Already posted this in spanish section - perhaps someone could help a beginner!?

[Pondus]

Pondus, if nothing is 100% (totally understandable) would you and essexboy recommend running the three programs (FRST, ASWmbr and Adwcleaner) every few weeks or so??

No ... those Tools dont do anything unless you tell them what to do, and for that you need training and understand the logs they give

AdwCleaner and Malwarebytes you can keep and use in a weekly/monthly check
if you use removable drives/usb stick/camera Cards ... then MCShield is recomended www.mcshield.net

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Super, thank you Pondus.. Wont waste time scanning and diagnosing stuff I havent got a clue what to do with!! (if thats the right english!)

Essexboy.. my hero its still not working... im hoping these are files i just need to go in and remove.... are they redundant or have i still got "issues"?

XXx
PEri

[Pondus]

they are in FRST quarantine folder....

when essexboy is done he will clean up the mess he have made       meaning remov all Tools used, and folders that belongs to them

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Major lolage....Whats he going to do bring his feather duster round?? bit of a ken dodd ey??

My partner is an electrical engineer (washing machines and fridges rather than computers) he could take a leaf out of Avast's tidying up policy book!

[Pondus]

  Whats he going to do bring his feather duster round?? bit of a ken dodd ey??

There is of course a tool for that also ..... his tool box is very big   

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Pondus..! you dirty little man!... 

isnt it usually the plumber or the pizza delivery guy!! LOOOL

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sfc scannow results ... looks like there are still damaged files of C:/

[essexboy]

OK lets go for tidy up and then see how it is running, I generally tend to ignore Pondus 


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 

Now the best part of the day ----- Your log now appears clean  :thumbsup:

A good workman always cleans up after himself so..The following will implement some cleanup procedures as well as reset  System Restore points:

Remove tools

Download and run Delfix




: Keep Java Updated :

WARNING: Java is the #1 exploited program at this time. The Department of Homeland Security recommends that computer users disable Java
See this article

I would recommend that you completely uninstall Java unless you need it to run an important software.
In that instance I would recommend that you disable Java in your browsers until you need it for that software and then enable it. (See How to diasble Java in your web browser and How to unplug Java from the browser)

If you do need to keep Java then download JavaRa
Run the programme and select  Remove Java Runtime.  Uninstall all versions of Java present
Once done then run it again and select Update Java runtime > Download and install Latest version



Now that you are clean, to help protect your computer in the future I recommend that you get the following free programmes:

CryptoPrevent install this programme to lock down and prevent crypto ransome ware



Malwarebytes.

Update and run weekly to keep your system clean

Unchecky

Click on the link above to be taken to Unchecky.com
click the very large Download button.
click Save
Click Open folder
Right click on the Unchecky_setup and choose to Run as Administrator
Once open click the Install button.
Then click on Finish
Unchecky is now installed and will help you keep unwanted check boxes unchecked, this is a fire and forget programme 

It is critical to have both a firewall and anti virus to protect your system and to keep them updated.

To learn more about how to protect yourself while on the internet read this little guide  Best security practices Keep safe  :wave:

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Kudos Essexboy... Thats plenty to keep me busy!.. Do you want me to leave the system running for 24 hours before the clear up... or shall i just do it now?

Pondus' jibe received with the fun that was intended!.. by me anyways!.... its been great receiving all this help from you guys..

will continue to malinger for a while and will be sure to say thankyou and bye for now before i log off and get on with my course work... its due in on the 10th and ive got another 1500 words and a reference list to get through so thank you my little distractions...

 

[essexboy]

You can do the cleanup now as the CRC error on the main system file is now cured

But yes run for a day or so and if there are any problems come back here

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For Essex boy... x

[essexboy]

Ah sweet... Thanks