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• There are ten virus adware and malicious software attempting to invade my files; If you follow prompt to "remove all", nothing happens. How can I solve this problem?

  There are ten virus adware and malware that have file names tries to invade the following files: my dovument (7), Shared (6) and Local C drive files (78); If you follow prompt to "remove all", nothing happens.  There are three flashing warning signs alert me of evil potentiial for files named above. How can I solve this problem?

  Hello

  We need more information. What antivirus do you use? Don't forget to contact support
  and forums. If the MSE a response - MSE here on answers forum. What version of Windows
  you use. It might also help if you named the malware involved.

  Please provide all the information we need to help us help you.

  How to ask a question
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/555375

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  This troubleshooting is for Windows 7 - Vista is similar - for XP using RUN instead of
  Start - Search.

  If you need search malware here's my recommendations - they will allow you to
  scrutiny and the withdrawal without ending up with a load of spyware programs running
  resident who can cause as many questions as the malware and may be harder to detect as
  the cause.

  No one program cannot be used to detect and remove any malware. Added that often easy
  to detect malicious software often comes with a much harder to detect and remove the payload. Then
  its best to be thorough than paying the high price later now too. Check with them to one
  extreme overkill point and then run the cleaning only when you are sure that the system is clean.

  It can be made repeatedly in Mode safe - F8 tap that you start, however, you must also run
  the regular windows when you can.

  TDSSKiller.exe. - Download the desktop - so go ahead and right-click on it - RUN AS ADMIN
  It will display all the infections in the report after you run - if it will not run changed the name of
  TDSSKiller.exe to tdsskiller.com. If she finds something or not does not mean that you should not
  check with the other methods below.
  http://support.Kaspersky.com/viruses/solutions?QID=208280684

  Download malwarebytes and scan with it, run MRT and add Prevx to be sure that he is gone.
  (If Rootkits run UnHackMe)

  Download - SAVE - go to where you put it-right on - click RUN AS ADMIN

  Malwarebytes - free
  http://www.Malwarebytes.org/products/malwarebytes_free

  SuperAntiSpyware Portable Scanner - free
  http://www.SUPERAntiSpyware.com/portablescanner.HTML?tag=SAS_HOMEPAGE

  Run the malware removal tool from Microsoft

  Start - type in the search box-> find MRT top - right on - click RUN AS ADMIN.

  You should get this tool and its updates via Windows updates - if necessary, you can
  Download it here.

  Download - SAVE - go to where you put it-right on - click RUN AS ADMIN
  (Then run MRT as shown above.)

  Microsoft Malicious - 32-bit removal tool
  http://www.Microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyId=AD724AE0-E72D-4F54-9AB3-75B8EB148356&displaylang=en

  Microsoft Malicious removal tool - 64 bit
  http://www.Microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyId=585D2BDE-367F-495e-94E7-6349F4EFFC74&displaylang=en

  also install Prevx to be sure that it is all gone.

  Download - SAVE - go to where you put it-right on - click RUN AS ADMIN

  Prevx - Home - free - small, fast, exceptional CLOUD protection, working with others
  security programs. It is a single scanner, VERY EFFICIENT, if it finds something to come back
  here or use Google to see how to remove.
  http://www.prevx.com/   <-->
  http://info.prevx.com/downloadcsi.asp?prevx=Y  <-->

  Choice of PCmag editor - Prevx-
  http://www.PCMag.com/Article2/0, 2817,2346862,00.asp

  Try the demo version of Hitman Pro:

  Hitman Pro is a second scanner reviews, designed to save your computer from malicious software
  (viruses, Trojans, rootkits, etc.). who infected your computer despite safe
  what you have done (such as antivirus, firewall, etc.).
  http://www.SurfRight.nl/en/hitmanpro

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  If necessary here are some free online scanners to help the

  http://www.eset.com/onlinescan/

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  Original version is now replaced by the Microsoft Safety Scanner
  http://OneCare.live.com/site/en-us/default.htm

  Microsoft safety scanner
  http://www.Microsoft.com/security/scanner/en-us/default.aspx

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  http://www.Kaspersky.com/virusscanner

  Other tests free online
  http://www.Google.com/search?hl=en&source=HP&q=antivirus+free+online+scan&AQ=f&OQ=&AQI=G1

  --------------------------------------------------------

  There may be necessary sanitation - which some depends on your version of Windows.
  RUJ SFC/scannow and checkdisk (CHKDSK) - if necessary to do a repair installation. For
  more information on these methods require responses - Windows Forums for your version of
  Windows.

  Answers - Windows Forums
  http://answers.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows

  Also, be sure to provide all the information we need to help us to help you:

  How to ask a question
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/555375

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  For extreme cases:

  Norton Power Eraser - eliminates deeply embedded and difficult to remove crimeware
  This traditional antivirus analysis does not always detect. Because the Norton Power Eraser
  uses aggressive methods to detect these threats, there is a risk that it can select some
  legitimate programs for removal. You should use this tool very carefully and only after
  you have exhausted other options.
  http://us.Norton.com/support/DIY/index.jsp

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  If you are in North America, you can call 866-727-2338 for virus and spyware help
  infections. See http://www.microsoft.com/protect/support/default.mspx for more details. For
  international information, see your subsidiary local Support site.

  Microsoft support - Virus and Security Solution Center
  http://support.Microsoft.com/contactus/cu_sc_virsec_master?ws=support#TAB0

  I hope this helps.

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• How can I remove Mac Adware Cleaner? I have

  I think I accidentally downloaded adware.  I was getting popups asking me to install Mac cleaner Adware and other software.  I loaded the Version OS X El Capitan 10.11.5 and but still get a popup in the upper right warning me that I have a virus and you should download the cleaner.  I read advice to someone else's post and takes screenshots of launch of files in the finder, but don't know where to go from here.  Can someone tell me how to get rid of this annoying adware?  Thank you.

  

  conniefromoakland wrote:

  I think I accidentally downloaded adware.  I was getting popups asking me to install Mac cleaner Adware and other software.  I loaded the Version OS X El Capitan 10.11.5 and but still get a popup in the upper right warning me that I have a virus and you should download the cleaner.  I read advice to someone else's post and takes screenshots of launch of files in the finder, but don't know where to go from here.  Can someone tell me how to get rid of this annoying adware?  Thank you.

  

  You have no adware/malware, not based on the screenshots.  Looks like you are describing a browser hijacker.  To get rid of him, Force Quit Safari (-> force quit-> Safari), then restart Safari in Mode safe mode by pressing the SHIFT key.  This prevents previously open tabs/windows to reopen.  If that still doesn't work, disconnect from the Internet, then go to Safari-> clear history.  This will remove your complete browsing history.  Reconnect to the Internet, then quit Safari normally and it starts normally.  Always make this pop-up?

  In the future, to prevent hackers to support browser Safari (or), avoid the following types of sites:

  • XXX sites
  • torrent sites
  • Group download sites (CNET, download (dot) com, Softpedia, MacUpdate, Softonic, etc..)
  • MP3 download sites (Mp3 Skull, mp3monkey, etc.)
  • any site that says you can do or download something for free that you would otherwise cost money

• Why Safary does not load the content of pages?

  Why Safary does not load the content of pages? I mean, when I hover over the places where should be the content, he is always showing the "redirect to: [email protected]/" lower left. My Safari is 9.5 and worked fine until Safe Fimder Virus get inside my computer. Mozilla Firefox is a bit slower. If someone could give me an idea on how to deal with it, I would be happy.

  Sorry if my English is not good, I am a Brazilian who is still learning English

  Your English is very good!

  Redirects are usually due to adware or malware.

  Download the run MalwareBytes.

  It of free and takes only a minute or two. Which should remove all adware and malicious software on your Mac.

• "Installer" taking up the CPU

  I have an iMac end of 2012, and lately he worked very slowly. A few days ago, I checked the activity monitor to see "Installer" take a lot of CPU. I leave and rejected it as an error, but sometimes it starts to do it again.  I just kept smoking them until I found several installers taking up half of the space of the CPU. I did some research and I read that the Genio virus, but there is no house icon in the upper right corner and I just can't find any files for it.

  Can download some adware or malware.  A simple, fast and safe way to remove adware and malicious software is to download and to use Malwarebytes Anti-Malware for Mac. There has been developed by one of the most respected contributors and the top of the page in these forums and recommended by almost all of the top contributors here.

  If you prefer to do it manually, follow these instructions in the site theSafeMac.com (author of Malwarebytes): adware removal Guide

  If you want to check to see what adware/malware, you may have before you run Malwarebytes and then download and run Etrecheck.  Copy and paste the results in your response. Etrecheck is a diagnostic tool that has been developed by one of the most respected users here (and recommended by Apple Support personnel) of the CSA to provide an overview of the system and help identify the most obvious culprits that can adversely affect the performance of a Mac.

  

• Video of the MacBook Air to accuse by unplugged (current running off battery)

  Hello. I have a Macbook Air from 2012. The Macbook works perfectly fine when it is plugged, but the minute I unplug the unit, some video that I might be streaming suddenly freezes, even if sometimes the audio is not yet. Weird. The battery works, even if it runs in less than an hour. It has a cycle of 657 counter. The battery health is diagnosed as being 'good '. Anyone know why this is happening and what I can do about it?

  Thank you.

  Apparently, the MacBook Air is electric rationing of the battery through the

  all of the GPU, CPU, free wireless internet, open, applications and requirements

  Mac OS x itself; so many invisible things are underway in the background.

  Have you looked into the specifications of profile of electrical system and battery

  where the status of the battery is spelled in milli-ampere-hour charge remaining

  and expected full load capacity?

  I imagine that the battery can be replaced; also if SSD drive

  is full of stored content, the effort it takes the system to find the space

  for swap files and read/write then in the storage disk, is your MB/Air tax.

  Maybe an upgrade of the hard drive (SSD) ability is something to check

  in (if it is possible to upgrade) or just be sure to not have much stored on board.

  A replacement may be obtained from the macsales, OWC, among others.

  Also make sure that the MagSafe connectors are clean and free of debris on both sides

  the AC adapter and the DC-in Board (on the computer).

  For more information on batteries for portable laptops, & magsafe Chargers:

  • About batteries for laptops Mac - Apple Support

  • Laptops Apple: Troubleshooting MagSafe adapters - Apple Support

  If yours is a model 11 inches, total expected her battery life cycles are less

  as the largest 13-inch model (with the largest capacity of the battery + request) if the

  County of 657 (of max. 1 000) can be decreased if the computer has never been

  Let it run until the battery is dead. ~ Or if the storage environmental conditions or

  use, have marginalized the ability of the computer to function in the plug.

  • Reset the management system (SCM) controller on your Mac - Apple Support

  • How to reset the NVRAM on your Mac - Apple Support

  The SMC reset (and sometimes reset NVRAM) can help with the battery power

  management in general; but the battery may be suspect. The battery charge

  includes everything in the MacBook Air; brightness, audio volume, so the screen

  the use of Wi - Fi, other applications that run in the background; also the antivirus or other

  analysis software running needlessly in the background, using cycles CPU. The

  battery may be getting a workout. More so, if you run games or any other active content.

  You could look at the activity monitor to check the different points under your control

  who may be using resources; all this that consume energy are suspect. Some of them are

  more in your control than others. the system manages several outside of your access.

  An Etrecheck report generated when the unit is running under the battery and another

  When operating on current alternative, can be useful. If nothing else, to see what is

  installed in the computer and its running configuration specifications. The load can tell a story.

  http://etrecheck.com/#about

  There is also perhaps adware or other software that affect the performance of the Mac;

  This may include antivirus, and if cleaning applications have been executed, they can damage the OS X.

  A free to use app, formerly known as "adware medic" now malwarebytes, can help:

  •Malwarebytes | Malwarebytes Anti-Malware for Mac

  https://www.Malwarebytes.com/antimalware/Mac/

  Malwarebytes Anti-Malware (was AdwareMedic) return of experience helps you get your Mac.

  Hard to say exactly what is happening. -If it were mine, I would look in different details.

• What is this Home Page ask who tied to Firefox? It is a browser hijacker any? How can I get rid of him?

  Is Home Page ask supposed to be attached to the home page of Firefox? How can I get rid of this mess? I have Windows 8, I hate.

  Trovi is another piece of malware:

  • http://malwaretips.com/blogs/trovi-com-removal/

  It could not fix problems 100%, but it will certainly get you 95% of the way which it - try scanning with antimalware free tools that can work alongside your antivirus existing:

  • MalwareBytes' Anti-Malware
  • AdwCleaner (for more information, see this other AdwCleaner download page)
  • Microsoft safety scanner
  • Anti-Rootkit utility - TDSSKiller
  • Hitman Pro
  • ESET Online Scanner

  If you're having trouble to remove the adware/malware/virus software, I recommend that post you in a forum specializing in the removal of malware as they can give you detailed instructions on how to remove them:

  • Bleeping Computer - http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/forums
  • Spyware Warrior forums - http://www.spywarewarrior.com/index.php
  • SWI Forums - http://www.spywareinfoforum.com/

  Please post back here if you find that you still have problems affecting your home/research/new tab page after removing malicious applications.

• El Capitan checks for virus/malware infections in the system?

  El Capitan checks for virus/malware infections in the system?

  There is so much discussion on the iMac does not require does no antivirus, because it is well protected. On the other hand, horses Trojan seems to get their way in a system through vulnerabilities in browsers or other applications. Is there a way to know the State of health without having to pay for a subscription and the loading of the system with the external scanners and controllers as the extra load of the system?

  Yes, Mac OS X has built-in protection that is updated regularly (in the background). You don't need any other software.

  Adware and malicious software is different. If Safari is supported with pop-ups,

  Quit the Apple Safari > force quit menu. Relaunch Safari since the Dock icon while holding the SHIFT key.

  This reading can also be useful.

  Guide of Mac Malware: How can I protect myself?  http://www.thesafemac.com/MMG-defense/

• I get pop up windows when I use my browser even though I turned off pop ups. I have even new windows that open automatically. How can I fix?

  I have pop ups and new windows that open automatically when using my browser, I have pop ups off. How canI solve this problem?

  Hi Snyder22,

  I understand how frustrating it can be to see ongoing ads on your computer. I have an article for you with information about the stop of this behavior:

  Stop the cAds in Safari - Apple Support

  https://support.Apple.com/en-us/HT203987

  The behavior you describe can be better attributed to adware, referred to in this section of the article mentioned above:

  If you could have the adware installed on your Mac.

  If the pop-ups still on your Mac, you might inadvertently downloaded and installed adware (advertising-taking software supported). Some software that you download from some third-party download sites can include the software you want and the adware.

  If you think you have Adware on your Mac, update to the latest version of OS X El Capitan. If your Mac already has the latest version of El Capitan, restart it. El Capitan removes adware only when connecting. If you still see the advertising on your Mac, Contact Apple.

  Be vigilant and thank you for visiting the communities of Apple Support.

• Steam.exe(main_exception):error:Delete of steam.exe failed, Win32 Error5 "access denied."

  I get the error that is displayed in the title line when you try to install the application of steam for the game Left4Dead. Just in case where the window title does not display the full error message:

  Steam.exe(main_exception):error:Delete of steam.exe failed, Win32 Error5 "access denied."

  My system specs are as follows:

  MB: ASUS P6T DELUXE Version2
  CPU: i7 950 QUAD-CORE 3.06GHz
  GC: XFX RADEON HD 4890 1 GB
  RAM: Patriot 12 GB Triple Channel Lat7
  HARD drive: WD VelociRaptor 150 GB 10K rpm
  HARD drive: Samsung Dual RAID Class 1 TB
  HARD drive: dual Seagate Barracuda 500 GB
  PWR: COOLMAX 1200 Watt
  CASE: Aplus Black Aluminum ATX Full Tower
  OS: Vista Ultimate 64-bit

  I checked my system and performed the following tasks to try to resolve the problem:
  My version of Windows is up-to-date. I have no problem hardware or exceptional driver. I tried to temporarily disable my antivirus to complete the installation, this does not solve the problem. I tried to install it as a system administrator. I searched the site of Valve/steam software for a solution, none were found (http://store.steampowered.com/). I searched the database of Microsoft for a solution, none were found. I'm having no problem with other games or applications that were loaded on that computer. The problem is only with the application steam.exe and any game that requires the application of steam to the function.
  I came across the following link which has promised to solve the problem;
  http://www.bing.com/search?mkt=en-us&q=steam%20error%20Win32%20error%205
  https://support.steampowered.com/kb_article.php?ref=5322-QYZB-5344  
  I followed the instructions at three times, all with the same error message.
  The default program is responsible for the following: C:\Program Files (x 86) \Steam.
  I tried to load the program on different hard disks and got the same error code.
  I have triple checked all user profiles to make sure that the appropriate privileges have been set (Admin). I checked all the steam program elements to ensure that they have been set to run as a program director executed. I double checked that proper TCP/UDP ports are open for the application of the steam function. http://www.resoo.org/docs/Counterstrike/steam_ports.html
  Any help to fix this would be greatly appreciated.

  Hello Platinum,
   
  Thank you for writing to Microsoft Vista Community Forums.
   
  This error is primarily caused by a lack of permissions for the user, having the Steam.exe file attributes set to 'Read only', or by another program interferes with the installation of Steam process (if the steam client application has been updated to a version that was not included in your package of Steam, Steam will download a new copy of itself and then delete the old file Steam.exe except when another program interferes).
   
  1. check your Windows user permissions.
  Please ensure that you are logged on as administrator on the computer that you use to install Steam.
  2. check the file attributes
  3. right click on the file Steam.exe, which was created after running the Steam Installer, and then select Properties
  4 uncheck the read-only box if it is checked and hit apply before closing the window
  5. try running the Steam.exe file once more
  6. check the settings of your security software
   
  If you are running an antivirus, firewall or any product safety program that may interfere with the removal and replacement of the file Steam.exe (some security software will check information of a file whenever it is changed and block the automatic replacement of files) Please check your settings for the program and ensure that you are prompted to authorize activities that may trigger the security software.
   
  Remove spyware, Adware and virus software and try to run the installation again.
   
  In addition to the steps above, follow these steps:
  1. go in C:/Program Files/Steam /.
  2. right click on Steam.exe and go to properties.
  3. click on the Compatibility tab.
  4. check run as administrator and click OK.
  5. then I deleted StemeTemp (or something like that. the steam icon).
  6. then run Steme.exe again.

  It will be useful.
   
  Thank you and best regards,

  Srinivas
  Microsoft Answers Support Engineer
  Visit our Microsoft answers feedback Forum and let us know what you think

• Malicious adware/software has infected Chrome and Safari

  My exactly the same problem was discussed in another thread, but unfortunately the solutions did not work for me, so I'll try again.

  I'll try to be as detailed as possible, so I'll drop my question into several categories:

  My system

  • MacBook Pro (retina, 13 inches, end of 2013)
  • Processor: 2.4 GHz Intel Core i5
  • Memory: 8 GB 1600 MHz DDR3
  • Storage: 249,77 GB
  • Operating system: OS X El Capitan, Version 10.11.4

  The problem

  • Calendar: This problem has persisted for fifteen hours; I he didn't notice last night so I think it happened this morning, but I'm not sure if I'm being generous with the timing at 100%.
  • Chrome and Safari (both browsers I installed), some kind of malware is the insertion of hypertext links on specific words that link to the ads. Each unique ad is related to the s.igmhb.comurl. The words a hyperlink become all-cap, bold and italic with a green arrow at the upper right of each word in a hyperlink. Curiously, it doesn't seem to affect all Web pages, only a small number. It does not seem to be all rhyme or reason as to which sites it affects.
  • I have not installed or downloaded anything suspicious or out of the ordinary, so I have no idea where it comes from.

  

  
  

  What I've done so now

  • I immediately checked for any suspicious Chrome extensions because it is generally what is the problem, but cannot find anything. Then I went to Safari to see if it has also been hit, which is. This means that it is probably something that is in my system, not only in a browser.
  • I then ran a scan with Malwarebytes Anti-Malware, and it found a number of things. Quickly, I deleted the and restarted my computer. Unfortunately, the problem is still persistent. This is where I am really myself, because kicking that I should write the names of what found Malwarebytes. I just assumed it would well after I deleted the offending files. I tried to run several other analyses Malwarebytes, but they all appear negative. I know from experience that there is probably some hidden files in my system, but as I said I don't know what to look for.
  • I googled "s.igmhb.com" to see if other people have the same problem, and he's a little suspect. Best results are less than 48 hours, and they are all websites, advertising an anti-virus software. Many of them recommend same installation MacKeeper, I know is a big no-no. So yes, pretty suspicious if you ask me.

  That's all I can think of right now; I hope that's enough for someone to help me. This type of adware are seem to be very new, so I've not had much luck finding solutions.

  You may have installed ad-injecting malicious software ("adware").

  Do not use any type of product, "anti-virus" or "anti-malware" on a Mac. It is never necessary for her, and relying on it for protection makes you more vulnerable to attacks, not less.

  Save all data first.

  Some of the most common types of adware can be removed by following the instructions from Apple. But before you follow these instructions, you can try an automatic removal.

  If you are not already running the latest version of Mac OS X ("El Capitan"), update or upgrade in the App Store you could adware to automatically remove. If you are already using the latest version of El Capitan, you can still download the current update of the Apple Support downloads page and run it. Still, some types of malware will be deleted, not all. There is no such thing as the automatic removal of all possible malware, either by OS X third party software. That's why you can't rely on software to protect you.

  If the malware is deleted in your case, you will still need to make changes to the way you use your computer to protect you from new attacks. Ask if you need advice.

  If the malware is not automatically deleted, and you cannot remove yourself by following the instructions from Apple, see below.

  This simple procedure to detect any type of adware that I know. Disabling is a procedure distinct and better still.

  Some legitimate software is funded by advertising and may display advertisements in its own windows or in a web browser while it is running. It's not malware and it may not appear. In addition, some Web sites display advertising intrusive popup that can be confused with adware.

  If none of your web browsers work well enough to carry out these instructions, restart the computer in safe mode. Allows to temporarily disable the malware.

  Step 1

  Please triple - click on the line below on this page to select it, and then copy the text to the Clipboard by pressing Control-C key combination:

  ~/Library/LaunchAgents

  In the Finder, select

  Go ▹ go to the folder...

  from the menu bar and paste it into the box that opens by pressing command + v press return. Open a folder named "LaunchAgents", or you will get a notice stating that the file cannot be found. If the file is not found, proceed to the next step.

  If the folder opens, press the combination of keys command-2 to select the display of the list, if it is not already selected. Please don't skip this step.

  There should be a column in the update Finder window. Click this title two times to sort the content by date with the most recent at the top. If necessary, enlarge the window so that all the content show.

  Follow the instructions in this support article under the heading "take a screenshot of a window." An image file with a name starting in 'Screenshot' should be saved to the desktop. Open the capture screen and make sure it is readable. If this isn't the case, capture a small part of the screen indicating that what needs to be shown.

  Start a reply to this message. Drag the image file in the editing window downloading. Alternatively, you can include text in the response.

  Leave the case open for now.

  Step 2

  Do as in step 1 with this line:

  /Library/LaunchAgents

  The record which can open up will have the same name but is not the same as in step 1. In this step, the folder does not exist.

  Step 3

  Repeat with this line:

  /Library/LaunchDaemons

  This time the file will be called "LaunchDaemons."

  Step 4

  Open Safari preferences window and select the tab 'Extensions'. If the extensions are listed, post a screenshot. If there are no extensions, or if you cannot launch Safari, skip this step.

  Step 5

  If you use Firefox or Chrome browser, open the list of extensions and do as in step 4.

• Why update firefox and got a 'free' bing search bar and two software malicious adware?

  After an automatic update - no, I do not download no matter what new version of any dangerous place - I found that I had the Bing search bar-which I think I've turned it off, not sure if - and two malware/adware problems. First was rvzr - a.akamaihd which arises a new tab when clicking first on a website, then I found that I had offerswizard adding banners - blocked most of them - and the creation of hiperlinks with mini pop ups when passed above it with the mouse - sorry if my English is not clear. I tried AVG free and there wasn't any warning. Finally, ad-block and rgiht, click on the arrow to search bing seems to fix the problem, however, offerswizard must be uninstalled manually - lightning enhance program, I think that - after a google search.
  The main question is... can I trust firefox download/upgrade to automatic update?

  Thank you all for your answers. I tried to mark it as resolved, but I doubt that I did.

  First I tried in windows / removal of unwanted software programs. Installed an adblocker for FF
  Then I downloaded the adware 3.8 removal tool and the problem is almost solved. Still a few details could be improved, but I can live with that.

  I think someone took advantage of the installation of FF and it makes any other malware on my computer.

  Thank you once again.

• Check for the presence of malware/adware/spyware software

  I'm currently looking if I have no malware/adware/spyware on my computer. I followed the steps on the other discussions as removing the. Agent.plist and other daemon.plist. Right now I don't see any symptoms (such as force redirection Web site or just completely frozen screen) but I don't know if there is nothing else left. Could someone there check it please for me? Thank you!

  
  

  
  

  EtreCheck version: 2.9.11 (264)

  Report generated 2016-04-25 00:02:30

  Download EtreCheck from https://etrecheck.com

  Length 03:13

  Performance: good

  Click the [Support] links to help with non-Apple products.

  Click [details] for more information on this line.

  Problem: No problem - just check

  Hardware Information: ⓘ

  MacBook Pro (13-inch, mid-2012)

  [Data sheet] - [User Guide] - [warranty & Service]

  MacBook Pro - model: MacBookPro9, 2

  1 2.5 GHz Intel Core i5 CPU: 2 strands

  4 GB of RAM expandable - [Instructions]

  BANK 0/DIMM0

  OK 2 GB DDR3 1600 MHz

  BANK 1/DIMM0

  OK 2 GB DDR3 1600 MHz

  Bluetooth: Good - transfer/Airdrop2 taken in charge

  Wireless: en1: 802.11 a/b/g/n

  Battery: Health = Normal - Cycle count = 548

  Video information: ⓘ

  Graphics Intel HD 4000

  Color LCD 1280 x 800

  Software: ⓘ

  OS X Yosemite 10.10 (A 14, 389) - since startup time: less than an hour

  Disc information: ⓘ

  HTS547550A9E384 disk HARD APPLE disk0: (500,11 GB) (rotation)

  EFI (disk0s1) < not mounted >: 210 MB

  Recovery HD (disk0s3) < not mounted > [recovery]: 650 MB

  Media (disk0s4) / Volumes/media: 160.00 go-go (152,46 free)

  Macintosh HD 2 (disk0s5) / Volumes/Macintosh HD 2: 114.62 (114,40 GB free)

  Macintosh HD 3 (disk0s6) / Volumes/Macintosh HD 3: 114.22 (16,80 free go-go)

  Macintosh HD (disk 1) /: 109,63 go-go (34,57 free)

  Storage of carrots: disk0s2 110.00 GB Online

  MATSHITADVD-R UJ - 8à8 disk2: () (196.8 MB)

  USB information: ⓘ

  Apple Inc. FaceTime HD camera (built-in)

  Apple Inc. BRCM20702 hub.

  Apple Inc. Bluetooth USB host controller.

  Computer, Inc. Apple IR receiver.

  Apple Inc. Apple keyboard / Trackpad

  Lightning information: ⓘ

  Apple Inc. Thunderbolt_bus.

  Guardian: ⓘ

  Mac App Store

  Kernel extensions: ⓘ

  / System/Library/Extensions

  com.devguru.driver.SamsungComposite [no charge] (1.4.18 - 10.6 SDK - 2016-03-22) [Support]

  /System/Library/Extensions/ssuddrv.kext/contents/plugins

  com.devguru.driver.SamsungACMControl [no charge] (1.4.18 - 10.6 SDK - 2014-01-27) [Support]

  com.devguru.driver.SamsungACMData [no charge] (1.4.18 - 10.6 SDK - 2014-01-27) [Support]

  com.devguru.driver.SamsungMTP [no charge] (1.4.18 - SDK 10.5 - 2014-01-27) [Support]

  com.devguru.driver.SamsungSerial [no charge] (1.4.18 - 10.6 SDK - 2014-01-27) [Support]

  Launch system officers: ⓘ

  [loaded] 5 tasks of Apple

  [loading] 142 tasks Apple

  [operation] 56 tasks Apple

  Launch system demons: ⓘ

  [loaded] 45 tasks Apple

  [loading] 137 tasks Apple

  [operation] 80 tasks Apple

  Launch demons: ⓘ

  [loading] com.adobe.SwitchBoard.plist (2012-08-11) [Support]

  [loading] com.adobe.fpsaud.plist (2016-04-05) [Support]

  [loading] com.malwarebytes.MBAMHelperTool.plist (2016-04-11) [Support]

  [loading] com.oracle.java.Helper - Tool.plist (2014-09-20) [Support]

  User launch officers: ⓘ

  com.apple.CSConfigDotMacCert [fail]-[...] @me.com - SharedServices.Agent.plist

  [failure] com.facebook.videochat. [entrenched passage] .plist (2014-08-13) [Support]

  [loading] com.google.keystone.agent.plist (2016-03-02) [Support]

  [operation] com.spotify.webhelper.plist (2016-04-24) [Support]

  Items in user login: ⓘ

  iTunesHelper Application (/ Applications/iTunes.app/Contents/MacOS/iTunesHelper.app)

  Agent application of file transfer Android (~/Library/Application Support/Google/Android File transfer/Android File Transfer Agent.app)

  Hidden Spotify Application (/ Applications/Spotify.app)

  Other applications: ⓘ

  [ongoing] com.google.Chrome.5996

  [ongoing] com.Google.Android.mtpagent.98864

  [ongoing] com.spotify.client.49448

  [loading] 357 tasks Apple

  [operation] 163 tasks Apple

  Plug-ins Internet: ⓘ

  FlashPlayer - 10.6: 21.0.0.213 - SDK 10.6 (2016-04-08) [Support]

  QuickTime Plugin: 7.7.3 (2014-11-06)

  Flash Player: 21.0.0.213 - SDK 10.6 (2016-04-08) obsolete! Update

  EPPEX plugin: 4.1.0.0 (2011-07-26) [Support]

  Default browser: 600 - SDK 10.10 (2014-11-06)

  SharePointBrowserPlugin: 14.3.4 - SDK 10.6 (2013-05-19) [Support]

  Silverlight: 5.1.30317.0 - SDK 10.6 (2014-05-20) [Support]

  JavaAppletPlugin: Java 8 update 65 build 17 (2015-11-09) check the version of

  3rd party preference panes: ⓘ

  Flash Player (2016-04-05) [Support]

  Java (2015-11-09) [Support]

  Time Machine: ⓘ

  Automatic backup: YES

  Volumes to back up:

  Macintosh HD: Disc size: 109,63 GB disc used: 75,06 GB

  Destinations:

  Macintosh HD 3 [Local]

  Total size: 114,22 GB

  Total number of backups: 60

  An older backup: 01/07/15, 16:44

  Last backup: 24/04/16 18:40

  Backup disk size: too small

  Backup size GB 114,22 < (disc 75,06 GB X 3)

  Top of page process CPU: ⓘ

  5% mdworker (9)

  3% kernel_task

  3% Google Chrome

  2% Google Chrome Helper (6)

  2% fontd

  Top of page process of memory: ⓘ

  766 MB Google Chrome Helper (6)

  Kernel_task 447 MB

  209 MB Google Chrome

  Mdworker (9) 147 MB

  Image 119 MB

  Virtual memory information: ⓘ

  320 MB of free RAM

  3.69 used GB RAM (1.02 GB being cached)

  Used Swap 0 B

  Diagnostic information: ⓘ

  24 April 2016, 23:19:51 self-test - spent

  24 April 2016, 19:05:27 /Library/Logs/DiagnosticReports/storedownloadd_2016-04-24-190527_[redacted].cpu _resource.diag [details]

  /System/Library/PrivateFrameworks/CommerceKit.Framework/versions/A/resources/St oredownloadd

  April 23, 2016, 23:14:57 ~/Library/Logs/DiagnosticReports/VTDecoderXPCService_2016-04-23-231457_[redacte d] .crash

  /System/Library/frameworks/VideoToolbox.Framework/versions/A/XPCServices/VTDeco derXPCService.xpc/Contents/MacOS/VTDecoderXPCService

  If you see no evidence of malicious programs (and I see no evidence of it in the etrecheck report), you can read this post for more insight.

  Viruses, Trojans, Malware - and other aspects of Internet Security

  Apple - Support-Apple security updates

  http://www.reedcorner.NET/MMG/

  http://www.thexlab.com/FAQs/malspyware.html

• Software malware/adware removal instructions

  OS: 10.11.3

  Symptoms: popup on chrome (wonderlandads)

  I search on google and found pop - up for wonderlandads is adware/malware.

  I scanned my system with Avast / avira and malware bytes. He did not find anything

  I checked the extension and did not find any suspicious extension (only lastpass extenstion is here)

  I have reset the browser, erased the history and cache, check the default search and page by default, everything seems to be OK.

  The pop-up window becomes very irritating.

  How can I identify and remove this adware.

  I guess that there are legitimate software that delivered adware, but I don't know which.

  Help, please

  Vik

• Adwares are downloaded on the computer with the software from Cnet.

  Original title: CNET Download malware

  I want to warn everyone I can about CNET Download. It was just a few QAND bettween far a year ago. But almost everything that you can download from this site has hidden the toolbars and malware added to the download. They don't even give you the option to withdraw.  My Microsoft Security center was close my homepage has changed. When I had MSE running two threats found instantly, and I had to reboot. After the reboot, I still had to go to the list of programs and deleat files by hand. I would really only it if someone with the knowledge how would get this out to as many as possible. Thank you!

  If you face any Web site contain malware, open Internet Explorer and tools-> security, report harmful Web site and declare the download or Web site. While downloading using IE, you could indicate dangerous download also.