Bobbye
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You're very welcome! As promised:
Removing all of the tools we used and the files and folders they created
Note: If any tool, file or folder (belonging to the program we have used) hasn't been deleted, please delete it manually.
Empty the Recycle Bin
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Tips for added security and safer browsing: (Links are in Bold Blue)
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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.
Note: If any tool, file or folder (belonging to the program we have used) hasn't been deleted, please delete it manually.
- 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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Tips for added security and safer browsing: (Links are in Bold Blue)
- 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.
- 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
(Firewall information previously given) - Antimalware: I recommend all of the following:
[o]Spywareblaster: SpywareBlaster protects against bad ActiveX.
[o]Spybot Search & Destroy
- 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.
- 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.
- Do regular Maintenance
[o] Temporary File Cleaner - Restore Points:
[o]See System Restore Guide - 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.
