How to remove Rogue.AntiVirusPC2009

Hi pfge,

I have discussed the problem with colleagues and have been advised that what you are seeing is a false positive caused by an incompatibility between Malwarebytes and Comodo Internet Security.

Please see here for more information.

Let's tidy up some entries from the HiackThis log.

Please re-open HijackThis and select Scan. Check the boxes next to all the entries listed below (if present):

O2 - BHO: (no name) - {5C255C8A-E604-49b4-9D64-90988571CECB} - (no file)
O9 - Extra button: 發佈至部落格 - {219C3416-8CB2-491a-A3C7-D9FCDDC9D600} - (no file)
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: 使用 Windows Live Writer 發佈至部落格(&B) - {219C3416-8CB2-491a-A3C7-D9FCDDC9D600} - (no file)

Now close all other open windows and then click on Fix Checked. Close HijackThis.

ESET online scannner

• Please go Here then click on:
  

  Note: If using Mozilla Firefox you will need to download esetsmartinstaller_enu.exe when prompted then double click on it to install.
  All of the below instructions are compatible with either Internet Explorer or Mozilla FireFox.

• Select the option YES, I accept the Terms of Use then click on:
• When prompted allow the Add-On/Active X to install.
• Make sure that the option Remove found threats is NOT checked, and the option Scan archives is checked.
• Now click on Advanced Settings and select the following:

• Scan for potentially unwanted applications
  
• Scan for potentially unsafe applications
• Enable Anti-Stealth Technology


• Now click on:
• The virus signature database... will begin to download. Be patient this make take some time depending on the speed of your Internet Connection.
• When completed the Online Scan will begin automatically.
• Do not touch either the Mouse or keyboard during the scan otherwise it may stall.
• When completed select Uninstall application on close if you so wish, make sure you copy the logfile first!
• Now click on:
• Use notepad to open the logfile located at C:\Program Files\ESET\EsetOnlineScanner\log.txt.
• Copy and paste that log as a reply to this topic.

Run ESET online scannner

ESETSmartInstaller@High as CAB hook log:
Can not create directory.OnlineScanner.ocx - registred OK


also

List of found threats

C:\Windows\System32\APISlice.dll probably a variant of Win32/DllInject.D application

Hi pfge,

Upload a File to Virustotal

Please go to Virustotal

Copy/paste this file and path into the white box at the top:

C:\Windows\System32\APISlice.dll

Press Submit - this will submit the file for testing.
Please wait for all the scanners to finish then copy and paste the results in your next response.

1. After I uninstall ESET online scannner, I found a ESET online scannner folder in program files. I could not delete it. Is there any suggestion to delete it?

2. Virustotal analysis

0 VT Community user(s) with a total of 0 reputation credit(s) say(s) this sample is goodware. 0 VT Community user(s) with a total of 0 reputation credit(s) say(s) this sample is malware.

File name: APISlice.dll
Submission date: 2010-12-13 12:29:38 (UTC)
Current status: queued queued analysing finished

Result: 0/ 41 (0.0%)

Antivirus Version Last Update Result
AhnLab-V3 2010.12.13.01 2010.12.12 -
AntiVir 7.10.15.2 2010.12.13 -
Antiy-AVL 2.0.3.7 2010.12.13 -
Avast 4.8.1351.0 2010.12.13 -
Avast5 5.0.677.0 2010.12.13 -
BitDefender 7.2 2010.12.13 -
CAT-QuickHeal 11.00 2010.12.13 -
ClamAV 0.96.4.0 2010.12.13 -
Command 5.2.11.5 2010.12.13 -
Comodo 7045 2010.12.13 -
DrWeb 5.0.2.03300 2010.12.13 -
Emsisoft 5.1.0.1 2010.12.13 -
eTrust-Vet 36.1.8037 2010.12.13 -
F-Prot 4.6.2.117 2010.12.13 -
F-Secure 9.0.16160.0 2010.12.13 -
Fortinet 4.2.254.0 2010.12.13 -
GData 21 2010.12.13 -
Ikarus T3.1.1.90.0 2010.12.13 -
Jiangmin 13.0.900 2010.12.13 -
K7AntiVirus 9.72.3219 2010.12.11 -
Kaspersky 7.0.0.125 2010.12.13 -
McAfee 5.400.0.1158 2010.12.13 -
McAfee-GW-Edition 2010.1C 2010.12.13 -
Microsoft 1.6402 2010.12.13 -
NOD32 5698 2010.12.13 -
Norman 6.06.12 2010.12.13 -
nProtect 2010-12-13.01 2010.12.13 -
Panda 10.0.2.7 2010.12.12 -
PCTools 7.0.3.5 2010.12.13 -
Prevx 3.0 2010.12.13 -
Rising 22.77.06.03 2010.12.13 -
Sophos 4.60.0 2010.12.13 -
SUPERAntiSpyware 4.40.0.1006 2010.12.12 -
Symantec 20101.3.0.103 2010.12.13 -
TheHacker 6.7.0.1.099 2010.12.13 -
TrendMicro 9.120.0.1004 2010.12.13 -
TrendMicro-HouseCall 9.120.0.1004 2010.12.13 -
VBA32 3.12.14.2 2010.12.13 -
VIPRE 7631 2010.12.13 -
ViRobot 2010.12.13.4198 2010.12.13 -
VirusBuster 13.6.90.0 2010.12.13 -

Additional informationShow all
MD5 : 232a802875df9e544890003c00a03760
SHA1 : 6306a48693e9326c75c705738deb7fe2e943df0a
SHA256: a22122c6aeaf65dcf35ce40d137db24a69b7e3e5e770debfa8f7544fa8a55afa


3.

0 VT Community user(s) with a total of 0 reputation credit(s) say(s) this sample is goodware. 0 VT Community user(s) with a total of 0 reputation credit(s) say(s) this sample is malware.

File name: APISlice.dll
Submission date: 2010-05-14 23:00:31 (UTC)
Current status: finished

Result: 0 /41 (0.0%)

the rest is the same as the above.

I found the ESET online scannner folder in program files. I dould not delete it. Is there any suggestion to delete it?

reboot and make sure you have no browser windows open then try to delete and let me know.

"deltalima" wrote:

I found the ESET online scannner folder in program files. I dould not delete it. Is there any suggestion to delete it?

reboot and make sure you have no browser windows open then try to delete and let me know.

The ESET online scannner folder is gone after computer reboot.

What is next?

Hi pfge,

Now that you are clean, please follow these steps in order to keep your computer clean and secure.

Update Java Runtime
You are using an old version of Java. Sun's Java is sometimes updated in order to eliminate the exploitation of vulnerabilities in an existing version. For this reason, it's extremely important that you keep the program up to date, & also remove the older more vulnerable versions from your system. The most current version of Sun Java is: Java Runtime Environment Version 6 Update 23.

• Download the latest version of Java Runtime Environment (JRE) 6 Here
• Scroll down to where it says "JDK 6 Update 23 (JDK or JRE)"
• Click the orange Download JRE button to the right
• Select the Windows platform from the dropdown menu
• Read the License Agreement and then check the box that says: "I agree to the Java SE Runtime Environment 6 with JavaFX License Agreement". Click on Continue.The page will refresh
• Click on the link to download Windows Offline Installation & save the file to your desktop
• Close any programs you may have running - especially your web browser
• Go to Start > Settings > Control Panel, double-click on Add/Remove Programs & remove all older versions of Java
• Check (highlight) any item with Java Runtime Environment (JRE or J2SE or Java(TM) 6) in the name
• Click the Remove or Change/Remove button.
• Repeat as many times as necessary to remove each Java versions
• Reboot your computer once all Java components are removed
• Then from your desktop double-click on jre-6u23-windows-i586-p.exe to install the newest version

Remove GMER

Delete the GMER icon from your desktop.

Delete the RKill icon from your desktop.

Clean up with OTL

• Double-click OTL.exe to start the program. This will remove all the tools we used to clean your pc.
• Close all other programs apart from OTL as this step will require a reboot
• On the OTL main screen, press the CleanUp! button
• Say Yes to the prompt and then allow the program to reboot your computer.

Create a new, clean System Restore point which you can use in case of future system problems:

• Press Start >> All Programs >> Accessories >>System Tools >> System Restore
• Select Create a restore point, then Next, type a name like All Clean then press the Create button and once it's done press Close
• Now remove old, infected System Restore points:
• Next click Start >> Run and type cleanmgr in the box and press OK
• Ensure the boxes for Recycle Bin, Temporary Files and Temporary Internet Files are checked, you can choose to check other boxes if you wish but they are not required.
• Select the More Options tab, under System Restore press Clean up... and say Yes to the prompt
• Press OK and Yes to confirm

Update your AntiVirus Software and keep your other programs up-to-date
Update your Antivirus programs and other security products regularly to avoid new threats that could infect your system.
You can use one of these sites to check if any updates are needed for your pc.
Secunia Software Inspector
F-secure Health Check

Security Updates for Windows, Internet Explorer & Microsoft Office
Whenever a security problem in its software is found, Microsoft will usually create a patch so that after the patch is installed, attackers can't use the vulnerability to install malicious software on your PC. Keeping up with these patches will help to prevent malicious software being installed on your PC. Ensure you are registered for Windows updates via Start > right-click on My Computer > Properties > Automatic Updates tab or visit the Microsoft Update site on a regular basis.


Install SpywareBlaster - SpywareBlaster will added a large list of programs and sites into your Internet Explorer settings that will protect you from running and downloading known malicious programs.

A tutorial on installing & using this product can be found here:

Using SpywareBlaster to protect your computer from Spyware and Malware


Update all these programs regularly - Make sure you update all the programs I have listed regularly. Without regular updates you WILL NOT be protected when new malicious programs are released.Follow this list and your potential for being infected again will reduce dramatically.

Here are some additional utilities that will enhance your safety

• MVPS Hosts file <= The MVPS Hosts file replaces your current HOSTS file with one containing well know ad sites etc. Basically, this prevents your computer from connecting to those sites by redirecting them to 127.0.0.1 which is your local computer
• Winpatrol <= Download and install the free version of Winpatrol. a tutorial for this product is located here:
  Using Winpatrol to protect your computer from malicious software

Also, please read this great article by Tony Klein So How Did I Get Infected In First Place

Happy surfing and stay clean!

"deltalima" wrote:Hi pfge,
Create a new, clean System Restore point which you can use in case of future system problems:

Thank you for your help. I can follow all your instructions except I could not find System Restore in System Tools.

Here are what I have done.

• Press Start >> All Programs >> Accessories >>System Tools >> System Restore I could not find it.
• Select Create a restore point, then Next, type a name like All Clean then press the Create button and once it's done press Close Done
• Now remove old, infected System Restore points:
• Next click Start >> Run and type cleanmgr in the box and press OK Done
• Ensure the boxes for Recycle Bin, Temporary Files and Temporary Internet Files are checked, you can choose to check other boxes if you wish but they are not required. Done
• Select the More Options tab, under System Restore press Clean up... and say Yes to the prompt I am considering...
• Press OK and Yes to confirm

Hi pfge,

Create a new, clean System Restore point

• Click Start, Right Click on Computer, and select Properties.
• In the left pane, click System Protection > Creat.
• Give this restore point a descriptive name and click Create.
• Click Apply and OK.

Note: Do not clear infected/old System Restore points before creating a new System Restore point first!

Flush infected System Restore points

• Click Start, Right Click on Computer, and select Properties.
• In the left pane, click System Protection.
• untick the box labeled Vista C: an click Turn off system restore.
• Click Apply and OK.
• Restart your computer.

Please let me know if that works.

"deltalima" wrote:Hi pfge,
Create a new, clean System Restore point
Flush infected System Restore points

Done. Thanks again. Your assistance is highly appreciated.

You're welcome!

Glad we could help.

As this issue appears to be resolved,