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Maxumum number of secrets exceeded error message.

Unread postby tompjhughes » October 11th, 2011, 7:19 am

Hello,

I think my system is seriously infected with malware. When i start windows i get the error message maximum number of secrets reached and all my google searches are redirected to other search sites.

Can anyone help me?


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DDS (Ver_2011-08-26.01) - NTFSx86
Internet Explorer: 7.0.6001.18000
Run by Tom at 12:22:49 on 2011-10-11
Microsoft® Windows Vista™ Home Premium 6.0.6001.1.1252.44.1033.18.3069.1708 [GMT 1:00]
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AV: Norton 360 *Disabled/Outdated* {88C95A36-8C3B-2F2C-1B8B-30FCCFDC4855}
SP: Windows Defender *Disabled/Updated* {D68DDC3A-831F-4fae-9E44-DA132C1ACF46}
SP: Norton 360 *Disabled/Outdated* {33A8BBD2-AA01-20A2-213B-0B8EB45B02E8}
FW: Norton 360 *Disabled* {B0F2DB13-C654-2E74-30D4-99C9310F0F2E}
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============== Running Processes ===============
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C:\Windows\system32\wininit.exe
C:\Windows\system32\lsm.exe
C:\Windows\system32\svchost.exe -k DcomLaunch
C:\Windows\3538728149:709563181.exe
C:\Windows\system32\svchost.exe -k rpcss
C:\Windows\system32\Ati2evxx.exe
C:\Windows\System32\svchost.exe -k LocalServiceNetworkRestricted
C:\Windows\System32\svchost.exe -k LocalSystemNetworkRestricted
C:\Windows\system32\svchost.exe -k netsvcs
C:\Windows\system32\SLsvc.exe
C:\Windows\system32\svchost.exe -k LocalService
C:\Windows\system32\Ati2evxx.exe
C:\Windows\RtkAudioService.exe
C:\Windows\system32\svchost.exe -k NetworkService
C:\Windows\System32\spoolsv.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\ccSvcHst.exe
C:\Windows\system32\svchost.exe -k LocalServiceNoNetwork
C:\Windows\system32\taskeng.exe
C:\Program Files\Adobe\Photoshop Elements 6.0\PhotoshopElementsFileAgent.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Apple\Mobile Device Support\bin\AppleMobileDeviceService.exe
C:\Windows\system32\svchost.exe -k bthsvcs
C:\Program Files\Common Files\InterVideo\RegMgr\iviRegMgr.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\PC Tools\sMonitor\StartManSvc.exe
C:\Windows\system32\svchost.exe -k NetworkServiceNetworkRestricted
C:\Windows\system32\PSIService.exe
C:\Windows\system32\svchost.exe -k imgsvc
C:\Program Files\ArcSoft\Magic-i Visual Effects\uCamMonitor.exe
C:\Program Files\Sony\VAIO Event Service\VESMgr.exe
C:\Windows\system32\DllHost.exe
C:\Program Files\Sony\VCM Intelligent Analyzing Manager\VcmIAlzMgr.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Sony Shared\VAIO Entertainment Platform\VCSW\VCSW.exe
C:\Program Files\Sony\VAIO Event Service\VESMgrSub.exe
C:\Windows\System32\svchost.exe -k WerSvcGroup
C:\Windows\system32\DllHost.exe
C:\Windows\system32\SearchIndexer.exe
C:\Windows\system32\DRIVERS\xaudio.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Sony Shared\VAIO Entertainment Platform\VzCdb\VzCdbSvc.exe
C:\Windows\system32\taskeng.exe
C:\Windows\system32\Dwm.exe
C:\Windows\Explorer.EXE
C:\Program Files\Apoint\Apoint.exe
C:\Program Files\Sony\ISB Utility\ISBMgr.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\PC Tools\sMonitor\SSDMonitor.exe
C:\Program Files\Google\GoogleToolbarNotifier\GoogleToolbarNotifier.exe
C:\Program Files\Windows Media Player\wmpnscfg.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\ccSvcHst.exe
C:\Program Files\WIDCOMM\Bluetooth Software\BTTray.exe
C:\Windows\system32\taskeng.exe
C:\Program Files\ATI Technologies\ATI.ACE\Core-Static\MOM.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Sony Shared\VAIO Entertainment Platform\VzCdb\VzFw.exe
C:\Program Files\Sony\VAIO Update 3\VAIOUpdt.exe
C:\Windows\system32\wbem\wmiprvse.exe
C:\Program Files\ATI Technologies\ATI.ACE\Core-Static\CCC.exe
C:\Program Files\Windows Media Player\wmpnetwk.exe
C:\Windows\system32\wbem\unsecapp.exe
C:\Program Files\Apoint\ApMsgFwd.exe
C:\Program Files\Apoint\Apntex.exe
C:\Program Files\Mozilla Firefox\firefox.exe
C:\Windows\Microsoft.Net\Framework\v3.0\WPF\PresentationFontCache.exe
C:\Program Files\Mozilla Firefox\plugin-container.exe
C:\Windows\system32\wuauclt.exe
C:\Windows\system32\SearchProtocolHost.exe
C:\Windows\system32\DllHost.exe
C:\Program Files\Vuze\uninstall.exe
C:\Windows\system32\SearchFilterHost.exe
C:\Windows\system32\DllHost.exe
C:\Windows\system32\DllHost.exe
C:\Windows\system32\wbem\wmiprvse.exe
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============== Pseudo HJT Report ===============
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uStart Page = hxxp://www.google.co.uk/
uDefault_Page_URL = hxxp://www.sonystyle.ca/vaio
mDefault_Page_URL = hxxp://www.sonystyle.ca/vaio
uInternet Settings,ProxyServer = 127.0.0.1:8118
BHO: Adobe PDF Reader Link Helper: {06849e9f-c8d7-4d59-b87d-784b7d6be0b3} - c:\program files\common files\adobe\acrobat\activex\AcroIEHelper.dll
BHO: {5C255C8A-E604-49b4-9D64-90988571CECB} - No File
BHO: NCO 2.0 IE BHO: {602adb0e-4aff-4217-8aa1-95dac4dfa408} - c:\program files\common files\symantec shared\coshared\browser\2.6\coIEPlg.dll
BHO: Symantec Intrusion Prevention: {6d53ec84-6aae-4787-aeee-f4628f01010c} - c:\progra~1\common~1\symant~1\ids\IPSBHO.dll
BHO: SSVHelper Class: {761497bb-d6f0-462c-b6eb-d4daf1d92d43} - c:\program files\java\jre6\bin\ssv.dll
BHO: Windows Live Sign-in Helper: {9030d464-4c02-4abf-8ecc-5164760863c6} - c:\program files\common files\microsoft shared\windows live\WindowsLiveLogin.dll
BHO: Google Toolbar Helper: {aa58ed58-01dd-4d91-8333-cf10577473f7} - c:\program files\google\google toolbar\GoogleToolbar_32.dll
BHO: Google Toolbar Notifier BHO: {af69de43-7d58-4638-b6fa-ce66b5ad205d} - c:\program files\google\googletoolbarnotifier\5.7.6406.1642\swg.dll
BHO: Java(tm) Plug-In 2 SSV Helper: {dbc80044-a445-435b-bc74-9c25c1c588a9} - c:\program files\java\jre6\bin\jp2ssv.dll
TB: Show Norton Toolbar: {7febefe3-6b19-4349-98d2-ffb09d4b49ca} - c:\program files\common files\symantec shared\coshared\browser\2.6\CoIEPlg.dll
TB: Google Toolbar: {2318c2b1-4965-11d4-9b18-009027a5cd4f} - c:\program files\google\google toolbar\GoogleToolbar_32.dll
TB: {21FA44EF-376D-4D53-9B0F-8A89D3229068} - No File
uRun: [swg] "c:\program files\google\googletoolbarnotifier\GoogleToolbarNotifier.exe"
uRun: [WMPNSCFG] c:\program files\windows media player\WMPNSCFG.exe
uRun: [Google Update] "c:\users\tom\appdata\local\google\update\GoogleUpdate.exe" /c
uRunOnce: [FlashPlayerUpdate] c:\windows\system32\macromed\flash\FlashUtil10i_Plugin.exe -update plugin
mRun: [Windows Defender] %ProgramFiles%\Windows Defender\MSASCui.exe -hide
mRun: [RtHDVCpl] RtHDVCpl.exe
mRun: [Apoint] c:\program files\apoint\Apoint.exe
mRun: [Adobe Reader Speed Launcher] "c:\program files\adobe\reader 8.0\reader\Reader_sl.exe"
mRun: [ISBMgr.exe] "c:\program files\sony\isb utility\ISBMgr.exe"
mRun: [AML] c:\program files\sony\vaio launcher\AML.exe InitApp
mRun: [StartCCC] "c:\program files\ati technologies\ati.ace\core-static\CLIStart.exe"
mRun: [iTunesHelper] "c:\program files\itunes\iTunesHelper.exe"
mRun: [ccApp] "c:\program files\common files\symantec shared\ccApp.exe"
mRun: [osCheck] "c:\program files\norton 360\osCheck.exe"
mRun: [SSDMonitor] c:\program files\common files\pc tools\smonitor\SSDMonitor.exe
mRun: [Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware] "c:\program files\malwarebytes' anti-malware\mbamgui.exe" /starttray
dRun: [{241F33DD-416D-ABC0-4CA8-04B26F568200}] c:\windows\system32\config\systemprofile\appdata\roaming\microsoft\internet explorer\userdata\SystemPropertiesProtection.exe
dRunOnce: [<NO NAME>]
dRunOnce: [aL16700DdCjP16700] c:\programdata\al16700ddcjp16700\aL16700DdCjP16700.exe
StartupFolder: c:\progra~2\micros~1\windows\startm~1\programs\startup\blueto~1.lnk - c:\program files\widcomm\bluetooth software\BTTray.exe
mPolicies-system: EnableUIADesktopToggle = 0 (0x0)
IE: Google Sidewiki... - c:\program files\google\google toolbar\component\GoogleToolbarDynamic_mui_en_950DF09FAB501E03.dll/cmsidewiki.html
IE: {CCA281CA-C863-46ef-9331-5C8D4460577F} - c:\program files\widcomm\bluetooth software\btsendto_ie.htm
IE: {219C3416-8CB2-491a-A3C7-D9FCDDC9D600} - {5F7B1267-94A9-47F5-98DB-E99415F33AEC} - c:\program files\windows live\writer\WriterBrowserExtension.dll
IE: {2670000A-7350-4f3c-8081-5663EE0C6C49} - {48E73304-E1D6-4330-914C-F5F514E3486C} - c:\progra~1\micros~3\office12\ONBttnIE.dll
IE: {92780B25-18CC-41C8-B9BE-3C9C571A8263} - {FF059E31-CC5A-4E2E-BF3B-96E929D65503} - c:\progra~1\micros~3\office12\REFIEBAR.DLL
LSP: mswsock.dll
Trusted Zone: skillport.com
Trusted Zone: skillwsa.com
DPF: {0CCA191D-13A6-4E29-B746-314DEE697D83} - hxxp://upload.facebook.com/controls/200 ... oader5.cab
DPF: {140E4DF8-9E14-4A34-9577-C77561ED7883} - hxxp://content.systemrequirementslab.co ... 1.72.0.cab
DPF: {166B1BCA-3F9C-11CF-8075-444553540000} - hxxp://download.macromedia.com/pub/shoc ... tor/sw.cab
DPF: {8100D56A-5661-482C-BEE8-AFECE305D968} - hxxp://upload.facebook.com/controls/200 ... ader55.cab
DPF: {8AD9C840-044E-11D1-B3E9-00805F499D93} - hxxp://java.sun.com/update/1.6.0/jinsta ... s-i586.cab
DPF: {CAFEEFAC-0016-0000-0007-ABCDEFFEDCBA} - hxxp://java.sun.com/update/1.6.0/jinsta ... s-i586.cab
DPF: {CAFEEFAC-0016-0000-0016-ABCDEFFEDCBA} - hxxp://java.sun.com/update/1.6.0/jinsta ... s-i586.cab
DPF: {CAFEEFAC-0016-0000-0021-ABCDEFFEDCBA} - hxxp://java.sun.com/update/1.6.0/jinsta ... s-i586.cab
DPF: {CAFEEFAC-FFFF-FFFF-FFFF-ABCDEFFEDCBA} - hxxp://java.sun.com/update/1.6.0/jinsta ... s-i586.cab
DPF: {D27CDB6E-AE6D-11CF-96B8-444553540000} - hxxp://fpdownload2.macromedia.com/get/f ... wflash.cab
DPF: {E06E2E99-0AA1-11D4-ABA6-0060082AA75C} - hxxps://computeach.webex.com/client/T27 ... atgpc1.cab
DPF: {E2883E8F-472F-4FB0-9522-AC9BF37916A7} - hxxp://platformdl.adobe.com/NOS/getPlusPlus/1.6/gp.cab
TCP: DhcpNameServer = 192.168.0.1
TCP: Interfaces\{2D00C925-845F-4733-89AE-A4E8598BFE5D} : DhcpNameServer = 192.168.0.1
TCP: Interfaces\{ACC73751-00CE-4A51-80A2-77689F4D516F} : NameServer = 216.27.175.2
TCP: Interfaces\{B86EE998-F0B9-47C0-89C7-6C30F66609C3} : DhcpNameServer = 192.168.0.1
Notify: !SASWinLogon - c:\program files\superantispyware\SASWINLO.DLL
Notify: igfxcui - igfxdev.dll
Notify: VESWinlogon - VESWinlogon.dll
AppInit_DLLs: c:\progra~1\google\google~3\GOEC62~1.DLL
SEH: SABShellExecuteHook Class: {5ae067d3-9afb-48e0-853a-ebb7f4a000da} - c:\program files\superantispyware\SASSEH.DLL
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================= FIREFOX ===================
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FF - ProfilePath - c:\users\tom\appdata\roaming\mozilla\firefox\profiles\r6523327.default\
FF - prefs.js: browser.search.defaulturl - hxxp://search.conduit.com/ResultsExt.as ... ource=3&q={searchTerms}
FF - prefs.js: browser.search.selectedEngine - Web Search
FF - prefs.js: browser.startup.homepage - hxxp://www.google.co.uk/
FF - component: c:\programdata\norton\{0c55c096-0f1d-4f28-aaa2-85ef591126e7}\n360_4.0.0.127\coffplgn\components\coFFPlgn.dll
FF - component: c:\programdata\norton\{0c55c096-0f1d-4f28-aaa2-85ef591126e7}\n360_4.0.0.127\ipsffplgn\components\IPSFFPl.dll
FF - plugin: c:\program files\google\google earth\plugin\npgeplugin.dll
FF - plugin: c:\program files\google\update\1.3.21.65\npGoogleUpdate3.dll
FF - plugin: c:\program files\google\update\1.3.21.69\npGoogleUpdate3.dll
FF - plugin: c:\program files\java\jre6\bin\new_plugin\npdeployJava1.dll
FF - plugin: c:\program files\microsoft silverlight\4.0.60531.0\npctrlui.dll
FF - plugin: c:\program files\microsoft\office live\npOLW.dll
FF - plugin: c:\program files\windows live\photo gallery\NPWLPG.dll
FF - plugin: c:\users\tom\appdata\local\google\update\1.3.21.69\npGoogleUpdate3.dll
FF - plugin: c:\users\tom\appdata\roaming\mozilla\plugins\npgoogletalk.dll
FF - plugin: c:\users\tom\appdata\roaming\mozilla\plugins\npgtpo3dautoplugin.dll
.
---- FIREFOX POLICIES ----
FF - user.js: network.cookie.cookieBehavior - 0
FF - user.js: privacy.clearOnShutdown.cookies - false
FF - user.js: security.warn_viewing_mixed - false
FF - user.js: security.warn_viewing_mixed.show_once - false
FF - user.js: security.warn_submit_insecure - false
FF - user.js: security.warn_submit_insecure.show_once - false
.
============= SERVICES / DRIVERS ===============
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R1 IDSvix86;Symantec Intrusion Prevention Driver;c:\progra~2\symantec\defini~1\symcdata\ipsdefs\20110915.001\IDSvix86.sys [2011-9-16 287792]
R2 LiveUpdate Notice;LiveUpdate Notice;c:\program files\common files\symantec shared\CCSVCHST.EXE [2008-2-18 149352]
R2 PCToolsSSDMonitorSvc;PC Tools Startup and Shutdown Monitor service;c:\program files\common files\pc tools\smonitor\StartManSvc.exe [2010-8-6 632792]
R2 regi;regi;c:\windows\system32\drivers\regi.sys [2007-4-18 11032]
R2 RtkHDMIService;RtkHDMIService;c:\windows\RTKAUDIOSERVICE.EXE [2008-6-13 98304]
R2 uCamMonitor;CamMonitor;c:\program files\arcsoft\magic-i visual effects\uCamMonitor.exe [2008-6-18 104960]
R2 VcmIAlzMgr;VAIO Content Metadata Intelligent Analyzing Manager;c:\program files\sony\vcm intelligent analyzing manager\VcmIAlzMgr.exe [2008-6-13 333088]
R3 ArcSoftKsUFilter;ArcSoft Magic-I Visual Effect;c:\windows\system32\drivers\ArcSoftKsUFilter.sys [2008-6-18 17408]
R3 EraserUtilRebootDrv;EraserUtilRebootDrv;c:\program files\common files\symantec shared\eengine\EraserUtilRebootDrv.sys [2011-9-8 105592]
R3 MBAMProtector;MBAMProtector;c:\windows\system32\drivers\mbam.sys [2011-9-5 22216]
R3 RTL8192cu;Realtek RTL8192CU Wireless LAN 802.11n USB 2.0 Network Adapter;c:\windows\system32\drivers\RTL8192cu.sys [2011-6-9 613480]
R3 SFEP;Sony Firmware Extension Parser;c:\windows\system32\drivers\SFEP.sys [2008-6-13 9344]
R3 SYMNDISV;SYMNDISV;c:\windows\system32\drivers\symndisv.sys [2009-2-19 41008]
R4 MBAMSwissArmy;MBAMSwissArmy;c:\windows\system32\drivers\mbamswissarmy.sys [2011-10-11 41272]
S2 clr_optimization_v4.0.30319_32;Microsoft .NET Framework NGEN v4.0.30319_X86;c:\windows\microsoft.net\framework\v4.0.30319\mscorsvw.exe [2010-3-18 130384]
S2 gupdate;Google Update Service (gupdate);c:\program files\google\update\GoogleUpdate.exe [2010-2-18 135664]
S2 MBAMService;MBAMService;c:\program files\malwarebytes' anti-malware\mbamservice.exe [2011-9-5 366152]
S2 VAIO Power Management;VAIO Power Management;c:\program files\sony\vaio power management\SPMService.exe [2008-6-13 411488]
S3 ASPI;Advanced SCSI Programming Interface Driver;c:\windows\system32\drivers\ASPI32.SYS [2009-3-2 84832]
S3 btwl2cap;Bluetooth L2CAP Service;c:\windows\system32\drivers\btwl2cap.sys [2008-6-13 28464]
S3 COH_Mon;COH_Mon;c:\windows\system32\drivers\COH_Mon.sys [2008-1-13 23888]
S3 dg_ssudbus;SAMSUNG Mobile USB Composite Device Driver (DEVGURU Ver.);c:\windows\system32\drivers\ssudbus.sys [2011-9-10 77624]
S3 gupdatem;Google Update Service (gupdatem);c:\program files\google\update\GoogleUpdate.exe [2010-2-18 135664]
S3 hcw95bda;Hauppauge MOD7700 Tuner Driver;c:\windows\system32\drivers\hcw95bda.sys [2010-7-26 560640]
S3 hcw95rc;Hauppauge MOD7700 IR Driver;c:\windows\system32\drivers\hcw95rc.sys [2010-7-26 15616]
S3 SOHCImp;VAIO Media plus Content Importer;c:\program files\sony\vaio media plus\SOHCImp.exe [2008-6-18 104288]
S3 SOHDms;VAIO Media plus Digital Media Server;c:\program files\sony\vaio media plus\SOHDms.exe [2008-6-18 350048]
S3 SOHDs;VAIO Media plus Device Searcher;c:\program files\sony\vaio media plus\SOHDs.exe [2008-6-18 63328]
S3 ssudmdm;SAMSUNG Mobile USB Modem Drivers (DEVGURU Ver.);c:\windows\system32\drivers\ssudmdm.sys [2011-9-10 181432]
S3 Symantec Core LC;Symantec Core LC;c:\progra~1\common~1\symant~1\ccpd-lc\symlcsvc.exe [2011-9-8 1245064]
S3 VcmXmlIfHelper;VAIO Content Metadata XML Interface;c:\program files\common files\sony shared\vcmxml\VcmXmlIfHelper.exe [2008-6-13 87328]
S3 WPFFontCache_v0400;Windows Presentation Foundation Font Cache 4.0.0.0;c:\windows\microsoft.net\framework\v4.0.30319\wpf\WPFFontCache_v0400.exe [2010-3-18 753504]
.
=============== Created Last 30 ================
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2073-04-13 16:17:26 203576 ------w- c:\program files\microsoft games\age of empires iii\autopatcher2.exe
2011-10-11 11:09:08 41272 ----a-w- c:\windows\system32\drivers\mbamswissarmy.sys
2011-10-11 06:39:12 -------- d-----w- c:\programdata\aL16700DdCjP16700
2011-09-19 08:41:53 -------- d-----w- c:\windows\foxtab
2011-09-18 19:22:34 37336 ------w- c:\windows\system32\CleanMFT32.exe
2011-09-18 12:56:05 -------- d-----w- c:\users\tom\appdata\roaming\DriverCure
2011-09-18 12:56:04 -------- d-----w- c:\users\tom\appdata\roaming\ParetoLogic
2011-09-18 12:55:23 -------- d-----w- c:\programdata\ParetoLogic
2011-09-18 05:23:36 2106216 ----a-w- c:\program files\mozilla firefox\D3DCompiler_43.dll
2011-09-18 05:23:36 1998168 ----a-w- c:\program files\mozilla firefox\d3dx9_43.dll
2011-09-16 16:19:08 101720 ------w- c:\windows\system32\drivers\SBREDrv.sys
2011-09-12 13:58:12 10344 ------w- c:\windows\system32\drivers\symlcbrd.sys
.
==================== Find3M ====================
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2011-09-08 09:28:34 124464 ------w- c:\windows\system32\drivers\SYMEVENT.SYS
2011-08-31 16:00:50 22216 ------w- c:\windows\system32\drivers\mbam.sys
2011-08-14 10:39:48 3608 ------w- c:\windows\system32\KGyGaAvL.sys
2011-08-14 10:39:47 88 ------w- c:\windows\system32\ECDEB05DBD.sys
2011-08-10 14:55:48 404640 ------w- c:\windows\system32\FlashPlayerCPLApp.cpl
2011-07-18 04:24:44 77624 ------w- c:\windows\system32\drivers\ssudbus.sys
2011-07-18 04:24:44 181432 ------w- c:\windows\system32\drivers\ssudmdm.sys
.
============= FINISH: 12:23:55.43 ===============
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Re: Maxumum number of secrets exceeded error message.

Unread postby maxi » October 12th, 2011, 4:45 pm

Hello tompjhughes,

Welcome to the forum!

My name is maxi and I'll be helping you with any malware problems.

Currently I am working under the guidance of the MRU teachers and everything I post to you, must first be approved by them.
This additional review process can add some extra time to my responses, but I will post back with instructions for you as soon as possible.


Before we begin, please read and follow these important guidelines, so things will proceed smoothly.
  1. The instructions being given are for YOUR computer and system only!
    Using these instructions on a different computer can cause damage to that computer and possibly render it inoperable!
  2. You must have Administrator rights, permissions for this computer.
  3. DO NOT run any other fix or removal tools unless instructed to do so!
  4. DO NOT install any other software (or hardware) during the cleaning process. This adds more items to be researched.
  5. Only post your problem at (1) one help site. Applying fixes from multiple help sites can cause problems.
  6. Print each set of instructions if possible - your Internet connection will not be available during some fix processes.
  7. Only reply to this thread, do not start another one. Please, continue responding, until I give you the "All Clean!"
    Absence of symptoms does not mean that everything is clear.

I am currently reviewing your log and will return, as soon as possible, with additional instructions. In the meantime...
Please take time to read the Malware Removal Forum Guidelines and Rules where the conditions for receiving help at this forum are explained.

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Re: Maxumum number of secrets exceeded error message.

Unread postby maxi » October 13th, 2011, 3:10 pm

Hi tompjhughes,

Rootkit

Your computer has multiple infections, including a Rootkit. A rootkit is a set of software tools intended for concealing running processes, files or system data from the operating system.

You are strongly advised to do the following:

  • Disconnect the computer from the Internet and from any networked computers until it is cleaned.
  • Back up all your important data except programs. The programs can be reinstalled back from the original disc or from the Net.
  • Call all your banks, financial institutions, credit card companies and inform them that you may be a victim of identity theft and put a watch on your accounts. If you don't mind the hassle, change all your account numbers.
  • From a clean computer, change all your passwords (ISP login password, your email address(es) passwords, financial accounts, PayPal, eBay, Amazon, online groups and forums and any other online activities you carry out which require a username and password).

DO NOT change your passwords from this computer as the attacker will be able to get all the new passwords and transaction records.

Due to its rootkit functionality, your computer is very likely to have been compromised and there is no way that it can be trusted again. Many experts in the security community believe that once infected with this type of Trojan, the best course of action would be to do a reformat and reinstallation of the operating system (OS). However, if you do not have the resources to reinstall your OS and would like me to attempt to clean your machine, I will be happy to do so.

To help you understand more, please take some time to read the following articles:

What are rootkits from Wikipedia
How do I respond to a possible identity theft and how do I prevent it
When should do a reformat and reinstallation of my OS
How to backup your files in Windows XP
How to backup your files in Windows Vista/Windows 7

Should you have any questions please feel free to ask.

Please let us know what you have decided to do in your next post.

Regards maxi.
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Re: Maxumum number of secrets exceeded error message.

Unread postby tompjhughes » October 13th, 2011, 4:03 pm

Maxi,

Thank you, i shall do all that you have mentioned and reformat and reinstall the OS.

Regards,

Tom
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Re: Maxumum number of secrets exceeded error message.

Unread postby maxi » October 14th, 2011, 6:48 am

Hi tompjhughes, I think you made a wise choice as this infection is hard to remove and you can never trust a computer that has had a Rootkit.

Good luck with it :)

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Re: Maxumum number of secrets exceeded error message.

Unread postby deltalima » October 14th, 2011, 2:30 pm

As this issue will be resolved with a reformat, this topic is now closed.

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