@ Pondus,
Since MBAM quarantined items that were part of the OP's registries for running the Security Center, wouldn't you think there is something else going on?
@ justaguy168,
To answer your questions:
1. At some point after we fix your problems, you should update from 4.8 to 5.0.677.
2. Prevx is a legitimate site as I use them with no conflict along side with Avast.
3. Your Avast Virus Chest should be in the GUI somewhere. It's been a while since I've used 4.8.
4. Do not remove items that are quarantined from MBAM.
Question for you: Is your XP Firewall enabled? Please check and confirm. Thank you.
Please download and install:
1.
CCleaner - a
freeware system optimization, privacy and cleaning tool. There is a
Slim version available as well at
http://www.piriform.com/ccleaner/builds - 4th option down. It removes unused files (cache, temporary Internet files, etc.) from your system - allowing Windows to run faster and freeing up valuable hard disk space. It also cleans traces of your online activities such as your Internet history. Additionally it contains a fully featured registry cleaner; do not use the registry cleaner while we are checking for malware now. Reboot.
2. Download TFC by OldTimer
to your desktop.
http://www.geekstogo.com/forum/files/file/187-tfc-temp-file-cleaner-by-oldtimer/.
· It
will close all programs when running, so make sure you have
saved all your work before you begin.
· Click the
Start button to begin the process. Depending on how often you clean temp files, execution time should be anywhere from a few seconds to a minute or two.
Let it run uninterrupted to completion.
· Once it's finished it should
reboot your machine. If it does not, please
manually reboot the machine yourself to ensure a complete clean. Reboot after install.
Next, check the information on the first post of this thread under Virus/Worms for you to check your machine for malware:
http://forum.avast.com/index.php?topic=53253.0.
Follow the directions of obtaining
OTL log. Post the two (2) OTL log as an
attachment (Additional Options > Attach > Browse (the logs will be on your desktop > Post). We can then analyze this in the meantime for any malware, and if any malware is found we will refer you to one of our malware experts. Thank you.
Please let us know if you have any questions. Thank you.