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#1 User is offline   fogma 

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Posted 18 March 2010 - 03:15 PM

Hi,

I've been trying to get rid of some malware that causes random web browser tabs to pop up (in which ever browser I'm using at the time) and causes links from google search results to get redirected to hxxp://www.google.com/webhp

I've done scans with Malwarebytes, SpyBot S&D and Adaware and only found one problem (sdra64.exe) which I've removed. I've scanned with Hijack this and removed some suspect registry entries, however still no luck!

Here is my HijackThis log if anyone has any bright ideas.

Thanks,

Gary

PS - Strangely I could not upload this attachment from the computer in question. I had to use a different computer before it would work :mellow:

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This post has been edited by Orange Blossom: 18 March 2010 - 10:13 PM
Reason for edit: Moved to Virus,Spyware and Malware Removal Logs~~boopme/ Deactivate link. ~ OB


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Posted 20 March 2010 - 07:31 PM

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We apologize for the delay in responding to your request for help. Here at Bleeping Computer we get overwhelmed at times, and we are trying our best to keep up. Please note that your topic was not intentionally overlooked. Our mission is to help everyone in need, but sometimes it takes just a little longer to get to every request for help. No one is ignored here.

If you have since resolved the original problem you were having, we would appreciate you letting us know. If not please perform the following steps below so we can have a look at the current condition of your machine.

If you have not done so, include a clear description of the problems you're having, along with any steps you may have performed so far.

Upon completing the steps below another staff member will review and take the steps necessary with you to get your machine back in working order clean and free of malware.

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Use the 'Add Reply' and add the new log to this thread.

Thanks and again sorry for the delay.

We need to see some information about what is happening in your machine. Please perform the following scan:
  • Download DDS by sUBs from one of the following links. Save it to your desktop.
  • Double click on the DDS icon, allow it to run.
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  • Follow the instructions that pop up for posting the results.
  • Close the program window, and delete the program from your desktop.
Please note: You may have to disable any script protection running if the scan fails to run. After downloading the tool, disconnect from the internet and disable all antivirus protection. Run the scan, enable your A/V and reconnect to the internet.

Information on A/V control HERE

We also need a new log from the GMER anti-rootkit scanner. Please first disable any CD emulation programs using the steps found in this topic:

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Then create another GMER log and post it as an attachment to the reply where you post your new DDS log. Instructions on how to properly create a GMER log can be found here:

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Posted 27 March 2010 - 07:30 AM

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