Let's clear out the programs we've been using to clean up your computer, they are not suitable for general malware removal and could cause damage if launched accidentally. These steps will also help secure the work you have done.
- Click START then RUN
- Now type Combofix /u in the runbox
- Make sure there's a space between Combofix and /u
- Then hit Enter.
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The above procedure will:- Delete:
- ComboFix and its associated files and folders.
- VundoFix backups, if present
- The C:\Deckard folder, if present
- The C:_OtMoveIt folder, if present
- Reset the clock settings.
- Hide file extensions, if required.
- Hide System/Hidden files, if required.
- Set a new, clean Restore Point.
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1. Double click
OTMoveIt2.exe to launch it.
Vista users right click and choose Run As Administrator
2. Click on the
CleanUp! button.
3. OTMoveIt2 will download a list from the Internet, if your firewall or other defensive programs alerts you, allow it access.
4. Click
YES at the next prompt (list downloaded, Do you want to begin cleanup process?)
5. Once complete exit out of OTMoveIt2
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Set a New Restore Point to prevent possible reinfection from an old one
Setting a new restore point AFTER cleaning your system will enable your computer to roll-back to a clean working state if needed.
- Go to Start > Programs > Accessories > System Tools and click System Restore
- Choose the radio button marked Create a Restore Point on the first screen then click Next Give the Restore Point a name then click Create.
- The new restore point will be stamped with the current date and time. Keep a log of this so you can find it easily should you need to use System Restore.
- Next go to Start > Run and type Cleanmgr
- Click OK
- Click the More Options Tab.
- Click Clean Up in the System Restore section to remove all previous restore points except the newly created clean one.
You can find instructions on how to enable and re-enable system restore here:
Windows XP System Restore Guide or
Windows Vista System Restore Guide
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Go to Add or Remove Programs and uninstall AVG 7.5 and update to the new AVG 8.0.
AVG Free - Download installation files & documentation
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Use the
Secunia Software Inspector to check for out of date software.
- Click Start Now
- Check the box next to Enable thorough system inspection.
- Click Start
- Allow the scan to finish and scroll down to see if any updates are needed.
- Update anything listed.
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Go to
Microsoft Windows Update and get all critical
security updates.
(you will need to use Internet Explorer to do this)
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Defragment your hard drive
Boot into Safe Mode by restarting your computer - keep tapping F8 until the menu appears.
Use your up and down arrow keys to select
Safe Mode
Then click
Start >
Run > type
dfrg.msc
In the top of the window click on the
C: drive
Click the
Defragment button
This can take some time so please be patient.
Close Disk Defragmenter when finished
Restart into Normal Mode.
A tutorial for disc defragmentation is available at
BleepingComputer.com
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How is everything now?