I clicked a screamer site, and i think i am infected

[Michael (alan1998)]

Hahaha, alright, I was expecting it, and it scared the living shit out of me.... It's harmless, I (Or my system) have no ill effects other then my heart beating quicker.

Also, to answer your question regarding the (asw)MBR.DAT file, it is a backup of the Master Boot Record (MBR) in case something went sour.

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Hahaha, alright, I was expecting it, and it scared the living shit out of me.... It's harmless, I (Or my system) have no ill effects other then my heart beating quicker.

Also, to answer your question regarding the (asw)MBR.DAT file, it is a backup of the Master Boot Record (MBR) in case something went sour.

Is it safe to delete that MBR.dat file including the other scan file, or should i just hang on to them? Master Boot Record sounds important, is it ok to delete it? Is it safe to have those files around?

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Hello. Just to add some informations...
i checked the link and there is html file with visitor counter, and flash file with scary picture. Its not malicious, and its detected as a joke by Avira https://www.virustotal.com/en/file/cbd652e20d86ae6999e42aadcc7dd5f7b3d05670ea311afaf35ff28ca8c27aef/analysis/1424160582/

That's a relief, so worries about any malware or viruses?

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When can i delete the malwarebytes log, FRST, aswMBR, addition, and MBR.dat file?

when essexboy is finish, he will remove all tools used

So you mean that essexboy will remove them from this post when he has looked at them? By tools, you just mean the logs i attached right? I meant about the files on my harddrive, am i allowed to delete those files?

[Pondus]

you have more questions then 50 helpers can answer 

when essexboy har looked at your logs he will assist you and remove anything he find
when he is done he will remove the tools used on your computer, and dat file will be gone also

the logs you have attached here. you can edit your post and delete them when essexboy is done

you dont have to reply to this ... relax and wait .... it will be some hours before essexboy is online

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How will he remove the tools on my pc? Will he help me remotely or something? I will be away from my pc for a bot though... how will the process work of him removing the files on my pc?

[essexboy]

Looks nice and clean .. Any problems ?

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Looks nice and clean .. Any problems ?

I haven't noticed any strange programs, or any behaviors on my pc, no problems what so ever. Nice and clean? ohh what a relief! Thank you so much for your help, am i able to delete those various scan logs, and the aswMBR.dat file?

Glad to see there are no hidden malware anywhere, anymore steps of action, or just chill, and relax?

[essexboy]

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:

Remove tools

Download and run Delfix




: Keep Java Updated :

WARNING: Java is the #1 exploited program at this time. The Department of Homeland Security recommends that computer users disable Java
See this article

I would recommend that you completely uninstall Java unless you need it to run an important software.
In that instance I would recommend that you disable Java in your browsers until you need it for that software and then enable it. (See How to diasble Java in your web browser and How to unplug Java from the browser)

If you do need to keep Java then download JavaRa
Run the programme and select  Remove Java Runtime.  Uninstall all versions of Java present
Once done then run it again and select Update Java runtime > Download and install Latest version



Now that you are clean, to help protect your computer in the future I recommend that you get the following free programmes:

CryptoPrevent install this programme to lock down and prevent crypto ransome ware



Malwarebytes.

Update and run weekly to keep your system clean

Unchecky

Click on the link above to be taken to Unchecky.com
click the very large Download button.
click Save
Click Open folder
Right click on the Unchecky_setup and choose to Run as Administrator
Once open click the Install button.
Then click on Finish
Unchecky is now installed and will help you keep unwanted check boxes unchecked, this is a fire and forget programme 

It is critical to have both a firewall and anti virus to protect your system and to keep them updated.

To learn more about how to protect yourself while on the internet read this little guide  Best security practices Keep safe  :wave:

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ok, i'll do these when i get home, with delfix what does "reset system settings" do? it sounds kinda scary to have that checked, is it ok if i have it unchecked?

[Michael (alan1998)]

Sets folders viewing back to normal etc... The aswMBR.DAT file is delete-able.

That being said; the .dat part is not normal viewing..

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Delfix cleared all of those files, but it also cleaned a CCleaner file, and something else couldn't catch. i rebooted everything seems fine, and CCleaner still works, should i be worried that Delfix didnt delete something essential?

[Michael (alan1998)]

Delfix only targets removal tools, that is it.