Trojan.fakealert

[Nosnibor]

Should I still do CCleaner?

Nosnibor- When the fake alert popped up, I exited out of it by hitting the red 'x', which I figured I shouldn't have done.

You are correct   in figuring you should not have exited using that method. Exiting ANY web based page by using the red X in the top right corner or by using the Cancel or exit Button is probably the most common user induced Security Breach  ever found.
Whenever i  close any web based page i always close it using Windows Task Manager there by removing the risk.
Also i think you should use CCleaner. I've used it for over 3 years and highly recommend it.

P.S. you might also like some of the programs I've got links for in my signature below  

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[Chrysta]

Ok, I ran ccleaner. I went to the 'cleaner' section and deleted everything in there. Should I also run the 'registry' section and then fix the selected items?

[Nosnibor]

CCleaner's Registery Cleaner is the only one i use or recomend
Be sure to select "YES" to make a back up of the registry. I've never had to use a backup in over 3 years but it doesn't hurt to be cautious.
What did you select for settings in CCleaner this might help if you have questions about settings http://docs.piriform.com/ccleaner

[Chrysta]

How do you make a back up of the registry?

This is what was automatically checked in the 'cleaner' section. What came up, I deleted.


Internet Explorer

Temportary Internet Files
Cookies
History
Recently Typed URLs
Index.dat files
Last Download location


Windows Explorer

Recent Documents
Run (in start menu)
Other Explorer MRUs
Thumbnail Cache

System

Empty Recycle Bin
Temporary Files
Clipboard
Memory Dumps
Chkdsk Fild Fragments
Windows Log Files

Things that are automatically checked in the 'registry' section are: Which I haven't done anything with yet.

Registry Integrity

Missing Shared DLLs
Unused File Extensions
ActiveX and Class Issues
Type Libraries
Applications
Fonts
Application Paths
Help Files
Installer
Obsolete Software
Run at Startup
Start Menu Ordering
MUI Cache


Again, how do I create a registry backup?

[Nosnibor]

STOP STOP STOP   First step make sure you have the most current version of ccleaner (update link-bottom right corner of CCleaner GUI)  In CCleaner first go to the "Options tab" and make sure Show prompt to backup registry issues  is selected.  Then select the Registey button, then select everything, press scan for issues. How many issues where found???  Then press fix selected issues  a pop up will ask if you want to back up the registry, Select yes  I recomend placing all CCleaner Registry backup's in a folder called "CCleaner Data" placed in your "My Documents Folder" Then select clean all n ya good to go.

Be sure to check http://docs.piriform.com/ccleaner  for an explanation about everything related to ccleaner

[Chrysta]

Ok. Thank you very much for all the instructions. I really appreciate it.

I made a registry backup.

It found and fixed 143 items.

[Nosnibor]

It found and fixed 143 items.

OMG thats a lot I install and uninstall a lot and i wouldn't get that many in a year
chk my past post with all the links. I use them all and highly recomend them all.
If you like contact my MSN if you need live help with any PC problem  

[Omid Farhang]

@Chrysta: your HijackThis log files look likes to be clean, just upgrade the Internet Explorer to version 8.

[Nosnibor]

Ok. Thank you very much for all the instructions. I really appreciate it.

P.S.  Every time i install something NEW i always do thefollowing steps
     1. Close ALL open programs including those in the system tray except for antivirus and firewall.
     2. Make a "System restore point"
     Now your free to chk out the new program. Tweek it, check out ALL the settings, see what it does, let your fingers guide you lol. If you dont like the new program or if it made UNWANTED CHANGES to your system  or if the user made unwanted changes lol BOOM get rid of it USING Revo then use "System Restore" to revert to a time before you installed the unwanted program.
     3. Whenever i uninstall something (or for aditional cleaning) i use "Revo Uninstaller" http://www.revouninstaller.com/ as windows leaves behind a lot of CRAP n temp stuff when it installs, uninstalls or just from daily usage.

WARNING
Revo is very powerfull and you could inadvertantly delete stuff you need.