![]() ![]() I've dealt with issues like this in the past where the blocks created by Spywareblaster and Spybot were flagged as threats. The following table is taken directly from Microsoft's own documentation on the various security zones and their equivalent value data for the Zonemap\Domans registry keys: please let me know and I will provide them, however be aware that these restricted sites databases are constantly changing so whitelisting specific entries is most likely not a viable long-term solution and instead logic should be developed which can tell the difference between a site being included in the Trusted Zone and the Restricted Zone. If more detailed info is required such as scan logs etc. An exclusion rule/whitelist should be created to not detect such sites when contained in the restricted zone (zone 4) for the Zonemap\Domains registry keys (HKLM/HKU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings\Zonemap\Domains sub-keys) when the value data is set to 4 which denotes the Restricted Zone as documented on the following Microsoft sites: Thanks.ĪdwCleaner.txt Edited Jby catscomputerĬonfirmed, I found the same (as well as many of those added by Spybot S&D via its Immunize function/feature which uses the registry restricted sites, the IE ActiveX Killbit implemented by MS as well as the HOSTS file for blocking/restricting access to malicious web content). Computer 2 is identical except it's running Win 10 Home not Pro. Here is the log file from computer number 1. So it would seem that AdwCleaner is detecting stuff from SpywareBlaster's blocklists. To confirm my suspicions I ran 7.2.2.0 on the 2 machines with partially enabled protection and they came up clean, but as soon as I enabled all protection in SpywareBlaster on the "Restricted Sites" field, and then re-ran AdwCleaner version 7.2.2.0, those same 42 detections appeared again. On the third computer that had not been scanned - SpywareBlaster showed all protection as fully enabled. ![]() ![]() There were exactly 42 unprotected sites on both those computers - the same number of detections in AdwCleaner. ![]() I then checked SpywareBlaster on all three computers, and protection was only partially enabled under the "Restricted Sites" on the two computers I had scanned with version 7.2.2.0 and allowed the programme to clean. I then checked the registry of a third computer (not yet scanned with AdwCleaner) and all of those same keys were present on that computer too, along with a lot of other seedy looking keys referencing adult material, so I wondered if these were part of some kind of blocklist that was supposed to be there and actually protecting my computers. So I immediately downloaded, installed and ran version 7.2.2.0 on the second machine, and lo and behold - the exact same 42 detections came up on that computer too. Interestingly, I saw the exact same detections in a post on Wilders here: hxxps://I then scanned a second Win 10 laptop with AdwCleaner version 7.2. Version 7.2.2.0 detected 42 items on one of my laptops last night. It is not uncommon (or unknown) to have your computer slow down over time, especially your internet surfing - Malwarebytes AdwCleaner will target and then remove the most common problems associated with a sluggish machine - some of which you might not even realize you have.įor more information on how Malwarebytes AdwCleaner works, here is a video tutorial.Ĭonsider using Malwarebytes for complete antivirus protection and to protect your devices, data, and privacy.Endpoint Detection & Response for Servers You can now effectively remove many of these problems that could slow your computer down, especially while web browsing. It specializes in removing adware, PUP/LPI (Potentially Undesirable Program), toolbars, and hijackers. For complete internet protection, download Malwarebytes here. Malwarebytes AdwCleaner is a free anti-malware app that deletes adware, PUP's, toolbars, and browser hijackers. ![]()
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