Solved Downloaded Adblocker+...This actually produced MORE ADS. Help, pls

[hate!ads!999]

Appreciate help to locate and eradicate virus...As I explained: I had a few ads in news sites I visit, so I just downloaded Adblocker+ ...Now I have ads on EVERY page/screen! I can't find any "ad" files in "programs/features"; they all appear legit. This is driving me nuts as I should not have downloaded anything anyway, and just tolerated a few ads here and there --- to have this result/virus! Thank you very much!
(Win7 pro)

 

[TwinHeadedEagle]

Hello,


Preparation Guide Before Requesting Malware Removal Help

 

[hate!ads!999]

Hi THE...Sorry not to have performed these scans. Pls review, and let me know what's up.
(btw - forgot to note that I had downloaded adblocker twice (duh), and uninstalled it twice; but the damage (ie, infection) was already done)
thanks so much...!

 

[hate!ads!999]

Ooops, just discovered this: One adware is called adchoices --- pls instruct to find this, and others, on my pc, for annihilation...thanks!

 

[TwinHeadedEagle]

In which browser is this happening? How ads look like?

 

[hate!ads!999]

IE (don't know version)...Half of the ads actually show products of the shopping sites I've visited in the last few weeks, and the other half are random ads for products of all kinds.

 

[TwinHeadedEagle]

Let me know if this helped:

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.

​

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.

 

[hate!ads!999]

Hope you can find an indicator in fixlog...Nope - No improvement at all, all my fav sites still barraged w/ all kinds of ads...pls help

 

[TwinHeadedEagle]

Can you make a picture how they look like?

 

[hate!ads!999]

Hi THE...Again, infinite THANKS for your expert assistance and patience.

Pls review the shots...Comments re ads, besides that NONE were present before I downloaded that "blocker", and again - ADS on EVERY PAGE I view :
1. There are MORE ads on EACH page than yesterday, including every position on the page; top, bottom, right column, etc! Seems as though its AI (artificial intelligence) malware ?? (weird comment, I know),
2. Nearly all are "interactive"; they change their appearance,text,etc .

Thank you so much! (I'm kind of getting pretty frantic, since it appears that they're proliferating, and I REALLY abhor ads)

 

[hate!ads!999]

Hi again, THE...Additional depressing development: These ads have now infected my email accounts!!! They were not present yesterday!
(and again, if its any help, alot of them have a tiny label, "adchoices" with a blue spearhead)

Pls HELP.....

 

[TwinHeadedEagle]

Please install Adblock for your browser:

Adblock Plus - Surf the web without annoying ads!

Let me know if this helped.

 

[hate!ads!999]

Please install Adblock for your browser:

Adblock Plus - Surf the web without annoying ads!

Let me know if this helped.

Hi THE...As I've indicated, that program IS the one that produced this problem!??? ---Do you want me to re-install?

 

[TwinHeadedEagle]

I am using this one, there is no way it could cause problems.

 

[hate!ads!999]

I am using this one, there is no way it could cause problems.

Alright...I'll give it a try, will click on the exact site you've indicated... (am confused and frustrated)

 

[hate!ads!999]

Alright...I'll give it a try, will click on the exact site you've indicated... (am confused and frustrated)

My God...I think that worked - I've checked several of my sites, and no ads...oh my god (I'm sorry, I'm in shock)... .
I will re-log in during the day to confirm this happy resolution, and crossing my fingers.
(btw, one change from what I thought I was downloading previously is that the correct, huge page, "ABP has been installed/updated" appeared when I rebooted; I'm pretty sure I didn't see this page previously)

Anyway...I do thank you so much, THE! I don't really know what happened to have caused the adware, but here we are.
I would like to contribute a tiny bit to your/MalwareTips "coffee" fund (coffee fiends unite) for your unwavering and kind assistance - pls forward a paypal account...I'm soooo relieved! ))))

Alright...I'll give it a try, will click on the exact site you've indicated... (am confused and frustrated)

 

[TwinHeadedEagle]

You can click on PayPal button below my post. Thank you!


Since there are no more problems, we can declare this PC clean

Now, we can proceed with post-cleanup procedures. Let's remove my tools and create a new, non infected restore point concurrently deleting old ones.


Step 1. - Creation of system restore point and tools removal.


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). I don't need it for review.

Tool deletes old system restore points and creates a fresh system restore point after cleaning.


Step 2. - Tips and tricks to keep your computer clean, safe and in a good shape.


Security tips - highly recommended reading:

• Simple and easy ways to keep your computer safe and secure on the Internet

Maintenance tips:

• Optimize Windows for better performance

Additional software that I personally use and install on all my clients devices:

• Zemana AntiMalware (paid version highly recommended) - to work as a supplement for your antivirus but with excellent remediation and protection
• Zemana AntiLogger - keep everything you type on keyboard out of sight of bad guys trying to steal your credantials
• Malwarebytes' Anti-Exploit - to prevent plenty of mostly exploited vulnerabilities.
• McShield - to prevent infections spread by removable media.
• Unchecky - to prevent from installing additional foistware, implemented in legitimate installations.
• CryptoPrevent - tool for protection against Cryptolocker and similar ransomware infections.
• Adblock - to surf the web without annoying ads!
• Qualys BrowserCheck - cloud service that scans your browsers and plugins to see if they’re all up-to-date.

My help is free for everybody.
If you're happy with the help provided and/or wish to show your appreciaton, please consider a donation:
Thank you!​

Stay safe,
TwinHeadedEagle

 

[hate!ads!999]

You can click on PayPal button below my post. Thank you!


Since there are no more problems, we can declare this PC clean

Now, we can proceed with post-cleanup procedures. Let's remove my tools and create a new, non infected restore point concurrently deleting old ones.


Step 1. - Creation of system restore point and tools removal.


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). I don't need it for review.

Tool deletes old system restore points and creates a fresh system restore point after cleaning.


Step 2. - Tips and tricks to keep your computer clean, safe and in a good shape.


Security tips - highly recommended reading:

• Simple and easy ways to keep your computer safe and secure on the Internet

Maintenance tips:

• Optimize Windows for better performance

Additional software that I personally use and install on all my clients devices:

• Zemana AntiMalware (paid version highly recommended) - to work as a supplement for your antivirus but with excellent remediation and protection
• Zemana AntiLogger - keep everything you type on keyboard out of sight of bad guys trying to steal your credantials
• Malwarebytes' Anti-Exploit - to prevent plenty of mostly exploited vulnerabilities.
• McShield - to prevent infections spread by removable media.
• Unchecky - to prevent from installing additional foistware, implemented in legitimate installations.
• CryptoPrevent - tool for protection against Cryptolocker and similar ransomware infections.
• Adblock - to surf the web without annoying ads!
• Qualys BrowserCheck - cloud service that scans your browsers and plugins to see if they’re all up-to-date.

My help is free for everybody.
If you're happy with the help provided and/or wish to show your appreciaton, please consider a donation:
Thank you!​

Stay safe,
TwinHeadedEagle

You can click on PayPal button below my post. Thank you!


Since there are no more problems, we can declare this PC clean

Now, we can proceed with post-cleanup procedures. Let's remove my tools and create a new, non infected restore point concurrently deleting old ones.


Step 1. - Creation of system restore point and tools removal.


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). I don't need it for review.

Tool deletes old system restore points and creates a fresh system restore point after cleaning.


Step 2. - Tips and tricks to keep your computer clean, safe and in a good shape.


Security tips - highly recommended reading:

• Simple and easy ways to keep your computer safe and secure on the Internet

Maintenance tips:

• Optimize Windows for better performance

Additional software that I personally use and install on all my clients devices:

• Zemana AntiMalware (paid version highly recommended) - to work as a supplement for your antivirus but with excellent remediation and protection
• Zemana AntiLogger - keep everything you type on keyboard out of sight of bad guys trying to steal your credantials
• Malwarebytes' Anti-Exploit - to prevent plenty of mostly exploited vulnerabilities.
• McShield - to prevent infections spread by removable media.
• Unchecky - to prevent from installing additional foistware, implemented in legitimate installations.
• CryptoPrevent - tool for protection against Cryptolocker and similar ransomware infections.
• Adblock - to surf the web without annoying ads!
• Qualys BrowserCheck - cloud service that scans your browsers and plugins to see if they’re all up-to-date.

My help is free for everybody.
If you're happy with the help provided and/or wish to show your appreciaton, please consider a donation:
Thank you!​

Stay safe,
TwinHeadedEagle

Thank you, THE, will do...but, will Delfix delete ABP? Should I not retain this program?

 

[TwinHeadedEagle]

No, it is only going to remove malware removal programs from your system. You should keep ABP and install it in every browser.

 

[hate!ads!999]

No, it is only going to remove malware removal programs from your system. You should keep ABP and install it in every browser.

Hi THE...I think I screwed up - Delfix has been performed, and I tried to download Adblock again, twice! But, it's not showing in my program list, and neither did I get the "ABP has been updated" page upon reboot --- AND ALL ADS have reappeared everywhere!!! what did I do incorrectly? Oh dear...