Hi maddie.
You're PC is as clean as we are going to get it without being able to see the results of an online scan.
You have Vista
SP1 installed on you're PC, you need to install
SP2 as it contains vital security updates.
This is my general post for when your logs show no more signs of malware.
Now that you are clean, please follow these simple steps in order to keep your computer clean and secure:
Clean up with OTM
- Right-click OTM.exe And select " Run as administrator " to run it. If Windows UAC prompts you, please allow it.
, This tool will remove all the tools we used to clean your pc. - Close all other programs apart from OTMoveIt3 as this step will require a reboot
- On the OTM main screen, press the CleanUp! button
- Say Yes to the prompt and then allow the program to reboot your computer.
You can now delete any tools we used if they remain on your Desktop.
Create a new, clean System Restore point
- Click Start, Right Click on Computer, and select Properties.
- In the left pane, click System Protection > Creat.
- Give this restore point a descriptive name and click Create.
- Click Apply and OK.
Note: Do not clear infected/old System Restore points before creating a new System Restore point first!
Flush infected System Restore points
- Click Start, Right Click on Computer, and select Properties.
- In the left pane, click System Protection.
- untick the box labeled Vista C: an click Turn off system restore.
- Click Apply and OK.
- Restart your computer.
Protection Programs
Don't forget to
re-enable any protection programs we disabled during your fix.
Now we needed to deal with security vulnerabilities
Install internet explorer 8
You can find information and install IE 8 from Here
Here are some free programs I recommend that could help you improve your computer's security.
Install SiteAdvisor
SiteAdvisor is a toolbar for Microsoft Internet Explorer and Mozilla Firefox which alerts you if you're about to enter a potentially dangerous website.
You can find more information and download it from
Here
Install WinPatrol
As a robust security monitor,
WinPatrol will alert you to hijackings, malware attacks and critical changes made to your computer without your permission. WinPatrol takes snapshot of your critical system resources and alerts you to any changes that may occur without your knowledge.
For more information, please visit
HERE
MVPS Hosts
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.
You can Find the Tutorial HERE
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
Microsoft Windows Update
Microsoft releases patches for Windows and Office products regularly to patch up Windows and Office products loopholes and fix any bugs found. Install the updates immediately if they are found.
To update Windows
Go to
Start >
All Programs >
Windows Update >
Check for updates.
To update Office
Open up any Office program.
Go to
Help >
Check for Updates
Read some information HERE On how to prevent Malware
Is your pc running slow?
Read
What to do if your Computer is running slowly
I would be grateful if you could reply to this post so that I know you have read it and, if you've no other questions, the thread can be closed.
Safe surfing!
Cypher
