gamevance

Waddle

Hello, I am trying to remove gamevance from my computer. Do you have any suggestions on how to do it (because the Uninstall a program option was not enough and the file is still in my computer) Any help will be appreciated! Thanks

dogmaryxx

Try AdwCleaner

Waddle

Hello, dogmaryxx
What is this program? Is it something like an antivirus?

dogmaryxx

AdwCleaner is a program that searches for and deletes Adware, Toolbars, Potentially Unwanted Programs (PUP), and browser Hijackers from your computer.

Nothing to add.

waddler_8

Mbam - adware.gamevance

http://www.malwarebytes.org/products/malwarebytes_free/

http://helpdesk.malwarebytes.org/forums/20471422-download-installation

Quick scan - post the log.

http://helpdesk.malwarebytes.org/forums/21590752-running-a-scan

Waddle

Hello, I decided to download malwarebytes as waddler_8 suggested.
I did a little searching and reading and this appears to be the best solution.
I read some rather disturbing facts about what this virus does. And how it keeps track on my browsing habits, searches, etc. and then provide this information to hackers. I read it here americanpendulum.com/en/2012/02/07/gamevance-how-to-remove/ Lets hope no damage was done.
Also i will consider downloading AdwCleaner.
Thank you for the help.:j

waddler_8

Don't believe everything you read. Some of these sites far exaggerate the supposed threat as they usually are affiliates trying to sell software or a remote service etc.

I see that one's pushing SpyHunter.


Stick with the more recognised AV companies findings.

http://www.microsoft.com/security/portal/threat/encyclopedia/entry.aspx?name=Adware%3aWin32%2fGameVance
http://www.symantec.com/security_response/writeup.jsp?docid=2011-081507-1057-99
http://www.f-secure.com/sw-desc/adware_w32_gamevance.shtml

If you continue to have problems after running mbam & AdwCleaner, post a DDS log.

Download DDS from the link below and save it to your desktop:

Link

After you've downloaded it and saved it to your desktop:

• Double click DDS to run it.
• When it's finished, DDS will open two logs:

1. DDS.txt
2. Attach.txt

Save both reports to your desktop.

Copy & paste the contents of just DDS.txt for now and post it here (you may need to split the log over separate posts)

Waddle

Thanks again waddler_8,
I also found some of the links you showed me, but i was searching for something written in an more easy-to-understand way (i am not that good with computers, as you might have noticed :-D )
Anyway i think malwarebytes was the solution. Thank you!!