win32.tdss.rtk -no i-net, dev drives/disabled

[Blade81]

Good. No other files missing this time :


Please download Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware to your desktop.

• Double-click mbam-setup.exe and follow the prompts to install the program.
• At the end, be sure a checkmark is placed next to Update Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware and Launch Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware, then click Finish.
• If an update is found, it will download and install the latest version.
• Once the program has loaded, select Perform full scan, then click Scan.
• When the scan is complete, click OK, then Show Results to view the results.
• Be sure that everything is checked, and click Remove Selected.
• When completed, a log will open in Notepad. Please save it to a convenient location. The log can also be found here: C:\Documents and Settings\Username\Application Data\Malwarebytes\Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware\Logs\log-date.txt
• Please post contents of that file & a fresh dds.txt log in your next reply.

 

[beani]

go-go-gadget malware death!:flame:

Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware 1.40
Database version: 2667
Windows 5.1.2600 Service Pack 2

8/20/2009 11:41:27 AM
mbam-log-2009-08-20 (11-41-27).txt

Scan type: Full Scan (C:\|K:\|)
Objects scanned: 149887
Time elapsed: 23 minute(s), 59 second(s)

Memory Processes Infected: 0
Memory Modules Infected: 0
Registry Keys Infected: 1
Registry Values Infected: 0
Registry Data Items Infected: 0
Folders Infected: 0
Files Infected: 2

Memory Processes Infected:
(No malicious items detected)

Memory Modules Infected:
(No malicious items detected)

Registry Keys Infected:
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Typelib\{e24211b3-a78a-c6a9-d317-70979ace5058} (Trojan.FakeAlert) -> Quarantined and deleted successfully.

Registry Values Infected:
(No malicious items detected)

Registry Data Items Infected:
(No malicious items detected)

Folders Infected:
(No malicious items detected)

Files Infected:
C:\Qoobox\Quarantine\C\WINDOWS\msa.exe.vir (Trojan.Downloader) -> Quarantined and deleted successfully.
C:\Qoobox\Quarantine\C\WINDOWS\system32\msxml71.dll.vir (Trojan.Downloader) -> Quarantined and deleted successfully.

 

[beani]

DDS (Ver_09-07-30.01) - NTFSx86
Run by John Doe at 11:45:56.12 on Thu 08/20/2009
Internet Explorer: 7.0.5730.11 BrowserJavaVersion: 1.6.0_16
Microsoft Windows XP Professional 5.1.2600.2.1252.1.1033.18.1022.658 [GMT -7:00]


============== Running Processes ===============

C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost -k DcomLaunch
svchost.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe -k netsvcs
svchost.exe
svchost.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\ZoneLabs\vsmon.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\spoolsv.exe
C:\Program Files\Avira\AntiVir Desktop\sched.exe
C:\Program Files\Avira\AntiVir Desktop\avguard.exe
C:\Program Files\Java\jre6\bin\jqs.exe
C:\Program Files\Linksys\WUSBF54G\NICServ.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\nvsvc32.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe -k imgsvc
C:\WINDOWS\Explorer.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\RTHDCPL.EXE
C:\Program Files\Winamp\winampa.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\RUNDLL32.EXE
C:\Program Files\Avira\AntiVir Desktop\avgnt.exe
C:\Program Files\Zone Labs\ZoneAlarm\zlclient.exe
C:\Program Files\Adobe\Reader 9.0\Reader\Reader_sl.exe
C:\Program Files\Java\jre6\bin\jusched.exe
C:\Program Files\Windows Live\Messenger\msnmsgr.exe
C:\Program Files\DAEMON Tools Lite\daemon.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\ctfmon.exe
C:\Program Files\Linksys\WUSBF54G\wlMonitor.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\wuauclt.exe
C:\Documents and Settings\John Doe\Desktop\dds.scr

============== Pseudo HJT Report ===============

uStart Page = hxxp://www.google.com/
BHO: Adobe PDF Link Helper: {18df081c-e8ad-4283-a596-fa578c2ebdc3} - c:\program files\common files\adobe\acrobat\activex\AcroIEHelperShim.dll
BHO: Windows Live Sign-in Helper: {9030d464-4c02-4abf-8ecc-5164760863c6} - c:\program files\common files\microsoft shared\windows live\WindowsLiveLogin.dll
BHO: Java(tm) Plug-In 2 SSV Helper: {dbc80044-a445-435b-bc74-9c25c1c588a9} - c:\program files\java\jre6\bin\jp2ssv.dll
BHO: JQSIEStartDetectorImpl Class: {e7e6f031-17ce-4c07-bc86-eabfe594f69c} - c:\program files\java\jre6\lib\deploy\jqs\ie\jqs_plugin.dll
TB: DAEMON Tools Toolbar: {32099aac-c132-4136-9e9a-4e364a424e17} - c:\program files\daemon tools toolbar\DTToolbar.dll
uRun: [msnmsgr] "c:\program files\windows live\messenger\msnmsgr.exe" /background
uRun: [DAEMON Tools Lite] "c:\program files\daemon tools lite\daemon.exe" -autorun
uRun: [ctfmon.exe] c:\windows\system32\ctfmon.exe
mRun: [NvCplDaemon] RUNDLL32.EXE c:\windows\system32\NvCpl.dll,NvStartup
mRun: [nwiz] nwiz.exe /install
mRun: [RTHDCPL] RTHDCPL.EXE
mRun: [WinampAgent] "c:\program files\winamp\winampa.exe"
mRun: [NvMediaCenter] RUNDLL32.EXE c:\windows\system32\NvMcTray.dll,NvTaskbarInit
mRun: [avgnt] "c:\program files\avira\antivir desktop\avgnt.exe" /min
mRun: [ZoneAlarm Client] "c:\program files\zone labs\zonealarm\zlclient.exe"
mRun: [Adobe Reader Speed Launcher] "c:\program files\adobe\reader 9.0\reader\Reader_sl.exe"
mRun: [SunJavaUpdateSched] "c:\program files\java\jre6\bin\jusched.exe"
dRunOnce: [nltide_3] rundll32 advpack.dll,LaunchINFSectionEx nLite.inf,C,,4,N
dRunOnce: [ShowDeskFix] regsvr32 /s /n /i:u shell32
StartupFolder: c:\docume~1\alluse~1\startm~1\programs\startup\linksy~1.lnk - c:\program files\linksys\wusbf54g\wlMonitor.exe
uPolicies-explorer: NoResolveTrack = 1 (0x1)
uPolicies-explorer: NoSMConfigurePrograms = 1 (0x1)
mPolicies-explorer: NoDesktopCleanupWizard = 1 (0x1)
dPolicies-explorer: NoSMHelp = 1 (0x1)
dPolicies-explorer: NoResolveTrack = 1 (0x1)
dPolicies-explorer: NoSMConfigurePrograms = 1 (0x1)
IE: {e2e2dd38-d088-4134-82b7-f2ba38496583} - %windir%\Network Diagnostic\xpnetdiag.exe
DPF: {20A60F0D-9AFA-4515-A0FD-83BD84642501} - hxxp://messenger.zone.msn.com/binary/msgrchkr.cab56986.cab
DPF: {8AD9C840-044E-11D1-B3E9-00805F499D93} - hxxp://java.sun.com/update/1.6.0/jinstall-1_6_0_16-windows-i586.cab
DPF: {C3F79A2B-B9B4-4A66-B012-3EE46475B072} - hxxp://messenger.zone.msn.com/binary/MessengerStatsPAClient.cab56907.cab
DPF: {CAFEEFAC-0016-0000-0016-ABCDEFFEDCBA} - hxxp://java.sun.com/update/1.6.0/jinstall-1_6_0_16-windows-i586.cab
DPF: {CAFEEFAC-FFFF-FFFF-FFFF-ABCDEFFEDCBA} - hxxp://java.sun.com/update/1.6.0/jinstall-1_6_0_16-windows-i586.cab
SSODL: WPDShServiceObj - {AAA288BA-9A4C-45B0-95D7-94D524869DB5} - c:\windows\system32\wpdshserviceobj.dll

================= FIREFOX ===================

FF - ProfilePath - c:\docume~1\johndo~1\applic~1\mozilla\firefox\profiles\g8ttv7fh.default\
FF - prefs.js: browser.search.selectedEngine - DAEMON Search
FF - plugin: c:\documents and settings\john doe\application data\move networks\plugins\npqmp071500000347.dll
FF - plugin: c:\documents and settings\john doe\application data\move networks\plugins\npqmp071503000010.dll
FF - plugin: c:\program files\google\update\1.2.183.7\npGoogleOneClick8.dll
FF - HiddenExtension: Java Console: No Registry Reference - c:\program files\mozilla firefox\extensions\{CAFEEFAC-0016-0000-0016-ABCDEFFEDCBA}

---- FIREFOX POLICIES ----
c:\program files\mozilla firefox\greprefs\all.js - pref("media.enforce_same_site_origin", false);
c:\program files\mozilla firefox\greprefs\all.js - pref("media.cache_size", 51200);
c:\program files\mozilla firefox\greprefs\all.js - pref("media.ogg.enabled", true);
c:\program files\mozilla firefox\greprefs\all.js - pref("media.wave.enabled", true);
c:\program files\mozilla firefox\greprefs\all.js - pref("media.autoplay.enabled", true);
c:\program files\mozilla firefox\greprefs\all.js - pref("browser.urlbar.autocomplete.enabled", true);
c:\program files\mozilla firefox\greprefs\all.js - pref("capability.policy.mailnews.*.wholeText", "noAccess");
c:\program files\mozilla firefox\greprefs\all.js - pref("dom.storage.default_quota", 5120);
c:\program files\mozilla firefox\greprefs\all.js - pref("content.sink.event_probe_rate", 3);
c:\program files\mozilla firefox\greprefs\all.js - pref("network.http.prompt-temp-redirect", true);
c:\program files\mozilla firefox\greprefs\all.js - pref("layout.css.dpi", -1);
c:\program files\mozilla firefox\greprefs\all.js - pref("layout.css.devPixelsPerPx", -1);
c:\program files\mozilla firefox\greprefs\all.js - pref("gestures.enable_single_finger_input", true);
c:\program files\mozilla firefox\greprefs\all.js - pref("dom.max_chrome_script_run_time", 0);
c:\program files\mozilla firefox\greprefs\all.js - pref("network.tcp.sendbuffer", 131072);
c:\program files\mozilla firefox\greprefs\all.js - pref("geo.enabled", true);
c:\program files\mozilla firefox\greprefs\security-prefs.js - pref("security.remember_cert_checkbox_default_setting", true);
c:\program files\mozilla firefox\defaults\pref\firefox-branding.js - pref("browser.search.param.yahoo-fr", "moz35");
c:\program files\mozilla firefox\defaults\pref\firefox-branding.js - pref("browser.search.param.yahoo-fr-cjkt", "moz35");
c:\program files\mozilla firefox\defaults\pref\firefox.js - pref("extensions.blocklist.level", 2);
c:\program files\mozilla firefox\defaults\pref\firefox.js - pref("browser.urlbar.restrict.typed", "~");
c:\program files\mozilla firefox\defaults\pref\firefox.js - pref("browser.urlbar.default.behavior", 0);
c:\program files\mozilla firefox\defaults\pref\firefox.js - pref("privacy.clearOnShutdown.history", true);
c:\program files\mozilla firefox\defaults\pref\firefox.js - pref("privacy.clearOnShutdown.formdata", true);
c:\program files\mozilla firefox\defaults\pref\firefox.js - pref("privacy.clearOnShutdown.passwords", false);
c:\program files\mozilla firefox\defaults\pref\firefox.js - pref("privacy.clearOnShutdown.downloads", true);
c:\program files\mozilla firefox\defaults\pref\firefox.js - pref("privacy.clearOnShutdown.cookies", true);
c:\program files\mozilla firefox\defaults\pref\firefox.js - pref("privacy.clearOnShutdown.cache", true);
c:\program files\mozilla firefox\defaults\pref\firefox.js - pref("privacy.clearOnShutdown.sessions", true);
c:\program files\mozilla firefox\defaults\pref\firefox.js - pref("privacy.clearOnShutdown.offlineApps", false);
c:\program files\mozilla firefox\defaults\pref\firefox.js - pref("privacy.clearOnShutdown.siteSettings", false);
c:\program files\mozilla firefox\defaults\pref\firefox.js - pref("privacy.cpd.history", true);
c:\program files\mozilla firefox\defaults\pref\firefox.js - pref("privacy.cpd.formdata", true);
c:\program files\mozilla firefox\defaults\pref\firefox.js - pref("privacy.cpd.passwords", false);
c:\program files\mozilla firefox\defaults\pref\firefox.js - pref("privacy.cpd.downloads", true);
c:\program files\mozilla firefox\defaults\pref\firefox.js - pref("privacy.cpd.cookies", true);
c:\program files\mozilla firefox\defaults\pref\firefox.js - pref("privacy.cpd.cache", true);
c:\program files\mozilla firefox\defaults\pref\firefox.js - pref("privacy.cpd.sessions", true);
c:\program files\mozilla firefox\defaults\pref\firefox.js - pref("privacy.cpd.offlineApps", false);
c:\program files\mozilla firefox\defaults\pref\firefox.js - pref("privacy.cpd.siteSettings", false);
c:\program files\mozilla firefox\defaults\pref\firefox.js - pref("privacy.sanitize.migrateFx3Prefs", false);
c:\program files\mozilla firefox\defaults\pref\firefox.js - pref("browser.ssl_override_behavior", 2);
c:\program files\mozilla firefox\defaults\pref\firefox.js - pref("security.alternate_certificate_error_page", "certerror");
c:\program files\mozilla firefox\defaults\pref\firefox.js - pref("browser.privatebrowsing.autostart", false);
c:\program files\mozilla firefox\defaults\pref\firefox.js - pref("browser.privatebrowsing.dont_prompt_on_enter", false);
c:\program files\mozilla firefox\defaults\pref\firefox.js - pref("geo.wifi.uri", "https://www.google.com/loc/json");

============= SERVICES / DRIVERS ===============

R1 avgio;avgio;c:\program files\avira\antivir desktop\avgio.sys [2009-8-16 11608]
R1 vsdatant;vsdatant;c:\windows\system32\vsdatant.sys [2009-8-16 353672]
R2 AntiVirSchedulerService;Avira AntiVir Scheduler;c:\program files\avira\antivir desktop\sched.exe [2009-8-16 108289]
R2 AntiVirService;Avira AntiVir Guard;c:\program files\avira\antivir desktop\avguard.exe [2009-8-16 185089]
R2 avgntflt;avgntflt;c:\windows\system32\drivers\avgntflt.sys [2009-8-16 55656]
R2 NICSer_WUSBF54G;NICSer_WUSBF54G;c:\program files\linksys\wusbf54g\NICServ.exe [2009-6-14 529920]
R2 vsmon;TrueVector Internet Monitor;c:\windows\system32\zonelabs\vsmon.exe -service --> c:\windows\system32\zonelabs\vsmon.exe -service [?]
R3 EuMusDesignVirtualAudioCableWdm;Virtual Audio Cable (WDM);c:\windows\system32\drivers\vrtaucbl.sys [2009-6-9 40576]
R3 usbvm328;HP Camera;c:\windows\system32\drivers\usbvm326.sys [2009-5-5 219648]
R3 vmfilter323;VC0326 filter service for Serome;c:\windows\system32\drivers\vmfilter323.sys [2009-5-5 475264]
R3 ZD1211U(Linksys);Linksys Wireless-G USB Network Adapter Driver(Linksys);c:\windows\system32\drivers\ZD1211U.sys [2009-6-14 278528]
S2 FAH@C:+DOCUME~1+JOHNDO~1+LOCALS~1+Temp+IXP001.TMP+FAH.exe;FAH@C:+DOCUME~1+JOHNDO~1+LOCALS~1+Temp+IXP001.TMP+FAH.exe;c:\docume~1\johndo~1\locals~1\temp\ixp001.tmp\fah.exe -svcstart --> c:\docume~1\johndo~1\locals~1\temp\ixp001.tmp\FAH.exe -svcstart [?]
S2 gupdate1c9bf8863d9adfc;Google Update Service (gupdate1c9bf8863d9adfc);c:\program files\google\update\GoogleUpdate.exe [2009-4-17 133104]
S3 getPlusHelper;getPlus(R) Helper;c:\windows\system32\svchost.exe -k getPlusHelper [2004-8-3 14336]

=============== Created Last 30 ================

2009-08-20 11:16 <DIR> --d----- c:\docume~1\johndo~1\applic~1\Malwarebytes
2009-08-20 11:16 38,160 a------- c:\windows\system32\drivers\mbamswissarmy.sys
2009-08-20 11:15 19,096 a------- c:\windows\system32\drivers\mbam.sys
2009-08-20 11:15 <DIR> --d----- c:\program files\Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware
2009-08-20 11:15 <DIR> --d----- c:\docume~1\alluse~1\applic~1\Malwarebytes
2009-08-20 03:37 <DIR> --ds---- C:\ComboFix
2009-08-20 03:36 59,904 a------- c:\windows\system32\regsvc.dll
2009-08-20 03:36 59,904 a------- c:\windows\system32\dllcache\regsvc.dll
2009-08-19 22:42 4,224 a------- c:\windows\system32\drivers\beep.sys
2009-08-19 22:42 4,224 a------- c:\windows\system32\dllcache\beep.sys
2009-08-19 10:42 435,200 a------- c:\windows\system32\ntmssvc.dll
2009-08-19 10:42 435,200 a------- c:\windows\system32\dllcache\ntmssvc.dll
2009-08-19 10:42 33,792 a------- c:\windows\system32\msgsvc.dll
2009-08-19 10:42 33,792 a------- c:\windows\system32\dllcache\msgsvc.dll
2009-08-19 10:42 13,824 a------- c:\windows\system32\wscntfy.exe
2009-08-19 10:42 13,824 a------- c:\windows\system32\dllcache\wscntfy.exe
2009-08-18 11:59 <DIR> a-dshr-- C:\autorun.inf
2009-08-17 02:11 73,728 a------- c:\windows\system32\javacpl.cpl
2009-08-17 01:53 <DIR> --d----- c:\windows\system32\appmgmt
2009-08-17 01:42 <DIR> a-dshr-- C:\cmdcons
2009-08-16 03:46 4,212 a---h--- c:\windows\system32\zllictbl.dat
2009-08-16 03:46 1,221,512 a------- c:\windows\system32\zpeng25.dll
2009-08-16 03:46 <DIR> --d----- c:\windows\system32\ZoneLabs
2009-08-16 03:46 <DIR> --d----- c:\program files\Zone Labs
2009-08-16 03:46 350,192 a------- c:\windows\system32\vsconfig.xml
2009-08-16 03:45 <DIR> --d----- c:\windows\Internet Logs
2009-08-16 03:36 55,656 a------- c:\windows\system32\drivers\avgntflt.sys
2009-08-16 03:36 <DIR> --d----- c:\program files\Avira
2009-08-16 03:36 <DIR> --d----- c:\docume~1\alluse~1\applic~1\Avira
2009-08-16 01:15 <DIR> --d----- c:\windows\system32\dllcache\cache
2009-08-16 01:13 <DIR> --d----- c:\windows\system32\wbem\snmp
2009-08-16 01:13 <DIR> --d----- c:\windows\system32\xircom
2009-08-16 01:13 <DIR> --d----- c:\windows\system32\ime
2009-08-16 01:13 <DIR> --d----- c:\windows\srchasst
2009-08-16 01:13 <DIR> --d----- c:\program files\msn gaming zone
2009-08-16 01:13 <DIR> --d----- c:\program files\common files\speechengines
2009-08-16 01:04 228,864 a------- c:\windows\PEV.exe
2009-08-16 01:04 161,792 a------- c:\windows\SWREG.exe
2009-08-16 01:04 98,816 a------- c:\windows\sed.exe
2009-08-11 12:12 1,334 a------- c:\windows\wininit.ini
2009-08-09 00:28 <DIR> --d----- c:\program files\IZArc
2009-08-07 23:11 <DIR> --d----- C:\ILLUSION
2009-08-07 23:02 <DIR> --d----- c:\windows\system32\URTTemp
2009-07-24 02:32 107,888 a------- c:\windows\system32\CmdLineExt.dll
2009-07-24 02:21 <DIR> --d----- c:\windows\system32\DirectX
2009-07-24 02:21 <DIR> --d----- c:\windows\Logs
2009-07-24 02:21 413,696 a------- c:\windows\system32\wrap_oal.dll
2009-07-24 02:21 110,592 a------- c:\windows\system32\OpenAL32.dll
2009-07-24 02:00 <DIR> --d----- c:\program files\Deep Silver
2009-07-24 02:00 <DIR> --d----- c:\windows\system32\AGEIA
2009-07-24 01:59 <DIR> --d----- c:\docume~1\johndo~1\applic~1\DAEMON Tools Pro
2009-07-24 01:05 <DIR> --d----- c:\docume~1\alluse~1\applic~1\DAEMON Tools Lite
2009-07-24 01:04 <DIR> --d----- c:\program files\DAEMON Tools Toolbar
2009-07-24 01:04 <DIR> --d----- c:\program files\DAEMON Tools Lite
2009-07-24 01:01 721,904 a------- c:\windows\system32\drivers\sptd.sys
2009-07-24 01:01 <DIR> --d----- c:\docume~1\johndo~1\applic~1\DAEMON Tools Lite
2009-07-23 03:46 67 a------- c:\windows\lz_scm.ini
2009-07-22 11:00 97,792 a------- c:\windows\system32\drivers\ACEDRV05.sys
2009-07-22 10:44 221,184 a------- c:\windows\system32\wmpns.dll

==================== Find3M ====================

2009-08-17 02:10 411,368 ac------ c:\windows\system32\deploytk.dll
2009-07-25 08:21 98,304 a------- c:\windows\DUMP76e5.tmp
2009-07-01 17:55 90,112 ac------ c:\windows\DUMP853d.tmp
2009-06-27 08:14 2,048 a------- c:\windows\system32\Tr_sttool.dat
2009-06-06 09:38 692,224 ac------ c:\windows\system32\bsrmgcv.dll
2009-06-06 09:38 192,512 ac------ c:\windows\system32\bsrmgps.dll
2009-06-06 09:38 585,728 ac------ c:\windows\system32\bsratswf.dll
2009-06-06 09:38 147,456 ac------ c:\windows\system32\bsratwmv.dll

============= FINISH: 11:46:21.14 ===============

 

[beani]

Now, malwarebyte's anti malware did ask me to restart in order to remove the files. so i restarted, but nothing came back up indicating removal... ran spybot again after the reboot and nothing came back!

:bigthumb: can't thank you enough for your time Blade:halo:

 

[Blade81]

Well congrats, it appears your system is all clean Are you still noticing any problems? If not, it's time to secure your system to prevent against further intrusions.


THESE STEPS ARE VERY IMPORTANT

Let's reset system restore
Reset and Re-enable your System Restore to remove infected files that have been backed up by Windows. The files in System Restore are protected to prevent any programs changing those files. This is the only way to clean these files: You will lose all previous restore points which are likely to be infected. Please note you need Administrator Access to do clean the restore points.

1. Turn off System Restore.
On the Desktop, right-click My Computer.
Click Properties.
Click the System Restore tab.
Check Turn off System Restore.
Click Apply, and then click OK.

2. Reboot.

3. Turn ON System Restore.
On the Desktop, right-click My Computer.
Click Properties.
Click the System Restore tab.
UN-Check *Turn off System Restore*.
Click Apply, and then click OK.
NOTE: only do this ONCE,NOT on a regular basis



Now lets uninstall ComboFix:

• Click START then RUN
• Now copy-paste "k:\security\ComboFix.exe" /u in the runbox and click OK

Next we remove all used tools.

Please download OTC and save it to desktop.

• Double-click OTC.exe.
• Click the CleanUp! button.
• Select Yes when the
  Begin cleanup Process?
  prompt appears.
• If you are prompted to Reboot during the cleanup, select Yes.
• The tool will delete itself once it finishes, if not delete it by yourself.

Note: If you receive a warning from your firewall or other security programs regarding OTC attempting to contact the internet, please allow it to do so.


UPDATING WINDOWS AND INTERNET EXPLORER

IMPORTANT: You Need to Update Windows and Internet Explorer to protect your computer from the malware that is around on the Internet. Please go to the windows update site to get the critical updates.

If you are running Microsoft Office, or any portion thereof, go to the Microsoft's Office Update site and make sure you have at least all the critical updates installed (Free) Microsoft Office Update.


Make your Internet Explorer more secure

This can be done by following these simple instructions:
From within Internet Explorer click on the Tools menu and then click on Options.
Click once on the Security tab
Click once on the Internet icon so it becomes highlighted.
Click once on the Custom Level button.
Change the Download signed ActiveX controls to Prompt
Change the Download unsigned ActiveX controls to Disable
Change the Initialize and script ActiveX controls not marked as safe to Disable
Change the Installation of desktop items to Prompt
Change the Launching programs and files in an IFRAME to Prompt
Change the Navigate sub-frames across different domains to Prompt
When all these settings have been made, click on the OK button.
If it prompts you as to whether or not you want to save the settings, press the Yes button.
Next press the Apply button and then the OK to exit the Internet Properties page.



The following are recommended third party programs that are designed to keep your computer clean. A link as well as a brief description is included with each item.

• hosts file:
  • Every version of windows has a hosts file as part of them.
  • In a very basic sense, they are used to locate webpages.
  • We can customize a hosts file so that it blocks certain webpages.
  • However, it can slow down certain computers.
  • This is why using a hosts file is optional!!
  Download it here. Make sure you read the instructions on how to install the hosts file. There is a good tutorial here
  If you decide to download the hosts file, the slowdown problems can usually be avoided by following these steps:
  1. [*]Click the start button (at the lower left hand corner of your screen) [*]Click run [*]In the dialog box, type services.msc [*]hit enter, then locate dns client [*]Highlight it, then double-click it. [*]On the dropdown box, change the setting from automatic to manual. [*]Click ok

Just a final reminder for you. I am trying to stress these two points.
UPDATE UPDATE UPDATE!!! Make sure you do this about every 1-2 weeks.
Make sure all of your security programs are up to date.
Visit Microsoft's Windows Update Site Frequently - It is important that you visit http://www.windowsupdate.com regularly. This will ensure your computer has always the latest security updates available installed on your computer. If there are new updates to install, install them immediately, reboot your computer, and revisit the site until there are no more critical updates.


Once again, please post and tell me how things are going with your system... problems etc.

Have a great day,
Blade

 

[beani]

Yeah, everything is fine. No problems whatsoever! :laugh:

Can't thank you enough for your help! Saved me lots of headache!!!

:rockon: Blade

 

[Blade81]

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

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