[ChristoffLaMaison]

MBAM log:

Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware 1.22
Database version: 984
Windows 5.1.2600 Service Pack 2

21:37:32 23/07/2008
mbam-log-7-23-2008 (21-37-32).txt

Scan type: Quick Scan
Objects scanned: 43018
Time elapsed: 4 minute(s), 2 second(s)

Memory Processes Infected: 0
Memory Modules Infected: 0
Registry Keys Infected: 0
Registry Values Infected: 0
Registry Data Items Infected: 0
Folders Infected: 0
Files Infected: 0

Memory Processes Infected:
(No malicious items detected)

Memory Modules Infected:
(No malicious items detected)

Registry Keys Infected:
(No malicious items detected)

Registry Values Infected:
(No malicious items detected)

Registry Data Items Infected:
(No malicious items detected)

Folders Infected:
(No malicious items detected)

Files Infected:
(No malicious items detected)



Seems to be OK?

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Let's remove the tools I had you use.

Please open OTMoveIt2:

• Double click OTMoveIt.exe.
• Click the CleanUp! button.
• Select Yes when the "Begin cleanup Process?" prompt appears.
• If you are prompted to Reboot during the cleanup, select Yes.

Note: If you receive a warning from your firewall or other security programs regarding OTMoveIt attempting to contact the internet, please allow it to do so.

Right-click on "My Computer." The "System Properties" dialogue box will appear, showing a number of tabs. From here you can reset System Restore and configure Automatic Updates.

First, click the System Restore tab.

• Check the box beside "Turn off System Restore"
• Click "Apply"
• At the prompt, click "Yes"

Wait while your system deletes existing Restore Points, this may take a few moments.

• Uncheck the box beside "Turn off System Restore"
• Click "Apply"
• At the prompt, click "Yes"

Your system will now create a new Restore Point.

Now that your are clean, you'll want to stay that way.

Some important things that you should keep in mind in order to protect yourself:

• Use common sense. This is the big one! Don't download programs from suspicious sites and be careful where you browse.
  Things you can do to avoid downloading bad programs:
  • Google the program. Read reviews and opinions from other people on the internet, if you dont see any reports of foul play - then there more than likely is none.
  • Stay away from Cracks! However luring the thought of free software can be it's not worth the hassle and potential danger of getting infected.
  • Download the program directly from the website of the developer - then you can be certain you haven't downloaded a bogus copy.
  • Read the EULA (End User License Agreement) - Find out exactly what you are downloading. A good tool to aid you in this would be EULAyzer.
• Keep your programs updated! Software developers update their programs to patch possible security risks. Do a scan once in a while for outdated programs using Secunia's Software Inspector
• Keep your protection programs up to date! No matter how good your Antivirus or Antispyware program is, without an updated set of definitions it will do you no good against the new infections. If you run a free program make sure to update them at least once a week.
• Make sure that windows updates is enabled. Keeping your system up to date is a must - to turn on automatic updates take a look at this article by Microsoft.

I have listed two programs to boost your security while using no resources.

• SpywareBlaster Take a look at the tutorial here.
• ZonedOut Adds thousands of websites to your restricted zone so you'll be protected when you visit innocent-looking sites that aren't actually innocent at all.

Also consider using an alternative web browser. Two big named ones, both far superior to Internet Explorer in terms of security and performance, would be Firefox and Opera.

Make a habit of scanning your computer for viruses every week or so and backing up important files regularly.

Please also read Expert Tony Klein's excellent article: How I got Infected in the First Place

Please post back and tell me if everything is OK, so that I may mark this thread as Resolved.

[Mike]

Looks good


Let's remove the tools I had you use.

Please open OTMoveIt2:

• Double click OTMoveIt.exe.
• Click the CleanUp! button.
• Select Yes when the "Begin cleanup Process?" prompt appears.
• If you are prompted to Reboot during the cleanup, select Yes.

Note: If you receive a warning from your firewall or other security programs regarding OTMoveIt attempting to contact the internet, please allow it to do so.

Right-click on "My Computer." The "System Properties" dialogue box will appear, showing a number of tabs. From here you can reset System Restore and configure Automatic Updates.

First, click the System Restore tab.

• Check the box beside "Turn off System Restore"
• Click "Apply"
• At the prompt, click "Yes"

Wait while your system deletes existing Restore Points, this may take a few moments.

• Uncheck the box beside "Turn off System Restore"
• Click "Apply"
• At the prompt, click "Yes"

Your system will now create a new Restore Point.

Now that your are clean, you'll want to stay that way.

Some important things that you should keep in mind in order to protect yourself:

• Use common sense. This is the big one! Don't download programs from suspicious sites and be careful where you browse.
  Things you can do to avoid downloading bad programs:
  • Google the program. Read reviews and opinions from other people on the internet, if you dont see any reports of foul play - then there more than likely is none.
  • Stay away from Cracks! However luring the thought of free software can be it's not worth the hassle and potential danger of getting infected.
  • Download the program directly from the website of the developer - then you can be certain you haven't downloaded a bogus copy.
  • Read the EULA (End User License Agreement) - Find out exactly what you are downloading. A good tool to aid you in this would be EULAyzer.
• Keep your programs updated! Software developers update their programs to patch possible security risks. Do a scan once in a while for outdated programs using Secunia's Software Inspector
• Keep your protection programs up to date! No matter how good your Antivirus or Antispyware program is, without an updated set of definitions it will do you no good against the new infections. If you run a free program make sure to update them at least once a week.
• Make sure that windows updates is enabled. Keeping your system up to date is a must - to turn on automatic updates take a look at this article by Microsoft.

I have listed two programs to boost your security while using no resources.

• SpywareBlaster Take a look at the tutorial here.
• ZonedOut Adds thousands of websites to your restricted zone so you'll be protected when you visit innocent-looking sites that aren't actually innocent at all.

Also consider using an alternative web browser. Two big named ones, both far superior to Internet Explorer in terms of security and performance, would be Firefox and Opera.

Make a habit of scanning your computer for viruses every week or so and backing up important files regularly.

Please also read Expert Tony Klein's excellent article: How I got Infected in the First Place

Please post back and tell me if everything is OK, so that I may mark this thread as Resolved.

[ChristoffLaMaison]

Hi Mike

Everything seems to be working well now. Thanks a lot for your help!

Chris

[Mike]

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