Can't get rid of adware (appjoy)

[sprez]

I've got this adware on my brothers pc but I just can't get rid of it.
Symptomps: "ads by appjoy" when I use Google or open a new tab in chrome.

What I've done so far:

- checked my extensions in chrome, (including developer mode)
- run AdwCleaner (twice)
- run MBAM
- run combofix
- run JRT
- inspected all my programs for dubious software
- googled for a specific "ads by appjoy"-solution but I can't seem to find anything useful.

None of this worked unfortunately. I really want to get rid of this, it's annoying as hell.
Any suggestions? Thanks in advance.

 

[skitszo]

run some rootkit scans.
look for it in the malwarebytes suit... its there
NPE Norton Power Eraser

malwarebytes won't get all viruses so you need a good virus scanner too.

Revo uninstaller might be useful

 

[Cazauxx]

Solution A (Complicated Manual Removal method – only for Advanced and Experienced PC users with top skills)

Step 1. Change system folder settings to show all hidden files

Step 2. Seek and delete Ads by appjoy related files in hidden folders

Step 3. Seek and remove Ads by appjoy related registry files



Solution B (Best, easiest and most-used method)

Step 1. Uninstall Ads by appjoy related programs from your computer

Step 2. Remove Ads by appjoy plug-in, toolbar, add-on, extension from IE/Firefox/Chrome

Step 3. Scan your computer with SpyHunter to remove Ads by appjoy infection (Important Step)



Solution C (Effective method for removing stubborn malware )

Step 1. Run RegHunter to detect security bugs and fix corrupted/modified system files used by Ads by appjoy for re-infiltration (Important Step)

Step 2. Reset Chrome, Firefox and IE to remove Ads by appjoy

If all fails do a scan with Malwarebytes or Hitman Pro

https://www.malwarebytes.org/

http://www.surfright.nl/en/hitmanpro

 

[sprez]

run some rootkit scans.
look for it in the malwarebytes suit... its there
NPE Norton Power Eraser

malwarebytes won't get all viruses so you need a good virus scanner too.

Revo uninstaller might be useful

Thanks, I'll give those a try.

 

[sprez]

Solution A (Complicated Manual Removal method – only for Advanced and Experienced PC users with top skills)

Step 1. Change system folder settings to show all hidden files

Step 2. Seek and delete Ads by appjoy related files in hidden folders

Step 3. Seek and remove Ads by appjoy related registry files



Solution B (Best, easiest and most-used method)

Step 1. Uninstall Ads by appjoy related programs from your computer

Step 2. Remove Ads by appjoy plug-in, toolbar, add-on, extension from IE/Firefox/Chrome

Step 3. Scan your computer with SpyHunter to remove Ads by appjoy infection (Important Step)



Solution C (Effective method for removing stubborn malware )

Step 1. Run RegHunter to detect security bugs and fix corrupted/modified system files used by Ads by appjoy for re-infiltration (Important Step)

Step 2. Reset Chrome, Firefox and IE to remove Ads by appjoy

If all fails do a scan with Malwarebytes or Hitman Pro

https://www.malwarebytes.org/

http://www.surfright.nl/en/hitmanpro

This is what you get if you google for a solution, but it doesn't work and SpyHunter is even worse than having adware.