whites
It's the search box in the top right corner - I've attached a screenshot
Spyware / Malware / Virus Removal
Searchqu infection
21 min read
Satchfan
You can remove that entry quite easily.
- click on the downward arrow to show the list
- choose Manage Search Engines
- click on Searchqu and then on Remove
whites
Ok, I've removed that - does that mean we're clear now?
Satchfan
Before we tidy up and update some programs I'd like a final scan
Run ESET Online Scan
Hold down Control and click on the following link to open ESET OnlineScan in a new window.
ESET OnlineScan 1. Click the Eset online Scanner button.
2. For alternate browsers only: (Microsoft Internet Explorer users can skip these steps)
4. Click the Start button.
5. Accept any security warnings from your browser.
6. Check Scan archives
7. Push the Start button.
8. ESET will then download updates for itself, install itself, and begin scanning your computer. Please be patient as this can take some time.
9. When the scan completes, push List of found threats
10. Push Export to Text file and save the file to your desktop using a unique name, such as ESETScan. Include the contents of this report in your next reply.
Note - when ESET doesn't find any threats, no report will be created.
11. Push the back button.
12. Push Finish
If a log has been produced post it in your next reply.
SF
Run ESET Online Scan
Hold down Control and click on the following link to open ESET OnlineScan in a new window.
ESET OnlineScan 1. Click the Eset online Scanner button.
2. For alternate browsers only: (Microsoft Internet Explorer users can skip these steps)
• Click on esetinstaller.exe to download the ESET Smart Installer. Save it to your desktop.
• Double click on the Eset installer icon on your desktop.
4. Click the Start button.
5. Accept any security warnings from your browser.
6. Check Scan archives
7. Push the Start button.
8. ESET will then download updates for itself, install itself, and begin scanning your computer. Please be patient as this can take some time.
9. When the scan completes, push List of found threats
10. Push Export to Text file and save the file to your desktop using a unique name, such as ESETScan. Include the contents of this report in your next reply.
Note - when ESET doesn't find any threats, no report will be created.
11. Push the back button.
12. Push Finish
If a log has been produced post it in your next reply.
SF
whites
Here's the log:
C:\Documents and Settings\Whites\My Documents\LimeWire\Saved\as fast as you can - high quality.mp3 a variant of WMA/TrojanDownloader.GetCodec.gen trojan cleaned - quarantined
C:\Documents and Settings\Whites\My Documents\LimeWire\Saved\lovage sex.mp3 a variant of WMA/TrojanDownloader.GetCodec.gen trojan cleaned - quarantined
C:\Documents and Settings\Whites\My Documents\LimeWire\Saved\medley abba [extended concert version].mp3 a variant of WMA/TrojanDownloader.GetCodec.gen trojan cleaned - quarantined
C:\Documents and Settings\Whites\My Documents\LimeWire\Saved\never smile at crocodile new single.mp3 a variant of WMA/TrojanDownloader.GetCodec.gen trojan cleaned - quarantined
C:\Documents and Settings\Whites\My Documents\LimeWire\Saved\thank abba for music (new album).mp3 a variant of WMA/TrojanDownloader.GetCodec.gen trojan cleaned - quarantined
C:\Documents and Settings\Whites\My Documents\LimeWire\Saved\the first taste(1).mp3 a variant of WMA/TrojanDownloader.GetCodec.gen trojan cleaned - quarantined
Satchfan
Hi whites
Your computer appears to be clean.
However, as you can see, Limewire has downloaded infected files. As this is now commonplace and largely where malware originates, (ALL P2P, not just Limewire), I would reiterate my point in suggesting that you uninstall it
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Now that you’re free from malware, as long as your computer seems to be running well, please follow these simple steps to tidy up you computer and decrease the likelihood of getting infected again:
Uninstall OTL
• Double-click OTL.exe
• Click the CleanUp! button.
• Select Yes when the Begin cleanup Process? prompt appears.
• If you are prompted to reboot during the cleanup, select Yes.
• The tool will delete itself once it finishes, if not delete it by yourself.
NOTE: If you receive a warning from your firewall or other security programs regarding OTL attempting to contact the internet, please allow it to do so.
===================================================
Create a Restore Point
• Click Start Menu, Run
• Copy and paste the following:
%SystemRoot%\System32\restore\rstrui.exe
• Press OK
• Choose Create a Restore Point then click Next. Name it (something you'll remember) and click Create
• When the confirmation screen shows that the restore point has been created, click Close.
Remove old restore points• Go to Start, Programs, Accessories, System tools, Disk Cleanup
• When the Disc Cleanup dialog box appears, click OK
• When it finishes running, a box with tabs will appear, select the ”More options” tab
• On this tab you will find a section for System Restore
• If you press the Clean Up button for that section, Windows will delete all restore points except for the most recent one.
===================================================
Some of your programs are out-of=date:
Visit ADOBE and download the latest version of Acrobat Reader (version X)
Having the latest updates ensures there are no security vulnerabilities in your system.
NEXT
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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 Java components and update.
===================================================
Recommended programs
SpywareBlaster. SpywareBlaster protects against bad ActiveX, it immunizes your PC against them. It blocks over 11,000 bad sites and uses no resources of your computer.
===================================================
Update and run Malwarebytes. This really is an excellent program that you should update and run on a regular basis, probably weekly.
===================================================
It’s important to keep programs up to date so that malware doesn't exploit any old security flaws.
FileHippo Update Checker is an extremely helpful program that will tell you which of your programs need to be updated.
===================================================
I also recommend that you read the following:
How to prevent malware by miekiemoes
Safe computing
Satchfan
Your computer appears to be clean.
However, as you can see, Limewire has downloaded infected files. As this is now commonplace and largely where malware originates, (ALL P2P, not just Limewire), I would reiterate my point in suggesting that you uninstall it
===================================================
Now that you’re free from malware, as long as your computer seems to be running well, please follow these simple steps to tidy up you computer and decrease the likelihood of getting infected again:
Uninstall OTL
• Double-click OTL.exe
• Click the CleanUp! button.
• Select Yes when the Begin cleanup Process? prompt appears.
• If you are prompted to reboot during the cleanup, select Yes.
• The tool will delete itself once it finishes, if not delete it by yourself.
NOTE: If you receive a warning from your firewall or other security programs regarding OTL attempting to contact the internet, please allow it to do so.
===================================================
Create a Restore Point
• Click Start Menu, Run
• Copy and paste the following:
%SystemRoot%\System32\restore\rstrui.exe
• Press OK
• Choose Create a Restore Point then click Next. Name it (something you'll remember) and click Create
• When the confirmation screen shows that the restore point has been created, click Close.
Remove old restore points• Go to Start, Programs, Accessories, System tools, Disk Cleanup
• When the Disc Cleanup dialog box appears, click OK
• When it finishes running, a box with tabs will appear, select the ”More options” tab
• On this tab you will find a section for System Restore
• If you press the Clean Up button for that section, Windows will delete all restore points except for the most recent one.
===================================================
Some of your programs are out-of=date:
Visit ADOBE and download the latest version of Acrobat Reader (version X)
Having the latest updates ensures there are no security vulnerabilities in your system.
NEXT
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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 Java components and update.
- Download the latest version of Java Runtime Environment (JRE) 25 and save it to your desktop.
- Scroll down to where it says JDK 6 Update 25 (JDK or JRE)
- Click the Download JRE button to the right
- Select the Windows platform from the dropdown menu.
- Read the License Agreement and then check the box that says: "I agree to the Java SE Runtime Environment 6u25 with JavaFX 1 License Agreement". Click on Continue. The page will refresh.
- Click on the link to download Windows Offline Installation and save the file to your desktop.
- Close any programs you may have running - especially your web browser.
- Go to Start > Control Panel, double-click on Add or Remove Programs and remove all older versions of Java.
- Check (highlight) any item with Java Runtime Environment (JRE or J2SE or Java™ 6) in the name.
- Click the Remove or Change/Remove button.
- Repeat as many times as necessary to remove each Java versions.
- Reboot your computer once all Java components are removed.
- Then from your desktop double-click on jre-6u25-windows-i586.exe to install the newest version.
- After the install is complete, go into the Control Panel (using Classic View) and double-click the Java Icon. (looks like a coffee cup)
- On the General tab, under Temporary Internet Files, click the Settings button.
- Next, click on the Delete Files button
- There are two options in the window to clear the cache - Leave BOTH CheckedApplications and Applets
Trace and Log Files
- Click OK on Delete Temporary Files Window
Note: This deletes ALL the Downloaded Applications and Applets from the CACHE. - Click OK to leave the Temporary Files Window
- Click OK to leave the Java Control Panel.
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Recommended programs
SpywareBlaster. SpywareBlaster protects against bad ActiveX, it immunizes your PC against them. It blocks over 11,000 bad sites and uses no resources of your computer.
===================================================
Update and run Malwarebytes. This really is an excellent program that you should update and run on a regular basis, probably weekly.
===================================================
It’s important to keep programs up to date so that malware doesn't exploit any old security flaws.
FileHippo Update Checker is an extremely helpful program that will tell you which of your programs need to be updated.
===================================================
I also recommend that you read the following:
How to prevent malware by miekiemoes
Safe computing
Satchfan
whites
Phew, I'm glad it's over! I'll take your advice about uninstalling the filesharing software. Thanks so much for giving up your time to help me out with this!
Satchfan
You are welcome
Satchfan
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