Infection while external hard drive is attached

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Nikilet

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I had an infection found only by SUPERAntiSpyware called PUP.bProtect. I finally got rid of it with SAS, however, I think I might have had my Iomega external hard driver hooked to my PC when this all came about.

How do I scan that external?
 

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    Dell DXP061
    CPU
    1.87 gigahertz Intel Core 2 Duo
    Memory
    4 GB
    Sound Card
    High Definition Audio Device
    Monitor(s) Displays
    NVIDIA GeForce 7300 LE DELL E207WFP [Monitor] 20"
    Screen Resolution
    1280x800
    Hard Drives
    SAMSUNG HD321KJ [Hard drive] (320.07 GB)
    Internet Speed
    DSL
    Other Info
    Avast Internet Security 7 / Malwarebytes Pro / WinPatrol Plus / Secunit PSI /
Most antivirus programs have a Full System scan. If you use that, your external hard drive should be scanned as well. Seeing as how it was a "PUP" it is just a Potentially Unwanted Program and not a full blown infection.
 

My Computer

System One

Thank you. When I Googled this, it stated it was a serious threat, and almost impossible to get rid of. I read post after post of people who just had not been able to clear it up -- that it would come right back.

Anyway, I am now working with the Avast virus forum on this and they have always been so good, so hopefully they will be able to help me get rid of this thing.
 

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    Dell DXP061
    CPU
    1.87 gigahertz Intel Core 2 Duo
    Memory
    4 GB
    Sound Card
    High Definition Audio Device
    Monitor(s) Displays
    NVIDIA GeForce 7300 LE DELL E207WFP [Monitor] 20"
    Screen Resolution
    1280x800
    Hard Drives
    SAMSUNG HD321KJ [Hard drive] (320.07 GB)
    Internet Speed
    DSL
    Other Info
    Avast Internet Security 7 / Malwarebytes Pro / WinPatrol Plus / Secunit PSI /
If you are truly concerned, use system restore from a date that you are certain that you did not have the problem.
After you resolve this problem, download the free Macrium Reflect. Make an image with Macrium once a month and keep it on your external hard drive. If you ever have a problem again, you can use the image to restore to where you were before the problem.
 

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    Dell XPS420
    Memory
    6 gig
    Graphics Card(s)
    ATI Radeon HD3650 256 MB
    Sound Card
    Intergrated 7.1 Channel Audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Dell SP2009W 20 inch Flat Panel w Webcam
    Hard Drives
    640 gb
    Cooling
    Fan
    Keyboard
    Dell USB
    Mouse
    Dell USB 4 button optical
    Other Info
    DSL provided by ATT
Thank you. In fact, I already have Macrium. I can't use System Restore. I had to turn it off yesterday and dump all the points due to the problem I'm working on right now.
 

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    Dell DXP061
    CPU
    1.87 gigahertz Intel Core 2 Duo
    Memory
    4 GB
    Sound Card
    High Definition Audio Device
    Monitor(s) Displays
    NVIDIA GeForce 7300 LE DELL E207WFP [Monitor] 20"
    Screen Resolution
    1280x800
    Hard Drives
    SAMSUNG HD321KJ [Hard drive] (320.07 GB)
    Internet Speed
    DSL
    Other Info
    Avast Internet Security 7 / Malwarebytes Pro / WinPatrol Plus / Secunit PSI /
Nikilet,

How do I scan that external?
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If you need an AntiVirus program, or want to change the one you have, you could download Microsoft Security Essentials (MSE):
Download Microsoft Security Essentials from Official Microsoft Download Center

Go to the Microsoft Security Essentials (MSE) console, and, click the Settings tab.
On the left side, go to: Advanced
Select: Scan removable drives
　

Next, go to the Home tab
Select: Custom
Press: Scan now

A prompt appears with the drives on the machine.

Select the drives you want MSE to scan, and do a Full scan.
 

My Computer

System One

Thank you. For right now I'll stick with the one I have -- Avast. I scanned the external and there were no problems.
 

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    Dell DXP061
    CPU
    1.87 gigahertz Intel Core 2 Duo
    Memory
    4 GB
    Sound Card
    High Definition Audio Device
    Monitor(s) Displays
    NVIDIA GeForce 7300 LE DELL E207WFP [Monitor] 20"
    Screen Resolution
    1280x800
    Hard Drives
    SAMSUNG HD321KJ [Hard drive] (320.07 GB)
    Internet Speed
    DSL
    Other Info
    Avast Internet Security 7 / Malwarebytes Pro / WinPatrol Plus / Secunit PSI /
Avast has a removable media scan, and it even scans for PUPs.

Good choice! I have it on a netbook, but, didn't think about it.

It even has a boot scan.
 

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System One

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