Infected with Malware

[rukia88]

Hi,

it seems that my computer is running fine now. no more alerts from ZoneAlarm or from Windows security. i guess the only thing is that it just seems that things are running a bit slow but maybe that's just something else i.e my system is slow or i have too many processes running. I haven't done a defragmentation for a LONG time now.

Once my computer is deemed as clear by you, I will be going back to backing up my stuff to my external hard drive and eventually do a big clean up of my computer.

just as an aside, currently i have ZoneAlarm, AVG, SuperAntiSpyware, and Spyblaster running on my computer. Should i also have spybot running too? (i do have it installed) and do you have another suggestion for an Internet Security program other than ZoneAlarm? i use to have Norton Internet security but that eventually caused a lot of problems for my computer hence changing to ZoneAlarm.

[ken545]

Hi,

Clean out all your temp files and all other not needed garbage.

Download TFC to your desktop

• Close any open windows.
• Double click the TFC icon to run the program
• TFC will close all open programs itself in order to run,
• Click the Start button to begin the process.
• Allow TFC to run uninterrupted.
• The program should not take long to finish it's job
• Once its finished it should automatically reboot your machine,
• if it doesn't, manually reboot to ensure a complete clean

Do that Defrag you mentioned. As far as trying to sort out what starting, I am linking you to a windows support site, those guys work with those issues as we just do malware removal on this one.
http://forums.whatthetech.com/Micros...dows_f119.html


You can install Spybot search and Destroy but leave the TeaTimer disabled as the TeaTimer will conflict with SpywareBlaster.

• How did I get infected in the first place ?
  Read these links and find out how to prevent getting infected again.
• Tutorial for System Restore <-- Do this first to prevent yourself from being reinfected.
• WhattheTech
• Grinler BleepingComputer
• GeeksTo Go
• Dslreports

Keep in mind if you install some of these programs. Only ONE Anti Virus and only ONE Firewall is recommended, more is overkill and can cause you problems. You can install all the Spyware programs I have listed without any problems. If you install Spyware Blaster and Spyware Guard, they will conflict with the TeaTimer in Spybot , you can still install Spybot Search and Destroy but do not enable the TeaTimer .

Here are some free programs to install, all free and highly regarded by the fine people in the Malware Removal Community

• Spybot Search and Destroy 1.6
  Check for Updates/ Immunize and run a Full System Scan on a regular basis. If you install Spyware Blaster ( Recommended ) then do not enable the TeaTimer in Spybot Search and Destroy.
  
• Spyware Blaster It will prevent most spyware from ever being installed. No scan to run, just update about once a week and enable all protection.
  
• Spyware Guard It offers realtime protection from spyware installation attempts, again, no scan to run, just install it and let it do its thing.
  
• IE-Spyad
  IE-Spyad places over 6000 web sites and domains in the IE Restricted list which will severely impair attempts to infect your system. It basically prevents any downloads (cookies etc) from the sites listed, although you will still be able to connect to the sites.
  
• Firefox 3 It has more features and is a lot more secure than IE. It is a very easy and painless download and install, it will no way interfere with IE, you can use them both.

Safe Surfn
Ken

[rukia88]

Much thanks for your help and time. Will look into the things you suggested.

[ken545]

Your very welcome.

Take care,

Ken

[ken545]

Since this issue appears to be resolved ... this Topic has been closed. Glad I could help.