MSN virus

[Susan528]

Hi Forcifer,

Good work! Your logs appear to be clean. Your Java is out-of-date so be sure to update it with the instructions below. Please do the following.

STEP 1.
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System Restore for Windows XP
Reset and Re-enable your System Restore to remove infected files that have been backed up by Windows. The files in System Restore are protected to prevent any programs changing those files. This is the only way to clean these files: (You will lose all previous restore points which are likely to be infected)

1. Turn off System Restore.
2. On the Desktop, right-click My Computer.
3. Click Properties.
4. Click the System Restore tab.
5. Check Turn off System Restore.
6. Click Apply, and then click OK.

Reboot.

Turn ON System Restore.

1. On the Desktop, right-click My Computer.
2. Click Properties.
3. Click the System Restore tab.
4. UN-Check *Turn off System Restore*.
5. Click Apply, and then click OK.

STEP 2.
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DON’T BECOME OVERCONFIDENT WITH ANTIVIRUS APPLICATIONS INSTALLED!!!

http://forum.malwareremoval.com/view...9eba6ea0b5e8ee

Stay up to date on security patches and be extremely wary of clicking on links and attachments that arrive unbidden in instant messages and e-mail.

"The number one thing the majority of the malicious code we're seeing now does is disable or delete anti-virus and other security software," Dunham said. "In a lot of cases, once the user clicks on that attachment, it's already too late."

Now that you are clean, please follow these simple steps in order to keep your computer clean and secure:

1. Update your AntiVirus Software - It is imperative that you update your Antivirus software at least once a week (Even more if you wish). If you do not update your antivirus software then it will not be able to catch any of the new variants that may come out.
   
   
2. Visit Microsoft's Update Site Frequently - It is important that you visit Windows Updates regularly. This will ensure your computer has always the latest security updates available installed on your computer. If there are new updates to install, install them immediately, reboot your computer, and revisit the site until there are no more critical updates.
   
   
3. Install Ad-Aware - Install and download Ad-Aware. ou should also scan your computer with program 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:
   Using Ad-aware to remove Spyware, Malware, & Hijackers from Your Computer
   
   
4. Install SpywareBlaster - SpywareBlaster will added a large list of programs and sites into your Internet Explorer settings that will protect you from running and downloading known malicious programs.
   A tutorial on installing & using this product can be found here:
   Using SpywareBlaster to protect your computer from Spyware and Malware
   
   
5. Updating Java
   • Download the latest version of Java Runtime Environment (JRE) 5.0 Update 10.
   • Scroll down to where it says "The J2SE Runtime Environment (JRE) allows end-users to run Java applications".
   • Click the "Download" button to the right.
   • Check the box that says: "Accept License Agreement".
   • The page will refresh.
   • Click on the link to download Windows Offline Installation with or without Multi-language and save to your desktop.
   • Close any programs you may have running - especially your web browser.
   • Go to Start > Control Panel double-click on Add/Remove programs and remove all older versions of Java.
   • Check any item with Java Runtime Environment (JRE or J2SE) in the name.
   • Click the Remove or Change/Remove button.
   • Repeat as many times as necessary to remove each Java versions.
   • Reboot your computer once all Java components are removed.
   • Then from your desktop double-click on jre-1_5_0_10-windowsi586-p.exe to install the newest version.
6. Update all these programs regularly - Make sure you update all the programs I have listed regularly. Without regular updates you WILL NOT be protected when new malicious programs are released.
   
   
7. More info on how to prevent malware you can also find here (By Tony Klein)
   
   

Follow this list and your potential for being infected again will reduce dramatically.

Thank you for allowing me to assist you.

Susan

[forcifer]

thank you very much. glad to finally have it clean :) will do all steps