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Before begining the fix, read this post completely. If there's anything that you do not understand, kindly ask your questions before proceeding. Ensure that there aren't any opened browsers when you are carrying out the procedures below. Save the following instructions in Notepad as this webpage would not be available when you're carrying out the fix.

It is IMPORTANT that you don't miss a step & perform everything in the correct order/sequence.

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We need to update your Java as it is out of date. The older version is a security risk, as malware writers exploit the weaknesses in it's code.

Updating Java:

• Go to Start > Control Panel double-click on the Software icon, Add or Remove programs.
• Search in the list for all previous installed versions of Java. (J2SE Runtime Environment.... )
• Select it and click Remove.
• Then Download and install the newest version from here:
  http://www.java.com/en/download/manual.jsp
  
• After the reboot, go back into the Control Panel and double-click the Java Icon.
• Under Temporary Internet Files, click the Delete Files button.
• There are three options in the window to clear the cache - Leave ALL 3 Checked
  • Downloaded Applets
  • Downloaded Applications
  • Other 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 Java Control Panel.

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Uninstall the following via the Add/Remove Panel (Start->(Settings)->Control Panel->Add/Remove Programs) if they exist:

Contextual Tool

This Add or Remove Programs entry corresponds to a program that is either malware, installs malware, or is bundled with malware.

It is advised that you uninstall this program from your computer due to the above reasons. If this program gave you the option to not install the malware or adware during setup, and you chose that option, then it should be safe to leave the program installed. Please note that not all programs listed here will actually be uninstalled when you attempt to do so

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Delete the following if they exist:

c:\windows\timessquare1.dat
C:\Documents and Settings\WindowsXP\Application Data\Webroot\Spy Sweeper\Logs\060624100508.ses

If they resist deletion, boot to safe mode and delete them from there.

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Establish an internet connection & perform an online scan with Internet Explorer at Kaspersky Online Scanner

Answer Yes, when prompted to install an ActiveX component.

• The program will then begin downloading the latest definition files.
• Once the files have been downloaded click on NEXT
• Locate the Scan Settings button & configure to:
  • Scan using the following Anti-Virus database:
    • Extended
  • Scan Options:
    • Scan Archives
    • Scan Mail Bases
• Click OK & have it scan My Computer
• Once the scan is complete, it will display if your system has been infected. It does not provide an option to clean/disinfect. We only require a report from it.
• Click the Save as Text button to save the file to your desktop so that you may post it in your next reply

* Turn off the real time scanner of any existing antivirus program while performing the online scan

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Open Hijack This and click on 'Do a System Scan and save a Logfile'. Save the log file and post it here.

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Please post logs from:

Kaspersky
HJT

How is your system behaving? If Spysweeper is finding CLKOPTIMIZER still, please note the exact location it does find.