Very good! You can run HijackThis again and check the box next to this entry:
O2 - BHO: (no name) - {7E853D72-626A-48EC-A868-BA8D5E23E045} - (no file)
Close all windows except for hijackthis, then click the
Fix Checked button then reboot to properly record the changes made to the hard disk.
Click start-->run...then copy and paste the
Bold text below into the run box and click "OK":
ComboFix /u
Performing this function will uninstall Combofix, delete its related folders and files, reset your clock settings, hide file extensions, hide the system/hidden files and resets System Restore again for you automatically.
To assist in the prevention of spyware infections:
Immunize your browser by installing
Spywareblaster. What does it do?
- Prevents the installation of ActiveX-based spyware, adware, browser hijackers, dialers, and other potentially unwanted software.
- Blocks spyware/tracking cookies in Internet Explorer and Mozilla/Firefox.
- Restricts the actions of potentially unwanted sites in Internet Explorer.
Keep your anti-virus and spyware definitions up to date. Be sure to scan often.
Below you can choose from several of the freeware Firewalls available on the public domain. Even though you may have a Firewall already installed, keep this list handy should you choose not to renew your subscription for whatever reason.
You should always have at least (but not more than ) one of these types of third party firewalls running on board:
Kerio Personal Firewall
Zone Alarm
Outpost Free
Comodo
Install the free security tool
"Secunia PSI" to help protect your system against software vulnerabilities. The free utility scans your system's software applications and offers a one button "Download "Solution" feature that updates the exploited software AND provides other related information/patching if warranted.
Stay updated with the most recent Windows patches as well...using
Microsoft's Windows Update. Make it easy on yourself, and set this feature to
Automatic.
Using an alternate browser can reduce your chance of certain infections installing themselves. We recommend installing
Mozilla Firefox. If you don't already have "Firefox", please consider installing and using this browser for surfing.
If you still wish to use Internet Explorer, please make sure you install SpywareBlaster (from above) to protect you from most ActiveX infections.
Become familiar with the
MalwareBytes anti-malware application. Use it often especially if you begin to notice the system performance behavior is not what it should be. Learn more about the program
Here where you can also request assistance if you have some concerns about the programs findings.
***Note***
The licensed version provides real time protection and other automatic features otherwise not available.
Run
CCleaner often. The Yahoo Toolbar is included by default during the installation...if you DO NOT WANT IT, be sure to remove the check from the "Add CCleaner Yahoo! Toolbar and use CCleaner from your browser" option during installation setup.
Or if you just want to run your on board Disk Cleanup ("Start--> Programs-->Accessories-->System Tools-->Disk Cleanup" ), just open the utility and check off the following:
Downloaded Program Files, Temporary Internet Files, Recycle Bin, and Temporary Files. Don't forget to defrag the system.
So how did I get infected in the first place?
Regards, and Happy Surfing!