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Re: explorer.exe virus
« Reply #15 on: October 14, 2012, 06:42:11 PM »
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ATTENTION: Malware custom entry on BCD on drive d: detected. Check for MBR/Partition infection.
Ok looks like the blighter changed the BCD as well as the additional partition

Reboot to the recovery console and select command prompt
Type the following pressing enter after each :

bootrec /FixMbr
bootrec /FixBoot

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Re: explorer.exe virus
« Reply #16 on: October 14, 2012, 06:56:36 PM »
after doing that and restarting without the usb it gives the BOOTMGR is missing error

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Re: explorer.exe virus
« Reply #17 on: October 14, 2012, 08:24:07 PM »
Could you try a further startup repair from the recovery console

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Re: explorer.exe virus
« Reply #18 on: October 14, 2012, 09:59:52 PM »
i believe that did the trick! thank you so much!

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Re: explorer.exe virus
« Reply #19 on: October 14, 2012, 10:30:20 PM »
When you did the first startup repair did you do it from windows or the recovery console ?

Could you attach a fresh OTL log please to ensure that it has all gone

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Re: explorer.exe virus
« Reply #20 on: October 14, 2012, 10:46:53 PM »
windows(i think)
the second time fromt he console
running the scan now

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Re: explorer.exe virus
« Reply #21 on: October 14, 2012, 11:05:07 PM »
heres the log
is she clean?

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Re: explorer.exe virus
« Reply #22 on: October 14, 2012, 11:42:21 PM »
Thank you for that, I will need to amend my instructions slightly I feel

How is the computer running now ?

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
  • Under the Custom Scans/Fixes box at the bottom, paste in the following


Code: [Select]
:OTL
IE - HKU\S-1-5-21-3033274647-1249332082-2962351127-1000\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings: "ProxyServer" = http=127.0.0.1:50612
[2012/07/17 12:25:38 | 000,000,000 | ---D | M] (ShopToWin2) -- C:\Users\Brian\AppData\Roaming\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\5gxtp81h.default\extensions\{5835466c-49af-4cbe-b102-a8c8b6313749}
[2012/06/09 14:48:05 | 000,000,000 | ---D | M] (ADDICT-THING) -- C:\Users\Brian\AppData\Roaming\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\5gxtp81h.default\extensions\4fd3c3e944ad3@4fd3c3e944b0c.info
O2 - BHO: (no name) - {3049C3E9-B461-4BC5-8870-4C09146192CA} - No CLSID value found.
O3:64bit: - HKLM\..\Toolbar: (no name) - 10 - No CLSID value found.
O3 - HKLM\..\Toolbar: (no name) - 10 - No CLSID value found.
O3 - HKU\S-1-5-21-3033274647-1249332082-2962351127-1000\..\Toolbar\WebBrowser: (no name) - {2318C2B1-4965-11D4-9B18-009027A5CD4F} - No CLSID value found.
O3 - HKU\S-1-5-21-3033274647-1249332082-2962351127-1000\..\Toolbar\WebBrowser: (no name) - {CCC7A320-B3CA-4199-B1A6-9F516DD69829} - No CLSID value found.

:Commands
[resethosts]
[emptytemp]
[CREATERESTOREPOINT]
[Reboot]
  • Then click the Run Fix button at the top
  • Let the program run unhindered, reboot the PC when it is done
  • Open OTL again and click the Quick Scan button. Post the log it produces in your next reply.

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Re: explorer.exe virus
« Reply #23 on: October 14, 2012, 11:56:41 PM »
heres the log
computer running fine

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Re: explorer.exe virus
« Reply #24 on: October 15, 2012, 12:00:15 AM »
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 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
  • 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.
   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
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: