Iframe-inf, virut, win32 and others

Hello. I have two PC's in my office that have been messed up in a major way by malware. On both, I have had things go wrong like my task manager not allowing me in, search and some other explorer screens becoming blank, explorer.exe not starting, etc.

I used McAfee, but after this happened, I was afraid that it had become unreliable, so I installed Avast in its place. I also installed AdAware and MalwareBytes. Avast continually gives me iframe-inf alerts on every web page that I go to and the occasional Win32 or virut alerts. I have run the boot scan a few times and several full scans within windows, each time with 1000s of results. AdAware and MalwareBytes both give a lot of results each time as well. In fact, on at least one of the machines, each time I run MalwareBytes, the exact same 2 results come up.

I currently have each of the PCs disconnected from the network. I risked the spread to download the dds logs to the PC I'm on now using a thumbdrive (I assume it will still be accurate). Thanks in advance. I'm sure this gets tiring to read, but I would love to do this without a format as we are a small company fulls of formerly stupid people that do not have proper backups, but will the second this is over.


DDS (Ver_09-01-07.01) - NTFSx86
Run by HP_Owner at 16:23:54.65 on Thu 02/05/2009
Internet Explorer: 6.0.2900.2180

============== Pseudo HJT Report ===============

uStart Page = hxxp://www.wileysystems.com/
uSearch Page = hxxp://www.google.com
uDefault_Page_URL = hxxp://ie.redirect.hp.com/svs/rdr?TYPE=3&tp=iehome&locale=EN_US&c=Q105&bd=pavilion&pf=desktop
uDefault_Search_URL = hxxp://ie.redirect.hp.com/svs/rdr?TYPE=3&tp=iesearch&locale=EN_US&c=Q105&bd=pavilion&pf=desktop
uSearch Bar = hxxp://www.google.com/ie
mDefault_Page_URL = hxxp://www.yahoo.com
mDefault_Search_URL = hxxp://www.google.com/ie
mStart Page = hxxp://www.yahoo.com
mSearch Bar = hxxp://ie.redirect.hp.com/svs/rdr?TYPE=3&tp=iesearch&locale=EN_US&c=Q105&bd=pavilion&pf=desktop
uSearchAssistant = hxxp://www.google.com/ie
uSearchURL,(Default) = hxxp://www.google.com/search?q=%s
mSearchAssistant = hxxp://www.google.com/ie
uURLSearchHooks: Yahoo! Toolbar: {ef99bd32-c1fb-11d2-892f-0090271d4f88} - c:\program files\yahoo!\companion\installs\cpn\yt.dll
mURLSearchHooks: Yahoo! Toolbar: {ef99bd32-c1fb-11d2-892f-0090271d4f88} - c:\program files\yahoo!\companion\installs\cpn\yt.dll
mWinlogon: Userinit=c:\windows\system32\userinit.exe,userinit.exe,
BHO: &Yahoo! Toolbar Helper: {02478d38-c3f9-4efb-9b51-7695eca05670} - c:\program files\yahoo!\companion\installs\cpn\yt.dll
BHO: NoExplorer - No File
BHO: Adobe PDF Reader Link Helper: {06849e9f-c8d7-4d59-b87d-784b7d6be0b3} - c:\program files\common files\adobe\acrobat\activex\AcroIEHelper.dll
BHO: SSVHelper Class: {761497bb-d6f0-462c-b6eb-d4daf1d92d43} - c:\program files\java\jre1.6.0_03\bin\ssv.dll
BHO: {807090d2-36bd-4493-8944-cee9c4753a94} - c:\windows\system32\efcYOHbx.dll
BHO: Windows Live Sign-in Helper: {9030d464-4c02-4abf-8ecc-5164760863c6} - c:\program files\common files\microsoft shared\windows live\WindowsLiveLogin.dll
TB: HP view: {b2847e28-5d7d-4deb-8b67-05d28bcf79f5} - c:\program files\hp\digital imaging\bin\HPDTLK02.dll
TB: Yahoo! Toolbar: {ef99bd32-c1fb-11d2-892f-0090271d4f88} - c:\program files\yahoo!\companion\installs\cpn\yt.dll
uRun: [ctfmon.exe] c:\windows\system32\ctfmon.exe
uRun: [LDM] c:\program files\logitech\desktop messenger\8876480\program\LogitechDesktopMessenger.exe
mRun: [hpsysdrv] c:\windows\system\hpsysdrv.exe
mRun: [HotKeysCmds] c:\windows\system32\hkcmd.exe
mRun: [TkBellExe] "c:\program files\common files\real\update_ob\realsched.exe" -osboot
mRun: [Adobe Reader Speed Launcher] "c:\program files\adobe\reader 8.0\reader\Reader_sl.exe"
mRun: [PeachtreePrefetcher.exe] "c:\progra~1\sageso~1\peacht~1\PeachtreePrefetcher.exe" /configfile:peachtreeprefetcher.winstart.config
mRun: [QuickTime Task] "c:\program files\quicktime\qttask.exe" -atboottime
mRun: [avast!] c:\progra~1\alwils~1\avast4\ashDisp.exe
mRun: [Ad-Watch] c:\program files\lavasoft\ad-aware\AAWTray.exe
IE: Add To HP Organize... - c:\progra~1\hewlet~1\hporga~1\bin/module.main/favorites\ie_add_to.html
IE: E&xport to Microsoft Excel - c:\progra~1\mi1933~1\office11\EXCEL.EXE/3000
IE: {FB5F1910-F110-11d2-BB9E-00C04F795683} - c:\program files\messenger\msmsgs.exe
IE: {08B0E5C0-4FCB-11CF-AAA5-00401C608501} - {CAFEEFAC-0016-0000-0003-ABCDEFFEDCBC} - c:\program files\java\jre1.6.0_03\bin\ssv.dll
Handler: bwfile-8876480 - {9462A756-7B47-47BC-8C80-C34B9B80B32B} - c:\program files\logitech\desktop messenger\8876480\program\GAPlugProtocol-8876480.dll
Notify: igfxcui - igfxsrvc.dll
AppInit_DLLs: xznsni.dll
LSA: Authentication Packages = msv1_0 c:\windows\system32\efcYOHbx

============= SERVICES / DRIVERS ===============


=============== Created Last 30 ================

2009-02-05 10:44 33,920 a------- c:\windows\system32\drivers\zpdsjwgs.sys
2009-02-05 10:42 103,936 a------- c:\windows\system32\rmyektti.dll
2009-02-05 10:42 103,936 a------- c:\windows\system32\_xznsni.dll
2009-02-05 10:39 438,832 a--sh--- c:\windows\system32\xbHOYcfe.ini2
2009-02-05 10:39 438,832 a--sh--- c:\windows\system32\xbHOYcfe.ini
2009-02-05 10:39 237,568 a------- c:\windows\system32\_efcYOHbx.dll
2009-02-05 10:34 32,768 a---h--- c:\documents and settings\hp_owner\yclo.exe
2009-02-05 10:02 32,768 a---h--- c:\documents and settings\hp_owner\pyigy.exe
2009-02-04 14:09 138,016 a------- c:\windows\system32\drivers\acuqzyuh.sys
2009-02-04 13:25 <DIR> --d----- c:\program files\CCleaner
2009-02-04 10:59 <DIR> -cd-h--- c:\docume~1\alluse~1\applic~1\{83C91755-2546-441D-AC40-9A6B4B860800}
2009-02-04 07:55 <DIR> --d----- c:\program files\CleanUp!
2009-02-04 07:43 138,240 a------- c:\windows\system32\drivers\awfgsajb.sys
2009-02-03 20:10 66,560 ----h--- c:\windows\system32\secupdat.dat
2009-02-03 18:50 <DIR> --d----- c:\windows\system32\CatRoot_bak
2009-02-03 18:13 <DIR> --d----- c:\windows\system32\scripting
2009-02-03 18:13 <DIR> --d----- c:\windows\l2schemas
2009-02-03 18:10 <DIR> --d----- c:\windows\ServicePackFiles
2009-02-03 18:07 <DIR> --d----- c:\windows\network diagnostic
2009-02-03 15:58 121,856 a------- c:\windows\system32\xmllite(2).dll
2009-01-23 12:47 55 a------- c:\windows\brmx2001.ini
2009-01-12 15:06 26 a------- c:\windows\AatrixForms.INI

==================== Find3M ====================

2090-01-01 00:36 32,768 a---h--- c:\documents and settings\hp_owner\uuqf.exe
2089-12-31 23:31 32,768 a---h--- c:\documents and settings\hp_owner\vgqfx.exe
2009-01-14 16:11 38,496 a------- c:\windows\system32\drivers\mbamswissarmy.sys
2009-01-14 16:11 15,504 a------- c:\windows\system32\drivers\mbam.sys
2008-12-11 06:57 333,184 a------- c:\windows\system32\drivers\srv.sys
2005-09-28 18:12 56 a--shr-- c:\windows\system32\81FD061C13.sys
2005-09-28 18:12 1,682 a--sh--- c:\windows\system32\KGyGaAvL.sys

============= FINISH: 16:24:28.28 ===============


==== Installed Programs ======================


ACT! 2000
Ad-Aware
Adobe Acrobat and Reader 8.1.2 Security Update 1 (KB403742)
Adobe AIR
Adobe Flash Player 10 ActiveX
Adobe Reader 8.1.2
Adobe Reader 8.1.2 Security Update 1 (KB403742)
Agere Systems PCI Soft Modem
AiO_Scan
AiOSoftware
avast! Antivirus
Brother MFL-Pro Suite
BufferChm
CameraDrivers
CCC
CCleaner (remove only)
CleanUp!
Copy
CreativeProjects
CreativeProjectsTemplates
Crystal Reports 2008 Runtime
CueTour
Destinations
Director
DocProc
DocumentViewer
Fax
FOSS
High Definition Audio Driver Package - KB835221
Hotfix for Windows XP (KB952287)
HP Deskjet Preloaded Printer Drivers
HP Diagnostic Assistant
HP Image Zone 4.2.3
HP Image Zone Plus 4.2.3
HP Organize
HP Photosmart Cameras 4.0
HP PSC & OfficeJet 4.0
HP Software Update
HPIZ423
HpSdpAppCoreApp
InstantShare
Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator Driver
IntelliMover Data Transfer Demo
InterVideo DiscLabel
InterVideo WinDVD Creator
InterVideo WinDVD Player
iTunes
J2SE Runtime Environment 5.0 Update 4
J2SE Runtime Environment 5.0 Update 6
Java 2 Runtime Environment, SE v1.4.2_03
Java™ 6 Update 3
Java™ SE Runtime Environment 6 Update 1
KBD
LiveUpdate 2.5 (Symantec Corporation)
Logitech Desktop Messenger
LS_HSI
Macromedia Shockwave Player
Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware
McAfee SecurityCenter
Microsoft .NET Framework 1.1
Microsoft .NET Framework 1.1 Hotfix (KB928366)
Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0
Microsoft Office 2000 Professional
Microsoft Plus! Digital Media Edition Installer
Microsoft Plus! Photo Story 2 LE
Microsoft SQL Server Desktop Engine (UPSWSDBSERVER)
MSIChecker
MSN
MSXML 4.0 SP2 (KB927978)
MSXML 4.0 SP2 (KB936181)
MSXML 4.0 SP2 (KB954430)
muvee autoProducer 3.5 magicMoments - HPD
NA1Messenger
Norton Spyware Scan
Norton Spyware Scan provided by Yahoo!
NRF
PaperPort
PC-Doctor for Windows
Peachtree Accounting 2009
Peachtree Premium Accounting 2009
Peachtree Premium Accounting Accoutant's Edition 2009
PeachTree Signature Ready Forms
Pervasive PSQL v10 Workgroup (32-bit)
PhotoGallery
Photosmart 320,370,7400,8100,8400 Series
PolicyManager
PrintScreen
PS2
PSPrinters06
Python 2.2 combined Win32 extensions
QBFC3.0
QFolder
QuickProjects
QuickTime
Readme
Reconciler
ReportServer
RRU
Sage Software Integration Services
Scan
Security Update for Step By Step Interactive Training (KB898458)
Security Update for Step By Step Interactive Training (KB923723)
Security Update for Windows Media Player (KB911564)
Security Update for Windows Media Player (KB952069)
Security Update for Windows Media Player 10 (KB911565)
Security Update for Windows Media Player 10 (KB917734)
Security Update for Windows Media Player 10 (KB936782)
Security Update for Windows Media Player 6.4 (KB925398)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB890046)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB893066)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB893756)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB896358)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB896422)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB896423)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB896424)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB896428)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB896688)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB899587)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB899588)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB899591)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB900725)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB901017)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB901214)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB902400)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB904706)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB905414)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB905749)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB905915)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB908519)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB908531)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB911280)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB911562)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB911567)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB911927)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB912812)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB912919)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB913446)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB913580)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB914388)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB914389)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB916281)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB917159)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB917344)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB917422)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB917953)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB918118)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB918439)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB918899)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB919007)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB920213)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB920214)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB920670)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB920683)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB920685)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB921398)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB921503)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB921883)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB922616)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB922760)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB922819)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB923191)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB923414)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB923689)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB923694)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB923980)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB924191)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB924270)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB924496)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB924667)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB925454)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB925486)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB925902)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB926255)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB926436)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB927779)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB927802)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB928090)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB928255)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB928843)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB929123)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB929969)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB930178)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB931261)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB931768)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB931784)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB932168)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB933566)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB933729)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB935839)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB935840)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB936021)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB937143)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB938127)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB938464)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB938829)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB939653)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB941202)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB941568)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB941569)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB941644)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB941693)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB942615)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB943055)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB943460)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB943485)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB944338)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB944533)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB944653)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB945553)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB946026)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB946648)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB947864)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB948590)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB948881)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB950749)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB950759)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB950760)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB950762)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB950974)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB951066)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB951376-v2)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB951376)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB951698)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB951748)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB952954)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB953838)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB953839)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB954211)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB954600)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB955069)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB956390)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB956391)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB956802)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB956803)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB956841)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB957095)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB957097)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB958215)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB958644)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB958687)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB960714)
SkinsHP1
Sonic Express Labeler
Sonic RecordNow!
Sonic Update Manager
Stamps.com
SupportUtility
System
TrayApp
Unload
Update for Windows XP (KB894391)
Update for Windows XP (KB896727)
Update for Windows XP (KB898461)
Update for Windows XP (KB900485)
Update for Windows XP (KB910437)
Update for Windows XP (KB916595)
Update for Windows XP (KB920872)
Update for Windows XP (KB922582)
Update for Windows XP (KB927891)
Update for Windows XP (KB929338)
Update for Windows XP (KB930916)
Update for Windows XP (KB931836)
Update for Windows XP (KB933360)
Update for Windows XP (KB936357)
Update for Windows XP (KB938828)
Update for Windows XP (KB942763)
Update for Windows XP (KB942840)
Update for Windows XP (KB946627)
Update for Windows XP (KB951072-v2)
Update for Windows XP (KB955839)
Updates from HP
UPS WorldShip
UPSDB
Visual C++ 2008 x86 Runtime - (v9.0.30729)
Visual C++ 2008 x86 Runtime - v9.0.30729.01
WebFldrs XP
WebHelp
WebReg
Windows Genuine Advantage Notifications (KB905474)
Windows Installer 3.1 (KB893803)
Windows Live Messenger
Windows Live Sign-in Assistant
Windows Media Format Runtime
Windows Media Player 10
Windows XP Hotfix - KB873333
Windows XP Hotfix - KB873339
Windows XP Hotfix - KB883667
Windows XP Hotfix - KB885250
Windows XP Hotfix - KB885835
Windows XP Hotfix - KB885836
Windows XP Hotfix - KB886185
Windows XP Hotfix - KB887472
Windows XP Hotfix - KB887742
Windows XP Hotfix - KB888113
Windows XP Hotfix - KB888302
Windows XP Hotfix - KB890859
Windows XP Hotfix - KB891781
Windows XP Hotfix - KB893086
Winferno Registry Power Cleaner
WorldShip
Yahoo! Toolbar

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Bump this, please.

Hello.

Virut is a very nasty infection. Take a read below please.

Virut File Infector Warning
Your system is infected with a polymorphic file infector called Virut. Virut is capable of infecting all the machine's executable files (.exe) and screensaver files (.scr). However, the problem is that the virus has a number of bugs in its code, and as a result, it may misinfect a proportion of executable files and therefore, the files are corrupted beyond repair. As of now, security experts suggest that a clean reformat is the only way to clean the infection and it is the only way to return the machine to its normal working state.

Backup all your documents and important items (personal data, work documents, etc) only. DO NOT backup any executable files (softwares) and screensavers (*.scr). It attempts to infect any accessed .exe or .scr files by appending itself to the executable.

Also, try to avoid backing up compressed files (zip/cab/rar) files that have .exe or .scr files inside them. Virut can penetrate and infect .exe files inside compressed files too.

Tell me what you wish to do.

With Regards,
Extremeboy

Hello.

Are you still there?

If you are please follow the instructions in my previous post.

If you still need help, follow the instructions I have given in my response. If you have since had your problem solved, we would appreciate you letting us know so we can close the topic.

Please reply back telling us so. If you don't reply within 5-7 days the topic will need to be closed.

Thanks for understanding.

With Regards,
Extremeboy

We have already reformatted and it seems to have taken care of the problem. Thanks.

Hello.

Yes, that would of been the best option. Below are some prevention tips.

Install an AntiVirus 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 online & their stand-alone antivirus programs:
Virus, Spyware, and Malware Protection and Removal Resources

Some Free Anti-Virus software I recommend are:

• Antivir
• Avast Free
• AVG Free
• Bitdefender Free

Update your AntiVirus Software - It is imperitive that you update your Antivirus software at least once a week (Even more if you wish). 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.

Install a Firewall

I can not stress how important it is that you use a Firewall on your computer. Without a firewall your computer is succeptible to being hacked and taken over. I am very serious about this and see it happen almost every day with my clients. Simply using a Firewall in its default configuration can lower your risk greatly.

For a tutorial on Firewalls and a listing of some available ones see the link below:
Understanding and Using Firewalls

Some Firewall programs I recommend to others are:

• PCtool Firewall
• Online-Armor Free
• Agnitum
• ZoneAlarm Free
• Webroot Desktop Firewall

Update your Firewall Program - It is imperitive that you update your Firewall at least once a week (Even more if you wish). If you do not update your firewall then it will not be able to catch any of the new variants that may come out.

Preventing Infections in the Future

Please also have a look at the following links, giving some advice and Tips to protect yourself against malware and reduce the potential for re-infection:

• So How did I get infected?
• Miekies' prevention suggestions
• Hardening Windows Security - Part 1 & Part 2.

• Avoid gaming sites, underground web pages, pirated software sites, and peer-to-peer (P2P) file sharing programs. They are a security risk which can make your computer susceptible to a smörgåsbord of malware infections, remote attacks, exposure of personal information, and identity theft. Many malicious worms and Trojans spread across P2P file sharing networks, gaming and underground sites. Users visiting such pages may see innocuous-looking banner ads containing code which can trigger pop-up ads and Flash ads that install viruses, Trojans and spyware. Ads are a target for hackers because they offer a stealthy way to distribute malware to a wide range of Internet users. The best way to reduce the risk of infection is to avoid these types of web sites and not use any P2P applications. Read P2P Software User Advisories and Risks of File-Sharing Technology.

Disable Autorun on Flash-Drive/Removable Drives

When is AUTORUN.INF really an AUTORUN.INF?

USB worms work by creating a file called AUTORUN.INF on the root of USB drives. These INF files then use Autorun or Autoplay (not the same thing!) to execute themselves either when the stick is inserted, or more commonly, when the user double-clicks on the USB drive icon from My Computer (Windows Explorer)...

Keeping Autorun enabled on USB and other removable drives has become a significant security risk due to the increasing number of malware variants that can infect them and transfer the infection to your computer. Read USB-Based Malware Attacks and Please disable Autorun asap!.

If using Windows Vista, please refer to:
"Disable AutoPlay in Windows Vista"
"Preventing AutoPlay with Local Group Policy Editor or AutoPlay options panel"

Note: When Autorun is disabled, double-clicking a drive which has autorun.inf in its root directory may still activate Autorun so be careful.

Vist the WindowsUpdate Site Regularly

I recommend you regularly visit the Windows Update Site!

• Lots of Hacking/Trojans use the methods found (plugged by the updates) that have not been stopped by people not updating.
• By updating your machine, you have one less headache!
• Update ALL Critical updates and any other Windows updates for services/programs that you use.
• If you wish, you can also use automatic updates. This is a good thing to have if you want to be up-to-date all the time, but can also be a bit of an annoyance due to its handling and the sizes of the updates. If you wish to turn on automatic updates then you will find here is a nice little article about turning on automatic updates.
• Note that it will download them for you, but you still have to actually click install.
• If you do not want to have automatic updates turned on, or are on dial-up, you can always download updates seperately at: http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com.

Update Non-Microsoft Programs

It is also a good idea to check for the latest versions of commonly installed applications that are regularly patched to fix vulnerabilities. You can check these by visiting Secunia Software Inspector and Calendar of Updates.

Additional Security Programs

For a nice list of freeware programmes in all categories, please have a look at this thread with freeware products that are regarded as useful by the users of this forum: Commonly Used Freeware Replacements.

Update all programs regularly - Make sure you update all the programs you have installed regularly. Without regular updates you WILL NOT be protected when new malicious programs are released.

Follow this list and your potential for being infected again will reduce dramatically.
Finally, and definitely the MOST IMPORTANT step, click on the following tutorial and follow each step listed there:

Simple and easy ways to keep your computer safe and secure on the Internet

Glad I was able to help and thank you for choosing Bleeping Computer as you malware removal source.
Don't forget to tell your friends about us and Good luck

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If you have no more questions, comments or problems please tell us, so we can close off the topic.

Thanks

With Regards,
Extremeboy

Hello.

Since the problem appears to be resolved, this topic is now Closed
If you need this topic reopened, please Send Me a Message. In your message please include the address of this thread in your request.

This applies only to the original topic starter.

Everyone else please start a new topic in the Hijackthis-Malware Removal Forum.

With Regards,
Extremeboy