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I don't have any other malware protection than the default Windows Defender and I've been wondering if I have been infected with a remote spying tool or otherwise somebody messed with my registry keys to disable built-in functionalities. Task Manager won't even open from the taskbar, and every time I use a keyboard shortcut like CTRL + Esc the window closes before I can track irregular processes or possible infection. Should I run an HijackThis scan on my laptop and post the log here for more detailed information?

[Syndicate]

Tha Sneak may be able to help you out if he's not busy :)

[5chn4pp]

FRST is a better tool than HijackThis for modern systems. Please do the following if you want me to check your device.

Please download Farbar Recovery Scan Tool (FRST) and save it to your Desktop.

Note: Most modern systems are 64-bit. If you're unsure, download the 64-bit version first. If it won't run, try the 32-bit version instead.

1. Right-click the downloaded file and select Run as administrator.
2. When the tool opens, click Yes to accept the disclaimer.
3. Click the Scan button and wait for it to finish.
4. Two logs will be created on your Desktop: FRST.txt and Addition.txt.
5. Open each log, copy its contents, and paste them into Pastebin. Share both Pastebin links in your next reply.

[DramaKing]

Malware can do this, but be aware of how Windows can just break.

[Tha Sneak]

FRST is a better tool than HijackThis for modern systems. Please do the following if you want me to check your device.

Please download Farbar Recovery Scan Tool (FRST) and save it to your Desktop.

Note: Most modern systems are 64-bit. If you're unsure, download the 64-bit version first. If it won't run, try the 32-bit version instead.

1. Right-click the downloaded file and select Run as administrator.
2. When the tool opens, click Yes to accept the disclaimer.
3. Click the Scan button and wait for it to finish.
4. Two logs will be created on your Desktop: FRST.txt and Addition.txt.
5. Open each log, copy its contents, and paste them into Pastebin. Share both Pastebin links in your next reply.

Follow these instructions and we will be able to see what's going on and get you fixed up. If you don't feel comfortable posting the log publicly feel free to PM the pastebin logs to 5chn4pp and myself. :)