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Re: 00000008.@, services.exe, and desktop.ini infections
« Reply #15 on: August 07, 2012, 09:12:43 PM »
Big question time...... How is the computer behaving now ?

run farbar service scanner



Tick "All" options.
Press "Scan".
It will create a log (FSS.txt) in the same directory the tool is run.

Please copy and paste the log to your reply.

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Re: 00000008.@, services.exe, and desktop.ini infections
« Reply #16 on: August 07, 2012, 09:33:28 PM »
Seems to be running fine now. I haven't had any issues with the windows deselecting. I've played a video for a few moments with no problem, when it was regularly going from fullscreen to windowed mode before hand. Sometime yesterday I was having trouble with streaming videos (no audio at all on firefox or chrome, firefox would play the video at least, chrome would have it freeze every 8-12 seconds) and that's working just fine now. As far as I can tell it seems fixed.

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Re: 00000008.@, services.exe, and desktop.ini infections
« Reply #17 on: August 07, 2012, 09:40:21 PM »
OK one item to repair, but I shall do that as I remove the tools

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 OTL
  • Under the Custom Scans/Fixes box at the bottom, paste in the following
    Quote
    :Files
    ipconfig /flushdns /c
    sc create BITS binpath= "c:\windows\system32\svchost.exe -k netsvcs" start= delayed-auto /c

    :Commands
    [resethosts]
    [emptytemp]
    [Reboot]
  • Then click the Run Fix button at the top
  • Let the program run unhindered, reboot the PC when it is done
Remove ComboFix

  • Hold down the Windows key + R on your keyboard. This will display the Run dialogue box
  • In the Run box, type in ComboFix /Uninstall (Notice the space between the "x" and "/") then click OK



  • Follow the prompts on the screen
  • A message should appear confirming that ComboFix was uninstalled
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
  • Go to control panel
  • Select folder options (Appearance > Folder options in category view)
  • 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.

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:
  • Go to this site  and click Do I have Java
  • It will check your current version and then offer to update to the latest version
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
  • Right click Disc cleanup and 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
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: 00000008.@, services.exe, and desktop.ini infections
« Reply #18 on: August 09, 2012, 08:03:28 AM »
Still working just fine, probably better than before. Thanks again, I really do appreciate all the help you've been.

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Re: 00000008.@, services.exe, and desktop.ini infections
« Reply #19 on: August 09, 2012, 03:45:38 PM »
My pleasure  ;D

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Re: 00000008.@, services.exe, and desktop.ini infections
« Reply #20 on: October 20, 2012, 08:12:31 PM »
Hi!!!

I had the same problem, I follow the TDSSKILLER and ComboFix steps and know the problem is solved. But I have a question, can I delete from C: all the folders and Text that ComboFix and TDSSKILLER create? I h upload a photo in this comment for you to see.

Thanks! Greetings!

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Re: 00000008.@, services.exe, and desktop.ini infections
« Reply #21 on: October 20, 2012, 08:19:14 PM »
they are combofix / tdsskiller quarantine....and should be removed when the programs are uninstalled

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Re: 00000008.@, services.exe, and desktop.ini infections
« Reply #22 on: October 20, 2012, 08:46:30 PM »
Well, I follow the instructions to uninstall ComboFix but some files still there and also a new one.

Are the same instructions to uninstall tdsskiller?

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Re: 00000008.@, services.exe, and desktop.ini infections
« Reply #23 on: October 20, 2012, 08:51:05 PM »
Essexboy is notified and will have a look   ;)

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Re: 00000008.@, services.exe, and desktop.ini infections
« Reply #24 on: October 20, 2012, 09:01:48 PM »
Oh right! Thanks!

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Re: 00000008.@, services.exe, and desktop.ini infections
« Reply #25 on: October 20, 2012, 09:47:43 PM »
  • Download OTC to your desktop and run it
  • Click Yes to beginning the Cleanup process and remove these components, including this application.
  • You will be asked to reboot the machine to finish the Cleanup process. Choose Yes.

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Re: 00000008.@, services.exe, and desktop.ini infections
« Reply #26 on: October 22, 2012, 03:53:20 AM »
Done! Thanks a lot! Greetings from Puerto Rico!