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  1. Does your "About Me" mean you still use a CRT Monitor ?

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    1. B-boy/StyLe/

      B-boy/StyLe/

      No, this picture shows that I like pizza a lot. 🤣

  2. Hi LT, I returned from my trip earlier than expected and I was able to collect the logs you required. You have a PM.
  3. Hi LT, I understand. No problems. I will complete the steps and post the required logs immediately when I return from my trip next weekend.
  4. Hi LT, I uninstalled the old version, created a new user account, installed the latest version (4.0.2.44) but unfortunately the problem is still occurring: EventLogs.zip
  5. Hi LT, I am sorry for the delay but I was swamped with work the last 2 weeks. I will proceed with the steps as soon as possible. I was able only to test the issue with GeForce Experience disabled (a clean boot was performed) and that didn't resolve the problem. Next I will fully uninstall GeForce Experience to see if there will be any difference and will let you know. Also I will create a new user account to see if the issue occurs there. In the meantime I noticed that there is a new BETA build. Should I use it instead? Regards, Georgi
  6. Hi LT, I noticed the same thing. The issue only appears when starting Malwarebytes (since I am testing the free version only for second opinion scanner and I don't have the real-time protection and that's why I don't need it to be started in the background all the time I close the application from the tray icon when the scan is done). It happened from a time to time with the 3x version but not every time like with the 4x Beta. Ok, I started MBAM again and I monitored the System logs. I hit the refresh button and the error appeared again. I attached the new System.evtx just in case it is useful for you. Also no rush here. Take your time. Regards. G.
  7. Hi LT, I installed and ran the latest version you sent me (I uninstalled the old version, rebooted and used the Malwarebytes Support Tool to clean the remnants before installing the new one) but unfortunately I noticed the same errors in the Event Viewer => System Also there is a new one in the Application area: Best regards, G.
  8. I understand. Thanks for letting me know. Btw I disabled both Kaspersky Free AV and Comodo Firewall to avoid possible interference between them and your tool but they were not the culprit. Yes! That was how I proceeded. Regards, Georgi
  9. Hi LT, You have a PM as well. As for the Malwarebytes Support Tool I ran it to collect the logs and I noticed that it downgraded to version 1.4.3.687 for some reason. I opened the %temp% folder and tried to run the 1.5.1 (of course I already closed the previous version) and then I got the "unknown software exception" error: I am curious is the 1.5.1 version not compatible with Windows 8.1 or the problem is somewhere else? Thanks again for your help! Regards, Georgi
  10. Hi LiquidTension, Here we go (The EventViewer logs are included in the archive): Hope this will shed some light on the issue. And here are some dump files from the Malwarebytes Support Tool crashes: mb-support.exe.dmps.zip
  11. Hi, I am currently testing the new beta and it is great (despite the animation transitions are a bit slow in my opinion). I noticed the following in the Event Viewer after installing it and running a threat scan and a custom scan with it: Keep up the good work! Regards, Georgi
  12. Hi, It's been several days. Do you still need help on this? Regards, Georgi
  13. Hi, Your system is malware free and no more scans are required. Thank you for following my instructions perfectly! Now that we are at the end of our journey I have some final words for you. All Clean ! Your machine appears to be clean, please take the time to read below on how to secure the machine and take the necessary steps to keep it Clean. STEP 1 - UPDATING TASKS It is possible for programs on your computer to have security vulnerability that can allow malware to infect you. Therefore, it is also a good idea to check for the latest versions of commonly installed applications that are regularly patched to fix vulnerabilities. You can check these by visiting Secunia Software Inspector or you can use the following application for this purpose PatchMyPC Visit Microsoft's Windows Update Site Frequently It is important that you visit Windows Update regularly. This will ensure your computer has always the latest security updates available installed on your computer. If there are new updates to install, install them immediately, reboot your computer, and revisit the site until there are no more critical updates. STEP 2 - CLEANUP Here are a few additional steps on how to remove all of the tools we used: Please download Delfix.exe by Xplode and save it to your desktop. Please start it and check the box next to "Remove disinfection tools" and uncheck the rest and click on the run button. The tool will delete itself once it finishes. Note: If any tool, file, log file or folder (belonging to the program we have used) hasn't been deleted, please delete it manually. STEP 3 - SECURITY ADVISES Keep your antivirus software turned on and up-to-date New viruses come out every minute, so it is essential that you have the latest signatures for your antivirus program to provide you with the best possible protection from malicious software. Note: You should only have one antivirus installed at a time. Having more than one antivirus program installed at once is likely to cause conflicts and may well decrease your overall protection as well as impairing the performance of your PC. Note2: You should scan your computer with an antimalware program like Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware on a regular basis just as you would an antivirus software. Be sure to check for and download any definition updates prior to performing a scan. Also keep in mind that MBAM is not a replacement for antivirus software, it is meant to complement the protection provided by a full antivirus product and is designed to detect the threats that are missed by most antivirus software. Be prepared for CryptoLocker and similar threats: Since the prevention is better than cure you can use Malwarebytes Anti-Ransomware to secure the PC against these lockers. You may want to check Malwarebytes Anti-Exploit and add install it to be safe when surfing the net. It work with the most popular browsers and it is very effective. See the article here. Also you can use a standard user account with UAC enabled. If you need administrative privileges to perform some tasks, then you can use Run As or log on as the administrator account for that specific task. Practice Safe Internet One of the main reasons people get infected in the first place is that they are not practicing Safe Internet. You practice Safe Internet when you educate yourself on how to properly use the Internet through the use of security tools and good practice. Knowing how you can get infected and what types of files and sites to avoid will be the most crucial step in keeping your computer malware free. The reality is that the majority of people who are infected with malware are ones who click on things they shouldn't be clicking on. Whether these things are files or sites it doesn't really matter. If something is out to get you, and you click on it, it most likely will. Below are a list of simple precautions to take to keep your computer clean and running securely: If you receive an attachment from someone you do not know, DO NOT OPEN IT! Simple as that. Opening attachments from people you do not know is a very common method for viruses or worms to infect your computer. .zip, .exe, .com, .bat, .pif, .scr, .cmd, .cab .vbs or .js do not open the attachment unless you know for a fact that it is clean. For the casual computer user, you will almost never receive a valid attachment of this type. If you receive an attachment from someone you know, and it looks suspicious, then it probably is. The email could be from someone you know infected with a malware that is trying to infect everyone in their address book. If you are browsing the Internet and a popup appears saying that you are infected, ignore it!. These are, as far as I am concerned, scams that are being used to scare you into purchasing a piece of software. For an example of these types of popups, or Foistware, you should read this article: Foistware, And how to avoid it. There are also programs that disguise themselves as Anti-Spyware or security products but are instead scams. For a list of these types of programs we recommend you visit this link: About Malwares, Rogues, Scarewares, SmitfraudFix Another tactic to fool you on the web is when a site displays a popup that looks like a normal Windows message or alert. When you click on them, though, they instead bring you to another site that is trying to push a product on you. I suggest that you close these windows by clicking on the X instead of the OK button. Alternatively, you can check to see if it's a real alert by right-clicking on the window. If there is a menu that comes up saying Add to Favorites... you know it's a fake. Do not go to adult sites. I know this may bother some of you, but the fact is that a large amount of malware is pushed through these types of sites. I am not saying all adult sites do this, but a lot do. When using an Instant Messaging program be cautious about clicking on links people send to you. It is not uncommon for infections to send a message to everyone in the infected person's contact list that contains a link to an infection. Instead when you receive a message that contains a link, message back to the person asking if it is legit before you click on it. Stay away from Warez and Crack sites! In addition to the obvious copyright issues, the downloads from these sites are typically overrun with infections. Avoid using cracks and unknown programs from sources you don't trust. There are MANY alternative open-source applications. Malware writers just love cracks and keygens, and will often attach malicious code into them. By using cracks and/or keygens, you are asking for problems. So my advice is - stay away from them! Be careful of what you download off of web sites and Peer-2-Peer networks. Some sites disguise malware as legitimate software to trick you into installing them and Peer-2-Peer networks are crawling with it. If you want to download a piece of software a from a site, and are not sure if they are legitimate, you can use Bitdefender TrafficLight or Avira Browser Safety to look up info on the site. Note: skip this advice if your antivirus have a Web Guard. DO NOT INSTALL any software without first reading the End User License Agreement, otherwise known as the EULA. A tactic that some developers use is to offer their software for free, but have spyware and other programs you do not want bundled with it. This is where they make their money. By reading the agreement there is a good chance you can spot this and not install the software. You may want to install Unchecky to prevent adware bundled into many free programs to install. Make the extensions for known file types visible: Be worried of files with a double extension such as image.jpg.exe. As a default setting, Windows often hides common file extensions, meaning that a program like image.jpg.exe will appear to you as simply image.jpg. Double extensions exploit this by hiding the second, dangerous extension and reassuring you with the first one.Check this out - Show or hide file name extensions. Disable Autorun: It's a good idea to disable the Autorun functionality to prevent spreading of the infections from USB flash drives. Check the article here for more information. Also you can install McShield - to prevent infections spread by removable media. Disable and Windows Scripting Host: If you don't use any script files then you can go ahead and disable Windows Scripting Host using the tool provided by Symantec - NoScript.exe. Simple download and run it and click on the Disable button and reboot the computer. If you need to run any js. or vbs scripts at a later stage you should run NoScript.exe again and select Enable, then reboot the computer. Install Adblock Plus to surf the web without annoying ads! Create an image of your system (you can use the built-in Windows software as well if you prefer) Now when your pc is malware free it is a good idea to do a backup of all important files just in case something happens it. Macrium Reflect is very good choice that enables you to create an image of your system drive which can be restored in case of problems. The download link is here. The tutorial on how to create an system image can be found here. The tutorial on how to restore an system image can be found here. Be sure to read the tutorials first. Follow this list and your potential for being infected again will reduce dramatically. Safe Surfing ! Regards, Georgi
  14. Hello, This doesn't seem to be the full log. Can you please attach the log to your next reply? Thanks! Regards, Georgi
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