I’m new to this… I had a problem with my old laptop and bought a new one… I strongly suspect that while installing Google Chrome I blindly accepted a download, Healthy PC(?), maybe… Anyway, after that, omiga plus appears… I uninstalled the program and also went to settings and corrected my home page and search engines but whenever restarting the pc there it is… I then used the avast browser cleaning tool that detected Skytech and removed it… But restarting produced the same results… Now I’ve decided to reach you guys… I downloaded the programs recommended, in the “Logs to assist cleaning”, and saved the logs… Using the Malwarebytes’ Anti-Malware has quarantined the threat… I have to confess that the log saved I didn’t include “additions” as suggested but after repeating the operation all was well…
I not a IT expert like you guys so I would really appreciate a very easy guide to follow… lol… I hope the info attached won’t hurt me… lol…
Save this as fixlist.txt, in the same location as FRST.exe
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.
I’ve deleted the PUP’s thought the free version makes you do it one by one… I did a new scan and the log is attached… I’m currently doing a custom total scan which will take time… I’ll post the results… essexboy also replied but I want to see what happens here first… I did the fixlist.txt file but not sure about: “Save this as fixlist.txt, in the same location as FRST.exe
Run FRST and press Fix
On completion a log will be generated please post that”
The FRST.exe is in the Downloads Folder… Do I attach to that folder or include in the FRst. txt??? Not sure what to do… Afraid of doing damage to a new laptop… Also confused with “Run FRST and press Fix”… Do I run the program and something shows up to select fix… I’ll also ask him…
I did the fixlist.txt file but not sure about: “Save this as fixlist.txt, in the same location as FRST.exe
Run FRST and press Fix
On completion a log will be generated please post that”
The FRST.exe is in the Downloads Folder… Do I attach to that folder or include in the FRst. txt??? Not sure what to do… Afraid of doing damage to a new laptop… Also confused with “Run FRST and press Fix”… Do I run the program and something shows up to select fix…
Sorry for the delay but I do shift work, so I’ve had little time on the pc…
I’ve run a total custom scan a couple of times and only 1 file persists… Do I still run the fixlist or do you think that now another option is preferable? If I run the fix what exactly will it do?
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 disableJava 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)
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
I ran Delfix, uninstalled Java and downloaded Cryptoprevent!!! Already had Malwarebytes which I downloaded before from the forum to help clean the system.
