help with click.giftload please

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Ran combofix /unstall and Avast kept prompting me with suspicious activity....I kept clicking OK but it sure did take a long time with a lot of prompts (probably should have disabled antivirus before runing it)
OCT was cleaner (it asked me to disable Avast)

A couple of questions
1) what about erunt? It is still here with a folder in the windows folder
2)The link you asked me to read (which I had read before) mentioned downloading spywareblaster. Do I need it in addition to Avast?
3) you had mentioned in another post and I notice that it is top rated in the firewall results list 'comodo' firewall.......so I should install it apparently
4) One last question....I noticed when I was uploading files to the virus total site that the file upload rate seemed a lot slower than what my speakeasy test showed.....just sort of wondering what the computer is doing sometimes when I want it to do something and it is just sitting there spinning with no network activity and minimal processes running....but it is in never never land.

BIG THANKS for all the help:thanks: I sincerely appreciate it!
 
Hi rweaver,


You are welcome :bigthumb:


1) what about erunt? It is still here with a folder in the windows folder
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You can uninstall it.


The link you asked me to read (which I had read before) mentioned downloading spywareblaster. Do I need it in addition to Avast?
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Yes, it will provide you with further protection and it will not interfere with Avast.


3) you had mentioned in another post and I notice that it is top rated in the firewall results list 'comodo' firewall.......so I should install it apparently
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As the term conveys, a firewall is an extra layer of security installed onto computers, which restricts access from the outside world. Firewalls protect against hackers and malicious intruders.

If you do not have a firewall installed...
I strongly recommend you download a free (for personal use) firewall NOW that monitors traffic in both directions... from one of these vendors:

  • Comodo (Is now bundled with AV software, toolbar and search provider. Opt to install only the firewall software... uncheck the rest)
  • Online Armor Free (Free version at bottom of page (XP/Vista/W7 (32bit).) 64bit version not available yet. Some reported conflicts with Avira AntiVir.
  • ZoneAlarm (uncheck ZoneAlarm Spy Blocker during installation if you choose this one)
  • Ashampoo

If you are using the built-in Windows XP firewall, it is not recommended as it does not block outgoing connections. This means that any malware on your computer is free to "phone home" for more instructions. Simply put, Windows XP contains a very basic firewall. This (XP) firewall is NO replacement for a dedicated software solution. Remember to install and have active, only one firewall at the same time. If you install one of these firewalls, remember to turn off Windows' firewall.


4) One last question....I noticed when I was uploading files to the virus total site that the file upload rate seemed a lot slower than what my speakeasy test showed.....just sort of wondering what the computer is doing sometimes when I want it to do something and it is just sitting there spinning with no network activity and minimal processes running....but it is in never never land.
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Do you notice your internet connection is slower than before?
 
1) what about erunt?
You can uninstall it....OK I did

2)
downloading spywareblaster. Do I need it in addition to Avast?
Yes, it will provide you with further protection and it will not interfere with Avast......OK I did

3) If you do not have a firewall installed...
I strongly recommend you download a free (for personal use) firewall NOW that monitors traffic in both directions.....I thought the router provided an incoming firewall...NO? (yep I understand the SW in/out FW)

If you are using the built-in Windows XP firewall....OK I went under component services and stopped and disabled it.
 
I thought the router provided an incoming firewall...NO? (yep I understand the SW in/out FW)
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It depends on which router model you have. Some router come with a firewall incorporated; however even in these cases a software firewall is recommended.


I have worked with Comodo, and it's great :bigthumb:
 
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