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[Resolved] malwarebytes did not find my google redirect virus

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Post #1 last edited
Hello, You guys helped me a couple of years ago with a pesky virus. Since then I have managed to avoid any problems…until now. It is one of those Google redirect things. I followed the instructions on this site, using the ATF cleaner and malwarebyte's anti-malware. The recommended "quick scan" didn't detect the virus-but it's definitely on my computer. Should I do the full scan? Any help is appreciated. I also have the Avira Antivirus pop-up thing going on but it isn't as annoying as the google redirect so I will go after it later. Here is a copy of the malwarebyte log: Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware 1.44 Database version: 3618 Windows 5.1.2600 Service Pack 3 Internet Explorer 6.0.2900.5512 1/22/2010 11:43:28 PM mbam-log-2010-01-22 (23-43-28).txt Scan type: Quick Scan Objects scanned: 111777 Time elapsed: 6 minute(s), 19 second(s) Memory Processes Infected: 0 Memory Modules Infected: 0 Registry Keys Infected: 0 Registry Values Infected: 0 Registry Data Items Infected: 0 Folders Infected: 0 Files Infected: 0 Memory Processes Infected: (No malicious items detected) Memory Modules Infected: (No malicious items detected) Registry Keys Infected: (No malicious items detected) Registry Values Infected: (No malicious items detected) Registry Data Items Infected: (No malicious items detected) Folders Infected: (No malicious items detected) Files Infected: (No malicious items detected)
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DO NOT use any TOOLS such as Combofix or HijackThis fixes without supervision.

Doing so could make your pc inoperatible and could require a full reinstall of your OS, losing all your programs and data.

Vista and Windows 7 users:
1. These tools MUST be run from the executable. (.exe) every time you run them
2. With Admin Rights (Right click, choose "Run as Administrator")

Stay with this topic until I give you the all clean post.

You might want to print these instructions out.

I suggest you do this:

XP Users

Double-click My Computer.
Click the Tools menu, and then click Folder Options.
Click the View tab.
Uncheck "Hide file extensions for known file types."
Under the "Hidden files" folder, select "Show hidden files and folders."
Uncheck "Hide protected operating system files."
Click Apply, and then click OK.


Please do not delete anything unless instructed to.


We've been seeing some Java infections lately.
Go here and follow the instructions to clear your Java Cache


Next:

Please download GooredFix from one of the locations below and save it to your Desktop
Download Mirror #1
Download Mirror #2
  • Ensure all Firefox windows are closed.
  • To run the tool, double-click it (XP), or right-click and select Run As Administrator (Vista).
  • When prompted to run the scan, click Yes.
  • GooredFix will check for infections, and then a log will appear. Please post the contents of that log in your next reply (it can also be found on your desktop, called GooredFix.txt).
Post #3
Thank you Here is the GooredFix log: GooredFix by jpshortstuff (08.01.10.1) Log created at 19:05 on 25/01/2010 (B) Firefox version 3.5.7 (en-US) ========== GooredScan ========== ========== GooredLog ========== C:\Program Files\Mozilla Firefox\extensions\ {972ce4c6-7e08-4474-a285-3208198ce6fd} [01:10 20/12/2005] {CAFEEFAC-0016-0000-0004-ABCDEFFEDCBA} [17:25 26/02/2008] C:\Documents and Settings\B\Application Data\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\vndouha8.default\extensions\ [removed] [14:54 06/08/2008] {20a82645-c095-46ed-80e3-08825760534b} [10:57 02/09/2009] [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Mozilla\Firefox\Extensions] "{B7082FAA-CB62-4872-9106-E42DD88EDE45}"="C:\Program Files\McAfee\SiteAdvisor" [23:27 30/07/2008] "{20a82645-c095-46ed-80e3-08825760534b}"="c:\WINDOWS\Microsoft.NET\Framework\v3.5\Windows Presentation Foundation\DotNetAssistantExtension\" [03:45 21/08/2009] -=E.O.F=-
Post #4
That looks OK.

Download ComboFix from one of these locations:

Link 1
Link 2 If using this link, Right Click and select Save As.


* IMPORTANT !!! Save ComboFix.exe to your Desktop


  • Disable your AntiVirus and AntiSpyware applications, usually via a right click on the System Tray icon. They may otherwise interfere with our tools. Note: If you are having difficulty properly disabling your protective programs, or are unsure as to what programs need to be disabled, please refer to the information available through this link : Protective Programs

  • Double click on ComboFix.exe & follow the prompts.

    Notes: Combofix will run without the Recovery Console installed. Skip the Recovery Console part if you're running Vista or Windows 7.

    Note: If you have SP3, use the SP2 package.If Vista or Windows 7, skip the Recovery Console part
  • As part of it's process, ComboFix will check to see if the Microsoft Windows Recovery Console is installed. With malware infections being as they are today, it's strongly recommended to have this pre-installed on your machine before doing any malware removal. It will allow you to boot up into a special recovery/repair mode that will allow us to more easily help you should your computer have a problem after an attempted removal of malware.
  • Follow the prompts to allow ComboFix to download and install the Microsoft Windows Recovery Console, and when prompted, agree to the End-User License Agreement to install the Microsoft Windows Recovery Console.

**Please note: If the Microsoft Windows Recovery Console is already installed, ComboFix will continue it's malware removal procedures.


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Once the Microsoft Windows Recovery Console is installed using ComboFix, you should see the following message:

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Click on Yes, to continue scanning for malware.

When finished, it shall produce a log for you. Please include the C:\ComboFix.txt in your next reply.


Notes:

1.Do not mouse-click Combofix's window while it is running. That may cause it to stall.
2. ComboFix may reset a number of Internet Explorer's settings, including making I-E the default browser.
3. Combofix prevents autorun of ALL CD, floppy and USB devices to assist with malware removal & increase security. If this is an issue or makes it difficult for you – please tell your helper.
4. CF disconnects your machine from the internet. The connection is automatically restored before CF completes its run. If CF runs into difficulty and terminates prematurely, the connection can be manually restored by restarting your machine.

Give it atleast 20-30 minutes to finish if needed.


Also please describe how your computer behaves at the moment.
Post #5 last edited
Computer seems to be running fine. I tried a google search and wasn't redirected.

Here's the log:

ComboFix 10-01-25.02 - B 01/25/2010 21:42:24.4.1 - x86
Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition 5.1.2600.3.1252.1.1033.18.510.199 [GMT -5:00]
Running from: c:\documents and settings\[removed]\My Documents\Downloads\ComboFix.exe
AV: AntiVir Desktop *On-access scanning disabled* (Updated) {AD166499-45F9-482A-A743-FDD3350758C7}
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((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Other Deletions )))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))
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C:\kmd.exe
c:\windows\system32\drivers\1028_DELL_XPS_Dell DE051 .MRK
c:\windows\system32\drivers\DELL_XPS_Dell DE051 .MRK
c:\windows\system32\NTCeefii.ini
c:\windows\system32\NTCeefii.ini2
c:\windows\Tasks\nnerkfbu.job

Infected copy of c:\windows\system32\DRIVERS\atapi.sys was found and disinfected
Restored copy from - Kitty ate it :P
c:\windows\system32\proquota.exe was missing
Restored copy from - c:\windows\ServicePackFiles\i386\proquota.exe

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((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Drivers/Services )))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))
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——-\Legacy_TNIDRIVER


((((((((((((((((((((((((( Files Created from 2009-12-26 to 2010-01-26 )))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))
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2010-01-26 02:53 . 2008-04-14 00:12 50176 —-a-w- c:\windows\system32\proquota.exe
2010-01-26 02:53 . 2008-04-14 00:12 50176 —-a-w- c:\windows\system32\dllcache\proquota.exe
2010-01-23 04:35 . 2010-01-07 21:07 38224 —-a-w- c:\windows\system32\drivers\mbamswissarmy.sys
2010-01-23 04:35 . 2010-01-07 21:07 19160 —-a-w- c:\windows\system32\drivers\mbam.sys
2010-01-23 04:35 . 2010-01-23 04:35 ——– d—–w- c:\program files\Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware
2010-01-21 17:23 . 2010-01-21 17:23 ——– d-s—w- c:\windows\system32\config\systemprofile\UserData
2010-01-12 01:04 . 2009-09-29 19:25 15688 —-a-w- c:\windows\system32\lsdelete.exe

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(((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Find3M Report ))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))
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2010-01-25 23:42 . 2005-12-17 15:06 37922 —-a-w- c:\documents and settings\B\Application Data\wklnhst.dat
2010-01-23 04:25 . 2009-02-17 20:09 ——– d—a-w- c:\documents and settings\All Users\Application Data\TEMP
2010-01-23 04:21 . 2008-02-27 01:25 ——– d—–w- c:\program files\SpywareBlaster
2010-01-23 03:42 . 2004-08-04 04:59 96512 —-a-w- c:\windows\system32\drivers\atapi.sys
2010-01-20 22:40 . 2008-06-29 21:07 ——– d—–w- c:\documents and settings\All Users\Application Data\CanonIJPLM
2009-12-22 05:21 . 2004-08-10 18:51 667136 —-a-w- c:\windows\system32\wininet.dll
2009-12-22 05:20 . 2004-08-10 18:51 81920 —-a-w- c:\windows\system32\ieencode.dll
2009-12-19 14:13 . 2009-10-05 11:21 ——– d—–w- c:\documents and settings\B\Application Data\U3
2009-12-19 10:30 . 2008-07-30 23:27 ——– d—–w- c:\program files\McAfee
2009-12-10 22:14 . 2009-12-10 22:14 81 —-a-w- C:\CTX.DAT
2009-12-08 00:22 . 2009-07-16 11:58 56816 —-a-w- c:\windows\system32\drivers\avgntflt.sys
2009-11-30 20:24 . 2009-09-29 19:25 3695616 —-a-w- c:\documents and settings\All Users\Application Data\Lavasoft\Ad-Aware\Update\AutoLaunch.exe
2009-11-21 15:51 . 2004-08-10 18:50 471552 —-a-w- c:\windows\AppPatch\aclayers.dll
2009-05-04 00:51 . 2008-04-13 20:07 88 –sh–r- c:\windows\system32\7760CB4971.sys
2009-05-04 00:52 . 2005-12-20 00:22 3558 –sha-w- c:\windows\system32\KGyGaAvL.sys
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((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Reg Loading Points ))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))
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*Note* empty entries & legit default entries are not shown
REGEDIT4

[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run]
"MSMSGS"="c:\program files\Messenger\msmsgs.exe" [2008-04-14 1695232]

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run]
"SoundMAXPnP"="c:\program files\Analog Devices\Core\smax4pnp.exe" [2004-10-15 1404928]
"dla"="c:\windows\system32\dla\tfswctrl.exe" [2004-12-06 127035]
"DMXLauncher"="c:\program files\Dell\Media Experience\DMXLauncher.exe" [2005-01-27 86016]
"Corel Photo Downloader"="c:\program files\Corel\Corel Photo Album 6\MediaDetect.exe" [2006-02-09 106496]
"igfxhkcmd"="c:\windows\system32\hkcmd.exe" [2005-09-20 77824]
"igfxpers"="c:\windows\system32\igfxpers.exe" [2005-09-20 114688]
"Adobe Photo Downloader"="c:\program files\Adobe\Photoshop Album Starter Edition\3.0\Apps\apdproxy.exe" [2005-06-07 57344]
"dscactivate"="c:\program files\Dell Support Center\gs_agent\custom\dsca.exe" [2007-11-15 16384]
"Adobe Reader Speed Launcher"="c:\program files\Adobe\Reader 8.0\Reader\Reader_sl.exe" [2008-01-12 39792]
"DellSupportCenter"="c:\program files\Dell Support Center\bin\sprtcmd.exe" [2009-05-21 206064]
"CanonSolutionMenu"="c:\program files\Canon\SolutionMenu\CNSLMAIN.exe" [2007-05-15 644696]
"CanonMyPrinter"="c:\program files\Canon\MyPrinter\BJMyPrt.exe" [2007-04-04 1603152]
"SSBkgdUpdate"="c:\program files\Common Files\Scansoft Shared\SSBkgdUpdate\SSBkgdupdate.exe" [2006-10-25 210472]
"OpwareSE4"="c:\program files\ScanSoft\OmniPageSE4\OpwareSE4.exe" [2007-02-04 79400]
"Ad-Watch"="c:\program files\Lavasoft\Ad-Aware\AAWTray.exe" [2009-09-29 520024]
"TkBellExe"="c:\program files\Common Files\Real\Update_OB\realsched.exe" [2006-10-07 185784]
"avgnt"="c:\program files\Avira\AntiVir Desktop\avgnt.exe" [2009-03-02 209153]
"QuickTime Task"="c:\program files\QuickTime\qttask.exe" [2009-05-26 413696]
"iTunesHelper"="c:\program files\iTunes\iTunesHelper.exe" [2009-07-13 292128]

c:\documents and settings\All Users\Start Menu\Programs\Startup\
Digital Line Detect.lnk - c:\program files\Digital Line Detect\DLG.exe [2005-12-14 24576]
Image Transfer.lnk - c:\program files\Sony Corporation\Image Transfer\SonyTray.exe [2005-12-19 73728]
NETGEAR WPN111 Smart Wizard.lnk - c:\program files\NETGEAR\WPN111\wpn111.exe [2009-2-17 884838]

[hkey_local_machine\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\explorer\ShellExecuteHooks]
"{5AE067D3-9AFB-48E0-853A-EBB7F4A000DA}"= "c:\program files\SUPERAntiSpyware\SASSEH.DLL" [2008-05-13 77824]

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\windows nt\currentversion\winlogon\notify\!SASWinLogon]
2009-09-22 10:30 548352 —-a-w- c:\program files\SUPERAntiSpyware\SASWINLO.DLL

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\SafeBoot\Minimal\Lavasoft Ad-Aware Service]
@="Service"
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\shared tools\msconfig\startupreg\DVDLauncher
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\shared tools\msconfig\startupreg\IgfxTray
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\shared tools\msconfig\startupreg\ISUSPM Startup
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\shared tools\msconfig\startupreg\ISUSScheduler
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\shared tools\msconfig\startupreg\QuickTime Task
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\shared tools\msconfig\startupreg\SunJavaUpdateSched
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\shared tools\msconfig\startupreg\TkBellExe
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\shared tools\msconfig\startupreg\updateMgr

[HKLM\~\services\sharedaccess\parameters\firewallpolicy\standardprofile\AuthorizedApplications\List]
"c:\\Program Files\\Bonjour\\mDNSResponder.exe"=
"%windir%\\Network Diagnostic\\xpnetdiag.exe"=
"%windir%\\system32\\sessmgr.exe"=
"c:\\Program Files\\iTunes\\iTunes.exe"=

R0 Lbd;Lbd;c:\windows\system32\drivers\Lbd.sys [2/17/2009 3:25 PM 64160]
R1 SASDIFSV;SASDIFSV;c:\program files\SUPERAntiSpyware\SASDIFSV.SYS [1/15/2009 4:17 PM 9968]
R1 SASKUTIL;SASKUTIL;c:\program files\SUPERAntiSpyware\SASKUTIL.SYS [1/15/2009 4:17 PM 74480]
R2 AntiVirSchedulerService;Avira AntiVir Scheduler;c:\program files\Avira\AntiVir Desktop\sched.exe [7/16/2009 6:58 AM 108289]
R2 Lavasoft Ad-Aware Service;Lavasoft Ad-Aware Service;c:\program files\Lavasoft\Ad-Aware\AAWService.exe [1/18/2009 4:34 PM 1028432]
R2 McAfee SiteAdvisor Service;McAfee SiteAdvisor Service;c:\program files\McAfee\SiteAdvisor\McSACore.exe [7/30/2008 6:27 PM 93320]
R3 DNINDIS5;DNINDIS5 NDIS Protocol Driver;c:\windows\system32\DNINDIS5.sys [1/30/2009 4:51 PM 17149]
R3 WPN111;Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter with RangeMax Service;c:\windows\system32\drivers\WPN111.sys [2/17/2009 6:43 PM 362944]
S3 SASENUM;SASENUM;c:\program files\SUPERAntiSpyware\SASENUM.SYS [1/15/2009 4:17 PM 7408]
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Contents of the 'Scheduled Tasks' folder

2010-01-25 c:\windows\Tasks\Ad-Aware Update (Weekly).job
- c:\program files\Lavasoft\Ad-Aware\Ad-AwareAdmin.exe [2009-01-18 19:25]

2010-01-09 c:\windows\Tasks\AppleSoftwareUpdate.job
- c:\program files\Apple Software Update\SoftwareUpdate.exe [2007-08-29 16:34]
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——- Supplementary Scan ——-
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uStart Page = hxxp://wapp.verizon.net/bookmarks/bmredir.asp?region=all&bw;=dsl&cd;=7.0unattached&bm;=ho_central
uSearchURL,(Default) = hxxp://search.yahoo.com/search?fr=mcafee&p;=%s
IE: E&xport; to Microsoft Excel - c:\progra~1\MI1933~1\Office10\EXCEL.EXE/3000
FF - ProfilePath - c:\documents and settings\B\Application Data\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\vndouha8.default\
FF - component: c:\program files\McAfee\SiteAdvisor\components\McFFPlg.dll
FF - HiddenExtension: Microsoft .NET Framework Assistant: {20a82645-c095-46ed-80e3-08825760534b} - c:\windows\Microsoft.NET\Framework\v3.5\Windows Presentation Foundation\DotNetAssistantExtension\
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- - - - ORPHANS REMOVED - - - -

BHO-{3027DDF3-9F1D-42A1-BCA9-686C2E5DFAF4} - (no file)
HKCU-Run-SUPERAntiSpyware - c:\program files\SUPERAntiSpyware\SUPERAntiSpyware.exe
AddRemove-WebCyberCoach_wtrb - c:\program files\WebCyberCoach\b_Dell\WCC_Wipe.exe WebCyberCoach ext\wtrb



**************************************************************************

catchme 0.3.1398 W2K/XP/Vista - rootkit/stealth malware detector by Gmer, http://www.gmer.net
Rootkit scan 2010-01-25 21:56
Windows 5.1.2600 Service Pack 3 NTFS

scanning hidden processes …

scanning hidden autostart entries …

scanning hidden files …

scan completed successfully
hidden files: 0

**************************************************************************
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——————— LOCKED REGISTRY KEYS ———————

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\run\OptionalComponents\IMAIL]
@DACL=(02 0000)
"Installed"="1"
@=""

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\run\OptionalComponents\MAPI]
@DACL=(02 0000)
"NoChange"="1"
"Installed"="1"
@=""

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\run\OptionalComponents\MSFS]
@DACL=(02 0000)
"Installed"="1"
@=""
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——————— DLLs Loaded Under Running Processes ———————

- - - - - - - > 'winlogon.exe'(816)
c:\program files\SUPERAntiSpyware\SASWINLO.DLL

- - - - - - - > 'explorer.exe'(3456)
c:\program files\ScanSoft\OmniPageSE4\OpHookSE4.dll
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———————— Other Running Processes ————————
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c:\program files\Avira\AntiVir Desktop\avguard.exe
c:\program files\Common Files\Apple\Mobile Device Support\bin\AppleMobileDeviceService.exe
c:\program files\Bonjour\mDNSResponder.exe
c:\program files\Canon\IJPLM\IJPLMSVC.EXE
c:\program files\Dell Support Center\bin\sprtsvc.exe
c:\windows\system32\wdfmgr.exe
c:\windows\system32\wbem\unsecapp.exe
c:\progra~1\VERIZO~1\HELPSU~1\VERIZO~1.EXE
c:\program files\Common Files\Verizon Online\ConnMgr\cmisrv.exe
c:\program files\iPod\bin\iPodService.exe
c:\program files\Common Files\Verizon Online\AppMgr\vzOpenUIServer.exe
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Completion time: 2010-01-25 22:05:31 - machine was rebooted
ComboFix-quarantined-files.txt 2010-01-26 03:05
ComboFix2.txt 2008-02-22 17:59

Pre-Run: 131,628,363,776 bytes free
Post-Run: 131,636,887,552 bytes free

WindowsXP-KB310994-SP2-Home-BootDisk-ENU.exe
[boot loader]
timeout=2
default=multi(0)disk(0)rdisk(0)partition(2)\WINDOWS
[operating systems]
c:\cmdcons\BOOTSECT.DAT="Microsoft Windows Recovery Console" /cmdcons
multi(0)disk(0)rdisk(0)partition(2)\WINDOWS="Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition" /noexecute=optin /fastdetect

- - End Of File - - DAE9A57B6C5ACE72C50F7CE55D97EC5E
Post #6
Good job :thumbup:

The following will implement some cleanup procedures as well as reset System Restore points:

  • Click START then RUN
  • Now type ComboFix /Uninstall in the runbox and click OK. Note the space between the X and the U, it needs to be there.

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    To be on the safe side, I would also change all my passwords.


    Here's my usual all clean post

    Log looks good :D


    • 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.
  • Update your AntiVirus Software - It is imperative 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

Only run one Anti-Virus and Firewall program.


I would suggest you read How to Prevent Malware:
Post #7
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