I cannot runIE or any .exe files on my laptop

Hello babbagene

The scans I asked you to run are clean.

Great job getting those associations sorted out. Just out of interest, was it the .exe fix you ran?

I believe that we are almost done here but there are a couple of things that we should try and address:

First, you MBAM issues. Please try updating it and see what happens. If you are still unable to get it updated it may be necessary to uninstall the version you have and download the latest version that is available.

You can get MBAM from here

Once installed, update the program and see if you are able to get the latest definitions (MBAM is updated multiple times every day - the latest database version is presently 5876, so your updated database needs to be at least that). If you are still having problems with it, it may be better to ask the program experts over at the MBAM forum for additional guidance. You can find the forum here: http://forums.malwarebytes.org/index.php?act=idx


Next, your Java. For some reason, when you updated your Java, version 20 was installed. Version 24 is the latest version.

• Please update your Java
  
  
  
  • Click on "Windows Orb" (bottom left hand corner of your screen), then on "Computer" and then on the "Uninstall or Change a Program" tab.
  • Uninstall any previous versions of Java that you find.
  • Reboot your computer.
  • Next, download the latest version of Java by clicking here
  • Scroll down the page until you reach "Java Platform Standard Edition".
  • Beneath this and to the right, you will see a red button marked "Download JRE".
  • Click the "Download JRE" button.
  • Select the platform (Windows, in your case), multi language.
  • Accept the license agreement and click on "Continue".
  • Scroll down and click on the file called jre-6u24-windows-i586-p.exe located under "Windows Offline Installation".
  • Save the file to your desktop.
  • Do not select Run.
  • Right click on the saved file (jre-6u24-windows-i586-p.exe) and select "Run as Administrator" to install the update.
  • Delete the downloaded installation file after completing the above procedure and reboot your system if not prompted to do so.
  
  You logs look okay, so if you are no longer experiencing any problems we can clear away our tools:
  
  
• Please Uninstall Combofix
  
  
  
  • Hold down the Windows key (has the Windows symbol on it) and press the "R" key.
  • A Run box will open.
  • Type combofix /uninstall in the run box and click "OK". Please note the space between the "x" and the "/Uninstall", it needs to be there.
  
  
• Please perform the following cleanup procedure
  
  
  
  • Double click on the OTL.exe icon on your desktop to run the program. (Note: If you are running Vista/Windows 7, right-click on the file and choose Run As Administrator).
  • Once OTL has opened, click on the "CleanUp!" button.
  • Follow any prompts that you receive.
  
  
• Removal of Tools
  
  
  
  • You no longer need exeHelper, rKill TDSSKiller or MBRCheck. Please delete them from your system.
  
  
  Once you have completed the above steps you should be good to go! If you have any further questions, please feel free to ask.
  
  
• Finally, please take the time to read through the information provided below:
  
  Enhance your System Security
  
  
  • For an excellent list of free anti virus software, free online virus scanners, free spyware detection/removal and free firewalls, click here.
  
  
  • IMPORTANT! Please make sure you only have ONE firewall and ONE real-time antivirus installed on your system. When using "on demand" scanners, first update the detection signature files, then disconnect from the internet and disable your resident security program before running the scan.
  • Once complete, remember to re-engage your resident security before going online.
  
  Web Browsers and Browser Security
  
  Firefox
  
  • Firefox is generally considered to have greater browsing security in comparison to other popular programs. You can download Firefox 3.0 from here.
  
  No-Script
  
  • If you use Firefox as your default browser, No-Script can provide additional security by preventing malicious scripts from being executed on your system.
  • You can download No-Script by clicking here.
  
  Internet Explorer
  
  • The newest version of Internet Explorer is available from here.
  
  SpywareBlaster
  
  • If you use Internet Explorer as your default browser, SpywareBlaster would be a valuable addition to your online security.
  • SpywareBlaster prevents malicious ActiveX objects from being downloaded onto your system.
  • You can download SpywareBlaster by clicking here.
  
  Web of Trust
  
  • When using search engines, Web of Trust provides you with an easy way of telling the good sites from the bad and is compatible with both Firefox and Internet Explorer.
  • Coloured symbols are displayed next to search results, giving you more confidence in the links you choose to click on: Green (To go), Yellow (Caution) and Red (Stop).
  • You can download Web of Trust by clicking here.
  
  Keep your Software Updated
  
  • Outdated software can sometimes have vulnerabilities that are exploitable by malware.
  • Check if there are available updates for your installed software with Secunia's Online Software Inspector by clicking here.
  
  Passwords
  
  • Learn how to create strong passwords by clicking here and test the strength of the passwords you already use by clicking here.
  
  General Reading
  
  • PC Safety and Security - What do I need?
  • How to prevent Malware (by Miekiemoes)
  
  Learn How To Combat Malware
  
  • Would you like to learn how to fight back against malware and help others? Enroll at the What The Tech (Formerly Tom Coyotes) Malware Classroom by clicking here.