Babylon Removal

[mel_1396]

Also, I have all these files (Thumbs.db) loitering my desktop and my personal drive (E: ). I've never seen them before and I'm wondering where they originated from so I can put them there in a folder instead of them being scattered throughout my entire system.

 

[kuttus]

How's everything working now?

 

[mel_1396]

Everything seems fine, but like I mentioned I have all those Thumbs.db files scattered around my system and all these new folders created from the various programs I used. I was wondering if it was safe to delete them? I've uninstalled all the programs but their folders are still found on the C drive.

The only main thing that is a bit different is that Chrome takes longer to start up and it uses a lot of CPU compared to before? Whenever Chrome starts up there's a distinct sound from my tower, something I've never heard before in regards to this.

 

[kuttus]

It is safe to remove them....

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Please run Run Autoruns and send me the screenshots of the Tab Scheduled Task, Winlogon and Internet Explorer.


To Take Screen Of Your Screen.

1. Press PRINT SCREEN (Print Scr) key on Your Keyboard.
2. Now Open MS Paint
3. Open Paint by clicking the Start button
   
   , clicking All Programs, clicking Accessories, and then clicking Paint.
4. In MS Paint Click Edit, and then click Paste.
5. After this Save the File on your computer by Clicking on File --> Save

Add this Saved File in your next Replay

 

[mel_1396]

Safe to remove the folders? The Thumbs.db? Or Both?

A note about the Thumbs.db's. They're everywhere in my system. I have no idea what they are and they only appeared after running all the various programs. I tried deleting one to see what would happen, but my system warned me that by deleting them a program or my computer wouldn't work properly. And they were created around when I set up my computer, so I know they are supposed to be there, I just don't want to see them in my personal drive which is separated from the computer's stuff.

 

[kuttus]

Open My computer and Click on TOOLS --> FOLDER OPTIONS --> and then choose Restore defaults on the View Tab, and Reset All Folders on the View tab.

 

[mel_1396]

Thanks, that really cleaned up the folders and stuff.

Here are the screen shots.
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[kuttus]

Open My computer and Click on TOOLS --> FOLDER OPTIONS --> and then choose Restore defaults on the View Tab, and Reset All Folders on the View tab.

Try this one also.

 

[mel_1396]

I already did that and the Thumbs.db files are gone.

 

[kuttus]

How's everything else now?

 

[mel_1396]

Running smoothly.

 

[kuttus]

Double click on OTL to run it

• Click on the Cleanup button at the top.
• You will be asked to reboot the machine to finish the Cleanup process. Choose Yes
• This will remove itself and other tools we may have used.

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Now that your PC is clean, I recommend you to create a new System Restore point then purge the old ones after.

For XP
How to create a Restore Point in XP
Delete all restore points except the most recent one

For Vista
Create a restore point
Delete all but the most recent restore point

For Windows 7
Create a restore point
Delete all but the most recent restore point - Click the Delete all but the most recent restore point link

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Keep your system updated

• Keeping your programs (especially Adobe and Java products) updated is essential. Update Checker will notify you if any of your programs require an update.
• Microsoft releases patches for Windows and Office products regularly to patch up Windows and Office product bugs and vulnerabilities.
• Please ensure you update your system regularly and have automatic updates on. You can learn how to turn Automatic Updates on here

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I also recommend you to switch your antivirus program to a better one. Here are some suggestions:

• avast! 7 Home Edition - Don't use it with Online Armor
• Avira AntiVir Personal
• Microsoft Security Essentials

In addition to your antivirus, you need additional protection such as a firewall and behavioural blocker.

• Online Armor
• Comodo Firewall - If you are an advance user

Here are only a few suggestions that will improve your system security. Should you wish to allow us to make full recommendations and set your PC up with maximum security, please start a thread here. Our community of PC enthusiasts and experts will give you feedback and help you secure your system from future malware infections.

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Internet Explorer may be the most popular browser but it's definitely not the most secure browser. Consider using other browsers with addition add-ons to safeguard your system while browsing the internet.

Firefox is a more secure, faster browser than Internet Explorer. Firefox contains less vulnerabilities, reducing the risk of drive-by downloads. In addition, you can add the following add-ons to increase security.

• KeyScramber - Encrypts your keystrokes to protect you against keyloggers that steals personal & banking information
• AdBlock - Disable/blocks advertisements on websites so you won't accidentally click on a malicious ad.
• NoScript - Disables Flash & Java contents to avoid exploits or drive-by attacks
• Web of Trust - Shows the website rating by other users and blocks dangerous and poor-rated sites

Google Chrome is another good browser that is faster and more secure than Internet Explorer by having a sandbox feature. Additionally, you can add the following add-on to Chrome to heighten security.

• AdBlock

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Lastly, it is important to perform system maintenance on a regular basis. Here are a few tools and on-demand scanners that you should keep & use every 1-2 weeks to keep your system healthy.

• CCleaner
• Malwarebytes Anti-Malware
• Temp File Cleaner by OldTimer

Other than that, stay safe out there! If you have any other questions or concerns, feel free to ask

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[mel_1396]

Thank you so much Kuttus! Thanks for waiting and the helpful advice. I definitely know where to go if I have issues with malware next time.

 

[kuttus]

This thread is now closed.​

Reason:&nbsp;<span style="color: #ff0000;">Issue Resolved</span>​

<span style="color: #ff0000;"><>The procedures contained in this thread are for this user and this user only.&nbsp;&nbsp;Attempting to use the instructions in this thread on your system could result in damaging the Operating System beyond repair.&nbsp;&nbsp;</></span>

<span style="color: #ff0000;"><>DO NOT use any of the tools mentioned in this thread without the supervision of a Malware Removal Specialist.</></span>

All members requesting Malware Removal Assistance are required to follow all procedures in the thread

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