Hi i seem to have a problem that norton or adware cannot fix, norton wont even reconise it and want $69 for there advice, and adware finds it but is unable to delete it.

when i run adaware it finds win32.trojandownloader.zlob(2 objects total)
and mru list(2 objects total)

when i ask it to remove it it says it cant remove c:\windows\system32/atmlk.exe
and C:\windows/system32\stdole3.tlb

the symtoms are it creating a flashing logo on my task bar sayin virus alert! i have a critacal error that may cause system failer, also it redirects my home page to a virus remover page what i think looks a bit suspicus.

i would be very greatful for assistance in this as im not to sure what to do,
cheers
stu

Hi there Wtdafk , welcome to PCHF.


Dont pay anything to them , we'll get rid of that for free. Sounds like you have a Spyware Quake infection.

Please run the Smitfraud fix , see link and instructions here:

http://siri.urz.free.fr/Fix/SmitfraudFix_En.php


After that post the log (C:\rapport.txt) it made , plus a Hijackthis log. For the last see link below in my sig.

ok i tryed the smitfraud but it says process.exe absent an tellme me to unzip the arcive>??

ok and here is the hijackthis log file

smit report

Yup , just what i thought. A Spyware Quake infection , and it looks like the Smitfraud fix has removed it.


These can be fixed with hjt if still present:

Then please post a new hijackthis log after that , and a discription of remaining problems , if any.