Subject to no further problems
I will remove my tools now and give some recommendations, but, I would like you to run for 24 hours or so and come back if you have any problems
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Now the best part of the day ----- Your log now appears clean :thumbsup:
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A good workman always cleans up after himself so..The following will implement some cleanup procedures as well as reset System Restore points:
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Run OTL
- Under the Custom Scans/Fixes box at the bottom, paste in the following
:Commands
[resethosts]
[purity]
[emptytemp]
[EMPTYFLASH]
[Reboot]
- Then click the Run Fix button at the top
- Let the program run unhindered, reboot the PC when it is done
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Remove ComboFix.
- Hold down the Windows key + R on your keyboard. This will display the Run dialogue box
- In the Run box, type in ComboFix /Uninstall (Notice the space between the "x" and "/") then click OK
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- Follow the prompts on the screen
- A message should appear confirming that ComboFix was uninstalled
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Run OTL and hit the cleanup button. It will remove all the programmes we have used plus itself.
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We will now confirm that your hidden files are set to that, as some of the tools I use will change that
- Click Start.
- Open My Computer.
- Select the Tools menu and click Folder Options.
- Select the View Tab.
- Under the Hidden files and folders heading select Do not show hidden files and folders.
- Click Yes to confirm.
- Click OK.
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SPRING CLEAN.
To manually create a new Restore Point - Go to Control Panel and select System
- Select System
- On the left select System Protection and accept the warning if you get one
- Select System Protection Tab
- Select Create at the bottom
- Type in a name i.e. Clean
- Select Create
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Now we can purge the infected ones- GoStart > All programs > Accessories > system tools
- Right click Disc cleanup and select run as administrator
- Select Your main drive and accept the warning if you get one
- For a few moments the system will make some calculations
- Select the More Options tab
- In the System Restore and Shadow Backups select Clean up
- Select Delete on the pop up
- Select OK
- Select Delete
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Now that you are clean, to help protect your computer in the future I recommend that you get the following free programmes:
Malwarebytes. Update and run weekly to keep your system clean
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Download and install
FileHippo update checker and run it monthly it will show you which programmes on your system need updating and give a download link
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It is critical to have both a firewall and anti virus to protect your system and to keep them
updated. To keep your operating system up to date visit
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To learn more about how to protect yourself while on the internet read our little guide
How did I get infected in the first place ?.
Keep safe :wave: