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[badgerbadger]

It seems fine, no strange browser activity. When it boots up, sometimes the Sophos shield is not in the task bar tray. I am not sure if this is normal. Everthing else seems great though.

 

[Mr_JAk3]

Hi again, it is looking clean now

It is normal that sometimes it takes some time for programs to load.

Now you can clean AVG's Quarantine:

• Open AVG Anti-Spyware
• Click Infections
• Click Quarantine tab
• Click Select all
• Click Remove finally
• Close the program

You can remove the tools we used.

Then you should update your Java to the latest version (6u1)

• [*]Start
  [*]Control Panel
  [*]Add/Remove Programs
• Delete the old Java, J2SE Runtime Environment 5.0 Update 11
• Download the latest version of Java Runtime Environment (JRE) 6u1.
• Scroll down to where it says "The J2SE Runtime Environment (JRE) allows end-users to run Java applications."
• Click the "Download" button to the right.
• Check the box that says: "Accept License Agreement."
• The page will refresh.
• Click on the link to download Windows Offline Installation with or without Multi-language and save to your desktop.
• Install it

Now you can make your hidden files hidden again.

• Go to My Computer
• Select the Tools menu and click Folder Options
• Click the View tab.
• Checkmark the "Display the contents of system folders"
• Under the Hidden files and folders select "Show hidden files and folders"
• Check "Hide protected operating system files"
• Click Apply and then the OK and close My Computer.

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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
  Download and install 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 and more secure browser than Internet Explorer.
  
• Keep your systen up-to-date
  Visit Windows Update regularly. How to enable Automatic Updates?
  
• Keep your antivirus and firewall up-to-date
  Scan your computer regularly with you antivirus software.
  
• 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

 

[badgerbadger]

Thanks very much for all your help.
Do I need to close this thread, or does it automatically archive/close?

 

[Mr_JAk3]

I'll archive it


You're very welcome :

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Glad we could help :2thumb: