[Excal]

Your clear of Malware. You can get those fastclicks from going to any site.
I would suggest that you go to Firefox as thats a safer browser.

I don't believe your other problems are malware related and I suggest that maybe you should post in our XP forum for suggestions on how to help you with them.

http://www.geekstogo...2003-NT-f5.html

Great job, it appears your computer is clean

Ensure you rehide your “hidden files and folders” back to the way they were.

Now that your system is Malware Free, it is important to reset your system Restore. Click Here to learn how to.

I recommend that you Defrag your computer before setting your Restore points:

Go to start>all programs>accessories>system tools>Disk Defragmentor Make sure it set to the proper drive (default should be your main driver) and click on defragment


Might I suggest the following Free Spyware programs, if you don't already have them, for added security, you can download them at the following links. These programs work great for detection:

Ad-aware SE
Spybot S&D
Microsoft Anti-Spyware


If you are unhappy with your current antivirus and want to replace it or if you dont already have one, I suggest one of these free programs:
*Note - do not use more than one anti-virus program as it will more than likely cause conflict.

AVG
Avast
AntiVir


The following free programs are great for prevention:

SpywareBlaster 3.4
Spywareguard
IE/Spyad

A Firewall is a must! Here are 3 good free versions:
(do not have more than one firewall running on your system)

Sygate
Kerio
ZoneLabs

There are other options other than Internet Explorer for a browser, which some say have better security. Two of them are:

Firefox
Opera

If you decide to keep Internet Explorer, This site is a great source for tightening up security on It's settings.

Make sure that you keep your Operating System and IE updated with the latest Critical Security Updates from Microsoft...they usually come out once a month, on the 2nd Tuesday of each month.

Be sure and give the Temp folders a cleaning out now and then as well, Make sure after you clean your Temp files to empty out your Recycle bin as well.
For ease use the following program:

Cleanup
Run "Cleanup" and when it has finished, Reboot

To help prevent future spyware installations/infections, please read the Anti-Spyware Tutorial and use the tools provided. Also read How I got Infected

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Hi Excal, and thank you!

I am working my way through your very helpful list. I know what caused the problem with Outlook Express - we stopped it in the middle of compacting the files, and it doesn't like you to do that! Am now in process of fixing it.

It is wonderful not to have the Winfixer devil raise its ugly head. I have just sent a donation in gratitude for your sterling work and hope it enables you and your trusty sword to continue your valiant fight against malware!

Best wishes and have a super day!

[nicegal]

Hi Excal, and thank you!

I am working my way through your very helpful list. I know what caused the problem with Outlook Express - we stopped it in the middle of compacting the files, and it doesn't like you to do that! Am now in process of fixing it.

It is wonderful not to have the Winfixer devil raise its ugly head. I have just sent a donation in gratitude for your sterling work and hope it enables you and your trusty sword to continue your valiant fight against malware!

Best wishes and have a super day!

[Excal]

Thanks very much!!!

good luck and safe surfing!



Excal

[Excal]

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