Okay Kendra, here you go:

First: 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.
• Select Yes when the "Begin cleanup Process?" prompt appears.
• If you are prompted to Reboot during the cleanup, select Yes.
• The tool will delete itself once it finishes.

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Note: If you receive a warning from your firewall or other security programs regarding OTC attempting to contact the internet, please allow it to do so.

Note: If any tool, file or folder (belonging to the program we have used) hasn't been deleted, please delete it manually.
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• 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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Second: 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
   [o]Clean the temporary internet files often: Temporary File Cleaner
   [o]Run the Disc cleanup, Error Check & Defrag once a month
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.
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Maintenance suggestions can be found in #6. Spybot S&D and the AV are only concerned with malware. They have no functions to keep the system itself in good operating condition. Other than TFC, you don't need extra programs for this. Windows already have the features as part of the OS- all you have to do is remember to use them!

Two other suggestions:
1. Windows needs to be rebooted occasionally. OK to use Standby or Sleep but the reboot will restore some memory and put back some order.
2. Check the Add/remove Program list occasionally. Uninstall any program you don't use and/or any outdated programs.
3. Check the Cookies occasionally. Whenever you visit a site, you will get their First Party Cookie- this is normal. But they can add up. Delete those you don't need, keep the ones that store a user name and password.
Have a Happy and Peaceful Holiday!

The problem you described in your PM with the Combofix uninstall is not normal:

You should not have gotten any security alerts. But since I have no idea what the prompts were that you allowed, I do not have enough information to address the problem.

Reboot the computer, then run it through the Error Check again:
Right click on Start> Explore> My Computer> Right click on the Local Drive (usually C)> Properties> Tools tab:

* Click on the Error Check
* On the screen that comes up, check both boxes
* Close the nag message and reboot the computer
* The error Check should start in a few seconds.
* Let it complete. It may take a long time if you do no do this regularly.
* The system will reboot when finished.
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If there are any new problems, you can let me know Monday:
New Holiday Notice! I will not be working on the threads Sat. Dec. 31 or Sunday Jan. 1 I will begin with the oldest threads first on Monday. I will do my best to get you finished or as far along as I can before that. Please do not send a PM during those days.

Glad you resolved the problem.

Thread being reclosed at member's request.