BleepingComputer.com: Can't Perform a System Restore

TFC stopped working shortly after it began. I tried twice, but both times it stopped responding. What should I do?

Run it from safe mode.

TFC actually was just taking forever to start scanning my main directory. It finished though.

Here is the log for ESET Online Scanner.



C:\Program Files\WhiteSmoke\HookDllOE.dll probably a variant of Win32/WhiteSmoke application cleaned by deleting - quarantined
C:\ProgramData\{ACFC9F59-F1AE-43D2-8CFE-E2F1E0F82ABA}\SavevidSetupV2.res a variant of Win32/Toolbar.SearchSuite application deleted - quarantined

This post has been edited by lonogod: 26 January 2012 - 08:59 PM

Any current issues?

Update Adobe Flash Player
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1. Update your Java version here: http://www.java.com/en/download/installed.jsp

Note 1: UNCHECK any pre-checked toolbar and/or software offered with the Java update. The pre-checked toolbars/software are not part of the Java update.

Note 2: The Java Quick Starter (JQS.exe) adds a service to improve the initial startup time of Java applets and applications. If you don't want to run another extra service, go to Start > Control Panel > Java > Advanced > Miscellaneous and uncheck the box for Java Quick Starter. Click OK and restart your computer.

2. Now, we need to remove old Java version and its remnants...

Download JavaRa to your desktop and unzip it to its own folder

• Run JavaRa.exe (Vista users! Right click on JavaRa.exe, click Run As Administrator), pick the language of your choice and click Select. Then click Remove Older Versions.
  
• Accept any prompts.
  
• Do NOT post JavaRa log.

Everything is going great! I can do a System Restore. I can delete ZIP files. I think everything is great now!

Thank you for all your help! I'll definitely use what I've learned here going forward.

I guess before we call this closed, is there anything else that I need to do?

Perfect!

Your computer is clean

1. We need to reset system restore to prevent your computer from being accidentally reinfected by using some old restore point(s). We'll remove all old restore points and create fresh, clean restore point.

Turn system restore off.
Restart computer.
Turn system restore back on.

If you don't know how to do it...
Windows XP: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/310405
Vista and Windows 7: http://www.howtogeek.com/howto/windows-vista/disable-system-restore-in-windows-vista/

2. Make sure, Windows Updates are current.

3. If any Trojan was listed among your infection(s), make sure, you change all of your on-line important passwords (bank account(s), secured web sites, etc.) immediately!

4. Download, and install WOT (Web OF Trust): http://www.mywot.com/. It'll warn you (in most cases) about dangerous web sites.

5. Run Malwarebytes "Quick scan" once in a while to assure safety of your computer.

6. Run Temporary File Cleaner (TFC) weekly.

7. Download and install Secunia Personal Software Inspector (PSI): http://secunia.com/vulnerability_scanning/personal/. The Secunia PSI is a FREE security tool designed to detect vulnerable and out-dated programs and plug-ins which expose your PC to attacks. Run it weekly.

8. (optional) If you want to keep all your programs up to date, download and install FileHippo Update Checker.
The Update Checker will scan your computer for installed software, check the versions and then send this information to FileHippo.com to see if there are any newer releases.

9. When installing\updating ANY program, make sure you always select "Custom " installation, so you can UN-check any possible "drive-by-install" (foistware), like toolbars etc., which may try to install along with the legitimate program. Do NOT click "Next" button without looking at any given page.

10. Read How did I get infected?, With steps so it does not happen again!: http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/forums/topic2520.html

11. Except for MBAM and TFC, which are keepers you can simply delete all other tools we used as they don't install.

Man...what a great help you've been! I can't thank you enough. I really like the step by step instructions. I'm not a moron or anything, but there was definitely some stuff that I didn't know before coming here. Thanks again!

You're very welcome