Download the latest version of Adaware. Install it, but don't run it yet. Click on the globe in the upper right hand corner to get the latest updates.
Boot into SAFE MODE by tapping the f8 key during boot up.
Next, run Adaware with the following settings:
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Click on the Gear-shaped icon at the top to open the Settings window.
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All of the following settings I mention should be enabled (green checkmark). Some settings cannot be enabled in certain versions of Windows. If a setting I mention is grey and can't be enabled, skip it.
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General Settings - Automatically save log-file, Automatically quarantine objects prior to removal, and Safe Mode (always request confirmation)
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Scanning Settings
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Advanced Settings - Enable all four options under 'Log-file Detail level'
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Tweak Settings
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Under 'Scanning Engine' - Enable 'Unload recognized processes during scanning', 'Include basic Ad-aware settings in logfile', and 'Include additional Ad-aware settings in logfile'
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Under ‘Cleaning Engine’ - Enable 'Let Windows remove files in use at next reboot'
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Click Proceed
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Click on the 'Start' button in the lower right.
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Select 'Use custom scanning options', enable 'Activate in-depth scanning', and click Next. The scan will take several minutes to complete. When the scan is complete click Next.
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Right click on the list of items and click 'Select all items' then click Next. Press Yes to confirm. The detected items are now quarantined.
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Close Ad-aware
Reboot.
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