Hi,
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Thanks, it's running much better now! No problems that I have seen looking around each account.
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That's very good.
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Is everything about done on your end? Thank you for spending as much time assisting me as you have, it is very much appreciated, ... can I earmark the snail mail donations for you? haha
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Just about. You're welcome. Thank you for your intention to donate. I donate my time, and my service is free, but I'm sure your donation to
TSF will be appreciated to help running this site. The link to donation page is in my signature.
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Final question as far as the logs I've been running for you... how do I remove entries for old program remnants & other things I am not sure about? ex: zone alarm, bit defender, themes: royale, etc... is that through HijackThis?
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As I couldn't see these programs in your Programs folder, you must have removed them via Add or Remove Programs in Control Panel. Only some leftovers in the registry.
- Open notepad (Start>All programs>accessories>notepad )
- Copy the entire contents of the Quote Box below to Notepad.
- Name the file as CFScript.txt
- Change the Save as Type to All Files
- and Save it on the desktop
(It must be notepad, not wordpad, or it won't work):
Code:
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run]
"Zone Labs Client"=-
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\policies\system]
"InstallVisualStyle"=-
"InstallTheme"=-
Driver::
S2 FILESpy
Folder::
C:\Program Files\Softwin\BitDefender9
Save this as
CFScript.txt
Refering to the picture above, drag CFScript.txt into ComboFix.exe
Note:
Do not mouseclick combofix's window whilst it's running. That may cause it to stall
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Please delete the backup folder of HijackThis
C:\PROGRAM FILES\TRENDMICRO\HIJACKTHIS\
backups
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Now I will set this computer up with what I have on the other as far as security!
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The logs are clean. The same 'all clean' routine for this one too:
- Click Start then Run
- Now type Combofix /u in the runbox and click OK. Notice the space between the Combofix and the /
This will uninstall ComboFix. It will also implement some cleanup procedures and reset System Restore to prevent reinfection from old restore points.
Here are some steps to make your surfing more secure in future:
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
Initialise 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.
Avoid illegal sites, because that's where most malware is present.
* Don't click on links inside popups.
* Don't click on links in spam messages claiming to offer anti-spyware software; because most of these so called removers ARE spyware.
* Download free software only from sites you know and trust. Because a lot of free software can bundle other software, including spyware.
Keep your antivirus-program up-to-date and do regular scans with it.
Please make sure that you have only one active antivirus program on your system.
IMPORTANT: You Need to Update Windows and Internet Explorer to protect your computer from the malware that is around on the Internet. Please go to the windows update site
http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com/ to get the critical updates.
If you are running Microsoft, or any portion thereof, go to the Microsoft's Office Update site
http://office.microsoft.com/officeup....aspx?lc=en-us and make sure you have at least all the critical updates installed (Free) Microsoft Office Update.
The following free realtime pestscanners prevent a number of malware-variants from entering your computer, in the first place:
SpywareBlaster A tutorial on installing & using this product can be found here:
http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/forums/tutorial49.html
SpywareGuard here
If you haven't got one, already, install a firewall and keep it up-to-date.
Please make sure that you have only one active firewall on your system.
A firewall will prevent unauthorized contact between your computer and internet. A tutorial on Firewalls and a listing of some available ones can be found here:
http://forum.malwareremoval.com/viewtopic.php?p=56#56
http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/forums/tutorial60.html
Test your firewall
here to make sure that it's working properly
ATF Cleaner by Atribune is a useful utility to clean the temporary files and cookies on a regular basis.
But above all, keep all your software UP-TO-DATE at all time!!
A colleague of ours has excellent information and tips on the prevention of malware
here
Please respond to this thread one more time so we can mark this thread as resolved.
Happy Surfing!
