Avast Free 2015 blcoks(?) HTTP in Firefox?

system · 2015-11-02T22:49:50.000Z

After installing Avast to get rid of adware, malware, trojans and all that, I cannot access any HTTP websites. The pages just won’t load. (avast shows that no viruses are present and the Browser Scanning shows no issues)

Firefox, says:
"Unable to connect

Firefox can’t establish a connection to the server at www.example.com.

The site could be temporarily unavailable or too busy. Try again in a few moments.
If you are unable to load any pages, check your computer's network connection.
If your computer or network is protected by a firewall or proxy, make sure that Firefox is permitted to access the Web."

Only HTTPS websites will load (they do work normally).

I also tried Internet Explorer and Chrome. They can load HTTP websites but sometimes they might not load them. HTPPS websites are always loaded unless I have connection problems or something.

Also, Chrome always comes infected with a search engine hijacker even when I download from Google but Avast will show no issues.

DavidR · 2015-11-02T23:36:02.000Z

Have (or did) you another Anti-Virus installed in this system, if so what was it and how did you get rid of it ?

What Operating System are you using and What is your firewall ?

system · 2015-11-02T23:52:39.000Z

I had BitDefender. Uninstalled via “Programs and Features”. I have Windows 8.1 with Classic Shell to make them have a start menu.

My Firewall is Windows Firewall at the moment. Yes, I know that it is only good at restricting legit programs. I tried with it deactivated, same thing so I activated it again and let it active.

DavidR · 2015-11-03T00:14:22.000Z

The windows 8 firewall has outbound protection, but it is disabled by default, unless you enabled outbound protection then that shouldn’t be effecting it.

Uninstall possible remnants of previously installed AVs see, http://singularlabs.com/uninstallers/security-software/, this has a collection of manufactures removal tools, so that should remove any remnants, registry, etc.

There is a Tool for Bitdefender listed in the above site.

lakrsrool · 2015-11-03T02:09:21.000Z

The Bitdefender removal tool (referred to above) will likely fix your problem but in the event the problem persists you could try clearing FireFox Cache, Cookies etc.

Assuming you have a recent version of Firefox, click on the “Open menu” button (upper-right corner of browser) and Click on “History” (you may have placed “History” in your toolbar in that case just click on “History” on the icon on toolbar).

Click on “Clear Recent History…” You have a choice to select a time-range to clear, if the problem has been occurring recently you could try selecting “Today” otherwise select “Everything”. Expand “Details” if you need to then select what you want to clear. Unless you really need cookies badly it’s best to select all the choices (you may have to select cookies anyway). Click on “Clear Now” and see if this helps.

Eddy · 2015-11-03T02:27:28.000Z

http://www.bitdefender.com/uninstall/
and
http://kb.bitdefender.com/site/article/333/

system · 2015-11-04T21:08:25.000Z

Did both, still the same thing.

For example, http://kb.bitdefender.com/site/article/333/ does not load in any server. However, more websites no load in Internet Explorer but not in Firefox. it seems that I am not going to evade the format after all…

Eddy · 2015-11-04T21:31:45.000Z

Although a clean installation of everything now and then won’t hurt, I would not give up hope just yet.

It is not only you who currently can’t access the KB site from Bitdefender.
The entire KB site is down a.t.m.

I suggest to get the uninstall on a working system.
Perhaps on a other system you have there or neighbors, friend, relative, library…

A other option is to get Farbar, run it and attach the created logs (FRST.txt and Addition.txt) to a post here.

system · 2015-11-10T21:36:51.000Z

Alright, here are the logs, I hope my PC will not get hacked because of posting these! ;D

Eddy · 2015-11-10T22:08:12.000Z

Sorry, my mistake, it was late and I should have been more clear
With “post here” I meant on this webboard in the "viruses and worms " forum.

Please run also the other tools (MBam and aswmbr) and attach the logs as mentioned here:
https://forum.avast.com/index.php?topic=53253.0

I will try to get one of the listed malware removal helpers to have a look at them for you.

I had a quick look at the two logs and see several things that need to fixed.
Please do not change anything on the system and wait for one of the helpers.

And don’t worry I will not hack your system, unless it gets me free beer ;D

essexboy · 2015-11-11T14:32:01.000Z

Hi, looks like something new. Let me know what problems remain after this

CAUTION : This fix is only valid for this specific machine, using it on another may break your computer

Open notepad and copy/paste the text in the quotebox below into it:

CreateRestorePoint: FF NewTab: C:\\ProgramData\\Medlights\\ff.NT FF DefaultSearchEngine: findit FF Session Restore: -> is enabled. CHR HomePage: Default -> hxxp://%66%65%65%64.%73%6E%61%70%64%6F.%63%6F%6D/?p=mKO_AwFzXIpYRaHdGIjVkxlyIP4NYe17aVLWrOyX9OVDZ8PVFmvvzWsTpdw6pLv3tc8uZEWWibLgunty57lIpa7u2E5VGVqRBjL_nf5Q_uMpQiHnhc095S5V2283IrWwNH7qCltpyqRppFEPmIsPk9aBe3QbbQ8r22GThBw-kt6P473-qD3u0e2UqT-wSA,, CHR DefaultSearchURL: Default -> hxxp://%66%65%65%64.%73%6F%6E%69%63-%73%65%61%72%63%68.%63%6F%6D/?p=mKO_AwFzXIpYRaHdGIjVkxlyIP4NYe17aVLWrOyX9OVDZ8PVFmvvzWsTpdw6pLv3tc8uZEWWibLgunty57lIpa7u2E5VGVqRBjL_nf5Q_uMpQiHnhc0xkXqCo4blV257esngREQ8gpN5EXweHT7i1oEYBVDkaYDG63ON1CjhaBgJoHJqAQSb5le7Iq4Yig,,&q={searchTerms} CHR DefaultSearchKeyword: Default -> feed.sonic-search.com CHR Session Restore: Default -> is enabled. AppInit_DLLs: C:\ProgramData\Medlight\Refax.dll => C:\ProgramData\Medlight\Refax.dll [518656 2015-10-25] () AppInit_DLLs-x32: C:\ProgramData\Medlight\GoldSanlux.dll => C:\ProgramData\Medlight\GoldSanlux.dll [320512 2015-10-25] () S2 Medlight; C:\ProgramData\\Medlight\\Medlight.exe -f "C:\ProgramData\\Medlight\\Medlight.dat" -l -a S0 b06bdrv; System32\drivers\bxvbda.sys [X] 2015-10-25 23:40 - 2015-10-25 23:40 - 00003570 _____ C:\Windows\System32\Tasks\{4EB32829-063B-4A76-901A-3E1C876F824E} 2015-10-25 22:55 - 2015-10-25 23:01 - 00000004 _____ C:\Windows\SysWOW64\029B560A371F4E00AB32838EBC01B9E7 2015-10-25 22:40 - 2015-10-25 22:40 - 00004002 _____ C:\Windows\System32\Tasks\{EB5A17F7-59B1-4914-80F9-8981CBF7FF0B} 2015-04-19 14:20 - 2015-10-26 05:07 - 0000626 _____ () C:\Users\Scinzon\AppData\Roaming\fYxqsnXJredkAHYaPJ 2015-04-14 18:28 - 2015-10-26 05:07 - 0001171 _____ () C:\Users\Scinzon\AppData\Roaming\MPiiDIKbW7w 2015-10-25 23:01 - 2015-10-25 23:01 - 0000187 _____ () C:\Users\Scinzon\AppData\Local\Planetjob.exe.config 2015-10-25 23:05 - 2015-10-25 23:05 - 0000187 _____ () C:\Users\Scinzon\AppData\Local\Silcan.exe.config 2015-08-17 03:45 - 2015-08-17 03:45 - 0000026 ____H () C:\ProgramData\.811261211181235583101118113995 2015-10-29 23:32 - 2015-10-29 23:32 - 0259202 _____ () C:\ProgramData\1446154124.bdinstall.bin Task: {69411ADC-CDE3-4300-BCCC-3E850873A902} - System32\Tasks\Bitdefender Update Product Data_A17FD818A96743FAB28AC221BEB4B2C8 => C:\Program Files\Bitdefender\Bitdefender\bdproductdata.exe Task: {9126B515-9B05-4202-8B2A-15A6D917731F} - System32\Tasks\{4EB32829-063B-4A76-901A-3E1C876F824E} => pcalua.exe -a "C:\Program Files (x86)\Common Files\Ozerdex\uninstall.exe" -c -f "C:\Program Files (x86)\Common Files\Ozerdex\uninstall.dat" -a uninstallme 32C824C5-E712-46E4-9ABD-33BE37C982DD DeviceId=be30f615-3ea5-f5dd-26e0-8adf9e0b628c BarcodeId=50027003 ChannelId=3 DistributerName=APSnapdoAMRev AlternateDataStreams: C:\Windows\SysWOW64\sh4native.exe:BDU AlternateDataStreams: C:\ProgramData\Reprise:wupeogjxldtlfudivq`qsp`26hfm AlternateDataStreams: C:\Users\Scinzon\Downloads\adwcleaner_5.014.exe:BDU AlternateDataStreams: C:\Users\Scinzon\Downloads\Apache_OpenOffice_4.1.1_Win_x86_install_en-US.exe:BDU AlternateDataStreams: C:\Users\Scinzon\Downloads\Apache_OpenOffice_4.1.1_Win_x86_langpack_en-US.exe:BDU AlternateDataStreams: C:\Users\Scinzon\Downloads\avast_free_antivirus_setup_online.exe:BDU AlternateDataStreams: C:\Users\Scinzon\Downloads\FFSetup3.7.5.0.exe:BDU AlternateDataStreams: C:\Users\Scinzon\Downloads\Firefox Setup Stub 41.0.2.exe:BDU AlternateDataStreams: C:\Users\Scinzon\Downloads\flashplayer17_ha_install.exe:BDU AlternateDataStreams: C:\Users\Scinzon\Downloads\free_mts_m2ts_converter.exe:BDU AlternateDataStreams: C:\Users\Scinzon\Downloads\GeForce_Experience_v2.4.1.21.exe:BDU AlternateDataStreams: C:\Users\Scinzon\Downloads\googleupdatesetup.exe:BDU AlternateDataStreams: C:\Users\Scinzon\Downloads\jdk-8u60-windows-x64.exe:BDU AlternateDataStreams: C:\Users\Scinzon\Downloads\K-Lite_Codec_Pack_1105_Mega.exe:BDU AlternateDataStreams: C:\Users\Scinzon\Downloads\mbam-setup-sem-2.1.6.1022.exe:BDU AlternateDataStreams: C:\Users\Scinzon\Downloads\mts-converter.exe:BDU AlternateDataStreams: C:\Users\Scinzon\Downloads\OriginThinSetup.exe:BDU AlternateDataStreams: C:\Users\Scinzon\Downloads\setup-network-utilities.exe:BDU AlternateDataStreams: C:\Users\Scinzon\Downloads\setup.exe:BDU AlternateDataStreams: C:\Users\Scinzon\Downloads\SketchUpMake-en-x64.exe:BDU AlternateDataStreams: C:\Users\Scinzon\Downloads\SkypeSetupFull.exe:BDU C:\ProgramData\Medlight RemoveProxy: CMD: netsh advfirewall reset CMD: netsh advfirewall set allprofiles state ON CMD: ipconfig /flushdns CMD: netsh winsock reset catalog CMD: netsh int ip reset c:\resetlog.txt CMD: ipconfig /release CMD: ipconfig /renew CMD: netsh int ipv4 reset CMD: netsh int ipv6 reset EmptyTemp: CMD: bitsadmin /reset /allusers

Save this as fixlist.txt, in the same location as FRST.exe

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/73555776/FRSTfix.JPG

Run FRST and press Fix
On completion a log will be generated please post that

system · 2015-11-12T00:58:20.000Z

It seems that this fixed it!!!

to everyone who replied, I own you a six-pack of beer! 8)

essexboy · 2015-11-12T14:24:38.000Z

Any further problems

Eddy · 2015-11-12T15:19:56.000Z

Forget training to get a six-pack, just drink it ;D

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