Hi Rich
I appreciate all the time you spent helping me.
Thank you
and you are very welcome
To adjust your Firefox homepage try the instructions
here to see if that works. Please let me know if it works to your satisfaction
Java Advice:There has been recent severe exploitation of this software. Even though this exploit has been reportedly fixed there is still a vulnerability with the software, the below is currently all that it is installed Java related:-
~> Java 7 Update 7
~> Java 7 Update 15
~> Java Auto Updater
You need to uninstall all (if still present via Programs and Features located in the Control Panel))...Your choice if you wish to go ahead and reinstall but as mentioned I advise against it and for the present I do not even have anything Java related installed on my machines and everything works just fine
Please let myself know what you wish to do about this in your next reply please and if you opt to re-install I will provide both the appropriate instructions and safety advice etc.
Your logs look clean
Now the fun part
Let's clean up the mess
I've made and get you your space back.
First, we'll reset your Firewall and cleanup your RestorePoints:
Please right click on
on your Desktop, choose
Run as Administrator, accept UAC prompts.
*Under
in the textbox at the bottom, please paste in the following:
:Files
netsh advfirewall reset /c
netsh advfirewall set allprofiles state on /c
%windir%\system32\vssadmin delete shadows /for=c: /all /quiet /c
:Commands
[CreateRestorePoint]
• Then click the
button at the top
• Let the program run unhindered.
• When complete, a small window pops up
• Click
ok to open the fixlog, then close it.
•
Note: I do not need to review the log produced.
Clean up with OTL: • Now close all other programs apart from OTL as this step will require a reboot.
• On the OTL main screen, press the
button.
• Say Yes to the prompt and then allow the program to reboot your computer.
• OTL will remove itself
UninstallsClick Start ~> Control Panel ~> Programs and Features
Uninstall the following if present:
ESET
WinDirStatRemove AdwCleanerReopen
AdwCleanerClick on the
Uninstall button
A confirmation window will open
Confirm by clicking
YesRemove SecurityCheckRight click and select
Delete to remove SecurityCheck.exe.
Remove JunkwareRemovalToolRight click and select
Delete to remove JunkwareRemovalTool.
All of the tools are now uninstalled
You may also delete all logs, jpg pics copied for posting on your Desktop.
*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~**~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~* How to Prevent 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 vulnerability explored 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 one of the following programs to help you with this:
FileHippo Update CheckerYour Antivirus and Firewall are set. You have
Malwarebytes on your computer ~ Use it often it's a
great tool to have. Update and run weekly to help keep your system clean!
*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~* 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 learn more about how to protect yourself while on the internet read our little guide
Malware and Safe ComputingDisk Cleanup1. Open
Disk Cleanup by clicking the
Start button ~>
All Programs ~>
Accessories ~>
System Tools and then clicking
Disk Cleanup.
2. In the
Disk Cleanup Options dialog box, click
Files from all users on this computer. If you are prompted for an administrator password or confirmation, type the password or provide confirmation.
3. If prompted, select the drive that you want to clean up, and then click
OK.
4. Let it calculate, upon completion, a new window pops up, make sure all boxes are checked, click the
OK button to let it clean.
Then1. Run CheckDisk1. Open Computer by clicking the
Start button , and then clicking
Computer.
2.
Right-click the hard disk drive that you want to check, and then click
Properties.
3. Click the
Tools tab, and then, under Error-checking, click
Check Now. If you are prompted for an administrator password or confirmation, type the password or provide confirmation.
4. Select
Automatically fix file system errors.
5. Select
Scan for and attempt recovery of bad sectors.
6. Click Start. You may be asked to reboot to start. Do it
Depending upon the size of your hard disk, this may take several minutes. For best results, don't use your computer for any other tasks while it's checking for errors.
Defragment your HardDriveFollow instructions
click here to Defrag your harddrive.
Please let me know how your diskcheck and defrag go and how your computer is running.
Go ahead and reinstall Spybot if you wish
I'll wait to hear from you