Solved Cannot remove Google CSE

[Synco]

Searching on the add bar in chrome always brings up a 'cse.google.com' result. I've tried running malwarebytes, zoek, scanning with my anti-virus and changing LAN setting but to no avail.
Can you please help?

 

[TwinHeadedEagle]

Hello,


Please download Farbar Recovery Scan Tool and save it to your desktop.

Note: You need to run the version compatible 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.

• Double-click to run it. When the tool opens click Yes to disclaimer.
• Press Scan button.
  
  
  
  
  
• It will make a log (FRST.txt) in the same directory the tool is run. Please attach it to your reply.
• The first time the tool is run, it makes also another log (Addition.txt). Please attach it to your reply.

 

[Synco]

Hello TwinHeadedEagle,

Attached is the FRST.txt and Addition.txt files

 

[TwinHeadedEagle]

Please download Zemana AntiMalware and save it to your Desktop.

• Install the program and once the installation is complete it will start automatically.
• Without changing any options, press Scan to begin.
• After the short scan is finished, if threats are detected press Next to remove them.

Note: If restart is required to finish the cleaning process, you should click Reboot. If reboot isn't required, please restart your computer manually.​

• Open Zemana AntiMalware again.
• Click on
  
  icon and double click the latest report.
• Now click File > Save As and choose your Desktop before pressing Save.
• The only left thing is to attach saved report in your next message.

 

[Synco]

Attached is the scan report.

Thanks a lot for the help TwinHeadedEagle!

 

[Synco]

Unfortunately, the cse thing still exists

 

[TwinHeadedEagle]

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
  
  icon and select
  
  Run as Administrator to start the tool.
  (XP users click run after receipt of Windows Security Warning - Open File).
• Make sure that Addition.txt option is checked.
  
  
  
  
  
• Press Scan button and wait.
• The tool will produce two logfiles on your desktop: FRST.txt and Addition.txt.

Please attach report into your next reply.

 

[Synco]

Here are the results of the re-scan

 

[TwinHeadedEagle]

Please uninstall:
amuleC (HKLM-x32\...\{19539992-061C-4E8B-9053-07B175303AF4}) (Version: 1.0.1 - amuleC) <==== ATTENTION
amuleC (HKLM-x32\...\{418DDAC3-E16C-47C2-B5FE-4FBCAB0E10D0}) (Version: 1.0.1 - amuleC) <==== ATTENTION

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.

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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
  
  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 finishes FRST will generate a log on the Desktop, called Fixlog.txt.

Please attach it to your reply.

 

[Synco]

I cant seem to run Farbar anymore. Dont know why

 

[Synco]

Oh, my bad, forgot to disable anti-virus.
Will monitor my computer throughout the night. Will update. Thanks!

 

[Synco]

After monitoring my computer for the past few days, I can say that the annoying 'Google CSE' thing is gone for good!
Thanks a ton for your help! I really appreciate it