computer slows down, as hidden (background) internet traffic continues

essexboy · 2015-10-29T15:17:28.000Z

Let me know if this stops it

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: HKU\S-1-5-21-1004336348-343818398-515967899-1003\...\Run: [omsfno] => C:\Documents and Settings\user\omsfno.exe [135168 2015-10-29] () FF user.js: detected! => C:\Documents and Settings\user\Application Data\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\3yswod84.default\user.js [2012-01-05] 2015-10-29 09:56 - 2015-10-29 09:56 - 00135168 _____ C:\Documents and Settings\user\omsfno.exe Reg: reg delete HKLM\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\IPSec\Policy\Local /f Reg: reg add HKLM\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\IPSec\Policy\Local /f RemoveProxy: 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

THEN

Please download AdwCleaner by Xplode onto your desktop.

[*]Close all open programs and internet browsers.
[*]Double click on AdwCleaner.exe to run the tool.
[*]Click on Scan.
[*]After the scan is complete click on “Clean”
[*]Confirm each time with Ok.
[*]Your computer will be rebooted automatically. A text file will open after the restart.
[*]Please post the content of that logfile with your next answer.
[*]You can find the logfile at C:\AdwCleaner[S0].txt as well.

system · 2015-10-29T16:00:25.000Z

Hi,

& thanks a lot!

Attached 3 files
(…and there’s also a Quarantine.txt?)

essexboy · 2015-10-29T16:01:43.000Z

How is the computer now?

system · 2015-10-29T16:12:30.000Z

…appears to be faster now. There’s not that advertising page inbetween now, anymore.

system · 2015-10-29T16:22:22.000Z

Hi,

will the changes also affect the other issue (hidden background programs)?
Currently, there are two iexplore.exe running with only one open website…

Many thanks,
Lillebror.

system · 2015-10-29T17:26:13.000Z

Hi,

After one hour working now, there were 4x iexplore.exe running, 2 of them remain if program is closed. (Maybe it has to be this way?)

It seems to be faster, though.

I have to leave now, could continue tomorrow.

Really thanks again for the help here - very much appreciated!!

Lillebror. 8)

essexboy · 2015-10-29T17:30:27.000Z

Aye could you run a fresh FRST scan tomorrow so that I can ensure it has not returned

system · 2015-10-30T13:13:00.000Z

Hi,

here’s the FRST scan result…

…and my virus scanner made alert, see other txt.

essexboy · 2015-10-30T13:19:13.000Z

That does not appear to be running but we will remove it anyway

How is the computer now ?

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: C:\Documents and Settings\user\tfokad.exe Reg: reg delete HKLM\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\IPSec\Policy\Local /f Reg: reg add HKLM\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\IPSec\Policy\Local /f RemoveProxy: 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 · 2015-10-30T13:31:42.000Z

…it’s attached.

system · 2015-10-30T14:13:19.000Z

Hi,

that fixlog.txt is in my last post…

…and I was running again that FRST, and this time, it went thru, with frst.txt and addition.txt. Below are both log files.

…and I found this page newly in the HISTORY section of my browser (but wasn’t there):
“Windows and Windows 10 - Microsoft” !!!

essexboy · 2015-10-30T15:25:25.000Z

Are you using a USB as you are infected again

Download and Install Combofix

Download ComboFix from one of the following locations:
Link 1
Link 2

VERY IMPORTANT !!! Save ComboFix.exe to your Desktop

IMPORTANT - Disable your AntiVirus and AntiSpyware applications, usually via a right click on the System Tray icon. They may otherwise interfere with our tools. If you have difficulty properly disabling your protective programs, refer to this link here

[*]Double click on ComboFix.exe & follow the prompts.
[*]Accept the disclaimer and allow to update if it asks

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v706/ried7/NSIS_disclaimer_ENG.png

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v706/ried7/NSIS_extraction.png

[*]When finished, it shall produce a log for you.
[*]Please include the C:\ComboFix.txt in your next reply.

Notes:

Do not mouse-click Combofix’s window while it is running. That may cause it to stall.
Do not “re-run” Combofix. If you have a problem, reply back for further instructions.
If after the reboot you get errors about programmes being marked for deletion then reboot, that will cure it.

Please make sure you include the combo fix log in your next reply as well as describe how your computer is running now

system · 2015-10-30T16:23:21.000Z

Hi again,

many thanks for the help.

The ComboFix log file is attached.

What caused the issues? Solved/cleared? Shall I ran anything for checking?

essexboy · 2015-10-30T17:57:48.000Z

This appeared after the last clean which is why I asked about USB c:\documents and settings\user\kkbe1k.exe

system · 2015-11-09T11:47:57.000Z

Hi again,

(I was away for a week):

no, I don’t boot from USB, but do transfer data. Will check my USB sticks with MBAM (but from another computer, as it does not work here).

Computer seems to work very well now - no background things any more.

Thank you very much to all who helped me with it!!! Really good to know you’re here.
8)
Best wishes.

essexboy · 2015-11-09T15:09:33.000Z

OK use this to check USB sticks

Download MCShield to your desktop and install
It will initially run a scan and show the result as a toaster by the system clock
Then in the control centre select scanner and tick unhide items on flash drives

https://dl.dropbox.com/u/73555776/mcshield%20unhide.JPG

Plug in the drive and McShield will start a scan

Then get the log which will be located under the logs tab on the main page

And post that

system · 2015-11-09T15:31:00.000Z

everything clean
(sheep isn’t maleware)

essexboy · 2015-11-09T16:36:43.000Z

Keep MCShield installed as it will protect you from USB viruses. You do not need to boot from a USB to get infected, just plug it in … Any further problems

system · 2015-11-09T17:23:22.000Z

ok.

No further problems.

& thanks again!!

essexboy · 2015-11-10T14:57:37.000Z

Subject to no further problems

I will remove my tools now and give some recommendations, but, I would like you to run for 24 hours or so and come back if you have any problems

Now the best part of the day ----- Your log now appears clean

A good workman always cleans up after himself so…The following will implement some cleanup procedures as well as reset System Restore points:

Remove Combofix

Click Start then Run.
On Windows7 or Vista you may use Start Search field if Run is not available.
In the box copy/paste the following command:

ComboFix /Uninstall

Note that there is a space between " ComboFix " and " /Uninstall " .

Then click OK (or press Enter ).
Wait for the uninstall process to complete.

Remove tools

Download and run Delfix
Select the options as shown

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

: Keep Java Updated :

WARNING: Java is the #1 exploited program at this time. The Department of Homeland Security recommends that computer users disable Java
See this article

I would recommend that you completely uninstall Java unless you need it to run an important software.
In that instance I would recommend that you disable Java in your browsers until you need it for that software and then enable it. (See How to diasble Java in your web browser and How to unplug Java from the browser)

If you do need to keep Java then download JavaRa
Run the programme and select Remove Java Runtime. Uninstall all versions of Java present
Once done then run it again and select Update Java runtime > Download and install Latest version

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

Now that you are clean, to help protect your computer in the future I recommend that you get the following free programmes:

CryptoPrevent install this programme to lock down and prevent crypto ransome ware

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

Malwarebytes

Update and run weekly to keep your system clean

Unchecky

Click on the link above to be taken to Unchecky.com
click the very large Download button.
click Save
Click Open folder
Right click on the Unchecky_setup and choose to Run as Administrator
Once open click the Install button.
Then click on Finish
Unchecky is now installed and will help you keep unwanted check boxes unchecked, this is a fire and forget programme

It is critical to have both a firewall and anti virus to protect your system and to keep them updated.

To learn more about how to protect yourself while on the internet read this little guide Best security practices Keep safe

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