Remove PUP application from DVD Drive (F:) CDROM

myrnsterMash, you have a choice.

Follow the advice being given re: malware remediation or do a clean install.

If you're leaning to the clean install, please let members know so they don't spend time on something that doesn't bear fruit.

A clean install cures all ailments, except hardware issues. Too many people don;'t actually do a clean install, they do a pseudo clean install which can in itself be problematic.

• A clean install begins with a backup of your data to an external device
• The disk is then cleaned/wiped leaving it raw or unallocated
• Windows is custom installed to the raw/unallocated space
• All drivers are supplied by Windows Update - only missing drivers are downloaded from the vendor site.
• All 3rd party software is reinstalled using the current version from the vendor site.
• all settings must be reviewed and changed to your personal preferences

full tutorial: Windows 10 - Clean Install - Windows 10 Forums

I agree with Jimbo that this is the best way to install Windows, but I agree more with simrick in that you don't want or need to reinstall Windows for all malware infections. Only the most deep rooted malware requires wiping the drive.

I understand Jimbo's concern about downloading tools and running them on an infected machine, but I also understand malware and the tools. If an infection is really smart or really persistent (most are not) the prescription is to create a Rescue Disc (Defender, Avast, Bitdefender... many choices) on a machine that is known to be clean. That rescue disc can then scan the infected machine offline.

The choice is always up you myrnsterMash.

Did you run Malwarebytes? I don't recall seeing the output.

Did you clean in Adwcleaner?

myrnsterMash said:

...{snip} over the course of six years of usage...{snip}

...The only things I am noticing is Outlook mail being somewhat unresponsive, or slow to act when trying to go from the inbox to junk, for instance. The only other program that is problematic is the rarely, seriously, rarely used FaceBook. It will start blacking out blocks of the screen when I move the mouse (after a length of time, sometimes). I close it and everything is fine, but this started before this situation, and why I say too much credit might be given this particular infection.
It may have done me a favor by making me run these programs, but Outlook has not improved (FB is yet been determined). I say, onwards and upwards, because I am not done yet with the suggested programs to run. Let's see what comes up next.
Thanks!

The Outlook problem may be due to an ever-increasing PST file size. If you don't regularly clear out your emails, the PST file can grow to be huge, affect performance, and even become corrupted (just something to check).

The display issues in FB might be resolved with another browser, or they could be W7 display leftovers. I see that a lot on W7 upgraded machines.

Indeed a clean install, when you have time, would give it that new car feel! Cheers!

Slartybart said:

I trust Adwcleaner enough to clean everything it reports. That being said, I don't know what DAP and Speedbit are, so you'll have to decide if they are legit on your machine.

I also recommend running DISM cleanup and SFC after all utilities have done their job.

There are two other on-demand scanners that you also might want to run (I usually suggest about 8 scanners).
After you run the ones mentioned,

1. Junkware Removal Tool
   
   
   
2. Hitman Pro (30 day trial - no purchase required)
   Direct download (x64)
   Hitman FAQS (PDF)
   Hitman manual (PDF)

To answer your question more directly - yes, clean the buggers

Hello:

As I run these much appreciated suggested programs, Hitman, is literally scaring the bejeebers out of me! Taking a closer look I notice they are ALL cookies. Should I feel somewhat relieved? Considering the amount is this the target, or a target for malware, or does Hitman wipe out cookies as a precautionary measure?


In answer to your question about the clean install, I want to continue with cleaning up my system. A clean install is my last resort. The "new car feel" is me trying to stay positive if it comes to that.

Thanks for everything! I know I am not done yet, and will see what is next on the list from previous posts. I will keep you updated. Oh, and yes I ran Malwarebytes. It is the first results posted. :)

myrnsterMash said:

Hello:

As I run these much appreciated suggested programs, Hitman, is literally scaring the bejeebers out of me! Taking a closer look I notice they are ALL cookies. Should I feel somewhat relieved? Considering the amount is this the target, or a target for malware, or does Hitman wipe out cookies as a precautionary measure?

Cookies are just tracking garbage left from web sites you visit. They technically "track you", and so it's good to get rid of them. Nothing to worry about though.

myrnsterMash said:

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Thanks for everything! I know I am not done yet, and will see what is next on the list from previous posts. I will keep you updated. Oh, and yes I ran Malwarebytes. It is the first results posted. :)

Thanks, I'll look at the Mbam log (simrick probaly already gave it a go)

If simrick doesn't object or have another on-demand tool ... I think the next step is

simrick said:

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When all is said and done, an ESET Online Scan will confirm the system is clean, but that's the final step.

Slartybart said:

Thanks, I'll look at the Mbam log (simrick probaly already gave it a go)

If simrick doesn't object or have another on-demand tool ... I think the next step is

There was an MBAM log? I don't think I saw that...sorry.

I didn't see it either - maybe JRT by Malwarebytes made myrnsterMash think Mbam was run .... maybe I missed it

Either way, myrnsterMash, please point this blind old man to the log, or ... run Mbam - checking the rootkits option, and post the log

Thanks