[Resolved] Help - Computer out of control with viruses - adware

having installed norton yet..was going to remove the whole thing and reinstall it…but was going to ask you few things first..on ideas how i got this thing..i'm not one to open emails i dont know..i keep norton updated everynight and scans everday with updated def files. i use windows defender and spybot..but somehow i got all this carp**…is norton good? should i be using something else instead? as for the last instructions, it came back and said combofix removed. also norton came back yesterday with these files viruses in quarantine. Risk Filename Original Location Status Date Adware.Purityscan A0111158.exe C:\System Volume Information\_restore{1F4EA0E7-E44E-4DC1-BDD7-B7A00ACFD4BA}\RP994\ Infected 1/3/2008 10:09 W32.Trats!inf wvwuv.exe C:\Documents and Settings\Guest\Local Settings\Temp\ Infected 12/29/2007 23:45 W32.Trats!inf RCX6B.tmp C:\Documents and Settings\Guest\Local Settings\Temp\ Infected 12/29/2007 23:45 W32.Trats!inf RCX28.tmp C:\Documents and Settings\Guest\Local Settings\Temp\ Infected 12/29/2007 23:45 paul

Those look like files from the Vundo infection, no doubt.

In a shameless plug I will refer you to my blog where I addressed the "how did I get infected" question. You can either click my link below or go right to it here.

thanks so whats the next step..or are we done.?

You're pretty much all set I think.

Your security software is pretty strong but here are a couple of other free, low resource items you may want to consider, and a Windows Update reminder.

Visit Microsoft's Windows Update Site Frequently - It is important that you visit http://www.windowsupdate.com regularly or set your computer to receive automatic updates. 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 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

Install SpywareGuard - SpywareGuard provides a real-time protection solution against spyware that is a great addition to SpywareBlaster's protection method.
A tutorial on installing & using this product can be found here:
Using SpywareGuard to protect your computer from Spyware and Malware

Use IESpy-Ad -
IESpy-Ad will block access to malicious websites so you cannot be redirected to them from an infected site or email. Instructions for set up and use can be found at the website.

Update all of your Anti-Malware programs regularly - Make sure you update all the programs I have listed and the ones you are currently running regularly. Without regular updates you Will Not be protected when new malicious programs are released.

Here is a great link to a post here on securing your PC after an attack.

FOR WTT: http://www.geekstogo.com/forum/index.php?a…;page=How_did_I

thanks for all your help….

You're welcome, Dave

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