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After installing Malwarebytes to remove malware, I get two of these popups during startup.  I don't know if they are from malware or from malwarebytes.  There is no text in the popup, only an "OK" button and an Info icon.  I close these without clicking on the "OK" button, but how do I get rid of these?

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I saw a similar popup recently when launching MB v4.0.2 beta version (in free mode), small blank window in the middle of the desktop which disappeared after a few seconds.
I eventually guessed/decided that it was supposed to be a 'New version Available' notification that had no text for some reason.
I had both 'Notify me when a new version becomes available' and 'Close notifications after 5 seconds' selected.
I have since updated to v4.0.3 beta and no longer get that popup at launch.

That is a beta version so you expect the odd glitch, but maybe it's more than that and the version update notification may be glitched for v3 as well?.

Try checking to see if your version of MB3 is up to date.

 

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Hello @LesterH

Let's go ahead and scan the system for any possible malware

 

Please run the following steps and post back the logs as an attachment when ready.

STEP 01

  • If you're already running Malwarebytes 3 then open Malwarebytes and check for updates. Then click on the Scan tab and select Threat Scan and click on Start Scan button.
  • If you don't have Malwarebytes 3 installed yet please download it from here and install it.
  • Once installed then open Malwarebytes and check for updates. Then click on the Scan tab and select Threat Scan and click on Start Scan button.
  • Once the scan is completed click on the Export Summary button and save the file as a Text file to your desktop or other location you can find, and attach that log on your next reply.
  • If Malwarebytes won't run then please skip to the next step and let me know on your next reply.

STEP 02

Please download AdwCleaner by Malwarebytes and save the file to your Desktop.

  • Right-click on the program and select RunAsAdmin.jpg Run as Administrator to start the tool.
  • Accept the Terms of use.
  • Wait until the database is updated.
  • Click Scan Now.
  • When finished, please click Clean & Repair.
  • Your PC should reboot now if any items were found.
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RESTART THE COMPUTER Before running Step 3

STEP 03
Please download the Farbar Recovery Scan Tool and save it to your desktop.

Note: You need to run the version compatible with your system. You can check here if you're not sure if your computer is 32-bit or 64-bit

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Thanks

Ron

 

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Please follow the directions from the following topic.

 

 

The following program does not look like a valid link. Did you create it?

Startup: C:\Users\leste\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Startup\Owmzwvxmybddiyh.lnk
Points to:  Owmzwvxmybddiyh.lnk -> C:\Users\leste\AppData\Roaming\NoQh\isoburn.exe

Please find that file and upload it to https://virustotal.com and have them scan it

 

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No I did not create that program.  I will follow the instructions for the second topic and upload the file to the virustotal site.  I think the original malware had something to do with Chrome.  It hacked into my Amazon account and placed an unauthorized order, and I wonder if it somehow found my Amazon password in Chrome's saved passwords.  Thank you for your help.

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Great, glad to hear all is good now. I'll go ahead and close your topic soon and leave you with the following to help better protect your privacy and data.

 

 

If you're not backing up your data and you're still using Google Chrome then you're just not serious about Privacy, Safety, and protecting your data. Malwarebytes is a fantastic program but you still need to back up your data and you still need to block scripts and Ads in your browser. 
If you're still using Google Chrome I would highly suggest you consider using Firefox instead. For more advanced users you might consider installing NoScript as well (it does have a higher learning curve though)

Help Secure your browsers
 
You may be interested in using our new Malwarebytes Browser Guard to help protect your browser from items that uBlock or others don't target.

Please install uBlock Origin for your browsers to better protect your system.

FireFox, ChromeOpera , SafariMicrosoft Edge
AdBlock Plus for Internet Explorer

How to use uBlock Origin to protect your online privacy and security | uBlock Origin tutorial 2018
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Delete Cookies Automatically

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Review your email and Office choices

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Why ProtonMail Is More Secure Than Gmail
LibreOffice - Free and open source office suite

Use Password Management software

Bitwarden
KeePass Password Safe

Make sure you use a strong master password
Then set the key transformation settings (the link below helps provide information on how to choose good settings)
https://pthree.org/2016/06/29/further-investigation-into-scrypt-and-argon2-password-hashing
KeePass Password Manager: Full Detailed Setup (good YouTube video on setup and using Keepass but choose the Argon2 method for Key transformation)

Encrypted Instant Messenger and Voice Calls

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Signal
Wire
Wickr Me

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10 easy ways to prevent malware infection 
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Ron

 

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Glad we could help.

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