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Many thanks for a quick response.

Indeed, ADW cleaner is not detecting it any more !

AdwCleaner and now finds and removes it, for example log

# AdwCleaner v5.201 - Logfile created 12/08/2016 at 09:07:29
# Updated 30/06/2016 by ToolsLib
# Database : 2016-08-12.1 [Server]
# Operating system : Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 3 (X86)
# Username : User - A75751305
# Running from : C:\Documents and Settings\User\Desktop\adwcleaner_5.201.exe
# Option : Scan
# Support : https://too...

Hello,

Sorry for the delay. I made some tests and removed it from the database. If you launch AdwCleaner with a working networking connectivity, the detection shouldn't happen anymore.

Best regards,

Sure, here it is :

AdwCleaner v5.201 - Logfile created 11/08/2016 at 17:22:48 # Updated 30/06/2016 by ToolsLib # Database : 2016-08-10.2 [Server] # Operating system : Windows 7 Home Premium Service Pack 1 (X64) # Username : Arlette - ARLETTE-PC # Running from : E:\Downloads\ADW cleaner\adwcleaner_5.201.exe # Option : Scan # Support : https://toolslib.net/forum

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Hello,

Can you share the whole logfile please ? (Usually from C:\AdwCleaner\).

Thanks,

ADW cleaner wants to remove folders, files and extension :

Folders :

C\Users\name\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\UserData\Default\Extensions\elicpjhcidhpjomhibiffojppmmpil

Files :

C\Users\name\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\UserData\Default\LocalStorage\chrome-extension_eli...

                                                                                              LocalExtension settings\el...

Hello,

Hm, it's really strange.

Do you have the same issue with any other applications ?

May you try a check with MBAM first since it may be malicious:

• 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...

ADWCleaner removed some bad stuffs from my PC... and, even though I've run and cleaned at least 6 times, this is still on my PC - have no idea what it is or what it does? HKCU\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\ext\stats Or, where to find it to remove manually??? Thanks for your help Karen