Uninstall list: I look for malware and security issues and will not know all of your programs, but you should.
Hackers are using out of date programs to infect folks more and more,
Here is a small free tool that lets you know when something needs an update if you are interested:
http://secunia.com/vulnerability_scanning/personal/ While PSI runs in the System Tray for realtime notifications, I personally prefer to turn it off in MSConfig and run it from All Programs when I want to do a check.
Adobe Flash Player 9 ActiveX <<< out of date and unsafe:
Adobe recommends all users of Adobe Flash Player 10.0.12.36 and earlier versions upgrade to the newest version 10.0.22.87
http://www.adobe.com/support/securit...apsb09-01.html
Adobe Reader 7.0.9 <<< out of date and unsafe:
http://news.cnet.com/8301-1009_3-100...ml?tag=nl.e433
http://www.adobe.com/products/reader/
(if you want a smaller program, look at this one)
Foxit Reader 3.0 for Windows (make sure to uncheck any toolbars)
http://www.foxitsoftware.com/pdf/rd_intro.php
Adobe Shockwave Player <<< check this
Security Update available for Shockwave Player
http://www.adobe.com/support/securit...apsb09-08.html
Critical Adobe Shockwave flaw affects millions
http://blogs.zdnet.com/security/?p=3664
AdwareBot <<< suggest you uninstall, I am not trusting this program.
http://www.emsisoft.com/en/malware/?...in32.AdwareBot
Browser Address Error Redirector <<< suggest you uninstall
http://www.geekstogo.com/2008/07/19/...ck-yahoo-mail/
http://googlesystem.blogspot.com/200...ess-error.html
J2SE Runtime Environment 5.0 Update 8
Java 2 Runtime Environment, SE v1.4.2 <<< very old
both out of date and unsafe:
http://forums.spybot.info/showpost.p...80&postcount=2
Be aware of this information so you can opt out of anything you do not want.
Microsoft Does MSN Toolbar Distribution Deal With Java:
http://searchengineland.com/microsof...java-15413.php
Logitech Desktop Messenger <<< optional but removal is suggested. Gets installed along with another Logitech program because the EULA agreement is not read. Unless you know what it is and use it, it is a resource waster.
Viewpoint Manager (Remove Only)
Viewpoint Media Player
For your information, Viewpoint is installed by aol probably without your knowledge. I suggest you uninstall this resource waster in Add Remove programs.
http://www.spywareinfo.com/newslette....php#viewpoint
http://vil.nai.com/vil/content/v_137262.htm
http://www.clickz.com/3561546
1) Please do not enable TeaTimer while we work together.
2) Please visit this webpage for download links, and instructions for running the tool:
http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/comb...o-use-combofix
Please ensure you read this guide carefully and install the Recovery Console first
The Windows Recovery Console will allow you to boot up into a special recovery (repair) mode. This allows us to more easily help you should your computer have a problem after an attempted removal of malware. It is a simple procedure that will only take a few moments of your time.
Once installed, you should see a blue screen prompt that says:
The Recovery Console was successfully installed
Please continue as follows:
Close/disable all anti virus and anti malware programs so they do not interfere with the running of ComboFix, link
http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/forums/topic114351.html
Remember to re-enable them afterwards.
Click Yes to allow ComboFix to continue scanning for malware.
Note: Do not mouseclick combofix's window while its running. That may cause it to stall
When the tool is finished, it will produce a report for you. Post that report and a new HJT log
A word of warning: Neither I nor sUBs are responsible for any damage you may have caused your machine by running ComboFix on your own. This tool is not a toy and not for everyday use
Thanks
