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Title: Win32:Downloader-PKU Help
Post by: SteveinMD on August 07, 2012, 08:03:25 AM
Please help me fix my computer!

I only got an OTL.txt file from OTL.  I did not see an Extras.txt file.

MBAM log...

Malwarebytes Anti-Malware (Trial) 1.62.0.1300
www.malwarebytes.org

Database version: v2012.08.07.01

Windows 7 Service Pack 1 x64 NTFS
Internet Explorer 9.0.8112.16421
Stephen :: BLACK [administrator]

Protection: Disabled

8/7/2012 1:20:17 AM
mbam-log-2012-08-07 (01-20-17).txt

Scan type: Quick scan
Scan options enabled: Memory | Startup | Registry | File System | Heuristics/Extra | Heuristics/Shuriken | PUP | PUM
Scan options disabled: P2P
Objects scanned: 290321
Time elapsed: 7 minute(s), 48 second(s)

Memory Processes Detected: 0
(No malicious items detected)

Memory Modules Detected: 0
(No malicious items detected)

Registry Keys Detected: 0
(No malicious items detected)

Registry Values Detected: 0
(No malicious items detected)

Registry Data Items Detected: 2
HKCR\scrfile\shell\open\command| (Broken.OpenCommand) -> Bad: (NOTEPAD.EXE "%1") Good: ("%1" /S) -> Quarantined and repaired successfully.
HKCR\regfile\shell\open\command| (Broken.OpenCommand) -> Bad: (NOTEPAD.EXE "%1") Good: (regedit.exe "%1") -> Quarantined and repaired successfully.

Folders Detected: 0
(No malicious items detected)

Files Detected: 1
C:\Windows\Installer\{71f18028-78c5-4b57-0579-0f6bde86711e}\U\00000008.@ (Trojan.Dropper.BCMiner) -> Quarantined and deleted successfully.

(end)
Title: Re: Win32:Downloader-PKU Help
Post by: SteveinMD on August 07, 2012, 08:14:46 AM
ansMBR scan attached...
Title: Re: Win32:Downloader-PKU Help
Post by: SteveinMD on August 07, 2012, 08:20:20 AM
FSS
Farbar Service Scanner Version: 06-08-2012
Ran by Stephen (administrator) on 07-08-2012 at 02:15:48
Running from "C:\Users\Stephen\Downloads"
Microsoft Windows 7 Professional  Service Pack 1 (X64)
Boot Mode: Normal
****************************************************************

Internet Services:
============

Connection Status:
==============
Localhost is accessible.
LAN connected.
Google IP is accessible.
Google.com is accessible.
Yahoo IP is accessible.
Yahoo.com is accessible.


Windows Firewall:
=============
mpsdrv Service is not running. Checking service configuration:
The start type of mpsdrv service is OK.
The ImagePath of mpsdrv service is OK.

MpsSvc Service is not running. Checking service configuration:
Checking Start type: ATTENTION!=====> Unable to open MpsSvc registry key. The service key does not exist.
Checking ImagePath: ATTENTION!=====> Unable to open MpsSvc registry key. The service key does not exist.
Checking ServiceDll: ATTENTION!=====> Unable to open MpsSvc registry key. The service key does not exist.

bfe Service is not running. Checking service configuration:
Checking Start type: ATTENTION!=====> Unable to open bfe registry key. The service key does not exist.
Checking ImagePath: ATTENTION!=====> Unable to open bfe registry key. The service key does not exist.
Checking ServiceDll: ATTENTION!=====> Unable to open bfe registry key. The service key does not exist.


Firewall Disabled Policy:
==================


System Restore:
============

System Restore Disabled Policy:
========================


Action Center:
============
wscsvc Service is not running. Checking service configuration:
Checking Start type: ATTENTION!=====> Unable to open wscsvc registry key. The service key does not exist.
Checking ImagePath: ATTENTION!=====> Unable to open wscsvc registry key. The service key does not exist.
Checking ServiceDll: ATTENTION!=====> Unable to open wscsvc registry key. The service key does not exist.


Windows Update:
============
wuauserv Service is not running. Checking service configuration:
The start type of wuauserv service is OK.
Checking ImagePath: ATTENTION!=====> Unable to retrieve ImagePath of wuauserv. The value does not exist.
Checking ServiceDll: ATTENTION!=====> Unable to open wuauserv registry key. The service key does not exist.

BITS Service is not running. Checking service configuration:
Checking Start type: ATTENTION!=====> Unable to open BITS registry key. The service key does not exist.
Checking ImagePath: ATTENTION!=====> Unable to open BITS registry key. The service key does not exist.
Checking ServiceDll: ATTENTION!=====> Unable to open BITS registry key. The service key does not exist.


Windows Autoupdate Disabled Policy:
============================


Windows Defender:
==============
WinDefend Service is not running. Checking service configuration:
Checking Start type: ATTENTION!=====> Unable to open WinDefend registry key. The service key does not exist.
Checking ImagePath: ATTENTION!=====> Unable to open WinDefend registry key. The service key does not exist.
Checking ServiceDll: ATTENTION!=====> Unable to open WinDefend registry key. The service key does not exist.


Windows Defender Disabled Policy:
==========================
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows Defender]
"DisableAntiSpyware"=DWORD:1


Other Services:
==============
Checking Start type of SharedAccess: ATTENTION!=====> Unable to retrieve start type of SharedAccess. The value does not exist.
Checking ImagePath of SharedAccess: ATTENTION!=====> Unable to retrieve ImagePath of SharedAccess. The value does not exist.
Checking ServiceDll of SharedAccess: ATTENTION!=====> Unable to retrieve ServiceDll of SharedAccess. The value does not exist.


File Check:
========
C:\Windows\System32\nsisvc.dll => MD5 is legit
C:\Windows\System32\drivers\nsiproxy.sys => MD5 is legit
C:\Windows\System32\dhcpcore.dll => MD5 is legit
C:\Windows\System32\drivers\afd.sys => MD5 is legit
C:\Windows\System32\drivers\tdx.sys => MD5 is legit
C:\Windows\System32\Drivers\tcpip.sys => MD5 is legit
C:\Windows\System32\dnsrslvr.dll => MD5 is legit
C:\Windows\System32\mpssvc.dll => MD5 is legit
C:\Windows\System32\bfe.dll => MD5 is legit
C:\Windows\System32\drivers\mpsdrv.sys => MD5 is legit
C:\Windows\System32\SDRSVC.dll => MD5 is legit
C:\Windows\System32\vssvc.exe => MD5 is legit
C:\Windows\System32\wscsvc.dll => MD5 is legit
C:\Windows\System32\wbem\WMIsvc.dll => MD5 is legit
C:\Windows\System32\wuaueng.dll => MD5 is legit
C:\Windows\System32\qmgr.dll => MD5 is legit
C:\Windows\System32\es.dll => MD5 is legit
C:\Windows\System32\cryptsvc.dll => MD5 is legit
C:\Program Files\Windows Defender\MpSvc.dll => MD5 is legit
C:\Windows\System32\ipnathlp.dll => MD5 is legit
C:\Windows\System32\svchost.exe => MD5 is legit
C:\Windows\System32\rpcss.dll => MD5 is legit


**** End of log ****
Title: Re: Win32:Downloader-PKU Help
Post by: SteveinMD on August 07, 2012, 12:18:54 PM
I dont see a message that anyone is going to look at my logs.  Did I do something wrong, or did mt thread just get missed?
Title: Re: Win32:Downloader-PKU Help
Post by: Asyn on August 07, 2012, 12:20:24 PM
Did I do something wrong, or did mt thread just get missed?

No, you just have to wait a bit. ;)
Title: Re: Win32:Downloader-PKU Help
Post by: DavidR on August 07, 2012, 01:05:48 PM
There may be some delay due to differing time zones and availability of the volunteer malware removal specialists.
Title: Re: Win32:Downloader-PKU Help
Post by: SteveinMD on August 07, 2012, 01:58:38 PM
Thank you for the reply.  I'm happy to wait my turn.
Title: Re: Win32:Downloader-PKU Help
Post by: DavidR on August 07, 2012, 02:01:31 PM
You're welcome, hopefully it won't be too long.
Title: Re: Win32:Downloader-PKU Help
Post by: SteveinMD on August 09, 2012, 04:44:26 AM
Am I still in the queue?
Title: Re: Win32:Downloader-PKU Help
Post by: mchain on August 09, 2012, 09:33:05 AM
Hi SteveinMD,

I'm sorry you've had to wait. 

A malware expert has been notified. 

As he lives in England, he should be online in a few hours later on today.
Title: Re: Win32:Downloader-PKU Help
Post by: SteveinMD on August 09, 2012, 11:53:28 AM
No problem.  Thank you.
Title: Re: Win32:Downloader-PKU Help
Post by: essexboy on August 09, 2012, 03:32:43 PM
Hi sorry you were missed

Lets get to work...  I will need a fresh run of FSS on completion as both OTL and Combofix will be carrying out repairs but I will need to confirm that they stuck

Warning This fix is only relevant for this system and no other, using on another computer may cause problems

Be advised that when the fix commences it will shut down all running processes and you may lose the desktop and icons, they will return on reboot

Run OTL
THEN

Download and Install Combofix
 
Download ComboFix from one of the following locations:
Link 1  (http://download.bleepingcomputer.com/sUBs/ComboFix.exe)
Link 2 (http://www.forospyware.com/sUBs/ComboFix.exe)
 
VERY IMPORTANT !!! Save ComboFix.exe to your Desktop
 
* IMPORTANT - Disable your AntiVirus and AntiSpyware applications, usually via a right click on the System Tray icon. They may otherwise interfere with our tools. If you have difficulty properly disabling your protective programs, refer to this link here  (http://forums.whatthetech.com/How_Disable_your_Security_Programs_t96260.html&pid=494216#entry494216)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v706/ried7/NSIS_disclaimer_ENG.png)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v706/ried7/NSIS_extraction.png)

Notes:
1. Do not mouse-click Combofix's window while it is running. That may cause it to stall.
2. Do not "re-run" Combofix. If you have a problem, reply back for further instructions.
3.  If after the reboot you get errors about programmes being marked for deletion then reboot, that will cure it.


Please make sure you include the combo fix log in your next reply as well as describe how your computer is running now

FINALLY

Please re-run FSS
Title: Re: Win32:Downloader-PKU Help
Post by: SteveinMD on August 09, 2012, 04:33:10 PM
My OTL log is attached.  I'm moving on with the ComboFix steps.
Title: Re: Win32:Downloader-PKU Help
Post by: SteveinMD on August 09, 2012, 05:49:49 PM
The computer seems to be operating normally.  I can't thank you enough!

Logs are attached.
Title: Re: Win32:Downloader-PKU Help
Post by: essexboy on August 09, 2012, 08:45:31 PM
Any further problems ?
Title: Re: Win32:Downloader-PKU Help
Post by: SteveinMD on August 09, 2012, 08:52:57 PM
No problems to report.  You guys rock!
Title: Re: Win32:Downloader-PKU Help
Post by: essexboy on August 09, 2012, 09:40:11 PM
Subject to no further problems   :)

I will remove my tools now and give some recommendations, but, I would like you to run for 24 hours or so and come back if you have any problems 

Now the best part of the day ----- Your log now appears clean  :thumbsup:

A good workman always cleans up after himself so..The following will implement some cleanup procedures as well as reset  System Restore points:

Run OTLRemove ComboFix

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
(http://users.telenet.be/bluepatchy/miekiemoes/images/javaicon.gif)
Your Java is out of date. Older versions have vulnerabilities that malware can use to infect your system.
Please follow these steps to remove older version of Java components and upgrade the application.

 Upgrading Java:
SPRING CLEAN

To manually create a new Restore Point
 Now we can purge the infected ones
Now that you are clean, to help protect your computer in the future I recommend that you get the following free programmes:
(http://img233.imageshack.us/img233/7729/mbamicontw5.gif)
Malwarebytes (http://www.malwarebytes.org/mbam-download.php).  Update and run weekly to keep your system clean

Download and install FileHippo update checker (http://www.filehippo.com/updatechecker/) and run it monthly it will show you which programmes on your system need updating and give a download link

It is critical to have both a firewall and anti virus to protect your system and to keep them updated. To keep your operating system up to date visit
To learn more about how to protect yourself while on the internet read our little guide  How did I get infected in the first place ? (http://www.geekstogo.com/forum/topic/225044-preventing-malware-and-safe-computing/)

Keep safe  :wave:
Title: Re: Win32:Downloader-PKU Help
Post by: SteveinMD on August 10, 2012, 02:43:37 AM
It turns out that the malware damaged or removed the BITS service (Background Intelligent Transfer Service) which affects my ability to run Windows Updates.  Is this something that can be fixed?
Title: Re: Win32:Downloader-PKU Help
Post by: DavidR on August 10, 2012, 11:24:17 AM
There will be a bit of a delay until essexboy is back on-line later this afternoon (almost 10:40am in the UK).

Are you getting any errors when you try to use windows update ?
It may be that the service is disabled rather than damaged or removed, check Windows Run and type services.msc and look for the Background Intelligent Transfer Service - is it set to Automatic and is it running ?

If not set it to Automatic and click the Start button. You may need administrative privileges to do this.

If the above doesn't resolve it, I'm sure essexboy has some fixes up his sleeve.
Title: Re: Win32:Downloader-PKU Help
Post by: PhRey on August 10, 2012, 11:33:55 AM
Same problem here...  :(

(in french sorry, i can translate some part if needed)

Malwarebytes Anti-Malware (Essai) 1.62.0.1300
www.malwarebytes.org

Version de la base de données: v2012.08.08.11

Windows 7 x64 NTFS
Internet Explorer 9.0.8112.16421
Philippe :: PHILIPPE-MUSIC [administrateur]

Protection: Activé

08/08/2012 23:52:23
mbam-log-2012-08-08 (23-52-23).txt

Type d'examen: Examen rapide
Options d'examen activées: Mémoire | Démarrage | Registre | Système de fichiers | Heuristique/Extra | Heuristique/Shuriken | PUP | PUM
Options d'examen désactivées: P2P
Elément(s) analysé(s): 295505
Temps écoulé: 18 minute(s), 23 seconde(s)

Processus mémoire détecté(s): 0
(Aucun élément nuisible détecté)

Module(s) mémoire détecté(s): 0
(Aucun élément nuisible détecté)

Clé(s) du Registre détectée(s): 1
HKCU\Software\Visicom Media (Adware.KeenValue) -> Mis en quarantaine et supprimé avec succès.

Valeur(s) du Registre détectée(s): 0
(Aucun élément nuisible détecté)

Elément(s) de données du Registre détecté(s): 0
(Aucun élément nuisible détecté)

Dossier(s) détecté(s): 0
(Aucun élément nuisible détecté)

Fichier(s) détecté(s): 4
C:\Windows\Installer\{583a3e06-fa9b-8b8f-dcd4-8949182b6ad4}\n (Rootkit.0Access) -> Mis en quarantaine et supprimé avec succès.
C:\Windows\Installer\{583a3e06-fa9b-8b8f-dcd4-8949182b6ad4}\U\00000008.@ (Trojan.Dropper.BCMiner) -> Mis en quarantaine et supprimé avec succès.
C:\Windows\Installer\{583a3e06-fa9b-8b8f-dcd4-8949182b6ad4}\U\000000cb.@ (Rootkit.0Access) -> Mis en quarantaine et supprimé avec succès.
C:\Windows\Installer\{583a3e06-fa9b-8b8f-dcd4-8949182b6ad4}\U\80000032.@ (Rootkit.0Access) -> Mis en quarantaine et supprimé avec succès.

(fin)

Need some help please...   :-[
Thank you !
Phil
Title: Re: Win32:Downloader-PKU Help
Post by: DavidR on August 10, 2012, 11:41:18 AM
@    PhRey
- Please create your own new topic, here http://forum.avast.com/index.php?board=4.0 (http://forum.avast.com/index.php?board=4.0) in the viruses and worms forum (click the New topic button at the top of the page see image) and we will try and help you there.
Title: Re: Win32:Downloader-PKU Help
Post by: PhRey on August 10, 2012, 11:44:46 AM
Ok sorry, i thought it was the same problem. ;o)
->
Title: Re: Win32:Downloader-PKU Help
Post by: SteveinMD on August 10, 2012, 01:06:15 PM
When I try to start the BITS service it says...

Windows could not start the BITS service on Local Computer.  Error 126: The specified module could not be found.

Title: Re: Win32:Downloader-PKU Help
Post by: DavidR on August 10, 2012, 02:47:57 PM
Ok sorry, i thought it was the same problem. ;o)
->

No problem, whilst it might be the same problem, the fixes are unique to the particular system and helping two in the same topic can confuse.
Title: Re: Win32:Downloader-PKU Help
Post by: essexboy on August 10, 2012, 02:48:07 PM
OK I have an answer for that

But it did not show as a problem in FSS

Right click the following link and select "Save Target As...." and save to the desktop
https://dl.dropbox.com/u/73555776/bits.reg
Then right click the registry file and select merge
Accept the warnings and reboot

Now try
Title: Re: Win32:Downloader-PKU Help
Post by: DavidR on August 10, 2012, 02:56:02 PM
When I try to start the BITS service it says...

Windows could not start the BITS service on Local Computer.  Error 126: The specified module could not be found.

OK, I found this on that error, BITS error 126 windows 7 (http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/windows_other-windows_update/bits-error-126-windows-7/eafdfddd-8a5c-4163-88f5-28f74995a136), if that doesn't help, hopefully essexboy will be able to get back to the topic soon.

Edit: he's already here.
Title: Re: Win32:Downloader-PKU Help
Post by: SteveinMD on August 10, 2012, 02:58:06 PM
Looks perfect, thank you.  I won't be able try it until about 10 hours from now.  I'll post the results.
Title: Re: Win32:Downloader-PKU Help
Post by: essexboy on August 10, 2012, 03:00:11 PM
The MS link is a bit drastic... Reformat for one registry key missing
Title: Re: Win32:Downloader-PKU Help
Post by: SteveinMD on August 10, 2012, 03:03:35 PM
Understood.  I'll try your fix.
Title: Re: Win32:Downloader-PKU Help
Post by: DavidR on August 10, 2012, 03:32:13 PM
The MS link is a bit drastic... Reformat for one registry key missing

Yes MS can often suggest a sledge hammer to crack a nut, that way they don't have to give any detailed information to resolve the problem.
Title: Re: Win32:Downloader-PKU Help
Post by: SteveinMD on August 10, 2012, 11:59:39 PM
OK I have an answer for that

But it did not show as a problem in FSS

Right click the following link and select "Save Target As...." and save to the desktop
https://dl.dropbox.com/u/73555776/bits.reg
Then right click the registry file and select merge
Accept the warnings and reboot

Now try

I think I correctly followed the instructions but still no BITS service.  Actually before I did these steps BITS showed up under services, but it would not start.  Afterwards, I no longer see the BITS service at all.  Hopefully I don't have to go with the MS solution!  Thanks for your help.
Title: Re: Win32:Downloader-PKU Help
Post by: essexboy on August 11, 2012, 12:21:09 AM
Could you re-run FSS please
Title: Re: Win32:Downloader-PKU Help
Post by: SteveinMD on August 11, 2012, 01:02:49 AM
FSS Log
Title: Re: Win32:Downloader-PKU Help
Post by: essexboy on August 11, 2012, 12:48:05 PM
Quote
Windows Update:
============
BITS Service is not running. Checking service configuration:
The start type of BITS service is OK.
The ImagePath of BITS service is OK.
The ServiceDll of BITS service is OK.
All the parts are there it is just not running... So I have three programmes that should be able to fix this..  I will run the two most likely to succed first

First :

Run the MSFixit from here http://support.microsoft.com/kb/971058

Reboot then try updates
If that fails then :

Second :

This will reset windows services to default, so if you have disabled any you will need to reset them to how you want

Download  Windows Repair (all in one)  from this site (http://www.tweaking.com/content/page/windows_repair_all_in_one.html)

Install the programme then run

(https://dl.dropbox.com/u/73555776/waio%20start.JPG)

Go to step 3 and allow it to run SFC
(https://dl.dropbox.com/u/73555776/waio%20step3.JPG)


On the start repairs tab click start
(https://dl.dropbox.com/u/73555776/waiostart%20rep.JPG)

Select the following  items and tick restart system when finished
(https://dl.dropbox.com/u/73555776/waio%20rep%20list.JPG)
Title: Re: Win32:Downloader-PKU Help
Post by: SteveinMD on August 11, 2012, 05:31:15 PM
I tried method 1 - still no BITS service after reboot.
Then method 2 - still not BITs service.  Does the tweaking.com repair create a log file somewhere that I can post? While running it I did notice there were a few changes that did not work due to a permissions error, but the program finished executing.
Title: Re: Win32:Downloader-PKU Help
Post by: essexboy on August 11, 2012, 06:20:34 PM
There should be a log on the C drive

Could you open reg edit and see if this key is present

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\ControlSet001\Services\BITS\Parameters]
“ServiceDll”=hex(2):43,00,3a,00,5c,00,57,00,49,00,4e,00,44,00,4f,00,57,00,53,\
00,5c,00,73,00,79,00,73,00,74,00,65,00,6d,00,33,00,32,00,5c,00,71,00,6d,00,\
67,00,72,00,2e,00,64,00,6c,00,6c,00,00,00

Title: Re: Win32:Downloader-PKU Help
Post by: SteveinMD on August 11, 2012, 07:31:14 PM
 see...
 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\ControlSet001\Services\BITS\Parameters
  Name “ServiceDll”   Type REG_EXPAND__SZ       Data %systemroot%\system32\qmgr.dll

Binary Data
0000 25 00 73 00 79 00 73 00 %.s.y.s.
0008 74 00 65 00 6D 00 72 00 t.e.m.r
0010 6F 00 6F 00 74 00 25 00 o.o.t.%.
0018 5C 00 73 00 79 00 73 00 \.s.y.s.
0020 74 00 65 00 6D 00 33 00 t.e.m.3.
0028 32 00 5C 00 71 00 6D 00 2.\.q.m.
0030 67 00 72 00 2E 00 64 00 g.r...d.
0038 6C 00 6C 00 00 00         l.l...

First 4 repair logs attached.
Title: Re: Win32:Downloader-PKU Help
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Title: Re: Win32:Downloader-PKU Help
Post by: essexboy on August 11, 2012, 07:57:07 PM
OK looks like this new version has deleted some other files in addition to breaking the registry

Also could you check to see if you have a service called BFE (Base Filtering Engine)

Please download SystemLook from one of the links below and save it to your Desktop.
Download Mirror #1 (http://jpshortstuff.247fixes.com/SystemLook.exe)
Download Mirror #2 (http://images.malwareremoval.com/jpshortstuff/SystemLook.exe)

Code: [Select]
:filefind
qmgr.*
Note: The log can also be found on your Desktop entitled SystemLook.txt
Title: Re: Win32:Downloader-PKU Help
Post by: SteveinMD on August 11, 2012, 08:32:04 PM
I do have BFE and it seems to be running.

System Look log attached.
Title: Re: Win32:Downloader-PKU Help
Post by: essexboy on August 11, 2012, 08:43:22 PM
I have fielded this out to the rest of the malware staffs as this is definitely a new twist .. qmgr is missing from the proper place

Warning This fix is only relevant for this system and no other, using on another computer may cause problems

Be advised that when the fix commences it will shut down all running processes and you may lose the desktop and icons, they will return on reboot

Run OTL
Title: Re: Win32:Downloader-PKU Help
Post by: SteveinMD on August 11, 2012, 09:25:22 PM
OTL Log attached
Title: Re: Win32:Downloader-PKU Help
Post by: essexboy on August 11, 2012, 09:28:06 PM
Could you retry now ..  We may need to reregister the dll
Title: Re: Win32:Downloader-PKU Help
Post by: SteveinMD on August 11, 2012, 09:29:14 PM
Same result.  Windows update fails.
Title: Re: Win32:Downloader-PKU Help
Post by: essexboy on August 11, 2012, 09:33:15 PM
Could you re-run windows repair but this time just select windows updates that should re-register the file for us... Also could you post the log for that section
Title: Re: Win32:Downloader-PKU Help
Post by: SteveinMD on August 11, 2012, 09:52:39 PM
Same result.  Windows update fails, and I don't see BITS listed as a service.  Log attached.
Title: Re: Win32:Downloader-PKU Help
Post by: essexboy on August 11, 2012, 10:01:02 PM
Could you set the bits service by going start > All programs > Accessories
Right click command prompt
Select run as administrator

Type in the following and press enter:

sc create BITS binpath= "c:\windows\system32\svchost.exe -k netsvcs" start= delayed-auto

That should create the BITS service

I have another one here with the same problem http://forum.avast.com/index.php?topic=103020.new#new
Could you follow the instructions that I gave hin in the last post
Title: Re: Win32:Downloader-PKU Help
Post by: SteveinMD on August 11, 2012, 10:19:20 PM
Okay - sorry, I do have BITS installed.  Previously it was just called BITS, now the service has the name spelled out and I missed it.  It fails to start with error 193: 0xc1

The dependencies are the same as yours, and both say their status is started.
Title: Re: Win32:Downloader-PKU Help
Post by: essexboy on August 11, 2012, 10:24:36 PM
TA a bit more data to check out

Hopefully when I find a resolution to this it will be a quick (ish) fix for any one else that has it
Title: Re: Win32:Downloader-PKU Help
Post by: essexboy on August 11, 2012, 10:27:01 PM
Could you follow the steps on this page please...  http://support.microsoft.com/kb/916251

I will be doing the same to see if I can make it simpler
Title: Re: Win32:Downloader-PKU Help
Post by: SteveinMD on August 11, 2012, 10:27:22 PM
I check back in a few hours.  Thank you for your persistence.
Title: Re: Win32:Downloader-PKU Help
Post by: SteveinMD on August 11, 2012, 10:31:44 PM
Start --> Run --> regsvr32 qmgr.dll

Result...

The module "qmgr.dll was loaded but the entry-point DllRegisterServer as not found.  Make sure that qmgr.dll is valid DLL or OCX file and then try again.
Title: Re: Win32:Downloader-PKU Help
Post by: SteveinMD on August 11, 2012, 10:34:07 PM
Step 2 b works correctly.

Start --> Run --> regsvr32 qmgrprxy.dll
Title: Re: Win32:Downloader-PKU Help
Post by: essexboy on August 11, 2012, 10:35:42 PM
Thanks I will pass that to the programming gurus to see if they have an answer
Title: Re: Win32:Downloader-PKU Help
Post by: essexboy on August 11, 2012, 10:42:57 PM
OK here is a known good copy of qmgr

Download and place in the windows system32 folder.. Allow to overwrite
https://dl.dropbox.com/u/73555776/qmgr.dll

Then try regsrv32 on that file again
Title: Re: Win32:Downloader-PKU Help
Post by: SteveinMD on August 11, 2012, 11:30:59 PM
I downloaded the file with no problem, but I got the same result as above when I tried to register it.   
The module "qmgr.dll" was loaded but the entry-point DllRegisterServer as not found.  Make sure that "qmgr.dll" is valid DLL or OCX file and then try again.

I'm on Win 7, 64 bit.  Is this the correct dll for me?
Title: Re: Win32:Downloader-PKU Help
Post by: essexboy on August 11, 2012, 11:36:48 PM
Yes it was from my win 7 64bit

A slightly modified registry file that may work

Download from the link by right clicking and selecting "Save Target As " to the desktop
Right click and select merge
then reboot
https://dl.dropbox.com/u/73555776/bits.reg
Title: Re: Win32:Downloader-PKU Help
Post by: SteveinMD on August 12, 2012, 12:03:14 AM
I downloaded, merged, and rebooted, but the computer remains in the same state.
Title: Re: Win32:Downloader-PKU Help
Post by: essexboy on August 12, 2012, 01:00:09 PM
Bear with me there are still discussions ongoing on this

Title: Re: Win32:Downloader-PKU Help
Post by: essexboy on August 12, 2012, 01:12:49 PM
So far - as far as I can ascertain you are the only one with this problem..  So it may be a variation on a theme

Next option on the qmgr to to specify the full path

Start --> Run --> regsvr32 C:\Windows\system32\qmgr.dll
Title: Re: Win32:Downloader-PKU Help
Post by: SteveinMD on August 12, 2012, 01:23:13 PM
The same error was the result
Title: Re: Win32:Downloader-PKU Help
Post by: SteveinMD on August 12, 2012, 01:33:22 PM
Could regsvr32 have been modified to fail when registering qmgr.dll?  It works fine when registering qmgrprxy.dll.
Title: Re: Win32:Downloader-PKU Help
Post by: SteveinMD on August 12, 2012, 01:46:18 PM
I re-downloaded the dll to make sure I properly over-wrote the old one. I'm confident I did it correctly, but I still get the same result.
Title: Re: Win32:Downloader-PKU Help
Post by: essexboy on August 12, 2012, 01:48:48 PM
Thoughts are coming in fairly regularly

The next possibility is a permissions problem on this folder

C:\Users\All Users\Application Data\Microsoft\Network\Downloader

So we will confirm or deny that part

Download from the link below "take Ownership.zip"
https://dl.dropbox.com/u/73555776/TakeOwnership.zip
Extract the reg file and merge to the registry

Then navigate to C:\Users\All Users\Application Data\Microsoft\Network\Downloader
you may need to show hidden files and folders
Right click the folder and you will find a new option "Take Ownership"
Select that and a command box will open and ownership will be taken
Reboot and try again
Title: Re: Win32:Downloader-PKU Help
Post by: SteveinMD on August 12, 2012, 02:07:17 PM
I got a different error...

________________
The module "C:\Windows\System32\qmgr.dll " failed to load.

Make sure the binary is stored at the specified path or debug to check for problems with the binary or dependent .DLL files.

The specified module could not be found.
________________

The qmgt.dll is under C:\Windows\System32.
Title: Re: Win32:Downloader-PKU Help
Post by: SteveinMD on August 12, 2012, 02:15:47 PM
Unfortunately I'm going to have to take the rest of the day off.  I'll be traveling until Monday morning.  I'm supposed to have Internet connectivity at my destination and I'll continue to help any way I can.
Title: Re: Win32:Downloader-PKU Help
Post by: essexboy on August 12, 2012, 02:36:26 PM
Thank you for your assistance in trying to resolve this

See you later
Title: Re: Win32:Downloader-PKU Help
Post by: SteveinMD on August 13, 2012, 03:46:22 PM
I'm back online and available off and on today.  I believe we made some progress with the permissions on the downloader directory.  Once we reset it I think we got past one error anyway.  Let me know if I can help.
Title: Re: Win32:Downloader-PKU Help
Post by: essexboy on August 13, 2012, 04:01:30 PM
There are about five people at the moment discussing this problem... So far no others have yet come across it..  So we feel it is either a new trial variant of the malware or a badly constructed one. 

The programmiing gurus are trying to back trace the required elements for bits to determine where the break could be

And this is weird as the necessary files/registry keys appear to be in the right place 
Title: Re: Win32:Downloader-PKU Help
Post by: essexboy on August 17, 2012, 03:43:29 PM
We have a solution  from an elevated command prompt :

Go Start > All Programs > Accessories
Right click command prompt and select run as administrator
In the black box type the following :

sc delete bits

Reboot and then run the registry file you downloaded previously

Title: Re: Win32:Downloader-PKU Help
Post by: SteveinMD on August 17, 2012, 04:10:47 PM
After running the delete, rebooting, merging the BITS registry file, and rebooting again, BITS is up and running.  Windows Update seems to be downloading updates.
Title: Re: Win32:Downloader-PKU Help
Post by: essexboy on August 17, 2012, 04:30:12 PM
Sheesh.. That took a lot of brain power and people to suss out... But now we have a solution  ;D

How is the computer behaving now ?
Title: Re: Win32:Downloader-PKU Help
Post by: SteveinMD on August 17, 2012, 05:34:15 PM
Everything seems to be operating normally.  As I said before...You Guys Rock!

I'll see if I can find any other issues, but I think we're in good shape.
Title: Re: Win32:Downloader-PKU Help
Post by: essexboy on August 17, 2012, 08:14:29 PM
Well it was a nice training experience for me  ;D
Title: Re: Win32:Downloader-PKU Help
Post by: mchain on August 17, 2012, 08:44:27 PM
+1
Title: Re: Win32:Downloader-PKU Help
Post by: SteveinMD on August 26, 2012, 10:39:07 PM
I'm having trouble printing and I think it's related to the virus I had.  The print spooler does not start automatically even though it's set to automatic.  It seems to start when I do it manually, but applications don't see my installed printers but I can see them in Devices and Printers.  When I try to print my applications says to install a printer.
Title: Re: Win32:Downloader-PKU Help
Post by: essexboy on August 26, 2012, 10:47:09 PM
There are several options here http://social.technet.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/w7itproperf/thread/fd7f46d3-baa1-4a38-9ad3-dec5426d9297

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Went directly to the directory suggested by Arthur_Li and I saw two files (00005.SHD and 00005.SPL) with creation date and time exactly the date and time the first time I had the printer error. I deleted the files and the Spooler Service ended stopping at his own.
This option looks like a good starting point

Title: Re: Win32:Downloader-PKU Help
Post by: SteveinMD on August 26, 2012, 11:27:36 PM
I deleted the files in the specified directory and it cleared up the problem.  Thank you, again!
Title: Re: Win32:Downloader-PKU Help
Post by: essexboy on August 26, 2012, 11:40:58 PM
I love it when a plan comes together  ;D
Title: Re: Win32:Downloader-PKU Help
Post by: Little Nut on October 25, 2013, 05:15:25 PM
I was having the same Print Spooler issues after some massive infection probs, was completely unable to print anything... (Full scans with Avast and Malwarebytes removed all sorts of recent incursions)  But deleting the files in that location worked for me also!  yay!  Thanks bunches!