Is the hard drive space issue actually a contributing factor to overall performance?
Probably not too much, although you probably cannot even do a defrag, because space is so low. I suppose if it gets any smaller it could affect the paging file/swap file. You would get probably more bang for your buck by adding another 512mb of RAM.
We will now remove the tools you used. Also, I'll give you some advice on staying clean in the future, but you don't have any space to put these programs right now, so I would hold off until you do. For you it's more important to avoid the cracks and keygens, along with P2P.
Time for some housekeeping- Click START then RUN
- Now type Combofix /u in the runbox and click OK. Note the space between the X and the U, it needs to be there.
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The above procedure will:
- Delete the following:
- ComboFix and its associated files and folders.
- VundoFix backups, if present
- The C:\Deckard folder, if present
- The C:_OtMoveIt folder, if present
- Reset the clock settings.
- Hide file extensions, if required.
- Hide System/Hidden files, if required.
- Reset System Restore.
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- Make sure you have an Internet Connection.
- Double-click OTMoveIt3.exe to run it.
- Click on the CleanUp! button
- A list of tool components used in the Cleanup of malware will be downloaded.
- If your Firewall or Real Time protection attempts to block OtMoveit2 to rech the Internet, please allow the application to do so.
- Click Yes to beging the Cleanup process and remove these components, including this application.
- You will be asked to reboot the machine to finish the Cleanup process. If you are asked to reboot the machine choose Yes.
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In addition to updating and using what you currently have you may want to consider the following (again, wait till you add some space):
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 succeptible to being hacked and taken over. Simply using a Firewall in its default configuration can lower your risk greatly. Here are some free and evalutation versions that provide
better security than the Windows Firewall.
Comodo
Outpost Firewall
For a tutorial on Firewalls and a listing of some other available ones see the link below:
Understanding and Using Firewalls
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 Winpatrol -
Use
Winpatrol to take control of your PC and provide another layer of security.
Help file and tutorial can be found
Here
Use IE-SPYAD with Zoned Out -
Zoned Out with
IE-SPYAD 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 websites.
NOTE: Works with IE only.
Block unwanted parasites with a custom hosts file -
http://www.mvps.org/winhelp2002/hosts.htm
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.
I'll leave the thread open a few days in case you have questions or issues.
Regards,
Dave
