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Re: "application cannot be executed. the file skypenames2.exe is infected"
« Reply #45 on: January 09, 2011, 06:29:19 PM »
Those files are quarantined not deleted

OK there is a probable rootkit there

Download ComboFix from one of these locations:


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* IMPORTANT !!! Save ComboFix.exe to your Desktop


  • Disable your AntiVirus and AntiSpyware applications, usually via a right click on the System Tray icon. They may otherwise interfere with our tools
  • Double click on ComboFix.exe & follow the prompts.
  • As part of it's process, ComboFix will check to see if the Microsoft Windows Recovery Console is installed. With malware infections being as they are today, it's strongly recommended to have this pre-installed on your machine before doing any malware removal.  It will allow you to boot up into a special recovery/repair mode that will allow us to more easily help you should your computer have a problem after an attempted removal of malware.
  • Follow the prompts to allow ComboFix to download and install the Microsoft Windows Recovery Console, and when prompted, agree to the End-User License Agreement to install the Microsoft Windows Recovery Console.
**Please note: If the Microsoft Windows Recovery Console is already installed, ComboFix will continue it's malware removal procedures.




Once the Microsoft Windows Recovery Console is installed using ComboFix, you should see the following message:




Click on Yes, to continue scanning for malware.

When finished, it shall produce a log for you.  Please include the C:\ComboFix.txt in your next reply.
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Re: "application cannot be executed. the file skypenames2.exe is infected"
« Reply #46 on: January 09, 2011, 06:42:25 PM »
i have a problem now that rkill won't start up - i followed the same guide that was posted before but now without success and stopping me from installing combofix  :'( ???
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Re: "application cannot be executed. the file skypenames2.exe is infected"
« Reply #47 on: January 09, 2011, 06:47:56 PM »
Does OTH work ?
Can you get to safe mode
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Re: "application cannot be executed. the file skypenames2.exe is infected"
« Reply #48 on: January 09, 2011, 06:49:46 PM »
OTH doesn't work, how and what should i do in safe mode?
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Re: "application cannot be executed. the file skypenames2.exe is infected"
« Reply #49 on: January 09, 2011, 06:51:21 PM »
If you can get to safe mode try combofix from there

To access safe mode
Restart the computer and then continually press F8
You should get a menu come up
Select safe mode
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Re: "application cannot be executed. the file skypenames2.exe is infected"
« Reply #50 on: January 09, 2011, 06:52:23 PM »
sorry, but i don't know how to get to safe mode  :-\  i'm extremely basic with computers
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Re: "application cannot be executed. the file skypenames2.exe is infected"
« Reply #51 on: January 09, 2011, 06:53:13 PM »
Oops I just added it to my previous post

To access safe mode
Restart the computer and then continually press F8
You should get a menu come up
Select safe mode
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Re: "application cannot be executed. the file skypenames2.exe is infected"
« Reply #52 on: January 09, 2011, 07:36:12 PM »
managed to get combofix going in safe mode, it's been stuck on stage 4 though for the last 20 minutes, is that normal?
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Re: "application cannot be executed. the file skypenames2.exe is infected"
« Reply #53 on: January 09, 2011, 08:09:04 PM »
also, where would the text file be stored after it's finished? i'm terrible at this, but thankyou for your patience so far.
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Re: "application cannot be executed. the file skypenames2.exe is infected"
« Reply #54 on: January 09, 2011, 08:16:35 PM »
No problem - how long has it beeen at stage 40 ?   If it is still there then stop combofix and reboot back into safe mode and run OTL again - no need for a scan.txt just select all users and then run scan

The combofix log will be at C:\combofix
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Re: "application cannot be executed. the file skypenames2.exe is infected"
« Reply #55 on: January 09, 2011, 08:20:31 PM »
no, stuck at stage 4 not 40 still, i'll reboot now.
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Re: "application cannot be executed. the file skypenames2.exe is infected"
« Reply #56 on: January 09, 2011, 08:32:46 PM »
OK then run OTL in safe mode
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Re: "application cannot be executed. the file skypenames2.exe is infected"
« Reply #57 on: January 09, 2011, 08:46:30 PM »
"pev.cfxxe has stopped working. A problem caused the program to stop working correctly. windows will close the program and notify you if a solution is available." that came up when doing the combo fix
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Re: "application cannot be executed. the file skypenames2.exe is infected"
« Reply #58 on: January 09, 2011, 09:13:00 PM »
is everything gone now?
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Re: "application cannot be executed. the file skypenames2.exe is infected"
« Reply #59 on: January 09, 2011, 09:30:05 PM »
One further programme to get the orphans. On completion of this let me know what problems remain


Please download Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware from Here.

Double Click mbam-setup.exe to install the application.
  • Make sure a checkmark is placed next to Update Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware and Launch Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware, then click Finish.
  • If an update is found, it will download and install the latest version.
  • Once the program has loaded, select "Perform Quick Scan", then click Scan.
  • The scan may take some time to finish,so please be patient.
  • When the scan is complete, click OK, then Show Results to view the results.
  • Make sure that everything is checked, and click Remove Selected.
  • When disinfection is completed, a log will open in Notepad and you may be prompted to Restart.(See Extra Note)
  • The log is automatically saved by MBAM and can be viewed by clicking the Logs tab in MBAM.
  • Copy&Paste the entire report in your next reply.
Extra Note:

If MBAM encounters a file that is difficult to remove,you will be presented with 1 of 2 prompts,click OK to either and let MBAM proceed with the disinfection process. If asked to restart the computer, please do so immediately.
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