Malware Infection Caused By Firefox Download?
Feb 12, 2013
Last week I downloaded firefox without paying enough attention to the source of the download and now my computer is full up on programs I do not want. These programs include something called "pc fix speed",a woman's head with a headset that shows up on the title bar of every internet window I open and I think is called "24x7 help", and a new toolbar when i open internet explorer that includes a blue ball that says "ws" next to a web search box, a "translate" button, and a "get whitesmoke english writing software" button among other things.
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Mar 23, 2011
After several days with a very patient and through BleepingComputer Volunteer, I believe my computer is malware-free. However, my computer itself still seems to be having issues. None of these issues occurred prior to the infection. My logs appear clean, but these issues remain:Mouse cursor "stutters" at times.Windows flickerStartup and shutdown take excessively long at times, others it is very fastShortcut icons (but not regular icons) have some sort of "blank" icon in front of them.Here is a link to the malware removal threadMalware Removal ThreadAttached as well is a picture of the icon situation.
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Jul 21, 2012
Im getting blue screen every 35min here is full report..from bluescreen view
Caused By Driver - ntoskrnl.exe, Caused By Address - ntoskrnl.exe+71f00
File Description - NT Kernel & System, File Version 6.1.7601.17514 (win7sp1_rtm.101119-1850)
Full Path C:WindowsMinidump�20112-5850-01.dmp
Crash Address - ntoskrnl.exe+71f00
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Nov 1, 2009
After installation, in IE8, I can initiate a file download and it will proceed to DL the file but upon finishing, the file disappears from the saved location. I then installed Firefox from a flash drive without issue but when I DL a file in Firefox, it also proceeds to DL the file but upon the end produces an invalid file with 0 bytes.
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Jun 6, 2012
[code] i cannot download firefox browser it say previous version needs to be uninstalled but i did uninstall it.
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Jul 5, 2012
I am trying to download mozilla firefox to use instead of explorer....it keeps telling me to check my proxy settings or my internet....my internet is running fine.....how do I get this freeware on my computer? What is required to download?
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Nov 11, 2012
I have downloaded firefox; but it will not open. the hourglass appears for a split second..and goes away.but...when i tried to uninstall FF, i got a msg saying that i needed to "close it" first! ??? how can i close it if it never opened? i'm confused. apparently it's open?
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Feb 2, 2013
I want to download and install Firefox . It gets confusing downloading Firefox from some sites. They seem to load your page with a lot of unwanted popup ads that I can't get rid of.What are the reliable sites to download such as Firefox ?
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Aug 21, 2011
built my own computer for the FIRST time...everything is working fine EXCEPT....am unable to download Firefox and Yahoo....windows 7 and IE9....64 bit...motherboard is ASUS M5A99X EVO. Have 8gigs Ram.On DSL 1.5
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Mar 27, 2012
I've used an old version of Firefox but needed to upgrade so went to the latest 11.0 But "Free Download Manger" is no longer compatible. Any suggestions for a good compatible free manager?
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Jul 23, 2012
I am on a windows 7 home premium, 64 bit Asus a53u. This is a friends computer. His USB, SD card, and webcam quit working 2 weeks ago and he came to me to fix it. He had a root kit in his registry, and a bunch of trojans.happili and generic trojans and another root kit. I can not get one of the viruses to uninstall (don't have sufficient permissions to get rid of it. Hiding in the ask toolbar updater) but it shouldn't be a problem because its been quarentined and is no longer running (sob was using 100% of the CPU). So I the drivers will not install. Period. I can download and install the realteak 2.0 but the drivers in the device manager will not install. I believe I got an error 0000027 (can't figure out where I got that from) Also I am not willing to spend any money on software. Hes not paying me and is not willing to reimburse either.
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Nov 20, 2009
Need a little advice. Still dealing with the nasty infection. I have done a clean install where i wiped my hard drive for about 4 hours.
I am still dealing with the infection when i place a blank disk in the drive it will type into the start menu. I am a little unsure if it would be suitable to reinstall again and flash my bios or get hackthis logs done.
If i should flash my bios how do i do this?
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Aug 28, 2012
my netgear wireless modem and wireless network were renamed and all the passwords reset. Hard reset to recover. I am still getting browsers redirected daily. All three browsers each will give message that setting have been changed when opened. IE will say search setting have been corrupted and mandate Bing. Internet Options will be reset to custom levels without a reboot. I have installed AVG 2012 paid. No scan from various scanners will show an infected file except some cookies. AVG rescue disk scan found 13 password protected files that were renamed. Broke AVG and required a reinstall. Password protected files were back by the end of the day. AVG says there should be NO password protected files in their sub-directories during a rescue scan. Their solution is a wipe and reinstall.What is the safest process of doing the HD wipe and reinstall? Just plugging the thumb drive in got me all this grief. Is reinstalling files from the DVD the same process? If i try to access my old files am i opening myself to reinfection?
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Jan 31, 2012
Quote: A very punctual Mozilla is set to launch the latest version of its browser on January 31, 2012 as per plan. The new version is a traditional Firefox silent update infused with all the desired components, particularly the disabling of incompatible add-ons and advancement of the compatible ones. Add-ons from Firefox 4 or later will be compatible with Firefox 10. Read More at : Firefox 10 Download Available. Silent Update In The Package. - CrazyEngineers Download Firefox 10
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Oct 29, 2009
Mozilla's flagship Firefox browser is vulnerable to at least 11 “critical” vulnerabilities that expose users to drive-by download attacks that require no user interaction beyond normal browsing.
The open-source group shipped Firefox 3.5.4 with patches for the vulnerabilities, which range from code execution risk to the theft of information in the browser's form history.
One of the critical issues affect media libraries introduced in Firefox 3.5 when audio and video capabilities were added.
Here's the skinny on the high-risk issues in this Mozilla Firefox patch batch: More at: Firefox hit by multiple drive-by download flaws | Zero Day | ZDNet.com
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Feb 9, 2012
My computer had a nasty virus which I think have since removed. The only problem is none of the programs in my program files are available. The folders are empty.I am at a bit of a loss here.If I search, I can find the programs so I know they are there somewhere!I am almost to the point where I want to scrub the hard drive and start from scratch. If I do this, how can I backup my program files that I have?Is there a way to drop them onto a back up hard drive, then just move them to the new fresh O.S.
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May 10, 2012
So, I'm trying to get an online game working, thinking they had issues. Come to find out, neither my firewall nor updater has been working since January.Here's the link to my original thread, where Gringo helped me get rid of the infection:I dug around and found a registry file to get the firewall working, but I'm stumped on the Updater.
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Dec 12, 2012
Some times I have got any computer thats infected by some virus and internet is not working. Booting Linux, Internet is working, but in Windows it is not. I am sure its virus problem, because IP, and others adjust are OK. Sometimes after scanning Windows with some antivirus system, internet works, but sometimes it doesnot. Well, is there any way to restore and repair damage caused by some virus or windows crushed, that are affected Internet? Now I have a computer that only things is affected is internet conexion. It doesnot work.
I repeate, is not a problem with LAN card, IP adress, so on..
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Jan 23, 2012
DHCP Client Service Won't Start, I get Error 106, running windows 7 on my desktop,but can connect wireless to same router.
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Oct 24, 2012
Right about the time we got the virus out I started to get regular system freezes and BSODs at random times throughout the day. I'm not sure if it's something we did, if the virus messed something up, or if it's some unrelated issue. It's not the memory since I tested it last night and there weren't any errors.It can happen at any time. I haven't been playing any games and the only game I ever do play on this laptop is minecraft. I do play some Hulu and Netflix videos, but these crashes and lockups don't only occur when I'm watching a video. I can simply be browsing the web or working on my webpage and I will get the BSOD or the system will freeze.[CODE]
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Jan 11, 2012
I have reformatted and installed a minimal version of Windows 7 but have yet to stop this thing from maintaining its hold on my network. After some 20 hours a day for nearly a month, it has taken its toll on my family. My son's new laptop for Xmas is now infected too. We will fix that very soon tho. Please guide me on how to proceed with this laptop for now. They have already wiped out my bank account once.
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Sep 21, 2012
My two min browsers at the moment are waterfox & chrome..As the title says, Im on a x64 version of Windows 7.Has anyone any advice for me on the best versions of Firefox/Builds of Firefox for a x64 windows?same with Google chrome.
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Nov 14, 2012
downloaded Maleware Bytes from this site. As promised, it was not an automatic install.How do I manually install it on a Win7, 64bit PC?
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Nov 23, 2012
I searched but couldn't find anyone else with this problem. I'm running 7 Home Premium 64bit. I've tried everything and had a Pro try to solve this also with zero results. Somehow, Media Center has attached itself to every exe. program/file and I'm not able to open Firefox, Chrome, System Restore, regedit, and on and on. IE 8 does work. I managed to run a free Norton scan which showed NO virus. Remote access from Cloudeight to repair was thwarted, so no help there. I cannot run Malware Bytes or any other cleaner, so really need some expert help. This is being typed on my Gateway XP Pro.BTW, I was using MSE.
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Dec 7, 2011
I am new to Windows 7 and have just come across the Vrtualization featuers. They seem interesting but I am not 100% sure of how they work.There are certain apps out there in my industry that people suspect might not be "clean" but they are very good at what they do. So I want to be protected from them. I used to use, Sandboxie with my Win XP setup.If I install or run a virus/maleware infected application, can I do so in a Virtualized way so that it doesn't infect the rest of my system?
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May 29, 2012
First off Im running Avast and comodo and full malware bytes. But what Im wondering is if there is a way to check deeper for malware or issues? Reason Im asking is I think I may have downloaded an iffy program. My mouse seems to be studdering a bit ( and it didnt do it until now ) Im running a new build of only 1-2 mths old. So is there anything to look for in terms of processes etc? Or would Comodo, Avast and or Malware bytes have said something to me? Comodo kept popping up when I was installing it, but it does that anyway with any program.
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Sep 13, 2012
to ever this may concern: Why is pagefile.sys and hiberfil.sys showing up as "malware" whenever I scan my hardrive
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May 5, 2011
I know there are few Limited connectivity threads but ive checked them, non of them have the answer im looking for so ill just tell you the story.I accidentily downloaded a malware/adware program called Antimalware Doctor, i tried going into safe mode and using multiple programs to delete it (Malware bytes, Spybot - Search and Destroy & AVG command line scanner) they apprently deleted it , i loaded my comp back to normal mode and there it was back in there corner >
i managed to get rid of the program by bringing up task manager and removing the process called "sorttm700" (thats what the antimalware doctor program was called in the toolbar when i hovered over it) then going to my computer and searching for sorttm700, i deleted all the folders with sorttm700 in them and rebooted and no more annoying ads to buy fake software however i still have limited connectivity (it became limited while the malware was on my computer and before i took any action to resolve it)i am trying to use the same network as the computer i am using now ot send this message, i never get connection problems with my laptop using this connection i have tried reseting my router and modem as well as uninstalling the driver and reinstalling and now there is a red cross with no options to connect to an access point, my wifi on my laptop is on before you ask?
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Aug 12, 2012
when my laptop was new i never saw these folders named $RECYCLE.BIN and SYSTEM VOLUME INFORMATION and now i think my laptop is infected with a virus because i got these files through a pen drive, that means its a virus or a malware b'coz it spreads and many people have got this because of my laptop. but none of the antivirus i used such as avira, Avg, Mcafee and eset online scan have detected it till now. I don't know what to do.
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Nov 17, 2012
I have win 7 and installed Microsoft Security Essential (MSE) with latest updates. System Progressive Protection (Malware) showed up and hijacked my computer. My windows firewall is ON.I am wondering, how does this malware come into my system and changed folders/registry. How did MSE allow to make such changes?As I googled, there are suggestion to install additional antivirus software.
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Feb 1, 2013
Missing files after malware cleanup. How to get rid of files I see in my Secunia psi program but never see them listed in windows uninstaller, Revo uninstaller or even Iobit uninstaller.
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