[landa321]

I got an error message when trying Step 1. it says: "the module "shell32.dll" was loaded but the call to DllINstall failed with error code 0x8002801c."

I can't run step 2 because the TweakUi is for Windows XP and I am running Windows 7

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Hi landa321,

Sorry. My mistake. It was our last chance . Looks like that malware has permanently removed some of your shortcuts. You can add your self shortcuts in start menu if you follow this article and read To Add or Delete a Shortcut or Folder part.

The best way is to install software again to repair all your shortcuts.

Your logs and system are clean now. I'm glad we fix up your computer. We need to clean up your PC from programs we used.

Step 1

Please start OTL one more time and click CleanUp button. OTL will restart your system at the end. Remove all other application we used to clean your PC.

General recommendations

Here are some recommendations you should follow to minimize infection risk in the future:

1. Enable Windows Update

• Click Start, click Run, type sysdm.cpl, and then press ENTER.
• Click the Automatic Updates tab, and then click to select one of the following options. We recommend that you select the Automatic (recommended) Automatically download recommended updates for my computer and install them option.
• Click OK button

2. Delete Temp 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 its finished it should reboot your machine, if not, do this yourself to ensure a complete clean

3. Make Backups of Important Files

Please read this article Home Computer Data Backup.


4. Regularly update your software

To eliminate design flaws and security vulnerabilities, all software needs to be updated to the latest version or the vendor’s patch installed.

[maliprog]

Hi landa321,

Sorry. My mistake. It was our last chance . Looks like that malware has permanently removed some of your shortcuts. You can add your self shortcuts in start menu if you follow this article and read To Add or Delete a Shortcut or Folder part.

The best way is to install software again to repair all your shortcuts.

Your logs and system are clean now. I'm glad we fix up your computer. We need to clean up your PC from programs we used.

Step 1

Please start OTL one more time and click CleanUp button. OTL will restart your system at the end. Remove all other application we used to clean your PC.

General recommendations

Here are some recommendations you should follow to minimize infection risk in the future:

1. Enable Windows Update

• Click Start, click Run, type sysdm.cpl, and then press ENTER.
• Click the Automatic Updates tab, and then click to select one of the following options. We recommend that you select the Automatic (recommended) Automatically download recommended updates for my computer and install them option.
• Click OK button

2. Delete Temp 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 its finished it should reboot your machine, if not, do this yourself to ensure a complete clean

3. Make Backups of Important Files

Please read this article Home Computer Data Backup.


4. Regularly update your software

To eliminate design flaws and security vulnerabilities, all software needs to be updated to the latest version or the vendor’s patch installed.

[maliprog]

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