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[Solved] Win32/heur sims 2

Discussion in 'Virus and Malware Removal' started by tedus987, Mar 10, 2011.

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  1. tedus987 Newcomer, in training

    ok, i'll do that as soon as posible.
  2. tedus987 Newcomer, in training

    ok, done, thanks for all the help
  3. Bobbye Helper on the Fringe

    You're welcome. See the following for tips to help you stay clean.

    Tips for added security and safer browsing: (Links are in Bold Blue)
    1. Browser Security
      [o] Safe Settings
      [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 Version
      [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:
      [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
      [o]For Chrome: Tools> Options> Under The Hood> Privacy Section> CHECK 'Restrict how third party Cookies can be used'> Close.
    6. Do regular Maintenance
      [o] Temporary File Cleaner
    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 links.
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