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Re: Win32:Malware-gen
« Reply #15 on: January 14, 2011, 01:34:14 AM »
ComboFix log attached.
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Re: Win32:Malware-gen
« Reply #16 on: January 14, 2011, 12:44:01 PM »
Do these detections occur when sunbelt is running/updating ?
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Re: Win32:Malware-gen
« Reply #17 on: January 14, 2011, 05:09:03 PM »
What's sunbelt?
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Re: Win32:Malware-gen
« Reply #18 on: January 14, 2011, 05:25:48 PM »
By sunbelt he means the anti-spyware Sunbelt CounterSpy, your using that are you, if not essexboy possibly means spybot, which I see in the combofix log.
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Re: Win32:Malware-gen
« Reply #19 on: January 14, 2011, 06:38:16 PM »

O4 - HKLM..\Run: [SSDMonitor] C:\Program Files (x86)\Common Files\PC Tools\sMonitor\SSDMonitor.exe (PC Tools)

Sorry I meant PCTools ( my previous log had Sunbelt on it and I got fixated on that )  :-[
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Re: Win32:Malware-gen
« Reply #20 on: January 14, 2011, 10:43:31 PM »
I'm confused; what should I do next, exactly?
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Re: Win32:Malware-gen
« Reply #21 on: January 14, 2011, 11:16:22 PM »
My apologies when you get the alerts is PCTools updating or running, as at the moment I can see nothing relevant on your system
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Re: Win32:Malware-gen
« Reply #22 on: January 16, 2011, 06:35:26 PM »
I uninstalled the program from PC Tools (Registry Mechanic) and the problem has gone away.

Thanks for your help, guys!
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Re: Win32:Malware-gen
« Reply #23 on: January 16, 2011, 06:41:43 PM »
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 OTL
  • Under the Custom Scans/Fixes box at the bottom, paste in the following

    Quote
    :Commands
    [resethosts]
    [purity]
    [emptytemp]
    [EMPTYFLASH]
    [Reboot]
  • Then click the Run Fix button at the top
  • Let the program run unhindered, reboot the PC when it is done
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Click Start > Run  and copy/paste the following bolded text into the Run box and click OK:

ComboFix /Uninstall

Run OTL and hit the cleanup button.  It will remove all the programmes we have used plus itself.  MBAM can be uninstalled via control panel add/remove along with ERUNT.  But they may be useful tools to keep

We will now confirm that your hidden files are set to that, as some of the tools I use will change that
  • Click Start.
  • Open My Computer.
  • Select the Tools menu and click Folder Options.
  • Select the View Tab.
  • Under the Hidden files and folders heading select Do not show hidden files and folders.
  • Click Yes to confirm.
  • Click OK.


SPRING CLEAN

To manually create a new Restore Point

  • Go to Control Panel and select System
  • Select System
  • On the left select System Protection and accept the warning if you get one
  • Select System Protection Tab
  • Select Create at the bottom
  • Type in a name i.e. Clean
  • Select Create
Now we can purge the infected ones

  • GoStart > All programs > Accessories > system tools page
  • Select Performance Information and Tools
  • Right click Disc cleanup an select run as administrator
  • Select Your main drive and accept the warning if you get one
  • For a few moments the system will make some calculations
  • Select the More Options tab
  • In the System Restore and Shadow Backups select Clean up
  • Select Delete on the pop up
  • Select OK
  • Select Delete
Final stretch

 
Download and run Puran Disc Defragmenter
For the first run I would recommend a boot defrag and disk check




Now that you are clean, to help protect your computer in the future I recommend that you get the following free programmes:
 
Malwarebytes.  Update and run weekly to keep your system clean

Download and install FileHippo update checker 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 ?
Keep safe  :wave:
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Re: Win32:Malware-gen
« Reply #24 on: January 18, 2011, 07:08:13 AM »
Not sure if I'm going about this the right way, but I am having almost the exact same error save for I don't think I have the PCTOOLS program he did. Could I perhaps get some help?
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Re: Win32:Malware-gen
« Reply #25 on: January 18, 2011, 10:12:30 PM »
What other anti malware programmes do you have ?
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Re: Win32:Malware-gen
« Reply #26 on: January 18, 2011, 11:05:22 PM »
I have spybot, malwarebyes, and spywareblaster. I ran combofix last night and it deleted some things and the problem seems to be fixed. I'll post it and let you decide.
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Re: Win32:Malware-gen
« Reply #27 on: January 18, 2011, 11:10:49 PM »
Aye that looks clean no weird drivers or files  ;D

Click Start > Run  and copy/paste the following bolded text into the Run box and click OK:

ComboFix /Uninstall
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Re: Win32:Malware-gen
« Reply #28 on: January 18, 2011, 11:42:08 PM »
Thanks for looking it over. :D
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