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m0le, on 22 February 2012 - 07:06 PM, said:

Ment FRST sorry, forgot the name for a few minutes.

it finished and came up empty? Not sure if thats supposed to happen(I used my external hdd not a flash drive if that could have caused it).

Farbar Recovery Scan Tool Version: 20-02-2012
Ran by SYSTEM at 2012-02-23 13:08:20
Running from E:\

================== Search: "user32" ===================

====== End Of Search ======

This post has been edited by Patyfatycake: 22 February 2012 - 07:25 PM

It searched the wrong drive.

You will probably need a flashdrive for this step.

Wait, you did the search with

user32

instead of with the asterisks

*user32*

Please rerun the FRST search

m0le, on 23 February 2012 - 03:02 PM, said:

I did not type asterisks. Just waiting for my brother to get home with a USB.

Edit: here it is after numerous attempts

Farbar Recovery Scan Tool Version: 20-02-2012
Ran by SYSTEM at 2012-02-24 13:17:30
Running from E:\

================== Search: "*user32*" ===================

C:\user32.dll
[2012-02-14 15:44] - [2009-07-13 17:11] - 0833024 ____N (Microsoft Corporation) E8B0FFC209E504CB7E79FC24E6C085F0

C:\Windows\winsxs\wow64_microsoft-windows-user32_31bf3856ad364e35_6.1.7600.16385_none_3382083abb6e47d4\user32.dll
[2009-07-13 15:24] - [2009-07-13 17:11] - 0833024 ____N (Microsoft Corporation) E8B0FFC209E504CB7E79FC24E6C085F0

C:\Windows\winsxs\wow64_microsoft-windows-user32.resources_31bf3856ad364e35_6.1.7600.16385_en-us_a44793c3792f02af\user32.dll.mui
[2009-07-13 21:35] - [2009-07-13 18:03] - 0017920 ____A (Microsoft Corporation) D448B52149F95F1250100F9BD0ED7152

C:\Windows\winsxs\wow64_microsoft-windows-a..structure-manifests_31bf3856ad364e35_6.1.7600.16385_none_0415010c016428f0\user32.amx
[2009-07-13 15:25] - [2009-07-13 15:25] - 0367152 ____A () EB5C28C6794A89EF22CB20FB92980C19

C:\Windows\winsxs\Manifests\amd64_microsoft-windows-user32.resources_31bf3856ad364e35_6.1.7600.16385_en-us_99f2e97144ce40b4.manifest
[2009-07-13 21:35] - [2009-07-13 18:44] - 0002380 ____A () D158A8077128FBC1064621A53C592687

C:\Windows\winsxs\Manifests\amd64_microsoft-windows-user32_31bf3856ad364e35_6.1.7600.16385_none_292d5de8870d85d9.manifest
[2009-07-13 18:33] - [2009-07-13 18:27] - 0002735 ____A () 3DEA0F7C04BC5EFD14A5394C78519ADA

C:\Windows\winsxs\Manifests\wow64_microsoft-windows-user32.resources_31bf3856ad364e35_6.1.7600.16385_en-us_a44793c3792f02af.manifest
[2009-07-13 21:35] - [2009-07-13 18:28] - 0002388 ____A () 59AB29211504364A7B74570CB76C5A20

C:\Windows\winsxs\Manifests\wow64_microsoft-windows-user32_31bf3856ad364e35_6.1.7600.16385_none_3382083abb6e47d4.manifest
[2009-07-13 18:33] - [2009-07-13 17:42] - 0002743 ____A () F7C77BB466026FC29CFD83601477A600

C:\Windows\winsxs\Backup\amd64_microsoft-windows-user32.resources_31bf3856ad364e35_6.1.7600.16385_en-us_99f2e97144ce40b4.manifest
[2009-07-13 21:37] - [2009-07-13 21:37] - 0002380 ____A () D158A8077128FBC1064621A53C592687

C:\Windows\winsxs\Backup\amd64_microsoft-windows-user32.resources_31bf3856ad364e35_6.1.7600.16385_en-us_99f2e97144ce40b4_user32.dll.mui_14652dbb
[2009-07-13 21:37] - [2009-07-13 21:37] - 0017920 ____A (Microsoft Corporation) 7CA57982056C7BCED0B96A892F595802

C:\Windows\winsxs\Backup\amd64_microsoft-windows-user32_31bf3856ad364e35_6.1.7600.16385_none_292d5de8870d85d9.manifest
[2009-07-13 18:59] - [2009-07-13 18:57] - 0002735 ____A () 3DEA0F7C04BC5EFD14A5394C78519ADA

C:\Windows\winsxs\Backup\amd64_microsoft-windows-user32_31bf3856ad364e35_6.1.7600.16385_none_292d5de8870d85d9_user32.dll_55f4ed20
[2009-07-13 18:59] - [2009-07-13 18:57] - 1008640 ____A (Microsoft Corporation) 72D7B3EA16946E8F0CF7458150031CC6

C:\Windows\winsxs\Backup\wow64_microsoft-windows-user32.resources_31bf3856ad364e35_6.1.7600.16385_en-us_a44793c3792f02af.manifest
[2009-07-13 21:37] - [2009-07-13 21:37] - 0002388 ____A () 59AB29211504364A7B74570CB76C5A20

C:\Windows\winsxs\Backup\wow64_microsoft-windows-user32.resources_31bf3856ad364e35_6.1.7600.16385_en-us_a44793c3792f02af_user32.dll.mui_14652dbb
[2009-07-13 21:37] - [2009-07-13 21:37] - 0017920 ____A (Microsoft Corporation) D448B52149F95F1250100F9BD0ED7152

C:\Windows\winsxs\Backup\wow64_microsoft-windows-user32_31bf3856ad364e35_6.1.7600.16385_none_3382083abb6e47d4.manifest
[2009-07-13 18:59] - [2009-07-13 18:58] - 0002743 ____A () F7C77BB466026FC29CFD83601477A600

C:\Windows\winsxs\Backup\wow64_microsoft-windows-user32_31bf3856ad364e35_6.1.7600.16385_none_3382083abb6e47d4_user32.dll_55f4ed20
[2009-07-13 18:59] - [2009-07-13 18:58] - 0833024 ____A (Microsoft Corporation) E8B0FFC209E504CB7E79FC24E6C085F0

C:\Windows\winsxs\amd64_microsoft-windows-user32_31bf3856ad364e35_6.1.7600.16385_none_292d5de8870d85d9\user32.dll
[2009-07-13 15:38] - [2009-07-13 17:41] - 1008640 ____A (Microsoft Corporation) 72D7B3EA16946E8F0CF7458150031CC6

C:\Windows\winsxs\amd64_microsoft-windows-user32.resources_31bf3856ad364e35_6.1.7600.16385_en-us_99f2e97144ce40b4\user32.dll.mui
[2009-07-13 21:35] - [2009-07-13 18:26] - 0017920 ____A (Microsoft Corporation) 7CA57982056C7BCED0B96A892F595802

C:\Windows\winsxs\amd64_microsoft-windows-a..structure-manifests_31bf3856ad364e35_6.1.7600.16385_none_f9c056b9cd0366f5\user32.amx
[2009-07-13 15:38] - [2009-07-13 15:38] - 0342512 ____A () 3B091A3E23D263AD36787541F528B59C

C:\Windows\SysWOW64\user32.dll
[2009-07-13 15:24] - [2009-07-13 17:11] - 0858112 ____A (Microsoft Corporation) B133FDA5CD4E5E3A8900216B76FA804C

C:\Windows\SysWOW64\manifeststore\user32.amx
[2009-07-13 15:25] - [2009-07-13 15:25] - 0367152 ____A () EB5C28C6794A89EF22CB20FB92980C19

C:\Windows\SysWOW64\en-US\user32.dll.mui
[2009-07-13 21:35] - [2009-07-13 18:03] - 0017920 ____A (Microsoft Corporation) D448B52149F95F1250100F9BD0ED7152

C:\Windows\System32\user32.dll
[2009-07-13 15:38] - [2009-07-13 17:41] - 1008640 ____A (Microsoft Corporation) 72D7B3EA16946E8F0CF7458150031CC6

C:\Windows\System32\manifeststore\user32.amx
[2009-07-13 15:38] - [2009-07-13 15:38] - 0342512 ____A () 3B091A3E23D263AD36787541F528B59C

C:\Windows\System32\en-US\user32.dll.mui
[2009-07-13 21:35] - [2009-07-13 18:26] - 0017920 ____A (Microsoft Corporation) 7CA57982056C7BCED0B96A892F595802

C:\Windows\ERDNT\cache64\user32.dll
[2012-02-01 03:18] - [2009-07-13 17:41] - 1008640 ____A (Microsoft Corporation) 72D7B3EA16946E8F0CF7458150031CC6

C:\strawberry\c\i686-w64-mingw32\lib\libuser32.a
[2010-01-26 02:21] - [2010-01-26 02:21] - 0476126 ____A () 39C5D981243CB797A0F3E01A88BF272D

C:\Qoobox\Quarantine\C\Windows\SysWOW64\user32.dll.vir
[2009-07-13 15:24] - [2009-07-13 17:11] - 0858112 ____A (Microsoft Corporation) B133FDA5CD4E5E3A8900216B76FA804C

C:\Program Files (x86)\CodeBlocks\MinGW\lib\libuser32.a
[2008-12-05 18:31] - [2008-12-05 18:31] - 0473994 ____A () E0EC32DBD0761699FC965EB5E8153029

C:\cygwin\usr\x86_64-w64-mingw32\sys-root\mingw\lib\libuser32.a
[2011-04-28 20:47] - [2011-03-13 20:29] - 0553966 ____A () DE450B87F6BAD521271E7E20DC27C4DE

C:\cygwin\usr\i686-w64-mingw32\sys-root\mingw\lib\libuser32.a
[2011-04-28 20:46] - [2011-03-13 22:00] - 0481608 ____A () 22E8BF061FDFD3C99BADDA1D98F67768

C:\cygwin\lib\w32api\libuser32.a
[2011-04-28 21:05] - [2011-03-25 20:05] - 0477726 ____A () C2353D7047578400F064CA10DC0E359A

====== End Of Search ======

This post has been edited by Patyfatycake: 23 February 2012 - 07:36 PM

Sorry to keep you waiting there, I want to get this right.

Open notepad. Please copy the contents of the code box below. To do this highlight the contents of the box and right click on it. Paste this into the open notepad. Save it on the flashdrive as fixlist.txt

Replace: C:\Windows\ERDNT\cache64\user32.dll C:\Windows\SysWOW64\user32.dll

NOTICE: This script was written specifically for this user, for use on that particular machine. Running this on another machine may cause damage to your operating system

Now please enter System Recovery Options.

On the System Recovery Options menu you will get the following options:

Startup Repair
System Restore
Windows Complete PC Restore
Windows Memory Diagnostic Tool
Scan your computer's memory for errors.
Command Prompt


• Select Command Prompt
  
• In the command window type in notepad and press Enter.
  
• The notepad opens. Under File menu select Open.
  
• Select "Computer" and find your flash drive letter and close the notepad.
  
• In the command window type e:\frst.exe (for x64 bit version type e:\frst64) and press Enter
  Note: Replace letter e with the drive letter of your flash drive.
  
• The tool will start to run.
  
• When the tool opens click Yes to disclaimer.
  
• Press the Fix button just once and wait.
  
• The tool will make a log on the flashdrive (Fixlog.txt) please post it in your reply.

I am getting alot of 0xc000007b errors

Fix result of Farbar Recovery Scan Tool (FRST written by farbar) Version: 20-02-2012
Ran by SYSTEM at 2012-02-26 16:58:11 R:1
Running from E:\

==============================================

C:\Windows\SysWOW64\user32.dll moved successfully.
C:\Windows\ERDNT\cache64\user32.dll copied successfully to C:\Windows\SysWOW64\user32.dll

==== End of Fixlog ====

Edit: I managed to resolve those errors by restarting into the windows recovery enviroment and copying the old user32.dll back there. I then figured that it was a corrupt or bad user32.dll so I got one off my recovery disk and used the windows recovery environment's cmd and copied it into the syswow64 folder. My computer boots fine now and there is no sign of the virus. Thanks for all your help.

I will donate a couple of $ in a few days as a thank you.

This post has been edited by Patyfatycake: 25 February 2012 - 11:50 PM

Great job, the user32.dll we used as a copy wasn't infected but was corrupt.

You got some cleaning up to do

You're clean. Good stuff!

Let's do some clearing up

If you used DeFogger now is the time to enable your CD emulation software again.

Uninstall ComboFix

Remove Combofix now that we're done with it.

• Please press the Windows Key and R on your keyboard. This will bring up the Run... command.
  (For Vista/Windows 7 please click Start -> All Programs -> Accessories -> Run)
  
• Now type in Combofix /Uninstall in the runbox and click OK. (Notice the space between "Combofix" and "/")
  
• Please follow the prompts to uninstall Combofix.
  
• You will then receive a message saying Combofix was uninstalled successfully once it's done uninstalling itself.

This will uninstall Combofix and anything associated with it.


We Need to Clean Up our Mess
Download and Run OTC

We will now remove the tools we used during this fix using OTC.

• Download OTC by OldTimer and save it to your desktop.
  
• Double click icon to start the program. If you are using Vista, please right-click and choose run as administrator
  
• Then Click the big button.
  
• You will get a prompt saying "Being Cleanup Process". Please select Yes.
  
• Restart your computer when prompted.

If you still have any tools or logs leftover on your computer you can go ahead and delete those off of your computer now.
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Here's some advice on how you can keep your PC clean


Use and update your AntiVirus Software

You must have a good antivirus. There are plenty to choose from but I personally recommend the free options of Avast and Avira Antivir - though if you choose Avira you should make sure that you uncheck the box offering to install the Ask toolbar. If you want to purchase a security program then I recommend any of the following: AVG, Norton, McAfee, Kaspersky and ESET Nod32.

It is imperative that you update your Antivirus software at least once a week (Even more if you wish). If you do not update your antivirus software then it will not be able to catch any of the new variants that may come out. If you use a commercial antivirus program you must make sure you keep renewing your subscription. Otherwise, once your subscription runs out, you may not be able to update the programs virus definitions.


Make sure your applications have all of their updates

Use this next program to check for updates for programs already on your system. Download Security Check by screen317 from here or here.

• Save it to your Desktop.
  
• Double click SecurityCheck.exe and follow the onscreen instructions inside of the black box.
  
• A Notepad document should open automatically, make sure that updates on any that are flagged are carried out as soon as possible

It is also possible for other programs on your computer to have security vulnerability that can allow malware to infect you. Therefore, it is also a good idea to check for the latest versions of commonly installed applications that are regularly patched to fix vulnerabilities. You can check these by visiting Secunia Software Inspector and Calendar of Updates.


Install an AntiSpyware Program

A highly recommended AntiSpyware program is SuperAntiSpyware. You can download the free Home Version. or the Pro version for a 15 day trial period.

Installing this or another recommended program will provide spyware & hijacker protection on your computer alongside your virus protection. You should scan your computer with an AntiSpyware program on a regular basis just as you would an antivirus software.


Finally, here's a treasure trove of antivirus, antimalware and antispyware resources


That's it Patyfatycake, happy surfing!

Cheers.

m0le

Ok im done, thanks again.

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