Hi Cara
I suspect that I downloaded something goofy when I installed Outlook 2007. Is that possible?
I do not believe it....read this :
Fake sysaudio.sys causes Searchengine Hijack
Congratulations, your log looks clean!
Next we remove all used tools.
Delete
RSIT from your desktop, also delete this folder
C:\rsit.
Uninstall GooredFix
Click
Start >>
Run and then copy/paste the following into the box and hit
Enter:
"%userprofile%\Desktop\GooredFix.exe" /uninstall
If any of your security programs query a new Registry/AutoStart value being added please allow the changes.
Now that you are clean, please follow these simple steps in order to keep your computer clean and secure:
Disable and Enable System Restore-WINDOWS XP
This is a good time to clear your existing system restore points and establish a new clean restore point:
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.
- Reboot.
Turn ON System Restore
- On the Desktop, right-click My Computer.
- Click Properties.
- Click the System Restore tab.
- UN-Check *Turn off System Restore*.
- Click Apply, and then click OK.
This will remove all restore points except the new one you just created.
Here are some free programs I recommend that could help you improve your computer's security.
Spybot Search and Destroy 1.6
Download it from
here. Just choose a mirror and off you go.
Find here the tutorial on how to use Spybot properly here
Install SpyWare Blaster 4.0
Download it from
here
Find here the tutorial on how to use Spyware Blaster here
Install WinPatrol
Download it from
here
Here you can find information about how WinPatrol works
here
Install FireTrust SiteHound
You can find information and download it from
here
Install MVPS Hosts File from here
The MVPS Hosts file replaces your current HOSTS file with one containing well know ad sites etc. Basically, this prevents your computer from connecting to those sites by redirecting them to 127.0.0.1 which is your local computer.
Find Tutorial here :
http://www.mvps.org/winhelp2002/hosts.htm
Update your Antivirus programs and other security products regularly to avoid new threats that could infect your system.
You can use one of these sites to check if any updates are needed for your pc.
Secunia Software Inspector
F-secure Health Check
Visit Microsoft often to get the latest updates for your computer.
http://www.update.microsoft.com
Please check out Tony Klein's article "How did I get infected in the first place?"
Read some information here
how to prevent Malware.
Is your pc running slow?
Read
What to do if your Computer is running slowly
Happy surfing and stay clean!
