Problems with laptop

Hello! I've been having some problems with laptop lately. Yesterday, it wouldn't load youtube videos, "the blue screen of death" would appear, saying the device driver got stuck in an infinite loop, this indicates problem with the device itself or the device driver programming. Some people suggested updating drivers, so I downloaded from Dell web page driver r228489 for Dell Inspiron and it worked fine, but today I couldn't load Mozilla saying it was removed or deleted, although I didn't do any of that. Eventually I managed to load Mozilla, but it's acting really weird. Thank you in advance for your help.

Hello and welcome to GeekPolice.Net 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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Please download AdwCleaner by Xplode onto your Desktop.

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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Please download Malwarebytes Anti-Malware from here.
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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Please download Junkware Removal Tool to your desktop.

•Warning! Once the scan is complete JRT will shut down your browser with NO warning.

•Shut down your protection software now to avoid potential conflicts.

•Temporarily disable your Antivirus and any Antispyware real time protection before performing a scan. Click this link to see a list of security programs that should be disabled and how to disable them.

•Run the tool by double-clicking it. If you are using Windows Vista or Windows 7, right-click JRT 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.

•Copy and Paste the JRT.txt log into your next message.
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Download Security Check by screen317 from one of the following links and save it to your desktop.

Link 1
Link 2

* 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.

Here are the logs:

# AdwCleaner v5.026 - Logfile created 29/12/2015 at 23:50:00
# Updated 21/12/2015 by Xplode
# Database : 2015-12-29.1 [Server]
# Operating system : Windows 7 Home Premium Service Pack 1 (x64)
# Username : SandraKatja - SANDRAKATJA-PC
# Running from : C:\Users\SandraKatja\Downloads\adwcleaner_5.026.exe
# Option : Cleaning
# Support : http://toolslib.net/forum

***** [ Services ] *****

[-] Service Deleted : vToolbarUpdater40.2.4

***** [ Folders ] *****

[-] Folder Deleted : C:\Program Files (x86)\Common Files\AVG Secure Search
[-] Folder Deleted : C:\Program Files\Common Files\AVG Secure Search
[-] Folder Deleted : C:\ProgramData\AVG Secure Search
[-] Folder Deleted : C:\ProgramData\AVG Security Toolbar

***** [ Files ] *****

[-] File Deleted : C:\Users\SandraKatja\AppData\Roaming\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\8oc92gcr.default-1437511943371\Extensions\Avg@toolbar.xpi
[-] File Deleted : C:\Users\SandraKatja\AppData\Roaming\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\8oc92gcr.default-1437511943371\searchplugins\avg-secure-search.xml

***** [ DLLs ] *****


***** [ Shortcuts ] *****


***** [ Scheduled tasks ] *****


***** [ Registry ] *****

[-] Key Deleted : HKLM\SOFTWARE\Classes\S
[-] Key Deleted : HKLM\SOFTWARE\Classes\ScriptHelper.ScriptHelperApi
[-] Key Deleted : HKLM\SOFTWARE\Classes\ScriptHelper.ScriptHelperApi.1
[-] Value Deleted : HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run [vProt]
[-] Key Deleted : HKLM\SOFTWARE\MozillaPlugins\@avg.com/AVG SiteSafety plugin,version=11.0.0.1,application/x-avg-sitesafety-plugin
[-] Key Deleted : HKLM\SOFTWARE\Google\Chrome\NativeMessagingHosts\avgsh
[-] Key Deleted : HKCU\Software\Classes\CLSID\{1BBF13E0-551E-42DD-91F4-1A547443FFDA}
[-] Key Deleted : HKCU\Software\Classes\CLSID\{3A1209A4-8568-40F0-9B5E-4A06A2A06417}
[-] Key Deleted : HKCU\Software\Classes\CLSID\{31264A33-A653-46C4-AF49-1232C59A7DA5}
[-] Key Deleted : HKLM\SOFTWARE\Classes\CLSID\{933B95E2-E7B7-4AD9-B952-7AC336682AE3}
[-] Key Deleted : HKLM\SOFTWARE\Classes\CLSID\{95B7759C-8C7F-4BF1-B163-73684A933233}
[-] Key Deleted : HKLM\SOFTWARE\Classes\CLSID\{B2BC04DF-EFBD-409A-95CA-36874E5AB92A}
[-] Key Deleted : HKLM\SOFTWARE\Classes\CLSID\{CA3A5461-96B5-46DD-9341-5350D3C94615}
[-] Key Deleted : HKLM\SOFTWARE\Classes\Interface\{C401D2CE-DC27-45C7-BC0C-8E6EA7F085D6}
[-] Key Deleted : HKLM\SOFTWARE\Classes\TypeLib\{C2AC8A0E-E48E-484B-A71C-C7A937FAAB94}
[-] Key Deleted : HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Browser Helper Objects\{95B7759C-8C7F-4BF1-B163-73684A933233}
[-] Key Deleted : HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Ext\Stats\{95B7759C-8C7F-4BF1-B163-73684A933233}
[-] Key Deleted : HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Ext\Stats\{B2BC04DF-EFBD-409A-95CA-36874E5AB92A}
[-] Key Deleted : HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Ext\Settings\{95B7759C-8C7F-4BF1-B163-73684A933233}
[-] Key Deleted : HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Ext\PreApproved\{B2BC04DF-EFBD-409A-95CA-36874E5AB92A}
[-] Key Deleted : HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Low Rights\ElevationPolicy\{B2BC04DF-EFBD-409A-95CA-36874E5AB92A}
[-] Key Deleted : [x64] HKLM\SOFTWARE\Classes\Interface\{C401D2CE-DC27-45C7-BC0C-8E6EA7F085D6}
[-] Key Deleted : [x64] HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Low Rights\ElevationPolicy\{B2BC04DF-EFBD-409A-95CA-36874E5AB92A}
[-] Key Deleted : HKCU\Software\Conduit
[-] Key Deleted : HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\SearchScopes\{95B7759C-8C7F-4BF1-B163-73684A933233}

***** [ Web browsers ] *****


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:: "Tracing" keys removed
:: Winsock settings cleared

########## EOF - C:\AdwCleaner\AdwCleaner[C2].txt - [3652 bytes] ##########


Malwarebytes Anti-Malware
www.malwarebytes.org

Scan Date: 29.12.2015.
Scan Time: 23:59
Logfile: malvarebytes log.txt
Administrator: Yes

Version: 2.2.0.1024
Malware Database: v2015.12.29.06
Rootkit Database: v2015.12.26.01
License: Trial
Malware Protection: Enabled
Malicious Website Protection: Enabled
Self-protection: Disabled

OS: Windows 7 Service Pack 1
CPU: x64
File System: NTFS
User: SandraKatja

Scan Type: Threat Scan
Result: Completed
Objects Scanned: 410157
Time Elapsed: 44 min, 16 sec

Memory: Enabled
Startup: Enabled
Filesystem: Enabled
Archives: Enabled
Rootkits: Disabled
Heuristics: Enabled
PUP: Enabled
PUM: Enabled

Processes: 0
(No malicious items detected)

Modules: 0
(No malicious items detected)

Registry Keys: 0
(No malicious items detected)

Registry Values: 0
(No malicious items detected)

Registry Data: 0
(No malicious items detected)

Folders: 0
(No malicious items detected)

Files: 0
(No malicious items detected)

Physical Sectors: 0
(No malicious items detected)


(end)


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Junkware Removal Tool (JRT) by Malwarebytes
Version: 8.0.1 (11.24.2015)
Operating System: Windows 7 Home Premium x64
Ran by SandraKatja (Administrator) on sri 30.12.2015. at 1:00:52,97
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File System: 3

Successfully deleted: C:\Windows\SysWOW64\REN2432.tmp (File)
Successfully deleted: C:\Windows\SysWOW64\REN8AD2.tmp (File)
Successfully deleted: C:\Windows\SysWOW64\REN8AD3.tmp (File)



Registry: 3

Successfully deleted: HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main\\Start Page (Registry Value)
Successfully deleted: HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Browser Helper Objects\{AF69DE43-7D58-4638-B6FA-CE66B5AD205D} (Registry Key)
Successfully deleted: HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main\\Start Page (Registry Value)




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Scan was completed on sri 30.12.2015. at 1:04:38,63
End of JRT log
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Results of screen317's Security Check version 1.009
Windows 7 Service Pack 1 x64 (UAC is enabled)
Internet Explorer 11
``````````````Antivirus/Firewall Check:``````````````
Windows Firewall Enabled!
Windows Firewall Disabled!
AVG AntiVirus Free Edition
Antivirus up to date! (On Access scanning disabled!)
`````````Anti-malware/Other Utilities Check:`````````
AVG Web TuneUp
CCleaner
Java 8 Update 66
Java version 32-bit out of Date!
Adobe Flash Player 20.0.0.235
Adobe Reader XI
Mozilla Firefox (43.0.3)
````````Process Check: objlist.exe by Laurent````````
`````````````````System Health check`````````````````
Total Fragmentation on Drive C: 5%
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Thank you for your help.

Update Your Java (JRE)

Old versions of Java have vulnerabilities that malware can use to infect your system.

First Verify your Java Version

If there are any other version(s) installed then update now.

Get the new version (if needed)

If your version is out of date install the newest version of the Sun Java Runtime Environment.

Note: UNCHECK any pre-checked toolbar and/or software offered with the Java update. The pre-checked toolbars/software are not part of the Java update.

Be sure to close ALL open web browsers before starting the installation.

Remove any old versions

1. Download JavaRa and unzip the file to your Desktop.
2. Open JavaRA.exe and choose Remove Older Versions
3. Once complete exit JavaRA.

Additional Note: The Java Quick Starter (JQS.exe) adds a service to improve the initial startup time of Java applets and applications. To disable the JQS service if you don't want to use it, go to Start > Control Panel > Java > Advanced > Miscellaneous and uncheck the box for Java Quick Starter. Click OK and reboot your computer.
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I'd like to scan your machine with ESET OnlineScan

•Hold down Control and click on the following link to open ESET OnlineScan in a new window.
ESET OnlineScan

•Click the button.
•For alternate browsers only: (Microsoft Internet Explorer users can skip these steps)

• Click on to download the ESET Smart Installer. Save it to your desktop.
  
• Double click on the icon on your desktop.
  

•Check
•Click the button.
•Accept any security warnings from your browser.

• Leave the check mark next to Remove found threats.
  

•Check
•Push the Start button.
•ESET will then download updates for itself, install itself, and begin scanning your computer. Please be patient as this can take some time.
•When the scan completes, push
•Push , and save the file to your desktop using a unique name, such as ESETScan. Include the contents of this report in your next reply.
•Push the button.
•Push
A log file will be saved here: C:\Program Files\ESET\ESET Online Scanner\log.txt

Hi, I wish you a happy new year and thank you for your help. A removed old versions of Java with JavaRa and here is the ESET log file:

ESETSmartInstaller@High as downloader log:
all ok
# product=EOS
# version=8
# OnlineScannerApp.exe=1.0.0.1
# EOSSerial=130c6992a9872a4a8b056c87029c10ba
# end=init
# utc_time=2016-01-01 09:39:59
# local_time=2016-01-01 10:39:59 (+0100, Central European Standard Time)
# country="Croatia"
# osver=6.1.7601 NT Service Pack 1
ESETSmartInstaller@High as downloader log:
all ok
# product=EOS
# version=8
# OnlineScannerApp.exe=1.0.0.1
# EOSSerial=130c6992a9872a4a8b056c87029c10ba
# end=init
# utc_time=2016-01-01 09:44:57
# local_time=2016-01-01 10:44:57 (+0100, Central European Standard Time)
# country="Croatia"
# osver=6.1.7601 NT Service Pack 1
Update Init
Update Download
Update Finalize
Updated modules version: 27453
# product=EOS
# version=8
# OnlineScannerApp.exe=1.0.0.1
# EOSSerial=130c6992a9872a4a8b056c87029c10ba
# end=updated
# utc_time=2016-01-01 09:50:13
# local_time=2016-01-01 10:50:13 (+0100, Central European Standard Time)
# country="Croatia"
# osver=6.1.7601 NT Service Pack 1
# product=EOS
# version=8
# OnlineScannerApp.exe=1.0.0.1
# OnlineScanner.ocx=1.0.0.7777
# api_version=3.1.1
# EOSSerial=130c6992a9872a4a8b056c87029c10ba
# engine=27453
# end=stopped
# remove_checked=false
# archives_checked=true
# unwanted_checked=true
# unsafe_checked=false
# antistealth_checked=true
# utc_time=2016-01-02 12:09:48
# local_time=2016-01-02 01:09:48 (+0100, Central European Standard Time)
# country="Croatia"
# lang=1033
# osver=6.1.7601 NT Service Pack 1
# compatibility_mode_1='AVG AntiVirus Free Edition'
# compatibility_mode=1057 16777213 100 100 444131 3045636 0 0
# compatibility_mode_1=''
# compatibility_mode=5893 16776574 100 94 14518621 203323238 0 0
# scanned=253195
# found=0
# cleaned=0
# scan_time=8375
ESETSmartInstaller@High as downloader log:
all ok
# product=EOS
# version=8
# OnlineScannerApp.exe=1.0.0.1
# EOSSerial=130c6992a9872a4a8b056c87029c10ba
# end=init
# utc_time=2016-01-02 11:09:48
# local_time=2016-01-02 12:09:48 (+0100, Central European Standard Time)
# country="Croatia"
# osver=6.1.7601 NT Service Pack 1
Update Init
Update Download
Update Finalize
Updated modules version: 27459
# product=EOS
# version=8
# OnlineScannerApp.exe=1.0.0.1
# EOSSerial=130c6992a9872a4a8b056c87029c10ba
# end=updated
# utc_time=2016-01-02 11:10:39
# local_time=2016-01-02 12:10:39 (+0100, Central European Standard Time)
# country="Croatia"
# osver=6.1.7601 NT Service Pack 1
# product=EOS
# version=8
# OnlineScannerApp.exe=1.0.0.1
# OnlineScanner.ocx=1.0.0.7777
# api_version=3.1.1
# EOSSerial=130c6992a9872a4a8b056c87029c10ba
# engine=27459
# end=finished
# remove_checked=true
# archives_checked=true
# unwanted_checked=true
# unsafe_checked=false
# antistealth_checked=true
# utc_time=2016-01-02 02:00:05
# local_time=2016-01-02 03:00:05 (+0100, Central European Standard Time)
# country="Croatia"
# lang=1033
# osver=6.1.7601 NT Service Pack 1
# compatibility_mode_1='AVG AntiVirus Free Edition'
# compatibility_mode=1057 16777213 100 100 497548 3095453 0 0
# compatibility_mode_1=''
# compatibility_mode=5893 16776574 100 94 14568438 203373055 0 0
# scanned=294953
# found=0
# cleaned=0
# scan_time=10165

Happy New Year. How's your computer working now?

It's working really well, thank you so much for your help

Click Start> Computer> right click the C Drive and choose Properties> enter
Click Disk Cleanup from there.



Click OK on the Disk Cleanup Screen.
Click Yes on the Confirmation screen.



This runs the Disk Cleanup utility along with other selections if you have chosen any. (if you had a lot System Restore points, you will see a significant change in the free space in C drive)
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This step will remove all cleaning tools we used, it'll reset restore points (so you won't get reinfected by accidentally using some older restore point) and it'll make some other minor adjustments...
This is a very crucial step so make sure you don't skip it.
Download DelFix by Xplode to your desktop. Delfix will delete all the used tools and logfiles.

Double-click Delfix.exe to start the tool.
Make sure the following items are checked:

• Activate UAC (optional; some users prefer to keep it off)
  
• Remove disinfection tools
  
• Create Registry backup
  
• Purge System Restore Points
  
• Re-set system settings
  

Now click "Run" and wait patiently.
Once finished a logfile will be created. You don't have to attach it to your next reply.
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I suggest using WOT - Web of Trust. WOT is a free Internet security addon for your browser. It will keep you safe from online scams, identity theft, spyware, spam, viruses and unreliable shopping sites. WOT warns you before you interact with a risky website. It's easy and it's free.

Check out Keeping Yourself Safe On The Web for tips and free tools to help keep you safe in the future.

Also see Slow Computer? It may not be Malware for free cleaning/maintenance tools to help keep your computer running smoothly.
Safe Surfing!

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