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SHAREA~1/Mediabar/datamngr reappears after deletion

StephenClark · 2011-09-19T01:30:18+00:00

I had a BHO infection after being hijacked by a fake Shareaza site several months ago. Ad-Aware removed the infection, but each time I have restarted the machine the directory SHAREA~1/Mediabar/Datamngr appears in my Program Files(x86) folder. I deleted it and shredded the recycle bin, but the next time I restart, it appears again. The directory is empty, but I would like to prevent it from reappearing each time I restart the machine. I am running Windows 7 Pro 64-bit, with AVG, Ad-Aware, IObit Advanced System Care, SpywareBlaster, and Spybot S & D. None of these tools have been able to remove whatever is causing the problem. Please help! I can't run any version of DDS, so here are the HiJackThis logs: Logfile of Trend Micro HijackThis v2.0.4 Scan saved at 8:18:50 PM, on 9/18/2011 Platform: Windows 7 SP1 (WinNT 6.00.3505) MSIE: Internet Explorer v9.00 (9.00.8112.16421) Boot mode: Normal Running processes: C:\Program Files (x86)\IObit\Advanced SystemCare 4\PMonitor.exe C:\Program Files

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StephenClark

September 24, 2011, 8:07 PM UTC

OK, I will do it that way. What educational institution are you affiliated with? I would like to know who I'm benefitting, if possible.

I am a retired IT professional after a 40-year carreer. My education is from the University of Texas at Austin.

Thanks once again for your high-quality assistance and advice. It is very much appreciated on this end.

Best of luck in your career,

Stephen Clark

StephenClark

September 24, 2011, 9:40 PM UTC

I noticed you didn't require me to uninstall Spybot S & D. Does this mean that you approve of this program?

I'll start a new thread on my wife's machine next week when I have time. I do appreciate your help and advice.

Will I be getting you, or different helper next week? If I may ask, what educational institution are you working with?

I am a retired IT executive after a 40-year career. My education is from the University of Texas at Austin.

Best of luck in your career,

Stephen Clark

askey127 Admin/Teacher

September 25, 2011, 9:45 AM UTC

By profession, I was an Electronics Engineer, Lowell Tech (now part of UMass).
This is my retired volunteer "job" after 40+ working years. See the MVP link in my sig.
This whole site is a free service, and also a teaching site for new anti-spyware helpers.
There is a "Support Us" button at the top of the page.

StephenClark

September 25, 2011, 7:06 PM UTC

I too have a associate degree in EE, but my bachelor's was in mathematics. Built my first computer in 1964.

So, we have two "old pros" here.....what is your opinion of Ad-Aware? Spybot S & D?

Is Microsoft's anti-virus really robust enough to compare with third party a-v's such as Kaspersky?

I'll be happy to make a contribution when we're done with my wife's machine.

askey127 Admin/Teacher

September 25, 2011, 10:52 PM UTC

Spyware:
Ad-Aware is poor ar removals.
Spybot is fair at removals.
MBAM is good at removals.
SuperAntiSpyware is good at removals, with obnoxious marketing.
Antivirus:
Msse is really quite good.
Kaspersky is one of the best.
ESET is one of the best.

StephenClark

September 25, 2011, 11:15 PM UTC

Thanks for your recommendations.

I started a new thread for my wife's machine. Is it possible for you to pick that one up?

It is at viewtopic.php?f=11&t=58025

Thanks!

askey127 Admin/Teacher

September 26, 2011, 11:52 AM UTC

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