Avast reported a worm and now PC is slow

[essexboy]

Ok could you run this and left me know what problems you are still having

Start OTS. Copy/Paste the information in the quotebox below into the pane where it says "Paste fix here" and then click the Run Fix button.

Code: [Select]

[Unregister Dlls]
[Files/Folders - Created Within 30 Days]
NY ->  _ -> C:\Users\James\AppData\Local\_
[Files/Folders - Modified Within 30 Days]
NY ->  ´ô) -> C:\Windows\´ô)
[Files - No Company Name]
NY ->  ´ô) -> C:\Windows\´ô)
[Empty Temp Folders]


The fix should only take a very short time. When the fix is completed a message box will popup telling you that it is finished. Click the Ok button and Notepad will open with a log of actions taken during the fix. Post that information back here along with a new OTS log.

I will review the information when it comes back in.

Also let me know of any problems you encountered performing the steps above or any continuing problems you are still having with the computer.

[forever insane]

Hey,

Not really having any major problems now. Not sure why my PC thought the nickelback image was a system file, that bit is confusing. Internet seems to be a little slow (slower then it was, but not too much, could be a connection problem, IDK). And im having trouble with some sites like BBC Iplayer (viewing vids), facebook (viewing certain things) and sometimes certain buttons dont work, for instance, on ebuyer.com, I have cant view comments about items or the specifications, but othertimes I can as the button doesnt do anything on the site). This is all new. Java & flash are both up-to-date and allowed via settings.

Anyway, Done the fix and the scan. Not sure if you wanted a normal scan or the custom scan you stated in the last post, so I performed both just incase.

The fix is '02172010_213849.log', a new default scan (without clicking certion options) is 'OTS.txt' and the new scan like you stated in your last post is 'OTS1.txt'

[essexboy]

OK the wierdos went this time without a struggle -  Lets try a little TLC.  Run OTS and hit the cleanup button, that will remove my tools

Download Flush Flash and then run - full instructions are on the download page


SPRING CLEAN
 
Download TFC to your desktop

• Open the file and close any other windows.
• It will close all programs itself when run, make sure to let it run uninterrupted.
  
• Click the Start button to begin the process. The program should not take long to finish its job
• Once its finished it should reboot your machine, if not, do this yourself to ensure a complete clean

THEN

Download and run Auslogics Disc Defragmenter


Let me know of any change after this

[forever insane]

The Flash Flush has worked perfectly, all sites are working like normal again.

1 question, iv been running 'Admucher' to remove ads (got it any problems occurred) and it removes all ads from all sites in chrome and IE. Will this cut down (or hopefully stop) me getting any spyware from ads?

Also, I use 'My defrag' as it runs perfectly in safe mode. Should I keep this or use the one you mentioned? I tried it before and I don't think it worked in safe mode Or is it pointless going into safe mode altogether for defragging?

Thank you for the help, you saved me from a lot of annoyances... and in good timing as I have a job interview in the morning.

James.

EDIT: Just been on a forum I use and I cant use the clickable smileys. I have to type in the code (and I dont know the code for most of them )

[essexboy]

Unfortunately there are always going to be driveby downloads and infected websites, but as long as you use common sense and close ads by using the X and not the supplied close button the chances are greatly reduced 

If you are happy with my defrag then keep it - always use what you like and not what any one else says

I had a problem with the smileys yesterday as well - may be a forum problem

Good luck with the interview

[forever insane]

Any help with this:

"Hello, either you have JavaScript turned off or an old version of Adobe's Flash Player. Get the latest Flash player." - I get that when I go to youtube, but youtube videos embedded into sites seem to work fine. Java script is turned on and flash is the latest :@

[forever insane]

So no idea? Iplayer has stopped working again

[essexboy]

Sorry missed the reply - I will check it out now

[essexboy]

Have a quick look here http://www.google.com/support/youtube/bin/answer.py?hl=en&answer=57669

[essexboy]

Here is the uninstall utility http://kb2.adobe.com/cps/141/tn_14157.html

[forever insane]

Still doest work