Unable to see hidden files

[davis]

Hi johnnybeamer,


The logs look good. Any issue left? If not, let's do some housecleaning.

1. Please download OTCleanIt and save it to desktop.
2. Double-click OTCleanIt.exe.
3. Click the CleanUp! button.
4. Select Yes when the "Begin cleanup Process?" prompt appears.
5. If you are prompted to Reboot during the cleanup, select Yes.
6. The tool will delete itself once it finishes, if not delete it by yourself.
7. Note: If you receive a warning from your firewall or other security programs regarding OTCleanIt attempting to contact the internet, please allow it to do so.

Remember to delete RSIT and the folder in C:\rsit.

Now that your system is clean, kindly follow these simple steps in order to keep your computer clean and secure:

1. Disable and Enable System Restore. - Now, you are free of virus. You should disable and reenable system restore to make sure there are no infected files found in a restore point.
   
   Turn off System Restore
   
   On the Desktop, right-click My Computer.
   Click Properties.
   Click the System Restore tab.
   Check Turn off System Restore.
   Click Apply, and then click OK.
   
   
   Turn ON System Restore
   
   On the Desktop, right-click My Computer.
   Click Properties.
   Click the System Restore tab.
   UN-Check *Turn off System Restore*.
   Click Apply, and then click OK.
   
   This will remove all restore points and make a new one.
   
   
2. Use 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. Otherwise, there are some free firewalls in the following:
   
   FREE FIREWALLS
   
   
   
   • Kerio
   • comodo
   You can choose a free firewall from Here. For a tutorial on Firewalls and a listing of some available ones see the link below:
   
   Understanding and Using Firewalls
   
   
3. Update SP3
   
   Microsoft has released the latest upgrades to the XP OS platform, which can be referenced HERE. It is critical to stay up to date with the latest upgrades to your Operating System, as this can help prevent future problems. Windows XP Service Pack 3 (SP3) includes all previously released updates for the operating system. I recommend that you visit the link above and apply the SP3 patch.
   
   
4. Update your antivirus programs
   
   Update your Antivirus programs and other security products regularly to avoid new threats that could infect your system. You can use one of these sites to check if any updates are needed for your pc.
   Secunia Software Inspector
   F-secure Health Check
   
   
5. Make your Internet Explorer more secure
   
   
   1. From within Internet Explorer click on the Tools menu and then click on Options.
   2. Click once on the Security tab
   3. Click once on the Internet icon so it becomes highlighted.
   4. Click once on the Custom Level button.
      
      1. Change the Download signed ActiveX controls to Prompt
      2. Change the Download unsigned ActiveX controls to Disable
      3. Change the Initialize and script ActiveX controls not marked as safe to Disable
      4. Change the Installation of desktop items to Prompt
      5. Change the Launching programs and files in an IFRAME to Prompt
      6. Change the Navigate sub-frames across different domains to Prompt
      7. When all these settings have been made, click on the OK button.
      8. If it prompts you as to whether or not you want to save the settings, press the Yes button.
   5. Next press the Apply button and then the OK to exit the Internet Properties page.
   
   
6. Install SpywareBlaster - SpywareBlaster will added a large list of programs and sites into your Internet Explorer settings that will protect you from running and downloading known malicious programs.
   
   A tutorial on installing & using this product can be found here:
   
   Using SpywareBlaster to protect your computer from Spyware and Malware
   
   
7. Install a-squared Free -a-squared free is a product from Emsi Software provided free for private use that can detect and remove a variety of malicious software. If you have a dialup internet connection, you may also like to install a-squared Anti-Dialer which provides some real time protection against premium rate dialers
   
   A tutorial on installing & using this product can be found here:
   
   Clean your PC with a-squared Free
   
   
8. Update all these programs regularly - Make sure you update all the programs I have listed regularly. Without regular updates you WILL NOT be protected when new malicious programs are released.

Please check out Tony Klein's article "How did I get infected in the first place?"
Read some information Here how to prevent Malware.


Glad to be of help. Safe surfing!!

[Shaba]

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