[Aderas]

Hello, folks. I just got done fighting with WindowsRestore, a virus that was planted on my computer. I have successfully removed it, however the damage, minimal as it was, has been done.

What it managed to do was make all of my programs and folders invisible, remove tons of stuff from my Start menus, and also remove my quickbar items. I'd like an easy way of reversing all of this damage, but I'm not sure if there is, outside of a system restore maybe, but I don't actively make restore points myself, and am not sure how I would go back to an automated one anyways.

So am I just going to have to tough it out and add all that stuff back manually, or what?

 

[CatByte]

Hi,

this tool will unhide your files:

Please download Unhide.exe to your desktop:

• Double-click on the Unhide.exe icon on your desktop and allow the program to run.
• This program will remove the hidden attributes from all the files on your system.
• Note: If you had purposely hidden any files, then you will need to hide them again after this tool has run.

when that is done, please run DDS and GMER so I can see if any infection remains

Please download DDS from either of these links

LINK 1
LINK 2

and save it to your desktop.

• Disable any script blocking protection
• Double click dds to run the tool.
• When done, two DDS.txt's will open.
• Save both reports to your desktop.

---------------------------------------------------
Please include the contents of the following in your next reply:

DDS.txt
Attach.txt.


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Download GMER Rootkit Scanner from herehttp://www.gmer.net/download.phphttp://www.gmer.net/download.php to your desktop. It will be a randomly named executable.

• Double click the exe file.
• If it gives you a warning about rootkit activity and asks if you want to run scan...click on NO, then use the following settings for a more complete scan.
  
  
  Click the image to enlarge it
  
• In the right panel, you will see several boxes that have been checked. Ensure the following are unchecked
  • IAT/EAT
  • Drives/Partition other than Systemdrive (typically C:\)
  • Show All (don't miss this one)
• Then click the Scan button & wait for it to finish.
• Once done click on the [Save..] button, and in the File name area, type in "Gmer.txt" or it will save as a .log file which cannot be uploaded to your post.
  
• Save it where you can easily find it, such as your desktop, and attach it in reply.

**Caution**
Rootkit scans often produce false positives. Do NOT take any action on any "<--- ROOKIT" entries

 

[Aderas]

Hey man. Thanks for the reply- sorry it took me so long to get back to you.

Followed all three steps, they'll be included in the post.

 

[Aderas]

Could only have two attachments, so here's the zipped attachment.

 

[CatByte]

Hi,

Please do the following:

Download ComboFix from one of the following locations:
Link 1
Link 2

VERY IMPORTANT !!! Save ComboFix.exe to your Desktop

* IMPORTANT - Disable your AntiVirus and AntiSpyware applications, usually via a right click on the System Tray icon. They may otherwise interfere with our tools. If you have difficulty properly disabling your protective programs, refer to this link here

• Double click on ComboFix.exe & follow the prompts.

As part of it's process, ComboFix will check to see if the Microsoft Windows Recovery Console is installed. With malware infections being as they are today, it's strongly recommended to have this pre-installed on your machine before doing any malware removal. It will allow you to boot up into a special recovery/repair mode that will allow us to more easily help you should your computer have a problem after an attempted removal of malware.

• Follow the prompts to allow ComboFix to download and install the Microsoft Windows Recovery Console, and when prompted, agree to the End-User License Agreement to install the Microsoft Windows Recovery Console.

**Please note: If the Microsoft Windows Recovery Console is already installed, ComboFix will continue it's malware removal procedures.

• Once the Microsoft Windows Recovery Console is installed using ComboFix, you should see the following message:

• Click on Yes, to continue scanning for malware.

When finished, it shall produce a log for you. Please include the C:\ComboFix.txt in your next reply.
Notes:
1. Do not mouse-click Combofix's window while it is running. That may cause it to stall.
2. Do not "re-run" Combofix. If you have a problem, reply back for further instructions.

 

[Aderas]

Once again, thank you for the expeditious reply. Attached in the Combofix's log.

 

[CatByte]

Hi

Please do the following:

Please download Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware

• Double Click mbam-setup.exe to install the application.
• Make sure a checkmark is placed next to Update Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware and Launch Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware, then click Finish.
• If an update is found, it will download and install the latest version.
• Once the program has loaded, select "Perform Quick Scan", then click Scan.
• The scan may take some time to finish, so please be patient.
• When the scan is complete, click OK, then Show Results to view the results.
• Make sure that everything is checked, and click Remove Selected. <-- very important
• When disinfection is completed, a log will open in Notepad and you may be prompted to Restart. (See Extra Note)
• The log is automatically saved by MBAM and can be viewed by clicking the Logs tab in MBAM.
• Copy&Paste the entire report in your next reply.

Extra Note:If MBAM encounters a file that is difficult to remove, you will be presented with 1 of 2 prompts, click OK to either and let MBAM proceed with the disinfection process, if asked to restart the computer, please do so immediately.



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Go here to run an online scanner from ESET.

• Note: You will need to use Internet explorer for this scan
• Turn off the real time scanner of any existing antivirus program while performing the online scan
• Tick the box next to YES, I accept the Terms of Use.
• Click Start
• When asked, allow the activeX control to install
• Click Start
• Make sure that the option Remove found threats is unticked and the Scan Archives option is ticked.
• Click on Advanced Settings, ensure the options Scan for potentially unwanted applications, Scan for potentially unsafe applications, and Enable Anti-Stealth Technology are ticked.
• Click Scan
• Wait for the scan to finish
• When the scan completes, press the LIST OF THREATS FOUND button
• Press EXPORT TO TEXT FILE , name the file ESETSCAN and save it to your desktop
• Include the contents of this report in your next reply.
• Press the BACK button.
• Press Finish

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[Aderas]

Here's what I got.

Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware 1.50.1.1100
Malwarebytes

Database version: 6400

Windows 5.1.2600 Service Pack 3
Internet Explorer 8.0.6001.18702

4/19/2011 3:13:20 PM
mbam-log-2011-04-19 (15-13-20).txt

Scan type: Quick scan
Objects scanned: 159756
Time elapsed: 4 minute(s), 27 second(s)

Memory Processes Infected: 0
Memory Modules Infected: 0
Registry Keys Infected: 0
Registry Values Infected: 0
Registry Data Items Infected: 0
Folders Infected: 0
Files Infected: 0

Memory Processes Infected:
(No malicious items detected)

Memory Modules Infected:
(No malicious items detected)

Registry Keys Infected:
(No malicious items detected)

Registry Values Infected:
(No malicious items detected)

Registry Data Items Infected:
(No malicious items detected)

Folders Infected:
(No malicious items detected)

Files Infected:
(No malicious items detected)

 

[CatByte]

Hi

Please do the following:

• Very Important! Temporarily disable your anti-virus, script blocking and any anti-malware real-time protection before following the steps below.
• They can interfere with ComboFix or remove some of its embedded files which may cause "unpredictable results".
  

Copy/paste the text inside the Codebox below into notepad:

Here's how to do that:
Click Start > Run type Notepad click OK.
This will open an empty notepad file:

Copy all the text inside of the code box - Press Ctrl+C (or right click on the highlighted section and choose 'copy')

File::
C:\Documents and Settings\Jack\Application Data\Sun\Java\Deployment\cache\6.0\12\3cc664c-1079485e	
C:\Documents and Settings\Jack\Application Data\Sun\Java\Deployment\cache\6.0\21\4b89915-7b3b42f1	
C:\Documents and Settings\Jack\Application Data\Sun\Java\Deployment\cache\6.0\47\43339af-2c2a3c41	
C:\Documents and Settings\Jack\Application Data\Sun\Java\Deployment\cache\6.0\59\26eb6ffb-41932bef	
C:\Documents and Settings\Jack\My Documents\Downloads\adobe photoshop cs5 me\cracks\photoshop cs5 Me.bat	
C:\Program Files\Beat Hazard\steamclient.dll	
C:\Program Files\Steam\steamapps\common\battlefield 2\mods\stats\Stats.exe

Now paste the copied text into the open notepad - press CTRL+V (or right click and choose 'paste')

Save this file to your desktop, Save this as "CFScript"

Here's how to do that:

1.Click File;
2.Click Save As... Change the directory to your desktop;
3.Change the Save as type to "All Files";
4.Type in the file name: CFScript
5.Click Save ...

• Referring to the screenshot above, drag CFScript.txt into ComboFix.exe.
• ComboFix will now run a scan on your system. It may reboot your system when it finishes. This is normal.
• When finished, it shall produce a log for you.
• Copy and paste the contents of the log in your next reply.

CAUTION: Do not mouse-click ComboFix's window while it is running. That may cause it to stall.


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Visit ADOBEand download the latest version of Acrobat Reader (version X)
Having the latest updates ensures there are no security vulnerabilities in your system.

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Your Java is out of date.
Java™ 6 Update 22 can be updated from the Java control panel Start > Control Panel (Classic View) > Java (looks like a coffee cup) > Update Tab > Update Now.
An update should begin; > follow the prompts.


Clear Java cache

Go into the Control Panel and double-click the Java Icon. (looks like a coffee cup) If you do not see the icon, look to your left and click 'Switch to Classic View'.

• On the General tab, under Temporary Internet Files, click the Settings button.
• Next, click on the Delete Files button
• There are two options in the window to clear the cache - Leave BOTH Checked
  • 
    Applications and Applets
    Trace and Log Files
• Click OK on Delete Temporary Files Window
  Note: This deletes ALL the Downloaded Applications and Applets from the CACHE.
• Click OK to leave the Temporary Files Window
• Click OK to leave the Java Control Panel.

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Please post a fresh DDS Log and advise how the computer is running now and if there are any outstanding issues.

 

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