Infected with "Dosearches" virus/browser hijack

[themachinist239]

Hi and a huge thank you in advance for any help I receive in getting rid of this virus. I have the "DoSearches" browser hijack virus and just can't seem to get rid of it. I got infected about a week ago downloading Daemon Tools and since then Malware Bytes has only found traces of a "Fast Free Converter" virus on the computer. I remember clicking an ad "Download" link placed conspicuously close to the actual download link on the Daemon Tools page, so I know that's where it came from. If anyone can kindly guide me through the process, I would be most grateful.

[MrCharlie]

Welcome to the forum.

Please download and run RogueKiller 32 Bit to your desktop.

RogueKiller 64 Bit <---use this one for 64 bit systems

Quit all running programs.

For Windows XP, double-click to start.

For Vista or Windows 7-8, do a right-click on the program, select Run as Administrator to start, & when prompted Allow to run.

Click Scan to scan the system.

When the scan completes > Close out the program > Don't Fix anything!

Don't run any other options, they're not all bad!!!!!!!

Post back the report which should be located on your desktop.

(please don't put logs in code or quotes and use the default font)

General P2P/Piracy Warning:

1. If you're using Peer 2 Peer software such as uTorrent, BitTorrent or similar you must either fully uninstall it or completely disable it from running while being assisted here.

Failure to remove or disable such software will result in your topic being closed and no further assistance being provided.

2. If you have illegal/cracked software, cracks, keygens, Adobe host file, etc. on the system, please remove or uninstall them now and read the policy on Piracy.

Failure to remove such software will result in your topic being closed and no further assistance being provided.

MrC

Note:

Please read all of my instructions completely including these.

Make sure system restore is turned on and running

Make sure you're subscribed to this topic: Click on the Follow This Topic Button (at the top right of this page), make sure that the Receive notification box is checked and that it is set to Instantly

Removing malware can be unpredictable...unlikely but things can go very wrong! Backup any files that cannot be replaced. You can copy them to a CD/DVD, external drive or a pen drive

<+>Please don't run any other scans, download, install or uninstall any programs while I'm working with you.

<+>The removal of malware isn't instantaneous, please be patient.

<+>When we are done, I'll give to instructions on how to cleanup all the tools and logs

<+>Please stick with me until I give you the "all clear" and Please don't waste my time by leaving before that.

------->Your topic will be closed if you haven't replied within 3 days!<--------

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[themachinist239]

RogueKiller V8.7.4 _x64_ [Oct 16 2013] by Tigzy

mail : tigzyRK<at>gmail<dot>com

Feedback : http://www.adlice.com/forum/

Website : http://www.adlice.com/softwares/roguekiller/

Blog : http://tigzyrk.blogspot.com/

 

Operating System : Windows 8 (6.2.9200 ) 64 bits version

Started in : Normal mode

User : Vincent [Admin rights]

Mode : Scan -- Date : 10/17/2013 16:35:30

| ARK || FAK || MBR |

 

¤¤¤ Bad processes : 0 ¤¤¤

 

¤¤¤ Registry Entries : 2 ¤¤¤

[HJ DESK][PUM] HKLM\[...]\NewStartPanel : {59031a47-3f72-44a7-89c5-5595fe6b30ee} (1) -> FOUND

[HJ DESK][PUM] HKLM\[...]\NewStartPanel : {20D04FE0-3AEA-1069-A2D8-08002B30309D} (1) -> FOUND

 

¤¤¤ Scheduled tasks : 0 ¤¤¤

 

¤¤¤ Startup Entries : 0 ¤¤¤

 

¤¤¤ Web browsers : 0 ¤¤¤

 

¤¤¤ Particular Files / Folders: ¤¤¤

 

¤¤¤ Driver : [NOT LOADED 0x0] ¤¤¤

 

¤¤¤ External Hives: ¤¤¤

 

¤¤¤ Infection :  ¤¤¤

 

¤¤¤ HOSTS File: ¤¤¤

--> %SystemRoot%\System32\drivers\etc\hosts

 

 

 

 

¤¤¤ MBR Check: ¤¤¤

 

+++++ PhysicalDrive0: (\\.\PHYSICALDRIVE0 @ IDE) (Standard disk drives) - HGST HTS 541075A9E680 SATA Disk Device +++++

--- User ---

[MBR] 0d4514fd1ff27ed225dbbbc037f090a1

[bSP] 2bdd9c9bc5ecd9db876a447f281b6354 : Empty MBR Code

Partition table:

0 - [XXXXXX] UNKNOWN (0x00) [VISIBLE] Offset (sectors): 1 | Size: 2097152 Mo

User = LL1 ... OK!

User = LL2 ... OK!

 

Finished : << RKreport[0]_S_10172013_163530.txt >>

RKreport[0]_S_10172013_163017.txt

[MrCharlie]

Lets clean out any adware now: (this will require a reboot so save all your work)

Please download AdwCleaner by Xplode and save to your Desktop.

• Double click on AdwCleaner.exe to run the tool.
  Vista/Windows 7/8 users right-click and select Run As Administrator
• Click on the Scan button.
• AdwCleaner will begin...be patient as the scan may take some time to complete.
• When it's done you'll see: Pending: Please uncheck elements you don't want removed.
• Now click on the Report button...a logfile (AdwCleaner[R0].txt) will open in Notepad for review.
• Look over the log especially under Files/Folders for any program you want to save.
• If there's a program you may want to save, just uncheck it from AdwCleaner.
• If you're not sure, post the log for review. (all items found are adware/spyware/foistware)
• If you're ready to clean it all up.....click the Clean button.
• After rebooting, a logfile report (AdwCleaner[s0].txt) will open automatically.
• Copy and paste the contents of that logfile in your next reply.
• A copy of that logfile will also be saved in the C:\AdwCleaner folder.
• Items that are deleted are moved to the Quarantine Folder: C:\AdwCleaner\Quarantine
• To restore an item that has been deleted:
• Go to Tools > Quarantine Manager > check what you want restored > now click on Restore.

Then..................

Open up Malwarebytes > Settings Tab > Scanner Settings > Under action for PUP > Select: Show in Results List and Check for removal.

Please Update and run a Quick Scan with Malwarebytes Anti-Malware, post the report.

Make sure that everything is checked, and click Remove Selected.

Last.........

Right-click your browser’s shortcut. Choose Properties. Go to Shortcut tab and navigate to Target line.
There should be only your browser’s directory in the Targetline: (delete anything else)

Internet Explorer – C:Program FilesInternet Exploreriexplore.exe
Mozilla Firefox –C:Program FilesMozilla Firefoxfirefox.exe
Google Chrome – C:Program FilesGoogleChromeApplicationchrome.exe


Please let me know how computer is running now, MrC

[themachinist239]

Ok I've followed the steps just as you've detailed them here and am now posting the adwcleaner log. I will now perform the malware bytes step and respond once I've completed the remaining steps. Thanks again.

 

# AdwCleaner v3.008 - Report created 17/10/2013 at 22:50:03

# Updated 17/10/2013 by Xplode

# Operating System : Windows 8  (64 bits)

# Username : Vincent - VEH

# Running from : C:\Users\Vincent\Desktop\AdwCleaner (1).exe

# Option : Clean

 

***** [ Services ] *****

 

 

***** [ Files / Folders ] *****

 

Folder Deleted : C:\Program Files (x86)\Common Files\AVG Secure Search

Folder Deleted : C:\Users\Vincent\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions\ndibdjnfmopecpmkdieinmbadjfpblof

 

***** [ Shortcuts ] *****

 

 

***** [ Registry ] *****

 

Value Deleted : HKLM\SOFTWARE\Mozilla\Firefox\Extensions [Avg@toolbar]

Key Deleted : HKLM\SOFTWARE\Google\Chrome\Extensions\ndibdjnfmopecpmkdieinmbadjfpblof

Key Deleted : HKLM\SOFTWARE\Classes\AppID\ScriptHelper.EXE

Key Deleted : HKLM\SOFTWARE\Classes\AppID\ViProtocol.DLL

Key Deleted : HKLM\SOFTWARE\Classes\protocols\handler\viprotocol

Key Deleted : HKLM\SOFTWARE\Classes\S

Key Deleted : HKLM\SOFTWARE\Classes\ScriptHelper.ScriptHelperApi

Key Deleted : HKLM\SOFTWARE\Classes\ScriptHelper.ScriptHelperApi.1

Key Deleted : HKLM\SOFTWARE\Classes\ViProtocol.ViProtocolOLE

Key Deleted : HKLM\SOFTWARE\Classes\ViProtocol.ViProtocolOLE.1

Value Deleted : HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run [vProt]

Key Deleted : HKLM\SOFTWARE\MozillaPlugins\@avg.com/AVG SiteSafety plugin,version=11.0.0.1,application/x-avg-sitesafety-plugin

Key Deleted : HKLM\SOFTWARE\Classes\AppID\{1FDFF5A2-7BB1-48E1-8081-7236812B12B2}

Key Deleted : HKLM\SOFTWARE\Classes\AppID\{BB711CB0-C70B-482E-9852-EC05EBD71DBB}

Key Deleted : HKLM\SOFTWARE\Classes\CLSID\{4E92DB5F-AAD9-49D3-8EAB-B40CBE5B1FF7}

Key Deleted : HKLM\SOFTWARE\Classes\CLSID\{933B95E2-E7B7-4AD9-B952-7AC336682AE3}

Key Deleted : HKLM\SOFTWARE\Classes\CLSID\{95B7759C-8C7F-4BF1-B163-73684A933233}

Key Deleted : HKLM\SOFTWARE\Classes\CLSID\{B658800C-F66E-4EF3-AB85-6C0C227862A9}

Key Deleted : HKLM\SOFTWARE\Classes\CLSID\{DE9028D0-5FFA-4E69-94E3-89EE8741F468}

Key Deleted : HKLM\SOFTWARE\Classes\CLSID\{E7DF6BFF-55A5-4EB7-A673-4ED3E9456D39}

Key Deleted : HKLM\SOFTWARE\Classes\CLSID\{F25AF245-4A81-40DC-92F9-E9021F207706}

Key Deleted : HKLM\SOFTWARE\Classes\Interface\{03E2A1F3-4402-4121-8B35-733216D61217}

Key Deleted : HKLM\SOFTWARE\Classes\Interface\{4E92DB5F-AAD9-49D3-8EAB-B40CBE5B1FF7}

Key Deleted : HKLM\SOFTWARE\Classes\Interface\{9E3B11F6-4179-4603-A71B-A55F4BCB0BEC}

Key Deleted : HKLM\SOFTWARE\Classes\Interface\{C401D2CE-DC27-45C7-BC0C-8E6EA7F085D6}

Key Deleted : HKLM\SOFTWARE\Classes\TypeLib\{74FB6AFD-DD77-4CEB-83BD-AB2B63E63C93}

Key Deleted : HKLM\SOFTWARE\Classes\TypeLib\{9C049BA6-EA47-4AC3-AED6-A66D8DC9E1D8}

Key Deleted : HKLM\SOFTWARE\Classes\TypeLib\{C2AC8A0E-E48E-484B-A71C-C7A937FAAB94}

Key Deleted : HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Browser Helper Objects\{95B7759C-8C7F-4BF1-B163-73684A933233}

Key Deleted : HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Ext\Stats\{95B7759C-8C7F-4BF1-B163-73684A933233}

Key Deleted : HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Ext\Settings\{95B7759C-8C7F-4BF1-B163-73684A933233}

Key Deleted : HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Ext\PreApproved\{C6FDD0C3-266A-4DC3-B459-28C697C44CDC}

Key Deleted : HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Ext\PreApproved\{F25AF245-4A81-40DC-92F9-E9021F207706}

Key Deleted : HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Low Rights\ElevationPolicy\{E7DF6BFF-55A5-4EB7-A673-4ED3E9456D39}

Key Deleted : HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Low Rights\ElevationPolicy\{F25AF245-4A81-40DC-92F9-E9021F207706}

Key Deleted : HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\SearchScopes\{95B7759C-8C7F-4BF1-B163-73684A933233}

Value Deleted : HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Toolbar [{95B7759C-8C7F-4BF1-B163-73684A933233}]

Value Deleted : HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Toolbar\WebBrowser [{E7DF6BFF-55A5-4EB7-A673-4ED3E9456D39}]

Key Deleted : [x64] HKLM\SOFTWARE\Classes\Interface\{03E2A1F3-4402-4121-8B35-733216D61217}

Key Deleted : [x64] HKLM\SOFTWARE\Classes\Interface\{4E92DB5F-AAD9-49D3-8EAB-B40CBE5B1FF7}

Key Deleted : [x64] HKLM\SOFTWARE\Classes\Interface\{9E3B11F6-4179-4603-A71B-A55F4BCB0BEC}

Key Deleted : [x64] HKLM\SOFTWARE\Classes\Interface\{C401D2CE-DC27-45C7-BC0C-8E6EA7F085D6}

Key Deleted : [x64] HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Low Rights\ElevationPolicy\{F25AF245-4A81-40DC-92F9-E9021F207706}

Key Deleted : HKLM\Software\AVG Security Toolbar

 

***** [ Browsers ] *****

 

-\\ Internet Explorer v10.0.9200.16537

 

 

-\\ Google Chrome v30.0.1599.101

 

[ File : C:\Users\Vincent\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\preferences ]

 

 

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AdwCleaner[R0].txt - [6617 octets] - [14/10/2013 00:32:54]

AdwCleaner[R1].txt - [4977 octets] - [17/10/2013 20:07:57]

AdwCleaner[s0].txt - [6565 octets] - [14/10/2013 00:41:10]

AdwCleaner[s1].txt - [4860 octets] - [17/10/2013 22:50:03]

 

########## EOF - C:\AdwCleaner\AdwCleaner[s1].txt - [4920 octets] ##########

[themachinist239]

Here is the MalwareBytes log:

 

Malwarebytes Anti-Malware 1.75.0.1300

www.malwarebytes.org

 

Database version: v2013.10.18.02

 

Windows 8 x64 NTFS

Internet Explorer 10.0.9200.16721

Vincent :: VEH [administrator]

 

10/18/2013 12:04:48 AM

MBAM-log-2013-10-18 (00-12-33).txt

 

Scan type: Quick scan

Scan options enabled: Memory | Startup | Registry | File System | Heuristics/Extra | Heuristics/Shuriken | PUP | PUM

Scan options disabled: P2P

Objects scanned: 200980

Time elapsed: 7 minute(s), 15 second(s)

 

Memory Processes Detected: 0

(No malicious items detected)

 

Memory Modules Detected: 0

(No malicious items detected)

 

Registry Keys Detected: 0

(No malicious items detected)

 

Registry Values Detected: 0

(No malicious items detected)

 

Registry Data Items Detected: 0

(No malicious items detected)

 

Folders Detected: 0

(No malicious items detected)

 

Files Detected: 1

C:\Users\Vincent\Downloads\PowerISO5.exe (PUP.Optional.OpenCandy) -> No action taken.

 

(end)

[themachinist239]

I changed the browser shortcut targets and everything seems to be working great. Thank you so much for the help. I am forever appreciative.

[MrCharlie]

Good.......

Lets check your computers security before you go and we have a little cleanup to do also:

Download Security Check by screen317 from HERE or HERE.

• Save it to your Desktop.
• Double click SecurityCheck.exe and follow the onscreen instructions inside of the black box.
• If you get Unsupported operating system. Aborting now, just reboot and try again.
• A Notepad document should open automatically called checkup.txt.
• Please Post the contents of that document.
• Do Not Attach It!!!

MrC

[themachinist239]

 Results of screen317's Security Check version 0.99.74  

   x64 (UAC is enabled)  

 Internet Explorer 10  

``````````````Antivirus/Firewall Check:`````````````` 

 Windows Firewall Enabled!  

Windows Defender           

Norton Internet Security   

 WMI entry may not exist for antivirus; attempting automatic update. 

`````````Anti-malware/Other Utilities Check:````````` 

 Spybot - Search & Destroy 

 Malwarebytes Anti-Malware version 1.75.0.1300  

 Google Chrome 30.0.1599.101  

````````Process Check: objlist.exe by Laurent````````  

 Norton ccSvcHst.exe 

 Spybot Teatimer.exe is disabled! 

`````````````````System Health check````````````````` 

 Total Fragmentation on Drive C:  % 

````````````````````End of Log`````````````````````` 

[MrCharlie]

Looks Good.....

A little clean up to do....

Please Uninstall ComboFix: (if you used it)

Press the Windows logo key + R to bring up the "run box"

Copy and paste next command in the field:

ComboFix /uninstall

Make sure there's a space between Combofix and /

Then hit enter.

This will uninstall Combofix, delete its related folders and files, hide file extensions, hide the system/hidden files and clears System Restore cache and create new Restore point

(If that doesn't work.....you can simply rename ComboFix.exe to Uninstall.exe and double click it to complete the uninstall or download and run the uninstaller)

---------------------------------

If you used FRST:

Download the fixlist.txt to the same folder as FRST.

Run FRST and click Fix only once and wait

That will delete the quarantine folder created by FRST.

The rest you can manually delete.

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Please download OTC to your desktop.

http://oldtimer.geekstogo.com/OTC.exe

Double-click OTC to run it. (Vista and up users, please right click on OTC and select "Run as an Administrator")

Click on the CleanUp! button and follow the prompts.

(If you get a warning from your firewall or other security programs regarding OTC attempting to contact the Internet, please allow the connection.)

You will be asked to reboot the machine to finish the Cleanup process, choose Yes.

After the reboot all the tools we used should be gone.

Note: Some more recently created tools may not yet be removed by OTC. Feel free to manually delete any tools it leaves behind.

Any other programs or logs you can manually delete.

IE: RogueKiller.exe, RKreport.txt, RK_Quarantine folder, C:\FRST, MBAR, etc....AdwCleaner > just run the program and click uninstall.

-------------------------------

Any questions...please post back.

If you think I've helped you, please leave a comment > click on my avatar picture > click Profile Feed.

Take a look at My Preventive Maintenance to avoid being infected again.

Good Luck and Thanks for using the forum, MrC

[AdvancedSetup]

Glad we could help.

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