Re: Not notified of new version running Adwcleaner 6.045

regist thanks for the update! 6.046 seems to load database when ran.

Re: Not notified of new version running Adwcleaner 6.045

This is a known problem, utility and database could not be updated on XP. The problem is on the site side. Admins are working on this.  

Re: False positives?

Are you sure it isn't a false positive? I had these files detected as well, but on my pc, it's the uninstaller for a program called COUGAR UIX™ System. It's a driver/firmware installer and mouse function editor for the Cougar 700M mouse.

*EDIT* http://cougargaming.com/downloads/

This screenshot shows the file path for the uninstaller shortcut:

700M File Path

Here is the scan log from my pc:

# AdwCleane...

Re: Database corrupted

Yes, the problem persists. It appears everywhere (on WinXP) and is easily reproduced. What can I do to help?

Re: Database corrupted

Hello,

It's not an AutoIt error. Do you reproduce with v6.046?

False positives?

halo, my english is bad ,  english grammar will be a problem

today i use adwcleaner this record appears ( Last time use adwcleaner 20/4/2017 no this record )

but "C:\Windows\unins000.exe,unins000.dat" last modify date is 17/11/2016

then i use virustotal check the Files is harmless

https://www.virustotal.com/en/file/a8c15ace0a641420b249e3e427770a9ff5338e85b1094325cf412a6eb8ccfd38/analysis/

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Re: Database corrupted

fr33tux, it looks like an AutoIt error. Also reproduced on Win7 SP1 x86 without any updates, but not reproduced on Win7 SP1 x86 + all updates.

Re: Database corrupted

Hello,

Sorry for the delay - Can you follow these instructions?

Thanks,

Database corrupted

Windows XP only:

1) Put AdwCleaner.exe in any folder, for example C:\1

2) Create C:\1\AdwCleaner\settings.ini and run AdwCleaner & Scan

3) Get error: *Database corrupted. Please uninstall AdwCleaner and download it again.

Re: How to remove “Click To Continue” Ads

Hi, Thank you for your response, I no longer have the screenshot  since the problem has been solved by using the system restore, however the problem started off from running MultiExtractor software that I downloaded from CNET to extract the corrupted backup files and the symptoms were pretty much described here https://malwaretips.com/blogs/windows-pc-repair-removal/ My browser would open multi...