Solved System Check on Vista SP2

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You're welcome! That takes care of all the problems I think. So let's take care of the tools we used:

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.
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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  1. Browser Security
    [o][url="http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/tutorials/tutorial102.htm]Make Internet Explorer safer][/url]
    [o] Use a Site Advisor..
    Have layered Security:
  2. Antivirus Software(only one):
    [o] Comodo AV
    [o]Avast Free
    [o]Microsoft Security Essentials
  3. Firewall (only one)
    [o] Zone Alarm Free
    [o]Comodo Firewall Free
  4. Antispyware/Security: I recommend all of the following:
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    [o]IE/Spyad Restricts bad domains.
    [o]MVPS Hosts files Directs HOSTS file to 127.0.0.1 which is your local computer.
    [o]Google Toolbar Popup Stopper
  5. Stay current on updates:
    [o] Windows Updates. You should get All updates marked Critical and the current SP updates.
    [o] Adobe Reade. Uninstall old.
    [o]Java Uninstall old.
  6. Reset Cookies to prevent Tracking Cookies:
    [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.')
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    AdBlock Plus
    Easy List
  7. Do regular Maintenance
    [o]To include Disc Cleanup, Defrag, Error Check/
  8. Remove Temporary Internet Files regularly:
    [o]ATF Cleaner by Atribuneor
    [o]TFC
  9. System Restore GuideUnderstand Restore Points> why you need to clean and set restore points and what information is in them.
    [*] Practice Safe Email Handling
    [o] Don't open email from anyone you don't know.
    [o] Don't open Attachments in the email. Save 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 on free web-based mail.

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