Can't access Download page. Gives me an error ERR_ADDRESS_INVALID

[Roelf]

I downloaded farbar and it's running now. Can you help me with this? Thank you

[AdvancedSetup]

Hello @Roelf

 

Please download 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

• Double-click to run it. When the tool opens click Yes to disclaimer.
• Press the Scan 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 also makes another log (Addition.txt). Please attach it to your reply as well.

Thank you

 

 

[Roelf]

OK thanks. I also can't seem to use the reply button in my browser. Posting from android now

[Roelf]

 

Addition.txt FRST.txt

[AdvancedSetup]

What are you doing with these files? @Roelf

FCheck: C:\WINDOWS\system32\Microsoft.Bcl.AsyncInterfaces.dll [2022-03-16] [simlink -> C:\Windows\system32\spool\drivers\x64\3\Microsoft.Bcl.AsyncInterfaces.dll] [] <==== ATTENTION
FCheck: C:\WINDOWS\system32\System.Runtime.CompilerServices.Unsafe.dll [2022-03-16] [simlink -> C:\Windows\system32\spool\drivers\x64\3\System.Runtime.CompilerServices.Unsafe.dll] [] <==== ATTENTION
FCheck: C:\WINDOWS\system32\System.Threading.Tasks.Extensions.dll [2022-03-16] [simlink -> C:\Windows\system32\spool\drivers\x64\3\System.Threading.Tasks.Extensions.dll] [] <==== ATTENTION

 

Please run the following fix

 

NOTE: Please read all of the information below before running this fix.

• NOTICE: This script was written specifically for this user, for use on this particular machine.
• Running this on another machine may cause damage to your operating system that cannot be undone.

Once the fix has been completed, please attach the file FIXLOG.TXT to your next reply

Farbar program:   FRST64.exe

Save the attached file:  FIXLIST.TXT to this folder D:\

NOTE. It's important that both files, FRST64.exe, and fixlist.txt are in the same location or the fix will not work.

Please make sure you disable any real-time antivirus or security software before running this script. Once completed, make sure you re-enable it.

 

 

Run the Farbar program with Admin rights and press the Fix button just once and wait.

The fix may possibly take up to 60 minutes to complete

If the tool needs a restart please make sure you let the system restart normally and let the tool complete its run after restart.
The tool will make a log named Fixlog.txt in the same folder you ran the Farbar program from. Please attach that log on your next reply.

 

1. NOTE:  This fix will run a scan to check that all Microsoft operating system files are valid and not corrupt and attempt to correct any invalid files. It will also run a disk check on the restart to ensure disk integrity.
2. NOTE: As part of this fix all temporary files will be removed. If you have any open web pages that have not been bookmarked please make sure you bookmark them now as all open applications may be automatically closed. Also, make sure you know the passwords for all websites as cookies will also be removed in most, but not all cases.
3. NOTE: As part of this fix, it will also reset the network to default settings including the firewall. If you have custom firewall rules you need to save please export or save them first before running this fix.

The following directories are emptied:

• Windows Temp
• Users Temp folders
• Edge, IE, FF, Chrome, and Opera caches, HTML5 storages, Cookies and History
• Recently opened files cache
• Discord cache
• Java cache
• Steam HTML cache
• Explorer thumbnail and icon cache
• BITS transfer queue (qmgr*.dat files)
• Recycle Bin

Important: items are permanently deleted. They are not moved to quarantine. If you have any questions or concerns please ask before running this fix.

The system will be rebooted after the fix has run.

fixlist.txt

Thanks

 

[Roelf]

thank you

I am able to post from my pc now. fix is still running.

FCheck: C:\WINDOWS\system32\Microsoft.Bcl.AsyncInterfaces.dll [2022-03-16] [simlink -> C:\Windows\system32\spool\drivers\x64\3\Microsoft.Bcl.AsyncInterfaces.dll] [] <==== ATTENTION
FCheck: C:\WINDOWS\system32\System.Runtime.CompilerServices.Unsafe.dll [2022-03-16] [simlink -> C:\Windows\system32\spool\drivers\x64\3\System.Runtime.CompilerServices.Unsafe.dll] [] <==== ATTENTION
FCheck: C:\WINDOWS\system32\System.Threading.Tasks.Extensions.dll [2022-03-16] [simlink -> C:\Windows\system32\spool\drivers\x64\3\System.Threading.Tasks.Extensions.dll] [] <==== ATTENTION

 

I don't know these files. no idea what they do or where they're from.

[Roelf]

It's done. I attached the fixlog. 

Fixlog.txt

[Roelf]

Thank you very much Cap'n. I appreciate your help.

[AdvancedSetup]

Thank you for the log, that looks like it was a good run. Please run the following @Roelf

 

Microsoft Safety Scanner

Please make sure you Exit out of any other program you might have open so that the sole task is to run the following scan.   
That goes especially for web browsers, make sure all are fully exited out of and messenger programs are exited and closed as well
 

STEP 1

Please set File Explorer to SHOW ALL folders, all files, including hidden ones.  Use OPTION ONE or TWO of this article

https://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/7078-turn-off-show-all-folders-windows-10-navigation-pane.html

STEP 2

I suggest a new scan for viruses & other malware. This may take several hours, depending on the number of files on the system and the speed of the computer.

The Microsoft Safety Scanner is a free Microsoft stand-alone virus scanner that can be used to scan for & remove malware or potentially unwanted software from a system. 

The download links & the how-to-run-the tool are at this link at Microsoft 

https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/security/threat-protection/intelligence/safety-scanner-download

 

Look on the Scan Options & select the FULL scan.

Then start the scan. Have lots of patience. It may take several hours.

• Once you see it has started, take a long long break;  walk away.  Do not pay credence if you see some intermediate early flash messages on the screen display.  The only things that count are the End result at the end of the run.
• The scan will take several hours.  Leave it alone. It will remove any other remaining threats as it goes along.  Take a very long break, do your normal personal errands .....just do not use the computer during this scan.

This is likely to run for many hours as previously mentioned  ( depending on the number of files on your machine & the speed of the hardware.)

The log is named MSERT.log  and the log will be at C:\Windows\debug\msert.log

Please attach that log with your next reply.

 

It is normal for the Microsoft Safety Scanner to show detections during the scan process.

It is scanning for basically all bread crumbs or traces of files and registry entries that "might" be or have been part of some infection or previous infection.

That DOES NOT mean the computer is infected. Once the scan has been completed it uploads the log to their Cloud service which then uses Artificial Intelligence to determine if in fact any of the traces are an infection or not.

Then it writes into the log on your computer what it found.

 

Thank you

 

[AdvancedSetup]

Due to the lack of feedback, this topic is closed to prevent others from posting here.

If you need this topic reopened, please send a Private Message to any one of the moderating team members. Please include a link to this topic with your request.

This applies only to the originator of this topic. Other members who need assistance please start your own topic in a new thread.

Tips to help protect from infection

Thanks