Your log now appears to be clean.
Lets do a few things to tidy up.
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You may delete any of the tools we downloaded.
Lop S&D
Keep malwarebytes anti Malware. Great program.
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Please create a 'clean' System Restore Point:
The reason for doing this is in case you need system restore you don't put back all we just took out.
- Right click My Computer>Propeties > system restore
- Place a check mark by turn off system restore
- Click APPLY
- Windows will give you a warning click yes
- REBOOT
- Now go right back to the same place and uncheck system restore
- Click APPLYand OK
A few things to help with possible threats
These are optional . But will help protect you further.
and some of these you may already have.
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Windows Updates
Be certain automatic updates is turned on for XP. - For Vista Or if you like to do it manually be sure to visit http://update.microsoft.com/ regularly. This requires internet explorer to do so.
This will ensure your computer has always 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.
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SpywareBlaster
SpywareBlaster will add a large list of programs and sites to your Browser settings that will protect you from accidentally running or downloading known malicious programs.
After the installation, click Download Latest Protection Updates. When it finishes, click Enable All Protection.
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SiteHound
http://www.firetrust.com/firetrustsitehound.html
This tool bar will help protect you from.
Over 4,000 fake bank and credit sites.
Tens of thousands of pornographic
and adult sites.
The never ending fake phishing sites.
Malicious sites, which can infect you
with spyware and adware if you visit
them.
Sites to download software which
may infect your computer with
spyware, a virus or adware
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Download and Install a HOSTS File
A Hosts file is a plain text file which prevents your computer from connecting to malware and spyware sites by redirecting the connection request to 127.0.0.1, which is your local address. If you use a proxy server, or if you are on AOL, be sure to read the special instructions.
You can download the MVPS Hosts File and see a HOSTS file tutorial here :
This website also contains useful tips, and links to other resources and utilities.
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Here's a site with great advise on how to AVOID malware. Much easier to do than removing it.
Safe and Happy Surfing.
