So, my wife clicked on an ad to install something at download.com and 'voila' was infected with MySearch Dial malware.
I ran MBAM, Hitman Pro, SAS, Emsisoft Emergency Kit, MBAR to kill it (yes, a little overboard). Also, fixed browser settings.
I replaced AV with Avast Pro and MBAM Pro.
BUT, now have two new issues:
1) the tiles for two apps in Start Apps my wife d/l'd from MS Store no longer respond (one is greyed out). There is no right click or other delete option. They cannot be re-downloded from Store either. The Start Apps tiles that came pre-installed still respond.
I read elsewhere that Avast and KIS have caused this issue for others....
2) The Avast tray icon is unresponsive (not a good sign). I must go to Start menu to bring it up.
Otherwise the PC is functioning as it should.
So, what is causing the MS Start App issue & Avast Icon issue? And did MySearch Dial, Avast or MBAM play a role?
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