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ivanoe

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    AVG
    « on: January 10, 2021, 03:24:11 AM »
    HOW CAN A PROGAMME (IE.AVG) TAKE OVER A COMPUTER . THIS ONE SEEMS TO HAVE DONE JUST THAT. I DIDN'T PUT IT ON I DONT
    KNOW WHERE IT CAME FROM . AND I CANT ' FIND IT ON MY PC.. I HAVE UNINSTALL PROGRAMMES LIKE CC CLEANER AND REVO. IT IS NOT ON THEM
    SO I CANT UNINSTALL IT .HOW DO I GET RID OF IT.
     ANY HELP WOULD BE WELCOME.

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    Re: AVG
    « Reply #1 on: January 10, 2021, 03:58:47 PM »
    Hello and welcome to Computer Hope Forum. My name is Dave. I will be helping you out with your particular problem on your computer.

    1. I will be working on your Malware issues. This may or may not solve other issues you have with your machine.
    2. The fixes are specific to your problem and should only be used for this issue on this machine.
    3. If you don't know or understand something, please don't hesitate to ask.
    4. Please DO NOT run any other tools or scans while I am helping you.
    5. It is important that you reply to this thread. Do not start a new topic.
    6. Your security programs may give warnings for some of the tools I will ask you to use. Be assured, any links I give are safe.
    7. Absence of symptoms does not mean that everything is clear.

    If you can't access the internet with your infected computer you will have to download and transfer any programs to the computer you're using now and transfer them to the infected computer with a CD-RW or a USB storage device. I prefer a CD because a storage device can get infected. If you use a storage device hold the shift key down while inserting the USB storage device for about 10 secs. You will also have to transfer the logs you receive back to the good computer using the same method until we can get the computer back on-line.
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    First thing. Turn off your caplock. There's no need to shout. Please run these scans and post the logs to see what we're dealing with.

    Please download AdwareCleaner onto your Desktop. AdwCleaner

    Before starting AdwCleaner, close all open programs and internet browsers, then double-click on the AdwCleaner icon.

    If Windows prompts you as to whether or not you wish to run AdwCleaner, please allow it to run.
    When the AdwCleaner program will open, click on the Scan button as shown below.

    AdwCleaner will now start to search for malicious files that may be installed on your computer.
    To remove the files that were detected in the previous step, please click on the Clean button.

    AdwCleaner will now prompt you to save any open files or data as the program will need to reboot the computer. Please do so and then click on the OK button. AdwCleaner will now delete all detected adware from your computer. When it is done it will display an alert that explains what PUPs (Potentially Unwanted Programs) and Adware are. Please read through this information and then press the OK button. You will now be presented with an alert that states AdwCleaner needs to reboot your computer.
    Please click on the OK button to allow AdwCleaner reboot your computer.A log will be produced. Please copy and paste this log in your next reply.
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    Download and install: Please download Malwarebytes' scanner to your desktop.
    Double Click mbam-setup.exe to install the application.
    • It should update automatically if the computer is connected to the internet.
    • Click on Threat Scan and click on Scan Now.
    • The scan may take some time to finish,so please be patient.
    • When the scan is complete make sure all the infections have "quarantine" selected in the Action box.
    • Click on "Apply actions" You may be asked to Restart your computer to completely remove the infections.
    • When disinfection is completed you can click on "Copy to Clipboard".
    • Paste the log in you next reply (CTRL+ V)
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    Download Security Check by screen317 from the following link and save it to your desktop.

    Security Check

    * Double-click Security Check.bat
    * Follow the on-screen instructions inside of the black box.
    * A Notepad document should open automatically called checkup.txt
    * Post the contents of that document in your next reply.

    Note: If a security program requests permission from dig.exe to access the Internet, allow it to do so.
    Windows 8 and Windows 10 dual boot with two SSD's

    ivanoe

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      Re: AVG
      « Reply #2 on: January 12, 2021, 04:28:25 AM »
        Morning Dave (well it is here). followed your instructions as best i can. dont' know if i have done it right. i  sent one to notepad, but ,
        but i cant' it  find anywhere. but i have managed two .

         hope these are helpful.

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      Re: AVG
      « Reply #3 on: January 12, 2021, 03:32:21 PM »
      Please do not attach your logs unless absolutely necessary. Copy and paste them in your reply(ies)

      Did you try Start, Control Panel, Programs and Features to see if AVG is there?
      Windows 8 and Windows 10 dual boot with two SSD's

      ivanoe

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        Re: AVG
        « Reply #4 on: January 15, 2021, 12:01:19 AM »
        Morning Dave did as you suggested went to programs and features. and there it was . a box came up from AVG, i think last time i ignored this
        thinking it was another avg add on. anyway this time i deleted it and it hasn't come back since .keeping my fingers crossed

        will keep you posted.
         

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        Re: AVG
        « Reply #5 on: January 16, 2021, 04:00:01 PM »
        Ok.
        Windows 8 and Windows 10 dual boot with two SSD's

        ivanoe

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          Re: AVG
          « Reply #6 on: January 19, 2021, 02:26:23 AM »
            well it seems you really are Super dave. no AVG for days now that programs and features did the trick.
            Thank you.

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          Re: AVG
          « Reply #7 on: January 19, 2021, 03:58:10 PM »
          You're welcome. I will lock this thread. If you need it re-opened, please send me a pm.
          Windows 8 and Windows 10 dual boot with two SSD's