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I'm heading out to eat. Be back a bit later to check up on you. Please do the following after the fix completes. Please uninstall, update, or otherwise address the following as appropriate for your computer Discord v.1.0.9008 Warning! Download Update FileZilla 3.62.2 v.3.62.2 Warning! Download Update GIMP 2.10.34 v.2.10.34 Warning! Download Update Git v.2.43.0 Warning! Download Update Node.js v.20.12.0 Warning! Download Update Oracle VM VirtualBox 7.0.6 v.7.0.6 Warning! Download Update Python 3.11.3 (64-bit) v.3.11.3150.0 Warning! Download Update qBittorrent v.4.5.0 Warning! Download Update Telegram Desktop v.4.8.1 Warning! Download Update VMware Player v.17.0.0 Warning! Download Update WinRAR 6.22 (64-bit) v.6.22.0 Warning! Download Update Zoom v.5.17.5 (31030) Warning! Download Update Please uninstall the following ---------------------------- [ UnwantedApps ] ----------------------------- Bonjour v.3.1.0.1 (rarely needed on Windows but often causes networking issues) RESTART the computer again and check for Windows Updates and install any updates found

Please run the following fix NOTE: Please read all of the information below before running this fix. NOTICE: This script was written specifically for this user, for use on this particular machine. Running this on another machine may cause damage to your operating system that cannot be undone. Once the fix has been completed, please attach the file FIXLOG.TXT to your next reply Farbar program: FRSTEnglish.exe Save the attached file: FIXLIST.TXT to this folder C:\Users\edesp\Downloads\ NOTE. It's important that both files, FRSTEnglish.exe, and fixlist.txt are in the same location or the fix will not work. Please make sure you disable any real-time antivirus or security software before running this script. Once completed, make sure you re-enable it. Run the Farbar program with Admin rights and press the Fix button just once and wait. The fix may possibly take up to 60 minutes to complete If the tool needs a restart please make sure you let the system restart normally and let the tool complete its run after restart. The tool will make a log named Fixlog.txt in the same folder you ran the Farbar program from. Please attach that log on your next reply. NOTE: This fix will run a scan to check that all Microsoft operating system files are valid and not corrupt and attempt to correct any invalid files. It will also run a disk check on the restart to ensure disk integrity. NOTE: As part of this fix all temporary files will be removed. If you have any open web pages that have not been bookmarked please make sure you bookmark them now as all open applications may be automatically closed. Also, make sure you know the passwords for all websites as cookies may possibly be removed in some cases, but not all cases. NOTE: As part of this fix, it will also reset the network to default settings including the firewall. If you have custom firewall rules you need to save please export or save them first before running this fix. The following directories are emptied: Windows Temp Users Temp folders Edge, IE, FF, Chrome, and Opera caches, HTML5 storages, Cookies and History Recently opened files cache Discord cache Java cache Steam HTML cache Explorer thumbnail and icon cache BITS transfer queue (qmgr*.dat files) Recycle Bin Important: items are permanently deleted. They are not moved to quarantine. If you have any questions or concerns please ask before running this fix. The system will be rebooted after the fix has run. fixlist.txt Thanks

The logs show it's there Please go to Control Panel, Programs, Programs and Features, Uninstall a program Then right-click and uninstall the following Bonjour

What do you mean by RESET ? Also, please uninstall Bonjour

Please do the following while I work on a repair fix Please make the following change in Malwarebytes if you're using the Premium or Trial version Please open Malwarebytes. Click on the small gear icon to open the Settings and go to the General tab. Then turn off "Always register Malwarebytes in the Windows Security Center" Restart the computer It is highly unlikely that you need to setup exclusions for Windows Defender, however if you experience any issues, please see the following article and setup exclusions between Malwarebytes and Windows Defender Malwarebytes for Windows antivirus exclusions list https://support.malwarebytes.com/hc/en-us/articles/360038522974-Malwarebytes-for-Windows-antivirus-exclusions-list

Thank you for the logs Please run the following Please download and run the following Kaspersky Virus Removal Tool 2020 and save it to your Desktop. (Kaspersky Virus Removal Tool version 20.0.10.0 was released on November 9, 2021) Download: Kaspersky Virus Removal Tool https://devbuilds.s.kaspersky-labs.com/devbuilds/KVRT/latest/full/KVRT.exe How to run a scan with Kaspersky Virus Removal Tool 2020 https://support.kaspersky.com/15674 How to run Kaspersky Virus Removal Tool 2020 in the advanced mode https://support.kaspersky.com/15680 How to restore a file removed during Kaspersky Virus Removal Tool 2020 scan https://support.kaspersky.com/15681 Select the Windows Key and R Key together, the "Run" box should open. Drag and Drop KVRT.exe into the Run Box. C:\Users\{your user name}\DESKTOP\KVRT.exe will now show in the run box. add -dontencrypt Note the space between KVRT.exe and -dontencrypt C:\Users\{your user name}\DESKTOP\KVRT.exe -dontencrypt should now show in the Run box. That addendum to the run command is very important, when the scan does eventually complete the resultant report is normally encrypted, with the extra command it is saved as a readable file. Reports are saved here C:\KVRT2020_Data\Reports and look similar to this report_20210123_113021.klr Right-click direct onto that report, select > open with > Notepad. Save that file and attach it to your reply. To start the scan select OK in the "Run" box. A EULA window will open, tick all confirmation boxes then select "Accept" In the new window select "Change Parameters" In the new window ensure all selection boxes are ticked, then select "OK" The scan should now start... When complete if entries are found there will be options, if "Cure" is offered leave as is. For any other options change to "Delete" then select "Continue" When complete, or if nothing was found select "Close" Attach the report information as previously instructed... Thank you

Great, that looks better. Please RESTART the computer one more time and then run the following scans. Scan with SecurityCheck by glax24 https://forums.malwarebytes.com/topic/307301-scan-with-securitycheck-by-glax24/ Scan with FSS Farbar Service Scanner https://forums.malwarebytes.com/topic/306736-scan-with-fss-farbar-service-scanner/ Scan with Farbar Recovery Scan Tool https://forums.malwarebytes.com/topic/306601-scan-with-farbar-recovery-scan-tool/

Where are the logs for Malwarebytes and Adwcleaner?

The scan did not fully completed. It may have been blocked. Please download https://www.safezone.cc/resources/av-block-remover-avbr.224/download AV block remover, unzip it and run. If you possibly can't run it, just rename AVbr.exe -> AV-b-r.exe for instance and run. Or you can use this link to download a random named file to run: https://avbr.safezone.cc/rnd/ If this method doesn't work, run this tool NOT from your Desktop or Downloads folder (use any other folder). If the malware still blocks the utility, then try to run it in Safe Mode with Networking. Follow the instructions. After reboot you'll receive AV_block_remove_date-time.log. Please attach it to your next post.

Hello @Sandwich and Let's get the info to get the process started. Be aware it will take many steps and scans to fully remove malware. Please respond to all future instructions from your helper in a timely manner. Let's go ahead and run a couple of scans and get some updated logs from your system. Please read the entire post below before starting so that you're more familiar with the process Then follow each step in the order provided. Unless otherwise asked, please attach all logs Please make the following system changes: Please pay close attention the the instructions in all of the following links. If you have not done so already - Enable System Protection and create a NEW System Restore Point Temporarily disable your antivirus real-time protection or other security software first only if it blocks or interferes with the scans or downloads.. Make sure to turn it back on once the scans are completed Temporarily disable Microsoft SmartScreen to download software below only if needed. Make sure to turn it back on once the downloads are completed Disable-Fast-Startup Show-Hidden-Folders-Files-Extensions Please run the following scans: Please pay close attention the the instructions in all of the following links. Click the following link and run a Scan with AdwCleaner Click the following link and run a Scan with Malwarebytes RESTART the computer Click the following link and run a Scan with Farbar Recovery Scan Tool Example image of where to click to attach files when posting your reply Thank you

25 Years since Microsoft Agent - I still have my CD 😄 https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/win32/lwef/introduction-to-microsoft-agent

Are you still with us @NikolaKazlarov Please post back the log. I'll be off work soon and limited posting over the weekend

We are blocking it. Let me move your post to the False Positive forum where one of our Research team members can review. A bit late tonight but hopefully get a reply sometime over the weekend wellingtonscd.org.nz

Are you sure this is the correct domain name? DNS network check says it cannot find the domain www.wellingtonscd.org

Great one @pondus