Can A Malware that Keeps coming back be removed for good?
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OCD
Malware Team-Emeritus
Hi gigglepot,
If you install a different FW you may need to "train" the new firewall to allow those programs to access the internet. But that shouldn't prevent you from using either program.
Where did you read that the Windows Firewall is not good enough?
If you install a different FW you may need to "train" the new firewall to allow those programs to access the internet. But that shouldn't prevent you from using either program.
Yes, that's fine. Each time you visit a website, that sites places what is called a "cookie" on your computer so it can remember you the next time you visit. They are fairly harmless & SuperAntiSpyware will remove these items very well.
This is what is posted on the link "How did I get infected in the first place":
10.) It is critical that you use a firewall to protect your computer from hackers. We don't recommend the firewall that comes built in to Windows. It doesn't block everything that may try to get in, and the entire firewall is written to the registry. As various kinds of malware hack the Registry in order to disable the Windows firewall, it's far preferable to install one of the excellent third party solutions. Three good ones that are freeware are OnlineArmor, Outpost Firewall Free, and Sunbelt Personal Firewall.
That's why I thought I should install another one, but would prefer not to if I don't have to.
10.) It is critical that you use a firewall to protect your computer from hackers. We don't recommend the firewall that comes built in to Windows. It doesn't block everything that may try to get in, and the entire firewall is written to the registry. As various kinds of malware hack the Registry in order to disable the Windows firewall, it's far preferable to install one of the excellent third party solutions. Three good ones that are freeware are OnlineArmor, Outpost Firewall Free, and Sunbelt Personal Firewall.
That's why I thought I should install another one, but would prefer not to if I don't have to.
OCD
Malware Team-Emeritus
Hi gigglepot,
How to enable JavaScript : http://www.enable-javascript.com/
Firewall Tutorial : http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/tutorials/understanding-and-using-firewalls/
That post probably should be updated. That post was made back in 2005. Windows has improved it's Firewall and it's capabilities since then. Rest assured that the windows Firewall is a good product and can be relied upon to protect your computer. Some people just prefer to use a 3rd party firewall.
How to enable JavaScript : http://www.enable-javascript.com/
Firewall Tutorial : http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/tutorials/understanding-and-using-firewalls/
Sigh, I could swear it said I needed to enable Java Script. So I did the about:config, it was already "true". So I went back to your most recent post and clicked on the Understanding and using Firewalls, and it worked this time! So I went back to the original post you said to click on ("Free Firewalls.....A tutorial of firewalls can be found here") and it didn't work so I'm guessing that link wasn't good 
) All is good now.
) All is good now.
Ok, great, thank you! Everything seems to be working and I've completed all the steps. What do I need to do next?
After reading "How did I get infected in the first place", I downloaded and installed WOT, AdBlock Plus and NoScript. Should I have done this? Do I need these ad-ons? I'm not sure how they work, and if I need to do anything with them, especially NoScript.....I get a capital S with a crossed out red circle in it with options to choose when I click on the S. I'm not too comfortable playing around with this one.
After reading "How did I get infected in the first place", I downloaded and installed WOT, AdBlock Plus and NoScript. Should I have done this? Do I need these ad-ons? I'm not sure how they work, and if I need to do anything with them, especially NoScript.....I get a capital S with a crossed out red circle in it with options to choose when I click on the S. I'm not too comfortable playing around with this one.
OCD
Malware Team-Emeritus
Hi gigglepot,
- Nothing
- WOT - rates webpages you visit
- AdBlock Plus - Blocks annoying video ads on YouTube, Facebook ads, banners and much more.
Adblock Plus blocks all annoying ads, and supports websites by not blocking unobtrusive ads by default (configurable). - NoScript - It allows JavaScript, Java and other executable content to run only from trusted domains of your choice
Oh, and I also keep getting this pop-up from Avast:
WARNING!
We have identified the following browser add-on, which has a bad reputation among avast users.
VideoLAN VLC ActiveX Plugin v1
Then it asks me if I want to Remove Bad Add-on........show details.
I've never seen it before the last 2 days.
WARNING!
We have identified the following browser add-on, which has a bad reputation among avast users.
VideoLAN VLC ActiveX Plugin v1
Then it asks me if I want to Remove Bad Add-on........show details.
I've never seen it before the last 2 days.
OCD
Malware Team-Emeritus
Hi gigglepot,
But that is your decision to make.
It depends on your habits. But with you using P2P programs, I would recommend weekly.
That add-on has been classified as in a way that Avast thinks it's in your best interest to warn you of its reputation, and advise removal.
But that is your decision to make.
OCD
Malware Team-Emeritus
Hi gigglepot,
If you are set on not exposing yourself to malware I strongly suggest that you reconsider the use of P2P networks. (Vuze, uTorrent, BitTorrent etc)
That is something for you to decide. I don't know what you use that plug-in for.
You should have running at all times an Anti-Virus & Firewall program. You can use any combination of on-demand scanners and cleaners as you see fit. All the tools you listed are good and can be used in any combination to help keep your computer free from malware. But they can only do so much. As I stated earlier in the thread you are using P2P sites which expose you to a variety of files that you have no idea where they might have originated. I can recommend any number of tools, but if you insist on exposing yourself via P2P networks there is only so much they can do to keep your computer safe. It's not a matter of will you get reinfected, it's a matter of when.
If you are set on not exposing yourself to malware I strongly suggest that you reconsider the use of P2P networks. (Vuze, uTorrent, BitTorrent etc)
OCD
Malware Team-Emeritus
Yes, you are all done. :bigthumb:
Well, I cannot thank you enough for all your help!!! I can't get over how much time and effort you put into helping me, a complete stranger, at no cost to me. I am extremely grateful and thank you so much. Thank you SpyBot! If in the future this happens again, I hope to get you again OCD 
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