Scheduled boot time scan was unable to scan files because CAB file was corrupt

[fishbowl231]

Hello all. This is my first post and I'm not sure if this is the correct place for this topic. If it's not in the right place, I apologize for the trouble. The problem I'm facing is this:

A schedule boot time scan was unable to scan two files. There may be more but I stopped the scan after I received these errors to see if this is a major problem. The two files are:

C:\Documents and Settings\HP_Administrator\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files\Content.IE5\UZEFYD4F\swflash[1].cab\FP_AX_CAB_Installer.exe

C:\Documents and Settings\HP_Administrator\My Downloads\Downloads\IE8-WindowsXP-KB972260-x86-ENU.exe.part\_sfx_005._p

The 2nd file I downloaded because a Panda Security scan said I had vulnerabilities and I should download a few patches. The vulnerabilities on the Panda Security went away after I downloaded the 2nd file and another patch. If need be I will do a complete scheduled scan and see if any other CAB files are unable to be scanned. Thanks ahead of time

[Lisandro]

Files that can't be scanned are just that, not an indication they are suspicious/infected, just unable to be scanned.
Also, the packaging of the file could have some error, or use a non-standard pattern...

Are you using avast or Panda as your antivirus? Both?

[fishbowl231]

I am using avast but used Panda scanner that is available... I haven't uninstalled it yet though. Did not think it'd be a problem since the website activates the scan and I am unable to do anything with the installed material from Panda.

The weird thing about that 2nd file is I was able to find it in my system but when I went into it's properities it was saying it was sent from another computer and was blocking to protect my computer. I have never seen this option before on a file. I left it be but was thinking that might have something to do with Avast saying it was a corrupt file. I downloaded the file off of microsoft.com though so I'm not sure?

[Pondus]

I am using avast but used Panda scanner that is available

If it was panda online scaner, i dont think it will interfear with avast

Panda Security scan said I had vulnerabilities

The best scanner for this is Secunia, try the online scan http://secunia.com/vulnerability_scanning/

If you think you are infected try scanning with these
MBAM http://filehippo.com/download_malwarebytes_anti_malware/
SAS http://filehippo.com/download_superantispyware/

come back and post scan logs here

[fishbowl231]

Scanned my computer with malwarebytes. Here are the results:

Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware 1.41
Database version: 2981
Windows 5.1.2600 Service Pack 3

10/18/2009 12:13:06 PM
mbam-log-2009-10-18 (12-13-06).txt

Scan type: Full Scan (C:\|D:\|)
Objects scanned: 181214
Time elapsed: 31 minute(s), 54 second(s)

Memory Processes Infected: 0
Memory Modules Infected: 0
Registry Keys Infected: 0
Registry Values Infected: 0
Registry Data Items Infected: 0
Folders Infected: 0
Files Infected: 0

Memory Processes Infected:
(No malicious items detected)

Memory Modules Infected:
(No malicious items detected)

Registry Keys Infected:
(No malicious items detected)

Registry Values Infected:
(No malicious items detected)

Registry Data Items Infected:
(No malicious items detected)

Folders Infected:
(No malicious items detected)

Files Infected:

Also was wondering if Windows firewall was adequate enough with Windows Defender, avast and malwarebytes or if it would be recommended to download a firewall.

[fishbowl231]

Also with that website secunia, do you recommend to download Personal Software Inspector (PSI) or just do the online scanner?

[Pondus]

I do montly scan with the online secunia

Do I Need a Firewall? http://askbobrankin.com/do_i_need_a_firewall.html
Do I need a firewall, and if so, what kind? http://ask-leo.com/do_i_need_a_firewall_and_if_so_what_kind.html

If you want a software firewall i think the ones most often recomended here is PCtools / Online Armor / Outpost

 

[fishbowl231]

I meant Windows firewall instead of Windows defender. Obviously I know I need some kind of firewall but was just wondering if Windows firewall would be good enough. I ended up getting Zone alarm as it had the highest editor rating and customer rating on download.com.

I read that article and got another question. If you can get hacked within seconds of being connected to the internet? How would I be able to find out if I was hacked or not when I was connecting to the internet to get avast, windows defender etc?

[Gopher John]

Also with that website secunia, do you recommend to download Personal Software Inspector (PSI) or just do the online scanner?

From http://secunia.com/vulnerability_scanning/online/programs_covered/

   
Programs Covered

The Secunia OSI is designed to be a quick, easy, and fast way to ensure that the most common programs installed on your computer are patched against known vulnerabilities for which the vendor has released security patches.

For a full in-depth scan of your home PC, we recommend that you try our PSI. Network administrators and business users must use our CSI for the full network wide overview.

I use PSI installed as administrator.  The program only runs when logged in as administrator, and doesn't interfere with the other Windows accounts.

[fishbowl231]

Also with that website secunia, do you recommend to download Personal Software Inspector (PSI) or just do the online scanner?

From http://secunia.com/vulnerability_scanning/online/programs_covered/

   
Programs Covered

The Secunia OSI is designed to be a quick, easy, and fast way to ensure that the most common programs installed on your computer are patched against known vulnerabilities for which the vendor has released security patches.

For a full in-depth scan of your home PC, we recommend that you try our PSI. Network administrators and business users must use our CSI for the full network wide overview.

I use PSI installed as administrator.  The program only runs when logged in as administrator, and doesn't interfere with the other Windows accounts.

Thanks for the info. I downloaded PSI and the scan came back clean. It doesn't seem to be slowing my computer either which is what I feared would happen

[fishbowl231]

I meant Windows firewall instead of Windows defender. Obviously I know I need some kind of firewall but was just wondering if Windows firewall would be good enough. I ended up getting Zone alarm as it had the highest editor rating and customer rating on download.com.

I read that article and got another question. If you can get hacked within seconds of being connected to the internet? How would I be able to find out if I was hacked or not when I was connecting to the internet to get avast, windows defender etc?

*Bump* Don't know if this is appropriate but didn't want this post with the question to get buried under the last couple of posts dealing with something else. Sorry if this is inappropriate

[Tarq57]

What I do, and is recommended practice, is to not remove the existing firewall and AV until your intended replacements have been downloaded ready to install. (And any uninstall tools that may be needed.)

Alternatively, use another computer and place the required installer files on a flash drive.

Either way, you can install your security without being online.

I have done this the naive way before, a handful of times (long long ago, on a PC far away) and have on some of those occasions become infected, and needed an online scanner to fix things up. At the time I used TrendMicro Housecall.
After getting the new computer with Symantec pre-installed, I got semi-wise, and worked out how to do it safely. (I didn't know about uninstall/removal tools then. Took me a long time to completely remove the Symantec stuff.)

[YoKenny]

@Tarq57

That's Sage advice
http://www.answers.com/topic/sage

[Tarq57]

Ha!
Are you a fan of Dilbert, too, YoKenny?
(Currently my fave cartoon. Mimics life at work a bit too closely at times, though.)

[YoKenny]

Ha!
Are you a fan of Dilbert, too, YoKenny?
(Currently my fave cartoon. Mimics life at work a bit too closely at times, though.)

I was severly repremanded by my boss when I had my Pointy-Haired Boss Squeeze Toy on my desk at work: 
http://www.dilbert.com/2009-10-19/
http://thedilbertstore.com/products/65112-pointy-haired-boss-squeeze-toy

My Co-workers bought me coffee for weeks