Avast pop-up: Avast Web Shield has blocked a harmful webpage or file

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I keep getting avast pop-up message whenever I use Chrome.

I've followed instructions from this post - https://forum.avast.com/index.php?topic=53253.0

Please find 4 attachments, thanks.

[essexboy]

As you have windows 10 do you need this crack ?

C:\Program Files\KMSpico\WinDivert.sys

CAUTION :  This fix is only valid for this specific machine, using it on another may break your computer

Open notepad and copy/paste the text in the quotebox below into it:
 

CreateRestorePoint:
CHR HKLM\SOFTWARE\Policies\Google: Policy restriction <======= ATTENTION
BHO: No Name -> {17ad68ab-04d5-4f03-b72c-13c86e1f99d0} ->  No File
BHO: No Name -> {5E10E74E-6B42-F8AE-5CEE-43B06172F202} ->  No File
BHO: No Name -> {7c297e0a-41da-45b1-bde1-4c111b4abb07} ->  No File
BHO: No Name -> {8BAC3F78-FE7F-2E59-73D7-2EB45370213F} ->  No File
BHO-x32: No Name -> {17ad68ab-04d5-4f03-b72c-13c86e1f99d0} ->  No File
BHO-x32: No Name -> {5E10E74E-6B42-F8AE-5CEE-43B06172F202} ->  No File
BHO-x32: No Name -> {7c297e0a-41da-45b1-bde1-4c111b4abb07} ->  No File
BHO-x32: No Name -> {8BAC3F78-FE7F-2E59-73D7-2EB45370213F} ->  No File
CHR Extension: (Product Hunt) - C:\Users\Armands\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions\likjafohlgffamccflcidmedfongmkee [2015-05-06]
Task: {0A661503-5E5C-41FE-A010-58C86802B4D1} - \Microsoft\Windows\Setup\gwx\refreshgwxconfig No Task File <==== ATTENTION
Task: {0D26467C-664E-491F-8E20-AFE8D004F705} - \Microsoft\Windows\Setup\gwx\launchtrayprocess No Task File <==== ATTENTION
Task: {167EF58F-8779-41BF-9968-A07DC989E989} - \Microsoft\Windows\Setup\GWXTriggers\MachineUnlock-5d No Task File <==== ATTENTION
Task: {23863ABF-DC02-443F-9167-F06E0E14E9BE} - \Microsoft\Windows\Setup\GWXTriggers\Telemetry-4xd No Task File <==== ATTENTION
Task: {4DE19690-511E-4327-AA09-4403A3BC7E3A} - \Microsoft\Windows\Setup\GWXTriggers\Logon-5d No Task File <==== ATTENTION
Task: {64574684-6BAE-449E-A798-0F0E32D957F5} - \Microsoft\Windows\Setup\GWXTriggers\OutOfSleep-5d No Task File <==== ATTENTION
Task: {6D3723F2-95B2-4E51-95E1-59281C6F7A25} - \Microsoft\Windows\Setup\gwx\refreshgwxcontent No Task File <==== ATTENTION
Task: {8D456188-86C9-48E0-87D6-AEDEBD6489B6} - \Microsoft\Windows\Setup\GWXTriggers\Time-5d No Task File <==== ATTENTION
Task: {8D995A3E-99A5-44BB-9025-06FC91137965} - \Microsoft\Windows\Setup\gwx\refreshgwxconfigandcontent No Task File <==== ATTENTION
Task: {A13B3480-F0DE-42C8-9E01-44187035DC4F} - System32\Tasks\AutoPico Daily Restart => C:\Program Files\KMSpico\AutoPico.exe [2013-12-11] ()
Task: {B8FB7A73-F88D-4427-A63C-8E5D1B48C18C} - \Microsoft\Windows\Setup\GWXTriggers\OutOfIdle-5d No Task File <==== ATTENTION
Task: {BC88DE2E-D23C-41A5-AAF2-A42DF2B4AB42} - \Microsoft\Windows\Setup\GWXTriggers\refreshgwxconfig-B No Task File <==== ATTENTION
S5 WinDivert1.1;  <===== ATTENTION Locked Service
C:\Program Files\KMSpico
 Hosts:
RemoveProxy:
EmptyTemp:
CMD: bitsadmin /reset /allusers

 
Save this as fixlist.txt, in the same location as FRST.exe

Run FRST and press Fix
On completion a log will be generated please post that

THEN

Please download AdwCleaner by Xplode onto your desktop.

• Close all open programs and internet browsers.
• Double click on AdwCleaner.exe to run the tool.
  
• Click on Scan.
  
• After the scan is complete click on "Clean"
• Confirm each time with Ok.
  
• Your computer will be rebooted automatically. A text file will open after the restart.
• Please post the content of that logfile with your next answer.
• You can find the logfile at C:\AdwCleaner[S0].txt as well.
  

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Thanks for quick response!

I've done all steps to get log files, please see attachments.

[essexboy]

Have the alerts now ceased ?

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No, I keep getting them

[essexboy]

Could you attach a screens hot of the Avast alert please as that carries more information

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 These alerts come from different URLs but always from Chrome process.

Here are some of the URLs that come up with the issue:

http://takethefile.co.il/sync/?q=C6qUojsGqTk7rjsGqTw4qjUErdCHtMZPhd94qTU4qHk4rHnEpjs6qTgEqjg4tNtVh7n0rjnFrds6rjg9pdkHtMxMhT96rHn8rTg5tNbPhd96qHCMDMlGojUMgNr0rihPBNq9ojsFtMl5Dd86WynMg708BNmGWj8znShLC7VUojgErGhPBMn0qdU9qHg5qdg9qTC9pjr5rjwHrGh5BMxJhj86WwmLD74IB7xU&amse=hghc50&xname=CheapDealCoupon

http://liveblackboxfile.info/sync/?q=C6qUojsGqTk7rjsGqTw4qjUErdCHtMZPhd94qTU4qHk4rHnEpjs6qTgEqjg4tNtVh7n0rjnFrds6rjg9pdkHtMxMhT96rHn8rTg5tNbPhd96qHCMDMlGojUMgNr0rihPBNq9ojsFtMl5Dd86WynMg708BNmGWj8znShLC7VUojgErGhPBMn0qdU9qHg5qdg9qTC9pjr5rjwHrGh5BMxJhj86WwmLD74IB7xU&amse=hghc50&xname=CheapDealCoupon

http://drivergetcreditfree.info/sync/?q=C6qUojsGqTk7rjsGqTw4qjUErdCHtMZPhd94qTU4qHk4rHnEpjs6qTgEqjg4tNtVh7n0rjnFrds6rjg9pdkHtMxMhT96rHn8rTg5tNbPhd96qHCMDMlGojUMgNr0rihPBNq9ojsFtMl5Dd86WynMg708BNmGWj8znShLC7VUojgErGhPBMn0qdU9qHg5qdg9qTC9pjr5rjwHrGh5BMxJhj86WwmLD74IB7xU&amse=hghc50&xname=CheapDealCoupon

http://prosetgroup.us/sync/?q=C6qUojsGqTk7rjsGqTw4qjUErdCHtMZPhd94qTU4qHk4rHnEpjs6qTgEqjg4tNtVh7n0rjnFrds6rjg9pdkHtMxMhT96rHn8rTg5tNbPhd96qHCMDMlGojUMgNr0rihPBNq9ojsFtMl5Dd86WynMg708BNmGWj8znShLC7VUojgErGhPBMn0qdU9qHg5qdg9qTC9pjr5rjwHrGh5BMxJhj86WwmLD74IB7xU&amse=hghc50&xname=CheapDealCoupon

http://skybardownloadstar.net/sync/?q=C6qUojsGqTk7rjsGqTw4qjUErdCHtMZPhd94qTU4qHk4rHnEpjs6qTgEqjg4tNtVh7n0rjnFrds6rjg9pdkHtMxMhT96rHn8rTg5tNbPhd96qHCMDMlGojUMgNr0rihPBNq9ojsFtMl5Dd86WynMg708BNmGWj8znShLC7VUojgErGhPBMn0qdU9qHg5qdg9qTC9pjr5rjwHrGh5BMxJhj86WwmLD74IB7xU&amse=hghc50&xname=CheapDealCoupon

New alert pops out aprox every minute

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All alerts are always ending with CheapDealCoupon, there must be a culprit...

[essexboy]

OK could you run Chrome in incognito mode

To open an incognito window, start Chrome and click the wrench icon in the top right corner of the screen.
Click New Incognito Window and start browsing.
Alternatively, you can press Ctrl+ Shift + N to bring up a new incognito window without entering the Chrome settings menu.

Do the alerts still appear ?

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After 10 minutes of testing it seems to be gone.

1000 thanks for your help!

[essexboy]

OK what that means is that one of your extensions is an imposter

I would recommend that your remove them all and then just re-install the ones you really need

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But strangely enough problem disappeared after I launched Chrome in incognito view and now it doesn't even appear when I use Chrome as I normally do. I restarted laptop several times and it seems to be gone now

[essexboy]

Intriguing that

Subject to no further problems   

I will remove my tools now and give some recommendations, but, I would like you to run for 24 hours or so and come back if you have any problems 

Now the best part of the day ----- Your log now appears clean  :thumbsup:

A good workman always cleans up after himself so..The following will implement some cleanup procedures as well as reset  System Restore points:

Remove tools

Download and run Delfix
Select the options as shown


Now that you are clean, to help protect your computer in the future I recommend that you get the following free programmes:

Malwarebytes

Update and run weekly to keep your system clean

Unchecky

Click on the link above to be taken to Unchecky.com
click the very large Download button.
click Save
Click Open folder
Right click on the Unchecky_setup and choose to Run as Administrator
Once open click the Install button.
Then click on Finish
Unchecky is now installed and will help you keep unwanted check boxes unchecked, this is a fire and forget programme 

It is critical to have both a firewall and anti virus to protect your system and to keep them updated.

To learn more about how to protect yourself while on the internet read this little guide  Best security practices Keep safe  :wave:

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All done and feels secure now.

Many thanks essexboy!