Viruses! Virut, heur, cryptor

[dt1986]

I'm trying out the actions you initially sent from majorgeek. I will post the logs again when the processes are finished.

If there is still a problem then I will think about formatting etc.

The system seems to be running ok at the moment, but then again I'm getting worried that I will never be able to fully clean my laptop and that was why I was considering reformatting.

If I reformat will all traces of the virus disappear?

Thanks for everyone's help.

Dave

 

[kimsland]

Best to remove the partition and clean install, instead of formatting
By formatting only you are in effect using the same partition
Here's some steps on that. By the way I am not suggesting that you need to clean install

Microsoft's Windows XP Professional Repair Install step by step (* Including Delete Partition)
http://www.windowsxpprofessional.windowsreinstall.com/sp2sp3installxpcdoldhdd/indexfullpage.htm

Microsoft's Windows XP Home Repair Install step by step (* Including Delete Partition)
http://www.windowsxphome.windowsreinstall.com/sp2sp3installxpcdoldhdd/indexfullpage.htm

Vista Repair:
http://www.windowsreinstall.com/winvista/index.htm (index page)
http://vistahomepremium.windowsreinstall.com/repairstartup/repairstartup.htm (guide)

* Warning deleting the Partition will remove all User data and Windows system files

Sorry I hadn't checked your OS

 

[mflynn]

Dave your computer is running good we have ran redundant cleaners. You are Clean!

Yes do all the steps in my closing in post #15 and add the protections of Threatfire and Hostman etc.

I would forget formatting polymorphism and relax.

Formatting is necessary sometimes but it has its on dangers. On thes board there are many stories where formatting seemed the easy way but then things crop up like SATA drivers etc.

Then all the software you need to reinstall after you have reinstalled windows. Do you have all the cd's and serial numbers etc. And almost everyone loses something they forgot to backup.

Mike

 

[dt1986]

I have done the cleaning procedures as detailed by Bobbye attached are the logs from this.

Do I now run the process as described in post 15 by mflynn?

Thanks again everyone

Dave

 

[mflynn]

Just as I said!

Clean! All that was a waste of time!

OK Dave do the steps in my closing ThreatFire Hostman SpywareBlaster and the cleanups and you are in good shape!

Mike

 

[dt1986]

Done!

Thanks alot guys, sorry for being a pain, I just couldn't risk losing my music and university work!

Dave

 

[mflynn]

No problem you were no at pain at all! You did a good job!

I surely hope you are relaxed an confident now?

Mike

 

[kimsland]

Well he may not be clean for very long with BitTorrent installed (as stated in the logs)
Have a read here on File Sharing programs and their concern: https://www.techspot.com/vb/topic124748.html

Here's a quote from 8-Step Removal Guide as well:

Uninstall File Sharing/P2P Programs

During the cleaning process all File Sharing Programs should be uninstalled
This is to avoid any possible reinfection of any malwares through file sharing

We reserve the right to withdraw our support:

• If such programs are found in your logs
• Should you not agree to their removal.

As they are normally set to bypass your Firewall and Anti-Virus software
Filesharing/P2P Programs serves as a constant threat to your computer

 

[dt1986]

I uninstalled Bit Comet, there is no P2P on my laptop. As I said earlier I had it on my laptop but never used it so I got rid.

How do I fully remove all traces of it?

 

[mflynn]

Windows search Files and folders Advanced Options at bottom select system hidden and sub folders

To remove fron HDD!
Search for bit*.* delete only the ones that refer to Bit Comet in the name there will be others leave those.

To remove from Registry!
Download Regseeker http://www.hoverdesk.net/freeware.htm
Install and run click Find in Registry
type
Bit Comet
click find

Then delete all found.

Mike