Hi,
Having same issue as user Lorif. When attempting to start Avast I receive a message that says that Windows cannot open the program because it has been prevented by a software restriction policy.
I am running Windows XP Professional. I downloaded the Farbar Recovery Scan Tool and I have two log files that are attached. Any assistance would be greatly appreciated.
https://forum.avast.com/index.php?topic=53253.0
Please also run MBAM and aswmbr and attach the logs also.
OK this is new
CAUTION : This fix is only valid for this specific machine, using it on another may break your computer
Open notepad and copy/paste the text in the quotebox below into it:
CreateRestorePoint: HKLM\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Internet Explorer: Policy restriction <======= ATTENTION HKU\S-1-5-21-1417001333-725345543-2147034123-1003\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Internet Explorer: Policy restriction <======= ATTENTION SearchScopes: HKLM -> DefaultScope {B7971660-A1CE-4FDD-B9E0-2C37D77AFB0B} URL = http://searchfunmoods.com/results.php?f=4&q={searchTerms}&a=download&chnl=download&cd=2XzuyEtN2Y1L1QzutDtDzztD0A0DyB0AtB0D0AyD0E0FtAyBtN0D0Tzu0CtBzyyBtN1L2XzutBtFtBtFtDtFtAyEyE&cr=1525314278 SearchScopes: HKLM -> {9BB47C17-9C68-4BB3-B188-DD9AF0FD2405} URL = http://dts.search-results.com/sr?src=ieb&appid=0&systemid=405&sr=0&q={searchTerms} SearchScopes: HKLM -> {B7971660-A1CE-4FDD-B9E0-2C37D77AFB0B} URL = http://searchfunmoods.com/results.php?f=4&q={searchTerms}&a=download&chnl=download&cd=2XzuyEtN2Y1L1QzutDtDzztD0A0DyB0AtB0D0AyD0E0FtAyBtN0D0Tzu0CtBzyyBtN1L2XzutBtFtBtFtDtFtAyEyE&cr=1525314278 SearchScopes: HKU\S-1-5-21-1417001333-725345543-2147034123-1003 -> {9BB47C17-9C68-4BB3-B188-DD9AF0FD2405} URL = http://dts.search-results.com/sr?src=ieb&appid=0&systemid=405&sr=0&q={searchTerms} BHO: No Name -> {551A852F-39A6-44A7-9C13-AFBEC9185A9D} -> No File Toolbar: HKLM - No Name - {23cd218f-af09-443f-bbb1-adb89fd5986d} - No File Toolbar: HKU\S-1-5-21-1417001333-725345543-2147034123-1003 -> No Name - {E7DF6BFF-55A5-4EB7-A673-4ED3E9456D39} - No File HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows NT\SystemRestore: [DisableSR/DisableConfig] <===== ATTENTION CHR HKLM\...\Chrome\Extension: [bbjciahceamgodcoidkjpchnokgfpphh] - C:\DOCUME~1\JAMESS~1\LOCALS~1\APPLIC~1\funmoods.crx [2012-10-24] CHR HKU\S-1-5-21-1417001333-725345543-2147034123-1003\...\Chrome\Extension: [bbjciahceamgodcoidkjpchnokgfpphh] - C:\DOCUME~1\JAMESS~1\LOCALS~1\APPLIC~1\funmoods.crx [2012-10-24] 2012-10-24 08:53 - 2012-10-24 08:53 - 0031465 ____C () C:\Documents and Settings\James Spry\Local Settings\Application Data\funmoods.crx CustomCLSID: HKU\S-1-5-21-1417001333-725345543-2147034123-1003_Classes\CLSID\{0000002F-0000-0000-C000-000000000046}\InprocServer32 -> No File Path CustomCLSID: HKU\S-1-5-21-1417001333-725345543-2147034123-1003_Classes\CLSID\{00020420-0000-0000-C000-000000000046}\InprocServer32 -> No File Path CustomCLSID: HKU\S-1-5-21-1417001333-725345543-2147034123-1003_Classes\CLSID\{00020421-0000-0000-C000-000000000046}\InprocServer32 -> No File Path CustomCLSID: HKU\S-1-5-21-1417001333-725345543-2147034123-1003_Classes\CLSID\{00020422-0000-0000-C000-000000000046}\InprocServer32 -> No File Path CustomCLSID: HKU\S-1-5-21-1417001333-725345543-2147034123-1003_Classes\CLSID\{00020423-0000-0000-C000-000000000046}\InprocServer32 -> No File Path CustomCLSID: HKU\S-1-5-21-1417001333-725345543-2147034123-1003_Classes\CLSID\{00020424-0000-0000-C000-000000000046}\InprocServer32 -> No File Path CustomCLSID: HKU\S-1-5-21-1417001333-725345543-2147034123-1003_Classes\CLSID\{00020425-0000-0000-C000-000000000046}\InprocServer32 -> No File Path CustomCLSID: HKU\S-1-5-21-1417001333-725345543-2147034123-1003_Classes\CLSID\{0002E005-0000-0000-C000-000000000046}\InprocServer32 -> No File Path CustomCLSID: HKU\S-1-5-21-1417001333-725345543-2147034123-1003_Classes\CLSID\{0BE35203-8F91-11CE-9DE3-00AA004BB851}\InprocServer32 -> No File Path CustomCLSID: HKU\S-1-5-21-1417001333-725345543-2147034123-1003_Classes\CLSID\{0BE35204-8F91-11CE-9DE3-00AA004BB851}\InprocServer32 -> No File Path CustomCLSID: HKU\S-1-5-21-1417001333-725345543-2147034123-1003_Classes\CLSID\{46763EE0-CAB2-11CE-8C20-00AA0051E5D4}\InprocServer32 -> No File Path CustomCLSID: HKU\S-1-5-21-1417001333-725345543-2147034123-1003_Classes\CLSID\{B196B286-BAB4-101A-B69C-00AA00341D07}\InprocServer32 -> No File Path EmptyTemp: CMD: bitsadmin /reset /allusers
Save this as fixlist.txt, in the same location as FRST.exe
https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/73555776/FRSTfix.JPG
Run FRST and press Fix
On completion a log will be generated please post that
THEN
Download and Install Combofix
Download ComboFix from one of the following locations:
Link 1
Link 2
VERY IMPORTANT !!! Save ComboFix.exe to your Desktop
[*]Double click on ComboFix.exe & follow the prompts.
[*]Accept the disclaimer and allow to update if it asks
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v706/ried7/NSIS_disclaimer_ENG.png
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v706/ried7/NSIS_extraction.png
[*]When finished, it shall produce a log for you.
[*]Please include the C:\ComboFix.txt in your next reply.
Notes:
Please make sure you include the combo fix log in your next reply as well as describe how your computer is running now
Thanks for the assistance! As requested by Eddy on reply #1, I ran MBAM. Soon after, I received reply #2 from Essexboy and I followed the instructions given. I’m happy to report that the original problem appears to be resolved. I truly appreciate the assistance. I have attached each of the logs that were generated.
Subject to no further problems 
I will remove my tools now and give some recommendations, but, I would like you to run for 24 hours or so and come back if you have any problems
Now the best part of the day ----- Your log now appears clean 
A good workman always cleans up after himself so…The following will implement some cleanup procedures as well as reset System Restore points:
Remove Combofix
Click Start then Run.
On Windows7 or Vista you may use Start Search field if Run is not available.
In the box copy/paste the following command:
ComboFix /Uninstall
Note that there is a space between " ComboFix " and " /Uninstall " .
Then click OK (or press Enter ).
Wait for the uninstall process to complete.
Remove tools
Download and run Delfix
https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/73555776/delfix.JPG
: Keep Java Updated :
WARNING: Java is the #1 exploited program at this time. The Department of Homeland Security recommends that computer users disable Java
See this article
I would recommend that you completely uninstall Java unless you need it to run an important software.
In that instance I would recommend that you disable Java in your browsers until you need it for that software and then enable it. (See How to diasble Java in your web browser and How to unplug Java from the browser)
If you do need to keep Java then download JavaRa
Run the programme and select Remove Java Runtime. Uninstall all versions of Java present
Once done then run it again and select Update Java runtime > Download and install Latest version
https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/73555776/javara.JPG
Now that you are clean, to help protect your computer in the future I recommend that you get the following free programmes:
CryptoPrevent install this programme to lock down and prevent crypto ransome ware
https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/73555776/CryptoPrevent.JPG
Update and run weekly to keep your system clean
Click on the link above to be taken to Unchecky.com
click the very large Download button.
click Save
Click Open folder
Right click on the Unchecky_setup and choose to Run as Administrator
Once open click the Install button.
Then click on Finish
Unchecky is now installed and will help you keep unwanted check boxes unchecked, this is a fire and forget programme 
It is critical to have both a firewall and anti virus to protect your system and to keep them updated.
To learn more about how to protect yourself while on the internet read this little guide Best security practices Keep safe 