'Youndoo PUP' detected in registry-unable to remove

[jq3411]

I had major infections of popup malware and browser hijackers in my chrome browser. I used multiple anti-malware softwares (Malwarebytes was one of them) to remove them, and did achieve that. However now I'm running the Malwarebytes scan regularly, and each time it is showing a "PUP.Optional.Youndoo" threat. I have quarantined it and removed it several times, but it comes back in every scan, even in safe mode. It is located in a  "ECUTEHOOKS" registry.

I have read that registry keys should not be deleted, especially if you aren't a computer expert, which I am not.

I have attached a screenshot of the scan result & the malwarebytes report. Please advise. Thanks for your help

 

youndoo.txt

[TwinHeadedEagle]

Hello and

 

Please download Farbar Recovery Scan Tool and save it to your desktop.

Note: You need to run the version compatible 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. 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.

[jq3411]

Here you go, thank you for your help

Addition.txt

FRST.txt

[TwinHeadedEagle]

Uninstall some programs

We need to uninstall some unwanted/unneeded 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:

• IObit Uninstaller
  

After completing uninstalls, please manually reboot your machine!

Note: If you get the message like: An error occurred while trying to uninstall, just press Yes.
Note: If you are unable to uninstall all programs, please inform me, but continue with other steps.

 

 

 

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 upload it to your reply.

fixlist.txt

[TwinHeadedEagle]

Uninstall some programs

We need to uninstall some unwanted/unneeded 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:

• IObit Uninstaller
  

After completing uninstalls, please manually reboot your machine!

Note: If you get the message like: An error occurred while trying to uninstall, just press Yes.
Note: If you are unable to uninstall all programs, please inform me, but continue with other steps.

 

 

 

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 upload it to your reply.

fixlist.txt

[jq3411]

Here you go, thanks for your help again

Fixlog.txt

[TwinHeadedEagle]

How is your PC behaving now?

[jq3411]

Yes everything is great now, my latest Malwarebyte scan shows that there is no youndoo threat anymore. Thank you  ! Is it okay for me to reinstall  IObit Uninstaller ?

[TwinHeadedEagle]

I do not recommend usage of IOBIT products, they have bad reputation, and are prone to create problems. The company behind this product was found to be stealing the MBAM database. That is why I suggest to uninstall:
- Advanced SystemCare
- Driver Booster
- Game Booster
- IObit Malware Fighter
- IObit Uninstaller
- Smart Defrag
- Surfing Protection
 
When you see a word "Booster", "Optimizer", "TuneUp" or similar it is often some kind of silly application. You cannot "boost" you system more than it actually is. Microsoft optimized Windows perfectly and they are constantly working on improvements, so these tools are just selling you nothing but "fog".
 
Only way to actually boost your system is to upgrade your hardware by adding SSD, more processor power or more ram memory.

• IOBit Steals Malwarebytes' Intellectual Property
• IOBit's Denial of Theft Unconvincing
• IOBit Theft Conclusion
• IObit: Trusting Your Antivirus Vendor
• Malwarebytes: IObit Stole Our Signatures Database
• IObit accused of stealing from Malwarebytes
• IOBit sucks at ethics
  

[AdvancedSetup]

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