Looks good. Just some updating and finishing steps.
Your Java is out of date. Older versions have vulnerabilities that malicious sites can use to infect your system. First install the new
Sun Java Runtime EnvironmentNote: UNCHECK any pre-checked toolbar and/or software offered with the Java update. The pre-checked toolbars/software are not part of the Java update.
Be sure to close all browser windows before beginning the install. Remove the old version(s) Download
JavaRa* Unzip the file and open the JavaRa.exe
* Click
Remove Older Versions* JavaRa will search for and remove any outdated version of Java and remove any that are found.
* Click
Additional Tasks* Place a check next to
Remove Useless JRE Files and click
Go*
Exit JavaRa*
Delete the JavaRa files from the desktopAdditional Note: The
Java Quick Starter (JQS.exe) adds a service to improve the initial startup time of Java applets and applications. To disable the JQS service if you don't want to use it, go to
Start > Control Panel > Java > Advanced > Miscellaneous and
uncheck the box for
Java Quick Starter. Click OK and restart your computer.
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1. Double click
OTM to launch it.
Vista users right click and choose Run As Administrator2. Click on the
CleanUp! button.
3. OTMoveIt2 will download a list from the Internet, if your firewall or other defensive programs alerts you, allow it access.
4. Click
YES at the next prompt (list downloaded, Do you want to begin cleanup process?)
- When finished exit out of OTM
.
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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Secunia Software Inspector to check for out of date software.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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I recommend you keep SUPERAntiSpyware and Malwarebytes Anti-Malware for scanning/removal of malware. Unless you purchase them, they provide no realtime protection so will not interfere with each other. They do not use any significant amount of resources (except a little disk space) until you run a scan.
I suggest using
WOT - Web of Trust. WOT is a free Internet security addon for your browser. It will keep you safe from online scams, identity theft, spyware, spam, viruses and unreliable shopping sites. WOT warns you before you interact with a risky website. It's easy and it's free.
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
hereProtect yourself against spyware using the Immunize feature in
Spybot - Search & Destroy.
Guide: Use Spybot's Immunize Feature to prevent spyware infection in real-time.
Note: To ensure you have the latest Immunizations always update Spybot - Search & Destroy before Immunizing.
Spybot - Search & Destroy FAQCheck 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.
