re: Text size
Monday, January 10, 2005 at 2:00 pm
Windows Me Annoyances Discussion Forum
Posted by Ms. Eagle
(33640 messages posted)
Kathy, it would be good to scan for spyware/malware also. Do you have an anti-spyware
program you use regularly? Additionally, it's often best to run an online virus scan
to double check. You'd need to exit your own AV program, before running the scan.
Additionally, check in Add/Remove programs and remove any unfamiliar applications
you didn't install yourself. After clearing out temp folders, run one of these scans
and choose to Auto clean.
RAV Anti Virus Scan
BitDefender Online Virus Scan
Go into Internet Options - delete TIF and choose 'delete all Offline content'. Settings
- set the size of your TIF folder between 5 - 10 MB. To get rid of any spyware related
ActiveX Controls (Downloaded Programs) - Choose - View Objects - choose View Details
on the toolbar. If any are marked "unknown" or "damaged", remove them. Remove any
you don't recognize or no longer need. Empty C:\Windows\temp folder and C:\temp folder,
if you have one. Empty Recycle Bin.
Install AW and/or SpyBot S&D, the two main programs used and recommended for malware
removal. Make sure you have the most recent updates installed. Close all open windows
before running either program. It's often best to boot into Safe mode to run the
scans.
Starting your computer in Safe mode
Ad-Aware SE Personal Download the latest reference files after installing
it. Start AW, then in the main window: Click Start - under Select a Scan Mode tick
Perform full system scan. Then deselect 'Search for negligible risk entries'. Click
Next to start the scan. When the scan is finished mark everything for removal and
get rid of them.
 _SpyBot
Search_&_Destroy v1.3 Check for and download updates. Run the
"Default mode" scan. 'Check All' and fix everything labeled in RED.
Install SpywareBlaster to help prevent future malware infections. It's NOT a cleaner.
It won't help with any current infections. Be sure to load it and check for/download
updates after installing. Then Enable all protection. Exit. Be sure to check for
updates frequently:
JavaCool Software
It's adviseable to consider using an alternative browser as your main browser. FireFox
(most popular) or Opera are a couple good choices. IE has too many security issues
and is very vulnerable to malware infections and hijackings. Hijackings are very
rare, with other browsers. If you stay with IE, I suggest IE-Spyads, also. For other
tips and suggestions:
How you got infected in the first place
Dealing with Unwanted Spyware and Parasites
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- Text size (Kathy: Monday, January 10, 2005 at 11:15 am)
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