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[Corpekata]

Just from a quick look I see Free Download Manager. That seems like a source of the spyware. Go to your control panel and get to uninstalling programs, uninstall things that aren't familiar.

I'm going to guess you've been downloading stuff that has like "offers" for bullshit that the launchers make it seem like you need to agree to that can be ignored, but you're agreeing to them. You need to re-evaluate how you browse and download. My brother and his fiancee would frequently riddle the old laptop I gave to them with stuff like that I'd have to clean up everytime I visited.

 

[Transistor]

As for the Malware bytes log I see a lot of Pup.optional. stuff

PUP is 99% of the time garbage. Have it remove it. And why do you have so many torch processes running? FDM is garbage also. Get rid of it.

 

[ClosingADoor]

Logfile of Trend Micro HijackThis v2.0.5

Get rid of this one C:\Program Files (x86)\Free Download Manager\fdm.exe

And is Torch your browser? If not, delete anything related to that also I think.

 

[Bleepey]

I have to go against the recommendations for using CCleaner and cleaning the registry unless you know exactly what you are doing and what you are deleting. Do a check and then let someone knowledgeable make sure it's all stuff that can be deleted without any adverse effects. It should really be one of your last resorts to fixing your PC, and if it does make a significant difference, a clean format and reinstall is more than likely in order.



I think he's not so much talking about ransomware, but those stupid pop-ups that try and stop you from using the browser with a popup that you have to call some number to get help.

On Windows they usually come from dodgy sites, but on Android I have seen ocassionally seen them on completely legitimate tech/forum sites, and they can make it impossible to even use their page sometimes in Chrome.

Also OP, how long has it been since you accepted whatever Defender wanted? Maybe it is running complete scans on your system? You said you had 5 SSD/HDDs total, probably a lot of scanning to do if it was recent. Check the CPU/Disk/Network usage and report if anything is unusually high.

I have already done the CC cleaner and disc check. It still seems to work but I have to login to some sites again. I clicked the Defender thing yesterday when it all started going to shit. I went to bed it working normally and then went to bed and woke up to it not working at all. I recently turned Defender off and it's still slow.

 

[Transistor]

I have already done the CC cleaner and disc check. It still seems to work but I have to login to some sites again. I clicked the Defender thing yesterday when it all started going to shit. I went to bed it working normally and then went to bed and woke up to it not working at all. I recently turned Defender off and it's still slow.

Seriously, do you have a Windows disk? Just reformat and start over. It will be quicker, in all honesty.

 

[shoplifter]

mycleanpc.com


it'll double your speed

 

[Tecnniqe]

Seriously, do you have a Windows disk? Just reformat and start over. It will be quicker, in all honesty.

Or alternatively use the Win10 reset or self format option.

 

[TechnicPuppet]

Any tips when a computer runs slow even after a clean install of W10?

 

[Transistor]

Any tips when a computer runs slow even after a clean install of W10?

PC specs?

 

[Corpekata]

Get rid of this one C:\Program Files (x86)\Free Download Manager\fdm.exe

And is Torch your browser? If not, delete anything related to that also I think.

Torch is one of those hijacked browsers that he most likely got tricked into installing. So he thinks he's launching Chrome or w/e but something he download prior offered it to him and he agreed and it intercepts the commands to provide him with ads and redirects traffic for their revenue.

 

[ClosingADoor]

I have already done the CC cleaner and disc check. It still seems to work but I have to login to some sites again. I clicked the Defender thing yesterday when it all started going to shit. I went to bed it working normally and then went to bed and woke up to it not working at all. I recently turned Defender off and it's still slow.

What do you mean, login to some sites again?

And please don't turn off your virus scanner, they protect you from worse. Defender is not slowing down your PC. If you run multiple virus scanners, disable all but one.

Torch is one of those hijacked browsers that he most likely got tricked into installing. So he thinks he's launching Chrome or w/e but something he download prior offered it to him and he agreed and it intercepts the commands to provide him with ads and redirects traffic for their revenue.

My guess also, since he also runs Firefox there. Needs to be removed.

Edit: Easiest solution is to just do a reset to factory conditions or reset Windows if you can. Backup your files, or have them on a cloud storage. Takes a few hours to get everything how you want it maybe again, but at least you're sure everything works again as it should.

 

[TechnicPuppet]

PC specs?

I'd need to check properly when I get home but its a 2 year old i7 Laptop with 8GB ram. Doesn't have an SSD right enough.

 

[Corpekata]

Thread's making me do a malwarebytes scan just for peace of mind lol.

 

[Transistor]

I'd need to check properly when I get home but its a 2 year old i7 Laptop with 8GB ram. Doesn't have an SSD right enough.

Do yourself a favor and get one, they're pretty cheap now. It's like night and day once you install one

 

[Transistor]

Thread's making me do a malwarebytes scan just for peace of mind lol.

I'm running a TRON scan right now because of this thread

EDIT: oops, DP.

 

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[Tecnniqe]

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[Neo_Geo]

I'm running a TRON scan right now because of this thread

EDIT: oops, DP.

Post your results, very interesting looking item I am probably adding to my resources.

 

[Transistor]

Post your results, very interesting looking item I am probably adding to my resources.

Will do. It takes hours to do a complete run, so it might be a while.

 

[Bleepey]

What do you mean, login to some sites again?

And please don't turn off your virus scanner, they protect you from worse. Defender is not slowing down your PC. If you run multiple virus scanners, disable all but one.


My guess also, since he also runs Firefox there. Needs to be removed.

Edit: Easiest solution is to just do a reset to factory conditions or reset Windows if you can. Backup your files, or have them on a cloud storage. Takes a few hours to get everything how you want it maybe again, but at least you're sure everything works again as it should.

When i used cleaner i deleted cookies.

 

[Bleepey]

TRon 3 asks if i should delete and replace a file link it ends with txt

 

[ChaosZeroX]

download this: https://www.reddit.com/r/TronScript/comments/51r6sn/tron_v941_20160908_aq_fix_critical_bug_in_s2/

Let it run overnight.
Enjoy PC again

damn this looks awesome.

 

[Slurpy2k20]

Like I am not sure, what hell is going on. I turned off Windows Defender and AVG but it still feels like I am walking through 5 feet of mud. It's pretty damn unusable. It ruined my Free porn day.

Cause it's a PC.

People in this thread will provide a hundred different "solutions" which will take you hours, if not days, to try. They might have an effect, they might not. But in a week, you'll be back to same thing. Windows is built on crumbling infrastructure that is coded to start running poorly after X amount of time. It's by design, and there's absolutely no real solution.

Buy a Mac. You'll thank me.

 

[Lactose_Intolerant]

Lol at 350 items in malwarebytes.

Reformat and start over.

 

[Kysen]

I'm gonna go with 4GB of ram or a heavily fragmented drive as the OPs issue.

 

[Oreoleo]

Cause it's a PC.

People in this thread will provide a hundred different "solutions" which will take you hours, if not days, to try. They might have an effect, they might not. But in a week, you'll be back to same thing. Windows is built on crumbling infrastructure that is coded to start running poorly after X amount of time. It's by design, and there's absolutely no real solution.

Buy a Mac. You'll thank me.

Nice FUD.

 

[Tecnniqe]

Cause it's a PC.

People in this thread will provide a hundred different "solutions" which will take you hours, if not days, to try. They might have an effect, they might not. But in a week, you'll be back to same thing. Windows is built on crumbling infrastructure that is coded to start running poorly after X amount of time. It's by design, and there's absolutely no real solution.

Buy a Mac. You'll thank me.

 

[Media]

I didn't check to see what was removed I just clicked finish and restarted. It was the first time in a long time in a long time I ran it. As for dodgy sites, no more than usual. Sure I get the odd ransom ware that insists I need to pay money to use my browser. All of this shit started when the flag at the bottom right of my PC gave me a notice about Windows Defender and I clicked accept. Prior to that I had just changed my motherboard and added some old hard drives to my PC.

It's time to burn it all down and start over. I don't think I've had malwarebytes pick up 350 things in my life, much less in one scan.

 

[Transistor]

Cause it's a PC.

People in this thread will provide a hundred different "solutions" which will take you hours, if not days, to try. They might have an effect, they might not. But in a week, you'll be back to same thing. Windows is built on crumbling infrastructure that is coded to start running poorly after X amount of time. It's by design, and there's absolutely no real solution.

Buy a Mac. You'll thank me.

Get the fuck outta here with that garbage

 

[Bleepey]

Cause it's a PC.

People in this thread will provide a hundred different "solutions" which will take you hours, if not days, to try. They might have an effect, they might not. But in a week, you'll be back to same thing. Windows is built on crumbling infrastructure that is coded to start running poorly after X amount of time. It's by design, and there's absolutely no real solution.

Buy a Mac. You'll thank me.

I would but I like playing games and I am not made of money.

 

[Keyouta]

Cause it's a PC.

People in this thread will provide a hundred different "solutions" which will take you hours, if not days, to try. They might have an effect, they might not. But in a week, you'll be back to same thing. Windows is built on crumbling infrastructure that is coded to start running poorly after X amount of time. It's by design, and there's absolutely no real solution.

Buy a Mac. You'll thank me.

Macs get problems and slow down too. Better to just use pen and paper.

 

[Iorv3th]

Exactly my story - laptops is using 100% disk after Win 10 Anniversary update

Check drivers.

Let it delete that stuff. Then restart. Run CCleaner and let it clean up stuff. Also in CCleaner let it check your registry. This is all just clicking easy buttons and done.

After that pick either Defender or AVG as your virusscanner, not both. But do leave one running.

Also delete crap you don't use and need. Uninstall programs you don't need. Then check your startup programs and disable stuff you don't need. This can be done in CCleaner also.

I would mention running ccleaner before doing malwarebytes in the future it will clear up a lot of junk malwarebytes will not have to scan through.

I didn't check to see what was removed I just clicked finish and restarted. It was the first time in a long time in a long time I ran it. As for dodgy sites, no more than usual. Sure I get the odd ransom ware that insists I need to pay money to use my browser. All of this shit started when the flag at the bottom right of my PC gave me a notice about Windows Defender and I clicked accept. Prior to that I had just changed my motherboard and added some old hard drives to my PC.

Old hard drives may have been infected.

I have to go against the recommendations for using CCleaner and cleaning the registry unless you know exactly what you are doing and what you are deleting. Do a check and then let someone knowledgeable make sure it's all stuff that can be deleted without any adverse effects. It should really be one of your last resorts to fixing your PC, and if it does make a significant difference, a clean format and reinstall is more than likely in order..

ccleaner is pretty safe when you do a registry clean. Have never had a problem with it and you can backup the registry before you begin.

Logfile of Trend Micro HijackThis v2.0.5
Scan saved at 14:01:32, on 09/09/2016
Platform: Unknown Windows (WinNT 6.02.1008)
MSIE: Internet Explorer v11.0 (11.00.9600.18123)

FIREFOX: 32.0.2 (x86 en-US)
Boot mode: Normal

Running processes:
C:\Program Files (x86)\NVIDIA Corporation\Update Core\NvBackend.exe
C:\Program Files (x86)\Free Download Manager\fdm.exe
C:\Program Files (x86)\Skillbrains\lightshot\5.3.0.0\Lightshot.exe
C:\Program Files (x86)\Dropbox\Client\Dropbox.exe
C:\Program Files (x86)\DFX\DFX.exe
C:\Program Files (x86)\DFX\Universal\Apps\DfxSharedApp32.exe
C:\Users\Me\AppData\Local\Torch\Application\torch.exe
C:\Users\Me\AppData\Local\Torch\Application\torch.exe
C:\Users\Me\AppData\Local\Torch\Application\torch.exe
C:\Users\Me\AppData\Local\Torch\Update\51.0.0.11603\TorchUpdate.exe
C:\Users\Me\AppData\Local\Torch\Application\torch.exe
C:\Users\Me\AppData\Local\Torch\Application\torch.exe
C:\Users\Me\AppData\Local\Torch\Application\torch.exe
C:\Users\Me\AppData\Local\Torch\Application\torch.exe
C:\Users\Me\AppData\Local\Torch\Application\torch.exe
C:\Users\Me\AppData\Local\Torch\Application\torch.exe
C:\Users\Me\AppData\Local\Torch\Application\torch.exe
C:\Users\Me\AppData\Local\Torch\Application\torch.exe
C:\Users\Me\AppData\Local\Torch\Application\torch.exe
C:\Users\Me\AppData\Local\Torch\Application\torch.exe
C:\Users\Me\AppData\Local\Torch\Application\torch.exe
C:\Users\Me\AppData\Local\Torch\Application\torch.exe
C:\Users\Me\AppData\Local\Torch\Application\torch.exe
C:\Users\Me\AppData\Local\Torch\Application\torch.exe
C:\Users\Me\AppData\Local\Torch\Application\torch.exe
C:\Users\Me\AppData\Local\Torch\Application\torch.exe
C:\Users\Me\AppData\Local\Torch\Application\torch.exe
C:\Users\Me\AppData\Local\Torch\Application\torch.exe
C:\Users\Me\AppData\Local\Torch\Application\torch.exe
C:\Program Files (x86)\Mozilla Firefox\firefox.exe
C:\Users\Me\AppData\Local\Torch\Application\torch.exe
C:\Users\Me\Downloads\HijackThis.exe

Delete the bolded stuff above from control panel, uninstall programs.

R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Bar = Preserve
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Page = https://uk.search.yahoo.com/yhs/search?type=avastbcl&hspart=avast&hsimp=yhs-001&p={searchTerms}
R0 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Start Page = http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/p/?LinkId=619797&pc=UE12&ocid=UE12DHP
R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Bar = https://uk.yahoo.com?fr=hp-avast&type=avastbcl
R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Page = https://uk.search.yahoo.com/yhs/search?type=avastbcl&hspart=avast&hsimp=yhs-001&p={searchTerms}
R0 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Start Page = https://uk.yahoo.com?fr=hp-avast&type=avastbcl
R0 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Search,SearchAssistant =
R0 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Search,CustomizeSearch =
R0 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Local Page = C:\Windows\SysWOW64\blank.htm
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings,ProxyOverride = *.local
R0 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Toolbar,LinksFolderName =
F2 - REG:system.ini: UserInit=userinit.exe,
O2 - BHO: Java(tm) Plug-In SSV Helper - {761497BB-D6F0-462C-B6EB-D4DAF1D92D43} - C:\Program Files (x86)\Java\jre1.8.0_101\bin\ssv.dll
O2 - BHO: AVG Web TuneUp - {95B7759C-8C7F-4BF1-B163-73684A933233} - C:\Program Files (x86)\AVG Web TuneUp\4.3.5.160\AVG Web TuneUp.dll
O2 - BHO: SkypeIEPluginBHO - {AE805869-2E5C-4ED4-8F7B-F1F7851A4497} - C:\Program Files (x86)\Skype\Toolbars\Internet Explorer\SkypeIEPlugin.dll
O2 - BHO: Free Download Manager - {CC59E0F9-7E43-44FA-9FAA-8377850BF205} - C:\Program Files (x86)\Free Download Manager\iefdm2.dll
O2 - BHO: Java(tm) Plug-In 2 SSV Helper - {DBC80044-A445-435b-BC74-9C25C1C588A9} - C:\Program Files (x86)\Java\jre1.8.0_101\bin\jp2ssv.dll
O3 - Toolbar: AVG Web TuneUp - {95B7759C-8C7F-4BF1-B163-73684A933233} - C:\Program Files (x86)\AVG Web TuneUp\4.3.5.160\AVG Web TuneUp.dll
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [amd_dc_opt] C:\Program Files (x86)\AMD\Dual-Core Optimizer\amd_dc_opt.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [vProt] "C:\Program Files (x86)\AVG Web TuneUp\vprot.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Lightshot] C:\Program Files (x86)\Skillbrains\lightshot\Lightshot.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [QuickTime Task] "C:\Program Files (x86)\QuickTime\QTTask.exe" -atboottime
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Andy] C:\Program Files\Andy\HandyAndy.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Dropbox] "C:\Program Files (x86)\Dropbox\Client\Dropbox.exe" /systemstartup
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [BlueStacks Agent] C:\Program Files (x86)\BlueStacks\HD-Agent.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [AvgUi] "C:\Program Files (x86)\AVG\Framework\Common\avguirna.exe" /lps=fmw
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Syncios device service] C:\Program Files (x86)\Syncios\SynciosDeviceService.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [DFX] C:\Program Files (x86)\DFX\DFX.exe -startup
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SunJavaUpdateSched] "C:\Program Files (x86)\Common Files\Java\Java Update\jusched.exe"
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [Google Update] "C:\Users\Me\AppData\Local\Google\Update\GoogleUpdate.exe" /c
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [MusicManager] "C:\Users\Me\AppData\Local\Programs\Google\MusicManager\MusicManager.exe"
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [EADM] "C:\Program Files (x86)\Origin\Origin.exe" -AutoStart
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [Free Download Manager] "C:\Program Files (x86)\Free Download Manager\fdm.exe" -autorun
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [GoogleChromeAutoLaunch_B15980692E1EA629AB6E3A121B322CCD] "C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\Chrome\Application\chrome.exe" --no-startup-window /prefetch:5
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [CCleaner Monitoring] "C:\Program Files\CCleaner\CCleaner64.exe" /MONITOR
O8 - Extra context menu item: Download all with Free Download Manager - file://C:\Program Files (x86)\Free Download Manager\dlall.htm
O8 - Extra context menu item: Download selected with Free Download Manager - file://C:\Program Files (x86)\Free Download Manager\dlselected.htm
O8 - Extra context menu item: Download video with Free Download Manager - file://C:\Program Files (x86)\Free Download Manager\dlfvideo.htm
O8 - Extra context menu item: Download with Free Download Manager - file://C:\Program Files (x86)\Free Download Manager\dllink.htm
O9 - Extra button: Skype Click to Call settings - {898EA8C8-E7FF-479B-8935-AEC46303B9E5} - C:\Program Files (x86)\Skype\Toolbars\Internet Explorer\SkypeIEPlugin.dll
O11 - Options group: [ACCELERATED_GRAPHICS] Accelerated graphics
O18 - Protocol: skype4com - {FFC8B962-9B40-4DFF-9458-1830C7DD7F5D} - C:\PROGRA~2\COMMON~1\Skype\SKYPE4~1.DLL
O18 - Protocol: skypec2c - {91774881-D725-4E58-B298-07617B9B86A8} - C:\Program Files (x86)\Skype\Toolbars\Internet Explorer\SkypeIEPlugin.dll
O18 - Protocol: viprotocol - {B658800C-F66E-4EF3-AB85-6C0C227862A9} - C:\Program Files (x86)\Common Files\AVG Secure Search\ViProtocolInstaller\18.1.9\ViProtocol.dll (file missing)
O23 - Service: Adobe Acrobat Update Service (AdobeARMservice) - Adobe Systems Incorporated - C:\Program Files (x86)\Common Files\Adobe\ARM\1.0\armsvc.exe
O23 - Service: @%SystemRoot%\system32\Alg.exe,-112 (ALG) - Unknown owner - C:\Windows\System32\alg.exe (file missing)
O23 - Service: Apple MMele Device Service - Apple Inc. - C:\Program Files\Common Files\Apple\MMele Device Support\AppleMMeleDeviceService.exe
O23 - Service: AVG Service (avgsvc) - AVG Technologies CZ, s.r.o. - C:\Program Files (x86)\AVG\Framework\Common\avgsvca.exe
O23 - Service: Bonjour Service - Apple Inc. - C:\Program Files\Bonjour\mDNSResponder.exe
O23 - Service: Intel(R) Content Protection HECI Service (cphs) - Intel Corporation - C:\Windows\SysWow64\IntelCpHeciSvc.exe
O23 - Service: Dropbox Update Service (dbupdate) (dbupdate) - Dropbox, Inc. - C:\Program Files (x86)\Dropbox\Update\DropboxUpdate.exe
O23 - Service: Dropbox Update Service (dbupdatem) (dbupdatem) - Dropbox, Inc. - C:\Program Files (x86)\Dropbox\Update\DropboxUpdate.exe
O23 - Service: @%SystemRoot%\system32\efssvc.dll,-100 (EFS) - Unknown owner - C:\Windows\System32\lsass.exe (file missing)
O23 - Service: @%systemroot%\system32\fxsresm.dll,-118 (Fax) - Unknown owner - C:\Windows\system32\fxssvc.exe (file missing)
O23 - Service: NVIDIA GeForce Experience Service (GfExperienceService) - NVIDIA Corporation - C:\Program Files\NVIDIA Corporation\GeForce Experience Service\GfExperienceService.exe
O23 - Service: Google Update Service (gupdate) (gupdate) - Unknown owner - C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\Update\GoogleUpdate.exe
O23 - Service: Google Update Service (gupdatem) (gupdatem) - Unknown owner - C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\Update\GoogleUpdate.exe
O23 - Service: @%SystemRoot%\system32\ieetwcollectorres.dll,-1000 (IEEtwCollectorService) - Unknown owner - C:\Windows\system32\IEEtwCollector.exe (file missing)
O23 - Service: iPod Service - Apple Inc. - C:\Program Files\iPod\bin\iPodService.exe
O23 - Service: @keyiso.dll,-100 (KeyIso) - Unknown owner - C:\Windows\system32\lsass.exe (file missing)
O23 - Service: @comres.dll,-2797 (MSDTC) - Unknown owner - C:\Windows\System32\msdtc.exe (file missing)
O23 - Service: @%SystemRoot%\System32\netlogon.dll,-102 (Netlogon) - Unknown owner - C:\Windows\system32\lsass.exe (file missing)
O23 - Service: NVIDIA Network Service (NvNetworkService) - NVIDIA Corporation - C:\Program Files (x86)\NVIDIA Corporation\NetService\NvNetworkService.exe
O23 - Service: NVIDIA Streamer Network Service (NvStreamNetworkSvc) - NVIDIA Corporation - C:\Program Files\NVIDIA Corporation\NvStreamSrv\NvStreamNetworkService.exe
O23 - Service: NVIDIA Streamer Service (NvStreamSvc) - NVIDIA Corporation - C:\Program Files\NVIDIA Corporation\NvStreamSrv\NvStreamService.exe
O23 - Service: NVIDIA Display Driver Service (nvsvc) - Unknown owner - C:\Windows\system32\nvvsvc.exe (file missing)
O23 - Service: Origin Client Service - Electronic Arts - C:\Program Files (x86)\Origin\OriginClientService.exe
O23 - Service: PnkBstrA - Unknown owner - C:\Windows\system32\PnkBstrA.exe
O23 - Service: Rapport Management Service (RapportMgmtService) - IBM Corp. - C:\Program Files (x86)\Trusteer\Rapport\bin\RapportMgmtService.exe
O23 - Service: @%systemroot%\system32\Locator.exe,-2 (RpcLocator) - Unknown owner - C:\Windows\system32\locator.exe (file missing)
O23 - Service: Realtek Audio Service (RtkAudioService) - Unknown owner - C:\Program Files\Realtek\Audio\HDA\RtkAudioService64.exe (file missing)
O23 - Service: @%SystemRoot%\system32\samsrv.dll,-1 (SamSs) - Unknown owner - C:\Windows\system32\lsass.exe (file missing)
O23 - Service: ShadowExplorer Service (sesvc) - www.shadowexplorer.com - C:\Program Files (x86)\ShadowExplorer\sesvc.exe
O23 - Service: Skype Updater (SkypeUpdate) - Skype Technologies - C:\Program Files (x86)\Skype\Updater\Updater.exe
O23 - Service: @%SystemRoot%\system32\snmptrap.exe,-3 (SNMPTRAP) - Unknown owner - C:\Windows\System32\snmptrap.exe (file missing)
O23 - Service: @%systemroot%\system32\spoolsv.exe,-1 (Spooler) - Unknown owner - C:\Windows\System32\spoolsv.exe (file missing)
O23 - Service: @%SystemRoot%\system32\sppsvc.exe,-101 (sppsvc) - Unknown owner - C:\Windows\system32\sppsvc.exe (file missing)
O23 - Service: Steam Client Service - Valve Corporation - C:\Program Files (x86)\Common Files\Steam\SteamService.exe
O23 - Service: NVIDIA Stereoscopic 3D Driver Service (Stereo Service) - NVIDIA Corporation - C:\Program Files (x86)\NVIDIA Corporation\3D Vision\nvSCPAPISvr.exe
O23 - Service: Torch Crash Handler (TorchCrashHandler) - TorchMedia Inc. - C:\Users\Me\AppData\Local\Torch\Update\TorchCrashHandler.exe
O23 - Service: @%SystemRoot%\system32\ui0detect.exe,-101 (UI0Detect) - Unknown owner - C:\Windows\system32\UI0Detect.exe (file missing)
O23 - Service: @%SystemRoot%\system32\vaultsvc.dll,-1003 (VaultSvc) - Unknown owner - C:\Windows\system32\lsass.exe (file missing)
O23 - Service: @%SystemRoot%\system32\vds.exe,-100 (vds) - Unknown owner - C:\Windows\System32\vds.exe (file missing)
O23 - Service: @%systemroot%\system32\vssvc.exe,-102 (VSS) - Unknown owner - C:\Windows\system32\vssvc.exe (file missing)
O23 - Service: vToolbarUpdater40.3.5 - Unknown owner - C:\Program Files (x86)\Common Files\AVG Secure Search\vToolbarUpdater\40.3.5\ToolbarUpdater.exe
O23 - Service: @%systemroot%\system32\wbengine.exe,-104 (wbengine) - Unknown owner - C:\Windows\system32\wbengine.exe (file missing)
O23 - Service: @%ProgramFiles%\Windows Defender\MpAsDesc.dll,-320 (WdNisSvc) - Unknown owner - C:\Program Files (x86)\Windows Defender\NisSrv.exe (file missing)
O23 - Service: @%ProgramFiles%\Windows Defender\MpAsDesc.dll,-310 (WinDefend) - Unknown owner - C:\Program Files (x86)\Windows Defender\MsMpEng.exe (file missing)
O23 - Service: @%Systemroot%\system32\wbem\wmiapsrv.exe,-110 (wmiApSrv) - Unknown owner - C:\Windows\system32\wbem\WmiApSrv.exe (file missing)
O23 - Service: @%PROGRAMFILES%\Windows Media Player\wmpnetwk.exe,-101 (WMPNetworkSvc) - Unknown owner - C:\Program Files (x86)\Windows Media Player\wmpnetwk.exe (file missing)
O23 - Service: WtuSystemSupport - Unknown owner - C:\Program Files (x86)\AVG Web TuneUp\WtuSystemSupport.exe

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As for the Malware bytes log I see a lot of Pup.optional. stuff

Basically you have a shit ton of problems and junk running and installed. Also why do you have AVG installed as well as Avast and Defender?

I would recommend downloading Junkware Removal Tool http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/download/junkware-removal-tool/

Also do a scan with ADW Cleaner http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/download/adwcleaner/

Also do CCleaner and run the registry cleanup, when it asks if you want to backup things save the backup to the desktop.

After that and removing those programs above do another hijack this log.

 

[ClosingADoor]

When i used cleaner i deleted cookies.

Did you do all the other things also? Cookies don't really matter that much. The program cleans up other temp files also. The registry check fixes broken things there and removes unused stuff. And the startup screen gives you the option to prevent things from starting up.

And remove the programs talked about above that are adware or malware.

But the safest thing is to just reinstall. Backup your files and do a clean reinstall to get rid of everything that you don't want. It will be a better solution, but takes a bit more time.

 

[cyberheater]

Macs get problems and slow down too. Better to just use pen and paper.

I've had macs since 2005. They are awesome machines and they don't slow down.


OP. Why aren't you doing a clean install of the OS?

 

[Transistor]

OP. Why aren't you doing a clean install of the OS?

this is the real question

 

[Bleepey]

I've had macs since 2005. They are awesome machines and they don't slow down.


OP. Why aren't you doing a clean install of the OS?

I am lazy when it comes to reinstalling everything. Also I got my windows key from Reddit and when I changed my motherboard it is giving me shit about my version of Windows not being genuine. This is a new thing it never happened before.

 

[Transistor]

I am lazy when it comes to reinstalling everything. Also I got my windows key from Reddit and when I changed my motherboard it is giving me shit about my version of Windows not being genuine. This is a new thing it never happened before.

Reinstalling stuff is super easy, especially if you use Ninite

And it's possible MS disabled your Windows key. A lot of stolen keys were floating around Reddit

 

[inm8num2]

If you're on Win 10 the motherboard swap might have interfered with your digital entitlement, which is tied to your hardware. Usually a phone call to MS support can fix that quickly (I'm not sure how it goes when buying a key from r/microsoftsoftwareswap, which I'm guessing is where you got it, but you should be fine).

As some others have said, you can possibly improve speed and performance with a variety of methods (defrag HDDs [not SSD], remove crapware, virus scans, etc.) but a clean install will be easier and better in the long run. Sometimes there's just too much residual junk floating around in the system.

Take note of what programs you need and use. If there are any program settings you want to preserve, people can help you figure out how to do that (sometimes achieved by backing up config files in appdata folders). Backup all other personal data files (if you have those on separate HDDs it'll be easier to set up your new installation, but backups are important regardless).

If you want you can also make a disk image of your current OS SSD with a 3rd party tool like Macrium Reflect Free, AOMEI Backupper, or EaseUs Todo Backup. That way, if you needed to retrieve a file from your current (soon to be old) install you could do so by mounting the disk image in your new/future clean install.

 

[Transistor]

My TRON run finished. It didn't find any issues, but I keep my PC pretty damn clean. Definitely try running that OP, if you don't want to do a clean install

 

[Bleepey]

I fear I might have to do a clean install or run Linux cos it's just not happening. I ran malware bytes and purged all the stuff on that, I ran super anti spyware for like 7 hours and did the same, downloaded missing drivers and it's still slow as shit.

 

[Patrick S.]

I fear I might have to do a clean install or run Linux cos it's just not happening. I ran malware bytes and purged all the stuff on that, I ran super anti spyware for like 7 hours and did the same, downloaded missing drivers and it's still slow as shit.

Create a USB installer with the official tool from MS and reinstall. Much less headache and you'll have a fresh system in less than an hour.

P.S.: Remember to back up your porn.

 

[Bleepey]

My brother says it works now. He removed and plugged in the ram again. FFS

 

[Fxp]

Check drivers.

Can you be more specific, please?

 

[rrs]

Macs are boring, NeXTcube is where it's at

My brother says it works now. He removed and plugged in the ram again. FFS

seems reasonable, did you ever check if the pc was constantly using the pagefile and thus being slower than heck

 

[Bleepey]

Macs are boring, NeXTcube is where it's at
seems reasonable, did you ever check if the pc was constantly using the pagefile and thus being slower than heck

The task manager didn't seem to be ridiculously high it was at like 40% with only like 10 tabs or so open. I have about 20 tabs open and the while RAM is at 70% the logitech Gaming Framework is only using 20MB or so instead of 120MB before.

 

[CreepingFear]

Reformat. Just because Malwarebytes said it removed items, doesn't mean that it didn't miss items. I work in IT. Just a few weeks ago, we used Malwarebytes to try to clean a computer that had difficult to install and configure software. There's some deep embedded stuff that must be replicating because more stuff popped up again a week later so finally we just have to reformat the computer. If you only saw Malwarebytes showing 1 item, I would even reformat. It's the only way to be sure.

 

[Bleepey]

Reformat. Just because Malwarebytes said it removed items, doesn't mean that it didn't miss items. I work in IT. Just a few weeks ago, we used Malwarebytes to try to clean a computer that had difficult to install and configure software. There's some deep embedded stuff that must be replicating because more stuff popped up again a week later so finally we just have to reformat the computer. If you only saw Malwarebytes showing 1 item, I would even reformat. It's the only way to be sure.

Superantispyware truly gave a deep clean.

 

[CreepingFear]

Superantispyware truly gave a deep clean.

There's not a malware scanner in the world that can catch 100% of the malware out there.

 

[Bleepey]

There's not a malware scanner in the world that can catch 100% of the malware out there.

Maybe, but it scanned my pc for like 7 hours and it seemed to find stuff Malwarebytes missed.

 

[CreepingFear]

Maybe, but it scanned my pc for like 7 hours and it seemed to find stuff Malwarebytes missed.