It got me too, dllhost.exe com surrogate help needed please

[SFnew]

Wait a second, I didn't follow your instructions; I didn't check those boxes. Will run again

 

[argus]

Please download Zoek tool by Smeenk (

) from here and save it to your Desktop.
Unpack the archive...

• Close any open browsers and temporarily disable your AntiVirus program. (if it is necessary)
  If you are unsure how to do this please read this or this Instruction.
  
• Double click on zoek.exe to run the tool. Please wait while the tool does not start...
• Copy the text present inside the code box below and paste it into the large window in the zoek tool:
  
  

  emptyfolderscheck;delete
  iedefaults;
  autoclean;
  emptyclsid;
  ipconfig /flushdns >> %temp%\log.txt;b
  ipconfig /flushdns;b

  
  
• Click on
  
  button.
  Please wait until a logreport will open (this can be after reboot)
  
• Save notepad to your Desktop and attach here zoek-results.log
  Note: It will also create a log in the C:\ directory named "zoek-results.log"

 

[SFnew]

Also, I was unable to locate where TDSS was installed so I hit the downloaded app again. Can you clue me in to where it may be installed?

 

[SFnew]

2nd TDSS log file attached.

 

[argus]

Not necessary, follow the instructions.

 

[SFnew]

Zoek log attached.

 

[SFnew]

Also, thanks again for all of your help. I was really sweating it...

 

[argus]

IE is the default settings.

How's your computer behaving now?

 

[SFnew]

PC seems fine, running nice and fast. However, I'm still unable to initiate any downloads from IE, only Firefox.

 

[argus]

Maybe reinstall IE, or use Firefox.



It is necessary to uninstall ComboFix :

• Click Start (or
  
  ) then Run.
  
  
  On Windows7 or Vista you may use Start Search field if Run is not available.
  
• In the line of text type in (Copy) the following:
  
  

  ComboFix /Uninstall

  Note that there is a space between " ComboFix " and " /Uninstall " .
  
• then click OK (or press Enter ).

================================






• 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.

 

[SFnew]

Maybe reinstall IE, or use Firefox.

Do I need to uninstall IE first?

 

[SFnew]

DelFix has finished.

 

[argus]

How do you want, you can tomorrow, no problem. (IE).

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/318378

 

[SFnew]

The reset worked; able to download in IE.

Thanks a million Mr. argus. I definitely owe you a beer...or 24...

My next step will be to follow your guides on safeguarding and maintenance.

This site is a lifesaver. Now I can work today!

Have a great day!

 

[argus]

Thanks