http://wpad.browserupdatecheck.in/wpad.dat

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those security updates did make it happen less frequently though

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Bump anyone else hear if this a false positive issue or found a fix

[essexboy]

Hi there, this is a genuine alert and we have found where it hides

 We will use FRST for additional checks. Re-run FRST/FRST64 by double-clicking:

•Type browserupdatecheck.in;wpad.dat into the Search: field in FRST then click the Search Registry button.
•FRST will search your computer for files and when finished it will produce a log Search.txt in the same directory the tool is run.
•Please attach it to your reply.

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ok awesome, sadly I'm at work for the next 7 hours. I will attach the required information tonight when I return home.

[essexboy]

OK

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here is my Search.txt file from FRST

[essexboy]

Right click this link https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/73555776/tcpip.reg and select Save target as...
Save TCPIP.reg to your desktop
Double click the file and allow to merge
Accept the warnings
Once done reboot and let me know if the alerts have ceased

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All is looking well at the moment. Ran FRST again and searched the registry and didnt find anything about wpad.browersupdatecheck.in or wpad.dat. Is there any other steps I should take after this for clean up?

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Hello, im having the same problem, help would be appreciated

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Ive been looking for a solution to this problem all day and this is the first helpful forum on this subject I have found. I included the results from the FRST registry search

[essexboy]

All is looking well at the moment. Ran FRST again and searched the registry and didnt find anything about wpad.browersupdatecheck.in or wpad.dat. Is there any other steps I should take after this for clean up?

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



: Keep Java Updated :

WARNING: Java is the #1 exploited program at this time. The Department of Homeland Security recommends that computer users disable Java
See this article

I would recommend that you completely uninstall Java unless you need it to run an important software.
In that instance I would recommend that you disable Java in your browsers until you need it for that software and then enable it. (See How to diasble Java in your web browser and How to unplug Java from the browser)

If you do need to keep Java then download JavaRa
Run the programme and select  Remove Java Runtime.  Uninstall all versions of Java present
Once done then run it again and select Update Java runtime > Download and install Latest version



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:

[essexboy]

Anvil1  could you start your own thread please

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yes, sorry im not very good with forum etiquette