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joseph1

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I installed a butterfly for my desktop a while back then i deinstalled it because they said it was spyware but then they said it still might be on my computer.

Please help thanks!
 
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windows 10 version 1903

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    Windows 11
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    Windows 11 Pro 24H2 26100.2314
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    DELL 0J37VM
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    Benq 27
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    500w
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    Firefox
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    Defender+MWB Premium
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    Windows 10 Pro 22H2 19045.3930
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    Dell Optiplex 9020
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    i7-4770
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    24 gb
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    Benq 27
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    2560x1440
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    256 gb Toshiba BG4 M.2 NVE SSB and 1 tb hdd
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    still not telling
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    Defender+MWB Premium
joseph1 said:
I installed a butterfly for my desktop a while back then i deinstalled it because they said it was spyware but then they said it still might be on my computer.
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What do you mean by butterfly? Some kind of wallpaper?
 

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A butterfly is a live creature, how did you download one for your computer? Some accurate details may help us help you.
 

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    ASUS X99-A
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    GameMax Pro
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    Fractal Design
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    Corsair K4
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Welcome to the forum, Joseph

I’m guessing a theme of some type in an executable install? I’ve seen them and wouldn’t touch one. Possibly just data mining, not malicious. Who knows.

Do you remember where you got it from, do you still have the link?
 

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    Windows 11 Pro 23H2 Build 22631.4249
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    PC/Desktop
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    Sin-built
    CPU
    Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-4770K CPU @ 3.50GHz (4th Gen?)
    Motherboard
    ASUS ROG Maximus VI Formula
    Memory
    32.0 GB of I forget and the box is in storage.
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    Gigabyte nVidia GeForce GTX 1660 Super OC 6GB
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    Onboard
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    4 x LG 23MP75 - 2 x 24MK430H-B - 1 x Wacom Pro 22" Tablet
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    All over the place
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    Too many to list.
    OS on Samsung 1TB 870 QVO SATA
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    Silverstone 1500
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    NZXT Phantom 820 Full-Tower Case
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    Noctua NH-D15 Elite Class Dual Tower CPU Cooler / 6 x EziDIY 120mm / 2 x Corsair 140mm somethings / 1 x 140mm Thermaltake something / 2 x 200mm Corsair.
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    Corsair K95 / Logitech diNovo Edge Wireless
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    Logitech G402 / G502 / Mx Masters / MX Air Cordless
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    100/40Mbps
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    All sorts
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    Kaspersky Premium
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    I’m on a horse.
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    Windows 11 Pro 23H2 Build: 22631.4249
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    Laptop
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    LENOVO Yoga 7i EVO OLED 14" Touchscreen i5 12 Core 16GB/512GB
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    Intel Core 12th Gen i5-1240P Processor (1.7 - 4.4GHz)
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    16GB LPDDR5 RAM
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    M.2 512GB
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    …still on a horse.
If it's something like @Edwin demonstrated, and not only the program itself but Defender gave me a warning, I'd stay far away from it. Since you've already done it:

1. Run a full scan using Defender as well as any other AV protection you might use.

2. Run Malwarebyte as @FreeBooter suggested.
Malwarebytes Premium will run in realtine free for 14 days when it will automatically revert to the free version. It will give you popups trying to sell it to you. Just ignore them.
www.malwarebytes.com

Official Site | Malwarebytes: Antivirus, Anti-Malware & Privacy

Malwarebytes offers real-time antivirus, advanced anti-malware and privacy protection for all your devices. Launched in 2004 as a free virus scan, we still offer a free basic version 20 years later. Learn more.
www.malwarebytes.com www.malwarebytes.com

3. Also run Adwarecleaner. AdwCleaner 2024 - Free Adware Cleaner & Removal Tool | Malwarebytes

4. Dowload the trial version of Hitman Pro and run it. You can uninstall it after using it. HitmanPro and HitmanPro.Alert. Advanced Malware Scanning, Detection and Removal Tools.

If after all this, you observe anything abnormal, the only way to 100% know you have no malware is to do a clean install or restore an image made before you installed your butterflies.
 

My Computers

System One System Two

  • OS
    Windows 11 Pro 24H2 26100.2314
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Dell Optiplex 7080
    CPU
    i9-10900 10 core 20 threads
    Motherboard
    DELL 0J37VM
    Memory
    32 gb
    Graphics Card(s)
    none-Intel UHD Graphics 630
    Sound Card
    Integrated Realtek
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Benq 27
    Screen Resolution
    2560x1440
    Hard Drives
    1tb Solidigm m.2 nvme+256gb SKHynix m.2 nvme /External drives 512gb Samsung m.2 sata+1tb Kingston m2.nvme+ 4gb Solidigm nvme
    PSU
    500w
    Case
    MT
    Cooling
    Dell Premium
    Keyboard
    Logitech wired
    Mouse
    Logitech wireless
    Internet Speed
    so slow I'm too embarrassed to tell
    Browser
    Firefox
    Antivirus
    Defender+MWB Premium
  • Operating System
    Windows 10 Pro 22H2 19045.3930
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Dell Optiplex 9020
    CPU
    i7-4770
    Memory
    24 gb
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Benq 27
    Screen Resolution
    2560x1440
    Hard Drives
    256 gb Toshiba BG4 M.2 NVE SSB and 1 tb hdd
    PSU
    500w
    Case
    MT
    Cooling
    Dell factory
    Mouse
    Logitech wireless
    Keyboard
    Logitech wired
    Internet Speed
    still not telling
    Browser
    Firefox
    Antivirus
    Defender+MWB Premium
glasskuter said:
If it's something like @Edwin demonstrated, and not only the program itself but Defender gave me a warning, I'd stay far away from it. Since you've already done it:

1. Run a full scan using Defender as well as any other AV protection you might use.

2. Run Malwarebyte as @FreeBooter suggested.
Malwarebytes Premium will run in realtine free for 14 days when it will automatically revert to the free version. It will give you popups trying to sell it to you. Just ignore them.
www.malwarebytes.com

Official Site | Malwarebytes: Antivirus, Anti-Malware & Privacy

Malwarebytes offers real-time antivirus, advanced anti-malware and privacy protection for all your devices. Launched in 2004 as a free virus scan, we still offer a free basic version 20 years later. Learn more.
www.malwarebytes.com www.malwarebytes.com

3. Also run Adwarecleaner. AdwCleaner 2024 - Free Adware Cleaner & Removal Tool | Malwarebytes

4. Dowload the trial version of Hitman Pro and run it. You can uninstall it after using it. HitmanPro and HitmanPro.Alert. Advanced Malware Scanning, Detection and Removal Tools.

If after all this, you observe anything abnormal, the only way to 100% know you have no malware is to do a clean install or restore an image made before you installed your butterflies.
Click to expand...
I really don't like using a possibly infected machine to "repair itself". It's like as a private pilot being told please fly this plane -- it's got a problem but you can fix it while it's in the air !!! -- No thanks I'd rather fix it while it's on the ground.

@glasskuter is right --re-install from scratch or use a clean recent backup image.

restore a clean backup or re-install windows from scratch again having first "wiped" the disk with the infected partition. This saves a lot of potential grief later even if it's more of a hassle.


Cheers
jimbo
 

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According to VirusTotal it's benign. It's easy to stop it loading with windows, just uncheck the box "load at startup"!
It's easy to remove with Revo Uninstaller.

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    Laptop
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    Acer Swift SF114-34
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    Pentium Silver N6000 1.10GHz
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    4GB
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    1920 x 1080
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    fanless
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    Webroot Secure Anywhere
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    ASUS T100TA Transformer
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    HP Mini 210-1090NR PC (bought in late 2009!)
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    2GB
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    Brave
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    Webroot
Reminds me of DesktopSnow! :cool:

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    ASUS VivoBook
No response from @joseph1

Hmmm..... :unsure:
 

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    Windows 11 Pro 23H2
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    Windows 11 Pro 23H2
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    Lenovo ThinkPad
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