Is Flash Player Pro (not an Adobe product) malware or not?

brownsboy
New Helpee

Posts: 5

Is Flash Player Pro (not an Adobe product) malware or not? Nov 28, 2016 10:54:42 GMT -8

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Post by brownsboy on Nov 28, 2016 10:54:42 GMT -8

I have an HP desktop PC 64 bit running Windows 10 Home. My wife has been inquiring about pop ups referencing a need to update Flash Player. We use Adobe for Flash and the latest update is installed. When I investigated, I found a Flash Player Pro icon on my desktop. I did a web search regarding Flash Player Pro, but mostly I found blogs and forums with conflicting opinions and some that seemed like scams themselves (poor English, links to obscure websites, etc) and could not tell, therefore, if this was malware or not. What gives? I downloaded both versions of FRST and the 64 bit version ran a scan. I've attached the FRST text file, but the Addition file was blocked. I will try to use the Wiki solution to provide the Addition file.. Here is the link for the FRST Addition file: wikisend.com/download/833774/FRSTAddition.txt

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Last Edit: Nov 28, 2016 10:59:19 GMT -8 by brownsboy

dbrisen
Malware Removalists

Posts: 3,688

Is Flash Player Pro (not an Adobe product) malware or not? Nov 29, 2016 0:41:14 GMT -8

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Post by dbrisen on Nov 29, 2016 0:41:14 GMT -8

Flash Player Pro is malware; not the worst out there and not a virus but not desirable. However, there are other adware / malware on the system so I'm going to try and remove them all.

FIRST >>>>

Please go to START (Windows Orb) >> Control Panel >> Uninstall a Program or Programs and Features and remove the following (if listed):

7-zip v9.20
Coupon Alert
PriceWise
QuickTime 7
SelectionLinks
ShopAtHome.com HelperShopAtHome.com Toolbar
Yontoo 1.10.02

To do so, left clicking on the name once and then click Uninstall/Change at the bar above the list window.

Follow the prompts of the uninstaller BUT please read carefully any questions it asks before answering; some uninstallers will try and deceive you into keeping the software. If there are any problems, leave that program and move on to the next one in the list.

SECOND >>>>

Open notepad by pressing the Windows Key + R key, typing notepad in the Run box and pressing Enter. Please copy the contents of the quote box below. To do this highlight the contents of the box and right click on it and select copy. Paste this into the open notepad. Save it to your desktop as fixlist.txt

Start
CreateRestorePoint:
CloseProcesses:
C:\Program Files (x86)\CouponAlert_2p
HKLM-x32\...\Run: [] => [X]
HKLM-x32\...\Run: [CouponAlert_2p Browser Plugin Loader] => C:\Program Files (x86)\CouponAlert_2p\bar\1.bin\2pbrmon.exe [30096 2011-11-25] (VER_COMPANY_NAME)
HKLM-x32\...\Run: [Coupon Alert Search Scope Monitor] => C:\Program Files (x86)\CouponAlert_2p\bar\1.bin\2pSrchMn.exe [38440 2011-11-25] (MindSpark)
CHR HKLM\SOFTWARE\Policies\Google: Restriction <======= ATTENTION
CHR HKU\S-1-5-21-1175564447-90967221-3468872393-1001\SOFTWARE\Policies\Google: Restriction <======= ATTENTION
Hosts:
HKU\S-1-5-21-1175564447-90967221-3468872393-1001\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Start Page = hxxp://my.earthlink.net/
HKU\S-1-5-21-1175564447-90967221-3468872393-1001\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Default_Page_URL = hxxp://g.msn.com/HPDSK/1
URLSearchHook: HKU\S-1-5-21-1175564447-90967221-3468872393-1001 - (No Name) - {7b9f8c21-46ec-4c0b-8683-e755ef84577a} - C:\Program Files (x86)\CouponAlert_2p\bar\1.bin\2pSrcAs.dll (MindSpark)
SearchScopes: HKLM -> {35136925-F7ED-443D-80DE-CCBE024F9313} URL = hxxp://www.bing.com/search?q={searchTerms}&form=HPDTDF&pc=HPDTDF&src=IE-SearchBox
SearchScopes: HKLM -> {52F40D4C-4314-449D-82E9-403061857D67} URL = hxxp://www.ask.com/web?q={searchterms}&l=dis&o=ushpd
SearchScopes: HKLM-x32 -> {09971cee-01b8-42bc-9d91-456b1faad6be} URL = hxxp://search.mywebsearch.com/mywebsearch/GGmain.jhtml?id=CDxdm0149Hus&ptb=7171F06C-8799-41E1-A555-0C7F5C9D404F&ind=2011112512&ptnrS=CDxdm0149Hus&si=136234&n=77df2440&psa=&st=sb&searchfor={searchTerms}
SearchScopes: HKLM-x32 -> {35136925-F7ED-443D-80DE-CCBE024F9313} URL = hxxp://www.bing.com/search?q={searchTerms}&form=HPDTDF&pc=HPDTDF&src=IE-SearchBox
SearchScopes: HKLM-x32 -> {52F40D4C-4314-449D-82E9-403061857D67} URL = hxxp://www.ask.com/web?q={searchterms}&l=dis&o=ushpd
SearchScopes: HKU\S-1-5-21-1175564447-90967221-3468872393-1001 -> {09971cee-01b8-42bc-9d91-456b1faad6be} URL = hxxp://search.mywebsearch.com/mywebsearch/GGmain.jhtml?id=CDxdm0149Hus&ptb=7171F06C-8799-41E1-A555-0C7F5C9D404F&ind=2011112512&ptnrS=CDxdm0149Hus&si=136234&n=77df2440&psa=&st=sb&searchfor={searchTerms}
SearchScopes: HKU\S-1-5-21-1175564447-90967221-3468872393-1001 -> {15F63A3F-BE7E-495B-9BED-61D218D752A2} URL = hxxp://isearch.shopathome.com?user_id={05427d8a-8517-4327-89a9-4c168a6da29e}&q={searchTerms}
SearchScopes: HKU\S-1-5-21-1175564447-90967221-3468872393-1001 -> {35136925-F7ED-443D-80DE-CCBE024F9313} URL = hxxp://www.bing.com/search?q={searchTerms}&form=HPDTDF&pc=HPDTDF&src=IE-SearchBox
SearchScopes: HKU\S-1-5-21-1175564447-90967221-3468872393-1001 -> {52F40D4C-4314-449D-82E9-403061857D67} URL =
BHO-x32: Toolbar BHO -> {3a421c8f-e238-4aeb-8874-b8b5f2cc4772} -> C:\Program Files (x86)\CouponAlert_2p\bar\1.bin\2pbar.dll [2011-11-25] (MindSpark)
BHO-x32: Search Assistant BHO -> {60e91567-ef8a-4520-bce2-83aba5256799} -> C:\Program Files (x86)\CouponAlert_2p\bar\1.bin\2pSrcAs.dll [2011-11-25] (MindSpark)
BHO-x32: PriceWise Extension -> {D17B46F2-99A5-462C-B92C-209285E2E2B4} -> C:\Program Files (x86)\PriceWise\InvisibleHand.dll [2011-11-11] (Forward)
Toolbar: HKLM-x32 - Coupon Alert - {3462c343-be19-4143-af70-cefb56f46fc6} - C:\Program Files (x86)\CouponAlert_2p\bar\1.bin\2pbar.dll [2011-11-25] (MindSpark)
Toolbar: HKU\S-1-5-21-1175564447-90967221-3468872393-1001 -> No Name - {604BC32A-9680-40D1-9AC6-E06B23A1BA4C} - No File
DPF: HKLM-x32 {6218F7B5-0D3A-48BA-AE4C-49DCFA63D400} hxxp://www.myheritage.com/Genoogle/Components/ActiveX/SearchEngineQuery.dll
FF Extension: (CouponAlert) - C:\Program Files (x86)\CouponAlert_2p\bar\1.bin [2016-10-01] [not signed]
FF Extension: (PriceWise) - C:\Program Files (x86)\PriceWise\Firefox [2011-11-25] [not signed]
C:\Program Files (x86)\PriceWise
FF HKU\S-1-5-21-1175564447-90967221-3468872393-1001\...\Firefox\Extensions: [info@getpricewise.com] - C:\Program Files (x86)\PriceWise\Firefox
FF Plugin-x32: @couponalert_2p.com/Plugin -> C:\Program Files (x86)\CouponAlert_2p\bar\1.bin\NP2pStub.dll [2011-11-25] (MindSpark)
CHR Extension: (Google Drive) - C:\Users\Tom\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions\apdfllckaahabafndbhieahigkjlhalf [2016-04-16]
CHR Extension: (Chrome Web Store Payments) - C:\Users\Tom\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions\nmmhkkegccagdldgiimedpiccmgmieda [2016-04-16]
CHR Extension: (Chrome Media Router) - C:\Users\Tom\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions\pkedcjkdefgpdelpbcmbmeomcjbeemfm [2016-10-27]
CHR HKLM-x32\...\Chrome\Extension: [kincjchfokkeneeofpeefomkikfkiedl] - C:\Program Files (x86)\Object\chromeaddon.crx <not found>
C:\Program Files (x86)\Object
R2 CouponAlert_2pService; C:\Program Files (x86)\CouponAlert_2p\bar\1.bin\2pbarsvc.exe [42504 2011-11-25] (COMPANYVERS_NAME)
U3 idsvc; no ImagePath
2016-11-10 07:31 - 2013-03-30 10:27 - 00000000 ____D C:\Users\Tom\AppData\Roaming\SearchProtect
C:\Users\Tom\AppData\Local\Temp\AAMHelper.exe
C:\Users\Tom\AppData\Local\Temp\AdobeApplicationManager.exe
CustomCLSID: HKU\S-1-5-21-1175564447-90967221-3468872393-1001_Classes\CLSID\{590C4387-5EBD-4D46-8A84-CD0BA2EF2856}\InprocServer32 -> C:\Users\Tom\AppData\Local\Google\Update\1.3.30.3\psuser_64.dll => No File
CustomCLSID: HKU\S-1-5-21-1175564447-90967221-3468872393-1001_Classes\CLSID\{793EE463-1304-471C-ADF1-68C2FFB01247}\InprocServer32 -> C:\Users\Tom\AppData\Local\Google\Update\1.3.29.5\psuser_64.dll => No File
Task: {002158D7-F9EC-4A97-894B-D274358D3973} - \GoogleUpdateTaskMachineCore1d1f34b6f024c73 -> No File <==== ATTENTION
Task: {078B3A67-DBEE-4A28-8872-E4A6EB459755} - \Microsoft\Windows\SideShow\SystemDataProviders -> No File <==== ATTENTION
Task: {088482FA-65B8-4E17-9ABF-1DCD48E8D373} - \Microsoft\Windows\Tcpip\IpAddressConflict1 -> No File <==== ATTENTION
Task: {09F06BFE-A3C8-40E3-846A-6E6F4000C238} - \Microsoft\Windows\Tcpip\IpAddressConflict2 -> No File <==== ATTENTION
Task: {0B4B4664-FA01-458E-95CF-10E5FB9E770C} - \Hewlett-Packard\HP Active Health\HP Active Health Scan (HPSA) -> No File <==== ATTENTION
Task: {0D3E1CDC-66C4-40CA-AA67-BF1F6D624B98} - \Microsoft\Windows\Setup\gwx\refreshgwxcontent -> No File <==== ATTENTION
Task: {0E6680C4-65BD-4498-86A8-0291850EC248} - \Microsoft\Windows\UpdateOrchestrator\USO_UxBroker_ReadyToReboot -> No File <==== ATTENTION
Task: {1021FB67-7339-495A-AD22-3AA8F502DC89} - \Microsoft\Windows\Media Center\ObjectStoreRecoveryTask -> No File <==== ATTENTION
Task: {117168B1-B698-4CBE-BF73-12E9622FBB3F} - \Microsoft\Windows\Setup\GWXTriggers\ScheduleUpgradeReminderTime -> No File <==== ATTENTION
Task: {149F2137-6E17-4F40-A70E-EC6A4EA77D0B} - \GoogleUpdateTaskUserS-1-5-21-1175564447-90967221-3468872393-1001Core1d1f36ed2e0c808 -> No File <==== ATTENTION
Task: {19C8A834-3A1F-4FED-9366-59075A93E590} - \Microsoft\Windows\MobilePC\HotStart -> No File <==== ATTENTION
Task: {1A2880C3-1743-4252-8245-8CF7C469C809} - \GoogleUpdateTaskMachineUA1d1f34b6f42b06c -> No File <==== ATTENTION
Task: {1B81B081-1A9F-4C9C-9F5A-478FCA742E15} - \Microsoft\Windows\Media Center\PBDADiscoveryW1 -> No File <==== ATTENTION
Task: {1FB73BE7-4212-4ECE-8C98-DF57A20C0E7E} - \Microsoft\Windows\Setup\GWXTriggers\Logon-5d -> No File <==== ATTENTION
Task: {2670478E-501B-40A8-A447-6F5D446AD90D} - \Microsoft\Windows\Setup\GWXTriggers\ScheduleUpgradeTime -> No File <==== ATTENTION
Task: {276E0080-DD8D-498F-AD99-846E5F9B4758} - \Microsoft\Windows\Media Center\OCURActivate -> No File <==== ATTENTION
Task: {288BBD9D-D146-4D8B-95D5-2F4D4C4AACCC} - \GoogleUpdateTaskUserS-1-5-21-1175564447-90967221-3468872393-1001Core -> No File <==== ATTENTION
Task: {2ADB2806-9FDB-45D0-9812-69C0C52D3F1F} - \Microsoft\Windows\Media Center\PeriodicScanRetry -> No File <==== ATTENTION
Task: {2BD935F8-A416-4417-9B1E-65D6BA84B293} - \Hewlett-Packard\HP Support Assistant\HP Support Solutions Framework Updater - Resources -> No File <==== ATTENTION
Task: {36944B05-48DB-416E-8D11-0787F10E34FB} - \HPCeeScheduleForTom -> No File <==== ATTENTION
Task: {370BB3BC-D523-4334-B09E-13F1457FD705} - \Microsoft\Windows\Media Center\ehDRMInit -> No File <==== ATTENTION
Task: {373DFE7A-CD08-4E61-A2D7-9022BA6D9125} - \Microsoft\Windows\Media Center\RecordingRestart -> No File <==== ATTENTION
Task: {40C94039-F119-40F1-985F-DA097E721167} - \GoogleUpdateTaskUserS-1-5-21-1175564447-90967221-3468872393-1001UA -> No File <==== ATTENTION
Task: {4369BF79-0696-4E8B-8F72-4E51C8882573} - \RecoveryCDWin7 -> No File <==== ATTENTION
Task: {486D715E-6AA2-44CF-BC48-B6990CBB53C6} - \Microsoft\Windows\Shell\WindowsParentalControlsMigration -> No File <==== ATTENTION
Task: {4B74BDF0-EF4A-44F7-ADAD-686D9EF30159} - \Microsoft\Windows\SideShow\SessionAgent -> No File <==== ATTENTION
Task: {53FDDC8C-0A55-47CF-9561-E6648A68A71A} - \Microsoft\Windows\Setup\GWXTriggers\OutOfSleep-5d -> No File <==== ATTENTION
Task: {57A22C05-A56E-48F1-96D6-993116B01570} - \Microsoft\Windows Live\SOXE\Extractor Definitions Update Task -> No File <==== ATTENTION
Task: {581B722D-F3C0-4D6A-BDAF-19E0AA9B023A} - \Hewlett-Packard\HP Support Assistant\PC Health Analysis -> No File <==== ATTENTION
Task: {5B42DD9C-5A26-4F27-BB95-34603F0997E5} - \Microsoft\Windows\Shell\WindowsParentalControls -> No File <==== ATTENTION
Task: {5DCC166C-8289-4C6B-8EA4-97981ACD77BD} - \Microsoft\Windows\Media Center\PBDADiscoveryW2 -> No File <==== ATTENTION
Task: {5E7EA286-421A-435F-ADCD-A8A802B207C8} - \Microsoft\Windows\Setup\gwx\launchtrayprocess -> No File <==== ATTENTION
Task: {5F65F998-4128-487C-9159-ACFC81043C0A} - \Hewlett-Packard\HP Support Assistant\HP Support Assistant Quick Start -> No File <==== ATTENTION
Task: {5FE00360-9C9A-4CBD-8DB3-2599EB0ED76A} - \Adobe Flash Player Updater -> No File <==== ATTENTION
Task: {652F6B10-0BF4-4406-85EA-2B8F1A819F83} - \Hewlett-Packard\HP Support Assistant\HP Active Health Launcher -> No File <==== ATTENTION
Task: {6C12020D-70AD-40E9-8DE8-742D2DE24337} - \DVDAgent -> No File <==== ATTENTION
Task: {6F31E28A-7BCA-483E-933C-2CECEC47B0C6} - \NCH Software\PhotoPadSevenDays -> No File <==== ATTENTION
Task: {6F9BADAE-E149-4C33-A61F-5F042605B96A} - \GoogleUpdateTaskMachineCore -> No File <==== ATTENTION
Task: {6FC588FD-AF13-4776-8CE4-3055048C2322} - \Hewlett-Packard\HP Support Assistant\Critical Actions Pending -> No File <==== ATTENTION
Task: {73002594-C359-4F8F-A72B-DAF2743D0384} - \Microsoft\Windows\Media Center\PvrScheduleTask -> No File <==== ATTENTION
Task: {7B553549-8E09-4E45-A077-ACED97B1A6AB} - \Microsoft\Windows\Setup\GWXTriggers\OutOfIdle-5d -> No File <==== ATTENTION
Task: {7C1B4A65-9580-4AD9-BF88-FA92FF5545F4} - \Microsoft\Windows\Media Center\InstallPlayReady -> No File <==== ATTENTION
Task: {7C4F312D-AE86-4856-B40C-9AADC2521A5D} - \HPCustParticipation HP Officejet Pro 8620 -> No File <==== ATTENTION
Task: {7D295A84-5B2C-4BED-A785-E09D0B0F93F5} - \GoogleUpdateTaskUserS-1-5-21-1175564447-90967221-3468872393-1001UA1d1f36ed2f9f5bd -> No File <==== ATTENTION
Task: {819F061F-E506-4A2C-9EC9-5E9524E6CF00} - \PCDRScheduledMaintenance -> No File <==== ATTENTION
Task: {823F3DF1-5AA1-4DB8-950C-FAA12392A450} - \Microsoft\Windows\Setup\UpgradeTriggers\UpgradeNowTask -> No File <==== ATTENTION
Task: {844FCB15-5B61-4398-B765-813127C52F15} - \Microsoft\Windows\Media Center\mcupdate_scheduled -> No File <==== ATTENTION
Task: {85FA560D-4664-4CAA-94E6-AD50AFCDEDE4} - \Microsoft_MKC_Logon_Task_ipoint.exe -> No File <==== ATTENTION
Task: {8742717F-1DB4-41F7-A919-E1E621FE1131} - \GoogleUpdateTaskMachineUA -> No File <==== ATTENTION
Task: {883D5EB2-067D-463D-9429-4C754315511A} - \Microsoft\Windows\Media Center\DispatchRecoveryTasks -> No File <==== ATTENTION
Task: {8C3A460A-4AC3-4AF0-BF9F-77C415B08719} - \Apple\AppleSoftwareUpdate -> No File <==== ATTENTION
Task: {8D9A5D5D-771D-4CD7-A47D-D08E5305ED21} - \Microsoft\Windows\Media Center\RegisterSearch -> No File <==== ATTENTION
Task: {9567E270-199F-4972-89A3-D7F6816C5917} - \Microsoft\Windows\UpdateOrchestrator\Policy Install -> No File <==== ATTENTION
Task: {9635259D-1233-4599-8FC9-D869279B8D1A} - \Microsoft\Windows\SideShow\GadgetManager -> No File <==== ATTENTION
Task: {967AD0CE-04E6-4398-87C3-8336B0F11C4F} - \Microsoft\Windows\Setup\GWXTriggers\OnIdle-5d -> No File <==== ATTENTION
Task: {9756DCD1-51A7-4EFC-BCEB-8BD03F5DC1AC} - \Microsoft\Windows\Media Center\ActivateWindowsSearch -> No File <==== ATTENTION
Task: {982BAE6E-5A8F-43CC-9C77-FA5305128DC5} - \Microsoft\Windows\Media Center\ReindexSearchRoot -> No File <==== ATTENTION
Task: {A1E405BA-CBE7-447A-9C1C-0EDCC7091229} - \Microsoft_MKC_Logon_Task_itype.exe -> No File <==== ATTENTION
Task: {A29EEED2-A64D-412F-829A-06AFEEF1DEB8} - \TotalSystemCare.Autostart -> No File <==== ATTENTION
Task: {A53B6784-B6EE-4BEC-8D71-05F0F7086400} - \Microsoft\Windows\Media Center\OCURDiscovery -> No File <==== ATTENTION
Task: {A58E2281-ACA0-41A6-B82E-AAFD6AA87717} - \{5F6010C8-60E5-41f3-BF5B-C3AF5DBE12D4} -> No File <==== ATTENTION
Task: {A6B78564-A777-485B-B5FC-D569D7C9A145} - \Microsoft\Windows\Media Center\SqlLiteRecoveryTask -> No File <==== ATTENTION
Task: {A7490658-40A0-4C0B-BF9E-946F3B2821C9} - \Microsoft_Hardware_Launch_ipoint_exe -> No File <==== ATTENTION
Task: {AB376AB5-12BF-45CB-B0A4-BBA48C0BFAE4} - \CCleanerSkipUAC -> No File <==== ATTENTION
Task: {B0CBAB43-44FC-469B-A4CE-87426761FDCE} - \Microsoft\Windows\PerfTrack\BackgroundConfigSurveyor -> No File <==== ATTENTION
Task: {B3914586-F3D6-476C-8B0E-4CA85B6A1881} - \Microsoft\Windows\Media Center\MediaCenterRecoveryTask -> No File <==== ATTENTION
Task: {B89D3740-6A1E-4A56-9A6E-F213E2DE4281} - \Microsoft\Windows\Media Center\ConfigureInternetTimeService -> No File <==== ATTENTION
Task: {BF8616DB-6DFD-423B-B9F5-6131EE10BBCE} - \Carbonite Upgrade Check -> No File <==== ATTENTION
Task: {C35D6F3D-C651-4EF7-87F4-FCC99F3A9AF9} - \Microsoft\Windows\Media Center\mcupdate -> No File <==== ATTENTION
Task: {C39696A3-8B13-4C25-B773-9E71B118D8CD} - \TotalSystemCare.Scanning -> No File <==== ATTENTION
Task: {C53D54BC-1CF1-4819-8276-1694DADC49C1} - \Microsoft\Windows\UpdateOrchestrator\USO_UxBroker_Display -> No File <==== ATTENTION
Task: {C65E75F5-0422-44FA-A2A7-A03FCC6E7E90} - \Microsoft\Windows\Setup\gwx\refreshgwxconfigandcontent -> No File <==== ATTENTION
Task: {CABC008E-F634-46D9-8DA2-EA560DF7F344} - \Microsoft_Hardware_Launch_mousekeyboardcenter_exe -> No File <==== ATTENTION
Task: {CBF82B05-C9C7-4BCA-8562-6272106F930B} - \Registration -> No File <==== ATTENTION
Task: {CDD93370-60A7-431F-888C-D2DF5AF6FFED} - \Microsoft\Windows\Setup\gwx\refreshgwxconfig -> No File <==== ATTENTION
Task: {CE21A2F1-58E4-40E7-90BA-312000836394} - \Microsoft_Hardware_Launch_itype_exe -> No File <==== ATTENTION
Task: {CF652CF7-930F-49ED-A2BA-7D6F6E6BD31A} - \Microsoft\Windows\Media Center\UpdateRecordPath -> No File <==== ATTENTION
Task: {D1F6667E-3007-41D2-BA64-42F282F3D9F1} - \CLMLSvc -> No File <==== ATTENTION
Task: {D4DF38A4-C607-43A4-9B56-63543F5009F5} - \Microsoft\Windows\Setup\gwx\rundetector -> No File <==== ATTENTION
Task: {D539085B-27A9-47EC-B9AB-E50F36344DDA} - \Norton WSC Integration -> No File <==== ATTENTION
Task: {D6B474F0-0C43-4A2D-9B53-4A5760BC1DD7} - \HPCustParticipation HP Officejet 4630 series -> No File <==== ATTENTION
Task: {D827C7C3-C347-4E5F-B92D-93F53F9DE6DE} - \WPD\SqmUpload_S-1-5-21-1175564447-90967221-3468872393-1001 -> No File <==== ATTENTION
Task: {DA46661B-70DF-44B5-A11C-63470CD7C726} - \Microsoft\Windows\Setup\GWXTriggers\Time-5d -> No File <==== ATTENTION
Task: {DBDA9992-0E34-4FCF-B019-45893A21FC79} - \Microsoft\Windows\Setup\GWXTriggers\refreshgwxconfig-B -> No File <==== ATTENTION
Task: {E331848A-C96C-453A-BD50-7AE4EED47F85} - \AdobeAAMUpdater-1.0-Tom-PC-Tom -> No File <==== ATTENTION
Task: {E456B0DE-9B28-4F6A-95C5-1BB9D4352257} - \Microsoft\Windows\SideShow\AutoWake -> No File <==== ATTENTION
Task: {E72A4E80-314F-4AD8-9477-6A79B45DC9DD} - \Microsoft\Windows\Media Center\PBDADiscovery -> No File <==== ATTENTION
Task: {EA106B43-09B9-402E-91B8-C5ED83CF2985} - \Microsoft\Windows\Setup\GWXTriggers\MachineUnlock-5d -> No File <==== ATTENTION
Task: {EACA24FF-236C-401D-A1E7-B3D5267B8A50} - \Microsoft\Windows\RAC\RacTask -> No File <==== ATTENTION
Task: {ED2A69E4-F665-4B61-B014-227A1FC494DE} - \Microsoft\Windows\Media Center\PvrRecoveryTask -> No File <==== ATTENTION
ShortcutWithArgument: C:\Users\Tom\Desktop\Meridian Pro.lnk -> C:\Program Files (x86)\Java\jre1.8.0_31\bin\javaws.exe (Oracle Corporation) -> -localfile -J-Djnlp.application.href=hxxp://www.roeslaunch.com/ROES/labs/Meridian3/launch.jnlp "C:\Users\Tom\AppData\LocalLow\Sun\Java\Deployment\cache\6.0\36\31c57b24-7b6fcc03"
ShortcutWithArgument: C:\Users\Tom\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Meridian Pro\Meridian Pro.lnk -> C:\Program Files (x86)\Java\jre1.8.0_31\bin\javaws.exe (Oracle Corporation) -> -localfile -J-Djnlp.application.href=hxxp://www.roeslaunch.com/ROES/labs/Meridian3/launch.jnlp "C:\Users\Tom\AppData\LocalLow\Sun\Java\Deployment\cache\6.0\36\31c57b24-7b6fcc03"
AlternateDataStreams: C:\ProgramData\Templates:gs5sys [3074]
AlternateDataStreams: C:\Users\Tom\Cookies:gs5sys [2560]
AlternateDataStreams: C:\Users\Tom\Desktop\desktop.ini:gs5sys [2560]
AlternateDataStreams: C:\Users\Tom\AppData\Local\History:gs5sys [2560]
AlternateDataStreams: C:\Users\Tom\Documents\desktop.ini:gs5sys [2560]
cmd: ipconfig /flushdns
cmd: netsh advfirewall reset
cmd: netsh advfirewall set allprofiles state on
Reg: reg delete HKLM\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\IPSec\Policy\Local /f
Reg: reg add HKLM\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\IPSec\Policy\Local /f
CMD: bitsadmin /reset /allusers
RemoveProxy:
EmptyTemp:
Reboot:
end

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

NOTICE: This script was written specifically for this user, for use on that particular machine. Running this on another machine may cause damage to your operating system

Start FRST that is on the desktop by right clicking on file and selecting "Run as Administrator..." and 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 finished FRST will generate a log on the Desktop (Fixlog.txt). Please post it to your reply.

LAST >>>>

INFO TO REPLY WITH:
How is your system running now?
How did the uninstall(s) go? Any problems?
The Fixlog.txt text file (you should be able to attach this file; no need for wikisend.com usually).
Any questions?

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Is Flash Player Pro (not an Adobe product) malware or not? Nov 29, 2016 17:41:11 GMT -8

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Post by brownsboy on Nov 29, 2016 17:41:11 GMT -8

Thank you for the prompt and very thorough response.

I did just as your message directed. All seemed to go without any problems. When Uninstalling Yontoo the following message popped up, presumably from Norton:

Security Request
Outbound Traffic Detected

There seems to be a large amount of suspicious outbound traffic.
Your computer may be infected with something that Norton Power Eraser can detect and remove.

Do you want to run Norton Power Eraser?

I declined and closed the window and completed the Uninstalls and then ran the FRST fix.

After re-booting, all seems intact. I opened each my browsers. They seem to open faster, but I can only be sure with more continued use.

I am curious why you suggested I uninstall Quicktime? Also, why didn't you have me uninstall Flash Player Pro?

I got the same error message when I tried to attach the Fixlog file. I will try the Wiki solution again and append the link to this message.

Here is the link to the Fixlog file: wikisend.com/download/913750/Fixlog.txt

Tom Tobin

Last Edit: Nov 29, 2016 17:46:14 GMT -8 by brownsboy

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Is Flash Player Pro (not an Adobe product) malware or not? Dec 1, 2016 22:50:33 GMT -8

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Post by dbrisen on Dec 1, 2016 22:50:33 GMT -8

I actually thought you would have tried to uninstall Flash Player Pro earlier but you can try that now. I apologize for the delay in responding to you; my real job just had a inventory and that necessitated a schedule change.

How is your system doing now?

Please run the following scans to check for latent adware / malware on the system. Thanks.

FIRST >>>>

Junkware Removal Tool
Please download JRT from here to your desktop.

Note: Temporarily disable/shut down your protection software now to avoid potential conflicts, how to do so can be read here.

Double click the JRT.exe file to run the application.

The application will open an Command Prompt window and run from there (this is normal for this program, so not to be alarmed).

When it is asked, press any key to allow the program to continue / run.

This will create a log on the desktop; please copy and paste the JRT.txt log text in your next post.

Note: After the log file is created, please enable your protection software / reboot your system and verify your protection software is enabled.

SECOND >>>>

AdwCleaner by Xplode

Download AdwCleaner from here or from here. Save the file to the desktop.

NOTE: If you are using IE 8 or above you may get a warning that stops the program from downloading. Just click on the warning and allow the download to complete.

Close all open windows and browsers.

Vista/7/8 users: Right click the AdwCleaner icon on the desktop, click Run as administrator and accept the UAC prompt to run AdwCleaner.
You will see the following console:

Click the Scan button and wait for the scan to finish.

After the Scan has finished the window may or may not show what it found and above, in the progress bar, you will see: Waiting for action. Please uncheck elements you don't want to remove.

Click the Clean button.

Everything checked will be deleted.

When the program has finished cleaning a report appears.

Once done it will ask to reboot, allow this

On reboot a log will be produced please copy / paste that in your next reply. This report is also saved to C:\AdwCleaner\AdwCleaner[C#].txt

Optional:
NOTE: If you see AVG Secure Search being targeted for deletion, Here's Why and Here. You can always Reinstall it.

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Is Flash Player Pro (not an Adobe product) malware or not? Dec 3, 2016 8:44:34 GMT -8

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Post by brownsboy on Dec 3, 2016 8:44:34 GMT -8

I have no quarrel with the time it has taken to resolve this issue. I am very appreciative of your time. Please advise how I can make a donation.

Meanwhile, I ran the second set of tools you described. All went without a hitch. The JRT and Adware files are attached.

While trying to resurrect some old Broderbund software I was in communication with one their forums and was advised I should use tool named CCleaner or something similar to scrub the C drive of code fragments and files that are typically left even after the Uninstall process. Do you advise the use of this or similar tools? Or did we just accomplish the same thing?

Tom

Attachments:

JRT.txt (1.22 KB)

AdwCleanerC0.txt (4.88 KB)

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Is Flash Player Pro (not an Adobe product) malware or not? Dec 5, 2016 0:18:21 GMT -8

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Post by dbrisen on Dec 5, 2016 0:18:21 GMT -8

Thinks look very good in the logs; let's see what MalwareBytes find.

Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware
Please download the latest version of Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware from Here.

Double Click on the mbam-setup.exe file to install the application.

Make sure a checkmark is placed next to Update Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware and Launch Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware, then click Finish.

If an update is found, it will download and install the latest version.

When the main screen opens, if the database is out of date, you can click on the Fix Now banner or the Update Now link

Once updated, please select Settings > Detection and Protection. Please ensure that "Scan for Rootkits" is selected along with Non-Malware Protection PUP and PUM are set to "Treat detections as malware"

Once the program has loaded, updated and the Settings are correct, select "Scan Now >>" to start the scan (from the Main Screen).

The scan may take some time to finish, so please be patient.

If any malware is found, you will be presented with a screen like the one below.

If any malware is found, make sure that everything is checked, and click Remove Selected.
When the scan is complete, click View detailed log >> to view the results.
The report screen will open.
At the bottom click on Export and select as txt file, save the file to your desktop and click OK. When the export is complete, select OPEN.
The log file will be opened in your default text file viewer (usually Notepad); select the whole text (Ctrl + A) and copy (Ctrl + c) it to paste here in a reply.

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Is Flash Player Pro (not an Adobe product) malware or not? Dec 13, 2016 5:54:21 GMT -8

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Post by brownsboy on Dec 13, 2016 5:54:21 GMT -8

My apologies for the delay in responding. Holidays prep is consuming more time than normal.

Installed and ran Malwarebytes. During setup, it had me close all open windows, and I had failed to remember the direction to check Scan for all Rootkits, so, after the initial scan, I checked Rootkits in settings and re-ran the scan. Here are both reports.

Malwarebytes
www.malwarebytes.com

-Log Details-
Scan Date: 12/8/16
Scan Time: 7:47 AM
Logfile: Malwarebytesthreats.txt
Administrator: Yes

-Software Information-
Version: 3.0.4.1269
Components Version: 1.0.39
Update Package Version: 1.0.655
License: Trial

-System Information-
OS: Windows 10
CPU: x64
File System: NTFS
User: Tom-PC\Tom

-Scan Summary-
Scan Type: Threat Scan
Result: Completed
Objects Scanned: 477985
Time Elapsed: 12 min, 5 sec

-Scan Options-
Memory: Enabled
Startup: Enabled
Filesystem: Enabled
Archives: Enabled
Rootkits: Disabled
Heuristics: Enabled
PUP: Enabled
PUM: Enabled

-Scan Details-
Process: 0
(No malicious items detected)

Module: 0
(No malicious items detected)

Registry Key: 19
PUP.Optional.FaceThemes, HKLM\SOFTWARE\CLASSES\APPID\{F85FA3F2-D2C8-4D4D-BB1C-3181E691AF2B}, No Action By User, [8908], [161629],1.0.655
PUP.Optional.FaceThemes, HKLM\SOFTWARE\WOW6432NODE\CLASSES\APPID\{F85FA3F2-D2C8-4D4D-BB1C-3181E691AF2B}, No Action By User, [8908], [161629],1.0.655
PUP.Optional.FaceThemes, HKLM\SOFTWARE\CLASSES\WOW6432NODE\APPID\{F85FA3F2-D2C8-4D4D-BB1C-3181E691AF2B}, No Action By User, [8908], [161629],1.0.655
PUP.Optional.FaceThemes, HKLM\SOFTWARE\CLASSES\INTERFACE\{D6975F9E-15B2-4FE7-9D16-FC2E85CB201B}, No Action By User, [8908], [161631],1.0.655
PUP.Optional.FaceThemes, HKLM\SOFTWARE\WOW6432NODE\CLASSES\INTERFACE\{D6975F9E-15B2-4FE7-9D16-FC2E85CB201B}, No Action By User, [8908], [161631],1.0.655
PUP.Optional.FaceThemes, HKLM\SOFTWARE\CLASSES\WOW6432NODE\INTERFACE\{D6975F9E-15B2-4FE7-9D16-FC2E85CB201B}, No Action By User, [8908], [161631],1.0.655
PUP.Optional.FaceThemes, HKLM\SOFTWARE\WOW6432NODE\CLASSES\TYPELIB\{A3F56272-CDB4-4310-9BB1-9A0D0757A3B3}, No Action By User, [8908], [161631],1.0.655
PUP.Optional.FaceThemes, HKLM\SOFTWARE\CLASSES\WOW6432NODE\TYPELIB\{A3F56272-CDB4-4310-9BB1-9A0D0757A3B3}, No Action By User, [8908], [161631],1.0.655
PUP.Optional.FaceThemes, HKLM\SOFTWARE\CLASSES\TYPELIB\{A3F56272-CDB4-4310-9BB1-9A0D0757A3B3}, No Action By User, [8908], [161631],1.0.655
PUP.Optional.MindSpark, HKU\S-1-5-21-1175564447-90967221-3468872393-1001\SOFTWARE\MICROSOFT\WINDOWS\CURRENTVERSION\EXT\STATS\{3A421C8F-E238-4AEB-8874-B8B5F2CC4772}, No Action By User, [343], [168276],1.0.655
PUP.Optional.MindSpark, HKU\S-1-5-21-1175564447-90967221-3468872393-1001\SOFTWARE\MICROSOFT\WINDOWS\CURRENTVERSION\EXT\SETTINGS\{3A421C8F-E238-4AEB-8874-B8B5F2CC4772}, No Action By User, [343], [168276],1.0.655
PUP.Optional.MindSpark, HKU\S-1-5-21-1175564447-90967221-3468872393-1001\SOFTWARE\MICROSOFT\WINDOWS\CURRENTVERSION\EXT\SETTINGS\{60E91567-EF8A-4520-BCE2-83ABA5256799}, No Action By User, [343], [168328],1.0.655
PUP.Optional.MindSpark, HKU\S-1-5-21-1175564447-90967221-3468872393-1001\SOFTWARE\MICROSOFT\WINDOWS\CURRENTVERSION\EXT\STATS\{60E91567-EF8A-4520-BCE2-83ABA5256799}, No Action By User, [343], [168328],1.0.655
PUP.Optional.SelectionLinks, HKLM\SOFTWARE\WOW6432NODE\MICROSOFT\INTERNET EXPLORER\LOW RIGHTS\ELEVATIONPOLICY\{FDCC62B4-8059-4FCF-8B69-BD2EC413A6F2}, No Action By User, [11870], [161094],1.0.655
PUP.Optional.SelectionLinks, HKLM\SOFTWARE\WOW6432NODE\MICROSOFT\WINDOWS\CURRENTVERSION\EXT\PREAPPROVED\{FDCC62B4-8059-4FCF-8B69-BD2EC413A6F2}, No Action By User, [11870], [161094],1.0.655
PUP.Optional.SelectionLinks, HKLM\SOFTWARE\WOW6432NODE\MICROSOFT\WINDOWS\CURRENTVERSION\EXT\SETTINGS\{FDCC62B4-8059-4FCF-8B69-BD2EC413A6F2}, No Action By User, [11870], [161094],1.0.655
PUP.Optional.MindSpark, HKU\S-1-5-21-1175564447-90967221-3468872393-1001\SOFTWARE\MICROSOFT\WINDOWS\CURRENTVERSION\EXT\STATS\{7B9F8C21-46EC-4C0B-8683-E755EF84577A}, No Action By User, [343], [168358],1.0.655
PUP.Optional.MindSpark, HKU\S-1-5-21-1175564447-90967221-3468872393-1001\SOFTWARE\MICROSOFT\WINDOWS\CURRENTVERSION\EXT\STATS\{3462C343-BE19-4143-AF70-CEFB56F46FC6}, No Action By User, [343], [168265],1.0.655
PUP.Optional.MindSpark, HKU\S-1-5-21-1175564447-90967221-3468872393-1001\SOFTWARE\MICROSOFT\WINDOWS\CURRENTVERSION\EXT\SETTINGS\{3462C343-BE19-4143-AF70-CEFB56F46FC6}, No Action By User, [343], [168265],1.0.655

Registry Value: 0
(No malicious items detected)

Data Stream: 0
(No malicious items detected)

Folder: 0
(No malicious items detected)

File: 0
(No malicious items detected)

Physical Sector: 0
(No malicious items detected)

(end)

And the second report:

Malwarebytes
www.malwarebytes.com

-Log Details-
Scan Date: 12/8/16
Scan Time: 7:47 AM
Logfile: Malwarebytesquarrantine.txt
Administrator: Yes

-Software Information-
Version: 3.0.4.1269
Components Version: 1.0.39
Update Package Version: 1.0.655
License: Trial

-System Information-
OS: Windows 10
CPU: x64
File System: NTFS
User: Tom-PC\Tom

-Scan Summary-
Scan Type: Threat Scan
Result: Completed
Objects Scanned: 477985
Time Elapsed: 12 min, 5 sec

-Scan Options-
Memory: Enabled
Startup: Enabled
Filesystem: Enabled
Archives: Enabled
Rootkits: Disabled
Heuristics: Enabled
PUP: Enabled
PUM: Enabled

-Scan Details-
Process: 0
(No malicious items detected)

Module: 0
(No malicious items detected)

Registry Key: 19
PUP.Optional.FaceThemes, HKLM\SOFTWARE\CLASSES\APPID\{F85FA3F2-D2C8-4D4D-BB1C-3181E691AF2B}, Quarantined, [8908], [161629],1.0.655
PUP.Optional.FaceThemes, HKLM\SOFTWARE\WOW6432NODE\CLASSES\APPID\{F85FA3F2-D2C8-4D4D-BB1C-3181E691AF2B}, Quarantined, [8908], [161629],1.0.655
PUP.Optional.FaceThemes, HKLM\SOFTWARE\CLASSES\WOW6432NODE\APPID\{F85FA3F2-D2C8-4D4D-BB1C-3181E691AF2B}, Quarantined, [8908], [161629],1.0.655
PUP.Optional.FaceThemes, HKLM\SOFTWARE\CLASSES\INTERFACE\{D6975F9E-15B2-4FE7-9D16-FC2E85CB201B}, Quarantined, [8908], [161631],1.0.655
PUP.Optional.FaceThemes, HKLM\SOFTWARE\WOW6432NODE\CLASSES\INTERFACE\{D6975F9E-15B2-4FE7-9D16-FC2E85CB201B}, Quarantined, [8908], [161631],1.0.655
PUP.Optional.FaceThemes, HKLM\SOFTWARE\CLASSES\WOW6432NODE\INTERFACE\{D6975F9E-15B2-4FE7-9D16-FC2E85CB201B}, Quarantined, [8908], [161631],1.0.655
PUP.Optional.FaceThemes, HKLM\SOFTWARE\WOW6432NODE\CLASSES\TYPELIB\{A3F56272-CDB4-4310-9BB1-9A0D0757A3B3}, Quarantined, [8908], [161631],1.0.655
PUP.Optional.FaceThemes, HKLM\SOFTWARE\CLASSES\WOW6432NODE\TYPELIB\{A3F56272-CDB4-4310-9BB1-9A0D0757A3B3}, Quarantined, [8908], [161631],1.0.655
PUP.Optional.FaceThemes, HKLM\SOFTWARE\CLASSES\TYPELIB\{A3F56272-CDB4-4310-9BB1-9A0D0757A3B3}, Quarantined, [8908], [161631],1.0.655
PUP.Optional.MindSpark, HKU\S-1-5-21-1175564447-90967221-3468872393-1001\SOFTWARE\MICROSOFT\WINDOWS\CURRENTVERSION\EXT\STATS\{3A421C8F-E238-4AEB-8874-B8B5F2CC4772}, Quarantined, [343], [168276],1.0.655
PUP.Optional.MindSpark, HKU\S-1-5-21-1175564447-90967221-3468872393-1001\SOFTWARE\MICROSOFT\WINDOWS\CURRENTVERSION\EXT\SETTINGS\{3A421C8F-E238-4AEB-8874-B8B5F2CC4772}, Quarantined, [343], [168276],1.0.655
PUP.Optional.MindSpark, HKU\S-1-5-21-1175564447-90967221-3468872393-1001\SOFTWARE\MICROSOFT\WINDOWS\CURRENTVERSION\EXT\SETTINGS\{60E91567-EF8A-4520-BCE2-83ABA5256799}, Quarantined, [343], [168328],1.0.655
PUP.Optional.MindSpark, HKU\S-1-5-21-1175564447-90967221-3468872393-1001\SOFTWARE\MICROSOFT\WINDOWS\CURRENTVERSION\EXT\STATS\{60E91567-EF8A-4520-BCE2-83ABA5256799}, Quarantined, [343], [168328],1.0.655
PUP.Optional.SelectionLinks, HKLM\SOFTWARE\WOW6432NODE\MICROSOFT\INTERNET EXPLORER\LOW RIGHTS\ELEVATIONPOLICY\{FDCC62B4-8059-4FCF-8B69-BD2EC413A6F2}, Quarantined, [11870], [161094],1.0.655
PUP.Optional.SelectionLinks, HKLM\SOFTWARE\WOW6432NODE\MICROSOFT\WINDOWS\CURRENTVERSION\EXT\PREAPPROVED\{FDCC62B4-8059-4FCF-8B69-BD2EC413A6F2}, Quarantined, [11870], [161094],1.0.655
PUP.Optional.SelectionLinks, HKLM\SOFTWARE\WOW6432NODE\MICROSOFT\WINDOWS\CURRENTVERSION\EXT\SETTINGS\{FDCC62B4-8059-4FCF-8B69-BD2EC413A6F2}, Quarantined, [11870], [161094],1.0.655
PUP.Optional.MindSpark, HKU\S-1-5-21-1175564447-90967221-3468872393-1001\SOFTWARE\MICROSOFT\WINDOWS\CURRENTVERSION\EXT\STATS\{7B9F8C21-46EC-4C0B-8683-E755EF84577A}, Quarantined, [343], [168358],1.0.655
PUP.Optional.MindSpark, HKU\S-1-5-21-1175564447-90967221-3468872393-1001\SOFTWARE\MICROSOFT\WINDOWS\CURRENTVERSION\EXT\STATS\{3462C343-BE19-4143-AF70-CEFB56F46FC6}, Quarantined, [343], [168265],1.0.655
PUP.Optional.MindSpark, HKU\S-1-5-21-1175564447-90967221-3468872393-1001\SOFTWARE\MICROSOFT\WINDOWS\CURRENTVERSION\EXT\SETTINGS\{3462C343-BE19-4143-AF70-CEFB56F46FC6}, Quarantined, [343], [168265],1.0.655

Registry Value: 0
(No malicious items detected)

Data Stream: 0
(No malicious items detected)

Folder: 0
(No malicious items detected)

File: 0
(No malicious items detected)

Physical Sector: 0
(No malicious items detected)

(end)

I didn't see an option to remove, only to quarantine.

Anything further? System continues to run smoothly.

Tom Tobin

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Is Flash Player Pro (not an Adobe product) malware or not? Dec 13, 2016 7:55:41 GMT -8

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Post by dbrisen on Dec 13, 2016 7:55:41 GMT -8

Since the system is running fine, let's remove the tools and get you on your way (enjoying the Holidays). And, you can remove quarantined items permanently (in Malwarebytes) by going to Quarantine (left hand menu bar), checking items you want to delete permanently from the system and then click on Delete (lower right hand corner).

We need to remove the tools we've used during the cleaning of your machine.

[/a]
Ensure the following is ticked:
Activate UAC
Remove disinfection tools
Create registry backup
Purge system restore
Reset system settings
[/ul]

Then click Run. The program will run for a few moments and then notepad will open with a log.

Please paste the log in your next reply. Once you have the log file saved, please reboot your system to complete the clean up process.

Your system looks clean and your logs are fine. Unless you want something else done, you are done and free to go.

Final words from me: Surf safely, and watch when installing or letting anything add itself to your system. Remember, the best security is not on your system but in the chair in front of it. Take care and thanks for sticking with us in this rushed time.

=== options ====
Unchecky is a small service that runs in the background to help keep those "extra toolbars" and tag along search engines from automatically installing. By automatically directing you to a custom install with all the options unchecked, only what you manually choose and confirm gets installed.

CryptoPrevent is a free program that prevents CryptoLocker / ransomware from infecting your PC by locking down the OS so the malware can not get a grip on your system. You can read the details about this program here.

Also, consider adding MalwareBytes Antimalware to your arsenal of safe keeping programs. Use the free version (not the paid or trial version) and you won't have a problem with your antivirus scanner program. Keep it updated and run a scan with it once a week.

Lastly, if you use Firefox as your main web browser, consider adding the NoScript and uBlock Origin add-ons to the browser to block scripting hijacks and remove unwanted ads from the pages you view.

You may also find some information and tips at this thread:
How did I get infected in the first place?
and
COMPUTER SECURITY - a short quide to staying safer online

I'll leave this topic open for a few days so that if you have any questions you can come back here. Surf safe, my friend!!

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brownsboy New Helpee Posts: 5	Is Flash Player Pro (not an Adobe product) malware or not? Dec 16, 2016 11:00:17 GMT -8 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by brownsboy on Dec 16, 2016 11:00:17 GMT -8 Hmmm. My Norton keeps rejecting Delfix.exe as unsafe. What's a boy to do?
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Is Flash Player Pro (not an Adobe product) malware or not? Dec 16, 2016 23:44:03 GMT -8

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Post by dbrisen on Dec 16, 2016 23:44:03 GMT -8

Right click the Norton Icon in the Task Bar / Notification Tray and select Disable Auto-Protect (15 minutes should be fine as DelFix is very quick and then you can turn Auto-Protect back on).

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Is Flash Player Pro (not an Adobe product) malware or not?

Post by brownsboy on Nov 28, 2016 10:54:42 GMT -8

Post by dbrisen on Nov 29, 2016 0:41:14 GMT -8

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