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1. You can uninstall Adware now that you have MBAM. Just remember to always update MBAM prior to doing a scan.
2. Do you have any other security software on your machine previously (antivirus, firewall, other software)?
3. The Avast boot scan found a problem. You may have more going on. I'd like you to run an OTL log and then I will refer you to one of our malware experts. Here are the instructions on downloading OTL and how to run it:
OTL is currently our primary tool for searching key areas of the registry and other system locations for the telltale signs of malware. It generates a comprehensive log, and offers an initial diagnosis.
Important note: HijackThis has been replaced by OTL in this guide. Since being acquired by TrendMicro, HijackThis has not been regularly updated. Many infections are now able to hide partly, or completely from a HijackThis scan. It includes all the scan locations of HijackThis and more. It's not only a more comprehensive scan tool, but also offers more powerful removal features.
Download OTL to your Desktop
· Double click on the icon to run it. Make sure all other windows are closed and to let it run uninterrupted.
· Check the box that says Scan All Users
· Under the Custom Scan box paste this in:
netsvcs
drivers32
%SYSTEMDRIVE%\*.*
%systemroot%\system32\*.wt
%systemroot%\system32\*.ruy
%systemroot%\Fonts\*.com
%systemroot%\Fonts\*.dll
%systemroot%\Fonts\*.ini
%systemroot%\Fonts\*.ini2
%systemroot%\Fonts\*.exe
%systemroot%\system32\spool\prtprocs\w32x86\*.*
%systemroot%\REPAIR\*.bak1
%systemroot%\REPAIR\*.ini
%systemroot%\system32\*.jpg
%systemroot%\*.jpg
%systemroot%\*.png
%systemroot%\*.scr
%systemroot%\*._sy
%APPDATA%\Adobe\Update\*.*
%ALLUSERSPROFILE%\Favorites\*.*
%APPDATA%\Microsoft\*.*
%PROGRAMFILES%\*.*
%APPDATA%\Update\*.*
%systemroot%\*. /mp /s
CREATERESTOREPOINT
%systemroot%\System32\config\*.sav
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\WindowsUpdate\AU
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\WindowsUpdate\Auto Update\Results\Install|LastSuccessTime /rs
· Click the Run Scan button. Do not change any settings unless otherwise told to do so. The scan wont take long.
o When the scan completes, it will open two notepad windows. OTL.Txt and Extras.Txt. These are saved in the same location as OTL (desktop).
o Post both logs as an ATTACHMENT to your next post (“Additional Options” > Attach) in post window.
The following is a guideline written by Essexboy on Avast…Thank you!