System Progressive Protection

[Jack]

Looks good Vee,
How is your computer running?Any other issues?

 

[Vee_in_SA]

It seems ok, Does that mean that the malware is gone?

 

[Jack]

It seems ok, Does that mean that the malware is gone?

Yes Vee,it's gone. If you want we can make another check with Emsisoft Emergency Kit
STEP 1: Run a scan with Emsisoft Emergency Kit.
<ol>
<li>You can download Emsisoft Emergency Kit from the below link.
<a href="http://www.emsisoft.com/en/software/eek/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"> <>EMSISOFT EMERGENCY KIT DOWNLOAD LINK</></a> <em>(This link will open a download page in a new window from where you can download Emsisoft Emergency Kit)</em></li>
<li>After the download process will finish , you'll need to <>unpack EmsisoftEmergencyKit.zip</> and then double click on <>EmergencyKitScanner.bat</></li>
<li>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</>".</li>
<li>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.</li>
</ol>
Add the Emisosoft logs in your next reply.

 

[Vee_in_SA]

Thanks Jack. Nothing suspicious found,
Thanks very much for your help!

 

[Jack]

OK Vee,with the Emsisoft scan giving us the green light and unless you are having other problems, it is time to do the final steps.
STEP 1 :Remove ComboFix from your computer
<ol>
<li>Hold down the <>Windows key</> + <>R</> on your keyboard. This will display the Run dialogue box</li>
<li>In the Run box, type in <>ComboFix /Uninstall</> <em>(Notice the space between the "x" and "/")</em> then click <>OK</> <a href="http://malwaretips.com/blogs/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/combofix-uninstall.png"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-4129" title="Uninstall Combofix" src="http://malwaretips.com/blogs/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/combofix-uninstall.png" alt="Combofix uninstall command" width="413" height="212" /></a></li>
<li>Follow the prompts on the screen</li>
<li>A message should appear confirming that ComboFix was uninstalled</li>
</ol>
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STEP 2: Remove the OTL utility from your computer

Run OTL and hit the <>CleanUp</> button. It will remove all the programmes we have used plus itself. We will now confirm that your hidden files are set to that, as some of the tools I use will change that
<ol>
<li>Go to control panel</li>
<li>Select folder options (Appearance > Folder options in category view)</li>
<li>Select the View Tab.</li>
<li>Under the Hidden files and folders heading select <>Do not show hidden files and folders</>.</li>
<li>Click Yes to confirm.</li>
<li>Click OK.</li>
</ol>
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STEP 3: Delete the old restore points and ceate a new Restore Point
<ol>
<li>Go to <>Control Panel </>and select <>System </></li>
<li>Select <>System</></li>
<li>On the left select<> System Protection </>and accept the warning if you get one</li>
<li>Select <>System Protection Tab</></li>
<li>Select <>Create</> at the bottom</li>
<li>Type in a name i.e. Clean</li>
<li>Select <>Create</></li>
</ol>
<>Now we can purge the infected ones</>
<ol>
<li>Go <>Start > All programs > Accessories > system tools </></li>
<li>Right click <>Disc cleanup</> and select run as administrator</li>
<li>Select <>Your main drive</> and accept the warning if you get one</li>
<li>For a few moments the system will make some calculations</li>
<li>Select the <>More Options tab</></li>
<li>In the System <>Restore and Shadow Backups select Clean up</></li>
<li>Select <>Delete</> on the pop up</li>
<li>Select OK</li>
<li>Select Delete</li>
</ol>
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STEP 4: Clean your temporary files to gain more hard drive space and remove the junk files
<ol>
<li>Download Ccleaner from the below link:
CCLEANER DOWNLOAD LINK</a> <em>(This link will automatically download Ccleaner on your computer)</em></li>
<li>Install Ccleaner by following the prompts</li>
<li>Start Ccleaner and the following should be selected by default, if not, please select:
<img src="http://i52.tinypic.com/4l5a4i.png" alt="Posted Image" /></li>
<li>Click <img src="http://i56.tinypic.com/16jox2o.png" alt="Posted Image" /> and choose <img src="http://i40.tinypic.com/5x3nu8.gif" alt="Posted Image" /></li>
<li>Uncheck <img src="http://i51.tinypic.com/amuvj8.gif" alt="Posted Image" /></li>
<li>Then go back to <img src="http://i41.tinypic.com/2jb4qyb.gif" alt="Posted Image" /> and click <img src="http://i25.tinypic.com/nf47ev.gif" alt="Posted Image" /> to run it.</li>
<li>Exit CCleaner.</li>
</ol>

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[Vee_in_SA]

Yay, everything ran smoothly.
I will definitely be more vigilant from now on with what is downloaded, etc.
Thanks very much for your assistance, Jack. Very much appreciated.
Vee

 

[Jack]

Stay safe Vee!

This thread is now closed.​

Reason:&nbsp;<span style="color: #ff0000;">Resolved</span>​

<span style="color: #ff0000;"><>The procedures contained in this thread are for this user and this user only.&nbsp;&nbsp;Attempting to use the instructions in this thread on your system could result in damaging the Operating System beyond repair.&nbsp;&nbsp;</></span>

<span style="color: #ff0000;"><>DO NOT use any of the tools mentioned in this thread without the supervision of a Malware Removal Specialist.</></span>

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