Hi JOMO Congratulations, your new log looks clear, so we can now deal with some final clean up jobs.Clean out cookies, temp files etc:Please download
ATF Cleaner by Atribune.
This program is for XP and Windows 2000 only- Double-click ATF-Cleaner.exe to run the program.
- Under Main choose: Select All
- Click the Empty Selected button.
If you use Firefox browser
- Click Firefox at the top and choose: Select All
- Click the Empty Selected button.
NOTE: If you would like to keep your saved passwords, please click No at the prompt.
If you use Opera browser- Click Opera at the top and choose: Select All
- Click the Empty Selected button.
NOTE: If you would like to keep your saved passwords, please click No at the prompt.
- Click Exit on the Main menu to close the program.
For Technical Support, double-click the e-mail address located at the bottom of each menu.To Clear HijackThis Backups:- Open HijackThis.
- Click the Config button.
- Click the Backups button.
- Put a check beside all the entries.
- Click Delete, & Yes when you are prompted.
- Close HijackThis
Cleanup with OTMoveIt:- Please double-click OTMoveIt2.exe to run it.
- Click the Clean up button
- Click YES at the next prompt (list downloaded, Do you want to begin cleanup process?)
- Click Yes to the reboot.
To Clear Restore points, please do the following:- Go to Start > Settings > Control Panel.
- Double-click the System icon.
- NOTE: If the System icon is not visible, click "View all Control Panel options" to display it.
- Click the System Restore tab.
- Put a check by Disable System Restore.
- Click Apply, OK, OK. Click Yes when you are prompted to restart Windows.
After reboot, you must turn System Restore back on:- Go back to the Troubleshooting tab.
- UNcheck Disable System Restore.
- Click Apply, OK, OK. Click Yes when you are prompted to restart Windows.
Lastly, some extra or better security for your PC:The programs recommended below are freeware alternatives to some of your security software & might reduce the potential for spyware infection in the future:- Spyware Prevention:Spyware Blaster by JavaCool Software, prevents spyware installing and consumes no system resources.
IE/SpyAd, stops suspect sites loading ActiveX, popups etc onto your PC. An excellent
tutorial is
HereSpyware Detection:AVG Anti-Spyware is my favourite here.
Anti-Virus:The first line of defence, especially since some will now detect trojans as well.Avira's
Antivir PersonalEdition Classic and Grisoft's
Avast! Free Edition are among the best freebies.
*Please note* You should
never install more than one anti-virus program on a PC, as it
will cause conflicts.
Firewall:A Firewall is an essential tool in the security of any PC connected to the Internet.
Sunbelt Personal Firewall and
Comodo are both excellent freeware.
Alternate Browsers:Thankfully, there are now some excellent alternatives to MS Internet Explorer. They offer better security, more stability, and better speed.
A couple of good examples are:
Firefox and
OperaOther Updates:Vital security patches and updates are available for Microsoft Windows and Internet Explorer at the
Windows Update SiteIt is equally important to update the other security software you use, on a regular basis.Further reading about these issues is available in a very good article:
How did I get infected in the first place ? (by Tony Klein and dvk01)
All the best & safe surfing in the future,
sage5