Trouble!!

garentee · Joined: Jan 26, 2008 Posts: 2

I got a virus/malware on my home PC. After downloading a free spyware program, I was able to identify several EXE and DLL files that had been loaded (icthis.exe, icmntr.exe, isfmm.exe and more). I was then able to do a search for these files (some having same name in the dll) and delete them.

Now...my search feature doesn't work from any application and it appears that I can not copy/paste or drag any files. I purchased a USB Flashdrive today so I could copy all my files to it, then had planned on wiping out XP Professional and re-installing.

Your thoughts on why I can't copy or drag these and why my search function doesn't work any longer?

garentee · Joined: Jan 26, 2008 Posts: 2

I should also add...I can no longer get onto the internet from this PC. My wireless PC still works so I know it is not a provider issue.

gmjlopez · Joined: Mar 28, 2008 Posts: 4

Try installing and running these popular programs.

AdAware 2007
SpyBot S & D 1.5.2
MalwareBytes Anti-Malware

Also, turn off system restore until the problem is fixed. If possible, remove the Hard Drive and scan it on a separate PC.

If you are able to eventually connect to the internet, go to this website.

http://www.kaspersky.com/kos/eng/partner/default/kavwebscan.html

(This scanner is for use with internet explorer only)
Click on "Accept"

You will be prompted to install an ActiveX component from Kaspersky, Click Yes.

* The program will launch and then begin downloading the latest definition files:
* Once the files have been downloaded click on NEXT
* Now click on Scan Settings
* In the scan settings make that the following are selected:
o Scan using the following Anti-Virus database:
Extended (if available otherwise Standard)
o Scan Options:
Scan Archives
Scan Mail Bases
* Click OK
* Now under select a target to scan:
Select My Computer
* This will program will start and scan your system.
* The scan will take a while so be patient and let it run.