"Threat blocked" keeps popping up.

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Hi.

I downloaded a few days ago a program, which I did not install because an Avast window popped informing that it's a virus, put since that my Avast keeps popping up, informing about a Threat that is blocked. Probably got a malware or something similiar? It informs that its in a windows32 folder and rundll32 or something.. Sorry if the description is poor.

Anyway, I have tried almost every scans etc, but no program finds anything..

So please, what to do? My computer seems really slow now that Avast keeps informing about this.

[Eddy]

Follow the instructions > https://forum.avast.com/index.php?topic=194892.0

[Pondus]

It informs that its in a windows32 folder and rundll32 or something.. Sorry if the description is poor.

If you have not rebooted since last popup > right click avast tray icon and select show last popup
Take a screenshot and attach

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Hi, here's the screenshot. Sorry it's in Finnish but maybe you'll understand 

[Pondus]

Hi, here's the screenshot. Sorry it's in Finnish but maybe you'll understand 

Malware name and location is in English   

Continue with the instructions Eddy gave you and attach logs, then a malware expert will assist you

He may not be online before tomorrow

[dbrisendine]

Please post the logs as soon as you can.  Also, are there any other warnings from Avast?  Perhaps one about the wpad?

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Hi, sorry it took such a long time to reply, but here are the Malwarebyte and Farbar logs.
And no, I have not gotten any other warnings from avast, only this one which seems to be popping up more and more every day..

[Eddy]

Make sure you have PUP  detection enable in avast and wait for dbrisendine to guide you further.

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Okay. And yes I have turned on the PUP detection in Avast

[dbrisendine]

FIRST >>>>

Fix with Farbar Recovery Scan Tool

This fix was created for this user for use on that particular machine.
Running it on another one may cause damage and render the system unstable.

Download attached fixlist.txt file and save it to the Desktop:

Both files, FRST and fixlist.txt have to be in the same location or the fix will not work!

• Right-click on icon and select Run as Administrator to start the tool.
  (XP users click run after receipt of Windows Security Warning - Open File).
• Press the Fix button just once and wait.
• If for some reason the tool needs a restart, please make sure you let the system restart normally. After that let the tool complete its run.
• When finished FRST will generate a log on the Desktop, called Fixlog.txt.

Please attach it to your reply.


SECOND >>>>

AdwCleaner by Xplode

Download AdwCleaner from here or from here. Save the file to the desktop.


NOTE: If you are using IE 8 or above you may get a warning that stops the program from downloading. Just click on the warning and allow the download to complete.

Close all open windows and browsers.

• Vista/7/8 users: Right click the AdwCleaner icon on the desktop, click Run as administrator and accept the UAC prompt to run AdwCleaner.
  You will see the following console:
  
  
• Click the Scan button and wait for the scan to finish.
• After the Scan has finished the window may or may not show what it found and above, in the progress bar, you will see: Waiting for action. Please uncheck elements you don't want to remove.
• Click the Clean button.
• Everything checked will be deleted.
• When the program has finished cleaning a report appears.
• Once done it will ask to reboot, allow this

• On reboot a log will be produced; please attach that in your next reply. This report is also saved to C:\AdwCleaner\AdwCleaner[C0].txt
  
  Optional:
  
  NOTE: If you see AVG Secure Search being targeted for deletion, Here's Why and Here. You can always Reinstall it.

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Hi,

I have now done these steps, and at least it seems like avast no longer keeps popping up, so that's great and I thank you very very much

Also attached the logs from farbar and adware

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Oh sorry, here's also the adware log...

[dbrisendine]

The logs look good and since your system is running well, let's remove the tools and get you on your way ....



If everything else if fine for you (Avast is running / scanning with no warnings, etc.) then I will remove our tools and get you on your way ...


Clean up of Malware Removal Tools
Now that we are through using these tools, let's clean them off your system so that should you ever need to have malware removed again (we hope not) fresh, updated copies will be downloaded.

• Download Delfix from here to your desktop and double click it to start the program
  
• Ensure Remove disinfection tools is ticked
  Also tick:
  
• Create registry backup
• Purge system restore

• Click Run
  
• The program will run for a few moments and then notepad will open with a log. Note: Please save this log first before rebooting your system (if asked to); DelFix does not save the log as it is trying to remove all traces of our work on your system.  Please attach the log in your next reply.
  

You can delete any log files left on your desktop as these are no longer needed.

==Some Tools to consider to help keep your system safe ==

Unchecky is a small service that runs in the background to help keep those "extra toolbars" and tag along search engines from automatically installing.  By automatically directing you to a custom install with all the options unchecked, only what you manually choose and confirm gets installed.

CryptoPrevent is a free program that prevents CryptoLocker / ransomware from infecting your PC by locking down the OS so the malware can not get a grip on your system.  You can read the details about this program here.

Also, consider keeping MalwareBytes Antimalware in your arsenal of safe keeping programs. Use the free version (not the paid or trial version) and you won't have a problem with your antivirus scanner program. Keep it updated and run a scan with it once a week.

Lastly, if you use Firefox as your main web browser, consider adding the NoScript and uBlock Origin add-ons to the browser to block scripting hijacks and remove unwanted ads from the pages you view.

You may also find some information and tips at this thread:
 How did I get infected in the first place?
and
COMPUTER SECURITY - a short quide to staying safer online

I'll leave this topic open for a few days so that if you have any questions you can come back here. Surf safe, my friend!!

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Hi again!

Here is the final log from Delfix.
And I thank you very very much for your help! The popping up of the window was starting to drive me crazy. So once again, thank you very much!