Computer running slow...Virus??

Hi

Download Security Check by screen317 from SpywareInfoforum.org or Changelog.fr.

• Save it to your Desktop.
• Double click SecurityCheck.exe and follow the onscreen instructions inside of the black box.
• A Notepad document should open automatically called checkup.txt; please post the contents of that document.

How is your computer running?

My computer is still freezing up alot.

Results of screen317's Security Check version 0.99.0
Windows XP Service Pack 3
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Antivirus/Firewall Check:
Windows Firewall Disabled!
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Anti-malware/Other Utilities Check:
CCleaner (remove only)
Java(TM) 6 Update 16
Adobe Flash Player 10
Adobe Reader 9.1
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Process Check:
objlist.exe by Laurent
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DNS Vulnerability Check:
Unknown. This method cannot test your vulnerability to DNS cache poisoning.

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Please run Trend Micro Housecall online scan.

• Click Scan now.
  
• Read and put a Check next to Yes I accept the terms of use.
  
• Click the Launching HouseCall>> button.
  
• If confirmed that HouseCall can run on your system, under Using Java-based HouseCall kernel click the Starting HouseCall>> button.
  
• You may receive a Security Warning about the TrendMicro Java applet, click YES.
  
• Under Scan complete computer for malware, grayware, and vulnerabilities click the Next>> button.
  
• Please be patient while it installs, updates, and scans your system.
  
• Once the scan is complete, it will take you to the summary page.
  
• Under Cleanup options, choose clean all detected infections automatically.
  
• Click the Clean now>> button.
  
• If anything was found you may be prompted to run the scan again, you can just close the browser window.

I ran Housecall it did delete 2 things but said: Detected vulnerabilities ms06-071 and mso7-042 error occurred.

Please run a free online scan with the ESET Online Scanner
Note: You will need to use Internet Explorer for this scan

• Tick the box next to YES, I accept the Terms of Use
  
• Click Start
  
• When asked, allow the ActiveX control to install
  
• Click Start
  
• Make sure that the options Remove found threats and the option Scan unwanted applications is checked
  
• Click Scan (This scan can take several hours, so please be patient)
  
• Once the scan is completed, you may close the window
  
• Use Notepad to open the logfile located at C:\Program Files\EsetOnlineScanner\log.txt
  
• Copy and paste that log as a reply to this topic
  

ESETSmartInstaller@High as downloader log:
all ok
# version=6
# OnlineScannerApp.exe=1.0.0.1
# OnlineScanner.ocx=1.0.0.6050
# api_version=3.0.2
# EOSSerial=d69a960e9674da4bb6e355691419c70a
# end=finished
# remove_checked=true
# archives_checked=true
# unwanted_checked=true
# unsafe_checked=false
# antistealth_checked=true
# utc_time=2009-10-16 06:51:27
# local_time=2009-10-16 02:51:27 (-0500, Eastern Daylight Time)
# country="United States"
# lang=1033
# osver=5.1.2600 NT Service Pack 3
# scanned=90070
# found=1
# cleaned=1
# scan_time=5895
C:\Qoobox\Quarantine\C\WINDOWS\casinoc.exe.vir a variant of Win32/PTCasino application (cleaned by deleting - quarantined) 00000000000000000000000000000000 C

To uninstall ComboFix

• Click the Start button. Click Run. For Vista: type in Run in the Start search, and click on Run in the results pane.
  
• In the field, type in ComboFix /u

(Note: Make sure there's a space between the word ComboFix and the forward-slash.)

• Then, press Enter, or click OK.
  
• This will uninstall ComboFix, delete its folders and files, hides System files and folders, and resets System Restore.

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Please read the following information that I have provided, which will help you prevent malicious software in the future. Please keep in mind, malware is a continuous danger on the Internet. It is highly important to stay safe while browsing, to prevent re-infection.

Software recommendations

Antivirus/Antispyware

• Microsoft Security Essentials: this is Microsoft's free antivirus/antispyware program. It equips you with protection against viruses, spyware, trojans, rootkits, and worms. It is also light on the computer's performance. Note: when installing this, you have both an antivirus and antispyware. Make sure you also get a firewall.
  
• AVG Free: this is one of the most powerful, and easiest to use security software. The free version equips you with protection against viruses, spyware, trojans, rootkits, worms, and rogue software. Note: when installing this, you have both an antivirus and antispyware. Make sure you also get a firewall.

Firewall

• Tallemu Online Armor: the free version is just as good as the premium. I have linked you to the free version.
  
• Comodo Firewall: the free version is just as good as the premium. I have linked you to the free version. The optional security suite enhances the firewall by 40% increase. If you would like to install the suite that includes antivirus, then remove your old antivirus first.
  
• PC Tools Firewall Plus: free and excellent firewall.

Note: Please keep ALL of these programs up-to-date and run them whenever you suspect a problem to prevent malware problems.

Resident Protection help
A number of programs have resident protection and it is a good idea to run the resident protection of one of each type of program to maintain protection. However, it is important to run only one resident program of each type since they can conflict and become less effective. That means only one antivirus, firewall, and scanning anti-spyware program at a time. Passive protectors such as SpywareBlaster can be run with any of them.

Rogue programs help
There are a lot of rogue programs out there that want to scare you into giving them your money and some malware actually claims to be security programs. If you get a popup for a security program that you did not install yourself, do NOT click on it and ask for help immediately. It is very important to run an antivirus and firewall, but you can't always rely on reviews and ads for information. Ask in a security forum that you trust if you are not sure. If you are unsure and looking for anti-spyware programs, you can find out if it is a rogue here:
http://www.spywarewarrior.com/rogue_anti-spyware.htm

Securing your computer

• Windows Updates - It is very important to make sure that both Internet Explorer and Windows are kept current with the latest critical security patches from Microsoft. To do this just start Internet Explorer and select Tools > Windows Update, and follow the online instructions from there.
  
• hpHosts file replaces your current HOSTS file with one containing well known ad sites and other bad sites. This prevents your computer from connecting to those sites by redirecting them to 127.0.0.1, which is your local computer's loopback address, meaning it will be difficult to infect your computer in the future.
  

Please consider using an alternate browser
Mozilla's Firefox browser is a very good alternative. In addition to being generally more secure than Internet Explorer, it has a very good built-in popup blocker and add-ons, like NoScript, can make it even more secure. Opera is another good option.

If you are interested:

• Firefox may be downloaded from here: http://www.getfirefox.com
  
• Opera is available here: http://www.opera.com/download/
  

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I have recently purchased defender pro15-in-1 is it safe to use?

It is not. It is considered a rogue software.

Thank you!!!!!!!!

You are welcome.