I think I have something called a vundo [Solved]

Hi,

It should take longer to scan than a few seconds.

• Reboot your computer.
• When you are prompted to select the operating system to start, select Microsoft Windows Recovery Console
• You will then be asked to select which windows installation you want to log onto. Usually there is only one:
  
  1. C:\WINDOWS
  
  
• Enter the number (in this case 1) and press ENTER
• The following prompt should now be displayed.
  
  C:\WINDOWS>_
  
  
• Type the following and press ENTER
  
  chkdsk C: /R
  
  
• Type: EXIT and press ENTER. The computer will now reboot.

Hi

Just done what you said and its just finished

It said it had found & fixed 1 or more errors

Hi,

Assuming that chkdsk made no difference, there are some suggestions here for you to try and resolve the high CPU usage with Firefox.

I notice you had opened a topic in the Web Browsers and Email forum here. Is this the same problem?

Edited by hammerman, 04 March 2010 - 03:06 PM.

yes

Im still having the problems

No-one knows whats wrong with my pc

Hi,

Looking through your previous posts, am I correct in saying that these Firefox problems started because of changes made to your registry by your brother and that you have no system restore points that were taken before the problems started? Do you know what changes were made to the registry or what your brother was attempting to do?

Please install another browser such as Opera or Chrome and let me know if you still have problems.

These problems have been going on for a while now, well before my bro did something to the regisrty

Tried an alternative browser?

How can trying a different browser make any difference when he did something with my registry?

Hi,

You said that the problems started well before the registry was edited. Do you know what changes were made to the registry?

Are you using a HG520b router? If not, what is the make/model of your router?

Are you getting help at any other forums?

Im sorry I have no idea what changes were made to the registry

I know its something that if you dont know what you're doing it shouldnt be messed with

Yes my router is a Huawei HG520b

Hi,

I think you should post in the Windows XP forum as the problems you are having do not appear to be malware related. If you post in the forum, please add a link to this topic.

Let's now remove the tools we've been using.

Please follow these steps.

-- Step 1 --

Follow these steps to uninstall Combofix and tools used in the removal of malware

• Click START then RUN
• Now type Combofix /Uninstall in the runbox and click OK. Note the space between the X and the U, it needs to be there.
  

-- Step 2 --

• Download OTC to your desktop and run it
• Click Yes to beginning the Cleanup process and remove these components, including this application.
• You will be asked to reboot the machine to finish the Cleanup process. Choose Yes.

-- Step 3 --

Please delete SysProt, AVZ, GMER, RunScanner, SecurityCheck, VEW and any log files produced.


Here are some measures you can take to ensure that your computer remains clean.

1. Updates

Windows Updates

It is essential that you regularly check and install the latest Windows Updates. Vulnerabilities within Windows can leave your computer open to infection. Regular updates are released to fix these security vulnerabilities. It is recommended that you set Windows to check, download and install your updates automatically.

• Click Start
• Select Control Panel
• Click on Automatic (recommended)
• Set the day and time for the update check. Set this to a time when your computer will normally be on and connected to the internet.
• Click Apply then OK.

Java Updates

As with Windows, Java also needs to be regularly updated to fix security vulnerabilites. You can download the latest version of the Java Runtime Environment (JRE) from here. Download, install and reboot your computer. You also need to uininstall older versions of Java.

• Click Start
• Select Control Panel
• Select Add or Remove Programs
• Remove all Java updates except the latest one you have just installed.

Adobe Updates

You should ensure you use the latest Adobe Acrobat Reader and install any security updates that are released. You can download the latest reader and updates from here.

Other Updates

Regularly check for updates for all your security programs including firewall, antivirus, antispyware etc

2. Security Programs

Here is a list of security programs that I would recommend.

Firewall

A firewall is essential to stop hackers infiltrating your computer. The following firewalls are free for personal use. Do not install more than one firewall.

Zone Alarm is an excellent free basic firewall which is very easy to use.
Online-Armor Free is a more advanced firewall which includes a Host Intrusion Protection System (HIPS). This ensures that unrecognised programs will not run unless you give permission.

Antivirus

An antivirus program is essential. The following antivirus programs are free for personal use. Do not use more than one antivirus and always update virus definitions regularly.

AVG
Avira Free
Avast

Anti-Malware

Malwarebytes Anti-Malware MBAM is an excellent anti-malware tool that should be updated and a Quick Scan performed regularly. A Full Scan does not have to be carried out on such a regular basis as the developers aim to detect the vast majority of malware with the Quick Scan. The scanner is free for on-demand scans only.

Ad-Aware, Spybot, SuperAntispyware and A-Squared Free are also very good anti-malware programs that are free for on-demand scans. Spybot has a real-time protection feature called TeaTimer.

Prevention

SpywareBlaster is an excellent free tool for preventing the installation of spyware.
SpywareGuard offers real-time protection so that spyware is detected and blocked before it can do any harm.

Cleaner

ATF Cleaner removes temporary Internet Explorer, Firefox and Windows files.

Browser

Firefox is an alternative browser to Internet Explorer and is more secure.
NoScript is an add-on for Firefox and prevents execution of malicious scripts.
MVPS is a HOSTS file to replace your existing file. This prevents you connecting to a list of well-known ad sites.

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