A good way to stop any viruses is to install a few programs, which I'll post below
We have a couple of last steps to perform and then you're all set.
OTCleanIt Download the following program:
http://download.blee...r/OTCleanIt.exeThen, click the
CleanUp! button. It will go thorugh the list and remove all of the tools it finds and then delete itself. Reboot.
Then, let's reset your hidden/system files and folders. System files are hidden for a reason and we don't want to have them openly available and susceptible to accidental deletion.* Click
Start.
* Open
My Computer.
* Select the
Tools menu and click
Folder Options.
* Select the
View tab.
* Under the
Hidden files and folders heading
UNSELECT Show hidden files and folders.
*
CHECK the
Hide protected operating system files (recommended) option.
* Click
Yes to confirm.
* Click
OK.
Next, let's clean your restore points and set a new one:
Reset and Re-enable your System Restore to remove 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)
1. 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.
2. Restart your computer.3. 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.
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System Restore will now be active again.Now that you are clean, to help protect your computer in the future I recommend that you get the following free programs:
- SpywareBlaster to help prevent spyware from installing in the first place.
- SpywareGuard to catch and block spyware before it can execute.
- IESpy-Ad to block access to malicious websites so you cannot be redirected to them from an infected site or email.
You should also have a good firewall. Here are 2 free ones available for personal use:
and a good antivirus (these are also free for personal use):
It is critical to have both a firewall and anti virus to protect your system and to keep them updated.
To keep your operating system up to date visit
monthly. And to keep your system clean run these free malware scanners
weekly, and be aware of what emails you open and websites you visit.
To learn more about how to protect yourself while on the internet read this article by Tony Klein:
So how did I get infected in the first place?Have a safe and happy computing day!