Thank you so much! I ran the Fixlist file and it seems it worked very well (I've attached the Fixlog) : I ran an AV scan and it didn't detect any virus!
I have 2 questions though :
- Should I just throw away the USB key that got infected or is there a way to clean it up?
- Do I need to keep the MCShield, FSRT and Malwarebyes or can I uninstall them (my computer is still a bit slow)?
1) MCShield should have cleaned the USB drive but if you want you can format the drive if yu do not want to keep any of the files on the drive.
2) You can uninstall Malwarebytes if it is slowing your system down. The rest we will take care of with the following:
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 ToolsNow 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:
- Activate UAC
- Create registry backup
- Purge system restore
- Reset system settings
- 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!!
