For the last couple of weeks, every time I boot up or pull my system out of sleep mode, I get the pop up message that Avast has blocked a malware in svchost.exe (named reddie.net/blackfight.info/epifactory.com etc.)
I’ve already ran a full system and also boot scan on Avast and also ran Hitman Pro, but the problem still exists.
Run FRST and press Fix
On completion a log will be generated please post that
THEN
Please download AdwCleaner by Xplode onto your desktop.
[*]Close all open programs and internet browsers.
[*]Double click on AdwCleaner.exe to run the tool.
[*]Click on Scan.
[*]After the scan is complete click on “Clean”
[*]Confirm each time with Ok.
[*]Your computer will be rebooted automatically. A text file will open after the restart.
[*]Please post the content of that logfile with your next answer.
[*]You can find the logfile at C:\AdwCleaner[S1].txt as well.
Hello! Yes I have used the laptop for about 4 hrs per day for the past 2 days, i.e., since it was “disinfected”, and no longer get any alerts. Appreciate your help
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