Computer infected

[waddler8 10]

No problem, I'm glad it worked.

 

I'd update Malwarebytes (MBAM) through it's internal updater, as the program can update it's definition database up to 6 times a day and then run another quick scan. Run disk cleanup first to clear out your temp files (or a third party app such as CCleaner)

 

Open MBAM, click the Update tab and click "Check for updates" and then click the scanner tab and perform a quick scan as before.

 

You might want to run an alternative online scan too.

http://www.sheffieldforum.co.uk/showpost.php?p=6321964&postcount=17

 

Hopefully all is good but post back here if you have any further problems.

[megalithic 10]

Didn't need this info myself but love reading how you help kill these nasties, a true internet warrior.

Good on ya Waddler8.

[waddler8 10]

Thanks.

 

If I can help people help themselves and save them a few quid by not having to take their comp into a shop, all the better!

[Hera 10]

Since my last episode Windows Firewall has been switching itself off : this is why, I presume, I am getting infections. MWAV removes them, each time, but it is a bind ??

[waddler8 10]

What do you use as an anti-virus? If you use a "suite" (Mcafee, Norton etc) that includes Firewall, Anti-virus, Anti-spyware etc, all rolled into one, then that will turn off the windows firewall by default as it will use it's own firewall..

[CorkerSWFC 10]

Too much facebook m8........

[Hera 10]

What do you use as an anti-virus? If you use a "suite" (Mcafee, Norton etc) that includes Firewall, Anti-virus, Anti-spyware etc, all rolled into one, then that will turn off the windows firewall by default as it will use it's own firewall..

 

 

AV "out of date" so I presume something else is turning FW off?

[waddler8 10]

Since my last episode Windows Firewall has been switching itself off : this is why, I presume, I am getting infections. MWAV removes them, each time, but it is a bind ??

 

I might have read this wrong - Are you still getting infections since Malwarebtes removed AV security? If so, I think I know what may be the problem. Let me know.

[waddler8 10]

What exactly are you using though? The outdated bit won't be helping matters though!

 

If you don't want to pay the subscription cost we can uninstall it and install some free ones.

[Hera 10]

I might have read this wrong - Are you still getting infections since Malwarebtes removed AV security? If so, I think I know what may be the problem. Let me know.

 

Yes : I get JAVA appearing : searches bring up what I have not asked for : Firewall switches off even without the comp. being switched off ...

[Hera 10]

What exactly are you using though? The outdated bit won't be helping matters though!

 

If you don't want to pay the subscription cost we can uninstall it and install some free ones.

 

I dont think I have any AV protection now since I installed the new comp. Dont mind paying if that will get a better protection.

[waddler8 10]

searches bring up what I have not asked for

 

Possibly a rootkit and bi-product of some "scareware" infections.

 

 

• Download the file TDSSKiller.zip and save it on your desktop
  
• Extract the file tdskiller.zip, it will create a folder named tdsskiller on your desktop.
  
• Next double-click the tdsskiller Folder on your desktop.
  
• Double click tdsskiller.exe to run the tool.
  
• If malicious services or files have been detected, the utility will prompt to reboot the PC in order to complete the disinfection procedure. Please reboot when prompted.
  
• A log will be created on your root (usually C:) drive. The log is like UtilityName.Version_Date_Time_log.txt.
  for example, C:\TDSSKiller.2.3.0.0_21.05.2010_14.32.29_log.txt.
  
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