Possible BIOS virus

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• could not access a file. possible anti-virus protection is running. error (0x80070005)

  could not access a file. possible anti-virus protection is running. error (0x80070005)

  Try a system restore to a Date before the problem began.

  Restore point:

  http://www.howtogeek.com/HOWTO/Windows-Vista/using-Windows-Vista-system-restore/

  Do Safe Mode system restore, if it is impossible to do in Normal Mode.

  Try typing F8 at startup and in the list of Boot selections, select Mode safe using ARROW top to go there > and then press ENTER.

  Try a restore of the system once, to choose a Restore Point prior to your problem...

  Click Start > programs > Accessories > system tools > system restore > choose another time > next > etc.

  http://www.windowsvistauserguide.com/system_restore.htm

  Read the above for a very good graph shows how backward more than 5 days in the System Restore Points by checking the correct box.

  See you soon.

  Mick Murphy - Microsoft partner

• nothing on the disk external drive cannot be read. possible recycler virus?

  all the info on e: / drive (external storage device) can not be read.  error message: "Windows cannot find:"E:\RECYCLER\b71b77f5.exe", make sure you typed the name correctly and try again."  I get this message when I click on anything IN the unit.  Is this a virus?  There is much info backed up here who can not lose!  A ran a Norton scan virus & no viruses found in c: / or e: /.  Help!

  Hi RebJohns,

  It seems that it is a virus infection.

  You can run the Microsoft to check security scanner for infection by the virus. Check out the following link.

  Microsoft Safety Scanner - free online tool for PC health and safety

• I forgot the system settings, possibly bios, password

  original title: STSTEM FORGOTTEN PASSWORD SETTINGS

  I FORGOT MY PASSWORD FOR SYSTEM SETTINGS WHEN I START MY COMPUTER AND PRESS F12 KEY TO GO INTO THE SYSTEM SETTINGS. I DO NOT KNOW HOW TO RESET, AND I NEED TO BE ABLE TO MODIFY THE SYSTEM SETTINGS WHEN NECESSARY.

  CAN YOU PLEASE ANSWER AND LET ME KNOW HOW I CAN FIX THIIS.

  Hello
  Microsoft technical support engineers cannot help you recover the passwords of the files and Microsoft who are lost or forgotten product features. For more information about this policy, please refer to the sticky below.

  http://social.answers.Microsoft.com/forums/en-us/vistasecurity/thread/3eba3150-8742-4264-be9f-0daaad2282cd

• Virus in official BIOS driver

  I downloaded * BIOS driver * of * official * Toshiba website for the download link:

  https://Support1.toshiba-tro.de/Tedd-files2/0/BIOS-20120814101902.zip

  (Redirected from here: https://www.toshiba.eu/innovation/download_bios.jsp)

  Here are the BIOS driver [VirusTotal report: | https://www.virustotal.com/en/file/394d02a0bc6763d60cf29e6f261c52b96a2195f8f55fa87e7f b31e04f83ada71/analysis/1421784797 /]

  As you can see, 3 (Comodo, Trend Micro and AegisLab) antivirus programs reported the file as * suspicious * / * Trojan *.

  The file is the old version of the BIOS (v1.60), the most recent is v6.80. It is * not * digitally signed *. I accidentally it linked my laptop (I have the latest BIOS version already installed, so when I ran v1.60, it seems that there no install, just shown popup, something like "new version already installed").

  Questions for * certified * technicians Toshiba * (I want to * official response *):

  1. maybe that's just a * detection of false positives *. You can * GUARANTEE * this file is * CLEAN / VIRUS FREE *?

  2. if * virus * how * disinfect * my laptop? Do not forget that if it's BIOS virus I could eliminate it that by flashing the BIOS, but how when my BIOS of the laptop only comes with the .exe file (there no. ISO file to burn CD BIOS and it is not possible to Flash the BIOS within Windows, because I already have the latest version, or you know a work around for this?). Opening laptop is also impossible, because it is under warranty.

  PS: I have already contacted the companies mentioned antivirus (submitted suspect BIOS driver file). I'll post their answers.

  > Questions for technicians certified Toshiba (I want to * official response *)
  So please do not expect here to answer on the user forum.
  Visit http://www.toshiba.eu/innovation/generic/ASP_SUPPORT/ and you will find Toshiba SPAS in your country. Contact the closest to the ASP and tell them what you want exactly.

  All available drivers are put to the test, but you can specify everything with ASP from Toshiba. If there is a problem, they can contact Toshiba and clarify this issue.

  I'm 100% sure that you are not the first or the last person who has updated the BIOS with this version.

  By the way: what model of laptop you have exactly?

• Is there a possibility of the virus being transferred as well for moving files on an external hard drive?

  Original title: Virus/malware/spyware portable with external hard drive?

  I run Windows 7 64 bit. My subscription to Norton ran a while back (I know, dumb move) and I want to use MSE instead of pay crazy to renew Norton.  Right now, I'm waiting for Microsoft to difficulty MSE Windows 7 64 bit (there is a problem of file corruption with MSE for 64-bit Windows 7 version that Microsoft is working on fixing)... In the meantime, I suspect strongly I have some viruses and spyware on my laptop and wanted to try a system reset. If I back up my files to an external hard drive will be I might transfer of virus/malware to my computer when I put files on my laptop?

  Hi Cbx_ladyarabica

  Please contact the Microsoft Community.

  I like to show you a point for Microsoft Security Essentials. Want to know if there is a possibility of virus being transferred on the external hard drive and back, as well as files. It's pretty simple and I'm here to help you. Thank you for taking the time to read this far.

  It is a possibility that the virus may be transferred along with the files provided that they are infected, as well. To be on the safe side, I'd like you try to run a full scan on the computer by using various third-party programs (such as suggested by Andre) to ensure that the computer is virus-free.

  NOTE: The use of third-party software, including hardware drivers can cause serious problems that may prevent your computer from starting properly. Microsoft cannot guarantee that problems resulting from the use of third-party software can be solved. Software using third party is at your own risk.

  Back to us for any issues related to Windows in the future. We will be happy to help you.

• How Flash the BIOS if you cannot start Windows

  Hello

  I have a BIOS virus which prevents ANY version of any operating system Windows to boot at all.

  (Linux will start and run fine)

  So, to solve this problem, I need re-flashing the BIOS.

  Problem is... HP offers only the BIOS as an executable Windows utility.

  Can someone help me figure out a way to Flash the BIOS WITHOUT Windows?

  THX

  Now, in response to this topic, I discovered a solution...

  HPBIOSFILE.exe - writeromfile /-writehexfile /-writehdrfile

  I hope this helps some of you.

  To use this...

  (1) download the executable file (.exe) for BIOS update for your motherboard

  (2) a copy of the program flashing of Award Bios BACK (Google it, easy to find)

  (3) obtain a downloadable copy of the BACK 6.22 (of Microsoft) and create files to start this one.  (possibly another computer to do this).

  (4) start your computer affected in BACK 6.22

  (a) copy the files in a directory

  "(b) using the bold line above... type the name of your BIOS instead of the HPBIOSFILE.exe file ' and run the command.

  You will find yourself with a ROM file, a BIN file and a header file.

  You can now re-Flash your BIOS on your HP computer outside of a Windows environment.

  ENJOY!

• HP EliteBook 850 G3: The HP EliteBook 850 G3 Bios settings

  Hello

  For the moment, we have a problem with our new business laptops (HP EliteBook 850 G3)

  We deploy our systems with SCCM 2012 R2 (Client: windows 7 Enterprise 64-bit)

  In the task sequence, apply us our image, install driverpacks, change the bios settings and a few general settings.

  The deployment of the HP EliteBook 850 3 works fine, but there is a problem with the settings of the bios.

  Our steps are as follows:

  1 clear possible Bios passwords (works well)

  2. set the Bios password (works well)

  3. apply the settings of the default Bios that does the following.

  -Change the boot order (works well)

  -Activate the TPM (works well)

  -some other default settings that all work well

  After the settings are applied, the system will restart.

  After the restart, there is a quick called Tpm Ppi

  A Configuration change has been asked to clear the TPM on the computer

  WARNING: Compensation erase the information stored on the TPM. You lose all created keys and access to data encrypted by this key.

  Press F1 = accept

  Press F2 = rejection

  In all our other models it looks like parameters the following parameters:

  Activation of embedded security policy
  F1 at startup
  Allow the user to reject
  * No prompt
  TPM activation policy
  F1 at startup
  Allow the user to reject
  * No prompt

  TPM activation policy
  Allow the user to reject
  * No prompt

  I can't find this setting in the Bios of HP EliteBook 850 G3.

  We do not want the BIOS to Prompt for the F1 after activating the TPM module.

  I hope there is a solution to do this, cause our systems don't deployment without pressing the F1 key during the task sequence.

  Friend Lennard

  Hello

  Please check that you use the latest version of BiosConfigUtility.exe (4.0.13.1) and that laptop computers are running the latest version of the system BIOS (1.04).  This should fix the problem.

  BiosConfigUtility: ftp://ftp.hp.com/pub/softpaq/sp72001-72500/sp72014.exe

  850 G3 BIOS: ftp://ftp.hp.com/pub/softpaq/sp74501-75000/sp74748.exe

• Cannot access the Bios Uefi more on E535

  Hello community,

  I recently bought a new laptop E535, works like a charm so far. Access BIOS was possible by pressing enter directly after machine, that came a kind of JOB analysis which could be ignored by pressing any key and that came a kind of table where I could access Bios by pressing a key (do not remember which it was exactly). Otherwise I could enter Bios when the boot menu by pressing tab, who passed on another tab where Bios could be entered (also a kind of diagnosis of the programs could be launched). As mentioned in the subject, it is impossible for me to do that now, after I did the following:

  -traded integrated with a new (access still possible Bios) SSD HDD

  -changed in the BIOS boot mode, both (legacy + UEFI) in Uefi only (maybe it's the problematic point, but I'm not sure)

  -Installed Windows 7 using Uefi on ssd

  Not when I press on enter on startup it brings me to the Windows boot menu manager (you know where you can say to start Windows normally or in safe mode and so). Menu of startup has also not changed with a new section "starting windows" (finally), but when switch to another tab, it is empty now, no entry for Bios setup or diagnostic tests more.

  It's really bad. I googled around and tried the following until now without success:

  -Pressing F1 instead of entry

  -Portable stop and start with F1 key

  -boot without HDD

  -from HARD drive without amendment, which was originally installed in the laptop (which cannot be started more, probably because it has been installed in legacy mode)

  I also thought about flashing the bios, but the latest version available on the lenovo support seems to be 1.04, but pre installed on my laptop is 1.10, so my version is much more recent. Should I try to still the flash?

  While looking around, I found a post that looks like a lot to my problem, but without any other ideas how to solve this problem except for mail in my machine:

  http://forums.Lenovo.com/T5/ThinkPad-edge/edge-E320-can-t-enter-BIOS-after-changing-from-UEFI-to-leg...

  Thanks for your help

  Best regards

  Morco

  It seems to be a very rare problem with installing Windows 7 in UEFI mode, thanks to the help of the "someotherguy" forum member I could solve it. Others running into the same problem should contact him directly.

• What, if anything, should I do: Malware virus Monday, 09/07/12. I have Norton.

  Should I do to prevent malware problems on Monday, 09/07/12?  I have Norton on my system and that you regularly run full crawls.  Nothing did never appear as a problem.  Should I go to some site to scan my system for a possible malware virus?

  I'm just passing on the article I read this morning.

  http://www.CNBC.com/ID/48080160

  In the article, there is an FBI Web site link. You can click open top and a few more.

  Mind you, I'm not that this will help. Some information about the topic you bring.

• ACER ASPIRE 471 - E1: UPDATE THE BIOS CRASH

  HELLO, I NEED HELP ON THIS.

  I WAS updating THE BIOS ACER ASPIRE E1 - 471 VERSION 2.11 to 2.18 BUT GOT IN FAILURE, WITHOUT NORMAL MORE to IGNITE.

  WHEN UPDATING THE FILE ORIGINAL WITH THE HELP OF THE ACER SUPPORT WEB SITE, RESTART THE LAPTOP TO WINDOWS POWER ON A BACK PAGE AND DISPLAY IT ON THE SCREEN...

  UPTATING:

  TRUE BIOS VERSION: ZQS 2.11

  NEW VERSION OF BIOS: ZQS 2.18

  PROGRESS...: 0% AND SCOPE WITH A 100% SUCCESS

  AFTER THIS, THE LAPTOP REBOOT AGAIN AND POWER BLUE LED LIGHTS UP BUT NO SCREEN...

  AT THE START OF THE LAPTOP, HARD DRIVE MAKING NOISE OF POWER ON AND.

  NO SCREEN, THE COMPUTER PHONE IS FREEZE.

  ON THE BACK THE INFORMATION OF THIS LAPTOP, THE BOOK SAYS:

  Aspire E1-471-6683

  MODEL NO.: ZQT

  .....

  SNIDS: 31300078979

  So Original BIOS was ZQS but the model said ZQT?

  I have not found a repair for this model, so cannot move too much by myself.

  I found some instructions on the use of USB with the FCN + ESC + Power Buttom combo...

  The use of files with. FD extension inside the USB key.

  I tried 1 for the test and the thing happens as users said.

  Power Led flashes, USB Stick will blink for a few seconds, and then restart laptop.

  BUT STILL FREZZY.

  I think I use the wrog. FD file.

  ACER support website has none. This model in the FD file (or any other type of file, hit. EXE, a)

  You can with ACER Support me?

  Thanks, it is a client of the portable computer of mine, I'm kind of scared at the moment.

  OK, thanks for the reply.

  I got the sollution and will share with you now.

  [edited to conform to the guidelines]

  YOU WILL NEED TO FORMAT A USB STICK WITH FAT (16) PARTITION STYLE.

  -------

  NOW, THE SECRET OF. FD FILE

  YOU MUST PUT IN THE USB THIS FILE WITH THE EXTENSION. FD, BUT THE ACER DOWNLOAD SITE IS ENOUGH. EXE TO THE INSTALLATION, SO YOU GO ON ANOTHER COMPUTER (INCOMPATIBLE WITH ASPIRE E1 VERSION) AND RUN THE FILE...

  YOU RECEIVE AN ERROR MESSAGE, BUT NOT CLICK NOW ON ANY BUTTON.

  NOW, OPEN WINDOWS EXPLORER AND GO TO C:\USERS\(USER ACCOUNT)\AppData\Local\temp\7zS4F0C.tmp

  INSIDE THIS FOLDER, YOU CAN GET THE ST. FD FILE (PERHAPS ZQS.) FD)

  THAT COPY ON USB KEY AND CLOSE THE ERROR MESSAGE. (FOLDER WILL DISAPEAR AFTER THAT)

  WITH THE FILE INSIDE OF THE SECONDARY KEY, FOLLOW THE MANUAL INSTRUCTIONS.

  BASICALLY:

  Steps for the USB storage device BIOS recovery

  To create a crisis USB key, perform the following steps:
  1. format the USB storage drive using the Quick Format option.
  2. save the ROM file (filename: ZQS.fd) in the root directory of the USB storage device. Make sure that there are no other file BIOS stored in the same directory.
  3. plug the USB storage on USB device.
  4. press the button, then connect power cable.
  5. the power button flashes once.
  6. press the Power button to start the CRISIS of the system mode.
  7. when the CRISIS is over, the system auto restarts with a possible BIOS.

  AFTER THAT

  8. update the latest BIOS version for this machine of normal BIOS flashing process.

  YOU MAY HAVE ANOTHER PROBLEM LIKE ME, AFTER RECOVERING FROM CRISIS, BIOS NOW SEE THE ANY HARD DISK, SO YOU MUST UPDATE THE BIOS AGAIN WITH THE HELP OF ANOTHER TOOL LIKE HIRENSBOOT HELP FIXITURE MINI_XP.

  BUT IT IS ANOTHER CONVERSATION.

  THANKS FELLOWS.

• New S205 22 broke Bluetooth Bios version

  First of all sorry for my English, I'm Italian

  2 Lenovo S205 (Italian with 3 GB ram & 320 GB HD version) with 7 HP 64 bit, new UEFI Bios version, published in the Lenovo driver page (22 July 27 release date 2011) beat BlueTooth 2.1 on machine 2

  It is not longer detected in the system or printer & devices, it's simply disapperaed

  With the version previous 21 everithig was ok

  I'm making this post hoping someoane Lenovo developer try to see the issue and update new BIOS stable and better as soon as POSSIBLE

  BT was not active at the time update my bios but it has been seen properly on the system, is missing

  I try to go to BIOS setting to activate but bios is really poor, oly, you can put HD ide or ahci and make hd first reading at the start, no moro said

  Please Lenovo make a new and better bios asap thank you abd if possible bios more costumizable

  
  

• A strange question Windows Update (Vista HP x 64)

  I need assistance with a strange:

  My system:
  HP Pavilion Elite d5200t ATX PC
  -Genuine Windows Vista Home Premium with Service Pack 1 (64-bit) digital cable tuner
  -Processor of Intel (r) Core 2 Quad Q9400 [2,66 GHz]
  -4 GB DDR2 800 MHz dual channel SDRAM [4 x 1024]
  -Hard drive 500 GB 7200 RPM SATA 3 Gb/s
  -768 MB NVIDIA GeForce 9600GS [DVI, HDMI, VGA]
  -Drive Blu - ray & DVD SuperMulti Lightscribe drive
  -Port LAN on motherboard (10/100/1000Base-T), wireless
  -15-in-1 memory card reader, USB 2, 1394, audio, video (for TV Tuner)
  -ATI TV Wonder external cable digital tuner + TV tuner internal

  After a few months everything works well, the other day, I could no longer use "Windows Update", which failed with various error codes.  (Will post a final later with update log because I'm away from the computer at the moment.)  However, I'm looking for a general hypothisis here, not a specific solution.  So Far, in any case.)

  So I tried all the usual remedies, stop services, rename files as C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution, restart services, re-register all Windows Update DLLs, no joy.

  Try restoring the system to a point where I know that updates were working.  No joy.

  OK, I have a disk image (Macrium Reflect) which will restore all (including the MBR) up to a point where I know the updates have worked.  Reformat the active partition, restore disk image including image MBR, Windows update STILL does not work.  Of course Windows Defender does not update definitions either because it uses the update services.

  Then, I tried a complete restoration of the partition of the hard disk system restore then system restore disks.  Don't agree.

  So HOW IS THIS POSSIBLE?  Restore the PC with a system restore disc image disc not back to the point where Windows Update works?  What is the assumption here?  What type of virus/spyware could survive a restore disk sector by sector, including the MBR?

  Is there some sort of a BIOS virus that could do this?

  What are the possibilities here?

  As I said I can post newspapers and specific error codes, but I tried all the solutions, I found online for these codes (and others) without success, until I'm looking for a general assumption of what kind of trouble could survive the new image and restore.
  
  I have disabled all virus, firewall, etc.  I've even around my router directly connected to the cable modem.  I ran hardware tests, no problem.  There is the HP Advisor software that is currently running, but he was executed before the start of the original system and at the time where I saved the disk image, and it does not interfere with Windows Update then.

  Add information - I ran at least 5 different virus/spyware packages to see if there is no virus/rootkits etc. detected and everyone was negative.

  Any ideas?

  Thank you

  John

  Hi John94062,

  Thanks for the posts on the community forum.

  Reading this post the words "datastor" was what initially was out of me.  For now, however, each log placed in this thread of community reflects a date and data which seem to be some time long ago in the past.  The first was 27/03/09 and the second shows 16/04/09.  In my opinion, he must make a good backup, a clean format and reinstall - without using any Marcurim or any other image software needs to be done.  I also recommend taking off from USB keys or any other external media, as this takes place. Reinstall using the true authentic Windows discs.

  John94062, the image stands out as if it keeps the installation that causes the error.

  Be sure to have all disks in Windows, all product keys and all the software manufacturers, third-party CD/Media and their product keys before proceeding with this action and all data and important files backed up on external media before performing this action.

  Also, if you use a HARDWARE RAID configuration, be sure to check with your hardware vendor for any band perforated or any error causing corruption data.  Those that can be replicated to the backup.

  I know that it is stated that a new facility took place, but the dates don't seem to reflect a clean install.  After installation, backups that are restored on the system may have a bad file that can replicate itself on the system so try all updates with only the operating system on the System and before you install other software or backup on the system after the CLEAN install.

  Sounds drastic, but something is not reflecting more correct when all dates appear as some time before that happens the clean install.  We will therefore try a Clean format and reinstall using the genuine Microsoft discs, and not just any what imaging software then try the updates only to the operating system on the system.  Let us know if the updates install then.  If they then this is something which is being restored from the backup, you can restore a data segment at a time until the culprit is isolated.

  Please let us know if this helps you or if assistance is needed.

  Debbie
  Microsoft Answers Support Engineer
  Visit our Microsoft answers feedback Forum and let us know what you think.

• System restarts continuously after installed CS5

  I have a workstation CS5 here I took out of service a few months ago because he was showing signs of corruption of the operating system and possibly a virus. After you play with it for a while, I did a rebuild of bare metal, start of shaped both drives and reset the default system BIOS. The system has worked well for 6-7 hours during the installation of Windows and configuration, driver DL and update, etc. After that I installed CS5 Master Collection, he returned to his old behavior.

  ASUS M4A88T-M mobo, Athlon II CPU, 8 GB of RAM, 250 GB boot drive, data of 1 TB, crappy mobo ATi graphics card with NVidia GTX260 primary, Win7 Home Premium disc.

  The system starts and gives a login screen, if I do nothing, 2 minutes later he made a stop and restart. If I connect to one of the two users accounts, he gets to load the Office before saying "Disconnection" and then stop and restart. This is the behavior that led me to consider out of service (and resisted all attempts to fix-I couldn't even turn off before CS5 it would turn). It runs in safe mode a bit longer (in fact, it would HAVE before--did not since reconstruction), but by selecting "not automatically restart" at the time of the start-up has no effect.

  It is possible that it is a hardware fault or firmware, but the quirk of the system works fine until CS5 was installed points to something has changed to a configuration of boot/startup/initial level, well before any CS5 app is started.

  I moved since long CS5.5 and CC, but I maintain this system for work on some shared customer projects. I have little need back up soon. If anyone has any better ideas I'll try a new card mother and (if necessary) an another reconstruction. Very frustrating...

  ANY ideas on what aspect of CS5 could be the cause and how to enter and fix it without yet another reconstruction and another license to success that will probably require a call to Adobe of difficulty? I think it must be some remaining fragment of the instructions of the Windows Installer, try to finish a step of the installation and not come out. Or...?

  Found. It was an incredibly evasive bootkit TDSS virus who survived a format of bare metal and OS install and expressed only by chance. Headless Windows malware tool he and TDSSkiller stomped out. All updates not installed, no other problems. The question, and more of the virus has been actively doing, was that it prevented a security update critical installer, which has created one list of other problems related to the update.

  By far, the malware nastiest I ever had to deal with. But fixed.

  Kudos to Kaspersky to make the available TDDS remover for free.

• Response to the message does not work

  When I hit the reply, I get an email saying "unable to deliver" rejected.
  This problem started just recently on all the answer.

  Diagnostic code: smtp; 553 5.3.0 206.46.173.21 your message was rejected for
  possible spam/virus content.

  The Verizon email server rejected your message for the above reason. Sounds like your IP is a kind of blacklist. You will need to talk to your email provider.
  This has nothing to do with Thunderbird.