Hi Rich
Are we good?
Rich, we're good!
You are good
Great job!
A few more things to go over. With the clean install in mind, I have some tips and information for you
Some you've seen, all are important.
If you need help with anything, or have any questions, just ask
1.
Antivirus installed
2.
Firewall up running
3.
Malwarebytes is an excellent program. If you have not done so already, that can be downloaded from
this link here. It is preferred over Spybot and it's way better
Do not install both. Only one.
Double Click mbam-setup.exe to install the application.
- Make sure a checkmark is placed next to Update Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware and Launch Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware, then click Finish.
- If an update is found, it will download and install the latest version.
- Update and use it weekly to scan for undesirables.
4.
Spybot may be reinstalled if you'd prefer. If so, get your download from Spybot
at this link But I really think you'll be much happier with Malwarebytes.
5. You had the
MVPShosts file. Not needed. Skip the hosts files. SpyBot and this one. They'll just slow you down unnecessarily.
6.
WinPatrol should be downloaded from
here.
7.
CCleaner. If you must use it, use it for just cleaning temp files, use the wiper service carefully. If you wish to put that back on, get it from them
here .
Don't use its registry cleaner or any registry cleaner!. They are more trouble than they are worth and can turn your computer into a fancy doorstop.
8.
Adobe. You currently do not have Adobe installed. Download the latest version of
Adobe Reader from
here if you would like it.
•
Remove the check mark next to
Yes, install Google Chrome as my default browser and Google Toolbar for Internet Explorer.• Click the
Install Now button to download
Adobe Reader and follow the directions.
Alternative Option: You could try installing
Foxit Reader from
HERE.
Foxit Reader is a much smaller program. It has fewer add-ons therefore loads more quickly.
NOTE: When installing FoxitReader, be careful not to install anything to do with AskBar or any other 3rd party software.Adobe Flash can be downloaded from
here.
Again,
remove the check mark next to Yes, install Google Chrome as my default browser and Google Toolbar for Internet Explorer.One more thing: Don't take Adobe updates on the fly. Their updates should only come on reboot. Not while you're visiting a website
I think that about covers programs you had installed before.
Remember, download from the
source whenever possible. Second alternative FileHippo. CNET last as they have the least clean downloads.
Always read your windows thoroughly so you have a chance to uncheck the box for the usually unwanted addons to a download
before you click ok or next or install.
*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~* Windows Sidebar AdviceWe uninstalled it earlier, but with the reinstall, it's likely back, therefor as It is no longer advisable to have this feature enabled as outline in the below Microsoft article:
Vulnerabilities in Gadgets could allow remote code execution.
I advise you download and run the
Disable Windows Sidebar and Gadgets Fixtit Utility to rectify this.
*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~**~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*Preventing New InfectionsWindows Updates• It is
critical to have both a firewall and an anti virus to protect your system and to keep them
updated, and to keep your operating system up to date make sure
Windows Updates are kept current:
A major essential is to keep your computer updated with the latest operating system patches and security fixes.
Windows Updates are constantly being revised to combat the newest hacks and threats, Microsoft releases security updates that help your computer from becoming vunerable. It is best if you have these set to download
automatically.
If they are not already or if you need to check:
1. Open Windows Update by clicking the
Start Orb. In the search box, type
Update, and then, in the list of results, click
Windows Update.
2. In the left pane, click
Change settings.
3. Under
Important updates, choose the option that you want.
Recommended setting: Install updates automatically4. Under
Recommended updates, select the
Give me recommended updates the same way I receive important updates check box, and then click
OK. If you're prompted for an administrator password or confirmation, type the password or provide confirmation.
*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~* Program Updates• Keep Installed Programs Up to Date
It's important to keep all other programs on your computer updated because they can also have security vulnerabilities exploited by the malware to infect you. Therefore, it is also a good idea to check for the latest versions of commonly installed applications to fix vulnerabilities, this can be done manually by using the Update feature included in most programs or you can use the following program to help you with this:
FileHippo Update Checker*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~* CryptoLocker WarningThere is a particularly nasty infection out there at the moment.
Go
here for information about CryptoLocker Ransomeware. Learning about what is out there may help prevent infection. The main thing with this infection here, Rich ~ is Backup. Use the external, keep it unplugged to the computer when you're not backing up files or using it. This will prevent the infection from getting to your backed up files if you ever do come across it.
Download
CryptoPrevent free for home use. It will help prevent CryptoLocker.
*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~* When installing\updating
ANY program, make sure you always select
Custom installation, so you can
UN-check any possible "drive-by-install" (foistware), like toolbars etc., which may try to install along with the legitimate program.
Do NOT click "Next" button without looking at any given page.*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~* To find out more information about how you got infected in the first place and some great guidelines to follow to prevent future infections you can read
this article by Miekiemoes.
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