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AAM1234
November 12, 2008, 12:17 AM UTC
Hello!

I have this same exact problem/malware.

Did you guys identify the file name of the malware program? Can I just find and kill/delete it? Or do I need to go through all the steps that you guys did?

edit/Shaba: Created own topic. Please don't post to someone else's topic.

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km2357 MRU Master
November 15, 2008, 7:11 PM UTC
Hello and welcome to Malware Removal.

My name is km2357 and I will be helping you to remove any infection(s) that you may have.

I will be giving you a series of instructions that need to be followed in the order in which I give them to you.

If for any reason you do not understand an instruction or are just unsure then please do not guess, simply post back with your questions/concerns and we will go through it again.

Please do not start another thread or topic, I will assist you at this thread until we solve your problems.

Lastly the fix may take several attempts and my replies may take some time but I will stick with it if you do the same.

Sorry for the delay in replying, the forum is very busy.

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Step # 1: Download and Run HijackThis

Download HJTInstall.exe to your Desktop.

  • Doubleclick HJTInstall.exe to install it.
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  • Click on Install.
  • It will create a HijackThis icon on the desktop.
  • Once installed, it will launch Hijackthis.
  • Click on the Do a system scan and save a logfile button. It will scan and the log should open in notepad.
  • Copy/Paste the log to your next reply please.


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Don't have Hijackthis fix anything yet. Most of what it finds will be harmless or even required.
km2357 MRU Master
November 18, 2008, 7:18 PM UTC
AAM1234? Do you still need help?
NonSuch Administrator
November 20, 2008, 8:37 PM UTC
lack of response,

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