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[Cypher]

Hi.

Avast still says that my rootkit is infected.

Run a full scan with Avast then let me know if it's detecting anything now please.

[C-Royd]

No Threat Found!

[Cypher]

Hi C-Royd.

No Threat Found!

Excellent.
We need to do a couple of updates then get another scan.

Java SE Runtime Environment (JRE).

Please download from HERE

• Find Java SE Runtime Environment (JRE) 6 Update 23.
• Click the Download JRE button to the right.
• Choose the correct Platform and Multi-language. Next, check the box that says I agree to the Java SE Runtime Environment 6 License Agreement.
• Click the Continue button.
• Click on the filename under Windows Offline Installation and save it to your desktop.
• Close all active windows.
• Install the program.

Next.

Update Adobe Reader

• You should Download and Install the newest version of Adobe Reader for reading pdf files.
• Older versions may have vulnerabilities that malware can use to infect your system.
• Go Here to download and install Adobe Reader X.
  Note: Uncheck Free McAfee® Security Scan Plus (optional)

Next.

Please download ATF Cleaner to your desktop.

• Right-click ATF-Cleaner.exe And select " Run as administrator " to run the program.
• Under Main choose: Select All
• Click the Empty Selected button.

If you use Firefox browser

• Click Firefox at the top and choose: Select All
• Click the Empty Selected button.
• NOTE: If you would like to keep your saved passwords, please click No at the prompt.

If you use Opera browser

• Click Opera at the top and choose: Select All
• Click the Empty Selected button.
• NOTE: If you would like to keep your saved passwords, please click No at the prompt.

Click Exit on the Main menu to close the program.
For Technical Support, double-click the e-mail address located at the bottom of each menu.

Next.

Disable Avast

• Right click on the avast! icon in system tray (looks like this: ) and choose (Stop On-Access Protection)
• Note: Don't forget to re-enable it after the below scan.

Next.

ESET online scannner

Note: You can use either Internet Explorer or Mozilla FireFox for this scan.

Note: If you are using Windows Vista, open your browser by right-clicking on its icon and select 'Run as administrator' to perform this scan.

• Hold down Control then click on the following link to open a new window to ESET online scannner
• Then click on:
  

  Note: If using Mozilla Firefox you will need to download esetsmartinstaller_enu.exe when prompted then double click on it to install.
  All of the below instructions are compatible with either Internet Explorer or Mozilla FireFox.

• Select the option YES, I accept the Terms of Use then click on:
• When prompted allow the Add-On/Active X to install.
• Make sure that the option Remove found threats is NOT checked, and the option Scan archives is checked.
• Now click on Advanced Settings and select the following:

• Scan for potentially unwanted applications
  
• Scan for potentially unsafe applications
• Enable Anti-Stealth Technology
• Now click on:
• The virus signature database... will begin to download. Be patient this make take some time depending on the speed of your Internet Connection.
• When completed the Online Scan will begin automatically.
• Do not touch either the Mouse or keyboard during the scan otherwise it may stall.
• When completed select Uninstall application on close if you so wish, make sure you copy the logfile first!
• Now click on:
• Use notepad to open the logfile located at C:\Program Files\ESET\EsetOnlineScanner\log.txt.
• Copy and paste that log as a reply to this topic.

Logs/Information to Post in your Next Reply

• ESET log.
• Please give me an update on your computers performance.

[Cypher]

Due to a lack of response, this topic is now closed.

If you still require help, please open a new thread in the Infected? Virus, malware, adware, ransomware, oh my! forum, include a fresh FRST log, and wait for a new helper.