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To make cleaning this machine easier
- Please do not uninstall/install any programs unless asked to
It is more difficult when files/programs are appearing in/disappearing from the logs.
- Please do not run any scans other than those requested
- Please follow all instructions in the order posted
- All logs/reports, etc.. must be posted in Notepad. Please ensure that word wrap is unchecked. In notepad click format, uncheck word wrap if it is checked.
- Do not attach any logs/reports, etc.. unless specifically requested to do so.
- If you have problems with or do not understand the instructions, Please ask before continuing.
- Please stay with this thread until given the All Clear. A absence of symptoms does not mean a clean machine.
I do not see an
Antivirus program installed on this computer. We will rectify that shortly.
First
Download the
HostsXpert 4.3 - Hosts File Manager.
- Unzip HostsXpert 4.3 - Hosts File Manager to a convenient folder such as C:\HostsXpert 4.3 - Hosts File Manager
- Run HostsXpert 4.3 - Hosts File Manager from where you unzipped it to.
- Click on "File Handling".
- Click on "Restore MS Hosts File".
- Click OK on the Confirmation box.
- Click on "Make Read Only?"
- Click the X to exit the program.
- Note: If you were using a custom Hosts file you will need to replace any of those entries yourself.
Next, Download and install one of these free antivirus progams
Avast
Help and support can be found here
Avast Forum
AVG
Help and support can be found here
AVG Forum
Antivir PersonalEditionClassic
Help and support can be found here
Avira Personal Support Forum
Next, please re-run DDS and post the new logs.
Thanks