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Still slow after Malware and Spyware Cleaning Guide
Tweene
post Nov 18 2009, 03:22 PM
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Hello babybearfan


Ok, the last log looks clean to me.

QUOTE (Tweene @ Nov 8 2009, 10:31 AM) *
The computer only has 510 mb of RAM.. Its quite low comparing with today's programs.. I suggest you to upgrade to 1gb of RAM at least.. When it comes to RAM, the more RAM, the better it is.. But for general usage, 1gb of RAM should be enough..



This new set of procedure should help a little.


The first thing we need to do is to remove all the tools that you have used. This is so that should you ever be re-infected, you will download updated versions. It will also remove the quarantined Malware from your computer.

Double-click OTL.exe to run it.
Click the Clean up button
Click Yes to the reboot.

Now delete any logs that you have left over on your desktop and remember to turn back on any anti-malware programs you may have turned off during the cleaning process.

OK, lets carry out a few preventative steps to make sure you reduce the risk of further infections.

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Now lets Reset and Re-enable your System Restore to remove any infected files that have been backed up by Windows. The files in System Restore are protected to prevent any programs from changing those files. This is the only way to clean these files: (You will lose all previous restore points which are likely to be infected, but that's good news).

Turn OFF System Restore.
  • On the Desktop, right-click My Computer.
  • Click Properties.
  • Click the System Restore tab.
  • Check Turn off System Restore.
  • Click Apply, and then click OK.

Restart your computer.

Turn ON System Restore.
  • On the Desktop, right-click My Computer.
  • Click Properties.
  • Click the System Restore tab.
  • UN-Check Turn off System Restore.
  • Click Apply, and then click OK.


System Restore will now be active again.

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Another essential is to keep your computer updated with the latest operating system patches and security fixes. Windows Updates are constantly being revised to combat the newest hacks and threats, Microsoft releases security updates that help your computer from becoming vunerable. It is best if you have these set to download automatically.

Automatic Updates for Windows
  • Click Start.
  • Select Settings and then Control Panel.
  • Select Automatic Updates.
  • Click Automatic (recommended)
  • Choose a day and a time when you know the computer will be on and connected to the internet.
  • Click Apply then OK.

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It is a good idea to clear out all your temp files every now and again. This will help your computer from bogging down and slowing. It also can assist in getting rid of files that may contain malicious code that could re-infect your computer.

Temp File Cleaner
  • TFC A very powerful cleaning program. Note: You may have this already as part of the fixes you have run
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Startuplite is a tool to help you stop some programs not needed when you start your computer from loading.

Then I suggest you to run a defrag with Auslogics Disk Defrag.

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Lastly, to find out more information about how you got infected in the first place and some great guidelines to follow to prevent future infections you can read this article by Tony Klein and this one from Rorschach112.

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If you have any questions, feel free to ask them.


PS : please reply one more time so that this topic can be closed, thank you.
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