got around 500 viruses on my pc

[evilfantasy]

Looks good now.

Let's clear out the programs we've been using to clean up your computer, they are not suitable for
general malware removal and could cause damage if launched accidentally. These steps will also help secure the work you have done.
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• Click START then RUN
  
• Now type Combofix /u in the runbox
  
• Make sure there's a space between Combofix and /u
• Then hit Enter.

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The above procedure will:

• Delete:
• ComboFix and its associated files and folders.
• VundoFix backups, if present
• The C:\Deckard folder, if present
• The C:_OtMoveIt folder, if present

• Reset the clock settings.
• Hide file extensions, if required.
• Hide System/Hidden files, if required.
• Set a new, clean Restore Point.

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Set a New Restore Point to prevent possible reinfection from an old one
Setting a new restore point AFTER cleaning your system will enable your computer to roll-back to a clean working state if needed.

• Go to Start > Programs > Accessories > System Tools and click System Restore
  
• Choose the radio button marked Create a Restore Point on the first screen then click Next Give the Restore Point a name then click Create.
  
• The new restore point will be stamped with the current date and time. Keep a log of this so you can find it easily should you need to use System Restore.
• Next go to Start > Run and type Cleanmgr
  
• Click OK
  
• Click the More Options Tab.
  
• Click Clean Up in the System Restore section to remove all previous restore points except the newly created clean one.

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Use the Secunia Software Inspector to check for out of date software.

• Click Start Now
  
• Check the box next to Enable thorough system inspection.
  
• Click Start
  
• Allow the scan to finish and scroll down to see if any updates are needed.
• Update anything listed.

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Here are some great FREE tools to help you keep from getting infected again. These tools use little or no resources so won't slow down your PC.

To prevent unknown applications from being installed on your computer install WinPatrol 2008
Using Winpatrol to protect your computer from malicious software

Another thing I would suggest installing SiteAdvisor. SiteAdvisor rates sites on business practices and spam.

SpywareBlaster - Secure your Internet Explorer to make it harder for these ActiveX programs to run on your computer. Also stop certain cookies from being added to your computer when running Mozilla based browsers like Firefox.
Using SpywareBlaster to protect your computer from Spyware and Malware

Check out Keeping Yourself Safe On The Web for tips and free tools to keep you safe in the future.

Also see Slow Computer? It May Not Be Malware for free cleaning/maintenance tools to help keep your computer running smooth.

[Fraserr1991]

thanks so much my computers now running so much faster than it was before! 

i will be sure to tell anyone i know having computer problems to try out this site, and i will do the last set of instructions when i get home

i found this site so helpful on my computer i have decided to use it on my girlfriends laptop too (the laptop runs soooo slowly and im sure it must have something to do with her having viruses on it)

the problem is she uses windows vista, and im used to windows XP, although i didnt think i would have any problem finding the add/remove programs it doesnt seem to be on the computer... (im going through the instructions i did last time to sort my own)

any help would be greatly appreciated

[Fraserr1991]

never mind found it