Solved Regarding viruses, Google redirecting, BSOD and clean installation

[Jay Pfoutz]

Adobe Reader Update!

Please download the newest version of Adobe Acrobat Reader from Adobe.com

Before installing: it is important to remove older versions of Acrobat Reader since it does not do so automatically and old versions still leave you vulnerable.
Go to the Control Panel and enter Add or Remove Programs (Programs and Features in Vista/7).
Search in the list for all previous installed versions of Adobe Acrobat Reader. Uninstall/Remove each of them.

Once old versions are gone, please install the newest version.

Java Update!

Please download the newest version of Java from Java.com.

Before installing: it is important to remove older versions of Java since it does not do so automatically and old versions still leave you vulnerable.
Go to the Control Panel and enter Add or Remove Programs (Programs and Features in Vista/7).
Search in the list for all previous installed versions of Java. (J2SE Runtime Environment). Please uninstall/remove each of them.

Once old versions are gone, please install the newest version.

Read more about Java exploit problems


Personal Tips on Preventing Malware

See this page for more info about malware and prevention.

Any other questions before I mark this topic solved?

 

[funnytoast]

Should I uninstall reinstall adobe flash as well?

 

[funnytoast]

I've uninstalled flash and shockwave, it seems they are already installed with Chrome. And I will install them whenever I need them in firefox.

Otherwise, I think I am clean... finally.

Thank you so much for your help. I will try to stay vigilant in my web browsing and keep AVs up to date.

I appreciate the time you put in helping me solve the issues.

 

[Jay Pfoutz]

Excellent work! Marked as solved.