1. You first step is to be sure you have the latest Windows updates.
2. Make sure your Anti-Virus and Anti-Spyware programs are up to date.
3. Make sure you have a Firewall active.

Note: Only have one Anti-Virus and Firewall active

We have a "Self Help" area that will be able to help you get started in
cleaning your computer.

This is a "Self Help" area:
Use at your own risk: WhattheTech forum, does not take responsibility for any outcome of following these directions. Every computer is different, so we cannot guarante the outcome. If you are apprehensive, please post a log from HijackThis in the designated forum and let us take a look and guide you to a clean system.

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Updated May 17, 2008