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Hi Wizbuzz, A few things before we start.... 1. Please Read All Instructions Carefully. 2. If you don't understand something, stop and ask! Don't keep going on. 3. Please do not run any other tools or scans whilst I am helping you. 4. If you have to go away for an extended period of time, let me know. 5. Please continue to respond until I give you the "All Clear". (Just because you can't see a problem doesn't mean it isn't there) =============== Let's have you download ComboFix.exe. Please visit this webpage for downloading and instructions for running the tool: Go here ======> A guide and tutorial on using ComboFix <====== Go here Please ensure you read this guide carefully and install the Recovery Console first.This applies to XP Pro and XP Home users only.If you have SP3 installed you will need to use the download meant for SP2. The Windows Recovery Console will allow you to boot up into a special recovery (repair) mode. This allows us to more easily help you should your computer have a problem after an attempted removal of malware. It is a simple procedure that will only take a few moments of your time. Once installed, you should get a prompt that says: The Recovery Console was successfully installed. Please continue as follows: (1) Close/disable all anti virus and anti malware programs so they do not interfere with the running of ComboFix. (2) Click Yes to allow ComboFix to continue scanning for malware. When the tool is finished, it will produce a report for you. Please include C:\ComboFix.txt as well as a new HijackThis log for further review, so that we may continue cleansing the system. Caution: Never run and remove files with Combofix unless supervised by a qualified security analyst who is experienced in the use of Combofix. Misuse can cause serious computer problems.

You're welcome jinkie.

What you have to do is to turn off any programes that are currently running. Venturing a guess here, probably only Virgin PC Guard is running on start-up. If that is the case, simply shutting that down would do.

ComboFix works with Vista. The download link I provided was to the beta version, which has now been replaced by a proper version. Use this link instead: A guide and tutorial on using ComboFix

Hi Naj, A few things before we start.... 1. Please Read All Instructions Carefully. 2. If you don't understand something, stop and ask! Don't keep going on. 3. Please do not run any other tools or scans whilst I am helping you. 4. If you have to go away for an extended period of time, let me know. 5. Please continue to respond until I give you the "All Clear". (Just because you can't see a problem doesn't mean it isn't there) Please download Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware by clicking the link below: Malwarebytes Anti-Malware - Reviews and free Malwarebytes Anti-Malware downloads at Download.com Double Click mbam-setup.exe to install the application. * Make sure a checkmark is placed next to Update Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware and Launch Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware, then click Finish. * If an update is found, it will download and install the latest version. * Once the program has loaded, select "Perform Full Scan", then click Scan. * The scan may take some time to finish,so please be patient. * When the scan is complete, click OK, then Show Results to view the results. * Make sure that everything is checked, and click Remove Selected. * When disinfection is completed, a log will open in Notepad and you may be prompted to Restart.(See Extra Note) * The log is automatically saved by MBAM and can be viewed by clicking the Logs tab in MBAM. * You'll be required to post the contents of this log later. Please Note: If MBAM encounters a file that is difficult to remove,you will be presented with 1 of 2 prompts,click OK to either and let MBAM proceed with the disinfection process,if asked to restart the computer,please do so immediately. Next let's have you download ComboFix.exe. Please visit this webpage for downloading and instructions for running the tool: Go here ======> A guide and tutorial on using ComboFix <====== Go here For now, the download link is: http://download.bleepingcomputer.com/sUBs/Beta/KittyFix.exe Please also ensure you read this guide carefully and install the Recovery Console first.This applies to XP Pro and XP Home users only.If you have SP3 installed you will need to use the download meant for SP2. The Windows Recovery Console will allow you to boot up into a special recovery (repair) mode. This allows us to more easily help you should your computer have a problem after an attempted removal of malware. It is a simple procedure that will only take a few moments of your time. Once installed, you should get a prompt that says: The Recovery Console was successfully installed. Please continue as follows: (1) Close/disable all anti virus and anti malware programs so they do not interfere with the running of ComboFix. (2) Click Yes to allow ComboFix to continue scanning for malware. When the tool is finished, it will produce a report for you. Please include the MBAM log and C:\ComboFix.txt for further review, so that we may continue cleansing the system. Caution: Never run and remove files with Combofix unless supervised by a qualified security analyst who is experienced in the use of Combofix. Misuse can cause serious computer problems.

Looks like some of them are helping you here: http://extremetechsupport.com/forum/windows-2000-and-xp/8804-further-xp-problems.html We'll suspend this thread first. :)

Let me get in touch with the staff here. Will let you know ASAP. :)

That does make things trickier. Can you boot to Safe Mode? Here's how: Getting into Windows Safe Mode

Scobe, Rename MBAM.exe to xxx.exe and try running that again. If that still fails, go on with running ComboFix which is on my post #2. Let's see how it goes OK?

Hi MxCx, A few things before we start.... 1. Please Read All Instructions Carefully. 2. If you don't understand something, stop and ask! Don't keep going on. 3. Please do not run any other tools or scans whilst I am helping you. 4. If you have to go away for an extended period of time, let me know. 5. Please continue to respond until I give you the "All Clear". (Just because you can't see a problem doesn't mean it isn't there) Please download Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware by clicking the link below: Malwarebytes Anti-Malware - Reviews and free Malwarebytes Anti-Malware downloads at Download.com Double Click mbam-setup.exe to install the application. * Make sure a checkmark is placed next to Update Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware and Launch Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware, then click Finish. * If an update is found, it will download and install the latest version. * Once the program has loaded, select "Perform Quick Scan", then click Scan. * The scan may take some time to finish,so please be patient. * When the scan is complete, click OK, then Show Results to view the results. * Make sure that everything is checked, and click Remove Selected. * When disinfection is completed, a log will open in Notepad and you may be prompted to Restart.(See Extra Note) * The log is automatically saved by MBAM and can be viewed by clicking the Logs tab in MBAM. * You'll be required to post the contents of this log later. Please Note: If MBAM encounters a file that is difficult to remove,you will be presented with 1 of 2 prompts,click OK to either and let MBAM proceed with the disinfection process,if asked to restart the computer,please do so immediately. Next let's have you download ComboFix.exe. Please visit this webpage for downloading and instructions for running the tool: Go here ======> A guide and tutorial on using ComboFix <====== Go here Please ensure you read this guide carefully and install the Recovery Console first.This applies to XP Pro and XP Home users only.If you have SP3 installed you will need to use the download meant for SP2. The Windows Recovery Console will allow you to boot up into a special recovery (repair) mode. This allows us to more easily help you should your computer have a problem after an attempted removal of malware. It is a simple procedure that will only take a few moments of your time. Once installed, you should get a prompt that says: The Recovery Console was successfully installed. Please continue as follows: (1) Close/disable all anti virus and anti malware programs so they do not interfere with the running of ComboFix. (2) Click Yes to allow ComboFix to continue scanning for malware. When the tool is finished, it will produce a report for you. Please include the MBAM log along with C:\ComboFix.txt for further review, so that we may continue cleansing the system. Caution: Never run and remove files with Combofix unless supervised by a qualified security analyst who is experienced in the use of Combofix. Misuse can cause serious computer problems.

Hi nuley, A few things before we start.... 1. Please Read All Instructions Carefully. 2. If you don't understand something, stop and ask! Don't keep going on. 3. Please do not run any other tools or scans whilst I am helping you. 4. If you have to go away for an extended period of time, let me know. 5. Please continue to respond until I give you the "All Clear". (Just because you can't see a problem doesn't mean it isn't there) Please download Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware by clicking the link below: Malwarebytes Anti-Malware - Reviews and free Malwarebytes Anti-Malware downloads at Download.com Double Click mbam-setup.exe to install the application. * Make sure a checkmark is placed next to Update Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware and Launch Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware, then click Finish. * If an update is found, it will download and install the latest version. * Once the program has loaded, select "Perform Quick Scan", then click Scan. * The scan may take some time to finish,so please be patient. * When the scan is complete, click OK, then Show Results to view the results. * Make sure that everything is checked, and click Remove Selected. * When disinfection is completed, a log will open in Notepad and you may be prompted to Restart.(See Extra Note) * The log is automatically saved by MBAM and can be viewed by clicking the Logs tab in MBAM. * You'll be required to post the contents of this log later. Please Note: If MBAM encounters a file that is difficult to remove,you will be presented with 1 of 2 prompts,click OK to either and let MBAM proceed with the disinfection process,if asked to restart the computer,please do so immediately. Next let's have you download ComboFix.exe. Please visit this webpage for downloading and instructions for running the tool: Go here ======> A guide and tutorial on using ComboFix <====== Go here Please ensure you read this guide carefully and install the Recovery Console first.This applies to XP Pro and XP Home users only.If you have SP3 installed you will need to use the download meant for SP2. The Windows Recovery Console will allow you to boot up into a special recovery (repair) mode. This allows us to more easily help you should your computer have a problem after an attempted removal of malware. It is a simple procedure that will only take a few moments of your time. Once installed, you should get a prompt that says: The Recovery Console was successfully installed. Please continue as follows: (1) Close/disable all anti virus and anti malware programs so they do not interfere with the running of ComboFix. (2) Click Yes to allow ComboFix to continue scanning for malware. When the tool is finished, it will produce a report for you. Please include the MBAM log along with C:\ComboFix.txt for further review, so that we may continue cleansing the system. Caution: Never run and remove files with Combofix unless supervised by a qualified security analyst who is experienced in the use of Combofix. Misuse can cause serious computer problems.

Hey ollyolly, welcome. A few things before we start.... 1. Please Read All Instructions Carefully. 2. If you don't understand something, stop and ask! Don't keep going on. 3. Please do not run any other tools or scans whilst I am helping you. 4. If you have to go away for an extended period of time, let me know. 5. Please continue to respond until I give you the "All Clear". (Just because you can't see a problem doesn't mean it isn't there) Please download Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware by clicking the link below: Malwarebytes Anti-Malware - Reviews and free Malwarebytes Anti-Malware downloads at Download.com Double Click mbam-setup.exe to install the application. * Make sure a checkmark is placed next to Update Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware and Launch Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware, then click Finish. * If an update is found, it will download and install the latest version. * Once the program has loaded, select "Perform Quick Scan", then click Scan. * The scan may take some time to finish,so please be patient. * When the scan is complete, click OK, then Show Results to view the results. * Make sure that everything is checked, and click Remove Selected. * When disinfection is completed, a log will open in Notepad and you may be prompted to Restart.(See Extra Note) * The log is automatically saved by MBAM and can be viewed by clicking the Logs tab in MBAM. * You'll be required to post the contents of this log later. Please Note: If MBAM encounters a file that is difficult to remove,you will be presented with 1 of 2 prompts,click OK to either and let MBAM proceed with the disinfection process,if asked to restart the computer,please do so immediately. Next let's have you download ComboFix.exe. Please visit this webpage for downloading and instructions for running the tool: Go here ======> A guide and tutorial on using ComboFix <====== Go here Please ensure you read this guide carefully and install the Recovery Console first.This applies to XP Pro and XP Home users only.If you have SP3 installed you will need to use the download meant for SP2. The Windows Recovery Console will allow you to boot up into a special recovery (repair) mode. This allows us to more easily help you should your computer have a problem after an attempted removal of malware. It is a simple procedure that will only take a few moments of your time. Once installed, you should get a prompt that says: The Recovery Console was successfully installed. Please continue as follows: (1) Close/disable all anti virus and anti malware programs so they do not interfere with the running of ComboFix. (2) Click Yes to allow ComboFix to continue scanning for malware. When the tool is finished, it will produce a report for you. Please include the MBAM log along with C:\ComboFix.txt for further review, so that we may continue cleansing the system. Caution: Never run and remove files with Combofix unless supervised by a qualified security analyst who is experienced in the use of Combofix. Misuse can cause serious computer problems.

Download RootRepeal: Bandwidth or Pageview Quota Exceeded Extract the archive to a folder you create such as C:\RootRepeal Double-click RootRepeal.exe to launch the program (Vista users should right-click and select "Run as Administrator). Click the "File" tab (located at the bottom of the RootRepeal screen) Click the "Scan" button In the popup dialog, check the drives to be scanned - making sure to check your primary operating system drive - normally C: Click OK and the file scan will begin When the scan is done, there will be files listed, but most if not all of them will be legitimate Click the "Save Report" Button Save the log file to your Documents folder Post the content of the RootRepeal file scan log in your next reply.

Hi scobe, Boot to Safe Mode, install and run MBAM from there. Here's how to boot to Safe Mode (note that there will be no internet connectivity): Getting into Windows Safe Mode

In Vista, Click the bottom left button (Start button). Right above is a small search box. Type Run. The Run program option will appear. Click on that, then proceed with the uninstallation per my instructions above. Thanks.

Please copy this page to *Notepad* and save to your desktop for reference as you will not have any browsers open while you are carrying out portions of these instructions. It's IMPORTANT to carry out the instructions in the sequence listed below. 1. Close any open browsers. 2. Close/disable all anti virus and anti malware programs so they do not interfere with the running of ComboFix. Open *notepad* and copy/paste the text in the quotebox below into it: File:: c:\programdata\microsoft\windows\wer\reportqueue\report16e38634\vefuq.exe.xor c:\programdata\microsoft\windows\wer\reportqueue\r eport16ff848f\svvchost.exe.xor Folder:: c:\windows\temp\defi.tmp\ Save this as CFScript.txt, in the same location as ComboFix.exe which is on the Desktop. http://users.pandora.be/bluepatchy/miekiemoes/images/CFScript.gif Refering to the picture above, drag CFScript.txt into ComboFix.exe When finished, it shall produce a log for you at C:\ComboFix.txt Please copy and paste the ComboFix.txt in your new reply. *Note: Do not mouseclick combofix's window whilst it's running. That may cause it to stall. Altering this script in any way could damage your computer.*

Hi Steve, A few things before we start.... 1. Please Read All Instructions Carefully. 2. If you don't understand something, stop and ask! Don't keep going on. 3. Please do not run any other tools or scans whilst I am helping you. 4. If you have to go away for an extended period of time, let me know. 5. Please continue to respond until I give you the "All Clear". (Just because you can't see a problem doesn't mean it isn't there) Please download Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware by clicking the link below: Malwarebytes Anti-Malware - Reviews and free Malwarebytes Anti-Malware downloads at Download.com Double Click mbam-setup.exe to install the application. * Make sure a checkmark is placed next to Update Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware and Launch Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware, then click Finish. * If an update is found, it will download and install the latest version. * Once the program has loaded, select "Perform Full Scan", then click Scan. * The scan may take some time to finish,so please be patient. * When the scan is complete, click OK, then Show Results to view the results. * Make sure that everything is checked, and click Remove Selected. * When disinfection is completed, a log will open in Notepad and you may be prompted to Restart.(See Extra Note) * The log is automatically saved by MBAM and can be viewed by clicking the Logs tab in MBAM. * You'll be required to post the contents of this log later. Please Note: If MBAM encounters a file that is difficult to remove,you will be presented with 1 of 2 prompts,click OK to either and let MBAM proceed with the disinfection process,if asked to restart the computer,please do so immediately. Next let's have you download ComboFix.exe. Please visit this webpage for downloading and instructions for running the tool: Go here ======> A guide and tutorial on using ComboFix <====== Go here For now, the download link is: http://download.bleepingcomputer.com/sUBs/Beta/KittyFix.exe Please also ensure you read this guide carefully and install the Recovery Console first.This applies to XP Pro and XP Home users only.If you have SP3 installed you will need to use the download meant for SP2. The Windows Recovery Console will allow you to boot up into a special recovery (repair) mode. This allows us to more easily help you should your computer have a problem after an attempted removal of malware. It is a simple procedure that will only take a few moments of your time. Once installed, you should get a prompt that says: The Recovery Console was successfully installed. Please continue as follows: (1) Close/disable all anti virus and anti malware programs so they do not interfere with the running of ComboFix. (2) Click Yes to allow ComboFix to continue scanning for malware. When the tool is finished, it will produce a report for you. Please include the MBAM log and C:\ComboFix.txt for further review, so that we may continue cleansing the system. Caution: Never run and remove files with Combofix unless supervised by a qualified security analyst who is experienced in the use of Combofix. Misuse can cause serious computer problems.

Hey, You can donate to FPCH here: Computer Support Forums - FreePCHelp.co.uk - PayPal Donate Otherwise you can simply share the joy of Christmas by donating to any charity of your choice. :) This is true. But Youtube is generally safe. Not saying the same thing about other less-moderated video sites though. Not very sure about that, but I found a page of suggestions here: Microsoft Office Icons Gone - Windows If you need further help on this, I could get the staff (who have far more technical expertise than me for sure) to come in. Just let me know.

You're welcome johnblaze. :)

I suggest you run a full scan with MBAM again. If nothing comes up, then you should be able to use your PC per normal (including entering sites requiring a password). Let me know.

Let's have you download ComboFix.exe. Please visit this webpage for downloading and instructions for running the tool: Go here ======> A guide and tutorial on using ComboFix <====== Go here Please ensure you read this guide carefully and install the Recovery Console first.This applies to XP Pro and XP Home users only.If you have SP3 installed you will need to use the download meant for SP2. Also note that for now, the download link of ComboFix can be found at: http://download.bleepingcomputer.com/sUBs/Beta/KittyFix.exe The Windows Recovery Console will allow you to boot up into a special recovery (repair) mode. This allows us to more easily help you should your computer have a problem after an attempted removal of malware. It is a simple procedure that will only take a few moments of your time. Once installed, you should get a prompt that says: The Recovery Console was successfully installed. Please continue as follows: (1) Close/disable all anti virus and anti malware programs so they do not interfere with the running of ComboFix. (2) Click Yes to allow ComboFix to continue scanning for malware. When the tool is finished, it will produce a report for you. Please include C:\ComboFix.txt for further review, so that we may continue cleansing the system. Caution: Never run and remove files with Combofix unless supervised by a qualified security analyst who is experienced in the use of Combofix. Misuse can cause serious computer problems.

Download TFC (http://oldtimer.geekstogo.com/TFC.exe) to your desktop Open the file and close any other windows. It will close all programs itself when run, make sure to let it run uninterrupted. Click the Start button to begin the process. The program should not take long to finish its job Once its finished it should reboot your machine, if not, do this yourself to ensure a complete clean. Run your computer for a few days, and let me know how everything goes OK?

Don't worry, I'm always here...take your time.

I think our work is done here - your PC should be clean now. :) It's time to remove ComboFix. Go to to Start > Run Type in box combofix /uninstall Note: the space between the X and the /uninstall Press Enter. This command will: Delete the following: ComboFix and its associated files and folders. VundoFix backups, if present The C:\Deckard folder, if present The C:_OtMoveIt folder, if present Reset the clock settings. Hide file extensions, if required. Hide System/Hidden files, if required. Reset System Restore.

Clear your Java cache using the instructions here: How do I clear the Java cache? How's your PC running now?