The error you report may have something to do with your windows activation. I found this:
http://blogs.microso...06/19/1795.aspx
If you use IE and go to microsoft.com and try and download something like a new copy of windows defender, if your activation is not right it should tell you.
You have somehow just picked up that worthless ask toolbar. You should uninstall it.
You do not have the latest Java. Get the latest at:
http://www.java.com/...nload/index.jsp
Once you install it, go into Control Panel, Add/Remove Software and remove any old versions (which may call themselves: Java Runtime, Runtime Environment, Runtime, JRE, Java Virtual Machine, Virtual Machine, Java VM, JVM, VM, J2RE, J2SE)
I see:
"{26A24AE4-039D-4CA4-87B4-2F83216012FF}" = Java™ 6 Update 18
"{3248F0A8-6813-11D6-A77B-00B0D0160070}" = Java™ 6 Update 7
We need to clean up System Restore. Follow Jim's procedure here:
http://forum.aumha.o...581099691bf108f
I usually recommend a free BitDefender online scan as a final check to see if we missed anything. http://www.bitdefend...nline/free.html
If windows blocks the active x then try putting Bitdefender in your trusted sites: In IE, Tool, Internet Options, Security, Trusted Sites, Sites. Then uncheck the HTTPS box and put in *.bitdefender.com then ADD. OK.
If BitDefender comes back clean then you can uninstall or delete any tools we had you download and their logs. To unisntall Combofix copy this line:
"%userprofile%\Desktop\george.exe" /Uninstall
open a command window and right click then Paste and Enter.
lso make sure you have the latest versions of any adobe.com products you use like Shockwave, Flash or Acrobat. Adobe is fond of foisting GetPlus on you. You can let them install it and then afterwards, go into Control Panel, Add/Remove Software and remove it. It probably doesn't hurt to leave it but I don't see the need for it and it has caused problems in the past.
Whether you use adobe reader, acrobat or fox-it to read pdf files you need to disable Javascript in the program. There is an exploit out there now that can use it to get on your PC. For Adobe Reader: Start, All Programs, Adobe Reader, Edit, Preferences, Click on Javascript in the left column and uncheck Enable Acrobat Javascript. OK Close program. It's the same for Foxit reader except you uncheck Enable Javascript Actions.
I recommend you install the free WinPatrol 2010 from http://www.winpatrol.com/download.html
It's a small program that will sit in your systray and warn you if something tries to make changes to your system.
I see you are using a P2P program. BitTorrent DNA" = DNA These are very dangerous as you never know where a program has been or what's been done to it. If you must use P2P then submit any files you get from P2P to http://virustotal.com and see what they say about it before you open it.
If you use USB drives you might want to install Autorun Eater v2.4.
http://oldmcdonald.w...orun-eater-v24/
Another small program which will stay resident and prevent an infected USB drive from infecting your PC.
If you use Firefox then get the AdBlock Plus Add-on.
If your current antivirus is not a paid up subscription you should dump it and install the free Avast
http://www.avast.com...avast-home.html
Ron
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