Any more problems/questions?
You're most welcome - It's better to be safe than sorry!rbd wrote:Thanks so much for all your help.
Yes. I'll give you a tool to run that will clean up in my final post.rbd wrote:1) Do I simply delete all the tools I downloaded in this process, now?
The free version is on demand only. There is a protection module available in the pro version, but there is a reasonable one-off fee for this. Again I'll give you more information in my final post.rbd wrote:2) Can I keep MBAM, despite having already Avast AV and Spybot S&D?
Does the free MBAM provide resident protection like Spybot's TeaTimer? or it only works as scanner?
It's personal preference really. I tend to update with a clean install if it's a major build update. If it's a minor version update I tend just to install over the top - unless I experience problems, then I do a clean install. I use the programs own uninstaller rather than a third party uninstaller as these programs tend to remove all the folders, including those which contain your personal preferences.rbd wrote:3) To update software versions, I usually do a clean install...
...Is this ok or should I do a clean install for them too every time?
As nothing was found this isn't necessary, but you can if you wish. I can give you instructions if need be.rbd wrote:4) Do you recommend that I create a new Restore Point, and remove all previous ones now?
Firewalls are a personal preference. If you can respond correctly to any questions posed by a third party, bi-directional firewall (Many of which now also include optional HIPs, Host Intrusion Prevention System) & your computer can take the extra resources one would use, then I would recommend you install one.rbd wrote:5) Firewall:
==== System Restore Points ===================
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RP678: 05/06/2012 17:08:28 - System Checkpoint
RP679: 05/06/2012 18:14:52 - Software Distribution Service 3.0
RP680: 09/06/2012 14:27:41 - System Checkpoint
RP681: 10/06/2012 16:39:33 - System Checkpoint
RP682: 12/06/2012 22:40:04 - Software Distribution Service 3.0
RP683: 12/06/2012 22:45:02 - Software Distribution Service 3.0
RP684: 13/06/2012 00:44:46 - Removed Java(TM) 7 Update 4
RP685: 13/06/2012 00:52:42 - Installed Java(TM) 7 Update 5
RP686: 16/06/2012 19:43:50 - System Checkpoint
RP687: 19/06/2012 22:44:47 - System Checkpoint
RP688: 23/06/2012 19:29:36 - System Checkpoint
RP689: 25/06/2012 19:27:15 - System Checkpoint
RP690: 27/06/2012 20:35:38 - System Checkpoint
RP691: 29/06/2012 00:54:33 - System Checkpoint
RP692: 30/06/2012 19:26:15 - System Checkpoint
C: is FIXED (NTFS) - 35 GiB total, 17.626 GiB free.
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