Hi. any information on getting rid of this thing ( searchqu 406 ) from my computer would be great! Have uninstalled iLivid etc, but am stilled 'highjacked'
My name is BlackPegasus and I would be glad to help you with your computer problem.
Please read the following guidelines which will help to make cleaning your machine easier:
please follow all instructions in the order posted
please continue to review my answers until I tell you your machine appears to be clear. Absence of symptoms does not mean that everything is clear
all logs/reports, etc. must be posted in Notepad. Please ensure that word wrap is unchecked. In Notepad click Format, uncheck Word wrap if it is checked
if you don't understand something, please don't hesitate to ask for clarification before proceeding
the fixes are specific to your problem and should only be used for this issue on this machine.
please reply within 3 days. If you do not reply within this period I will post a reminder but topics with no reply in 4 days will be closed!
IMPORTANT:
Please DO NOT install/uninstall any programs unless asked to.
Please DO NOT run any scans other than those requested
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Please download DDS and save it to your desktop.
Disable any script blocking protection
Double click dds.scr to run the tool.
When done, DDS.txt will open.
Click Yes at the next prompt for Optional Scan.
Save both reports to your desktop.
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Please copy / paste the scan results.
DDS.txt
Please attach the second file; Attach.txt. To attach a file, do the following:
Under the reply panel is the Attachments Panel
Browse for the attachment file you want to upload, then click the green Upload button
Once it has uploaded, click the Manage Current Attachments drop down box
Click on [external image: Posted Image] to insert the attachment into your post
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Please download aswMBR to your desktop.
Double click the aswMBR.exe icon to run it
When asked if you want to download Avast's virus definitions please select Yes.
Click the Scan button to start the scan
On completion of the scan, click the save log button, save it to your desktop and post it in your next reply.
Summary of the logs I need from you in your next post:
DDS.Txt
Extras.Txt
aswMBR log