Anaski22 0 Posted March 31, 2020 Share Posted March 31, 2020 Hello! I got this log scanning report after a while, since I'm having this issue every time I open up my computer: I got this message that Eset had detected a Win32/Pitou.J trojan from a certain I file which I cannot locate. I would like to ask for your help in removing or cleaning this malware. I am currently using the ESET Nod 32 Antivirus for my pc and already did System restore at some point but it doesn't help anything. What shall I do? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Marcos 4,703 Posted March 31, 2020 Administrators Share Posted March 31, 2020 Since the malware was detected in MBR, you'll need to boot to Windows Recovery Console and run fixmbr as per https://neosmart.net/wiki/fix-mbr/ or https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/927392/use-bootrec-exe-in-the-windows-re-to-troubleshoot-startup-issues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itman 1,538 Posted March 31, 2020 Share Posted March 31, 2020 (edited) Personally, I would recommend using just FixMBR as noted below which has shown effective in removing boot sector 0 malware in prior forum postings. If you don't have a recovery CD or Win 10 installation media, this article shows three options how your can boot into the Win 10 recovery environment directly from Win 10: https://www.howtogeek.com/126016/three-ways-to-access-the-windows-8-boot-options-menu/ . Then proceed starting at the below 'Troubleshoot' step. Quote Using a Windows Recovery CD/DVD to FixMBR This is a fix rather than a scanner – you can use a Windows installation disk or Recovery CD to repair a corrupted or virus infected MBR by replacing it with standard Windows MBR code. This is especially useful if you have previously attempted a fix using one of the above 3 methods and it left your computer unable to start up: Windows 10, 8, 7 and Vista Boot using a Recovery CD or Windows Installation DVD At the Welcome screen, click ‘Repair your computer’ to enter the Recovery Environment Select ‘Troubleshoot’ At the System Recovery Options menu choose ‘Command Prompt’ At the command prompt type in the command: bootrec /fixmbr Press Enter to replace the MBR, then type Exit and press Enter Remove the DVD/CD and then restart your computer Edited March 31, 2020 by itman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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