Will reinstalling/formatting Windows 7, make it run fresh?

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  1. Posts : 10,200
    MS Windows 7 Ultimate SP1 64-bit
       #11

    where are the log files from running Windows Defender Offline?
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  2. Posts : 7
    Windows 7 Home Preminum 64 bit
       #12

    Quick note to say thanks to those involved in this thread and in particular Karl for your suggestions for MSE and CCleaner. I am installing the updates for MSE right now.
    Thanks again guys....this is a great website.
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  3. Posts : 10,200
    MS Windows 7 Ultimate SP1 64-bit
       #13

    awaiting the WDO log files.
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  4. Posts : 32
    Windows 7 Home Premium 64bit.
    Thread Starter
       #14

    karlsnooks said:
    where are the log files from running Windows Defender Offline?
    WDO?
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  5. Posts : 10,200
    MS Windows 7 Ultimate SP1 64-bit
       #15

    Sorry about that. In my mind, I had your thread confused with another.
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  6. Posts : 10,200
    MS Windows 7 Ultimate SP1 64-bit
       #16

    Go to Scheduled Tasks in CCleaner
    DISABLE ALL

    REBOOT!


    WIN | type MSCONFIG | ENTER | STARTUP tab
    uncheck ALL
    except for:
    MSC "c:\Program Files\Microsoft Security Client\msseces.exe" -hide -runkey
    REBOOT!

    Your install list will take me a little longer, but here's an advance:
    UNINSTALL
    µTorrent

    REBOOT!


    REMOVAL OF P2P PROGRAMS

    There are signs of one or more P2P (Peer to Peer) File Sharing Programs on your computer.

    As long as you are using any form of P2P networking to download files, you can anticipate malware infestations.

    References citing the risk of using P2P programs:
    How cyber criminals infect victims via P2P with pirated software on Vimeo
    Malware: Help prevent the Infection
    Perils of P2P File Sharing
    How to Prevent the Online Invasion of Spyware and Adware

    I strongly recommend that you uninstall:
    µTorrent
    Vuze


    After you system is running as it should, then certainly reinstall, reenable anything you desire, but while we're trying to get you going, then follow the advice.
    Thanks,
    karl
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  7. Posts : 687
    Microsoft Windows 10 Professional / Windows 7 Professional
       #17

    Create a new user account, see if windows performs better?
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