Probably a lot in the temp folders. I can’t remember the last time we deleted. Just updating that there has been no change in 5 hours. Still acting the same. I will let it run unless I hear differently before I leave for work in a few hours. I understand it is probably going through a lot with the temp folder. I am trying to be patient, but hope it didn’t stall on me. It sounds like the tower is working hard, like the fan and such are on a constant on-off cycle.
Start the Task Manager (Alt + Ctrl + Del) find in the list OTL.exe and end task.
Quads
I did that (OTL was the only application) and restarted through Ctl+Alt+Del menu.
Here is the log but I'm sure it isn't complete since OTL froze. It was at that step from yesterday around 8PM until around 3:45PM this morning.
I can try it again if you request me to. I don't know if anything was affected by the freeze and restart.
Try the script attached in OTL instead.
Quads
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Log attached
How is your system running now??
Quads
It appears to be acting fine ever since getting back into normal mode.
Disable Norton
Start OTL again but this time click the Black CleanUp button, then make sure the C:\_OTL folder is deleted.
After that you are free to go on your merry way. You are now fixed / Solved.
If you want Malwarebytes download the Free version to install and don't click the Trial button
If you want to, you can turn off System Restore wait for it to clear the Restore Points and then Turn it back on once you find all is happy. today, tomorrow whenever.
Now you can Cheerr a bbit
Quads
Quads, you rock! Thank you so much!
I'm assuming it is okay to delete the adwcleaner txt files now?
Yes
Quads
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