Hijack File

[Justin Bourne]

I'm new here so sorry if this is in the wrong place. I did a scan on my laptop tonight with malwarebytes and it found a file called pmuhijack, I was just wondering if someone could tell what exactly a file like this does and how I could keep from getting another in the future. I'm not real familiar with computers, I've got AVG free and malwarebytes, don't know if there's anything better out there.

 

[koolkat77]

Welcome to SevenForums.

Make scans with the following:

-Kaspersky TDSSKiller

• Anti-rootkit utility TDSSKiller

-ESET online scanner

• Free Online Virus Scanner | ESET

In addition, you may run the malicious software removal tool and WDO:

• http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/24076-malicious-software-removal-tool.html
• http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/166445-windows-defender-offline.html

Replace AVG with MSE and make a full scan with MSE as well.

MSE is recommended from a strict BSOD perspective, compatibility & stability compared to other antiviruses/internet security software:-

1. Microsoft Security Essentials - Free Antivirus for Windows
2. Malwarebytes - Free
3. http://www.sevenforums.com/system-security/206705-good-free-system-security-combination.html
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:warn: Do not start the free trial of Malware Bytes; remember to deselect that option when prompted.

Run a full scan with both (separately) once downloaded, installed and updated.

 

[Justin Bourne]

Thanks. Ran a scan with all of them and didn't find anything so I guess I'm safe.