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  1. Broni Malware Annihilator Posts: 39,437   +177

    Uninstall:
    JavaFX 2.1.0
    Java(TM) 6 Update 22
    Java(TM) 6 Update 31

    =====================================================

    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]
[emptyjava]
[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. (Windows XP only) Run defrag at your convenience.

    11. When installing\updating ANY program, make sure you always select "Custom " installation, so you can UN-check any possible "drive-by-install" (foistware), like toolbars etc., which may try to install along with the legitimate program. Do NOT click "Next" button without looking at any given page.

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

    13. Please, let me know, how your computer is doing.
    Broni, May 25, 2012
    #21

  2. Speye Newcomer, in training Posts: 16

    Terrific, Broni. Thanks. And the computer seems just fine.
    At work so most of this won't get done until tonight. A question though.
    Was there any infection / malware? If one of the tools created a master list / summary just tell me which one - I'll take a look.
    Aside from idle curiousity, I think I need to know for this:
    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!
    That said, I already changed an number of things, just in case, before I even got onto TechSpot. I could still do more if I had reason to know it was necessary.
    Thanks,
    Speye, May 25, 2012
    #22

  3. Broni Malware Annihilator Posts: 39,437   +177

    There were no trojans present.

    Good luck and stay safe :)
    Broni, May 25, 2012
    #23

  4. Speye Newcomer, in training Posts: 16

    Broni,
    Traveled over the weekend, but I'm nearly done with the above list.
    I'll get back with you when I am.
    Thanks,
    Speye, May 29, 2012
    #24

  5. Broni Malware Annihilator Posts: 39,437   +177

    Very well :)
    Broni, May 29, 2012
    #25

  6. Speye Newcomer, in training Posts: 16

    Broni,

    Thanks for your patience - had a big family event this past weekend to prep for.

    0. Uninstall (Java stuff)
    Done.

    1. Reset system restore - OTL
    Post resulting log.
    --------------------------------------

    All processes killed
    ========== OTL ==========
    ========== COMMANDS ==========

    [EMPTYTEMP]

    User: All Users

    User: Default
    ->Temp folder emptied: 0 bytes
    ->Temporary Internet Files folder emptied: 0 bytes
    ->Flash cache emptied: 0 bytes

    User: Default User
    ->Temp folder emptied: 0 bytes
    ->Temporary Internet Files folder emptied: 0 bytes
    ->Flash cache emptied: 0 bytes

    User: Public
    ->Temp folder emptied: 0 bytes

    User: TimUser
    ->Temp folder emptied: 635186 bytes
    ->Temporary Internet Files folder emptied: 8903820 bytes
    ->Java cache emptied: 0 bytes
    ->FireFox cache emptied: 0 bytes
    ->Google Chrome cache emptied: 122045342 bytes
    ->Flash cache emptied: 1534 bytes

    %systemdrive% .tmp files removed: 0 bytes
    %systemroot% .tmp files removed: 0 bytes
    %systemroot%\System32 .tmp files removed: 0 bytes
    %systemroot%\System32 (64bit) .tmp files removed: 0 bytes
    %systemroot%\System32\drivers .tmp files removed: 0 bytes
    Windows Temp folder emptied: 167115 bytes
    %systemroot%\sysnative\config\systemprofile\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows\Temporary Internet Files folder emptied: 0 bytes
    RecycleBin emptied: 0 bytes

    Total Files Cleaned = 126.00 mb


    [EMPTYFLASH]

    User: All Users

    User: Default
    ->Flash cache emptied: 0 bytes

    User: Default User
    ->Flash cache emptied: 0 bytes

    User: Public

    User: TimUser
    ->Flash cache emptied: 0 bytes

    Total Flash Files Cleaned = 0.00 mb


    [EMPTYJAVA]

    User: All Users

    User: Default

    User: Default User

    User: Public

    User: TimUser
    ->Java cache emptied: 0 bytes

    Total Java Files Cleaned = 0.00 mb

    Restore point Set: OTL Restore Point

    OTL by OldTimer - Version 3.2.43.1 log created on 05262012_081415

    Files\Folders moved on Reboot...
    C:\Users\TimUser\AppData\Local\Temp\FXSAPIDebugLogFile.txt moved successfully.

    Registry entries deleted on Reboot...

    --------------------------------------

    2. Tool removal
    Clean up with OTL:On the OTL main screen, press the CLEANUP button
    Done.

    Delete leftover tools or logs.
    Done.

    3. Make sure, Windows Updates are current.
    Current. It's on auto-notify - I approve.

    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!
    None.

    5. Download, and install WOT (Web OF Trust): http://www.mywot.com/. It'll warn you (in most cases) about dangerous web sites.
    This is linked. I'm considering it, but my investigation indicates that the rating system is a bit, well, broken and manipulable.

    6. Run Malwarebytes "Quick scan" once in a while to assure safety of your computer.
    Will do - should make a weekly check.

    7. Run Temporary File Cleaner (TFC) weekly.
    OK - but is this security, or just a general cleanup thing?

    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.
    OK and ran it.

    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.
    Isn't this basically what Secunia does? (Maybe that's why it's optional.)

    10. (Windows XP only) Run defrag at your convenience.
    N/A

    11. When installing\updating ANY program, make sure you always select "Custom " installation, so you can UN-check any possible "drive-by-install" (foistware), like toolbars etc., which may try to install along with the legitimate program. Do NOT click "Next" button without looking at any given page.
    I do this, thanks.

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

    13. Please, let me know, how your computer is doing.
    YUP!
    Speye, Jun 4, 2012
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  7. Broni Malware Annihilator Posts: 39,437   +177

    5. It'll never be perfect but it's as close as you can get. Trust me. It'll warn you about most of dangerous sites.

    7. Just as the name says, cleaning junk.

    9. As I said optional.
    Broni, Jun 4, 2012
    #27

  8. Speye Newcomer, in training Posts: 16

    Right.
    Thanks much, Broni.
    Speye, Jun 4, 2012
    #28

  9. Broni Malware Annihilator Posts: 39,437   +177

    You're very welcome [IMG]
    Broni, Jun 4, 2012
    #29
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