TheJoker
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Re: [Vundo] HJT Log - slow system/redirected
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OK...all done. Nothing found with Kaspersky...hence no log.
And nothing else in your HijackThis log either. 
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Ok, are we done?
From the removal of malware, yes.
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How do I prevent from happening again?
The first step is to install Windows XP Service PAck 3, and all the critical updates after that. Until you do, your system will remain unnecessarily vulnerable to may exploits that have long since been fixed.
After that, I recommend you install a software firewall (the XP firewall isn't sufficient protection, it only checks incoming data). Two excellent free firewalls are Outpost Firewall Free (I used to use the Pro version and it's an excellent firewall) or Online Armor Free. Either one would be a good choice.
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Do I get rid of the windows recovery console option selected in combofix? or is it already gone when I remove combofix?
If you followed the instructions in my last reply, you already uninstalled ComboFix. I recommend you leave the recovery console. If your system were to become unbootable for some reason, the Recovery Console gives you the ability to boot to a limited capability mode where you have some capability to attempt to correct the problem. If you prefer to shorten the time before the default boot option is chosen, you can do that with MSCONFIG in the BOOT.INI tab (the Timeout option, but I don't recommend changing any other setting in there).
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I have another computer that my kids used for the same things as this laptop. Should I repeat these steps...or just post from square 1??
Is it experiencing symptoms? If you feel that you need assistance with it, I would follow the same steps here, »Security Cleanup FAQ »Mandatory Steps Before Requesting Assistance, and then start a new topic, posting the logs (particularly from MBAM and an online scanner and of course HijackThis).
There are several free utilities you can use to help keep malware off your system:
A HOSTS file will prevent Internet Explorer from communicating with sites known to be associated with adware or spyware. A good regularly updated HOST file is MVPS HOSTS File, available at »www.mvps.org/winhelp2002/hosts.htm.
A free non-resident utility to prevent the installation of ActiveX-based malware is JavaCool's SpywareBlaster. For real-time protection, there is SpywareGuard. Both are available at »www.javacoolsoftware.com/products.html.
I recommend reading Tony Klein's article So How did I get Infected in the First Place? at »www.spywareinfoforum.com/index.p···ic=60955
Does your problem appear resolved?
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