[jackie2929]

I have tried to uninstall RPS with no luck! just won't leave!

[evilfantasy]

What happens when you try?

[jackie2929]

it tells me it is uninstalled, yet there are still files floating around?

[evilfantasy]

yet there are still files floating around?

I'm not sure I know what you mean here?

[jackie2929]

it still shows up on my computer...folders and files are still there

[evilfantasy]

If it uninstalled then just delete the leftover files/folders. Uninstallers aren't always very efficient and leave behind a lot of junk.

After that.

* Click START then RUN - Vista users press the Windows Key and the R keys for the Run box.
* Now type Combofix /Uninstall in the runbox
* Make sure there's a space between Combofix and /Uninstall
* Then hit Enter

* The above procedure will:
* Delete the following:
* ComboFix and its associated files and folders.
* 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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Clean out your temporary internet files and temp files.

Download TFC by OldTimer to your desktop.

Double-click TFC.exe to run it.

Note: If you are running on Vista, right-click on the file and choose Run As Administrator

TFC will close all programs when run, so make sure you have saved all your work before you begin.

* Click the Start button to begin the cleaning process.
* Depending on how often you clean temp files, execution time should be anywhere from a few seconds to a minute or two.
* Please let TFC run uninterrupted until it is finished.

Once TFC is finished it should restart your computer. If it does not, please manually restart the computer yourself to ensure a complete cleaning.

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How is the computer running now?

[jackie2929]

ok, things seem to be going pretty smooth now.
Thanks for all your help!!
Is everything done now?

[evilfantasy]

Just my final suggestions.

Use the Secunia Software Inspector to check for out of date software.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 updates.

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Check out Keeping Yourself Safe On The Web for tips and free tools to help keep you safe in the future.

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