Paul2010,
Log looks good
Time for some housekeeping- 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.
The above procedure will:
- Implement some cleanup procedures.
- Reset System Restore.
Now to remove most of the tools that we have used in fixing your machine:- Make sure you have an Internet Connection.
- Download OTC to your desktop and run it
- A list of tool components used in the cleanup of malware will be downloaded.
- If your Firewall or Real Time protection attempts to block OTC to reach the Internet, please allow the application to do so.
- Click Yes to begin the cleanup process and remove these components, including this application.
- You will be asked to reboot the machine to finish the cleanup process. If you are asked to reboot the machine choose Yes.
Please re-enable any security that was disabled.
The following is my standard advice for the future. Use what you can and pat yourself on the back for what you're already doing.
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.
For a tutorial on Firewalls and a listing of some available ones see the link below:
Understanding and Using Firewalls
Keep Microsoft Windows Updated - This will ensure your computer has always the latest security updates available installed on your computer. The easiest way to do this is to turn on
Automatic Updates. Do this by:
- From your desktop, right-click on My Computer,
- click on Properties
- Select the Automatic Updates tab
- Click on Automatic
- Click on Apply button
- Click on OK to exit.
If there are new updates to install, install them immediately, until there are no more critical updates.
Install SpywareBlaster - SpywareBlaster will add 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
Download and install the free version of WinPatrol - This program protects your computer in a variety of ways and will work well with your existing security software.
Winpatrol
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 also suggest you read
this:
So how did I get infected in the first place?
by Tony Klein
Also:
"How to prevent malware"
by miekiemoes
Please respond back that you understand the above and let me know if you have any questions. Otherwise, this thread will be closed Resolved.
All those infected emails are archived…. Can they do me damage if I do not access them?
Thank you for all your help. Amazing… really…
Best,
Paul2010
