Followed the suggestion on:How to remove SvcHost.exe malware (Virus Removal Guide)
F Freudenberg New Member Thread author Dec 30, 2016 4 Dec 30, 2016 #1 Followed the suggestion on:How to remove SvcHost.exe malware (Virus Removal Guide) Attachments FRST SCAN1.txt 17.8 KB · Views: 7 FRST SCAN 2.txt 18.1 KB · Views: 4 screen shot task mng.PNG 16 KB · Views: 5
TwinHeadedEagle Level 41 Verified Mar 8, 2013 22,627 Dec 30, 2016 #2 Hello, Your computer isn't infected.
F Freudenberg New Member Thread author Dec 30, 2016 4 Dec 30, 2016 #3 TwinHeadedEagle said: Hello, Your computer isn't infected. Click to expand... Thanks.That's a relief....I'm still curious why the scvhost.exe starts using memory....as I mentioned 1,800,000 k also....when I click for the file to be displayed for the particular process it won't display.....Any ideas...?
TwinHeadedEagle said: Hello, Your computer isn't infected. Click to expand... Thanks.That's a relief....I'm still curious why the scvhost.exe starts using memory....as I mentioned 1,800,000 k also....when I click for the file to be displayed for the particular process it won't display.....Any ideas...?
TwinHeadedEagle Level 41 Verified Mar 8, 2013 22,627 Dec 30, 2016 #4 You can use Process Explorer to find the culprit. It can show you which svchost is using resources and then you can see which service is doing it.
You can use Process Explorer to find the culprit. It can show you which svchost is using resources and then you can see which service is doing it.
F Freudenberg New Member Thread author Dec 30, 2016 4 Dec 30, 2016 #5 Wow!.....thanks for your help and Happy New Year!
TwinHeadedEagle Level 41 Verified Mar 8, 2013 22,627 Dec 30, 2016 #6 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. uBlock - 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
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. uBlock - 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
F Freudenberg New Member Thread author Dec 30, 2016 4 Dec 30, 2016 #7 Freudenberg said: Wow!.....thanks for your help and Happy New Year! Click to expand... Okay! thanks for all your help.......Looks like a GREAT plan.....I'll follow it precisely
Freudenberg said: Wow!.....thanks for your help and Happy New Year! Click to expand... Okay! thanks for all your help.......Looks like a GREAT plan.....I'll follow it precisely