Clearing Java CacheGo to
Start >
Control Panel and double-click the
Java Icon- On the General tab, under Temporary Internet Files, click the Settings button.
- Next, click on the Delete Files button
- There are two options in the window to clear the cache - Leave BOTH Checked
- Applications
- Applets Trace and Log Files
- Click OK on Delete Temporary Files Window
Note: This deletes ALL the Downloaded Applications and Applets from the CACHE.- Click OK to leave the Temporary Files Window
- Click OK to leave the Java Control Panel.
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Download and install
CleanUp!.exeOpen Cleanup! by double-clicking the icon on your desktop (or from the
Start >
All Programs menu).
Set the program up as follows:
- Click Options...
- Move the arrow to Standard CleanUp!
- Uncheck the following: (if checked)
- Delete Newsgroup cache
- Delete Newsgroup Subscriptions
- Click OK
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Click the
CleanUp! button to start the program. Reboot/logoff when prompted.
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- Click on Start and then Run.
- In the text box in the Run window, type %Temp% and click OK. A folder full of files and other folders will appear.
- Remove everything inside the Temp folder, choose Edit and then Select All from the menu.
- Note: If you're prompted that there are hidden files in this folder, just click on OK to bypass the message.
- Now that all of the files and folders are selected, hit your Delete key or choose File and then Delete from the menu.
- Confirm that you want to delete the files by clicking Yes on the Confirm Multiple File Delete window that opens.
- After all of the files have been deleted close the window and empty your Recycle Bin.
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Set a New Restore Point to prevent possible reinfection from an old oneSetting 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.
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You can find instructions on how to enable and re-enable system restore here:
Windows XP System Restore Guide or
Windows Vista System Restore Guide ----------
To prevent unknown applications from being installed on your computer install
WinPatrol 2008*
Using Winpatrol to protect your computer from malicious softwareI suggest using
SiteAdvisor. SiteAdvisor rates sites on business practices and spam. Safety ratings from McAfee SiteAdvisor are based on automated safety tests of Web sites.
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
hereCheck 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.
