Solved Search engine redirect malware strikes again

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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 create fresh, clean restore point, using following OTL script:

Run OTL

  • Under the Custom Scans/Fixes box at the bottom, paste in the following:

Code:
:OTL
:Commands
[purity]
[emptytemp]
[EMPTYFLASH]
[CLEARALLRESTOREPOINTS]
[Reboot]

  • Then click the Run Fix button at the top
  • Let the program run unhindered, reboot the PC when it is done
  • Post resulting log.

2. Now, we'll remove all tools, we used during our cleaning process

Clean up with OTL:

  • Double-click OTL.exe to start the program.
  • Close all other programs apart from OTL as this step will require a reboot
  • On the OTL main screen, press the CLEANUP button
  • Say Yes to the prompt and then allow the program to reboot your computer.

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

3. Make sure, Windows Updates are current.

4. 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!

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

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

7. Run Temporary File Cleaner (TFC) weekly.

8. Download and install Secunia Personal Software Inspector (PSI): https://www.techspot.com/downloads/4898-secunia-personal-software-inspector-psi.html. 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.

9. (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.

10. (Windows XP only) Run defrag at your convenience.

11. 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.

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

13. Please, let me know, how your computer is doing.
 
OTL Cleanup Log

All processes killed
========== OTL ==========
========== COMMANDS ==========

[EMPTYTEMP]

User: All Users

User: Classic .NET AppPool
->Temp folder emptied: 0 bytes
->Temporary Internet Files folder emptied: 0 bytes
->Flash cache emptied: 0 bytes

User: Default
->Temp folder emptied: 0 bytes
->Temporary Internet Files folder emptied: 0 bytes
->Flash cache emptied: 0 bytes

User: Default User
->Temp folder emptied: 0 bytes
->Temporary Internet Files folder emptied: 0 bytes
->Flash cache emptied: 0 bytes

User: Jody
->Temp folder emptied: 34219 bytes
->Temporary Internet Files folder emptied: 7549563 bytes
->Java cache emptied: 0 bytes
->Google Chrome cache emptied: 6633457 bytes
->Flash cache emptied: 456 bytes

User: Public
->Temp folder emptied: 0 bytes

%systemdrive% .tmp files removed: 0 bytes
%systemroot% .tmp files removed: 0 bytes
%systemroot%\System32 .tmp files removed: 0 bytes
%systemroot%\System32 (64bit) .tmp files removed: 0 bytes
%systemroot%\System32\drivers .tmp files removed: 0 bytes
Windows Temp folder emptied: 0 bytes
%systemroot%\sysnative\config\systemprofile\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows\Temporary Internet Files folder emptied: 32902 bytes
RecycleBin emptied: 0 bytes

Total Files Cleaned = 14.00 mb


[EMPTYFLASH]

User: All Users

User: Classic .NET AppPool
->Flash cache emptied: 0 bytes

User: Default
->Flash cache emptied: 0 bytes

User: Default User
->Flash cache emptied: 0 bytes

User: Jody
->Flash cache emptied: 0 bytes

User: Public

Total Flash Files Cleaned = 0.00 mb

Restore point Set: OTL Restore Point

OTL by OldTimer - Version 3.2.26.1 log created on 08102011_215838

Files\Folders moved on Reboot...
C:\Users\Jody\AppData\Local\Temp\FXSAPIDebugLogFile.txt moved successfully.
C:\Users\Jody\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows\Temporary Internet Files\Content.IE5\KMKXM1HF\partners[2].htm moved successfully.
C:\Users\Jody\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows\Temporary Internet Files\Content.IE5\KMKXM1HF\sh48[1].htm moved successfully.
C:\Users\Jody\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows\Temporary Internet Files\Content.IE5\7JMSF45L\918[1].htm moved successfully.
C:\Users\Jody\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows\Temporary Internet Files\Content.IE5\3MWY2PWX\partner[1].htm moved successfully.
C:\Users\Jody\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows\Temporary Internet Files\Content.IE5\3MWY2PWX\showthread[1].htm moved successfully.

Registry entries deleted on Reboot...
 
You're a miracle worker

The computer is running like a Ferrari. Thank you SO much for your help. People bring me their PCs a lot for repair and this thing had me baffled. I have learned a lot (mainly that if I can't fix it, come to techspot).

I'm sure I'll be back. Thanks again!
 
Way to go!!
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Good luck and stay safe :)
 
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