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kudos:6 | reply to ost3vo
Re: =) said by ost3vo:I actually decided to reformat because lately my pc was running a bit strange. FOr instance, from time to time, when I would try to simply open a folder, my computer would just freeze, then all the icons would dissappear and all I'd be able to see was the picture of my desktop. After 10 seconds or so, my computer would go back to the desktop. It was strange, didn't know what was wrong with it. It had never done that. Yup I understand why you did that reading some of your other posts in DSLR and something sure was getting strange on the PC..so my suggestion is still to remember to secure that new install asap and remember that since your Norton stuff is not going to help you on many of the sites that will hijack your browser and more these days even on your dial up...
It is recommended that you do a couple of things after a serious infection.
Just to be sure.
Clear out your Temporary internet files and other temp files. Go to Start > Settings > Control Panel >
Internet Options. Under the General tab click the Delete temporary internet files,
choose to delete all Offline content. Clear out Cookies.
Also, go to Start > Find/search > Files or folders > in the named box, type: *.tmp and choose Edit > select all ->
File > delete.
Empty the contents of the C:\Windows\temp folder and C:\temp folder, if you have one.
This one too if Win2K or XP.
C:\Documents and Settings\username\Local Settings\Temp\
Empty the Recycle Bin.
This will result in your having to re-enter passwords at forums, banks, and the like.
A small price to pay if it gets rid of any bad guys.
Flush your restore points in ME and XP, by turning System Restore off and then back on.
This will create a fresh restore point.
Explained here:
»service1.symantec.com/SUPPORT/ts···12274039
Also if you have sunjava installed it's cache should be cleared too.
> control panel java-plugin > cache tab > hit clear!
And make sure you have the latest version if you have sunjava.
Adjust your security settings for ActiveX:
a. Go to Internet Options/Security/Internet, press 'default level', then OK.
Now press "Custom Level."
In the ActiveX section, set/click the options as follows:
Download signed ActiveX controls > prompt
Download unsigned ActiveX controls > disable
Initialize and Script ActiveX controls not marked as safe > disable
b. In your Restricted Sites Zone set everything that can be to "disable". Set anything that cannot be disabled to "prompt".
c. Never add any site to your Trusted Sites Zone.
I would also recommend, In your own self defense and to reduce the potential for spyware infection in the future, installing both SpywareBlaster and SpywareGuard.
SpywareBlaster and SpywareGuard are by JavaCool and both are free programs. SpywareBlaster will prevent spyware from being installed and consumes no system resources. SpywareGuard offers realtime protection from spyware installation and browser hijack attempts. Both have free ongoing updates.
More info and download is available at:
SpywareBlaster: »www.majorgeeks.com/download.php?det=2859
SpywareGuard: »www.majorgeeks.com/download.php?det=3045
Maybe consider this as well:
IE-SPYAD puts over 5000 sites in your restricted zone, so you'll be protected when you visit
innocent-looking sites that aren't really innocent at all.
»netfiles.uiuc.edu/ehowes/www/resource.htm
Also some info on that page to tighten your IE security.
Be sure to also keep up with Windows and IE updates.
Windows security and critical updates.
»v4.windowsupdate.microsoft.com/e···ault.asp
Internet Explorer security and critical updates.
»www.microsoft.com/windows/ie/default.asp
Keep all of these programs updated, its free.
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