JonTom
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Please work your way through the following steps:
No problem at allThanks so much for your time!
Please work your way through the following steps:
- Please Uninstall Combofix
- Hold down the Windows key (has the Windows symbol on it) and press the "R" key.
- A Run box will open.
- Type combofix /uninstall in the run box and click "OK". Please note the space between the "x" and the "/Uninstall", it needs to be there.
- Please Uninstall Combofix
- You no longer need rKill, RSIT, GMER or Security Check. Please delete them from your system.
- Your Adobe Reader is out of date
- You can obtain the latest version of Adobe Reader from here, and the latest version of Flash Player from here.
- For more information and links to Adobe updates and downloads click here.
Once you have completed the above steps you should be good to go! If you have any further questions, please feel free to ask.
- Finally, please take the time to read through the information provided below:
Enhance your System Security
- For an excellent list of free anti virus software, free online virus scanners, free spyware detection/removal and free firewalls, click here.
- IMPORTANT! Please make sure you only have ONE firewall and ONE real-time antivirus installed on your system. When using "on demand" scanners, first update the detection signature files, then disconnect from the internet and disable your resident security program before running the scan.
- Once complete, remember to re-engage your resident security before going online.
Web Browsers and Browser Security
Firefox
- Firefox is generally considered to have greater browsing security in comparison to other popular programs. You can download Firefox 3.0 from here.
No-Script
- If you use Firefox as your default browser, No-Script can provide additional security by preventing malicious scripts from being executed on your system.
- You can download No-Script by clicking here.
Internet Explorer
- The newest version of Internet Explorer is available from here.
SpywareBlaster
- If you use Internet Explorer as your default browser, SpywareBlaster would be a valuable addition to your online security.
- SpywareBlaster prevents malicious ActiveX objects from being downloaded onto your system.
- You can download SpywareBlaster by clicking here.
Web of Trust
- When using search engines, Web of Trust provides you with an easy way of telling the good sites from the bad and is compatible with both Firefox and Internet Explorer.
- Coloured symbols are displayed next to search results, giving you more confidence in the links you choose to click on: Green (To go), Yellow (Caution) and Red (Stop).
- You can download Web of Trust by clicking here.
Keep your Software Updated
- Outdated software can sometimes have vulnerabilities that are exploitable by malware.
- Check if there are available updates for your installed software with Secunia's Online Software Inspector by clicking here.
Passwords
- Learn how to create strong passwords by clicking here and test the strength of the passwords you already use by clicking here.
General Reading
- PC Safety and Security - What do I need?
- How to prevent Malware (by Miekiemoes)
Learn How To Combat Malware
- Would you like to learn how to fight back against malware and help others? Enroll at the What The Tech (Formerly Tom Coyotes) Malware Classroom by clicking here.