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Answer» So I take it I should UNCHECK "Remove Found Threats" and just scan and post log?no found threats...can't find log ? no found threats...can't find log ?How's your computer running? Any other issues?It's BETTER than before, though it has it's moments. Is there anything I can do, run, to double check and make sure it checks out? Thanks Dave.Quote Is there anything I can do, run, to double check and make sure it checks out?From all the scans we've run I would say that it's clean. Let's do some cleanup. To uninstall ComboFix
(Note: Make sure there's a space between the word ComboFix and the forward-slash.)
If this doesn't remove ComboFix, please let me know Clean out your temporary internet files and temp files. DOWNLOAD TFC by OldTimer to your desktop. Double-click TFC.exe to run it. Note: If you are running on Vista, right-click on the file and choose Run As Administrator TFC will close all programs when run, so make sure you have saved all your work before you begin. * Click the Start button to begin the cleaning process. * Depending on how often you clean temp files, execution time should be anywhere from a few seconds to a minute or two. * Please let TFC run uninterrupted until it is finished. Once TFC is finished it should restart your computer. If it does not, please manually restart the computer yourself to ensure a complete cleaning. **************************************************** Use the Secunia Software Inspector to check for out of date software.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. . ---------- Go to Microsoft Windows Update and get all critical updates. ---------- 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! 1) There is no FINAL scan we can do, just to be sure, before book closing? 2) tried combofix uninstall, said windows could not find it. I think I might have already deleted, anyway to confirm?Quote There is no final scan we can do, just to be sure, before book closing?ESET was the final scan. Quote tried combofix uninstall, said windows could not find it. I think I might have already deleted, anyway to confirm?I didn't think it would work because ComboFix was installed in the wrong location. Please try this: Download OTC by OldTimer and save it to your desktop. Double click OTL.exe.
************************************************** To turn off Windows XP System Restore: NOTE: These instructions assume that you are using the default Windows XP Start Menu and have not changed to the Classic Start menu. To re-enable the default menu, right-click Start, click Properties, click Start menu (not Classic) and then click OK. 1. Click Start. 2. Right-click the My Computer icon, and then click Properties. 3. Click the System Restore tab. 4. Check "Turn off System Restore" or "Turn off System Restore on all drives" 5. Click Apply. 6. When turning off System Restore, the existing restore points will be deleted. Click Yes to do this. 7. Click OK. 8. Restart the computer and follow the instructions in the next section to turn on System Restore. To turn on Windows XP System Restore: 1. Click Start. 2. Right-click My Computer, and then click Properties. 3. Click the System Restore tab. 4. Uncheck "Turn off System Restore" or "Turn off System Restore on all drives." 5. Click Apply, and then click OK.I have done everything but secunia. I was in firefox with secunia and tried it three times, all of which caused the browser to crash. I then tried it with IE, and it caused this message to be displayed continously until I ctrl-alt-dlt it to shut off. Quote Microsoft C++ Runtime Library So is there still something wrong with my PC? What should I do?Quote was in firefox with secunia and tried it three times, all of which caused the browser to crash.That's ok. Secunia acts up sometimes. Just make sure that you have all your updates, especially Windows and Java updates.So it otherwise should be all set and good?Quote from: bluecountry on July 02, 2011, 11:32:00 AM So it otherwise should be all set and good?Yes. I will lock this thread. If you need it re-opened, please send me a pm. |
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