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Good stuff!! Playing with the registry always scares me. Ive been bitten by it a few times in the past and had to do rebuilds as a result. lolProblem solved, apparently it was a permissions issue and they sent me a fix.

Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware 1.31
Database version: 1519
Windows 5.1.2600 Service Pack 3

20/12/2008 2:25:01 AM
mbam-log-2008-12-20 (02-25-01).txt

Scan type: Quick Scan
Objects scanned: 55106
Time elapsed: 7 minute(s), 33 second(s)

Memory Processes Infected: 0
Memory Modules Infected: 0
Registry Keys Infected: 0
Registry Values Infected: 0
Registry Data Items Infected: 0
Folders Infected: 0
Files Infected: 0

Memory Processes Infected:
(No malicious items detected)

Memory Modules Infected:
(No malicious items detected)

Registry Keys Infected:
(No malicious items detected)

Registry Values Infected:
(No malicious items detected)

Registry Data Items Infected:
(No malicious items detected)

Folders Infected:
(No malicious items detected)

Files Infected:
(No malicious items detected)


Thank you so much for your time. It has saved me a great deal of anguish and probably money!!

Have a great Christmas.Now we can finish up with the final steps.

  • Click START then RUN
  • Now type Combofix /u in the runbox
  • Make sure there's a space between Combofix and /u
  • Then hit Enter.
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  • The above procedure will:
  • Delete the following:
  • ComboFix and its associated files and folders.
  • Reset the clock settings.
  • Hide file extensions, if required.
  • Hide SYSTEM/Hidden files, if required.
  • Set a new, clean Restore POINT.
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Download OTCleanIt.exe and save it to your Desktop.
  • Double-click OTCleanIt.exe.
  • Click the CleanUp! button.
  • Select Yes when the "Begin cleanup Process?" prompt appears.
  • If you are prompted to Reboot during the cleanup, select Yes.
  • The tool will delete itself once it finishes, if not delete it yourself.
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Important: Restart the computer before continuing.

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Delete temporary files

Go to:
  • Start
  • Run
  • type: CLEANMGR.EXE
  • Press Enter.
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When prompted select the C: drive and click OK.
Check the boxes for:
  • Temporary INTERNET Files
  • Downloaded Program Files
  • Recycle Bin
  • Temporary Files
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Click OK or Enter

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Use the Secunia Software Inspector to check for out of date software.
  • Click Start Now
  • Check the box next to Enable thorough system inspection.
  • Click Start
  • Allow the scan to finish and scroll down to see if any updates are needed.
  • Update anything listed.
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Go to Microsoft Windows Update and get all critical updates.

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Here are some great FREE tools to help you keep from getting infected again. These tools use little or no resources so won't slow down your PC.

Concerned about Browser Security? Consider using Mozilla Firefox 3.0 with Adblock Plus and NoScript

To prevent unknown applications from being installed on your computer install WinPatrol 2008
* Using Winpatrol to protect your computer from malicious software

I suggest using SiteAdvisor. SiteAdvisor rates sites on business practices and SPAM. Safety ratings from McAfee SiteAdvisor are based on automated safety tests of Web sites.

SpywareBlaster - Secure your Internet Explorer to make it harder for ActiveX programs to run on your computer. Also stop certain cookies from being added to your computer when running Mozilla based browsers like Firefox.
* Using SpywareBlaster to protect your computer from SPYWARE and Malware
* If you don't know what ActiveX controls are, see here

Check out Keeping Yourself Safe On The Web for tips and free tools to help keep you safe in the future.

Also see Slow Computer? It May Not Be Malware for free cleaning/maintenance tools to help keep your computer running smooth.All finished, thank you again Your welcome.

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