win32:patched-rp [trj] @ winlogon.exe

[teenkertoy]

Alright.  You mentioned earlier my HOSTS file was pretty chaotic.  Where can I learn more about managing it better?  My goal is to use a combination of MPVS (which I'm nearly certain I've installed at one point) and the Chrome version of AdBlocker.  I love not seeing advertisements and flashy banners, especially not having to wait for them to load.

-J

[SafeSurf]

AdBlocker or AdBlockPlus for Chrome is something new.  I use FF and have used AdblockPlus for quite a while as well as NoScript...something I believe which is also coming to Chrome.  Take a look in the Support section of this forum for more information.  It will add more protection to your browser.

Yes, MVPS will help manage Hosts.  There are other companies as well.

I would also recommend if you use USB/flash drives something like Panda USB Vaccine to "Vaccinate" your machine against autoruns.inf (a malware that AV's can't get rid of) and it vaccinates your USB/flash drives/other removable devices against autoruns.inf as well.  You can disable it with a simple click and it's easy to run, and does not conflict with Avast.  Panda USB Vaccine
http://www.pandasecurity.com/homeusers/downloads/usbvaccine/

But before you go adding or changing anything, we need to fix your malware problem...so don't do anything yet.

[essexboy]

Infected copy of c:\windows\system32\winlogon.exe was found and disinfected
Restored copy from - c:\windows\ServicePackFiles\i386\winlogon.exe

One major bad boy down, this was why combofix had to install the recovery console

What problems are outstanding as both logs look good

[teenkertoy]

As far as I can tell, everything is running smoothly.  No more errors or warnings on this end.

The COM port still doesn't work, but I don't think it's malware related.  I'll troubleshoot that one on my own for a bit.

Thank you all very, very much.  What's the best way to show my appreciation here?  Do you have a "rep" button or something like that?

-J

[essexboy]

What's the best way to show my appreciation here?

Stick around and mayhap you can give some help 

Looking at that I am a happy bunny 

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

• Under the Custom Scans/Fixes box at the bottom, paste in the following
  
  

  :Commands
  [resethosts]
  [purity]
  [emptytemp]
  [EMPTYFLASH]
  [CLEARALLRESTOREPOINTS]
  [Reboot]

• Then click the Run Fix button at the top
  
• Let the program run unhindered, reboot the PC when it is done

Click Start > Run  and copy/paste the following bolded text into the Run box and click OK:

ComboFix /Uninstall

Run OTL and hit the cleanup button.  It will remove all the programmes we have used plus itself.  MBAM can be uninstalled via control panel add/remove along with ERUNT.  But they may be useful tools to keep

We will now confirm that your hidden files are set to that, as some of the tools I use will change that

• Click Start.
• Open My Computer.
• Select the Tools menu and click Folder Options.
• Select the View Tab.
• Under the Hidden files and folders heading select Do not show hidden files and folders.
  
• Click Yes to confirm.
• Click OK.

   Your Java is out of date. Older versions have vulnerabilities that malware can use to infect your system. Please follow these steps to remove older version of Java components and upgrade the application. Beware it is NOT supported for use in 9x or ME and probably will not install in those systems

Upgrading Java:

• Download the latest version of Java SE Runtime Environment (JRE)JRE 6 Update 21.
  
• Click the "Download" button to the right.
  
• Select your Platform and check the box that says: "I agree to the Java SE Runtime Environment 6 License Agreement.".
  
• Click on Continue.
  
• Click on the link to download Windows Offline Installation (jre-6u21-windows-i586-p.exe) and save it to your desktop. Do NOT use the Sun Download Manager..
  
• Close any programs you may have running - especially your web browser.
• Go to Start > Control Panel, double-click on Add/Remove programs and remove all older versions of Java.
  
• Check any item with Java Runtime Environment (JRE or J2SE) in the name.
  
• Click the Remove or Change/Remove button.
• Repeat as many times as necessary to remove each Java version.
• Reboot your computer once all Java components are removed.
• Then from your desktop double-click on the download to install the newest version.(Vista users, right click on the jre-6u21-windows-i586-p.exe and select "Run as an Administrator.")
  

SPRING CLEAN
 
Download and run Puran Disc Defragmenter

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

• SpywareBlaster to help prevent spyware from installing in the first place.
  Malwarebytes.  Run weekly to keep your system clean
  

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

• Microsoft Windows Update
  

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: