Scareware, Popups and Tool Bar Takeover

How is the computer behaving otherwise ?

OK :smiley:
The start error is not happening anymore…?

Admin (user #1) is working fine. No popups etc…

HOWEVER, It wont update 3 of the windows updates (kb2552343, kb2547666, kb2532531) I tried to manually install them and it says these are not applicable for this computer???! Why is it saying they need to be updated?!? ??? Maybe need to flush update history?

ATTACHED you will find the logs for user#2. When starting their account, I get a couple RUNDLL errors, and there where popups and adware. Malwarebytes found 2 infections…

I deleted a pc health kit (or something like that) program that kept trying to scare me about the number of infections on here…we know better :wink:

logs user#2

JRT from user #2

OK system two … I believe that is Gwen

Download the attached fix.txt to her desktop

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

[]Press the run fix button
[
]A dialogue will appear asking for the location of fix.txt
[]Locate the fix.txt you downloaded and select
[
]Press run fix again

OK fix ran from OTL on #2 Gwen.

Will send info for user#3 shortly.

Anything else I should do right now?
What about failed updates?

The failed updates appear to be ones that have been superceded

How is Gwen running now ?

Gwen seems ok now.

On #3…‘Guest’ account. Ran the tests and some of the logs have disappeared?
Malwarebytes found something (attached) and the other logs I have are attached.

Guest account is getting RUNDLL errors…and again, toolbars redirects, ads…

As for the updates that are ‘old’…how can I clean the cache in the update history so it stops trying to load them…

For the updates… Right click and select hide

On completion of this can you let me know how all users are behaving please

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
IE - HKU\S-1-5-21-3774201525-2393300572-3973472274-1000\..\URLSearchHook: {0953a3a2-9223-4990-a1c9-efb4d4686ef2} - No CLSID value found
IE - HKU\S-1-5-21-3774201525-2393300572-3973472274-1000\..\URLSearchHook: {26842a09-ffa8-4e2c-ae12-0c80f01c3295} - No CLSID value found
IE - HKU\S-1-5-21-3774201525-2393300572-3973472274-1000\..\URLSearchHook: {5e89d89e-4280-65b4-95ac-388697067b31} - No CLSID value found
IE - HKU\S-1-5-21-3774201525-2393300572-3973472274-1000\..\URLSearchHook: {8a7d2060-824d-4b17-b00a-759b1b5f30d9} - No CLSID value found
IE - HKU\S-1-5-21-3774201525-2393300572-3973472274-1000\..\URLSearchHook: {a8625cb7-85fe-4936-92a4-b2a7c925209e} - No CLSID value found
IE - HKU\S-1-5-21-3774201525-2393300572-3973472274-1000\..\URLSearchHook: {cc8ae5b8-005b-4b1a-a27d-307eddffe5c8} - No CLSID value found
IE - HKU\S-1-5-21-3774201525-2393300572-3973472274-501\..\URLSearchHook: {00000000-6E41-4FD3-8538-502F5495E5FC} - No CLSID value found
IE - HKU\S-1-5-21-3774201525-2393300572-3973472274-501\..\URLSearchHook: {0953a3a2-9223-4990-a1c9-efb4d4686ef2} - No CLSID value found
IE - HKU\S-1-5-21-3774201525-2393300572-3973472274-501\..\URLSearchHook: {26842a09-ffa8-4e2c-ae12-0c80f01c3295} - No CLSID value found
IE - HKU\S-1-5-21-3774201525-2393300572-3973472274-501\..\URLSearchHook: {327f75ed-061b-4339-8cc6-5dd45ad1396d} - No CLSID value found
IE - HKU\S-1-5-21-3774201525-2393300572-3973472274-501\..\URLSearchHook: {4cff1016-c2e2-4fdd-9c67-e32200c25ff9} - No CLSID value found
IE - HKU\S-1-5-21-3774201525-2393300572-3973472274-501\..\URLSearchHook: {5e89d89e-4280-65b4-95ac-388697067b31} - No CLSID value found
IE - HKU\S-1-5-21-3774201525-2393300572-3973472274-501\..\URLSearchHook: {72a0f495-ba60-4524-827b-b36b8c18587a} - No CLSID value found
IE - HKU\S-1-5-21-3774201525-2393300572-3973472274-501\..\URLSearchHook: {7b9f8c21-46ec-4c0b-8683-e755ef84577a} - No CLSID value found
IE - HKU\S-1-5-21-3774201525-2393300572-3973472274-501\..\URLSearchHook: {8a7d2060-824d-4b17-b00a-759b1b5f30d9} - No CLSID value found
IE - HKU\S-1-5-21-3774201525-2393300572-3973472274-501\..\URLSearchHook: {93a3111f-4f74-4ed8-895e-d9708497629e} - No CLSID value found
IE - HKU\S-1-5-21-3774201525-2393300572-3973472274-501\..\URLSearchHook: {a8625cb7-85fe-4936-92a4-b2a7c925209e} - No CLSID value found
IE - HKU\S-1-5-21-3774201525-2393300572-3973472274-501\..\URLSearchHook: {cc8ae5b8-005b-4b1a-a27d-307eddffe5c8} - No CLSID value found
IE - HKU\S-1-5-21-3774201525-2393300572-3973472274-501\..\URLSearchHook: {D3D233D5-9F6D-436C-B6C7-E63F77503B30} - No CLSID value found
IE - HKU\S-1-5-21-3774201525-2393300572-3973472274-501\..\URLSearchHook: {ebd898f8-fcf6-4694-bc3b-eabc7271eeb1} - No CLSID value found
FF - HKLM\Software\MozillaPlugins\@exent.com/npExentCtl,version=7.0.0.0: C:\Program Files (x86)\Free Ride Games\npExentCtl.dll File not found
FF - HKLM\Software\MozillaPlugins\@GamingWonderland.com/Plugin: C:\Program Files (x86)\GamingWonderland\bar\2.bin\NPgtStub.dll File not found
FF - HKCU\Software\MozillaPlugins\facebook.com/fbDesktopPlugin: C:\Users\Cliff\AppData\Local\Facebook\Messenger\2.1.4801.0\npFbDesktopPlugin.dll File not found
FF - HKEY_CURRENT_USER\software\mozilla\Firefox\Extensions\\games@acandy.com: C:\Users\Cliff\AppData\Local\ArcadeCandy\games@acandy.com
O3 - HKU\S-1-5-21-3774201525-2393300572-3973472274-1000\..\Toolbar\WebBrowser: (no name) - {2318C2B1-4965-11D4-9B18-009027A5CD4F} - No CLSID value found.
O3 - HKU\S-1-5-21-3774201525-2393300572-3973472274-1000\..\Toolbar\WebBrowser: (no name) - {7B13EC3E-999A-4B70-B9CB-2617B8323822} - No CLSID value found.
O3 - HKU\S-1-5-21-3774201525-2393300572-3973472274-501\..\Toolbar\WebBrowser: (no name) - {311B58DC-A4DC-4B04-B1B5-60299AD3D803} - No CLSID value found.
O3 - HKU\S-1-5-21-3774201525-2393300572-3973472274-501\..\Toolbar\WebBrowser: (no name) - {3462C343-BE19-4143-AF70-CEFB56F46FC6} - No CLSID value found.
O3 - HKU\S-1-5-21-3774201525-2393300572-3973472274-501\..\Toolbar\WebBrowser: (no name) - {364EA597-E728-4CE4-BB4A-ED846EF47970} - No CLSID value found.
O3 - HKU\S-1-5-21-3774201525-2393300572-3973472274-501\..\Toolbar\WebBrowser: (no name) - {7B13EC3E-999A-4B70-B9CB-2617B8323822} - No CLSID value found.
O3 - HKU\S-1-5-21-3774201525-2393300572-3973472274-501\..\Toolbar\WebBrowser: (no name) - {8660E5B3-6C41-44DE-8503-98D99BBECD41} - No CLSID value found.
O3 - HKU\S-1-5-21-3774201525-2393300572-3973472274-501\..\Toolbar\WebBrowser: (no name) - {A0154E07-2B48-475C-A82A-80EFD84EA33E} - No CLSID value found.
O3 - HKU\S-1-5-21-3774201525-2393300572-3973472274-501\..\Toolbar\WebBrowser: (no name) - {C80BDEB2-8735-44C6-BD55-A1CCD555667A} - No CLSID value found.
O3 - HKU\S-1-5-21-3774201525-2393300572-3973472274-501\..\Toolbar\WebBrowser: (no name) - {D7E97865-918F-41E4-9CD0-25AB1C574CE8} - No CLSID value found.
O3 - HKU\S-1-5-21-3774201525-2393300572-3973472274-501\..\Toolbar\WebBrowser: (no name) - {EBD898F8-FCF6-4694-BC3B-EABC7271EEB1} - No CLSID value found.
O3 - HKU\S-1-5-21-3774201525-2393300572-3973472274-501\..\Toolbar\WebBrowser: (no name) - {F339A07F-9578-412D-85E0-B8A80277151A} - No CLSID value found.
O4 - HKU\S-1-5-21-3774201525-2393300572-3973472274-501..\Run: [Exetender] "C:\Program Files (x86)\Free Ride Games\GPlayer.exe" /runonstartup File not found
O4 - HKU\S-1-5-21-3774201525-2393300572-3973472274-501..\Run: [msnmsgr] "C:\Program Files (x86)\Windows Live\Messenger\msnmsgr.exe" /background File not found
O4 - HKU\S-1-5-21-3774201525-2393300572-3973472274-501..\Run: [p5PopularScreensaversWallpaper] rundll32 C:\PROGRA~2\POPULA~3\p5ScrCtr.dll,LES File not found
O4 - HKU\S-1-5-21-3774201525-2393300572-3973472274-501..\Run: [SearchProtect] C:\Users\Guest\AppData\Roaming\SearchProtect\bin\cltmng.exe File not found
O4 - HKU\S-1-5-21-3774201525-2393300572-3973472274-501..\Run: [Yontoo Desktop] "C:\Users\gwen\AppData\Roaming\Yontoo\YontooDesktop.exe" File not found
[2013/06/15 18:00:00 | 000,000,462 | ---- | M] () -- C:\Windows\tasks\SpeedMaxPc Registration3.job

:Commands
[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.

Guest #3 OTL

Ill let you know how all is running in a few…

:slight_smile:

Other than an occasional start up error (asks me if I want to start windows normally or recover/restore) and I start normally and there are no issues…
AND I am trying to update ADOBE AIR…but it keeps failing…I cant even uninstall it to reinstall it…

all seems ok…

What error do you get when you try to update it ?

trying to update from version 3.6.0.5970 to version 3.7.0.2090

‘sorry and error has occurred. Installation may not be allowed by administrator…’

I am using the admin account?!
:o

Are you right clicking the installation file and selecting run as administrator

same error…

OK got it to install…here is how (found it on Adobe forums)

Went to start and type in regedit now press ctrl+f for find and type in "adobe air" without the quotes then click find next the first entry it finds is the one I deleted, it is a long number on left side of screen that is greyed just right click and delete it, I then rebooted the computer and ran adobe air installation and it worked with out a problem

I hate editing the reg but this worked!

So now we will need to remove all the bits we installed to rid the toolbars…I figure Ill have to do it on each user account, correct?

JRT will need removing for each user, along with AdwCleaner where used, but theoretically OTL from the admin account should clear the rest

The restore points will need to be done for each user

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

Clear Restore Points

Go Start > All Programmes > Accessories > System tools
Right click Disc Cleanup and select run as administrator
When it pops up at the first prompt select OK after it has done some calculations the tabs will appear
Select More Options tab
Press Sytem Restore and Shadow Copies Cleanup button

https://dl.dropbox.com/u/73555776/disc%20clean.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 and 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)

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

If you use on-line banking then as an added layer of protection install Trusteer Rapport

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:

All cleaned and seems great. Thank you as always for your help!!! ;D

No problem, glad to assist :slight_smile: