Solved How can I remove PluginService.exe (VirusTotal.com claims it to be damaging)

[Peter0204]

How can I uninstall end/or end the process of this program (PluginServices.exe). Thanks for your help.

 

[argus]

Helllo,

Before we begin, please note the following:

• I will working be on your Malware issues, this may or may not, solve other issues you have with your machine.
• The logs can take some time to research, so please be patient with me.
• Stay with the topic until I tell you that your system is clean. Missing symptoms does not mean that everything is okay.
• Instructions that I give are for your system only!
• Please do not run any tools until requested ! The reason for this is so I know what is going on with the machine at any time. Some programs can interfere with others and hamper the recovery process.
• Please perform all steps in the order received. If you can't understand something don't hesitate to ask.
• Again I would like to remind you to make no further changes to your computer unless I direct you to do so. I will not help you if you do not follow my instructions.

Scan with Farbar Recovery Scan Tool

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

Note: You need to run the version compatibale 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.

 

[Peter0204]

Hi Argus, thanks for your first help. I have attached the requested files. Look forward to your analisys. Peter

 

[argus]

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

Please attach it to your reply.

Fix with AdwCleaner

Please download AdwCleaner by Xplode and save the file to your desktop.

• Right-click on
  
  icon and select
  
  Run as Administrator to start the tool.
• Follow the prompts and click Scan.
• When finished, please click Clean.
• Upon completion, click Report. A log (AdwCleaner[S*].txt) will open.

Please include the contents of that file in your reply.

 

[Peter0204]

Hi Argus,

Thanks again for your directions. I have enclosed the requested files. It looks like 2 virusses have been removed, so how am I / my computer doing so far?

Kind regards, Peter

 

[argus]

Is everything ok now?

 

[Peter0204]

Well, my question has been answered (I have managed to remove the file PluginServices.exe). Thanks for that .

Unfortunately, the reason why I thought I needed to remove this file is because I think my pc could be monitored (when I lift my mouse, my mouse-pointer keeps on moving over my desktop independently from me, so that makes me think someone else is doing stuff with my mouse) and I have been trying to follow the pointers given in the article " http://www.online-tech-tips.com/com...computer-email-monitoring-or-spying-software/ " and one of them was detecting deviations in the processes .. but this morning the mouse went bezerk again over my desktop, so the removal of the mentioned file was not enough for this issue I am facing. Maybe you could tell me what I need to do about that problem or could it be that my mouse (I.T.Works - 3D Optical Mouse) is just up for a driver upgrade? Or shall I open a new post for this?

 

[argus]

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 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.

 

[Peter0204]

Cheers Argus . Here they are.

 

[argus]

Download

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"

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

Please attach it to your reply.

 

[Peter0204]

Here are the files:

 

[argus]

How is the situation now?

 

[Peter0204]

Hi Argus,

Well, at this moment it (the mouse) is not moving (independently), but it did not do it all the time anyway, so maybe I should wait a while in order to check it at random moments from now ...

 

[argus]

There is nothing, replace the mouse if does not work well.

 

[Peter0204]

Ok, thanks a million for your help than, Argus. That saves a worry