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Post #1
How annoying is this? VERY!!

Here's the log:

Logfile of HijackThis v1.99.1
Scan saved at 09:16:22, on 11/05/2006
Platform: Windows XP (WinNT 5.01.2600)
MSIE: Internet Explorer v6.00 (6.00.2600.0000)

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\Lg\command.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\rundll32.exe
C:\WINDOWS\Explorer.EXE
C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.5.0_06\bin\jusched.exe
C:\Program Files\outlook\outlook.exe
C:\defender1.exe
C:\Program Files\Messenger\msmsgs.exe
C:\Program Files\Spybot - Search & Destroy\TeaTimer.exe
C:\Program Files\Outlook Express\wabimp.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\MOZILL~1\FIREFOX.EXE
C:\Program Files\HijackThis\HijackThis.exe

R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Default_Search_URL = about:blank
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Bar = about:blank
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Page = about:blank
R0 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Start Page = http://metallica.geekstogo.com/
R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Page = about:blank
R0 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Search,SearchAssistant =
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Connection Wizard,ShellNext = http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com/
O3 - Toolbar: &Radio - {8E718888-423F-11D2-876E-00A0C9082467} - C:\WINDOWS\System32\msdxm.ocx
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SunJavaUpdateSched] C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.5.0_06\bin\jusched.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [outlook] C:\Program Files\outlook\outlook.exe /auto
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [winlog] winlog.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [defender] C:\\defender1.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\RunServices: [winlog] winlog.exe
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [MSMSGS] "C:\Program Files\Messenger\msmsgs.exe" /background
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [SpybotSD TeaTimer] C:\Program Files\Spybot - Search & Destroy\TeaTimer.exe
O4 - Global Startup: Adobe Reader Speed Launch.lnk = C:\Program Files\Adobe\Acrobat 7.0\Reader\reader_sl.exe
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: Related - {c95fe080-8f5d-11d2-a20b-00aa003c157a} - C:\WINDOWS\web\related.htm
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Show &Related Links - {c95fe080-8f5d-11d2-a20b-00aa003c157a} - C:\WINDOWS\web\related.htm
O17 - HKLM\System\CCS\Services\Tcpip\Parameters: Domain = labtest.co.uk
O17 - HKLM\Software\..\Telephony: DomainName = labtest.co.uk
O17 - HKLM\System\CS1\Services\Tcpip\Parameters: Domain = labtest.co.uk
O17 - HKLM\System\CS2\Services\Tcpip\Parameters: Domain = labtest.co.uk
O20 - Winlogon Notify: Run - C:\WINDOWS\system32\en8ul1l91.dll
O23 - Service: Command Service (cmdService) - Unknown owner - C:\WINDOWS\Lg\command.exe

Any and all help much appreciated.
Post #2
Read the other 'cmdService' threads sooooo ……

Downloaded and ran 'Look2Me-Destroyer'

Downloaded 'ewido'. Updated. Rebooted into Safe Mode. Ran ewido.

Found a hidden directory 'C:\Documents and Settings\ Administrator\Complete' that appeared to be full of adware/malware. Deleted from a command prompt.

cd C:\Documents and Settings\ Administrator\
dir /AH
del /F Complete

Rebooted. Ran S&D 1.4. Found some problems including Command Service. Fixed and re-ran S&D. Command Server does not appear.

Rebooted. Here's the HijackThis log.

Logfile of HijackThis v1.99.1
Scan saved at 14:17:15, on 11/05/2006
Platform: Windows XP (WinNT 5.01.2600)
MSIE: Internet Explorer v6.00 (6.00.2600.0000)

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:\Program Files\ewido anti-malware\ewidoctrl.exe
C:\Program Files\ewido anti-malware\ewidoguard.exe
C:\WINDOWS\Explorer.EXE
C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.5.0_06\bin\jusched.exe
C:\Program Files\Messenger\msmsgs.exe
C:\Program Files\Spybot - Search & Destroy\TeaTimer.exe
C:\Program Files\HijackThis\HijackThis.exe

R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Default_Search_URL = about:blank
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Bar = about:blank
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Page = about:blank
R0 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Start Page = http://metallica.geekstogo.com/
R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Page = about:blank
R0 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Search,SearchAssistant =
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Connection Wizard,ShellNext = http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com/
O3 - Toolbar: &Radio - {8E718888-423F-11D2-876E-00A0C9082467} - C:\WINDOWS\System32\msdxm.ocx
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SunJavaUpdateSched] C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.5.0_06\bin\jusched.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [outlook] C:\Program Files\outlook\outlook.exe /auto
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [MSMSGS] "C:\Program Files\Messenger\msmsgs.exe" /background
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [SpybotSD TeaTimer] C:\Program Files\Spybot - Search & Destroy\TeaTimer.exe
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: Related - {c95fe080-8f5d-11d2-a20b-00aa003c157a} - C:\WINDOWS\web\related.htm
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Show &Related Links - {c95fe080-8f5d-11d2-a20b-00aa003c157a} - C:\WINDOWS\web\related.htm
O17 - HKLM\System\CCS\Services\Tcpip\Parameters: Domain = labtest.co.uk
O17 - HKLM\Software\..\Telephony: DomainName = labtest.co.uk
O17 - HKLM\System\CS1\Services\Tcpip\Parameters: Domain = labtest.co.uk
O17 - HKLM\System\CS2\Services\Tcpip\Parameters: Domain = labtest.co.uk
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

Have I got rid of all mal/adware or is there more to do?
Post #4
Thank you for your reply LDTate.

Downloaded, Installed, Updated, Scanned, Rebooted! (AVG didn't report any problems).

On reboot ewido reported that it had found 'aports.exe' in my S&D directory (cleaned).

AVG logfile:

"Partition table (MBR)","ok","Quick checked"
"Boot sector of disk C:","ok","Quick checked"
"System registry Software\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Windows\Load","","Scanned"
"System registry Software\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Windows\Run","","Scanned"
"System registry Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run","","Scanned"
"System registry Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunOnce","","Scanned"
"System registry Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunOnceEx","","Scanned"
"System registry Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunServices","","Scanned"
"System registry Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunServicesOnce","","Scanned"
"System registry Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run","","Scanned"
"System registry Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunOnce","","Scanned"
"System registry Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunOnceEx","","Scanned"
"System registry Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunServices","","Scanned"
"System registry Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunServicesOnce","","Scanned"
"System registry Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Winlogon\Userinit","","Scanned"
"System registry SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon\Shell","","Scanned"
"System registry exefile\shell\open\command","","Scanned"
"System registry scrfile\shell\open\command","","Scanned"
"System registry scrfile\shell\config\command","","Scanned"
"System registry batfile\shell\open\command","","Scanned"
"System registry cmdfile\shell\open\command","","Scanned"
"System registry comfile\shell\open\command","","Scanned"
"System registry piffile\shell\open\command","","Scanned"
"System registry giffile\shell\open\command","","Scanned"
"System registry htmlfile\shell\open\command","","Scanned"
"System registry htafile\shell\open\command","","Scanned"
"System registry jpegfile\shell\open\command","","Scanned"
"System registry txtfile\shell\open\command","","Scanned"
"System registry regfile\shell\open\command","","Scanned"
"System registry cplfile\shell\cplopen\command","","Scanned"
"System registry Word.Document.8\shell\open\command","","Scanned"
"System registry WordPad.Document.1\shell\open\command","","Scanned"
"System registry inffile\shell\open\command","","Scanned"
"System registry vbsfile\shell\open\command","","Scanned"
"System registry vbefile\shell\open\command","","Scanned"
"C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVGFRE~1\avgcc.exe","ok","Quick checked"
"C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\IEXPLORE.EXE","ok","Quick checked"
"C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.5.0_06\bin\jusched.exe","ok","Quick checked"
"C:\Program Files\Messenger\msmsgs.exe","ok","Quick checked"
"C:\Program Files\Spybot - Search & Destroy\TeaTimer.exe","ok","Quick checked"
"C:\WINDOWS\System32\mshta.exe","ok","Quick checked"
"C:\WINDOWS\System32\rundll32.exe","ok","Quick checked"
"C:\WINDOWS\System32\shell32.dll","ok","Quick checked"
"C:\WINDOWS\System32\shimgvw.dll","ok","Quick checked"
"C:\WINDOWS\regedit.exe","ok","Quick checked"
"C:\WINDOWS\System32\kernel32.dll","ok","Quick checked"
"C:\WINDOWS\System32\wsock32.dll","ok","Quick checked"
"C:\WINDOWS\System32\user32.dll","ok","Quick checked"
"C:\WINDOWS\System32\shell32.dll","ok","Quick checked"
"C:\WINDOWS\System32\ntoskrnl.exe","ok","Quick checked"
"C:\WINDOWS\System32\drivers\etc\hosts","ok","Quick checked"

HijackThis logfile:

Logfile of HijackThis v1.99.1
Scan saved at 10:14:34, on 12/05/2006
Platform: Windows XP (WinNT 5.01.2600)
MSIE: Internet Explorer v6.00 (6.00.2600.0000)

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:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVGFRE~1\avgamsvr.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVGFRE~1\avgupsvc.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVGFRE~1\avgemc.exe
C:\Program Files\ewido anti-malware\ewidoctrl.exe
C:\Program Files\ewido anti-malware\ewidoguard.exe
C:\WINDOWS\Explorer.EXE
C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.5.0_06\bin\jusched.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVGFRE~1\avgcc.exe
C:\Program Files\Messenger\msmsgs.exe
C:\Program Files\Spybot - Search & Destroy\TeaTimer.exe
C:\Program Files\HijackThis\HijackThis.exe

R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Default_Search_URL = about:blank
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Bar = about:blank
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Page = about:blank
R0 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Start Page = http://metallica.geekstogo.com/
R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Page = about:blank
R0 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Search,SearchAssistant =
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Connection Wizard,ShellNext = http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com/
O3 - Toolbar: &Radio - {8E718888-423F-11D2-876E-00A0C9082467} - C:\WINDOWS\System32\msdxm.ocx
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SunJavaUpdateSched] C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.5.0_06\bin\jusched.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [outlook] C:\Program Files\outlook\outlook.exe /auto
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [AVG7_CC] C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVGFRE~1\avgcc.exe /STARTUP
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [MSMSGS] "C:\Program Files\Messenger\msmsgs.exe" /background
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [SpybotSD TeaTimer] C:\Program Files\Spybot - Search & Destroy\TeaTimer.exe
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: Related - {c95fe080-8f5d-11d2-a20b-00aa003c157a} - C:\WINDOWS\web\related.htm
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Show &Related Links - {c95fe080-8f5d-11d2-a20b-00aa003c157a} - C:\WINDOWS\web\related.htm
O17 - HKLM\System\CCS\Services\Tcpip\Parameters: Domain = labtest.co.uk
O17 - HKLM\Software\..\Telephony: DomainName = labtest.co.uk
O17 - HKLM\System\CS1\Services\Tcpip\Parameters: Domain = labtest.co.uk
O17 - HKLM\System\CS2\Services\Tcpip\Parameters: Domain = labtest.co.uk
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: AVG E-mail Scanner (AVGEMS) - GRISOFT, s.r.o. - C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVGFRE~1\avgemc.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

The computer seems to take longer than usual to start an application but once up, the application runs at 'normal' speed.

Back to you.
Post #5
You need To disable TeaTimer, it can stop our fix.

1) Run Spybot-S&D
2) Go to the Mode menu, and make sure "Advanced Mode" is selected
3) On the left hand side, choose Tools -> Resident
4) Uncheck "Resident TeaTimer" and OK any prompts


I suggest you do this:

Double-click My Computer.
Click the Tools menu, and then click Folder Options.
Click the View tab.
Clear "Hide file extensions for known file types."
Under the "Hidden files" folder, select "Show hidden files and folders."
Clear "Hide protected operating system files."
Click Apply, and then click OK.


Please do not delete anything unless instructed to.


Run hijackthis. Hit None of the above, Click Do a System Scan Only. Put a Check in the box on the left side on these:

R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Default_Search_URL = about:blank
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Bar = about:blank
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Page = about:blank
R0 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Start Page = http://metallica.geekstogo.com/
R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Page = about:blank
R0 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Search,SearchAssistant =
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [outlook] C:\Program Files\outlook\outlook.exe /auto
O9 - Extra button: Related - {c95fe080-8f5d-11d2-a20b-00aa003c157a} - C:\WINDOWS\web\related.htm
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Show &Related Links - {c95fe080-8f5d-11d2-a20b-00aa003c157a} - C:\WINDOWS\web\related.htm

Close ALL windows and browsers except HijackThis and click "Fix checked"


Delete these Folder if listed:
C:\Program Files\outlook




Open C:\Windows\Prefetch\ Delete ALL files in this folder.



Please download ATF Cleaner by Atribune.
Download - ATF Cleaner»
This program is for XP and Windows 2000 only
Double-click ATF-Cleaner.exe to run the program.
Under Main choose: Select All
Click the Empty Selected button.

Reboot and "copy/paste" a new HijackThis log file into this thread.

Also please describe how your computer behaves at the moment.
Post #6
Disabled TeaTimer.

Cleared "Hide file extensions".

Cleared "Hide protected OS files"

Cleared your listed entries from HijackThis.

No 'C:\Program Files\outlook' folder found.

All files in 'C:\Program FIles\Prefetch' deleted.

ATF Cleaner downloaded and run.

Here's the HijackThis log:

Logfile of HijackThis v1.99.1
Scan saved at 09:54:51, on 15/05/2006
Platform: Windows XP (WinNT 5.01.2600)
MSIE: Internet Explorer v6.00 (6.00.2600.0000)

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:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVGFRE~1\avgamsvr.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVGFRE~1\avgupsvc.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVGFRE~1\avgemc.exe
C:\Program Files\ewido anti-malware\ewidoctrl.exe
C:\Program Files\ewido anti-malware\ewidoguard.exe
C:\WINDOWS\Explorer.EXE
C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.5.0_06\bin\jusched.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVGFRE~1\avgcc.exe
C:\Program Files\Messenger\msmsgs.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\wuauclt.exe
C:\Program Files\HijackThis\HijackThis.exe

R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Connection Wizard,ShellNext = http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com/
O3 - Toolbar: &Radio - {8E718888-423F-11D2-876E-00A0C9082467} - C:\WINDOWS\System32\msdxm.ocx
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SunJavaUpdateSched] C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.5.0_06\bin\jusched.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [AVG7_CC] C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVGFRE~1\avgcc.exe /STARTUP
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [MSMSGS] "C:\Program Files\Messenger\msmsgs.exe" /background
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
O17 - HKLM\System\CCS\Services\Tcpip\Parameters: Domain = labtest.co.uk
O17 - HKLM\Software\..\Telephony: DomainName = labtest.co.uk
O17 - HKLM\System\CS1\Services\Tcpip\Parameters: Domain = labtest.co.uk
O17 - HKLM\System\CS2\Services\Tcpip\Parameters: Domain = labtest.co.uk
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: AVG E-mail Scanner (AVGEMS) - GRISOFT, s.r.o. - C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVGFRE~1\avgemc.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

Computer seems to be behaving normally.

Back to you LDTate.
Post #7
Good Job :thumbup:

use Add/Remove Programs and remove Ewido unless you want to keep it. It's only a 14 day trial version.


Log looks good :D :thumbup: How is it running any issues?


You need to create a new Clean restore point.

Note: This will remove all previous Restore Points

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.

Restart your computer, turn it back on.

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

Double-click My Computer.
Click the Tools menu, and then click Folder Options.
Click the View tab.
Check "Hide file extensions for known file types."
Under the "Hidden files" folder, Uncheck "Show hidden files and folders."
Check "Hide protected operating system files."
Click Apply, and then click OK.





If you dont have these programs I would recommend that you get them. Spywareblaster, Spywareguard. They will add 1000's of sites to your resticted zone and block some hijacks from happening. 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. Both are available below.

Safe Surfing. :D

I would also suggest you read this:
So how did I get infected in the first place?
by Tony Klein
Post #8
Many thanks LDTate. Superb direction to achieve a result I could never have accomplished on my own. All the best to you and yours. nunu :D
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