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Download Combofix from the link below, and save it to your desktop.
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**Note: It is important that it is saved directly to your desktop**
If you get a message saying "Illegal operation attempted on a registry key that has been marked for deletion", please restart your computer.

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IMPORTANT - Disable your AntiVirus and AntiSpyware applications, usually via a right click on the System Tray icon. They may otherwise interfere with our tools. If you have difficulty properly disabling your protective programs, refer to this link here

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Right-Click and Run as Administrator on ComboFix.exe & follow the prompts.
  • When finished, it will produce a report for you.
  • Please post the C:\ComboFix.txt for further review.
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Hi there….

  • Please open Notepad (Start -> Run -> type notepad in the Open field -> OK) and copy and paste the text present inside the box below:


    ClearJavaCache::

    DDS::
    uSearch Bar = hxxp://feed.snap.do/?publisher=VertiTechnology&dpid=VertiTechnology&co=US&userid=48bbb08d-ad57-4ce0-966c-4c5fbf3df08a&searchtype=ds&q={searchTerms}
    uSearch Page = hxxp://feed.snap.do/?publisher=VertiTechnology&dpid=VertiTechnology&co=US&userid=48bbb08d-ad57-4ce0-966c-4c5fbf3df08a&searchtype=ds&q={searchTerms}
    uProxyOverride = local;
    uSearchAssistant = hxxp://feed.snap.do/?publisher=VertiTechnology&dpid=VertiTechnology&co=US&userid=48bbb08d-ad57-4ce0-966c-4c5fbf3df08a&searchtype=ds&q={searchTerms}
    uURLSearchHooks: : {06b5b051-1d05-443d-822f-39ab0d05f018} -
    uURLSearchHooks: : {b3b5c47e-61f7-4d81-af06-461fc86686ce} -
    TB: BringMeSports: {CC53BD19-7B23-43B0-AB7C-0E06C708CCED} -
    TB: My Scrap Nook: {FE6F06FB-0FC0-4499-828F-EE48088F504F} -
    TB: Retrogamer: {3392cfec-56f8-41ee-bdb4-4e301efd2c93} -
    TB: BringMeSports: {cc53bd19-7b23-43b0-ab7c-0e06c708cced} -
    TB: My Scrap Nook: {fe6f06fb-0fc0-4499-828f-ee48088f504f} -
    uRun: [Erucmes] c:\users\owner\appdata\roaming\puug\hiel.exe

    Folder::
    c:\users\owner\appdata\roaming\Ruihn
    c:\users\owner\appdata\roaming\Puug
    c:\users\owner\appdata\roaming\Bezoeq

  • Save this as CFScript.txt and change the "Save as type" to "All Files" and place it on your desktop.

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  • Very Important! Temporarily disable your anti-virus, script blocking and any anti-malware real-time protection before following the steps below. They can interfere with ComboFix or remove some of its embedded files which may cause "unpredictable results".
  • Referring to the screenshot above, drag CFScript.txt into ComboFix.exe.
  • ComboFix may request an update; please allow it.
  • ComboFix will now run a scan on your system. It may reboot your system when it finishes. This is normal.
  • When finished, it shall produce a log for you. Post the contents of the log in your next reply.
CAUTION: Do not mouse-click ComboFix's window while it is running. That may cause it to stall.
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Post the new ComboFix log and let me know how your system is running now. :)
Very good to hear! :)

Please download Farbar Service Scanner and run it on the computer with the issue.
  • Make sure the following options are checked:
    • Internet Services
    • Windows Firewall
    • System Restore
    • Security Center
    • Windows Update
    • Windows Defender
  • Press "Scan".
  • It will create a log (FSS.txt) in the same directory the tool is run.
  • Please copy and paste the log to your reply.
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I see that your Java software is out of date. Please go to Start >> Control Panel >> Programs and Features >> uninstall all versions of Java.

Now download and install the newest version from here >> http://java.com/en/download/index.jsp
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Clear Java Cache

See this page for instructions on how to clear java's cache.

Go into the Control Panel and double-click the Java Icon. (looks like a coffee cup)
  • Under Temporary Internet Files, click the Delete Files button.
  • There are three options in the window to clear the cache - Leave ALL 3 Checked
    • Downloaded Applets
      Downloaded Applications
      Other Files
  • Click OK on Delete Temporary Files Window
    Note: This deletes ALL the Downloaded Applications and Applets from the CACHE.
  • Click OK to leave the Java Control Panel.
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Malwarebytes

Please open Malwarebytes, update it and then run a Quick Scan. Save the log that is created for your next reply.
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ESET Online Scanner

Go here to run an online scannner from ESET. Windows Vista/Windows 7 users will need to right click on their Internet Explorer shortcut, and select Run as Administrator
  • Note: For browsers other than Internet Explorer, you will be prompted to download and install esetsmartinstaller_enu.exe. Click on the link and save the file to a convenient location. Double click on it to install and a new window will open. Follow the prompts.
  • Turn off the real time scanner of any existing antivirus program while performing the online scan
  • Tick the box next to YES, I accept the Terms of Use.
  • Click Start
  • When asked, allow the activex control to install
  • Click Start
  • Make sure that the option Remove found threats is unticked and the Scan Archives option is ticked.
  • Click on Advanced Settings, ensure the options Scan for potentially unwanted applications, Scan for potentially unsafe applications, and Enable Anti-Stealth Technology are ticked.
  • Click Scan
  • Wait for the scan to finish
  • When the scan is done, if it shows a screen that says "Threats found!", then click "List of found threats", and then click "Export to text file…"
  • Save that text file on your desktop. Copy and paste the contents of that log as a reply to this topic.
  • Close the ESET online scan, and let me know how things are now.
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eset… C:\ProgramData\Tarma Installer\{361E80BE-388B-4270-BF54-A10C2B756504}\_Setupx.dll a variant of Win32/Adware.Yontoo.B application C:\ProgramData\Tarma Installer\{889DF117-14D1-44EE-9F31-C5FB5D47F68B}\_Setupx.dll a variant of Win32/Adware.Yontoo.B application C:\Users\All Users\Tarma Installer\{361E80BE-388B-4270-BF54-A10C2B756504}\_Setupx.dll a variant of Win32/Adware.Yontoo.B application C:\Users\All Users\Tarma Installer\{889DF117-14D1-44EE-9F31-C5FB5D47F68B}\_Setupx.dll a variant of Win32/Adware.Yontoo.B application C:\Users\owner\AppData\Roaming\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\pubmxxwu.default\extensions\[removed] JS/Redirector.NBX trojan

Attachments:

  • Please open Notepad (Start -> Run -> type notepad in the Open field -> OK) and copy and paste the text present inside the box below:


    ClearJavaCache::

    File::
    C:\Users\owner\AppData\Roaming\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\pubmxxwu.default\extensions\[removed]

    Folder::
    C:\ProgramData\Tarma Installer

  • Save this as CFScript.txt and change the "Save as type" to "All Files" and place it on your desktop.

    [external image: Posted Image]
  • Very Important! Temporarily disable your anti-virus, script blocking and any anti-malware real-time protection before following the steps below. They can interfere with ComboFix or remove some of its embedded files which may cause "unpredictable results".
  • Referring to the screenshot above, drag CFScript.txt into ComboFix.exe.
  • ComboFix may request an update; please allow it.
  • ComboFix will now run a scan on your system. It may reboot your system when it finishes. This is normal.
  • When finished, it shall produce a log for you. Post the contents of the log in your next reply.
CAUTION: Do not mouse-click ComboFix's window while it is running. That may cause it to stall.
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Post the new ComboFix log and would you mind checking to be sure you can perform Windows Updates please? :)
Try and run Farbar Service Scanner again. If you can not in Normal Mode please try in Safe Mode.

By the way my name is Ricky, I would like to personally thank you very very much and wish you and yours Happy Holidays

Thank you very much. Happy holidays to you and yours as well. :)

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