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P2P/Piracy Warning:

 

 

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If you're using Peer 2 Peer software such as uTorrent, BitTorrent or similar you must either fully uninstall them or completely disable them from running while being assisted here.

Failure to remove or disable such software will result in your topic being closed and no further assistance being provided.

If you have illegal/cracked software, cracks, keygens etc. on the system, please remove or uninstall them now and read the policy on Piracy.

 

Next,

 

Download Farbar Recovery Scan Tool and save it to your desktop.

 

Note: You need to run the version compatible with your system (32 bit or 64 bit). If you are not sure which version applies to your system download both of them and try to run them. Only one of them will run on your system, that will be the right version.

 

  • Double-click to run it. When the tool opens click Yes to disclaimer.

  • Press Scan button.

  • It will make a log (FRST.txt) in the same directory the tool is run. Please copy and paste it to your reply.

  • The first time the tool is run, it makes also another log (Addition.txt). Please attach it to your reply.

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Ok,

 

Step 1

 

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 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\AdwCleaner[s0].txt as well.

Step 2

 

Please download Junkware Removal Tool to your desktop.

  • Shut down your protection software now to avoid potential conflicts.
  • Run the tool by double-clicking it. If you are using Windows Vista or Seven, right-mouse click it and select Run as Administrator.
  • The tool will open and start scanning your system.
  • Please be patient as this can take a while to complete depending on your system's specifications.
  • On completion, a log (JRT.txt) is saved to your desktop and will automatically open.
  • Post the contents of JRT.txt into your next message.

 

Step 3

 

Download Zoek (By Smeenk) and save that file to your Desktop.

http://www.hijackthis.nl/smeenk/220813/zoek.zip

 

Double click zip file and extract to your  Desktop:

 

Select these lines inside CODE, right click on the selection and choose Copy.

autoclean;emptyclsid;installedprogs;emptyfolderscheck;standardsearch;  

Right click on any white part of Zoek and select the paste option.

 

Click the button [Run Script]

 

Wait for the scan. At the end of the report will be generated C: \ zoek-results.txt

 
Copy your content and post in your next response.
 
NOTE1: If Zoek find files that you can not remove, you may have to restart your PC. Do this immediately, when asked whether to restart the PC.
 
NOTE2: This script has been prepared only for this computer, according to the files and keys present.
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Please download HitmanPro. to your desktop.

  • Launch the program by double clicking on HitmanPro.exe. (Windows Vista/7 users right click on the HitmanPro icon and select run as administrator).
  • Click on the next button. You must agree with the terms of EULA.
  • Check the box beside "No, I only want to perform a one-time scan to check this computer".
  • Click on the next button.
  • The program will start to scan the computer. The scan will typically take no more than 2-3 minutes.
  • Click on the next button and choose the option activate free license
  • Click on the next button and the infections where will be deleted.
  • Click now on the Save Log option and save this log to your desktop.
  • Click on the next button and restart the computer.
  • Copy the information of HitmanPro_20130116_1239.log in your next reply
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Okay,

 

To finish.

 

Download "Delfix by Xplode" and save it to your desktop.

 

Double Click to start the program. If you are using Vista or higher, please right-click and choose run as administrator

 

Make Sure the following items are checked:

 

   

  • Activate UAC

       

  • Remove disinfection tools

       

  • Create registry backup

       

  • Purge System Restore

       

  • Reset system settings

     

 

Now click on "Run" and wait patiently until the tool has completed.

 

The tool will create a log when it has completed. We don't need you to post this.

 

Part of the routine will be to create a registry back up with ERUNT,  the back up will be created here:

 

C:\Windows\ERUNT

 

When all is known to be well with your system you can delete that back up folder unless you want to keep it....

 

Let me know if there are any remaining issues or concerns....

 

Read the following link to fully understand PC security and best practices, you may find it useful....

 

http://www.bleepingc...s/#entry2316629

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Glad we could help. :)

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