Trovi Attached

[ken545]

Bud,

Lets do a few things

1.

1. Open Chrome
2. Click the Chrome menu on the browser toolbar.
3. Click on Settings
4. Then Manage Search Engines
5. Highlite Conduit and select Delete

2.

• Click the Chrome menu on the browser toolbar.
• Select Settings.
• Scroll down to Show advanced settings...
• Down on the bottom you will see an option for RESET BROWSER SETTINGS
• Click on it and it will set Chome back to defaults

Then download and run AddCleaner again


-AdwCleaner-by Xplode

Click on this link to download : ADWCleaner
Click on ONE of the Two Blue Download Now buttons That have a blue arrow beside them and save it to your desktop.

Do not click on any links in the top Advertisment.

• 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 reply.
• You can find the logfile at C:\AdwCleaner[S1].txt as well.

[Beadbud5000]

Thanks Ken

I use Firefox more often but I do like Chrome. I never use IE except for Windows Update. I updated to the new Firefox almost a week ago.
I will just keep an eye on things here.

Bud

Hello Bud,

Second run of Malwarebytes was clean, thats good, what it removed was just a leftover entry for conduit which was not removed by AdwCleaner as is may not have been in the database yet

Chome <-- This is my default browser and I really like it. Just dont use Internet Explorer as there is a new vulnerability that targets IE users and Microsoft has not issued a patch for it yet

Firefox has a new version that you may like also, both these browsers are more secure than IE
https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/firefo...-requirements/

[ken545]

Have FF check for updates as the newest version is 29

[Beadbud5000]

Ken

Firefox version is 29.
I ran malewarebytes and if found another threat via Google

Malwarebytes Anti-Malware
www.malwarebytes.org

Scan Date: 5/7/2014
Scan Time: 7:03:57 AM
Logfile: 5-7.txt
Administrator: Yes

Version: 2.00.1.1004
Malware Database: v2014.05.07.03
Rootkit Database: v2014.03.27.01
License: Trial
Malware Protection: Enabled
Malicious Website Protection: Enabled
Chameleon: Disabled

OS: Windows Vista
CPU: x86
File System: NTFS
User: budzone

Scan Type: Threat Scan
Result: Completed
Objects Scanned: 219485
Time Elapsed: 6 min, 15 sec

Memory: Enabled
Startup: Enabled
Filesystem: Enabled
Archives: Enabled
Rootkits: Enabled
Shuriken: Enabled
PUP: Enabled
PUM: Enabled

Processes: 0
(No malicious items detected)

Modules: 0
(No malicious items detected)

Registry Keys: 0
(No malicious items detected)

Registry Values: 0
(No malicious items detected)

Registry Data: 0
(No malicious items detected)

Folders: 0
(No malicious items detected)

Files: 1
PUP.Optional.Conduit.A, C:\Users\budzone\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Preferences, Good: (), Bad: ( "startup_urls": [ "http://search.conduit.com/?gd=&ctid=CT3325805&octid=EB_ORIGINAL_CTID&ISID=MC7C07C40-D17D-4175-BB31-27F6BC352BBB&SearchSource=55&CUI=&UM=5&UP=SPD04EF258-F5DF-4F9B-9C33-0211D70826E1&SSPV=" ],), Replaced,[37c9d32df60a946c177842277b89d030]

Physical Sectors: 0
(No malicious items detected)


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Thanks Ken, for looking out! Bud

[ken545]

Bud, cant help you if you don't follow instructions, I need you to go back to my Post # 31 and follow those instructions

[Beadbud5000]

Ken

I am sorry. I did not see the thread you gave at first but then I finally did AFTER I posted this morning. All complete now.
Here is the Adwcleaner Notepad fill I just got after my reboot.
# AdwCleaner v3.207 - Report created 07/05/2014 at 09:38:24
# Updated 05/05/2014 by Xplode
# Operating System : Windows Vista (TM) Home Premium (32 bits)
# Username : budzone - HOMEPC
# Running from : C:\Users\budzone\Downloads\adwcleaner (1).exe
# Option : Clean

***** [ Services ] *****


***** [ Files / Folders ] *****


***** [ Shortcuts ] *****


***** [ Registry ] *****


***** [ Browsers ] *****

-\\ Internet Explorer v7.0.6000.16386


-\\ Mozilla Firefox v29.0 (en-US)

[ File : C:\Users\budzone\AppData\Roaming\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\dn0p235l.default\prefs.js ]


-\\ Google Chrome v34.0.1847.131

[ File : C:\Users\budzone\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\preferences ]

Deleted [Search Provider] : hxxp://search.aol.com/aol/search?query={searchTerms}
Deleted [Search Provider] : hxxp://www.ask.com/web?q={searchTerms}
Deleted [Startup_urls] : hxxp://search.conduit.com/?gd=&ctid=CT3325805&octid=EB_ORIGINAL_CTID&ISID=MC7C07C40-D17D-4175-BB31-27F6BC352BBB&SearchSource=55&CUI=&UM=5&UP=SPD04EF258-F5DF-4F9B-9C33-0211D70826E1&SSPV=
Deleted [Extension] : gjkpcnacdgdlpfejlgflolpaigoicibh

*************************

AdwCleaner[R0].txt - [4079 octets] - [29/04/2014 16:56:08]
AdwCleaner[R1].txt - [1434 octets] - [07/05/2014 09:36:37]
AdwCleaner[S0].txt - [4004 octets] - [29/04/2014 16:57:29]
AdwCleaner[S1].txt - [1363 octets] - [07/05/2014 09:38:24]

########## EOF - C:\AdwCleaner\AdwCleaner[S1].txt - [1423 octets] ##########

My searches have been screwed up for a long time. Thank you!!! Bud

[ken545]

Did you follow the instructions that I gave you for resetting Chome

[Beadbud5000]

Ken

I did as you suggested with the resetting of chrome. I ran a malwarebytes scan a few minutes ago. All appears good.

Malwarebytes Anti-Malware
www.malwarebytes.org

Scan Date: 5/7/2014
Scan Time: 4:05:02 PM
Logfile: 5-7-14pm.txt
Administrator: Yes

Version: 2.00.1.1004
Malware Database: v2014.05.07.06
Rootkit Database: v2014.03.27.01
License: Trial
Malware Protection: Enabled
Malicious Website Protection: Enabled
Chameleon: Disabled

OS: Windows Vista
CPU: x86
File System: NTFS
User: budzone

Scan Type: Threat Scan
Result: Completed
Objects Scanned: 219928
Time Elapsed: 5 min, 41 sec

Memory: Enabled
Startup: Enabled
Filesystem: Enabled
Archives: Enabled
Rootkits: Enabled
Shuriken: Enabled
PUP: Enabled
PUM: Enabled

Processes: 0
(No malicious items detected)

Modules: 0
(No malicious items detected)

Registry Keys: 0
(No malicious items detected)

Registry Values: 0
(No malicious items detected)

Registry Data: 0
(No malicious items detected)

Folders: 0
(No malicious items detected)

Files: 0
(No malicious items detected)

Physical Sectors: 0
(No malicious items detected)


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Thanks Bud

[ken545]

Looks like your good to go

[Beadbud5000]

Ken

Malarebytes found the same problem on the conduit (Google Chrome). The program look like it was saving my mornings log but it crapped out and left no record. What should I do?

Bud