win32/winad.ak & Java.Shinwow removal

Hello Whatthe,

Please forgive me for not getting back to you sooner. I had to get approval on the registry fix first.

1 – Backup the registry:

Following directions for How to back up, edit, and restore the registry in Windows XP and select the link for Back up the whole registry.

Follow the link found there for instructions on creating a backup of the System State for Windows XP.

Then, go to start–>run

and type this in:
notepad

Paste this into the box:

REGEDIT4

[-HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\clsid\{147a976e-eee1-4377-8ea7-4716e4cdd239}] 

[-HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\mywebsearch.htmlpanel.1] 

[-HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\mywebsearch.htmlpanel] 

[-HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\mywebsearch.pseudotransparentplugin] 

Then click on the FILE menu and select save as
Save the file as regfix.reg. Save the file to the desktop.
IMPORTANT: make sure to save the file as "all types" and NOT as a text file
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Now double click on regfix.reg and insert it into the registry.

Please run the A2 scan again and let's see if those files were eliminated.

Hey Susan528, Any help is apprieciated not matter how long it takes. Your doing this on a volunteer basis and for this I am thankful. Here is the A2 report a-squared Report Scan started: 24/02/2006 3:23:34 PM Scan finished: 24/02/2006 3:39:50 PM Scan duration: 0h 16min 16sec Scanned files: 126720 Infected files: 1 Object Diagnosis C:\Documents and Settings\Q\Cookies\q@about[2].txt Trace.TrackingCookie Thanks Whatthe

Hello whatthe,

Congratulations! Your last hijackthis log appeared to be clean and now you just need to delete a cookie.

To delete cookies (Windows 98 and later)

• . Quit Internet Explorer and quit any instances of Windows Explorer.
• . In Control Panel , double-click Internet Options.
  [*}. On the General tab, click Delete Cookies under Temporary Internet Files, and then click OK.
• 4. Click OK.

STEP 1.
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Cleanmgr
To clean temporary files:

• Go > start > run and type cleanmgr and click OK
• Scan your system for files to remove.
• Make sure Temporary Files, Temporary Internet Files and Recycle Bin are the only things checked.
• Click OK to remove those files.
• Click Yes to confirm deletion.

STEP 2.
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System Restore for Windows XP
Reset and Re-enable your System Restore to remove infected files that have been backed up by Windows. The files in System Restore are protected to prevent any programs changing those files. This is the only way to clean these files: (You will lose all previous restore points which are likely to be infected)

• Turn off System Restore.
• On the Desktop, right-click My Computer.
• Click Properties.
• Click the System Restore tab.
• Check Turn off System Restore.
• Click Apply, and then click OK.

Reboot.

Turn ON System Restore.

• On the Desktop, right-click My Computer.
• Click Properties.
• Click the System Restore tab.
• UN-Check *Turn off System Restore*.
• Click Apply, and then click OK.

STEP 3.
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Now that you are clean, please follow these simple steps in order to keep your computer clean and secure:

• 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.
  
  
• Test your Firewall - Please test your firewall and make sure it is working properly.
  Test Firewall
  
  
• Visit Microsoft's Update Site Frequently - It is important that you visit Windows Updates regularly. This will ensure your computer has always the latest security updates available installed on your computer. If there are new updates to install, install them immediately, reboot your computer, and revisit the site until there are no more critical updates.
  
  
• Install Spybot - Search and Destroy - Install and download Spybot - Search and Destroy with its TeaTimer option. This will provide realtime spyware & hijacker protection on your computer alongside your virus protection. You should also scan your computer with program on a regular basis just as you would an antivirus software.
  A tutorial on installing & using this product can be found here:
  Using Spybot - Search & Destroy to remove Spyware , Malware, and Hijackers
  
  
• Install Ad-Aware - Install and download Ad-Aware. ou should also scan your computer with program on a regular basis just as you would an antivirus software in conjunction with Spybot.
  A tutorial on installing & using this product can be found here:
  Using Ad-aware to remove Spyware, Malware, & Hijackers from Your Computer
  
  
• Install SpywareBlaster - SpywareBlaster will added 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
  
  
• 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.
  
• More info on how to prevent malware you can also find here (By Tony Klein)
  and here: http://wiki.castlecops.com/Malware_Prevent…nt_Re-infection

Follow this list and your potential for being infected again will reduce dramatically.

Thank you for allowing me to assist you.

Susan