Just to be sure, you recommend I keep SUPERAntiSpyware and Malwarebtyes Anti-Malware and run them frequently? Is this correct?
Do I also keep Avast?
Yes. Run them about once a week. You will see that SAS will pick up some tracking cookies, some good, some bad and MBAM will usually come up clean.
You need to keep Avast because that is your Anti-Virus program. The others are to keep malware, spyware etc out. "Your computer might be at risk
AVG Firewall is turned off
Click this balloon to fix this problem"
Is this something I want to do? I though we got rid of AVG
If you ran the AVG Removal Tool, it should be gone. You can try running it again. You should turn on your Windows firewall or download and install one of the free ones below.
If it still gives you that error after you run the tool again, please do this:•Start
HijackThis•Click on the
Misc Tools button
•Click on the
Open Uninstall Manager button.
•Click on the
Save list... button and specify where you would like to save this file. When you press Save button a Notepad will open with the contents of that file. Save the file to your desktop.
Copy and paste this file in your next reply.
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Firewalls protect against hackers and malicious intruders. You need to download a free firewall from one of these reliable vendors.
Remember only install ONE firewall1)
Comodo Personal Firewall (Uncheck during installation "Install Comodo SafeSurf..", Make Comodo my default search provider" and "Make Comodo Search my homepage" and
uncheck any HopSurf and/or Ask.com options if you choose this one)
2)
Online Armor3)
Agnitum Outpost4)
PC Tools Firewall PlusIf you are using the built-in Windows XP firewall, it is not recommended as it does not block outgoing connections. This means that any malware on your computer is free to "phone home" for more instructions. Simply put, Windows XP contains a mediocre firewall. This firewall is NO replacement for a dedicated software solution. Remember to use only one firewall at the same time.
