macroman,
Your log is good. let's finish up.
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Folder Deletion
In Windows Explorer (My Computer), navigate to the folder shown below, highlight,
if found, and press
Delete.
C:\Program Files\Java\j2re1.4.0_03\ <== this folder only
You may have to first open the folder, choose
View, Details, and delete all the underlying files and folders before an entire folder can be deleted.
If you need to delete underlying files in a folder and are unable to do so:
Right click the file set for deletion, and check
Properties to see if it's read-only. Uncheck the read-only box, click
Apply and
OK. Then retry Delete.
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Remove A Program with CCleaner
Open CCleaner. In the Left Pane, click
Tools. Verify that
Uninstall is highlighted in color, or click on it.
Click and Highlight the Following Program, and click the
Run Uninstaller button.
Spybot 1.4
Take extra care in answering questions posed by any Uninstaller. Some questions may be worded to deceive you into Keeping the program.
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Reset Options in CCleaner for Regular Use.
Open CCleaner if it's not already running.
- Select Cleaner Settings.
Check Internet Explorer, Windows Explorer, and System so that all items are checked. Then under Internet Explorer, Uncheck "History". In the Advanced section, have a check only on Old PreFetch Data. - Click on the Options block on the left. Select Advanced.
Check Only delete files in Windows Temp folders older than 48 hours. - Set CCleaner to Run When Computer Starts. Click on the Options block on the left, then choose Settings. Check Run Ccleaner when computer starts.
Exit CCleaner by clicking on the
X button in the upper right of the CCleaner window.
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Disable WinXP System Restore
Disable your System Restore to remove malware files that have been backed up by Windows. The files in System Restore are protected to prevent any programs changing them. The only way to erase these files is to temporarily disable System Restore. You will lose all previous Restore points, including those likely to be infected, and a new Restore Point will be established..
- Right-click
My Computer, and then click
Properties.
- On the System Restore tab, put a
Check mark in the
Turn Off System Restore check box.
- Click
OK twice, and then click
Yes when you are prompted to restart the computer.
If you are not prompted to reboot, do it on your own.
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After the Reboot,
Enable WinXP System Restore
- Right-click
My Computer, and then click
Properties.
- On the System Restore tab,
Clear the Check mark beside the
Turn Off System Restore check box.
- Click
OK twice, and then click
Yes when you are prompted to restart the computer.
The Disable/Re-enable System Restore sequence is not to be done regularly, but only as a Special Case after the removal of malware.
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Install SpywareBlaster - SpywareBlaster will add a large list of programs and sites to your Internet Explorer settings that will protect you from accidentally running or downloading known malicious programs. Available from
http://www.javacoolsoftware.com/spywareblaster.html
After the installation, click
Download Latest Protection Updates. When it finishes, click
Enable All Protection.
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Install WinPatrol - Download and Install the Free WinPatrol, and view Instructions here:
http://www.winpatrol.com/winpatrol.html
WinPatrol is an active program that drops a "Scotty Dog" icon into the system tray (right click to check/change status), allows you to monitor/edit startups, services, Browser helpers, and prompts for permission if any program tries to change your system. It also provides selective cookie management.
You can delete VundoFix from your desktop.
You should be good to go.
askey127