hi.
Good job. Lets continue..
Please uninstall the following. Using windows ADD/REMOVE program at the control panel.
Foistware
Viewpoint Toolbar
Viewpoint Media Player
Viewpoint Manager is considered as
foistware instead of malware since it is installed
without users approval but doesn't spy or do anything "bad". This changed from what we know in 2006 read this article:
http://www.clickz.com/news/article.php/3561546
Please also delete this folder.
c:\program files\
Viewpoint
Outdated java runtimes: (Older versions have vulnerabilities that malicious sites can use to exploit and infect your system)
J2SE Runtime Environment 5.0 Update 4
Java(TM) 6 Update 2
Java(TM) 6 Update 3
Java(TM) 6 Update 5
Java(TM) 6 Update 7
Your Java is out of date.
Java(TM) 6 Update 13 can be updated from the Java control panel Start > Control Panel (Classic View) > Java (looks like a coffee cup) > Update Tab > Update Now. An update should begin; follow the prompts.
*did you install this one? Otherwise, uninstall it.
AutoUpdate
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Run ESET Online Scan
*Close any open programs
*Turn off the real time scanner of any existing antivirus program while performing the online scan. You can find the instructions You can find instructions HERE.
Go
here to run an online scannner from ESET.
- Note: You will need to use Internet explorer for this scan
- Turn off the real time scanner of any existing antivirus program while performing the online scan
- Tick the box next to YES, I accept the Terms of Use.
- Click Start
- When asked, allow the activex control to install
- Click Start
- Make sure that the option Remove found threats is unticked and the Scan Archives option is ticked.
- Click on Advanced Settings, ensure the options Scan for potentially unwanted applications, Scan for potentially unsafe applications, and Enable Anti-Stealth Technology are ticked.
- Click Scan
- Wait for the scan to finish
- Use notepad to open the logfile located at C:\Program Files\Eset\Eset Online Scanner\log.txt
- Copy and paste that log as a reply to this topic and also let me know how things are now.
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These indicate some settings have been changed
These are "Change the way Security Center Alerts Me" in Control Panel > Security Center.
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\security center]
"UpdatesDisableNotify"=dword:00000001
This means they are turned off. If that's your choice, that's fine, otherwise tick the boxes to turn the notifications back on.
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How's your computer now?
In your reply, please post
ESET scan result
Answer to my questions
Mark
Mark