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Hi, 

Sorry am a total novice. I have the latest Malware bytes and it regularly states that i have a Adaware Secure Search threat. Malware bytes goes ahead and removes it and then after the restart, when i open Chrome, Adaware Secure Search is back there. I delete the extension, and then run the scan again but still it comes up as a threat. 

Have no idea how to fully remove it!

This is what the log file says: 

***** [ Chromium (and derivatives) ] *****

PUP.Optional.DefaultSearch.ShrtCln Adaware Secure Search

Any help would be greatly appreciated. 

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Hello, Welcome to Malwarebytes.
I'm nasdaq and will be helping you.

If you can please print this topic it will make it easier for you to follow the instructions and complete all of the necessary steps in the order listed.
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If the problem persists and Chrome is Synced with other Devices check this out.

https://forums.malwarebytes.com/topic/214325-chrome-secure-preferences-detection-always-comes-back/

Execute the suggested fix.

Restart the computer normally.
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Download the Farbar Recovery Scan Tool (FRST).
Choose the 32 or 64 bit version for your system.
and save it to a folder on your computer's Desktop.
Double-click to run it. When the tool opens click Yes to disclaimer.
Press Scan button.
It will make a log (FRST.txt) in the same directory the tool is run. Please copy and paste it to your reply.
The first time the tool is run, it makes also another log (Addition.txt). Please attach it to your reply.

How to attach a file to your reply:
In the Reply section in the bottom of the topic Click the "more reply Options" button.
attachlogs.png

Attach the file.
Select the "Choose a File" navigate to the location of the File.
Click the file you wish to Attach.
Click Attach this file.
Click the Add reply button.
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Please post the logs  for my review.

Wait for further instructions

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