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 Nov 5 2007, 09:30 AM
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Forum Addict  Group: HJT Team Posts: 10,603 Joined: 28-October 05 From: London Member No.: 38,920  |
It can easily be infected at any time so it it is essential you have one active at all times. There are several free packages available, two of the most popular are here: Antivir: http://www.free-av.com/ AVG Antivirus: http://free.grisoft.com/doc/1 I'm glad to hear the google issue has resolved itself. How is the PC running? 
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Nov 5 2007, 11:16 AM
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New Member Group: Members Posts: 11 Joined: 30-October 07 Member No.: 166,362 |
QUOTE(D-Trojanator @ Nov 5 2007, 10:30 AM)  Without antivirus software your computer is very vulnerable. It can easily be infected at any time so it it is essential you have one active at all times. There are several free packages available, two of the most popular are here: Antivir: http://www.free-av.com/ AVG Antivirus: http://free.grisoft.com/doc/1 I'm glad to hear the google issue has resolved itself. How is the PC running? I will get one of those programs ASAP. The computer is running well. I am gonna defrag it and do some other general clean up today. Can I delete HJT, KillBox, ComboFix, ect.. now that I am finished? |
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Nov 5 2007, 11:26 AM
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Forum Addict Group: HJT Team Posts: 10,603 Joined: 28-October 05 From: London Member No.: 38,920 |
Yes, you can go ahead and delete the tools we have downloaded.
Glad I could help! The latest log is looking clean! Follow this list and your potential for being infected again will be reduced dramatically. Use an Anti Virus Software - * It is very important that your computer has an anti-virus software running on your machine. * This alone can save you a lot of trouble with malware in the future. See this link for a listing of some on line & their stand-alone anti virus programs: * Click here for more information on -> Computer Safety On line - Anti-Virus * I would recommend Grisoft's AVG or AVAST. * These are the more secure and better ones. Update your Anti Virus Software - It is imperitive that you update your Anti virus software at least once a week (Even more if you wish). If you do not update your anti virus software then it will not be able to catch any of the new variants that may come out. Use a Firewall - * I can not stress how important it is that you use a Firewall on your computer. * Without a firewall your computer is susceptible to being hacked and taken over. * Simply using a Firewall in its default configuration can lower your risk greatly. * For an article on Firewalls and a listing of some available ones see the link below: * Click here for more information on -> Computer Safety On line - Software Firewalls * I would recommend ZoneAlarm as a firewall as it's easy to use. Visit Microsoft's Windows Update Site Frequently - * It is important that you visit http://www.windowsupdate.com regularly. * This will ensure your computer has always the latest security updates available installed on your computer. * If there are new updates to install, install them immediately, reboot your computer, and revisit the site until there are no more critical updates. Next, if they're not already present, I would recommend the download and installation of some or all of the following programs (all free), and the updating of them regularly Install Spybot© - Search and Destroy- Install and download Spybot - Search and Destroy with its TeaTimer option. * This will provide real-time spyware & hijacker protection on your computer alongside your virus protection. * You should also scan your computer with program on a regular basis just as you would an anti virus software. * A tutorial on installing & using this product can be found here: * Click here for more info -->Instructions for - Spybot S & D and Ad-aware Install Lavasofts© Ad-Aware - Install and download Ad-Aware. * You should also scan your computer with the program on a regular basis just as you would an anti virus software in conjunction with Spybot. * A tutorial on installing & using this product can be found here: * Click here for more info -->Instructions for - Spybot S & D and Ad-aware Install Javacools© SpywareBlaster - * SpywareBlaster will added a large list of programs and sites into your Internet Explorer and Firefox settings and that will protect you from running and downloading known malicious programs. * A article on anti-malware products with links for this program and others can be found here: * Click here for more info -->Computer Safety on line - Anti-Malware Update all these programs regularly - Make sure you update all the programs I have listed regularly. Without regular updates you WILL NOT be protected when new malicious programs are released.  If you wish to learn how to use HijackThis to remove malware, you might like to join the Malware Removal Training Program!If you have any addition questions just ask... David |
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Nov 5 2007, 02:19 PM
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New Member Group: Members Posts: 11 Joined: 30-October 07 Member No.: 166,362 |
Thanks alot David! This is a great site and it is nice to know that there are still places out there that offer help with no strings attached. Again thanks for all of your time and effort in helping me make my computer usable again! I will be making a donation.
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Nov 5 2007, 03:56 PM
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Forum Addict Group: HJT Team Posts: 10,603 Joined: 28-October 05 From: London Member No.: 38,920 |
You're most welcome for the help! When someone puts themselves out to make such a kind comment, it makes it so worthwhile.
Stick around, and don't forget that the next time you run into a computer issue, you will know where to come!
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