Tech Support Forum - View Single Post - Critical System Errorrs! due to adware, malware, or virus??

Linkmaster · 12-16-2006, 05:35 PM

That's OK I understand !

Open Windows Explorer, locate and Delete the following folders or files in RED : (if present)

C:\WINDOWS\system32\ipnydgh.dll

Empty your Recycle Bin

Your log seems to be OK now !!

Just one more thing :
**Turn off System Restore**
On the Desktop, right-click My Computer
Click Properties
Click the System Restore tab.
Check "Turn off System Restore"
Click Apply, then click OK and Reboot

**Turn ON System Restore**
On the Desktop, right-click My Computer
Click Properties
Click the System Restore tab.
UN-Check "Turn off System Restore"
Click Apply, then click OK and Reboot

How is your system running now ??

Here are a few tools that I recommend for protecting your system and reduce the risk of infection again !!

Real Time Prevention
SpywareBlaster© by Javacool Software :
*Prevent the installation of ActiveX-based spyware, adware, browser hijackers, dialers, and other potentially unwanted pests
*Block spyware/tracking cookies in Internet Explorer and Mozilla/Firefox.
*Restrict the actions of potentially dangerous sites in Internet Explorer.
*Consumes no system resources
*Download, run, check for updates, download updates, select all, protect against checked. All done
*Check for updates every couple of weeks. If you have any errors running the program like a missing file see the link at the bottom of the javacool page
IESpyad© by EHowes : This will add several hundred Restricted Sites to the Restricted Site Zone in IE.

Download and Install a HOSTS File
A Hosts file is a plain text file which prevents your computer from inadvertently connecting to malware, spyware and adware sites by redirecting the connection request back to your own machine address (127.0.0.1)
If you use a proxy server, or if you are on AOL, or if you use Norton to scan e-mail, be sure to read the special instructions

If you download and install BlueTack's HOSTS Manager first, you can use it to handle your HOSTS file download, edits, and most any other HOSTS issue

Download and Read an excellent instruction about HOSTS files (the Bluetack version) HERE
**Please note that a large HOSTS file (over 135 kb) may slow down the machine. This only occurs in W2K and XP.
To fix this:
Go to Start, Run, type in services.msc then hit OK
Scroll down to DNS Client, Right-click and select: Properties
Click the drop-down arrow for Startup type
Select: Manual, click Apply/Ok and restart**

You can download the MVPS HOSTS file and see another HOSTS file tutorial HERE
The BlueTack version is more aggressive than the MVPS and targets adware sites as well as more dangerous ones
If you have ZoneAlarm, you will have to give permission to Unlock the present default HOSTS file before you copy / install the new one.
(ZoneAlarm resets the "lock" after each reboot.)

File Cleaners (temp, prefetch, cookie, etc)
2000/XP Only
ATF (Atribune Temp File) Cleaner© by Atribune
All Windows
CCleaner© by CCleaner.com

Spyware Scanners:
Some FREE Spyware Scanners for Home use, that will detect and remove trojans, dialers, malware, browser hijackers, tracking components and other forms of Spyware :
AVG Anti-Spyware© by Grisoft
SUPERAntiSpyware Home© by SUPERAntiSpyware.com
Ad-aware SE© by Lavasoft

Good Free Antivirus Programs:
AVG© by Grisoft
AntiVir© by H+BEDV Datentechnik GmbH
Avast© by ALWIL Software
NOTE:Remember always have just 1 antivirus program running at a time. Having more than one running causes a conflict between the programs !! You can use one as a backup to run manually

Windows Update:
It's also very important to keep your system up to date to avoid unnecessary security risks
Windows Update

Firewalls:
If you have an "always on" internet connection, such as DSL or Cable, I recommend a Firewall.
A firewall will make your pc invisible to the outside world and will filter the outgoing and incoming traffic on your pc.
For a good idea of how vulnerable your system(s) are go to GRC
Scroll down to "Shields Up" Click on "Proceed" Then click on "Common Ports"to scan your ports.
Free Personal Firewalls :
ZoneAlarm Firewall© by Zone Labs
Sunbelt Kerio Personal Firewall© by Sunbelt
Outpost Firewall Free© by Agnitum Ltd
Jetico Personal Firewall© by Jetico, Inc.

Alternative Browsers :
Use ANY browser besides Internet Explorer, almost every exploit is crafted to take advantage of an IE weakness
FireFox© by Mozilla
Opera© by Opera Software ASA

Always keep your Antivirus & Spyware Removal Tools current with the latest definitions and updates !!

Using these tools and keeping them updated will reduce the risk of future infections!!

Do you have any questions??

12-16-2006, 05:35 PM	#10 (permalink)
Linkmaster Analyst, Security Team Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Arkansas, USA Posts: 299 OS: XP Pro	That's OK I understand ! Open Windows Explorer, locate and Delete the following folders or files in RED : (if present) C:\WINDOWS\system32\ipnydgh.dll Empty your Recycle Bin Your log seems to be OK now !! *Just one more thing :* Turn off System Restore On the Desktop, right-click My Computer Click Properties Click the System Restore tab. Check "Turn off System Restore" Click Apply, then click OK and Reboot Turn ON System Restore On the Desktop, right-click My Computer Click Properties Click the System Restore tab. UN-Check "Turn off System Restore" Click Apply, then click OK and Reboot How is your system running now ?? Here are a few tools that I recommend for protecting your system and reduce the risk of infection again !! Real Time Prevention SpywareBlaster© by Javacool Software : *Prevent the installation of ActiveX-based spyware, adware, browser hijackers, dialers, and other potentially unwanted pests *Block spyware/tracking cookies in Internet Explorer and Mozilla/Firefox. *Restrict the actions of potentially dangerous sites in Internet Explorer. *Consumes no system resources *Download, run, check for updates, download updates, select all, protect against checked. All done *Check for updates every couple of weeks. If you have any errors running the program like a missing file see the link at the bottom of the javacool page IESpyad© by EHowes : This will add several hundred Restricted Sites to the Restricted Site Zone in IE. Download and Install a HOSTS File A Hosts file is a plain text file which prevents your computer from inadvertently connecting to malware, spyware and adware sites by redirecting the connection request back to your own machine address (127.0.0.1) If you use a proxy server, or if you are on AOL, or if you use Norton to scan e-mail, be sure to read the special instructions If you download and install BlueTack's HOSTS Manager first, you can use it to handle your HOSTS file download, edits, and most any other HOSTS issue Download and Read an excellent instruction about HOSTS files (the Bluetack version) HERE Please note that a large HOSTS file (over 135 kb) may slow down the machine. This only occurs in W2K and XP. To fix this: Go to Start, Run, type in services.msc then hit OK Scroll down to DNS Client, Right-click and select: Properties Click the drop-down arrow for Startup type Select: Manual, click Apply/Ok and restart** You can download the MVPS HOSTS file and see another HOSTS file tutorial HERE The BlueTack version is more aggressive than the MVPS and targets adware sites as well as more dangerous ones If you have ZoneAlarm, you will have to give permission to Unlock the present default HOSTS file before you copy / install the new one. (ZoneAlarm resets the "lock" after each reboot.) File Cleaners (temp, prefetch, cookie, etc) 2000/XP Only ATF (Atribune Temp File) Cleaner© by Atribune All Windows CCleaner© by CCleaner.com Spyware Scanners:** Some FREE Spyware Scanners for Home use, that will detect and remove trojans, dialers, malware, browser hijackers, tracking components and other forms of Spyware : AVG Anti-Spyware© by Grisoft SUPERAntiSpyware Home© by SUPERAntiSpyware.com Ad-aware SE© by Lavasoft Good Free Antivirus Programs: AVG© by Grisoft AntiVir© by H+BEDV Datentechnik GmbH Avast© by ALWIL Software *NOTE:Remember always have just 1 antivirus program running at a time. Having more than one running causes a conflict between the programs !! You can use one as a backup to run manually* Windows Update: It's also very important to keep your system up to date to avoid unnecessary security risks Windows Update Firewalls: If you have an "always on" internet connection, such as DSL or Cable, I recommend a Firewall. A firewall will make your pc invisible to the outside world and will filter the outgoing and incoming traffic on your pc. For a good idea of how vulnerable your system(s) are go to GRC Scroll down to "Shields Up" Click on "Proceed" Then click on "Common Ports"to scan your ports. Free Personal Firewalls : ZoneAlarm Firewall© by Zone Labs Sunbelt Kerio Personal Firewall© by Sunbelt Outpost Firewall Free© by Agnitum Ltd Jetico Personal Firewall© by Jetico, Inc. Alternative Browsers : Use ANY browser besides Internet Explorer, almost every exploit is crafted to take advantage of an IE weakness FireFox© by Mozilla Opera© by Opera Software ASA Always keep your Antivirus & Spyware Removal Tools current with the latest definitions and updates !! *Using these tools and keeping them updated will reduce the risk of future infections!!* Do you have any questions?? __________________ Linkmaster If I can't find it, it doesn't exist !! UNITE Member Last edited by Linkmaster; 12-16-2006 at 05:36 PM.