I am trying to rebuild my files and programs and I am following essexboy’s blog on the subject http://forum.avast.com/index.php?action=profile;u=11091 I’ve downloaded some programs he suggested and I am posting results of the scans here I hope someone can make sense of these and give me some direction because I am stuck. As part of the steps he suggests I downloaded and ran RogueKiller scan but I don’t know which files to delete??, enclosed pleae find few reports from this scan.
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he is usually in here around 08:00pm - 11:59pm UK time
OBS: and dont start a new topic when you post new logs…keep it all in one topic
to Essexboy…logs posted here also http://forum.avast.com/index.php?topic=92428.0
Hi lets see if the new aswMBR cures this blighter
Go Start > Run
Type in CMD
In the black box that opens type in the following
aswMBR.exe -ap 1
As soon as aswMBR completes reboot and then re-run the aswMBR scan
Post the log here
I ran CMD, that brought up black screen but I get “aswMBR.exe -ap 1 is not recognized as an internal or external command, operable program or batch file” when I ran the above command.
Dir of C:\ and dir:\ of few directories I can still access show no files even though hard drive is 2/3 full also, how do I restore my download program to download fix files from Internet .
Incidentally I Google d aswMBR.exe and several reports like this one: http://www.removespywarereviewed.com/exe-a/aswmbr-exe.html say it’s a virus!!! what say you?.
aswmbr is a master boot record scanning tool. It is legit and made by a guy who works for Avast!. If you have any doubts to this, browse the virus&worms section of the forums and look at how often it is used in the last month alone, let alone the last year.
Googling whether or not something is a virus is a quick way to get scammed or further infected, unless you carefully check every sites reputation that comes up in the search results.
Its on you whether you want to continue, but think about it…there is not way one of the worlds most popular anti-virus would condone spreading an infection around their support forum. There is nothing for you to worry about.
Its on you whether you want to continue, but think about it…there is not way one of the worlds most popular anti-virus would condone spreading an infection around their support forum. There is nothing for you to worry about.
I was hoping you’d read what what’s on that website because they even suggested downloading this aswMBR fix however I lost my download program so now I got two problems I need a download program and safe site to download aswMBR fix from, any ideas?
Incidentally I Google d aswMBR.exe and several reports like this one: http://www.removespywarereviewed.com/exe-a/aswmbr-exe.html say it's a virus!!! what say you?.a file name is just a file name.... i can download a virus sample and rename it to Seacap.exe so you need to know what search result you can trust..
I was hoping you'd read what what's on that website because they even suggested downloading this aswMBR fix however I lost my download program so now I got two problems I need a download program and safe site to download aswMBR fix from, any ideas?and why do you think they suggest you download that program........guess what, it only cost 34.95 http://download.cnet.com/RegUtility/3000-2094_4-75165406.html ;D
wait for Essexboy`s advice, he will be back tomorrow…and he works for free
he is usually in here around 08:00pm - 11:59pm UK time
Nice… I didn’t inquire that far but I am not surprised thanks just the same. That still leaves me with these two problems how do I get a hold of download program and this fix?
What do you mean? Are you needing a download link to aswmbr?
Are you needing a download link to aswmbr?
Yes and a “Download Program” to download it with!, it’s the Catch 22. Virus denied access to my files and programs and I no longer have the ability to download anything from the Internet, can you feel my pain?
create a new topic that is yours…as this belongs to Seadog…and follow Essxboys guide
http://forum.avast.com/index.php?topic=53253.0
You will need to run all the programmes in the list - especially the RogueKiller as your files/folders are apparently missing.
You can run RogueKiller from as USB drive
EDIT : just looked at the link and it is a scam
We received the files of aswmbr.exe on 12.4.2011 and detected it is a virus. aswmbr.exe is a Malware,aswmbr.exe file size of the samples we received is unknown bytes, File Path is Unkonow path\aswmbr.exe.
aswmbr.exe Not Found" "C:\WINDOWS\system32\aswmbr.exe access is denied." "A required component is missing: aswmbr.exe. Please install the application again. " "Dll Registration: Failed for file "C:\WINDOWS\System32\aswmbr.exe" "c:\windows\System32\aswmbr.exe missing or corrupt: Please re-install a copy of the above file." "This program has performed an illegal operation and will be shut down."It runs from the desktop
Essexboy, I need detailed instructions how to rebuild my computer to original state. I’ve been kicking around computers since 1993 and had Avast installed for at least 6 years I have limited experience in using malware cleaners, rootkis detectors or rogue killers etc… I know this has be a step by step process to rebuilt files but I don’t have a clue what comes first is it rebuilding MBR or something else and what utilities do you use and how to use these tools. Right now I find it all just a little confusing so you’ll have to be gentle.
- My first problem is I am unable to download anything from Internet because “download” doesn’t work on my computer so how do I restore this function?
- What website could I get a clean copy of this Rogue Killer maybe I can have someone emailed it to me and run it from email would that work?
Thank you.
2. What website could I get a clean copy of this Rogue Killer maybe I can have someone emailed it to me and run it from email would that work?Did you read my post above....did you click the link ?
“Did you read my post above…did you click the link ?”
Yes I read your post and don’t really understand what to do here?.
I assume link you’re referring to is Essexboy’s “Logs to assist in cleaning malware”. I got Malwarebytes’ Anti-Malware and OTL and I posted OTL.Txt and Extras.Txt. earlier but then my DOWNLOAD PROGRAM died and I CAN NOT DOWNLOAD aswMBR.exe, the RogueKiller or any other fix files from links you supply to continue with cleaning the computer. Q-do you understand the implication of what I am saying here?, I wish there was a way to chat here posting has it’s limitations.
If you have a USB drive and access to another computer… Download Roguekiller to the USB drive, it can be run from there - full instructions follow. Once it has run you should be able to download the remaining programmes
[*] Download RogueKiller and save it on your desktop.
[*] Quit all programs
[*] Start RogueKiller.exe. If it fails at first try it two or three times… If that fails then rename the programme to winlogon
[*] Wait until Prescan has finished …
[*] Click on Scan
http://i1238.photobucket.com/albums/ff484/CompCav/RGKRScan.png
[*]Wait for the end of the scan.
[*] The report has been created on the desktop.
[*] Click on the Delete button.
http://i1238.photobucket.com/albums/ff484/CompCav/RGKRDelete.png
[*]The report has been created on the desktop.
[*]Next click on the ShortcutsFix
http://i1238.photobucket.com/albums/ff484/CompCav/RGKRShortcutsFix.png
[*]The report has been created on the desktop.
Please post:
All RKreport.txt text files located on your desktop.