If everything is running OK then don't restore the registry.
Time to finish up.
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Secunia Software Inspector to check for out of date software.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) Please either enable Automatic Updates under Start > Control Panel > Automatic Updates, or get into the habit of checking for Windows updates regularly.
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Make sure all of your security programs are up to date and run scans with them regularly. Turn on the automatic updates in all of them. Do scans once or twice a week minimum. I can not stress how important it is to keep your antivirus, antispyware and firewall up to date.
Here are some great FREE tools to help you keep from getting infected again. These tools use little or no resources so won't slow down your PC.
Concerned about Browser Security? Consider using
Mozilla Firefox. With more than 15,000 improvements, Firefox 3 is faster, safer and smarter than ever before.
For Internet Explorer 7 users there is
IE7Pro. IE7Pro is a must have add-on for Internet Explorer, which includes a lot of features and tweaks to make your IE friendlier, more useful,
more secure and customizable.
To prevent unknown applications from being installed on your computer install
WinPatrol 2008
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Using Winpatrol to protect your computer from malicious software
I suggest using
WOT - Web of Trust. WOT is a free Internet security addon for your browser. It will keep you safe from online scams, identity theft, spyware, spam, viruses and unreliable shopping sites. WOT warns you before you interact with a risky website. It's easy and it's free.
SpywareBlaster - Secure your Internet Explorer to make it harder for these ActiveX programs to run on your computer. Also stop certain cookies from being added to your computer when running Mozilla based browsers like Firefox.
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Using SpywareBlaster to protect your computer from Spyware and Malware
* If you don't know what ActiveX controls are, see
here
Check out
So how did I get infected in the first place? By Tony Klein for tips and free tools to help keep you safe in the future.
Also see this
Maintenance Guide for free cleaning and maintenance tools to help keep your computer running smooth.