Richard my friend, Thats the one!!!
Things look good, a quick clean-up and your on your way!
Notes
This will delete the contents of
ALL temporary folders, without making backups
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but unless you save things there, you should be fine!
Downloads
The Temp folders should be cleaned out periodically as installation programs and hijack programs leave a lot of junk there.
Download CleanUp! and install it.
Run Downloaded Programs
Run CleanUp! Set the program up as follows:
- Click "Options..."
- Move the arrow down to "Custom CleanUp!"
- Put a check next to the following:
- Empty Recycle Bins
- Delete Cookies
- Delete Prefetch files
- Scan local drives for temporary files (Please uncheck this option)
- Cleanup! All Users
Click OK
Press the CleanUp! button to start the program. Reboot/logoff when prompted.
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And now....
Congratulations Your Log is Clean!!
System Restore
Turn off System Restore by Clicking Start > right-click My Computer and then click Properties. Click the System Restore tab >
Check "Turn off System Restore" or
"Turn off System Restore on all drives". Click Apply. When turning off System Restore, the existing restore points will be deleted. Click Yes to do this. Click OK.
Reboot your System.
Turn on System Restore by Clicking Start. Right-click My Computer, and then click Properties. Click the System Restore tab.
Uncheck "Turn off System Restore" or
"Turn off System Restore on all drives." Click Apply, and then OK.
Windows Updates
I Highly reccomend making the upgrade to
Windows XP Service Pack 2 Since you're junkware free, the time to get it is
NOW.
Service Pack 2 is a
MAJOR upgrade for XP. It is chalk full of security patches and such, as well it comes with a
Free Popup Blocker!!!!!
Preventative Measures
This is a good time to set up protection against further attacks. Read
How Did I Get Infected In The First Place?.
Also Consider...- SpywareBlaster to help prevent spyware from installing in the first place.
- SpywareGuard to catch and block spyware before it can execute.
- IESpy-Ad to block access to malicious websites so you cannot be redirected to them from an infected site or email.
You should also have a good firewall. Here are 3 free ones available for personal use:
How is she running now? Any further problems? If not, Good work, and Happy Computing!
EDIT: I Just Realized that you may have a firewall already from your Symantec Products, if so ignore that part!
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