You can install SP3 from the Windows Update site as soon as we are done. I can't think of any reason to put it on a disk and install in safe mode.
Go to Add/Remove Programs and uninstall:
*AutoUpdate
*Java(TM) 6 Update 6
*Java(TM) 6 Update 7
You have multiple antivirus installed. This is never advised as it only causes problems so uninstall all but one.
avast! Antivirus
AVG Free 8.0
StopSign Internet Security <- Don't keep this one.
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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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1. Double click OTMoveIt3.exe to launch it.
Vista users right click and choose Run As Administrator
2. 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?)
5. Once complete exit out of OTMoveIt3
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Go to Microsoft Windows Update (http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com/) and get all critical updates.
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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.
Concerned about Browser Security? Consider using Mozilla Firefox (http://"http://www.spreadfirefox.com/node&id=224248&t=324"). With more than 15,000 improvements, Firefox 3 is faster, safer and smarter than ever before.
For Internet Explorer 7 users there is IE7Pro (http://www.ie7pro.com/). IE7Pro is a must have add-on for Internet Explorer, which includes a lot of features and tweaks to make your IE friendlier, more useful, more secure and customizable.
To prevent unknown applications from being installed on your computer install WinPatrol 2008 (http://www.winpatrol.com/winpatrol.html)
* Using Winpatrol to protect your computer from malicious software (http://www.winpatrol.com/features.html)
I suggest using WOT - Web of Trust (http://www.mywot.com/). 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 (http://www.javacoolsoftware.com/spywareblaster.html) - 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.
* (http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/tutorials/tutorial49.html)Using SpywareBlaster to protect your computer from Spyware and Malware (http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/forums/tutorial49.html)
* If you don't know what ActiveX controls are, see here (http://www.webopedia.com/TERM/A/ActiveX_control.html)
Check out Keeping Yourself Safe On The Web (http://evilfantasy.wordpress.com/2008/05/20/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 (http://evilfantasy.wordpress.com/2008/05/24/slow-computer-it-may-not-be-malware/) for free cleaning/maintenance tools to help keep your computer running smooth.