flashh4 Posted November 9, 2016 Report Share Posted November 9, 2016 Yay .... ok that first scan fix worked so now lets wrap this up. 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 to your desktop and double click it to start the program [url=http://api.viglink.com/api/click?format=go&jsonp=vglnk_jsonp_14102815956339&key=bf4adfcbb328b51c165afd7f95bfc060&libId=64704d6e-537a-4ac2-beea-64e5d35e3f5f&loc=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.geekstogo.com%2Fforum%2Ftopic%2F342065-very-slow-computer-aswmbr-rootkit-not-working%2Fpage-2&v=1&out=https%3A%2F%2Ftoolslib.net%2Fdownloads%2Fviewdownload%2F2-delfix%2F&ref=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.geekstogo.com%2Fforum%2Fforum%2F37-virus-spyware-malware-removal%2F&title=Very%20slow%20computer%2C%20aswMBR%20rootkit%20not%20working%20%5BClosed%5D%20-%20Page%202%20-%20Virus%2C%20Spyware%2C%20Malware%20Removal&txt=here]here[/url] Ensure Remove disinfection tools is ticked Also tick: o Create registry backup o Purge system restore o Reset system settings o Click Run The program will run for a few moments and then notepad will open with a log. Please paste the log in your next reply. You can delete any log files left on your desktop as these are no longer needed. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Congratulation you are clean !!! Any of the logs that you created for use in the forums or remaining tools that have not yet been removed can be deleted so they aren't cluttering up your desktop. This is my standard "All Clean Speech." You may have some already installed, these are just recommendations ! Here are some tips to reduce the potential for spyware infection in the future: Here are some tips to reduce the potential for spyware/malware infection in the future: 1. Make your Internet Explorer more secure - This can be done by following these simple instructions: From within Internet Explorer click on the Tools menu and then click onOptions. Click once on theSecurity tab Click once on the Internet icon so it becomes highlighted. Click once on the Custom Level button. Change the Download signed ActiveX controls to Prompt Change the Download unsigned ActiveX controls to Disable Change the Initialize and script ActiveX controls not marked as safe to Disable Change the Installation of desktop items to Prompt Change the Launching programs and files in an IFRAME to Prompt Change the Navigate sub-frames across different domains to Prompt When all these settings have been made, click on the OK button. If it prompts you as to whether or not you want to save the settings, press the Yes button. Next press the Apply button and then the OK to exit the Internet Properties page. 2. FireFox If you use Firefox, I recommend installing the following add-ons to help make your Firefox browser more secure. [url=https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/noscript/]NoScript[/url][/color] [url= https://adblockplus.org/en/firefox] adblock plus[/url] 3. Use and update an anti-virus software - I can not overemphasize the need for you to use and update your anti-virus application on a regular basis. With the ever increasing number of new variants of malware arriving on the scene daily, you become very susceptible to an attack without updated protection. 4. Firewall Using a third-party firewall will allow you to give/deny access for applications that want to go online. Without a firewall your computer is susceptible to being hacked and taken over. Simply using a firewall in its default configuration can lower your risk greatly. **There are firewalls that could be downloaded and used but I would personally only recommend using one of the following below: [url=http://download.cnet.com/Online-Armor-Free/3000-10435_4-10426782.html]Online Armor Free[/url] [url=http://download.cnet.com/Agnitum-Outpost-Firewall-Free/3000-10435_4-10913746.html]Agnitum Outpost Firewall Free [/url] [url=http://personalfirewall.comodo.com/]Comodo Firewall Free [/url] 5. Make sure you keep your Windows OS current. And regularly to download and install any critical updates and service packs. Windows Vista/7 users can open the Start menu > All Programs > Windows Update > Check for Updates (in left hand task pane) to update these systems. Without these you are leaving the back door open. 6.[url=http://www.mywot.com/]WOT[/url](Web of Trust) As "Googling" is such an integral part of internet life, this free browser add on warns you about risky websites that try to scam visitors, deliver malware or send spam. It is especially helpful when browsing or searching in unfamiliar territory. WOT's color-coded icons show you ratings for 21 million websites, helping you avoid the dangerous sites. WOT has an add-on available for Firefox, Internet Explorer as well as Google Chrome. 7. Finally, I strongly recommend that you read Miekiemoes' great advice [url= http://users.telenet.be/bluepatchy/miekiemoes/prevention.html] How to prevent malware[/url] . Let me know how it's running ? Any problems ? It may run a tad slow until a few normal re-boots, but according to all logs you are clean !! Thanks Chuck Link to post Share on other sites
hpg3 Posted November 9, 2016 Author Report Share Posted November 9, 2016 Is that OK or do you want me to send it in several parts at a time Link to post Share on other sites
flashh4 Posted November 9, 2016 Report Share Posted November 9, 2016 See my last post !! Link to post Share on other sites
hpg3 Posted November 9, 2016 Author Report Share Posted November 9, 2016 Chuck, it ran and changed my home page, but nothing else no notepad Link to post Share on other sites
hpg3 Posted November 9, 2016 Author Report Share Posted November 9, 2016 none of the things you said check came up Link to post Share on other sites
flashh4 Posted November 9, 2016 Report Share Posted November 9, 2016 Ok then you can remove/delete any Program we used or their logs !! Let me know in a few days how it is running !! You are all clean !!! Thanks Chuck Now go have that drink !!!!! Link to post Share on other sites
hpg3 Posted November 9, 2016 Author Report Share Posted November 9, 2016 Several Link to post Share on other sites
hpg3 Posted November 9, 2016 Author Report Share Posted November 9, 2016 thanks you so much for sticking with me this long Link to post Share on other sites
flashh4 Posted November 9, 2016 Report Share Posted November 9, 2016 You are welcome !! This is what i do !! Have a good one !! And just let me know if the CPU stays there & how the computer is running ! Thanks Chuck Happy Surfing Link to post Share on other sites
hpg3 Posted November 11, 2016 Author Report Share Posted November 11, 2016 Chuck, the computer seems to be a bit faster, however, the CPU usage with nothing running is still bouncing from 50% to 100%. I just copied you recommendations and will try to change the settings. Link to post Share on other sites
flashh4 Posted November 11, 2016 Report Share Posted November 11, 2016 Ok thanks for letting me know !! Chuck Link to post Share on other sites
hpg3 Posted November 11, 2016 Author Report Share Posted November 11, 2016 All of the items you suggested in the options tab were already marked that way. I do have an updated Norton anti virus. I did download the armor free firewall. My Windows OS is up to date, I don't surf the web, I use MSN as my homepage and do read dome of the articles on that page. in my email, if it looks suspicious, I delete it. Link to post Share on other sites
hpg3 Posted November 11, 2016 Author Report Share Posted November 11, 2016 Chuck, I'll check back tomorrow, need to take wife out to visit our son. Link to post Share on other sites
hpg3 Posted November 11, 2016 Author Report Share Posted November 11, 2016 Change in plans. granddaughter is sick. Can't take any chances, I have some knee surgery next week. so, I'll be here for a while. Link to post Share on other sites
flashh4 Posted November 11, 2016 Report Share Posted November 11, 2016 hpg3 ....... In general you should consider 60 degrees Celcius the absolute maximum for long periods, but aim for 45-50 degrees to be safe. So your computer is in range of what i expect from talking with others ! Chuck Link to post Share on other sites
hpg3 Posted November 12, 2016 Author Report Share Posted November 12, 2016 Chuck, I'm not sure what you are talking about. It sounds like you mean the temperature of the CPU, I was talking about the use of the CPU with nothing running. Link to post Share on other sites
flashh4 Posted November 13, 2016 Report Share Posted November 13, 2016 Go to the the task manager. Open the Processes. Start ending processes one at a time and see if CPU usage drops. Link to post Share on other sites
hpg3 Posted November 13, 2016 Author Report Share Posted November 13, 2016 (edited) Chuck, there are 27 things listed under processes, only two have a number in the CPU column, all the rest are at zero. System Idle process CPU 49 24K this one won't close SVChost.exe CPU 50 125K Host process for windows. this one closed. the CPU dropped to almost zero then bounces up in the 20 to 30 range.added text Both CPU numbers keep changing to lower numbers and then back to the original number. what is the SVC host.exe I just ran an update wor Windows. now, there is another line in the processes trustedinstaller.exe 175k 50% in CPU and goes up and down. Edited November 13, 2016 by hpg3 added something Link to post Share on other sites
flashh4 Posted November 13, 2016 Report Share Posted November 13, 2016 That is normal range on the trustedinstaller.exe !!! " SVC host.exe " read below !! http://www.howtogeek.com/howto/windows-vista/what-is-svchostexe-and-why-is-it-running/ From what i have researched it's running about normal !! Chuck Link to post Share on other sites
hpg3 Posted November 13, 2016 Author Report Share Posted November 13, 2016 Chuck, I've been working on something for my wife for a couple of hours. I've had several things open and the usage on the CPU has stayed down in the low numbers. right now, it's at 8%, WOW' I hope it stays that way. I read the article and for me, it's like the directions for a Chinese cross work puzzle. Again, thank you so much for the help. Link to post Share on other sites
flashh4 Posted November 14, 2016 Report Share Posted November 14, 2016 You are most welcome ..... lets hope it stays low !! Chuck Seeing how this computer is clean i will lock this topic in 5 days !! Link to post Share on other sites
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