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WinZip Registry Optimizer virus [Solved]

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Fix with FRST

  • Open notepad (Start =>All Programs => Accessories => Notepad).
  • Please copy the entire contents of the code box below.
    (To do this highlight the contents of the box, right click on it and select copy. Right-click in the open notepad and select Paste).
  • Save it to the same direction as frst.exe (or frst64.exe) as fixlist.txt.

    C:\Program Files (x86)\Conduit
    C:\Program Files (x86)\Mozilla Firefox\Extensions\[removed]
    C:\Program Files (x86)\Vuze_Remote
    C:\ProgramData\Trymedia
    C:\Users\Mohammad\AppData\LocalLow\Conduit
    C:\Users\Mohammad\AppData\LocalLow\PriceGong
    C:\Users\Mohammad\AppData\LocalLow\Vuze_Remote
    C:\Users\Mohammad\AppData\Roaming\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\wzzo97kb.default\Conduit
    C:\Users\Mohammad\AppData\Roaming\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\wzzo97kb.default\Smartbar
    NOTICE: This script was written specifically for this user, for use on that particular machine. Running this on another machine may cause damage to your operating system
  • Run frst.exe (on 64bit, run frst64.exe) and press the Fix button just once and wait.
  • The tool will make a log (Fixlog.txt) which you find where you saved FRST. Please post it to your reply.
Here it is: Fix result of Farbar Recovery Tool (FRST written by Farbar) (x64) Version: 11-06-2013 02 Ran by [removed] at 2013-06-11 18:46:11 Run:2 Running from C:\Users\[removed]\Desktop Boot Mode: Normal ============================================== C:\Program Files (x86)\Conduit => Moved successfully. C:\Program Files (x86)\Mozilla Firefox\Extensions\[removed] => Moved successfully. C:\Program Files (x86)\Vuze_Remote => Moved successfully. C:\ProgramData\Trymedia => Moved successfully. C:\Users\Mohammad\AppData\LocalLow\Conduit => File/Directory not found. C:\Users\Mohammad\AppData\LocalLow\PriceGong => File/Directory not found. C:\Users\Mohammad\AppData\LocalLow\Vuze_Remote => File/Directory not found. C:\Users\Mohammad\AppData\Roaming\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\wzzo97kb.default\Conduit => File/Directory not found. C:\Users\Mohammad\AppData\Roaming\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\wzzo97kb.default\Smartbar => File/Directory not found. ==== End of Fixlog ====
Adobe flash player update


Your Adobe flash player is outdated. We will fix this.
  • Get the actual player from here. Important: Uncheck any optional software (for example Google Chrome, etc.) offered.
  • Click upon Start–>control panel–>add/remove programs.
  • Search for and remove any older reader versions.




Java update update


Your Java runtime environment is outdated. We will fix this.
  • Get the actual JRE from here
  • Save jxpiinstall.exe to your desktop
  • Close all running programs, especially your browser(s)
  • Run jxpiinstall.exe. This will download the newest JRE installer ( Java 7 Update 4 ) and install the software
  • when finished, go to
    Start–>control panel–>add/remove programs and remove all older Java versions. (if existing)
  • When finished, reboot your computer.
After the reboot
  • Open control panel again and click the java symbol.
  • Click Settings under Temporary Internet Files.
    The Temporary Files Settings dialog box appears.
  • Click Delete Files.
    The Delete Temporary Files dialog box appears
  • Click OK on Delete Temporary Files window.
  • Click OK again.




Mozilla Firefox update

Your Firefox browser is outdated. Please follow these instructions to update it:
  • Get the actual firefox from here.
  • Run setup and follow the instructions on your monitor.
  • Report any problems you have with the update.




Your system is out of date!

Click Start, hit Windows Update, run "Search for Updates now
Install any critical update listed - there has to be the Vista Service PAck 2.

Report, when ready.
I've done everything but Service Pack 2 wasn't listed in Windows Updates. Just updates to Service Pack 1. Is there an official link I should get it from?
Your system is all clean! :)


Uninstall our tools.
Please follow these steps in order:

  • In the case we used Defogger to turn off your CD emulation software. You can start it again and use the Enable button.
  • In the case we used Combofix. Rename the combofix.exe to uninstall.exe and run it one last time. You shall be noted that Combofix has been removed.
  • In any case please download delfix to your desktop.
    • Close all other programms and start delfix.
    • Please check all the boxes and run the tool.
    • delfix will now delete all found traces of our removal process
  • If there is still something left please delete it manualy.




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How to protect yourself

  • System Updates
    Beeing up to date is very important. Please be sure to activate automatic updates in your control panel.
    Windows XP | Windows Vista |
    Windows 7 | windows 8
  • Protection
    What you need is one (not more) good virus scanner with backgroud protection. Additionally I recommend a special malwarescanner that you run from time to time.
    Personally I am using the avast! Antivirus Free Edition and Malwarebytes Anti-Malware. They offer you good protection for free use. But please remember: You get only the full protection if you use the payed versions of your security software.
  • Up to date Software
    Stay up to date with all the programs you use. Some of those really have to have an eye on are: your browser(s) including add-ons and plug-ins, Java, Flash Player, your virus scanner, and basically every software you use often. These link may help you to check:
    • Secunia Online Software Inspector - Checks if your software has updates available.
    • Filehippo Update Checkere - This tool also scans your computer for outdated software.
    • Mozilla: Check your plugins - The webpage will tell you if you have outdated plugins in your Firefox browser.
  • Backups
    There are chances for an emergency every day. So be prepared. Back up your data on a regular basis. If you burn it to DVDs from time to time, use a cloud-drive or a professional network backup system is your choice.
  • Brains
    It's no joke! You really need one of those things. :) It is very important not just to click anywhere it is colored or flashing while you surfing on the web. Do not click an OK button on any popping window without reading what it says. While installing software always choose the custom mode, read what those windows says and uncheck adware that will be installed along the software you want.
Thankyou! Just two questions, would you recommend defragmentation? And would you recommend carp** cleaner as a registry cleaner?
Windows defragmentation is nonsense on a client computer because Windows is doing it on its own. Don´t use any registry cleaners! They won´t accelerate your computer and harm the integrity of your registry - they can´t even know if a key is legit or not. If you kill the registry .- you kill windows. ;)

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