Solved Redirect to Yahoo, Doesn't go away.

[Xeno929]

As the stuff above says I guess, would love to get rid of this once and for all.

 

[TwinHeadedEagle]

Hello,


You're missing Addition.txt report.

 

[Xeno929]

Hello,


You're missing Addition.txt report.

I just edited and added it to the post, thanks for the fast response!

 

[TwinHeadedEagle]

Uninstall some programs

We need to uninstall some unwanted/unneeded programs.

• Press the
  
  + R on your keyboard at the same time. Type appwiz.cpl and click OK.
• Search there for each entry mentioned below, right-click the entry and click Uninstall one at a time

The list of programs to uninstall:

• Host App Service
• Idle Crawler

After completing uninstalls, please manually reboot your machine!

Note: If you get the message like: An error occurred while trying to uninstall, just press Yes.

Fix with Farbar Recovery Scan Tool

This fix was created for this user for use on that particular machine.

Running it on another one may cause damage and render the system unstable.

​

Download attached fixlist.txt file and save it to the Desktop:

Both files, FRST and fixlist.txt have to be in the same location or the fix will not work!

• Right-click on
  
  icon and select
  
  Run as Administrator to start the tool.
  (XP users click run after receipt of Windows Security Warning - Open File).
• 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, called Fixlog.txt.

Please attach it to your reply.

Fix with AdwCleaner

Please download AdwCleaner by Xplode and save the file to your desktop.

• Right-click on
  
  icon and select
  
  Run as Administrator to start the tool.
• Follow the prompts and click Scan.
• When finished, please click Clean.
• Upon completion, click Report. A log (AdwCleaner[S*].txt) will open.

Please include the contents of that file in your reply.

Scan with Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware

Please download Malwarebytes Anti-Malware and save it to your desktop.

• Install the progam and select update.
• Once updated, click the Settings tab, in the left panel choose Detctions & protection and tick Scan for rootkits.
• Click the Scan tab, choose Threat Scan is checked and click Scan Now.
• If threats are detected, click the Apply Actions button. You will now be prompted to reboot. Click Yes.
• Upon completion of the scan (or after the reboot), click the History tab.
• Click Application Logs and double-click the Scan Log.
• At the bottom click Export and choose Text file.

Save the file to your desktop and include its content in your next reply.

 

[Xeno929]

Its been 10 minutes and Idle Crawler is still not uninstalled, it keeps saying to wait for it to finish being uninstalled or change, is that normal?
And I did that one first because Host App service says it is needed by netflix, start menu, and some other apps and asked if i wanted to delete those apps with it.

 

[TwinHeadedEagle]

Okay, skip uninstall process.

 

[Xeno929]

# AdwCleaner v4.102 - Report created 25/11/2014 at 14:14:28
# Updated 23/11/2014 by Xplode
# Database : 2014-11-25.1 [Live]
# Operating System : Windows 8.1 (64 bits)
# Username : Alexander - XENO
# Running from : C:\Users\Alexander\Desktop\AdwCleaner.exe
# Option : Scan

***** [ Services ] *****


***** [ Files / Folders ] *****

Folder Found : C:\Program Files (x86)\AdvanceElite
Folder Found : C:\Program Files (x86)\Bench
Folder Found : C:\ProgramData\Pokki
Folder Found : C:\Users\Alexander\AppData\Roaming\InetStat
Folder Found : C:\Users\Public\Pokki

***** [ Scheduled Tasks ] *****


***** [ Shortcuts ] *****


***** [ Registry ] *****

Data Found : HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Windows [AppInit_DLLs] - C:\PROGRA~2\LenovoBrowserGuard\LenovoBrowserGuard\bin\SPVC32Loader.dll
Data Found : [x64] HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Windows [AppInit_DLLs] - C:\PROGRA~2\LenovoBrowserGuard\LenovoBrowserGuard\bin\SPVC64Loader.dll
Key Found : HKCU\Software\BRS
Key Found : HKCU\Software\Classes\AllFileSystemObjects\shell\pokki
Key Found : HKCU\Software\Classes\Applications\inetstat.exe
Key Found : HKCU\Software\Classes\Directory\shell\pokki
Key Found : HKCU\Software\Classes\Drive\shell\pokki
Key Found : HKCU\Software\Classes\lnkfile\shell\pokki
Key Found : HKCU\Software\Classes\pokki
Key Found : HKCU\Software\InetStat
Key Found : HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\Pokki
Key Found : HKCU\Software\Pokki
Key Found : HKCU\Software\powerpack
Key Found : [x64] HKCU\Software\BRS
Key Found : [x64] HKCU\Software\InetStat
Key Found : [x64] HKCU\Software\Pokki
Key Found : [x64] HKCU\Software\powerpack
Key Found : HKLM\SOFTWARE\Bench
Key Found : HKLM\SOFTWARE\Classes\AppID\{9CB2CD61-FFA0-406C-9D2D-8FDE6F4A4D8A}
Key Found : HKLM\SOFTWARE\Classes\CLSID\{5A4E3A41-FA55-4BDA-AED7-CEBE6E7BCB52}
Key Found : HKLM\SOFTWARE\Classes\Interface\{4E6354DE-9115-4AEE-BD21-C46C3E8A49DB}
Key Found : HKLM\SOFTWARE\Classes\Interface\{FC073BDA-C115-4A1D-9DF9-9B5C461482E5}
Key Found : HKLM\SOFTWARE\Classes\TypeLib\{A2D733A7-73B0-4C6B-B0C7-06A432950B66}
Key Found : HKLM\SOFTWARE\LookSafe
Key Found : [x64] HKLM\SOFTWARE\Classes\CLSID\{5A4E3A41-FA55-4BDA-AED7-CEBE6E7BCB52}
Key Found : [x64] HKLM\SOFTWARE\Classes\Interface\{4E6354DE-9115-4AEE-BD21-C46C3E8A49DB}
Key Found : [x64] HKLM\SOFTWARE\Classes\Interface\{FC073BDA-C115-4A1D-9DF9-9B5C461482E5}
Value Found : HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run [BService]

***** [ Browsers ] *****

-\\ Internet Explorer v11.0.9600.17416


-\\ Google Chrome v39.0.2171.65

[C:\Users\Alexander\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Web data] - Found [Search Provider] : hxxp://search.aol.com/aol/search?q={searchTerms}
[C:\Users\Alexander\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Web data] - Found [Search Provider] : hxxp://www.ask.com/web?q={searchTerms}

*************************

AdwCleaner[R0].txt - [2940 octets] - [25/11/2014 14:14:28]

########## EOF - C:\AdwCleaner\AdwCleaner[R0].txt - [3000 octets] ##########

 

[TwinHeadedEagle]

FRST fix isn't good, please run it again.

 

[Xeno929]

hopefully this is better? was much faster this time too.

 

[TwinHeadedEagle]

Very good. How is your PC now?

 

[Xeno929]

I think its good so far! Thanks!

 

[TwinHeadedEagle]

Glad I could help. We will delete all used tools and I'll give you some tips to harden your security and learn how to protect yourself

Recommended reading:
​

MUST READ - security tips:

• Computer Security - a short guide to staying safer online.
• Simple and easy ways to keep your computer safe and secure on the Internet

MUST READ - general maintenance:

• What to do if your Computer is running slowly?

The Importance of Software Updating:
​

In order to stay protected it is very important that you regularly update all of your software. Cybercriminals depend on the apathy of users around software updates to keep their malicious endeavor running.​

Operating systems, such as Windows, and applications, such as Adobe Reader or JAVA, are used by tens of millions of computers and devices around the world, making them a huge target for cybercriminals. Downloading updates and installing them can sometimes be tedious, but the advantages you get from the updates are certainly worth it.

• How to configure and use Automatic Updates in Windows
• How to update Java
• How to update Adobe Reader

Recommended additional software:
​

TFC - to clean unneeded temporary files.

Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware - to scan your system from time to time in search for malware.

Malwarebytes' Anti-Exploit - to prevent plenty of mostly exploited vulnerabilities.

McShield - to prevent infections spread by removable media.

Unchecky - to prevent from installing additional foistware, implemented in legitimate installations.

FiheHippo.com Update Checker - to keep your programs up-to-date.

Adblock - to surf the web without annoying ads!

Post-cleanup procedures:​

Download DelFix by Xplode and save it to your desktop.

• Run the tool by right click on the
  
  icon and Run as administrator option.
• Make sure that these ones are checked:
  • Remove disinfection tools
  • Purge system restore
  • Reset system settings
• Push Run and wait until the tool completes his work.
• All tools we used should be gone. Tool will create an report for you (C:\DelFix.txt)

The tool will also record healthy state of registry and make a backup using ERUNT program in %windir%\ERUNT\DelFix
Tool deletes old system restore points and create a fresh system restore point after cleaning.

My help is free for everybody.
If you're happy with the help provided and/or wish to buy me a beer for the assistance you received, then you can consider a donation:
Thank you!​

Stay safe,
TwinHeadedEagle

 

[Xeno929]

Thanks a bunch for your help!