Solved Annoying extensions keep re-appearing in Google Chrome.

[TastefulSardine]

Help on these extensions would be appreciated. I know there are similar threads out there but I would like to be safe and get some personal advice.

 

[TwinHeadedEagle]

Hello,



They call me TwinHeadedEagle around here, and I'll be working with you.



Before we start please read and note the following:

• At the top of your post, please click on the "Watch thread" button and make sure to check Watch this thread...and receive email notifications. This will send an email to you as soon as I reply to your topic, allowing me to solve your problem faster.
• Please do not install any new software during the cleaning process other than the tools I provide for you. This can hinder the cleaning process. Please do not perform System Restore or any other restore.
• Instructions I give to you are very simple and made for complete beginner to follow. That's why you need to read through my instructions carefully and completely before executing them.
• Please do not run any tools other than the ones I ask you to, when I ask you to. Some of these tools can be very dangerous if used improperly. Also, if you use a tool that I have not requested you use, it can cause false positives, thereby delaying the complete cleaning of your machine.
  
• All tools we use here are completely clean and do not contain any malware. If your antivirus detects them as malicious, please disable your antivirus and then continue.
• If during the process you run across anything that is not in my instructions, please stop and ask. If any tool is running too much time (few hours), please stop and inform me.
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Scan with ZOEK

Please download ZOEK by Smeenk and save it to your desktop (preferred version is the *.exe one)
Temporary disable your AntiVirus and AntiSpyware protection - instructions here.

• Right-click on
  
  icon and select
  
  Run as Administrator to start the tool.
• Wait patiently until the main console will appear, it may take a minute or two.
• In the main box please paste in the following script:
  

  createsrpoint;
  gpt.ini;z 
  C:\Windows\System32\GroupPolicy;v
  C:\Windows\SysWOW64\GroupPolicy;v
  process;
  services-list;
  systemspecs;
  startupall;
  skipfix-iedefaults;
  firefoxlook;
  chromelook;
  filesrcm;
  installedprogs;

• Make sure that Scan All Users option is checked.
• Push Run Script and wait patiently. The scan may take a couple of minutes.
• When the scan completes, a zoek-results logfile should open in notepad.
• If a reboot is needed, it will be opened after it. You may also find it at your main drive (usually C:\ drive)

Post its content into your next reply.

 

[TastefulSardine]

Here is the zoek-results logfile

 

[TwinHeadedEagle]

Fix with ZOEK

Temporary disable your AntiVirus and AntiSpyware protection - instructions here.

• Right-click on
  
  icon and select
  
  Run as Administrator to start the tool.
• Wait patiently until the main console will appear, it may take a minute or two.
• In the main box please paste in the following script:
  

  createsrpoint;
  C:\Windows\System32\GroupPolicy\GPT.INI;f
  C:\Windows\SysWOW64\GroupPolicy\gpt.ini;f
  C:\Windows\System32\GroupPolicy\Machine;fs
  C:\Windows\System32\GroupPolicy\User;fs
  C:\WINDOWS\tasks\SK.Enabler-S-1495795506.job;f
  C:\programdata\quickset;fs
  C:\WINDOWS\SysNative\tasks\SK.Enabler-S-1495795506;f
  [HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Mozilla\Firefox\Extensions];r
  "{d97497ae-755d-453a-80bc-9d2460f183ce}"=-;r
  C:\Program Files (x86)\Re-markit;fs
  plknimfblcohbimfcfkigckkegbidgkc;chr
  ddfdaeefdekejoahhfgfmpcnjdlebbhe;chr
  iiiphkbmkgfelifpaghalaoijjphfohm;chr
  ofmddebebmfabkcjhopfjndgbahgaeoc;chr
  C:\Program Files (x86)\MediaBuzzV1;fs
  autoclean;
  emptyalltemp;
  ipconfig /flushdns

• Make sure that Scan All Users option is checked.
• Push Run Script and wait patiently. The scan may take a couple of minutes.
• When the scan completes, a zoek-results logfile should open in notepad.
• If a reboot is needed, it will be opened after it. You may also find it at your main drive (usually C:\ drive)

Post its content into your next reply.

 

[TastefulSardine]

Here's the 2nd zoek-results.log

 

[TwinHeadedEagle]

How is your PC now?

 

[TastefulSardine]

My PC seems to be fine now, thanks for the help. The annoying extensions haven't popped up in about an hour.

 

[TwinHeadedEagle]

Good, then we're done


Below you will find my thoughts about securing your machine. Go ahead through it, you will benefit from some useful advice about safe computing.

Recommended reading:
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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?

Recommended additional software:
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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.

CryptoPrevent - to secure yourself from very severe CryptoLocker infection.

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


• The following will implement some post-cleanup procedures:

=> Please download DelFix by Xplode to your Desktop.

Run the tool and check the following boxes below;

Remove disinfection tools

Create registry backup

Purge System Restore
Click Run button and wait a few seconds for the programme completes his work.
At this point all the tools we used here 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

 

[TwinHeadedEagle]

Since this issue appears to be resolved, I am closing the topic. If that is not the case and you need or wish to continue with this topic, please contact me or any staff member with the address of the thread.

Other members who need assistance please start your own topic in a new thread. Thanks!