Browser rendered useless, svchost.exe problems.

[shinsengumi]

MS06-033

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More information about this vulnerability and its elimination.


MS06-056

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These were the only two vulnerabilities that were detected but could not be removed, but the information said I could delete them manually. The scan results found multiple more infections of adware and cleaned them up.

[forhockey]

Hi shinsengumi,

Those two security updates that you're missing can be found at the following links. The scan was just pointing out which vulnerabilities existed in your system.

MS06-033
MS06-056

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As far as logs go, your system is clean!! The remaining issues you are having you'll have to take up in the Internet Explorer section of the forums.

There are just a few more things I would like you to do.

The following procedure will clear out ComboFix.exe, as well as the backups and quarantines created by the fix. It will also reset your System Restore by flushing out previous restore points (which contain the infections) and create a new restore point.

Click Start > Run and copy/paste, or type the following bolded text into the Run box and click OK:

ComboFix /u

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Microsoft Updates

It is very important that you get all of the critical updates for your Operating System and Internet Explorer. Keeping your OS and browser up to date will help make you less susceptible to attacks by Trojans and viruses. Please go to Microsoft and download all the critical updates to help prevent possible re-infection.

Malware Prevention Tools

These programs configure your computer to prevent known malware-related changes. You can have more than one of these at a time and they take up minimal resources.

• SpywareBlaster - Install & update SpywareBlaster with the latest definitions. After you have updated, click the button - enable protection for all unprotected items. Check regularly for updates.
• IE-Spyad is another excellent program that places over 5000 dubious websites and domains in the IE Restricted list, which will help prevent attempts to infect your system. It basically prevents any downloads from the sites listed, although you will still be able to connect to the site. See tutorial here
• MVPS Hosts File - extract and double-click the mvps.bat file. This will replace your current HOSTS file with one that will restrict known ad sites form serving you unsolicited advertisements, preventing your computer from connecting to those sites.
• McAfee SiteAdvisor - helps to warn you before you interact with a dangerous Web site. Works with both IE and Firefox.
• SpywareGuard - real-time protection that detects and blocks spyware before it can execute.

Informational Reading

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?
• PC SAFETY AND SECURITY
• THE ANTI-SPYWARE TUTORIAL
• STRONG PASSWORDS

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