[rstones12]

jody,
Your log is looking good, nice job.

Here are some tips, to reduce the potential for spyware infection in the future, I recommend installing the following applications:

Detect and Remove Programs:

• How to use Ad-Aware to remove Spyware <= If you suspect that you have spyware installed on your computer, here are instructions on how to download, install and then use Ad-Aware.
• How to use Spybot to remove Spyware <= If you suspect that you have spyware installed on your computer, here are instructions on how to download, install and then use Spybot. Similar to Ad-Aware, I strongly recommend both to catch most spyware.

Prevention Programs:

• Spywareblaster <= SpywareBlaster will prevent spyware from being installed.
• Spywareguard <= SpywareGuard offers realtime protection from spyware installation attempts.
• 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.

Other necessary Programs:

• AntiVirus Program<= An AntiVirus program is a must! Whether it is a free version like AVG or Anti-Vir, or a shareware version like Norton or Kapersky, this is a must have.
• Firewall<= A firewall is definatley a must have. Two good free versions are Sygate and ZoneLabs.
• More Secure Browser<= Internet Explorer is not the most secure and best browser. There are safer and better alternatives available. I recommend Firefox, however Opera is OK as well.

Be sure to also keep up with Windows and IE updates.

Windows security and critical updates.
http://v4.windowsupd.../en/default.asp

Internet Explorer security and critical updates.
http://www.microsoft.../ie/default.asp

And also see TonyKlein's good advice
So how did I get infected in the first place? and AntiSpyware Net's spyware article: Spyware, Adware, Malware: What it is, how it got on my computer, how to get rid of it, and how to prevent it.

Thanks,
rstones12

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I really appreciate your help in solving these problems, you've been great.

I agree with all of your tips for prevention and I myself do use them. This PC was in another department in my office (hence why my posts were always during business hours). When my work load eases up later in May I plan on installing all the protection I can on every PC in this office.

Again, thanks for your help!!

[jody]

I really appreciate your help in solving these problems, you've been great.

I agree with all of your tips for prevention and I myself do use them. This PC was in another department in my office (hence why my posts were always during business hours). When my work load eases up later in May I plan on installing all the protection I can on every PC in this office.

Again, thanks for your help!!

[rstones12]

jody,
You are welcome, glad to help.

Since your issues seem to be resolved I am closing this post. If you need to re-open this, please contact an adminstrator or a moderator via PM.

Thanks,
rstones12