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[Stormbringer829]

flamesoflife, on Jul 30 2009, 08:52 AM, said:

OK, I seem to have gotten some nasty malware. It all started a couple weeks ago with PC Security 2009. Symptoms include unwanted popups, unwanted audio tracks in the background, and slowing down of my system. Also, I have yet to get any brand of anti-spyware to run since becoming infected. What has been happening is that I am completely able to download and install the anti-spyware programs. Before running any scans I go through and kill processes that are unneccessary or possibly malicious. However, upon running anti-malware scans, all anti-malware programs will futz out in the middle and from that point on I am then unable to do anything with those programs. I receive an error message that reads "Windows cannot access the specified device, path, or file. You may not have the appropriate permissions to access the item." This is currently happening with both MBAM and HijackThis. I have attempted to rename the installation files as well as the program files, but it always does the same thing. In an effort to be thorough before I posted, I also went ahead and downloaded RootRepeal to look for rootkits but didn't find any that I am aware of. Right now I am stumped and getting frustrated. Any assistance with getting MBAM up and running so I can clean out my system would be appreciated.

-David

I am having the exact problem, can't scan with either Anti program. I have seen where someone posted to move the drive to another system as a second HD and scan that way, don't know if that will work as the file may not be active?

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Sorry for the long delay. If you still need help please let me know.

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Please post an update and let me know if you need help. Thanks

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