odd. and scary.
Winfixer Trouble [RESOLVED]
Started by
chesirekat99
, Oct 20 2005 08:19 AM
#16
Posted 24 October 2005 - 06:11 PM
odd. and scary.
#17
Posted 24 October 2005 - 10:45 PM
We are pretty sure that it is vundo, but we can't find exactly whats causing it.
Great job, it appears your computer is clean
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
Great job, it appears your computer is clean
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
#18
Posted 25 October 2005 - 05:40 AM
thank you for all of your help!
i have a lot of the anti-spyware/virus programs you suggested and i will definately be more diligent while on the internet.
thank you so much, excal. you helped me solve a huge problem.
i have a lot of the anti-spyware/virus programs you suggested and i will definately be more diligent while on the internet.
thank you so much, excal. you helped me solve a huge problem.
#19
Posted 25 October 2005 - 06:08 AM
Since this issue appears to be resolved ... this Topic has been closed. Glad we could help.
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#20
Posted 25 October 2005 - 06:08 AM
Since this issue appears to be resolved ... this Topic has been closed. Glad we could help.
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