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Howdy Dan12,
I did get AVG 7.5 going after a couple of tries.
Still didn't do the trick.
I hate to give up on something like that w/o being able to solve it, but since I don't have unlimited time and it's my wife's computer, I wiped it out this a.m. and installing XP.
Thanks for all your posts.
That's OK, and XP is generally more stable than windows ME
Below is a list of recommendations to help you keep clean
Use an antivirus program
Two good free programs are AVG Avast
Two good paid-for programs are NOD32
Bitdefender
Whichever antivirus you choose, it is essential that you keep it up to date
Use a firewall
While the firewall built into windows XP will protect you from incoming attacks, it will not monitor outgoing connections
It is therefore recommended that you install one of the following firewalls Sunbelt kerio personal firewall Zonealarm
Keep windows up to date with the latest patches
IMPORTANT: You Need to Update Windows and Internet Explorer to protect your computer from the malware that is around on the Internet. Please go to the windows update site to get the critical updates.
If you are running Microsoft Office, or any portion thereof, go to the Microsoft's Office Update site and make sure you have at least all the critical updates installed (Free) Microsoft Office Update.
Install spywareblaster
Spyware blaster is a program that stops known malicious activex controls from installing on your computer. It works by changing settings in your registry. It makes
kill bits
in the registry, so that certain activex controls can't install.
If you don't know what activex controls are, see here
You can download SpywareBlaster here here
Make sure to update it on a regular basis
Install IE-SPYAD
Dowload and instructions located here
Make sure to update it on a regular basis
Use a HOSTS file
Every version of windows has a hosts file as part of them.
In a very basic sense, they are used to locate webpages.
We can customize a hosts file so that it blocks certain webpages.
However, it can slow down certain computers.
This is why using a hosts file is optional!!
Download it here. Make sure you read the instructions on how to install the hosts file. There is a good tutorial here
If you decide to download the hosts file, the slowdown problems can usually be avoided by following these steps:
Click the start button (at the lower left hand corner of your screen)
Click run
In the dialog box, type services.msc
hit enter, then locate dns client
Highlight it, then double-click it.
On the dropdown box, change the setting from automatic to manual.
Click ok
Install and use Ad-aware & Spybot search & destroy
Instructions are located here
Make sure to update them on a regular basis
Most exploits are aimed at internet explorer, so I recommend you switch to an altenative browser
Two good alternative browsers are Firefox Opera
It is essential to update to the latest version of your browser, as the updates fix known security holes
Even if you do decide to switch to another browser, it is still a good idea to lock down Internet explorer
This can be done by following these simple instructions:
From within Internet Explorer click on the Tools menu and then click on Options.
Click once on the Security tab
Click once on the Internet icon so it becomes highlighted.
Click once on the Custom Level button.
Change the Download signed ActiveX controls to Prompt
Change the Download unsigned ActiveX controls to Disable
Change the Initialize and script ActiveX controls not marked as safe to Disable
Change the Installation of desktop items to Prompt
Change the Launching programs and files in an IFRAME to Prompt
Change the Navigate sub-frames across different domains to Prompt
Change the allow paste operations via script to Disable
When all these settings have been made, click on the OK button.
If it prompts you as to whether or not you want to save the settings, press the Yes button.
Next press the Apply button and then the OK to exit the Internet Properties page.
Clean out you temp file on a regular basis
I use and recommend ATF Cleaner by Attribune
To use it, follow these instructions
Double-click ATF-Cleaner.exe to run the program.
Click Main at the top and choose Select All from the list.
Click the Empty Selected button.
If you use Firefox browser:
Click Firefox at the top and choose Select All from the list.
Click the Empty Selected button.
NOTE: If you would like to keep your saved passwords, please click No at the prompt.
If you use Opera browser:
Click Opera at the top and choose Select All from the list.
Click the Empty Selected button.
NOTE: If you would like to keep your saved passwords, please click No at the prompt.
Click Exit on the Main menu to close the program.
Finally I am trying to make one point very clear. It is absolutely essential to keep all of your security programs up to date
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