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1.i downloaded a stupied file from emule

2.after opening this file i noticed that my sound device doesn't work and the nod32 program was closed.

3.when i was trying to open it i got an error: "nod32.exe is not a valid win32 application"

the hijackthis.exe have the same error: "hijackthis.exe is not a valid win32 application"

4.every anti spyware that i was trying to install got this error, even the online-scanners got failed.

this malware doen't even let me install those programs an has an error: *.dll verify that the file exists and that you can access it"

5.the only program that worked was "Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware" but even after detecting some infected files it can't delete some of them, some are getting back, and nothing getting change

6.system restore doest succsses to restore

help!
Hello! :hello2: and welcome to the Malware Removal forums.
I would be glad to take a look at your log and help you with solving any malware problems. HijackThis logs can take a while to research so please be patient while I work on your log and I will post back here with any recommendations.

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1.i downloaded a stupied file from emule
We have a zero tolerance for P2P programs here at this forum because they are a major source of infections as you are probably now aware. So you must uninstall emule and any other P2P programs while I'm helping you. viewtopic.php?f=11&t=33112


Step 1:
Download Combofix from any of the links below. You must rename it before saving it. Save it to your desktop.

Link 1
Link 2
Link 3





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Double click on Combo-Fix.exe & follow the prompts.
    When finished, it will produce a report for you.
  • Please post the C:\ComboFix.txt along with a HijackThis log so we can continue cleaning the system.
Do you still need any assistance?
lack of response,