We will do some cleanup now. If any logs are left over then they can be deleted.
Did you add this to the Desktop yourself? If so it's OK.
O24 - Desktop Component 0: (no name) - C:\Documents and Settings\eric\My Documents\limehead2.gif
These are final steps. If you have any questions then just ask.
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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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Download
OTCleanIt.exe and save it to your Desktop.
- Double-click OTCleanIt.exe.
- Click the CleanUp! button.
- Select Yes when the "Begin cleanup Process?" prompt appears.
- If you are prompted to Reboot during the cleanup, select Yes.
- The tool will delete itself once it finishes, if not delete it yourself.
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Now run CCleaner.
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Set a New Restore Point to prevent possible reinfection from an old oneSetting 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.
You can find instructions on how to enable and re-enable system restore here:
Windows XP System Restore Guide or
Windows Vista System Restore Guide .
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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Secunia Software Inspector to check for out of date software.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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Go to
Microsoft Windows Update and get all critical updates.
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To prevent unknown applications from being installed on your computer install
WinPatrol 2008*
Using Winpatrol to protect your computer from malicious softwareI suggest using
SiteAdvisor. SiteAdvisor rates sites on business practices and spam. Safety ratings from McAfee SiteAdvisor are based on automated safety tests of Web sites.
SpywareBlaster - Secure your Internet Explorer to make it harder for ActiveX programs to run on your computer. Also stop certain cookies from being added to your computer when running Mozilla based browsers like Firefox.
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Using SpywareBlaster to protect your computer from Spyware and Malware* If you don't know what ActiveX controls are, see
hereCheck out
Keeping Yourself Safe On The Web for tips and free tools to help 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.