Virus and Malware question

[deet]

On one of my computers I cant connect to any Anti-Virus sites at all.
When I try to connect it says cannot find server.

It started when I thought I was doing a search on google But I guess I was on a Malware site? When I clicked any link in the search results they actually went to: go.google.com

Here is my problem: http://forums.cnet.com/5208-6132_102-0.html?forumID=32&threadID=305856&messageID=2841046

I downloaded MalWareBytes but it will not run at all.

Anyone had this happen before? How did you get it fixed?

Thanks
deet

 

[Maverick]

You've definately picked up a nasty little bug. I haven't encountered the one that you currently have (*knock on wood) but I've had a few.

I usually go to one of three sites when this happens, BleepingComputer, CastleCops or WhatTheTech.

You'll need to download the HijackThis free program and post the log in a thread that you start and someone will come along and help you remove the infection.

Good luck and let us know how it works out.

 

[liquidcherry]

If malwarebytes is not working,try this:

Go to Start > Control Panel > System > Hardware > Device Manager > View > Show Hidden Devices.

Scroll down to “Non-plug and Play Drivers” and click the plus icon to open those drivers.

Then search for “TDSSserv.sys”

Right click on it, and select “Disable”

Note: If you select Uninstall, it will install itself again when you reboot the system, so DON’T select Uninstall.

Restart your pc.

You can now update your Antirus/Malware/Rootkit softwares and the go.google rubbish will stop.


In simple terms, TDSSserv.sys is a service/server redirecting all software updates to 127.0.0.1 (your own computer) so they won’t update

Found this somewhere(Credit goes to the original poster)

Let me know

Cheers

Frank

 

[Rudy]

I would also suggest using a different computer and going to free.grisoft.com (or another Anti-Virus website), download the program AND the full updates onto a USB drive. Then you can install and update the program using your memory stick.

After that, boot into Safe Mode and run a scan. Safe Mode scans are typically more successful than scans done in regular mode.

Also, the thing about HijackThis is a good advice. You can post the log here, and I'd be willing to go through it and let you know what you need to get rid of.

Good luck,
David

 

[deet]

LiquidCherry, Thank you very much this worked 100% - Very Greatful!

Updated both Avast and MalWareBytes and both found the virus.

So much for me using McAfee.. This has taken up my entire day.

Wish I would have asked this question about 6 hours ago!

 

[Kenny]

Great!!!! Rep up'd to Cherry for solving this.

 

[holyroller]

LiquidCherry, Thank you very much this worked 100% - Very Greatful!

Updated both Avast and MalWareBytes and both found the virus.

So much for me using McAfee.. This has taken up my entire day.

Wish I would have asked this question about 6 hours ago!

My daughter installed this on my computer, it came from a popup or advert on an arcade site she plays on. It was one that said you have x amount of viruses/spyware, etc.. on your computer. She clicked cancel and it installed it, she then allowed it to get past the firewall.

 

[Corey]

also try these programs on a regular basis

First try these free tools
Cleaning Tools
Virus Frist Help

I use these Free Cleaning Tools

1. ATF - Cleaner at http://www.atribune.org/index.php?o...id=25&Itemid=25

2. CCleaner - http://www.ccleaner.com

3. Disk Cleaner - http://www.diskcleaner.nl

4. Sweepi - http://www.yooapps.ch/?c=produkte/sweepi5&l=E

Virus First Help

Ad-Aware 2008 Free
http://www.lavasoft.com/products/ad_aware_free.php

Spybot - Search & Destroy
Protect yourself against spyware 1.6.0
http://www.spybot.info/en/download/index.html

SpywareBlaster 4.1
Prevent the installation of spyware and other potentially unwanted software!
http://www.javacoolsoftware.com/spywareblaster.html

Cheers
Corey

 

[holyroller]

LiquidCherry, Thank you very much this worked 100% - Very Greatful!

Updated both Avast and MalWareBytes and both found the virus.

So much for me using McAfee.. This has taken up my entire day.

Wish I would have asked this question about 6 hours ago!

Personally I don't rate McAfee much as a virus checker, but then I did work for them and with the development team a while back.

 

[liquidcherry]

LiquidCherry, Thank you very much this worked 100% - Very Greatful!

Updated both Avast and MalWareBytes and both found the virus.

So much for me using McAfee.. This has taken up my entire day.

Wish I would have asked this question about 6 hours ago!

I am glad it helped

Just in case you(or anyone else) run again in probs like this...PM me

I wouldn't use MC Afee either, just too bloated...i install on ALL computer(clients and personal) Avast..but even avast was not able to pick up the last go.google virus...

Thx all for the Rep

Cheers

Frank