Now for some cleanup.
- 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 ATF Cleaner (http://www.atribune.org/ccount/click.php?id=1) by Atribune to your Desktop.
Alternate download link (http://majorgeeks.com/ATF_Cleaner_d4949.html)
Note: Vista users must use Run As Administrator (http://vistasupport.mvps.org/run_as_administrator.htm)
- Under Main: Select Files to Delete choose: Select All.
- Click the Empty Selected button.
- If you use Firefox browser click Firefox at the top and choose: Select All
- Click the Empty Selected button.
If you would like to keep your saved passwords click No at the prompt.
- If you use Opera browser click Opera at the top and choose: Select All
- Click the Empty Selected button.
If you would like to keep your saved passwords click No at the prompt.
- Click Exit on the Main menu to close the program.
Note that your system will run slower for a reboot or two after having used this tool so don't panic.
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Download OTCleanIt.exe (http://download.bleepingcomputer.com/oldtimer/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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Important: Restart the computer before continuing.
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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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How is everything now?