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Please help with CoolWWWSearch

Started by Guest_iskokin_* , Apr 21 2006 03:47 PM

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#1 Guest_iskokin_*

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Posted 21 April 2006 - 03:47 PM

Hello,

the PC got infected with lots of spyware. Majority has been cleaned with Spybot and Ad-Aware. However, CoolWWWSearch is constantly shown by Spybot. Even restart with Spybot performing scan before login did not help.

Below is the HJT log. Thanks in advance.

Logfile of HijackThis v1.99.1
Scan saved at 11:33:53 AM, on 4/21/2006
Platform: Windows XP SP2 (WinNT 5.01.2600)
MSIE: Internet Explorer v6.00 SP2 (6.00.2900.2180)

Running processes:
C:\WINDOWS\Explorer.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\system32\hkcmd.exe
C:\WINDOWS\BCMSMMSG.exe
C:\Program Files\MUSICMATCH\MUSICMATCH Jukebox\mm_tray.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\mcafee.com\agent\mcagent.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\mcafee.com\vso\mcvsshld.exe
C:\Program Files\Dell Support\DSAgnt.exe
C:\Program Files\WordPerfect Office 11\Programs\CorUpd.exe
C:\DOCUME~1\DROZDO~1\MYDOCU~1\SSEMBL~1\attrib.exe
C:\Documents and Settings\Drozdova Liliya\Application Data\?racle\nslookup.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Microsoft Shared\Works Shared\wkcalrem.exe
C:\Program Files\Spybot - Search & Destroy\SpybotSD.exe
C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\iexplore.exe
C:\HJT\HijackThis.exe

R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Default_Page_URL = http://find.naupoint.com
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Default_Search_URL = prosearching.com
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Bar = http://www.2020searc...884/search.html
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Page = prosearching.com
R0 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Start Page = http://prosearching.com/
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,SearchURL = prosearching.com
R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Default_Search_URL = prosearching.com
R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Bar = http://www.2020searc...884/search.html
R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Page = prosearching.com
R0 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Start Page = prosearching.com
R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,SearchURL = prosearching.com
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Search,SearchAssistant = http://www.2020searc...884/search.html
R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Search,Default_Search_URL = http://find.naupoint.com
R0 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Search,SearchAssistant = http://www.2020searc...884/search.html
R0 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Search,CustomizeSearch = http://find.naupoint.com
R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Search,Default_Page_URL = http://find.naupoint.com
R0 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Local Page = prosearching.com
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Start Page_bak = prosearching.com
R0 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Local Page = prosearching.com
R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Start Page_bak = prosearching.com
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Window Title = Microsoft Internet Explorer provided by Verizon Online
O2 - BHO: Windows Resources - {2D38A51A-23C9-48a1-A33C-48675AA2B494} - C:\WINDOWS\winres.dll
O3 - Toolbar: Browser Bar - {F5735C15-1FB2-41FE-BA12-242757E69DDE} - C:\PROGRA~1\BLUELI~1\toolbar.dll (file missing)
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [IgfxTray] C:\WINDOWS\system32\igfxtray.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [HotKeysCmds] C:\WINDOWS\system32\hkcmd.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [BCMSMMSG] BCMSMMSG.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [MMTray] C:\Program Files\MUSICMATCH\MUSICMATCH Jukebox\mm_tray.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [VSOCheckTask] "c:\PROGRA~1\mcafee.com\vso\mcmnhdlr.exe" /checktask
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [MCAgentExe] c:\PROGRA~1\mcafee.com\agent\mcagent.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [MCUpdateExe] C:\PROGRA~1\mcafee.com\agent\McUpdate.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [VirusScan Online] c:\PROGRA~1\mcafee.com\vso\mcvsshld.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: [NeroFilterCheck] C:\WINDOWS\system32\NeroCheck.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SmcService] C:\PROGRA~1\Sygate\SPF\smc.exe -startgui
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [SFP] C:\Program Files\Common Files\Verizon Online\SFP\vzSFPWin.EXE /s
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [DellSupport] "C:\Program Files\Dell Support\DSAgnt.exe" /startup
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [C:_Program Files_WordPerfe3a] C:\Program Files\WordPerfect Office 11\Programs\CorUpd.exe /Watch
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [Aida] "C:\DOCUME~1\DROZDO~1\MYDOCU~1\SSEMBL~1\attrib.exe" -vt yax
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [Yir] C:\Documents and Settings\Drozdova Liliya\Application Data\?racle\nslookup.exe
O4 - Global Startup: Adobe Reader Speed Launch.lnk = C:\Program Files\Adobe\Acrobat 7.0\Reader\reader_sl.exe
O4 - Global Startup: Microsoft Works Calendar Reminders.lnk = ?
O9 - Extra button: (no name) - {08B0E5C0-4FCB-11CF-AAA5-00401C608501} - C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.5.0_06\bin\ssv.dll
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Sun Java Console - {08B0E5C0-4FCB-11CF-AAA5-00401C608501} - C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.5.0_06\bin\ssv.dll
O9 - Extra button: Real.com - {CD67F990-D8E9-11d2-98FE-00C0F0318AFE} - C:\WINDOWS\System32\Shdocvw.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
O12 - Plugin for .tiff: C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\PLUGINS\npqtplugin5.dll
O16 - DPF: {17492023-C23A-453E-A040-C7C580BBF700} (Windows Genuine Advantage Validation Tool) - http://go.microsoft....k/?linkid=39204
O16 - DPF: {6E32070A-766D-4EE6-879C-DC1FA91D2FC3} (MUWebControl Class) - http://update.micros...b?1144870946687
O16 - DPF: {74CD40EA-EF77-4BAD-808A-B5982DA73F20} (YazzleActiveX Control) - http://yax-download.....cab?refid=1123
O20 - Winlogon Notify: iexplore - C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\m3dm3.dll
O20 - Winlogon Notify: igfxcui - C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\igfxsrvc.dll
O20 - Winlogon Notify: winzzc32 - C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\winzzc32.dll
O23 - Service: LexBce Server (LexBceS) - Lexmark International, Inc. - C:\WINDOWS\system32\LEXBCES.EXE
O23 - Service: McAfee.com McShield (McShield) - Unknown owner - c:\PROGRA~1\mcafee.com\vso\mcshield.exe
O23 - Service: McAfee SecurityCenter Update Manager (mcupdmgr.exe) - Networks Associates Technology, Inc - C:\PROGRA~1\McAfee.com\Agent\mcupdmgr.exe
O23 - Service: McAfee.com VirusScan Online Realtime Engine (MCVSRte) - Networks Associates Technology, Inc - c:\PROGRA~1\mcafee.com\vso\mcvsrte.exe
O23 - Service: Pml Driver HPZ12 - HP - C:\WINDOWS\system32\HPZipm12.exe
O23 - Service: Sygate Personal Firewall (SmcService) - Sygate Technologies, Inc. - C:\Program Files\Sygate\SPF\smc.exe

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#2 MrCharlie

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Posted 23 April 2006 - 06:45 AM

Welcome to the forum.

Download and run CW-Shredder from the link below:

http://www.trendmicr.../cwshredder.exe

---------------------------

Look in your control panels add/remove programs for PuritySCAN By OIN, OuterInfo or similar , click on it and click remove.
Reboot and delete this folder if found:
C:\Program Files\PurityScan

If not listed.........

Download and run this uninstaller:
http://www.outerinfo...Uninstaller.exe

Tutorial for the uninstaller if needed

Reboot and delete this folder if found:
C:\Program Files\PurityScan

------------------------

Open Windows Explorer & Go to Tools > Folder Options. Click on the View tab and make sure that "Show hidden files and folders" is checked.
Also uncheck "Hide protected operating system files" and untick "hide extensions for known file types" . Now click "Apply to all folders"
Click "Apply" then "OK" (reverse this procedure when we are done)

-------------------

Please download the trial version of Ewido Security Suite here:
http://www.ewido.net/en/download/
1. When installing, under "Additional Options" uncheck "Install background guard" and "Install scan via context menu".
2. When you run ewido for the first time, you will get a warning "Database could not be found!". Click OK. We will fix this in a moment.
3. From the main ewido screen, click on update in the left menu, then click the Start update button.
4. After the update finishes (the status bar at the bottom will display "Update successful")
5. Clean out temporary and TIF files. Go to Start > Run and type in the box: cleanmgr. Let it scan your system for files to remove. Make sure these 3 are checked and then press *ok* to remove:

Temporary Files
Temporary Internet Files
Recycle Bin

6. Reboot into safe mode
You can do this by restarting your computer and continually tapping the F8 key until a menu appears. Use your up arrow key to highlight Safe Mode then hit enter.

Close ALL programs down, leaving ONLY HijackThis running - Click Scan and.....
Place a check against the following items:

R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Default_Search_URL = prosearching.com
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Bar = http://www.2020searc...884/search.html
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Page = prosearching.com
R0 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Start Page = http://prosearching.com/
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,SearchURL = prosearching.com
R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Default_Search_URL = prosearching.com
R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Bar = http://www.2020searc...884/search.html
R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Page = prosearching.com
R0 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Start Page = prosearching.com
R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,SearchURL = prosearching.com
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Search,SearchAssistant = http://www.2020searc...884/search.html
R0 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Search,SearchAssistant = http://www.2020searc...884/search.html
R0 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Local Page = prosearching.com
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Start Page_bak = prosearching.com
R0 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Local Page = prosearching.com
R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Start Page_bak = prosearching.com
O2 - BHO: Windows Resources - {2D38A51A-23C9-48a1-A33C-48675AA2B494} - C:\WINDOWS\winres.dll
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [Aida] "C:\DOCUME~1\DROZDO~1\MYDOCU~1\SSEMBL~1\attrib.exe" -vt yax
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [Yir] C:\Documents and Settings\Drozdova Liliya\Application Data\?racle\nslookup.exe
O16 - DPF: {74CD40EA-EF77-4BAD-808A-B5982DA73F20} (YazzleActiveX Control) - http://yax-download.....cab?refid=1123
O20 - Winlogon Notify: iexplore - C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\m3dm3.dll
O20 - Winlogon Notify: winzzc32 - C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\winzzc32.dll

Click on Fix Checked and exit HijackThis.

Delete these files if found:

C:\WINDOWS\winres.dll
C:\DOCUME~1\DROZDO~1\MYDOCU~1\SSEMBL~1\attrib.exe
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\m3dm3.dll
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\winzzc32.dll

Now........

7. Run Ewido Security Suite --- Do a "Complete System Scan"
Let it clean all files
8. Once the scan has completed, there will be a button located on the bottom of the screen named Save report Click Save report. Save the report .txt file to your desktop.

Tutorial if needed

Reboot and post a fresh HJT log and the log from Ewido Security Suite, MrC

#3 Guest_iskokin_*

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Posted 28 April 2006 - 05:42 PM

Thanks for the help!!! I did not have time to run Ewido on that PC, howe

#4 Guest_iskokin_*

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Posted 28 April 2006 - 08:12 PM

Thanks for the help!!!
I did not have time to run Ewido on that PC, however I completed all other steps. Now the PC looks good, McAfee is doing its run. Below is the new HJT log. As you see, there are two O20 entries which I can not remove. Please let me know what you think. Thanks!

Logfile of HijackThis v1.99.1
Scan saved at 7:39:11 PM, on 4/28/2006
Platform: Windows XP SP2 (WinNT 5.01.2600)
MSIE: Internet Explorer v6.00 SP2 (6.00.2900.2180)

Running processes:
C:\WINDOWS\Explorer.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\system32\hkcmd.exe
C:\WINDOWS\BCMSMMSG.exe
C:\Program Files\MUSICMATCH\MUSICMATCH Jukebox\mm_tray.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\mcafee.com\agent\mcagent.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\mcafee.com\vso\mcvsshld.exe
C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.5.0_06\bin\jusched.exe
C:\Program Files\Dell Support\DSAgnt.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Microsoft Shared\Works Shared\wkcalrem.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\mcafee.com\agent\McDash.exe
c:\program files\mcafee.com\shared\mghtml.exe
c:\PROGRA~1\mcafee.com\vso\mcmnhdlr.exe
C:\HJT\HijackThis.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\NETSCAPE\NETSCA~1\NETSCAPE.EXE

R0 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Start Page = www.yahoo.com
O3 - Toolbar: Browser Bar - {F5735C15-1FB2-41FE-BA12-242757E69DDE} - C:\PROGRA~1\BLUELI~1\toolbar.dll (file missing)
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [IgfxTray] C:\WINDOWS\system32\igfxtray.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [HotKeysCmds] C:\WINDOWS\system32\hkcmd.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [BCMSMMSG] BCMSMMSG.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [MMTray] C:\Program Files\MUSICMATCH\MUSICMATCH Jukebox\mm_tray.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [VSOCheckTask] "c:\PROGRA~1\mcafee.com\vso\mcmnhdlr.exe" /checktask
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [MCAgentExe] c:\PROGRA~1\mcafee.com\agent\mcagent.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [MCUpdateExe] C:\PROGRA~1\mcafee.com\agent\McUpdate.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [VirusScan Online] c:\PROGRA~1\mcafee.com\vso\mcvsshld.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: [NeroFilterCheck] C:\WINDOWS\system32\NeroCheck.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SmcService] C:\PROGRA~1\Sygate\SPF\smc.exe -startgui
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [SFP] C:\Program Files\Common Files\Verizon Online\SFP\vzSFPWin.EXE /s
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [DellSupport] "C:\Program Files\Dell Support\DSAgnt.exe" /startup
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [C:_Program Files_WordPerfe3a] C:\Program Files\WordPerfect Office 11\Programs\CorUpd.exe /Watch
O4 - Global Startup: Adobe Reader Speed Launch.lnk = C:\Program Files\Adobe\Acrobat 7.0\Reader\reader_sl.exe
O4 - Global Startup: Microsoft Works Calendar Reminders.lnk = ?
O9 - Extra button: (no name) - {08B0E5C0-4FCB-11CF-AAA5-00401C608501} - C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.5.0_06\bin\ssv.dll
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Sun Java Console - {08B0E5C0-4FCB-11CF-AAA5-00401C608501} - C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.5.0_06\bin\ssv.dll
O9 - Extra button: Real.com - {CD67F990-D8E9-11d2-98FE-00C0F0318AFE} - C:\WINDOWS\System32\Shdocvw.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
O12 - Plugin for .tiff: C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\PLUGINS\npqtplugin5.dll
O15 - Trusted Zone: *.flingstone.com
O15 - Trusted Zone: *.i-lookup.com
O15 - Trusted Zone: *.offshoreclicks.com
O15 - Trusted Zone: *.teensguru.com
O15 - Trusted Zone: *.xxxtoolbar.com
O16 - DPF: {17492023-C23A-453E-A040-C7C580BBF700} (Windows Genuine Advantage Validation Tool) - http://go.microsoft....k/?linkid=39204
O16 - DPF: {6E32070A-766D-4EE6-879C-DC1FA91D2FC3} (MUWebControl Class) - http://update.micros...b?1144870946687
O20 - Winlogon Notify: iexplore - m3dm3.dll (file missing)
O20 - Winlogon Notify: igfxcui - C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\igfxsrvc.dll
O20 - Winlogon Notify: winzzc32 - winzzc32.dll (file missing)
O23 - Service: LexBce Server (LexBceS) - Lexmark International, Inc. - C:\WINDOWS\system32\LEXBCES.EXE
O23 - Service: McAfee.com McShield (McShield) - Unknown owner - c:\PROGRA~1\mcafee.com\vso\mcshield.exe
O23 - Service: McAfee SecurityCenter Update Manager (mcupdmgr.exe) - Networks Associates Technology, Inc - C:\PROGRA~1\McAfee.com\Agent\mcupdmgr.exe
O23 - Service: McAfee.com VirusScan Online Realtime Engine (MCVSRte) - Networks Associates Technology, Inc - c:\PROGRA~1\mcafee.com\vso\mcvsrte.exe
O23 - Service: Pml Driver HPZ12 - HP - C:\WINDOWS\system32\HPZipm12.exe
O23 - Service: Sygate Personal Firewall (SmcService) - Sygate Technologies, Inc. - C:\Program Files\Sygate\SPF\smc.exe

#5 MrCharlie

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Malware Team
2,949 posts

Posted 29 April 2006 - 06:19 AM

You really should run Ewido

Download this file to your desktop:
http://www.mvps.org/.../DelDomains.inf

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

-------------------

Reboot into safe mode:
You can do this by restarting your computer and continually tapping the F8 key until a menu appears. Use your up arrow key to highlight Safe Mode then hit enter.

Close ALL programs down, leaving ONLY HijackThis running - Click Scan and.....
Place a check against the following items:

O20 - Winlogon Notify: iexplore - m3dm3.dll (file missing)
O20 - Winlogon Notify: winzzc32 - winzzc32.dll (file missing)

Click on Fix Checked and exit HijackThis.

Reboot and post a fresh HijackThis log and we'll take another look. MrC

#6 Guest_iskokin_*

Guests

Posted 29 April 2006 - 10:58 AM

Thanks!
The next time I am around that PC I will run Ewido.
This PC has AdAware and Spybot installed. Plus McAfee. You think SpywareBlaster and IE/Spyads better be installed as well?
What do you think about the "hosts" file that may be downloaded here:
http://www.mvps.org/...p2002/hosts.htm
?

Thanks!

#7 MrCharlie

SuperMember

Malware Team
2,949 posts

Posted 29 April 2006 - 11:03 AM

Here's my recommendations:

If you have any questions - please post back

I'll leave you with........

Some preventive maintenance:

------------------Must have or do:-----------------

Now that you're clean: <----Important Step!!!!
Delete your system restore files and create a new restore point:
(ME and XP users only)

XP system restore

ME system restore

Visit Windows Update and install all the lastest critical updates.

Install these two free programs, they sit in the backround and protect your system from spy and adware being installed on your system, also from your browser being hijacked.

SpywareBlaster Check for updates weekly.

SpywareGuard

IE-SPYAD
Puts over 5000 sites in your restricted zone, so you'll be protected when you visit innocent-looking sites that aren't actually innocent at all.
or try the new ZonedOut

Blocking Unwanted Parasites with a Hosts File

Need a free anti virus?
AVG*free
(check for updates - daily)
Avast free

How about a firewall? The front door to your computer.
ZoneAlarm*free

Other free firewalls

Keep those temp files off your system use
CCleaner
Uncheck "Cookies" under "Internet Explorer".
or
ATF Cleaner - hit "select all" (uncheck cookies is optional - leave it checked if you want to delete all cookies) then just uncheck "cookies" then "empty selected" That will clear out all the temp files on the system.

IMPORTANT!!
Keep your Sun Java up-to-date
Download page
Delete ALL old versions from add/remove programs if listed!

----------Free malware removal programs:----------

SpyBot
AD-Aware
CW-Shredder

Ewido trojan scanner<---VERY GOOD! (XP and 2K only)

Please consider using FireFox instead of Internet Explorer. A more secure browser! Easy to make the change!
FireFox Tutorial

Pop-up stoppers:
GoogleToolBar
Pop-upStopperFree

Disable Windows MessengerXP - 2K (stops pop-up ads -etc):
Disabling Messenger Service in Windows XP
How to Remove Windows Messenger on Windows XP
How to Remove Windows Messenger on Windows XP
Shoot The Messenger

Don't open e-mail attachments without first scanning them with an up-to-date
anti virus program, even after doing that I would be very careful. Don't click on any executables in e-mails or any other links that you're not sure of.
Watch your surfing habits, don't click on or download anything you're not sure of. Don't install a program that hasn't been recommended by a reputable organization.

Good luck and thanks for using the forum - MrC

Edited by MrCharlie, 29 April 2006 - 11:03 AM.

#8 MrCharlie

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Posted 04 May 2006 - 04:49 PM

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