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Old 08-12-2006, 07:43 PM   #4 (permalink)
edifier
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Go to 'add/remove programs' and uninstall the following.

Forethought
IRISmon
Quicklinks
TargetSaver ( not sure about this )
ToolBar888
Viewpoint Media Player
Web Nexus Network

Reboot and navigate to C/Programs files and delete any folders remaining there from the above programs.

Download and install 'CCleaner Basic' here http://www.ccleaner.com/download/builds.aspx and run it.Make sure boxes are properly checked e.g.- temp. internet files,etc.

Next, download, install and update 'A-squared' here http://www.emsisoft.com/en/software/free/

Download, install and update this excellent freebie- Superantispyware here http://www.superantispyware.com/download.html

Please update 'Ewido' and 'Disable' the 'Guard'

Reboot your computer in Safe Mode by doing the following.

After hearing your computer beep once during startup, but before the Windows icon appears, tap the F8 key continually;

Instead of Windows loading as normal, a menu with options should appear;

Select the first option, to run Windows in Safe Mode, then press "Enter".

Choose your usual account.


Please make sure ALL security programs are disabled until they are needed.

Begin running your scans in this order.

Ewido
A-squared
Superantispyware

Run CCleaner from safemode.

Reboot into normal windows, run 'CCleaner' again and then run this free online scan from 'Panda' http://www.pandasoftware.com/products/activescan.htm This scan also does removal.Once finished, save the 'Panda' log and post it here along with a new HJT log.
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