Solved I opened malware rar to test AV and now PC doing strange things

[Holysmoke]

edit:

I just tried to do Windows Update and got an error, first time ever.............

WindowsUpdate_801900CC" "WindowsUpdate_dt000"

now sophos wont update, and windows wont update

 

[TwinHeadedEagle]

Please follow this topic

http://malwaretips.com/threads/preparation-guide-before-requesting-malware-removal-help.20334/

 

[Holysmoke]

delete

 

[TwinHeadedEagle]

I do not see anything bad on your system. Let's make one more scan:

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.

 

[Holysmoke]

Malwarebytes Anti-Malware
www.malwarebytes.org

Scan Date: 8/1/2014
Scan Time: 4:42:52 PM
Logfile: av.txt
Administrator: Yes

Version: 2.00.2.1012
Malware Database: v2014.08.01.05
Rootkit Database: v2014.07.17.01
License: Premium
Malware Protection: Enabled
Malicious Website Protection: Enabled
Self-protection: Enabled

OS: Windows 7 Service Pack 1
CPU: x64
File System: NTFS
User: A6

Scan Type: Threat Scan
Result: Completed
Objects Scanned: 333219
Time Elapsed: 13 min, 4 sec

Memory: Enabled
Startup: Enabled
Filesystem: Enabled
Archives: Disabled
Rootkits: Enabled
Heuristics: Disabled
PUP: Warn
PUM: Enabled

Processes: 0
(No malicious items detected)

Modules: 0
(No malicious items detected)

Registry Keys: 0
(No malicious items detected)

Registry Values: 0
(No malicious items detected)

Registry Data: 0
(No malicious items detected)

Folders: 0
(No malicious items detected)

Files: 0
(No malicious items detected)

Physical Sectors: 0
(No malicious items detected)


(end)

 

[TwinHeadedEagle]

Your PC seems clean, how is the situation now?

 

[Holysmoke]

Your PC seems clean, how is the situation now?

much better, I found that something had changed my internet connections to an unknown proxy and even inserted a dangerous DNS lookup address. I started getting warnings from Hitman alert about the rogue DNS address. I removed it and so far it has not changed back. I removed the proxy in internet connections, now everything is updating again, thank you kindly for you assistance

 

[TwinHeadedEagle]

Below you will find my thoughts about securing your machine. Go ahead through it, you will benefit from some useful advice about safe computing.

Recommended reading:
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MUST READ - security tips: Computer Security - a short guide to staying safer online. Simple and easy ways to keep your computer safe and secure on the Internet

MUST READ - general maintenance: What to do if your Computer is running slowly?

Recommended additional software:
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TFC - to clean unneeded temporary files.

Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware - to scan your system from time to time in search for malware.

Malwarebytes' Anti-Exploit - to prevent plenty of mostly exploited vulnerabilities.

McShield - to prevent infections spread by removable media.

CryptoPrevent - to secure yourself from very severe CryptoLocker infection.

Unchecky - to prevent from installing additional foistware, implemented in legitimate installations.


• The following will implement some post-cleanup procedures:

=> Please download DelFix by Xplode to your Desktop.

Run the tool and check the following boxes below;

Remove disinfection tools

Create registry backup

Purge System Restore
Click Run button and wait a few seconds for the programme completes his work.
At this point all the tools we used here should be gone. Tool will create an report for you (C:\DelFix.txt)

The tool will also record healthy state of registry and make a backup using ERUNT program in %windir%\ERUNT\DelFix
Tool deletes old system restore points and create a fresh system restore point after cleaning.

My help is free for everybody.
If you're happy with the help provided and/or wish to buy me a beer for the assistance you received, then you can consider a donation:
Thank you!​

Stay safe,
TwinHeadedEagle

 

[TwinHeadedEagle]

Since this issue appears to be resolved, I am closing the topic. If that is not the case and you need or wish to continue with this topic, please contact me or any staff member with the address of the thread.

Other members who need assistance please start your own topic in a new thread. Thanks!