I was able to follow your instructions to attach the FRST log. If you need additinal scans run, please let me know. Thank you.
Need assistance removing istart123.
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- Mar 8, 2013
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Hello,
They call me TwinHeadedEagle around here, and I'll be working with you.
Before we start please read and note the following:
Fix with AdwCleaner
Please download AdwCleaner by Xplode and save the file to your desktop.
Please include the contents of that file in your reply.
Scan with Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware
Please download Malwarebytes Anti-Malware and save it to your desktop.
They call me TwinHeadedEagle around here, and I'll be working with you.
Before we start please read and note the following:
- At the top of your post, please click on the "Watch thread" button and make sure to check Watch this thread...and receive email notifications. This will send an email to you as soon as I reply to your topic, allowing me to solve your problem faster.
- Please do not install any new software during the cleaning process other than the tools I provide for you. This can hinder the cleaning process. Please do not perform System Restore or any other restore.
- Instructions I give to you are very simple and made for complete beginner to follow. That's why you need to read through my instructions carefully and completely before executing them.
- Please do not run any tools other than the ones I ask you to, when I ask you to. Some of these tools can be very dangerous if used improperly. Also, if you use a tool that I have not requested you use, it can cause false positives, thereby delaying the complete cleaning of your machine.
- All tools we use here are completely clean and do not contain any malware. If your antivirus detects them as malicious, please disable your antivirus and then continue.
- If during the process you run across anything that is not in my instructions, please stop and ask. If any tool is running too much time (few hours), please stop and inform me.
- I visit forum several times at day, making sure to respond to everyone's topic as fast as possible. But bear in mind that I have private life like everyone and I cannot be here 24/7. So please be patient with me. Also, some infections require less, and some more time to be removed completely, so bear this in mind and be patient.
- Please stay with me until the end of all steps and procedures and I declare your system clean. Just because there is a lack of symptoms does not indicate a clean machine. If you solved your problem yourself, set aside two minutes to let me know.
- Please attach all report using
button below. Doing this, you make it easier for me to analyze and fix your problem.
- Do not ask for help for your business PC. Companies are making revenue via computers, so it is good thing to pay someone to repair it.
- If I don't hear from you within 3 days from this initial or any subsequent post, then this thread will be closed.
Please download AdwCleaner by Xplode and save the file to your desktop.
- Right-click on
icon and select
Run as Administrator to start the tool.
- Follow the prompts and click Scan.
- When finished, please click Clean.
- Upon completion, click Report. A log (AdwCleaner[S*].txt) will open.
Please include the contents of that file in your reply.
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.
Hello and thank you for getting back to me.
I ran the first report and attached two separate reports that it generated here. I didn't run it twice, but found two reports anyway.
That one function has already helped in the removal of the istart123 on the browsers, however, when I went to run the last Malwarebytes, I received a warning that says 50% of users report this as Malware. Do you have an idea why it said that? Of course being the trusting soul (possibly idiot) that I am, I ran it anyway.
I am attaching the Malware Scan log and there was more than the istart program on it. (of course)
I am rebooting my computer now and will wait to hear from you.
Thank you.
I ran the first report and attached two separate reports that it generated here. I didn't run it twice, but found two reports anyway.
That one function has already helped in the removal of the istart123 on the browsers, however, when I went to run the last Malwarebytes, I received a warning that says 50% of users report this as Malware. Do you have an idea why it said that? Of course being the trusting soul (possibly idiot) that I am, I ran it anyway.
I am attaching the Malware Scan log and there was more than the istart program on it. (of course)
I am rebooting my computer now and will wait to hear from you.
Thank you.
- Mar 8, 2013
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Very good, we're doing great. I just need one more check to see if everything bad is deleted.
Scan with Farbar Recovery Scan Tool
Please re-run Farbar Recovery Scan Tool to give me a fresh look at your system.
Please re-run Farbar Recovery Scan Tool to give me a fresh look at your system.
- 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). - Make sure that Addition option is checked.
- Press Scan button and wait.
- The tool will produce two logfiles on your desktop: FRST.txt and Addition.txt.
- Mar 8, 2013
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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.
How is your PC now?
I hate to be thick, but I am not seeing the attached Fixlist.txt file. I am still getting familiar with this form so maybe I am missing it? None of the highlighted words in the previous post are acting like a link either.
I promise..... as soon as we are done... I will buy you a beer!
I promise..... as soon as we are done... I will buy you a beer!
- Mar 8, 2013
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Well it was running okay yesterday after the first three things you had me do. I ran this last fix and on logging in to Chrome it said my preferences files was corrupt. But I was still able to log in so I don't know what really might have changed, or if it even really matters.
Here is the fix log it generated.
Here is the fix log it generated.
On a side note, with all of this, I keep getting a pop up that says, "An update for Microsoft Officer Starter 2010 - English is now avaliable online. do you wish to start downloading the update now? " I have never had a pop up from MS....... Is this related or another pain in my butt?
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Follow these instructions and make sure to set IP and DNS settings to automatic. Tell me how is the situation now? Tell me about any issue.
- Mar 8, 2013
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Sorry, I was on vacation, and I am tired from travel.
http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/change-tcp-ip-settings#1TC=windows-7
http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/change-tcp-ip-settings#1TC=windows-7
I finally got back to this today and everything was already set to automatic and it all seems to be working okay again.
Thank you for your help.
Thank you for your help.
- Mar 8, 2013
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Glad I could help 
Below you will find my thoughts about securing your machine. Go ahead through it, you will benefit from some useful advice about safe computing.
MUST READ - security tips:
MUST READ - general maintenance:
In order to stay protected it is very important that you regularly update all of your software. Cybercriminals depend on the apathy of users around software updates to keep their malicious endeavor running.
Operating systems, such as Windows, and applications, such as Adobe Reader or JAVA, are used by tens of millions of computers and devices around the world, making them a huge target for cybercriminals. Downloading updates and installing them can sometimes be tedious, but the advantages you get from the updates are certainly worth it.
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.
FiheHippo.com Update Checker - to keep your programs up-to-date.
Adblock - to surf the web without annoying ads!
Download DelFix by Xplode and save it to your desktop.
Tool deletes old system restore points and create a fresh system restore point after cleaning.
Stay safe,
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:
- Computer Security - a short guide to staying safer online.
- Simple and easy ways to keep your computer safe and secure on the Internet
The Importance of Software Updating:
In order to stay protected it is very important that you regularly update all of your software. Cybercriminals depend on the apathy of users around software updates to keep their malicious endeavor running.
Operating systems, such as Windows, and applications, such as Adobe Reader or JAVA, are used by tens of millions of computers and devices around the world, making them a huge target for cybercriminals. Downloading updates and installing them can sometimes be tedious, but the advantages you get from the updates are certainly worth it.
Recommended additional software:
Post-cleanup procedures:
Download DelFix by Xplode and save it to your desktop.
- Run the tool by right click on the
icon and Run as administrator option.
- Make sure that these ones are checked:
- Remove disinfection tools
- Purge system restore
- Reset system settings
- Push Run and wait until the tool completes his work.
- All tools we used should be gone. Tool will create an report for you (C:\DelFix.txt)
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!
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
- Mar 8, 2013
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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!
Other members who need assistance please start your own topic in a new thread. Thanks!
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