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Old 10-18-2005, 06:32 PM   #4 (permalink)
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In that case, please take advantage of this information:

Well done. Your logs are clean. Any more issues? If not you should be good to go. We still have a few items to address.

Windows ME reset hidden files
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  • Open My Computer.
  • Select the Tools menu and click Folder Options.
  • Select the View tab.
  • Deselect the Show hidden files and folders option.
  • Select the Hide protected operating system files option.
  • Click Yes to confirm.
  • Click OK.

Windows ME reset System Restore
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To turn off System Restore go to Start > Settings > Control Panel and double-click on the System icon. On the Performance tab click File System. Click the Troubleshooting tab, and then check "Disable System Restore". Click OK. Click Yes when you are prompted to restart Windows.

Reboot your system.

To turn on System Restore go to Start > Settings > Control Panel and double-click on the System icon. On the Performance tab click File System. Click the Troubleshooting tab, and then uncheck "Disable System Restore". Click OK. Click Yes when you are prompted to restart Windows. You will then need to manually create a restore point.

Click Start, point to Programs, point to Accessories, point to System Tools, and then click System Restore. Now create a new Restore Point.

Now that you are clean, to help protect your computer in the future I recommend that you get the following free programs:
  • 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.

If you do not have a firewall, here are 3 free ones available for personal use:
In light of your recent troubles, I'm sure you'll like to avoid any future infections. Please take a look at these well written articles


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