Question pretty much sums it up, a couple of days ago I got the Antivirus XP Pro 2009 Malware/Data Miner/Trojan and I’ve been working around the clock to try and clean it up. I’ve tried all sorts of things including SUPERAntiSpyware Pro and Malwarebytes’ Anti Malware to clean it up, but after the full system scan they seem to come up as nothing wrong. I also cleaned up infected registry keys, well, I think I cleaned them all up, and I also deleted some processes from task manager. I tried SpyHunter, the eval version, and then I manually deleted the infected files, and I have a hijack this log if anyone wants it. Anyway, what’s next? What do I do? Is the best option just getting my media and work and getting a new computer? Thanks everyone
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Make a back up of your files ( only the one you really need ) by copying them into CD, then format your system using the recovery CD ( your installation disk ).
*and I recommend you to get one of these in a case it will happen again.
You don’t need a new computer just because you have a virus. Just back up any important data to a CD/DVD/Flash drive, or external hard drive. Insert your windows cd and reboot your computer. Follow the steps on the screen. If you are using vista, opt for formatting the C drive before restoring the OS. For xp just tell it to do a full restore and it will format. Just be aware that the computer will be in the condition it was new. Anything you have installed after factory will need to be reinstalled. Possibly including some driver software that controls your hardware. It’s a good idea to back up your driver files before starting the restore in case you don’t have a manufactures driver disc. The most important driver being the LAN. If you don’t have that, you don’t have internet and can’t download updates or find other drivers that may have slipped by you.
I agree with helpme32. Kaspersky Internet Security is the best I’ve used. Trend Micro Internet Suite is good too. Just don’t use more than one virus program. It can cause conflicts and you end up with no protection. Either use an anti virus and a separate anti spyware program such as Trend Micro Anti Virus with Spysweeper, or Kaspersky Internet Security, which has both antivirus and anti spyware, plus a better firewall then what is built into windows.
u can use spybot search and destroy and its free i also downloaded xp antivirus its fake
Try Spybot: Search and Destroy and/or Adaware. You can download both from http://www.download.com
Hehehe it is a modify ware, I seen it, i fixed it and other, simple to fix.
First GO to MSCONFIG.exe and out it back to normal window
Second Go to C drive/Programs and look for a weird folder with lot of random letters/number and Deleted
ALL FIX
you need a paid for antivirus buy norton 360
Have you updated Malwarebytes? Have you tried renaming the mbam.exe file to xxxx.exe?
I find it hard to believe that Malwarebytes can’t get rid of that. Try safe mode also.