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#31 maliprog

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Posted 05 July 2012 - 11:08 PM

Hi Sheep17,

Please understand that you must reply within 3 days or your topic will be closed. If you have any problems state it here and we'll try to resolve it.

#32 Sheep17

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Posted 07 July 2012 - 01:05 PM

Thank you for your patient and checking in. I ended up upgrading to a new version of firefox and installing new plug ins and so far so good.

Thanks again for your time and help in getting this machine cleaned!

I wish you the best!
David

#33 maliprog

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Posted 07 July 2012 - 02:24 PM

OK then. Let's finish this and clean your system from my tools.

Your logs and system are clean now. I'm glad we fix up your computer.

Step 1

Please close all running programs and Run OTL
  • Under the Custom Scans/Fixes box at the bottom, paste in the following

    Quote

    :OTL

    :Commands
    [purity]
    [emptytemp]
    [resethosts]
    [clearallrestorepoints]
    [Reboot]

  • Then click the Run Fix button at the top
  • Let the program run unhindered, reboot the PC when it is done

Step 2

We need to clean up your PC from programs we used.

Please start OTL one more time and click CleanUp button. OTL will restart your system at the end.

In case that any of the software we used in this fix still remains on your system please delete it manually (Right click on it and select Delete).

General recommendations

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

1. Something to read

To learn more about how to protect yourself while on the internet read our little guide How did I get infected in the first place ?

2. Make Backups of Important Files

Please read this article Home Computer Data Backup.

3. 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.

You should download Update Checker from here. The program will automaticly check for newer version of software installed on your system.

#34 Sheep17

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Posted 07 July 2012 - 04:40 PM

Thank you again. I've run through the final steps and all went okay.

I trust you received the $5.00 donation.
Thanks,
David

#35 maliprog

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Posted 09 July 2012 - 10:56 PM

Thank you for your donation! It's really appreciated.

Goodbye and stay safe :thumbsup:

#36 maliprog

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Posted 09 July 2012 - 10:56 PM

Since this issue appears to be resolved ... this Topic has been closed. Glad we could help. :)

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