yh cheers, it seems tobe running a lot better

Then you're gd to go.

1. Please download and run CCleaner via step 3 of the instructions HERE.
   
   
2. Turn off system restore (XP/ME only). Learn how to do that HERE.
   This will remove all the remaining nasties from your old restore points.
   
   
3. After that turn system restore back on.
   This would have created a new safe and clean restore point for your system.
   
   
4. Often times, an infection can occur again not due to the incompetence of programs, but because of user habits.
   May I recommend you to read this article.
   This can help to prevent future infections.

momok, the site with the System Restore explanations, screen shots and directions for turning off System Restore is excellent. I'd like to pass something on that I learned from kimsland> it's particularly good for the 'after cleaning' process:

This is not meant to replace the understanding of the System Restore process but I have found it helpful at the end of cleaning, along with removing the cleaning tools.

Yep.. I always use it at the end of cleaning, thats why I posted it. =)

I have now an easier option:

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CLEAR & RESET SYSTEM RESTORE'S CACHE

Go to Start >> Run - type or copy/paste control sysdm.cpl,,4 & press Enter

* Tick on the checkbox - Turn off System Restore on all drives
* Click Apply

Turn it back 'On' by unticking the same checkbox & click Apply, and then OK

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This was discovered around the same time I created the new guide:
Control Panel Applets & Windows Shortcuts

Thanks kimsland. Will add to the ever-growing help from you! I have run into a few people who couldn't pull up System Restore using cleanmgr, I'll try this on next time!

Will you please verify this? I see two commas between cpl and 4: like this cpl,,4.
Is this correct?

A TIP: Create a shortcut to System Restore on the desktop> drag icon into Quick Launch Toolbar. It's a good reminder to create the Restore Points and there is access to the 'turn off'.
1. Create
2. Restore
3. Undo
4. Setting

That's correct

Please copy and paste the below into a run command, and then press OK:


control sysdm.cpl,,4

Thanks kimsland. I thought it was.