Old HD with viruses

Hi. Recently I mounted an old HD from 2005/06 my PC. After installing a did a scan on in and found several malwares, including NetDevil. I want to know if any of those viruses could have affected my machine.
If this helps with anything, the HD was from a WinXP laptop and Im running now Win7 x86. Thanks.

EDIT: I think this belongs to the general board. Sorry about that. I’m gonna to post it there.

if you need a check of the machine, follow this guide and attach logs from malwarebytes / OTL / aswMBR
http://forum.avast.com/index.php?topic=53253.0

Monitoring… :slight_smile:

Thanks for the answer guys.
These are the results.

i see you have avast and AVG installed
never install more then one AV…multiple AV will create all kind of mysterious windows errors and false positive detections

so you need to uinstall one…then run a removal tool to clear any leftover files that may conflict

run and reboot - Uninstallers – Security Software
http://singularlabs.com/uninstallers/security-software/

Jeffce is the malware specialist and will check the logs when he arrive…

I installed AVG yesterday just to do a scan but I already uninstalled it. I had it for less than a day.

Hi,

Yesterday was my anniversary so I wasn’t really online…I will look over your logs and return as quickly as I can. :slight_smile:

Hi,

Ok…since you said that you had already uninstalled AVG we need to remove the rest of it now. AVG always leaves behind a lot of stuff on your computer. Download and run the tool found here >> http://download.avg.com/filedir/util/support/avg_remover_stf_x64_2011_1322.exe and once complete reboot your system.

Please download and run ERUNT (Emergency Recovery Utility NT). This program allows you to keep a complete backup of your registry and restore it when needed. The standard registry backup options that come with Windows back up most of the registry but not all of it. ERUNT however creates a complete backup set, including the Security hive and user related sections. ERUNT is easy to use and since it creates a full backup, there are no options or choices other than to select the location of the backup files. The backup set includes a small executable that will launch the registry restore if needed. **Remember if you are using Windows Vista as your operating system right-click the executable and Run as Administrator.

Run OTL.exe

[*]Copy/paste the following text written inside of the code box into the Custom Scans/Fixes box located at the bottom of OTL


:Services

:OTL
IE:[b]64bit:[/b] - HKLM\..\SearchScopes,DefaultScope = {0633EE93-D776-472f-A0FF-E1416B8B2E3A}
IE:[b]64bit:[/b] - HKLM\..\SearchScopes\{0633EE93-D776-472f-A0FF-E1416B8B2E3A}: "URL" = http://www.bing.com/search?q={searchTerms}&FORM=IE8SRC
IE - HKLM\..\SearchScopes,DefaultScope = {0633EE93-D776-472f-A0FF-E1416B8B2E3A}
IE - HKLM\..\SearchScopes\{0633EE93-D776-472f-A0FF-E1416B8B2E3A}: "URL" = http://www.bing.com/search?q={searchTerms}&FORM=IE8SRC
IE - HKU\S-1-5-21-466336396-1800302493-1327380871-1001\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Start Page Redirect Cache = http://www.msn.com/?ocid=iehp
IE - HKU\S-1-5-21-466336396-1800302493-1327380871-1001\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Start Page Redirect Cache AcceptLangs = en-US
IE - HKU\S-1-5-21-466336396-1800302493-1327380871-1001\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Start Page Redirect Cache_TIMESTAMP = 33 F7 9C 9E C4 1C CD 01  [binary data]
IE - HKU\S-1-5-21-466336396-1800302493-1327380871-1001\..\SearchScopes,DefaultScope = {0633EE93-D776-472f-A0FF-E1416B8B2E3A}
IE - HKU\S-1-5-21-466336396-1800302493-1327380871-1001\..\SearchScopes\{0633EE93-D776-472f-A0FF-E1416B8B2E3A}: "URL" = http://www.bing.com/search?q={searchTerms}&src=IE-SearchBox&FORM=IE8SRC
O18:[b]64bit:[/b] - Protocol\Handler\livecall - No CLSID value found
O18:[b]64bit:[/b] - Protocol\Handler\ms-help - No CLSID value found
O18:[b]64bit:[/b] - Protocol\Handler\msnim - No CLSID value found
O18:[b]64bit:[/b] - Protocol\Handler\wlmailhtml - No CLSID value found
O21:[b]64bit:[/b] - SSODL: WebCheck - {E6FB5E20-DE35-11CF-9C87-00AA005127ED} - No CLSID value found.
O21 - SSODL: WebCheck - {E6FB5E20-DE35-11CF-9C87-00AA005127ED} - No CLSID value found.
O33 - MountPoints2\{2d20c4b9-e7bc-11e0-9c2f-806e6f6e6963}\Shell - "" = AutoRun
O33 - MountPoints2\{2d20c4b9-e7bc-11e0-9c2f-806e6f6e6963}\Shell\AutoRun\command - "" = H:\WD SmartWare.exe -- [2009/08/17 13:53:00 | 002,770,432 | ---- | M] (Western Digital)
[2 C:\Users\JuandeMester\Desktop\*.tmp files -> C:\Users\JuandeMester\Desktop\*.tmp -> ]

:Files
ipconfig /flushdns /c

:Commands
[purity]
[resethosts]
[emptytemp]
[createrestorepoint]
[start explorer]
[Reboot]

[*]Then click the Run Fix button at the top
[*]Let the program run unhindered, reboot when it is done
[*]Then run a new scan and post a new OTL log ( don’t check the boxes beside LOP Check or Purity this time )


Here. Do you mind me asking what these programs do?

Hi,

Of course you can ask… Many of these tools run diagnostics on your system to show what is there while others help us remove the malware. :slight_smile:

I see that you have Malwarebytes on your computer. Please open Malwarebytes, update it and then run a Quick Scan. There will be a log created that I will need in your next reply.

ESET Online Scanner:

Note: You can use either Internet Explorer or Mozilla FireFox for this scan. You will however need to disable your current installed Anti-Virus, how to do so can be read here.

Vista users: You will need to to right-click on the either the IE or FF icon in the Start Menu or Quick Launch Bar on the Taskbar and select Run as Administrator from the context menu.

[*]Please go here then click on:
http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk173/Dakeyras_album2/EOLS1.gif

[*][quote]Note: If using Mozilla Firefox you will need to download esetsmartinstaller_enu.exe when prompted then double click on it to install.
All of the below instructions are compatible with either Internet Explorer or Mozilla FireFox.
[*]Select the option YES, I accept the Terms of Use then click on:
http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk173/Dakeyras_album2/EOLS2.gif

[*]When prompted allow the Add-On/Active X to install.
[*]Make sure that the option Remove found threats is NOT checked, and the option Scan archives is checked.
[*]Now click on Advanced Settings and select the following:

[*]Scan for potentially unwanted applications
[*]Scan for potentially unsafe applications
[*]Enable Anti-Stealth Technology

[*]Now click on:
http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk173/Dakeyras_album2/EOLS3.gif

[*]The virus signature database… will begin to download. Be patient this make take some time depending on the speed of your Internet Connection.
[*]When completed the Online Scan will begin automatically.
[*]Do not touch either the Mouse or keyboard during the scan otherwise it may stall.
[*]When completed select Uninstall application on close if you so wish, make sure you copy the logfile first!
[*]Now click on:
http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk173/Dakeyras_album2/EOLS4.gif

[*]Use notepad to open the logfile located at C:\Program Files\ESET\EsetOnlineScanner\log.txt.
[*]Copy and paste that log as a reply to this topic.

Note: Do not forget to re-enable your Anti-Virus application after running the above scan!

In your next reply please post the logs made by Malwarebytes and ESET online scanner.

Here they are.

Hi,

Run OTL.exe

[*]Copy/paste the following text written inside of the code box into the Custom Scans/Fixes box located at the bottom of OTL


:Services

:Files
D:\Old HD\My Received Files\osadobephotoshopcs2tryouttofullactivationkeygenoscaria.zip
ipconfig /flushdns /c

:Commands
[purity]
[resethosts]
[emptytemp]
[clearallrestorepoints]
[start explorer]
[Reboot]

[*]Then click the Run Fix button at the top
[*]Let the program run unhindered. There will be a log created when it completes that I will need in your next reply. Reboot when it is done.
[*]Then run a new scan and post a new OTL log ( don’t check the boxes beside LOP Check or Purity this time )

In your next reply please attach the logs made by OTL and let me know how your system is running. :slight_smile:

There we go! And the PC feels normal.

Hi,

There we go! And the PC feels normal.
Great!!

Providing there are no more malware related problems…

IT APPEARS THAT YOUR LOGS ARE NOW CLEAN :smiley: SO LETS DO A COUPLE OF THINGS TO WRAP THIS UP!! :smiley:

This infection appears to have been cleaned, but I can not give you any absolute guarantees. As a precaution, I would go ahead and change all of your passwords as this is especially important after an infection.

The following will implement some cleanup procedures as well as reset System Restore points:

Click Start > Run and copy/paste the following text into the Run box as shown and click OK.
Combofix /Uninstall
(Note: There is a space between the …X and the /U that needs to be there.)

http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee380/jeffce74/CF.jpg


Clean up with OTL:

[*]Right-click and Run as Administrator OTL.exe to start the program.
[*]Close all other programs apart from OTL as this step will require a reboot
[*]On the OTL main screen, press the CLEANUP button
[*]Say Yes to the prompt and then allow the program to reboot your computer.


Any of the logs that you created for use in the forums or remaining tools that have not yet been removed can be deleted using right-click > delete so they aren’t cluttering up your desktop.

Here are some tips to reduce the potential for spyware infection in the future:

1. Make your Internet Explorer more secure - This can be done by following these simple instructions:

[*]From within Internet Explorer click on the Tools menu and then click on Options.
[*]Click once on the Security tab
[*]Click once on the Internet icon so it becomes highlighted.
[*]Click once on the Custom Level button.
[*]Change the Download signed ActiveX controls to Prompt
[*]Change the Download unsigned ActiveX controls to Disable
[*]Change the Initialize and script ActiveX controls not marked as safe to Disable
[*]Change the Installation of desktop items to Prompt
[*]Change the Launching programs and files in an IFRAME to Prompt
[*]Change the Navigate sub-frames across different domains to Prompt
[*]When all these settings have been made, click on the OK button.
[*]If it prompts you as to whether or not you want to save the settings, press the Yes button.
[*]Next press the Apply button and then the OK to exit the Internet Properties page.

2. Enable Protected Mode in Internet Explorer. This helps Windows Vista users stay more protected from attack by running Internet Explorer with restricted privileges as well as reducing the ability to write, alter or destroy data on your system or install malicious code. To make sure this is running follow these steps:
[*]Open Internet Explorer
[*]Click on Tools > Internet Options
[*]Press Security tab
[*]Select Internet zone then place check next to Enable Protected Mode if not already done
[*]Do the same for Local Intranet, Trusted Sites and Restricted Sites and then press Apply
[*]Restart Internet Explorer and in the bottom right corner of your screen you will see Protected Mode: On showing you it is enabled.

3. Use and update an anti-virus software - I can not overemphasize the need for you to use and update your anti-virus application on a regular basis. With the ever increasing number of new variants of malware arriving on the scene daily, you become very susceptible to an attack without updated protection.

4. Firewall
Using a third-party firewall will allow you to give/deny access for applications that want to go online. Without a firewall your computer is susceptible to being hacked and taken over. Simply using a firewall in its default configuration can lower your risk greatly. A tutorial on firewalls can be found [color=blue]here. **There are firewalls listed in this tutorial that could be downloaded and used but I would personally only recommend using one of the following two below:
Online Armor Free
Agnitum Outpost Firewall Free

5. Make sure you keep your Windows OS current. Windows XP users can visit Windows update regularly to download and install any critical updates and service packs. Windows Vista/7 users can open the Start menu > All Programs > Windows Update > Check for Updates (in left hand task pane) to update these systems. Without these you are leaving the back door open.

6. WOT (Web of Trust) As “Googling” is such an integral part of internet life, this free browser add on warns you about risky websites that try to scam visitors, deliver malware or send spam. It is especially helpful when browsing or searching in unfamiliar territory. WOT’s color-coded icons show you ratings for 21 million websites, helping you avoid the dangerous sites. WOT has an add-on available for Firefox, Internet Explorer as well as Google Chrome.

7. Finally, I strongly recommend that you read TonyKlein’s good advice So how did I get infected in the first place?

Please reply to this thread once more if you are satisfied so that we can mark the problem as resolved.

Im getting this error message when trying to run Combofix / Uninstall
'Windows cannot find ‘Combofix. Make sure you typed the name correctly, and then try again’. I think I never downloaded that.

Oh my…I apologize…no you didn’t. I mistook one of the OTL instructions for ComboFix. I do apologize…just disregard the ComboFix instructions. :slight_smile:

Then I believe we are done! Thanks you so much for your help jeffce.

You are more than welcome! I am glad that I could be of help! :smiley: