Solved "Interenet Optimizer" by bullpoint

[Mostly Mac]

Hello,

I was doing some spring cleaning on my windows PC and came across something fishy looking, the "Interenet Optimizer" (I'm pretty sure my "Interenet" is just fine, thank you very much). I searched for a solution and came across this forum and another post (https://malwaretips.com/threads/interenet-optimizer-bullpoint.50475/) so I, for better or worse, followed the instructions that were given to that user that seemed to work for them. Upon entering the script into Zoek and executing it, everything was running fine but then it seems to stall upon looking into my "Firefox Extensions", which the log says it has been on for more than 24 hours. It says that zoek.exe is still running and there are no signs of it freezing or anything like that as the application is still responsive but it seems an excessively long time for a program to be running and I'm just wondering whether I should be worried or attempt to halt the program or shut the computer down.

Thanks!

 

[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.

 

[Mostly Mac]

Hi Twinheadedeagle!

Thanks for your assistance.

Attached are the two files you requested.

Thank you again so much for your help!

 

[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.

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.
• Accept the Terms of use.
• Wait until the database is updated.
• Click Scan.
• When finished, please click Clean.
• Your PC should reboot now.
• After reboot, logfile will be opened. Copy its content into your next reply.

Note: Reports will be saved in your system partition, usually at C:\Adwcleaner

 

[Mostly Mac]

# AdwCleaner v6.020 - Logfile created 05/10/2016 at 17:35:15
# Updated on 14/09/2016 by ToolsLib
# Database : 2016-10-06.1 [Server]
# Operating System : Windows 10 Home (X64)
# Username : Maury - DELL-2-IN-1
# Running from : C:\Users\Maury\Desktop\AdwCleaner.exe
# Mode: Clean
# Support : https://toolslib.net/forum



***** [ Services ] *****



***** [ Folders ] *****

[-] Folder deleted: C:\ProgramData\ddc24aa9-6c5d-44d0-8c40-9bed83bb2ab7
[-] Folder deleted: C:\Program Files (x86)\Amazon\Amazon1ButtonApp


***** [ Files ] *****



***** [ DLL ] *****



***** [ WMI ] *****



***** [ Shortcuts ] *****



***** [ Scheduled Tasks ] *****



***** [ Registry ] *****

[-] Key deleted: HKCU\Software\AppDataLow\{5F189DF5-2D05-472B-9091-84D9848AE48B}
[-] Key deleted: HKLM\SOFTWARE\Classes\CLSID\{1AA60054-57D9-4F99-9A55-D0FBFBE7ECD3}
[-] Key deleted: HKLM\SOFTWARE\Classes\CLSID\{5A4E3A41-FA55-4BDA-AED7-CEBE6E7BCB52}
[-] Key deleted: HKLM\SOFTWARE\Classes\Interface\{4E6354DE-9115-4AEE-BD21-C46C3E8A49DB}
[-] Key deleted: HKLM\SOFTWARE\Classes\Interface\{FC073BDA-C115-4A1D-9DF9-9B5C461482E5}
[-] Key deleted: HKLM\SOFTWARE\Classes\TypeLib\{A2D733A7-73B0-4C6B-B0C7-06A432950B66}
[-] Key deleted: HKU\.DEFAULT\Software\BrowseStudio
[-] Key deleted: HKU\.DEFAULT\Software\AppDataLow\{1146AC44-2F03-4431-B4FD-889BC837521F}
[-] Key deleted: HKU\S-1-5-21-2970388997-3880742593-1010263274-1001\Software\InstallCore
[-] Key deleted: HKU\S-1-5-21-2970388997-3880742593-1010263274-1001\Software\Optimizer Pro
[-] Key deleted: HKU\S-1-5-21-2970388997-3880742593-1010263274-1001\Software\Vosteran Browser
[-] Key deleted: HKU\S-1-5-21-2970388997-3880742593-1010263274-1001\Software\AppDataLow\{1146AC44-2F03-4431-B4FD-889BC837521F}
[#] Key deleted on reboot: HKU\S-1-5-21-2970388997-3880742593-1010263274-1001\Software\AppDataLow\{5F189DF5-2D05-472B-9091-84D9848AE48B}
[-] Key deleted: HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\InternetRegistry\REGISTRY\USER\S-1-5-21-2970388997-3880742593-1010263274-1001\Software\BrowseStudio
[#] Key deleted on reboot: HKU\S-1-5-18\Software\BrowseStudio
[#] Key deleted on reboot: HKU\S-1-5-18\Software\AppDataLow\{1146AC44-2F03-4431-B4FD-889BC837521F}
[#] Key deleted on reboot: HKCU\Software\InstallCore
[#] Key deleted on reboot: HKCU\Software\Optimizer Pro
[#] Key deleted on reboot: HKCU\Software\Vosteran Browser
[#] Key deleted on reboot: HKCU\Software\AppDataLow\{1146AC44-2F03-4431-B4FD-889BC837521F}
[#] Key deleted on reboot: HKCU\Software\AppDataLow\{5F189DF5-2D05-472B-9091-84D9848AE48B}
[-] Key deleted: HKLM\SOFTWARE\{3A7D3E19-1B79-4E4E-BD96-5467DA2C4EF0}
[-] Key deleted: HKLM\SOFTWARE\{5F189DF5-2D05-472B-9091-84D9848AE48B}
[-] Key deleted: HKLM\SOFTWARE\{6791A2F3-FC80-475C-A002-C014AF797E9C}
[-] Key deleted: HKLM\SOFTWARE\{77D46E27-0E41-4478-87A6-AABE6FBCF252}
[#] Key deleted on reboot: [x64] HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\InternetRegistry\REGISTRY\USER\S-1-5-21-2970388997-3880742593-1010263274-1001\Software\BrowseStudio
[#] Key deleted on reboot: [x64] HKCU\Software\InstallCore
[#] Key deleted on reboot: [x64] HKCU\Software\Optimizer Pro
[#] Key deleted on reboot: [x64] HKCU\Software\Vosteran Browser
[#] Key deleted on reboot: [x64] HKCU\Software\AppDataLow\{1146AC44-2F03-4431-B4FD-889BC837521F}
[#] Key deleted on reboot: [x64] HKCU\Software\AppDataLow\{5F189DF5-2D05-472B-9091-84D9848AE48B}
[-] Data restored: [x64] HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Windows [AppInit_DLLs]


***** [ Web browsers ] *****



*************************

:: "Tracing" keys deleted
:: Winsock settings cleared

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C:\AdwCleaner\AdwCleaner[C0].txt - [3669 Bytes] - [05/10/2016 17:35:15]
C:\AdwCleaner\AdwCleaner[S0].txt - [3786 Bytes] - [05/10/2016 17:34:23]

########## EOF - C:\AdwCleaner\AdwCleaner[C0].txt - [3815 Bytes] ##########

 

[TwinHeadedEagle]

How is your PC behaving now?

 

[Mostly Mac]

Perhaps a bit better but it still does not seem to be at full health. Plus, the "interenet optimizer" is still listed under the installed programs.

Thanks again for your help!

 

[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.

 

[Mostly Mac]

Attached are the requested files, thanks!

 

[TwinHeadedEagle]

FRST search

Once again we shall use FRST for additional checks. Re-run FRST/FRST64 by double-clicking:

• Copy {5F189DF5-2D05-472B-9091-84D9848AE48B}{c632643} into the Search: field in FRST then click the Search Registry button.
• FRST will search your computer for files and when finished it will produce a log Search.txt in the same directory the tool is run.
• Please attach it to your reply.

 

[Mostly Mac]

Here you go!

 

[TwinHeadedEagle]

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.

 

[Mostly Mac]

Here ya go! Already a noticeable change in internet browsing!

 

[TwinHeadedEagle]

Is everything else okay?

 

[Mostly Mac]

I can't find anything wrong with the system at the moment

 

[TwinHeadedEagle]

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