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My computer has been slowing down considerably. Takes 5-30 seconds to refresh a web page or open a program. My MalwareBytes (2.1.8.1057) scan runs every night at 2:00AM. I just looked at the exclusions list and saw set.tidaltv.com. I didn't put it there. How did it get there and what do I need to do to get rid of it?

Thanx.

 

FRST.txt and Addition.txt are attached

 

Addition.txt

FRST.txt

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Hello,
    
 
They call me TwinHeadedEagle around here, and I'll try to help your with your issue.
 
     
    
Before we start please read and note the following:

  • We're primarily oriented on malware removal here, so you must know that some issues just cannot be solved and you must be prepared for this. Some tools we use here will remove your browser search history, so backup your important links and all the files whose loss is unacceptable.
  • 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. Keep in mind that private life gets in the way too. Note that we may live in totally different time zones, what may cause some delays between answers.
  • Don't run any scripts or tools on your own, unsupervised usage may cause more harm than good.
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  • Always execute my instructions in given order. If for some reason you cannot completely follow one instruction, inform me about that.
  • I volunteer to help you, so please, do not ask for help for your company/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.

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51a612a8b27e2-Zoek.png Scan with ZOEK
 
Please download ZOEK by Smeenk and save it to your desktop (preferred version is the *.exe one)
Temporary disable your AntiVirus and AntiSpyware protection - instructions here.
  • Right-click on 51a612a8b27e2-Zoek.png icon and select RunAsAdmin.jpg Run as Administrator to start the tool.
  • Wait patiently until the main console will appear, it may take a minute or two.
  • In the main box please paste in the following script:
    createsrpoint;autoclean;emptyalltemp;ipconfig /flushdns;b
  • Make sure that Scan All Users option is checked.
  • Push Run Script and wait patiently. The scan may take a couple of minutes.
  • When the scan completes, a zoek-results logfile should open in notepad.
  • If a reboot is needed, it will be opened after it. You may also find it at your main drive (usually C:\ drive)
  • Post its content into your next reply.
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I thought Zoek was just gathering information. Was it also cleaning out viruses and malware? How would I know if Zoek removed set.tidaltv.com?

 

I woke up this morning to the blue screen of death. I hope this wasn't an artifact of Zoek. It rebooted successfully. When I started up Outlook it tried to install SpamFighter (see attached pic). Every time I hit cancel, it started over again trying to install. I had to do this 10 times before it stopped. So I uninstalled SpamFighter. Should I re-install it?

 

Also, before I ran Zoek I disabled MalwareBytes and Windows Defender. My computer seems much more nimble now...not sure if it's because those two are disabled or because Zoek eliminated some bad actor. Should I re-enable one or both of them to run in real-time?

 

 

 

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Yes, Zoek removed some Adware and performed some general clean-up. It could have happened that Zoek remove something legitimate too, I am not sure. Nevertheless, SpamFighter doesn't seem like something I would like to have on my PC, it is just not needed and probably comes bundled with some unwanted apps. 

 

Re-enable your protection and let me know how is your PC behaving now?

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FRST.gif Scan with Farbar Recovery Scan Tool
 
Please re-run Farbar Recovery Scan Tool to give me a fresh look at your system.

  • Right-click on FRST.gif icon and select RunAsAdmin.jpg Run as Administrator to start the tool.
    (XP users click run after receipt of Windows Security Warning - Open File).
  • Make sure that Addition option is checked.
  • Press Scan button and wait.
  • The tool will produce two logfiles on your desktop: FRST.txt and Addition.txt.

Please include their content into your next reply.

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  • 2 weeks later...
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