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Annoying Popup Ad Malware

Happyqb · 2011-04-27T06:10:03+00:00

Good Evening, I am writing to ask for some help on another one of those google redirect trojans or virus, I am not sure what they are called, that I have seen frequently on this board. I have read up on other people's posts and am confident that you will be able to help me. My problem began about 3 weeks ago, when I noticed that my google searches were being redirected to some advertising websites. I thought nothing of it and just opened the links in a new tab allowing for the opening of the link in which I was interested. I kept the computer on and running for about two weeks this way with no problems other than the redirect. Then, about a week ago, I restarted my computer and right away noticed that this problem must have resulted from some type of malware. I am receiving pop up notifications in the form of "Internet Explorer Script Error" from random websites that I am not on. Also random radio ads or commercials will play audio out of no where in the background and I can not find w

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Cypher

May 5, 2011, 4:59 PM UTC

Hi Happyqb.

I tried to delete the Java Temporary Files but a popup error appears that says

Ok please do the following.

Copy all text in the quote box (below)...to Notepad, Do not include the word Quote:

@echo off
REM: Remove Directory and all sub-directories and files
rd /s /q "C:\Documents and Settings\Compaq_Owner.CHRISTOPHER\Application Data\Sun\Java\Deployment\cache\"

del %0
Save the Notepad file on your desktop...as delfile.bat... save type as "All Files"

delfile.bat <<------------- you should see this on your desktop.
Double click on delfile.bat to execute it.
A black CMD window will flash, then disappear...this is normal.
The files and folders, if found...will have been deleted and the "delfile.bat" file will also be deleted.

I was unable to run the OTC program because it says

Just manually delete the tools we used that are saved to your desktop.
With regards to your external hard drive, scan it with your installed antivirus Norton Internet Security and see if it detects anything.
Any other questions?

Happyqb

May 6, 2011, 4:58 AM UTC

Good Evening Cypher,

I was able to run the delfile.bat sucessfully and am in the process of deleting the programs that were loaded on the computer for the repair. The Avira scan came up negative for any threats on the external hard drive. I am also in the process of a full scan with Avira.

The computer looks to be running smoothly with no problems.

Again, I want to thank you for all your help and your patience in guiding me through the steps to become clean. You are a lifesaver and your detailed steps were perfect for anyone to understand. There truly are some good people in this world who can use their time and talents to help others in need especially to fight against malicious malware. I hope to be able to return the favor someday.

Much thanks and gratitude,

Happyqb

Cypher

May 6, 2011, 9:49 AM UTC

Hi Happyqb.

The computer looks to be running smoothly with no problems.

That's good to hear

I want to thank you for all your help and your patience in guiding me through the steps to become clean.

You're most welcome glad we could help, good luck and stay safe.

As this issue appears to be resolved,