I started getting this avast popup saying it was blocking wpad.browserupdatecheck.in/wpad.dat, URL: Mal, using the proces svchost.exe. So, I googled it. I saw that several others have been helped by malware experts here in these forums, so thought I’d give it a try.
Attached are the two log files from FRST. Any assistance on the matter is greatly appreciated. Thanks in advanced.
Start FRST and copy the following into the search box
Then press search registry
browserupdatecheck.in;wpad.browserupdatecheck.in
Once done a log will be generated, please attach that
Thanks for getting to me so quickly, Essexboy. Here’s the search.txt you requested.
Open notepad and copy the text in the quote box to it
Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\ControlSet001\Services\Tcpip\Parameters]
“SearchList”=“”[-HKEY_USERS\S-1-5-21-1631748781-26377374-963847136-1000\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings\Wpad\60-fe-20-4a-a6-f9_7a-79-19-00-00-01]
Save the file to your desktop as wpad.reg
(set the file type to all files .)
Then right click and select merge
Reboot and let me know how it is
Well, been a few minutes since I rebooted, and so far no Avast popup about it, so I think we may have gotten it! Thanks!
If it pops up again, I’ll be sure to post about it. Again, thanks for the help Essexboy. offers cookies
Didn’t you read the sign at the entrance of this webboard ?
DO NOT FEED THE ANIMALS ! ;D
Let me know when you are happy and I will give some tidy up instructions
Seems to have done the trick! What tidying up do you speak of, Essexboy??
The usual helpful hints type thing 
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
Select the options as shown
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 