Hey...just contracted the virus Hacktool.rootkit. I've read through all the previous posted stuff but cant seem to figure out which files are infected... can someone please help? I've attached my hijackthis file onto the server....
Download Free AVG AntiVirus and save it to a desired location. It is your choice if you want to retain this software or remove it after the cleaning process.
After downloading, browse where the file was saved and double click to install it.
After installation, connect to internet and download all necessary updates.
Also Download SmitfraudFix and save it to a desired location.
Reboot your computer in SafeMode
Run AVG and do a thorough scan. Delete all infected files.
Run and follow the SmitfraudFix procedure, that you downloaded earlier.
hey jase.... just a quick question... in the previous s****etions for hacktool.rootkit, people were told to turn off system restore before they booted in safe mode. Do u suggest i do this as well?
Post fresh HJT, Combofix, and AVG Antispyware logs as ATTACHMENTS into this thread, only after doing the above.
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I followed the steps one by one and i'm happy to say the virus that plagued me has been taken care of....COMPLETELY Not only that, a few other creepy crawlies were also found and destroyed....my pc feels as good as new
Howard, you're a genius.... rik, jase123, thanks for the help as well...it is appreciated greatly
It would still be a good idea to post the requested logs so that we can make certain that your pc is truly clean.
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Yes Post fresh HJT, AVG, and smitfraud logs, as rik says.
Regards Jase
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