continous attack on my pc .. please help

[wickedsunny]

Hey Jak thanks for all the help.

i was still having probs and even my drives were getting shared while I didn't choose to share so i went for formatting, and have now installed sp2 with all updates from Microsoft, all the vulnerabilities are removed

Now can you please tell me how should I protect my pc properly?

Should I use sp2 firewall or try another firewall ?

thanks a lot for all help

[Mr_JAk3]

Hi again

So you formatted, now you know that you got rid of the possible remainings.

You must install one firewall.
NOTE: If you're using Windows XP firewall, I recommend that you install a better firewall. Windows firewall doesn't really provide enough protection. Disable Windows firewall after installing a new firewall.

These are good (free) firewalls:

• Sunbelt-Kerio
• ZoneAlarm
• Sygate
• Outpost

You can download all of those to your desktop and test them one by one. Just keep your computer offline when you don't have a firewall installed.

You must install one antivirus. Otherwise you'll get infected again.

These are good (free) antiviruses:

• AVG
• Antivir
• Avast

Now that you seem to be clean, please follow these simple steps in order to keep your computer clean and secure:

• Clear your system restore
  This will clear the system restore folders from possible malware that was left behind during the cleaning process.
  
• Use ATF Cleaner
  Download and install ATF Cleaner. Clean your temporary files & folders with it regularly.
  
• Use Ad-Aware
  Download and install Ad-Aware. Update it and scan your computer regularly with it.
  
• Use AVG Anti-Spyware
  Update it and scan your computer regularly with it.
  
• Use Spybot S&D
  Download and install Spybot S&D. Update it and scan your computer regularly with it.
  
• Install SpywareBlaster
  SpywareBlaster will prevent spyware from being installed.
  
• Install MVPS Hosts file
  This prevents your computer from connecting to harmful sites.
  
• Use Firefox browser
  Firefox is faster, safer and better browser than Internet Explorer.
  
• Keep your systen up-to-date
  Visit Windows Update regularly.
  
• Keep your antivirus and firewall up-to-date
  Scan your computer regularly with your antivirus.
  
• Read this article by TonyKlein
  So how did I get infected in the first place?
  
• Stand Up and Be Counted !
  The site offers people who have been (or are) victims of malware the opportunity to document their story and, in that way, launch a complaint against the malware and the makers of the malware.

Stay clean and be safe