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Registry cleaner?

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  • Donnie
    Donnie Posts: 9,862 Forumite
    1GB RAM £14.14
  • Hammyman
    Hammyman Posts: 9,913 Forumite
    Registry cleaners break more than they fix.
  • busenbust
    busenbust Posts: 4,782 Forumite
    edited 27 October 2010 at 5:24PM
    busenbust wrote: »
    So I suppose my questions are: Should I install a registry cleaner? If so, which one?

    ^^^

    ccleaner is excellent -- but I'd use it carefully; and careful with the install too -- untick any toolbar add-ons .
    Hammyman wrote: »
    Registry cleaners break more than they fix.

    Yes, I always try to use diligently -- if I really have to at all .
  • JJ_Egan
    JJ_Egan Posts: 20,281 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Name Dropper
    So should I just click "Fix selected issues" and see what happens?

    Yes and take the choice to save backup changes to the registry . Saying that i have never known CCleaner to damage any computer though other registry cleaners have .This really only cleans up leftover bits . Its something i use very very frequently after an uninstall etc .

    jje
  • bigpat
    bigpat Posts: 341 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 100 Posts Combo Breaker
    Sorry - had to go out for a few hours and now I'm trying to do this and cook at the same time!

    Right, I downloaded the Malwarebytes software, ran it, removed the infections, rebooted and then obtained the following log:

    I'm having to shorten this as the forum wont accept a message >25000 characters!!
    Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware 1.46
[URL="http://www.malwarebytes.org/"]www.malwarebytes.org[/URL]
Database version: 4966
Windows 6.0.6002 Service Pack 2
Internet Explorer 8.0.6001.18943
27/10/2010 17:08:31
mbam-log-2010-10-27 (17-08-31).txt
Scan type: Quick scan
Objects scanned: 150985
Time elapsed: 13 minute(s), 18 second(s)
Memory Processes Infected: 2
Memory Modules Infected: 2
Registry Keys Infected: 152
Registry Values Infected: 10
Registry Data Items Infected: 0
Folders Infected: 4
Files Infected: 42
Memory Processes Infected:
C:\Program Files\MyWebSearch\bar\1.bin\M3SRCHMN.EXE (Adware.MyWebSearch) -> No action taken.
C:\Program Files\MyWebSearch\bar\1.bin\MWSOEMON.EXE (Adware.MyWebSearch) -> No action taken.
Memory Modules Infected:
C:\Program Files\MyWebSearch\bar\1.bin\F3HKSTUB.DLL (Adware.MyWebSearch) -> No action taken.
C:\Program Files\MyWebSearch\bar\1.bin\MWSOESTB.DLL (Adware.MyWebSearch) -> No action taken.
Registry Keys Infected:
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\funwebproducts.datacontrol (Adware.MyWebSearch) -> No action taken.
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\TypeLib\{c8cecde3-1ae1-4c4a-ad82-6d5b00212144} (Adware.MyWebSearch) -> No action taken.
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Interface\{17de5e5e-bfe3-4e83-8e1f-8755795359ec} (Adware.MyWebSearch) -> No action taken.
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Interface\{1f52a5fa-a705-4415-b975-88503b291728} (Adware.MyWebSearch) -> No action taken.
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Interface\{a626cdbd-3d13-4f78-b819-440a28d7e8fc} (Adware.MyWebSearch) -> No action taken.
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\CLSID\{25560540-9571-4d7b-9389-0f166788785a} (Adware.MyWebSearch) -> No action taken.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Ext\PreApproved\{25560540-9571-4d7b-9389-0f166788785a} (Adware.MyWebSearch) -> No action taken.
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\funwebproducts.datacontrol.1 (Adware.MyWebSearch) -> No action taken.
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\funwebproducts.historykillerscheduler (Adware.MyWebSearch) -> No action taken.
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\TypeLib\{8ca01f0e-987c-49c3-b852-2f1ac4a7094c} (Adware.MyWebSearch) -> No action taken.
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Interface\{1093995a-ba37-41d2-836e-091067c4ad17} (Adware.MyWebSearch) -> No action taken.
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Interface\{120927bf-1700-43bc-810f-fab92549b390} (Adware.MyWebSearch) -> No action taken.
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Interface\{247a115f-06c2-4fb3-967d-2d62d3cf4f0a} (Adware.MyWebSearch) -> No action taken.
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Interface\{3e53e2cb-86db-4a4a-8bd9-ffeb7a64df82} (Adware.MyWebSearch) -> No action taken.
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Interface\{90449521-d834-4703-bb4e-d3aa44042ff8} (Adware.MyWebSearch) -> No action taken.
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Interface\{991aac62-b100-47ce-8b75-253965244f69} (Adware.MyWebSearch) -> No action taken.
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Interface\{bbabdc90-f3d5-4801-863a-ee6ae529862d} (Adware.MyWebSearch) -> No action taken.
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Interface\{d6ff3684-ad3b-48eb-bbb4-b9e6c5a355c1} (Adware.MyWebSearch) -> No action taken.
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Interface\{eb9e5c1c-b1f9-4c2b-be8a-27d6446fdaf8} (Adware.MyWebSearch) -> No action taken.
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\CLSID\{0f8ecf4f-3646-4c3a-8881-8e138ffcaf70} (Adware.MyWebSearch) -> No action taken.
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\CLSID\{b813095c-81c0-4e40-aa14-67520372b987} (Adware.MyWebSearch) -> No action taken.
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\CLSID\{c9d7be3e-141a-4c85-8cd6-32461f3df2c7} (Adware.MyWebSearch) -> No action taken.
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\CLSID\{cff4ce82-3aa2-451f-9b77-7165605fb835} (Adware.MyWebSearch) -> No action taken.
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\funwebproducts.historykillerscheduler.1 (Adware.MyWebSearch) -> No action taken.
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\funwebproducts.historyswattercontrolbar (Adware.MyWebSearch) -> No action taken.
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\funwebproducts.historyswattercontrolbar.1 (Adware.MyWebSearch) -> No action taken.
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\funwebproducts.htmlmenu (Adware.MyWebSearch) -> No action taken.
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\TypeLib\{e47caee0-deea-464a-9326-3f2801535a4d} (Adware.MyWebSearch) -> No action taken.
...
...
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\CLSID\{8e6f1832-9607-4440-8530-13be7c4b1d14} (Adware.MyWebSearch) -> No action taken.
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\CLSID\{a9571378-68a1-443d-b082-284f960c6d17} (Adware.MyWebSearch) -> No action taken.
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\funwebproducts.popswatterbarbutton.1 (Adware.MyWebSearch) -> No action taken.
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\funwebproducts.popswattersettingscontrol (Adware.MyWebSearch) -> No action taken.
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\funwebproducts.popswattersettingscontrol.1 (Adware.MyWebSearch) -> No action taken.
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\funwebproductsinstaller.start (Adware.MyWebSearch) -> No action taken.
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\funwebproductsinstaller.start.1 (Adware.MyWebSearch) -> No action taken.
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\mywebsearch.chatsessionplugin (Adware.MyWebSearch) -> No action taken.
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\TypeLib\{e79dfbc0-5697-4fbd-94e5-5b2a9c7c1612} (Adware.MyWebSearch) -> No action taken.
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Interface\{72ee7f04-15bd-4845-a005-d6711144d86a} (Adware.MyWebSearch) -> No action taken.
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Interface\{e79dfbc9-5697-4fbd-94e5-5b2a9c7c1612} (Adware.MyWebSearch) -> No action taken.
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Interface\{e79dfbcb-5697-4fbd-94e5-5b2a9c7c1612} (Adware.MyWebSearch) -> No action taken.
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\CLSID\{e79dfbca-5697-4fbd-94e5-5b2a9c7c1612} (Adware.MyWebSearch) -> No action taken.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Ext\PreApproved\{e79dfbca-5697-4fbd-94e5-5b2a9c7c1612} (Adware.MyWebSearch) -> No action taken.
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\mywebsearch.chatsessionplugin.1 (Adware.MyWebSearch) -> No action taken.
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\mywebsearch.htmlpanel (Adware.MyWebSearch) -> No action taken.
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\TypeLib\{3e720450-b472-4954-b7aa-33069eb53906} (Adware.MyWebSearch) -> No action taken.
...
...
 
d8dfe02e2978} (Adware.MyWebSearch) -> No action taken.
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\CLSID\{07b18ea1-a523-4961-b6bb-170de4475cca} (Adware.MyWebSearch) -> No action taken.
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Ext\Settings\{07b18ea1-a523-4961-b6bb-170de4475cca} (Adware.MyWebSearch) -> No action taken.
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Ext\Stats\{07b18ea1-a523-4961-b6bb-170de4475cca} (Adware.MyWebSearch) -> No action taken.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Browser Helper Objects\{07b18ea1-a523-4961-b6bb-170de4475cca} (Adware.MyWebSearch) -> No action taken.
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\CLSID\{07b18ea9-a523-4961-b6bb-170de4475cca} (Adware.MyWebSearch) -> No action taken.
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Ext\Settings\{07b18ea9-a523-4961-b6bb-170de4475cca} (Adware.MyWebSearch) -> No action taken.
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Ext\Stats\{07b18ea9-a523-4961-b6bb-170de4475cca} (Adware.MyWebSearch) -> No action taken.
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\CLSID\{07b18eab-a523-4961-b6bb-170de4475cca} (Adware.MyWebSearch) -> No action taken.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Ext\PreApproved\{07b18eab-a523-4961-b6bb-170de4475cca} (Adware.MyWebSearch) -> No action taken.
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\CLSID\{53ced2d0-5e9a-4761-9005-648404e6f7e5} (Adware.MyWebSearch) -> No action taken.
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\mywebsearchtoolbar.settingsplugin.1 (Adware.MyWebSearch) -> No action taken.
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\mywebsearchtoolbar.toolbarplugin (Adware.MyWebSearch) -> No action taken.
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\mywebsearchtoolbar.toolbarplugin.1 (Adware.MyWebSearch) -> No action taken.
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\screensavercontrol.screensaverinstaller (Adware.MyWebSearch) -> No action taken.
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\TypeLib\{29d67d3c-509a-4544-903f-c8c1b8236554} (Adware.MyWebSearch) -> No action taken.
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Interface\{2e3537fc-cf2f-4f56-af54-5a6a3dd375cc} (Adware.MyWebSearch) -> No action taken.
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Interface\{2e9937fc-cf2f-4f56-af54-5a6a3dd375cc} (Adware.MyWebSearch) -> No action taken.
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\CLSID\{938aa51a-996c-4884-98ce-80dd16a5c9da} (Adware.MyWebSearch) -> No action taken.
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\CLSID\{9ff05104-b030-46fc-94b8-81276e4e27df} (Adware.MyWebSearch) -> No action taken.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Ext\PreApproved\{9ff05104-b030-46fc-94b8-81276e4e27df} (Adware.MyWebSearch) -> No action taken.
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\screensavercontrol.screensaverinstaller.1 (Adware.MyWebSearch) -> No action taken.
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Interface\{1d4db7d1-6ec9-47a3-bd87-1e41684e07bb} (Adware.MyWebSearch) -> No action taken.
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Interface\{1d4db7d3-6ec9-47a3-bd87-1e41684e07bb} (Adware.MyWebSearch) -> No action taken.
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Interface\{6e74766c-4d93-4cc0-96d1-47b8e07ff9ca} (Adware.MyWebSearch) -> No action taken.
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Interface\{cf54be1c-9359-4395-8533-1657cf209cfe} (Adware.MyWebSearch) -> No action taken.
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Interface\{de38c398-b328-4f4c-a3ad-1b5e4ed93477} (Adware.MyWebSearch) -> No action taken.
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Interface\{e342af55-b78a-4cd0-a2bb-da7f52d9d25e} (Adware.MyWebSearch) -> No action taken.
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Interface\{e342af55-b78a-4cd0-a2bb-da7f52d9d25f} (Adware.MyWebSearch) -> No action taken.
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\CLSID\{00a6faf1-072e-44cf-8957-5838f569a31d} (Adware.MyWebSearch) -> No action taken.
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Ext\Settings\{00a6faf1-072e-44cf-8957-5838f569a31d} (Adware.MyWebSearch) -> No action taken.
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Ext\Stats\{00a6faf1-072e-44cf-8957-5838f569a31d} (Adware.MyWebSearch) -> No action taken.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Browser Helper Objects\{00a6faf1-072e-44cf-8957-5838f569a31d} (Adware.MyWebSearch) -> No action taken.
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\CLSID\{00a6faf6-072e-44cf-8957-5838f569a31d} (Adware.MyWebSearch) -> No action taken.
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Ext\Settings\{00a6faf6-072e-44cf-8957-5838f569a31d} (Adware.MyWebSearch) -> No action taken.
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Ext\Stats\{00a6faf6-072e-44cf-8957-5838f569a31d} (Adware.MyWebSearch) -> No action taken.
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\CLSID\{147a976f-eee1-4377-8ea7-4716e4cdd239} (Adware.MyWebSearch) -> No action taken.
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\CLSID\{1d4db7d2-6ec9-47a3-bd87-1e41684e07bb} (Adware.MyWebSearch) -> No action taken.
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\CLSID\{1e0de227-5ce4-4ea3-ab0c-8b03e1aa76bc} (Adware.MyWebSearch) -> No action taken.
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\CLSID\{84da4fdf-a1cf-4195-8688-3e961f505983} (Adware.MyWebSearch) -> No action taken.
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\CLSID\{a4730ebe-43a6-443e-9776-36915d323ad3} (Adware.MyWebSearch) -> No action taken.
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\CLSID\{d9fffb27-d62a-4d64-8cec-1ff006528805} (Adware.MyWebSearch) -> No action taken.
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\TypeLib\{0d26bc71-a633-4e71-ad31-eadc3a1b6a3a} (Adware.MyWebSearch) -> No action taken.
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Typelib\{1d4db7d0-6ec9-47a3-bd87-1e41684e07bb} (Adware.MyWebSearch) -> No action taken.
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Typelib\{d518921a-4a03-425e-9873-b9a71756821e} (Adware.MyWebSearch) -> No action taken.
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Typelib\{f42228fb-e84e-479e-b922-fbbd096e792c} (Adware.MyWebSearch) -> No action taken.
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\SearchScopes\{56256a51-b582-467e-b8d4-7786eda79ae0} (Trojan.Vundo) -> No action taken.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Code Store Database\Distribution Units\{1d4db7d2-6ec9-47a3-bd87-1e41684e07bb} (Adware.MyWebSearch) -> No action taken.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Low Rights\ElevationPolicy\{59c7fc09-1c83-4648-b3e6-003d2bbc7481} (Adware.MyWebSearch) -> No action taken.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Low Rights\ElevationPolicy\{68af847f-6e91-45dd-9b68-d6a12c30e5d7} (Adware.MyWebSearch) -> No action taken.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Low Rights\ElevationPolicy\{9170b96c-28d4-4626-8358-27e6caeef907} (Adware.MyWebSearch) -> No action taken.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Low Rights\ElevationPolicy\{d1a71fa0-ff48-48dd-9b6d-7a13a3e42127} (Adware.MyWebSearch) -> No action taken.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Low Rights\ElevationPolicy\{ddb1968e-ead6-40fd-8dae-ff14757f60c7} (Adware.MyWebSearch) -> No action taken.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Low Rights\ElevationPolicy\{f138d901-86f0-4383-99b6-9cdd406036da} (Adware.MyWebSearch) -> No action taken.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\SearchScopes\{56256a51-b582-467e-b8d4-7786eda79ae0} (Trojan.Vundo) -> No action taken.
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\MyWebSearch (Adware.MyWebSearch) -> No action taken.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\FocusInteractive (Adware.MyWebSearch) -> No action taken.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Fun Web Products (Adware.MyWebSearch) -> No action taken.
...
...
 
(Adware.MyWebSearch) -> No action taken.
C:\Program Files\MyWebSearch\bar\1.bin\M3SKIN.DLL (Adware.MyWebSearch) -> No action taken.
C:\Program Files\MyWebSearch\bar\1.bin\MWSBAR.DLL (Adware.MyWebSearch) -> No action taken.
C:\Program Files\MyWebSearch\bar\1.bin\F3SCRCTR.DLL (Adware.MyWebSearch) -> No action taken.
C:\Program Files\MyWebSearch\bar\1.bin\MWSSRCAS.DLL (Adware.MyWebSearch) -> No action taken.
C:\Program Files\MyWebSearch\bar\1.bin\F3CJPEG.DLL (Adware.MyWebSearch) -> No action taken.
C:\Program Files\MyWebSearch\bar\1.bin\F3HTTPCT.DLL (Adware.MyWebSearch) -> No action taken.
C:\Program Files\MyWebSearch\bar\1.bin\F3REPROX.DLL (Adware.MyWebSearch) -> No action taken.
C:\Program Files\MyWebSearch\bar\1.bin\MWSOEPLG.DLL (Adware.MyWebSearch) -> No action taken.
C:\Windows\System32\f3PSSavr.scr (Adware.MyWebSearch) -> No action taken.
C:\Program Files\MyWebSearch\bar\1.bin\F3PSSAVR.SCR (Adware.MyWebSearch) -> No action taken.
C:\Program Files\MyWebSearch\bar\1.bin\F3REGHK.DLL (Adware.MyWebSearch) -> No action taken.
C:\Program Files\MyWebSearch\bar\1.bin\F3RESTUB.DLL (Adware.MyWebSearch) -> No action taken.
C:\Program Files\MyWebSearch\bar\1.bin\F3SCHMON.EXE (Adware.MyWebSearch) -> No action taken.
C:\Program Files\MyWebSearch\bar\1.bin\F3WPHOOK.DLL (Adware.MyWebSearch) -> No action taken.
C:\Program Files\MyWebSearch\bar\1.bin\M3FFXTBR.MANIFEST (Adware.MyWebSearch) -> No action taken.
C:\Program Files\MyWebSearch\bar\1.bin\M3HIGHIN.EXE (Adware.MyWebSearch) -> No action taken.
C:\Program Files\MyWebSearch\bar\1.bin\M3IDLE.DLL (Adware.MyWebSearch) -> No action taken.
C:\Program Files\MyWebSearch\bar\1.bin\M3IMPIPE.EXE (Adware.MyWebSearch) -> No action taken.
C:\Program Files\MyWebSearch\bar\1.bin\M3MEDINT.EXE (Adware.MyWebSearch) -> No action taken.
C:\Program Files\MyWebSearch\bar\1.bin\M3NTSTBR.MANIFEST (Adware.MyWebSearch) -> No action taken.
C:\Program Files\MyWebSearch\bar\1.bin\M3SKPLAY.EXE (Adware.MyWebSearch) -> No action taken.
C:\Program Files\MyWebSearch\bar\1.bin\M3SLSRCH.EXE (Adware.MyWebSearch) -> No action taken.
C:\Program Files\MyWebSearch\bar\1.bin\NPMYWEBS.DLL (Adware.MyWebSearch) -> No action taken.
C:\Program Files\MyWebSearch\bar\icons\CM.ICO (Adware.MyWebSearch) -> No action taken.
C:\Program Files\MyWebSearch\bar\icons\MFC.ICO (Adware.MyWebSearch) -> No action taken.
C:\Program Files\MyWebSearch\bar\icons\PSS.ICO (Adware.MyWebSearch) -> No action taken.
C:\Program Files\MyWebSearch\bar\icons\SMILEY.ICO (Adware.MyWebSearch) -> No action taken.
C:\Program Files\MyWebSearch\bar\icons\WB.ICO (Adware.MyWebSearch) -> No action taken.
C:\Program Files\MyWebSearch\bar\icons\ZWINKY.ICO (Adware.MyWebSearch) -> No action taken.
    As you can see there's a bunch of stuff related to "MyWebSearch" which I do remember used to come up a lot using Internet Explorer and I think I uninstalled it using the Control Panel. Evidently, it lkeaves all this junk behind.

    After that I downloaded and ran the HijackThis software (alarming though that sounds to a novice like me!) Following the online Quick Start advice, I *tried* to generate a StartUpList log but it's giving me a message that says
    "Cannot find the C:\Program Files\TrendMicro\HiJackThis\startuptxt.txt file. Do you want to create a new file?" and if I click Yes it just opens a blank Notepad file. I don't think that can mean I don't have any startup programs, but I don't know what it does mean.

    But now some of you are saying that registry cleaners break more than they fix. I can sort of see what the Malware program has done, but I don't know what HiJack this is supposed to be doing. Are there other options I should click?

    I'll take a look at that link for 1GB of RAM next.

    Thanks for help.

    Pat
  • bigpat
    bigpat Posts: 341 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 100 Posts Combo Breaker
    Regarding the RAM mentioned above, maybe I've given the impression I'm capable of installing something like this. I'm not. I don't think i'd want to run the risk of getting the back off this laptop and !!!!!!ing something up.

    Any idea how much I should pay someone to do this for me? And whether it's worth it?
  • Donnie
    Donnie Posts: 9,862 Forumite
    Please just follow the instructions. Nothing more.

    Your logs indicate that you have not removed the infection. i.e. No action taken.

    So did you select 'Remove Selected'? If so post the relevant log that shows that action was taken. Just choose the latest in the list. Check it before you post it.

    If you didn't, run the scan again and follow my instructions.

    You will have no problems fitting the RAM yourself unless you are missing fingers. It is akin to putting a key in a lock.
  • bigpat
    bigpat Posts: 341 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 100 Posts Combo Breaker
    Donnie wrote: »
    You will have no problems fitting the RAM yourself unless you are missing fingers.

    You might not believe this but actually I *am* missing fingers (well, one). Don't worry I'm not taking offence!! Lost a little finger as a kid, but more to the point messed up the rest of my left hand. Dexterity can be something of an issue for me! And I type r-e-a-l-l-y s-l-o-w-l-y. But if it's really as easy as fitting a key in a lock maybe I will give it a go.

    I didn't know the software would automatically store the log for me, so I copied and pasted it BEFORE I clicked "Remove selected".

    I'll give it another go in a minute and post back the results.
  • bigpat
    bigpat Posts: 341 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 100 Posts Combo Breaker
    OK. this looks like better news...
    Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware 1.46
[URL="http://www.malwarebytes.org/"]www.malwarebytes.org[/URL]
Database version: 4966
Windows 6.0.6002 Service Pack 2
Internet Explorer 8.0.6001.18943
27/10/2010 20:45:51
mbam-log-2010-10-27 (20-45-51).txt
Scan type: Quick scan
Objects scanned: 150848
Time elapsed: 16 minute(s), 7 second(s)
Memory Processes Infected: 0
Memory Modules Infected: 0
Registry Keys Infected: 0
Registry Values Infected: 0
Registry Data Items Infected: 0
Folders Infected: 0
Files Infected: 0
Memory Processes Infected:
(No malicious items detected)
Memory Modules Infected:
(No malicious items detected)
Registry Keys Infected:
(No malicious items detected)
Registry Values Infected:
(No malicious items detected)
Registry Data Items Infected:
(No malicious items detected)
Folders Infected:
(No malicious items detected)
Files Infected:
(No malicious items detected)

    Although it took slightly longer to run. Do you want me to try anything with HiJackThis?
  • dava123
    dava123 Posts: 50 Forumite
    i have started to use registry mechanic,it seems to work very well.also i use trojan remover,i scan at least once a week,it seems to keep my puter working ok and it is now 7 years old.
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