Hi Pmkoc123
Your computer appears to be clean.
Now that you’re free from malware, as long as your computer seems to be running well, please follow these simple steps to tidy up you computer and decrease the likelihood of getting infected again:
Uninstall Combofix
Follow these steps to uninstall Combofix• Click
START then
RUN
• Now type
Combofix /uninstall in the runbox and click
OK.
Note the space between the X and the /, it needs to be there.
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- please follow the prompts to uninstall Combofix.
- once it's finished uninstalling itself you will receive a message saying Combofix was uninstalled successfully.
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Firewall
You're using the Windows Firewall which is not adequate protection. The main reason you should use a third-party firewall over the Windows XP Firewall is because Windows Firewall only stops
incoming signals from accessing your computer. However, it will not stop
Outgoing signals (possibly ones that could intrude your privacy) from sending information to the Internet or to other networks. That means if malware happens to compromise your PC again, it will be able to SEND OUT out your credit card data and any other personal information.
I suggest you install a more robust third party firewall that filters both incoming
and outgoing traffic.
Download and install one of the following freeware firewalls from below:
Sygate Personal Firewall Free Edition:
Zone Alarm Free:
Comodo Personal Firewall:
NOTE only install one firewall. Having more than one could cause many programs to stop working altogether. Also, the firewalls may get in each others' way and cause some security holes that would not be there with just one firewall.
When you have done that:
Disable Windows firewall:
- Click on Start, Settings and then Control Panel
- Click on the Security Center icon.
- Click on the Windows Firewall icon
- Click Off (not recommended) and then click OK.
You should take the time to read
Understanding and Using Firewalls
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Windows updates
I notice that Windows updates are waiting to be installed. Click
here to get the latest Windows updates:
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Set your computer to automatically check for Windows updates.
To turn on Automatic Updates:
• Click
Start, Settings and then click
Control Panel.
• Double-click
Automatic Updates.
• Choose
Automatic (recommended).
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Update installed programs
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Your Java is out of date. Older versions have vulnerabilities that malware can use to infect your system.
Please follow these steps to remove older version Java components and update.
- Download the latest version of Java Runtime Environment (JRE) 26 and save it to your desktop.
- Scroll down to where it says JDK 6 Update 27 (JDK or JRE)
- Click the Download JRE button to the right
- Select the Windows platform from the dropdown menu.
- Read the License Agreement and then check the box that says: "I agree to the Java SE Runtime Environment 6u27 with JavaFX 1 License Agreement". Click on Continue. The page will refresh.
- Click on the link to download Windows Offline Installation and save the file to your desktop.
- Close any programs you may have running - especially your web browser.
- Go to Start > Control Panel, double-click on Add or Remove Programs and remove all older versions of Java.
- Check (highlight) any item with Java Runtime Environment (JRE or J2SE or Java™ 6) in the name.
- Click the Remove or Change/Remove button.
- Repeat as many times as necessary to remove each Java versions.
- Reboot your computer once all Java components are removed.
- Then from your desktop double-click on jre-6u27-windows-i586.exe to install the newest version.
- After the install is complete, go into the Control Panel (using Classic View) and double-click the Java Icon. (looks like a coffee cup)
- On the General tab, under Temporary Internet Files, click the Settings button.
- Next, click on the Delete Files button
- There are two options in the window to clear the cache - Leave BOTH CheckedApplications and Applets
Trace and Log Files
- Click OK on Delete Temporary Files Window
Note: This deletes ALL the Downloaded Applications and Applets from the CACHE. - Click OK to leave the Temporary Files Window
- Click OK to leave the Java Control Panel.
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Recommended programs
SpywareBlaster. SpywareBlaster protects against bad ActiveX, it immunizes your PC against them. It blocks over 11,000 bad sites and uses no resources of your computer.
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Update and run Malwarebytes. This really is an excellent program that you should update and run on a regular basis, probably weekly.
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It’s important to keep programs up to date so that malware doesn't exploit any old security flaws.
FileHippo Update Checker is an extremely helpful program that will tell you which of your programs need to be updated.
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I also recommend that you read the following:
How to prevent malware by miekiemoes
Safe computing
Satchfan