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Re: MBR:Alureon-K [rtk] partion 3
« Reply #15 on: April 05, 2012, 03:50:47 PM »
You aren't trying to delete Disk 0 and it would most likely not you do that. There should be a graphical representation of the Disk 0 and it would have three partitions (they may not be numbered 1, 2, 3) and they should show the partition size.

Start looking for it in the way mentioned, look for a partition that is only 2MB in size.

If you can attach an image of what your diskmgmt.msc windows looks like.
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Re: MBR:Alureon-K [rtk] partion 3
« Reply #16 on: April 05, 2012, 04:28:44 PM »
I think I found the partion and deleted it.  I couldn't find any lines, but the partion grid said it was 2MB so I right clicked on it and used the delete volume command.  I am running a scan now to see.  Let you know.

Thanks so much for all your help.

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Re: MBR:Alureon-K [rtk] partion 3
« Reply #17 on: April 05, 2012, 05:14:41 PM »
You're welcome.
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Re: MBR:Alureon-K [rtk] partion 3
« Reply #18 on: April 05, 2012, 05:21:44 PM »
I didn't delete the disk.  There were 3 grids next to disk 0, C: drive, D: recovery, and another that was 2MB.  I right clicked and there was an option to delete volume.  That was what I used.  It must have worked because the virus is gone and so is the partition.  I ran aswMBR just to make sure.  I am attaching it.

I'm sorry about all the confusion, but I am not familiar with Disk Management and I didn't see anything like you described, but I figured it out.

Is there anything else I need to do?

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Re: MBR:Alureon-K [rtk] partion 3
« Reply #19 on: April 05, 2012, 05:26:41 PM »
I would run OTL again and attach the log, it doesn't produce the extras.txt file (only on first run) and wait for essexboy to get back to the topic again now that you have deleted that 2MB volume/partition.
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Re: MBR:Alureon-K [rtk] partion 3
« Reply #20 on: April 05, 2012, 05:59:57 PM »
Here is the OTL file you requested.

Thanks again!!!
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Re: MBR:Alureon-K [rtk] partion 3
« Reply #21 on: April 05, 2012, 06:26:45 PM »
No problem, essexboy should be on-line in a couple of hours after work.
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Re: MBR:Alureon-K [rtk] partion 3
« Reply #22 on: April 05, 2012, 09:34:38 PM »
Could you get a screenshot of disc management - post it here and I will outline the one to delete


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Re: MBR:Alureon-K [rtk] partion 3
« Reply #23 on: April 05, 2012, 09:55:51 PM »
I already deleted the partition and I sent you the OTL file as DavidR requested.  Read the above posts.

I want to thank you so much for helping me essexboy.  Again I'm sorry for all the confusion, but I wasn't familiar with the Disk Management program so it took me awhile to figure out how to use it.

Can you tell how these viruses are picked up.  I read in one of the topics about keeping Java updated, so I updated mine recently.
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Re: MBR:Alureon-K [rtk] partion 3
« Reply #24 on: April 05, 2012, 10:25:13 PM »
There are so many ways to get this, Avast catches a lot but it is always playing catchup.  As soon as one is identified a new one is created

How is the computer behaving ?

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Re: MBR:Alureon-K [rtk] partion 3
« Reply #25 on: April 05, 2012, 10:34:15 PM »
Seems to run fine, but to be honest it always has.  We must have caught this before it did too much damage.  I think it was last week when Avast first noticed it.
Again your guys are great.  I know a little about these things, mostly from past problems.  I learn from experience.

Thanks again.
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Re: MBR:Alureon-K [rtk] partion 3
« Reply #26 on: April 05, 2012, 10:37:56 PM »
If all is well tomorrow then let me know and I will remove my tools.

The bonus with Avast is that it stops it from leaving your computer

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Re: MBR:Alureon-K [rtk] partion 3
« Reply #27 on: April 05, 2012, 10:40:47 PM »
Seems to run fine, but to be honest it always has.  We must have caught this before it did too much damage.  I think it was last week when Avast first noticed it.
Again your guys are great.  I know a little about these things, mostly from past problems.  I learn from experience.

Thanks again.
Solomon

Whilst the initial rootkit got on the system avast prevented it from inviting more of its friends to the party (blocking access to the malicious sites/urls) and getting much worse.
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Re: MBR:Alureon-K [rtk] partion 3
« Reply #28 on: April 06, 2012, 12:00:43 AM »
Thanks guys!!!

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Re: MBR:Alureon-K [rtk] partion 3
« Reply #29 on: April 06, 2012, 11:47:49 AM »
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
    Quote
    :Commands
    [resethosts]
    [emptytemp]
    [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.
SPRING CLEAN

To manually create a new Restore Point
 
  • Go to Control Panel and select System
  • Select System
  • On the left select System Protection and accept the warning if you get one
  • Select System Protection Tab
  • Select Create at the bottom
  • Type in a name i.e. Clean
  • Select Create
Now we can purge the infected ones
  • GoStart > All programs > Accessories > system tools
  • Right click Disc cleanup and select run as administrator
  • Select Your main drive and accept the warning if you get one
  • For a few moments the system will make some calculations
  • Select the More Options tab
  • In the System Restore and Shadow Backups select Clean up
  • Select Delete on the pop up
  • Select OK
  • Select Delete
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
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: