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Laptop Wants To Delete Everything [Closed]

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Post #1
Hi,
When I click on IE, My Computer, Files or Folders, Skype etc, a box opens asking if I want to delete the file, folder, icon to the recycle bin. I just want to open the item not delete it. When I open a word or excel file the contents start deleting automatically as if the delete button is stuck.
 
I have removed and cleaned all keyboard buttons to make sure they weren't sticking. I have run Windows Defender, AVG Business Ed, Spy Hunter, Checked for bad Sectors, Defragged. I have no clue what to try and hope you can help.
 
I have attached the following scans as directed for your perusal: Aswmbr, Farbar and Addition.
No fixes have been applied.
Hoping this meets you well.
Paul

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Lets clean you up some as I see some bogus things installed . Run these in order and post the logs from each one

 

 

-AdwCleaner-by Xplode
 
Click on this link to download : ADWCleaner
Click on ONE of the Two Blue Download Now buttons That have a blue arrow beside them and save it to your desktop.
 
Do not click on any links in the top Advertisment.
 
  • Close all open programs and internet browsers.
  • Double click on AdwCleaner.exe to run the tool.
  • Click on Scan.
  • After the scan is complete click on "Clean"
  • Confirm each time with Ok.
  • Your computer will be rebooted automatically. A text file will open after the restart.
  • Please post the content of that logfile with your next reply.
  • You can find the logfile at C:\AdwCleaner[S1].txt as well.
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    [external image: thisisujrt.gif] Please download Junkware Removal Tool to your desktop.
    • Shut down your protection software now to avoid potential conflicts.
    • Run the tool by double-clicking it. If you are using Windows Vista, 7, or 8; instead of double-clicking, right-mouse click JRT.exe 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) is saved to your desktop and will automatically open.
    • Post the contents of JRT.txt into your next message.
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      Download Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware  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"
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        • On the Dashboard click on Update Now
        • Go to the Setting Tab
        • Under Setting go to Detection and Protection
        • Under PUP and PUM make sure both are set to show Treat Detections as Malware
        • Go to Advanced setting and make sure Automatically Quarantine Detected Items is checked
        • Then on the Dashboard click on Scan
        • Make sure to select THREAT SCAN
        • Then click on Scan
        • When the scan is finished click on VIEW DETAILED LOG
        • When it opens click on COPY TO CLIPBOARD
        • Then paste the log back into this thread for review
        • Exit Malwarebytes

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