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Offline TwinHeadedEagle

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Re: URL:MAL Process: Explorer.exe
« Reply #15 on: June 28, 2015, 06:19:09 PM »
PC should be clean after this fix, how is it behaving now?
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Re: URL:MAL Process: Explorer.exe
« Reply #16 on: June 28, 2015, 07:07:05 PM »
Hi,

Thank you very much for this fix. looks like that solved it.
Have not a popup message, and everything is looking good.

Thanks again.

What do you recommend I should put on this PC to keep it clean? baring in mind the user is not very computer savvy so would like to keep it out of view as much as possible.

Kind Regards.

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Re: URL:MAL Process: Explorer.exe
« Reply #17 on: June 29, 2015, 09:38:15 AM »
Glad I could help. We will delete all used tools and I'll give you some tips to harden your security and learn how to protect yourself :)


Recommended reading:
MUST READ - security tips:
MUST READ - general maintenance:
The Importance of Software Updating:

In order to stay protected it is
very important that you regularly update all of your software. Cybercriminals depend on the apathy of users around software updates to keep their malicious endeavor running.

Operating systems, such as Windows, and applications, such as Adobe Reader or JAVA, are used by tens of millions of computers and devices around the world, making them a huge target for cybercriminals. Downloading updates and installing them can sometimes be tedious, but the advantages you get from the updates are certainly worth it.


Recommended additional software:
CCleaner - to clean unneeded temporary files.
Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware - to scan your system from time to time in search for malware.
Malwarebytes' Anti-Exploit - to prevent plenty of mostly exploited vulnerabilities.
McShield - to prevent infections spread by removable media.
Unchecky - to prevent from installing additional foistware, implemented in legitimate installations.
Adblock - to surf the web without annoying ads!



Post-cleanup procedures:


Download DelFix by Xplode and save it to your desktop.
  • Run the tool by right click on the icon and Run as administrator option.
  • Make sure that these ones are checked:
    • Remove disinfection tools
    • Purge system restore
    • Reset system settings
  • Push Run and wait until the tool completes his work.
  • All tools we used should be gone. Tool will create an report for you (C:\DelFix.txt)
The tool will also record healthy state of registry and make a backup using ERUNT program in %windir%\ERUNT\DelFix
Tool deletes old system restore points and create a fresh system restore point after cleaning.





Stay safe,
TwinHeadedEagle :)
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Re: URL:MAL Process: Explorer.exe
« Reply #18 on: July 03, 2015, 08:08:52 AM »
Thank you once again,

sorry for delayed response was way for the week.
I will run these clean-ups and sort the recommendations over the weekend.

and then also upgrade to the Avast internet security package (just a bit more safety after all).

your assistance on this matter was truly helpful and very much appreciated.

kind regards