[ststeveo]

Let's completely reinstal McAfee- the virtual tech did not detect anything installed.
Here is the last log- Also Java keeps requesting to update on a daily basis?
All processes killed
========== COMMANDS ==========
Restore point Set: OTL Restore Point
========== OTL ==========
Registry value HKEY_USERS\S-1-5-21-270719932-3992731346-3884529842-1001\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\URLSearchHooks\\{1c583e40-0629-4bb9-ab68-1cf539f2f782} deleted successfully.
Registry key HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\CLSID\{1c583e40-0629-4bb9-ab68-1cf539f2f782}\ not found.
Prefs.js: 2zffxtbr@Retrogamer_2z.com:1.1 removed from extensions.enabledAddons
Prefs.js: {CAFEEFAC-0016-0000-0033-ABCDEFFEDCBA}:6.0.33 removed from extensions.enabledAddons
Registry key HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\MozillaPlugins\@Retrogamer_2z.com/Plugin\ deleted successfully.
C:\Users\steven\AppData\Roaming\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\j1d8ldr3.default\extensions\2zffxtbr@Retrogamer_2z.com\chrome folder moved successfully.
C:\Users\steven\AppData\Roaming\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\j1d8ldr3.default\extensions\2zffxtbr@Retrogamer_2z.com folder moved successfully.
C:\Program Files (x86)\Mozilla Firefox\extensions\{CAFEEFAC-0016-0000-0033-ABCDEFFEDCBA}\chrome\locale\zh-TW\ffjcext folder moved successfully.
C:\Program Files (x86)\Mozilla Firefox\extensions\{CAFEEFAC-0016-0000-0033-ABCDEFFEDCBA}\chrome\locale\zh-TW folder moved successfully.
C:\Program Files (x86)\Mozilla Firefox\extensions\{CAFEEFAC-0016-0000-0033-ABCDEFFEDCBA}\chrome\locale\zh-CN\ffjcext folder moved successfully.
C:\Program Files (x86)\Mozilla Firefox\extensions\{CAFEEFAC-0016-0000-0033-ABCDEFFEDCBA}\chrome\locale\zh-CN folder moved successfully.
C:\Program Files (x86)\Mozilla Firefox\extensions\{CAFEEFAC-0016-0000-0033-ABCDEFFEDCBA}\chrome\locale\sv-SE\ffjcext folder moved successfully.
C:\Program Files (x86)\Mozilla Firefox\extensions\{CAFEEFAC-0016-0000-0033-ABCDEFFEDCBA}\chrome\locale\sv-SE folder moved successfully.
C:\Program Files (x86)\Mozilla Firefox\extensions\{CAFEEFAC-0016-0000-0033-ABCDEFFEDCBA}\chrome\locale\ko-KR\ffjcext folder moved successfully.
C:\Program Files (x86)\Mozilla Firefox\extensions\{CAFEEFAC-0016-0000-0033-ABCDEFFEDCBA}\chrome\locale\ko-KR folder moved successfully.
C:\Program Files (x86)\Mozilla Firefox\extensions\{CAFEEFAC-0016-0000-0033-ABCDEFFEDCBA}\chrome\locale\ja-JP\ffjcext folder moved successfully.
C:\Program Files (x86)\Mozilla Firefox\extensions\{CAFEEFAC-0016-0000-0033-ABCDEFFEDCBA}\chrome\locale\ja-JP folder moved successfully.
C:\Program Files (x86)\Mozilla Firefox\extensions\{CAFEEFAC-0016-0000-0033-ABCDEFFEDCBA}\chrome\locale\it-IT\ffjcext folder moved successfully.
C:\Program Files (x86)\Mozilla Firefox\extensions\{CAFEEFAC-0016-0000-0033-ABCDEFFEDCBA}\chrome\locale\it-IT folder moved successfully.
C:\Program Files (x86)\Mozilla Firefox\extensions\{CAFEEFAC-0016-0000-0033-ABCDEFFEDCBA}\chrome\locale\fr-FR\ffjcext folder moved successfully.
C:\Program Files (x86)\Mozilla Firefox\extensions\{CAFEEFAC-0016-0000-0033-ABCDEFFEDCBA}\chrome\locale\fr-FR folder moved successfully.
C:\Program Files (x86)\Mozilla Firefox\extensions\{CAFEEFAC-0016-0000-0033-ABCDEFFEDCBA}\chrome\locale\es-ES\ffjcext folder moved successfully.
C:\Program Files (x86)\Mozilla Firefox\extensions\{CAFEEFAC-0016-0000-0033-ABCDEFFEDCBA}\chrome\locale\es-ES folder moved successfully.
C:\Program Files (x86)\Mozilla Firefox\extensions\{CAFEEFAC-0016-0000-0033-ABCDEFFEDCBA}\chrome\locale\en-US\ffjcext folder moved successfully.
C:\Program Files (x86)\Mozilla Firefox\extensions\{CAFEEFAC-0016-0000-0033-ABCDEFFEDCBA}\chrome\locale\en-US folder moved successfully.
C:\Program Files (x86)\Mozilla Firefox\extensions\{CAFEEFAC-0016-0000-0033-ABCDEFFEDCBA}\chrome\locale\de-DE\ffjcext folder moved successfully.
C:\Program Files (x86)\Mozilla Firefox\extensions\{CAFEEFAC-0016-0000-0033-ABCDEFFEDCBA}\chrome\locale\de-DE folder moved successfully.
C:\Program Files (x86)\Mozilla Firefox\extensions\{CAFEEFAC-0016-0000-0033-ABCDEFFEDCBA}\chrome\locale folder moved successfully.
C:\Program Files (x86)\Mozilla Firefox\extensions\{CAFEEFAC-0016-0000-0033-ABCDEFFEDCBA}\chrome\content\ffjcext folder moved successfully.
C:\Program Files (x86)\Mozilla Firefox\extensions\{CAFEEFAC-0016-0000-0033-ABCDEFFEDCBA}\chrome\content folder moved successfully.
C:\Program Files (x86)\Mozilla Firefox\extensions\{CAFEEFAC-0016-0000-0033-ABCDEFFEDCBA}\chrome folder moved successfully.
C:\Program Files (x86)\Mozilla Firefox\extensions\{CAFEEFAC-0016-0000-0033-ABCDEFFEDCBA} folder moved successfully.
Starting removal of ActiveX control {8AD9C840-044E-11D1-B3E9-00805F499D93}
64bit-Registry key HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Code Store Database\Distribution Units\{8AD9C840-044E-11D1-B3E9-00805F499D93}\ deleted successfully.
64bit-Registry key HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\CLSID\{8AD9C840-044E-11D1-B3E9-00805F499D93}\ deleted successfully.
Registry key HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Classes\CLSID\{8AD9C840-044E-11D1-B3E9-00805F499D93}\ deleted successfully.
64bit-Registry key HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Active Setup\Installed Components\{8AD9C840-044E-11D1-B3E9-00805F499D93}\ not found.
64bit-Registry key HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\CLSID\{8AD9C840-044E-11D1-B3E9-00805F499D93}\ not found.
Starting removal of ActiveX control {CAFEEFAC-0016-0000-0024-ABCDEFFEDCBA}
64bit-Registry key HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Code Store Database\Distribution Units\{CAFEEFAC-0016-0000-0024-ABCDEFFEDCBA}\ deleted successfully.
64bit-Registry key HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\CLSID\{CAFEEFAC-0016-0000-0024-ABCDEFFEDCBA}\ deleted successfully.
Registry key HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Classes\CLSID\{CAFEEFAC-0016-0000-0024-ABCDEFFEDCBA}\ deleted successfully.
64bit-Registry key HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Active Setup\Installed Components\{CAFEEFAC-0016-0000-0024-ABCDEFFEDCBA}\ not found.
64bit-Registry key HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\CLSID\{CAFEEFAC-0016-0000-0024-ABCDEFFEDCBA}\ not found.
Starting removal of ActiveX control {CAFEEFAC-FFFF-FFFF-FFFF-ABCDEFFEDCBA}
Registry key HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Code Store Database\Distribution Units\{CAFEEFAC-FFFF-FFFF-FFFF-ABCDEFFEDCBA}\ deleted successfully.
Registry key HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\CLSID\{CAFEEFAC-FFFF-FFFF-FFFF-ABCDEFFEDCBA}\ not found.
Registry key HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Active Setup\Installed Components\{CAFEEFAC-FFFF-FFFF-FFFF-ABCDEFFEDCBA}\ not found.
Registry key HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\CLSID\{CAFEEFAC-FFFF-FFFF-FFFF-ABCDEFFEDCBA}\ not found.
Starting removal of ActiveX control Garmin Communicator Plug-In
Registry error reading value HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Code Store Database\Distribution Units\Garmin Communicator Plug-In\DownloadInformation\\INF .
Registry key HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Code Store Database\Distribution Units\Garmin Communicator Plug-In\ deleted successfully.
Registry key HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Active Setup\Installed Components\Garmin Communicator Plug-In\ not found.
========== COMMANDS ==========

[EMPTYTEMP]

User: All Users

User: Default
->Temp folder emptied: 0 bytes
->Temporary Internet Files folder emptied: 0 bytes

User: Default User
->Temp folder emptied: 0 bytes
->Temporary Internet Files folder emptied: 0 bytes

User: Public

User: steven
->Temp folder emptied: 565097 bytes
->Temporary Internet Files folder emptied: 314265392 bytes
->Java cache emptied: 0 bytes
->FireFox cache emptied: 307033756 bytes
->Google Chrome cache emptied: 0 bytes
->Flash cache emptied: 1253 bytes

%systemdrive% .tmp files removed: 0 bytes
%systemroot% .tmp files removed: 0 bytes
%systemroot%\System32 .tmp files removed: 0 bytes
%systemroot%\System32 (64bit) .tmp files removed: 0 bytes
%systemroot%\System32\drivers .tmp files removed: 0 bytes
Windows Temp folder emptied: 85978 bytes
%systemroot%\sysnative\config\systemprofile\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows\Temporary Internet Files folder emptied: 134 bytes
RecycleBin emptied: 0 bytes

Total Files Cleaned = 593.00 mb


OTL by OldTimer - Version 3.2.69.0 log created on 10112012_083622

Files\Folders moved on Reboot...
C:\Users\steven\AppData\Local\Temp\FXSAPIDebugLogFile.txt moved successfully.
C:\Users\steven\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows\Temporary Internet Files\Content.IE5\LR63W4ZV\syncmessage[1].htm moved successfully.
C:\Windows\temp\mcafee_NSeMuWb2FQXTyEb moved successfully.

PendingFileRenameOperations files...

Registry entries deleted on Reboot...

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Hi,

Let Java update and see if that resolves the issue.

For McAfee:

Uninstall and re-instsall McAfee

IMPORTANT:
You must uninstall your McAfee products using the Windows Add/Remove Programs (Windows XP) or Programs and Features (Windows 7 and Windows Vista) before you run MCPR. Otherwise, the number of your licenses might be incorrectly counted.

1. Please click the Start Orb, click Control Panel. Under the Programs heading click Uninstall a program
2. In the list of programs installed, locate the following program(s):

McAfee Virtual Technician
McAfee SecurityCenter

3. Click on each program to highlight it and click Change/Remove. (Vista/7 users: right click the program and click Uninstall
4. After the programs have been uninstalled, close the Installed Programs window and the Control Panel.
5. Reboot the computer.

Delete the folders associated with the uninstalled programs.(Only do this if you uninstalled the program)

1. Using Windows Explorer (to get there right-click your Start button and click "Explore"), please delete the following folders(s) (if present):

C:\Users\steven\AppData\Roaming\McAfee
C:\Program Files\McAfee.com
C:\Program Files (x86)\McAfee.com
C:\Program Files\McAfee
C:\Program Files (x86)\McAfee
C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\McAfee

2. Close Windows Explorer.


Download and run the McAfee Consumer Product Removal (MCPR) tool:

Download the MCPR tool from: http://download.mcaf...atches/MCPR.exe and, when prompted, save it to the desktop.

IMPORTANT: The MCPR tool is updated periodically when new products and updates are released. Always download a new copy of the MCPR tool before using it to uninstall your product.

• Navigate to the folder where you saved the file, and double-click MCPR.exe.( NOTE: Windows 7 and Windows Vista users, right-click MCPR.exe, and select Run as Administrator.)
• When you see the User Account Control dialog box, click Yes.
• At the McAfee Software Removal screen, click Next.
• At the End User License Agreement (EULA) dialog box, click Next to accept the agreement.
• When prompted, type the Captcha information to validate the application security, then click Next.
  • If you have Family Protection installed, type your Administrator user name and password, and click Next.
  • If you cannot authenticate, follow the on-screen instructions to obtain an uninstall code. If you do not have Family Protection installed, you will not receive this authentication prompt.
• When you see the message CleanUp Successful, restart your computer. Your McAfee product will not be fully removed until after the restart.

Let me know if this resolved these issues.

[godawgs]

Hi,

Let Java update and see if that resolves the issue.

For McAfee:

Uninstall and re-instsall McAfee

IMPORTANT:
You must uninstall your McAfee products using the Windows Add/Remove Programs (Windows XP) or Programs and Features (Windows 7 and Windows Vista) before you run MCPR. Otherwise, the number of your licenses might be incorrectly counted.

1. Please click the Start Orb, click Control Panel. Under the Programs heading click Uninstall a program
2. In the list of programs installed, locate the following program(s):

McAfee Virtual Technician
McAfee SecurityCenter

3. Click on each program to highlight it and click Change/Remove. (Vista/7 users: right click the program and click Uninstall
4. After the programs have been uninstalled, close the Installed Programs window and the Control Panel.
5. Reboot the computer.

Delete the folders associated with the uninstalled programs.(Only do this if you uninstalled the program)

1. Using Windows Explorer (to get there right-click your Start button and click "Explore"), please delete the following folders(s) (if present):

C:\Users\steven\AppData\Roaming\McAfee
C:\Program Files\McAfee.com
C:\Program Files (x86)\McAfee.com
C:\Program Files\McAfee
C:\Program Files (x86)\McAfee
C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\McAfee

2. Close Windows Explorer.


Download and run the McAfee Consumer Product Removal (MCPR) tool:

Download the MCPR tool from: http://download.mcaf...atches/MCPR.exe and, when prompted, save it to the desktop.

IMPORTANT: The MCPR tool is updated periodically when new products and updates are released. Always download a new copy of the MCPR tool before using it to uninstall your product.

• Navigate to the folder where you saved the file, and double-click MCPR.exe.( NOTE: Windows 7 and Windows Vista users, right-click MCPR.exe, and select Run as Administrator.)
• When you see the User Account Control dialog box, click Yes.
• At the McAfee Software Removal screen, click Next.
• At the End User License Agreement (EULA) dialog box, click Next to accept the agreement.
• When prompted, type the Captcha information to validate the application security, then click Next.
  • If you have Family Protection installed, type your Administrator user name and password, and click Next.
  • If you cannot authenticate, follow the on-screen instructions to obtain an uninstall code. If you do not have Family Protection installed, you will not receive this authentication prompt.
• When you see the message CleanUp Successful, restart your computer. Your McAfee product will not be fully removed until after the restart.

Let me know if this resolved these issues.

[ststeveo]

I downloaded Java update fine. I uninstalled the MacAfee but as i am reinstalling it it is prompting to uninstall malwarebytes. Should i uninstall that? I have no virus protection right now.

[godawgs]

Yes, uninstall MalwareBytes first. Another reason I don't like McAfee. After you get McAfee installed make sure it works OK and then reinstall MalwareBytes and see if the problem comes back with McAfee.

[ststeveo]

everything seems to be running fine right now.
I am noticing when a new program starts the screen blacks out then comes back on. I will look over settings to see what might be doing this.

[godawgs]

Hey there,

OK! Well done. Here is the best part of the process! The mullygrubs are gone! That's a technical term for your log(s) appear to be clean! If you have no further issues with your computer, please proceed with the housekeeping procedures outlined below.
The first thing we need to do is to remove all the tools that we have used. This is so that should you ever be re-infected, you will download updated versions.


Step-1.

Uninstall ESET

1. Please click the Start Orb, click Control Panel. Under the Programs heading click Uninstall a program
2. In the list of programs installed, locate the following program(s):

ESET online Scanner

3. Click on each program to highlight it and click Change/Remove. (Vista/7 users: right click the program and click Uninstall
4. After the programs have been uninstalled, close the Installed Programs window and the Control Panel.
5. Reboot the computer.

Delete the folders associated with the uninstalled programs.(Only do this if you uninstalled the program)

1. Using Windows Explorer (to get there right-click your Start button and click "Explore"), please delete the following folders(s) (if present):

C:\Program Files(86)\ESET

2. Close Windows Explorer.


Step-2.

Uninstall AdwCleaner

Re-open AdwCleaner

• Click the Uninstall button
• Confirm with yes

Step-3.

Delete the following files and folders:

OTL.exe
OTL.txt
Extras.txt
C:\_OTL
aswMBR.exe
aswMBR.txt
MBR.dat
RogueKiller.exe
all RKreport.txt files
SecurityCheck.exe
checkup.txt
JavaRa.exe

Delete any other .bat, .log, .reg, .txt, and any other files created during this process, and left on the desktop and empty the Recycle Bin


Step-3.

Make a Fresh Restore Point, Clear the Old Restore Points, and Re-enable System Restore

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, but that's good news).

Note: Do not clear infected/old System Restore points before creating a new System Restore point first!

For Vista and Windows 7:

• Click the Start Orb. Click Control Panel. Click System and Maintenance
• Click System
• In the left column under Tasks, click Advance System Settings and accept the warning if you get one
• Click the System Protection Tab
• In the Available Disks box put a ckeck mark in the box next to OS (?:) (System). Your drive letter will be shown in place of the ?
  
  Note: It may take some time for the system to populate the Available Disks box, so be patient.
  
• Click the Create button at the bottom
• Type in a name fo the restore point, i.e: Clean
• Click Create
• A small System Protection window will come up telling you a Restore Point is being created.
• Another System Protection window will come up telling you the Restore Point has been created, click OK
• Click OK again.
• Close the Control Panel

Now we can purge the old Restore Points

• Click Start(Windows 7 Orb), click Run (or press the Windows key and R together) to bring up the Run box.
• Copy and Paste the following in the Run box:
  

  cleanmgr

• Click OK
  A Disk Cleanup Options popup will open
  
• Click Files from all users on this computer
  
  A Drive Selection popup will open
  NOTE: You will not see this window unless you have more than one drive or partition on your computer.
  
  If you chose Files from all users on this computer above, then click on Continue for UAC prompt.
• Select the system drive, C:\ and click OK.
  
• For a few moments the system will make some calculations
  
  
• The Disk Cleanup Window will open:
  
  
• Click the More Options tab.
• Click the Clean up button under the System Restore and Shadow Copies section. (See screenshot below)
  
  
• In the Disk Cleanup dialog box, click Delete (See screenshot below).
  
  
• You will get a Disk Cleanup confirmation (See screenshot below)
  
• Click Delete Files, and then click OK.

Step-4.

Reset Hidden Files and Folders

For Vista and Windows 7
1. Click Start,click Control Panel.
2. Click Folder Options.... NOTE: If you are in the Category view, click Appearance, then Folder Options
3. On the Folder Options window click the View tab.
4. In the Advanced settings: box, Under Hidden files and folders, click the Do not show hidden files and folders button.
5. Click the Hide protected operating system files (Recommended) box.
6. Click Apply and then OK

For Your Information

You are running the Windows SideBar with gadgets:
Microsoft has discovered a security vulnerability in Windows Sidebar and Gadgets. Your log shows Windows sidebar running.
I recommend that you disable the sidebar.
Please see the following articles for information on how to do that:

Microsoft Urges Users to Shut Down Windows Gadgets or Risk Attack

Microsoft fix kills Windows Gadgets, warns it could lead to PC hijacks


Preventing Re-Infection

Below, I have included a number of recommendations for how to protect your computer against future malware infections.

:Keep Windows Updated:-Windows Updates are constantly being revised to combat the newest hacks and threats, Microsoft releases security updates that help your computer from becoming vulnerable. It is best if you have these set to download automatically.

Vista and Windows 7 Users:
1. Click Start> All Programs, from the list find Windows Update and click it.

:Turn On Automatic Updates:

Vista and Windows 7
1. Click Start> Control Panel. Click Security. Under Windows Update, Click Turn automatic on or off.
2. On the next page, under Important Updates, Click the Drop down arrow on the right side of the box and Click Install Updates Automatically(recommended).
If you click this setting, click to select the day and time for scheduled updates to occur. You can schedule Automatic Updates for any time of day. Remember, your computer must be on at the scheduled time for updates to be installed. After you set this option, Windows recognizes when you are online and uses your Internet connection to find updates on the Windows Update Web site or on the Microsoft Update Web site that apply to your computer. Updates are downloaded automatically in the background, and you are not notified or interrupted during this process. An icon appears in the notification area of your task bar when the updates are being downloaded. You can point to the icon to view the download status. To pause or to resume the download, right-click the icon, and then click Pause or Resume. When the download is completed, another message appears in the notification area so that you can review the updates that are scheduled for installation. If you choose not to install at that time, Windows starts the installation on your set schedule.

: Keep Java Updated :

• Click the Start button
• Click Control Panel
• Double Click Java - Looks like a coffee cup. You may have to switch to Classical View on the upper left of the Control Panel to see it.
• Click the Update tab
• Click Update Now
• Allow any updates to be downloaded and installed

: Keep Adobe Reader Updated :

• Open Adobe Reader
• Click Help on the menu at the top
• Click Check for Updates
• Allow any updates to be downloaded and installed

NOTE: Whether you use Adobe Reader, Acrobat or Foxit Reader 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: Click Start, All Programs, Adobe Reader, Edit, Preferences, Click on Javascript in the left column and uncheck Enable Acrobat Javascript. Click OK Close program. It's the same for Foxit Reader except Preferences is under the Tools menu, and you uncheck Enable Javascript Actions.

:Web Browsers:

:Make your Internet Explorer more secure:
1. From within Internet Explorer click on the Tools menu and then click on Options.
2. Click once on the Security tab
3. Click once on the Internet icon so it becomes highlighted.
4. Click once on the Custom Level button.
5. Change the Download signed ActiveX controls to "Prompt"
6. Change the Download unsigned ActiveX controls to "Disable"
7. Change the Initialise and script ActiveX controls not marked as safe to "Disable"
8. Change the Installation of desktop items to "Prompt"
9. Change the Launching programs and files in an IFRAME to "Prompt"
10. When all these settings have been made, click on the OK button.
11. If it prompts you as to whether or not you want to save the settings, click the Yes button.
12. Next press the Apply button and then the OK to exit the Internet Properties page.

:Alternate Browsers:

If you use Firefox, I highly recommend these add-ons to keep your PC even more secure.

• NoScript - for blocking ads and other potential website attacks
• WebOfTrust - a safe surfing tool for your browser. Traffic-light rating symbols show which websites you can trust when you search, shop and surf on the Web.
• McAfee SiteAdvisor - this tells you whether the sites you are about to visit are safe or not. A must if you do a lot of Googling

:Install the MVPs Hosts File: (Only needed for Firefox)

• MVPS Hosts file-replaces your current HOSTS file with one containing well known ad sites and other bad sites. Basically, this prevents your computer from connecting to those sites by redirecting them to 127.0.0.1 which is your local computer, meaning it will be difficult to infect yourself in the future.

Preventative programs that will help to keep the nasties away! We will start with Anti Spyware programs. I would advise getting a couple of them at least, and running a full scan at least once a month. Run Quick Scans at least once a week. Download the Free versions. And update the definitions before running scans.

========Anti Spyware========

• Malwarebytes-Free Version- a powerful tool to search for and eliminate malware found on your computer.
• SUPERAntiSpyware Free Edition-another scanning tool to find and eliminate malware.
• SpywareBlaster-to help prevent spyware from installing in the first place. A tutorial can be found here.
• SpywareGuard-to catch and block spyware before it can execute. A tutorial can be found here.
• WinPatrol - will alert you to hijackings, malware attacks and critical changes made to your computer without your permission. Help file and tutorial can be found here.

It's a good idea to clear out all your temp files every now and again. This will help your computer from bogging down and slowing. It also can assist in getting rid of files that may contain malicious code that could re-infect your computer.

========TEMP File Cleaners========

• TFC by OldTimer-A very powerful cleaning program for 32 and 64 bit OS. Note: You may have this already as part of the fixes you have run.
• CleanUP-Click the Download CleanUP! link. There is also a Learn how to use CleanUP! link on this page.

:BACKUPS:

• Keep a backup of your important files.-Now, more than ever, it's especially important to protect your digital files and memories. This article is full of good information on alternatives for home backup solutions.
• ERUNT-(Emergency Recovery Utility NT) allows you to keep a complete backup of your registry and restore it when needed. The standard registry backup options that come with Windows back up most of the registry but not all of it. ERUNT however creates a complete backup set, including the Security hive and user related sections. ERUNT is easy to use and since it creates a full backup, there are no options or choices other than to select the location of the backup files. The backup set includes a small executable that will launch the registry restore if needed.

:Keep Installed Programs Up to Date:

It is also possible for other programs on your computer to have security vulnerability that can allow malware to infect you. Therefore, it is also a good idea to check for the latest versions of commonly installed applications that are regularly patched to fix vulnerabilities.
Download and install and run it monthly:
Filehippo Update Checker

Finally, please read How did I Get Infected in the First Place(by Mr. Tony Klein and dvk01)


I'd be grateful if you could reply to this post so that I know you have read it and, if you've no other questions, the thread can then be closed.

I Will Keep This Open For 24 hours or so. If Anything Comes Up - Just Come Back And Let Me Know

Stay Safe
godawgs

[godawgs]

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