted!
• A reboot may be needed during this run. Allow it.
• When finished, it shall produce a log for you at C:\ComboFix.txt and display it.

Please include that log in your next reply.

If you'll encounter any issues with internet connection after running ComboFix, please visit this link.

If an error about operation on the key marked for deletion will appear after running the tool, please reboot your machine.

Do not forget to turn on your previously switched-off protection software!

 

[Vaati]

Fix with ComboFix

Let's prepare a Script for ComboFix to mark some things for being deleted.

• Press the
  
  + R on your keyboard at the same time.
• A Run window should appear in the lower left corner. Type in notepad.exe and press Enter.
• In the shown window paste in the following script:
  

  File::
  c:\windows\ACF5FE1B377240688B872D2A6EFD0A05.TMP
  c:\windows\system32\drivers\netfilter64.sys
  
  Folder::
  c:\program files\AllDaySavings
  c:\program files (x86)\57F737B4-ACBE-4AFB-87B3-6DC08B80F484
  c:\program files\005
  c:\program files (x86)\Allmyapps
  
  Registry::
  [HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run]
  "Allmyapps"=-
  
  Driver::
  AllDaySavingsService64
  hzunyanhtn64
  netfilter64
  
  ClearJavaCache::

• Go to File menu and select Save as.
• Make sure that the Save as type option is set to Text files (*.txt) and the place to save will be your desktop.
• Name the file CFScript and select Save.

Your CFScript.txt file should appear on your desktop.

Temporary disable your AntiVirus and AntiSpyware protection - instructions here.

• Now drag your CFScript file and drop it onto the
  
  icon.
• This will start ComboFix. Let it run uninterrupted!
• A reboot may be needed during this run. Allow it.
• When finished, it shall produce a log for you at C:\ComboFix.txt and display it.

Please include that log in your next reply.

If you'll encounter any issues with internet connection after running ComboFix, please visit this link.

If an error about operation on the key marked for deletion will appear after running the tool, please reboot your machine.

Do not forget to turn on your previously switched-off protection software!

Well, it seems that all symptoms of the infection have stopped (don't wanna jinx it XD). Here's the latest log:

 

[TwinHeadedEagle]

Very good, two short steps and we're done:

Scan with Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware

Please download Malwarebytes Anti-Malware and save it to your desktop.

• Install the progam and select update.
• Once updated, click the Settings tab, in the left panel choose Detctions & protection and tick Scan for rootkits.
• Click the Scan tab, choose Threat Scan is checked and click Scan Now.
• If threats are detected, click the Apply Actions button. You will now be prompted to reboot. Click Yes.
• Upon completion of the scan (or after the reboot), click the History tab.
• Click Application Logs and double-click the Scan Log.
• At the bottom click Export and choose Text file.

Save the file to your desktop and include its content in your next reply.

***** NEXT *****​

Download fresh version of FRST from the link above. Delete old one.
Run FRST again, check Addition.txt, press Scan and attach fresh reports.

 

[Vaati]

Very good, two short steps and we're done:

Scan with Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware

Please download Malwarebytes Anti-Malware and save it to your desktop.

• Install the progam and select update.
• Once updated, click the Settings tab, in the left panel choose Detctions & protection and tick Scan for rootkits.
• Click the Scan tab, choose Threat Scan is checked and click Scan Now.
• If threats are detected, click the Apply Actions button. You will now be prompted to reboot. Click Yes.
• Upon completion of the scan (or after the reboot), click the History tab.
• Click Application Logs and double-click the Scan Log.
• At the bottom click Export and choose Text file.

Save the file to your desktop and include its content in your next reply.

***** NEXT *****​

Download fresh version of FRST from the link above. Delete old one.
Run FRST again, check Addition.txt, press Scan and attach fresh reports.

Here are all the logs:

 

[TwinHeadedEagle]

Why didn't you remove detections MalwareBytes found?

 

[TwinHeadedEagle]

Fix with Farbar Recovery Scan Tool

This fix was created for this user for use on that particular machine.

Running it on another one may cause damage and render the system unstable.

​

Download attached fixlist.txt file and save it to the Desktop:

Both files, FRST and fixlist.txt have to be in the same location or the fix will not work!

• Right-click on
  
  icon and select
  
  Run as Administrator to start the tool.
  (XP users click run after receipt of Windows Security Warning - Open File).
• Press the Fix button just once and wait.
• If for some reason the tool needs a restart, please make sure you let the system restart normally. After that let the tool complete its run.
• When finished FRST will generate a log on the Desktop, called Fixlog.txt.

Please attach it to your reply.
hy didn't

 

[Vaati]

Fix with Farbar Recovery Scan Tool

This fix was created for this user for use on that particular machine.

Running it on another one may cause damage and render the system unstable.

​

Download attached fixlist.txt file and save it to the Desktop:

Both files, FRST and fixlist.txt have to be in the same location or the fix will not work!

• Right-click on
  
  icon and select
  
  Run as Administrator to start the tool.
  (XP users click run after receipt of Windows Security Warning - Open File).
• Press the Fix button just once and wait.
• If for some reason the tool needs a restart, please make sure you let the system restart normally. After that let the tool complete its run.
• When finished FRST will generate a log on the Desktop, called Fixlog.txt.

Please attach it to your reply.
hy didn't

I clicked the "Apply Actions" button, apparently all the defections were on "Ignore Once" option. Below are the the logs,