How do i remove a potential dangerous object off my computer

6889joannew

Hi guys ive just done a computer scan and its come up i have 1 potential dangerous threat on my computer
object name:HKLMSOFTWAREclassesKBBARBand
detection name:Found Arware.PowerStrip
object type:Registry key
SDK TYPE:CORE
Result:potential dangerous object:mad:
Now ive just had a warning sign witha red light on it threat
i havent a clue what this means or how to get it off ive got AVG Anti virus Free
Anyone out there know how i can get it off what it is or anything thanks guys

6889joannew

i dont know why ive got a smile face for a p sorry guys

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install malwarebytes, and do a scan

6889joannew

closed wrote: »

install malwarebytes, and do a scan

sory to be dumb but where do i install this from?
Thanks

Consumerist

Are you sure you copied the object name correctly. It should be more like:

HKLM\SOFTWARE\classes\KB\BARBand

If I remember correctly, AVG usually gives you an option to either repair, send to the virus vault or delete a threat.

Run the scan again and look for any options after the scan has finished. A Registry scan seems to be what is required in this case.

Edit:
Just checked my registry on Vista OS and cannot find the key HKLM\SOFTWARE\classes\KB so it is probably safe to delete the key.

MAKE A SYSTEM RESTORE POINT BEFORE CHANGING THE REGISTRY.
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Edit2:

Info regarding the Adware.PowerStrip threat. Here is more info - This is not a virus or a Trojan. It is a direct-marketing adware application.
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http://www.malwarebytes.org/

Reluctant_spender

Malware Bytes

Please download Malwarebytes Anti-Malware and save it to your desktop.

• Make sure you are connected to the Internet.
• Double-click on mbam-setup.exe to install the application.
• When the installation begins, follow the prompts and do not make any changes to default settings.
• When installation has finished, make sure you leave both of these checked:
  • Update Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware
  • Launch Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware
• Then click Finish.
• MBAM will automatically start and you will be asked to update the program before performing a scan. If an update is found, the program will automatically update itself. Press the OK button to close that box and continue. If you encounter any problems while downloading the updates, manually download them from here and just double-click on mbam-rules.exe to install.
• On the Scanner tab:
  • Make sure the "Perform Quick Scan" option is selected.
  • Then click on the Scan button.
• If asked to select the drives to scan, leave all the drives selected and click on the Start Scan button.
• The scan will begin and "Scan in progress" will show at the top. It may take some time to complete so please be patient.
• When the scan is finished, a message box will say "The scan completed successfully. Click 'Show Results' to display all objects found".
• Click OK to close the message box and continue with the removal process.
• Back at the main Scanner screen, click on the Show Results button to see a list of any malware that was found.
• Make sure that everything is checked, and click Remove Selected.
• When removal is completed, a log report will open in Notepad.
• The log is automatically saved and can be viewed by clicking the Logs tab in MBAM.
• Copy and paste the contents of that report in your next reply and exit MBAM.

Note: If MBAM encounters a file that is difficult to remove, you may be asked to reboot your computer so it can proceed with the disinfection process. Regardless if prompted to restart the computer or not, please do so immediately. Failure to reboot normally (not into safe mode) will prevent MBAM from removing all the malware. MBAM may make changes to your registry as part of its disinfection routine. If you're using other security programs that detect registry changes, they may alert you after scanning with MBAM. Please permit the program to allow the changes.

-TangleFoot-

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