Bobbye
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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
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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Empty the Recycle Bin
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You may find the following helpful: (Links are Bold Blue)
Tips for added security and safer browsing:
Please let me know if you find any bad links.
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 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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You may find the following helpful: (Links are Bold Blue)
Tips for added security and safer browsing:
- Browser Security
[o][url="http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/tutorials/tutorial102.htm]Make Internet Explorer safer][/url]
[o] Use a Site Advisor..
Have layered Security: - Antivirus Software(only one):
[o] Comodo AV
[o]Avast Free
[o]Microsoft Security Essentials - Firewall (only one)
[o] Zone Alarm Free
[o]Comodo Firewall Free - Antispyware/Security: I recommend all of the following:
[o]Spywareblaster:Protects against bad ActiveX.
[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 - 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. - 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.')
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 - Do regular Maintenance
[o]To include Disc Cleanup, Defrag, Error Check/ - Remove Temporary Internet Files regularly:
[o]ATF Cleaner by Atribuneor
[o]TFC - 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.
Please let me know if you find any bad links.