Lag caused since updating to 4.5.9

MAD_DAD · June 8, 2022

I host Cod4 and Cod WaW servers with bots. Since the update my servers suffer really bad lag.

I quit out of Malwarebytes and the lag goes away.

I have narrowed it down now to the Ransomware Protection.

If I run it with RP on the lag is back, turn off RP and the lag goes away.

Thanks

MAD_DAD

Malwarebytes · June 8, 2022

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Firefox · June 8, 2022

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MAD_DAD · June 8, 2022

Here is the attached file created from support tool.

Please note I have gathered the logs with Ransomware Protection turned off

Cheers

MAD_DAD

mbst-grab-results.zip

AdvancedSetup · June 8, 2022

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MAD_DAD · June 8, 2022

I do know that the following files keep getting picked up

iw4x.exe - this is Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2 Mod file

cod4x18_dedrun.exe - Call of Duty 4 Mod file

I have submitted cod4x18_dedrun.exe and other cod4x files for testing as false positive and it came back that it is.

Thats why I have these items in the exclude list.

AdvancedSetup · June 8, 2022

There are more issues than just FP

I'd suggest we do some cleaning and even a clean removal and reinstall of Malwarebytes before we're done.

MAD_DAD · June 8, 2022

just in middle of full scan (Step 01)

AdvancedSetup · June 8, 2022

No need for a Full Scan but you can if you like.

MAD_DAD · June 8, 2022

Step 02:

Full Scan.txt AdwCleaner[C00].txt AdwCleaner[S00].txt

MAD_DAD · June 8, 2022

Step 03

Addition.txt FRST.txt

AdvancedSetup · June 8, 2022

Please give me some time. Just about to go on lunch.

The log indicates you may have one of these newer type infections that are messing with Google and Edge chromium

I'll review your logs after lunch and post back some recommendations for clean up.

MAD_DAD · June 8, 2022

Ok cheers

AdvancedSetup · June 8, 2022

So you're launching this link on purpose and it is setup the way you want, correct?

ShortcutWithArgument: C:\Users\Manic\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Edge\User Data\Default\Web Applications\_crx__hechbebmkpmfjbembhobkhpibccnkdbd\Server Overview IW4MAdmin.lnk -> C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft\Edge\Application\msedge_proxy.exe (Microsoft Corporation) -> --profile-directory=Default --app-id=hechbebmkpmfjbembhobkhpibccnkdbd --app-url=hxxp://127.0.0.1:1624/ --app-launch-source=4

This entire folder should not exist unless perhaps you manually installed an installation of Chromium on your own at some point

C:\Users\Manic\AppData\Local\Chromium

Don't really see a need to run this myself, but up to you

HKLM\...\StartupApproved\Run32: => "PowerDVD16Agent"

In the Event Logs this shows that it keeps faulting

Application errors:
==================
Error: (06/08/2022 01:26:43 PM) (Source: Application Error) (EventID: 1000) (User: )
Description: Faulting application name: CoDWaWmp.exe, version: 1.7.0.0, time stamp: 0x4aea1f42
Faulting module name: CoDWaWmp.exe, version: 1.7.0.0, time stamp: 0x4aea1f42
Exception code: 0xc0000005
Fault offset: 0x002bd5a7
Faulting process ID: 0x2b4
Faulting application start time: 0x01d87b32638319dd
Faulting application path: D:\Activision\Call of Duty - World at War\CoDWaWmp.exe
Faulting module path: D:\Activision\Call of Duty - World at War\CoDWaWmp.exe
Report ID: 8338885d-5fb9-435b-a53f-8b78faa94b3e
Faulting package full name:
Faulting package-relative application ID:

Not sure what caused it but many services had issues loading today

System errors:
=============
Error: (06/08/2022 09:55:10 PM) (Source: Service Control Manager) (EventID: 7034) (User: )
Description: The Razer Game Manager service terminated unexpectedly. It has done this 1 time(s).

Error: (06/08/2022 09:55:10 PM) (Source: Service Control Manager) (EventID: 7031) (User: )
Description: The Razer Synapse Service service terminated unexpectedly. It has done this 1 time(s). The following corrective action will be taken in 0 milliseconds: Run the configured recovery program.

Error: (06/08/2022 09:55:10 PM) (Source: Service Control Manager) (EventID: 7034) (User: )
Description: The SamsungMagicianSVC service terminated unexpectedly. It has done this 1 time(s).

Error: (06/08/2022 09:55:10 PM) (Source: Service Control Manager) (EventID: 7034) (User: )
Description: The Gservice service terminated unexpectedly. It has done this 1 time(s).

Error: (06/08/2022 09:55:10 PM) (Source: Service Control Manager) (EventID: 7034) (User: )
Description: The Razer Central Service service terminated unexpectedly. It has done this 1 time(s).

Error: (06/08/2022 09:55:10 PM) (Source: Service Control Manager) (EventID: 7034) (User: )
Description: The Steam Client Service service terminated unexpectedly. It has done this 1 time(s).

Error: (06/08/2022 09:55:10 PM) (Source: Service Control Manager) (EventID: 7031) (User: )
Description: The Realtek Audio Universal Service service terminated unexpectedly. It has done this 1 time(s). The following corrective action will be taken in 0 milliseconds: Restart the service.

Error: (06/08/2022 09:55:10 PM) (Source: Service Control Manager) (EventID: 7034) (User: )
Description: The EasyTuneEngineService service terminated unexpectedly. It has done this 1 time(s).

What is this file? It's listed as a Microsoft file in setting string, but does not actually appear to be a Microsoft file. Can you upload it to https://virustotal.com and have them scan it and post back the link?

Task: {582BCDDC-1D54-4EDA-B441-3BD9B8881FCD} - System32\Tasks\Microsoft\Windows\Clip\LicenseImdsIntegration => C:\WINDOWS\system32\fclip.exe [480720 2022-06-08] (Microsoft Windows Publisher -> Microsoft Corporation)

What is this for?
Task: {6E4FD285-9725-4E78-A8C6-687AE4651285} - System32\Tasks\Stop Programs => E:\Documents\Stop Programs.bat [147 2022-05-10] () [File not signed]

Are you scheduling a shut down on purpose?

Task: {DEBAFE0D-D977-4B3C-BAE1-2AF3DCDDD6F7} - System32\Tasks\Shutdown => C:\Windows\System32\shutdown.exe /s

Edge Notifications: Default -> hxxps://botsofwar.forumotion.com; hxxps://botwarfare.forumotion.com; hxxps://drive.google.com
CHR Notifications: Default -> hxxps://botsofwar.forumotion.com; hxxps://botwarfare.forumotion.com; hxxps://www.eurocarparts.com

Are you sure you want this enabled or allowed? Push Notifications on your browser appear to be enabled.

https://blog.malwarebytes.com/security-world/technology/2019/01/browser-push-notifications-feature-asking-abused/

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Thanks

MAD_DAD · June 8, 2022

So you're launching this link on purpose and it is setup the way you want, correct?

ShortcutWithArgument: C:\Users\Manic\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Edge\User Data\Default\Web Applications\_crx__hechbebmkpmfjbembhobkhpibccnkdbd\Server Overview IW4MAdmin.lnk -> C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft\Edge\Application\msedge_proxy.exe (Microsoft Corporation) -> --profile-directory=Default --app-id=hechbebmkpmfjbembhobkhpibccnkdbd --app-url=hxxp://127.0.0.1:1624/ --app-launch-source=4

Yes this is my servers admin program

This entire folder should not exist unless perhaps you manually installed an installation of Chromium on your own at some point

C:\Users\Manic\AppData\Local\Chromium

I think quite a while ago I did install chromium by accident when I was putting on Google Chrome

Don't really see a need to run this myself, but up to you

HKLM\...\StartupApproved\Run32: => "PowerDVD16Agent"

I do have powerdvd 16 on my PC

In the Event Logs this shows that it keeps faulting

Application errors:
==================
Error: (06/08/2022 01:26:43 PM) (Source: Application Error) (EventID: 1000) (User: )
Description: Faulting application name: CoDWaWmp.exe, version: 1.7.0.0, time stamp: 0x4aea1f42
Faulting module name: CoDWaWmp.exe, version: 1.7.0.0, time stamp: 0x4aea1f42
Exception code: 0xc0000005
Fault offset: 0x002bd5a7
Faulting process ID: 0x2b4
Faulting application start time: 0x01d87b32638319dd
Faulting application path: D:\Activision\Call of Duty - World at War\CoDWaWmp.exe
Faulting module path: D:\Activision\Call of Duty - World at War\CoDWaWmp.exe
Report ID: 8338885d-5fb9-435b-a53f-8b78faa94b3e
Faulting package full name:
Faulting package-relative application ID:

I do a lot of server scripting and sometimes it is trial and error so it crashes the server