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Is this the finale for this adventure in computing?
Almost.
I'm terribly sorry that I've not been responding lately.
Let's wrap this up now.
Hey there, scott_ph !
OK! Well done, your log is clean again!
Time for some housekeeping.
Step 1.
Clean up:
We need to do is to remove all the tools that you have used. This is so that should you ever be re-infected, you will download updated versions. It will also remove the quarantined Malware from your computer.
First:
- 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.
Second:
Double-click
OTL.exe to start it.
Click the
Clean up button
Click Yes to the reboot.
Now delete any tools/logs that is left over after you ran OTL Clean up.
Note! ESET Online Scanner has quarantined some objects. These can be removed by uninstalling ESET Online Scanner from add remove programs.
Step 2.
Prevention:
OK, lets carry out a few preventative steps to make sure you reduce the risk of further infections.
First:
Upgrading Java:
Your
Java is out of date. Older versions have vulnerabilities that malware can use to infect your system. Please follow these steps to remove older version of
Java components and upgrade the application.
NOT supported for use in 9x or ME
Upgrading Java :
- Download the latest version of Java Platform, Standard Edition.
- Scroll down an click the Java SE 6 Update 27 "Download JRE" button to the right.
- Accept the license agreement: "Oracle Binary Code License Agreement for Java SE.".
- Click on the link to download Windows Offline Installation ( jre-6u27-windows-i586.exe) and save it to your desktop. Do NOT use the Sun Download Manager..
- Close any programs you may have running - especially your web browser.
- Go to Start > Control Panel, double-click on Add/Remove programs and remove all older versions of Java.
- Check any item with Java Runtime Environment (JRE or J2SE) in the name.
- Click the Remove or Change/Remove button.
- Repeat as many times as necessary to remove each Java version.
- Reboot your computer once all Java components are removed.
- Then from your desktop double-click on the download to install the newest version.(Vista users, right click on the jre-6u27-windows-i586.exe and select "Run as an Administrator.")
Second:
One of the essentials is to keep your computer updated with the latest operating system patches and security fixes.
Windows Updates are constantly being revised to combat the newest hacks and threats, Microsoft releases security updates that help your computer from becoming vunerable. It is best if you have these set to download automatically.
Automatic Updates for Windows- Click Start.
- Select Settings and then Control Panel.
- Select Automatic Updates.
- Click Automatic (recommended)
- Choose a day and a time when you know the computer will be on and connected to the internet.
- Click Apply then OK.
Third:
Now lets download some preventative programs that will help to keep the nasties away! We will start with Anti Spyware programs. I would advise getting a couple of them at least, and running each at least once a month.
Anti Spyware- SpywareBlaster to help prevent spyware from installing in the first place. A tutorial can be found here.
- SpywareGuard to catch and block spyware before it can execute. A tutorial can be found here.
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Note: If you find your system slows down after installing any of these, just uninstall it, or disable it from running at startup.
Fourth:
Next lets look at Firewalls. These help to prevent unauthorised access both to and from the internet or your local network. A firewall is considered a first line of defense in protecting private information. Below are two free firewalls to choose from, if you do not already have one.
Note: You only need one firewall one your system.
Personal Firewalls
Fifth:
On to personal Anti Virus programs.
One AV is a must have! But
never more than one, as this can and will cause conflicts and false readings. I have listed three free AV's below which are as good as any paid subscription AV, as long as you allow them to update themselves.
Anti Virus Programs
Sixth:
Nearly done! If you like to use chat, MSN and Yahoo have vunerabilities that can leave you open to infections. There are however a couple of very good, Malware free Instant Messenger programs which allow you to connect to multiple IM services in one program! (AOL, Yahoo, ICQ, IRC, MSN):
Instant Messengers
Lastly:
To find out more information about how you got infected in the first place and some great guidelines to follow to prevent future infections you can read
this article by Tony Klein.
I will keep this log open for the next couple of days, so if you have any further problems post another reply here.
OK, all the best, and stay safe!
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