Hello,
I originally posted this topic and had begun to work with Mowman. Due to unforeseen circumstances I had been slow in responding, and I see that he has closed my thread. I would like to start another, as my schedule is completely open for the next 3 days. In the work so far I have run TDSSKiller.exe and OTL.
Below find my (updated) original message. I would add that when I try to view my printer, there is nothing in the box - ie., as if it had never been installed.
It would seem that one or more viruses or malware are in my computer. My avg scan is not showing this. I ran malwarebytes and it handled two infections.
However, currently my virus protection - AVG 2012 is turned off and I am unable to turn it on (this, naturally, is a big concern). Also, there had been pop-ups appearing (this has now stopped), and I am having occasional problems with Open Office (windows closing automatically).
Can you help me?
Thank you!
My name is patndoris. I will be glad to take a look at your log and help you with solving any malware problems. It will be very helpful if you follow these guidelines:
Malware logs are often lengthy and can take a lot of time to research and interpret. Please be patient while I review your logs.
Please note that there is no "Quick Fix" to modern malware infections and we may need to use several different approaches to get your system clean.
Please make sure to carefully read any instruction that I give you. If you're not sure, or if something unexpected happens, do NOT continue! Stop and ask!
Please follow my instructions carefully and in the order they are posted. You may also find it helpful to print out the instructions you receive.
Please do not run any scans or install/uninstall any applications or delete anything without being directed to do so.
Remember, absence of symptoms does not mean the infection is all gone. Please stick with me till you're given the "all clear".
Please do not use the Attachment feature for any log file. Do a Copy/Paste of the entire contents of the log file and submit it inside your post.
Please reply within 3 days. If I do not hear back from you in that time frame, I will post a reminder for you. Topics with no reply in 4 days are closed!
Since it has been several days since your original scans, let's get some fresh ones.
Download and Run DDS by sUBs
Please download DDS and save it to your desktop.
Disable any script blocking protection
Double click dds.scr to run the tool.
When done, DDS.txt will open.
Save both reports to your desktop.
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Please Please copy / paste the scan reults.
DDS.txt and Attach.txt
Please read carefully and follow these steps. There is a difference between what you see in one of the images below and what I need you to do.
We are only creating a log - I do NOT want you to "cure" or try to fix anything in this step. It is very important that you don't choose Cure when presented with that option.
If no reboot is require, click on Report. A log file should appear. Please copy and paste the contents of that file here.
If a reboot is required, the report can also be found in your root directory, (usually C:\ folder) in the form of "TDSSKiller.[Version]_[Date]_[Time]_log.txt". Please copy and paste the contents of that file here.
patndoris,
Thank you for your note.
I just returned from a ~ 1 week trip, then got a bit sick upon return (too much fun).
Tonight beginning to feel better.
I expect I'll be ready to roll tomorrow.
Will follow your instructions and post.
Thanks again.