Slow old computer........

Discussion in 'Malware Help - MG (A Specialist Will Reply)' started by Osco, Oct 30, 2014.

  1. Osco

    Osco Private E-2

    HI,

    My computer has been running real slow and sometimes my homepage changes to something I don't want.

    No one has been able to help me, so if you could it would be great!



    Also my homepage was changed to something called astromenda and there is a "cut the rope" file on my desktop that I did not put there ;(

    The URL is

    astromendagames.com/game/Cut-The-Rope/888?shs=dt&p=ast&utm_medium=icd&utm_source=ast&sc=dt
     

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  2. Kestrel13!

    Kestrel13! Super Malware Fighter - Major Dilemma Staff Member

    Hi and welcome. :)

    Re run HitmanPro and have it remove all it finds....


    Could you please get this: sp_data.sys into a zipped file and attach it for me in your next post? To do this, see the below:

    Please go to start > Run and paste in the following:
    log retrievable @ C:\collect.zip



    Re run Hitman Pro again (just a scan) and attach log.
     
  3. Osco

    Osco Private E-2

    Thanks Kestrel13!

    I have bit-defender and I can run a boot scan if that would help.
     

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  4. Kestrel13!

    Kestrel13! Super Malware Fighter - Major Dilemma Staff Member

    You will probably have to uninstall all the below: (using Revo Uninstaller)
    • Google Chrome
    • Google Talk Plugin
    • Google Update Helper

    Then reinstall as there are a few minor issues with the browser settings.

    The file I had you zip up looks fine.

    Once you have reinstalled the Google components, re scan with Hitman and attach log. Explain how things are running.
     
  5. Osco

    Osco Private E-2

    I tried to remove those with revo and after each one, it said something about leftover files and registry keys and I did not know what to do.
    I may not have done it right :/

    Also I did not see any Google Update Helper.

    Everything seems to be a bit better. Thanks.
     

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  6. Kestrel13!

    Kestrel13! Super Malware Fighter - Major Dilemma Staff Member

    Run the C:\MGtools\GetLogs.bat file by double clicking on it. (Right click and run as admin if using Vista, Windows7 or Win8) Then attach the new C:\MGlogs.zip file that will be created by running this.
     
  7. Osco

    Osco Private E-2

    Alright.

    Thank you.
     

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  8. Kestrel13!

    Kestrel13! Super Malware Fighter - Major Dilemma Staff Member

    No there's still crap showing. Only minor, but it's junk I hate to leave behind.

    Let's try this way:


    [​IMG] 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 or Seven, right-mouse click it 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.
    • Attach JRT.txt to your next message.


    Please download AdwCleaner by Xplode and save to your Desktop.

    • Double click on AdwCleaner.exe to run the tool.
    • Vista/Windows 7/8 users right-click and select Run As Administrator
    • Click on the Scan button.
    • AdwCleaner will begin...be patient as the scan may take some time to complete.
    • After the scan has finished, click on the Report button...a logfile (AdwCleaner[R#].txt) will open in Notepad for review (where the largest value of # represents the most recent report).
    • The contents of the log file may be confusing. Unless you see a program name that you know should not be removed, don't worry about it. If you see an entry you want to keep, let me know about it.
    • Attach the logfile to your next next reply.
    • A copy of all logfiles are saved in the C:\AdwCleaner folder which was created when running the tool.
     
  9. Osco

    Osco Private E-2

    Okay
     

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  10. Kestrel13!

    Kestrel13! Super Malware Fighter - Major Dilemma Staff Member

    Go ahead and let Adwcleaner remove what it finds. Once done rescan with Hitman Pro and attach log.
     
  11. Osco

    Osco Private E-2

    Alright.

    HitmanPro still found some stuff :(
     

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  12. Kestrel13!

    Kestrel13! Super Malware Fighter - Major Dilemma Staff Member

    Remove these again using Revo:

    • Google Chrome
    • Google Update Helper

    When it lets you know about left over registry entries, let it clean them too.

    Once done, just do this for now:

    Run the C:\MGtools\GetLogs.bat file by double clicking on it. (Right click and run as admin if using Vista, Windows7 or Win8) Then attach the new C:\MGlogs.zip file that will be created by running this.
     

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