Solved Possible Vundo Infection - Browser pages won't load, clogged with ads.

Dave McKeen

New Member
Thread author
Oct 24, 2015
7
Hopefully everything is covered in the info boxes above. I owe you aswMBR scan log and AdwCleaner scan log.

Thanks - Dave

My PC Configuration:
ASUS MAXIMUS VII HERO LGA 1150 Intel Z97 ATX
Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz LGA 1150 Boxed Processor
G.SKILL F3-19200CL10Q-32GBZHD Ripjaws Z Series 32GB (4 x 8GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 2400 (PC3 19200)
Drive0,2 (OS, Apps/Downloads/Website)
2 Each Crucial MX100 CT256MX100SSD1 2.5" 256GB SATA III MLC Internal Solid State Drive (SSD)
Drive1 (Data)
Hitachi Ultrastar 7K3000 HUA723020ALA640 2TB 7200 RPM 64MB Cache SATA 6.0Gb/s 3.5" Enterprisel Hard Drive Bare Drive
EVGA SuperClocked 02G-P4-2765-KR G-SYNC Support GeForce GTX 760 2GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 3.0 SLI Support w/ EVGA ACX Cooler Video Card
Microsoft Windows 7 Professional SP1 64-bit - OEM
 

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TwinHeadedEagle

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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:
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  • 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
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    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 for the repair.




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That being told, if any evidence of illegal OS, software, cracks/keygens or any other will be revealed, any further assistance will be suspended. If you are aware that there is this kind of stuff on your machine, remove it before proceeding!
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Scan with ZOEK

Please download ZOEK by Smeenk and save it to your desktop.
Temporary disable your AntiVirus and AntiSpyware protection - instructions here.

  • Right-click on
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    icon and select
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    Run as Administrator to start the tool.
  • Wait patiently until the main console will appear, it may take a minute or two.
  • In the main box please paste in the following script:
    Code:
    createsrpoint;
    autoclean;
    emptyclsid;
    emptyalltemp;
    ipconfig /flushdns >>"%temp%\log.txt";b
  • Make sure that Scan All Users option is checked.
  • Push Run Script and wait patiently. The scan may take a couple of minutes.
  • When the scan completes, a zoek-results logfile should open in notepad.
  • If a reboot is needed, it will be opened after it. You may also find it at your main drive (usually C:\ drive)

Post its content into your next reply.
 

Dave McKeen

New Member
Thread author
Oct 24, 2015
7
Hello TwinHeadedEagle,

Thanks very much. I greatly appreciate the help. I've attached the ZOEK log.

- Dave
 

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Dave McKeen

New Member
Thread author
Oct 24, 2015
7
Hi, Drudge (DRUDGE REPORT 2016®) still has the problem. Opens normally then in a second the content is replaced by a probably bogus ad in the upper left corner. I've attached a screen shot. What should I try next?

Thanks, - Dave
 

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Dave McKeen

New Member
Thread author
Oct 24, 2015
7
I'm getting a warning from Firefox that getasblocknow is trying to install an unverified ad-on. Should I bypass the warning?

Another symptom I mentioned earlier persists. When I click on
the blue activity indicator spins forever.

- Dave
 

Dave McKeen

New Member
Thread author
Oct 24, 2015
7
Scanned my computer with AVG Rescue CD (boot CD) and it came up with no threats. Looks like Adblock Plus is my friend. In addition to you guys. Thaks again!
 

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