dllhost.exe COM surrogate leaching my computer

[twrauch]

Malwarebytes stopped several outgoing access attempts during web browsing last evening.  Followed Malwarebytes popup suggestion and added to Excluded List.  However, my computer is really dragging and running slowly.  Looked in Task Manager and there area about 20 instances of dllhost.exe running at the same time.  I scanned the computer again with Malwarebytes and Avira anti-virus, but nothing is showing up.  Cannot figure what's up with the numerous dllhost.exe processes eating up memory.  Is this a malware or Trojan that is not being picked up by Malwarebytes and Avira (yes - both are up to date)?

[LiquidTension]

Hello twrauch, welcome to Malwarebytes' Malware Removal forum!
 
My username is LiquidTension, but you can call me Adam. I will be assisting you with your malware-related problems.
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Followed Malwarebytes popup suggestion and added to Excluded List.

This wasn't a suggestion. By excluding the site, you're telling MBAM to allow your computer to connect to these malicious sites. I suggest you reverse the exclusions. Open MBAM -> Settings -> Web Exclusions -> Remove
 

Is this a malware or Trojan that is not being picked up by Malwarebytes and Avira (yes - both are up to date)?

This malware is called Poweliks, and resides entirely within the registry. Please run the following programme below to confirm this is the infection present. 
 
STEP 1
 Farbar Recovery Scan Tool (FRST) Scan

• Please download Farbar Recovery Scan Tool (x32) or Farbar Recovery Scan Tool (x64) and save the file to your Desktop.
• Note: Download and run the version compatible with your system (32 or 64-bit). Download both if you're unsure; only one will run.
• Right-Click FRST.exe / FRST64.exe and select  Run as administrator to run the programme.
• Click Yes to the disclaimer.
• Ensure the Addition.txt box is checked.
• Click the Scan button and let the programme run.
• Upon completion, click OK, then OK on the Addition.txt pop up screen.
• Two logs (FRST.txt & Addition.txt) will now be open on your Desktop. Copy the contents of both logs and paste in your next reply. 
   

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STEP 2
 Logs
In your next reply please include the following logs. Please be sure to copy and paste the requested logs, as well as provide information on any questions I may have asked.

• FRST.txt
• Addition.txt

[LiquidTension]

Hello,

 

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