svchost.exe and alwaysison and opticguardzip infections

system · 2015-07-03T16:57:32.000Z

Tried every automatic scan tool out there and still get these “infection blocked” popups from avast on every reboot and starting Chrome. Farbar logs attached.

essexboy · 2015-07-03T17:23:15.000Z

Could you let me know if this stops it

CAUTION : This fix is only valid for this specific machine, using it on another may break your computer

Open notepad and copy/paste the text in the quotebox below into it:

CreateRestorePoint: CHR HKLM\SOFTWARE\Policies\Google: Policy restriction <======= ATTENTION HKU\S-1-5-21-3165044838-935045986-2812793581-1000\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Internet Explorer: Policy restriction <======= ATTENTION S4 kzj; c:\windows\kzj.exe [417792 2015-06-13] () [File not signed] S4 mkzj; c:\windows\mkzj.exe [408576 2015-06-13] () [File not signed] 2015-06-13 14:52 - 2015-06-14 11:37 - 00000992 _____ C:\Windows\Tasks\7MMhaY5Rqf.job 2015-06-13 12:26 - 2015-06-14 06:24 - 00000988 _____ C:\Windows\Tasks\ycD4DPo0.job 2015-06-13 12:06 - 2015-06-13 18:43 - 00408576 _____ C:\Windows\mkzj.exe 2015-06-13 12:06 - 2015-06-13 18:42 - 00417792 _____ C:\Windows\kzj.exe 2015-06-13 12:06 - 2015-06-13 15:19 - 00000045 _____ C:\user.js 2015-06-13 12:06 - 2015-06-13 12:06 - 00631296 _____ C:\Windows\kzj.dat 2015-06-13 12:05 - 2015-06-13 12:05 - 00000000 ____D C:\ProgramData\o 2015-06-13 11:52 - 2015-06-14 06:23 - 00000004 _____ C:\Windows\SysWOW64\029B560A371F4E00AB32838EBC01B9E7 2015-06-13 11:24 - 2015-06-13 11:24 - 00003558 _____ C:\Windows\System32\Tasks\TXPIQW 2015-06-14 07:50 - 2015-04-19 08:20 - 00000626 _____ C:\Users\Eric2\AppData\Roaming\ycD4DPo0 2015-06-14 07:44 - 2015-04-19 08:20 - 00000626 _____ C:\Users\Eric2\AppData\Roaming\7MMhaY5Rqf Task: {112487F8-2021-4EA7-8CAB-1D865CCD51D5} - \SMW_UpdateTask_Time_3932303537313438312d574a324178345a2a376c455a No Task File <==== ATTENTION Task: {26252041-B7DA-44F6-BD27-29A8646E2FCD} - System32\Tasks\TXPIQW => C:\ProgramData\acbbc3205afd48d9b29ff17f5b37262e\acbbc3205afd48d9b29ff17f5b37262e.exe <==== ATTENTION Task: {2896CC6C-08EC-4CE4-8839-9A2E35FAD12F} - \e95aa573-a90a-4bc6-bd00-442f4911f4f8-3 No Task File <==== ATTENTION Task: {93A1A675-4CB2-4910-9BDC-8503561EF3BC} - \SMWUpd No Task File <==== ATTENTION Task: {9779A676-F132-4FDA-8CB6-42DB373AE87F} - \boosterpop No Task File <==== ATTENTION Task: C:\Windows\Tasks\7MMhaY5Rqf.job => C:\Users\Eric2\AppData\Roaming\7MMhaY5Rqf.exe <==== ATTENTION Task: C:\Windows\Tasks\ycD4DPo0.job => C:\Users\Eric2\AppData\Roaming\ycD4DPo0.exe <==== ATTENTION C:\Users\Eric2\AppData\Local\Temp\_MEI42722 C:\ProgramData\acbbc3205afd48d9b29ff17f5b37262e RemoveProxy: EmptyTemp: CMD: bitsadmin /reset /allusers

Save this as fixlist.txt, in the same location as FRST.exe

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/73555776/FRSTfix.JPG

Run FRST and press Fix
On completion a log will be generated please post that

THEN

Please download AdwCleaner by Xplode onto your desktop.

[*]Close all open programs and internet browsers.
[*]Double click on AdwCleaner.exe to run the tool.
[*]Click on Scan.
[*]After the scan is complete click on “Clean”
[*]Confirm each time with Ok.
[*]Your computer will be rebooted automatically. A text file will open after the restart.
[*]Please post the content of that logfile with your next answer.
[*]You can find the logfile at C:\AdwCleaner[S0].txt as well.

system · 2015-07-03T19:56:08.000Z

Thanks for the reply. Done and done.

essexboy · 2015-07-03T20:09:43.000Z

Can you confirm the alerts have now ceased

system · 2015-07-04T03:36:37.000Z

Looking good! Thanks!

essexboy · 2015-07-04T10:18:49.000Z

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:

Remove tools

Download and run Delfix
Select the options as shown

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/73555776/delfix.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

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)

If you do need to keep Java then download JavaRa
Run the programme and select Remove Java Runtime. Uninstall all versions of Java present
Once done then run it again and select Update Java runtime > Download and install Latest version

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/73555776/javara.JPG

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

Malwarebytes.

Update and run weekly to keep your system clean

Unchecky

Click on the link above to be taken to Unchecky.com
click the very large Download button.
click Save
Click Open folder
Right click on the Unchecky_setup and choose to Run as Administrator
Once open click the Install button.
Then click on Finish
Unchecky is now installed and will help you keep unwanted check boxes unchecked, this is a fire and forget programme

It is critical to have both a firewall and anti virus to protect your system and to keep them updated.

To learn more about how to protect yourself while on the internet read this little guide Best security practices Keep safe

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