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Ukele

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  1. Thank you for all the useful information and links!

     

    Yes, I shall keep away from driver update programs. I removed the tools and logs we've used and have taken the tick out of the box for hiding the file endings. I got rid of the restoration points, and for good measure, I deleted all backups. After having started with a new system image and a new first backup, I thought I should have scanned for infections first. So I scanned the external hard drive after the backup. Norton found and treated 10 infections. But when I scanned the "C" drive, no infections were found or treated. I shall scan all USB sticks and CDs ... and make sure I follow your advice, only to connect these with the PC while saving or collecting files. I've bookmarked the instructive site for Prevention of Malware Infection. 

     

    I shall save your post for future reference.

    With man thanks for your patience and your generous help,

     

    Ukele

  2. Problem solved!

     

    Thank you for all your help. I solved the problem the easy way by getting rid of Tweakbit: uninstalled, deleted in regedit and in downloads after finding complaints that match and surpass mine. One site suggests that driver updaters are unnecessary, anyway. If I do feel the need for one in future I shall visit the review page (http://driver-update-software-review.toptenreviews.com/) first, which at the moment recommends Driver Detective.

     

    I am sorry it took me so long to recognize that I had a completely irrational fixation with Tweakbit.

     

    With  many thanks,

    Ukele

  3. Thank you for the homework  :) !

     

    The Junkware Removal tool (JRT log file) did not find any problems.

     

    The AdwCleaner found stuff, mainly related to Tweakbit Driver Updater, which I believe I need. So I unticked everything. (AdwCleaner S3 file)

     

    The ESET Onlinescan found and dealt with 32 infected files (ESET 22-08)

     

    The Farbar Recovery Scan Tool is barred by Norton even with Firewall and Auto-Protection disabled. So I could not complete this task.

     

    In anticipation ...

    JRT.txt

    AdwCleanerS3.txt

    ESET 22-08.txt

  4. Thank you for this useful response. 

     

    Rkill seems to confirm that I can ignore the warning about potentially unwanted TweakBit programmes:

     

    Rkill 2.8.1 by Lawrence Abrams (Grinler)
    Copyright 2008-2015 BleepingComputer.com
    More Information about Rkill can be found at this link:
     
    Program started at: 08/19/2015 06:45:51 PM in x64 mode.
    Windows Version: Windows 7 Home Premium Service Pack 1
     
    Checking for Windows services to stop:
     
     * No malware services found to stop.
     
    Checking for processes to terminate:
     
     * No malware processes found to kill.
     
    Checking Registry for malware related settings:
     
     * No issues found in the Registry.
     
    Resetting .EXE, .COM, & .BAT associations in the Windows Registry.
     
    Performing miscellaneous checks:
     
     * Windows Defender Disabled
     
       [HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows Defender]
       "DisableAntiSpyware" = dword:00000001
     
    Checking Windows Service Integrity: 
     
     * Windows Defender (WinDefend) is not Running.
       Startup Type set to: Manual
     
    Searching for Missing Digital Signatures: 
     
     * No issues found.
     
    Checking HOSTS File: 
     
     * No issues found.
     
    Program finished at: 08/19/2015 06:46:50 PM
    Execution time: 0 hours(s), 0 minute(s), and 59 seconds(s)
  5. I am trying to remove what Malwarebytes called HKLM\SOFTWARE\WOW6432Node\TweakBit\ATPopups   and ...ATUpdaters

     

    I found in regedit the path starting with "HKEY," instead of "HKLM"

    I've got Windows 7; system type "x64-based PC"; system directory "C:\Windows|system32.

     

    Can I remove TweakBit\ATPopups and ATUpdaters from the pathway in regedit that starts with "HKEY"?

     

    With thanks for your help,

    Ukele

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