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Re: there is a Virus in my system
« Reply #15 on: July 30, 2015, 11:25:53 PM »
I hooked up another, new, unused mouse - and - it works much much better.
The old mouse is an Acer and came with the computer...

I can now put the curser beside a letter and correct it
without trying several times and the page all the way going blue...
These old mouse buttons were giving in...
the new does this not do at all...

Does this mean that you found nothing otherwise.
If so, then there was no virus, only a bad mouse...

Thanks you for your work, thank you so much, Essexboy!
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Re: there is a Virus in my system
« Reply #16 on: July 31, 2015, 01:35:11 PM »
Yup just a bad mouse on its last legs :)
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Re: there is a Virus in my system
« Reply #17 on: July 31, 2015, 07:48:31 PM »
But I got to clean up my desk-top,
what do you recommend?


Yes, the mouse. The computer is much better now, like new with that new, unused mouse!

Thanks again with your knowledge, Essexboy!
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Re: there is a Virus in my system
« Reply #18 on: July 31, 2015, 08:25:41 PM »
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
Select the options as shown



: 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:

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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