Next: Set a New Restore Point to prevent possible reinfection from an old one.
Please go to:
Start -> All Programs -> Accessories -> System Tools -> System Restore -> System Restore SettingsClick to add a check mark beside
Turn off System Restore and click
ApplyWhen you are warned that all existing Restore Points will be deleted, click
Yes to continue and wait a few moments to let System Restore clear.
Uncheck "
Turn off System Restore"
Click "
Apply," and then click "
OK".
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Use the
Secunia Software Inspector to check for out of date software.
Click
Start NowCheck the box next to
Enable thorough system inspection.Click
StartAllow the scan to finish and scroll down to see if any updates are needed.
Update anything listed.
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SpywareBlaster - Secure your Internet Explorer to make it harder for these 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 MalwareTo prevent unknown applications from being installed on your computer install
WinPatrol 2008*
Using Winpatrol to protect your computer from malicious softwareI would 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.
Learn more about how to protect yourself while on the Internet from the following link.
So how did I get infected in the first place? by Tony Klien.