AV Security Suite AGAIN!!!!

That file is clean. Go ahead and able hidden files and folders back the way they were.

Update Run Malwarebytes

• Launch Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware
  
• If an update is found, it will download and install the latest version.
  
• Once the program has loaded, select "Perform Quick Scan", then click Scan.
  
• The scan may take some time to finish,so please be patient.
  
• When the scan is complete, click OK, then Show Results to view the results.
  
• Make sure that everything is checked, and click Remove Selected.
  
• When disinfection is completed, a log will open in Notepad and you may be prompted to Restart.(See Extra Note)
  
• The log is automatically saved by MBAM and can be viewed by clicking the Logs tab in MBAM.
  
• Copy&Paste the entire report in your next reply.
  

Extra Note:
If MBAM encounters a file that is difficult to remove,you will be presented with 1 of 2 prompts,click OK to either and let MBAM proceed with the disinfection process,if asked to restart the computer,please do so immediatly.

Kenny,

When I go to start->control panel->add/remove programs a majority of the programs no longer show a "remove" button. I read somewhere that AV security suite buries itsels in Java so I wanted to nuke my current java and reinstall a fresh copy. there was no remove option for java so I had to download/install/run/remove java with windows install clean up. what's this about???

Here's mbam log: I always turn off the automatic updates warning. I dont use automatic updates.

Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware 1.46
www.malwarebytes.org

Database version: 4189

Windows 5.1.2600 Service Pack 3
Internet Explorer 6.0.2900.5512

6/11/2010 2:32:34 PM
mbam-log-2010-06-11 (14-32-34).txt

Scan type: Quick scan
Objects scanned: 137294
Time elapsed: 2 minute(s), 50 second(s)

Memory Processes Infected: 0
Memory Modules Infected: 0
Registry Keys Infected: 0
Registry Values Infected: 0
Registry Data Items Infected: 3
Folders Infected: 0
Files Infected: 0

Memory Processes Infected:
(No malicious items detected)

Memory Modules Infected:
(No malicious items detected)

Registry Keys Infected:
(No malicious items detected)

Registry Values Infected:
(No malicious items detected)

Registry Data Items Infected:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Security Center\AntiVirusDisableNotify (Disabled.SecurityCenter) -> Bad: (1) Good: (0) -> Quarantined and deleted successfully.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Security Center\FirewallDisableNotify (Disabled.SecurityCenter) -> Bad: (1) Good: (0) -> Quarantined and deleted successfully.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Security Center\UpdatesDisableNotify (Disabled.SecurityCenter) -> Bad: (1) Good: (0) -> Quarantined and deleted successfully.

Folders Infected:
(No malicious items detected)

Files Infected:
(No malicious items detected)

Older versions of Java on your computer. These can be a source of infection. So yes. We still have work to do.

Please download JavaRa from here

• First, unzip it.
  
• Then run JavaRa.
  
• Select English from the drop down menu and press Select.
  
• This will open JavaRa.
  
• Press Remove older versions
  
• Press yes to the prompt.
  
• It will make a log file of what it's removed.
  
• Copy and paste the log back here.
  

Then look for the following Java folders and if found delete them.

C:\Program Files\Java
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Java
C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\Java
C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\Sun\Java
C:\Documents and Settings\username\Application Data\Java
C:\Documents and Settings\username\Application Data\Sun\Java

Next

Download and Update Java Runtime
The most current version of Sun Java is: Java Runtime Environment (JRE) 6 Update 20.

• Go to
  https://cds.sun.com/is-bin/INTERSHOP.enfinity/WFS/CDS-CDS_Developer-Site/en_US/-/USD/ViewProductDetail-Start?ProductRef=jre-6u20-oth-JPR@CDS-CDS_Developer
  
• In Platform box choose Windows .
  
• Check the box to Accept License Agreement and click Continue.
  
• Click on Windows Offline Installation, click on the link under it which says jre-6u14-windows-i586-p.exe (Top One) and save the downloaded file to your desktop.
  
• Install the new version by running the newly-downloaded file with the java icon which will be on your desktop, and follow the on-screen instructions.
  
• Uncheck the Toolbar button (unless you want the toolbar)
  
• Reboot your computer

To test your Java Run-time, you may go to this page http://www.java.com/en/download/help/testvm.xml
When all is well, you should see Java Version: 1.6.0_20 from Sun Microsystems Inc.

Next

Please run this online scan to help look for remnants.

Establish an internet connection & perform an online scan with Internet Explorer at Kaspersky Online Scanner

Click Accept, when prompted to download and install the program files and database of malware definitions.

• Click Run at the Security prompt.
  
• The program will then begin downloading and installing and will also update the database.
  
• Please be patient as this can take several minutes.
  
• Once the update is complete, click on My Computer under the green Scan bar to the left to start the scan.
  
• Once the scan is complete, it will display if your system has been infected. It does not provide an option to clean/disinfect. We only require a report from it.
  
• Do NOT be alarmed by what you see in the report. Many of the finds have likely been quarantined.
  
• Click View scan report at the bottom.
  
• Click the Save Report As... button.
  
• Click the Save as Text button to save the file to your desktop so that you may post it in your next reply.
  

**Note**

To optimize scanning time and produce a more sensible report for review:

• Close any open programs.
  
• Turn off the real-time scanner of all antivirus or antispyware programs while performing the online scan.
  

Note for Internet Explorer 7 users: If at any time you have trouble viewing the accept button of the license, click on the Zoom tool located at the bottom right of the IE window and set the zoom to 75%. Once the license is accepted, reset to 100%.

JavaRa 1.15 Removal Log.

Report follows after line.

------------------------------------

The JavaRa removal process was started on Fri Jun 11 16:10:43 2010

Found and removed: C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.6.0_03

Found and removed: Software\JavaSoft\Java2D\1.5.0_12

Found and removed: SOFTWARE\Classes\CLSID\{CAFEEFAC-0016-0000-0003-ABCDEFFEDCBA}

Found and removed: SOFTWARE\Classes\CLSID\{CAFEEFAC-0016-0000-0003-ABCDEFFEDCBB}

Found and removed: SOFTWARE\Classes\CLSID\{CAFEEFAC-0016-0000-0003-ABCDEFFEDCBC}

Found and removed: SOFTWARE\Classes\JavaPlugin.160_03

Found and removed: SOFTWARE\JavaSoft\Java Plug-in\1.6.0_03

Found and removed: SOFTWARE\JavaSoft\Java Runtime Environment\1.6.0_03

Found and removed: Software\Classes\JavaPlugin.160_03

Found and removed: Software\Classes\CLSID\{CAFEEFAC-0013-0000-0003-ABCDEFFEDCBA}

Found and removed: Software\Classes\CLSID\{CAFEEFAC-0013-0000-0004-ABCDEFFEDCBA}

Found and removed: Software\Classes\CLSID\{CAFEEFAC-0013-0000-0005-ABCDEFFEDCBA}

Found and removed: SOFTWARE\JavaSoft\Java Web Start\1.0.1

Found and removed: SOFTWARE\JavaSoft\Java Web Start\1.0.1_02

Found and removed: SOFTWARE\JavaSoft\Java Web Start\1.0.1_03

Found and removed: SOFTWARE\JavaSoft\Java Web Start\1.0.1_04

Found and removed: SOFTWARE\JavaSoft\Java Web Start\1.2

Found and removed: SOFTWARE\JavaSoft\Java Web Start\1.2.0_01

Found and removed: SOFTWARE\JavaSoft\Java Web Start\1.6.0_03

Found and removed: Software\JavaSoft\Java2D\1.6.0_03

Found and removed: Software\JavaSoft\Java Runtime Environment\1.6.0_03

Found and removed: Software\Classes\CLSID\{CAFEEFAC-0013-0001-0000-ABCDEFFEDCBA}

Found and removed: Software\Classes\CLSID\{CAFEEFAC-0013-0001-0001-ABCDEFFEDCBA}

Found and removed: Software\Classes\CLSID\{CAFEEFAC-0013-0001-0001-ABCDEFFEDCBB}

Found and removed: Software\Classes\CLSID\{CAFEEFAC-0013-0001-0002-ABCDEFFEDCBA}

Found and removed: Software\Classes\CLSID\{CAFEEFAC-0013-0001-0002-ABCDEFFEDCBB}

Found and removed: Software\Classes\CLSID\{CAFEEFAC-0013-0001-0003-ABCDEFFEDCBA}

Found and removed: Software\Classes\CLSID\{CAFEEFAC-0013-0001-0003-ABCDEFFEDCBB}

Found and removed: Software\Classes\CLSID\{CAFEEFAC-0013-0001-0004-ABCDEFFEDCBA}

Found and removed: Software\Classes\CLSID\{CAFEEFAC-0013-0001-0004-ABCDEFFEDCBB}

Found and removed: Software\Classes\CLSID\{CAFEEFAC-0013-0001-0005-ABCDEFFEDCBA}

Found and removed: Software\Classes\CLSID\{CAFEEFAC-0013-0001-0005-ABCDEFFEDCBB}

Found and removed: Software\Classes\CLSID\{CAFEEFAC-0013-0001-0006-ABCDEFFEDCBA}

Found and removed: Software\Classes\CLSID\{CAFEEFAC-0013-0001-0006-ABCDEFFEDCBB}

Found and removed: Software\Classes\CLSID\{CAFEEFAC-0013-0001-0007-ABCDEFFEDCBA}

Found and removed: Software\Classes\CLSID\{CAFEEFAC-0013-0001-0007-ABCDEFFEDCBB}

Found and removed: Software\Classes\CLSID\{CAFEEFAC-0013-0001-0008-ABCDEFFEDCBA}

Found and removed: Software\Classes\CLSID\{CAFEEFAC-0013-0001-0008-ABCDEFFEDCBB}

Found and removed: Software\Classes\CLSID\{CAFEEFAC-0013-0001-0009-ABCDEFFEDCBA}

Found and removed: Software\Classes\CLSID\{CAFEEFAC-0013-0001-0009-ABCDEFFEDCBB}

Found and removed: Software\Classes\CLSID\{CAFEEFAC-0013-0001-0010-ABCDEFFEDCBA}

Found and removed: Software\Classes\CLSID\{CAFEEFAC-0013-0001-0010-ABCDEFFEDCBB}

Found and removed: Software\Classes\CLSID\{CAFEEFAC-0013-0001-0011-ABCDEFFEDCBA}

Found and removed: Software\Classes\CLSID\{CAFEEFAC-0013-0001-0011-ABCDEFFEDCBB}

Found and removed: Software\Classes\CLSID\{CAFEEFAC-0013-0001-0012-ABCDEFFEDCBA}

Found and removed: Software\Classes\CLSID\{CAFEEFAC-0013-0001-0012-ABCDEFFEDCBB}

Found and removed: Software\Classes\CLSID\{CAFEEFAC-0013-0001-0013-ABCDEFFEDCBA}

Found and removed: Software\Classes\CLSID\{CAFEEFAC-0013-0001-0013-ABCDEFFEDCBB}

Found and removed: Software\Classes\CLSID\{CAFEEFAC-0013-0001-0014-ABCDEFFEDCBA}

Found and removed: Software\Classes\CLSID\{CAFEEFAC-0013-0001-0014-ABCDEFFEDCBB}

Found and removed: Software\Classes\CLSID\{CAFEEFAC-0013-0001-0015-ABCDEFFEDCBA}

Found and removed: Software\Classes\CLSID\{CAFEEFAC-0013-0001-0015-ABCDEFFEDCBB}

Found and removed: Software\Classes\CLSID\{CAFEEFAC-0013-0001-0016-ABCDEFFEDCBA}

Found and removed: Software\Classes\CLSID\{CAFEEFAC-0013-0001-0016-ABCDEFFEDCBB}

Found and removed: Software\Classes\CLSID\{CAFEEFAC-0013-0001-0017-ABCDEFFEDCBA}

Found and removed: Software\Classes\CLSID\{CAFEEFAC-0013-0001-0017-ABCDEFFEDCBB}

Found and removed: Software\Classes\CLSID\{CAFEEFAC-0013-0001-0018-ABCDEFFEDCBA}

Found and removed: Software\Classes\CLSID\{CAFEEFAC-0013-0001-0018-ABCDEFFEDCBB}

Found and removed: Software\Classes\CLSID\{CAFEEFAC-0013-0001-0019-ABCDEFFEDCBA}

Found and removed: Software\Classes\CLSID\{CAFEEFAC-0013-0001-0019-ABCDEFFEDCBB}

Found and removed: Software\Classes\CLSID\{CAFEEFAC-0013-0001-0020-ABCDEFFEDCBA}

Found and removed: Software\Classes\CLSID\{CAFEEFAC-0013-0001-0020-ABCDEFFEDCBB}

Found and removed: Software\Classes\CLSID\{CAFEEFAC-0013-0001-0021-ABCDEFFEDCBA}

Found and removed: Software\Classes\CLSID\{CAFEEFAC-0013-0001-0021-ABCDEFFEDCBB}

Found and removed: Software\Classes\CLSID\{CAFEEFAC-0013-0001-0022-ABCDEFFEDCBA}

Found and removed: Software\Classes\CLSID\{CAFEEFAC-0013-0001-0022-ABCDEFFEDCBB}

Found and removed: Software\Classes\CLSID\{CAFEEFAC-0013-0001-0023-ABCDEFFEDCBA}

Found and removed: Software\Classes\CLSID\{CAFEEFAC-0013-0001-0023-ABCDEFFEDCBB}

Found and removed: Software\Classes\CLSID\{CAFEEFAC-0013-0001-0024-ABCDEFFEDCBA}

Found and removed: Software\Classes\CLSID\{CAFEEFAC-0013-0001-0024-ABCDEFFEDCBB}

Found and removed: Software\Classes\CLSID\{CAFEEFAC-0013-0001-0025-ABCDEFFEDCBA}

Found and removed: Software\Classes\CLSID\{CAFEEFAC-0013-0001-0025-ABCDEFFEDCBB}

Found and removed: Software\Classes\CLSID\{CAFEEFAC-0013-0001-0026-ABCDEFFEDCBA}

Found and removed: Software\Classes\CLSID\{CAFEEFAC-0013-0001-0026-ABCDEFFEDCBB}

Found and removed: Software\Classes\CLSID\{CAFEEFAC-0013-0001-0027-ABCDEFFEDCBA}

Found and removed: Software\Classes\CLSID\{CAFEEFAC-0013-0001-0027-ABCDEFFEDCBB}

Found and removed: Software\Classes\CLSID\{CAFEEFAC-0013-0001-0028-ABCDEFFEDCBA}

Found and removed: Software\Classes\CLSID\{CAFEEFAC-0013-0001-0028-ABCDEFFEDCBB}

Found and removed: Software\Classes\CLSID\{CAFEEFAC-0013-0001-0029-ABCDEFFEDCBA}

Found and removed: Software\Classes\CLSID\{CAFEEFAC-0013-0001-0029-ABCDEFFEDCBB}

Found and removed: Software\Classes\CLSID\{CAFEEFAC-0013-0001-0030-ABCDEFFEDCBA}

Found and removed: Software\Classes\CLSID\{CAFEEFAC-0013-0001-0030-ABCDEFFEDCBB}

Found and removed: SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Active Setup\Installed Components\{08B0E5C0-4FCB-11CF-AAA5-00401C608500}

Found and removed: SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Installer\Folders\\C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.6.0_03\

Found and removed: SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Installer\Folders\\C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.6.0_03\bin\

Found and removed: SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Installer\Folders\C:\Program Files\Common Files\Java\Update\Base Images\jre1.6.0.b105\patch-jre1.6.0_03.b05\

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Finished reporting.

Please run Kaspersky Online Scanner and then we''ll deal with a driver.

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KASPERSKY ONLINE SCANNER 7.0: scan report
Saturday, June 12, 2010
Operating system: Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition Service Pack 3 (build 2600)
Kaspersky Online Scanner version: 7.0.26.13
Last database update: Friday, June 11, 2010 23:16:03
Records in database: 4260874
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Scan settings:
scan using the following database: extended
Scan archives: yes
Scan e-mail databases: yes

Scan area - My Computer:
C:\
D:\
E:\
F:\
G:\
H:\
I:\
K:\
L:\
M:\
N:\
O:\
W:\

Scan statistics:
Objects scanned: 463641
Threats found: 8
Infected objects found: 9
Suspicious objects found: 0
Scan duration: 04:48:27


File name / Threat / Threats count
C:\Qoobox\Quarantine\C\Documents and Settings\Rick Wintermute\Local Settings\Application Data\syssvc.exe.vir Infected: Trojan.Win32.KillAV.gnc 1
D:\Microsoft Games\downloaded aircraft\Captain Sim\757 200\Captain Sim 757\CS_B757_KeyGen.exe Infected: Trojan.Win32.Genome.aycs 1
D:\music\Lindsey Buckingham\wrong lindsey buckingham.mp3 Infected: Trojan-Downloader.WMA.GetCodec.c 1
D:\SYSTEM\crysis\Crysis.exe Infected: Trojan.Win32.Genome.wze 1
D:\SYSTEM\downloaded programs\FU-Setup_LE.exe Infected: not-a-virus:AdWare.Win32.Rabio.dk 1
D:\SYSTEM\downloaded programs\scicoe1201.exe Infected: not-a-virus:WebToolbar.Win32.WhenU.a 1
D:\SYSTEM\downloaded programs\sdie.exe Infected: not-a-virus:WebToolbar.Win32.WhenU.a 1
G:\Incomplete\T-5745425-star spangled banner prince [unreleased rare track].mp3 Infected: Trojan-Downloader.WMA.GetCodec.r 1
G:\test\america prince new single.mp3 Infected: Trojan-Downloader.WMA.GetCodec.af 1

Selected area has been scanned.

Please download the OTM by OldTimer.

• Save it to your desktop.
  
• Please double-click OTM.exe to run it. (Vista users, please right click on OTM.exe and select "Run as an Administrator")
  
• Copy the file paths below to the clipboard by highlighting ALL of them and pressing CTRL + C (or, after highlighting, right-click and choose Copy):
  
  

  Code:

  :Processes

:Services

:Reg

:Files
D:\Microsoft Games\downloaded aircraft\Captain Sim\757 200\Captain Sim 757\CS_B757
D:\music\Lindsey Buckingham\wrong lindsey buckingham.mp3
D:\SYSTEM\crysis\Crysis.exe
D:\SYSTEM\downloaded programs\FU-Setup_LE.exe
D:\SYSTEM\downloaded programs\scicoe1201.exe
D:\SYSTEM\downloaded programs\sdie.exe
G:\Incomplete\T-5745425-star spangled banner prince [unreleased rare track].mp3
G:\test\america prince new single.mp3



:Commands
[purity]
[resethosts]
[emptytemp]
[CREATERESTOREPOINT]
[EMPTYFLASH]
[Reboot]
  
  
• Return to OTM, right click in the "Paste instructions for items to be Move" window (under the light Yellow bar) and choose Paste.
  
• Click the red Moveit! button.
  
• A log of files and folders moved will be created in the c:\_OTM\MovedFiles folder in the form of Date and Time (mmddyyyy_hhmmss.log). Please open this log in Notepad and post its contents in your next reply.
  
• Close OTM
  

If a file or folder cannot be moved immediately you may be asked to reboot the machine to finish the move process. If you are asked to reboot the machine choose Yes.

Kenny,
I screwed up, ran otm, and hit the clean up button first!!!

Went back and did what you told me to do and these are the results.

Hope I didn't screw anything up too bad.. :sad:

Error: Unable to interpret in the current context!
Error: Unable to interpret in the current context!
Error: Unable to interpret in the current context!
Error: Unable to interpret in the current context!
Error: Unable to interpret in the current context!
Error: Unable to interpret in the current context!
Error: Unable to interpret in the current context!
Error: Unable to interpret in the current context!

OTM by OldTimer - Version 3.1.12.2 log created on 06122010_074943

Last edited by nuclearjock on 12th June 2010, 12:53 pm; edited 1 time in total (Reason for editing : mistake)

I have a restore point created after reinstalling Java. That one should get me back to where I was B4 otm if that should be necessary. Sorry I dorked up.


Error: Unable to interpret in the current context!
Error: Unable to interpret in the current context!
Error: Unable to interpret in the current context!
Error: Unable to interpret in the current context!
Error: Unable to interpret in the current context!
Error: Unable to interpret in the current context!
Error: Unable to interpret in the current context!
Error: Unable to interpret in the current context!

OTM by OldTimer - Version 3.1.12.2 log created on 06122010_074943

No don't do this....

Using Windows Explorer (to get there right-click your Start button and go to "Explore"), please delete these Folders (if present):

D:\Microsoft Games\downloaded aircraft\Captain Sim

D:\SYSTEM\crysis

G:\Incomplete


Using Windows Explorer (to get there right-click your Start button and go to "Explore"), please delete these Files (if present):

D:\music\Lindsey Buckingham\wrong lindsey buckingham.mp3

D:\SYSTEM\downloaded programs\FU-Setup_LE.exe

D:\SYSTEM\downloaded programs\scicoe1201.exe

D:\SYSTEM\downloaded programs\sdie.exe

G:\test\america prince new single.mp3

Done!

How is your PC now?

ok except no sound. Driver is freshley installed and working, media player says no hardware. when I boot into vista, sound is fine so it's not a hardware issue. do I have to restart anything that I disabled??

Lets remove the tools first. And go from there....

To re-enable your Emulation drivers, double click DeFogger to run the tool.

• The application window will appear
  
• Click the Re-enable button to re-enable your CD Emulation drivers
  
• Click Yes to continue
• A 'Finished!' message will appear
  
• Click OK
  
• DeFogger will now ask to reboot the machine - click OK
  

IMPORTANT! If you receive an error message while running DeFogger, please post the log defogger_enable which will appear on your desktop.

Your Emulation drivers are now re-enabled.

To remove all of the tools we used and the files and folders they created, please do the following:
Please download OTC.exe by OldTimer:

• Save it to your Desktop.
  
• Double click OTC.exe.
  
• Click the CleanUp! button.
  
• If you are prompted to Reboot during the cleanup, select Yes.
  
• The tool will delete itself once it finishes.
  

Note: If any tool, file or folder (belonging to the program we have used) hasn't been deleted, please delete it manually.

Your Computer is Clean






Some final items:


Follow these steps to uninstall Combofix and tools used in the removal of malware

• Please press the Windows Key and R on your keyboard. This will bring up the Run... command.
  
• Now type in Combofix /Uninstall in the runbox and click OK. (Notice the space between the x and /)
  
  
• Please follow the prompts to uninstall Combofix.
  
• You will then recieve a message saying Combofix was uninstalled successfully once it's done uninstalling itself.
  

This will uninstall Combofix and anything assoicated with it.

Here are some additional links for you to check out to help you with your computer security.

Browsers

Just because your computer came loaded with Internet Explorer doesn't mean that you have to use it, there are other free alternatives, FIREFOX and OPERA, both are free to use and are more secure than IE.

If you are using firefox you can stay more secure by adding NoScript and WOT (Web Of Trust)

NoScript stops Java scripts from starting on a web page unless you give permission for them, and WOT (Web Of Trust) has a comprehensive list of ratings for different websites allowing you to easily see if a website that you are about to go to has a bad reputation; in fact it will warn you to check if you are sure that you want to continue to a bad website.

• 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.
  

Additional Security Measures


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.

SpywareBlaster- SpywareBlaster will add a large list of programs and sites into your Internet Explorer settings that will protect you from running and downloading known malicious programs.

Cookienator- Scans your PC for tracking cookies in multiple browsers as well as in Adobe Flash.

Winpatrol Download and install the free version of Winpatrol. WinPatrol takes snapshot of your critical system resources and alerts you to any changes that may occur without your knowledge.

Secunia software inspector & update checker

My Blog Malware And Spyware Tips

Also, see here for system improvement: Help! My computer is slow!


It was a pleasure working with you.

After the above steps. Let me know on your sound.

kenny, still no sound. do I have to re-enable anything???

Nope. Have you restated your PC? None of the tools we used will effect your PC sound. Have you looked in the Windows Device Manager?

Please visit the links HERE and HERE first to read about this new Microsoft tool!

Then you can download and use: Microsoft Fix it Center Online
Microsoft Fix it Center Client contains troubleshooters that help detect issues on target PCs and solve them on demand or proactively before you even know they exist!
It finds and fixes many common PC and device problems automatically. It also helps prevent new problems by proactively checking for known issues and installing updates. Fix it Center helps to consolidate the many steps of diagnosing and repairing a problem into an automated tool that does the work for you.

Microsoft Fix it Center makes getting support easier than ever, with tools that help solve the issues you have now and prevent new ones.

• Easy to Install and Run: Easy-to-use wizards will guide you through the set-up process and help you anytime you need support.
  
  
• Automated: With automated troubleshooters, Fix it Center helps solve issues with your PC, even if you're not sure what the exact problem is. Fix It Center scans your device to diagnose and repair problems, then gives you the option to "Find and fix" or to "Find and report.
  
  
• Preventive Care: By helping you find and fix issues before they become real problems, Fix it Center helps keep your PC running smoothly and automatically downloading the latest solutions.
  

Let me know after you had run all the troubleshooters on your pc if it corrected your problem.

Received your PM. Did you try Microsoft Fix it Center Online.

no sound in XP. says "no sound device". when I boot into Vista, all's good. what gives??

You have two OS on this PC?

no, I didn't try the fix it center. yes, dual boot xp, vista 64. sound is ok in vista.

What about cleaning up restore points etc???

Uninstall Combofix does remove all but the most recent Restore Points....