Unable to remove the MyInfotopia Plugin

[waterloox]

I have followed all the instructions on this post in order to remove the MyInfotopia Plugin.
I wasn't able to find any program or expansion called You-Bar by WW3 LLC,MyInfotopia when following the first (Uninstall MyInfotopia program from your computer) and second step (Remove MyInfotopia pop-up ads from Chrome). I did however remove some suspicious looking programs and expansions from Chrome.
Then, I used AdwCleaner in order to scan and clean my computer and rebooted it, but the problem was not solved. Then I downloaded Malwarebytes Anti-Malware Free, used it as well and restarted my computer. The problem was once again not solved.
I now downloaded HitmanPro,in order to follow the same process but other than that, I have no idea what to do. Please help me?

 

[kuttus]

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Are you facing this issue in Google Chrome Only? Or Is it happening in any other Browsers?

 

[waterloox]

Thank you so much for your reply! I've checked and noticed that the problem is happening only in Google Chrome and Mozilla Firefox. It doesn't seem to be affecting Internet Explorer.

 

[kuttus]

STEP 1: Run a scan with AdwCleaner

1. Download AdwCleaner from the below link.
   ADWCLEANER DOWNLAOD LINK (This link will automatically download Security Check on your computer)
   
2. Close all open programs and internet browsers.
3. Double click on adwcleaner.exe to run the tool.
4. Click on Scan,then confirm each time with Ok.
5. After the Scan is Over press on Clean ,then confirm each time with Ok.
6. Your computer will be rebooted automatically. A text file will open after the restart.
7. Please post the contents of that logfile with your next reply.
8. You can find the logfile at C:\AdwCleaner[S1].txt as well.

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STEP 2: Run a scan with Junkware Removal Tool

Please download Junkware Removal Tool to your desktop from here

• Turn off your antivirus software now to avoid potential conflicts
• Double-click to run the tool. For Windows Vista or 7 users, right-click the file and select Run as Administrator
• The tool will open and start scanning your system
• Please be patient as this can take a while to complete depending on your system's specifications
• On completion, a log (JRT.txt) will be saved to your desktop and will automatically open
• Post the contents of JRT.txt into your next reply

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[ImtheBest]

Try Removing it with Revo Uninstaller its very good for removing stuff

 

[kuttus]

Yes it is...

 

[waterloox]

I have already run a scan with AdwCleaner and cleaned my computer, but i didn't save a file because I didn't know I needed to back then and now when I run the AdwCleaner scan, it doesn't find anything in my computer. Is it possible that the file was saved in my computer automatically the first time? Where can I find it?
Other than the MyInfotopia Plugin there's this plugin or something that makes some words green links (ads basically) and it's caused by an extension on google chrome that I'm not able to delete. The extension is called DaoowNSaVe 5.2 (ID: pjgmdjnhnfgdpocdnmhpodcbicnbneef
Loaded from: C:\ProgramData\acelhigliplmnapholofacgocdmfhfda\) and everytime I delete it, it doesn't help because it's activated and installed once I open Google Chrome again! I don't know if this is the same as the MyInfotopia plugin, it leads me to this site when I click about information (http://advertising-support.com/why.php?type=1&zone=287609&pid=1546). And in that site, it says: "You currently have the following software installed: safesaver extension". However I can't find that extension anywhere?
I'm running a scan with Junkware Removal Tool right now and I'll be posting the contests of it as soon as it ends.

 

[waterloox]

Finished the scan with Junkware Removal Tool

 

[kuttus]

So are you still having trouble with that Ads?

 

[waterloox]

I think I've resolved the MyInfotopia plugin problem, but I now have a problem with the safesaver extension.. I delete it, then I open my browser again and it's still there although it doesn't appear in the extensions list! It only appears there again, once I restart my computer.. I located and deleted the folder where the extension is located, but the problem remains:-(

 

[kuttus]

Are you trying to remove safesaver?

 

[waterloox]

Οh, I managed to finally remove every ad malware from my computer! Thank you for all of your help!

 

[kuttus]

You are most welcome..........



Now that your PC is clean, I recommend you to create a new System Restore point then purge the old ones after.

For XP
How to create a Restore Point in XP
Delete all restore points except the most recent one

For Vista
Create a restore point
Delete all but the most recent restore point

For Windows 7
Create a restore point
Delete all but the most recent restore point - Click the Delete all but the most recent restore point link

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• Please ensure you update your system regularly and have automatic updates on. You can learn how to turn Automatic Updates on here

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• avast! 7 Home Edition - Don't use it with Online Armor
• Avira AntiVir Personal
• Microsoft Security Essentials

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Internet Explorer may be the most popular browser but it's definitely not the most secure browser. Consider using other browsers with addition add-ons to safeguard your system while browsing the internet.

Firefox is a more secure, faster browser than Internet Explorer. Firefox contains less vulnerabilities, reducing the risk of drive-by downloads. In addition, you can add the following add-ons to increase security.

• KeyScramber - Encrypts your keystrokes to protect you against keyloggers that steals personal & banking information
• AdBlock - Disable/blocks advertisements on websites so you won't accidentally click on a malicious ad.
• NoScript - Disables Flash & Java contents to avoid exploits or drive-by attacks
• Web of Trust - Shows the website rating by other users and blocks dangerous and poor-rated sites

Google Chrome is another good browser that is faster and more secure than Internet Explorer by having a sandbox feature. Additionally, you can add the following add-on to Chrome to heighten security.

• AdBlock

Lastly, it is important to perform system maintenance on a regular basis. Here are a few tools and on-demand scanners that you should keep & use every 1-2 weeks to keep your system healthy.

• CCleaner
• Malwarebytes Anti-Malware
• Temp File Cleaner by OldTimer

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[kuttus]

This thread is now closed.
Reason: Issue Resolved​

The procedures contained in this thread are for this user and this user only. Attempting to use the instructions in this thread on your system could result in damaging the Operating System beyond repair.

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All members requesting Malware Removal Assistance are required to follow all procedures in the thread

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