Duplicate csrss.exe - assistance?

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TiffLO Posts 2 Registration date Tuesday October 16, 2012 Status Member Last seen October 16, 2012 - Oct 16, 2012 at 03:50 PM
Ambucias Posts 47310 Registration date Monday February 1, 2010 Status Moderator Last seen February 15, 2023 - Oct 17, 2012 at 05:44 AM
Hello,

I am generally fairly computer savvy but NOT when it comes to this kind of stuff. I work more in website and email, not in getting into the nitty gritty file roots. They scare me :).

That being said, I've identified I have the duplicate csrss.exe issue. I can't identify what folder it's in, as my McAfee (pronounced "what a joke") has never even seen it. I just noticed about two weeks ago that my computer has started getting quite slow, I have a lot of text ad links, and pop ups.

When I try to do the Open file location on the suspect (higher size) file it brings up the system 32 folder b/c it can't tell the difference (in task manager).

I saw wonderful assistance from Ambucias in this forum:
https://ccm.net/forum/affich-600560-csrss-exe-virus-problem

but because this is SUCH a critical file to not F up and remove the wrong one, I'm uncomfortable winging it, ESPECIALLY since almost all of the help forums A) have different advice, and B) seem to just be pushing their version of a registry cleaner.

I am on Windows 7 64 bit Home Premium. 8G RAM, 509 of 683G free on my hard drive. I generally use Chrome, but occasionally use IE and Firefox for QA and because some applications I use require it.

I would be eternally grateful for your assistance because, as an Independent Contractor/Self Employed individual, downtime = sad time, and the time I'm losing right now means another 3AM work night tonight :/.

Looking forward to your help, and I thank you in advance.

Regards,
Tiffany

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Ambucias Posts 47310 Registration date Monday February 1, 2010 Status Moderator Last seen February 15, 2023 11,162
Oct 16, 2012 at 03:56 PM
Hello Tiffany,

If you wish more wonderful I require a system log.

1. Open this link and download ZHPDiag2 :

https://www.zebulon.fr/telechargements/securite/systeme/zhpdiag.html

(Don't be alarmed is the site is in French, it sometimes happens, the tool will take your system language and allow the download if you get a warning message. Once installed, click on the "hardhat" icon allows to change the language.)

2. Save the file on your Desktop.

3. Double click on ZHPDiag.exe and follow the installation instructions.

the tool creates three icons ZHPDiag, MRB, and ZHPFix (If necessary,we will use ZHPFix at the next step).

4. Double click on the short cut ZHPDiag on your Destktop.

5. Click on the screwdriver icon and ensure all of the items are checked.

6. Click on the Magnifying glass and run the analysys.

Wait for the tool to finished (maybe a long time)

7. Close ZHPDiag.

8. To transmit the report, click on this link :

https://authentification.site

9. Click on Parcourir and search the directory where you installed ZHPDiag (usually C:\desktop\zhpdiag.txt).

10. Select the file ZHPDiag.txt.

11. Click on "upload »

12. Copy the url and post it here.

Best regards

Ambucias
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TiffLO Posts 2 Registration date Tuesday October 16, 2012 Status Member Last seen October 16, 2012
Oct 16, 2012 at 07:22 PM
Hello my friend,
Let the awesomeness begin.
https://authentification.site/bvG6H/ZHPDiagTLO-Oct-16.txt
[code]http://speedy.sh/bvG6H/ZHPDiagTLO-Oct-16.txt/code

(not sure which you need).
I had just disabled a few minutes ago some ridiculous files that launch at startup that I can't seem to uninstall (like the stupid verizon vcast one).

Does this work?

Thanks again!!
-Tiffany
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Ambucias Posts 47310 Registration date Monday February 1, 2010 Status Moderator Last seen February 15, 2023 11,162
Oct 17, 2012 at 05:19 AM
Hi Tiff,

Please stand-by, this may take time as I have hundreds of lines to look at.

Catch you later
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Ambucias Posts 47310 Registration date Monday February 1, 2010 Status Moderator Last seen February 15, 2023 11,162
Oct 17, 2012 at 05:44 AM
Tiffany,

Sorry to see you have McAfee, you have all of my compassion, it gave you a fake alert.

However, no wonder your machine is getting slow, there is multiple adware munching on your RAM, ie Adware.Zugo, IMBooster, freeze.com, rewards arcade, freecorder, ask & record, blekkosearch.mystart. etc.

ZHP Diag created on you desktop ZHP Fix, please launch it and click on the big H

Copy and paste the following lines in the window:

O42 - Logiciel: Freecorder Toolbar - (.Unknown owner.) [HKLM][64Bits] -- freecordertoolbar => Toolbar.Conduit
[HKCU\Software\Ask&Record] => Toolbar.Agent
[HKCU\Software\Freecorder] => Toolbar.Conduit
[HKLM\Software\Wow6432Node\Freecorder] => Toolbar.Conduit
O43 - CFD: 8/27/2011 - 12:52:50 PM - [8.961] ----D C:\Program Files (x86)\Freecorder => Toolbar.Conduit
O43 - CFD: 1/6/2012 - 12:40:28 PM - [0.152] ----D C:\Users\Tiffany\AppData\Local\APN => Toolbar.eBay
O43 - CFD: 8/27/2011 - 12:52:50 PM - [8.961] ----D C:\Program Files (x86)\Freecorder => Toolbar.Conduit
O69 - SBI: SearchScopes [HKCU] {171DEBEB-C3D4-40b7-AC73-056A5EBA4A7E} - (Ask Search) - http://www.search.ask.com/?o=10148&l=dis => Toolbar.Agent
[HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\SearchScopes\{171DEBEB-C3D4-40b7-AC73-056A5EBA4A7E}] => Toolbar.Agent
[HKCU\Software\Ask&Record] => Toolbar.Agent
C:\Program Files (x86)\Freecorder => Toolbar.Conduit
C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Freecorder => Toolbar.Conduit
O2 - BHO: (no name) [64Bits] - {7DB2D5A0-7241-4E79-B68D-6309F01C5231} Orphean Key
O2 - BHO: (no name) [64Bits] - {70dd86e8-b5bc-4e4a-9d5c-b6234c24323c} Orphean Key => Orphean Key not necessary
O2 - BHO: (no name) [64Bits] - {AE805869-2E5C-4ED4-8F7B-F1F7851A4497} Orphean Key => Orphean Key not necessary
O2 - BHO: (no name) [64Bits] - {E71596B0-A83B-453D-82C1-4BE99947C65F} Orphean Key => Orphean Key not necessary
O4 - Global Startup: C:\Users\Tiffany\Desktop\Verizon V CAST Media Manager.lnk . (...) -- C:\Program Files (x86)\Verizon V CAST Media Manager\verizon.exe (.not file.) => Fichier absent
[HKLM\Software\Wow6432Node\Amazon]
O43 - CFD: 10/2/2011 - 2:41:28 PM - [5.227] ----D C:\Program Files (x86)\Amazon
O43 - CFD: 10/2/2011 - 2:41:48 PM - [0.268] ----D C:\ProgramData\Amazon
O43 - CFD: 9/6/2011 - 12:19:30 AM - [0.010] ----D C:\Users\Tiffany\AppData\Roaming\Amazon
O43 - CFD: 11/12/2011 - 11:19:04 PM - [0] ----D C:\Users\Tiffany\AppData\Local\{025528FB-4189-45E1-861F-6C6774CBC15F} => Empty Folder not necessary
O43 - CFD: 11/3/2011 - 9:31:00 PM - [0] ----D C:\Users\Tiffany\AppData\Local\{3F976352-3777-43CA-ADD8-D2D43E95FD14} => Empty Folder not necessary
O43 - CFD: 12/16/2011 - 11:29:52 AM - [0] ----D C:\Users\Tiffany\AppData\Local\{5A0277E8-9F42-4C8D-BB88-C659189955FC} => Empty Folder not necessary
O43 - CFD: 11/3/2011 - 9:30:38 PM - [0] ----D C:\Users\Tiffany\AppData\Local\{737FC652-6DB3-479D-9115-78F445D8DF05} => Empty Folder not necessary
O43 - CFD: 9/4/2011 - 4:26:40 PM - [0] ----D C:\Users\Tiffany\AppData\Local\{78911662-AF8B-433D-AB42-CAF4EB927FC9} => Empty Folder not necessary
O43 - CFD: 9/22/2012 - 11:08:57 PM - [0] ----D C:\Users\Tiffany\AppData\Local\{8B5DD237-9720-4598-9966-D73E794B4A4A} => Empty Folder not necessary
O43 - CFD: 9/5/2011 - 1:32:11 PM - [0] ----D C:\Users\Tiffany\AppData\Local\{A3CB7231-BA5B-4093-96A8-AB9BAF742753} => Empty Folder not necessary
O43 - CFD: 10/2/2011 - 2:41:28 PM - [5.227] ----D C:\Program Files (x86)\Amazon
O51 - MPSK:{c3bb2625-e290-11e0-8ffd-ac72893a957a}\AutoRun\command. (...) -- F:\TLBootstrap_WPP.exe (.not file.) O51 - MPSK:{d8eaf8e3-d6b1-11e0-9e33-ac72893a957a}\AutoRun\command. (...) -- E:\TL-Bootstrap.exe (.not file.)
O87 - FAEL: "{EEB38903-F32A-48EB-A7FD-2172F0FF8EC7}" |In - None - P17 - TRUE | .(...) -- C:\Program Files\dell stage\musicstage\musicstageengine.exe (.not file.) => Fichier absent
O87 - FAEL: "{3E5928DE-0376-45E8-A082-0EE87E854EE3}" |In - Private - P6 - TRUE | .(...) -- C:\Program Files (x86)\Lexmark 5600-6600 Series\lxdufax.exe (.not file.) => Fichier absent
O87 - FAEL: "{39D9434A-8AE6-4221-BEB3-19C51632E0BC}" |In - Private - P17 - TRUE | .(...) -- C:\Program Files (x86)\Lexmark 5600-6600 Series\lxdufax.exe (.not file.) => Fichier absent
O87 - FAEL: "{B0E96720-78C7-4252-99B8-AA11A5E76106}" |In - Private - P6 - TRUE | .(...) -- D:\Common\EpsonNet Setup\ENEasyApp.exe (.not file.) => Fichier absent
O87 - FAEL: "{8A4C6B20-6986-4B84-83DD-887759421817}" |In - Private - P17 - TRUE | .(...) -- D:\Common\EpsonNet Setup\ENEasyApp.exe (.not file.) => Fichier absent
[HKCU\Software\Zugo] => Infection Diverse (Adware.Zugo)
[HKLM\Software\Wow6432Node\Freeze.com]
O69 - SBI: SearchScopes [HKCU] {3BD44F0E-0596-4008-AEE0-45D47E3A8F0E} - (Blekko) - https://blekkosearch.mystart.com/ [HKLM\Software\Wow6432Node\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Ext\PreApproved\{11111111-1111-1111-1111-110011221158}] => Infection BT [HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\SearchScopes\{3BD44F0E-0596-4008-AEE0-45D47E3A8F0E}] [HKLM\Software\Wow6432Node\Classes\Interface\{79FB5FC8-44B9-4AF5-BADD-CCE547F953E5}] [HKLM\Software\Wow6432Node\freeze.com]

Now click on GO and close ZHP Fix

Last but not least:

Download, install and run Malwarebyte which you can find on this site:

https://ccm.net/downloads/security-and-maintenance/4621-malwarebytes-anti-malware/ es-anti-malware

Ensure you make an update.

Please request a FULL system scan, which may take from 20 minutes to hours. Do not interfere no matter how long in takes. The creators of Malwarebyte recommend that while the tool is running that you go do something else, such as watching a rerun of Gone with the Wind or read Tolstoy's War and Peace. (I baked apple pie and roasted a 18 pound turkey!)

If Malwarebyte restarts your system, launch it again to finish the Full scan.

When the scan is completed, delete all items found.

Once your computer is clean and working normally just to be on the safe side
*Turn off system restore and wait 30 seconds,
*Turn it back on and create a new restore point.

This way it gets rid of anything bad that might have gotten saved in a restore point and you have a clean restore point to use in the near future if needed.
Do not turn it off until your computer is clean and working normally because you might need to use it if something goes wrong during the clean-up process.
It is better to go back to an infected restore point if something goes wrong then to not be able to undo changes that were damaging.

Let me know how your machine is performing.
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