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lastlib

(28,624 posts) Sat Feb 10, 2018, 01:10 PM Feb 2018

Has anybody had any experience with SysWOW64 bug?

adware.

My antivirus program (AVG) keeps telling me it's blocked a website, but obviously there's an infection it's not removing. Looking online for removal tools, I'm seeing Malwarebytes as an option. I'd be interested in something I don't have to shell out a wad of green$$ for, thought I would consult this board for ideas.

Appreciate hearing your experiences.

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Has anybody had any experience with SysWOW64 bug? (Original Post) lastlib Feb 2018 OP

Malwarebytes has a free version, works great, hidden on site, need to look hard to find it. tableturner Feb 2018 #1

Here's the free MWB link: discntnt_irny_srcsm Feb 2018 #2

I highly recommend Malwarebytes (free) left-of-center2012 Feb 2018 #3

Tried JRT--so far, so good. lastlib Feb 2018 #6

I found JRT one of the best tools left-of-center2012 Feb 2018 #7

The fault might be in the website you visited canetoad Feb 2018 #4

It's not a website I'm visiting, and it's not just when I'm in my browser. lastlib Feb 2018 #5

tableturner

(1,840 posts)

1. Malwarebytes has a free version, works great, hidden on site, need to look hard to find it.

Reply to lastlib (Original post)

Sat Feb 10, 2018, 01:15 PM

Feb 2018

discntnt_irny_srcsm

(18,783 posts)

2. Here's the free MWB link:

Reply to lastlib (Original post)

Sat Feb 10, 2018, 01:35 PM

Feb 2018

https://www.malwarebytes.com/mwb-download/thankyou/

I know nothing at all about the bug but I hope you get it fixed.
I know what the SysWOW64 directory is for but that's all.

I searched to find more info but see anything helpful. Sorry

left-of-center2012

(34,195 posts)

3. I highly recommend Malwarebytes (free)

Reply to lastlib (Original post)

Sat Feb 10, 2018, 01:42 PM

Feb 2018

Plus I use their free 'JRT' (Junkware Removal Tool).

The Malwarebytes website says they have discontinued 'updating' JRT and replaced it with something else.

But I found the new 'tool' does anything,
while JRT continues to find and fix problems.

lastlib

(28,624 posts)

6. Tried JRT--so far, so good.

Reply to left-of-center2012 (Reply #3)

Sat Feb 10, 2018, 05:31 PM

Feb 2018

Thank you, LeftofCtr!! Big help .
That bug has been annoying as he&ll!

left-of-center2012

(34,195 posts)

7. I found JRT one of the best tools

Reply to lastlib (Reply #6)

Sat Feb 10, 2018, 07:15 PM

Feb 2018

I don't know why it was replaced with a 'new tool' that doesn't work.

I use JRT weekly.

canetoad

(21,032 posts)

4. The fault might be in the website you visited

Reply to lastlib (Original post)

Sat Feb 10, 2018, 04:30 PM

Feb 2018

That is, it's trying to use an unknown 32 bit application (probably ActiveX) on your 64 bit system. If it's only happening on one website, I wouldn't worry about it.

lastlib

(28,624 posts)

5. It's not a website I'm visiting, and it's not just when I'm in my browser.

Reply to canetoad (Reply #4)

Sat Feb 10, 2018, 05:29 PM

Feb 2018

It's popping up almost hourly, very annoying.

Maybe I have found a solution, we will see......

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