Windows 10: How can I remove viruses that Micorosft Safety Scanner finds but fails to remove

During its scan, Microsoft Safety Scanner MSERT finds 10 infections but fails to remove any of them, saying at the end it has found nothing. This is due to the nefarious activity of the hacker viruses VirTool:win32/DefenderTamperingRestore and accompanying viruses. There are many irregular Registry entries. Power Shell command Get-MpComputerStatus shows the following to be disabled: AntiMalware Service, AntiSpyware Service, Antivirus, Behavior Monitor, Ioav protection Tamper Protection, NIS. Any idea how to deal with all of these? Thanks!

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Need help/suggestions to remove this virus. Microsoft Safety Scanner was suggested and tried but it could not remove one

*Original Title: Zeus b2957e virus

Need help/suggestions to remove this virus. Microsoft Safety Scanner was suggested and tried but it could not remove one

which of course is this Zeus b2957e since it is still there. I am a novice compared to most/all of you so I am up for any help/suggestions.

The malware listed on Microsoft Safety Scanner it could not remove= Exploit:Java/Obfuscator.W

[Moved from Windows]

 

Unable to remove Viruses

Hi Tony,

I appreciate for performing the steps to fix the issue.

I will certainly help you with the issue you are experiencing.

This issue might occur due to downloading games from a website without any safety precautions on your PC.

Please follow below mentioned issue to resolve the issue:

Method 1:

I would suggest you to run Microsoft Safety Scanner on your PC to scan and fix the viruses on your PC.

Please refer below link to run the Microsoft Safety Scanner.

Microsoft Safety Scanner Download

The Microsoft Safety Scanner is a free downloadable security tool that provides on-demand scanning and helps remove viruses, spyware, and other malicious software. It works with your existing antivirus software.

Note: All your files that are corrupted or virus attached will be deleted while you run Microsoft Safety Scanner.

Method 2:

Step 1: Install Windows Updates and run a full System Scan using
Windows Defender.

To install Windows Update,

Navigate to “Start->Settings->Updates and Security->Windows update->check for updates->Install updates”.

Or

• 
  Press “Windows key + R” and type
  “control update” and press ok.
  
• 
  Click on check for updates option and click on
  Install updates.
  

To run Windows Defender,

• 
  Navigate to “Start->Settings-> Updates and Security->Windows Defender->open Windows Defender”.
  
• 
  Select the option “full” under
  “scan option” and click on “scan now”.
  

Note: time taken to scan your full system depends on the size of the file you have on your PC.

Step 2: Uninstall unknown programs.

I would suggest you to check, if any unknown programs are installed on your PC.

• 
  Press “Windows key + X” from your keyboard and click on
  “Control panel”.
  
• 
  Change to “Large Icon” under “View by” (you will see at right top corner of the windows).
  
• 
  Click on “Programs and Features” option.
  
• 
  Select and right click on the unknown programs (if installed) and click on
  uninstall/remove.
  

I would like to inform that usually Appdata folder will be hidden, please refer to below link to
unhide files and folders on Windows 10.

Please follow below mentioned steps to unhide files and folder.

• 
  Press “Windows key + E” from your keyboard.
  
• 
  Go to the tab View->check “Hidden” option.
  

Please get back to us with the updated issue for further assistance.

Thank you.

 

Unable to Load Microsoft Safety Scanner Web Page


Hi, Which specific URL are you having problems with?

Does this help?
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/2916641
"If a malware infection is preventing you from downloading the Microsoft Safety Scanner to your computer, use one of the following methods to download and run the tool.Method 1: Run the Microsoft Safety Scanner from removable media

Save the Microsoft Safety Scanner to removable media on an uninfected computer, and then run the tool on the infected computer. To do this, follow these steps:........................................"

You can also get the scanner here e.g.
Microsoft Safety Scanner Download