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The System Cannot Find Specified File?
« on: September 14, 2013, 10:04:08 PM »
Hey all!
I am looking for a little help hopefully to clear out what I had hoped/hoping the boot scan did.
Recently I lost my Iphone, knowing that I had a backup of everything on iTunes, I attempted to used a Internet downloaded program and although many responses stated it worked just highly infected I used it anyways, a lot of pictures were on the present and I wasn't paying a company to extract a file. OK Understood, so I used a sandbox program (not Avast!) Bad idea. Most certainly had no sides to hold that said sand in..

Since the program was installed I have been noticing massive slowing of my machine. I am at a lost of what to do next, when Avast! says it cannot find the specified file, does that mean it was deleted? moved?
I understand its in recycling bin but the location looks like a root location, can viruses operate from the trash?
Any help would be appreciated on this manner-


So far- MBAM Ran clean with only two pup which were deleted-
Avast! Scan Which Advised I run a boot scan and I did--

Don't mind my backround :P

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Re: The System Cannot Find Specified File?
« Reply #1 on: September 14, 2013, 10:08:23 PM »
Please follow the instructions here and attach the logs.  Do NOT copy and paste.

Directions: http://forum.avast.com/index.php?topic=53253.0

Run in order listed please
AdwCleaner / Malwarebytes / OTL / aswMBR

When done, removal specialists will be notified and help you.

It looks like you have a TON of malware. The error you are getting means the file is gone usually. Just as a check given all the malware there you should post the logs.
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Re: The System Cannot Find Specified File?
« Reply #2 on: September 14, 2013, 10:29:27 PM »
Adw, MBAM is half done.
Just a quick scan sufficient?

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Re: The System Cannot Find Specified File?
« Reply #3 on: September 14, 2013, 10:32:51 PM »
yes malwarebytes quick scan covers all area for activly running malware



have you tried to empty your recycle bin, reboot.... and then scan again?




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Re: The System Cannot Find Specified File?
« Reply #4 on: September 14, 2013, 10:38:16 PM »
Ridiculous, I'm looking at 14.6 GB in the Recycle bin alone.
 I guess it would of been my first step. Should of anyway

lemme retry that Avast scan*** Sorry
« Last Edit: September 14, 2013, 10:41:15 PM by -BigBear- »

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Re: The System Cannot Find Specified File?
« Reply #5 on: September 14, 2013, 10:55:34 PM »
if it has been that long sice you emptied the bin, then your comp may need a good scrubbing also?

can be done with .....

CCleaner http://filehippo.com/download_ccleaner/

TFC cleaner  http://www.atribune.org/?option=com_content&task=view&id=25&Itemid=25

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Re: The System Cannot Find Specified File?
« Reply #6 on: September 14, 2013, 11:00:31 PM »
Pondus:) yes Quick scan is enough. If OTL turns something up Essex (Most likely) will deal with it. As for the recycle bin. When I delete mine (Every month or so. It's files usually total up to 50-100gb's (Most are HD movie files recorded)...
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Re: The System Cannot Find Specified File?
« Reply #7 on: September 14, 2013, 11:23:02 PM »
Logs

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Re: The System Cannot Find Specified File?
« Reply #8 on: September 14, 2013, 11:44:58 PM »
Looks clean, when this OTL run has rebooted a log will appear could you post that

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]
:Commands
[CREATERESTOREPOINT]

:OTL
O2 - BHO: (no name) - {B4F3A835-0E21-4959-BA22-42B3008E02FF} - No CLSID value found.
O3 - HKCU\..\Toolbar\WebBrowser: (no name) - {1392B8D2-5C05-419F-A8F6-B9F15A596612} - No CLSID value found.
O3 - HKCU\..\Toolbar\WebBrowser: (no name) - {25E2E5C9-C43C-4EE8-B23E-4383915F2BCE} - No CLSID value found.
O4 - HKLM..\Run: [] File not found

: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
  • Open OTL again and click the Quick Scan button. Post the log it produces in your next reply.

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Re: The System Cannot Find Specified File?
« Reply #9 on: September 15, 2013, 01:56:29 AM »
Log

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Re: The System Cannot Find Specified File?
« Reply #10 on: September 15, 2013, 02:01:47 AM »
are these of any relevance to my infection
they all say created yesterday which is when I downloaded/installed the program
[2013/09/13 03:10:01 | 002,706,432 | ---- | C] (Microsoft Corporation) -- C:\Windows\System32\mshtml.tlb
[2013/09/13 03:09:59 | 002,876,928 | ---- | C] (Microsoft Corporation) -- C:\Windows\System32\jscript9.dll
[2013/09/13 03:09:57 | 000,039,424 | ---- | C] (Microsoft Corporation) -- C:\Windows\System32\jsproxy.dll
[2013/09/13 03:09:56 | 000,061,440 | ---- | C] (Microsoft Corporation) -- C:\Windows\System32\iesetup.dll
[2013/09/13 03:09:55 | 000,391,168 | ---- | C] (Microsoft Corporation) -- C:\Windows\System32\ieui.dll
[2013/09/13 03:09:51 | 000,493,056 | ---- | C] (Microsoft Corporation) -- C:\Windows\System32\msfeeds.dll
[2013/09/13 03:09:50 | 000,042,496 | ---- | C] (Microsoft Corporation) -- C:\Windows\System32\ie4uinit.exe
[2013/09/13 03:09:50 | 000,033,280 | ---- | C] (Microsoft Corporation) -- C:\Windows\System32\iernonce.dll
[2013/09/13 03:09:48 | 000,071,680 | ---- | C] (Microsoft Corporation) -- C:\Windows\System32\RegisterIEPKEYs.exe
[2013/09/13 03:09:47 | 000,109,056 | ---- | C] (Microsoft Corporation) -- C:\Windows\System32\iesysprep.dll


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Re: The System Cannot Find Specified File?
« Reply #11 on: September 15, 2013, 12:43:29 PM »
No there is no relevance to that, how is the computer behaving ?

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Re: The System Cannot Find Specified File?
« Reply #12 on: September 15, 2013, 02:59:01 PM »
Thank you Essexboy- Its running much better.

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Re: The System Cannot Find Specified File?
« Reply #13 on: September 15, 2013, 03:07:14 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 OTL and hit the cleanup button.  It will remove all the programmes we have used plus itself. 

Clear Restore Points

Go Start > All Programmes > Accessories > System tools
Right click Disc Cleanup and select run as administrator
When it pops up at the first prompt select OK after it has done some calculations the tabs will appear
Select More Options tab
Press Sytem Restore and Shadow Copies Cleanup button

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

If you use on-line banking then as an added layer of protection install Trusteer Rapport

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: