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wife's attempt to install things [Closed]

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Hi shucky,


[external image: bullseye_zpse9eaf36e.gif] Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware

Locate Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware it should be located on your Desktop. If not, follow the download instructions:

Download Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware (save it to your desktop).

    • Windows XP : Double click on the icon to run it.
    • Windows Vista, Windows 7 & 8 : Right click and select "Run as Administrator"
  • Select Scan tab.
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  • Select type of scan to perform:
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    • Threat Scan < — Select this type of scan
    • Custom Scan
    • Hyper Scan
  • Next click the Scan button.
  • When the scan is complete, if no malicious items are found you can close the program.
  • If malicious items are found be sure that everything is checked, and click Quarantine .
  • When completed, a log will open in Notepad. Please save it to a convenient location and post the results.
  • Note: If you receive a notice that some of the items couldn't be removed, that they have been added to the delete on reboot list, please reboot.

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[external image: bullseye_zpse9eaf36e.gif] ESET Online Scanner

*Note:

  • It is recommended to disable on-board antivirus program and anti-spyware programs while performing scans so there are no conflicts and it will speed up scan time.
  • Please don't go surfing while your resident protection is disabled!
  • Once the scan is finished remember to re-enable your antivirus along with your anti-spyware programs.

** You need to run your browser with Administrator Rights, to do so right click your browsers short cut and select "Run as Administrator".

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Go here to run ESET Online Scanner

(Note: You can use Internet Explorer or FireFox for this scan. If you use FireFox you will be asked to install an additional component. Please allow this.)

  • Tick the box next to YES, I accept the Terms of Use.
  • Click Start
  • When asked, allow the activex control to install
  • Disable your Antivirus software. You can usually do this with its Notification Tray icon near the clock
  • Click Start
  • Make sure that the option "Remove found threats" is Checked, and the option "Scan unwanted applications" is Checked.
  • Click Scan.
  • Wait for the scan to finish.
  • When the scan completes, click List of found threats
  • click Export to Text file and save the file to your desktop using a unique name, such as ESETScan.
  • Include the contents of this report in your next reply

    Note - when ESET doesn't find any threats, no report will be created.
  • Push the back button.
  • Push Finish
  • Re-enable your Antivirus software.

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In your next post please provide the following:

  • MBAM log
  • ESET's log.txt
  • How's the computer running, any symptoms?

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