HELP.....Really Slow PC..aaahhh!!!

[tetonbob]

Rex, you're misunderstanding.....

Nothing will come up.

You have to go find the file in it's folder location....and delete it manually


c:\windows\downloaded program files\f3initialsetup1.0.0.5.inf

never mind, let's do this:

Download Pocket Killbox and unzip the exe file to your desktop.

Launch KillBox.exe & select the following options:

• delete on Reboot
• All files (if available)

Use your mouse to select all the filenames highlighted in blue & then right-click & select Copy

• c:\windows\downloaded program files\f3initialsetup1.0.0.5.inf

* Go to the File menu, and choose Paste from Clipboard
* Click the RED X button.
* Click Yes at the Delete on Reboot prompt.
* Click Yes at the 'Pending Operations prompt'.


let me know.....

[rex]

I must admit I do feel a little silly, however, I have learnt more about computers in the last week then ever before. I would like to thank you for your time and PATIENCE as you walked me through everything...I may even be able to teach the grandkids a thing or two as they are always on my computer. I will be sure to donate to the forum as it will be well worth the money. Thanx again for your time and help.
Rex
p.s. p.c runs great!! faster than ever!

[tetonbob]

It's been my pleasure, rex. Teaching is one of the things I do here, along with slay the beast.

Now, some final instructions for you....

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.


Create a new System Restore point

• click Start >> Run - type SYSDM.CPL & press Enter
• select the System Restore Tab
• tick on the checkbox - "Turn off System Restore on all drives"
• click Apply
• then untick the same checkbox & click OK

Enable Windows Auto Update

• Go to Start>Run - type wuaucpl.cpl
• tick on the checkbox - "Keep my computer up to date"
• Under settings, choose "Automatically download the updates, and install them on the schedule that I specify".
• Click on "OK".

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.
  • Install & update SpywareBlaster with the latest definitions.
    After you have updated, click the button - enable protection for all unprotected items
• SpywareGuard to catch and block spyware before it can execute.
  
• SPYBOT - SEARCH & DESTROY
  Download and install Spybot - Search & Destroy with its TeaTimer option. This will provide realtime spyware & hijacker protection on your computer alongside your virus protection. You should also scan your computer with the program on a regular basis just as you would an antivirus software. A tutorial on installing & using this product can be found here
  
• AD-AWARE
  Download and install Ad-Aware. You should use this program to scan your computer on a regular basis just as you would an antivirus software in conjunction with Spybot. A tutorial on installing & using this product can be found here
  
  
• IE-SPYAD - IE/Spyad places more than 4000 dubious websites and domains in the IE Restricted list. This severely impair attempts to infect your system. It basically prevents any downloads (Cookies etc) from the sites listed, although you will still be able to connect to the sites.
  • Download IE-SpyAD - Extract the contents to a new folder
    From within the folder, double-click install.bat
    Select Option #2 - Install the new IE-SPYAD list.
    Then return to the main menu.
    Select option #4 - Add the old porn sites domain
  
  
  
• MVPS HOST FILE
  The MVPS Hosts file replaces your current HOSTS file with one that will restrict known ad sites form serving you unsolicited advertisements. Basically, this prevents your computer from connecting to those sites by redirecting them to 127.0.0.1 which is the IP of your local computer.
  • Download Host.zip to your desktop.
  • From your Desktop right-click (hosts.zip) and select:
    Extract All from the menu.
    
  • Click Next, click Next, select the option:
    "Show Extracted files", click Finish
    
  • This will open the newly created hosts folder on your Desktop.
    
  • Double-click on the included mvps.bat file, this will rename the existing HOSTS file to HOSTS.MVP, then it will copy the included updated HOSTS file to the correct location on your machine.
  
  
  
  If you do not have a firewall, here are 4 free ones available for personal use:
  
  • ZoneAlarm
  • Avast Antivirus/Firewall
  • Tiny Personal Firewall
  • OutPost Firewall

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

• HOW DID I GET INFECTED IN THE FIRST PLACE?
• THE ANTI-SPYWARE TUTORIAL
• MAKING INTERNET EXPLORER SAFER

If you want to fight back the Malware Writers that have made your life a misery, please take a look here and read what you can do against it.

Please respond to this thread one more time so we can mark this thread as resolved.

[rex]

thank you again for your help and the extra links for my information, it is and was much appreciated.
rex