Aureon.k Found Disk 0, Partion 3

[essexboy]

Subject to no further problems   

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]
  [emptytemp]
  [CLEARALLRESTOREPOINTS]
   [Reboot]

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

Run OTL and hit the cleanup button.  It will remove all the programmes we have used plus itself. 

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   Your Java is out of date.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.

 Upgrading Java:

• Go to this site  and click Do I have Java
  
• It will check your current version and then offer to update to the latest version

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

Malwarebytes.

Update and run weekly to keep your system clean

Download and install FileHippo update checker and run it monthly it will show you which programmes on your system need updating and give a download link

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:

[blynn0480]

Strange

In preparing to run OTL to clean up I could no longer find it.

Using a link from the earlier log we have been following I went to download another verison.

In trying to run OTL.exe I got a "Not a valid win232 applicaiton" error.

Thoughts?

[essexboy]

Sounds like a corrupt download - did Avast try to sandbox it ?

[blynn0480]

tried to download OTL again. Got the same error message.

How do I tell if Avast sandoxed it?

[essexboy]

Could you ensure that the behaviour shield is set to ask

Alternative download
http://majorgeeks.com/OTL_OldTimers_List-It_d7074.html

[blynn0480]

Set the behavior shild to ask, but still got the same error message.

I beleive the program has donwloaded (I can see the exe file).

Close all other windows, turn off avast then donwload?

[essexboy]

It isn't IE  blocking it is it ?

If you have the exe file then try to run it

[blynn0480]

could have been IE.

Can now run OTL.

Will report back shortly with logs

[SafeSurf]

blynn0480,

How are things running on your machine after the malware removal and removal of tools?

Did you install the latest version of Java and follow Essexboy's instructions on 3/25/12?

Other things to consider are:
1.   Keep your definitions up to date for both Avast and MBAM. 
2.   Keep all your shields on with Avast.
3.   Update MBAM prior to scanning, then do Quick scans at least weekly.
4.   Keep your MS/Windows Updates current.
5.   Add security related Add-on’s to your browsers for safer browsing.  See my Signature as an example.
6.   Use common sense when browsing and do not go to risky sites.
7.   When downloading software, read what you are clicking and do not download adware toolbars which are commonly opted in; look before you click or do a Custom install to avoid putting unwanted toolbars on your machine that lead to spyware tracking or adware.

Please let us know how your machine is running at this point.  Thank you.

[blynn0480]

Yes -

Updated drivers, virus definitions,, etc. Everything is working well

Avast even blocked a virus arriving via email.

Question - I now have Malawarebytes, Avast and Spyhunter4. Too much protection?

[essexboy]

Spyhunter is the overkill part