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I have removed a spyware (I think) can an expert please look at my log to confirm. That would be much appreciated. log file

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A few follow-up checks after ’s quick assessment.

A single HijackThis snapshot is useful but not definitive. Some persistent threats hide as drivers, services, scheduled tasks or kernel components and can evade a basic log. The checklist below gives practical, modern steps to verify removal and tidy up any lingering changes.

Suggested follow-up checks include:

  • Update the OS and all security software, then run full scans with an up-to-date engine such as Malwarebytes.
  • Audit autostart points with Autoruns. Disable suspicious entries first; delete only after positive ID.
  • Inspect running processes with Process Explorer and submit unknown binaries to VirusTotal for a multi-engine check.
  • Verify browser state: extensions, proxy settings, homepage and DNS. Check the hosts file and Startup folders for unexpected entries.
  • Review Services and Scheduled Tasks for unfamiliar names and drivers under the system drivers folder; note anything unsigned or odd.
  • If symptoms persist (redirects, repeat popups, new user accounts), run rescue/offline scans from reputable rescue media before attempting deeper removals.

Quick troubleshooting notes: scans run in Safe Mode (with networking if updates are needed) can catch items that normally hide. Avoid running unknown removal tools suggested in random threads; prefer tools from well-known vendors. Back up important files and create a system image before making registry or driver removals. If credentials might have been exposed while the system was compromised, rotate passwords from a known-clean device.

For this thread: ’s effort to remove the item plus ’s check are a good start. If odd behaviour returns, an exported Autoruns log and a current Process Explorer snapshot make further diagnosis straightforward.

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Hi and welcome to DaniWeb on2dvd. That is a Clean log.

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Hi and welcome to DaniWeb on2dvd. That is a Clean log.

Thankyou very much...

I was going for the Eagles but they fell a bit short..never mind

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You're welcome :).

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