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Browser problem, Browser hijacked
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post Dec 1 2006, 04:13 PM
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Each time I log on to the internet my homepage doesn't load sometimes opens with a [bleep] type advertisement. I have run AdAware Ewido Spybot and AVG. One or two thing found and removed but still the internet problem persists. Can't get to my email account although can get to GTG.Log below in the hope somethings there

Many thanks

Logfile of HijackThis v1.99.1
Scan saved at 22:07:22, on 01/12/2006
Platform: Windows XP (WinNT 5.01.2600)
MSIE: Internet Explorer v6.00 (6.00.2600.0000)

Running processes:
C:\WINDOWS\System32\smss.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\winlogon.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\services.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\lsass.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\ZoneLabs\vsmon.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\spoolsv.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVGFRE~1\avgamsvr.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVGFRE~1\avgupsvc.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVGFRE~1\avgemc.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\nvsvc32.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\VetMsgNT.exe
C:\Program Files\Thomson\SpeedTouch USB\Dragdiag.exe
C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.5.0_06\bin\jusched.exe
C:\WINDOWS\VM303_STI.EXE
D:\New Programs\FATALERRORFILE\ZoneAlarm\zlclient.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\ctfmon.exe
D:\New Programs\FATALERRORFILE\Windows Registry Repair Pro\RegistryRepairPro.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\cleanmgr.exe
C:\WINDOWS\explorer.exe
C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\iexplore.exe
D:\New Programs\FATALERRORFILE\HijackThis.exe

R0 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Local Page = C:\Program Files\Common Files\Microsoft Shared\Stationery\Blank.htm
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Connection Wizard,ShellNext = http://www.homecallbroadband.com/customer/
O2 - BHO: Adobe PDF Reader Link Helper - {06849E9F-C8D7-4D59-B87D-784B7D6BE0B3} - D:\New Programs\ADOBEACROBAT\ActiveX\AcroIEHelper.dll
O2 - BHO: SSVHelper Class - {761497BB-D6F0-462C-B6EB-D4DAF1D92D43} - C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.5.0_06\bin\ssv.dll
O2 - BHO: Windows Live Sign-in Helper - {9030D464-4C02-4ABF-8ECC-5164760863C6} - C:\Program Files\Common Files\Microsoft Shared\Windows Live\WindowsLiveLogin.dll
O3 - Toolbar: &Radio - {8E718888-423F-11D2-876E-00A0C9082467} - C:\WINDOWS\System32\msdxm.ocx
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SpeedTouch USB Diagnostics] "C:\Program Files\Thomson\SpeedTouch USB\Dragdiag.exe" /icon
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SunJavaUpdateSched] C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.5.0_06\bin\jusched.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [NvCplDaemon] RUNDLL32.EXE C:\WINDOWS\System32\NvCpl.dll,NvStartup
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [BigDog303] C:\WINDOWS\VM303_STI.EXE VIMICRO USB PC Camera (ZC0301PLH)
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Zone Labs Client] "D:\New Programs\FATALERRORFILE\ZoneAlarm\zlclient.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [AVG7_CC] C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVGFRE~1\avgcc.exe /STARTUP
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [ctfmon.exe] C:\WINDOWS\System32\ctfmon.exe
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [Windows Registry Repair Pro] D:\New Programs\FATALERRORFILE\Windows Registry Repair Pro\RegistryRepairPro.exe 4
O9 - Extra button: (no name) - {08B0E5C0-4FCB-11CF-AAA5-00401C608501} - C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.5.0_06\bin\ssv.dll
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Sun Java Console - {08B0E5C0-4FCB-11CF-AAA5-00401C608501} - C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.5.0_06\bin\ssv.dll
O9 - Extra button: (no name) - {85d1f590-48f4-11d9-9669-0800200c9a66} - %windir%\bdoscandel.exe (file missing)
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Uninstall BitDefender Online Scanner v8 - {85d1f590-48f4-11d9-9669-0800200c9a66} - %windir%\bdoscandel.exe (file missing)
O12 - Plugin for .mpeg: C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\PLUGINS\npqtplugin3.dll
O16 - DPF: {13EC55CF-D993-475B-9ACA-F4A384957956} (Controller Class) - https://www.windowsonecare.com/install/cli/...nSSWebAgent.CAB
O16 - DPF: {4F1E5B1A-2A80-42CA-8532-2D05CB959537} (MSN Photo Upload Tool) - http://ruby-roses.spaces.live.com//PhotoUpload/MsnPUpld.cab
O16 - DPF: {5D86DDB5-BDF9-441B-9E9E-D4730F4EE499} (BDSCANONLINE Control) - http://download.bitdefender.com/resources/scan8/oscan8.cab
O16 - DPF: {5ED80217-570B-4DA9-BF44-BE107C0EC166} (Windows Live Safety Center Base Module) - http://cdn.scan.safety.live.com/resource/d...lscbase8460.cab
O16 - DPF: {6414512B-B978-451D-A0D8-FCFDF33E833C} (WUWebControl Class) - http://update.microsoft.com/windowsupdate/...b?1161268279966
O16 - DPF: {9A9307A0-7DA4-4DAF-B042-5009F29E09E1} (ActiveScan Installer Class) - http://acs.pandasoftware.com/activescan/as5free/asinst.cab
O16 - DPF: {E8F628B5-259A-4734-97EE-BA914D7BE941} (Driver Agent ActiveX Control) - http://www.driveragent.com/files/driveragent.cab
O17 - HKLM\System\CCS\Services\Tcpip\..\{711164E7-2FE8-4520-B8A2-3628C221B948}: NameServer = 85.255.113.132 85.255.112.84
O17 - HKLM\System\CS1\Services\Tcpip\..\{711164E7-2FE8-4520-B8A2-3628C221B948}: NameServer = 85.255.113.132 85.255.112.84
O23 - Service: AVG7 Alert Manager Server (Avg7Alrt) - GRISOFT, s.r.o. - C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVGFRE~1\avgamsvr.exe
O23 - Service: AVG7 Update Service (Avg7UpdSvc) - GRISOFT, s.r.o. - C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVGFRE~1\avgupsvc.exe
O23 - Service: AVG E-mail Scanner (AVGEMS) - GRISOFT, s.r.o. - C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVGFRE~1\avgemc.exe
O23 - Service: ewido anti-spyware 4.0 guard - Anti-Malware Development a.s. - D:\New Programs\FATALERRORFILE\ewido anti-spyware 4.0\guard.exe
O23 - Service: NVIDIA Display Driver Service (NVSvc) - NVIDIA Corporation - C:\WINDOWS\System32\nvsvc32.exe
O23 - Service: VET Message Service (VETMSGNT) - Computer Associates International, Inc. - C:\WINDOWS\System32\VetMsgNT.exe
O23 - Service: TrueVector Internet Monitor (vsmon) - Zone Labs, LLC - C:\WINDOWS\system32\ZoneLabs\vsmon.exe

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NOTEVER
post Dec 12 2006, 05:55 PM
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KASPERSKY ONLINE SCANNER REPORT
Tuesday, December 12, 2006 11:54:32 PM
Operating System: Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition, Service Pack 1 (Build 2600)
Kaspersky Online Scanner version: 5.0.83.0
Kaspersky Anti-Virus database last update: 12/12/2006
Kaspersky Anti-Virus database records: 250342
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Scan Settings:
Scan using the following antivirus database: extended
Scan Archives: true
Scan Mail Bases: true

Scan Target - My Computer:
A:\
C:\
D:\
E:\
F:\

Scan Statistics:
Total number of scanned objects: 87093
Number of viruses found: 5
Number of infected objects: 16 / 0
Number of suspicious objects: 0
Duration of the scan process: 01:26:12

Infected Object Name / Virus Name / Last Action
C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\Microsoft\Dr Watson\user.dmp Object is locked skipped
C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\Symantec\Norton AntiVirus\Quarantine\31374A20 Infected: Backdoor.Win32.Rbot.gen skipped
C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\Symantec\Norton AntiVirus\Quarantine\31447212 Infected: Backdoor.Win32.Rbot.gen skipped
C:\Documents and Settings\LocalService\Cookies\index.dat Object is locked skipped
C:\Documents and Settings\LocalService\Local Settings\Application Data\Microsoft\Windows\UsrClass.dat Object is locked skipped
C:\Documents and Settings\LocalService\Local Settings\Application Data\Microsoft\Windows\UsrClass.dat.LOG Object is locked skipped
C:\Documents and Settings\LocalService\Local Settings\History\History.IE5\index.dat Object is locked skipped
C:\Documents and Settings\LocalService\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files\Content.IE5\index.dat Object is locked skipped
C:\Documents and Settings\LocalService\ntuser.dat Object is locked skipped
C:\Documents and Settings\LocalService\ntuser.dat.LOG Object is locked skipped
C:\Documents and Settings\NetworkService\Local Settings\Application Data\Microsoft\Windows\UsrClass.dat Object is locked skipped
C:\Documents and Settings\NetworkService\Local Settings\Application Data\Microsoft\Windows\UsrClass.dat.LOG Object is locked skipped
C:\Documents and Settings\NetworkService\ntuser.dat Object is locked skipped
C:\Documents and Settings\NetworkService\ntuser.dat.LOG Object is locked skipped
C:\Documents and Settings\Paul\Cookies\index.dat Object is locked skipped
C:\Documents and Settings\Paul\Local Settings\Application Data\Microsoft\Windows\UsrClass.dat Object is locked skipped
C:\Documents and Settings\Paul\Local Settings\Application Data\Microsoft\Windows\UsrClass.dat.LOG Object is locked skipped
C:\Documents and Settings\Paul\Local Settings\History\History.IE5\index.dat Object is locked skipped
C:\Documents and Settings\Paul\Local Settings\History\History.IE5\MSHist012006121220061213\index.dat Object is locked skipped
C:\Documents and Settings\Paul\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files\Content.IE5\index.dat Object is locked skipped
C:\Documents and Settings\Paul\ntuser.dat Object is locked skipped
C:\Documents and Settings\Paul\ntuser.dat.LOG Object is locked skipped
C:\System Volume Information\_restore{4052D5C3-EB59-4DEF-A854-663C6869D0DA}\RP104\A0047295.exe Infected: Trojan.Win32.Small.fb skipped
C:\System Volume Information\_restore{4052D5C3-EB59-4DEF-A854-663C6869D0DA}\RP104\A0047297.exe Infected: Trojan.Win32.Small.fb skipped
C:\System Volume Information\_restore{4052D5C3-EB59-4DEF-A854-663C6869D0DA}\RP106\change.log Object is locked skipped
C:\System Volume Information\_restore{4052D5C3-EB59-4DEF-A854-663C6869D0DA}\RP32\A0023524.exe/data.rar Infected: Trojan.RAR.KillWin.d skipped
C:\System Volume Information\_restore{4052D5C3-EB59-4DEF-A854-663C6869D0DA}\RP32\A0023524.exe RarSFX: infected - 1 skipped
C:\System Volume Information\_restore{4052D5C3-EB59-4DEF-A854-663C6869D0DA}\RP41\A0033275.exe Infected: Trojan-Downloader.Win32.Agent.uj skipped
C:\System Volume Information\_restore{4052D5C3-EB59-4DEF-A854-663C6869D0DA}\RP41\A0033281.exe Infected: Trojan.Win32.Small.fb skipped
C:\System Volume Information\_restore{4052D5C3-EB59-4DEF-A854-663C6869D0DA}\RP41\A0034810.exe Infected: Trojan.Win32.Small.fb skipped
C:\System Volume Information\_restore{4052D5C3-EB59-4DEF-A854-663C6869D0DA}\RP41\A0034843.exe Infected: Trojan-Downloader.Win32.Agent.uj skipped
C:\System Volume Information\_restore{4052D5C3-EB59-4DEF-A854-663C6869D0DA}\RP42\A0035075.exe Infected: Trojan.Win32.Small.fb skipped
C:\WINDOWS\Debug\oakley.log Object is locked skipped
C:\WINDOWS\Debug\PASSWD.LOG Object is locked skipped
C:\WINDOWS\Internet Logs\fwpktlog.txt Object is locked skipped
C:\WINDOWS\SchedLgU.Txt Object is locked skipped
C:\WINDOWS\SoftwareDistribution\ReportingEvents.log Object is locked skipped
C:\WINDOWS\Sti_Trace.log Object is locked skipped
C:\WINDOWS\system32\config\AppEvent.Evt Object is locked skipped
C:\WINDOWS\system32\config\default Object is locked skipped
C:\WINDOWS\system32\config\default.LOG Object is locked skipped
C:\WINDOWS\system32\config\SAM Object is locked skipped
C:\WINDOWS\system32\config\SAM.LOG Object is locked skipped
C:\WINDOWS\system32\config\SecEvent.Evt Object is locked skipped
C:\WINDOWS\system32\config\SECURITY Object is locked skipped
C:\WINDOWS\system32\config\SECURITY.LOG Object is locked skipped
C:\WINDOWS\system32\config\software Object is locked skipped
C:\WINDOWS\system32\config\software.LOG Object is locked skipped
C:\WINDOWS\system32\config\SysEvent.Evt Object is locked skipped
C:\WINDOWS\system32\config\system Object is locked skipped
C:\WINDOWS\system32\config\system.LOG Object is locked skipped
C:\WINDOWS\system32\h323log.txt Object is locked skipped
C:\WINDOWS\system32\wbem\Repository\FS\INDEX.BTR Object is locked skipped
C:\WINDOWS\system32\wbem\Repository\FS\OBJECTS.DATA Object is locked skipped
C:\WINDOWS\wiadebug.log Object is locked skipped
C:\WINDOWS\wiaservc.log Object is locked skipped
C:\WINDOWS\WindowsUpdate.log Object is locked skipped
D:\New Programs\FATALERRORFILE\New Folder\SmitfraudFix\Reboot.exe Infected: not-a-virus:RiskTool.Win32.Reboot.f skipped
D:\New Programs\FATALERRORFILE\SmitfraudFix\SmitfraudFix\Reboot.exe Infected: not-a-virus:RiskTool.Win32.Reboot.f skipped
D:\New Programs\FATALERRORFILE\SmitfraudFix.zip/SmitfraudFix/Reboot.exe Infected: not-a-virus:RiskTool.Win32.Reboot.f skipped
D:\New Programs\FATALERRORFILE\SmitfraudFix.zip ZIP: infected - 1 skipped
D:\New Programs\New Folder (2)\SmitfraudFix\Reboot.exe Infected: not-a-virus:RiskTool.Win32.Reboot.f skipped
D:\System Volume Information\MountPointManagerRemoteDatabase Object is locked skipped
D:\System Volume Information\_restore{4052D5C3-EB59-4DEF-A854-663C6869D0DA}\RP106\change.log Object is locked skipped
D:\System Volume Information\_restore{8F8DEB27-8E1C-45C9-A274-8A1A858BFE0C}\RP15\A0002279.inf Object is locked skipped
D:\System Volume Information\_restore{8F8DEB27-8E1C-45C9-A274-8A1A858BFE0C}\RP15\A0002280.inf Object is locked skipped
D:\System Volume Information\_restore{8F8DEB27-8E1C-45C9-A274-8A1A858BFE0C}\RP15\A0002281.inf Object is locked skipped
D:\System Volume Information\_restore{8F8DEB27-8E1C-45C9-A274-8A1A858BFE0C}\RP15\A0002282.exe Object is locked skipped
D:\System Volume Information\_restore{8F8DEB27-8E1C-45C9-A274-8A1A858BFE0C}\RP15\A0002283.exe Object is locked skipped
D:\System Volume Information\_restore{8F8DEB27-8E1C-45C9-A274-8A1A858BFE0C}\RP15\A0002284.dll Object is locked skipped
D:\System Volume Information\_restore{8F8DEB27-8E1C-45C9-A274-8A1A858BFE0C}\RP15\A0002285.dll Object is locked skipped
D:\System Volume Information\_restore{8F8DEB27-8E1C-45C9-A274-8A1A858BFE0C}\RP15\A0002286.dll Object is locked skipped
D:\System Volume Information\_restore{8F8DEB27-8E1C-45C9-A274-8A1A858BFE0C}\RP15\A0002287.ver Object is locked skipped
D:\System Volume Information\_restore{8F8DEB27-8E1C-45C9-A274-8A1A858BFE0C}\RP15\A0002288.inf Object is locked skipped
D:\System Volume Information\_restore{8F8DEB27-8E1C-45C9-A274-8A1A858BFE0C}\RP15\A0002289.cat Object is locked skipped
D:\System Volume Information\_restore{8F8DEB27-8E1C-45C9-A274-8A1A858BFE0C}\RP15\A0002290.cat Object is locked skipped
D:\System Volume Information\_restore{8F8DEB27-8E1C-45C9-A274-8A1A858BFE0C}\RP15\A0002291.cat Object is locked skipped
D:\System Volume Information\_restore{8F8DEB27-8E1C-45C9-A274-8A1A858BFE0C}\RP15\A0002292.exe Object is locked skipped
D:\System Volume Information\_restore{8F8DEB27-8E1C-45C9-A274-8A1A858BFE0C}\RP15\A0002293.dll Object is locked skipped
D:\System Volume Information\_restore{8F8DEB27-8E1C-45C9-A274-8A1A858BFE0C}\RP15\A0002294.dll Object is locked skipped
D:\System Volume Information\_restore{8F8DEB27-8E1C-45C9-A274-8A1A858BFE0C}\RP15\A0002295.dll Object is locked skipped
D:\System Volume Information\_restore{8F8DEB27-8E1C-45C9-A274-8A1A858BFE0C}\RP15\A0002296.dll Object is locked skipped
D:\System Volume Information\_restore{8F8DEB27-8E1C-45C9-A274-8A1A858BFE0C}\RP15\A0002297.cat Object is locked skipped

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post Dec 13 2006, 09:55 AM
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Hi

Empty this folder:

C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\Symantec\Norton AntiVirus\Quarantine

Empty Recycle Bin

Otherwise looking good

How are things running now?
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post Dec 13 2006, 10:25 AM
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Things seem ok thanks to you. Do I keep AVG running everytime I'm on the internet? I also have zonealarm installed are they ok together

Kind regards
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Hi

Yes, they work good together and you can keep it running all the time.

You're clean!

Now that you are clean, please follow these simple steps in order to keep your computer clean and secure:

Go here and download and install JRE 6.0. Click the link that says Download JRE 6.0 . You will then need to select Accept License Agreement and click the Continue button that is beside it. Then click the link that says Windows Offline Installation, Multi-language. Save it to your Desktop. Then go back to your Desktop and double click jre-6-windows-i586.exe to start the install. Once you have it installed, click Start>Run, type in appwiz.cpl and hit Enter. From the list, uninstall J2SE Runtime Environment 5.0 Update 6.
  • Disable and Enable System Restore. - If you are using Windows ME or XP then you should disable and re-enable system restore to make sure there are no infected files found in a restore point.

    You can find instructions on how to enable and reenable system restore here:

    Windows XP System Restore Guide

Reenable system restore with instructions from tutorial above
  • Make your Internet Explorer more secure - This can be done by following these simple instructions:
  • From within Internet Explorer click on the Tools menu and then click on Options.
  • Click once on the Security tab
  • Click once on the Internet icon so it becomes highlighted.
  • Click once on the Custom Level button.
  • Change the Download signed ActiveX controls to Prompt
  • Change the Download unsigned ActiveX controls to Disable
  • Change the Initialize and script ActiveX controls not marked as safe to Disable
  • Change the Installation of desktop items to Prompt
  • Change the Launching programs and files in an IFRAME to Prompt
  • Change the Navigate sub-frames across different domains to Prompt
  • When all these settings have been made, click on the OK button.
  • If it prompts you as to whether or not you want to save the settings, press the Yes button.
  • Next press the Apply button and then the OK to exit the Internet Properties page.
  • Use an AntiVirus Software - It is very important that your computer has an anti-virus software running on your machine. This alone can save you a lot of trouble with malware in the future.


See this link for a listing of some online & their stand-alone antivirus programs:

Virus, Spyware, and Malware Protection and Removal Resources

  • Update your AntiVirus Software - It is imperitive that you update your Antivirus software at least once a week (Even more if you wish). If you do not update your antivirus software then it will not be able to catch any of the new variants that may come out.

  • Use a Firewall - I can not stress how important it is that you use a Firewall on your computer. Without a firewall your computer is succeptible to being hacked and taken over. I am very serious about this and see it happen almost every day with my clients. Simply using a Firewall in its default configuration can lower your risk greatly.

    For a tutorial on Firewalls and a listing of some available ones see the link below:

    Understanding and Using Firewalls

  • Visit Microsoft's Windows Update Site Frequently - It is important that you visit http://www.windowsupdate.com regularly. This will ensure your computer has always the latest security updates available installed on your computer. If there are new updates to install, install them immediately, reboot your computer, and revisit the site until there are no more critical updates.

  • Install Ad-Aware - Install and download Ad-Aware. ou should also scan your computer with program on a regular basis just as you would an antivirus software in conjunction with Spybot.

    A tutorial on installing & using this product can be found here:

    Using Ad-aware to remove Spyware, Malware, & Hijackers from Your Computer

  • Install Spybot - Search and Destroy - Install and download Spybot - Search and Destroy with its TeaTimer option.

    This will provide real-time spyware & hijacker protection on your computer alongside your virus protection. You should also scan your computer with program on a regular basis just as you would an anti virus software. A tutorial on installing & using this product can be found here:

    Instructions for - Spybot S & D and Ad-aware

  • Install SpywareBlaster - SpywareBlaster will added a large list of programs and sites into your Internet Explorer settings that will protect you from running and downloading known malicious programs.

    A tutorial on installing & using this product can be found here:

    Using SpywareBlaster to protect your computer from Spyware and Malware

  • Update all these programs regularly - Make sure you update all the programs I have listed regularly. Without regular updates you WILL NOT be protected when new malicious programs are released.
Follow this list and your potential for being infected again will reduce dramatically.

Here are some additional utilities that will enhance your safety
  • IE/Spyad <= IE/Spyad places over 4000 websites and domains in the IE Restricted list which will severely impair attempts to infect your system. It basically prevents any downloads (Cookies etc) from the sites listed, although you will still be able to connect to the sites.
  • MVPS Hosts file <= The MVPS Hosts file replaces your current HOSTS file with one containing well know ad sites etc. Basically, this prevents your coputer from connecting to those sites by redirecting them to 127.0.0.1 which is your local computer
  • Google Toolbar <= Get the free google toolbar to help stop pop up windows.
  • Winpatrol <= Download and install the free version of Winpatrol. a tutorial for this product is located here:
    Using Winpatrol to protect your computer from malicious software

Stand Up and Be Counted ---> Malware Complaints <--- where you can make difference!

The site offers people who have been (or are) victims of malware the opportunity to document their story and, in that way, launch a complaint against the malware and the makers of the malware.

Also, please read this great article by Tony Klein So How Did I Get Infected In First Place

Happy surfing and stay clean!
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post Dec 13 2006, 03:49 PM
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Many thanks have a great Xmas an New Year

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Hi

You're welcome and same to you smile.gif
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Since this issue appears to be resolved ... this Topic has been closed. Glad we could help. smile.gif

If you're the topic starter, and need this topic reopened, please contact a staff member with the address of the thread.

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