I was having issues with my laptop - slow speed, random websites opening, a Chrome warning about pages not responding (Kill page or Wait options), etc. I run a full scan and a large number of files were listed as could not be scanned. I googled a couple to find they are malware.
I have read the Logs To Assist Cleaning Thread and will attach the logs from the various scans recommended.
I run a full scan and a large number of files were listed as could not be scanned.
files that can not be scanned for whatever reason avast gave (you dont say) does not mean they are infected..... it is just a scan error report
I googled a couple to find they are malware.
googling file names does not give a 100% correct info.
i can attach a notepad.txt and give the file a name related to malware.... does that then mean the .txt is infected ::)
you may attach a screenshot of the avast scan result
[color=green]Note: You need to run the version compatibale with your system. If you are not sure which version applies to your system download both of them and try to run them.
Only one of them will run on your system, that will be the right version.
[*]Double-click to run it. When the tool opens click Yes to disclaimer.
[*]Under Optional Scan ensure “List BCD” and “Driver MD5” are ticked.
[*]Press Scan button.
[*]It will make a log (FRST.txt) in the same directory the tool is run. Please copy and paste it to your reply.
[*]The first time the tool is run, it makes also another log (Addition.txt). Please attach it to your reply.
Sorry, I thought I had saved the AdwCleaner log. I have attached it now.
As for how I browse…errr…normally I guess. I’m not sure I understand the question. I had someone download some stuff recently like Connectify Hotspot and others. I also last week downloaded a number of word docs from Scribd for research. I do recall updating Java and then reading in Tech News something about it not being a good idea to update it. But my free Avast is updated and running. So I guess I didn’t realize there was a problem.
Attached are 3 Screenshots. Will follow with 4 more. The files are numerous and some are def java related. Also the files seem to be repeated.
I’m currently crying out of laughter right now. No wonder why your PC is slow. Like holy damn man. Largest MBAM file I’ve ever seen. (Except for Britec, who tests malware). Dang man just dang.
Open notepad and copy/paste the text present inside the code box below. To do this highlight the contents of the box and right click on it. Paste this into the open notepad.
NOTICE: This script was written specifically for this user, for use on that particular machine. Running this on another machine may cause damage to the operating system
Save notepad as fixlist.txt NOTE. It’s important that both files, FRST and fixlist.txt are in the same location or the fix will not work.
Run FRST/FRST64 and press the Fix button just once and wait.
If the tool needed a restart please make sure you let the system to restart normally and let the tool completes its run after restart.
The tool will make a log on the Desktop (Fixlog.txt). Please attach it to your reply.
Note: If the tool warned you about the outdated version please download and run the updated version.