Avast keeps blocking a malicious URL on my machine, it pops up just about every 10 mins or so and is driving my crazy. I’ve run malwarebytes and Superantispyware and they can’t find anything wrong.
Any help on how to get rid of this would be greatly appreciated.
thanks
The message details are:
Object: -http://64.111.211.189 etc
Infection URL Mal
Process: C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\iexplore.exe
Sometimes it says infection
Infection: al
follow this guide here and attach the logs, then essexboy will have a look when he arrive here. Usually around 08:00pm - 11:59pm UK time
http://forum.avast.com/index.php?topic=53253.0
lower left corner > additional options > attach
if logs are to big, upload to http://www.mediafire.com/ and post download link here
Thanks Pondus, after running OTL I only got the one log file there was no “extras” log. In addition, the when I ran mswMBR it just returned an error message although I’ve saved and attached the log in case it helps.
Hope essexboy can help, driving me nuts
Hi you still have drivers running from McAfee and AVG 8 on your system - I can remove those if you wish
I see you have run combofix, could you post that log please
Warning This fix is only relevant for this system and no other, using on another computer may cause problems
Run OTL
[*]Under the Custom Scans/Fixes box at the bottom, paste in the following
:OTL O2 - BHO: (Reg Error: Value error.) - {3CA2F312-6F6E-4B53-A66E-4E65E497C8C0} - Reg Error: Value error. File not found O2 - BHO: (Reg Error: Value error.) - {A057A204-BACC-4D26-9990-79A187E2698E} - Reg Error: Value error. File not found O3 - HKLM\..\Toolbar: (Reg Error: Value error.) - {A057A204-BACC-4D26-9990-79A187E2698E} - Reg Error: Value error. File not found O3 - HKU\S-1-5-21-2157187852-3988093465-919591621-1002\..\Toolbar\WebBrowser: (no name) - {038CB5C7-48EA-4AF9-94E0-A1646542E62B} - No CLSID value found. O3 - HKU\S-1-5-21-2157187852-3988093465-919591621-1002\..\Toolbar\WebBrowser: (no name) - {21FA44EF-376D-4D53-9B0F-8A89D3229068} - No CLSID value found. O3 - HKU\S-1-5-21-2157187852-3988093465-919591621-1002\..\Toolbar\WebBrowser: (no name) - {2318C2B1-4965-11D4-9B18-009027A5CD4F} - No CLSID value found. O3 - HKU\S-1-5-21-2157187852-3988093465-919591621-1002\..\Toolbar\WebBrowser: (Reg Error: Value error.) - {A057A204-BACC-4D26-9990-79A187E2698E} - Reg Error: Value error. File not found [2011/08/29 13:26:45 | 000,000,224 | ---- | M] () -- C:\ProgramData\~P1kAlMiG2Kb7Fz [2011/08/29 13:26:45 | 000,000,168 | ---- | M] () -- C:\ProgramData\~P1kAlMiG2Kb7Fzr [2011/08/29 13:26:41 | 000,000,336 | ---- | M] () -- C:\ProgramData\P1kAlMiG2Kb7Fz:Files
ipconfig /flushdns /c:Commands
[purity]
[resethosts]
[emptytemp]
[EMPTYFLASH]
[CREATERESTOREPOINT]
[Reboot]
Hi khufu,
Make that link non-click through: like -http://64.111.211.189/ or hxtp://64.111.211.189/
pol
The fix doesn’t seem to have worked as the message still keeps popping up. OTL stopped working at some point during the fix and Windows closed the programme, I’m not sure how far it had got. Ran Quick Scan after rebooting and the new log is attached.
Looks like I deleted the combofix log when it didn’t work, do you want me to run it again ?
Would be great if you could get rid of the drivers for Mcafee and Avg
Yes download combofix again - but rename it when you download it to svchost
Warning This fix is only relevant for this system and no other, using on another computer may cause problems
Run OTL
[*]Under the Custom Scans/Fixes box at the bottom, paste in the following
:OTL SRV - File not found [Auto | Stopped] -- -- (McProxy) SRV - File not found [On_Demand | Stopped] -- -- (McODS) SRV - File not found [Auto | Stopped] -- -- (McNASvc) SRV - File not found [Auto | Stopped] -- -- (McNaiAnn) SRV - File not found [Auto | Stopped] -- -- (mcmscsvc) SRV - File not found [Auto | Stopped] -- -- (McMPFSvc) SRV - File not found [Auto | Stopped] -- -- (McAfee SiteAdvisor Service) SRV - File not found [Auto | Stopped] -- -- (avg8wd) SRV - File not found [Auto | Stopped] -- -- (avg8emc) SRV - [2011/04/14 14:01:38 | 000,188,136 | ---- | M] (McAfee, Inc.) [Auto | Stopped] -- C:\Program Files\Common Files\McAfee\SystemCore\mfefire.exe -- (mfefire) SRV - [2011/04/14 14:01:38 | 000,171,168 | ---- | M] (McAfee, Inc.) [Auto | Stopped] -- C:\Program Files\Common Files\McAfee\SystemCore\mcshield.exe -- (McShield) DRV - [2011/04/14 14:01:38 | 000,314,088 | ---- | M] (McAfee, Inc.) [Kernel | On_Demand | Stopped] -- C:\Windows\System32\drivers\mfefirek.sys -- (mfefirek) DRV - [2011/04/14 14:01:38 | 000,153,280 | ---- | M] (McAfee, Inc.) [Kernel | On_Demand | Stopped] -- C:\Windows\System32\drivers\mfeavfk.sys -- (mfeavfk) DRV - [2011/04/14 14:01:38 | 000,084,488 | ---- | M] (McAfee, Inc.) [Kernel | On_Demand | Stopped] -- C:\Windows\System32\drivers\mferkdet.sys -- (mferkdet) DRV - [2011/04/14 14:01:38 | 000,064,584 | ---- | M] (McAfee, Inc.) [Kernel | System | Running] -- C:\Windows\System32\drivers\mfenlfk.sys -- (mfenlfk) DRV - [2011/04/14 14:01:38 | 000,056,064 | ---- | M] (McAfee, Inc.) [Kernel | On_Demand | Stopped] -- C:\Windows\System32\drivers\cfwids.sys -- (cfwids) DRV - [2011/04/14 14:01:38 | 000,052,320 | ---- | M] (McAfee, Inc.) [Kernel | On_Demand | Stopped] -- C:\Windows\System32\drivers\mfebopk.sys -- (mfebopk) DRV - [2010/02/17 16:52:48 | 000,040,552 | ---- | M] (McAfee, Inc.) [Kernel | On_Demand | Stopped] -- C:\Windows\System32\drivers\mfesmfk.sys -- (mfesmfk) DRV - [2010/02/17 16:52:10 | 000,034,248 | ---- | M] (McAfee, Inc.) [Kernel | On_Demand | Stopped] -- C:\Windows\System32\drivers\mferkdk.sys -- (mferkdk) DRV - [2008/05/14 16:17:38 | 000,067,080 | ---- | M] (AVG Technologies CZ, s.r.o.) [Kernel | On_Demand | Stopped] -- C:\Windows\System32\Drivers\avgwfpx.sys -- (AvgWfpX) DRV - [2008/05/14 16:17:35 | 000,096,520 | ---- | M] (AVG Technologies CZ, s.r.o.) [Kernel | System | Running] -- C:\Windows\System32\Drivers\avgldx86.sys -- (AvgLdx86) DRV - [2008/05/14 16:17:28 | 000,026,184 | ---- | M] (GRISOFT, s.r.o.) [File_System | System | Running] -- C:\Windows\System32\Drivers\avgmfx86.sys -- (AvgMfx86) FF - HKLM\Software\MozillaPlugins\@mcafee.com/MVT: C:\Program Files\McAfee\Supportability\MVT\npmvtplugin.dll (McAfee, Inc.) FF - HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\mozilla\Firefox\Extensions\\{B7082FAA-CB62-4872-9106-E42DD88EDE45}: C:\Program Files\McAfee\SiteAdvisor O2 - BHO: (scriptproxy) - {7DB2D5A0-7241-4E79-B68D-6309F01C5231} - C:\Program Files\Common Files\McAfee\SystemCore\ScriptSn.20110805180904.dll (McAfee, Inc.) O3 - HKU\S-1-5-21-2157187852-3988093465-919591621-1002\..\Toolbar\WebBrowser: (no name) - {E97B5F2E-CA8E-4D34-BDA3-44EEC4ED2B12} - No CLSID value found. O3 - HKU\S-1-5-21-2157187852-3988093465-919591621-1002\..\Toolbar\WebBrowser: (no name) - {EEE6C35B-6118-11DC-9C72-001320C79847} - No CLSID value found. O20 - AppInit_DLLs: (C:\Windows\System32\avgrsstx.dll) -C:\Windows\System32\avgrsstx.dll (AVG Technologies CZ, s.r.o.):Files
ipconfig /flushdns /c:Commands
[purity]
[resethosts]
[emptytemp]
[EMPTYFLASH]
[CREATERESTOREPOINT]
[Reboot]
THEN
Download and Install Combofix
Download ComboFix from one of the following locations:
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
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[*]When finished, it shall produce a log for you.
[*]Please include the C:\ComboFix.txt in your next reply.
Notes:
Please make sure you include the combo fix log in your next reply as well as describe how your computer is running now
Ran fix but error message is still appearing although perhaps not quite as often, installed combofix and renamed it as instructed to svchost. Ran combofix, log attached, interesting that when finished it had renamed itself to Combofix on the desktop also got a pop up cmd prompt box for c:\administrator but nothing in it.
New logs attached
Hmm this one is a mystery - so lets look elsewhere
Please read carefully and follow these steps.
[*]DownloadTDSSKiller and save it to your Desktop.
[*]Extract its contents to your desktop.
[*]Once extracted, open the TDSSKiller folder and doubleclick on TDSSKiller.exe to run the application, then on Start Scan.
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[*]If an infected file is detected, the default action will be Cure, click on Continue.
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[*]If a suspicious file is detected, the default action will be Skip, click on Continue.
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[*]It may ask you to reboot the computer to complete the process. Click on Reboot Now.
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[*]If no reboot is require, click on Report. A log file should appear. Please copy and paste the contents of that file here.
[*]If a reboot is required, the report can also be found in your root directory, (usually C:\ folder) in the form of “TDSSKiller.[Version][Date][Time]_log.txt”. Please copy and paste the contents of that file here.
Not sure but you might have cracked it, TDSSKiller found something and asked me to cure it. I’ve attached the log. Waiting to see if i get a message pop up.
Yes it was a variant of TDL4 one that does not appear that often… Normally combofix will spot them, but it does explain why aswMBR failed to run
Let me know if the alerts return, when you are happy I will remove my tools
You’re an absolute genius, I really appreciate you taking so much time out to help me especially on a Friday night.
I haven’t seen a message pop up yet but I’ll keep an eye on it tomorrow and if nothing else comes up I’ll let you know so that you can close it down.
Once again many thanks !
I’ve monitored the system for the best part of today and haven’t had a recurrence of the error message so looks like its clean. Many thanks essexboy, please feel free to remove your tools and close this thread.
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:
Run OTL
[*]Under the Custom Scans/Fixes box at the bottom, paste in the following
:Commands [resethosts] [purity] [emptytemp] [EMPTYFLASH] [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
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[]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
[*]Click Start.
[*]Open My Computer.
[*]Select the Tools menu and click Folder Options.
[*]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.
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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:
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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
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 