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[Solved] Chronus: Problems with internet

Discussion in 'Virus and Malware Removal' started by Chronus, Jan 7, 2011.

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  1. Broni Malware Annihilator

    Unless you're Java developer, uninstall Java(TM) SE Development Kit 6 Update 23 .

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    Update Adobe Reader

    You can download it from http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/readstep2.html
    After installing the latest Adobe Reader, uninstall all previous versions.
    Note. If you already have Adobe Photoshop® Album Starter Edition installed or do not wish to have it installed UNcheck the box which says Also Download Adobe Photoshop® Album Starter Edition.

    Alternatively, you can uninstall Adobe Reader (33.5 MB), download and install Foxit PDF Reader(3.5MB) from HERE.
    It's a much smaller file to download and uses a lot less resources than Adobe Reader.
    Note: When installing FoxitReader, make sure to UN-check any pre-checked toolbar, or other garbage.
    On this page:

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    make sure, you have both boxes UN-checked AND (important!) click on Decline button

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    Your computer is clean [IMG]

    1. We need to reset system restore to prevent your computer from being accidentally reinfected by using some old restore point(s). We'll create fresh, clean restore point, using following OTL script:

    Run OTL

    • Under the Custom Scans/Fixes box at the bottom, paste in the following:

    Code:
    :OTL
:Commands
[purity]
[emptytemp]
[EMPTYFLASH]
[CLEARALLRESTOREPOINTS]
[Reboot]
    • Then click the Run Fix button at the top
    • Let the program run unhindered, reboot the PC when it is done
    • Post resulting log.

    2. Now, we'll remove all tools, we used during our cleaning process

    Clean up with OTL:

    • Double-click OTL.exe to start the program.
    • Close all other programs apart from OTL as this step will require a reboot
    • On the OTL main screen, press the CLEANUP button
    • Say Yes to the prompt and then allow the program to reboot your computer.

    If you still have any tools or logs leftover on your computer you can go ahead and delete those off of your computer now.

    3. Make sure, Windows Updates are current.

    4. If any Trojan was listed among your infection(s), make sure, you change all of your on-line important passwords (bank account(s), secured web sites, etc.) immediately!

    5. Download, and install WOT (Web OF Trust): http://www.mywot.com/. It'll warn you (in most cases) about dangerous web sites.

    6. Run Malwarebytes "Quick scan" once in a while to assure safety of your computer.

    7. Run Temporary File Cleaner (TFC) weekly.

    8. Download and install Secunia Personal Software Inspector (PSI): http://secunia.com/vulnerability_scanning/personal/. The Secunia PSI is a FREE security tool designed to detect vulnerable and out-dated programs and plug-ins which expose your PC to attacks. Run it weekly.

    9. (optional) If you want to keep all your programs up to date, download and install FileHippo Update Checker.
    The Update Checker will scan your computer for installed software, check the versions and then send this information to FileHippo.com to see if there are any newer releases.

    10. Run defrag at your convenience.

    11. Read How did I get infected?, With steps so it does not happen again!: http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/forums/topic2520.html

    12. Please, let me know, how your computer is doing.
    Broni, Jan 10, 2011
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  2. Chronus Newcomer, in training

    the Task HOST manager is having problems shutting itself down still when the computer is being restarted.

    Other then that, thank you for your help, computer is running fine. if only my internet was lol, its still having problems of dropping now and again, though weather it is the Ethernet box, or the provider itself, who knows.
    Chronus, Jan 11, 2011
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  3. Broni Malware Annihilator

    Explain, please. Do you mean Task Manager?
    Broni, Jan 11, 2011
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  4. Chronus Newcomer, in training

    1 program still needs to close: (Waiting for) Task Host Window
    Task Host is executing shutdown tasks, and stopping tasks that are already running.

    would pop up where normally you would see the programs that still need to close for the computer to shut down or restart.
    Chronus, Jan 12, 2011
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  5. Broni Malware Annihilator

    Broni, Jan 12, 2011
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  6. Chronus Newcomer, in training

    alright, thank you.
    Chronus, Jan 12, 2011
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  7. Broni Malware Annihilator

    Sure thing :)
    Broni, Jan 12, 2011
    #27
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