I Always use RKILL before i run ADWCleaner. Suddenly , since today, update (30-09-2014) it doesn't remove any spyware anymore. When the scan is finished, and i delete the files, i reboot. Then, when windows boots up, The annoying "scripting" ads are still there in Internet Explorer.
it woks very good wonderful removed istart websearches by K .Srinivas
Great software. It's remove ask.com perfectly. I downloaded software from http://adw-cleaner.pl . Thanks.
I have a BIG issue with this software! It removes my Accounting software (NCH Express Accounts & NCH Express Invoicing) even when I am not running the application (adwclean). As soon as I restore the software from the Quarantine Manager, it quarantines it again. I know my accounts software is okay, and without an exclude option, I risk losing this software and all backups of it (even from a USB, as the moment I write the Accounts software to USB, it removes it from there as well. I am NOT running adwclean when this happens. It does NOT show up in processes or services either. A folder exclude is needed as a matter of urgency.
thx its great this tool greets from the dutch it remove sweet from my pc great a big 10 to this program adwcleaner
Xplode> hey great work! This seems to be the best utility at getting rid of some nasty pieces of malware. There is only one suggestion of a new threat that has hit some of my friends computers. The name of the software is called "PC Clean Maestro" by CompuClever. If there is any way in your next release, do you mind creating an adware removal routine for this piece of malware. Check it out on www.shouldiremoveit.com
the correct path is:
C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\Windows Genuine Advantage
the new 3.309 adwcleaner tells that there is a virus in it...why?
and why ,if it is true, is not possible to remove it...??
Also cannot download as Norton blocks and removes it. Here is copy of Norton details:
Filename: adwcleaner[1].exe
Threat name: Trojan.Gen.SMH
Full Path: c:\users\admin\appdata\local\microsoft\windows\temporary internet files\content.ie5\0xz70k18\adwcleaner[1].exe
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Details
Unknown Community Usage, Unknown Age, Risk High
Origin
Downloaded from
http://download.bleepingcomputer.com/dl/ccc7b1be60ac8b673cbab8cd91aea0c9/5405e713/windows/security/security-utilities/a/adwcleaner/AdwCleaner.exe
Activity
Actions performed: Actions performed: 1
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On computers as of
9/2/2014 at 8:45:45 AM
Last Used
9/2/2014 at 9:49:52 AM
Startup Item
No
Launched
No
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Unknown
It is unknown how many users in the Norton Community have used this file.
Unknown
This file release is currently not known.
High
This file risk is high.
Threat type: Virus. Programs that infect other programs, files, or areas of a computer by inserting themselves or attaching themselves to that medium.
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http://download.bleepingcomputer.com/dl/ccc7b1be60ac8b673cbab8cd91aea0c9/5405e713/windows/security/security-utilities/a/adwcleaner/AdwCleaner.exe
Downloaded File adwcleaner[1].exe Threat name: Trojan.Gen.SMH
from bleepingcomputer.com
Source: External Media
adwcleaner[1].exe
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File Actions
File: c:\Users\ADMIN\AppData\Local\microsoft\Windows\temporary internet files\Content.IE5\0XZ70K18\ adwcleaner[1].exe Removed
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File Thumbprint - SHA:
f303a32ba4a44ae7d25b73f5b6f3f2c3dcf6d9970ebf88de816b399eedce80b1
File Thumbprint - MD5:
Not available
False alarm:
C:\Users\User\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions\fhkmpddbiciimgibbkmimhfognpknmeo
It is absolutely legal extension of the store
https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/save-as-mhtml/fhkmpddbiciimgibbkmimhfognpknmeo
C:\Users\User\AppData\Local\Mail.Ru
In this folder, I have installed "Cloud Mail.ru", it need not be removed, it is completely legal and no it does not apply to advertising
https://cloud.mail.ru/
C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Mail.Ru
And in that folder I have is a shortcut to the legal application "Cloud Mail.ru"
https://cloud.mail.ru/
Please, I need your help. After scanning my system with your product, I detected the following (from the report)
# AdwCleaner v3.303 - Report created 08/08/2014 at 10:38:47
# Updated 06/08/2014 by Xplode
# Operating System : Windows 7 Professional Service Pack 1 (64 bits)
# Username : Paulo - PAULO-PC
# Running from : C:\Users\Paulo\Desktop\Clean Up\AdwCleaner.exe
# Option : Scan
***** [ Services ] *****
***** [ Files / Folders ] *****
***** [ Scheduled Tasks ] *****
***** [ Shortcuts ] *****
***** [ Registry ] *****
***** [ Browsers ] *****
-\\ Internet Explorer v0.0.0.0
-\\ Google Chrome v34.0.1847.116
[ File : C:\Users\Paulo\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\preferences ]
Found [Extension] : eofcbnmajmjmplflapaojjnihcjkigck
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AdwCleaner[R99].txt - [715 octets] - [08/08/2014 10:38:47]
########## EOF - C:\AdwCleaner\AdwCleaner[R99].txt - [775 octets] ##########
After the scan, Under Chrome found an Extension unknown.(see above)
Selected "Clean" - Program ran for a little then a message appeared:
Aut2Exe has stopped working.
A problem caused the program to stop working correctly.
Windows will close the program and notify you if a solution is available.
The faulty chrome Extension was not removed. My system is now unstable and had several dumps (blue screen). Avast, ESET, Malwarebytes and other reported nothing, only AdwCleaner.
Again, my system is now unstable, AdwCleaner is detecting that Chrome Extension but does abort before removing it. Any idea of what the problem is.
Please, contact me at padi5star@gmail.com if you have a solution. I will be away from my computer for 10 days, but I can receive emails.
Thank you.