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• Please download Malwarebytes AdwCleaner and save the file to your Desktop
• Right-click AdwCleaner.exe and select [external image: AVOiBNU.jpg] Run as administrator to run the programme.
• Follow the prompts.
• Click [external image: A49sxPr.png]Scan.
  When the scan is over,
  Click on Clean, read the informative message. If you have any questions about it, please ask.
  All unrequired programs will be closed during the cleaning process, so be sure to save your work before.
  When the clean is over, the computer may reboot and shows the logfile
  Copy/Paste it in your answer.

• Download the Emsisoft Emergency Kit and execute it. From there, click on the Install button to extract the program in the EEK folder;
• Once the extraction is complete, the EEK folder will open. Right-click on [external image: G0tu5D9.png]start emergency kit scanner.exe and select [external image: Spcusrh.png]Run as Administrator (for Windows Vista, 7, 8, 8.1 and 10 users);
• EEK will suggest that you run an online update before using the program. Click on Yes to launch it.
• After the update, click on Malware Scan under 2. Scan and accept to let EEK detect PUPs (click on Yes).
• Once the scan is complete, make sure that every item in the list is checked, and click on the Quarantine selected button;
• If it asks you for a reboot to delete some items, click on Ok to reboot automatically;
• After the restart, open EEK again (in the C:\EEK folder);
• This time, click on Logs;
• From there, go under the Quarantine Log tab, and click on the Export button;
• Save the log on your desktop, then open it, and copy/paste its content in your next reply;

Didn't find anything so there is no option to export

Didn't find anything so there is no option to export

• Please download DelFix or from Here and save the file to your Desktop.
• Double-click DelFix.exe to run the programme.
• Place a checkmark next to the following items:
• Activate UAC
• Remove disinfection tools
• Click the Run button.
• – This will remove the specialized tools we used to disinfect your system.
  Any leftover logs, files, folders or tools remaining on your Desktop which were not removed can be deleted manually (right-click the file + delete).

• Answers to common security questions - Best Practices by quietman7, MVP
• How Malware Spreads - How did I get infected? by quietman7, MVP
• Simple and easy ways to keep your computer safe and secure on the Internet by Lawrence Abrams, MVP
• How to Prevent Malware by miekiemoes, MVP
• How to backup and restore your data using Cobian Backup by YourHighness
• Slow Computer/browser? It May Not Be Malware by quietman7, MVP

• AdBlock is a browser add-on that blocks annoying banners, pop-ups and video ads.
• [external image: E8I37RF.png]CryptoPrevent places policy restrictions on loading points for ransomware (eg. CryptoWall), helping prevent the execution of malware.
• [external image: EG85Vjt.png]Malwarebytes Anti-Exploit (MBAE) is designed to prevent zero-day malware from exploiting vulnerable software.
• [external image: 6YRrgUC.png]Malwarebytes Anti-Malware Premium (MBAM) works in real-time along side your Anti-Virus to prevent malware execution.
• [external image: jv4nhMJ.png]NoScript is a Firefox add-on that blocks the actions of malicious scripts by using whitelisting and other technology.
• [external image: 3O8r9Uq.png] Sandboxie isolates programmes of your choice, preventing files from being written to your HDD unless approved by you.
• [external image: DgW1XL2.png]Secunia PSI will scan your computer for vulnerable software that is outdated, and automatically find the latest update for you.
• [external image: j1OLIec.png]SpywareBlaster is a form of passive protection, designed to block the actions of malicious websites and tracking cookies.
• [external image: sHjS79L.png]Unchecky automatically removes checkmarks for bunlded software in programme installers; helping you avoid adware and PUPs.

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