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KAVKOP:Trojan-A.

That's what AVG Anti-Virus says I have. (Just installed this anti-virus software after the virus struck) Apparently it's some kind of malware that infects your system and logs your internet usage, sending the information over to some server, causing you slow system performance, and probably screws your computer bad. It's utterly insane. It keeps giving me a message saying "DDR.exe" has encountered and needs to close as well, and flashes an MS-DOS Command Prompt for a second.

First, it modified all my main system files, after which Windows gave me an alert saying my files have been modified and that I should insert my XP disc. I did that, and my computer hung, I tried almost 10 times, and it hung all those times.

Then I did what anyone would do, I hit Ctrl+Alt+Delete to see what process that was, and guess what, the instant the task manager came on, it closed itself, despite hitting in hundreds of times.

So like any smart person, I went to google and entered "AVG Anti-virus download" (finally getting down to download an anti-virus software) and guess what, upon pressing enter, Mozilla Firefox just hung and closed itself. So I went back, and everytime I typed "virus" into any text box and hit enter, it closed itself. This happened on Internet Explorer as well.

So I just went straight to the AVG Site, downloaded it and did a scan. As expected it indicated that I had a shit-load of trojans and viruses, with my core system files having been replaced. So I "cleaned" them. The moment I restarted, it said my "auto.inf" (i think it was this) file was infected. So I cleaned and restarted, and that specific error back, and hitting CtrlAltDel still auto-closed the task manager, though this time I could enter "virus" in google without auto-closing my browser.

I "repaired" windows using my System Disc, but after a few days, I found out that my core files had been replaced again. My internet performance is quite terrible now, I'm getting pings of 100+ on local servers after this shit happened, and I don't even know how I got this virus.

What solution would you recommend now, this is really pissing me off..
 
well. If you cant fix it, and If you don't want to reinstall windows You could try system restore. It works.
 
Dam, I don't have restore point before this. As you can see, I had just reinstalled windows a month back and had loaded all my files and games in, and I forgot to install an Anti-Virus software. I guess that wouldn't work, as I would have no restore point right?
 
I'm not sure, you may be able to undo a restore point - like if it's too far back. I can't remember. Certain operations automatically create a restore point though - you may have a more recent one than you think. Service Packs I think create one. So if you installed SP3 - then you have one there.


I'd check the other Virus problem a few posts down here in Harware/Software, and download that anti-malware program mentioned (can't remember the name of the program)
 
first of all: Do Not! type any info about you and your personal stuff including your name, email address, Windows Authentication Key, and so on. That computer should be quarantined from the rest of your network (If any).
Safe your vitals into secluded area, (Probably on an external HD). Thoroughly format infected system and do the extended scan to isolate any damaged clusters (Myth but WTF). Reinstall Windows, and before you even activate it, buy, or get a respectable Antivirus programs, and not only the infected system, but the entire network, infected system and the external HD you stored your vitals should be scanned thoroughly.

Good Luck.
 
A/V programs are more suited to catching malware before they have been activated.. like something tainted you download - it will catch it.

however, he didn't have an A/V program and he got the virus, and it's full tilt takeover. I don't think an A/V program is going to be able to do much at this point.

A combination of anti-malware programs might, but it sounds like this shit is nasty. I'd rather be safe than sorry. He said he just installed it recently, so it's probably not a huge loss to reinstall windows, as format is the best way of making sure it's dead.
 
soulslicer said:
KAVKOP:Trojan-A.


So like any smart person, I went to google and entered "AVG Anti-virus download" (finally getting down to download an anti-virus software) and guess what, upon pressing enter, Mozilla Firefox just hung and closed itself. So I went back, and everytime I typed "virus" into any text box and hit enter, it closed itself. This happened on Internet Explorer as well.
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A smart person would have a A/V installed before they get infected :p


I'm sorry, but your best bet is to format. A/Vs are really designed for prevention and removal before the virus spreads. It sounds to me like your pc is way gone and that virus has spread. No a/v will be able to remove all traces of it, because Trojans are designed to destroy the file they infect. And if the virus transmits personal information do you really want to risk the chance a A/V might miss one. Your PC is pretty much a zombie pc you may have other virus you don't know about as these kind of trojans tend to download others, and since you say your pc internet connection is slow, it sound like it's doing more than sending personal info. It could be possibly sending spam.
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PimpinPenguin said:
A smart person would have a A/V installed before they get infected
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I don't think AVG Free has live protection from viruses. Only the scanner. Most viruses can be avoided in the first place simply by adhereing to safe browsing practices. Although some sites do have what's called, "drive-by downloads" which infects the computer just by visiting the site. These sites are pobably mostly pornography and torrent sites though.
 
AVG Free 8.0 has all types of protections. Drive by downloads, active scanning, link scanning and even has addware/malware/spyware protection like spybots resident. Yeah, it scans downloads and you can select individual files, folders, or drives.

The scanner itself is balls fast, however, the GUI is a clunky piece of shit, but you can avoid using it by leaving it in your taskbar instead of closing it after a scan.

I've been using AVG for years. It's really ****ing good at catching and removing and healing things. I was hoping ver8 would be lighter than 7, but it's actually much heavier. But at least it's better in all other aspects.
 
Thanks for the help guys. I'm trying one more of your solutions, to install ad-aware or some anti-spyware program and see what that can find on clean. Apart from that, I guess I'll have to re-install. Also, I found the source of my virus. It's some executable in my thumbdrive, I plug it in and it loaded the virus straight into my laptop, only thing is that that one had AVG installed and it detected it and prevented the drive from reading.

I hope it doesn't spread to my network though, I'm connected to 4 other computers wirelessly, but linksys security should stop this kind of shit hopefully.
 
soulslicer said:
Thanks for the help guys. I'm trying one more of your solutions, to install ad-aware or some anti-spyware program and see what that can find on clean. Apart from that, I guess I'll have to re-install. Also, I found the source of my virus. It's some executable in my thumbdrive, I plug it in and it loaded the virus straight into my laptop, only thing is that that one had AVG installed and it detected it and prevented the drive from reading.

I hope it doesn't spread to my network though, I'm connected to 4 other computers wirelessly, but linksys security should stop this kind of shit hopefully.
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Google 'safe browsing habits' for future preventive knowledge. Trust me on this. ;)
 
I wouldn't accept the naysayers' opinions that reformatting is your only option, at least not quite yet.

This guide apparently describes how to remove KAVKOP:Trojan-A, so have a look.

If it doesn't work, get Kaspersky free trial or NOD32 free trial. Reboot to safe mode and scan.

Reboot. Get hijackthis. Do a scan and post a log, either here or somewhere online where there are lots of dedicated gurus to help. If you see obvious irregularities in the reg entries in hijackthis, delete them - but as I said, ONLY if you know for absolute 100% certain. If not, stick to doing whatever people tell you to do based on your log file.

If you know any of the file names associated with this virus, find them and delete them using Unlocker if required. You can also try using Windows search to isolate strange exe and dll files that appeared at the time of infection - this can be useful, but is a very scrappy technique.

Get Process Explorer to do the job of Task Manager for the time being. It's better anyway.

Reboot to Safe Mode again. Scan again. Repeat ad infinitum.

Sorry this isn't more detailed, I just woke up.
 
Laivasse said:
I wouldn't accept the naysayers' opinions that reformatting is your only option, at least not quite yet.

This guide apparently describes how to remove KAVKOP:Trojan-A, so have a look.

If it doesn't work, get Kaspersky free trial or NOD32 free trial. Reboot to safe mode and scan.

Reboot. Get hijackthis. Do a scan and post a log, either here or somewhere online where there are lots of dedicated gurus to help. If you see obvious irregularities in the reg entries in hijackthis, delete them - but as I said, ONLY if you know for absolute 100% certain. If not, stick to doing whatever people tell you to do based on your log file.

If you know any of the file names associated with this virus, find them and delete them using Unlocker if required. You can also try using Windows search to isolate strange exe and dll files that appeared at the time of infection - this can be useful, but is a very scrappy technique.

Get Process Explorer to do the job of Task Manager for the time being. It's better anyway.

Reboot to Safe Mode again. Scan again. Repeat ad infinitum.

Sorry this isn't more detailed, I just woke up.
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You know, reinstalling is quite faster than your instructions? :p
 
Back up any files that you need,format your HDD , when you reinstall windows, go to a friends house,scan the back up flash drive/DVD/CD and if it is clean your clear to go.If you dont wanna do it,try avast antivirus (uhh... whoops , hope your browser didnt close xD)
 
Barney Fife said:
You know, reinstalling is quite faster than your instructions? :p
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When you factor in backing up your shit and then reinstalling all your stuff, it often isn't, by a factor of a squillion. In any case all the things I linked are programs everyone should have anyway.

Besides if that guide/script works it might even clear the infection inside 5 minutes.
 
Laivasse said:
When you factor in backing up your shit and then reinstalling all your stuff, it often isn't, by a factor of a squillion. In any case all the things I linked are programs everyone should have anyway.

Besides if that guide/script works it might even clear the infection inside 5 minutes.
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You know? I'd hate to re-install everything that's on my machine too. :p I agree that re-formatting and re-installing should be an absolute last resort.
 
KineticAesthetic said:
Well, I was supporting your point, bit if you're gonna insult my mother...

Your mother's cooking isn't very good. It's quite poor.
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OH shit. oh SHIT!

He said he's been to hell, and he didn't like your mom's cooking!

OUCKING FWNED.
 
KineticAesthetic said:
Well, I was supporting your point, bit if you're gonna insult my mother...

Your mother's cooking isn't very good. It's quite poor.
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You know what, I love Auckland man that city is freaking beautiful.
I went there in my teens, about 20 years ago for family vacation.
You lucky bastard, I wish I was born in Auckland.

I guess some people are luckier than others, huh? :p
 
Barney Fife said:
You know what, I love Auckland man that city is freaking beautiful.
I went there in my teens, about 20 years ago for family vacation.
You lucky bastard, I wish I was born in Auckland.

I guess some people are luckier than others, huh? :p
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OH SHIT!!!!

He said he's been to ****land back when you were in diapers mother****er
 
You're an idiot. I recommend killing your family and committing suicide after burning your computer and all traces of your existence.
 
Damn you virus quit it ... I'm too old to fight and my diaper leaks.



Geogaddi said:
You're an idiot. I recommend killing your family and committing suicide after burning your computer and all traces of your existence.
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And you ....Are?:cool:
 
Geogaddi said:
You're an idiot. I recommend killing your family and committing suicide after burning your computer and all traces of your existence.
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I was acting like an idiot on purpose. Don't try to ruin my fun.


/shakes head

Go back in the video game forum before you get yourself an 'Insane Virus Problem' of your own
 
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