Hi,
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I plan to follow those threads but I won't run anything until advised.
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Very wise choice :)
I don't see any malware here.
Do you know how to reset your wireless router? There's usually a small reset button at the back which you can press using a paperclip.
If not, please let me know the exact brand and model of your router.
*I see you have Viewpoint installed...
Viewpoint related software are considered as
foistware instead of malware since it is installed without users approval but doesn't spy or do anything "bad". This will change from what we know in 2006 read this article:
http://www.clickz.com/news/article.php/3561546
I suggest you remove the program now. Go to
Start > Settings > Control Panel > Add/Remove Programs and remove the following programs if present.
- Viewpoint
- Viewpoint Manager
- Viewpoint Media Player
*Your version of Java is outdated and needs to be updated to take advantage of fixes that have eliminated security vulnerabilities.
Updating Java:- Download the latest version of Java Runtime Environment (JRE) 6 Update 11.
- Scroll down to where it says "Java Runtime Environment (JRE) 6 Update 11".
- Click the "Download" button to the right.
- For Platform, select "Windows"
- For language, select your language
- Read the License agreement and then Check the box that says: "I agree to the Java SE Runtime Environment 6 License Agreement".
- Click Continue
- Click on the link to download Windows Offline Installation and save to your desktop.
- Close any programs you may have running - especially your web browser.
- Go to Start > Control Panel double-click on Add/Remove programs and remove all older versions of Java.
- Check any item with Java Runtime Environment (JRE or J2SE) in the name.
- Examples of older versions in Add or Remove Programs:- J2SE Runtime Environment 5.0 Update 6
- 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-6u11-windows-i586-p.exe to install the newest version.
- After the install is complete, go into the Control Panel (using Classic View) and double-click the Java Icon. (looks like a coffee cup)
- On the General tab, under Temporary Internet Files, click the Settings button.
- Next, click on the Delete Files button
- There are two options in the window to clear the cache - Leave BOTH Checked
- Applications and Applets
Trace and Log Files
- Click OK on Delete Temporary Files Window
Note: This deletes ALL the Downloaded Applications and Applets from the CACHE.
- Click OK to leave the Temporary Files Window
- Click OK to leave the Java Control Panel.
let me know how it goes.
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