[POADB]

We're almost there.. We need to go into the registry manually and take that sucker out.

Go to Start > Run and type regedit and click OK.
Go to File > Export and save a backup of the registry.
Go to Edit > Find and type in Does Readme. Delete any instance of this found. If it will not delete, righ click and change the Permissions.

Let me know how you get on.

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I deleted it, it doesn't seem to have come back, that's it i suppose, yay!

Thanks

[Dominicc2003]

I deleted it, it doesn't seem to have come back, that's it i suppose, yay!

Thanks

[POADB]

Your log is clean. Well done
Do you have any more problems with your computer? If not, you should be set to go.

However, there still remains a few bits of housekeeping ...

Reset hidden/system files and folders

• Click Start.
• Open My Computer.
• Select the Tools menu and click Folder Options.
• Select the View tab.
• Deselect the Show hidden files and folders option.
• Select the Hide file extensions for known types option.
• Select the Hide protected operating system files option.
• Click Yes to confirm.
• Click OK.

Clear Java Cache

• Click Start >Settings>Control Panel
• Click the Java Plugin Icon
• Click the Cache tab
• Click the Clear button and click OK to confirm

Note: Please repeat this procedure for each "Java Plugin" button in your Control Panel

Follow the instructions outlined here to clear Sun Java's cache.


Create a new System Restore point

• click Start >> Run - type SYSDM.CPL & press Enter
• select the System Restore Tab
• tick on the checkbox - "Turn off System Restore on all drives"
• click Apply
• then untick the same checkbox & click OK

Enable Windows Auto Update

• Go to Start>Run - type wuaucpl.cpl
• tick on the checkbox - "Keep my computer up to date"
• Under settings, choose "Automatically download the updates, and install them on the schedule that I specify".
• Click on "OK".

Now that you are clean, to help protect your computer in the future I recommend that you get the following free programs:

• SpywareBlaster to help prevent spyware from installing in the first place.
• SpywareGuard to catch and block spyware before it can execute.
• IESpy-Ad to block access to malicious websites so you cannot be redirected to them from an infected site or email.

If you do not have a firewall, here are 3 free ones available for personal use:

• Sygate Personal Firewall
• Kerio Personal Firewall
• ZoneAlarm

In light of your recent hiccup, I'm sure you'll like to avoid any future infections. Please take a look at these well written articles

• HOW DID I GET INFECTED IN THE FIRST PLACE?
• THE ANTI-SPYWARE TUTORIAL
• MAKING INTERNET EXPLORER SAFER

Have a safe & happy computing day.

Please respond to this thread one more time so we can mark this thread as resolved.

[Dominicc2003]

Resolved