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Please download SmitRem
  • Save the file to your desktop.
  • Right click on the file and extract it to it's own folder on the desktop.


Please reboot your computer in SafeMode by doing the following:
  • Restart your computer
  • After hearing your computer beep once during startup, but before the Windows icon appears, press F8.
  • Instead of Windows loading as normal, a menu should appear
  • Select the first option, to run Windows in Safe Mode.
* if you have trouble getting into Safe mode go here for more info.



Once in Safe mode, follow these steps:
  • Open the smitRem folder, then double click the RunThis.bat file to start the tool.
  • Follow the prompts on screen.
  • Wait for the tool to complete and disk cleanup to finish.
  • The tool will create a log named smitfiles.txt in the root of your drive, eg; Local Disk C: or partition where your operating system is installed. Please post that log along with all others requested in your next reply.


Post the log file from Smitrem as well as a new log from Silent Runners.
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smitRem © log file
version 2.8

by noahdfear


Microsoft Windows XP [Version 5.1.2600]
The current date is: Wed 04/05/2006
The current time is: 13:13:34.01

Running from
C:\Documents and Settings\Stan Gillham\Desktop\smitRem

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Pre-run SharedTask Export

(GetSTS.exe) SharedTaskScheduler exporter by Lawrence Abrams (Grinler)
Copyright© 2006 BleepingComputer.com

Registry Pseudo-Format Mode (Not a valid reg file):

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\SharedTaskScheduler]
"{438755C2-A8BA-11D1-B96B-00A0C90312E1}"="Browseui preloader"
"{8C7461EF-2B13-11d2-BE35-3078302C2030}"="Component Categories cache daemon"

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\CLSID\{438755C2-A8BA-11D1-B96B-00A0C90312E1}\InProcServer32]
@="%SystemRoot%\system32\browseui.dll"


[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\CLSID\{8C7461EF-2B13-11d2-BE35-3078302C2030}\InProcServer32]
@="%SystemRoot%\system32\browseui.dll"


~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

checking for ShudderLTD key

ShudderLTD key not present!

checking for PSGuard.com key


PSGuard.com key not present!


checking for WinHound.com key


WinHound.com key not present!

spyaxe uninstaller NOT present
Winhound uninstaller NOT present
SpywareStrike uninstaller NOT present

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Existing Pre-run Files


~~~ Program Files ~~~



~~~ Shortcuts ~~~

Security Troubleshooting.url
Online Security Center.url


~~~ Favorites ~~~

Take It Here - Daily Updated [bleep] Links.url
Take It Here - Daily Updated [bleep] Links.url
Free XXX Sites List.url


~~~ system32 folder ~~~

1024 dir
ncompat.tlb


~~~ Icons in System32 ~~~



~~~ Windows directory ~~~



~~~ Drive root ~~~


~~~ Miscellaneous Files/folders ~~~




~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Command Line Process Viewer/Killer/Suspender for Windows NT/2000/XP V2.03
Copyright© 2002-2003 [email protected]
Killing PID 724 'explorer.exe'
Killing PID 724 'explorer.exe'

Starting registry repairs

Registry repairs complete

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

SharedTask Export after registry fix

(GetSTS.exe) SharedTaskScheduler exporter by Lawrence Abrams (Grinler)
Copyright© 2006 BleepingComputer.com

Registry Pseudo-Format Mode (Not a valid reg file):

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\SharedTaskScheduler]
"{438755C2-A8BA-11D1-B96B-00A0C90312E1}"="Browseui preloader"
"{8C7461EF-2B13-11d2-BE35-3078302C2030}"="Component Categories cache daemon"

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\CLSID\{438755C2-A8BA-11D1-B96B-00A0C90312E1}\InProcServer32]
@="%SystemRoot%\system32\browseui.dll"


[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\CLSID\{8C7461EF-2B13-11d2-BE35-3078302C2030}\InProcServer32]
@="%SystemRoot%\system32\browseui.dll"


~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Deleting files

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Remaining Post-run Files


~~~ Program Files ~~~



~~~ Shortcuts ~~~



~~~ Favorites ~~~



~~~ system32 folder ~~~



~~~ Icons in System32 ~~~



~~~ Windows directory ~~~



~~~ Drive root ~~~


~~~ Miscellaneous Files/folders ~~~


~~~ Wininet.dll ~~~

CLEAN! :whistling:
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"Silent Runners.vbs", revision 44, http://www.silentrunners.org/
Operating System: Windows XP SP2
Output limited to non-default values, except where indicated by "{++}"


Startup items buried in registry:
---------------------------------

HKCU\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run\ {++}
"MSMSGS" = ""C:\Program Files\Messenger\msmsgs.exe" /background" [MS]
"ares" = ""C:\Program Files\Ares\Ares.exe" -h" ["Ares Development Group"]
"msnmsgr" = ""C:\Program Files\MSN Messenger\msnmsgr.exe" /background" [file not found]
"RHSI SHS" = ""C:\Program Files\Rogers\SelfHealing\SHS.exe" /background" ["Rogers Cable"]
"Update Manager" = ""C:\Program Files\Rogers\Update Manager\UpdateManager.exe" /background" ["Rogers Cable Communications Inc. "]
"Google Desktop Search" = ""C:\Program Files\Google\Google Desktop Search\GoogleDesktop.exe" /startup" [null data]
"Yahoo! Pager" = ""C:\PROGRA~1\Yahoo!\MESSEN~1\ypager.exe" -quiet" ["Yahoo! Inc."]

HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run\ {++}
"VTTimer" = "VTTimer.exe" ["S3 Graphics, Inc."]
"TkBellExe" = ""C:\Program Files\Common Files\Real\Update_OB\realsched.exe" -osboot" ["RealNetworks, Inc."]
"CaAvTray" = ""C:\Program Files\Yahoo!\Antivirus\CAVTray.exe"" ["Computer Associates International, Inc."]
"CAVRID" = ""C:\Program Files\Yahoo!\Antivirus\CAVRID.exe"" ["Computer Associates International, Inc."]
"YOP" = "C:\PROGRA~1\Yahoo!\YOP\yop.exe /autostart" ["Yahoo! Inc."]
"QuickTime Task" = ""C:\Program Files\QuickTime\qttask.exe" -atboottime" ["Apple Computer, Inc."]
"iTunesHelper" = ""C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunesHelper.exe"" ["Apple Computer, Inc."]
"THGuard" = ""C:\Program Files\TrojanHunter 4.5\THGuard.exe"" ["Mischel Internet Security"]

HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Browser Helper Objects\
{02478D38-C3F9-4EFB-9B51-7695ECA05670}\(Default) = (no title provided)
-> {HKLM...CLSID} = "Yahoo! Toolbar Helper"
\InProcServer32\(Default) = "C:\Program Files\Yahoo!\Companion\Installs\cpn2\yt.dll" [file not found]
{06849E9F-C8D7-4D59-B87D-784B7D6BE0B3}\(Default) = (no title provided)
-> {HKLM...CLSID} = "Adobe PDF Reader Link Helper"
\InProcServer32\(Default) = "C:\Program Files\Adobe\Acrobat 7.0\ActiveX\AcroIEHelper.dll" ["Adobe Systems Incorporated"]
{5BAB4B5B-68BC-4B02-94D6-2FC0DE4A7897}\(Default) = (no title provided)
-> {HKLM...CLSID} = "UberButton Class"
\InProcServer32\(Default) = "C:\Program Files\Yahoo!\Common\yiesrvc.dll" ["Yahoo!"]
{65D886A2-7CA7-479B-BB95-14D1EFB7946A}\(Default) = (no title provided)
-> {HKLM...CLSID} = "YahooTaggedBM Class"
\InProcServer32\(Default) = "C:\Program Files\Yahoo!\Common\YIeTagBm.dll" ["Yahoo! Inc."]
{AA58ED58-01DD-4d91-8333-CF10577473F7}\(Default) = (no title provided)
-> {HKLM...CLSID} = "Google Toolbar Helper"
\InProcServer32\(Default) = "c:\program files\google\googletoolbar2.dll" ["Google Inc."]
{F2AA9440-6328-4933-B7C9-A6CCDF9CBF6D}\(Default) = (no title provided)
-> {HKLM...CLSID} = "SidebarAutoLaunch Class"
\InProcServer32\(Default) = "C:\Program Files\Yahoo!\browser\YSidebarIEBHO.dll" ["Yahoo! Inc."]

HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Shell Extensions\Approved\
"{42071714-76d4-11d1-8b24-00a0c9068ff3}" = "Display Panning CPL Extension"
-> {HKLM...CLSID} = "Display Panning CPL Extension"
\InProcServer32\(Default) = "deskpan.dll" [file not found]
"{88895560-9AA2-1069-930E-00AA0030EBC8}" = "HyperTerminal Icon Ext"
-> {HKLM...CLSID} = "HyperTerminal Icon Ext"
\InProcServer32\(Default) = "C:\WINDOWS\system32\hticons.dll" ["Hilgraeve, Inc."]
"{59850401-6664-101B-B21C-00AA004BA90B}" = "Microsoft Office Binder Explode"
-> {HKLM...CLSID} = "Microsoft Office Binder Explode"
\InProcServer32\(Default) = "C:\MSOffice\Office\explode.dll" [MS]
"{640167b4-59b0-47a6-b335-a6b3c0695aea}" = "Portable Media Devices"
-> {HKLM...CLSID} = "Portable Media Devices"
\InProcServer32\(Default) = "C:\WINDOWS\system32\Audiodev.dll" [MS]
"{cc86590a-b60a-48e6-996b-41d25ed39a1e}" = "Portable Media Devices Menu"
-> {HKLM...CLSID} = "Portable Media Devices Menu"
\InProcServer32\(Default) = "C:\WINDOWS\system32\Audiodev.dll" [MS]
"{F0CB00CD-5A07-4D91-97F5-A8C92CDA93E4}" = "Shell Extensions for RealOne Player"
-> {HKLM...CLSID} = "RealOne Player Context Menu Class"
\InProcServer32\(Default) = "C:\Program Files\Real\RealPlayer\rpshell.dll" ["RealNetworks, Inc."]
"{5464D816-CF16-4784-B9F3-75C0DB52B499}" = "Yahoo! Mail"
-> {HKLM...CLSID} = "YMailShellExt Class"
\InProcServer32\(Default) = "C:\Program Files\Yahoo!\Common\ymmapi.dll" ["Yahoo! Inc."]
"{1CE2AA40-1317-11D3-9922-00104B0AD431}" = "CA_AntiVirus"
-> {HKLM...CLSID} = "CA_AntiVirus"
\InProcServer32\(Default) = "C:\WINDOWS\avshlext.dll" ["Computer Associates International, Inc."]
"{21569614-B795-46b1-85F4-E737A8DC09AD}" = "Shell Search Band"
-> {HKLM...CLSID} = "Shell Search Band"
\InProcServer32\(Default) = "C:\WINDOWS\system32\browseui.dll" [MS]
"{B9E1D2CB-CCFF-4AA6-9579-D7A4754030EF}" = "iTunes"
-> {HKLM...CLSID} = "iTunes"
\InProcServer32\(Default) = "C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunesMiniPlayer.dll" ["Apple Computer, Inc."]
"{EBDF1F20-C829-11D1-8233-FF20AF3E97A9}" = "TrojanHunter Menu Shell Extension"
-> {HKLM...CLSID} = "TrojanHunter Menu Shell Extension"
\InProcServer32\(Default) = "C:\PROGRA~1\TROJAN~1.5\contmenu.dll" [null data]

HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Windows\
INFECTION WARNING! "AppInit_DLLs" = "C:\PROGRA~1\Google\GOOGLE~1\GOEC62~1.DLL" [null data]

HKLM\Software\Classes\Folder\shellex\ColumnHandlers\
{F9DB5320-233E-11D1-9F84-707F02C10627}\(Default) = "PDF Column Info"
-> {HKLM...CLSID} = "PDF Shell Extension"
\InProcServer32\(Default) = "C:\Program Files\Adobe\Acrobat 7.0\ActiveX\PDFShell.dll" ["Adobe Systems, Inc."]

HKLM\Software\Classes\*\shellex\ContextMenuHandlers\
CA_AntiVirus\(Default) = "{1CE2AA40-1317-11D3-9922-00104B0AD431}"
-> {HKLM...CLSID} = "CA_AntiVirus"
\InProcServer32\(Default) = "C:\WINDOWS\avshlext.dll" ["Computer Associates International, Inc."]
TrojanHunter\(Default) = "{EBDF1F20-C829-11D1-8233-FF20AF3E97A9}"
-> {HKLM...CLSID} = "TrojanHunter Menu Shell Extension"
\InProcServer32\(Default) = "C:\PROGRA~1\TROJAN~1.5\contmenu.dll" [null data]
Yahoo! Mail\(Default) = "{5464D816-CF16-4784-B9F3-75C0DB52B499}"
-> {HKLM...CLSID} = "YMailShellExt Class"
\InProcServer32\(Default) = "C:\Program Files\Yahoo!\Common\ymmapi.dll" ["Yahoo! Inc."]

HKLM\Software\Classes\Directory\shellex\ContextMenuHandlers\
TrojanHunter\(Default) = "{EBDF1F20-C829-11D1-8233-FF20AF3E97A9}"
-> {HKLM...CLSID} = "TrojanHunter Menu Shell Extension"
\InProcServer32\(Default) = "C:\PROGRA~1\TROJAN~1.5\contmenu.dll" [null data]

HKLM\Software\Classes\Folder\shellex\ContextMenuHandlers\
CA_AntiVirus\(Default) = "{1CE2AA40-1317-11D3-9922-00104B0AD431}"
-> {HKLM...CLSID} = "CA_AntiVirus"
\InProcServer32\(Default) = "C:\WINDOWS\avshlext.dll" ["Computer Associates International, Inc."]
TrojanHunter\(Default) = "{EBDF1F20-C829-11D1-8233-FF20AF3E97A9}"
-> {HKLM...CLSID} = "TrojanHunter Menu Shell Extension"
\InProcServer32\(Default) = "C:\PROGRA~1\TROJAN~1.5\contmenu.dll" [null data]


Active Desktop and Wallpaper:
-----------------------------

Active Desktop is disabled at this entry:
HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\ShellState


Enabled Screen Saver:
---------------------

HKCU\Control Panel\Desktop\
"SCRNSAVE.EXE" = "C:\WINDOWS\system32\logon.scr" [MS]


Startup items in "Stan Gillham" & "All Users" startup folders:
--------------------------------------------------------------

C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Start Menu\Programs\Startup
"Adobe Reader Speed Launch" -> shortcut to: "C:\Program Files\Adobe\Acrobat 7.0\Reader\reader_sl.exe" ["Adobe Systems Incorporated"]
"Microsoft Office Fast Start" -> shortcut to: "C:\MSOffice\Office\FASTBOOT.EXE" [null data]
"Microsoft Office Find Fast Indexer" -> shortcut to: "C:\MSOffice\Office\FINDFAST.EXE /noui" [MS]


Winsock2 Service Provider DLLs:
-------------------------------

Namespace Service Providers

HKLM\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\Winsock2\Parameters\NameSpace_Catalog5\Catalog_Entries\ {++}
000000000001\LibraryPath = "%SystemRoot%\System32\mswsock.dll" [MS]
000000000002\LibraryPath = "%SystemRoot%\System32\winrnr.dll" [MS]
000000000003\LibraryPath = "%SystemRoot%\System32\mswsock.dll" [MS]

Transport Service Providers

HKLM\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\Winsock2\Parameters\Protocol_Catalog9\Catalog_Entries\ {++}
0000000000##\PackedCatalogItem (contains) DLL [Company Name], (at) ## range:
C:\WINDOWS\system32\VetRedir.dll ["Computer Associates International, Inc."], 01 - 03, 15
%SystemRoot%\system32\mswsock.dll [MS], 04 - 06, 09 - 14
%SystemRoot%\system32\rsvpsp.dll [MS], 07 - 08


Toolbars, Explorer Bars, Extensions:
------------------------------------

Toolbars

HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Toolbar\ShellBrowser\
"{2318C2B1-4965-11D4-9B18-009027A5CD4F}"
-> {HKLM...CLSID} = "&Google"
\InProcServer32\(Default) = "c:\program files\google\googletoolbar2.dll" ["Google Inc."]

HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Toolbar\WebBrowser\
"{4DF5B116-4FD9-4039-B377-1130953A980F}"
-> {HKLM...CLSID} = "RHSI Toolbar"
\InProcServer32\(Default) = "C:\PROGRA~1\ROGERS~1\RHSITO~1\ToolBand.dll" ["Rogers Cable"]
"{2318C2B1-4965-11D4-9B18-009027A5CD4F}"
-> {HKLM...CLSID} = "&Google"
\InProcServer32\(Default) = "c:\program files\google\googletoolbar2.dll" ["Google Inc."]

HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Toolbar\
"{4DF5B116-4FD9-4039-B377-1130953A980F}" = (no title provided)
-> {HKLM...CLSID} = "RHSI Toolbar"
\InProcServer32\(Default) = "C:\PROGRA~1\ROGERS~1\RHSITO~1\ToolBand.dll" ["Rogers Cable"]
"{2318C2B1-4965-11D4-9B18-009027A5CD4F}" = (no title provided)
-> {HKLM...CLSID} = "&Google"
\InProcServer32\(Default) = "c:\program files\google\googletoolbar2.dll" ["Google Inc."]

Explorer Bars

Dormant Explorer Bars in "View, Explorer Bar" menu

HKLM\Software\Classes\CLSID\{51085E3D-A958-42A2-A6BE-A6A9B0BAF276}\(Default) = "Rogers Yahoo! Sidebar"
Implemented Categories\{00021493-0000-0000-C000-000000000046}\ [vertical bar]
InProcServer32\(Default) = "C:\Program Files\Yahoo!\browser\ysidebarIE.dll" ["Yahoo! Inc."]

Extensions (Tools menu items, main toolbar menu buttons)

HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Extensions\
{5BAB4B5B-68BC-4B02-94D6-2FC0DE4A7897}\
"ButtonText" = "Rogers Yahoo! Services"
"CLSIDExtension" = "{5BAB4B5B-68BC-4B02-94D6-2FC0DE4A7897}"
-> {HKLM...CLSID} = "UberButton Class"
\InProcServer32\(Default) = "C:\Program Files\Yahoo!\Common\yiesrvc.dll" ["Yahoo!"]

{FB5F1910-F110-11D2-BB9E-00C04F795683}\
"ButtonText" = "Messenger"
"MenuText" = "Windows Messenger"
"Exec" = "C:\Program Files\Messenger\msmsgs.exe" [MS]


Miscellaneous IE Hijack Points
------------------------------

C:\WINDOWS\INF\IERESET.INF (used to "Reset Web Settings")

Added lines (compared with English-language version):
[Strings]: START_PAGE_URL=http://www.hispeed.rogers.com

Missing lines (compared with English-language version):
[Strings]: 1 line


Running Services (Display Name, Service Name, Path {Service DLL}):
------------------------------------------------------------------

CAISafe, CAISafe, "C:\Program Files\Yahoo!\Antivirus\ISafe.exe" ["Computer Associates International, Inc."]
LexBce Server, LexBceS, "C:\WINDOWS\system32\LEXBCES.EXE" ["Lexmark International, Inc."]
SoundMAX Agent Service, SoundMAX Agent Service (default), "C:\Program Files\Analog Devices\SoundMAX\SMAgent.exe" ["Analog Devices, Inc."]
VET Message Service, VETMSGNT, "C:\Program Files\Yahoo!\Antivirus\VetMsg.exe" ["Computer Associates International, Inc."]
Windows User Mode Driver Framework, UMWdf, "C:\WINDOWS\system32\wdfmgr.exe" [MS]


Print Monitors:
---------------

HKLM\System\CurrentControlSet\Control\Print\Monitors\
Lexmark Network Port\Driver = "LEXLMPM.DLL" ["Lexmark International, Inc."]


----------
+ This report excludes default entries except where indicated.
+ To see *everywhere* the script checks and *everything* it finds,
launch it from a command prompt or a shortcut with the -all parameter.
+ The search for DESKTOP.INI DLL launch points on all local fixed drives
took 117 seconds.
+ The search for all Registry CLSIDs containing dormant Explorer Bars
took 11 seconds.
---------- (total run time: 162 seconds)
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That looks better. Are you still having that folder open up?
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Thanks Sam! All those problems appear to be gone. The only remaining issue is, when I go to print something, if I select preferences so I can print in black & white, etc...; my internet connection closes. This started happening after the Beoven virus loaded on my computer. Is there something we've missed? Thanks again for the rest. Stan
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Wow, that's certainly a random action. I don't believe that's directly a result of any malware. I would reinstall any printer software and drivers that you have and possibly even your ISP software.

If that doesn't resolve it, you may have some type of conflict of devices or drivers. But that's getting out of my area of knowledge and you'll be better off starting a new thread here so a trusted tech can help you.

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Thanks again for all your help Sam. I re-installed my printer, which didn't work, so I posted the problem to the site. My computer is now working much better and faster. I think your site is excellent and will be making a donation. Thanks Again! Stan
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I'm glad I could help! :blink:

Now that you are clean, please follow these simple steps in order to keep your computer clean and secure:
  • Disable and Enable System Restore. - If you are using Windows ME or XP then you should disable and reenable system restore to make sure there are no infected files found in a restore point left over from what we have just cleaned.

    You can find instructions on how to enable and reenable system restore here:

    Managing Windows Millenium System Restore

    or

    Windows XP System Restore Guide

    Renable system restore with instructions from tutorial above

  • Make your Internet Explorer more secure - This can be done by following these simple instructions:
    • From within Internet Explorer click on the Tools menu and then click on Options.
    • Click once on the Security tab
    • Click once on the Internet icon so it becomes highlighted.
    • Click once on the Custom Level button.
      • Change the Download signed ActiveX controls to Prompt
      • Change the Download unsigned ActiveX controls to Disable
      • Change the Initialize and script ActiveX controls not marked as safe to Disable
      • Change the Installation of desktop items to Prompt
      • Change the Launching programs and files in an IFRAME to Prompt
      • Change the Navigate sub-frames across different domains to Prompt
      • When all these settings have been made, click on the OK button.
      • If it prompts you as to whether or not you want to save the settings, press the Yes button.
    • Next press the Apply button and then the OK to exit the Internet Properties page.
  • Use an AntiVirus Software - It is very important that your computer has an anti-virus software running on your machine. This alone can save you a lot of trouble with malware in the future.

    See this link for a listing of some online & their stand-alone antivirus programs:

    Virus, Spyware, and Malware Protection and Removal Resources

  • Update your AntiVirus Software - It is imperitive that you update your Antivirus software at least once a week (Even more if you wish). If you do not update your antivirus software then it will not be able to catch any of the new variants that may come out.

  • Use a Firewall - I can not stress how important it is that you use a Firewall on your computer. Without a firewall your computer is succeptible to being hacked and taken over. I am very serious about this and see it happen almost every day with my clients. Simply using a Firewall in its default configuration can lower your risk greatly.

    For a tutorial on Firewalls and a listing of some available ones see the link below:

    Understanding and Using Firewalls

  • Visit Microsoft's Windows Update Site Frequently - It is important that you visit http://www.windowsupdate.com regularly. This will ensure your computer has always the latest security updates available installed on your computer. If there are new updates to install, install them immediately, reboot your computer, and revisit the site until there are no more critical updates.

  • Install Spybot - Search and Destroy - Install and download Spybot - Search and Destroy with its TeaTimer option. This will provide realtime spyware & hijacker protection on your computer alongside your virus protection. You should also scan your computer with program on a regular basis just as you would an antivirus software.

    A tutorial on installing & using this product can be found here:

    Using Spybot - Search & Destroy to remove Spyware , Malware, and Hijackers

  • Install Ad-Aware - Install and download Ad-Aware. ou should also scan your computer with program on a regular basis just as you would an antivirus software in conjunction with Spybot.

    A tutorial on installing & using this product can be found here:

    Using Ad-aware to remove Spyware, Malware, & Hijackers from Your Computer

  • Install SpywareBlaster - SpywareBlaster will added a large list of programs and sites into your Internet Explorer settings that will protect you from running and downloading known malicious programs.

    A tutorial on installing & using this product can be found here:

    Using SpywareBlaster to protect your computer from Spyware and Malware

  • Update all these programs regularly - Make sure you update all the programs I have listed regularly. Without regular updates you WILL NOT be protected when new malicious programs are released.
Follow this list and your potential for being infected again will reduce dramatically.

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Thanks Sam! I reset the restore. I've had Spybot and Ad_aware for some time now and do run them on a regular basis. I have Anti-Virus with Rogers, now and have had no new viruses since. I will look into and install a firewall. Thanks Again. Stan
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