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  1. #11
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    Hi,

    I have periodic need to create simple PDF documents. Can you recommend a good free PDF creation utility?
    PDF Creator might be a program you're looking for.


    Run ComboFix with the following cfscript.txt contents:
    Code:
    DirLook::
    c:\documents and settings\zxcasdqwe
    Post back the report + a description of remaining issues (if any).
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    If you have problems create a thread in the forum, please.

    Malware removal instructions are for the correspondent user's case only.

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    Thank you for tip on PDFCreator. I'll look into it.

    I have seen no other issues. Do you think the machine is clean now?

    Can I re-install AVG?

    Thank you very much for all your help.

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    ComboFix 11-04-29.01 - Bob 04/29/2011 15:31:21.13.2 - x86
    Microsoft Windows XP Professional 5.1.2600.3.1252.1.1033.18.2037.1470 [GMT -5:00]
    Running from: c:\documents and settings\Bob\Desktop\ComboFix.exe
    Command switches used :: c:\documents and settings\Bob\Desktop\CFScript.txt
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    2011-04-11 12:05 . 2009-05-02 16:19 1529 ----a-w- c:\documents and settings\zxcasdqwe\Start Menu\Programs\Accessories\Synchronize.lnk
    2011-04-11 12:05 . 2009-05-02 16:19 1537 ----a-w- c:\documents and settings\zxcasdqwe\Start Menu\Programs\Accessories\Tour Windows XP.lnk
    2011-04-11 12:05 . 2009-05-02 16:18 1497 ----a-w- c:\documents and settings\zxcasdqwe\Start Menu\Programs\Accessories\Windows Explorer.lnk
    2011-04-11 12:05 . 2011-04-11 12:05 190 --sha-w- c:\documents and settings\zxcasdqwe\Start Menu\Programs\desktop.ini
    2011-04-11 12:05 . 2009-05-02 16:19 1609 ----a-w- c:\documents and settings\zxcasdqwe\Start Menu\Programs\Remote Assistance.lnk
    2011-04-11 12:05 . 2011-04-11 12:05 832 ----a-w- c:\documents and settings\zxcasdqwe\Start Menu\Programs\Windows Media Player.lnk
    2011-04-11 12:05 . 2009-05-02 16:19 84 --sha-w- c:\documents and settings\zxcasdqwe\Start Menu\Programs\Startup\desktop.ini
    2011-04-11 12:05 . 2004-08-04 10:00 4570 ----a-w- c:\documents and settings\zxcasdqwe\Templates\amipro.sam
    2011-04-11 12:05 . 2004-08-04 10:00 5632 ----a-w- c:\documents and settings\zxcasdqwe\Templates\excel.xls
    2011-04-11 12:05 . 2004-08-04 10:00 1518 ----a-w- c:\documents and settings\zxcasdqwe\Templates\excel4.xls
    2011-04-11 12:05 . 2004-08-04 10:00 2448 ----a-w- c:\documents and settings\zxcasdqwe\Templates\lotus.wk4
    2011-04-11 12:05 . 2004-08-04 10:00 12288 ----a-w- c:\documents and settings\zxcasdqwe\Templates\powerpnt.ppt
    2011-04-11 12:05 . 2004-08-04 10:00 461 ----a-w- c:\documents and settings\zxcasdqwe\Templates\presenta.shw
    2011-04-11 12:05 . 2004-08-04 10:00 4017 ----a-w- c:\documents and settings\zxcasdqwe\Templates\quattro.wb2
    2011-04-11 12:05 . 2004-08-04 10:00 58 ----a-w- c:\documents and settings\zxcasdqwe\Templates\sndrec.wav
    2011-04-11 12:05 . 2004-08-04 10:00 4608 ----a-w- c:\documents and settings\zxcasdqwe\Templates\winword.doc
    2011-04-11 12:05 . 2004-08-04 10:00 1769 ----a-w- c:\documents and settings\zxcasdqwe\Templates\winword2.doc
    2011-04-11 12:05 . 2004-08-04 10:00 30 ----a-r- c:\documents and settings\zxcasdqwe\Templates\wordpfct.wpd
    2011-04-11 12:05 . 2004-08-04 10:00 57 ----a-r- c:\documents and settings\zxcasdqwe\Templates\wordpfct.wpg
    2011-04-11 12:05 . 2011-04-29 20:30 1024 ----a-w- c:\documents and settings\zxcasdqwe\NTUSER.DAT.LOG
    2011-04-11 12:05 . 2011-04-11 12:13 786432 ----a-w- c:\documents and settings\zxcasdqwe\NTUSER.DAT
    .
    .
    ((((((((((((((((((((((((((((( SnapShot_2011-04-28_11.16.20 )))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))
    .
    + 2011-04-29 20:21 . 2011-04-29 20:21 16384 c:\windows\temp\Perflib_Perfdata_d18.dat
    + 2011-04-29 20:21 . 2011-04-29 20:21 16384 c:\windows\temp\Perflib_Perfdata_9b0.dat
    + 2011-04-29 20:21 . 2011-04-29 20:21 16384 c:\windows\temp\Perflib_Perfdata_7dc.dat
    + 2011-04-21 10:50 . 2011-04-29 18:43 235168 c:\windows\system32\Macromed\Flash\FlashUtil10p_Plugin.exe
    - 2011-04-21 10:50 . 2011-04-21 10:50 235168 c:\windows\system32\Macromed\Flash\FlashUtil10p_Plugin.exe
    + 2011-04-29 12:01 . 2011-04-29 12:01 157472 c:\windows\system32\javaws.exe
    + 2011-04-29 12:01 . 2011-04-29 12:01 145184 c:\windows\system32\javaw.exe
    - 2009-11-05 12:54 . 2009-10-11 10:17 145184 c:\windows\system32\javaw.exe
    - 2009-11-05 12:54 . 2009-10-11 10:17 145184 c:\windows\system32\java.exe
    + 2011-04-29 12:01 . 2011-04-29 12:01 145184 c:\windows\system32\java.exe
    + 2008-01-12 20:02 . 2011-04-29 11:59 199168 c:\windows\system32\FNTCACHE.DAT
    + 2011-04-29 12:02 . 2011-04-29 12:02 180224 c:\windows\Installer\21664.msi
    + 2011-04-29 12:01 . 2011-04-29 12:01 677376 c:\windows\Installer\2165f.msi
    + 2011-04-29 10:55 . 2011-04-29 10:55 348160 c:\windows\ERDNT\AutoBackup\4-29-2011\Users\00000002\UsrClass.dat
    + 2011-04-29 10:55 . 2005-10-20 17:02 163328 c:\windows\ERDNT\AutoBackup\4-29-2011\ERDNT.EXE
    - 2010-01-27 01:07 . 2011-04-21 10:50 6053536 c:\windows\system32\Macromed\Flash\NPSWF32.dll
    + 2011-04-29 18:43 . 2011-04-29 18:43 6053536 c:\windows\system32\Macromed\Flash\NPSWF32.dll
    + 2011-04-29 10:55 . 2011-04-29 10:55 11808768 c:\windows\ERDNT\AutoBackup\4-29-2011\Users\00000001\ntuser.dat
    .
    ((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Reg Loading Points ))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))
    .
    .
    *Note* empty entries & legit default entries are not shown
    REGEDIT4
    .
    [HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run]
    "AnyDVD"="c:\program files\SlySoft\AnyDVD\AnyDVDtray.exe" [2011-03-07 4886136]
    "Skype"="c:\program files\Skype\\Phone\Skype.exe" [2010-03-09 26103592]
    "OpenDNS Updater"="c:\program files\OpenDNS Updater\OpenDNSUpdater.exe" [2010-06-16 839680]
    "DAEMON Tools Lite"="c:\program files\DAEMON Tools Lite\DTLite.exe" [2010-04-01 357696]
    .
    [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run]
    "CloneCDTray"="c:\program files\SlySoft\CloneCD\CloneCDTray.exe" [2009-01-29 57344]
    "ISUSScheduler"="c:\program files\Common Files\InstallShield\UpdateService\issch.exe" [2005-02-16 81920]
    "IgfxTray"="c:\windows\system32\igfxtray.exe" [2007-12-19 135168]
    "HotKeysCmds"="c:\windows\system32\hkcmd.exe" [2007-12-19 159744]
    "Persistence"="c:\windows\system32\igfxpers.exe" [2007-12-19 131072]
    "RTHDCPL"="RTHDCPL.EXE" [2008-02-05 16859648]
    "Norton Ghost 14.0"="c:\program files\Norton Ghost\Agent\VProTray.exe" [2008-01-20 2245984]
    "ISUSPM Startup"="c:\progra~1\common~1\instal~1\update~1\isuspm.exe" [2005-02-16 221184]
    "LogMeIn GUI"="c:\program files\LogMeIn\x86\LogMeInSystray.exe" [2010-01-27 63048]
    "mylbx"="c:\program files\My Lockbox\mylbx.exe" [2011-03-27 1900864]
    "SunJavaUpdateSched"="c:\program files\Common Files\Java\Java Update\jusched.exe" [2011-01-07 253672]
    .
    c:\documents and settings\Bob\Start Menu\Programs\Startup\
    ERUNT AutoBackup.lnk - c:\program files\ERUNT\AUTOBACK.EXE [2005-10-20 38912]
    Microsoft Find Fast.lnk - c:\program files\Microsoft Office\Office\FINDFAST.EXE [1996-11-17 111376]
    Office Startup.lnk - c:\program files\Microsoft Office\Office\OSA.EXE [1996-11-17 51984]
    .
    c:\documents and settings\All Users\Start Menu\Programs\Startup\
    Omega Research Task Scheduler.lnk - c:\program files\Omega Research\Program\orschd.exe [2008-3-19 148480]
    PalTalk.lnk - c:\program files\Paltalk Messenger\paltalk.exe [N/A]
    Windows Search.lnk - c:\program files\Windows Desktop Search\WindowsSearch.exe [2008-5-26 123904]
    .
    [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\windows nt\currentversion\winlogon\notify\LMIinit]
    2010-12-08 19:11 87424 ----a-w- c:\windows\system32\LMIinit.dll
    .
    [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\windows nt\currentversion\drivers32]
    "mixer"=DrvTrNTm.dll
    "wave"=DrvTrNTm.dll
    .
    [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\SafeBoot\Minimal\Lavasoft Ad-Aware Service]
    @="Service"
    .
    [HKLM\~\services\sharedaccess\parameters\firewallpolicy\standardprofile\AuthorizedApplications\List]
    "%windir%\\system32\\sessmgr.exe"=
    "c:\\Program Files\\WS_FTP\\WS_FTP95.exe"=
    "c:\\WINDOWS\\system32\\dpvsetup.exe"=
    "c:\\Program Files\\1stWORKS\\hotCommCL\\BIN\\HotComm.exe"=
    "c:\\WINDOWS\\pchealth\\helpctr\\binaries\\HelpCtr.exe"=
    "%windir%\\Network Diagnostic\\xpnetdiag.exe"=
    "c:\\Program Files\\Mozilla Firefox\\firefox.exe"=
    "c:\\Program Files\\Skype\\Phone\\Skype.exe"=
    "c:\\WINDOWS\\system32\\hkcmd.exe"=
    "c:\\Program Files\\Java\\jre6\\bin\\java.exe"=
    "c:\\Program Files\\NinjaTrader 7\\bin\\NinjaTrader.exe"=
    "c:\\Program Files\\VideoLAN\\VLC\\vlc.exe"=
    .
    [HKLM\~\services\sharedaccess\parameters\firewallpolicy\standardprofile\GloballyOpenPorts\List]
    "2799:UDP"= 2799:UDP:Altova License Metering Port (UDP)
    "2799:TCP"= 2799:TCP:Altova License Metering Port (TCP)
    .
    R0 FSProFilter;FSPro File Filter;c:\windows\system32\drivers\FSPFltd.sys [4/6/2011 2:37 PM 41912]
    R0 sptd;sptd;\SystemRoot\\SystemRoot\System32\Drivers\sptd.sys --> \SystemRoot\\SystemRoot\System32\Drivers\sptd.sys [?]
    R2 LMIGuardianSvc;LMIGuardianSvc;c:\program files\LogMeIn\x86\LMIGuardianSvc.exe [10/5/2010 7:39 PM 374152]
    R2 LMIInfo;LogMeIn Kernel Information Provider;c:\program files\LogMeIn\x86\rainfo.sys [1/27/2010 12:22 PM 12856]
    R2 Symantec SymSnap VSS Provider;Symantec SymSnap VSS Provider;c:\windows\system32\dllhost.exe [8/4/2004 5:00 AM 5120]
    R3 SymSnapService;SymSnapService;c:\program files\Norton Ghost\Shared\Drivers\SymSnapService.exe [12/20/2007 5:13 PM 1553896]
    R3 TotRec7;Total Recorder WDM audio driver;c:\windows\system32\drivers\TotRec7.sys [5/10/2009 4:26 PM 127496]
    S0 Lbd;Lbd;c:\windows\system32\DRIVERS\Lbd.sys --> c:\windows\system32\DRIVERS\Lbd.sys [?]
    S2 HssWd;Hotspot Shield Monitoring Service;c:\program files\Hotspot Shield\bin\hsswd.exe -product HSS --> c:\program files\Hotspot Shield\bin\hsswd.exe -product HSS [?]
    S2 Lavasoft Ad-Aware Service;Lavasoft Ad-Aware Service;"c:\program files\Lavasoft\Ad-Aware\AAWService.exe" --> c:\program files\Lavasoft\Ad-Aware\AAWService.exe [?]
    S3 NLNdisMP;NLNdisMP;c:\windows\system32\DRIVERS\nlndis.sys --> c:\windows\system32\DRIVERS\nlndis.sys [?]
    S3 NLNdisPT;NetLimiter Ndis Protocol Service;c:\windows\system32\DRIVERS\nlndis.sys --> c:\windows\system32\DRIVERS\nlndis.sys [?]
    .
    Contents of the 'Scheduled Tasks' folder
    .
    2011-04-29 c:\windows\Tasks\User_Feed_Synchronization-{1FF685FF-AF79-4E0B-A492-555956BF9C7C}.job
    - c:\windows\system32\msfeedssync.exe [2009-03-08 09:31]
    .
    .
    ------- Supplementary Scan -------
    .
    uLocal Page = c:\program files\Common Files\Microsoft Shared\Stationery\Blank.htm
    uStart Page = hxxp://twitter.com/
    uSearchURL,(Default) = hxxp://toolbar.ask.com/toolbarv/askRedirect?o=10591&gct=&gc=1&q=%s
    FF - ProfilePath - c:\documents and settings\Bob\Application Data\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\vw9a9lod.default\
    FF - prefs.js: browser.search.selectedEngine - Yahoo
    FF - prefs.js: browser.startup.homepage - hxxp://www.google.com/
    FF - prefs.js: keyword.URL - hxxp://search.yahoo.com/search?fr=greentree_ff1&ei=utf-8&type=685749&p=
    FF - Ext: Default: {972ce4c6-7e08-4474-a285-3208198ce6fd} - c:\program files\Mozilla Firefox\extensions\{972ce4c6-7e08-4474-a285-3208198ce6fd}
    FF - Ext: Java Console: {CAFEEFAC-0016-0000-0011-ABCDEFFEDCBA} - c:\program files\Mozilla Firefox\extensions\{CAFEEFAC-0016-0000-0011-ABCDEFFEDCBA}
    FF - Ext: Java Console: {CAFEEFAC-0016-0000-0015-ABCDEFFEDCBA} - c:\program files\Mozilla Firefox\extensions\{CAFEEFAC-0016-0000-0015-ABCDEFFEDCBA}
    FF - Ext: afurladvisor: afurladvisor@anchorfree.com - c:\program files\Mozilla Firefox\extensions\afurladvisor@anchorfree.com
    FF - Ext: Java Console: {CAFEEFAC-0016-0000-0025-ABCDEFFEDCBA} - c:\program files\Mozilla Firefox\extensions\{CAFEEFAC-0016-0000-0025-ABCDEFFEDCBA}
    FF - Ext: DAEMON Tools Toolbar: DTToolbar@toolbarnet.com - %profile%\extensions\DTToolbar@toolbarnet.com
    FF - Ext: LogMeIn, Inc. Remote Access Plugin: LogMeInClient@logmein.com - %profile%\extensions\LogMeInClient@logmein.com
    FF - Ext: Echofon: twitternotifier@naan.net - %profile%\extensions\twitternotifier@naan.net
    FF - Ext: PDF Download: {37E4D8EA-8BDA-4831-8EA1-89053939A250} - %profile%\extensions\{37E4D8EA-8BDA-4831-8EA1-89053939A250}
    FF - Ext: Ant Video Downloader: anttoolbar@ant.com - %profile%\extensions\anttoolbar@ant.com
    FF - Ext: ReloadEvery: {888d99e7-e8b5-46a3-851e-1ec45da1e644} - %profile%\extensions\{888d99e7-e8b5-46a3-851e-1ec45da1e644}
    FF - Ext: Microsoft .NET Framework Assistant: {20a82645-c095-46ed-80e3-08825760534b} - c:\windows\Microsoft.NET\Framework\v3.5\Windows Presentation Foundation\DotNetAssistantExtension
    FF - Ext: Java Quick Starter: jqs@sun.com - c:\program files\Java\jre6\lib\deploy\jqs\ff
    FF - Ext: AVG Safe Search: {1E73965B-8B48-48be-9C8D-68B920ABC1C4} - c:\program files\AVG\AVG10\Firefox4
    FF - user.js: capability.policy.policynames - allowclipboard
    FF - user.js: capability.policy.allowclipboard.sites - hxxp://www.insidefutures.com http://www.futuresknowledge.com
    FF - user.js: capability.policy.allowclipboard.Clipboard.cutcopy - allAccess
    FF - user.js: capability.policy.allowclipboard.Clipboard.paste - allAccess
    .
    - - - - ORPHANS REMOVED - - - -
    .
    WebBrowser-{8FF5E180-ABDE-46EB-B09E-D2AAB95CABE3} - (no file)
    .
    .
    .
    **************************************************************************
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    catchme 0.3.1398 W2K/XP/Vista - rootkit/stealth malware detector by Gmer, http://www.gmer.net
    Rootkit scan 2011-04-29 15:38
    Windows 5.1.2600 Service Pack 3 NTFS
    .
    scanning hidden processes ...
    .
    scanning hidden autostart entries ...
    .
    scanning hidden files ...
    .
    scan completed successfully
    hidden files: 0
    .
    **************************************************************************
    .
    --------------------- DLLs Loaded Under Running Processes ---------------------
    .
    - - - - - - - > 'winlogon.exe'(836)
    c:\windows\system32\LMIinit.dll
    c:\windows\system32\LMIRfsClientNP.dll
    .
    - - - - - - - > 'explorer.exe'(1004)
    c:\windows\system32\WININET.dll
    c:\program files\SlySoft\AnyDVD\ADvdDiscHlp1.dll
    c:\windows\system32\ieframe.dll
    c:\windows\system32\webcheck.dll
    c:\windows\system32\WPDShServiceObj.dll
    c:\windows\system32\PortableDeviceTypes.dll
    c:\windows\system32\PortableDeviceApi.dll
    .
    Completion time: 2011-04-29 15:40:06
    ComboFix-quarantined-files.txt 2011-04-29 20:39
    ComboFix2.txt 2011-04-28 11:18
    ComboFix3.txt 2011-04-10 20:02
    ComboFix4.txt 2011-04-10 15:37
    .
    Pre-Run: 85,415,391,232 bytes free
    Post-Run: 85,401,358,336 bytes free
    .
    - - End Of File - - C1DDC94A51C83173B407CEAD0C790FD5

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    Good. If no other issues, it's time to secure your system to prevent against further intrusions.


    THESE STEPS ARE VERY IMPORTANT

    Let's reset system restore
    Reset and Re-enable your System Restore to remove infected files that have been backed up by Windows. The files in System Restore are protected to prevent any programs changing those files. This is the only way to clean these files: You will lose all previous restore points which are likely to be infected. Please note you need Administrator Access to do clean the restore points.

    1. 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.

    2. Reboot.

    3. 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.
    NOTE: only do this ONCE,NOT on a regular basis


    Now lets uninstall ComboFix:
    • Click START then RUN
    • Now copy-paste Combofix /uninstall in the runbox and click OK



    UPDATING WINDOWS AND INTERNET EXPLORER

    IMPORTANT: You Need to Update Windows and Internet Explorer to protect your computer from the malware that is around on the Internet. Please go to the windows update site to get the critical updates.

    If you are running Microsoft Office, or any portion thereof, go to the Microsoft's Office Update site and make sure you have at least all the critical updates installed (Free) Microsoft Office Update.


    Make your Internet Explorer more secure

    This can be done by following these simple instructions:
    From within Internet Explorer click on the Tools menu and then click on Options.
    Click once on the Security tab
    Click once on the Internet icon so it becomes highlighted.
    Click once on the Custom Level button.
    Change the Download signed ActiveX controls to Prompt
    Change the Download unsigned ActiveX controls to Disable
    Change the Initialize and script ActiveX controls not marked as safe to Disable
    Change the Installation of desktop items to Prompt
    Change the Launching programs and files in an IFRAME to Prompt
    Change the Navigate sub-frames across different domains to Prompt
    When all these settings have been made, click on the OK button.
    If it prompts you as to whether or not you want to save the settings, press the Yes button.
    Next press the Apply button and then the OK to exit the Internet Properties page.



    The following are recommended third party programs that are designed to keep your computer clean. A link as well as a brief description is included with each item.

    • hosts file:
      • Every version of windows has a hosts file as part of them.
      • In a very basic sense, they are used to locate webpages.
      • We can customize a hosts file so that it blocks certain webpages.
      • However, it can slow down certain computers.
      • This is why using a hosts file is optional!!

      Download it here. Make sure you read the instructions on how to install the hosts file. There is a good tutorial here
      If you decide to download the hosts file, the slowdown problems can usually be avoided by following these steps:
      1. Click the start button (at the lower left hand corner of your screen)
      2. Click run
      3. In the dialog box, type services.msc
      4. hit enter, then locate dns client
      5. Highlight it, then double-click it.
      6. On the dropdown box, change the setting from automatic to manual.
      7. Click ok
    • Download and run Secunia Personal Software Inspector (PSI) and fix its findings.
    • Use a Firewall - I can not stress how important it is that you use a Firewall on your computer. Without a firewall your computer is susceptible to being hacked and taken over. Simply using a Firewall in its default configuration can lower your risk greatly. For more info, check this webpage out.
      If you don't have a 3rd party firewall or a router behind NAT then I recommend getting one. I recommend either Online Armor Free or Comodo Firewall Pro (If you choose Comodo: Uncheck during installation Install Comodo HopSurf.., Make Comodo my default search provider and Make Comodo Search my homepage and install firewall ONLY!). Both providers have support forums that help with configuration related questions.



    Just a final reminder for you. I am trying to stress these two points.
    UPDATE UPDATE UPDATE!!! Make sure you do this about every 1-2 weeks.
    Make sure all of your security programs are up to date.
    Visit Microsoft's Windows Update Site Frequently - It is important that you visit http://www.windowsupdate.com regularly. This will ensure your computer has always the latest security updates available installed on your computer. If there are new updates to install, install them immediately, reboot your computer, and revisit the site until there are no more critical updates.


    Once again, please post and tell me how things are going with your system... problems etc.

    Have a great day,
    Blade

    PS. It's ok to reinstall AVG now.
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    Since this issue appears to be resolved ... this Topic has been closed. Glad I could help.

    Note:If it has been three days or more since your last post, and the helper assisting you posted a response to that post to which you did not reply, your topic will not be reopened. At that point, if you still require help, please start a new topic and include a fresh DDS log and a link to your previous thread.

    If it has been less than three days since your last response and you need the thread re-opened, please send me or other MOD a private message (pm). A valid, working link to the closed topic is required.
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