Solved Specified file for adware generator not found with avast virus removal tool.

Karim Nori

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Feb 6, 2017
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Virus removal tool cannot find the ad-ware generator files and ad-ware removal tool only removes the ad-ware and not the generator and therefore the ad-ware reappears when computer is restarted (after removal with ad-ware removal tool).

I have scanned my computer using AdwCleaner multiple times and it picks up that adware is present however after each cleanup, when the computer is restarted, the adware appears again. I have used the avast virus scan and removal tool and it has been successful in removing some files linked to the adware generator however for a few files that the tool has picked up, i am unable to delete them or move them to chest and the error message reads 'The system cannot find the file specified'. I have looked at solutions you provided to other users who had the same issue however i wasn't sure wether the methods applied specifically to each user or generally. I would appreciate your help greatly.
 

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TwinHeadedEagle

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Mar 8, 2013
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Hello,

Please uninstall: Driver Booster 4.2


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
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    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.
 

Karim Nori

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Feb 6, 2017
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Pop-ups still occur and AdwCleaner still picks up threats, the report from AdwCleaner is attached.
 

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TwinHeadedEagle

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FRST.gif
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
    FRST.gif
    icon and select
    RunAsAdmin.jpg
    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.

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  • 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.
 

Karim Nori

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Feb 6, 2017
18
You said re-scan however you haven't asked me to use farbar yet, can you please send me a download link.
 

TwinHeadedEagle

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Mar 8, 2013
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FRST.gif
Fix with Farbar Recovery Scan Tool

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This fix was created for this user for use on that particular machine.
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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
    FRST.gif
    icon and select
    RunAsAdmin.jpg
    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.
 

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Karim Nori

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AdwCleaner still detects the same threat. The new report file is attached.
 

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Karim Nori

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Feb 6, 2017
18
I've re-installed Chrome but AdwCleaner still picks up the same threat. File report attached.
 

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TwinHeadedEagle

Level 41
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Mar 8, 2013
22,627
Please uninstall Chrome again and after that delete following folders:

%localappdata%\Google
Program Files Google folder

Then install Chrome again.
 

Karim Nori

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Feb 6, 2017
18
There is no Google folder in the program files folder but there is one in the %localappdata% folder. what should i do?
 

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