Solved Another Fake Google Chrome infection

VWagner

New Member
Thread author
Nov 8, 2014
10
Hello and help! My infection began November 8. Task manager shows 10 to 15 processes with identical names jpokptfz.exe*32 Google Chrome, using up to 40% of CPU. The processes reappear immediately after ending manually. Chrome is not currently installed on my machine. Computer is running very slow; fake Google Chrome is causing high CPU usage. Also, today I uninstalled Java, but I can't delete folder appdata/locallow/Sun; looks like subfolders contain the fake Google Chrome .exe files. I ran SuperAntiSpyware, Malwarebytes Anti-Malware 2.0, and Norton 360 AV with no success.
 

TwinHeadedEagle

Level 41
Verified
Mar 8, 2013
22,627
Hello,



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



Before we start please read and note the following:
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  • 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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  • Please stay with me until the end of all steps and procedures and I declare your system clean. Just because there is a lack of symptoms does not indicate a clean machine. If you solved your problem yourself, set aside two minutes to let me know.
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    button below. Doing this, you make it easier for me to analyze and fix your problem.

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  • If I don't hear from you within 3 days from this initial or any subsequent post, then this thread will be closed.




Download
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Malwarebytes Anti-Rootkit to your desktop.
  • Double-click the icon to start the tool.
  • It will ask you where to extract it, then it will start.
  • Warning! Malwarebytes Anti-Rootkit needs to be run from an account with administrator rights.
  • Click in the introduction screen "next" to continue.
  • Click in the following screen "Update" to obtain the latest malware definitions.
  • Once the update is complete select "Next" and click "Scan".
  • When the scan is finished and no malware has been found select "Exit".
  • If malware was detected, make sure to check all the items and click "Cleanup". Reboot your computer.
  • Open the MBAR folder and paste the content of the following files in your next reply:
    • "mbar-log-{date} (xx-xx-xx).txt"
    • "system-log.txt"




FRST.gif
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
    RunAsAdmin.jpg
    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.
 

VWagner

New Member
Thread author
Nov 8, 2014
10
Thank you for helping me. I ran Malwarebytes Anti-Rootkit as instructed. The 2 text files you requested from MBAR folder are pasted in this reply. But Farbar Recover Scan Tool instructions are not working for me: This is an administrator account, but when I right-click the Farbar icon, "Run as Administrator" is not in the menu. (Your text "Scan with Farbar Recovery Scan Tool" is not an active link.)

Malwarebytes Anti-Rootkit BETA 1.08.0.1001
www.malwarebytes.org
Database version: v2014.11.09.04
Windows 7 Service Pack 1 x64 NTFS
Internet Explorer 11.0.9600.17358
Viqi Wagner :: VIQIWAGNER-PC [administrator]
11/9/2014 8:23:50 AM
mbar-log-2014-11-09 (08-23-50).txt
Scan type: Quick scan
Scan options enabled: Anti-Rootkit | Drivers | MBR | Physical Sectors | Memory | Startup | Registry | File System | Heuristics/Extra | Heuristics/Shuriken
Scan options disabled:
Objects scanned: 431465
Time elapsed: 33 minute(s), 9 second(s)
Memory Processes Detected: 0
(No malicious items detected)
Memory Modules Detected: 0
(No malicious items detected)
Registry Keys Detected: 0
(No malicious items detected)
Registry Values Detected: 0
(No malicious items detected)
Registry Data Items Detected: 0
(No malicious items detected)
Folders Detected: 0
(No malicious items detected)
Files Detected: 0
(No malicious items detected)
Physical Sectors Detected: 0
(No malicious items detected)
(end)

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Malwarebytes Anti-Rootkit BETA 1.08.0.1001
(c) Malwarebytes Corporation 2011-2012
OS version: 6.1.7601 Windows 7 Service Pack 1 x64
Account is Administrative
Internet Explorer version: 11.0.9600.17358
File system is: NTFS
Disk drives: C:\ DRIVE_FIXED
CPU speed: 2.394000 GHz
Memory total: 8465170432, free: 3013193728
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Malwarebytes Anti-Rootkit BETA 1.08.0.1001
(c) Malwarebytes Corporation 2011-2012
OS version: 6.1.7601 Windows 7 Service Pack 1 x64
Account is Administrative
Internet Explorer version: 11.0.9600.17358
File system is: NTFS
Disk drives: C:\ DRIVE_FIXED
CPU speed: 2.394000 GHz
Memory total: 8465170432, free: 2926469120
Downloaded database version: v2014.11.09.04
Downloaded database version: v2014.11.08.01
Initializing...
======================
------------ Kernel report ------------
11/09/2014 08:23:36
------------ Loaded modules -----------
\SystemRoot\system32\ntoskrnl.exe
\SystemRoot\system32\hal.dll
\SystemRoot\system32\kdcom.dll
\SystemRoot\system32\mcupdate_GenuineIntel.dll
\SystemRoot\system32\PSHED.dll
\SystemRoot\system32\CLFS.SYS
\SystemRoot\system32\CI.dll
\SystemRoot\system32\drivers\Wdf01000.sys
\SystemRoot\system32\drivers\WDFLDR.SYS
\SystemRoot\system32\drivers\ACPI.sys
\SystemRoot\system32\drivers\WMILIB.SYS
\SystemRoot\system32\drivers\msisadrv.sys
\SystemRoot\system32\drivers\pci.sys
\SystemRoot\system32\drivers\vdrvroot.sys
\SystemRoot\System32\drivers\partmgr.sys
\SystemRoot\system32\DRIVERS\compbatt.sys
\SystemRoot\system32\DRIVERS\BATTC.SYS
\SystemRoot\system32\drivers\volmgr.sys
\SystemRoot\System32\drivers\volmgrx.sys
\SystemRoot\System32\drivers\mountmgr.sys
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\SystemRoot\system32\drivers\amdxata.sys
\SystemRoot\system32\drivers\fltmgr.sys
\SystemRoot\system32\drivers\N360x64\1506000.020\SYMDS64.SYS
\SystemRoot\system32\drivers\fileinfo.sys
\SystemRoot\system32\drivers\N360x64\1506000.020\SYMEFA64.SYS
\SystemRoot\System32\Drivers\PxHlpa64.sys
\SystemRoot\System32\Drivers\Ntfs.sys
\SystemRoot\System32\Drivers\msrpc.sys
\SystemRoot\System32\Drivers\ksecdd.sys
\SystemRoot\System32\Drivers\cng.sys
\SystemRoot\System32\drivers\pcw.sys
\SystemRoot\System32\Drivers\Fs_Rec.sys
\SystemRoot\system32\drivers\ndis.sys
\SystemRoot\system32\drivers\NETIO.SYS
\SystemRoot\System32\Drivers\ksecpkg.sys
\SystemRoot\System32\drivers\tcpip.sys
\SystemRoot\System32\drivers\fwpkclnt.sys
\SystemRoot\system32\drivers\volsnap.sys
\SystemRoot\system32\DRIVERS\stdcfltn.sys
\SystemRoot\System32\Drivers\spldr.sys
\SystemRoot\System32\drivers\rdyboost.sys
\SystemRoot\system32\DRIVERS\PBADRV.sys
\SystemRoot\system32\DRIVERS\nvpciflt.sys
\SystemRoot\System32\Drivers\mup.sys
\SystemRoot\System32\drivers\hwpolicy.sys
\SystemRoot\System32\DRIVERS\fvevol.sys
\SystemRoot\system32\drivers\disk.sys
\SystemRoot\system32\drivers\CLASSPNP.SYS
\SystemRoot\system32\DRIVERS\cdrom.sys
\SystemRoot\system32\drivers\N360x64\1506000.020\ccSetx64.sys
\SystemRoot\System32\Drivers\N360x64\1506000.020\SRTSP64.SYS
\SystemRoot\system32\drivers\N360x64\1506000.020\SRTSPX64.SYS
\SystemRoot\system32\drivers\N360x64\1506000.020\Ironx64.SYS
\??\C:\Windows\system32\Drivers\SYMEVENT64x86.SYS
\??\C:\Program Files (x86)\Norton 360\NortonData\21.1.0.18\Definitions\VirusDefs\20141108.003\EX64.SYS
\??\C:\Program Files (x86)\Norton 360\NortonData\21.1.0.18\Definitions\VirusDefs\20141108.003\ENG64.SYS
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\SystemRoot\System32\Drivers\Beep.SYS
\SystemRoot\System32\drivers\vga.sys
\SystemRoot\System32\drivers\VIDEOPRT.SYS
\SystemRoot\System32\drivers\watchdog.sys
\SystemRoot\System32\DRIVERS\RDPCDD.sys
\SystemRoot\system32\drivers\rdpencdd.sys
\SystemRoot\system32\drivers\rdprefmp.sys
\SystemRoot\System32\Drivers\Msfs.SYS
\SystemRoot\System32\Drivers\Npfs.SYS
\SystemRoot\system32\DRIVERS\tdx.sys
\SystemRoot\system32\DRIVERS\TDI.SYS
\SystemRoot\system32\drivers\afd.sys
\SystemRoot\System32\DRIVERS\netbt.sys
\SystemRoot\system32\DRIVERS\wfplwf.sys
\SystemRoot\system32\DRIVERS\pacer.sys
\SystemRoot\system32\DRIVERS\vwififlt.sys
\SystemRoot\system32\DRIVERS\vpcnfltr.sys
\SystemRoot\system32\DRIVERS\netbios.sys
\SystemRoot\system32\DRIVERS\serial.sys
\SystemRoot\system32\DRIVERS\wanarp.sys
\SystemRoot\system32\drivers\vpcvmm.sys
\SystemRoot\system32\DRIVERS\termdd.sys
\SystemRoot\System32\Drivers\N360x64\1506000.020\SYMNETS.SYS
\??\C:\Program Files\SUPERAntiSpyware\SASKUTIL64.SYS
\??\C:\Program Files\SUPERAntiSpyware\SASDIFSV64.SYS
\SystemRoot\system32\DRIVERS\rdbss.sys
\SystemRoot\system32\DRIVERS\nvkflt.sys
\SystemRoot\System32\drivers\dxgkrnl.sys
\SystemRoot\System32\drivers\dxgmms1.sys
\SystemRoot\system32\drivers\nsiproxy.sys
\SystemRoot\system32\DRIVERS\mssmbios.sys
\??\C:\Program Files (x86)\Norton 360\NortonData\21.1.0.18\Definitions\IPSDefs\20141107.001\IDSvia64.sys
\??\C:\Program Files (x86)\Common Files\Symantec Shared\EENGINE\eeCtrl64.sys
\??\C:\Program Files (x86)\Common Files\Symantec Shared\EENGINE\EraserUtilRebootDrv.sys
\SystemRoot\System32\drivers\discache.sys
\SystemRoot\system32\drivers\csc.sys
\SystemRoot\System32\Drivers\dfsc.sys
\SystemRoot\system32\DRIVERS\blbdrive.sys
\??\C:\Program Files (x86)\Norton 360\NortonData\21.1.0.18\Definitions\BASHDefs\20141030.001\BHDrvx64.sys
\SystemRoot\system32\DRIVERS\tunnel.sys
\SystemRoot\system32\DRIVERS\nvlddmkm.sys
\SystemRoot\System32\Drivers\nvBridge.kmd
\SystemRoot\system32\DRIVERS\igdkmd64.sys
\SystemRoot\system32\DRIVERS\HECIx64.sys
\SystemRoot\system32\DRIVERS\e1c62x64.sys
\SystemRoot\system32\drivers\usbehci.sys
\SystemRoot\system32\drivers\USBPORT.SYS
\SystemRoot\system32\DRIVERS\HDAudBus.sys
\SystemRoot\system32\DRIVERS\Netwsw00.sys
\SystemRoot\system32\DRIVERS\vwifibus.sys
\SystemRoot\system32\DRIVERS\o2sdjw7x64.sys
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\SystemRoot\system32\DRIVERS\i8042prt.sys
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\SystemRoot\system32\DRIVERS\Apfiltr.sys
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\SystemRoot\system32\DRIVERS\intelppm.sys
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\SystemRoot\system32\DRIVERS\wmiacpi.sys
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\SystemRoot\system32\drivers\ksthunk.sys
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\SystemRoot\system32\DRIVERS\hidusb.sys
\SystemRoot\system32\DRIVERS\HIDCLASS.SYS
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\SystemRoot\System32\Drivers\usbvideo.sys
\SystemRoot\System32\Drivers\cvusbdrv.sys
\SystemRoot\System32\TSDDD.dll
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\SystemRoot\System32\ATMFD.DLL
\SystemRoot\system32\drivers\luafv.sys
\SystemRoot\system32\DRIVERS\lltdio.sys
\SystemRoot\system32\DRIVERS\nwifi.sys
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\SystemRoot\system32\drivers\HTTP.sys
\SystemRoot\system32\DRIVERS\bowser.sys
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\SystemRoot\system32\drivers\peauth.sys
\SystemRoot\System32\Drivers\secdrv.SYS
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\SystemRoot\System32\drivers\tcpipreg.sys
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\SystemRoot\System32\Drivers\fastfat.SYS
\SystemRoot\system32\DRIVERS\WSDPrint.sys
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\SystemRoot\system32\drivers\spsys.sys
\??\C:\Windows\system32\drivers\mbamchameleon.sys
\??\C:\Windows\system32\drivers\MBAMSwissArmy.sys
\Windows\System32\ntdll.dll
\Windows\System32\smss.exe
\Windows\System32\apisetschema.dll
\Windows\System32\autochk.exe
\Windows\System32\comdlg32.dll
\Windows\System32\wininet.dll
\Windows\System32\psapi.dll
\Windows\System32\nsi.dll
\Windows\System32\sechost.dll
\Windows\System32\usp10.dll
\Windows\System32\ws2_32.dll
\Windows\System32\lpk.dll
\Windows\System32\setupapi.dll
\Windows\System32\advapi32.dll
\Windows\System32\difxapi.dll
\Windows\System32\oleaut32.dll
\Windows\System32\rpcrt4.dll
\Windows\System32\imagehlp.dll
\Windows\System32\ole32.dll
\Windows\System32\urlmon.dll
\Windows\System32\normaliz.dll
\Windows\System32\iertutil.dll
\Windows\System32\user32.dll
\Windows\System32\shell32.dll
\Windows\System32\imm32.dll
\Windows\System32\Wldap32.dll
\Windows\System32\gdi32.dll
\Windows\System32\msvcrt.dll
\Windows\System32\shlwapi.dll
\Windows\System32\msctf.dll
\Windows\System32\clbcatq.dll
\Windows\System32\kernel32.dll
\Windows\System32\api-ms-win-downlevel-ole32-l1-1-0.dll
\Windows\System32\api-ms-win-downlevel-shlwapi-l1-1-0.dll
\Windows\System32\wintrust.dll
\Windows\System32\api-ms-win-downlevel-user32-l1-1-0.dll
\Windows\System32\api-ms-win-downlevel-version-l1-1-0.dll
\Windows\System32\crypt32.dll
\Windows\System32\userenv.dll
\Windows\System32\api-ms-win-downlevel-normaliz-l1-1-0.dll
\Windows\System32\devobj.dll
\Windows\System32\api-ms-win-downlevel-advapi32-l1-1-0.dll
\Windows\System32\KernelBase.dll
\Windows\System32\comctl32.dll
\Windows\System32\cfgmgr32.dll
\Windows\System32\profapi.dll
\Windows\System32\msasn1.dll
\Windows\SysWOW64\normaliz.dll
----------- End -----------
Done!
<<<1>>>
Upper Device Name: \Device\Harddisk0\DR0
Upper Device Object: 0xfffffa80095f8790
Upper Device Driver Name: \Driver\Disk\
Lower Device Name: \Device\Ide\IAAStorageDevice-1\
Lower Device Object: 0xfffffa800775f050
Lower Device Driver Name: \Driver\iaStor\
<<<2>>>
Physical Sector Size: 512
Drive: 0, DevicePointer: 0xfffffa80095f8790, DeviceName: \Device\Harddisk0\DR0\, DriverName: \Driver\Disk\
--------- Disk Stack ------
DevicePointer: 0xfffffa80095f82c0, DeviceName: Unknown, DriverName: \Driver\partmgr\
DevicePointer: 0xfffffa80095f8790, DeviceName: \Device\Harddisk0\DR0\, DriverName: \Driver\Disk\
DevicePointer: 0xfffffa8009507cb0, DeviceName: Unknown, DriverName: \Driver\stdcfltn\
DevicePointer: 0xfffffa800775ce40, DeviceName: Unknown, DriverName: \Driver\ACPI\
DevicePointer: 0xfffffa800775f050, DeviceName: \Device\Ide\IAAStorageDevice-1\, DriverName: \Driver\iaStor\
------------ End ----------
Alternate DeviceName: \Device\Harddisk0\DR0\, DriverName: \Driver\Disk\
Upper DeviceData: 0x0, 0x0, 0x0
Lower DeviceData: 0x0, 0x0, 0x0
<<<3>>>
Volume: C:
File system type: NTFS
SectorSize = 512, ClusterSize = 4096, MFTRecordSize = 1024, MFTIndexSize = 4096 bytes
<<<2>>>
<<<3>>>
Volume: C:
File system type: NTFS
SectorSize = 512, ClusterSize = 4096, MFTRecordSize = 1024, MFTIndexSize = 4096 bytes
Scanning drivers directory: C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\drivers...
Done!
Drive 0
This is a System drive
Scanning MBR on drive 0...
Inspecting partition table:
MBR Signature: 55AA
Disk Signature: 19D2E060
Partition information:
Partition 0 type is Other (0xde)
Partition is NOT ACTIVE.
Partition starts at LBA: 63 Numsec = 80262
Partition 1 type is Primary (0x7)
Partition is ACTIVE.
Partition starts at LBA: 81920 Numsec = 29982720
Partition file system is NTFS
Partition is bootable
Partition 2 type is Primary (0x7)
Partition is NOT ACTIVE.
Partition starts at LBA: 30064640 Numsec = 1435074560
Partition 3 type is Empty (0x0)
Partition is NOT ACTIVE.
Partition starts at LBA: 0 Numsec = 0
Disk Size: 750156374016 bytes
Sector size: 512 bytes
Done!
Scan finished
=======================================

Removal queue found; removal started
Removing C:\ProgramData\Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware (portable)\MBR-0-i.mbam...
Removing C:\ProgramData\Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware (portable)\VBR-0-1-81920-i.mbam...
Removing C:\ProgramData\Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware (portable)\MBR-0-r.mbam...
Removal finished
 

VWagner

New Member
Thread author
Nov 8, 2014
10
Hello; I understand now how to download and run FRST. The two reports are attached, thank you!
 

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TwinHeadedEagle

Level 41
Verified
Mar 8, 2013
22,627
FRST.gif
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
    RunAsAdmin.jpg
    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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  • fixlist.txt
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VWagner

New Member
Thread author
Nov 8, 2014
10
I think you solved it! Malware processes are gone from Task Manager and I'm back to low CPU usage. The Fixlog.txt file is attached. I can't thank you enough; if you think my disk is clean, please reply and I will immediately donate many beers' worth of thanks to your site. Gratefully, VW
 

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TwinHeadedEagle

Level 41
Verified
Mar 8, 2013
22,627
Yes, you're good to go :)




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:
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MUST READ - security tips:

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MUST READ - general maintenance:


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.




Recommended additional software:
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TFC - to clean unneeded temporary files.
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Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware - to scan your system from time to time in search for malware.
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Malwarebytes' Anti-Exploit - to prevent plenty of mostly exploited vulnerabilities.
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McShield - to prevent infections spread by removable media.
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Unchecky - to prevent from installing additional foistware, implemented in legitimate installations.
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FiheHippo.com Update Checker - to keep your programs up-to-date.
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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
    51a5ce45263de-delfix.png
    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.



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