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avivs83
1.i downloaded a stupied file from emule

2.after opening this file i noticed that my sound device doesn't work and the nod32 program was closed.

3.when i was trying to open it i got an error: "nod32.exe is not a valid win32 application"

the hijackthis.exe have the same error: "hijackthis.exe is not a valid win32 application"

4.every anti spyware that i was trying to install got this error, even the online-scanners got failed.

this malware doen't even let me install those programs an has an error: *.dll verify that the file exists and that you can access it"

5.the only program that worked was "Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware" but even after detecting some infected files it can't delete some of them, some are getting back, and nothing getting change

6.system restore doest succsses to restore

help!
Rodav MRU Master Emeritus
Hello! :hello2: and welcome to the Malware Removal forums.
I would be glad to take a look at your log and help you with solving any malware problems. HijackThis logs can take a while to research so please be patient while I work on your log and I will post back here with any recommendations.

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Rodav MRU Master Emeritus
1.i downloaded a stupied file from emule
We have a zero tolerance for P2P programs here at this forum because they are a major source of infections as you are probably now aware. So you must uninstall emule and any other P2P programs while I'm helping you. viewtopic.php?f=11&t=33112


Step 1:
Download Combofix from any of the links below. You must rename it before saving it. Save it to your desktop.

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Double click on Combo-Fix.exe & follow the prompts.
    When finished, it will produce a report for you.
  • Please post the C:\ComboFix.txt along with a HijackThis log so we can continue cleaning the system.
Rodav MRU Master Emeritus
Do you still need any assistance?
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