Solve : I think my computer in infected with Pup.PlaySushi?

1.	Solve : I think my computer in infected with Pup.PlaySushi?
Answer» It is safe to use. It's just that when a program doesn't have it's latest updates, it's more vulnerable to infections. I'm going to consult someone on this. Did you try going to MicroSoft about this?Yes, I have. They're basically telling me the same thing that's been said over and over in their forum threads. Is there anything else I need to do about the viruses? Do I need to uninstall any of the PROGRAMS? You don't know how much I appreciate your help and patience through all of this. Ok. We can do some CLEANUP. To uninstall ComboFix Click the Start button. Click Run. For Vista: type in Run in the Start search, and click on Run in the results pane. In the field, type in ComboFix /uninstall (Note: Make sure there's a space between the word ComboFix and the forward-slash.) Then, press Enter, or click OK. This will uninstall ComboFix, delete its folders and files, hides System files and folders, and resets System Restore. *********************************************** Click Start> Computer> right click the C Drive and choose Properties> enter Click Disk Cleanup from there. Click OK on the Disk Cleanup Screen. Click Yes on the Confirmation screen. This runs the Disk Cleanup utility along with other selections if you have chosen any. (if you had a lot System Restore points, you will see a significant change in the free space in C drive) ************************************************* I suggest using WOT - Web of Trust. WOT is a free Internet security addon for your BROWSER. It will keep you safe from online scams, identity theft, spyware, spam, viruses and unreliable shopping sites. WOT warns you before you interact with a risky website. It's easy and it's free. 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 Protect yourself against spyware using the Immunize feature in Spybot - Search & Destroy. Guide: Use Spybot's Immunize Feature to prevent spyware infection in real-time. Note: To ENSURE you have the latest Immunizations always update Spybot - Search & Destroy before Immunizing. Spybot - Search & Destroy FAQ 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 smoothly. Safe Surfing!

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It is safe to use. It's just that when a program doesn't have it's latest updates, it's more vulnerable to infections. I'm going to consult someone on this. Did you try going to MicroSoft about this?Yes, I have. They're basically telling me the same thing that's been said over and over in their forum threads.

Is there anything else I need to do about the viruses? Do I need to uninstall any of the PROGRAMS?

You don't know how much I appreciate your help and patience through all of this. Ok. We can do some CLEANUP.

To uninstall ComboFix

Click the Start button. Click Run. For Vista: type in Run in the Start search, and click on Run in the results pane.
In the field, type in ComboFix /uninstall

(Note: Make sure there's a space between the word ComboFix and the forward-slash.)

Then, press Enter, or click OK.
This will uninstall ComboFix, delete its folders and files, hides System files and folders, and resets System Restore.

*************************************************
Click Start> Computer> right click the C Drive and choose Properties> enter
Click Disk Cleanup from there.

Click OK on the Disk Cleanup Screen.
Click Yes on the Confirmation screen.

This runs the Disk Cleanup utility along with other selections if you have chosen any. (if you had a lot System Restore points, you will see a significant change in the free space in C drive)
***************************************************
I suggest using WOT - Web of Trust. WOT is a free Internet security addon for your BROWSER. It will keep you safe from online scams, identity theft, spyware, spam, viruses and unreliable shopping sites. WOT warns you before you interact with a risky website. It's easy and it's free.

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

Protect yourself against spyware using the Immunize feature in Spybot - Search & Destroy. Guide: Use Spybot's Immunize Feature to prevent spyware infection in real-time. Note: To ENSURE you have the latest Immunizations always update Spybot - Search & Destroy before Immunizing. Spybot - Search & Destroy FAQ

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 smoothly.
Safe Surfing!

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