[epo4city]

Hi, I have a windows 7 machine that was hit by a Trojan virus that hid some folders that are causing the virus scanner to skip them. Usually if you go into windows folder options and choose show hidden files, and unhide protected operating system files all files on the system are visible. On this system the c:\ProgramData and c:\Users\XXXXX\AppData directories are all completely hidden in a way I've not seen before and I believe this is why the virus scanner is not scanning in those directories. The only way to clean it was to browse to the directory by typing the full path "C:\Users\328362\AppData\Roaming\Wucu" in windows explorer and right click the file and scan for threats. So I was able to clean it but the folders are still hidden in windows. Anyone see this before or know of a fix? Thanks!

 

[CatByte]

Please do the following:

Download the appropriate version for your system of the Farbar Recovery Scan Tool and save it to a flash drive.

Plug the flashdrive into the infected PC.

Enter System Recovery Options.

To enter System Recovery Options from the Advanced Boot Options:

• Restart the computer.
• As soon as the BIOS is loaded begin tapping the F8 key until Advanced Boot Options appears.
• Use the arrow keys to select the Repair your computer menu item.
• Choose your language settings, and then click Next.
• Select the operating system you want to repair, and then click Next.
• Select your user account and click Next.

To enter System Recovery Options by using Windows installation disc:

• Insert the installation disc.
• Restart your computer.
• If prompted, press any key to start Windows from the installation disc. If your computer is not configured to start from a CD or DVD, check your BIOS settings.
• Click Repair your computer.
• Choose your language settings, and then click Next.
• Select the operating system you want to repair, and then click Next.
• Select your user account an click Next.

On the System Recovery Options menu you will get the following options:

• • 
    Startup Repair
    System Restore
    Windows Complete PC Restore
    Windows Memory Diagnostic Tool
    Command Prompt
• Select Command Prompt
• In the command window type in notepad and press Enter.
• The notepad opens. Under File menu select Open.
• Select "Computer" and find your flash drive letter and close the notepad.
• In the command window type e:\frst.exe (for x64 bit version type e:\frst64) and press Enter
  Note: Replace letter e with the drive letter of your flash drive.
• The tool will start to run.
• When the tool opens click Yes to the disclaimer.
• Place a check next to List Drivers MD5 as well as the default check marks that are already there
• Press Scan button.
• type exit and reboot the computer normally
• FRST will make a log (FRST.txt) on the flash drive, please copy and paste the log in your reply.