Virus double accent circonflexe "^^"

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luc92 Posted messages 23 Registration date   Status Member Last intervention   -  
 Thomas -
Hello,

I am new to this forum

For a few days now, I think I might be infected by a virus.

I get the direct display of 2 accents "^^" when I press the key "^" only once
(the key next to p). The same behavior occurs for the Umlaut: ¨¨

For example, if I try to type an (ê) with the two successive keys "^" + "e," I get "^^e" on the screen instead of the expected character "ê"
(Note: all the accented characters "ê," "û," etc., present in my message come from other documents because I can no longer generate them from my keyboard.

It's really very annoying not to be able to type these characters directly.

But more seriously, I am especially concerned that it might be spyware capable of duplicating all the characters typed on the keyboard to capture personal information during entry (password, bank codes entered during online purchases, etc.).
I took the initiative by downloading and running ZHPDiag with a ZHPDiag report v2013.docx saved in Word to keep the layout and the colored characters (there are red lines)

Thank you in advance for your help and for letting me know how to send you this report

My configuration is Windows XP Pro version 35.1 service pack 3, and my computer is a Dell D630.
I use Internet Explorer 8.0 and Mozilla Firefox
Configuration: Windows XP / Internet Explorer 8.0

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g3n-h@ckm@n Posted messages 14350 Status Member 949
 
ok thx

Attention !!! : Only these links are official, do not download the tool from other links !!
Attention !!! : this tool may be falsely detected as a virus
Attention !!! : this tool is powerful, follow the instructions below closely

all "non-vital Windows processes" will be terminated, save your work. There will be a shutdown of the desktop during the scan --> don't panic.

Disable all your protections if possible, antivirus, sandbox, firewalls, etc....: https://forum.pcastuces.com/default.asp

download and save Pre_Scan on your desktop:

http://services.service-webmaster.fr/cpt-clics/clics-30453-6820.html (rename to winlogon)

or, if the link is not working:

http://www.archive-host.com (rename to winlogon)
http://www.security-helpzone.com/Tools/g3n/winlogon.exe (rename to winlogon)

if the tool is restarted several times, it will offer you a menu and since no option is required, launch the "Scan|Kill" option

if the tool is blocked by the infection, use this version with these other extensions:

http://www.security-helpzone.com/Tools/g3n/Pre_Scan.scr
http://www.security-helpzone.com/Tools/g3n/Pre_Scan.pif
http://www.security-helpzone.com/Tools/g3n/Pre_Scan.com

if the tool detects a proxy and you have not installed one, click on "remove proxy"

It may happen that black windows flicker, let it work.

the tool will send to a server the viruses it has quarantined so I can improve it and study these infections more deeply.

Let the tool restart your pc.

Post Pre_Scan_the_date_and_time.txt which will appear at the root of your system disk (usually C:\)

DO NOT POST IT ON THE FORUM !!! (it is too long)

Host the report on https://www.cjoint.com/ and then provide the obtained link in exchange on the forum where you are getting help

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luc92 Posted messages 23 Registration date   Status Member Last intervention  
 
Thank you very much h@ckm@n for your support

I don't dare to launch such software that could alter a system configuration I don't master.

For example, if I find a proxy, I won't be able to choose knowingly whether to keep it or delete it, not being the person who installed it.

For the moment, I have only done diagnostic reports and corrections with no impact on the system using software like MalwareBytes or my antivirus Forefront once updated.

Therefore, I haven't undertaken anything risky, and the result is at least apparently excellent since I no longer have any symptoms that motivated these investigations.

The problem is resolved for me as best as possible, and I simply plan to reset my computer for 100% security.

This will also allow for an update of my software

Thanking you for your dedication as well as Guillaume's
@+

Luc
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g3n-h@ckm@n Posted messages 14350 Status Member 949
 
ok, see you very soon ^^
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Anonymous user
 
Hello

it's important to know that P_s is just as dangerous as ZHPDiag or Malwarebytes....

so, it's safe.

Especially since G3n is the designer...........
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