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  1. #11
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    Hi Shelf Life,

    Here is the DDL Log + attach :

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    DDS (Ver_11-03-05.01) - NTFSx86
    Run by Nicolas at 21:43:08,90 on 08/03/2011
    Internet Explorer: 7.0.6001.18000
    Microsoft® Windows Vista™ Édition Familiale Premium 6.0.6001.1.1252.33.1036.18.3070.2026 [GMT 1:00]
    .
    AV: AntiVir Desktop *Disabled/Updated* {090F9C29-64CE-6C6F-379C-5901B49A85B7}
    SP: Windows Defender *Enabled/Updated* {D68DDC3A-831F-4fae-9E44-DA132C1ACF46}
    SP: AntiVir Desktop *Disabled/Updated* {B26E7DCD-42F4-63E1-0D2C-6273CF1DCF0A}
    .
    ============== Running Processes ===============
    .
    C:\Windows\system32\wininit.exe
    C:\Windows\system32\lsm.exe
    C:\Windows\system32\svchost.exe -k DcomLaunch
    C:\Windows\system32\nvvsvc.exe
    C:\Windows\system32\svchost.exe -k rpcss
    C:\Windows\System32\svchost.exe -k secsvcs
    C:\Windows\System32\svchost.exe -k LocalServiceNetworkRestricted
    C:\Windows\System32\svchost.exe -k LocalSystemNetworkRestricted
    C:\Windows\system32\svchost.exe -k netsvcs
    C:\Windows\system32\svchost.exe -k GPSvcGroup
    C:\Windows\system32\SLsvc.exe
    C:\Windows\system32\svchost.exe -k LocalService
    C:\Windows\system32\rundll32.exe
    C:\Windows\system32\svchost.exe -k NetworkService
    C:\Windows\System32\spoolsv.exe
    C:\Program Files\Avira\AntiVir Desktop\sched.exe
    C:\Windows\system32\svchost.exe -k LocalServiceNoNetwork
    C:\Windows\system32\agrsmsvc.exe
    C:\Program Files\Avira\AntiVir Desktop\avguard.exe
    C:\Program Files\System Control Manager\MSIService.exe
    C:\Windows\system32\svchost.exe -k NetworkServiceNetworkRestricted
    C:\Windows\system32\svchost.exe -k imgsvc
    C:\Program Files\Toshiba\Bluetooth Toshiba Stack\TosBtSrv.exe
    C:\Windows\System32\svchost.exe -k WerSvcGroup
    C:\Windows\system32\SearchIndexer.exe
    C:\Windows\system32\wbem\wmiprvse.exe
    C:\Windows\system32\taskeng.exe
    C:\Windows\system32\Dwm.exe
    C:\Windows\Explorer.EXE
    C:\Windows\System32\rundll32.exe
    C:\Windows\RtHDVCpl.exe
    C:\Program Files\System Control Manager\MGSysCtrl.exe
    C:\Program Files\Avira\AntiVir Desktop\avgnt.exe
    C:\Program Files\Toshiba\Bluetooth Toshiba Stack\TosBtMng.exe
    C:\Windows\system32\wbem\unsecapp.exe
    C:\Program Files\Toshiba\Bluetooth Toshiba Stack\TosA2dp.exe
    C:\Program Files\Toshiba\Bluetooth Toshiba Stack\TosBtHid.exe
    C:\Program Files\Toshiba\Bluetooth Toshiba Stack\TosBtHsp.exe
    C:\Windows\system32\wuauclt.exe
    C:\Windows\system32\taskeng.exe
    C:\Windows\system32\DllHost.exe
    C:\Windows\system32\DllHost.exe
    C:\Users\Nicolas\Desktop\dds.scr
    C:\Windows\system32\conime.exe
    C:\Windows\system32\wbem\wmiprvse.exe
    .
    ============== Pseudo HJT Report ===============
    .
    BHO: Spybot-S&D IE Protection: {53707962-6f74-2d53-2644-206d7942484f} - c:\progra~1\spybot~1\SDHelper.dll
    BHO: Groove GFS Browser Helper: {72853161-30c5-4d22-b7f9-0bbc1d38a37e} - c:\progra~1\micros~2\office12\GRA8E1~1.DLL
    BHO: Désactivation du cookie publicitaire: {8e425eb4-adbd-4816-b1e8-49bb9decf034} - c:\program files\google\advertising cookie opt-out\opt_out.dll
    mRun: [NvCplDaemon] RUNDLL32.EXE c:\windows\system32\NvCpl.dll,NvStartup
    mRun: [NvMediaCenter] RUNDLL32.EXE c:\windows\system32\NvMcTray.dll,NvTaskbarInit
    mRun: [RtHDVCpl] RtHDVCpl.exe
    mRun: [MGSysCtrl] c:\program files\system control manager\MGSysCtrl.exe
    mRun: [avgnt] "c:\program files\avira\antivir desktop\avgnt.exe" /min
    StartupFolder: c:\progra~2\micros~1\windows\startm~1\programs\startup\blueto~1.lnk - c:\program files\toshiba\bluetooth toshiba stack\TosBtMng.exe
    mPolicies-system: EnableUIADesktopToggle = 0 (0x0)
    IE: E&xport to Microsoft Excel - c:\progra~1\micros~2\office12\EXCEL.EXE/3000
    IE: {2670000A-7350-4f3c-8081-5663EE0C6C49} - {48E73304-E1D6-4330-914C-F5F514E3486C} - c:\progra~1\micros~2\office12\ONBttnIE.dll
    IE: {92780B25-18CC-41C8-B9BE-3C9C571A8263} - {FF059E31-CC5A-4E2E-BF3B-96E929D65503} - c:\progra~1\micros~2\office12\REFIEBAR.DLL
    IE: {DFB852A3-47F8-48C4-A200-58CAB36FD2A2} - {53707962-6F74-2D53-2644-206D7942484F} - c:\progra~1\spybot~1\SDHelper.dll
    Handler: grooveLocalGWS - {88FED34C-F0CA-4636-A375-3CB6248B04CD} - c:\progra~1\micros~2\office12\GR99D3~1.DLL
    Handler: skype4com - {FFC8B962-9B40-4DFF-9458-1830C7DD7F5D} - c:\progra~1\common~1\skype\SKYPE4~1.DLL
    SEH: Groove GFS Stub Execution Hook: {b5a7f190-dda6-4420-b3ba-52453494e6cd} - c:\progra~1\micros~2\office12\GRA8E1~1.DLL
    .
    ================= FIREFOX ===================
    .
    FF - ProfilePath - c:\users\nicolas\appdata\roaming\mozilla\firefox\profiles\ehg1a77b.default\
    FF - prefs.js: browser.startup.homepage - www.google.com
    FF - plugin: c:\program files\google\update\1.2.183.39\npGoogleOneClick8.dll
    FF - Ext: Default: {972ce4c6-7e08-4474-a285-3208198ce6fd} - c:\program files\mozilla firefox\extensions\{972ce4c6-7e08-4474-a285-3208198ce6fd}
    FF - Ext: British English Dictionary: en-GB@dictionaries.addons.mozilla.org - %profile%\extensions\en-GB@dictionaries.addons.mozilla.org
    FF - Ext: Microsoft .NET Framework Assistant: {20a82645-c095-46ed-80e3-08825760534b} - %profile%\extensions\{20a82645-c095-46ed-80e3-08825760534b}
    FF - Ext: Microsoft .NET Framework Assistant: {20a82645-c095-46ed-80e3-08825760534b} - c:\windows\microsoft.net\framework\v3.5\windows presentation foundation\DotNetAssistantExtension
    .
    ---- FIREFOX POLICIES ----
    FF - user.js: network.cookie.cookieBehavior - 0
    FF - user.js: privacy.clearOnShutdown.cookies - false
    FF - user.js: security.warn_viewing_mixed - false
    FF - user.js: security.warn_viewing_mixed.show_once - false
    FF - user.js: security.warn_submit_insecure - false
    FF - user.js: security.warn_submit_insecure.show_once - false
    .
    ============= SERVICES / DRIVERS ===============
    .
    R1 avgio;avgio;c:\program files\avira\antivir desktop\avgio.sys [2011-3-1 11608]
    R1 SASDIFSV;SASDIFSV;c:\program files\superantispyware\sasdifsv.sys [2010-2-17 12872]
    R1 SASKUTIL;SASKUTIL;c:\program files\superantispyware\SASKUTIL.SYS [2010-5-10 67656]
    R2 AntiVirSchedulerService;Avira AntiVir Planificateur;c:\program files\avira\antivir desktop\sched.exe [2011-3-1 108289]
    R2 AntiVirService;Avira AntiVir Guard;c:\program files\avira\antivir desktop\avguard.exe [2011-3-1 185089]
    R2 avgntflt;avgntflt;c:\windows\system32\drivers\avgntflt.sys [2011-3-1 56816]
    R2 Micro Star SCM;Micro Star SCM;c:\program files\system control manager\MSIService.exe [2009-2-18 159744]
    R3 JMCR;JMCR;c:\windows\system32\drivers\jmcr.sys [2008-12-25 97536]
    R3 netr28;Ralink 802.11n Wireless Driver for Windows Vista;c:\windows\system32\drivers\netr28.sys [2008-12-25 436224]
    S2 gupdate;Service Google Update (gupdate);c:\program files\google\update\GoogleUpdate.exe [2011-3-3 136176]
    .
    =============== Created Last 30 ================
    .
    2011-03-07 22:10:48 -------- d-sh--w- C:\$RECYCLE.BIN
    2011-03-07 22:10:45 -------- d-----w- c:\users\nicolas\appdata\local\temp
    2011-03-07 22:00:54 98816 ----a-w- c:\windows\sed.exe
    2011-03-07 22:00:54 89088 ----a-w- c:\windows\MBR.exe
    2011-03-07 22:00:54 256512 ----a-w- c:\windows\PEV.exe
    2011-03-07 22:00:54 161792 ----a-w- c:\windows\SWREG.exe
    2011-03-07 22:00:43 -------- d-----w- C:\ComboFix
    2011-03-07 21:54:53 -------- d-----w- c:\program files\Alex Feinman
    2011-03-07 21:39:57 40960 ----a-w- c:\windows\system32\SSubTmr6.dll
    2011-03-07 21:39:57 32768 ----a-w- c:\windows\system32\CMDLGFR.DLL
    2011-03-07 21:39:57 15360 ----a-w- c:\windows\system32\inetfr.DLL
    2011-03-07 21:39:57 152848 ----a-w- c:\windows\system32\COMDLG32.OCX
    2011-03-07 21:39:57 141312 ----a-w- c:\windows\system32\MSCMCFR.DLL
    2011-03-07 21:39:57 119568 ----a-w- c:\windows\system32\VB6FR.DLL
    2011-03-07 21:39:57 115920 ----a-w- c:\windows\system32\msinet.OCX
    2011-03-07 21:39:57 101888 ----a-w- c:\windows\system32\VB6STKIT.DLL
    2011-03-07 21:39:56 -------- d-----w- c:\users\nicolas\appdata\roaming\FreeBurner
    2011-03-06 16:02:05 2730536 ----a-w- c:\progra~2\microsoft\windows defender\definition updates\backup\mpengine.dll
    2011-03-06 16:02:01 5943120 ----a-w- c:\progra~2\microsoft\windows defender\definition updates\{f73b0877-7293-4e45-99df-94e6710f6313}\mpengine.dll
    2011-03-06 16:02:01 222080 ----a-w- c:\windows\system32\MpSigStub.exe
    2011-03-06 13:42:15 2048 ----a-w- c:\windows\system32\tzres.dll
    2011-03-05 21:30:24 -------- d-----w- c:\program files\Ad-Remover
    2011-03-04 19:24:59 2421760 ----a-w- c:\windows\system32\wucltux.dll
    2011-03-04 19:24:50 87552 ----a-w- c:\windows\system32\wudriver.dll
    2011-03-04 19:24:48 33792 ----a-w- c:\windows\system32\wuapp.exe
    2011-03-04 19:24:48 171608 ----a-w- c:\windows\system32\wuwebv.dll
    2011-03-04 10:32:26 -------- d-----w- c:\program files\trend micro
    2011-03-03 19:09:59 -------- d-----w- c:\windows\PCHEALTH
    2011-03-03 19:07:18 -------- d-----w- c:\program files\Microsoft Visual Studio 8
    2011-03-03 19:06:01 -------- d-----w- c:\users\nicolas\appdata\local\Microsoft Help
    2011-03-03 18:37:04 691696 ----a-w- c:\windows\system32\drivers\sptd.sys
    2011-03-03 18:37:02 -------- d-----w- c:\program files\DAEMON Tools Lite
    2011-03-03 18:36:49 -------- d-----w- c:\users\nicolas\appdata\roaming\DAEMON Tools Lite
    2011-03-03 18:36:33 -------- d-----w- c:\progra~2\DAEMON Tools Lite
    2011-03-03 18:09:18 -------- d-----w- c:\users\nicolas\appdata\local\Google
    2011-03-02 21:12:54 -------- d-----r- c:\program files\Skype
    2011-03-02 18:47:59 -------- d-----w- c:\users\nicolas\appdata\roaming\Imuwta
    2011-03-01 20:48:11 -------- d-----w- c:\users\nicolas\appdata\roaming\Foxit Software
    2011-03-01 20:35:47 -------- d-----w- c:\program files\Foxit Software
    2011-03-01 20:20:22 -------- d-----w- c:\users\nicolas\appdata\roaming\Auslogics
    2011-03-01 15:00:31 -------- d-----w- c:\users\nicolas\appdata\roaming\SUPERAntiSpyware.com
    2011-03-01 15:00:31 -------- d-----w- c:\progra~2\SUPERAntiSpyware.com
    2011-03-01 14:59:50 -------- d-----w- c:\program files\SUPERAntiSpyware
    2011-03-01 14:47:48 -------- d-----w- c:\users\nicolas\appdata\roaming\Uniblue
    2011-03-01 14:46:27 -------- d-----w- c:\program files\Auslogics
    2011-03-01 12:59:46 -------- d-----w- c:\users\nicolas\appdata\local\Mozilla
    2011-03-01 12:55:47 -------- d-----w- c:\program files\CCleaner
    2011-02-28 23:26:33 -------- d-----w- c:\program files\Lavasoft
    2011-02-28 23:11:42 56816 ----a-w- c:\windows\system32\drivers\avgntflt.sys
    2011-02-28 23:11:41 -------- d-----w- c:\program files\Avira
    2011-02-28 23:11:41 -------- d-----w- c:\progra~2\Avira
    2011-02-28 23:09:59 -------- d-----w- c:\program files\Spybot - Search & Destroy
    2011-02-28 23:09:59 -------- d-----w- c:\progra~2\Spybot - Search & Destroy
    2011-02-28 23:09:06 -------- d-----w- c:\users\nicolas\appdata\roaming\Malwarebytes
    2011-02-28 23:09:01 38224 ----a-w- c:\windows\system32\drivers\mbamswissarmy.sys
    2011-02-28 23:09:01 -------- d-----w- c:\progra~2\Malwarebytes
    2011-02-28 23:08:58 20952 ----a-w- c:\windows\system32\drivers\mbam.sys
    2011-02-28 23:08:58 -------- d-----w- c:\program files\Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware
    2011-02-28 22:58:43 -------- d-----w- c:\windows\pss
    2011-02-28 22:54:48 -------- d-----w- c:\users\nicolas\appdata\local\Toshiba
    2011-02-28 22:54:18 -------- d-----w- c:\users\nicolas\appdata\local\Adobe
    .
    ==================== Find3M ====================
    .
    .
    ============= FINISH: 21:44:00,04 ===============


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    UNLESS SPECIFICALLY INSTRUCTED, DO NOT POST THIS LOG.
    IF REQUESTED, ZIP IT UP & ATTACH IT
    .
    DDS (Ver_11-03-05.01)
    .
    Microsoft® Windows Vista™ Édition Familiale Premium
    Boot Device: \Device\HarddiskVolume2
    Install Date: 01/03/2011 08:43:28
    System Uptime: 08/03/2011 20:23:55 (1 hours ago)
    .
    Motherboard: MSI | | MS-1672
    Processor: AMD Athlon(tm) X2 Dual-Core QL-62 | CPU 1 | 2000/100mhz
    .
    ==== Disk Partitions =========================
    .
    C: is FIXED (NTFS) - 44 GiB total, 19,637 GiB free.
    D: is FIXED (NTFS) - 8 GiB total, 0,879 GiB free.
    E: is FIXED (NTFS) - 246 GiB total, 45,371 GiB free.
    F: is CDROM ()
    H: is CDROM ()
    .
    ==== Disabled Device Manager Items =============
    .
    ==== System Restore Points ===================
    .
    No restore point in system.
    .
    ==== Installed Programs ======================
    .
    .
    Ad-Remover par C_XX
    Adobe Flash Player 10 Plugin
    Agere Systems HDA Modem
    Auslogics BoostSpeed
    Avira AntiVir Personal - Free Antivirus
    Bluetooth Stack for Windows by Toshiba
    BurnRecovery
    CCleaner
    Foxit Reader
    Google Désactivation du cookie publicitaire
    Google Update Helper
    Hotfix for Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 SP1 (KB953595)
    Hotfix for Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 SP1 (KB958484)
    ISO Recorder
    JMicron JMB38X Flash Media Controller
    Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware
    Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 SP1
    Microsoft Office Access MUI (English) 2007
    Microsoft Office Access MUI (French) 2007
    Microsoft Office Access Setup Metadata MUI (English) 2007
    Microsoft Office Enterprise 2007
    Microsoft Office Excel MUI (English) 2007
    Microsoft Office Excel MUI (French) 2007
    Microsoft Office Groove MUI (English) 2007
    Microsoft Office Groove MUI (French) 2007
    Microsoft Office Groove Setup Metadata MUI (English) 2007
    Microsoft Office InfoPath MUI (English) 2007
    Microsoft Office InfoPath MUI (French) 2007
    Microsoft Office Language Pack 2007 - French/Français
    Microsoft Office O MUI (French) 2007
    Microsoft Office OneNote MUI (English) 2007
    Microsoft Office OneNote MUI (French) 2007
    Microsoft Office Outlook MUI (English) 2007
    Microsoft Office Outlook MUI (French) 2007
    Microsoft Office PowerPoint MUI (English) 2007
    Microsoft Office PowerPoint MUI (French) 2007
    Microsoft Office Proof (Arabic) 2007
    Microsoft Office Proof (Dutch) 2007
    Microsoft Office Proof (English) 2007
    Microsoft Office Proof (French) 2007
    Microsoft Office Proof (German) 2007
    Microsoft Office Proof (Spanish) 2007
    Microsoft Office Proofing (English) 2007
    Microsoft Office Proofing (French) 2007
    Microsoft Office Publisher MUI (English) 2007
    Microsoft Office Publisher MUI (French) 2007
    Microsoft Office Shared MUI (English) 2007
    Microsoft Office Shared MUI (French) 2007
    Microsoft Office Shared Setup Metadata MUI (English) 2007
    Microsoft Office SharePoint Designer MUI (French) 2007
    Microsoft Office Word MUI (English) 2007
    Microsoft Office Word MUI (French) 2007
    Microsoft Office X MUI (French) 2007
    Mozilla Firefox (3.6.14)
    MSI Software Install
    NVIDIA Drivers
    Realtek 8169 8168 8101E 8102E Ethernet Driver
    Realtek High Definition Audio Driver
    Security Update for Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 SP1 (KB2416473)
    Skype™ 5.1
    Spybot - Search & Destroy
    SUPERAntiSpyware
    System Control Manager
    Update for Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 SP1 (KB963707)
    USB 2.0 Camera
    Visual C++ 2008 x86 Runtime - (v9.0.30729)
    Visual C++ 2008 x86 Runtime - v9.0.30729.01
    WinRAR archiver
    .
    ==== End Of File ===========================


    Merci beaucoup !

  2. #12
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    hi,

    ok good.

    Since your machine appears to be malware free, now is the time to make a backup/restore CD like you did before. the first disk you made you may as well use as a coaster for your drinks. When you burn the new disk, chose a slow burn like 4X, if you have that option. I would burn two copies also. A slow burn is much safer for software transfers.

    Your external drive we can assume may be infected. The problem with this is:
    1) if you attach it via USB the malware may auto run/install to your clean computer. We can fix this. Not all malware will do this though.

    2) Some malware tools wont scan a external drive. Iam pretty sure Malwarebytes, Spybot and your AV will scan your external drive

    So in order to prevent a auto run you can use this utility:
    here.
    Even though i think that a fix (disable auto-run) for this was pushed out via a Windows update at some point, not sure about that. Use the Panda tool. Wont hurt.
    After you run the Panda tool you should be able to attach the external drive and use what you can to scan it. Or you could attach it and then reformat it.
    Of course you would lose everything thats on the drive. Up to you what you want to do.
    How Can I Reduce My Risk?

  3. #13
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    Join Date
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    Hi shelf life,

    Sorry I am a little slow to post the awnser, I'm quite busy these days.

    Here is the DDS Log :

    .
    DDS (Ver_11-03-05.01) - NTFSx86
    Run by Nicolas at 19:58:04,85 on 10/03/2011
    Internet Explorer: 8.0.6001.19019
    Microsoft® Windows Vista™ Édition Familiale Premium 6.0.6001.1.1252.33.1036.18.3070.2077 [GMT 1:00]
    .
    AV: AntiVir Desktop *Enabled/Updated* {090F9C29-64CE-6C6F-379C-5901B49A85B7}
    SP: Windows Defender *Enabled/Updated* {D68DDC3A-831F-4fae-9E44-DA132C1ACF46}
    SP: AntiVir Desktop *Enabled/Updated* {B26E7DCD-42F4-63E1-0D2C-6273CF1DCF0A}
    .
    ============== Running Processes ===============
    .
    C:\Windows\system32\wininit.exe
    C:\Windows\system32\lsm.exe
    C:\Windows\system32\svchost.exe -k DcomLaunch
    C:\Windows\system32\nvvsvc.exe
    C:\Windows\system32\svchost.exe -k rpcss
    C:\Windows\System32\svchost.exe -k secsvcs
    C:\Windows\System32\svchost.exe -k LocalServiceNetworkRestricted
    C:\Windows\System32\svchost.exe -k LocalSystemNetworkRestricted
    C:\Windows\system32\svchost.exe -k netsvcs
    C:\Windows\system32\svchost.exe -k GPSvcGroup
    C:\Windows\system32\SLsvc.exe
    C:\Windows\system32\svchost.exe -k LocalService
    C:\Windows\system32\svchost.exe -k NetworkService
    C:\Windows\system32\rundll32.exe
    C:\Windows\system32\taskeng.exe
    C:\Windows\System32\spoolsv.exe
    C:\Program Files\Avira\AntiVir Desktop\sched.exe
    C:\Windows\system32\svchost.exe -k LocalServiceNoNetwork
    C:\Windows\system32\agrsmsvc.exe
    C:\Program Files\Avira\AntiVir Desktop\avguard.exe
    C:\Program Files\System Control Manager\MSIService.exe
    C:\Windows\system32\svchost.exe -k NetworkServiceNetworkRestricted
    C:\Program Files\Avira\AntiVir Desktop\avshadow.exe
    C:\Program Files\Toshiba\Bluetooth Toshiba Stack\TosBtSrv.exe
    C:\Windows\System32\svchost.exe -k WerSvcGroup
    C:\Windows\system32\SearchIndexer.exe
    C:\Windows\system32\taskeng.exe
    C:\Windows\system32\Dwm.exe
    C:\Windows\Explorer.EXE
    C:\Windows\System32\rundll32.exe
    C:\Windows\RtHDVCpl.exe
    C:\Program Files\System Control Manager\MGSysCtrl.exe
    C:\Program Files\Avira\AntiVir Desktop\avgnt.exe
    C:\Program Files\Toshiba\Bluetooth Toshiba Stack\TosBtMng.exe
    C:\Windows\system32\wbem\unsecapp.exe
    C:\Windows\system32\wbem\wmiprvse.exe
    C:\Program Files\Toshiba\Bluetooth Toshiba Stack\TosA2dp.exe
    C:\Program Files\Toshiba\Bluetooth Toshiba Stack\TosBtHid.exe
    C:\Program Files\Toshiba\Bluetooth Toshiba Stack\TosBtHsp.exe
    C:\Windows\system32\wuauclt.exe
    C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\iexplore.exe
    C:\Windows\system32\SearchProtocolHost.exe
    C:\Windows\system32\SearchFilterHost.exe
    C:\Windows\system32\DllHost.exe
    C:\Windows\system32\DllHost.exe
    C:\Users\Nicolas\Desktop\dds.scr
    C:\Windows\system32\conime.exe
    C:\Windows\system32\wbem\wmiprvse.exe
    .
    ============== Pseudo HJT Report ===============
    .
    BHO: Spybot-S&D IE Protection: {53707962-6f74-2d53-2644-206d7942484f} - c:\progra~1\spybot~1\SDHelper.dll
    BHO: Groove GFS Browser Helper: {72853161-30c5-4d22-b7f9-0bbc1d38a37e} - c:\progra~1\micros~2\office12\GRA8E1~1.DLL
    BHO: Désactivation du cookie publicitaire: {8e425eb4-adbd-4816-b1e8-49bb9decf034} - c:\program files\google\advertising cookie opt-out\opt_out.dll
    mRun: [NvCplDaemon] RUNDLL32.EXE c:\windows\system32\NvCpl.dll,NvStartup
    mRun: [NvMediaCenter] RUNDLL32.EXE c:\windows\system32\NvMcTray.dll,NvTaskbarInit
    mRun: [RtHDVCpl] RtHDVCpl.exe
    mRun: [MGSysCtrl] c:\program files\system control manager\MGSysCtrl.exe
    mRun: [avgnt] "c:\program files\avira\antivir desktop\avgnt.exe" /min
    StartupFolder: c:\users\nicolas\appdata\roaming\micros~1\windows\startm~1\programs\startup\onenot~1.lnk - c:\program files\microsoft office\office12\ONENOTEM.EXE
    StartupFolder: c:\progra~2\micros~1\windows\startm~1\programs\startup\blueto~1.lnk - c:\program files\toshiba\bluetooth toshiba stack\TosBtMng.exe
    mPolicies-system: EnableUIADesktopToggle = 0 (0x0)
    IE: E&xport to Microsoft Excel - c:\progra~1\micros~2\office12\EXCEL.EXE/3000
    IE: {2670000A-7350-4f3c-8081-5663EE0C6C49} - {48E73304-E1D6-4330-914C-F5F514E3486C} - c:\progra~1\micros~2\office12\ONBttnIE.dll
    IE: {92780B25-18CC-41C8-B9BE-3C9C571A8263} - {FF059E31-CC5A-4E2E-BF3B-96E929D65503} - c:\progra~1\micros~2\office12\REFIEBAR.DLL
    IE: {DFB852A3-47F8-48C4-A200-58CAB36FD2A2} - {53707962-6F74-2D53-2644-206D7942484F} - c:\progra~1\spybot~1\SDHelper.dll
    DPF: {7530BFB8-7293-4D34-9923-61A11451AFC5} - hxxp://download.eset.com/special/eos/OnlineScanner.cab
    Handler: grooveLocalGWS - {88FED34C-F0CA-4636-A375-3CB6248B04CD} - c:\progra~1\micros~2\office12\GR99D3~1.DLL
    Handler: skype4com - {FFC8B962-9B40-4DFF-9458-1830C7DD7F5D} - c:\progra~1\common~1\skype\SKYPE4~1.DLL
    SEH: Groove GFS Stub Execution Hook: {b5a7f190-dda6-4420-b3ba-52453494e6cd} - c:\progra~1\micros~2\office12\GRA8E1~1.DLL
    .
    ================= FIREFOX ===================
    .
    FF - ProfilePath - c:\users\nicolas\appdata\roaming\mozilla\firefox\profiles\ehg1a77b.default\
    FF - prefs.js: browser.startup.homepage - www.google.com
    FF - plugin: c:\program files\google\update\1.2.183.39\npGoogleOneClick8.dll
    FF - Ext: Default: {972ce4c6-7e08-4474-a285-3208198ce6fd} - c:\program files\mozilla firefox\extensions\{972ce4c6-7e08-4474-a285-3208198ce6fd}
    FF - Ext: British English Dictionary: en-GB@dictionaries.addons.mozilla.org - %profile%\extensions\en-GB@dictionaries.addons.mozilla.org
    FF - Ext: Microsoft .NET Framework Assistant: {20a82645-c095-46ed-80e3-08825760534b} - %profile%\extensions\{20a82645-c095-46ed-80e3-08825760534b}
    FF - Ext: Microsoft .NET Framework Assistant: {20a82645-c095-46ed-80e3-08825760534b} - c:\windows\microsoft.net\framework\v3.5\windows presentation foundation\DotNetAssistantExtension
    .
    ---- FIREFOX POLICIES ----
    FF - user.js: network.cookie.cookieBehavior - 0
    FF - user.js: privacy.clearOnShutdown.cookies - false
    FF - user.js: security.warn_viewing_mixed - false
    FF - user.js: security.warn_viewing_mixed.show_once - false
    FF - user.js: security.warn_submit_insecure - false
    FF - user.js: security.warn_submit_insecure.show_once - false
    .
    ============= SERVICES / DRIVERS ===============
    .
    R1 avgio;avgio;c:\program files\avira\antivir desktop\avgio.sys [2011-3-1 11608]
    R1 SASDIFSV;SASDIFSV;c:\program files\superantispyware\sasdifsv.sys [2010-2-17 12872]
    R1 SASKUTIL;SASKUTIL;c:\program files\superantispyware\SASKUTIL.SYS [2010-5-10 67656]
    R2 AntiVirSchedulerService;Avira AntiVir Planificateur;c:\program files\avira\antivir desktop\sched.exe [2011-3-1 135336]
    R2 AntiVirService;Avira AntiVir Guard;c:\program files\avira\antivir desktop\avguard.exe [2011-3-1 267944]
    R2 avgntflt;avgntflt;c:\windows\system32\drivers\avgntflt.sys [2011-3-1 61960]
    R2 Micro Star SCM;Micro Star SCM;c:\program files\system control manager\MSIService.exe [2009-2-18 159744]
    R3 JMCR;JMCR;c:\windows\system32\drivers\jmcr.sys [2008-12-25 97536]
    R3 netr28;Ralink 802.11n Wireless Driver for Windows Vista;c:\windows\system32\drivers\netr28.sys [2008-12-25 436224]
    S2 gupdate;Service Google Update (gupdate);c:\program files\google\update\GoogleUpdate.exe [2011-3-3 136176]
    .
    =============== Created Last 30 ================
    .
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    2011-03-10 13:30:31 -------- d-----w- c:\progra~2\open-config
    2011-03-10 13:22:29 -------- d--h--w- C:\bdtmp
    2011-03-09 13:56:52 -------- d-----w- c:\program files\ESET
    2011-03-09 13:36:56 -------- d-----w- c:\users\nicolas\appdata\roaming\Avira
    2011-03-09 13:30:18 420352 ----a-w- c:\windows\system32\vbscript.dll
    2011-03-09 13:29:58 378368 ----a-w- c:\windows\system32\winhttp.dll
    2011-03-09 13:29:35 738816 ----a-w- c:\windows\system32\inetcomm.dll
    2011-03-08 21:21:27 24064 ----a-w- c:\windows\system32\nshhttp.dll
    2011-03-08 21:21:26 411136 ----a-w- c:\windows\system32\drivers\http.sys
    2011-03-08 21:21:26 31232 ----a-w- c:\windows\system32\httpapi.dll
    2011-03-08 20:54:50 1638912 ----a-w- c:\windows\system32\mshtml.tlb
    2011-03-08 20:52:53 72704 ----a-w- c:\windows\system32\admparse.dll
    2011-03-08 20:50:00 5943120 ----a-w- c:\progra~2\microsoft\windows defender\definition updates\{5eaa7c66-804f-442f-af73-c77fc7ef84cf}\mpengine.dll
    2011-03-07 22:10:48 -------- d-sh--w- C:\$RECYCLE.BIN
    2011-03-07 22:10:45 -------- d-----w- c:\users\nicolas\appdata\local\temp
    2011-03-07 22:00:54 98816 ----a-w- c:\windows\sed.exe
    2011-03-07 22:00:54 89088 ----a-w- c:\windows\MBR.exe
    2011-03-07 22:00:54 256512 ----a-w- c:\windows\PEV.exe
    2011-03-07 22:00:54 161792 ----a-w- c:\windows\SWREG.exe
    2011-03-07 22:00:43 -------- d-----w- C:\ComboFix
    2011-03-07 21:54:53 -------- d-----w- c:\program files\Alex Feinman
    2011-03-07 21:39:57 40960 ----a-w- c:\windows\system32\SSubTmr6.dll
    2011-03-07 21:39:57 32768 ----a-w- c:\windows\system32\CMDLGFR.DLL
    2011-03-07 21:39:57 15360 ----a-w- c:\windows\system32\inetfr.DLL
    2011-03-07 21:39:57 152848 ----a-w- c:\windows\system32\COMDLG32.OCX
    2011-03-07 21:39:57 141312 ----a-w- c:\windows\system32\MSCMCFR.DLL
    2011-03-07 21:39:57 119568 ----a-w- c:\windows\system32\VB6FR.DLL
    2011-03-07 21:39:57 115920 ----a-w- c:\windows\system32\msinet.OCX
    2011-03-07 21:39:57 101888 ----a-w- c:\windows\system32\VB6STKIT.DLL
    2011-03-07 21:39:56 -------- d-----w- c:\users\nicolas\appdata\roaming\FreeBurner
    2011-03-06 16:02:05 5943120 ----a-w- c:\progra~2\microsoft\windows defender\definition updates\backup\mpengine.dll
    2011-03-06 16:02:01 222080 ------w- c:\windows\system32\MpSigStub.exe
    2011-03-06 13:44:43 168960 ----a-w- c:\program files\windows media player\wmplayer.exe
    2011-03-06 13:44:42 8147456 ----a-w- c:\windows\system32\wmploc.DLL
    2011-03-06 13:42:55 17920 ----a-w- c:\windows\system32\netevent.dll
    2011-03-06 13:42:20 147456 ----a-w- c:\windows\system32\Faultrep.dll
    2011-03-06 13:42:19 98304 ----a-w- c:\windows\system32\cabview.dll
    2011-03-06 13:42:15 2048 ----a-w- c:\windows\system32\tzres.dll
    2011-03-06 13:42:02 302080 ----a-w- c:\windows\system32\drivers\srv.sys
    2011-03-06 13:42:02 144896 ----a-w- c:\windows\system32\drivers\srv2.sys
    2011-03-06 13:42:01 425472 ----a-w- c:\windows\system32\PhotoMetadataHandler.dll
    2011-03-06 13:29:14 1645568 ----a-w- c:\windows\system32\connect.dll
    2011-03-06 13:29:09 784896 ----a-w- c:\windows\system32\rpcrt4.dll
    2011-03-05 23:23:18 81920 ----a-w- c:\windows\system32\iccvid.dll
    2011-03-05 23:23:17 125952 ----a-w- c:\windows\system32\wersvc.dll
    2011-03-05 23:23:10 2409784 ----a-w- c:\program files\windows mail\OESpamFilter.dat
    2011-03-05 23:21:43 98304 ----a-w- c:\windows\system32\drivers\srvnet.sys
    2011-03-05 23:21:01 1314816 ----a-w- c:\windows\system32\quartz.dll
    2011-03-05 23:19:14 310784 ----a-w- c:\windows\system32\unregmp2.exe
    2011-03-05 23:19:14 1418752 ----a-w- c:\program files\windows media player\setup_wm.exe
    2011-03-05 23:19:12 7680 ----a-w- c:\windows\system32\spwmp.dll
    2011-03-05 23:19:12 4096 ----a-w- c:\windows\system32\msdxm.ocx
    2011-03-05 23:19:12 4096 ----a-w- c:\windows\system32\dxmasf.dll
    2011-03-05 23:19:12 107520 ----a-w- c:\program files\windows media player\wmpshare.exe
    2011-03-05 23:19:12 107520 ----a-w- c:\program files\windows media player\wmpconfig.exe
    2011-03-05 21:30:24 -------- d-----w- c:\program files\Ad-Remover
    2011-03-04 19:24:59 2421760 ----a-w- c:\windows\system32\wucltux.dll
    2011-03-04 19:24:50 87552 ----a-w- c:\windows\system32\wudriver.dll
    2011-03-04 19:24:48 33792 ----a-w- c:\windows\system32\wuapp.exe
    2011-03-04 19:24:48 171608 ----a-w- c:\windows\system32\wuwebv.dll
    2011-03-04 10:32:26 -------- d-----w- c:\program files\trend micro
    2011-03-03 19:09:59 -------- d-----w- c:\windows\PCHEALTH
    2011-03-03 19:07:18 -------- d-----w- c:\program files\Microsoft Visual Studio 8
    2011-03-03 19:06:01 -------- d-----w- c:\users\nicolas\appdata\local\Microsoft Help
    2011-03-03 18:37:04 691696 ----a-w- c:\windows\system32\drivers\sptd.sys
    2011-03-03 18:37:02 -------- d-----w- c:\program files\DAEMON Tools Lite
    2011-03-03 18:36:49 -------- d-----w- c:\users\nicolas\appdata\roaming\DAEMON Tools Lite
    2011-03-03 18:36:33 -------- d-----w- c:\progra~2\DAEMON Tools Lite
    2011-03-03 18:09:18 -------- d-----w- c:\users\nicolas\appdata\local\Google
    2011-03-02 21:12:54 -------- d-----r- c:\program files\Skype
    2011-03-02 18:47:59 -------- d-----w- c:\users\nicolas\appdata\roaming\Imuwta
    2011-03-01 20:48:11 -------- d-----w- c:\users\nicolas\appdata\roaming\Foxit Software
    2011-03-01 20:35:47 -------- d-----w- c:\program files\Foxit Software
    2011-03-01 20:20:22 -------- d-----w- c:\users\nicolas\appdata\roaming\Auslogics
    2011-03-01 15:00:31 -------- d-----w- c:\users\nicolas\appdata\roaming\SUPERAntiSpyware.com
    2011-03-01 15:00:31 -------- d-----w- c:\progra~2\SUPERAntiSpyware.com
    2011-03-01 14:59:50 -------- d-----w- c:\program files\SUPERAntiSpyware
    2011-03-01 14:47:48 -------- d-----w- c:\users\nicolas\appdata\roaming\Uniblue
    2011-03-01 14:46:27 -------- d-----w- c:\program files\Auslogics
    2011-03-01 12:59:46 -------- d-----w- c:\users\nicolas\appdata\local\Mozilla
    2011-03-01 12:55:47 -------- d-----w- c:\program files\CCleaner
    2011-02-28 23:26:33 -------- d-----w- c:\program files\Lavasoft
    2011-02-28 23:11:42 61960 ----a-w- c:\windows\system32\drivers\avgntflt.sys
    2011-02-28 23:11:41 -------- d-----w- c:\program files\Avira
    2011-02-28 23:11:41 -------- d-----w- c:\progra~2\Avira
    2011-02-28 23:09:59 -------- d-----w- c:\program files\Spybot - Search & Destroy
    2011-02-28 23:09:59 -------- d-----w- c:\progra~2\Spybot - Search & Destroy
    2011-02-28 23:09:06 -------- d-----w- c:\users\nicolas\appdata\roaming\Malwarebytes
    2011-02-28 23:09:01 38224 ----a-w- c:\windows\system32\drivers\mbamswissarmy.sys
    2011-02-28 23:09:01 -------- d-----w- c:\progra~2\Malwarebytes
    2011-02-28 23:08:58 20952 ----a-w- c:\windows\system32\drivers\mbam.sys
    2011-02-28 23:08:58 -------- d-----w- c:\program files\Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware
    2011-02-28 22:58:43 -------- d-----w- c:\windows\pss
    2011-02-28 22:54:48 -------- d-----w- c:\users\nicolas\appdata\local\Toshiba
    2011-02-28 22:54:18 -------- d-----w- c:\users\nicolas\appdata\local\Adobe
    .
    ==================== Find3M ====================
    .
    2010-12-28 14:57:35 409600 ----a-w- c:\windows\system32\odbc32.dll
    2010-12-18 06:27:04 916480 ----a-w- c:\windows\system32\wininet.dll
    2010-12-18 06:22:41 43520 ----a-w- c:\windows\system32\licmgr10.dll
    2010-12-18 06:22:27 1469440 ----a-w- c:\windows\system32\inetcpl.cpl
    2010-12-18 06:22:11 71680 ----a-w- c:\windows\system32\iesetup.dll
    2010-12-18 06:22:11 109056 ----a-w- c:\windows\system32\iesysprep.dll
    2010-12-18 05:25:26 385024 ----a-w- c:\windows\system32\html.iec
    2010-12-18 04:48:39 133632 ----a-w- c:\windows\system32\ieUnatt.exe
    .
    ============= FINISH: 19:59:10,14 ===============


    And the Attached Log:

    .
    UNLESS SPECIFICALLY INSTRUCTED, DO NOT POST THIS LOG.
    IF REQUESTED, ZIP IT UP & ATTACH IT
    .
    DDS (Ver_11-03-05.01)
    .
    Microsoft® Windows Vista™ Édition Familiale Premium
    Boot Device: \Device\HarddiskVolume2
    Install Date: 01/03/2011 08:43:28
    System Uptime: 10/03/2011 17:43:47 (2 hours ago)
    .
    Motherboard: MSI | | MS-1672
    Processor: AMD Athlon(tm) X2 Dual-Core QL-62 | CPU 1 | 2000/100mhz
    .
    ==== Disk Partitions =========================
    .
    C: is FIXED (NTFS) - 44 GiB total, 18,922 GiB free.
    D: is FIXED (NTFS) - 8 GiB total, 0,879 GiB free.
    E: is FIXED (NTFS) - 246 GiB total, 45,374 GiB free.
    F: is CDROM ()
    H: is CDROM ()
    .
    ==== Disabled Device Manager Items =============
    .
    ==== System Restore Points ===================
    .
    No restore point in system.
    .
    ==== Installed Programs ======================
    .
    .
    Ad-Remover par C_XX
    Adobe Flash Player 10 Plugin
    Agere Systems HDA Modem
    Auslogics BoostSpeed
    Avira AntiVir Personal - Free Antivirus
    Bluetooth Stack for Windows by Toshiba
    BurnRecovery
    CCleaner
    ESET Online Scanner v3
    Foxit Reader
    Google Désactivation du cookie publicitaire
    Google Update Helper
    Hotfix for Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 SP1 (KB953595)
    Hotfix for Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 SP1 (KB958484)
    ISO Recorder
    JMicron JMB38X Flash Media Controller
    Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware
    Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 SP1
    Microsoft Office Access MUI (English) 2007
    Microsoft Office Access MUI (French) 2007
    Microsoft Office Access Setup Metadata MUI (English) 2007
    Microsoft Office Enterprise 2007
    Microsoft Office Excel MUI (English) 2007
    Microsoft Office Excel MUI (French) 2007
    Microsoft Office Groove MUI (English) 2007
    Microsoft Office Groove MUI (French) 2007
    Microsoft Office Groove Setup Metadata MUI (English) 2007
    Microsoft Office InfoPath MUI (English) 2007
    Microsoft Office InfoPath MUI (French) 2007
    Microsoft Office Language Pack 2007 - French/Français
    Microsoft Office O MUI (French) 2007
    Microsoft Office OneNote MUI (English) 2007
    Microsoft Office OneNote MUI (French) 2007
    Microsoft Office Outlook MUI (English) 2007
    Microsoft Office Outlook MUI (French) 2007
    Microsoft Office PowerPoint MUI (English) 2007
    Microsoft Office PowerPoint MUI (French) 2007
    Microsoft Office Proof (Arabic) 2007
    Microsoft Office Proof (Dutch) 2007
    Microsoft Office Proof (English) 2007
    Microsoft Office Proof (French) 2007
    Microsoft Office Proof (German) 2007
    Microsoft Office Proof (Spanish) 2007
    Microsoft Office Proofing (English) 2007
    Microsoft Office Proofing (French) 2007
    Microsoft Office Publisher MUI (English) 2007
    Microsoft Office Publisher MUI (French) 2007
    Microsoft Office Shared MUI (English) 2007
    Microsoft Office Shared MUI (French) 2007
    Microsoft Office Shared Setup Metadata MUI (English) 2007
    Microsoft Office SharePoint Designer MUI (French) 2007
    Microsoft Office Word MUI (English) 2007
    Microsoft Office Word MUI (French) 2007
    Microsoft Office X MUI (French) 2007
    Microsoft Visual C++ 2008 Redistributable - x86 9.0.30729.4148
    Mozilla Firefox (3.6.15)
    MSI Software Install
    NVIDIA Drivers
    Realtek 8169 8168 8101E 8102E Ethernet Driver
    Realtek High Definition Audio Driver
    Security Update for Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 SP1 (KB2416473)
    Skype™ 5.1
    Spybot - Search & Destroy
    SUPERAntiSpyware
    System Control Manager
    Update for Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 SP1 (KB963707)
    USB 2.0 Camera
    UsbFix By TeamXscript
    Visual C++ 2008 x86 Runtime - (v9.0.30729)
    Visual C++ 2008 x86 Runtime - v9.0.30729.01
    WinRAR archiver
    .
    ==== End Of File ===========================


    Thank you,

    Good night,

    Nico

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    Sorry I am a little slow to post the awnser, I'm quite busy these days.
    no problem. you already posted a new DDS log which looks ok
    How Can I Reduce My Risk?

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    Hi again Shelf Life,

    I think I may be too tired tonight, I made a mistake for the last post : Actually I red your last advice on the first page of the topic and I just did the DDS Log without thinking... Sorry for this !


    Ok concerning the USB and External Hard Drive I already looked on Malekal website (if you know it) and another program called "VaccinUSB was proposed and it successfully created the Autorun.inf and other files in "read only".

    Plus, I desactivated the Autorun from windows with a tool called Open-Config (also proposed on Malekal website).

    Also yes there is an update for windows vista (KB950582 to be precise) which normally disable Autorun but I didn't manage to install it already, I have to check the error.

    And finally, I updated Avira to the 10th version and it appear that this version automatically block the Autorun.inf ! Unfortunately it doesn't make the difference between an infected autorun and a vaccinated one so it keeps sending me alerts concerning my devices, I think there is a setting to make.


    Well, I also wanted to say a big thank you ! As I looked for help on this forum I realized the huge amount of volunteer experts like you who take a lot of time for helping unconscious (but not any more) web user like me. It's really impressive !

    Ok, I hope I won't require any help any more !

    Good night,

    Nico

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    hi Nico,

    Looks like you have the "auto run" issue all under control. Dont forget to scan your external drive with your AV and antimalware, or to be totally safe reformat it. Up to you. Since you reinstalled you should visit Windows update or use the auto-update feature to make sure you are current.
    Thanks for the kind words. Your welcome. This is one place i don't want to see people return to.

    You can remove combofix like this;
    start>run and type in
    combofix /uninstall
    click ok or enter
    note the space after the x and before the /

    If all is good you can make a new restore point; Why?

    One of the features of Windows XP,Vista and Windows7 is the System Restore option, however if malware infects a computer it is possible that the malware could be backed up in the System Restore archive. Therefore, clearing the restore points is a good idea after malware is removed and your computer appears to be functioning ok.

    Turn system Restore off and reboot computer. (deletes old restore points)
    Turn System Restore back on and reboot. (creates a new one)
    From then on restore points will be created automatically by Windows

    See link here Scroll down to: How do I turn system restore on or off?

    And last everybody gets this:

    10 Tips for Prevention and Avoidance of Malware:
    There is no reason why your computer can not stay malware free.


    No software can think for you. Help yourself. In no special order:

    1) It is essential to keep your operating system (Windows) browser (IE, FireFox, Chrome, Opera) and other software up to date to "patch" vulnerabilities that could be exploited. Visit Windows Update frequently or use the Windows auto-update feature. Staying updated is also essential for other web based applications like Java, Adobe Flash/Reader, iTunes etc. More and more third party applications are being targeted. Use the auto-update features available in most software. Not sure if you are using the latest version of software? Check their version status and get the updates here.

    2) Know what you are installing to your computer. Alot of software can come bundled with unwanted add-ons, like adware, toolbars and malware. More and more legitimate software is installing useless toolbars if not unchecked first. Do not install any files from ads, popups or random links. Do not fall for fake warnings about virus and trojans being found on your computer and you are then prompted to install software to remedy this. See also the signs that you may have malware on your computer.

    3) Install and keep updated: one antivirus and two or three anti-malware applications. If not updated they will soon be worthless. If either of these frequently find malware then its time to *review your computer habits*.

    4) Refrain from clicking on links or attachments via E-Mail, IM, IRC, Chat Rooms, Blogs or Social Networking Sites, no matter how tempting or legitimate the message may seem. See also E-mail phishing Tricks.

    5) Do not click on ads/pop ups or offers from websites requesting that you need to install software to your computer--*for any reason*. Use the Alt+F4 keys to close the window.

    6) Don't click on offers to "scan" your computer. Install ActiveX Objects with care. Do you trust the website to install components?

    7) Consider the use of limited (non-privileged) accounts for everyday use, rather than administrator accounts. Limited accounts can help prevent *malware from installing and lessen its potential impact.* This is exactly what user account control (UAC) in Windows Vista and Windows 7 attempts to address.

    8) Install and understand the *limitations* of a software firewall.

    9)A slideshow on how to secure Internet Explorer Here. How to harden FireFox. for safer surfing.

    10) Warez, cracks etc are very popular for carrying malware payloads. If you look for these you will encounter malware. If you download/install files via p2p networks you will encounter malware. A file can be named anything, be nothing but malware or have malware bundled in it. Can you really trust the source of the file?


    More info/tips with pictures, links below

    Happy Safe Surfing.
    How Can I Reduce My Risk?

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