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<blockquote data-quote="TwinHeadedEagle" data-source="post: 294204" data-attributes="member: 6533"><p>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 <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite109" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></p><p></p><p></p><p style="text-align: center"><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0)"><u><strong><span style="font-size: 18px">Recommended reading:</span></strong></u></span></p> <p style="text-align: center"></p><p><img src="http://forum.programosy.pl/images/smilies/icon_exclaim.gif" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /> <strong>MUST READ - security tips:</strong></p><ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="http://www.malwareremoval.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=557960#p557960" target="_blank">Computer Security - a short guide to staying safer online.</a></li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/tutorials/keep-your-computer-safe-online/" target="_blank">Simple and easy ways to keep your computer safe and secure on the Internet</a></li> </ul><p></p><p><img src="http://forum.programosy.pl/images/smilies/icon_exclaim.gif" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /> <strong>MUST READ - general maintenance:</strong></p><ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="http://www.malwareremoval.com/tutorials/runningslowly.php" target="_blank">What to do if your Computer is running slowly?</a></li> </ul><p></p><p></p><p style="text-align: center"><strong><u><span style="font-size: 18px"><span style="color: #ff0000"><strong>The Importance of Software Updating:</strong></span></span></u></strong></p> <p style="text-align: center"><strong><u></u></strong></p> <p style="text-align: left"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0)"></span></p> <p style="text-align: left"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0)">In order to stay protected it is </span><strong><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0)">very important</span></strong><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0)"> that you regularly update all of your software. Cybercriminals depend on the apathy of users around software updates to keep their malicious endeavor running.</span></p><p><span style="color: #000000"></span></p><p><span style="color: #000000">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.</span></p><p></p><ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="http://support.microsoft.com/kb/306525" target="_blank">How to configure and use Automatic Updates in Windows</a></li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="http://www.hamilton.edu/its/rc/how-to-install-java-windows-xp-vista-7-8" target="_blank">How to update Java</a></li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="http://www.ehow.com/how_5233161_upgrade-adobe-reader.html" target="_blank">How to update Adobe Reader</a></li> </ul><p></p><p></p><p style="text-align: center"><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0)"><u><strong><span style="font-size: 18px">Recommended additional software:</span></strong></u></span></p> <p style="text-align: center"></p><p><img src="http://forum.programosy.pl/images/smilies/icon_arrow.gif" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /> <a href="http://www.geekstogo.com/forum/files/file/187-tfc-temp-file-cleaner-by-oldtimer/" target="_blank"><strong><span style="color: rgb(128, 128, 128)">TFC</span></strong></a> - to clean unneeded temporary files.</p><p><img src="http://forum.programosy.pl/images/smilies/icon_arrow.gif" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /> <a href="http://www.malwarebytes.org/" target="_blank"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 255)"><strong>Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware</strong></span></a> - to scan your system from time to time in search for malware.</p><p><img src="http://forum.programosy.pl/images/smilies/icon_arrow.gif" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /> <a href="https://www.malwarebytes.org/antiexploit/" target="_blank"><span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 0)"><strong>Malwarebytes' Anti-Exploit</strong></span></a> - to prevent plenty of mostly exploited vulnerabilities.</p><p><img src="http://forum.programosy.pl/images/smilies/icon_arrow.gif" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /> <a href="http://www.mcshield.net/" target="_blank"><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 255)"><strong>McShield</strong></span></a> - to prevent infections spread by removable media.</p><p><img src="http://forum.programosy.pl/images/smilies/icon_arrow.gif" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /> <a href="http://unchecky.com/" target="_blank"><strong><span style="color: rgb(255, 128, 64)">Unchecky</span></strong></a> - to prevent from installing additional foistware, implemented in legitimate installations.</p><p><img src="http://forum.programosy.pl/images/smilies/icon_arrow.gif" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /> <a href="http://filehippo.com/updatechecker" target="_blank"><strong><span style="color: #00b300">FiheHippo.com Update Checker</span></strong></a> - to keep your programs up-to-date.</p><p><img src="http://forum.programosy.pl/images/smilies/icon_arrow.gif" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /> <a href="https://adblockplus.org/en/chrome" target="_blank"><strong><span style="color: #a64dff">Adblock</span></strong></a> - to surf the web without annoying ads!</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p style="text-align: center"><strong><u><span style="font-size: 18px"><span style="color: #ff0000">Post-cleanup procedures:</span></span></u></strong></p><p></p><p></p><p>Download <a href="http://general-changelog-team.fr/fr/downloads/finish/20-outils-de-xplode/9-delfix" target="_blank"><strong>DelFix</strong></a> by Xplode and save it to your desktop.</p><ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Run the tool by right click on the <img src="http://www.imgdumper.nl/uploads6/51a5ce45267c1/51a5ce45263de-delfix.png" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /> icon and <strong>Run as administrator</strong> option.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Make sure that these ones are checked:<ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Remove disinfection tools</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Purge system restore</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Reset system settings</li> </ul></li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Push <strong>Run </strong>and wait until the tool completes his work.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">All tools we used should be gone. Tool will create an report for you (C:\<strong>DelFix.txt</strong>)</li> </ul><p><span style="font-size: 12px">The tool will also record healthy state of registry and make a backup using ERUNT program in %windir%\ERUNT\DelFix</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px">Tool deletes old system restore points and create a fresh system restore point after cleaning.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"></span></p><p></p><p></p><p style="text-align: center"><strong><span style="color: #00b300">My help is free for everybody.</span></strong></p> <p style="text-align: center">If you're happy with the help provided and/or wish to buy me a beer for the assistance you received, then you can consider a donation: <a href="http://goo.gl/ZUCgU7" target="_blank"><img src="https://3-ps.googleusercontent.com/sx/www.geekstogo.com/www.paypalobjects.com/en_US/i/btn/xbtn_donate_SM.gif.pagespeed.ic.MMi5tqVpq4.png" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></a></p> <p style="text-align: center">Thank you!</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>Stay safe,</p><p>TwinHeadedEagle <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite109" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="TwinHeadedEagle, post: 294204, member: 6533"] 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 :) [CENTER][COLOR=rgb(255, 0, 0)][U][B][SIZE=5]Recommended reading:[/SIZE][/B][/U][/COLOR] [/CENTER] [IMG]http://forum.programosy.pl/images/smilies/icon_exclaim.gif[/IMG] [B]MUST READ - security tips:[/B] [LIST] [*][URL='http://www.malwareremoval.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=557960#p557960']Computer Security - a short guide to staying safer online.[/URL] [*][URL='http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/tutorials/keep-your-computer-safe-online/']Simple and easy ways to keep your computer safe and secure on the Internet[/URL] [/LIST] [IMG]http://forum.programosy.pl/images/smilies/icon_exclaim.gif[/IMG] [B]MUST READ - general maintenance:[/B] [LIST] [*][URL='http://www.malwareremoval.com/tutorials/runningslowly.php']What to do if your Computer is running slowly?[/URL] [/LIST] [CENTER][B][U][SIZE=5][COLOR=#ff0000][B]The Importance of Software Updating:[/B][/COLOR][/SIZE] [/U][/B][/CENTER] [LEFT][COLOR=rgb(0, 0, 0)] In order to stay protected it is [/COLOR][B][COLOR=rgb(0, 0, 0)]very important[/COLOR][/B][COLOR=rgb(0, 0, 0)] that you regularly update all of your software. Cybercriminals depend on the apathy of users around software updates to keep their malicious endeavor running.[/COLOR][/LEFT] [COLOR=#000000] 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.[/COLOR] [LIST] [*][URL='http://support.microsoft.com/kb/306525']How to configure and use Automatic Updates in Windows[/URL] [*][URL='http://www.hamilton.edu/its/rc/how-to-install-java-windows-xp-vista-7-8']How to update Java[/URL] [*][URL='http://www.ehow.com/how_5233161_upgrade-adobe-reader.html']How to update Adobe Reader[/URL] [/LIST] [CENTER][COLOR=rgb(255, 0, 0)][U][B][SIZE=5]Recommended additional software:[/SIZE][/B][/U][/COLOR] [/CENTER] [IMG]http://forum.programosy.pl/images/smilies/icon_arrow.gif[/IMG] [URL='http://www.geekstogo.com/forum/files/file/187-tfc-temp-file-cleaner-by-oldtimer/'][B][COLOR=rgb(128, 128, 128)]TFC[/COLOR][/B][/URL] - to clean unneeded temporary files. [IMG]http://forum.programosy.pl/images/smilies/icon_arrow.gif[/IMG] [URL='http://www.malwarebytes.org/'][COLOR=rgb(0, 0, 255)][B]Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware[/B][/COLOR][/URL] - to scan your system from time to time in search for malware. [IMG]http://forum.programosy.pl/images/smilies/icon_arrow.gif[/IMG] [URL='https://www.malwarebytes.org/antiexploit/'][COLOR=rgb(255, 102, 0)][B]Malwarebytes' Anti-Exploit[/B][/COLOR][/URL] - to prevent plenty of mostly exploited vulnerabilities. [IMG]http://forum.programosy.pl/images/smilies/icon_arrow.gif[/IMG] [URL='http://www.mcshield.net/'][COLOR=rgb(0, 153, 255)][B]McShield[/B][/COLOR][/URL] - to prevent infections spread by removable media. [IMG]http://forum.programosy.pl/images/smilies/icon_arrow.gif[/IMG] [URL='http://unchecky.com/'][B][COLOR=rgb(255, 128, 64)]Unchecky[/COLOR][/B][/URL] - to prevent from installing additional foistware, implemented in legitimate installations. [IMG]http://forum.programosy.pl/images/smilies/icon_arrow.gif[/IMG] [URL='http://filehippo.com/updatechecker'][B][COLOR=#00b300]FiheHippo.com Update Checker[/COLOR][/B][/URL] - to keep your programs up-to-date. [IMG]http://forum.programosy.pl/images/smilies/icon_arrow.gif[/IMG] [URL='https://adblockplus.org/en/chrome'][B][COLOR=#a64dff]Adblock[/COLOR][/B][/URL] - to surf the web without annoying ads! [CENTER][B][U][SIZE=5][COLOR=#ff0000]Post-cleanup procedures:[/COLOR][/SIZE][/U][/B][/CENTER] Download [URL='http://general-changelog-team.fr/fr/downloads/finish/20-outils-de-xplode/9-delfix'][B]DelFix[/B][/URL] by Xplode and save it to your desktop. [LIST] [*]Run the tool by right click on the [IMG]http://www.imgdumper.nl/uploads6/51a5ce45267c1/51a5ce45263de-delfix.png[/IMG] icon and [B]Run as administrator[/B] option. [*]Make sure that these ones are checked: [LIST] [*]Remove disinfection tools [*]Purge system restore [*]Reset system settings [/LIST] [*]Push [B]Run [/B]and wait until the tool completes his work. [*]All tools we used should be gone. Tool will create an report for you (C:\[B]DelFix.txt[/B]) [/LIST] [SIZE=3]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. [/SIZE] [CENTER][B][COLOR=#00b300]My help is free for everybody.[/COLOR][/B] If you're happy with the help provided and/or wish to buy me a beer for the assistance you received, then you can consider a donation: [URL='http://goo.gl/ZUCgU7'][IMG]https://3-ps.googleusercontent.com/sx/www.geekstogo.com/www.paypalobjects.com/en_US/i/btn/xbtn_donate_SM.gif.pagespeed.ic.MMi5tqVpq4.png[/IMG][/URL] Thank you![/CENTER] Stay safe, TwinHeadedEagle :) [/QUOTE]
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