Hello.
Yes, that would of been the best option. Below are some prevention tips.
Install an AntiVirus SoftwareIt 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 ResourcesSome Free Anti-Virus software I recommend are:
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 FirewallI 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 FirewallsSome Firewall programs I recommend to others are:
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:- 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 DrivesWhen 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:
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Disable AutoPlay in Windows Vista"
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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 RegularlyI 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 ProgramsIt 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 ProgramsFor 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
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