[Resolved]Hijackthis Log

Hello zzzdavid

Go to Start>Accessories>System Tools>Disk Cleanup. Run that and remember to make sure Temporary Internet Files is ticked.

Or, from within IE click on Tools>Internet Options and under Browsing History press Delete.

You should only "tick" the programs you need to start at startup. They can be started "on-demand", that is, when needed. If they start automatically, they will just be running in the background using up resources unnecessarily, so only check the programs you really need, the rest you can start yourself when you need to.
The reason to stop them is, when Windows starts, it has to load all the programs one at a time, causing the slow start. Things like your anti-virus, firewall and vital components do need to start. Others will just slow you down.

This is my usual speech for when you are clean, which you appear to be.

• Please follow these simple steps in order to keep your computer clean and secure:
• Disable and Enable System Restore. - If you are using Windows ME or XP then you should disable
  and reenable system restore to make sure there are no infected files found in a restore point.
  
  You can find instructions on how to enable and reenable system restore here:
  
  Managing Windows Millenium System Restore
  
  or
  
  Windows XP System Restore Guide
  
  Re-enable system restore with instructions from tutorial above
  
  
• Make your Internet Explorer more secure - 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
  • 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.

Set correct settings for files that should be hidden in Windows XP

• Click Start > My Computer > Tools menu (at top of page) > Folder Options > View tab.
• Under "Hidden files and folders" if necessary select Do not show hidden files and folders.
• If unchecked please checkHide protected operating system files (Recommended)
• If necessary check "Display content of system folders"
• If necessary Uncheck Hide file extensions for known file types.
• Click OK

And take a look at this LINKY for further recommendations and tips to stay clean.

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

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