Keep getting URL:Mal

Everytime I go back to www.yahoo.com, I get the Avast! pop up saying it blocked a site redirection or a crash. The URL is always different and the browser is Firefox.exe evertime in the avast pop up. Can I get some help with resolving this issue?

Thanks

Follow this guide and attach the logs (not copy and paste) http://forum.avast.com/index.php?topic=53253.0

AdwCleaner
Malwarebytes
OTL
aswMBR

since most of the removal expert are in european time zone, and it is past midnight here i guess you want recive any answer until tomorrow
when you have attached the requested logs

so be patient :wink:

Here are the logs from the tools that I have used. I tried to run OTL but I got an error and the program became unresponsive. The error was this: Access violation at address CCCC0460. Read of address CCCC0460.

you may try running OTL from safe mode

I downloaded it from the secondary site and it worked fine but im having issues uploading it… :confused:

and the extras.

i see you are using software from IObit

here is some info in case you want to reconcider
http://www.malwarebytes.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=29681
http://www.malwarebytes.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=30989
http://www.malwarebytes.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=33217

Reconsidered…

OK 'tis zero access

Warning This fix is only relevant for this system and no other, using on another computer may cause problems

Be advised that when the fix commences it will shut down all running processes and you may lose the desktop and icons, they will return on reboot

Run OTL

[*]Under the Custom Scans/Fixes box at the bottom, paste in the following

https://dl.dropbox.com/u/73555776/OTL_Fix.GIF

:OTL
FF - prefs.js..extensions.enabledAddons: esclxgwqqa@esclxgwqqa.org:1.0
FF - prefs.js..extensions.enabledAddons: {15401AC2-9988-11E1-826E-B8AC6F996F26}:2.0.14
FF - prefs.js..extensions.enabledAddons: {F80FBC46-F6D9-11E1-8270-B8AC6F996F26}:2.0.14
FF - HKEY_CURRENT_USER\software\mozilla\Firefox\Extensions\\{15401AC2-9988-11E1-826E-B8AC6F996F26}: C:\Users\Zaxious\AppData\Local\{15401AC2-9988-11E1-826E-B8AC6F996F26}\ [2012/05/16 05:39:28 | 000,000,000 | ---D | M]
FF - HKEY_CURRENT_USER\software\mozilla\Firefox\Extensions\\{F80FBC46-F6D9-11E1-8270-B8AC6F996F26}: C:\Users\Zaxious\AppData\Local\{F80FBC46-F6D9-11E1-8270-B8AC6F996F26}\ [2012/09/04 17:46:26 | 000,000,000 | ---D | M]
[1832/11/29 00:44:26 | 000,004,813 | ---- | M] () (No name found) -- C:\Users\Zaxious\AppData\Roaming\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\ux52te27.default\extensions\esclxgwqqa@esclxgwqqa.org.xpi
[2012/05/16 05:39:28 | 000,000,000 | ---D | M] (Mozilla Safe Browsing) -- C:\USERS\ZAXIOUS\APPDATA\LOCAL\{15401AC2-9988-11E1-826E-B8AC6F996F26}
[2012/09/04 17:46:26 | 000,000,000 | ---D | M] (Mozilla Safe Browsing) -- C:\USERS\ZAXIOUS\APPDATA\LOCAL\{F80FBC46-F6D9-11E1-8270-B8AC6F996F26}
[2012/09/11 05:49:10 | 000,000,000 | ---- | M] () -- C:\Users\Zaxious\AppData\Local\¹º»¼½¾¿ÀÁÂÃÄÅÆÇÈÉÊËÌÍÎÏÐÑÒÓÔÕÖ×ØÙÚÛÜÝÞßàáâãäåæçèéêëìíîïðñòóôõö÷øùúûüýþÿ

:Reg
[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\CLSID\{F3130CDB-AA52-4C3A-AB32-85FFC23AF9C1}\InprocServer32] 
""="%systemroot%\system32\wbem\wbemess.dll" 
[-HKCU\Software\Classes\clsid\{12d0253a-7c96-815c-11e0-3034bbd97cc0}] 

:Files
ipconfig /flushdns /c
netsh int ip reset c:\resetlog.txt  /c
ipconfig /release /c
ipconfig /renew /c

:Commands
[purity]
[resethosts]
[emptytemp]
[CREATERESTOREPOINT]
[Reboot]

[*]Then click the Run Fix button at the top
[*]Let the program run unhindered, reboot the PC when it is done
[*]Open OTL again and click the Quick Scan button. Post the log it produces in your next reply.

THEN

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:

  1. Do not mouse-click Combofix’s window while it is running. That may cause it to stall.
  2. Do not “re-run” Combofix. If you have a problem, reply back for further instructions.
  3. 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

FINALLY

run farbar service scanner

https://dl.dropbox.com/u/73555776/FSS.GIF

Tick “All” options.
Press “Scan”.
It will create a log (FSS.txt) in the same directory the tool is run.

Please copy and paste the log to your reply.

I believe here are all the logs… I know I probably did something wrong but I still need to let the computer run and see how it feels.

Looks good to me now, how is the computer behaving ?

Have not had any avast pop ups today so it seems to be fixed. Thanks alot!

Subject to no further problems :slight_smile:

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 :thumbsup:

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

Run OTL
[*]Under the Custom Scans/Fixes box at the bottom, paste in the following

:Commands [resethosts] [emptytemp] [Reboot]

[*]Then click the Run Fix button at the top
[*]Let the program run unhindered, reboot the PC when it is done

Remove ComboFix

[*]Hold down the Windows key + R on your keyboard. This will display the Run dialogue box
[*]In the Run box, type in ComboFix /Uninstall (Notice the space between the “x” and “/”) then click OK

http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee362/Essexboy3/Misc%20screen%20shots/CF_Uninstall-1.jpg

[]Follow the prompts on the screen
[
]A message should appear confirming that ComboFix was uninstalled

Run OTL and hit the cleanup button. It will remove all the programmes we have used plus itself.

We will now confirm that your hidden files are set to that, as some of the tools I use will change that

[*]Go to control panel
[*]Select folder options (Appearance > Folder options in category view)
[*]Select the View Tab.
[*]Under the Hidden files and folders heading select Do not show hidden files and folders.
[]Click Yes to confirm.
[
]Click OK.

http://users.telenet.be/bluepatchy/miekiemoes/images/javaicon.gif

Your Java is out of date. Older versions have vulnerabilities that malware can use to infect your system.
Please follow these steps to remove older version of Java components and upgrade the application.

Upgrading Java:

[] Go to this site and click Do I have Java
[
] It will check your current version and then offer to update to the latest version

SPRING CLEAN

To manually create a new Restore Point

[*]Go to Control Panel and select System
[*]Select System
[*]On the left select System Protection and accept the warning if you get one
[*]Select System Protection Tab
[*]Select Create at the bottom
[*]Type in a name i.e. Clean
[*]Select Create

Now we can purge the infected ones

[*]GoStart > All programs > Accessories > system tools
[*]Right click Disc cleanup and select run as administrator
[*]Select Your main drive and accept the warning if you get one
[*]For a few moments the system will make some calculations
[*]Select the More Options tab
[*]In the System Restore and Shadow Backups select Clean up
[*]Select Delete on the pop up
[]Select OK
[
]Select Delete

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

http://img233.imageshack.us/img233/7729/mbamicontw5.gif

Malwarebytes. Update and run weekly to keep your system clean

Download and install FileHippo update checker and run it monthly it will show you which programmes on your system need updating and give a download link

It is critical to have both a firewall and anti virus to protect your system and to keep them updated. To keep your operating system up to date visit

[*]Microsoft Windows Update

To learn more about how to protect yourself while on the internet read our little guide How did I get infected in the first place ?

Keep safe :wave: