Keep getting PUP.Optional.Surf in my scan

[goinpostal]

Good day,

 

I have gotten a malware notice on my last two scans for PUP. Optional. Surf. Can you assist in its removal? I have attached a few scans below.

 

Thanks for your help!

mbam-log-2013-08-13 (19-19-49).txt

attach.txt

dds.txt

[Psychotic]

Hi there,
my name is Marius and I will assist you with your malware related problems.

Before we move on, please read the following points carefully.

• First, read my instructions completely. If there is anything that you do not understand kindly ask before proceeding.
• Perform everything in the correct order. Sometimes one step requires the previous one.
• If you have any problems while following my instructions, Stop there and tell me the exact nature of your problem.
• Do not run any other scans without instruction or add/remove software unless I tell you to do so. This would change the output of our tools and could be confusing for me.
• Post all logfiles as a reply rather than as an attachment unless I specifically ask you. If you can not post all logfiles in one reply, feel free to use more posts.
• If I don't hear from you within 3 days from this initial or any subsequent post, then this thread will be closed.
• Stay with me. I will give you some advice about prevention after the cleanup process. Absence of symptoms does not always mean the computer is clean.
• My first language is not english. So please do not use slang or idioms. It could be hard for me to read. Thanks for your understanding.

 
 
 
Please delete C:\windows.old as it only contains the files of a previous windows version.
 
 
Scan with adwCleaner


Please download AdwCleaner to your desktop.

• Run adwcleaner.exe.
• Hit delete.
• When the run is finished, it will open up a text file.
• Please post its contents within your next reply.
• You´ll find the log file at C:\AdwCleaner[s1].txt also.
  

[goinpostal]

HI Marius,

 

This is the AdwCleaner result:

# AdwCleaner v3.000 - Report created14/08/2013at18:08:13
# Updated 13/08/2013 by Xplode
# Operating System : Windows 7 Home Premium Service Pack 1 (64 bits)
# Username : Mark - MARK-PC
# Running from : C:\Users\Mark\Desktop\adwcleaner.exe

***** [ Services ] *****

***** [ Files / Folders ] *****

***** [ Shortcuts ] *****

***** [ Registry ] *****

***** [ Browsers ] *****

-\\ Internet Explorer v10.0.9200.16660

[OK] No bad entry found.

*************************

AdwCleaner[0].txt - [501 octets] - [14/08/2013 18:08:13]

########## EOF - C:\AdwCleaner\AdwCleaner[0].txt - [559 octets] ##########

[Psychotic]

Looks good!

 

 

Scan with ESET Online Scan

Please go to here to run the online scannner from ESET.

• Turn off the real time scanner of any existing antivirus program while performing the online scan
• Tick the box next to YES, I accept the Terms of Use.
• Click Start
• When asked, allow the activex control to install
• Click Start
• Make sure that the option Remove found threats is unticked
• Click on Advanced Settings and ensure these options are ticked:
  • Scan for potentially unwanted applications
• Scan for potentially unsafe applications
• Enable Anti-Stealth Technology

[*]Click Scan[*]Wait for the scan to finish[*]If any threats were found, click the 'List of found threats' , then click Export to text file.... [*]Save it to your desktop, then please copy and paste that log as a reply to this topic.

[goinpostal]

ESET came up clean.

[Psychotic]

Run another full system scan with MBAM and post the log.

[goinpostal]

# AdwCleaner v3.000 - Report created16/08/2013at16:15:10
# Updated 13/08/2013 by Xplode
# Operating System : Windows 7 Home Premium Service Pack 1 (64 bits)
# Username : Mark - MARK-PC
# Running from : C:\Users\Mark\Desktop\adwcleaner.exe

***** [ Services ] *****

***** [ Files / Folders ] *****

***** [ Shortcuts ] *****

***** [ Registry ] *****

***** [ Browsers ] *****

-\\ Internet Explorer v10.0.9200.16660

[OK] No bad entry found.

*************************

AdwCleaner[0].txt - [637 octets] - [14/08/2013 18:08:13]
AdwCleaner[1].txt - [559 octets] - [16/08/2013 16:15:10]

########## EOF - C:\AdwCleaner\AdwCleaner[1].txt - [617 octets] ##########

[Psychotic]

SecurityCheck

Please download SecurityCheck: LINK1 LINK2

• Save it to your desktop, start it and follow the instructions in the window.
• After the scan finished the (checkup.txt) will open. Copy its content to your thread.
  

[goinpostal]

both scans:

 Results of screen317's Security Check version 0.99.72 
 Windows 7 Service Pack 1 x64 (UAC is enabled) 
 Internet Explorer 10 
``````````````Antivirus/Firewall Check:``````````````
 Windows Firewall Enabled! 
Microsoft Security Essentials  
 Antivirus up to date! 
`````````Anti-malware/Other Utilities Check:`````````
 Malwarebytes Anti-Malware version 1.75.0.1300 
 Adobe Reader 10.1.7 Adobe Reader out of Date! 
````````Process Check: objlist.exe by Laurent```````` 
 Microsoft Security Essentials MSMpEng.exe
 Microsoft Security Essentials msseces.exe
 Malwarebytes Anti-Malware mbamservice.exe 
 Malwarebytes Anti-Malware mbamgui.exe 
 Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware mbamscheduler.exe  
`````````````````System Health check`````````````````
 Total Fragmentation on Drive C: 0%
````````````````````End of Log``````````````````````

 

 

 

 Results of screen317's Security Check version 0.99.72 
 Windows 7 Service Pack 1 x64 (UAC is enabled) 
 Internet Explorer 10 
``````````````Antivirus/Firewall Check:``````````````
 Windows Firewall Enabled! 
Microsoft Security Essentials  
 Antivirus up to date! 
`````````Anti-malware/Other Utilities Check:`````````
 Malwarebytes Anti-Malware version 1.75.0.1300 
 Adobe Reader 10.1.7 Adobe Reader out of Date! 
````````Process Check: objlist.exe by Laurent```````` 
 Microsoft Security Essentials MSMpEng.exe
 Microsoft Security Essentials msseces.exe
 Malwarebytes Anti-Malware mbamservice.exe 
 Malwarebytes Anti-Malware mbamgui.exe 
 Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware mbamscheduler.exe  
`````````````````System Health check`````````````````
 Total Fragmentation on Drive C: 0%
````````````````````End of Log``````````````````````

[Psychotic]

Then your system is clean!

 

 

Adobe Reader out of date

Your Adobe Reader is outdated. We will fix this.

• Get the actual software from here. Important: Uncheck any optional software (for example Google Chrome, etc.) offered.
• Run setup and follow the instructions.
• Click upon Start-->control panel-->add/remove programs.
• Search for and remove any older reader versions.
  

 

 

 

Uninstall our tools using delfix

Please follow these steps in order:

1. In the case we used Defogger to turn off your CD emulation software. You can start it again and use the Enable button.
2. In the case we used Combofix. Deactivate your antivirus software once more, then rename the combofix.exe to uninstall.exe and run it one last time. You shall be noted that Combofix has been removed.
3. In any case please download delfix to your desktop.
   
   • Close all other programms and start delfix.
   • Please check all the boxes and run the tool.
   • delfix will now delete all found traces of our removal process
     

[*] If there is still something left please delete it manualy.

 

 

 

 

How to protect yourself

• System Updates
  Beeing up to date is very important. Please be sure to activate automatic updates in your control panel.
  Windows XP | Windows Vista |
  Windows 7 | windows 8
• Protection
  What you need is one (not more) good virus scanner with backgroud protection. Additionally I recommend a special malwarescanner that you run from time to time.
  Personally I am using the avast! Antivirus Free Edition and Malwarebytes Anti-Malware. They offer you good protection for free use. But please remember: You get only the full protection if you use the payed versions of your security software.
• Up to date Software
  Stay up to date with all the programs you use. Some of those really have to have an eye on are: your browser(s) including add-ons and plug-ins, Java, Flash Player, your virus scanner, and basically every software you use often. These link may help you to check:
  
  • Secunia Online Software Inspector - Checks if your software has updates available.
  • Filehippo Update Checkere - This tool also scans your computer for outdated software.
  • Mozilla: Check your plugins - The webpage will tell you if you have outdated plugins in your Firefox browser.
    

  [*] Backups
  There are chances for an emergency every day. So be prepared. Back up your data on a regular basis. If you burn it to DVDs from time to time, use a cloud-drive or a professional network backup system is your choice. [*] Brains
  It's no joke! You really need one of those things. It is very important not just to click anywhere it is colored or flashing while you surfing on the web. Do not click an OK button on any popping window without reading what it says. While installing software always choose the custom mode, read what those windows says and uncheck adware that will be installed along the software you want.
  

[AdvancedSetup]

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