Scan report, as requested;
SystemLook 30.07.11 by jpshortstuff
Log created at 15:05 on 10/02/2012 by Administrator
Administrator - Elevation successful
========== regfind ==========
Searching for "data.js"
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run]
"TaskMngr"="wscript.exe "C:\Program Files\Common Files\ComObjects\data.js""
-= EOF =-
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I have not had any Avast pop-ups/malicious website blocks since (approx) Feb 6th (4 days).
However, I would like to reiterate the questions that I originally posed on Feb 7th:
I still get a message after each boot from the Windows Script Host; Can not find the file "C:\Program Files\Common Files\ComObjects\data.js"
Ques 1) Does the above message indicate an ongoing problem, that needs to be addressed?
Ques 2) If not, can this message be prevented from opening every time the computer is booted?
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Ques 3) Also, one of the scans or repair programs used here (or perhaps on bleepingcomputers.com) has seemed to add a spit second view of a page with white text on a black background when the computer first boots up (just before the Window's logo page). It is on too briefly to be able to read. This is not a major problem, but can it be removed from the boot-up process?
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General QuestionsQues 4) Is the original problem presumed solved now? (Note: I have had no further Avast website block/pop-ups since approx Feb 6th).
Ques 5) Was the source of the problem ever identified (such as where the bad file file came from?, and/or, what vulnerability permitted it to infect my system)?
Ques 6) Are there any further scans, programs or monitoring that you would suggest that I conduct?
Ques 7) Is there any problem with my turning my Firefox add-ons back on now?
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Is there something I can do to protect from re-infection?,
Ques 9) Is there something that I should do if the problem re-occurs (that would be less than the 2+ weeks of time and hassle that it took to get rid of this infection)?
A very appreciative thank-you for your response, as well as all of your gracious time, patience, considerations and help.
Regards,
Dave W