mywebsearch malware and Registry keys

[Vitaly]

Please see the Attachment first.

I am hesitant to remove the infections under the Categories with the word 'Registry' in it.
Especially after reading a post here where a user did remove those and messed up his PC.
-----Note: I selected Logs attached in order to post my message which does not require these Logs yet.

Questions:
1. What are the prudent steps to take ( I do not mind if it takes time ) ?
I have already backed up my personal files.
2. What if I quarantine ALL 16 entries; will it still mess up my PC ?

PS. This window covers the Post_Options; the Default option is NOT my choice

Thank you.

 

[TwinHeadedEagle]

Hi,


<ol><li>Download AdwCleaner from the below link.
<><a href="http://general-changelog-team.fr/fr/downloads/finish/20-outils-de-xplode/2-adwcleaner" target="_blank">ADWCLEANER DOWNLAOD LINK</a></> (This link will automatically download Security Check on your computer)</li>

<li>Close all open programs and internet browsers.</li>
<li>Double click on <>adwcleaner.exe</> to run the tool.</li>
<li>Click on <>Delete</>,then confirm each time with <>Ok</>.</li>
<li>Your computer will be rebooted automatically. A text file will open after the restart.</li>
<li>Please post the contents of that logfile with your next reply.</li>
<li>You can find the logfile at <>C:\AdwCleaner[S1].txt</> as well.</li>
</ol>



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.

Please download aswMBR and save it to your desktop.

Double click aswMBR.exe to start the tool.

• Select Yes if prompted to download the Avast database.
• Click Scan
• Upon completion of the scan ( Scan finished successfully ) click Save log and save it to your desktop, and post that log in your next reply for review.
  Note: do NOT attempt any Fix yet.
  

 

[Vitaly]

Is this an automatic reply ?
There is nothing in your Reply about my question !

I have already found the Malware.
Would you please answer my question regarding the ramifications of
removing the entries marked as REGISTRY ?

PS. I tried Avast before I downloaded Malwarebytes; Avast did not find the virus; Malwarebytes did.
Do I still need to go thru the steps you outlined ?
Thanks

 

[TwinHeadedEagle]

These entries belong to PUP (Potentially Unwanted Program), and chance is 0,0001% that removing them will mess your PC. Select all entries and remove them, after that, follow my instructions for further inspection of your PC...

 

[Vitaly]

Thank you, Eagle for the 0.00000001%. It was reassuring.
I did delete all - worked; and my PC is alive ( fingers crossed ).

Issue is closed. I am happy

Thanks.