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Uninstall Registry Mechanic 10.0
Registry cleaners/optimizers are not recommended for several reasons:
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Run OTL
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1. Update your Java version here: http://www.java.com/en/download/installed.jsp
Note 1: UNCHECK any pre-checked toolbar and/or software offered with the Java update. The pre-checked toolbars/software are not part of the Java update.
Note 2: The Java Quick Starter (JQS.exe) adds a service to improve the initial startup time of Java applets and applications. If you don't want to run another extra service, go to Start > Control Panel > Java > Advanced > Miscellaneous and uncheck the box for Java Quick Starter. Click OK and restart your computer.
2. Now, we need to remove old Java version and its remnants...
Download JavaRa to your desktop and unzip it to its own folder
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Last scans....
1. Download Security Check from HERE, and save it to your Desktop.
2. Please download Farbar Service Scanner and run it on the computer with the issue.
3. Download Temp File Cleaner (TFC)
4. Please run a free online scan with the ESET Online Scanner
Uninstall Registry Mechanic 10.0
Registry cleaners/optimizers are not recommended for several reasons:
- Registry cleaners are extremely powerful applications that can damage the registry by using aggressive cleaning routines and cause your computer to become unbootable.
The Windows registry is a central repository (database) for storing configuration data, user settings and machine-dependent settings, and options for the operating system. It contains information and settings for all hardware, software, users, and preferences. Whenever a user makes changes to settings, file associations, system policies, or installed software, the changes are reflected and stored in this repository. The registry is a crucial component because it is where Windows "remembers" all this information, how it works together, how Windows boots the system and what files it uses when it does. The registry is also a vulnerable subsystem, in that relatively small changes done incorrectly can render the system inoperable. For a more detailed explanation, read Understanding The Registry.
- Not all registry cleaners are created equal. There are a number of them available but they do not all work entirely the same way. Each vendor uses different criteria as to what constitutes a "bad entry". One cleaner may find entries on your system that will not cause problems when removed, another may not find the same entries, and still another may want to remove entries required for a program to work.
- Not all registry cleaners create a backup of the registry before making changes. If the changes prevent the system from booting up, then there is no backup available to restore it in order to regain functionality. A backup of the registry is essential BEFORE making any changes to the registry.
- Improperly removing registry entries can hamper malware disinfection and make the removal process more difficult if your computer becomes infected. For example, removing malware related registry entries before the infection is properly identified can contribute to system instability and even make the malware undetectable to removal tools.
- The usefulness of cleaning the registry is highly overrated and can be dangerous. In most cases, using a cleaner to remove obsolete, invalid, and erroneous entries does not affect system performance but it can result in "unpredictable results".
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Run OTL
- Under the Custom Scans/Fixes box at the bottom, paste in the following
Code::OTL FF - prefs.js..browser.search.selectedEngine: "My Web Search" FF - prefs.js..keyword.URL: "http://search.mywebsearch.com/mywebsearch/GGmain.jhtml?id=ZJman000&ptb=wYXp8i9L7YEx.vKBpox9bQ&ind=2010111621&ptnrS=ZJ man000&si=&n=77cfde85&psa=&st=kwd&searchfor=" FF - HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\mozilla\Firefox\Extensions\\m3ffxtbr@mywebsearc h.com: C:\Program Files\MyWebSearch\bar\2.bin [2011/06/08 15:15:03 | 000,009,924 | ---- | M] () -- C:\Documents and Settings\Molly Wyman\Application Data\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\ani5zzvp.default\searchplugins\mywebsearch.xml CHR - plugin: My Web Search Plugin Stub (Enabled) = C:\Program Files\MyWebSearch\bar\2.bin\NPMyWebS.dll O2 - BHO: (no name) - {5C255C8A-E604-49b4-9D64-90988571CECB} - No CLSID value found. O3 - HKLM\..\Toolbar: (no name) - - No CLSID value found. O8 - Extra context menu item: Send to &Bluetooth Device... - C:\Program Files\WIDCOMM\Bluetooth Software\btsendto_ie_ctx.htm File not found O8 - Extra context menu item: Send To Bluetooth - C:\Program Files\WIDCOMM\Bluetooth Software\btsendto_ie.htm File not found [2012/01/08 16:45:48 | 000,000,000 | ---D | C] -- C:\Documents and Settings\Molly Wyman\Start Menu\Programs\System Check [2012/01/08 16:45:48 | 000,000,853 | ---- | M] () -- C:\Documents and Settings\Molly Wyman\Application Data\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Quick Launch\System Check.lnk [2012/01/08 16:45:48 | 000,000,835 | ---- | M] () -- C:\Documents and Settings\Molly Wyman\Desktop\System Check.lnk [2012/01/09 06:15:07 | 000,000,000 | ---D | M] -- C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\hNj24512fBnBh24512 [2011/04/07 21:10:42 | 000,000,000 | ---D | M] -- C:\Documents and Settings\Molly Wyman\Application Data\searchquband [2011/04/11 15:14:10 | 000,000,000 | ---D | M] -- C:\Documents and Settings\Molly Wyman\Application Data\searchqutoolbar :Commands [purity] [emptytemp] [emptyflash] [Reboot] - Then click the Run Fix button at the top
- Let the program run unhindered, reboot the PC when it is done
- You will get a log that shows the results of the fix. Please post it.
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1. Update your Java version here: http://www.java.com/en/download/installed.jsp
Note 1: UNCHECK any pre-checked toolbar and/or software offered with the Java update. The pre-checked toolbars/software are not part of the Java update.
Note 2: The Java Quick Starter (JQS.exe) adds a service to improve the initial startup time of Java applets and applications. If you don't want to run another extra service, go to Start > Control Panel > Java > Advanced > Miscellaneous and uncheck the box for Java Quick Starter. Click OK and restart your computer.
2. Now, we need to remove old Java version and its remnants...
Download JavaRa to your desktop and unzip it to its own folder
- Run JavaRa.exe (Vista users! Right click on JavaRa.exe, click Run As Administrator), pick the language of your choice and click Select. Then click Remove Older Versions.
- Accept any prompts.
- Do NOT post JavaRa log.
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Last scans....
1. Download Security Check from HERE, and save it to your Desktop.
- Double-click SecurityCheck.exe
- Follow the onscreen instructions inside of the black box.
- A Notepad document should open automatically called checkup.txt; please post the contents of that document.
NOTE SecurityCheck may produce some false warning(s), so leave the results reading to me.
2. Please download Farbar Service Scanner and run it on the computer with the issue.
- Make sure the following options are checked:
- Internet Services
- Windows Firewall
- System Restore
- Security Center
- Windows Update
- Press "Scan".
- It will create a log (FSS.txt) in the same directory the tool is run.
- Please copy and paste the log to your reply.
3. Download Temp File Cleaner (TFC)
- Double click on TFC.exe to run the program.
- Click on Start button to begin cleaning process.
- TFC will close all running programs, and it may ask you to restart computer.
4. Please run a free online scan with the ESET Online Scanner
- Disable your antivirus program
- Tick the box next to YES, I accept the Terms of Use
- Click Start
- Accept any security warnings from your browser.
- Check Scan archives
- Click Start
- ESET will then download updates for itself, install itself, and begin scanning your computer. Please be patient as this can take some time.
- When the scan completes, click on List of found threats
- Click on Export to text file , and save the file to your desktop using a unique name, such as ESETScan. Include the contents of this report in your next reply.
- NOTE. If Eset won't find any threats, it won't produce any log.
