
[Closed] Koobface/v2Captcha and comp shut down
#31
Posted 07 November 2009 - 09:49 AM
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#32
Posted 07 November 2009 - 09:58 AM

I would say you are clean of malware now.
Lets clean you up from the tools we used.
You could try a defrag to see is that assists with the running of your computer. Any other issues will probably be related to hardware or the dust issue. You probably need a good clean out. Try Canned Air http://www.wisegeek....-canned-air.htm If you are very careful using it, it can clean out a great deal of dust and other debris:
Please do the following:
Follow these steps to uninstall Combofix
- Click START then RUN
- Now type Combofix /uninstall in the runbox and click OK. Note the space between the ..X and the /U, it needs to be there.

NEXT
Now to remove the rest of the tools that we have used in fixing your machine:
- Make sure you have an Internet Connection.
- Download OTC to your desktop and run it
- A list of tool components used in the Cleanup of malware will be downloaded.
- If your Firewall or Real Time protection attempts to block OTC to reach the Internet, please allow the application to do so.
- Click Yes to begin the Cleanup process and remove these components, including this application.
- You will be asked to reboot the machine to finish the Cleanup process. If you are asked to reboot the machine choose Yes.
NOTE: If there are any other tools/logs remaining > right click and delete them.
NEXT
Download and run Auslogics Disc Defragmenter
NEXT
Below I have included a number of recommendations for how to protect your computer against malware infections.
- It is good security practice to change your passwords to all your online accounts on a fairly regular basis, this is especially true after an infection. Refer to this Microsoft article
Strong passwords: How to create and use them
Then consider a password keeper, to keep all your passwords safe.
- Keep Windows updated by regularly checking their website at :
http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com/
This will ensure your computer has always the latest security updates available installed on your computer.
- SpywareBlaster protects against bad ActiveX, it immunizes your PC against them.
- SpywareGuard offers realtime protection from spyware installation attempts. Make sure you are only running one real-time anti-spyware protection program ( eg : TeaTimer, Windows Defender ) or there will be a conflict.
- Make Internet Explorer more secure
- Click Start > Run
- Type Inetcpl.cpl & click OK
- Click on the Security tab
- Click Reset all zones to default level
- Make sure the Internet Zone is selected & Click Custom level
- In the ActiveX section, set the first two options ("Download signed and unsigned ActiveX controls) to "Prompt", and ("Initialize and Script ActiveX controls not marked as safe") to "Disable".
- Next Click OK, then Apply button and then OK to exit the Internet Properties page.
- ATF Cleaner - Cleans temporary files from IE and Windows, empties the recycle bin and more. Great tool to help speed up your computer and knock out those nasties that like to reside in the temp folders.
- MVPS Hosts file replaces your current HOSTS file with one containing well known ad sites and other bad sites. Basically, this prevents your computer from connecting to those sites by redirecting them to 127.0.0.1 which is your local computer, meaning it will be difficult to infect yourself in the future.
WOT, Web of Trust, warns you about risky websites that try to scam visitors, deliver malware or send spam. Protect your computer against online threats by using WOT as your front-line layer of protection when browsing or searching in unfamiliar territory. WOT's color-coded icons show you ratings for 21 million websites, helping you avoid the dangerous sites:- Green to go
- Yellow for caution
- Red to stop
- Please consider using an alternate browser. Mozilla's Firefox browser is fantastic; it is much more
secure than Internet Explorer, immune to almost all known browser hijackers, and also has the best built-in pop up
blocker (as an added benefit!) that I have ever seen. If you are interested, Firefox may be downloaded from
Here
If you choose to use Firefox, I highly recommend this add-on to keep your PC even more secure.
- NoScript - for blocking ads and other potential website attacks
- Keep a backup of your important files - Now, more than ever, it's especially important to protect your digital files and memories. This article is full of good information on alternatives for home backup solutions.
- ERUNT (Emergency Recovery Utility NT) allows you to keep a complete backup of your registry and restore it when needed. The standard registry backup options that come with Windows back up most of the registry but not all of it. ERUNT however creates a complete backup set, including the Security hive and user related sections. ERUNT is easy to use and since it creates a full backup, there are no options or choices other than to select the location of the backup files. The backup set includes a small executable that will launch the registry restore if needed.
- In light of your recent issue, I'm sure you'd like to avoid any future infections. Please take a look at these well written articles:
Think Prevention.
PC Safety and Security--What Do I Need?.
**Be very wary with any security software that is advertised in popups or in other ways. They are not only usually of no use, but often have malware in them.
Thank you for your patience, and performing all of the procedures requested.
Please respond one last time so we can consider the thread resolved and close it, thank-you.
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#33
Posted 07 November 2009 - 11:06 AM
#34
Posted 07 November 2009 - 11:09 AM

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#35
Posted 07 November 2009 - 11:10 AM
#36
Posted 07 November 2009 - 11:13 AM

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#37
Posted 11 November 2009 - 09:06 AM
#38
Posted 11 November 2009 - 09:15 AM
Download OTS to your Desktop
- Close ALL OTHER PROGRAMS.
- Double-click on OTS.exe to start the program.
- Check the box that says Scan All Users
- Under Additional Scans check the following:
- File - Lop Check
- File - Purity Scan
- Evnt - EventViewer Errors/Warnings (last 10)
- Reg - File Associations
- Now click the Run Scan button on the toolbar.
- Let it run unhindered until it finishes.
- When the scan is complete Notepad will open with the report file loaded in it.
- Click the Format menu and make sure that Wordwrap is not checked. If it is then click on it to uncheck it.
To attach a file, do the following:
- Click Add Reply
- Under the reply panel is the Attachments Panel
- Browse for the attachment file you want to upload, then click the green Upload button
- Once it has uploaded, click the Manage Current Attachments drop down box
- Click on
to insert the attachment into your post
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#39
Posted 11 November 2009 - 09:23 AM
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#40
Posted 11 November 2009 - 10:04 AM
Please run your malwarebytes antimalware program and post the log
first do this before running MBAM:
Download TFC to your desktop
- Close any open windows.
- Double click the TFC icon to run the program
- TFC will close all open programs itself in order to run,
- Click the Start button to begin the process.
- Allow TFC to run uninterrupted.
- The program should not take long to finish it's job
- Once its finished it should automatically reboot your machine,
- if it doesn't, manually reboot to ensure a complete clean
NEXT
Clear your browser cache
Once your browser is open, press ALT on keyboard,click the Tools menu.
Click on Delete Browsing History...
Select "Temporary Internet Files".
Click on "Delete".
Once the files have been deleted, you can dismiss the "Internet Options" dialogue by clicking the "Okay" button.
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#41
Posted 11 November 2009 - 10:47 AM
#42
Posted 11 November 2009 - 10:53 AM
Clean up OTS
- Make sure you have an Internet Connection.
- Double-click OTS.exe to run it. (Vista users, please right click on OTS.exe and select "Run as an Administrator")
- Click on the CleanUp! button
- A list of tool components used in the Cleanup of malware will be downloaded.
- If your Firewall or Real Time protection attempts to block OTS to reach the Internet, please allow the application to do so.
- Click Yes to begin the Cleanup process and remove these components, including this application.
- You should be asked to reboot the machine to finish the Cleanup process. If you are asked to reboot the machine choose Yes.
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#43
Posted 11 November 2009 - 11:06 AM
All sorts of weird messages are being send through my facebook account. Some of them are:
http://twitter.com/C...atus/5613623600 Read this news article and lmk if u know how they are earning so much $$$ working from home..
Seems like this is very possible http://twitter.com/C...atus/5613623600
WOw $5,000 a month? sign me up ! lol http://twitter.com/C...atus/5613623600
Prety motivational news article http://twitter.com/C...atus/5613623600
#44
Posted 11 November 2009 - 11:11 AM
we need to set your hidden files and folders back to default...
please do the following:
- Double-click My Computer.
- Click the Tools menu, and then click Folder Options.
- Click the View tab.
- Click the Reset Defaults button
- Click Apply, and then click OK.
I will need to look into the messages a little further.
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#45
Posted 17 November 2009 - 01:29 PM
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