Javaw.exe Virus?

[Michael (alan1998)]

Yay! Good news it's fixed, I'll post the log just in case there's any other problems left, but thank you to everyone that helped me!
If the experts don't mind I have a few follow up questions:
1. What was actually wrong with my computer? Was it a virus?
2. What did you do to get rid of it?
3. Are you guys paid to do this, or do you volunteer all these hours into helping people?

You guys are all amazing, and were very nice and fast. Thank you!

1) Not technically. It would've been classified as Malware or a Java Exploit... Viruses are self replicating, without your interaction.

2) We used specialized tools and directed them to remove the malicious files on your system, along with the IFEO Blacklist.

3) We are paid by your thankfulness. We mostly volunteer, but, some of the Experts here, have Paypal accounts if you wish to donate. Some choose not to accept them at all, but rather direct them towards who trained them, or the website that provides the stomping grounds. (Lingo for the online University).

And thank you. We aim to please.

FYI: You can find most of the Experts like Essex all over the interwebs. We aren't limited to strictly Avast!.

A few of the experts were trained at G2G, where Essex Teaches: http://www.geekstogo.com/forum/.

A very useful site, for practically everything computer related.

[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
Select the options as shown



: 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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Thanks for all your help!
I'm just wondering, what makes Java so bad to run?

[Michael (alan1998)]

It's so widely used, and so easily exploitable. I don't know what causes the exploits, but I do know we have to have a briefing (End Speech) for it.

http://www.forbes.com/sites/eliseackerman/2013/01/11/us-department-of-homeland-security-calls-on-computer-users-to-disable-java/

And you are quite welcome.