Avast Free doesn't remove torntv v10

Viruses and worms
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This is my first attempt with forums and searching for any IT help so please be understanding. I have a HP Pavilion 6 laptop with a recent Operating System upgrade to Linux after numerous viruses and problems with Windows 7. I was told by going to the Linux OS and continuing with the Avast Free, I wouldn’t have any more problems.

However, I found that somehow on 9/22/14 the torntv.v10 program was installed on my laptop. The Avast Free shows “all good” on my laptop and scans don’t show it. I have tried to uninstall through my Control Panel, I have tried to disable the add ins on IE and Chrome and uninstalled Moxilla - all to no avail.

It has become a torn in my side which I cannot remove. Please can someone tell me how to get rid of this?

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Um…

OK, so you’re CURRENTLY using Linux as an Operating system?

I don’t think the tools we use are Linux compatible.

Let me do some research and talking with the experts.

Edit: May I ask your Distro and version? (CentOS vXXX)

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OK, so I do not blieve MBAM or Adwcleaner will help you since you aren’t on Windows.

Do the following Please.

Open Avast! UI > Scan > Settings, You should see something to the effect of “PUP & Suspicious Items.” Ensure that is CHECKED. ReRun Avast! scan. Does it detect it now?

TornTV is classified as PUP, which is enabled false by default.

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Geeks 2 Go have a Linux section :wink: http://www.geekstogo.com/forum/forum/177-linux/

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That too! Go check G2G out if the PUP enabling thing doesn’t solve your issue. There extremely helpful, and will help you in any way possible.

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Thank you for trying to help me - I really appreciate it! I’m not sure where to find the Linux OS answers tried the control panel and computer icons, but didn’t find Linux listed - but I see on the control panel I have Windows activated (?).

I am also having difficulties locating the PUP and Malware settings on the Avast Free program I have. I will try the Geekstogo site and make additional comments as needed.

Thank you very much!

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Try a system restore to a point before you installede torntv v 10. (in linux a system back up - cron - rsync)

Mozilla Firefox

  1. Click Tools and select Add-ons. (Ctrl+Shift+A)
  2. On the Extensions and Plugin look TornTV and associated add-ons and remove them.

Microsoft Internet Explorer

  1. Click Tools and select Manage add-ons.
  2. On the Toolbars and Extensions tab look for TornTV and associated add=ons and remove them.

Google Chrome

  1. Click on the Wrench or 3 bar icon next to the address bar and navigate to Tools >Extensions.
  2. Look for TornTV and associated extensions and remove them by clicking the trashcanicon immediately adjacent to the add-on/extension.

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