Help with f***ed up virus

Some simple steps to take include the following:

1) Update AV
2) Start -> Run -> "msconfig" -> Untick ALL applications that seem odd.
3) Disable System Restore Mode
3) Restart safe mode
4) Perform full system scan.
5) Stop downloading pr0n.
 
I did the boot scan and also scanned with malwarbytes anti-malware in safe mode. It didn't really find any suspicious files. Also did a scan with combofix (had it from my previous malware infection) also didn't find anything. My net seems to be working fine though now, hope it lasts. I also downloaded a scanner called prevx, it picks up a lot of infections but I have to register to clean them. Any advice?

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The infected files prevx 3.0 finds are: man8.exe, eraseme_42232.exe, unwise_.exe, jwrb.exe and b[1].exe. I've googled all of these and the only solutions I can find are all malware removal tools that need to be registered (pay buying a damn expensice licence). Anyone know of a free alternative to get rid of these files?
 
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Gradius said:
And go to the corner and earn some extra cash to buy a decent AV :p
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Hahaha, lol. Believe me, that's going on the top of my "to buy list" for the next payday. I don't wanna go through all this crap again.

It does however seem that the biggest part of my problem is (temporarily) fixed, my internet connection hasn't reset or disconnected once since I've done combofix and all the other scans. Prevx still finds some infected files that i can't get rid of so I'm assuming I'm not completely rid of this nasty virus yet.
 
Shamrock said:
And for future reference stream don't download.
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Gradius said:
Stream? Didn't you intend to say Steam?
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I think he means to stream content instead of downloading it. Not entirely foolproof, however, since nasties can still download in the background. The best way to avoid acquiring malware and viruses is:

1. Don't visit dodgy sites - this includes any warez sites, and pretty much any "free" porn sites (sorry).
2. Don't use warez. Seriously - cracked software is not only illegal, it's also almost always carrying piggybackers, especially keyloggers. Apart from everyone's favourite cracked copy of the latest Photoshop, this also includes disk mounting software and any other software designed to circumvent DRM and copy protection. This stuff isn't coded by nice people, and it's not distributed by nice people. Don't be a cheap asshole - buy software.
3. Disable autorun - lots of malware propagates via flash disks. If autorun is enabled, malware can execute itself the moment an infected flash disk is introduced to the system.
4. Don't download torrents. You don't know where they've been.
5. Use a firewall and AV application always. AVG is popular, reputable, and reasonably reliable.
 
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Streaming wouldn't help either, you need to cache it before watching it anyways.

You know, for a person that hates asshole who use free stuff from internets. You sure know a lot about all these illegal stuff.

AVG sucks, pure and simple. It always missed certain viruses. Better off using Kaspersky and NOD :)
 
I think I am finally rid of this pesky virus! :D Everything seems to be working fine now and Prevx doesn't find any infected files anymore. Thanks to everyone who replied and tried to help me, i really appreciate it. (Thanks especially to Gradius for referring me to to the eset online scanner, that's what got rid of the virus in the end) :)
 
Wlad u could also get Microsoft Forefront and scan all ur areas as this does a full scan on all partitions :)
 
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