Solved Browser crawling/freezing

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Hi

I can see from looking on here, this is a common problem, but if someone could help me out?

I am running IE8, I know the general internet connection is ok, cos my laptop via the wireless connection works ok downstairs. I have run AVG, Malwarebytes, SuperAntiSpyware, and nothing except tracking cookies found.

Yet IE is almost unusable, as everything on searching just slows down to a standstill. No 'error' messages, or Page Not Found, just 'connecting', and endless pause, no matter what website - the same websites work fine on the laptop downstairs.

I see some people have benefitted from others on here analysing a HJT log, I've never used HJT, but if someone can take the time to look at mine, I'll give it a go?

Many thanks

Marc
 
OK thanks that will take a while, my full AVG scan takes 3 hours, and as some of the other steps require re-starts, we may be some time! I ran Piriform CCleaner yesterday in one of my first efforts to resolve this, so do I need to download and run TFC as well?

My Adobe & Java were out of date, so sorted that, but the Microsoft Updater is just going round and round 'checking' for updates, which is probably part of the problem...

Already had Malwarwbytes, as per my original message, although I noticed it was slightly out-of-date (the Updater had not been working!), so have downloaded the latest and will run that...
 
Hi there

The anti-virus log requested was a csv. file as exported by AVG. As per step 7, I won't attach it, but there is little on it anyway: Log contents here:

Scan "Scan whole computer" was finished.
No infection was found during this scan
Folders selected for scanning:;"Scan whole computer"
Scan started:;"20 April 2010, 18:21:03"
Scan finished:;"20 April 2010, 19:54:51 (1 hour(s) 33 minute(s) 48 second(s))"
Total object scanned:;"263765"
User who launched the scan:;"Me" *(edited, don't need my full name on here!)

I have attached all other logs requested, plus a HJT log if it helps. As you can see, I can get to the internet intermittently, but there is still random freezing going on.
 

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Did you try different browser, like Firefox, to see, if same issue occurs?

Please download ComboFix from Here or Here to your Desktop.

**Note: In the event you already have Combofix, this is a new version that I need you to download. It is important that it is saved directly to your desktop**
  1. Please, never rename Combofix unless instructed.
  2. Close any open browsers.
  3. Close/disable all anti virus and anti malware programs so they do not interfere with the running of ComboFix.
    • Very Important! Temporarily disable your anti-virus, script blocking and any anti-malware real-time protection before performing a scan. They can interfere with ComboFix or remove some of its embedded files which may cause "unpredictable results".
    • Click on this link to see a list of programs that should be disabled. The list is not all inclusive. If yours is not listed and you don't know how to disable it, please ask.
    NOTE1. If Combofix asks you to install Recovery Console, please allow it.
    NOTE 2. If Combofix asks you to update the program, always do so.
    • Close any open browsers.
    • WARNING: Combofix will disconnect your machine from the Internet as soon as it starts
    • Please do not attempt to re-connect your machine back to the Internet until Combofix has completely finished.
    • If there is no internet connection after running Combofix, then restart your computer to restore back your connection.
  4. Double click on combofix.exe & follow the prompts.
  5. When finished, it will produce a report for you.
  6. Please post the "C:\ComboFix.txt" along with a new HijackThis log for further review.
**Note: Do not mouseclick combofix's window while it's running. That may cause it to stall**

Make sure, you re-enable your security programs, when you're done with Combofix.

DO NOT make any other changes to your computer (like installing programs, using other cleaning tools, etc.), until it's officially declared clean!!!
 
I haven't tried Firefox - I don't use it because some useful sites to me run Active X controls that are incompatible. Will run the combofix. Did the logs reveal nothing sinister to you?
 
GMER shows some suspicious activity, but it's not clear.
It's always a good idea to have second browser, so you can find out, if your issue is caused by a browser, or something else.
 
Combofix done

Hi

Re: the Gmer log, it looked even more suspicious on-screen as it was highlighted in red as an issue...

Combofix log and new HJT log attached for your perusal. Combofix did seem to find a hidden program and associated files called "Need2find" that nothing else had found so far...hope it is a clue.

Thanks for your help. As I'm in the UK and it's 23.30, I'm off to bed, look forward to your thoughts tomorrow

Marc
 

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1. Please open Notepad
  • Click Start , then Run
  • Type notepad .exe in the Run Box.

2. Now copy/paste the entire content of the codebox below into the Notepad window:

Code: 
File::
c:\docume~1\MARCWE~1\LOCALS~1\Temp\gel90xne.sys


Folder::

Driver::
gel90xne


Registry::

RegLockDel::


3. Save the above as CFScript.txt

4. Then drag the CFScript.txt into ComboFix.exe as depicted in the animation below. This will start ComboFix again.

CFScript.gif



5. After reboot, (in case it asks to reboot), please post the following reports/logs into your next reply:
  • Combofix.txt
  • A new HijackThis log.
 
Hi Broni

All done, logs attached. Was gel90xne a virus of some sort?

Thanks

Marc
 

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Yes, it was a malicious file.

Delete your GMER file, download fresh one, run it and post new log.
 
Looks good :)
How is your computer doing?

Delete GMER file.

Uninstall Combofix:
Go Start > Run [Vista users, go Start>"Start search"]
Type in:
Combofix /Uninstall
Note the space between the "Combofix" and the "/Uninstall"
Click OK (Vista users - press Enter).
Restart computer.


1. Download Temp File Cleaner (TFC)
Double click on TFC.exe to run the program.
Click on Start button to begin cleaning process.
TFC will close all running programs, and it may ask you to restart computer.


2. Go to Kaspersky website and perform an online antivirus scan.

1. Disable your active antivirus program.
2. Read through the requirements and privacy statement and click on Accept button.
3. It will start downloading and installing the scanner and virus definitions. You will be prompted to install an application from Kaspersky. Click Run.
4. When the downloads have finished, click on Settings.
5. Make sure these boxes are checked (ticked). If they are not, please tick them and click on the Save button:

  • Spyware, Adware, Dialers, and other potentially dangerous programs
    [*] Archives
    [*] Mail databases
6. Click on My Computer under Scan.
7. Once the scan is complete, it will display the results. Click on View Scan Report.
8. You will see a list of infected items there. Click on Save Report As....
9. Save this report to a convenient place. Change the Files of type to Text file (.txt) before clicking on the Save button. Then post it here.

Post fresh HijackThis log as well.
 
seems to be running a little free-er. Will go back up shortly and do these things on the desktop before logging off for the night. Thanks again for all your help.
 
fyi, the Kaspersky online scanner comes up with a digital signature error, saying it was generated with a trusted certificate, but has expired.
 
now scanning, but going mega-slowly through DRIVER.CAB files after a bright start! IE working well otherwise though. Will leave it scanning and check back in the (English) morning.
 
Yes, those scan may take a while.
Did you check your computer date? It's important to have it correct.
 
oh yes, that time is correct. however I was under the impression you could change the date in the BIOS (which I may have done years ago, don't ask), without it affecting the display date/time?
 
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