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Re: I TOO have a Red Biohazard Screen

Unread postby Shaba » March 4th, 2008, 3:04 pm

Hi

Have you allowed JavaScript for those sites?

Do they occur if you go to eg. Google?
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Re: I TOO have a Red Biohazard Screen

Unread postby msksmack » March 4th, 2008, 3:26 pm

It doesn't seem to. ESPN and Monster.com and a few others seems to be the repeats that pop-up.
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Re: I TOO have a Red Biohazard Screen

Unread postby Shaba » March 5th, 2008, 5:07 am

Hi

Have you installed noscript and adblock to FireFox?
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Re: I TOO have a Red Biohazard Screen

Unread postby msksmack » March 5th, 2008, 3:08 pm

I just installed No script.
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Re: I TOO have a Red Biohazard Screen

Unread postby Shaba » March 6th, 2008, 5:11 am

Hi

Did it help for popups when visiting those sites?
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Re: I TOO have a Red Biohazard Screen

Unread postby msksmack » March 6th, 2008, 6:15 pm

I think so. It seems to stop so many scripts. Can the program "remember" certain sites?
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Re: I TOO have a Red Biohazard Screen

Unread postby Shaba » March 7th, 2008, 4:57 am

Hi

Yes it can.

See here for further details.

Any other issues left?
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Re: I TOO have a Red Biohazard Screen

Unread postby msksmack » March 8th, 2008, 3:28 am

Thank you for your help. I will let you know if I encounter any more pop-ups. Does my system look "clean" to you?
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Re: I TOO have a Red Biohazard Screen

Unread postby Shaba » March 8th, 2008, 6:07 am

Hi

Yes it does :)

Once you have confirmed that you don't have any issues left, I'll give you final instructions.
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Re: I TOO have a Red Biohazard Screen

Unread postby msksmack » March 8th, 2008, 5:31 pm

I think I'm ready.
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Re: I TOO have a Red Biohazard Screen

Unread postby Shaba » March 9th, 2008, 5:39 am

Hi

Then you're clean!

Now that you are clean, please follow these simple steps in order to keep your computer clean and secure:

Your Java is out of date. Older versions have vulnerabilities that malware can use to infect your system. A malicious site could render Java content under older, vulnerable versions of Sun's software if the user has not removed them. Please follow these steps to remove older version Java components and update:
  • Download the latest version of Java Runtime Environment (JRE) 6 Update 5 and save it to your desktop.
  • Scroll down to where it saysThe Java SE Runtime Environment (JRE) allows end-users to run Java applications..
  • Click the Download button to the right.
  • Select Windows on platform combobox and check the box that says:
    Accept License Agreement. Click continue.
  • The page will refresh.
  • Click on the link to download Windows Offline Installation with or without Multi-language and save to your desktop.
  • Close any programs you may have running - especially your web browser.
  • Go to Start > Settings > Control Panel, double-click on Add/Remove Programs and remove all older versions of Java.
  • Check (highlight) any item with Java Runtime Environment (JRE or J2SE) in the name.
  • Click the Remove or Change/Remove button.
  • Repeat as many times as necessary to remove each Java versions.
  • Reboot your computer once all Java components are removed.
  • Then from your desktop double-click on jre-6u5-windows-i586-p.exe to install the newest version.

Next we remove all used tools.

Please download OTMoveIt2 and save it to desktop.
  • Double-click OTMoveIt2.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 OTMoveIt2 attempting to contact the internet, please allow it to do so.

  • Disable and Enable System Restore. - If you are using Windows XP then you should disable and re-enable system restore to make sure there are no infected files found in a restore point.

    You can find instructions on how to enable and re-enable system restore here:

    Windows XP System Restore Guide

Re-enable system restore with instructions from tutorial above

  • Make your Internet Explorer more secure - This can be done by following these simple instructions:
  • From within Internet Explorer click on the Tools menu and then click on Options.
  • Click once on the Security tab
  • Click once on the Internet icon so it becomes highlighted.
  • Click once on the Custom Level button.
  • Change the Download signed ActiveX controls to Prompt
  • Change the Download unsigned ActiveX controls to Disable
  • Change the Initialize and script ActiveX controls not marked as safe to Disable
  • Change the Installation of desktop items to Prompt
  • Change the Launching programs and files in an IFRAME to Prompt
  • Change the Navigate sub-frames across different domains to Prompt
  • When all these settings have been made, click on the OK button.
  • If it prompts you as to whether or not you want to save the settings, press the Yes button.
  • Next press the Apply button and then the OK to exit the Internet Properties page.

  • Update your AntiVirus Software - It is imperitive that you update your Antivirus software at least once a week (Even more if you wish). If you do not update your antivirus software then it will not be able to catch any of the new variants that may come out.

  • Visit Microsoft's Windows Update Site Frequently - It is important that you visit http://www.windowsupdate.com regularly. This will ensure your computer has always the latest security updates available installed on your computer. If there are new updates to install, install them immediately, reboot your computer, and revisit the site until there are no more critical updates.
  • 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

  • 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.
Follow this list and your potential for being infected again will reduce dramatically.

Here are some additional utilities that will enhance your safety

  • MVPS Hosts file <= The 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
  • Comodo BOCLEAN <= Stop identity thieves from getting personal information. Instantly detects well over 1,000,000 unique, variant and repack malware in total. And it's free.
  • Winpatrol <= Download and install the free version of Winpatrol. a tutorial for this product is located here:
    Using Winpatrol to protect your computer from malicious software

Stand Up and Be Counted ---> Malware Complaints <--- where you can make difference!

The site offers people who have been (or are) victims of malware the opportunity to document their story and, in that way, launch a complaint against the malware and the makers of the malware.

Also, please read this great article by Tony Klein So How Did I Get Infected In First Place

Happy surfing and stay clean! :)
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Re: I TOO have a Red Biohazard Screen

Unread postby msksmack » March 9th, 2008, 7:03 pm

Thanks so much.

One thing:

Is it okay to have ...

Comodo BOClean
AVG Anti-Spyware 7.5
Super AntSpyware 4.0.1154
WinPatrol 2007
MacAfee
Spyware Blaster

all running on my computer at the same time?
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Re: I TOO have a Red Biohazard Screen

Unread postby msksmack » March 9th, 2008, 10:46 pm

Also, this never seems to update:

Security Update for Microsoft .NET Framework, Version 1.1 Service Pack 1 (KB928366)

Any idea why not?
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Re: I TOO have a Red Biohazard Screen

Unread postby Shaba » March 10th, 2008, 5:27 am

Hi

Yes as long AVG a-s and superantispyware don't have real-time protection on.

As for .NET Framework, there is version 2, so version 1 is outdated.

You can remove it you you have version 2 installed.
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Re: I TOO have a Red Biohazard Screen

Unread postby Shaba » March 12th, 2008, 8:41 am

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