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[Active] "System Check" malware removal

Discussion in 'Virus and Malware Removal' started by Slawfor, Jan 3, 2012.

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  1. Bobbye Helper on the Fringe

    Of the programs you listed, the only ones I had you run were:
    Malwarebytes
    Superantispyware

    Uninstall from Add/Remove Programs if there. Then use Windows Explorer to access Computer> Local Drive> Programs> do a right click> Delete on the program folder.
    Do a right click> Delete on any of the logs that remain on the desktop.

    These are your responsibility- I did not have you use them.
    McAfee Security Scan Plus
    Norton
    StopZilla
    ===========================================
    For Firefox Cookies:
    These are all of my settings for the Privacy Section:
    Tools> Options> Privacy Section:
    History:
    Firefox will> Use custom settings for history
    NO check to start in private browsing
    Check 'remember by browsing HX for at least> set days (I have 4)
    NO check to 'remember download HX'
    Check 'remember search and form HX'
    Check 'accept cookies from sites'
    NO check for 'accept third party cookies
    Keep until> they expire
    Check 'clear HX when Firefox closed>>>> click on Settings
    'When I quit Firefox, it should automatically clear all'
    • History section
      [o]Check Browsing History
      [o]Check Download History
      [o]Check Cache
    • Data section
      [o]NO CHECKS
    OK> OK

    This information should allow you to get on any legitimate site> Site Cookie is 1st party. 3rd Party Cookies are for ads, banners, tracking and other processes that are not a part of the site itself.
    ( If you had Cookies checked in the Data section to remove, that's why you couldn't get on the site- it remove the registration with user name and password.)

    Do you understand? Uncheck 3rd party Cookies.
    =====================================
    Check any settings you have for Facebook. Also if they have a forum, check if others are having the same problem. This isn't malware related.
    ====================================
    About the Roxio BackTrack: I am not familiar with the program. I tried to find source of info. Please address this in a Roxio Forum.
    Bobbye, Jan 19, 2012
    #21

  2. Slawfor Newcomer, in training

    Thank you Bobbye for all your help and patience. I believe the malware is gone for good. I removed the spyware programs we used without problems.

    The fix you gave me for "third party cookies" seems to have worked. The cite I was trying to log onto was www.yuku.com. At first I had the same problem of not being able to log on. I checked that allow third party cookie box, logged on, then unchecked that box and was able to remain online.

    For Roxio Back On Track, I determined that I can clean up all the old save locations through my clean disk accessory or even through the program's home page. That accomplishes the same objective as what those earlier Roxio threads were about.

    So my system is clean and working fine. Again, thank you very much for resolving my malware problems.

    Slawfor
    Slawfor, Jan 26, 2012
    #22

  3. Bobbye Helper on the Fringe

    Thank you for the update. Glad everything is running well

    Here are some tips for added security and safer browsing: (Links are in Bold Blue)
    1. Browser Security
      [o] Safe Settings (Please ignore the suggestion to use the Registry Editor in this section "Creating a Custom Security Zone")
      [o] ZonedOut. This manages the Zones in Internet Explorer. (For IE7 and IE8, Windows 2000 thru Vista. No Windows 7)
      [o] Replace the Host Files
      [o] Google Toolbar Pop Up Blocker
      [o]Web of Trust (WOT) Site Advisor. Traffic-light rating symbols show which rate the site for Trustworthiness, Vendor Reliability, Privacy, Child Safety.
    2. Have layered Security:
      [o]Antivirus :(only one):Both of the following programs are free and known to be good:
      [o]Avira-AntiVir-Personal-Free-Antivirus
      [o]Avast-Free Antivirus
      [o]Firewall (only one): Use bi-directional firewall. Both of the following programs are free and known to be good:
      [o]Comodo
      [o]Zone Alarm
    3. Antimalware: I recommend all of the following:
      [o]Spywareblaster: SpywareBlaster protects against bad ActiveX.
      [o]Spybot Search & Destroy
    4. Updates: Stay current:
      [o] the Microsoft Download Sitefrequently. All updates marked Critical and the current SP updates.
      [o]Adobe Reader Install current, uninstall old.
      [o]Java Updates Install current, uninstall old.
    5. Tracking Cookies
      Reset Cookie: Previously given.
    6. Do regular Maintenance
      Clean the temporary internet files often:
      [o] Temporary File Cleaner]
      or
      [o] ATF Cleaner by Atribune
    7. Restore Points:
      [o]See System Restore Guide
    8. 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.
    Please let me know if you find any bad link.

    Note: re: Total Files Cleaned = 1,266.00 mb. Pay paticular attention to #6
    Bobbye, Jan 26, 2012
    #23
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