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I have uninstalled as much as I feel comfortable with. What about the software you had me download the last few days, and the reports, should I delete them now? Some of those I will keep, Do I need to keep CCleaner as one of the programs you had me download seems to do the same thing?
 
No problem. I went to sleep early yesterday anyhow. I will check everything this afternoon after work. :)
 
Take care of these items if possible. You can use the links provided or use Patch My Pc



Secunia PSI (2.0.0.3003) Warning! This software is no longer supported. Please uninstall it and use another software.
--------------------------- [ OtherUtilities ] ----------------------------
Microsoft .NET Framework 4.7.1 v.4.7.02558 Warning! Download Update
Microsoft Office 2000 Premium v.9.00.2720 Warning! This software is no longer supported. Please use latest Microsift Office, Office Online or LibreOffice
-------------------------------- [ Java ] ---------------------------------
JavaFX 2.1.1 v.2.1.1 Warning! This software is no longer supported. Please uninstall it and use Java SE 8 (jre-8u381-windows-i586.exe).
Java 7 Update 45 v.7.0.450 Warning! This software is no longer supported. Please uninstall it and use Java SE 8 (jre-8u381-windows-i586.exe).
-------------------------------- [ Media ] --------------------------------
QuickTime 7 v.7.79.80.95 Warning! This software is no longer supported. Please uninstall it and use another software.

Adobe AIR v.29.0.0.112 Warning! This software is no longer supported. Please uninstall it.
Adobe Media Player v.1.1 Warning! This software is no longer supported. Please uninstall it.
Adobe Acrobat Reader DC v.18.011.20063 Warning! Download Update
^Please run Acrobat Reader DC and go Help - Check for updates...^
Mozilla Firefox 57.0.2 (x86 en-US) v.57.0.2 Warning! Download Update

Glary Utilities 5.210 v.5.210.0.239 Warning! Suspected demo version of anti-spyware, driver updater or optimizer. If this program is not familiar to you it is recommended to uninstall it and execute PC scanning using Malwarebytes Anti-Malware. Possible you became a victim of fraud or social engineering. Computer experts no longer recommend this program.

Copy the content of the code box below.
Do not copy the word code!!!
Right Click FRST and run as Administrator.
Click Fix once (!) and wait. The program will create a log file (Fixlog.txt).
Attach it to your next message.


Code: 
Start::
CloseProcesses:
SystemRestore: On
CreateRestorePoint:
C:\Users\John\AppData\Local\Software
C:\Program Files (x86)\Google
C:\Program Files\Google
C:\ProgramData\Google
C:\Users\John\AppData\Roaming\Google
C:\Users\John\AppData\Local\Google
C:\Windows\System32\Config\systemprofile\AppData\Local\Google
C:\Windows\Installer\587a557.msi
C:\Windows\Installer\bfe8f.msi
C:\Windows\system32\DRIVERS\tap0901.sys
C:\Windows\System32\Tasks\GoogleUpdateTaskMachineCore
C:\Windows\System32\Tasks\GoogleUpdateTaskMachineUA
C:\Windows\System32\Tasks\Avast Software
C:\Windows\System32\Tasks\AVG
C:\Windows\System32\Tasks\Microsoft\Windows\Customer Experience Improvement Program
C:\Windows\tasks\CCleanerCrashReporting.job
C:\Windows\system32\tasks\CCleanerCrashReporting
C:\Windows\system32\tasks\{49EF1716-D259-41E8-B0AB-010CC7E14396}
C:\Windows\system32\tasks\{DCD3DF8E-7A65-4572-8EA8-9AF39EE529D0}
C:\Windows\system32\tasks\{DEEDCC3E-CBD8-43B6-AD9E-7EA20C465F0B}
C:\Windows\system32\tasks\Microsoft\Windows\RemoteAssistance\RemoteAssistanceTask
C:\Windows\system32\tasks\Microsoft\Windows\NetTrace\GatherNetworkInfo
DeleteKey: HKLM\SOFTWARE\Google
DeleteKey: HKLM\SOFTWARE\WOW6432Node\Google
DeleteKey: HKCU\SOFTWARE\Google
DeleteKey: HKU\S-1-5-21-1848767872-404475603-2672715458-1000\SOFTWARE\Google
Cmd: MsiExec.exe /I{A92DAB39-4E2C-4304-9AB6-BC44E68B55E2}
Cmd: MsiExec.exe /I{60EC980A-BDA2-4CB6-A427-B07A5498B4CA}
emptytemp:
Reboot:
End::

Right click Run HijackThis! as admin! (located in the folder ...Autologger\HijackThis)
Do a system scan, then check each item below, make sure and only check the items listed.
Then click Fix checked.
The computer will need to reboot, allow it to do so.

Code: 
O4 - MSConfig\startupreg: Everything [command] = "C:\Program Files (x86)\Everything\Everything.exe" -startup (HKLM) (2013/08/30) (file missing)
O4 - MSConfig\startupreg: HP Software Update [command] = C:\Program Files (x86)\HP\HP Software Update\HPWuSchd2.exe (HKLM) (2013/08/30) (file missing)
O4 - MSConfig\startupreg: QuickTime Task [command] = "C:\Program Files (x86)\QuickTime\QTTask.exe" -atboottime (HKLM) (2011/06/17) (file missing)
O4 - MSConfig\startupreg: AdobeBridge [command] = (no file) (HKCU) (2018/12/20)
O22 - Task: (damaged) HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Schedule\TaskCache\Tasks\{73496741-28CF-4F0B-A5D7-0A3D2502237A} - \{9042C9F1-3A71-4E0F-8523-DE08A0144745} (no xml)
O22 - Task: (damaged) HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Schedule\TaskCache\Tree\Avast Software (empty)
O22 - Task: (damaged) HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Schedule\TaskCache\Tree\AVG (empty)
O22 - Task: (damaged) HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Schedule\TaskCache\Tree\Event Viewer Tasks (empty)
O22 - Task: (damaged) HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Schedule\TaskCache\Tree\NCH Software (empty)
O22 - Tasks: GoogleUpdateTaskMachineCore - C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\Update\GoogleUpdate.exe /c (file missing)
O22 - Tasks: GoogleUpdateTaskMachineUA - C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\Update\GoogleUpdate.exe /ua /installsource scheduler (file missing)
O23 - Service S2: Google Update Service (gupdate) - (gupdate) - C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\Update\GoogleUpdate.exe /svc (file missing)
O23 - Service S3: Google Update Service (gupdatem) - (gupdatem) - C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\Update\GoogleUpdate.exe /medsvc (file missing)
Look in the Autologger folder and drag out the CheckBrowsersLNK file.
To your desktop.
AutoLogger\CheckBrowserLnk
Click to expand...
Drag and drop onto the ClearLNK utility .
After saving ClearLNK to desktop.
move.gif
 
When freeing up space a lot of people overlook the downloads folder. You can go to the location below and delete several unwanted items.

Code: 
C:\Users\John\Downloads

Also, what do you use this for?

Remote Control USB Driver (HKLM-x32\...\{8471021C-F529-43DE-84DF-3612E10F58C4}) (Version: 2.3.2.317 - )

If not used by you anymore. I'd uninstall it.
Run.... Easy Service Optimizer.
Download unzip to desktop, then select Tweaked mode and then hit the little rocket icon from within the program.

If you connect via wireless then you will need to enter the following commands in command prompt.

So you will need to enter these commands in Elevated Command prompt after running Easy Service Optimizer, if you so choose to run it.

Copy and paste each command one at a time and hit enter after.

sc start WlanSvc
Click to expand...

sc config WlanSvc start= auto
Click to expand...
 
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Whew! Lots to digest... I assume that I should do things in the order listed or do they have separate functions. I already deleted Adobe Air, Adobe Player, Glary, and Quicktime. Will check them to make sure they are gone. I assume that I can chose to keep Microsoft Office if I prefer? The USB Remote is to update the tv, etc., remote and I have not used it in years so I'll find it.
 
Also, in Programs I have a number of these listed "Microsoft Visual C++ 2008 Redistributable - x64" with various dates not taking up much space but what is their function?
Is CCleaner good enough to use for the deletions that do not have links?
 
Yes do them in order.
As far as keeping the office you choose, that is up to you. I am only making suggestions for you.

The c++ entries you can leave alone.

As far as the ccleaner I’m not clear on what you are asking.

Also, just curious have you noticed any improvement in the overall performance of the machine?
 
Do I chose the The Developer Pack for the Net Framework update?
Firefox doesn't support Win 7 any longer, won't update..
On CCleaner I was asking if you recommended something else instead?

Yes, it is responding somewhat faster. I haven't been able to really do much on it the last few days except to work with you.
The slowest action is when rendering large photo files from the hard drive. A SSD will probably help.
 
Malnutrition said:
Take care of these items if possible. You can use the links provided or use Patch My Pc



Secunia PSI (2.0.0.3003) Warning! This software is no longer supported. Please uninstall it and use another software.
--------------------------- [ OtherUtilities ] ----------------------------
Microsoft .NET Framework 4.7.1 v.4.7.02558 Warning! Download Update
Microsoft Office 2000 Premium v.9.00.2720 Warning! This software is no longer supported. Please use latest Microsift Office, Office Online or LibreOffice
-------------------------------- [ Java ] ---------------------------------
JavaFX 2.1.1 v.2.1.1 Warning! This software is no longer supported. Please uninstall it and use Java SE 8 (jre-8u381-windows-i586.exe).
Java 7 Update 45 v.7.0.450 Warning! This software is no longer supported. Please uninstall it and use Java SE 8 (jre-8u381-windows-i586.exe).
-------------------------------- [ Media ] --------------------------------
QuickTime 7 v.7.79.80.95 Warning! This software is no longer supported. Please uninstall it and use another software.

Adobe AIR v.29.0.0.112 Warning! This software is no longer supported. Please uninstall it.
Adobe Media Player v.1.1 Warning! This software is no longer supported. Please uninstall it.
Adobe Acrobat Reader DC v.18.011.20063 Warning! Download Update
^Please run Acrobat Reader DC and go Help - Check for updates...^
Mozilla Firefox 57.0.2 (x86 en-US) v.57.0.2 Warning! Download Update

Glary Utilities 5.210 v.5.210.0.239 Warning! Suspected demo version of anti-spyware, driver updater or optimizer. If this program is not familiar to you it is recommended to uninstall it and execute PC scanning using Malwarebytes Anti-Malware. Possible you became a victim of fraud or social engineering. Computer experts no longer recommend this program.

Copy the content of the code box below.
Do not copy the word code!!!
Right Click FRST and run as Administrator.
Click Fix once (!) and wait. The program will create a log file (Fixlog.txt).
Attach it to your next message.


Code: 
Start::
CloseProcesses:
SystemRestore: On
CreateRestorePoint:
C:\Users\John\AppData\Local\Software
C:\Program Files (x86)\Google
C:\Program Files\Google
C:\ProgramData\Google
C:\Users\John\AppData\Roaming\Google
C:\Users\John\AppData\Local\Google
C:\Windows\System32\Config\systemprofile\AppData\Local\Google
C:\Windows\Installer\587a557.msi
C:\Windows\Installer\bfe8f.msi
C:\Windows\system32\DRIVERS\tap0901.sys
C:\Windows\System32\Tasks\GoogleUpdateTaskMachineCore
C:\Windows\System32\Tasks\GoogleUpdateTaskMachineUA
C:\Windows\System32\Tasks\Avast Software
C:\Windows\System32\Tasks\AVG
C:\Windows\System32\Tasks\Microsoft\Windows\Customer Experience Improvement Program
C:\Windows\tasks\CCleanerCrashReporting.job
C:\Windows\system32\tasks\CCleanerCrashReporting
C:\Windows\system32\tasks\{49EF1716-D259-41E8-B0AB-010CC7E14396}
C:\Windows\system32\tasks\{DCD3DF8E-7A65-4572-8EA8-9AF39EE529D0}
C:\Windows\system32\tasks\{DEEDCC3E-CBD8-43B6-AD9E-7EA20C465F0B}
C:\Windows\system32\tasks\Microsoft\Windows\RemoteAssistance\RemoteAssistanceTask
C:\Windows\system32\tasks\Microsoft\Windows\NetTrace\GatherNetworkInfo
DeleteKey: HKLM\SOFTWARE\Google
DeleteKey: HKLM\SOFTWARE\WOW6432Node\Google
DeleteKey: HKCU\SOFTWARE\Google
DeleteKey: HKU\S-1-5-21-1848767872-404475603-2672715458-1000\SOFTWARE\Google
Cmd: MsiExec.exe /I{A92DAB39-4E2C-4304-9AB6-BC44E68B55E2}
Cmd: MsiExec.exe /I{60EC980A-BDA2-4CB6-A427-B07A5498B4CA}
emptytemp:
Reboot:
End::

Right click Run HijackThis! as admin! (located in the folder ...Autologger\HijackThis)
Do a system scan, then check each item below, make sure and only check the items listed.
Then click Fix checked.
The computer will need to reboot, allow it to do so.

Code: 
O4 - MSConfig\startupreg: Everything [command] = "C:\Program Files (x86)\Everything\Everything.exe" -startup (HKLM) (2013/08/30) (file missing)
O4 - MSConfig\startupreg: HP Software Update [command] = C:\Program Files (x86)\HP\HP Software Update\HPWuSchd2.exe (HKLM) (2013/08/30) (file missing)
O4 - MSConfig\startupreg: QuickTime Task [command] = "C:\Program Files (x86)\QuickTime\QTTask.exe" -atboottime (HKLM) (2011/06/17) (file missing)
O4 - MSConfig\startupreg: AdobeBridge [command] = (no file) (HKCU) (2018/12/20)
O22 - Task: (damaged) HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Schedule\TaskCache\Tasks\{73496741-28CF-4F0B-A5D7-0A3D2502237A} - \{9042C9F1-3A71-4E0F-8523-DE08A0144745} (no xml)
O22 - Task: (damaged) HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Schedule\TaskCache\Tree\Avast Software (empty)
O22 - Task: (damaged) HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Schedule\TaskCache\Tree\AVG (empty)
O22 - Task: (damaged) HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Schedule\TaskCache\Tree\Event Viewer Tasks (empty)
O22 - Task: (damaged) HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Schedule\TaskCache\Tree\NCH Software (empty)
O22 - Tasks: GoogleUpdateTaskMachineCore - C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\Update\GoogleUpdate.exe /c (file missing)
O22 - Tasks: GoogleUpdateTaskMachineUA - C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\Update\GoogleUpdate.exe /ua /installsource scheduler (file missing)
O23 - Service S2: Google Update Service (gupdate) - (gupdate) - C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\Update\GoogleUpdate.exe /svc (file missing)
O23 - Service S3: Google Update Service (gupdatem) - (gupdatem) - C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\Update\GoogleUpdate.exe /medsvc (file missing)
Look in the Autologger folder and drag out the CheckBrowsersLNK file.
To your desktop.

Drag and drop onto the ClearLNK utility .
After saving ClearLNK to desktop.
move.gif
Click to expand...
This is not working. Once I drop the file on top of the ClearLNK icon on the desktop it has me run it. Then a ClearLink window pops up. I tried dragging the file there and received a message that there are no shortcuts?
 
Attach the latest fix log.txt that log just created I am not worried about
 
Ok. We are almost done, can you please re run FRST like you did the first time and post fresh FRST and addition.txt logs so that I can remove any remaining trash. :)
 
I'll get back to this later tonight. I have to run out for a few. Basically we have removed old programs and removed things that are running on the machine that should not have been. You still have a larger than needed startup which could bog the system down. Basically you only need an antivirus starting on the computer everything else can be started by you manually when needed. Having everything start up when you will not use them will only chew resources.

Download and run Startup lite.
 
Looks like you have plenty of free space after this as well.

Drive c: () (Fixed) (Total:171.75 GB) (Free:46.51 GB)

I'll be back with your final fix in a few hours.
 
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