Please download ATF cleaner
Make sure that all browser windows are closed.
- Double-click ATF-Cleaner.exe to run the program.
Under Main choose: Select All and UNCHECK Cookies.
Click the Empty Selected button.
- Click Firefox at the top and choose: Select All and UNCHECK Cookies.
Click the Empty Selected button.
NOTE: If you would like to keep your saved passwords, please click No at the prompt.
- Click Opera at the top and choose: Select All and UNCHECK Cookies.
Click the Empty Selected button.
NOTE: If you would like to keep your saved passwords, please click No at the prompt.
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Clean out your Java cache, there are infected files in it.
- Click Start > Control Panel > double-click on the Java Icon (coffee cup) in the Control Panel.
- On the General tab, under Temporary Internet Files, click the Delete Files... button.
- There are three options in the window to clear the cache - Leave ALL 3 ticked
- Downloaded Applets
- Downloaded Applications
- Other Files
- Click OK on Delete Temporary Files Window
Note: This deletes ALL the Downloaded Applications and Applets from the CACHE. - Click OK to leave the Java Control Panel.
Let's clear out the programs we've been using to clean up your computer, they are not suitable for general malware removal and could cause damage if used inappropriately.
Download OTMoveIt by OldTimer to your Desktop.
- Double click OTMoveIt.exe to launch it.
- Click on the CleanUp! button.
- OTMoveIt will download a list from the Internet, if your firewall or other defensive programs alerts you, allow it access.
- You will be prompted to allow the clean up procedure, click Yes
- When finished exit out of OTMoveIt
- Now delete OTMoveIt.exe (if still present)
I see you have some of the programs we used in compfix folder.
C:\Documents and Settings\Ben\Desktop\compfix
If OTMoveIt, can't remove them all, please do so. You can keep ATF cleaner, but remove the rest, as they are often updated.
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Congratulations you are clean!
Now that you are clean, please follow these simple steps in order to keep your computer clean and secure:
Set correct settings for files that should be hidden in Windows XP
- Click Start > My Computer > Tools menu (at top of page) > Folder Options > View tab.
- Under "Hidden files and folders" if necessary select Do not show hidden files and folders.
- If unchecked please checkHide protected operating system files (Recommended)
- If necessary check "Display content of system folders"
- If necessary Uncheck Hide file extensions for known file types.
- Click OK
This is a good time to clear your existing system restore points and establish a new clean restore point:
- Go to Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > System Restore
- Select Create a restore point, and Ok it.
- Next, go to Start > Run and type in cleanmgr
- Select the More options tab
- Choose the option to clean up system restore and OK it.
Here are some free programs I recommend that could help you improve your computer's security.
Ad-aware 2007
Download it from here
Find here the tutorial on how to use Adaware properly here
Spybot Search and Destroy 1.5.1
Download it from here. Just choose a mirror and off you go.
Find here the tutorial on how to use Spybot properly here
Find here changes from older version 1.4 here
Install Spyware Guard
Download it from here
Find here the tutorial on how to use Spyware Guard here
Install SpyWare Blaster
Download it from here
Find here the tutorial on how to use Spyware Blaster here
Install WinPatrol
Download it from here
Here you can find information about how WinPatrol works here
Install FireTrust SiteHound
Download it from here
Update your Antivirus programs and other security products regularly to avoid new threats that could infect your system.
Visit Microsoft often to get the latest updates for your computer.
http://www.update.microsoft.com
Please check out Tony Klein's article "How did I get infected in the first place?"
Read some information here how to prevent Malware.
Happy safe surfing!