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Post #1
Hi, Please help me if you can.
My PC persistantly has all its ADSL and Modem dial up connection numbers changed to 08710101085
My user name changes to loade29.76.154680.44?

I have recently been infected by spyaxe and fixed it ok with SmitRem but I believe this is something new.

I can change the settings back to normal and browse the web via Firefox OK. When I browse the web with IE as well as my homepage another window
HTTP://WWW.IX.SE/ opens

I just ranSmitRem, Ewideo, Spyware Doctor and AdAware all in safe mode and allowed them to remove infected objects. Fault still the same!

Hours of endless fun and still not fixed!!!!!

Legal copy of Win XP Sp2
Legal copy of Office 2003
both on autoupdate from Microsoft.

Ewido
Autoupdate Ran Today
Black Ice firewall an old version intend getting a hardware firewall as soon as possible!

Trusted Zones in logfile below not known?

Thank's for any help

Logfile of HijackThis v1.99.1
Scan saved at 16:52:00, on 05/01/2006
Platform: Windows XP SP2 (WinNT 5.01.2600)
MSIE: Internet Explorer v6.00 SP2 (6.00.2900.2180)

Running processes:
C:\WINDOWS\System32\smss.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\winlogon.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\services.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\lsass.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe
C:\WINDOWS\explorer.exe
G:\Gwyns\Downloads\Anti Virus\hijackthis\HijackThis.exe

R0 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Start Page = http://www.google.co.uk/
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [CnxDslTaskBar] C:\Program Files\Zoom\PCI ADSL\CnxDslTb.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [AVG7_CC] C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVGFRE~1\avgcc.exe /STARTUP
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [AVG7_EMC] C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVGFRE~1\avgemc.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [NeroCheck] C:\WINDOWS\system32\NeroCheck.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SunJavaUpdateSched] C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.5.0_06\bin\jusched.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [itunesff] C:\WINDOWS\system32\itunesff.exe -go -c29 -w44
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [CTFMON.EXE] C:\WINDOWS\system32\ctfmon.exe
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [H/PC Connection Agent] "C:\Program Files\Microsoft ActiveSync\WCESCOMM.EXE"
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [Spyware Doctor] "C:\Program Files\Spyware Doctor\swdoctor.exe" /Q
O4 - Global Startup: Adobe Reader Speed Launch.lnk = C:\Program Files\Adobe\Acrobat 7.0\Reader\reader_sl.exe
O4 - Global Startup: BlackICE Utility.lnk = ?
O8 - Extra context menu item: E&xport to Microsoft Excel - res://C:\PROGRA~1\MICROS~2\OFFICE11\EXCEL.EXE/3000
O9 - Extra button: (no name) - {08B0E5C0-4FCB-11CF-AAA5-00401C608501} - C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.5.0_06\bin\ssv.dll (file missing)
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Sun Java Console - {08B0E5C0-4FCB-11CF-AAA5-00401C608501} - C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.5.0_06\bin\ssv.dll (file missing)
O9 - Extra button: Research - {92780B25-18CC-41C8-B9BE-3C9C571A8263} - C:\PROGRA~1\MICROS~2\OFFICE11\REFIEBAR.DLL
O9 - Extra button: Messenger - {FB5F1910-F110-11d2-BB9E-00C04F795683} - C:\Program Files\Messenger\msmsgs.exe
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Windows Messenger - {FB5F1910-F110-11d2-BB9E-00C04F795683} - C:\Program Files\Messenger\msmsgs.exe
O15 - Trusted Zone: http://secure.gestrip.com (HKLM)
O15 - Trusted Zone: http://update.randhi.com (HKLM)
O16 - DPF: {33331111-1111-1111-1111-611111193423} -
O16 - DPF: {33331111-1111-1111-1111-611111193429} -
O16 - DPF: {33331111-1111-1111-1111-615111193427} -
O16 - DPF: {33331111-1131-1111-1111-611111193428} -
O16 - DPF: {43331111-1111-1111-1111-611111195622} -
O16 - DPF: {D27CDB6E-AE6D-11CF-96B8-444553540000} (Shockwave Flash Object) - https://fpdownload.macromedia.com/pub/shock…ash/swflash.cab
O17 - HKLM\System\CCS\Services\Tcpip\..\{E786313B-4548-4232-BFE9-118BF5AFC53C}: NameServer = 192.168.56.65
O18 - Filter: text/html - (no CLSID) - (no file)
O18 - Filter: text/plain - (no CLSID) - (no file)
O21 - SSODL: SystemCheck2 - {54645654-2225-4455-44A1-9F4543D34546} - C:\WINDOWS\system32\vbsys2.dll
O23 - Service: AVG7 Alert Manager Server (Avg7Alrt) - GRISOFT, s.r.o. - C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVGFRE~1\avgamsvr.exe
O23 - Service: AVG7 Update Service (Avg7UpdSvc) - GRISOFT, s.r.o. - C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVGFRE~1\avgupsvc.exe
O23 - Service: BlackICE - Internet Security Systems, Inc. - C:\Program Files\Network ICE\BlackICE\blackd.exe
O23 - Service: ewido security suite control - ewido networks - C:\Program Files\ewido anti-malware\ewidoctrl.exe
O23 - Service: ewido security suite guard - ewido networks - C:\Program Files\ewido anti-malware\ewidoguard.exe
Post #2
Scan with hijackthis and put a check beside these lines and choose FIX

O16 - DPF: {33331111-1111-1111-1111-611111193423} -
O16 - DPF: {33331111-1111-1111-1111-611111193429} -
O16 - DPF: {33331111-1111-1111-1111-615111193427} -
O16 - DPF: {33331111-1131-1111-1111-611111193428} -
O16 - DPF: {43331111-1111-1111-1111-611111195622} -

O18 - Filter: text/html - (no CLSID) - (no file)
O18 - Filter: text/plain - (no CLSID) - (no file)

O21 - SSODL: SystemCheck2 - {54645654-2225-4455-44A1-9F4543D34546} - C:\WINDOWS\system32\vbsys2.dll
Reboot to safe mode and scan with ewido and post its log as well as a new hijackthis log please.


Did you add these to your trusted zone?

O15 - Trusted Zone: http://secure.gestrip.com (HKLM)
O15 - Trusted Zone: http://update.randhi.com (HKLM)
Post #3
Hi Syggx,
Thank you for taking time to help. i followed your instructions. Hijack this log, ewedio log and new hijack this log all pasted below. I did not add the two 015 trusted zones entries.

Scan saved at 13:55:57, on 07/01/2006
Platform: Windows XP SP2 (WinNT 5.01.2600)
MSIE: Internet Explorer v6.00 SP2 (6.00.2900.2180)

Running processes:
C:\WINDOWS\System32\smss.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\winlogon.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\services.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\lsass.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\spoolsv.exe
C:\WINDOWS\Explorer.EXE
C:\Program Files\Zoom\PCI ADSL\CnxDslTb.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVGFRE~1\avgcc.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVGFRE~1\avgemc.exe
C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.5.0_06\bin\jusched.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\ctfmon.exe
C:\Program Files\Microsoft ActiveSync\WCESCOMM.EXE
C:\Program Files\Spyware Doctor\swdoctor.exe
C:\Program Files\Network ICE\BlackICE\blackice.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVGFRE~1\avgamsvr.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVGFRE~1\avgupsvc.exe
C:\Program Files\Network ICE\BlackICE\blackd.exe
C:\Program Files\ewido anti-malware\ewidoctrl.exe
C:\Program Files\ewido anti-malware\ewidoguard.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\NOTEPAD.EXE
C:\Program Files\Mozilla Firefox\firefox.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\wuauclt.exe
G:\Gwyns\Downloads\Anti Virus\hijackthis\HijackThis.exe

R0 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Start Page = http://www.google.co.uk/
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [CnxDslTaskBar] C:\Program Files\Zoom\PCI ADSL\CnxDslTb.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [AVG7_CC] C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVGFRE~1\avgcc.exe /STARTUP
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [AVG7_EMC] C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVGFRE~1\avgemc.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [NeroCheck] C:\WINDOWS\system32\NeroCheck.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SunJavaUpdateSched] C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.5.0_06\bin\jusched.exe
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [CTFMON.EXE] C:\WINDOWS\system32\ctfmon.exe
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [H/PC Connection Agent] "C:\Program Files\Microsoft ActiveSync\WCESCOMM.EXE"
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [Spyware Doctor] "C:\Program Files\Spyware Doctor\swdoctor.exe" /Q
O4 - Global Startup: Adobe Reader Speed Launch.lnk = C:\Program Files\Adobe\Acrobat 7.0\Reader\reader_sl.exe
O4 - Global Startup: BlackICE Utility.lnk = ?
O8 - Extra context menu item: E&xport to Microsoft Excel - res://C:\PROGRA~1\MICROS~2\OFFICE11\EXCEL.EXE/3000
O9 - Extra button: (no name) - {08B0E5C0-4FCB-11CF-AAA5-00401C608501} - C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.5.0_06\bin\ssv.dll (file missing)
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Sun Java Console - {08B0E5C0-4FCB-11CF-AAA5-00401C608501} - C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.5.0_06\bin\ssv.dll (file missing)
O9 - Extra button: Research - {92780B25-18CC-41C8-B9BE-3C9C571A8263} - C:\PROGRA~1\MICROS~2\OFFICE11\REFIEBAR.DLL
O9 - Extra button: Messenger - {FB5F1910-F110-11d2-BB9E-00C04F795683} - C:\Program Files\Messenger\msmsgs.exe
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Windows Messenger - {FB5F1910-F110-11d2-BB9E-00C04F795683} - C:\Program Files\Messenger\msmsgs.exe
O15 - Trusted Zone: http://secure.gestrip.com (HKLM)
O15 - Trusted Zone: http://update.randhi.com (HKLM)
O16 - DPF: {33331111-1111-1111-1111-611111193423} -
O16 - DPF: {33331111-1111-1111-1111-611111193429} -
O16 - DPF: {33331111-1111-1111-1111-615111193427} -
O16 - DPF: {33331111-1131-1111-1111-611111193428} -
O16 - DPF: {43331111-1111-1111-1111-611111195622} -
O16 - DPF: {D27CDB6E-AE6D-11CF-96B8-444553540000} (Shockwave Flash Object) - https://fpdownload.macromedia.com/pub/shock…ash/swflash.cab
O17 - HKLM\System\CCS\Services\Tcpip\..\{75B1EB9C-D525-4912-8A96-1BD548D4E377}: NameServer = 195.112.4.4 195.112.4.7
O17 - HKLM\System\CCS\Services\Tcpip\..\{E786313B-4548-4232-BFE9-118BF5AFC53C}: NameServer = 192.168.56.65
O18 - Filter: text/html - (no CLSID) - (no file)
O18 - Filter: text/plain - (no CLSID) - (no file)
O21 - SSODL: SystemCheck2 - {54645654-2225-4455-44A1-9F4543D34546} - C:\WINDOWS\system32\vbsys2.dll
O23 - Service: AVG7 Alert Manager Server (Avg7Alrt) - GRISOFT, s.r.o. - C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVGFRE~1\avgamsvr.exe
O23 - Service: AVG7 Update Service (Avg7UpdSvc) - GRISOFT, s.r.o. - C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVGFRE~1\avgupsvc.exe
O23 - Service: BlackICE - Internet Security Systems, Inc. - C:\Program Files\Network ICE\BlackICE\blackd.exe
O23 - Service: ewido security suite control - ewido networks - C:\Program Files\ewido anti-malware\ewidoctrl.exe
O23 - Service: ewido security suite guard - ewido networks - C:\Program Files\ewido anti-malware\ewidoguard.exe

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———————————————————
ewido anti-malware - Scan report
———————————————————

+ Created on: 15:25:37, 07/01/2006
+ Report-Checksum: AAA81170

+ Scan result:

:mozilla.11:C:\Documents and Settings\Administrator.LOA003\Application Data\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\cf1xg15y.default\cookies.txt -> Spyware.Cookie.Mediaplex : Cleaned with backup
:mozilla.18:C:\Documents and Settings\Administrator.LOA003\Application Data\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\cf1xg15y.default\cookies.txt -> Spyware.Cookie.Adtech : Cleaned with backup
:mozilla.19:C:\Documents and Settings\Administrator.LOA003\Application Data\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\cf1xg15y.default\cookies.txt -> Spyware.Cookie.Adtech : Cleaned with backup
:mozilla.26:C:\Documents and Settings\Administrator.LOA003\Application Data\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\cf1xg15y.default\cookies.txt -> Spyware.Cookie.Googleadservices : Cleaned with backup
:mozilla.28:C:\Documents and Settings\Administrator.LOA003\Application Data\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\cf1xg15y.default\cookies.txt -> Spyware.Cookie.Webtrendslive : Cleaned with backup
:mozilla.29:C:\Documents and Settings\Administrator.LOA003\Application Data\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\cf1xg15y.default\cookies.txt -> Spyware.Cookie.Doubleclick : Cleaned with backup
:mozilla.33:C:\Documents and Settings\Administrator.LOA003\Application Data\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\cf1xg15y.default\cookies.txt -> Spyware.Cookie.Googleadservices : Cleaned with backup
:mozilla.36:C:\Documents and Settings\Administrator.LOA003\Application Data\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\cf1xg15y.default\cookies.txt -> Spyware.Cookie.Googleadservices : Cleaned with backup
:mozilla.40:C:\Documents and Settings\Administrator.LOA003\Application Data\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\cf1xg15y.default\cookies.txt -> Spyware.Cookie.Yieldmanager : Cleaned with backup
:mozilla.41:C:\Documents and Settings\Administrator.LOA003\Application Data\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\cf1xg15y.default\cookies.txt -> Spyware.Cookie.Yieldmanager : Cleaned with backup
:mozilla.42:C:\Documents and Settings\Administrator.LOA003\Application Data\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\cf1xg15y.default\cookies.txt -> Spyware.Cookie.Yieldmanager : Cleaned with backup
:mozilla.43:C:\Documents and Settings\Administrator.LOA003\Application Data\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\cf1xg15y.default\cookies.txt -> Spyware.Cookie.Yieldmanager : Cleaned with backup
:mozilla.54:C:\Documents and Settings\Administrator.LOA003\Application Data\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\cf1xg15y.default\cookies.txt -> Spyware.Cookie.Hitbox : Cleaned with backup
:mozilla.55:C:\Documents and Settings\Administrator.LOA003\Application Data\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\cf1xg15y.default\cookies.txt -> Spyware.Cookie.Hitbox : Cleaned with backup
:mozilla.56:C:\Documents and Settings\Administrator.LOA003\Application Data\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\cf1xg15y.default\cookies.txt -> Spyware.Cookie.Hitbox : Cleaned with backup
:mozilla.57:C:\Documents and Settings\Administrator.LOA003\Application Data\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\cf1xg15y.default\cookies.txt -> Spyware.Cookie.Hitbox : Cleaned with backup
:mozilla.58:C:\Documents and Settings\Administrator.LOA003\Application Data\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\cf1xg15y.default\cookies.txt -> Spyware.Cookie.Hitbox : Cleaned with backup
:mozilla.66:C:\Documents and Settings\Administrator.LOA003\Application Data\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\cf1xg15y.default\cookies.txt -> Spyware.Cookie.Tribalfusion : Cleaned with backup
:mozilla.67:C:\Documents and Settings\Administrator.LOA003\Application Data\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\cf1xg15y.default\cookies.txt -> Spyware.Cookie.2o7 : Cleaned with backup
:mozilla.70:C:\Documents and Settings\Administrator.LOA003\Application Data\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\cf1xg15y.default\cookies.txt -> Spyware.Cookie.Statcounter : Cleaned with backup
:mozilla.81:C:\Documents and Settings\Administrator.LOA003\Application Data\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\cf1xg15y.default\cookies.txt -> Spyware.Cookie.Atdmt : Cleaned with backup
:mozilla.82:C:\Documents and Settings\Administrator.LOA003\Application Data\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\cf1xg15y.default\cookies.txt -> Spyware.Cookie.Googleadservices : Cleaned with backup
C:\WINDOWS\internt.exe -> Trojan.Dialer.of : Cleaned with backup


::Report End

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I like the look of the last entry!!!!!!!!!!!!

New Hijack this log
##########################################################
Logfile of HijackThis v1.99.1
Scan saved at 15:28:11, on 07/01/2006
Platform: Windows XP SP2 (WinNT 5.01.2600)
MSIE: Internet Explorer v6.00 SP2 (6.00.2900.2180)

Running processes:
C:\WINDOWS\System32\smss.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\winlogon.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\services.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\lsass.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe
C:\WINDOWS\Explorer.EXE
G:\Gwyns\Downloads\Anti Virus\hijackthis\HijackThis.exe

R0 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Start Page = http://www.google.co.uk/
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [CnxDslTaskBar] C:\Program Files\Zoom\PCI ADSL\CnxDslTb.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [AVG7_CC] C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVGFRE~1\avgcc.exe /STARTUP
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [AVG7_EMC] C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVGFRE~1\avgemc.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [NeroCheck] C:\WINDOWS\system32\NeroCheck.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SunJavaUpdateSched] C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.5.0_06\bin\jusched.exe
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [CTFMON.EXE] C:\WINDOWS\system32\ctfmon.exe
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [H/PC Connection Agent] "C:\Program Files\Microsoft ActiveSync\WCESCOMM.EXE"
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [Spyware Doctor] "C:\Program Files\Spyware Doctor\swdoctor.exe" /Q
O4 - Global Startup: Adobe Reader Speed Launch.lnk = C:\Program Files\Adobe\Acrobat 7.0\Reader\reader_sl.exe
O4 - Global Startup: BlackICE Utility.lnk = ?
O8 - Extra context menu item: E&xport to Microsoft Excel - res://C:\PROGRA~1\MICROS~2\OFFICE11\EXCEL.EXE/3000
O9 - Extra button: (no name) - {08B0E5C0-4FCB-11CF-AAA5-00401C608501} - C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.5.0_06\bin\ssv.dll (file missing)
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Sun Java Console - {08B0E5C0-4FCB-11CF-AAA5-00401C608501} - C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.5.0_06\bin\ssv.dll (file missing)
O9 - Extra button: Research - {92780B25-18CC-41C8-B9BE-3C9C571A8263} - C:\PROGRA~1\MICROS~2\OFFICE11\REFIEBAR.DLL
O9 - Extra button: Messenger - {FB5F1910-F110-11d2-BB9E-00C04F795683} - C:\Program Files\Messenger\msmsgs.exe
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Windows Messenger - {FB5F1910-F110-11d2-BB9E-00C04F795683} - C:\Program Files\Messenger\msmsgs.exe
O15 - Trusted Zone: http://secure.gestrip.com (HKLM)
O15 - Trusted Zone: http://update.randhi.com (HKLM)
O16 - DPF: {D27CDB6E-AE6D-11CF-96B8-444553540000} (Shockwave Flash Object) - https://fpdownload.macromedia.com/pub/shock…ash/swflash.cab
O17 - HKLM\System\CCS\Services\Tcpip\..\{E786313B-4548-4232-BFE9-118BF5AFC53C}: NameServer = 192.168.56.65
O23 - Service: AVG7 Alert Manager Server (Avg7Alrt) - GRISOFT, s.r.o. - C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVGFRE~1\avgamsvr.exe
O23 - Service: AVG7 Update Service (Avg7UpdSvc) - GRISOFT, s.r.o. - C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVGFRE~1\avgupsvc.exe
O23 - Service: BlackICE - Internet Security Systems, Inc. - C:\Program Files\Network ICE\BlackICE\blackd.exe
O23 - Service: ewido security suite control - ewido networks - C:\Program Files\ewido anti-malware\ewidoctrl.exe
O23 - Service: ewido security suite guard - ewido networks - C:\Program Files\ewido anti-malware\ewidoguard.exe

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Thank's once more!
Post #5
Hi Siggyx, All seems ok, should I delete the two 015 trusted zone entries? Would a hardware firewall be a better way of keeping this S**ITE out of my PC? Thanks a lot for your time>>>>> P0RSCH3
Post #6
Yes use hijackthis to remove those 015 lines. If they will not remove with hijackthis use this toll


Download THIS file to your desktop.

Right-click on the deldomains.inf file and select 'Install'

Once it is finished your Zones should be reset.

Note, if you use SpywareBlaster and/or IE/Spyads, it will be necessary to re-install the protection both afford. For SpywareBlaster, run the program and re-protect all items. For IE/Spyads, run the batch file and reinstall the protection.

If you dont have these three programs I would recommend that you get them. Spywareblaster, Spywareguard and IESPY AD. They will add 1000's of sites to your resticted zone and block some hijacks from happening. In my signature below is also a tutorial on how to harden IE, a good read and very helpful to stop these things in the future. I also have a FREE FIREWALL and FREE ANTI VIRUS if you need one.

It is critical to have both a firewall and anti virus to protect your system.

Keep your system up to date and run Adaware & Spybot, once a week works, and hopefully you will be ok from here on.

I use a router and a software firewall. Remember a router only blocks incoming. if something does get on your system the router will not stop it from calling out.
Post #8
Actually it is Cambridge Ontario Canada ;) but thanks for the offer, can't imagine what it is like but it is one of those things I plan to do so I can put another check on my life list :)
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