Been using Avast for a few years and this is the first time anything has ever shown up in a scan for me. I'm pretty computer literate, except when it comes to viruses and what is and isn't one (and how to handle them). I'm safe on the computer and don't click or download things willy-nilly.
To start at the beginning, I did a routine full scan and it returned two things that were labeled as HIGH threats/rootkits. I can't figure out where the actual full text scan logs are in this new version of Avast, otherwise I would share it here. All I can seem to find is the 'detailed report' and I've taken a screen shot of that:
So after I saw that, even though the names of the files didn't seem that suspicious to me (though I have no idea what they do), I selected 'fix automatically.' The computer then had to restart. Upon restart, I did another 'full scan' and it found the exact same two things. Not really knowing what to do, I chose 'repair' this time (even though I know that should've been part of 'fix automatically'), and then a window popped up and recommended that I do a 'boot-time scan.'
So I did a 'boot-time scan' and it returned one LOW risk PUP called Win32:BHO-AMO. When I google that, it looks like it is actually a trojan or something?? But the scan labels it 'low risk?' Here's a screen shot of that boot-time scan result:
So now, I'm looking for advice on what to do. Are any of these three things actually viruses or dangerous in any way? Or are they false positives or something? I have very little experience with this.
The Win32 PUP is currently in the virus chest... and I think the other two things (labeled as rootkits) must still be on my computer at this point?
Sorry for the lengthy post, I just wanted to be thorough.
