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[shoburo]

OK, thanks a lot, I used the program. Check all except the last one and cleared. Locked MSN. Computer performance is improved but not fully back to how it used to be. Loading games still slow Thanks mschroe

[mschroe919]

as far as I can see you pc looks clean, but I would, if you got time see another HJT log to be sure. then I will post some good thingas to do to keep it clean. mschroe919

[shoburo]

Ok installed and done what you wanted me to do. Computer performance improved but not fully back to normal Next steps? Thanks for the help mschroe

[shoburo]

OK I have installed and what I needed to do Startup is very slow, performance improved but not fully back to normal Next steps? Thanks for your time mschroe

[mschroe919]

Good Morning shoburo


Here are some more autoruns you can lock without any problems. all can be started manualy:

[nwiz] nwiz.exe
jusched.exe
LVCOMSX.EXE
Reader_sl.exe
NMBgMonitor.exe
ctfmon.exe
msnmsgr.exe

And one thing you can always go back and unlock them. (let me know if you will if this helped
speed you up.

NEXT:

Here are the good stuff I told you about:

I see that your log is clean. You did great cleaning it up,
pat yourself on the back.
As I said there would be more .....here
this is my canned all clean speech.

Now that you are clean, please follow these simple steps in order to keep your computer clean and secure:

Note you may have some of theses programs allready, if so just a reminder to keep updated.

FIRST:
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.
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NEXT:
Make your Internet Explorer more secure - This can be done by following these simple instructions:

1. From within Internet Explorer click on the Tools menu and then click on Options.
2. Click once on the Security tab
3. Click once on the Internet icon so it becomes highlighted.
4. Click once on the Custom Level button.

1. Change the Download signed ActiveX controls to Prompt
2. Change theDownload unsigned ActiveX controls to Disable
3. Change the Initialise and script ActiveX controls not marked as safe to Disable
4. Change the Installation of desktop items to Prompt
5. Change the Launching programs and files in an IFRAME to Prompt
6. Change the Navigate sub-frames across different domains to Prompt
7. When all these settings have been made, click on the OK button.
8. 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.
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Use an Anti Virus Software
It is very important that your computer has an anti-virus software running on your machine. This alone can save you a lot of trouble with malware in the future. See these links for a listing of some on line & their stand-alone anti virus programs:
If you don't have one here are some of the better AV products.

Symantec/Norton Antivirus: http://www.symantec.com/nav/nav_9xnt/
Kapersky AV: http://www.kaspersky...ne.html?info=25
Nod32 : http://www.nod32.com/home/home.htm
Panda AV: http://www.pandasoftware.com/
McAfee Virusscan: http://us.mcafee.com...e.asp?pkgid=100
AVG Anti-Virus (Free version available) http://www.grisoft.com/

Update your Anti Virus Software - It is imperitive that you update your Anti virus software at least once a week (Even more if you wish). If you do not update your anti virus software then it will not be able to catch any of the new variants that may come out.
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NEXT:

Use a Firewall - I can not stress how important it is that you use a Firewall on your computer. Without a firewall your computer is susceptible to being hacked and taken over. Simply using a Firewall in its default configuration can lower your risk greatly.
If you don't have one see link below for a free firewall:

ZoneAlarm:
http://www.zonelabs.....jsp?lid=nav_za

Sunbelt Kerio:
http://www.sunbelt-s...e.com/Kerio.cfm

OutPost:
http://www.agnitum.c...ee/download.php
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Install Spybot - Search and Destroy - Install and download Spybot - Search and Destroy with its TeaTimer option.

This will provide real-time spyware & hijacker protection on your computer alongside your virus protection. You should also scan your computer with program on a regular basis just as you would an anti virus software

Get the download and tutorial for Spybot S&D here:
http://www.bleepingc...tutorial43.html
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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 article on anti-malware products with links for this program and others can be found here:

http://www.javacools...areblaster.html
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Update all these programs regularly - Make sure you update all the programs I have listed regularly. Without regular updates you WILL NOT be protected when new malicious programs are released.

Follow this list and your potential for being infected again will reduce dramatically.
Happy surfing the net

I only ask one thing....please
Please post back and let us know what you think about our forum, we are all volunteers and would like a little smile.

Good luck and happy net surfing
Mschroe919

[shoburo]

Thank you so much for the help and time you gave me.. I am downloading the 2 softwares now, and will use it tomorrow. I will let you know how the computer is behaving after all this. I ran another scan with SpywareDoctor, no virtumonde but there are tracking cookies, just to let you know. Because I'm not sure about these either. Thanks so much Shob

[mschroe919]

Hi

but there are tracking cookies, just to let you know. Because I'm not sure about these either.

tracking cookies are common, as long as you keep them deleted your okay.
mschroe919

[shoburo]

Today I turned on the computer, then there were some errors saying that there are some .dll files mssing. Is this supposed to happen after using spybot search and destroy? thanks shob

[mschroe919]

Hi, Did it give you a list of missing .dll's It might be telling you missing .dll's but could be the bad ones. If they gave you a lis copy and paste here. mschroe919

[shoburo]

Ah it didn't give me a list, it was a bunch of error messages. But after restart they do not pop up again.

[mschroe919]

Hi shoburo

Did you try locking any of these?

System Security Suite
Here are some more autoruns you can lock without any problems. all can be started manualy:

[nwiz] nwiz.exe
jusched.exe
LVCOMSX.EXE
Reader_sl.exe
NMBgMonitor.exe
ctfmon.exe
msnmsgr.exe

And one thing you can always go back and unlock them. (let me know if you will if this helped
speed you up.

mschroe919

[shoburo]

Thank you so much for all the help you have given me The computer's speed is normal now, internet speed is fine. Some viruses are found but are kept deleted. Thanks for your time and help :] Shob~

[mschroe919]

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