Yes you can run adwcleaner on completion without waiting for a log response from me. I believe that the temp files contain several GB of old data so they will take a while to clear. If it has not finished in say 15 minutes then stop FRST and reboot
ok. If/when I stop FRST and reboot, should I run FRST again using the same FIX file, or just continue with adwcleaner?.
Didn’t know if I should be concerned with the steps that did not execute.
A log will be generated by FRST post that and I will see how far it got Run Adwcleaner straight away
My apologies for asking sao many questions.
Selecting ‘x’ on the FRST window has no effect, even if I wait for to see if there is a computing cycle or such to catchup with.
The minimize button works, so the system is not completely hung.
The only other way I know to stop it is to go thru Task Manager and shut it down. But I do not want to prevent the log from being created.
It should already have created a log, so just stop it from taskmanager
Here is the FARBAR fixlog.txt file. I will install adwcleaner and will post that log file when it is complete.
It killed all the bad boys so any alerts you were having should have now ceased
Essexboy -
Here is the adwcleaner log (attached).
Thanks so much for your assistance. So far, things are quiet…
Can you advise what other tools/scan I should use routinely to minimize this occurrence in the future? I am trying to educate my child on safer surfing, but things happen and she finds game sites very tempting.)
Regards,
DavKar
Yep once you are happy I will give you some tips on how to keep as safe as possible. Lets now try and clear those temp folders
Clear Cache/Temp Files
Download TFC by OldTimer to your desktop
[*] Please double-click TFC.exe to run it. (Note: If you are running on Vista, right-click on the file and choose Run As Administrator).
[*]It will close all programs when run, so make sure you have saved all your work before you begin.
[*]Click the Start button to begin the process. Depending on how often you clean temp files, execution time should be anywhere from a few seconds to a minute or two. Let it run uninterrupted to completion.
[*]Once it’s finished it should reboot your machine. If it does not, please manually reboot the machine yourself to ensure a complete clean.
Essexboy-
TFC took HOURS to run. It cleared an embarrassing 33 GB. I created a .txt file with the specifics of the cleaning if it is of value. Everything seems to be operating fine. No alerts since the FRST fix. The select programs I checked seem to be operating as expected - no functionality lost. Response time may be a little quicker, or that may just be wishful thinking.
Let me know what the next steps are.
Thanks again for your help. I really appreciate what you did.
Regards,
DavKar
That is a lot of junk
What I would recommend now is that you defragment the drive and then run a fresh FRST scan for me please
ok to use the ‘Optimize Drives’ that is part of windows 8, or do you recommend a different defrag tool?
No use the optimise drive, that is all I use on 8.1
Attached are the FRST logs (didn’t know if ADDITIONS.TXT was required).
I also attached a screen shot after the defrag.
That looks good now, any further problems ?
Certainly not an exhaustive test, but things appear to operate fine, and certainly ZERO Avast alerts concerning go.wvydeo, cdn1.moviereviews, cdn3.movirereviews, s.vb3k.com, gamingprecision.com, etc. etc. which is Outstanding!
Amazing work you guys do to help and educate the uninformed.
ah. another thing. What about the items that MBAM moved to ‘Quarantine’?
You can delete the MBAM quarantine items
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 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
Essexboy,
Thanks for staying with me on the cleanup.
I executed DelFix and saved the log.
I deleted the quarantined items in MBAM.
I installed CryptoPrevent. I did not whitelist any existing items. I will routinely check for updates to the program.
I installed Unchecky.
I will follow your advice on MBAM.
I need to see if I can ‘live’ without Java, or , use JavaRa as indicated.
What about using TFC on occasion to manage the temp files?
I will watch things for the next day, and let you know if anything seems amiss.
Now I have to check my daughter’s laptop and see if anything is happening there…
Regards,
DavKar (Dave)
I have TFC on my system and tend to use it weekly