johnw said:Recently I have had to wait 60 seconds or longer to do a browse or save as
when working with files in any application. Also the browse or save box, when
it appears, is missing icons on the left side and there are 2 desktop icons,
one without any writing below it.
[email protected] said:First job to do, go here.
ActiveX Spyware & Adware Scanning
http://www.spywareinfo.com/xscan.php
This scanner is an ActiveX applet. After a short delay in which your
browser downloads the control file, you will receive a "Warning
Dialogue" requesting permission for the scanner to run. Click "Yes" and
the applet will pop up and scan. You will be alerted if any spyware is
found. When a spyware or malware is found, you will be alerted and
asked if you want to remove it. If no spyware is found, the scanner
will disappear on its own.
If nothing happens, or if you are using a browser other than Internet
Explorer, click here and choose either "Open" or "Run this program from
its current location". Do not choose "Download".
http://www.xblock.com/download/xclean_micro.exe
Or,
http://www.pandasoftware.com/produc...E0-4160-81ED-7F8C6F9C77ED}&NRCACHEHINT=Guest/
SpyXposer is the new free tool for detecting spyware and other threats
hidden in your PC.
Not only will you find out if your PC is infected with spyware, but
you'll also see if other types malware are installed:
Dialers
Hacking tools
Jokes
Security risks.
Hoaxes
This application is updated at least once a day, so it can always root
out even the very latest spyware.
And you don't even need to install any program, all you need is to be
connected to the Internet.
THE PARASITE FIGHT QUICK FIX PROTOCOL
http://www.aumha.org/a/quickfix.htm
Securing Your Computer: Temporarily Disable Real Time Monitoring
Programs.
http://wiki.castlecops.com/Securing_Your_Computer:_Temporarily_Disable_Real_Time_Monitoring_Programs
Malware Removal and Prevention: Introduction
http://wiki.castlecops.com/Malware_Removal_and_Prevention:_Introduction
Malware Removal and Prevention: Overview
http://wiki.castlecops.com/Malware_Removal_and_Prevention:_Overview
Malware Prevention: Prevent Re-infection
http://wiki.castlecops.com/Malware_Prevention:_Prevent_Re-infection
If Your PC is Infested w/ Spyware & Adware...
http://spywarewarrior.com/sww-help.htm
http://spywarewarrior.com/viewtopic.php?t=6914
http://spywarewarrior.com/viewtopic.php?t=10
http://spywarewarrior.com/viewforum.php?f=30
http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/slowcom.htm
http://discussions.virtualdr.com/showthread.php?t=167915
Important: Create a specific folder on your hard drive called
HijackThis to keep its backups.
You can do this by going to My Computer (Windows key+e) then double
click on C: then right click and select New then Folder and name it
HijackThis. Download and unzip HijackThis.exe into this folder.
http://www.merijn.org/downloads.html Or, http://tomcoyote.com/hjt/
If possible run HJT in Normal mode ( not Safe ) with all your normal
startup's working.
HijackThis Tutorial - How to Analyse your own log
http://spywarewarrior.com/viewtopic.php?t=3624
http://hometown.aol.co.uk/jrmc137/hjttutorial/tutorial.htm
http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/tutorials/tutorial42.html
HijackThis log file analysis ( online )
http://hijackthis.de/index.php?langselect=english
Or,
http://startup.networktechs.com/page-68.html
http://hjt.iamnotageek.com
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