cpx.exe adware not blocked

system · 2015-10-25T05:28:52.000Z

I have found an adware program on my own that when I terminate the process it stops the ad overlay and I don’t have an issue again for at least 24 hours but then it starts up again even if I deleted the exe and blocked the folder from being edited. I have found a way to block the adware by banning it from starting via registry. I would like avast to block it but I am content to do avast’s work in this matter

Asyn · 2015-10-25T05:40:44.000Z

Is PUP detection enabled in Avast…!?
Test the file at VT (https://www.virustotal.com) and post the link to the result here.

bob3160 · 2015-10-25T11:47:30.000Z

http://www.screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1445773308806-54147.png

Asyn · 2015-10-25T19:03:17.000Z

Hi Bob, I’d suggest to activate the overall PUP detection.
Avast GUI → Settings → General

DavidR · 2015-10-25T20:37:55.000Z

Asyn post:4:

Hi Bob, I’d suggest to activate the overall PUP detection.
Avast GUI → Settings → General

Personally I have never enabled this, part of the reason I have the web shield scan for PUPS by default. The other, PUPs aren’t something I’m overly concerned about.

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