Hello redcap04,
It was a script which just enabled registry editting i didnt use it much cause i barely get the chance to change lines in the registry. No i don't change lines directly.
Please avoid messing up with the registry, even with a tool.
A mistake can make your pc unbootable.
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Windows Explore by right-clicking the
Start button and left clicking
Explore navigate to and find the following
files: if found, delete the following:
C:\WINDOWS\
DUMP7743.tmpC:\WINDOWS\
DUMP073e.tmp----------------------------------------------I can't see any firewall in your HijackThis log, so i assume you use windows firewall.
FIREWALLWithout a firewall your computer is susceptible to being hacked and taken over. If you use the Windows Firewall you might think that's sufficient but it only controls one way of the traffic (inbound). Simply using a Firewall in its default configuration can lower your risk greatly. It's preferable to install one of the suggested firewalls.
Vista users, must check compatibility with Vista before installation.FREE FIREWALLS Tutorial about Firewalls can be found
here----------------------------------------------Time for some housekeeping- Click START then RUN
- Now type Combofix /u in the runbox and click OK
The above procedure will:
- Delete the following:
- ComboFix and its associated files and folders.
- VundoFix backups, if present
- The C:\Deckard folder, if present
- The C:_OtMoveIt folder, if present
- Reset the clock settings.
- Hide file extensions, if required.
- Hide System/Hidden files, if required.
- Reset System Restore.
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FileLook and the reports it created which should be located here:C:\
fl_log.txt----------------------------------------------OTCleanItPlease download
OTCleanIt and save it to desktop. This tool will remove all the tools we used to clean your pc.
- Double-click OTCleanIt.exe.
- Click the CleanUp! button.
- Select Yes when the "Begin cleanup Process?" prompt appears.
- If you are prompted to Reboot during the cleanup, select Yes.
- The tool will delete itself once it finishes, if not delete it by yourself.
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.
----------------------------------------------Congratulations you are clean!
Here are some free programs I recommend that could help you improve your computer's security. Spybot Search and Destroy 1.6Download it from
here. Just choose a mirror and off you go.
Find here the tutorial on how to use Spybot properly
here Install SpyWare Blaster 4.0Download it from
hereFind here the tutorial on how to use Spyware Blaster
here Install WinPatrolDownload it from
hereHere you can find information about how WinPatrol works
hereInstall FireTrust SiteHoundYou can find information and download it from
hereInstall MVPS Hosts File from hereThe MVPS Hosts file replaces your current HOSTS file with one containing well know ad sites etc. Basically, this prevents your computer from connecting to those sites by redirecting them to 127.0.0.1 which is your local computer.
Find Tutorial here :
http://www.mvps.org/winhelp2002/hosts.htmUpdate 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 InspectorF-secure Health CheckVisit Microsoft often to get the latest updates for your computer.
http://www.update.microsoft.comNote 1: If you are running Windows XP
SP2, you should upgrade to
SP3.
Note 2: Users of Norton Internet Security 2008 and newer versions should uninstall the software before they install Service Pack 3.
The security suite can then be reinstalled afterwards.
Please check out Tony Klein's article "How did I get infected in the first place?"Read some information here how to prevent Malware.Is your pc running slow?Read
What to do if your Computer is running slowly Happy safe surfing!