Solved Malware suspected; found "My Web Search"

webgal318

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This computer has been running very slow and erratically. I am 99% sure that the problem is malware.
I found a lot of junk and removed many suspicious looking toolbars and programs from Programs/Devices in the CP. I also saw "My Web Search" on the list but it could not be removed.

Also note numerous "My WEb Search" instances in the registry but I doubt if I got them all.

I have downloaded, installed and ran a thorough Windows Security Essentials which came up cleaning.
I also downloaded, installed and ran a thorough Malwarebytes scan.

Please advise.

Thanks
 

My Computer My Computer

Computer type
Laptop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Toshiba Satellite
OS
Windows Seven Home Premium 64 Bit
CPU
Not sure but I know it is an Intel Core i5
Memory
6 GB Memory (for now)
Internet Speed
The fastest I can get from my provider
Antivirus
Microsoft Security Essentials
Browser
Google Chrome
Other Info
My husband has a Dell All in One desktop PC with the following OS: Windows Seven Premium 64 Bit and Windows 8. I also own an iPad.
Hello webgal try these too the ADW download from bleeping computer.

Have you got CCleaner if not run that as well just be careful to keep cookies for passworded sites you need

CCleaner - Download < from piriform to keep cookies run the cleaner (Analyse) and the go to Options > Cookies > send any you want to the right hand list. The go go back and run the Cleaner.

http://www.superantispyware.com/

AdwCleaner Download

 

My Computer My Computer

Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Own build (new) Desk1 / Asus ROG Win 7 / Desk2 1st build
OS
Desk1 7 Home Prem / Desk2 10 Pro / Main lap Asus ROG 10 Pro 2 laptop Toshiba 7 Pro Asus P2520 7 & 10
CPU
Desk1 i5 3750K / Laptop i7 GTX 860M / Desk2 i5 2500
Motherboard
Desk1 Asus P877-V / Desk2 Gigabyte H67 UD3H / Laptop ?
Memory
Desk1 8GB (1866) / Desk2 16GB (1333) / Laptop 8Gb DDR3
Graphics Card(s)
Desk 1& 2NVidia GTX 650 & Laptops on board Intel
Sound Card
Desk 1 & 2 -XONAR DG Realtek High Def audio Laptop
Monitor(s) Displays
Desk 1 Benq HD 2450 / Desk2 Philips 24" / Laptop 17.5"
Screen Resolution
1920x1080 D1 & D2 & Laptop 1
Hard Drives
Desk1 Samsung 120GB 830 SSD
Asus ROG 256GB 850 Pro SSD
Desk2 Samsung 840 256 SSD
Toshiba 120GB EVO
PSU
Desk 1 Corsair HX 1050/ Laptop ? / Desk 2 Corsair HX 650
Case
Desk 1 Cooler HAF XM ? Toshiba laptop / Desk2 Coolermaster
Cooling
Fans on all Desk1 -2 Desk2 - all Coolermasters 5 Laptop ?
Keyboard
Desk 1 MS Sidewinder X6 Desk 2 MS Sidewinder X 4
Mouse
Desk 1&2 - Gigabyte MS 900 gamer - laptop - Logitec wireless
Internet Speed
ADSL2+
Other Info
One other Desktop (tester) and spare Toshba laptop both with SSD's
Running Kaspersky 2016 ISS on all machines config'd identically
Logitec audio stereo systems on each machine (x3)
Canon MG5250MFC
Router/modem TP-Link running WPA2SK
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