Solved astromenda removal

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Zoek.exe v5.0.0.0 Updated 10-September-2014
Tool run by Lenovo Owner on Thu 09/11/2014 at 13:29:29.24.
Microsoft Windows 7 Professional 6.1.7601 Service Pack 1 x64
Running in: Normal Mode Internet Access Detected
Launched: C:\Users\Lenovo Owner\Downloads\zoek (1).exe [Scan all users] [Script inserted]

==== System Restore Info ======================

9/11/2014 1:30:15 PM Zoek.exe System Restore Point Created Succesfully.

==== Deleting CLSID Registry Keys ======================


==== Deleting CLSID Registry Values ======================


==== Deleting Services ======================


==== Batch Command(s) Run By Tool======================


==== Deleting Files \ Folders ======================

C:\PROGRA~3\Package Cache deleted
C:\Windows\qfe893B.tmp deleted
C:\Windows\SysNative\config\systemprofile\Searches deleted
"C:\Windows\Installer\4084b.msi" deleted

==== Firefox Extensions Registry ======================

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Wow6432Node\Mozilla\Firefox\Extensions]
"e-webprint@epson.com"="C:\Program Files (x86)\Epson Software\E-Web Print\Firefox Add-on" [06/04/2014 01:44 PM]
[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Mozilla\Firefox\Extensions]
"{FCF36B88-1BBA-487f-B64B-D2E8980A9293}"="C:\Program Files (x86)\Lenovo\Password Manager\PWM Firefox Extension" [03/10/2014 06:15 PM]

==== Chromium Look ======================

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Google\Chrome\Extensions
lpdfbkehegfmedglgemnhbnpmfmioggj - No path found[]

Google Voice Search Hotword (Beta) - Lenovo Owner\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions\bepbmhgboaologfdajaanbcjmnhjmhfn

==== Set IE to Default ======================

Old Values:
[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main]
"Start Page"="http://www.google.com"
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main]
"Start Page"="http://www.google.com"
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Wow6432Node\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main]
"Start Page"="http://www.google.com"
[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\SearchScopes]
No DefaultScope Set For HKCU

New Values:
[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main]
"Start Page"="http://www.google.com"
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main]
"Start Page"="http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=69157"
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Wow6432Node\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main]
"Start Page"="http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=69157"
[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\SearchScopes]
"DefaultScope"="{012E1000-F331-11DB-8314-0800200C9A66}"

==== All HKCU SearchScopes ======================

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\SearchScopes
{012E1000-F331-11DB-8314-0800200C9A66} Google Url="http://www.google.com/search?q={searchTerms}"
{0633EE93-D776-472f-A0FF-E1416B8B2E3A} Bing Url="http://www.bing.com/search?q={searchTerms}&src=IE-SearchBox&FORM=IE8SRC"

==== Deleting Registry Keys ======================

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Installer\UserData\S-1-5-18\Products\A747D90C74DB9A2419E5EC6B1BBBC711 deleted successfully
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\wow6432node\Google\Chrome\Extensions\lpdfbkehegfmedglgemnhbnpmfmioggj deleted successfully
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Wow6432Node\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\{C09D747A-BD47-42A9-915E-CEB6B1BB7C11} deleted successfully
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\Installer\Products\A747D90C74DB9A2419E5EC6B1BBBC711 deleted successfully

==== Empty IE Cache ======================

C:\Windows\system32\config\systemprofile\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows\Temporary Internet Files\Content.IE5 emptied successfully
C:\Users\Lenovo Owner\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows\Temporary Internet Files\Content.IE5 emptied successfully
C:\Windows\SysNative\config\systemprofile\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows\Temporary Internet Files\Content.IE5 emptied successfully

==== Empty FireFox Cache ======================

No FireFox Profiles found

==== Empty Chrome Cache ======================

C:\Users\Lenovo Owner\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Cache emptied successfully

==== Empty All Flash Cache ======================

Flash Cache Emptied Successfully

==== Empty All Java Cache ======================

Java Cache cleared successfully

==== C:\zoek_backup content ======================

C:\zoek_backup (files=21 folders=15 103898240 bytes)

==== Empty Temp Folders ======================

C:\Users\Default\AppData\Local\Temp emptied successfully
C:\Users\Default User\AppData\Local\Temp emptied successfully
C:\Users\Lenovo Owner\AppData\Local\Temp will be emptied at reboot
C:\Users\UpdatusUser\AppData\Local\Temp emptied successfully
C:\Windows\serviceprofiles\networkservice\AppData\Local\Temp emptied successfully
C:\Windows\serviceprofiles\Localservice\AppData\Local\Temp emptied successfully
C:\Windows\Temp will be emptied at reboot

==== After Reboot ======================

==== Empty Temp Folders ======================

C:\Windows\Temp successfully emptied
C:\Users\LENOVO~1\AppData\Local\Temp successfully emptied

==== Empty Recycle Bin ======================

C:\$RECYCLE.BIN successfully emptied

==== EOF on Thu 09/11/2014 at 13:41:38.01 ======================

 

[TwinHeadedEagle]

Good. How is your PC now?

 

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Is the Astromenda gone?

 

[TwinHeadedEagle]

We did remove a lot of bad files. You need to tell me how is the situation now?

 

[pay-attention]

I no longer get alerts from Malwarebytes that I have the Astromenda pup and the search tab is gone. But my invoiceing software is gone as well since running the FRST.fix Luckily I backed up the data.

 

[TwinHeadedEagle]

I repeat again, we removed files connected with astromeda adware, nothing more. Take a look at Fixlist.txt and you will see. Reinstall it, it is not a big issue.



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:

• 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:
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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:
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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.

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

 

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Thank you for your help!

 

[TwinHeadedEagle]

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