Yet Another Cleaner (YAC) infection Forced Redirect Infection!

[swamprat1]

How do I remove the Yet Another Cleaner adware also known as YAC? I uninstalled & deleted it and The cookies in both Firefox & IE searched for ot in Appdata along with their Appstore! Still getting ads and my adblocker plus is installed & active

    I also have your Malwarebytes Premium installed I am also been forcibly redirected to the Who say oh snap page from my Soup IO Page when I open it! Thank You In Advance!

[TwinHeadedEagle]

Hello,
    
 
They call me TwinHeadedEagle around here, and I'll be working with you.
 
    
 
    
Before we start please read and note the following:

• Limit your internet access to posting here, some infections just wait to steal typed-in passwords.
• Please be patient. I know it is frustrating when your PC isn't working properly, but malware removal takes time.
• Don't run any scripts or tools on your own, unsupervised usage may cause more harm than good.
• Do not paste the logs in your posts, attachments make my work easier. There is a Upload Files option below which you can use to attach your reports. Always attach reports from all tools.
• Stay with me to the end, the absence of symptoms doesn't mean that your machine is fully operational.
• Note that we may live in totally different time zones, what may cause some delays between answers.
• Do not ask for help for your business PC. Companies are making revenue via computers, so it is good thing to pay someone to repair it.
• If I don't hear from you within 3 days from this initial or any subsequent post, then this thread will be closed.

I can't foresee everything, so if anything unexpected happens, please stop and inform me!
There are no silly questions. Never be afraid to ask if in doubt!
 
 
 
  Rules and policies
 
We won't support any piracy.
That being told, if any evidence of illegal OS, software, cracks/keygens or any other will be revealed, any further assistance will be suspended. If you are aware that there is this kind of stuff on your machine, remove it before proceeding!
The same applies to any use of P2P software: uTorrent, BitTorrent, Vuze, Kazaa, Ares... We don't provide any help for P2P, except for their removal. All P2P software has to be uninstalled or at least fully disabled before proceeding!
 
Failure to follow these guidelines will result with closing your topic and withdrawning any assistance.
 
 
 
 

Fix with AdwCleaner
 
Please download AdwCleaner by Xplode and save the file to your desktop.

• Right-click on icon and select Run as Administrator to start the tool.
• Follow the prompts and click Scan.
• When finished, please click Clean.
• Upon completion, click Report. A log (AdwCleaner[s*].txt) will open.

Please include the contents of that file in your reply.
 
 
 
 

Scan with Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware
 
Please re-run Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware.

• First of all, select update.
• Once updated, click the Settings tab, in the left panel choose Detctions & protection and tick Scan for rootkits.
• Click the Scan tab, choose Threat Scan is checked and click Scan Now.
• If threats are detected, click the Apply Actions button. You will now be prompted to reboot. Click Yes.
• Upon completion of the scan (or after the reboot), click the History tab.
• Click Application Logs and double-click the newest Scan Log.
• At the bottom click Export and choose Text file.
• Save the file to your desktop and include its content in your next reply.
   
   
   
   
  
  Please download Farbar Recovery Scan Tool and save it to your desktop.
   
  Note: You need to run the version compatibale with your system. 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 attach it to your reply.
  • The first time the tool is run, it makes also another log (Addition.txt). Please attach it to your reply.

[swamprat1]

My Adwcleaner Report!

AdwCleanerS3.txt

[TwinHeadedEagle]

Ok, proceed with the rest of instructions.

[swamprat1]

Working on it, Had a power outage yesterday evening, restarted it when it came back on, left it going at through the night , woke up to find it quit working, any ideas if it quit again, I have errands today will keep compy on for it to finish!,

[swamprat1]

the Malwarebytes that us!

[TwinHeadedEagle]

Did you run Adwcleaner tool?

[swamprat1]

Yes, Unfortunantly Malwarebytes keep sticking as well!

[swamprat1]

My Malwarebytes keeps sticking and now quit working it never allows me to complete the threat scan!

[TwinHeadedEagle]

Okay, give me FRST reports.

[swamprat1]

FRST Scan

FRST.txt

[swamprat1]

By the way if you see anything Im not supposed to have please tell me so I can get rid of it! thanks

[TwinHeadedEagle]

You're missing Addition.txt report.

[swamprat1]

Again If You Find anything I shouldnt have that i missed so that I can take appropriate action! Thank You for working with me and your patience!

Shortcut.txt

FRST.txt

Addition.txt

[swamprat1]

Malwarebytes threat scan

Malwarebytes Threat Scan.txt

[TwinHeadedEagle]

Uninstall some programs
 
We need to uninstall some programs.

• Press the + R on your keyboard at the same time. Type appwiz.cpl and click OK.
• Search there for each entry mentioned below, right-click the entry and click Uninstall one at a time

The list of programs to uninstall:

• Free File Viewer 2010
• IObit Uninstaller
• Media Player Codec Pack 3.9.6
• MiniLyrics
• McAfee Security Scan Plus
• Smart Defrag 3
• Surfing Protection

After completing uninstalls, please manually reboot your machine!
 
 
 
 
Fix with Farbar Recovery Scan Tool
 

This fix was created for this user for use on that particular machine.
Running it on another one may cause damage and render the system unstable.

 
Download attached fixlist.txt file and save it to the Desktop:
 
Both files, FRST and fixlist.txt have to be in the same location or the fix will not work!

• Right-click on icon and select Run as Administrator to start the tool.
  (XP users click run after receipt of Windows Security Warning - Open File).
• Press the Fix button just once and wait.
• If for some reason the tool needs a restart, please make sure you let the system restart normally. After that let the tool complete its run.
• When finished FRST will generate a log on the Desktop, called Fixlog.txt.
• Please attach it to your reply.

fixlist.txt

[swamprat1]

Completed all tasks Here is Fix log! Still being forcefully redirected on the Soup Io Site, But all other sites are ok, Guess Ill be having to delete my account and stay with tumblr!

Fixlog.txt

[TwinHeadedEagle]

Good, then we're done
 
 
 
 
Below you will find my thoughts about securing your machine. Go ahead through it, you will benefit from some useful advice about safe computing. 
 
 

Recommended reading:

 
 
MUST READ - security tips:

• Computer Security - a short guide to staying safer online.

• Simple and easy ways to keep your computer safe and secure on the Internet

MUST READ - general maintenance:

• What to do if your Computer is running slowly?

The Importance of Software Updating:

 

 
In order to stay protected it is very important that you regularly update all of your software. Cybercriminals depend on the apathy of users around software updates to keep their malicious endeavor running.
 
Operating systems, such as Windows, and applications, such as Adobe Reader or JAVA, are used by tens of millions of computers and devices around the world, making them a huge target for cybercriminals. Downloading updates and installing them can sometimes be tedious, but the advantages you get from the updates are certainly worth it.

• How to configure and use Automatic Updates in Windows
• How to update Java
• How to update Adobe Reader

Recommended additional software:

 
 
TFC - to clean unneeded temporary files.
Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware - to scan your system from time to time in search for malware.
Malwarebytes' Anti-Exploit - to prevent plenty of mostly exploited vulnerabilities.
McShield - to prevent infections spread by removable media.
CryptoPrevent - to secure yourself from very severe CryptoLocker infection.
Unchecky - to prevent from installing additional foistware, implemented in legitimate installations.
FiheHippo.com Update Checker - to keep your programs up-to-date.
Adblock - to surf the web without annoying ads! 
 
 

Post-cleanup procedures:

 

 
Download DelFix by Xplode and save it to your desktop.

• Run the tool by right click on the icon and Run as administrator option.
• Make sure that these ones are checked:
  • Remove disinfection tools
  • Purge system restore
  • Reset system settings
• Push Run.
• The program will run for a few seconds and display a notepad report. You do not need to attach it.

The tool will also record healthy state of registry and make a backup using ERUNT program in %windir%\ERUNT\DelFix
Tool deletes old system restore points and create a fresh system restore point after cleaning. 
 
 
 

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Thank you!

 
 
Stay safe,
TwinHeadedEagle  

[swamprat1]

Thank You So Much For All Your Help! & For putting up with me! Got my McAfee Full Scan going now will work on the recommendations when finished! Once again Thank You!

[AdvancedSetup]

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