FHVc8WHr.exe.part Win32.PUP-gen [PUP]

[essexboy]

My tool is the Tweaking.com one available here http://www.tweaking.com/content/page/advanced_system_tweaker.html  A little screenshot at the bottom to show what it does in the registry

But I fear that IE's upgrade will interfere with the Firefox Copy Image command. I also have not downloaded Adobe flash player for the same reason, but Avast wants me to update flash player active X.

Again this is to update a programme that you may rarely use but could provide a loophole into your system.  The IE upgrade should not interfere with FF

 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:

Run OTL

• Under the Custom Scans/Fixes box at the bottom, paste in the following
  

  :Commands
  [resethosts]
  [emptytemp]
  [CLEARALLRESTOREPOINTS]
   [Reboot]

• Then click the Run Fix button at the top
  
• Let the program run unhindered, reboot the PC when it is done

Run AdwCleaner and select uninstall

Run OTL and hit the cleanup button.  It will remove all the programmes we have used plus itself. 

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

Download and install FileHippo update checker and run it monthly it will show you which programmes on your system need updating and give a download link

If you use on-line banking then as an added layer of protection install Trusteer Rapport

It is critical to have both a firewall and anti virus to protect your system and to keep them updated. To keep your operating system up to date visit

• Microsoft Windows Update

To learn more about how to protect yourself while on the internet read our little guide  How did I get infected in the first place ?Keep safe  :wave:

[DaveAtAvast]

Well I was having a Firefox crash once a day after the end of our saga. I tried to download the programs you recommended but one error message after another kept me from doing it. I also ran into problems up-dating IE. I didn't find the free Malwarebytes. It may be there, I just didn't see it. I'll try again when things settle down. I up-dated Firefox and that seems to have solved the crashing problem. Time will tell. I was able to get Trusteer Rapport working and it has already been of help. I looked at the web site you pointed me to "Preventing Malware and Safe Computing". I was thrown a bit though expecting to find "how did I get infected in the first place". My brother who is not the expert you are has recommended several of the programs you listed as well. But this is the first time I have seen them separated into categories. Most of the time the indivigual program just say they are "The Best" and we should use them, but that's not much to go on.
    Well, it's been several days with the Firefox up-grade and things seem to be good. My best guess is that the PuP changed something in the Firefox entry in the registry and the up-grade fixed it. Thanks to all who helped on this. David

[Pondus]

I didn't find the free Malwarebytes.

it is the same download.... during install you are asked if you want the free or start trail period of PRO
pro is a one time fee for a lifetime license

[DaveAtAvast]

   Pondus, Thanks for the info and once again all the help. David