How to remove ZeroAccess rootkit from Windows (Removal Guide)

ZeroAccess is a sophisticated kernel-mode rootkit that is rapidly becoming one of the most widespread threats in the current malware ecosystem. ZeroAccess’ ability to run on both 32-bit and 64-bit versions of Windows, resilient peer-to-peer command and control infrastructure and constant updates to its functionality over time show that ZeroAccess is a modern threat capable of thriving on modern networks and modern Operating Systems.

ZeroAccess remains hidden on an infected machine while downloading more visible components that generate revenue for the botnet owners. Currently the downloaded malware is mostly aimed at sending spam and carrying out click fraud, but previously the botnet has been instructed to download other malware and it is likely that this will be the case again in the future. ZeroAccess should be considered an advanced and dangerous threat that requires a fully featured, multi-layered protection strategy.

ZeroAccess employs mechanisms that are themselves hard to remove such as a kernel-mode rootkit and patched driver files, patched system files such as services.exe and data hidden in NTFS Extended Attributes, removal of NTFS permissions on files used; and because ZeroAccess often employs several autostart points on an infected machine and usually other files that can re-install the malware.

How to remove ZeroAccess rootkit virus (Virus Removal Guide)

This malware removal guide may appear overwhelming due to the amount of the steps and numerous programs that are being used. We have only written it this way to provide clear, detailed, and easy to understand instructions that anyone can use to remove malware for free.
Please perform all the steps in the correct order. If you have any questions or doubt at any point, STOP and ask for our assistance.

STEP 1:  Use ESETSirfefCleaner tool to remove ZeroAccess rootkit

In this first step, we will use the ESETSirefefCleaner tool to remove the ZeroAccess rootkit from your computer.

  1. You can download ESETSirefefCleaner from the below link.
    ESETSIREFEFCLEANER DOWNLOAD LINK(This link will automatically download ESETSirfefCleaner on your computer.)

    Unable to download “ESETSirefefCleaner.exe contained a virus and was deleted”.
    More recent variants of Sirefef might prevent you from downloading this removal tool. If you cannot download the tool, follow the steps below:

    1. Click Start → Computer → Local Disk (C:) → Program Files.
    2. Right-click the Windows Defender folder and select Rename from the context menu.
    3. Add a unique variation to the filename, such as .old (for example, Windows Defender.old).
    4. Click the link above to download the ESETSirefefCleaner tool.When the download is complete, make sure to rename the Windows Defender folder back to its original filename before running the ESET SirefefCleaner tool.
  2. Double-click on ESETSirefefCleaner.exe to start this utility. You may be presented with an User Account Control pop-up asking if you want to allow this to make changes to your device. If this happens, you should click “Yes” to continue.
  3. The message “Win32/Sirefef.EV found in your system” will be displayed if an infection is found. To remove ZeroAccess rootkit from your computer, press the Y key on your keyboard
    ESETSirefefCleaner virus detected
  4. Once the tool has run, you will be prompted to restore system services after you restart your computer. Press Y on your keyboard to restore system services and restart your computer.
    ESETSirefefCleaner Press Y to remove malware
  5. Once your computer has restarted, if you are presented with a security notification click Yes or Allow. and then continue wit the next step.

STEP 2: Use RKill to stop the ZeroAccess rootkit malicious processes

RKill is a program that will attempt to terminate all malicious processes associated with ZeroAccess rootkit, so that we will be able to perform the next step without being interrupted by this malicious software.

Because this utility will only stop ZeroAccess rootkit running process and does not delete any files, after running it you should not reboot your computer as any malware processes that are configured to start automatically will just be started again.
  1. You can download Rkill from the below link.
    RKILL DOWNLOAD LINK (his link will open a new web page from where you can download “RKill”)
  2. Double click on Rkill program to stop the malicious programs from running.
    Start the Rkill program
  3. RKill will now start working in the background, please be patient while this utiltiy looks for malicious process and tries to end them.
    Rkill Running
  4. When the Rkill tool has completed its task, it will generate a log. Do not reboot your computer after running RKill as the malware programs will start again.
    Rkill Program


STEP 3: Scan your computer with Malwarebytes Anti-Malware to remove ZeroAccess rootkit

Malwarebytes Anti-Malware is a powerful on-demand scanner which should remove the ZeroAccess rootkit virus from your machine. It is important to note that Malwarebytes Anti-Malware will run alongside antivirus software without conflicts.

  1. You can download download Malwarebytes Anti-Malware from the below link.
    MALWAREBYTES ANTI-MALWARE DOWNLOAD LINK (This link open a new page from where you can download “Malwarebytes Anti-Malware”)
  2. When Malwarebytes has finished downloading, double-click on the “mb3-setup-consumer” file to install Malwarebytes Anti-Malware on your computer.
    Malwarebytes installer
    You may be presented with an User Account Control pop-up asking if you want to allow Malwarebytes to make changes to your device. If this happens, you should click “Yes” to continue with the installation.
    Malwarebytes User Account Control Prompt
  3. When the Malwarebytes installation begins, you will see the Malwarebytes Setup Wizard which will guide you through the installation process.
    Setup Malwarebytes installer
    To install Malwarebytes Anti-Malware on your machine, keep following the prompts by clicking the “Next” button.
    Completing the Malwarebytes Setup Wizard
  4. Once installed, Malwarebytes will automatically start and update the antivirus database. To start a system scan you can click on the “Scan Now” button.
    Perform a system scan with Malwarebytes
  5. Malwarebytes Anti-Malware will now start scanning your computer for malicious programs.
    This process can take a few minutes, so we suggest you do something else and periodically check on the status of the scan to see when it is finished.
    Malwarebytes scanning for malware
  6. When the scan has completed, you will be presented with a screen showing the malware infections that Malwarebytes Anti-Malware has detected.
    To remove the malicious programs that Malwarebytes has found, click on the “Quarantine Selected” button.
    Malwarebytes Quarantine Selected
  7. Malwarebytes Anti-Malware will now quarantine all the malicious files and registry keys that it has found.
    To complete the malware removal process, Malwarebytes may ask you to restart your computer.
    Malwarebytes removing malware from computer
    When the malware removal process is complete, you can close Malwarebytes Anti-Malware and continue with the rest of the instructions.

STEP 4: Double-check for malicious programs with HitmanPro

HitmanPro can find and remove malware, adware, bots, and other threats that even the best antivirus suite can oftentimes miss. HitmanPro is designed to run alongside your antivirus suite, firewall, and other security tools.

  1. You can download HitmanPro from the below link:
    HITMANPRO DOWNLOAD LINK (This link will open a new web page from where you can download “HitmanPro”)
  2. When HitmanPro has finished downloading, double-click on the “hitmanpro” file to install this program on your computer.
    HitmanPro icon
    You may be presented with an User Account Control pop-up asking if you want to allow HitmanPro to make changes to your device. If this happens, you should click “Yes” to continue with the installation.
    HitmanPro User Account Control Pop-up
  3. When the program starts you will be presented with the start screen as shown below. Now click on the Next button to continue with the scan process.
    HitmanPro setup process
  4. HitmanPro will now begin to scan your computer for malware.
    HitmanPro scanning for ZeroAccess rootkit virus
  5. When it has finished it will display a list of all the malware that the program found as shown in the image below. Click on the “Next” button, to remove malware.
    HitmanPro detected malware
  6. Click on the “Activate free license” button to begin the free 30 days trial, and remove all the malicious files from your computer.
    Activate HitmanPro to remove malware
    When the process is complete, you can close HitmanPro and continue with the rest of the instructions.

(OPTIONAL) STEP 5: Use Zemana AntiMalware Portable to remove ZeroAccess rootkit

Zemana AntiMalware Portable is a free utility that will scan your computer for the ZeroAccess rootkit and other malicious programs.
This step should be performed only if your issues have not been solved by the previous steps.
  1. You can download Zemana AntiMalware Portable from the below link:
    ZEMANA ANTIMALWARE PORTABLE DOWNLOAD LINK (This link will open a new web page from where you can download “Zemana AntiMalware Portable”)
  2. Double-click on the file named “Zemana.AntiMalware.Portable” to perform a system scan with Zemana AntiMalware Free.
    Zemana AntiMalware portable
    You may be presented with a User Account Control dialog asking you if you want to run this program. If this happens, you should click “Yes” to allow Zemana AntiMalware to run.
    Zemana AntiMalware User Account Control
  3. When Zemana AntiMalware will start, click on the “Scan” button to perform a system scan.
    Zemana AntiMalware Free Scan
  4. Zemana AntiMalware will now scan your computer for malicious programs. This process can take up to 10 minutes.
    Zemana AntiMalware scanning for virus
  5. When Zemana has finished finished scanning it will show a screen that displays any malware that has been detected. To remove all the malicious files, click on the “Next” button.
    Zemana AntiMalware Removing ZeroAccess rootkit Virus
    Zemana AntiMalware will now start to remove all the malicious programs from your computer.
Your computer should now be free of the ZeroAccess rootkit. If you are still experiencing problems while trying to remove ZeroAccess rootkit from your machine, you can ask for help in our Malware Removal Assistance forum.

10 Rules to Avoid Online Scams

Here are 10 practical safety rules to help you avoid malware, online shopping scams, crypto scams, and other online fraud. Each tip includes a quick “if you already got hit” action.

  1. Stop and verify before you click, log in, download, or pay.

    warning sign

    Most scams win by creating urgency. Verify using a trusted method: type the website address yourself, use the official app, or call a known number (not the one in the message).

    If you already clicked: close the page, do not enter passwords, and run a malware scan.

  2. Keep your operating system, browser, and apps updated.

    updates guide

    Updates patch security holes used by malware and malicious ads. Turn on automatic updates where possible.

    If you saw a scary “update now” pop-up: close it and update only through your device settings or the official app store.

  3. Use layered protection: antivirus plus an ad blocker.

    shield guide

    Antivirus helps block malware. An ad blocker reduces scam redirects, phishing pages, and malvertising.

    If your browser is acting weird: remove unknown extensions, reset the browser, then run a full scan.

  4. Install apps, software, and extensions only from official sources.

    install guide

    Avoid cracked software, “keygens,” and random downloads. During installs, choose Custom/Advanced and decline bundled offers you do not recognize.

    If you already installed something suspicious: uninstall it, restart, and scan again.

  5. Treat links and attachments as untrusted by default.

    cursor sign

    Phishing often impersonates delivery services, banks, and popular brands. If it is unexpected, do not open attachments or log in through the message.

    If you entered credentials: change the password immediately and enable 2FA.

  6. Shop safely: research the store, then pay with protection.

    trojan horse

    Be cautious with brand-new stores, “closing sale” stories, and prices that make no sense. Prefer credit cards or PayPal for dispute options. Avoid wire transfers, gift cards, and crypto payments.

    If you already paid: contact your card issuer or PayPal quickly to dispute the transaction.

  7. Crypto rule: never pay a “fee” to withdraw or recover money.

    lock sign

    Common patterns include fake profits, then “tax,” “gas,” or “verification” fees. Another is a “recovery agent” who demands upfront crypto.

    If you already sent crypto: stop paying, save evidence (wallet addresses, TXIDs, chats), and report the scam to the platform used.

  8. Secure your accounts with unique passwords and 2FA (start with email).

    lock sign

    Use a password manager and unique passwords for every account. Enable 2FA using an authenticator app when possible.

    If you suspect an account takeover: change passwords, sign out of all devices, and review recent logins and recovery settings.

  9. Back up important files and keep one backup offline.

    backup sign

    Backups protect you from ransomware and device failure. Keep at least one backup on an external drive that is not always connected.

    If you suspect infection: do not connect backup drives until the system is clean.

  10. If you think you are a victim: stop losses, document evidence, and escalate fast.

    warning sign

    Move quickly. Speed matters for disputes, account recovery, and limiting damage.

    • Stop payments and contact: do not send more money or respond to the scammer.
    • Call your bank or card issuer: block transactions, replace the card if needed, and start a dispute or chargeback.
    • Secure your email first: change the email password, enable 2FA, and remove unfamiliar recovery options.
    • Secure other accounts: change passwords, enable 2FA, and log out of all sessions.
    • Scan your device: remove suspicious apps or extensions, then run a full malware scan.
    • Save evidence: screenshots, emails, order pages, tracking pages, wallet addresses, TXIDs, and chat logs.
    • Report it: to the payment provider, marketplace, social platform, exchange, or wallet service involved.

These rules are intentionally simple. Most online losses happen when decisions are rushed. Slow down, verify independently, and use payment methods and account controls that give you recourse.

59 thoughts on “How to remove ZeroAccess rootkit from Windows (Removal Guide)”

  1. This tutorial was amazing! I though I had gotten rid of the virus ages ago, but then I realized that it was still there. Thanks for the help!

  2. Thanks for these great instructions! I have used your site previously with great results. I am struggling this time. I cannot get TDSKiller to run. I download it, rename it iexplore.exe. When I run it, the “User Access Control” window comes up and asks if I want to allow it to run, I say yes. Then I get the “hourglass” swirl and nothing happens. I’m running Windows 7 64 bit, SP1. Any help is greatly appreciated.

    • Hello Kristina,
      Can you please go ahead and perform the other steps,then please re-try to scan with TDSSKiller.

  3. I’d like to say that is tremendous advice .It would be Paranoidally Wise also to run Superantispyware, F-Secure’s Easy Clean,
    Comodo’s Cleaning Essentials,Kaspersky’s Security Scan,Norman’s Malware Cleaner ,and Microsoft’s Safety Scanner.

  4. I was infected with some unidentified malware that hijacked my yahoo-webmail and disabled the W7x64-Firewall services (error code 0x80070424).
    To my dismay, Malwarebytes, MS-Security-Essentials, AdvancedSystemCare, CCleaner we NOT able to prevent, identify or remove this infection.

    After reviewing & considering a clutch of other proposed-solutions (complicated, risky, suspect, etc.), I stumbled upon your website.

    So, I thank you so much for your efforts on this most-useful website to counter-attack such malwares.

    Your Step 2 (combofix .exe) was most effective for me and did repair that “error code”.

    If anyone suspects their PC is infected, I recommend they follow all the steps listed here. Worked for me.

  5. Thank you so much Stelian!

    There were so many conflicting guides on the internet saying to do different things but I followed yours from start to finish and my PC seems to be fine now :D

  6. Great site. 1 problem. I have disable Mcaffee but the Combofix continues to show that I have them enabled. Am I safe to run the scan or do you have another option. At this point I cannot afford unpredictable results”.
    Thanks

    • Hello Sigma,
      If you actually disabled the antivirus,firewall and other real-time protection software,than you can go ahead with the scan!

  7. Hello Stelian
    Thank you so much for your help and advice. I have been following the links you gave me to download and cure the problem with no windows update and no firewall after the SMART virus.
    Got to Combofix it found two files for deletion and rebooted, however on starting up I forgot that I have an automatic pop up of ‘Control panel’ that appears. This caused the Combofix to stall, after waiting about 10 mins I turned the computer off and restared with the Malwarebytes Anti-Malware. I have no problem now dowloading new windows updates, so that part seems to have worked. However, the next step would not allow me to complete a full Malware scan, but did let me follow a short scan. Both the Malware and the Hitmanpro did not throw up any more virus programmes.
    I am having trouble with the last part finding the link WINDOWS REPAIR ALL IN ONE DOWNLOAD LINK you recommended – I have found a Tweaking.com – Windows Repair (All in One) v1.9.1 Released 10.22.2012 would this be an updated version and should I download this one?
    Thank you.
    Jan

  8. Thanks to Stelian for another great removal guide.

    I’m not 100 % sure I had ZeroAccess Rootkit on my system. An antivirus program called Stinger identified “FakeAlert!fakealert–REP trojan” but another forum mentioned this is related to ZeroAccess, so I ran Stelian’s Removal Steps just in case.

    The symptoms were rundll32.exe showing in processes, Adobe Flash suddenly installing (even though latest is installed) and some unexpected redirects taking me to (what looked like) legitimate websites.

    Application Data\wcsuie.dll”,DestroyWindow – wcsuie.dll (was identified as malware by Hitman Pro) and there were some hidden entries just called “n” in a hidden RECYCLER directory I’ve never seen before (on XP). I removed all with Hitman Pro.

    ComboFix seemed to hang, even when I renamed it Combo-Fix before downloading it to desktop. Stelian’s guide mentions “report back here” if a problem occurs with ComboFix – So I’ve reported it in this post. I think I’m virus free now, but as ZeroAccess is a particularly persistent rootkit, any expert advice welcomed.

    Kind Regards, NB

    • Hello nbwriter,
      It should be gone from your machine,however if you want to do a double check, you can run a scan with the following tools:
      STEP 1: Run a scan with Eset Online Scanner.

      1. Download ESET Online Scanner utility.
        ESET Online Scanner Download Link (This link will automatically download ESET Online Scanner on your computer.)
      2. Double click on the Eset installer program (esetsmartinstaller_enu.exe).
      3. Check Yes, I accept the Terms of Use
      4. Click the Start button.
      5. Check Scan archives
      6. Push the Start button.
      7. ESET will then download updates for itself, install itself, and begin scanning your computer. Please be patient as this can take some time.
      8. When the scan completes, push Finish

      STEP 2: Run a scan with Emsisoft Emergency Kit.

      1. Please download the latest official version of Emsisoft Emergency Kit.
        EMSISOFT EMERGENCY KIT DOWNLOAD LINK (This link will open a download page in a new window from where you can download Emsisoft Emergency Kit)
      2. After the download process will finish , you’ll need to unpack EmsisoftEmergencyKit.zip (Right click on it and select Extract all) and then double click on EmergencyKitScanner.bat
      3. A pop-up will prompt you to update Emsisoft Emergency Kit , please click the “Yes” button.After the Update process has completed , put the mouse cursor over the “Menu” tab on the left and click-on “Scan PC“.
      4. Select “Smart scan” and click-on the below “SCAN” button.When the scan will be completed , you will be presented with a screen showing you the malware infections that Emsisoft Emergency Kit has detected.Make sure that everything is Checked (ticked) and click on the ‘Quarantine selected objects‘ button.
      • Thanks for speedy feedback, Stelian. I’ll run those scans as advised.

        I’m still curious why ComboFix (appeared) to stall. It’s likely the answer is highly technical. What actually happened when I got to Step 2 in your ZeroAccess Removal Guide is ComboFix ran for 30 minutes, then appeared to freeze the machine. I uninstalled ComboFix, updated to latest version, renamed it Combo-Fix and installed the “Console” it requested.

        Some AV Sites suggest stopping ComboFix EX3 processes while its executing will speed it up. Not sure about that… I noted the EX3 process takes up a large amount of RAM while executing. My machine is only fitted with 700MB RAM, I’m wondering (as with many newer programs) if ComboFix simply needed more RAM to execute quickly?

        Kind Regards, NB

  9. You are awesome! To have someone so smart, be so helpful, and for no charge is a blessing. Thank You!

  10. Fantastic! Thanks so much for a thorough and terrifically brutal counterattack on this bug! It saved my friend’s laptop from being flung out of his window!

  11. I’m 30 now and been working on computers for 15 years at least and I’ve discovered some new tools that I haven’t ran before. RogueKiller and TDSSKiller have been added to my arsenal. It’s nice to see that not everyone in the trade hides their techniques. I’m wary when trying new tools but with such a detail write up with responses, I had to give them a shot.

  12. 10/15/2012

    Killer ran fine, but found nothing. Said system was not infected.

    However, I know I have the ZA rootkit. It is running out of the C:\recycler directory.

    Is it correct this is a brand new variation?

    Please help if you can.

    • Hello George,
      Can you please post the Combofix log (You should be able to find it at C:\Combofix.txt).
      Next,empty your Recycle Bin and then for our peace of mind please perform this two scans:
      STEP 1: Run a scan with Emsisoft Emergency Kit.

      1. Please download the latest official version of Emsisoft Emergency Kit.
        EMSISOFT EMERGENCY KIT DOWNLOAD LINK (This link will open a download page in a new window from where you can download Emsisoft Emergency Kit)
      2. After the download process will finish , you’ll need to unpack EmsisoftEmergencyKit.zip and then double click on EmergencyKitScanner.bat
      3. A pop-up will prompt you to update Emsisoft Emergency Kit , please click the “Yes” button.After the Update process has completed , put the mouse cursor over the “Menu” tab on the left and click-on “Scan PC“.
      4. Select “Smart scan” and click-on the below “SCAN” button.When the scan will be completed , you will be presented with a screen showing you the malware infections that Emsisoft Emergency Kit has detected.Make sure that everything is Checked (ticked) and click on the ‘Quarantine selected objects‘ button.

      STEP 2: Run a scan with Eset Online Scanner.

      1. Download ESET Online Scanner utility.
        ESET Online Scanner Download Link (This link will automatically download ESET Online Scanner on your computer.)
      2. Double click on the Eset installer program (esetsmartinstaller_enu.exe).
      3. Check Yes, I accept the Terms of Use
      4. Click the Start button.
      5. Check Scan archives
      6. Push the Start button.
      7. ESET will then download updates for itself, install itself, and begin scanning your computer. Please be patient as this can take some time.
      8. When the scan completes, push Finish
  13. Un-freaking believable how amazing this is! I have never had my butt kicked by a virus so bad before until now. Followed your steps to the T and no more Zero rootkit. What a life saver you are sir! I had over a terabyte of steam games, pictures,documents etc and was about to throw in the towel until finding your blog! Thanks again for doing what you do.

  14. Thank you, thank you, thank you. I’ve been battling this virus for weeks and your efforts were the only thing that worked for me.

  15. Thanks Stelian,
    I followed your detailed instructions on “Remove System Progressive Protection” Thanks for this. It removed lots of Malware. At the end Rogue Killer had a flashing ZeroAccess image with exclamation mark in the top left hand corner of the screen. It also openned a Firefox webpage with French instructions. I can’t read French so I followed this link. However, TDSSKiller could find no infection. Am I clean?

    Thanks again.

    • Hello Bruce,
      It looks like you still have some left over files….Can you please do a scan with the following tools:
      1.Run a scan with Kaspersky Virus Removal Tool
      Click here to download the Kaspersky Virus Removal Tool.

      1. Save it to your desktop.
      2. Double click the setup file to run it.
      3. Follow the onscreen prompts until it is installed
      4. Click the Options button (the ‘Gear’ icon), then make sure only the following are ticked:
        • System Memory
        • Hidden startup objects
        • Disk boot sectors
        • Local Disk (C:)
        • Also any other drives (Removable that you may have)
      5. Then click on Actions on the left hand side
      6. Click Select Action, then make sure both Disinfect and Delete if disinfection fails are ticked
      7. Click on Automatic Scan
      8. Now click the Start Scanning button, to run the scan
      9. After the scan is complete, close the program

      2.Run a scan with Eset Online Scanner.

      1. Download ESET Online Scanner utility.
        ESET Online Scanner Download Link (This link will automatically download ESET Online Scanner on your computer.)
      2. Double click on the Eset installer program (esetsmartinstaller_enu.exe).
      3. Check Yes, I accept the Terms of Use
      4. Click the Start button.
      5. Check Scan archives
      6. Push the Start button.
      7. ESET will then download updates for itself, install itself, and begin scanning your computer. Please be patient as this can take some time.
      8. When the scan completes, push Finish
      • Thank you again Stelian!

        That was an excellent reply. I found an additional 12 threats – 4 with Kaspersky and 8 with ESET. I ran Rogue Killer once more: no flahing warning this time, but 1 more threat to kill.

        How do I get reasonable protection. Until very recently I have not had problems with malware, but in the last 3 months I’ve been infected 3 times – this was the worst. I’ve got McAfee Security Scan Plus and McAfee AntiVirus Plus and always have a firewall up, but they seem to be powerless and are deactivated once an infection gets going. I’m never entirelky sure of how an infection get’s in. Windows & always asks if I want to allow software to make changes to my harddrive, but at least once I was tricked – I think it was a bogus Adobe Flash Update. I’m sure on other occasions the infection started via Facebook or just opening a window!

        Thanks again.

  16. exellent webpage! thanks so much! really outstanding. so kind of you to share like this! this is such an enormous help– it’s just wonderful.

    we are now in STEP 6, with the windows repair all in one tool. everything has been perfect up to this point.
    now the instructions above say in #7. Put a checkmark in the following item:
    Repair Temp Files

    REPAIR? repair temp files?

    Now, I am looking at the boxes to check in the tool and the ONLY one that says anything about TEMPORARY FILES is “REMOVE temporary files.” there is not one that says REPAIR temp files, as in the instructions.

    do you mean we should check the box for REMOVE temporary files? or was it meant to REPAIR something else, not the temporary files? i did already check the boxes by the other three choices (Repair Hosts File, Remove Policies Set By Infections, Set Windows Services To Default Startup).

    thank you so much once again. your assistance is just the best.
    kind regards…

    • Hello Stjarn Goss,
      Yes,that was a typo, Remove Temp Files is the the one you need to check. :D

  17. I ran TDSSKiller. It shows win64.Zaccess.a infecting ..\system32\services.exe. It could not remove/repair the infected file. I then tried in safe mode… smae thing.

    Can I go to step 2, then retry step 1? If not, how should I proceed?

    Thanks…

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