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This thread's last reply is from August 23, 2009, 11:19 PM UTC. Software, malware, and removal-tool advice below may be out of date — treat specific steps and download links with caution.

Dakeyras MRU Honors Graduate
August 22, 2009, 7:54 AM UTC
You're welcome! :)

Please carry out the below, my honest omission I forgot to include this in the clean up instructions :oops:

Reset the System Restore Points:

  • Create a new, clean System Restore point which you can use in case of future system problems:
  • Press Start >> All Programs >> Accessories >>System Tools >> System Restore
  • Select Create a restore point, then Next, type a name like All Clean then press the Create button and once it's done press Close
  • Now remove old, infected System Restore points:
  • Next click Start >> Run and type cleanmgr in the box and press OK
  • Ensure the boxes for Recycle Bin, Temporary Files and Temporary Internet Files are checked, you can choose to check other boxes if you wish but they are not required.
  • Select the More Options tab, under System Restore press Clean up... and say Yes to the prompt
  • Press OK and Yes to confirm
NonSuch Administrator
August 23, 2009, 11:19 PM UTC
As this issue appears to be resolved,

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