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Hello lacevl and welcome back to Malwarebytes.org,

Continue as follows please:

Download attached fixlist.txt file (end of reply) and save it to the Desktop, or the folder you saved FRST into.
NOTE. It's important that both FRST and fixlist.txt are in the same location or the fix will not work.

Run FRST and press the Fix button just once and wait.
The tool will make a log on the Desktop (Fixlog.txt) or the folder it was ran from. Please post it to your reply.

Next,

Please open Malwarebytes Anti-Malware.
 
  • On the Settings tab > Detection and Protection sub tab, Detection Options, tick the box "Scan for rootkits".
  • Under Non-Malware Protection sub tab Change PUP and PUM entries to Treat detections as Malware
  • Click on the Scan tab, then click on Scan Now >> . If an update is available, click the Update Now button.
  • A Threat Scan will begin.
  • When the Scan is complete Apply Actions to any found entries.
  • Wait for the prompt to restart the computer to appear (if applicable), then click on Yes.
  • After the restart once you are back at your desktop, open MBAM once more.


To get the log from Malwarebytes do the following:
 
  • Click on the History tab > Application Logs.
  • Double click on the Scan log which shows the Date and time of the scan just performed.
  • Click Export > From export you have three options:
    Copy to Clipboard - if seleted right click to your reply and select "Paste" log will be pasted to your reply
    Text file (*.txt) - if selected you will have to name the file and save to a place of choice, recommend "Desktop" then attach to reply
    XML file (*.xml) - if selected you will have to name the file and save to a place of choice, recommend "Desktop" then attach to reply
     
  • Please use "Copy to Clipboard, then Right click to your reply > select "Paste" that will copy the log to your reply…


Next,

Download AdwCleaner by Xplode onto your Desktop.
 
  • Double click on Adwcleaner.exe to run the tool.
  • Click on the Scan in the Actions box
  • Please wait fot the scan to finish..
  • When "Waiting for action.Please uncheck elements you want to keep" shows in top line..
  • Click on the Cleaning box.
  • Next click OK on the "Closing Programs" pop up box.
  • Click OK on the Information box & again OK to allow the necessary reboot
  • After restart the AdwCleaner(C*)-Notepad log will appear, please copy/paste it in your next reply. Where * is the number relative to list of scans completed...


Next,

Download Sophos Free Virus Removal Tool and save it to your desktop.
 
  • Double click the icon and select Run
  • Click Next
  • Select I accept the terms in this license agreement, then click Next twice
  • Click Install
  • Click Finish to launch the program
  • Once the virus database has been updated click Start Scanning
  • If any threats are found click Details, then View log file... (bottom left hand corner)
  • Copy and paste the results in your reply
  • Close the Notepad document, close the Threat Details screen, then click Start cleanup
  • Click Exit to close the program
  • If no threats were found please confirm that result....


Let me see those logs, also give anupdate on any remaining issues or concerns....

Thank you,

Kevin...

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Run the following, let me see the log when complete, also let me know if there are any remaining issues or concerns, If the regsvr32 errors still happen post a screen shot if possible...
 
Go here: https://www.zemana.com/Download download and install Zemana Anti-malware. Allow a shortcut to be saved to your Desktop.. The tool will be active with a 15 day trial....

Right click on user posted image Zemana Antimalware and select "Run as Administrator"

From the GUI select "Settings"

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In the new window Select 1. Updates, when complete Select 2. Real Time Protection.

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In the next window make sure 1. all boxes are checkmarked and the action is "Quarantine" and then " 2. Select the home icon.

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In the new window select "Scan"

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When the scan completes check each found entry (if any). For "Suspicious Browser Settings" choose REPAIR for all other entries choose QUARANTINE then select the "Next" tab


The action complete window will open, from there select the "Back" tab. That will take you back to the home screen...

On that screen select the "Reports" tab. (Looks like 3 chimneys)

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On that screen select and highlite the scan details line, then select "Open Report"

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Copy and paste that log to your reply...


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To restore an item removed in error:

To dequarantine any enties removed by mistake, Open Zemana and select the "Quarantine icon.

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From the new window select the entry to be restored, then select "restore" Repeat as required....

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Close out Zemana and re-boot...
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Hey I'm back, this is what I got from Zemana which detected no malware on my pc: 

 

Zemana AntiMalware 2.21.2.139 (Installed)

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Scan Result            : Completed
Scan Date              : 2016/7/3
Operating System       : Windows 10 64-bit
Processor              : 8X Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-4710MQ CPU @ 2.50GHz
BIOS Mode              : UEFI
CUID                   : 12A48E9AAD484D40E6389E
Scan Type              : Smart Scan
Duration               : 4m 42s
Scanned Objects        : 30165
Detected Objects       : 0
Excluded Objects       : 0
Read Level             : SCSI
Auto Upload            : Enabled
Detect All Extensions  : Disabled
Scan Documents         : Disabled
Domain Info            : WORKGROUP,0,2

Detected Objects
-------------------------------------------------------

There are no detected objects
 

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yes a service, more than likely malicous is calling that file to load at boot. The file has been removed at some point, hence we see the reg error at boot....

Run FRST one more time, ensure all boxes are checkmarked under "Whitelist" but only Addition.txt  under "Optional scan" Select scan, when done post the new logs....


Next,

Run the following commands from an elevated command prompt, attach each Notepad log that is generated...

From an elevated command prompt or select Windows key and X key from the list select command prompt (admin)

copy and paste or type the following:

tasklist > 0 & notepad 0

Select enter, Notepad will open, let me see that list.

Next,

From an elevated command prompt or select Windows key and X key from the list select command prompt (admin)

copy and paste or type the following:

tasklist /svc > 0 & notepad 0

Select enter, Notepad will open, let me see that list.

Next,

From an elevated command prompt or select Windows key and X key from the list select command prompt (admin)
copy and paste or type the following:

wmic startup get caption, location, command /format:list > 0 & notepad 0

Select enter, Notepad will open, let me see that list.

Thank you,

Kevin

 

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Download attached fixlist.txt file (end of reply) and save it to the Desktop, or the folder you saved FRST into.
NOTE. It's important that both FRST and fixlist.txt are in the same location or the fix will not work.

Run FRST and press the Fix button just once and wait.
The tool will make a log on the Desktop (Fixlog.txt) or the folder it was ran from. Please post it to your reply.


The system will reboot on completion, does the error cease?

fixlist.txt

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Thanks for the log and the update on issues, good to hear we are finally over the last hurdle. To clean up do the following:

Use the following Uninstaller tool to remove Zemana and Sophos AV...

Download GeekUninstaller from here: http://www.geekuninstaller.com/download (Choose free version) Save Geek.zip to your Desktop. (Visit the Home page at that link for necessary information)

Extract Geek Uninstaller and save to your Desktop. There is no need to install, the executable is portable and can also be run from a USB if required.

Run the tool, the main GUI will populate with installed programs list,

Left click on Program name to highlight that entry.

Select Action from the Menu bar, then Uninstall from there follow the prompts.

If Uninstall fails open the "Action" menu one more time and use "Force Removal" option

Next,

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

Or use the following if first link is down:

"Delfix link mirror"

If your security program alerts to Delfix either, accept the alert or turn your security off.

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:

 
  • Remove disinfection tools <----- this will remove tools we have used.
  • Purge System Restore <--- this will remove all previous and possibly exploited restore points, a new point relative to system status at present will be created.
  • Reset system settings <--- this will reset any system settings back to default that were changed either by us during cleansing or malware/infection


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.

Any remnant files/logs from tools we have used can be deleted…

Next,

Read the following links to fully understand PC Security and Best Practices, you may find them useful....

Answers to Common Security Questions and best Practices

Do I need a Registry Cleaner?

Take care and surf safe

Kevin... user posted image

 

 

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