Looks good. Things running OK now?
- Click START then RUN
- Now type Combofix /u in the runbox
- Make sure there's a space between Combofix and /u
- Then hit Enter.
(http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s258/evilfantasy69/combofixu-1.jpg)
- The above procedure will:
- Delete the following:
- ComboFix and its associated files and folders.
- 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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Remove the old versions of Java
- Download JavaRa (http://www.majorgeeks.com/JavaRa_d5967.html) and unzip the file to your Desktop.
- Open JavaRA.exe and choose Remove Older Versions
- Once complete exit JavaRA and delete the program.
- Run CCleaner.
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If you don't have CCleaner...
Download CCleaner Slim (http://www.ccleaner.com/download/builds/downloading-slim) and save it to your Desktop.
When the file has been saved, go to your Desktop and double-click on ccsetupxxx_slim.exe
Follow the prompts to install the program.
Complete the installation then:
- Double-click the CCleaner shortcut on the desktop to start the program.
- Click on the Options block on the left, then choose Cookies.
- Under Cookies to Delete, highlight any cookies you would like to retain permanently
- Click the right arrow > to move them to the Cookies to Keep window.
- Go into Options > Advanced uncheck Only delete files in Windows Temp folders older than 48 hours
- Click Cleaner on the left then Run Cleaner on the right to run the program.
- Important: Make sure that ALL browser windows are closed before selecting Run Cleaner
- Caution: It is not recommended that you use the 'Registry' feature unless you are very familiar with the registry.
- Exit CCleaner after it has completed its process.
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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.
You can find instructions on how to enable and re-enable system restore here:
Windows XP System Restore Guide (http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/forums/tutorial56.html) or Windows Vista System Restore Guide (http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/tutorials/tutorial143.html)
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Use the Secunia Software Inspector (http://secunia.com/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 (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 3.0 (http://www.spreadfirefox.com/node&id=224248&t=324) with Adblock Plus (https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/1865) and NoScript (http://noscript.net/)
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 SiteAdvisor (http://www.siteadvisor.com/). SiteAdvisor rates sites on business practices and spam. Safety ratings from McAfee SiteAdvisor are based on automated safety tests of Web sites.
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://evilspages.blogspot.com/2008/05/keeping-yourself-safe-on-web.html) for tips and free tools to help keep you safe in the future.
Also see Slow Computer? It May Not Be Malware (http://evilspages.blogspot.com/2008/05/slow-computer-it-may-not-be-malware.html) for free cleaning/maintenance tools to help keep your computer running smooth.