Malware/Viruses

[Newsgroup]

I carry adequate protection on my PC, but it seems somehow a virus or
malware has embedded itself into the computer.

Ad-ware does not seem to pick it up, neither does it budge my AVG
anti-virus. The only thing that keeps alerting me is Spyware Guard that
some dlls are trying to attach a BHO to my PC.

The problem is every time Spyware Guard tries to remove the BHO, the BHO
keeps coming back immediately. My IE7 keeps going to a site for
WinAntiVirus Pro (????) and my IE7 continually shows pop ups telling me that
my PC is at risk and I should purchase one or another anti-virus software
etc...

Spyware Guard shows that two dlls, 'pmnnk.dll' and 'fcccdee.dll' are trying
to add BHOs.

Any ideas what possible program on my PC this spyware may belong to and how
to get rid of it?

Thanks.

 

[Malke]

I carry adequate protection on my PC, but it seems somehow a virus or
malware has embedded itself into the computer.

Ad-ware does not seem to pick it up, neither does it budge my AVG
anti-virus. The only thing that keeps alerting me is Spyware Guard that
some dlls are trying to attach a BHO to my PC.

The problem is every time Spyware Guard tries to remove the BHO, the BHO
keeps coming back immediately. My IE7 keeps going to a site for
WinAntiVirus Pro (????) and my IE7 continually shows pop ups telling me that
my PC is at risk and I should purchase one or another anti-virus software
etc...

Spyware Guard shows that two dlls, 'pmnnk.dll' and 'fcccdee.dll' are trying
to add BHOs.

Any ideas what possible program on my PC this spyware may belong to and how
to get rid of it?

You have a Vundo infection. Do the preparatory steps here:
http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/page2.html#Removing_Malware

Then do the specific removal steps here:
http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/page2.html#Winfixer - Winfixer

You can also check to see if there are targeted removal steps for your
malware here:
Bleeping Computer removal how-to's -
http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/forums/forum55.html

When all else fails, run HijackThis and post your log in one of the
specialty forums listed at the first link above (not here, please).

Standard caveat: If the procedures look too complex - and there is no
shame in admitting this isn't your cup of tea - take the machine to a
professional computer repair shop (not your local version of
BigComputerStore/GeekSquad). Please be aware that not all local shops
are skilled at removing malware and even if they are, your computer may
be so infested that Windows will need to be clean-installed. Have all
your data backed up before you take the machine into a shop.


Malke

 

[Ken Blake, MVP]

I carry adequate protection on my PC, but it seems somehow a virus or
malware has embedded itself into the computer.

Ad-ware does not seem to pick it up, neither does it budge my AVG
anti-virus. The only thing that keeps alerting me is Spyware Guard that
some dlls are trying to attach a BHO to my PC.

The problem is every time Spyware Guard tries to remove the BHO, the BHO
keeps coming back immediately. My IE7 keeps going to a site for
WinAntiVirus Pro (????) and my IE7 continually shows pop ups telling me that
my PC is at risk and I should purchase one or another anti-virus software
etc...

Spyware Guard shows that two dlls, 'pmnnk.dll' and 'fcccdee.dll' are trying
to add BHOs.

Any ideas what possible program on my PC this spyware may belong to and how
to get rid of it?

A Google search on pmnnk.dll led me here:

http://forums.tomcoyote.org/How_Remove_Vundo_Winfixer_Msevents_self_Help_t57816.html

or http://tinyurl.com/3xfk5r

 

[MAP]

I carry adequate protection on my PC, but it seems somehow a virus or
malware has embedded itself into the computer.

Apparently not.

 

[John Nice]

Apparently not.

Gosh what a helpful remark. I bet you're really pleased with yourself,
smartarse.

John




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Virus Database (VPS): 000764-5, 10/08/2007
Tested on: 8/11/2007 09:20:28
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[Unknown]

Is your response to his remark any better?

Gosh what a helpful remark. I bet you're really pleased with yourself,
smartarse.

John




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Virus Database (VPS): 000764-5, 10/08/2007
Tested on: 8/11/2007 09:20:28
avast! - copyright (c) 1988-2007 ALWIL Software.
http://www.avast.com

 

[Jody]

YES, it is because Mr. Pawlak believes it's "Just fine" to make an acid remark
to a reasonable inquiry. NOW HE KNOWS IT ISN'T. GET IT !!!!! (probalby not,
but that's OK, too)

 

[Unknown]

Now you're starting-----(probably not, but that's OK,too) Acid remark??

 

[Unknown]

You think it's OK to call someone a smartarse?

YES, it is because Mr. Pawlak believes it's "Just fine" to make an acid
remark
to a reasonable inquiry. NOW HE KNOWS IT ISN'T. GET IT !!!!! (probalby
not,
but that's OK, too)

 

[MAP]

Their was already two replies to the post,would it help to repeat it a third
time?
Instead my intention was for the OP to realise that "his protection" was NOT
a dequate.