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Here is the logfile. Two were actually made, 15 minutes apart. This is the later one:

# AdwCleaner v6.010 - Logfile created 01/09/2016 at 19:26:40 # Updated on 12/08/2016 by ToolsLib # Database : 2016-09-01.2 [Server] # Operating System : Windows Vista (TM) Home Premium Service Pack 2 (X86) # Username : # Running from : C:\Users\Downloads\adwcleaner_6.010.exe # Mode: Clean # Support : https://...

Hi,

I had some unwanted popups the other day and seemed to remove them.

As AdwCleaner is recommended for adware/pups, I thought I'd try it out to see if Malwarebytes found everything.

The scan itself was quick, but the removing part took longer, and when it got to the end it crashed (screen went wonky and discoloured, my disabled avira taskbar icon had a big red x through it) and restarted. ...

Hello,

Indeed, it automatically checks if the definitions have been updated or not, and fetch them if needed.

Thanks for the feedback,

Ah, ok nevermind. I tried it the other day and it was still showing. Now, it does not. I figure the program probably checks online database as it runs/scans and I hadn't before. :)

You mean in new version of the program? I don't see anything newer than what I was using 6.010, anywhere. Cool, though. Thank you.

Here are some things to go by, tailored to you and leaving out more complicated things like NoScript:

1) Use Firefox as much as possible and not Internet Explorer, unless you really absolutely must.

2) Install these add-ons for Firefox: BetterPrivacy, Disconnect, Https Everywhere, Ghostery, Privacy Badger, uBlock Origin

Since you mentioned Youtube, you will also like to have Youtube Hi...

Ok.

So, to remove UCGuard, can you try this:

• Download MalwareBytes Anti Malware here.
• Launch MalwareByte's Anti Malware from your desktop
• Click on the tab Settings -> Detection & Protection -> PUP/PUM and check "Treat these detections like malware".
• Tab Exam choose Threats, click on Scan now, and click on Launch the exam.
• If something is detected, choose to Quarantine everything. If it as...

Hello,

Great ! So can you share me the file C:\AdwCleaner\AdwCleaner[Cxx].txt ?

We'll remove UCGuard then.

Thanks,

Hello,

Ok.

• So please launch AdwCleaner.
• Do a scan.
• Then, in the "Services" tab, please unselect "UCGuard".
• Click on "Clean", the computer will reboot.

Finally, please share the file C:\AdwCleaner\AdwCleaner[Cxx].txt (where xx is the highest number you have).

Best regards,

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fr33tux, 2016-08-31 11:31:57 (UTC)

yeah. It work. but what is the "UCGuard"? How to delete it?

Thankss!

Hello,

Can you share a logfile showing the "Trojan.Agent" detection ?

Thanks,