Bobbye
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Good job! Let's remove the cleanaing tools:
Removing all of the tools we used and the files and folders they created
Empty the Recycle Bin
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And to help you stay clean:
Tips for added security and safer browsing:
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Removing all of the tools we used and the files and folders they created
- Uninstall ComboFix and all Backups of the files it deleted
- Click START> then RUN
- Now type Combofix /Uninstall in the runbox and click OK. Note the space between the X and the U, it needs to be there.
- Download OTCleanIt by OldTimer and save it to your Desktop.
- Double click OTCleanIt.exe.
- Click the CleanUp! button.
- If you are prompted to Reboot during the cleanup, select Yes.
- The tool will delete itself once it finishes.
- You should now set a new Restore Point and remove the old restore points to prevent infection from any previous Restore Points.
- Go to Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools
- Click "System Restore".
- Choose "Create a Restore Point" on the first screen then click "Next".
- Give the Restore Point a name> click "Create".
- Go back and follow the path to > System Tools.
[*]Choose Disc Cleanup
[*]Click "OK" to select the partition or drive you want.
[*]Click the "More Options" Tab.
[*]Click "Clean Up" in the System Restore section to remove all previous Restore Points except the newly created one.
Empty the Recycle Bin
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And to help you stay clean:
Tips for added security and safer browsing:
- Browser Security Settings: Custom is fine if the user did the settings. Mine are Custom. Default is okay too, but sometimes too restrictive.
This Tutorial will help guide you through Configuring Security Settings, Managing Active X Controls and other safety features: Make Internet Explorer safer.
- Have layered Security:
- Antivirus Software(only one):Both of the following programs are free and known to be good:
[o]Avira-AntiVir-Personal-Free-Antivirus
[o]Avast Free Version
[o]Avira Free
[o]Avast Home - Firewall (only one): Use bi-directional firewall. Both of the following programs are free and known to be good:
[o]Comodo
[o]Zone Alarm - Antispyware: I recommend all of the following:
[o]Spywareblaster: SpywareBlaster protects against bad ActiveX. It places kill bits to stop bad Active X controls from being installed. Remember to update it regularly.
For IE7 and IE8, Windows 2000 thru Vista. No Windows 7 yet.
IE/Spyad is not longer being supported. If you have this on your system, you should replace it with the following program. Make sure your IE8 is Up-to-date before adding sites to your restricted zone.
Known issue: If you have "immunized" your computer with Spybot Search and Destroy, and use ZonedOut to "Remove All" restricted sites - ZonedOut will remove your trusted sites as well. Note that if you remove Spybot Search and Destroys Immunization the problem goes away...
[o]Replace the Host Files
MVPS Hosts files This replaces your current HOSTS file with one containing well know ad sites etc. Basically, this prevents your computer from connecting to those sites by redirecting them to 127.0.0.1 which is your local computer.
[o]Google Toolbar Get the free google toolbar to help stop pop up windows.
- Antivirus Software(only one):Both of the following programs are free and known to be good:
- Stay current on updates:
[o] Visit the Microsoft Download Sitefrequently. You should get All updates marked Critical and the current SP updates.
[o]Visit this Adobe Reader site often and make sure you have the most current update. Uninstall any earlier updates as they are vulnerabilities.
[o]Check this site .Java Updates Stay current as most updates are for security. Uninstall any earlier versions in Add/Remove Programs.
- Reset Cookies to prevent Tracking Cookies:
[o]For Internet Explorer: Internet Options (through Tools or Control Panel) Privacy tab> Advanced button> check 'override automatic Cookie handling'> check 'accept first party Cookies'> check 'Block third party Cookies'> check 'allow per session Cookies'> Apply> OK.
[o]For Firefox: Tools> Options> Privacy> Cookies> check ‘accept Cookies from Sites’> Uncheck 'accept third party Cookies'> Set Keep until 'they expire'. This will allow you to keep Cookies for registered sites and prevent or remove others. (Note: for Firefox v3.5, after Privacy click on 'use custom settings for History.')
I suggest using the following two add-on for Firefox. They will prevent the Tracking Cookies that come from ads and banners and other sources:
AdBlock Plus
Easy List
- Do regular Maintenance
Remove Temporary Internet Files regularly:
[o]ATF Cleaner by Atribune
OR
[o]TFC
Disable and Enable System Restore:
[o]See System Restore Guide This will help you understand what this is, why you need to clean and set restore points and what information is in them.
- Practice Safe Email Handling
[o] Don't open email from anyone you don't know.
[o] Don't open Attachments in the email. Safe to your desktop and scan for viruses using a right click
[o] Don't leave your personal email address on the internet. Have a separate email account at one of the free web-based emails like Yahoo.
I recommend The Web of Trust (WOT) add-on is a safe surfing tool for your browser. Traffic-light rating symbols show which rate the site for Trustworthiness, Vendor Reliability, Privacy, Child Safety.Your online email account – Google Mail, Yahoo! Mail and Hotmail is also protected.
