Hi There,
Having a complete nightmare as ProtectediO hijacks my computer. Using Chrome. It's blocked removing their address from the Chrome settings/default.
If you could help I would be so grateful.
Please follow these instructions
Step 1
Scan with Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware
Please download
Malwarebytes Anti-Malware and save it to your desktop.
- Install the progam and select update.
- Once updated, click the Settings tab, in the left panel choose Detctions & protection and tick Scan for rootkits.
- Click the Scan tab, choose Threat Scan is checked and click Scan Now.
- If threats are detected, click the Apply Actions button. You will now be prompted to reboot. Click Yes.
- Upon completion of the scan (or after the reboot), click the History tab.
- Click Application Logs and double-click the Scan Log.
- At the bottom click Export and choose Text file.
Save the file to your desktop and include its content in your next reply.
Step 2
Fix with AdwCleaner
Please download
AdwCleaner by Xplode and save the file to your desktop.
- Right-click on icon and select Run as Administrator to start the tool.
- Follow the prompts and click Scan.
- When finished, please click Clean.
- Upon completion, click Report. A log (AdwCleaner[S*].txt) will open.
Please include the contents of that file in your reply.
Step 3
Fix with Junkware Removal Tool
Please download
JRT by Thisisu and save the file to your desktop.
Temporary disable your AntiVirus and AntiSpyware protection - instructions
here.
- Right-click on icon and select Run as Administrator to start the tool.
- Follow the prompts and let this process run uninterrupted.
- This scan can take a while, depending on your System specs.
- Upon completion, a log (JRT.txt) will open on your desktop.
Please include the contents of that file in your reply.
Do not forget to
re-enable your previously switched off
protection software!
Please also
manually reboot your machine after this procedure.