Fiery said:Hi and welcome to MalwareTips!
I'm Fiery and I would gladly assist you in removing the malware on your computer.
PLEASE NOTE: The first 3 posts of ALL new members require approval by mods/admins. Please be patient if you don't see your post immediately after submitting it.
Before we start:
- Note that the removal process is not immediate. Depending on the severity of your infection, it could take a long time.
- Malware removal can be dangerous. I cannot guarantee the safety of your system as malware can be unpredictable. It is possible that we might encounter situations where the only recourse is to re-format and re-install your operating system. Therefore, I would advise you to backup all your important files before we start.
- Please be patient and stay with me until I give you the green lights and inform you that your PC is clean.
- Some tools may be flagged by your antivirus as harmful. Rest assure that ALL the tools we use are safe, the detections are false positives.
- The absence of symptoms does not mean your PC is fully disinfected.
- If you are unclear about the instructions, please stop and ask. Following the steps in the order that I post them in is vital.
- Lastly, if you have requested help on other sites, that will delay and hinder the removal process. Please only stick to one site.
<hr>
Download TDSSkiller from here
- Double-Click on TDSSKiller.exe to run the application
- When TDSSkiller opens, click change parameters , check the box next to Loaded modules . A reboot will be required.
- After reboot, TDSSKiller will run again. Click Change parameters again and make sure everything is checked.
- click Start scan .
- If a suspicious object is detected, the default action will be Skip, click on Continue. (If it saids TDL4/TDSS file system, select delete)
- If malicious objects are found, ensure Cure (default) is selected, then click Continue and Reboot now to finish the cleaning process.
Post the log after (usually C:\ folder in the form of TDSSKiller.[Version]_[Date]_[Time]_log.txt
Download Malwarebytes Anti-Rootkit from here to your Desktop
- Unzip the contents to a folder on your Desktop.
- Open the folder where the contents were unzipped and run mbar.exe
- Follow the instructions in the wizard to update and allow the program to scan your computer for threats.
- Make sure there is a check next to Create Restore Point and click the Cleanup button to remove any threats. Reboot if prompted to do so.
- After the reboot, perform another scan with Malwarebytes Anti-Rootkit to verify that no threats remain. If there are threats, click Cleanup once more and reboot.
- When done, please post the two logs in the MBAR folder(mbar-log.txt and system-log.txt)
Download & SAVE to your Desktop RogueKiller or from here
- Quit all programs that you may have started.
- Please disconnect any USB or external drives from the computer before you run this scan!
- For Vista or Windows 7, right-click and select Run as Administrator to start
- Wait until Prescan has finished, then click on "Scan" button
- Wait until the Status box shows "Scan Finished"
- Click delete and wait until it saids deleting finished
- Click on "Report" and copy/paste the content of the Notepad into your next reply.
- The log should be found in RKreport[1].txt on your Desktop
Exit/Close RogueKiller+
lshendee said:Good morning, Fiery. I'm buckled in and ready for the long haul. Attaching the log from TDSS. Meanwhile, I'm moving on to the next steps. Enjoy your Sunday!
~Lynne
Fiery said:Hi and welcome to MalwareTips!
I'm Fiery and I would gladly assist you in removing the malware on your computer.
PLEASE NOTE: The first 3 posts of ALL new members require approval by mods/admins. Please be patient if you don't see your post immediately after submitting it.
Before we start:
- Note that the removal process is not immediate. Depending on the severity of your infection, it could take a long time.
- Malware removal can be dangerous. I cannot guarantee the safety of your system as malware can be unpredictable. It is possible that we might encounter situations where the only recourse is to re-format and re-install your operating system. Therefore, I would advise you to backup all your important files before we start.
- Please be patient and stay with me until I give you the green lights and inform you that your PC is clean.
- Some tools may be flagged by your antivirus as harmful. Rest assure that ALL the tools we use are safe, the detections are false positives.
- The absence of symptoms does not mean your PC is fully disinfected.
- If you are unclear about the instructions, please stop and ask. Following the steps in the order that I post them in is vital.
- Lastly, if you have requested help on other sites, that will delay and hinder the removal process. Please only stick to one site.
<hr>
Download TDSSkiller from here
- Double-Click on TDSSKiller.exe to run the application
- When TDSSkiller opens, click change parameters , check the box next to Loaded modules . A reboot will be required.
- After reboot, TDSSKiller will run again. Click Change parameters again and make sure everything is checked.
- click Start scan .
- If a suspicious object is detected, the default action will be Skip, click on Continue. (If it saids TDL4/TDSS file system, select delete)
- If malicious objects are found, ensure Cure (default) is selected, then click Continue and Reboot now to finish the cleaning process.
Post the log after (usually C:\ folder in the form of TDSSKiller.[Version]_[Date]_[Time]_log.txt
Download Malwarebytes Anti-Rootkit from here to your Desktop
- Unzip the contents to a folder on your Desktop.
- Open the folder where the contents were unzipped and run mbar.exe
- Follow the instructions in the wizard to update and allow the program to scan your computer for threats.
- Make sure there is a check next to Create Restore Point and click the Cleanup button to remove any threats. Reboot if prompted to do so.
- After the reboot, perform another scan with Malwarebytes Anti-Rootkit to verify that no threats remain. If there are threats, click Cleanup once more and reboot.
- When done, please post the two logs in the MBAR folder(mbar-log.txt and system-log.txt)
Download & SAVE to your Desktop RogueKiller or from here
- Quit all programs that you may have started.
- Please disconnect any USB or external drives from the computer before you run this scan!
- For Vista or Windows 7, right-click and select Run as Administrator to start
- Wait until Prescan has finished, then click on "Scan" button
- Wait until the Status box shows "Scan Finished"
- Click delete and wait until it saids deleting finished
- Click on "Report" and copy/paste the content of the Notepad into your next reply.
- The log should be found in RKreport[1].txt on your Desktop
Exit/Close RogueKiller+
Fiery said:Hi and welcome to MalwareTips!
I'm Fiery and I would gladly assist you in removing the malware on your computer.
PLEASE NOTE: The first 3 posts of ALL new members require approval by mods/admins. Please be patient if you don't see your post immediately after submitting it.
Before we start:
- Note that the removal process is not immediate. Depending on the severity of your infection, it could take a long time.
- Malware removal can be dangerous. I cannot guarantee the safety of your system as malware can be unpredictable. It is possible that we might encounter situations where the only recourse is to re-format and re-install your operating system. Therefore, I would advise you to backup all your important files before we start.
- Please be patient and stay with me until I give you the green lights and inform you that your PC is clean.
- Some tools may be flagged by your antivirus as harmful. Rest assure that ALL the tools we use are safe, the detections are false positives.
- The absence of symptoms does not mean your PC is fully disinfected.
- If you are unclear about the instructions, please stop and ask. Following the steps in the order that I post them in is vital.
- Lastly, if you have requested help on other sites, that will delay and hinder the removal process. Please only stick to one site.
<hr>
Download TDSSkiller from here
- Double-Click on TDSSKiller.exe to run the application
- When TDSSkiller opens, click change parameters , check the box next to Loaded modules . A reboot will be required.
- After reboot, TDSSKiller will run again. Click Change parameters again and make sure everything is checked.
- click Start scan .
- If a suspicious object is detected, the default action will be Skip, click on Continue. (If it saids TDL4/TDSS file system, select delete)
- If malicious objects are found, ensure Cure (default) is selected, then click Continue and Reboot now to finish the cleaning process.
Post the log after (usually C:\ folder in the form of TDSSKiller.[Version]_[Date]_[Time]_log.txt
Download Malwarebytes Anti-Rootkit from here to your Desktop
- Unzip the contents to a folder on your Desktop.
- Open the folder where the contents were unzipped and run mbar.exe
- Follow the instructions in the wizard to update and allow the program to scan your computer for threats.
- Make sure there is a check next to Create Restore Point and click the Cleanup button to remove any threats. Reboot if prompted to do so.
- After the reboot, perform another scan with Malwarebytes Anti-Rootkit to verify that no threats remain. If there are threats, click Cleanup once more and reboot.
- When done, please post the two logs in the MBAR folder(mbar-log.txt and system-log.txt)
Download & SAVE to your Desktop RogueKiller or from here
- Quit all programs that you may have started.
- Please disconnect any USB or external drives from the computer before you run this scan!
- For Vista or Windows 7, right-click and select Run as Administrator to start
- Wait until Prescan has finished, then click on "Scan" button
- Wait until the Status box shows "Scan Finished"
- Click delete and wait until it saids deleting finished
- Click on "Report" and copy/paste the content of the Notepad into your next reply.
- The log should be found in RKreport[1].txt on your Desktop
Exit/Close RogueKiller+
lshendee said:Okay, Fiery. Step 2 completed and Mbar logs attached (three were created for some reason, not two). ~ Lynne
Fiery, attachment quota was exceeded so I will try to attach them to separate posts. ~ Lynne
Fiery, the larger log, "system log" appears to put me over the 1MB quota. I'll attach the smaller log then perhaps I'll need to create a new message/post in order to receive a new 1MB quota. Will try that ...
~ Lynne
lshendee said:Good morning, Fiery. I'm buckled in and ready for the long haul. Attaching the log from TDSS. Meanwhile, I'm moving on to the next steps. Enjoy your Sunday!
~Lynne
Fiery said:Hi and welcome to MalwareTips!
I'm Fiery and I would gladly assist you in removing the malware on your computer.
PLEASE NOTE: The first 3 posts of ALL new members require approval by mods/admins. Please be patient if you don't see your post immediately after submitting it.
Before we start:
- Note that the removal process is not immediate. Depending on the severity of your infection, it could take a long time.
- Malware removal can be dangerous. I cannot guarantee the safety of your system as malware can be unpredictable. It is possible that we might encounter situations where the only recourse is to re-format and re-install your operating system. Therefore, I would advise you to backup all your important files before we start.
- Please be patient and stay with me until I give you the green lights and inform you that your PC is clean.
- Some tools may be flagged by your antivirus as harmful. Rest assure that ALL the tools we use are safe, the detections are false positives.
- The absence of symptoms does not mean your PC is fully disinfected.
- If you are unclear about the instructions, please stop and ask. Following the steps in the order that I post them in is vital.
- Lastly, if you have requested help on other sites, that will delay and hinder the removal process. Please only stick to one site.
<hr>
Download TDSSkiller from here
- Double-Click on TDSSKiller.exe to run the application
- When TDSSkiller opens, click change parameters , check the box next to Loaded modules . A reboot will be required.
- After reboot, TDSSKiller will run again. Click Change parameters again and make sure everything is checked.
- click Start scan .
- If a suspicious object is detected, the default action will be Skip, click on Continue. (If it saids TDL4/TDSS file system, select delete)
- If malicious objects are found, ensure Cure (default) is selected, then click Continue and Reboot now to finish the cleaning process.
Post the log after (usually C:\ folder in the form of TDSSKiller.[Version]_[Date]_[Time]_log.txt
Download Malwarebytes Anti-Rootkit from here to your Desktop
- Unzip the contents to a folder on your Desktop.
- Open the folder where the contents were unzipped and run mbar.exe
- Follow the instructions in the wizard to update and allow the program to scan your computer for threats.
- Make sure there is a check next to Create Restore Point and click the Cleanup button to remove any threats. Reboot if prompted to do so.
- After the reboot, perform another scan with Malwarebytes Anti-Rootkit to verify that no threats remain. If there are threats, click Cleanup once more and reboot.
- When done, please post the two logs in the MBAR folder(mbar-log.txt and system-log.txt)
Download & SAVE to your Desktop RogueKiller or from here
- Quit all programs that you may have started.
- Please disconnect any USB or external drives from the computer before you run this scan!
- For Vista or Windows 7, right-click and select Run as Administrator to start
- Wait until Prescan has finished, then click on "Scan" button
- Wait until the Status box shows "Scan Finished"
- Click delete and wait until it saids deleting finished
- Click on "Report" and copy/paste the content of the Notepad into your next reply.
- The log should be found in RKreport[1].txt on your Desktop
Exit/Close RogueKiller+
Fiery said:Hi,
Don't worry about the system log, we can do without that one.
Please download AdwCleaner by Xplode onto your desktop.
- Close all open programs and internet browsers.
- Double click on AdwCleaner.exe to run the tool(For Vista or Windows 7, right-click and select Run as Administrator to start)
- Click delete
- Please post the content of that logfile with your next reply.
- You can find the logfile at C:\AdwCleaner[S1].txt
Next, Download Farbar Recovery Scan Tool from the below link:
<ul><li>For 64 bit systems download <a title="External link" href="http://download.bleepingcomputer.com/farbar/FRST64.exe" rel="nofollow external"><>Farbar Recovery Scan Tool x64</></a> and save it to a USB/flash drive.</li>
<li>Plug the flashdrive into the infected PC and double click on it.</li>
<li>When the tool opens click <>Yes</> to disclaimer.</li>
<li>Press <>Scan</> button.</li>
<li><>FRST</> will let you know when the scan is complete and has written the <>FRST.txt</> to file, close the message.
<li>Please copy and paste FRST.txt in your next reply</li></li>
</ol>
</ul>
Fiery said:Hi,
Don't worry about the system log, we can do without that one.
Please download AdwCleaner by Xplode onto your desktop.
- Close all open programs and internet browsers.
- Double click on AdwCleaner.exe to run the tool(For Vista or Windows 7, right-click and select Run as Administrator to start)
- Click delete
- Please post the content of that logfile with your next reply.
- You can find the logfile at C:\AdwCleaner[S1].txt
Next, Download Farbar Recovery Scan Tool from the below link:
<ul><li>For 64 bit systems download <a title="External link" href="http://download.bleepingcomputer.com/farbar/FRST64.exe" rel="nofollow external"><>Farbar Recovery Scan Tool x64</></a> and save it to a USB/flash drive.</li>
<li>Plug the flashdrive into the infected PC and double click on it.</li>
<li>When the tool opens click <>Yes</> to disclaimer.</li>
<li>Press <>Scan</> button.</li>
<li><>FRST</> will let you know when the scan is complete and has written the <>FRST.txt</> to file, close the message.
<li>Please copy and paste FRST.txt in your next reply</li></li>
</ol>
</ul>
:OTL
O2 - BHO: (Giant Savings Extension) - {11111111-1111-1111-1111-110211181110} - C:\Program Files (x86)\Giant Savings Extension\Giant Savings Extension.dll (215 Apps)
O2 - BHO: (DownloadTerms) - {2C4BA31C-0C15-11E2-90C7-9BFCBEB168B3} - C:\Users\Lynne\AppData\Local\DownloadTerms\temp.dat File not found
:Files
C:\Program Files (x86)\Giant Savings Extension
C:\Users\Lynne\AppData\Local\DownloadTerms
C:\Users\Lynne\AppData\Local\Temp\Quarantine.exe
:Commands
[EMPTYTEMP]
:OTL
O2 - BHO: (Giant Savings Extension) - {11111111-1111-1111-1111-110211181110} - C:\Program Files (x86)\Giant Savings Extension\Giant Savings Extension.dll (215 Apps)
O2 - BHO: (DownloadTerms) - {2C4BA31C-0C15-11E2-90C7-9BFCBEB168B3} - C:\Users\Lynne\AppData\Local\DownloadTerms\temp.dat File not found
:Files
C:\Program Files (x86)\Giant Savings Extension
C:\Users\Lynne\AppData\Local\DownloadTerms
C:\Users\Lynne\AppData\Local\Temp\Quarantine.exe
:Commands
[EMPTYTEMP]
:OTL
O2 - BHO: (Giant Savings Extension) - {11111111-1111-1111-1111-110211181110} - C:\Program Files (x86)\Giant Savings Extension\Giant Savings Extension.dll (215 Apps)
O2 - BHO: (DownloadTerms) - {2C4BA31C-0C15-11E2-90C7-9BFCBEB168B3} - C:\Users\Lynne\AppData\Local\DownloadTerms\temp.dat File not found
:Files
C:\Program Files (x86)\Giant Savings Extension
C:\Users\Lynne\AppData\Local\DownloadTerms
C:\Users\Lynne\AppData\Local\Temp\Quarantine.exe
:Commands
[EMPTYTEMP]
Fiery said:Ok, let me know how things go. One more scan and then we will clean up.
Run Eset NOD32 Online AntiVirus here
Note: You will need to use Internet Explorer for this scan.
Vista / 7 users: You will need to to right-click on the Internet Explorer icon and select Run as Administrator
- Tick the box next to YES, I accept the Terms of Use.
- Click Start
- When asked, allow the activex control to install
- Disable your current antivirus software. You can usually do this with its Notfication Tray icon near the clock.
- Make sure that the option "Remove found threats" is Un-checked, and the following Advance Settings are Checked
- Scan unwanted applications
- Scan for potentially unsafe applications
- Enable Anti-Stealth Technology
- Click Scan
- Wait for the scan to finish
- When the scan is done, if it shows a screen that says "Threats found!", then click "List of found threats", and then click "Export to text file..."
- Save that text file on your desktop. Copy and paste the contents of that log in your next reply to this topic.
- The log can also be found in logfile located at C:\Program Files\ESET\Eset Online Scanner\log.txt
Fiery said:Hi,
After these 2 steps below, please give me an update on your PC's performance and any other symptoms that you may still be experiencing.
Open OTL. Under custom scan/fixes, copy and paste the following:
:OTL
O2 - BHO: (Giant Savings Extension) - {11111111-1111-1111-1111-110211181110} - C:\Program Files (x86)\Giant Savings Extension\Giant Savings Extension.dll (215 Apps)
O2 - BHO: (DownloadTerms) - {2C4BA31C-0C15-11E2-90C7-9BFCBEB168B3} - C:\Users\Lynne\AppData\Local\DownloadTerms\temp.dat File not found
:Files
C:\Program Files (x86)\Giant Savings Extension
C:\Users\Lynne\AppData\Local\DownloadTerms
C:\Users\Lynne\AppData\Local\Temp\Quarantine.exe
:Commands
[EMPTYTEMP]
Then click Run Fix. Let your PC reboot to normal mode. A new log will be created automatically, post the content in the next reply.
Please download Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware from here to your desktop.
- Double-click mbam-setup.exe and follow the prompts to install the program.
- At the end, be sure a checkmark is placed next to
- Update Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware
- and Launch Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware
- then click Finish.
- If an update is found, it will download and install the latest version.
- When it prompts you to try their 30-day trail, click decline
- Once the program has loaded, select Perform quick scan, then click Scan.
- When the scan is complete, click OK, then Show Results to view the results.
- Be sure that everything is Checked (ticked) except items in the C:\System Volume Information folder and click on Remove Selected.
- When completed, a log will open in Notepad. please copy and paste the log into your next reply
- If you accidently close it, the log file is saved here and will be named like this:
- C:\Documents and Settings\Username\Application Data\Malwarebytes\Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware\Logs\mbam-log-date (time).txt