Son's Computer Adware

Good Work! Log looks CLEAN!

How is the computer behaving? Any of the previous symptoms?

No popups, no attempts to change anything. The steps with the other computer I cleaned now included restoring protection to system and hidden files. Resetting windows restore points so nothing bad could be hiding there and adding some site restrictions and registry entries to reduce the chances of return. As well as deciding what programs to use to monitor and check any new intrusions. What do you suggest? Jon

Of course I'm going to give you some suggestions!

This is my usual All Clean… if you have any of the programs already… don't worry about it.

You can rehide the System Files.

To clean up any remnants that may have been left behind, I suggest doing a couple online virus scans. A couple good ones are Panda ActiveScan and TrendMicro HouseCall. Let them fix anything they find. Reboot between each scan.

If you don't have Ad-Aware , I recommend installing it as well. Visit this page for proper configuration of Spybot and Ad-Aware. Run and scan with both, letting them fix whatever they find. Remember to reboot between each scan.

Now that your computer is clean, its a good time to reset your System Restore point. This will ensure a clean backup to fall upon if you ever need it. To do this:

• Right-click My Computer, and then click Properties.
• Click the System Restore tab.
• Check the "Turn off System Restore" or "Turn off System Restore on all drives"

Reboot your computer, follow the steps above, this time unchecking the "Turn off System Restore" and reboot.

I recommend downloading and installing SpywareBlaster, and IE-SPYAD as well. You can get them from the links in my sig. The programs are free and can be updated… so please remember to do so. Installing these will go a long way in preventing reinfection.

If you don't have one, I recommend installing a Firewall. I'm sure you've heard of ZoneAlarm.

Check out the links in my sig named How'd I get Infected and Understanding Spyware as well, some good information for you.

Other than that, remember to update Windows frequently, update your protection programs, scan often and…

Surf Safe!

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