Hello lowellc, and thank you for the information. That's the first that I've heard of Windows Firewall throwing up a 'block'. Do you happen to recall what file, or process it was attempting to block?
As before, disable AV and Windows Firewall. Open
notepad and copy/paste the text in the code box below into it:
Code:
FolderLook::
C:\WINDOWS\system32\AppCert
Registry::
[-HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\~\Browser Helper Objects\{1FE366D6-9974-4307-9CB5-7DACDDA3A061}]
Save this as
CFScript.txt, in the same location as ComboFix.exe
Refering to the picture above, drag CFScript into ComboFix.exe
When finished, it shall produce a log for you at
C:\ComboFix.txt
Note:
Do not mouseclick combofix's window whilst it's running. That may cause it to stall
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Please run this online scan to search for any remnants. It can take some time, so please be patient and allow it to run it's full course:
Using Internet Explorer, visit
http://www.kaspersky.com/kos/eng/par...avwebscan.html
Answer Yes, when prompted to install an ActiveX component.
- The program will then begin downloading the latest definition files.
- Once the files have been downloaded click on NEXT
- Locate the Scan Settings button & configure to:
- Scan using the following Anti-Virus database:
- Scan Options:
- Scan Archives
- Scan Mail Bases
- Click OK & have it scan My Computer
- Once the scan is complete, it will display if your system has been infected. It does not provide an option to clean/disinfect. We only require a report from it.

- Click the Save as Text button to save the file to your desktop so that you may post it in your next reply
* Turn off the real time scanner of any existing antivirus program while performing the online scan
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Run a new scan with HijackThis and save the log. (No need for another dss.exe main.txt. A simple scan with just HijackThis.exe will do.)
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Please include the following in your next reply:
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C:\ComboFix.txt
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New HijackThis log
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