It says that one virus was found.
It says Rootkit:hidden file
Its in C/Users/(my name)/appdata/local/temp/…/f_000001
I use Windows 10
I tried doing the fix automatically but it doesn’t work.
Is this serious and what should I do?
It says that one virus was found.
It says Rootkit:hidden file
Its in C/Users/(my name)/appdata/local/temp/…/f_000001
I use Windows 10
I tried doing the fix automatically but it doesn’t work.
Is this serious and what should I do?
I have scanned a second time and it didnt detect any viruses. Is the computer fine or is the virus still there?
If you look at the location it very likely was a temporary file.
But please follow the instructions and let us have a look at the log files :
http://forum.avast.com/index.php?topic=53253.0
There are a lot of different tools on that thread and I dont really understand what I have to do. So do you think this might be malware. I did a full scan with Avast free again and nothing has shown. I also have done a threat scan with malwarebytes free and nothing shown either.
Just follow the steps there one at a time.
We want the MBam log, 2 logs from Farbar (FRST.txt and Addition.txt) and the log from aswmbr.
Three tools, four logs.
Since you already have run Mbam, you already have that log.
Next step is to run Farbar and get the two logs from that.
Don’t worry and do not panic, it is just to make sure your system is clean.
A good check only takes a little time and can’t hurt
I see. Would it be fine, if I do it tomorrow? And those programs don’t have viruses or malware do they? What is that file anyway? Is that just a random file or is it the OS or something.
I see. Would it be fine, if I do it tomorrow?It is your computer ;)
And those programs don't have viruses or malware do they?All programs used by this forums malware removal team are safe ... surf this forum section and see them in use
I have done what it says here are the logs. How long will it take to check it out of curiosity and can I use my computer right now?
Filnnovative,
I have checked your logs and they look clean. I would say the detection was a brief False Positive and your system is good to go. You can delete FRST and the logs from your system.
You may want to keep Malwarebytes’ Antimalware on your system as a backup second opinion scanner.
If you have any questions, come back and ask.
So the computer is safe to use. How would I know if it had detected something from the logs?
What could have caused the rootkit hidden file to be detected and it being a false call?
Just to be on the safe side. Could another person also check the logs?
your logs have been checked by a trained and certified malware remover
Ok, So Im safe and I dont have to worry about it?
Correct
Thanks