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#16 User is offline   Paisley Panda 

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Posted 02 April 2011 - 04:39 PM

Changing the setting allowed the ESET scan to run (although I didn't uncheck the remove found threats box, sorry).

There don't appear to be any problems with the PC at the moment. It runs slow sometimes, but generally ok. The google problem seems to have stopped.

The latest logs are below.

Cheers.

C:\Documents and Settings\Cameron\Application Data\Sun\Java\Deployment\cache\6.0\58\1317c7fa-6a3dc3ce Java/TrojanDownloader.OpenConnection.AA trojan deleted - quarantined
C:\Documents and Settings\Cameron\Application Data\Sun\Java\Deployment\cache\6.0\9\10ae60c9-30b4eb1e multiple threats deleted - quarantined
C:\Documents and Settings\Tom\Application Data\Sun\Java\Deployment\cache\6.0\61\6c45dbbd-120b0a8a multiple threats deleted - quarantined



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DDS (Ver_11-03-05.01) - NTFSx86
Run by Tom at 22:30:02.95 on 02/04/2011
Internet Explorer: 8.0.6001.18702
Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition 5.1.2600.3.1252.44.1033.18.1022.302 [GMT 1:00]
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AV: McAfee VirusScan *Enabled/Updated* {84B5EE75-6421-4CDE-A33A-DD43BA9FAD83}
FW: McAfee Personal Firewall *Enabled*
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============== Running Processes ===============
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C:\WINDOWS\system32\Ati2evxx.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost -k DcomLaunch
svchost.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe -k netsvcs
svchost.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\spoolsv.exe
svchost.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\ArcSoft\Connection Service\Bin\ACService.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Apple\Mobile Device Support\AppleMobileDeviceService.exe
C:\Program Files\Bonjour\mDNSResponder.exe
C:\Program Files\Java\jre6\bin\jqs.exe
C:\Program Files\McAfee\SiteAdvisor\McSACore.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\McAfee\MSC\mcmscsvc.exe
c:\PROGRA~1\COMMON~1\mcafee\mna\mcnasvc.exe
c:\PROGRA~1\COMMON~1\mcafee\mcproxy\mcproxy.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\McAfee\VIRUSS~1\mcshield.exe
C:\Program Files\McAfee\MPF\MPFSrv.exe
C:\Program Files\McAfee\MSK\MskSrver.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe -k imgsvc
C:\WINDOWS\system32\UAService7.exe
C:\Program Files\Yahoo!\SoftwareUpdate\YahooAUService.exe
C:\WINDOWS\Explorer.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\system32\rundll32.exe
c:\PROGRA~1\mcafee.com\agent\mcagent.exe
C:\WINDOWS\stsystra.exe
C:\Program Files\Intel\Modem Event Monitor\IntelMEM.exe
C:\Program Files\CyberLink\PowerDVD\DVDLauncher.exe
C:\Program Files\Dell\Media Experience\DMXLauncher.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe -k HTTPFilter
C:\Program Files\Common Files\InstallShield\UpdateService\issch.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\Yahoo!\browser\ybrwicon.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\Yahoo!\browser\ycommon.exe
C:\Program Files\Dell Photo AIO Printer 962\dlbxmon.exe
C:\Program Files\Adobe\Photoshop Album Starter Edition\3.0\Apps\apdproxy.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\dla\tfswctrl.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\dlbxcoms.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Real\Update_OB\realsched.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\ArcSoft\Connection Service\Bin\ACDaemon.exe
C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunesHelper.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\ArcSoft\Connection Service\Bin\ArcCon.ac
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Java\Java Update\jusched.exe
C:\Program Files\McAfee\MBK\McAfeeDataBackup.exe
C:\Program Files\Dell Support\DSAgnt.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\ctfmon.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\Yahoo!\MESSEN~1\ymsgr_tray.exe
C:\Program Files\BT Home Computing\BTHomeComputing.exe
C:\Program Files\iPod\bin\iPodService.exe
C:\Program Files\internet explorer\iexplore.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\McAfee\VIRUSS~1\mcsysmon.exe
C:\Program Files\internet explorer\iexplore.exe
C:\Documents and Settings\Tom\Desktop\dds.scr
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============== Pseudo HJT Report ===============
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uStart Page = hxxp://www.sky.com
uInternet Connection Wizard,ShellNext = iexplore
uSearchAssistant =
uSearchURL,(Default) = hxxp://uk.red.clientapps.yahoo.com/customize/btyahoo/defaults/su/*http://uk.search.yahoo.com/
uURLSearchHooks: McAfee SiteAdvisor Toolbar: {0ebbbe48-bad4-4b4c-8e5a-516abecae064} - c:\progra~1\mcafee\sitead~1\mcieplg.dll
mURLSearchHooks: Yahoo! Toolbar: {ef99bd32-c1fb-11d2-892f-0090271d4f88} - c:\program files\yahoo!\companion\installs\cpn3\yt.dll
BHO: &Yahoo! Toolbar Helper: {02478d38-c3f9-4efb-9b51-7695eca05670} - c:\program files\yahoo!\companion\installs\cpn3\yt.dll
BHO: McAfee Phishing Filter: {27b4851a-3207-45a2-b947-be8afe6163ab} - c:\progra~1\mcafee\msk\mskapbho.dll
BHO: RealPlayer Download and Record Plugin for Internet Explorer: {3049c3e9-b461-4bc5-8870-4c09146192ca} - c:\documents and settings\all users\application data\real\realplayer\browserrecordplugin\ie\rpbrowserrecordplugin.dll
BHO: Spybot-S&D IE Protection: {53707962-6f74-2d53-2644-206d7942484f} - c:\progra~1\spybot~1\SDHelper.dll
BHO: Yahoo! IE Services Button: {5bab4b5b-68bc-4b02-94d6-2fc0de4a7897} - c:\progra~1\yahoo!\common\yiesrvc.dll
BHO: DriveLetterAccess: {5ca3d70e-1895-11cf-8e15-001234567890} - c:\windows\system32\dla\tfswshx.dll
BHO: scriptproxy: {7db2d5a0-7241-4e79-b68d-6309f01c5231} - c:\program files\mcafee\virusscan\scriptsn.dll
BHO: Google Toolbar Helper: {aa58ed58-01dd-4d91-8333-cf10577473f7} - c:\program files\google\google toolbar\GoogleToolbar.dll
BHO: Google Toolbar Notifier BHO: {af69de43-7d58-4638-b6fa-ce66b5ad205d} - c:\program files\google\googletoolbarnotifier\5.6.5612.1312\swg.dll
BHO: McAfee SiteAdvisor BHO: {b164e929-a1b6-4a06-b104-2cd0e90a88ff} - c:\progra~1\mcafee\sitead~1\mcieplg.dll
BHO: Java™ Plug-In 2 SSV Helper: {dbc80044-a445-435b-bc74-9c25c1c588a9} - c:\program files\java\jre6\bin\jp2ssv.dll
BHO: JQSIEStartDetectorImpl Class: {e7e6f031-17ce-4c07-bc86-eabfe594f69c} - c:\program files\java\jre6\lib\deploy\jqs\ie\jqs_plugin.dll
BHO: SidebarAutoLaunch Class: {f2aa9440-6328-4933-b7c9-a6ccdf9cbf6d} - c:\program files\yahoo!\browser\YSidebarIEBHO.dll
BHO: SingleInstance Class: {fdad4da1-61a2-4fd8-9c17-86f7ac245081} - c:\program files\yahoo!\companion\installs\cpn3\YTSingleInstance.dll
TB: Yahoo! Toolbar: {ef99bd32-c1fb-11d2-892f-0090271d4f88} - c:\program files\yahoo!\companion\installs\cpn3\yt.dll
TB: Google Toolbar: {2318c2b1-4965-11d4-9b18-009027a5cd4f} - c:\program files\google\google toolbar\GoogleToolbar.dll
TB: McAfee SiteAdvisor Toolbar: {0ebbbe48-bad4-4b4c-8e5a-516abecae064} - c:\progra~1\mcafee\sitead~1\mcieplg.dll
uRun: [DellSupport] "c:\program files\dell support\DSAgnt.exe" /startup
uRun: [Yahoo! Pager] c:\progra~1\yahoo!\messen~1\ypager.exe -quiet
uRun: [swg] c:\program files\google\googletoolbarnotifier\GoogleToolbarNotifier.exe
uRun: [ctfmon.exe] c:\windows\system32\ctfmon.exe
uRunOnce: [FlashPlayerUpdate] c:\windows\system32\macromed\flash\FlashUtil10m_ActiveX.exe -update activex
mRun: [SigmatelSysTrayApp] stsystra.exe
mRun: [ATIPTA] "c:\program files\ati technologies\ati control panel\atiptaxx.exe"
mRun: [IntelMeM] c:\program files\intel\modem event monitor\IntelMEM.exe
mRun: [DVDLauncher] "c:\program files\cyberlink\powerdvd\DVDLauncher.exe"
mRun: [DMXLauncher] c:\program files\dell\media experience\DMXLauncher.exe
mRun: [ISUSPM Startup] c:\progra~1\common~1\instal~1\update~1\ISUSPM.exe -startup
mRun: [ISUSScheduler] "c:\program files\common files\installshield\updateservice\issch.exe" -start
mRun: [YBrowser] c:\progra~1\yahoo!\browser\ybrwicon.exe
mRun: [Motive SmartBridge] c:\progra~1\btbroa~2\smartb~1\BTHelpNotifier.exe
mRun: [DLBXCATS] rundll32 c:\windows\system32\spool\drivers\w32x86\3\DLBXtime.dll,_RunDLLEntry@16
mRun: [dlbxmon.exe] "c:\program files\dell photo aio printer 962\dlbxmon.exe"
mRun: [Adobe Photo Downloader] "c:\program files\adobe\photoshop album starter edition\3.0\apps\apdproxy.exe"
mRun: [dla] c:\windows\system32\dla\tfswctrl.exe
mRun: [AppleSyncNotifier] c:\program files\common files\apple\mobile device support\AppleSyncNotifier.exe
mRun: [mcagent_exe] "c:\program files\mcafee.com\agent\mcagent.exe" /runkey
mRun: [McENUI] c:\progra~1\mcafee\mhn\McENUI.exe /hide
mRun: [TkBellExe] "c:\program files\common files\real\update_ob\realsched.exe" -osboot
mRun: [ArcSoft Connection Service] c:\program files\common files\arcsoft\connection service\bin\ACDaemon.exe
mRun: [iTunesHelper] "c:\program files\itunes\iTunesHelper.exe"
mRun: [SunJavaUpdateSched] "c:\program files\common files\java\java update\jusched.exe"
mRun: [QuickTime Task] "c:\program files\quicktime\QTTask.exe" -atboottime
mRun: [McAfee Backup] "c:\program files\mcafee\mbk\McAfeeDataBackup.exe"
dRun: [CTFMON.EXE] c:\windows\system32\CTFMON.EXE
StartupFolder: c:\docume~1\alluse~1\startm~1\programs\startup\bthome~1.lnk - c:\program files\bt home computing\BTHomeComputing.exe
IE: E&xport to Microsoft Excel - c:\progra~1\micros~4\office12\EXCEL.EXE/3000
IE: {08E730A4-FB02-45BD-A900-01E4AD8016F6} - http://www.sky.com
IE: {e2e2dd38-d088-4134-82b7-f2ba38496583} - %windir%\Network Diagnostic\xpnetdiag.exe
IE: {FB5F1910-F110-11d2-BB9E-00C04F795683} - c:\program files\messenger\msmsgs.exe
IE: {2670000A-7350-4f3c-8081-5663EE0C6C49} - {48E73304-E1D6-4330-914C-F5F514E3486C} - c:\progra~1\micros~4\office12\ONBttnIE.dll
IE: {5BAB4B5B-68BC-4B02-94D6-2FC0DE4A7897} - {5BAB4B5B-68BC-4B02-94D6-2FC0DE4A7897} - c:\progra~1\yahoo!\common\yiesrvc.dll
IE: {92780B25-18CC-41C8-B9BE-3C9C571A8263} - {FF059E31-CC5A-4E2E-BF3B-96E929D65503} - c:\progra~1\micros~4\office12\REFIEBAR.DLL
IE: {B205A35E-1FC4-4CE3-818B-899DBBB3388C} - {552781AF-37E4-4FEE-920A-CED9E648EADD} - c:\program files\common files\microsoft shared\encarta search bar\ENCSBAR.DLL
IE: {DFB852A3-47F8-48C4-A200-58CAB36FD2A2} - {53707962-6F74-2D53-2644-206D7942484F} - c:\progra~1\spybot~1\SDHelper.dll
DPF: Microsoft XML Parser for Java - file://c:\windows\java\classes\xmldso.cab
DPF: {30528230-99f7-4bb4-88d8-fa1d4f56a2ab} - c:\program files\yahoo!\common\Yinsthelper.dll
DPF: {7530BFB8-7293-4D34-9923-61A11451AFC5} - hxxp://download.eset.com/special/eos/OnlineScanner.cab
DPF: {8AD9C840-044E-11D1-B3E9-00805F499D93} - hxxp://java.sun.com/update/1.6.0/jinstall-1_6_0_24-windows-i586.cab
DPF: {8FFBE65D-2C9C-4669-84BD-5829DC0B603C} - hxxp://fpdownload.macromedia.com/get/flashplayer/current/ultrashim.cab
DPF: {CAFEEFAC-0016-0000-0024-ABCDEFFEDCBA} - hxxp://java.sun.com/update/1.6.0/jinstall-1_6_0_24-windows-i586.cab
DPF: {CAFEEFAC-FFFF-FFFF-FFFF-ABCDEFFEDCBA} - hxxp://java.sun.com/update/1.6.0/jinstall-1_6_0_24-windows-i586.cab
DPF: {D27CDB6E-AE6D-11CF-96B8-444553540000} - hxxp://fpdownload.macromedia.com/pub/shockwave/cabs/flash/swflash.cab
Handler: dssrequest - {5513F07E-936B-4E52-9B00-067394E91CC5} - c:\progra~1\mcafee\sitead~1\McIEPlg.dll
Handler: sacore - {5513F07E-936B-4E52-9B00-067394E91CC5} - c:\progra~1\mcafee\sitead~1\McIEPlg.dll
Notify: GoToAssist - c:\program files\citrix\gotoassist\599\G2AWinLogon.dll
SSODL: WPDShServiceObj - {AAA288BA-9A4C-45B0-95D7-94D524869DB5} - c:\windows\system32\WPDShServiceObj.dll
mASetup: {A509B1FF-37FF-4bFF-8CFF-4F3A747040FF} - c:\windows\system32\rundll32.exe c:\windows\system32\advpack.dll,launchinfsectionex c:\program files\internet explorer\clrtour.inf,DefaultInstall.ResetTour,,12
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============= SERVICES / DRIVERS ===============
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R1 mfehidk;McAfee Inc. mfehidk;c:\windows\system32\drivers\mfehidk.sys [2009-11-4 214664]
R2 McAfee SiteAdvisor Service;McAfee SiteAdvisor Service;c:\program files\mcafee\siteadvisor\McSACore.exe [2009-12-22 88176]
R2 McProxy;McAfee Proxy Service;c:\progra~1\common~1\mcafee\mcproxy\mcproxy.exe [2009-12-22 359952]
R2 McShield;McAfee Real-time Scanner;c:\progra~1\mcafee\viruss~1\mcshield.exe [2009-12-22 144704]
R3 McSysmon;McAfee SystemGuards;c:\progra~1\mcafee\viruss~1\mcsysmon.exe [2009-12-22 606736]
R3 mfeavfk;McAfee Inc. mfeavfk;c:\windows\system32\drivers\mfeavfk.sys [2009-12-22 79816]
R3 mfebopk;McAfee Inc. mfebopk;c:\windows\system32\drivers\mfebopk.sys [2009-12-22 35272]
R3 mfesmfk;McAfee Inc. mfesmfk;c:\windows\system32\drivers\mfesmfk.sys [2009-12-22 40552]
S2 gupdate1ca0780a85c5674;Google Update Service (gupdate1ca0780a85c5674);c:\program files\google\update\GoogleUpdate.exe [2009-7-18 133104]
S3 mferkdk;McAfee Inc. mferkdk;c:\windows\system32\drivers\mferkdk.sys [2009-12-22 34248]
S3 pohci13F;pohci13F; [x]
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=============== Created Last 30 ================
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2011-04-02 19:09:58 -------- d-----w- c:\program files\ESET
2011-03-29 20:33:43 -------- d-----w- c:\docume~1\tom\applic~1\Foxit Software
2011-03-29 20:33:31 -------- d-----w- c:\program files\Foxit Software
2011-03-28 17:37:13 159744 ----a-w- c:\program files\internet explorer\plugins\npqtplugin7.dll
2011-03-28 17:37:13 159744 ----a-w- c:\program files\internet explorer\plugins\npqtplugin6.dll
2011-03-28 17:37:13 159744 ----a-w- c:\program files\internet explorer\plugins\npqtplugin5.dll
2011-03-28 17:37:13 159744 ----a-w- c:\program files\internet explorer\plugins\npqtplugin4.dll
2011-03-28 17:37:13 159744 ----a-w- c:\program files\internet explorer\plugins\npqtplugin3.dll
2011-03-28 17:37:13 159744 ----a-w- c:\program files\internet explorer\plugins\npqtplugin2.dll
2011-03-28 17:37:13 159744 ----a-w- c:\program files\internet explorer\plugins\npqtplugin.dll
2011-03-27 14:00:01 73728 ----a-w- c:\windows\system32\javacpl.cpl
2011-03-26 15:00:34 -------- d-sha-r- C:\cmdcons
2011-03-26 14:52:57 98816 ----a-w- c:\windows\sed.exe
2011-03-26 14:52:57 89088 ----a-w- c:\windows\MBR.exe
2011-03-26 14:52:57 256512 ----a-w- c:\windows\PEV.exe
2011-03-26 14:52:57 161792 ----a-w- c:\windows\SWREG.exe
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==================== Find3M ====================
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2011-03-27 13:59:19 472808 ----a-w- c:\windows\system32\deployJava1.dll
2011-02-09 13:53:52 270848 ----a-w- c:\windows\system32\sbe.dll
2011-02-09 13:53:52 186880 ----a-w- c:\windows\system32\encdec.dll
2011-02-02 07:58:35 2067456 ----a-w- c:\windows\system32\mstscax.dll
2011-01-27 11:57:06 677888 ----a-w- c:\windows\system32\mstsc.exe
2011-01-21 14:44:37 439296 ----a-w- c:\windows\system32\shimgvw.dll
2011-01-07 14:09:02 290048 ----a-w- c:\windows\system32\atmfd.dll
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============= FINISH: 22:30:57.68 ===============

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Posted 02 April 2011 - 11:38 PM

Good to hear that there appears to be nothing wrong with the computer. :)

To help speed up the computer, follow the tips at the link below:

http://www.malwareremoval.com/tutorials/runningslowly.php


I'd also like for you to do the following as well:


Step # 1 Clear Java's Cache

Click Start > Control Panel

  • Double-click the Java icon in the control panel. (coffeecup icon)
  • Click Settings under Temporary Internet Files.

    -The Temporary Files Settings dialog box appears.


  • Click Delete Files.

    -The Delete Temporary Files dialog box appears.
    -There are two options on this window to clear the cache.


  • Applications and Applets
  • Trace and Log Files


Make sure both are checked

Click OK on Delete Temporary Files window.

-Note: This deletes all the Downloaded Applications and Applets from the cache.

Click OK on Temporary Files Settings window.
Close the Java Control Panel
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Posted 04 April 2011 - 03:01 PM

I've followed the instructions in the article, as well as your own. Don't appear to have any problems at the moment.

Thanks for your help. :thumbup2:

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Posted 05 April 2011 - 01:51 AM

Since you report no more problems, you're good to go. :)

You can delete the following off of your computer:

DDS.scr
The two DDS Logs
GMER.zip
GMER.exe
The GMER Log


To remove ComboFix, do the following:

Go to Start > Run - type in ComboFix /Uninstall & click OK

Empty your Recycle Bin.


Please take the time to read my All Clean Post.

Please follow these simple steps in order to keep your computer clean and secure:

This is a good time to clear your existing system restore points and establish a new clean restore point

  • Go to Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > System Restore
  • Select Create a restore point, and Ok it.
  • Next, go to Start > Run and type in cleanmgr
  • Make sure the C:\ drive is selected and click OK. If your computer's Hard Drive is not located on C:, change it to the correct drive letter then click OK.
  • Select the More options tab
  • Choose the option to clean up system restore and OK it.
  • This will remove all restore points except the new one you just created.
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Clearing your restore points is not something you should do on a regular basis. Normally, this process only needs to be done after clearing out an infestation of malware.


Make your Internet Explorer more secure This can be done by following these simple instructions:
  • From within Internet Explorer click on the Tools menu and then click on Options.
  • Click once on the Security tab
  • Click once on the Internet icon so it becomes highlighted.
  • Click once on the Custom Level button.
    • Change the Download signed ActiveX controls to Prompt
    • Change the Download unsigned ActiveX controls to Disable
    • Change the Initialize and script ActiveX controls not marked as safe to Disable
    • Change the Installation of desktop items to Prompt
    • Change the Launching programs and files in an IFRAME to Prompt
    • Change the Navigate sub frames across different domains to Prompt
  • When all these settings have been made, click on the OK button.
  • If it asks you if you want to save the settings, press the Yes button.
  • Next press the Apply button and then the OK to exit the Internet Properties page.

Set correct settings for files that should be hidden in Windows XP
  • Click Start > My Computer > Tools menu (at top of page) > Folder Options > View tab.
  • Under "Hidden files and folders" if necessary select Do not show hidden files and folders.
  • If unchecked please checkHide protected operating system files (Recommended)
  • If necessary check "Display content of system folders"
  • If necessary Uncheck Hide file extensions for known file types.
  • Click OK

  • Use An Antivirus Software and Keep It Updated - It is very important that your computer has an antivirus software running on your machine. This alone can save you a lot of trouble with malware in the future. It is imperative that you update your antivirus software at least once a day. If you do not update your antivirus software, then it will not be able to catch any of the new variants that may come out.
  • Visit Microsoft's Update Site Frequently It is important that you visit Microsoft Updates regularly. This will ensure your computer has 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.
  • Install SpywareBlaster SpywareBlaster will add a large list of programs and sites into your Internet Explorer settings that will protect you from running and downloading known malicious programs. You can find SpywareBlaster here:
    SpywareBlaster
  • Use the hosts file: Every version of windows has a hosts file as part of them. In a very basic sense, they are used to locate web pages. We can customize a hosts file so that it blocks certain web pages. However, it can slow down certain computers. This is why using a hosts file is optional. Download mvps hosts file Make sure you read the instructions on how to install the hosts file. There is a good tutorial HERE If you decide to download the hosts file, the slowdown problems can usually be avoided by following these steps:
    • Click the start button on the task bar at the bottom of your screen
    • Click run
    • In the dialog box, type services.msc
    • hit enter, then locate dns client
    • Highlight it, then doubleclick it.
    • On the dropdown box, change the setting from automatic to manual.
    • Click ok..

  • Use an alternative instant messenger program.Trillian and Miranda IM These are Malware free Instant Messenger programs which allow you to connect to multiple IM services in one program! (AOL, Yahoo, ICQ, IRC, MSN)
  • Please read Tony Klein's excellent article: How I got Infected in the First Place
  • Please read Understanding Spyware, Browser Hijackers, and Dialers
  • Please read Simple and easy ways to keep your computer safe and secure on the Internet
  • If you are using Internet Explorer, please consider using an alternate browser: Mozilla's Firefox or
    Opera.
    If you decide to use either FireFox or Opera, it is very important that you keep them up to date and check frequently for updates of the browser of your choice.
  • 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.



Here's a good website to read about Malware prevention:

http://users.telenet.be/bluepatchy/miekiemoes/prevention.html

Good luck!

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Posted 06 April 2011 - 08:35 AM

Thanks for all the advice. You're doing a great job. :clapping:

Cheers mate.

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Posted 06 April 2011 - 01:26 PM

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