Solved Ads by DNS Unlocker removal unsuccessful

skip4885

New Member
Thread author
Jan 21, 2016
13
Hi guys
I am still getting popups by ads by dns unlocker even after following this

Remove "Ads by DNS Unlocker" virus (Uninstall Guide)

am also running on avast antivirus

noticed that I do not actually see ads by dns unlocker installed and it was not flagged up in many of the scans..i still get the pop ups though

please advise and thank you in advanced!!
 

TwinHeadedEagle

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Mar 8, 2013
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Please download Farbar Recovery Scan Tool and save it to your desktop.

Note: You need to run the version compatibale with your system. If you are not sure which version applies to your system download both of them and try to run them.
Only one of them will run on your system, that will be the right version.


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  • The first time the tool is run, it makes also another log (Addition.txt). Please attach it to your reply.
 

skip4885

New Member
Thread author
Jan 21, 2016
13
Hi @TwinHeadedEagle
thanks for the reply

for some reason i had some problems downloading the farbar...but it was ok after i disable my avast anti virus
have attached along the logs

thanks!!
 

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  • Addition.txt
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TwinHeadedEagle

Level 41
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Mar 8, 2013
22,627
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Uninstall some programs

We need to uninstall some unwanted/unneeded programs.
  • Press the
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    + 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:
  • IObit Apps Toolbar v7.0
  • TornPlusTV_version1.11
  • Spybot - Search & Destroy
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.




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Fix with Farbar Recovery Scan Tool

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This fix was created for this user for use on that particular machine.
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Running it on another one may cause damage and render the system unstable.
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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
    FRST.gif
    icon and select
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    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.
 

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skip4885

New Member
Thread author
Jan 21, 2016
13
hey
thanks again for the help

I have uninstalled Spybot - Search & Destroy

however
I am unable to find
  • TornPlusTV_version1.11
in the list of programs

also I cant uninstall IObit Apps Toolbar v7.0
the popup says "The feature you are trying to use is on a network resource that is unavailable"

I did not proceed with the next step
 

skip4885

New Member
Thread author
Jan 21, 2016
13
alright
done that..
the FRST hung on the 1st fix..
and this is the result of the 2nd run
 

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skip4885

New Member
Thread author
Jan 21, 2016
13
hmm.
actually i am still getting some of those ads
noticed they are more prevalent when I open up links from facebook
 

TwinHeadedEagle

Level 41
Verified
Mar 8, 2013
22,627
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Scan with Farbar Recovery Scan Tool

Please re-run Farbar Recovery Scan Tool to give me a fresh look at your system.
  • Right-click on
    FRST.gif
    icon and select
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    Run as Administrator to start the tool.
    (XP users click run after receipt of Windows Security Warning - Open File).
  • Make sure that Addition option is checked.
  • Press Scan button and wait.
  • The tool will produce two logfiles on your desktop: FRST.txt and Addition.txt.
Please include their content into your next reply.
 

skip4885

New Member
Thread author
Jan 21, 2016
13
Hi
just ran the scan with the results attached

thanks
 

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skip4885

New Member
Thread author
Jan 21, 2016
13
hey
my computer is hooked up directly to the modem via the router

I have noticed I am getting the same ads by dnsunlocker on my mobile and ipad as well
 

skip4885

New Member
Thread author
Jan 21, 2016
13
thanks for replying so fast!!

i have resetted it..and web browsing actually feeling better already
anything else I should do?
 

skip4885

New Member
Thread author
Jan 21, 2016
13
dammit
i spoke early..it's back
the same site that I tested on earlier with no problem had the ads again-_-
 

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