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OK! Well done, your log is clean again!
Now lets uninstall Combofix:
- Click START then RUN
- Now type Combofix /u in the runbox and click OK. Note the space between the X and the /u, it needs to be there.
Double-click OTCleanIt.exe to run it.
Click the Clean up button
Click Yes to the reboot.
Now delete any logs that you have left over on your desktop.
OK, lets carry out a few preventative steps to make sure you reduce the risk of further infections.
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An essential is to keep your computer updated with the latest operating system patches and security fixes. Windows Updates are constantly being revised to combat the newest hacks and threats, Microsoft releases security updates that help your computer from becoming vunerable. It is best if you have these set to download automatically.
Automatic Updates for Windows
- Click Start.
- Select Settings and then Control Panel.
- Select Automatic Updates.
- Click Automatic (recommended)
- Choose a day and a time when you know the computer will be on and connected to the internet.
- Click Apply then OK.
In addition to Windows updates, you also need to ensure that your version of Java is the latest.Click here to download the latest version (Java Runtime Environment (JRE) 6 Update 11). Once downloaded, install it and then Reboot your computer.
It is most important that you also uninstall older versions of Java.
- Click Start, Control Panel, Add/Remove Programs.
- Delete all Java updates except Java ™ 6 Update 11
OK, now lets download some preventative programs that will help to keep the nasties away! We will start with Anti Spyware programs. I would advise getting a couple of them at least, and running each at least once a month.
Anti Spyware
- SpywareBlaster to help prevent spyware from installing in the first place. A tutorial can be found here.
- SpywareGuard to catch and block spyware before it can execute. A tutorial can be found here.
- IESpy-Ad to block access to malicious websites so you cannot be redirected to them from an infected site or email. A tutorial can be found here.
- Spybot Search & Destroy a powerful tool which can "search and destroy" nasties that make it onto your system. Now with an Immunize section that will help prevent future infections. A tutorial can be found here.
- AdAware another very powerful tool which searches and kills nasties that infect your system. A tutorial can be found here. AdAware and Spybot Search & Destroy compliment each other very well.
Note: If you find your system slows down after installing any of these, just uninstall it, or disable it from running at startup.
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Nearly done! If you like to use chat, MSN and Yahoo have vunerabilities that can leave you open to infections. There are however a couple of very good, Malware free Instant Messenger programs which allow you to connect to multiple IM services in one program! (AOL, Yahoo, ICQ, IRC, MSN):
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Lastly, it is a good idea to clear out all your temp files every now and again. This will help your computer from bogging down and slowing. It also can assist in getting rid of files that may contain malicious code that could re-infect your computer.
Temp File Cleaners
- ATF Cleaner A very powerful cleaning program. Note: You may have this already as part of the fixes you have run.
- CleanUP! - Cleans temporary files from IE and Windows, empties the recycle bin and more. Note: Do NOT run this program if you have XP Professional 64 bit edition.
To find out more information about how you got infected in the first place, you can read this article.
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I will keep this log open for the next couple of days, so if you have any further problems post another reply here.
OK, all the best, and stay safe!
Best regards,
RatHat
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