[Salagubang]

Hi carebear100,

Congratulations! Your system is now clean.

Cleaning Up.

First, since we used a "healthy" computer to transfer tools back and forth, I would suggest running a full system scan with an antivirus tool on the alternate computer. If you do not have an antivirus tool on the secondary system, there are a few free versions listed further below. I would also suggest running MBAM on that computer as well.

Next

• Download OTL to your desktop
• Open OTL
• Under the Custom Scans/Fixes box at the bottom, paste in the following:
  
  

  :OTL
  @Alternate Data Stream - 98 bytes -> C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\TEMP:4CF61E54
  @Alternate Data Stream - 117 bytes -> C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\TEMP:AB689DEA
  @Alternate Data Stream - 114 bytes -> C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\TEMP:94213A87
  @Alternate Data Stream - 114 bytes -> C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\TEMP:7091055F
  @Alternate Data Stream - 110 bytes -> C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\TEMP:ADE16379
  
  :Services
  
  :Reg
  
  :Files
  
  :Commands
  [purity]
  [resethosts]
  [emptytemp]
  [EMPTYFLASH]
  [CLEARALLRESTOREPOINTS]
  [Reboot]

• Then click the Run Fix button at the top
• You may be asked to reboot - if so, choose Yes

We need 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.

Remove ComboFix

• Click the Start button
• Click Run...
• Type Combofix /Uninstall in the run dialog box and click OK

Remove Other Tools

• Download OTC to your desktop and run it
• Click CleanUp! to begin the cleanup process and remove our tools, including this application
• You may be asked to reboot the machine to finish the cleanup process - if so, choose Yes

Clean Temporary Files

• Download TFC to your desktop
• Open the file and close any other windows
• It will close all programs itself when run - make sure to let it run uninterrupted
• Click the Start button to begin the process - the program should not take long to finish its job
• Once it is finished, it should reboot your machine, if not, do this yourself to ensure the cleaning process completes

Lets Re-hide system files and folders.
Opening Windows Explorer (to get there right-click your Start button and go to "Explore"), please do the following:

• Go to Tools (drop-down menu at the top of the window)
• Go down and click Folder Options
• Click on the View tab
• Find the Hidden Files and Folders section of the box and check "Do not show hidden files and folders"
• Again under Hidden Files and Folders, find "Hide protected operating system files (Recommended)" and check it (if it's already checked)
• Click Apply, and then Ok at the bottom.
• Close the window

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Below are links to several programs that will help protect your computer.

Anti-Spyware
I recommend downloading and installing all of the following applications.

• SpywareBlaster keeps spyware from installing on your system - read the tutorial here
• SpywareGuard protects your browser and computer in real time - read the tutorial here
• SUPERAntiSpyware Free Edition detects and removes spyware, adware, malware, trojans, rogue software, worms, rootkits, parasites and other potentially harmful software applications - read the tutorial here

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Other things to keep in mind.

Windows, Java, and Adobe products should all be kept up-to-date on a regular basis so the latest security fixes are in place on your computer. Please refer to the following links on how to manage these products.

• Windows Update (2000/XP) or Windows Update (Vista)
• Java
• Adobe Reader
• Adobe Flash Player

Here are a few other applications you might consider. Keeping your temporary file area clean, your Windows registry backed up, and backing up your important data are all good techniques.

• Flush Flash - by Bobbi Flekman - cleans Flash Player cookies
• ERUNT (Emergency Recovery Utility NT) - a registry backup utility
• Cobian Backup - a very good backup utility - read the tutorial here

Please remember that just having these programs is not enough. You must use them. Running a full spyware scan weekly, a full virus scan monthly, and checking for updates and cleaning your temporary files periodically is very important in keeping your computer in tip-top shape.

Finally, please take the time to read the following articles. Applying this information will help prevent future infections:

How to prevent malware by miekiemoes
Preventing Malware and Safe Computing by Rorschach112

This article will help you understand how you may have gotten infected:
How did I get infected in the first place?

Remember, you have to be smarter than the bad guys! Be safe out there!

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