SVCHOST.EXE suspicious files popup! Need help

Hello guys!

Avast is popping up every 5 to 10 min saying that has detected suspicious files and the list of files contains only “C:\Windows\SVCHOST.EXE”

I dont know what to do and i need your help…i’ve read other post relative to SVCHOST.EXE but seems that the fix is machine specific

I’ve followed the instructions found here

Thank you and sorry for my english, i’m not english

Could you let me know if this stops it

CAUTION : This fix is only valid for this specific machine, using it on another may break your computer

Open notepad and copy/paste the text in the quotebox below into it:

HKU\S-1-5-19\...\RunOnce: [IsMyWinLockerReboot] => msiexec.exe /qn /x{voidguid} HKU\S-1-5-20\...\RunOnce: [IsMyWinLockerReboot] => msiexec.exe /qn /x{voidguid} HKU\S-1-5-18\...\RunOnce: [IsMyWinLockerReboot] => msiexec.exe /qn /x{voidguid} AppInit_DLLs: c:\progra~3\bitguard\271769~1.27\{c16c1~1\loader.dll => c:\progra~3\bitguard\271769~1.27\{c16c1~1\loader.dll File Not Found CHR HKLM\SOFTWARE\Policies\Google: Policy restriction <======= ATTENTION SearchScopes: HKU\.DEFAULT -> {483830EE-A4CD-4b71-B0A3-3D82E62A6909} URL = SearchScopes: HKU\S-1-5-21-2085551789-3746046990-1257759421-1000 -> DefaultScope {014DB5FA-EAFB-4592-A95B-F44D3EE87FA9} URL = SearchScopes: HKU\S-1-5-21-2085551789-3746046990-1257759421-1000 -> {0633EE93-D776-472f-A0FF-E1416B8B2E3A} URL = SearchScopes: HKU\S-1-5-21-2085551789-3746046990-1257759421-1000 -> {483830EE-A4CD-4b71-B0A3-3D82E62A6909} URL = Toolbar: HKLM - avast! Online Security - {318A227B-5E9F-45bd-8999-7F8F10CA4CF5} - No File Toolbar: HKLM - No Name - {CC1A175A-E45B-41ED-A30C-C9B1D7A0C02F} - No File Toolbar: HKU\S-1-5-21-2085551789-3746046990-1257759421-1000 -> No Name - {47833539-D0C5-4125-9FA8-0819E2EAAC93} - No File CHR HomePage: Default -> hxxp://www2.delta-search.com/?babsrc=HP_ss&mntrId=72C2EC55F970B8A8&affID=120695&tsp=4988 CHR StartupUrls: Default -> "https://it.yahoo.com/?fr=hp-avast&type=avastbcl", "hxxp://www.trovi.com/?gd=&ctid=CT3325585&octid=EB_ORIGINAL_CTID&ISID=MD41A464B-44FA-4CD0-88F9-FEF8FCB0F549&SearchSource=55&CUI=&UM=5&UP=SPF590A2B7-3B6B-41DC-903A-C727E3D6EC61&SSPV=" 2014-12-13 18:02 - 2010-12-10 20:09 - 00000000 ____D () C:\ProgramData\boost_interprocess 2014-12-13 17:46 - 2014-01-30 18:53 - 00000000 ____D () C:\ProgramData\34BE82C4-E596-4e99-A191-52C6199EBF69 Task: {08743EA1-3E4B-438E-9570-2B63253AB034} - \BitGuard No Task File <==== ATTENTION Task: {68B08456-9297-4425-9054-70A172D5AEF9} - System32\Tasks\{5E8A3AB0-185E-4A81-AE19-A673BB28B56F} => pcalua.exe -a G:\Setup.exe -d G:\ Task: {C2E190D6-2549-4EE9-A6F6-A6CEFEE38568} - \EPUpdater No Task File <==== ATTENTION EmptyTemp: CMD: bitsadmin /reset /allusers

Save this as fixlist.txt, in the same location as FRST.exe

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/73555776/FRSTfix.JPG

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.

This are my log files. The popup is not shown so far…

If all is well tomorrow let me know and I will tidy up :slight_smile:

Sure I let you know.

Thank you :slight_smile:

So far so good, no popup till now ;D

Thanks

In that case methinks I will send you on your merry way :slight_smile:

Subject to no further problems :slight_smile:

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 :thumbsup:

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

Malwarebytes.

Update and run weekly to keep your system clean

Unchecky

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 :wink:

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 :wave:

Thank you for everything :smiley:
Till now no problems… I will clean up as soon as I can :wink:

Thanks

Edit:
Clean up done