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C:windows\privacy_danger\index.htm Virus bad virus , anyone help

#1 User is offline   bigbrads 

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Posted 29 May 2008 - 02:51 PM

hi guys
i am new to the forum and was hoping someone could help me out with a big problem

where do i start.
basically i dont have much control of my PC as when i click start all the programmes are missing, so is my run, search etc
my C drive is missing, and they have changed my desktop background to a waning virus detected
i have done a virus check via AVG, thic can only be done in safe mode
and here a re some of the virus, trojan it has found

c:windows\privacy_danger\index.htm
local seettings\temporary internet file\content\ie5\3jibvxcw\return[1].htm
c:windows\egao.exe
c:windows\esva.exe
c:windows\vitdfabwidh
and a few more
AVG says they have been deleted, however on restart the are all back, i tried ""move on boot"again no luck
i cant restore to earlier date
and i have tried rebooting ""last good settings"
so thats pretty much it
any help would be greatful
thanks in advance

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Posted 29 May 2008 - 08:51 PM

Hi and welcome. I want to run a few tools but need to know what your operating system is,XP,Vista etc..
Also what antivirus and spyware tools are installed,thanks.
Please run this first .. If this is a Vista machine then please Run As Administrator

Please download Malwarebytes Anti-Malware and save it to your desktop.
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  • Make sure you are connected to the Internet.
  • Double-click on Download_mbam-setup.exe to install the application.
  • When the installation begins, follow the prompts and do not make any changes to default settings.
  • When installation has finished, make sure you leave both of these checked:
    • Update Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware
    • Launch Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware

  • Then click Finish.
  • MBAM will automatically start and you will be asked to update the program before performing a scan. If an update is found, the program will automatically update itself. Press the OK button to close that box and continue. If you encounter any problems while downloading the updates, manually download them from here and just double-click on mbam-rules.exe to install.
  • On the Scanner tab:
    • Make sure the "Perform Quick Scan" option is selected.
    • Then click on the Scan button.

  • If asked to select the drives to scan, leave all the drives selected and click on the Start Scan button.
  • The scan will begin and "Scan in progress" will show at the top. It may take some time to complete so please be patient.
  • When the scan is finished, a message box will say "The scan completed successfully. Click 'Show Results' to display all objects found".
  • Click OK to close the message box and continue with the removal process.
  • Back at the main Scanner screen, click on the Show Results button to see a list of any malware that was found.
  • Make sure that everything is checked, and click Remove Selected.
  • When removal is completed, a log report will open in Notepad and you may be prompted to restart your computer. (see Note below)
  • The log is automatically saved and can be viewed by clicking the Logs tab in MBAM.
  • Copy and paste the contents of that report in your next reply and exit MBAM.
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. Failure to reboot will prevent MBAM from removing all the malware.
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Posted 31 May 2008 - 01:24 AM

thank you for the help, this is the log report

Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware 1.12
Database version: 722

Scan type: Quick Scan
Objects scanned: 40696
Time elapsed: 34 minute(s), 30 second(s)

Memory Processes Infected: 0
Memory Modules Infected: 1
Registry Keys Infected: 7
Registry Values Infected: 1
Registry Data Items Infected: 0
Folders Infected: 0
Files Infected: 10

Memory Processes Infected:
(No malicious items detected)

Memory Modules Infected:
C:\WINDOWS\system32\edpmyppg.dll (Trojan.Vundo) -> Unloaded module successfully.

Registry Keys Infected:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\aoprndtws (Malware.Trace) -> Quarantined and deleted successfully.
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\affri (Malware.Trace) -> Quarantined and deleted successfully.
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\rdfa (Trojan.Vundo) -> Quarantined and deleted successfully.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Software Notifier (Rogue.Multiple) -> Quarantined and deleted successfully.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\affri (Malware.Trace) -> Quarantined and deleted successfully.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\FCOVM (Trojan.Vundo) -> Quarantined and deleted successfully.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\RemoveRP (Trojan.Vundo) -> Quarantined and deleted successfully.

Registry Values Infected:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run\080624a6 (Trojan.Vundo) -> Quarantined and deleted successfully.

Registry Data Items Infected:
(No malicious items detected)

Folders Infected:
(No malicious items detected)

Files Infected:
C:\WINDOWS\system32\edpmyppg.dll (Trojan.Vundo) -> Delete on reboot.
C:\WINDOWS\system32\gppympde.ini (Trojan.Vundo) -> Quarantined and deleted successfully.
C:\WINDOWS\system32\uqbqcdqx.dll (Trojan.Vundo) -> Quarantined and deleted successfully.
C:\WINDOWS\system32\xqdcqbqu.ini (Trojan.Vundo) -> Quarantined and deleted successfully.
C:\Documents and Settings\Phil Bradley\Desktop\Spyware&Malware Protection.url (Rogue.Link) -> Quarantined and deleted successfully.
C:\Documents and Settings\Phil Bradley\Desktop\Privacy Protector.url (Rogue.Link) -> Quarantined and deleted successfully.
C:\Documents and Settings\Phil Bradley\Desktop\Error Cleaner.url (Rogue.Link) -> Quarantined and deleted successfully.
C:\Documents and Settings\Phil Bradley\Favorites\Error Cleaner.url (Rogue.Link) -> Quarantined and deleted successfully.
C:\Documents and Settings\Phil Bradley\Favorites\Privacy Protector.url (Rogue.Link) -> Quarantined and deleted successfully.
C:\Documents and Settings\Phil Bradley\Favorites\Spyware&Malware Protection.url (Rogue.Link) -> Quarantined and deleted successfully.

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Posted 31 May 2008 - 07:28 AM

Please print out and follow the instructions for using "Vundofix". -- If using Windows Vista be sure to Run As Administrator.
  • Click the Scan for Vundo button.
  • Once it's done scanning, click the 'Fix Vundo' button.
  • After running VundoFix, a text file named vundofix.txt will automatically be saved to the root of the system drive, usually at C:\vundofix.txt.
  • Please copy & paste the contents of that text file into your next reply.
-- If you receive this error: "Run-time error '339': Component 'comdlg32.ocx' or one its dependencies not correctly registered: a file is missing or invalid", a new copy and instructions on where to put it can be found here.

Please print out and follow the instructions for using SDFix in BC's self-help tutorial "How to use SDFix".
-- When using this tool, you must use the Administrator's account or an account with "Administrative rights"
-- Disconnect from the Internet and temporarily disable your anti-virus and any anti-malware real time protection before performing a scan.

When done, the SDFix report log will open in notepad and automatically be saved in the SDFix folder as Report.txt. Please copy and paste the contents of Report.txt in your next reply. Be sure to renable you anti-virus and and other security programs before connecting to the Internet.
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Posted 31 May 2008 - 03:45 PM

VundoFix V7.0.5

Scan started at 21:09:28 31/05/2008

Listing files found while scanning....

C:\Program Files\PowerISO\PWRISOSH.DLL

Beginning removal...

Attempting to delete C:\Program Files\PowerISO\PWRISOSH.DLL
C:\Program Files\PowerISO\PWRISOSH.DLL Has been deleted!

Performing Repairs to the registry.
Done!

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Posted 31 May 2008 - 07:15 PM

So how is it now after the scan?
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Posted 01 June 2008 - 05:45 AM

still pretty much the same , no programmes when i click start button, still can not see C drive, desktop picture reads active desktop recovery, system administrater disabled dipaly in control panal, and next to clock bottom right hand side, the words "VIRUS ALERT" IS SHOWING

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Posted 01 June 2008 - 06:37 AM

Did you follow the instructions for using SDFix? If not, please do so. If you did, then delete that version, download the newest one and follow the instructions in BC's self-help tutorial "How to use SDFix".

To fix the restrictions put in place by this infection, please open the SDFix folder or download XP_CodecRepair.inf and save it to your desktop.
  • RIGHT CLICK on XP_CodecRepair.inf and select Install from the Context menu.
  • Then log off or reboot to apply the changes.
This will remove the policy restrictions the infection created, restore the Start Menu items and reset the clock.
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Posted 01 June 2008 - 12:16 PM

thanks a lot guys, looks pretty much back to normal, thanks for all the help and advice

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Posted 01 June 2008 - 03:11 PM

If there are no more problems or signs of infection, you should Create a New Restore Point to prevent possible reinfection from an old one. Some of the malware you picked up could have been saved in System Restore. Since this is a protected directory your tools cannot access to delete these files, they sometimes can reinfect your system if you accidentally use an old restore point. Setting a new restore point AFTER cleaning your system will help prevent this and enable your computer to "roll-back" to a clean working state.

The easiest and safest way to do this is:
  • Go to Start > Programs > Accessories > System Tools and click "System Restore".
  • Choose the radio button marked "Create a Restore Point" on the first screen then click "Next". Give the R.P. a name, then click "Create". The new point will be stamped with the current date and time. Keep a log of this so you can find it easily should you need to use System Restore.
  • Then use Disk Cleanup to remove all but the most recently created Restore Point.
  • Go to Start > Run and type: Cleanmgr
  • Click "Ok".
  • Click the "More Options" Tab.
  • Click "Clean Up" in the System Restore section to remove all previous restore points except the newly created one.
Vista Users can refer to these links: Create a New Restore Point and Disk Cleanup.
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