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Run Norton NPE with full scan with rootkit check (it must request a reboot ). It will check if anything fancy is starting on launch. https://support.norton.com/sp/static/external/tools/npe.html Good luck.

Free Kaspersky scan…. Malwarebytes scan…. Norton NPE full scan with rootkit scan (must require reboot) https://support.norton.com/sp/static/external/tools/npe.html Downloading bad files is one thing. It’s inert. Executing bad files is another. It can do damage then. If you executed something bad then a full windows reinstall may be the way to be sure and safe. Depends how much you screwed up.

Give a try to Norton NPE. Select full scan with root kit options. It should reboot and then complete the scan. This is specialized in root kit detection. https://support.norton.com/sp/static/external/tools/npe.html Good luck

It sounds like you should be ok. Try Norton NPE: https://support.norton.com/sp/static/external/tools/npe.html Read well the instructions. Run a full scan (find the option). It will do a restart and note whatever loads. And then it will give you a full report if anything found. Do a dry run first and weight if something is worth deleting…. It’s a bit agressive as the documentation explains. If NPE finds nothing you should be safe.

No usually not. Something is not right. It shouldn’t come back everyday like that. Last thing to try is Norton NPE: https://support.norton.com/sp/static/external/tools/npe.html Find the option to do a full scan. It should require a reboot. Let it do one reboot. After it it will give you a report and point to what it noticed on reboot. If nothing it’s better to reinstall windows to be safe.

Maybe give a try to Norton NPE but be carefully, it’s notably very very agressive and return false positive but it wouldn’t hurt to just do the analysis with it. https://support.norton.com/sp/static/external/tools/npe.html

Try Norton NPE but don’t correct/delete anything too fast as it could be false positive but it would be interesting to see if it finds anything. https://support.norton.com/sp/static/external/tools/npe.html

Norton support was able to remove it. I think he used their Power Eraser https://support.norton.com/sp/static/external/tools/npe.html?inid=hho_supp_quick_help

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I tried to remove it myself and failed. Then called Norton support and they were able to remove it. I think we both ran the same utility.

i tried this one https://support.norton.com/sp/static/external/tools/npe.html

but it didn't find anything, maybe because the malwarebyte already put some archives on quarantine? im finishing the custom scanning that u/whatsnottakentoo told me to do, lets see if i find something

Automatic driver updaters like DriverEasy are never a good idea--they make errors in some cases (installing a driver not meant for your system). I would suggest using the free version of SUMO here https://www.kcsoftwares.com/?download BUT only use it to scan and find out what drivers are up to date, then go to the MANUFACTURER's page for your device and get the driver there.

As far as viruses and trojans, it seems like you took all the necessary steps. If you want a second opinion, try the free Norton Power Eraser: https://support.norton.com/sp/static/external/tools/npe.html

Hello first, clone your SSD. Then, disconnect all wifi devices for good measure. Remove all files related to that and block that port in your router. Also, check for any virus with Bitdefender (and keep it it will remind if anything suspicious happens ) and remove the virus (if any)with Norton Power Eraser . Change all passwords and report that f***** scammer and you should be good.

Bitdefender AVs do scan for rootkits, even if not explicitly stated.

If you're unsure, a simple option is to use Norton Power Eraser. It's a portable, regularly updated, scanner that includes a rootkit scan option (will require a reboot). Open the app, click settings (blue text top right) and ensure Include Rootkit Scan is ticked, then press Scan for Risks. It's an effective second-opinion scanner (un-tick rootkit option for regular scans without a reboot).

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