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Computer is infected with YourTvLink, please help.


Iggy8

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Hi, my computer has been infected with yourtvlink malware that keeps redirecting my browsers (firefox) to their homepage.  It has also been crashing google chrome at random times.

I have tried Windows Defender, Zemana, and even Malwarebytes to remove the virus in addition to other steps I found online.  It seems to remove the virus temporarily, but when I reboot my computer, it comes back just as before.  Is there anyone here that can help? 

My PC is running on Windows 10, personally built and I would like to avoid a reformat if possible.  Thanks.

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Hello and :welcome:

 

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.

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  • 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.

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FRST.gif Fix with Farbar Recovery Scan Tool

icon_exclaim.gif This fix was created for this user for use on that particular machine. icon_exclaim.gif


icon_exclaim.gif Running it on another one may cause damage and render the system unstable. icon_exclaim.gif

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 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).
  • 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 finishes FRST will generate a log on the Desktop, called Fixlog.txt.

Please attach it to your reply.

 

 

Please attach upload.zip archive too, found on your Desktop after FRST fix.

fixlist.txt

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The fix prompted my PC to restart so I did.  There was no browser re-direct and scanning my PC with malwarebytes + zemana came out clean.  The fix appears to have worked!

I have attached the fixlog as requested, but there was no unload.zip archive to be found.  Is that important?

Thanks so much!

Fixlog.txt

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Yes, that should be it.

 

Since there are no more problems, we can declare this PC clean thumbs_up_smiley.gif

Now, we can proceed with post-cleanup procedures. Let's remove my tools and create a new, non infected restore point concurrently deleting old ones.


Step 1. - Creation of system restore point and tools removal.


Download DelFix by Xplode and save it to your desktop.

  • Run the tool by right click on the 51a5ce45263de-delfix.png icon and Run as administrator option.
  • Make sure that these ones are checked:
    • Remove disinfection tools
    • Purge system restore
    • Reset system settings
  • Push Run and wait until the tool completes his work.
  • All tools we used should be gone. Tool will create an report for you (C:\DelFix.txt). I don't need it for review.


Tool deletes old system restore points and creates a fresh system restore point after cleaning.

Step 2. - Tips and tricks to keep your computer clean, safe and in a good shape.


Security tips - highly recommended reading:

Maintenance tips:



Additional software that I personally use and install on all my clients devices:

  • Zemana AntiMalware(paid version highly recommended) - to work as a supplement for your antivirus but with excellent remediation and protection
  • Zemana AntiLogger - keep everything you type on keyboard out of sight of bad guys trying to steal your credantials
  • Malwarebytes' Anti-Exploit - to prevent plenty of mostly exploited vulnerabilities.
  • McShield - to prevent infections spread by removable media.
  • Unchecky - to prevent from installing additional foistware, implemented in legitimate installations.
  • uBlock - to surf the web without annoying ads!
  • Qualys BrowserCheck- cloud service that scans your browsers and plugins to see if they’re all up-to-date.


My help is free for everybody.


If you're happy with the help provided and/or wish to show your appreciaton, please consider a donation: btn_donateCC_LG.gif
Thank you!

Stay safe,
TwinHeadedEagle :)

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