home search assistant, shopping wizard, search assistant

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Hi guys! My username is "daxthesax"

Please help me to get rid of these prblms. (home search assistant, shopping wizard, search assistant)I have fallowed the rules in downloading Spyboot and Ad-Aware software and updated them.
The next step was running them and clean some things they found. I rebooted the system , but this did not fixed the problem. Please tell me what to delete with Hijackthis program.

Logfile of HijackThis v1.99.1
Scan saved at 4:31:10 AM, on 6/18/2005
Platform: Windows XP SP2 (WinNT 5.01.2600)
MSIE: Internet Explorer v6.00 SP2 (6.00.2900.2180)

Running processes:
E:\WINDOWS\System32\smss.exe
E:\WINDOWS\system32\winlogon.exe
E:\WINDOWS\system32\services.exe
E:\WINDOWS\system32\lsass.exe
E:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe
E:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe
E:\WINDOWS\Explorer.EXE
E:\WINDOWS\system32\spoolsv.exe
E:\WINDOWS\SOUNDMAN.EXE
E:\WINDOWS\system32\G-VGA.exe
E:\WINDOWS\system32\RevoTask.exe
E:\Program Files\Pinnacle\PCTV Stereo\Remote\Remoterm.exe
E:\Program Files\Panda Software\Panda Antivirus Platinum\APVXDWIN.EXE
E:\Program Files\QuickTime\qttask.exe
E:\Program Files\Pinnacle\Shared Files\Programs\Scheduler\PCLEScheduler.exe
E:\WINDOWS\system32\nvsvc32.exe
E:\Program Files\Panda Software\Panda Antivirus Platinum\Firewall\PavFires.exe
E:\Program Files\Panda Software\Panda Antivirus Platinum\pavsrv51.exe
E:\WINDOWS\system32\slserv.exe
E:\Program Files\Panda Software\Panda Antivirus Platinum\AVENGINE.EXE
E:\WINDOWS\ipvi32.exe
E:\Program Files\Panda Software\Panda Antivirus Platinum\pavProxy.exe
E:\WINDOWS\system32\wuauclt.exe
E:\WINDOWS\iefm32.exe
C:\hijackthis\HijackThis.exe

R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Bar = res://E:\WINDOWS\hhduq.dll/sp.html#37049
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Page = res://E:\WINDOWS\hhduq.dll/sp.html#37049
R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Default_Page_URL = about:blank
R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Default_Search_URL = res://E:\WINDOWS\hhduq.dll/sp.html#37049
R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Bar = res://E:\WINDOWS\hhduq.dll/sp.html#37049
R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Page = res://E:\WINDOWS\hhduq.dll/sp.html#37049
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Search,SearchAssistant = res://E:\WINDOWS\hhduq.dll/sp.html#37049
R0 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Search,SearchAssistant = res://E:\WINDOWS\hhduq.dll/sp.html#37049
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\SearchURL,(Default) = http://red.clientapps.yahoo.com/customize/ie/defaults/su/ymsgr6/*http://www.yahoo.com
R3 - Default URLSearchHook is missing
O2 - BHO: AcroIEHlprObj Class - {06849E9F-C8D7-4D59-B87D-784B7D6BE0B3} - E:\Program Files\Adobe\Acrobat 6.0\Reader\ActiveX\AcroIEHelper.dll
O2 - BHO: Class - {677CDCDE-661E-1BE0-3B7B-174197F1A0FE} - E:\WINDOWS\javaha32.dll
O3 - Toolbar: Yahoo! Toolbar - {EF99BD32-C1FB-11D2-892F-0090271D4F88} - E:\PROGRA~1\Yahoo!\COMPAN~1\Installs\cpn\ycomp5_6_2_0.dll
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SoundMan] SOUNDMAN.EXE
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [NvCplDaemon] RUNDLL32.EXE E:\WINDOWS\system32\NvCpl.dll,NvStartup
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [nwiz] nwiz.exe /install
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [NvMediaCenter] RUNDLL32.EXE E:\WINDOWS\system32\NvMcTray.dll,NvTaskbarInit
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [NeroFilterCheck] E:\WINDOWS\system32\NeroCheck.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [VGAUtil] E:\WINDOWS\system32\G-VGA.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [RevoTaskbarApp] E:\WINDOWS\system32\RevoTask.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [PCTVRemote] E:\Program Files\Pinnacle\PCTV Stereo\Remote\Remoterm.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SCANINICIO] "E:\Program Files\Panda Software\Panda Antivirus Platinum\Inicio.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [APVXDWIN] "E:\Program Files\Panda Software\Panda Antivirus Platinum\APVXDWIN.EXE" /s
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [QuickTime Task] "E:\Program Files\QuickTime\qttask.exe" -atboottime
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [iexplore.exe] E:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\iexplore.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [iefm32.exe] E:\WINDOWS\iefm32.exe
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [MsnMsgr] "E:\Program Files\MSN Messenger\MsnMsgr.Exe" /background
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [Yahoo! Pager] E:\Program Files\Yahoo!\Messenger\ypager.exe -quiet
O4 - Global Startup: M-Audio Revolution Control Panel Launcher.lnk = E:\Program Files\M-Audio Revolution\RevoTask.exe
O4 - Global Startup: Pinnacle Scheduler.lnk = ?
O8 - Extra context menu item: &Yahoo! Search - file:///E:\Program Files\Yahoo!\Common/ycsrch.htm
O8 - Extra context menu item: E&xport to Microsoft Excel - res://C:\PROGRA~1\OFFICE~1\OFFICE11\EXCEL.EXE/3000
O8 - Extra context menu item: Yahoo! &Dictionary - file:///E:\Program Files\Yahoo!\Common/ycdict.htm
O8 - Extra context menu item: Yahoo! &Maps - file:///E:\Program Files\Yahoo!\Common/ycmap.htm
O9 - Extra button: Yahoo! Services - {5BAB4B5B-68BC-4B02-94D6-2FC0DE4A7897} - E:\WINDOWS\system32\shdocvw.dll
O9 - Extra button: Research - {92780B25-18CC-41C8-B9BE-3C9C571A8263} - C:\PROGRA~1\OFFICE~1\OFFICE11\REFIEBAR.DLL
O9 - Extra button: Messenger - {FB5F1910-F110-11d2-BB9E-00C04F795683} - E:\Program Files\Messenger\msmsgs.exe
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Windows Messenger - {FB5F1910-F110-11d2-BB9E-00C04F795683} - E:\Program Files\Messenger\msmsgs.exe
O9 - Extra button: myX Desktop - {A926C757-2213-4B54-98C8-9620BA55A830} - E:\Program Files\myX Desktop\SftSltLib.dll (HKCU)
O16 - DPF: {30528230-99f7-4bb4-88d8-fa1d4f56a2ab} (YInstStarter Class) - E:\Program Files\Yahoo!\Common\yinsthelper.dll
O23 - Service: Workstation NetLogon Service ( 11Fßä#·ºÄÖ`I) - Unknown owner - E:\WINDOWS\ipvi32.exe
O23 - Service: NVIDIA Display Driver Service (NVSvc) - NVIDIA Corporation - E:\WINDOWS\system32\nvsvc32.exe
O23 - Service: Panda Firewall Service (PAVFIRES) - Panda Software - E:\Program Files\Panda Software\Panda Antivirus Platinum\Firewall\PavFires.exe
O23 - Service: Panda anti-virus service (PAVSRV) - Panda Software - E:\Program Files\Panda Software\Panda Antivirus Platinum\pavsrv51.exe
O23 - Service: SmartLinkService (SLService) - Smart Link - E:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\slserv.exe


Thank you!

daxthesax

Buckeye_Sam

You have an HSA infection. The filenames on this type of infection can change each time you reboot your computer or use Internet Explorer. With that in mind, some of these filenames may be different. But the pattern is the same and you may be able to determine the correct files to remove. The sooner you perform this fix, the higher it's chances for success.

Much of this fix has to be performed in Safe Mode where you won't be able to access the Internet.
Please print out these instructions.


Step 1
Download CWShredder but don't run it yet.


Step 2
Download AboutBuster
Unzip it to your desktop but don't run it yet.


Step 3
Download Ad-aware SE 1.06
Install the program and launch it. First, in the main window, look in the bottom right corner and click on Check for updates now and download the latest reference files. Exit Adaware for now.


Step 5
Make sure that you can VIEW ALL HIDDEN FILES.


Step 6
Reboot your computer into SAFE MODE


Step 7
Run Hijackthis again, click scan, and Put a checkmark next to each of these. Then close all other windows--you should only see HijackThis on your Desktop--and click the Fix Checked button.

R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Bar = res://E:\WINDOWS\hhduq.dll/sp.html#37049
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Page = res://E:\WINDOWS\hhduq.dll/sp.html#37049
R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Default_Page_URL = about:blank
R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Default_Search_URL = res://E:\WINDOWS\hhduq.dll/sp.html#37049
R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Bar = res://E:\WINDOWS\hhduq.dll/sp.html#37049
R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Page = res://E:\WINDOWS\hhduq.dll/sp.html#37049
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Search,SearchAssistant = res://E:\WINDOWS\hhduq.dll/sp.html#37049
R0 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Search,SearchAssistant = res://E:\WINDOWS\hhduq.dll/sp.html#37049
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\SearchURL,(Default) = http://red.clientapps.yahoo.com/cus...//www.yahoo.com
R3 - Default URLSearchHook is missing
O2 - BHO: Class - {677CDCDE-661E-1BE0-3B7B-174197F1A0FE} - E:\WINDOWS\javaha32.dll
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [iexplore.exe] E:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\iexplore.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [iefm32.exe] E:\WINDOWS\iefm32.exe
O23 - Service: Workstation NetLogon Service ( 11Fßä#·ºÄÖ`I) - Unknown owner - E:\WINDOWS\ipvi32.exe



Step 8
Now run CWShredder, making sure to click "Fix".


Step 9
Then delete these files or directories (Do not be concerned if they do not exist)

E:\WINDOWS\ipvi32.exe
E:\WINDOWS\iefm32.exe
E:\WINDOWS\javaha32.dll
E:\WINDOWS\hhduq.dll


Step 10
Double click AboutBuster.exe that you downloaded earlier. Click OK, click Start, then click OK. This will scan your computer for the bad files and delete them. Save the report(copy and paste into notepad or wordpad and save as a .txt file) and post a copy back here when you are done with all the steps.


Step 11
Run a full scan with Adaware.


Reboot your computer to go back to normal mode and post a new hijackthis log and the log from About Buster.

daxthesax

Thank you 4 your reply. I will try to do exactly what you told me to.

All the best
daxthesax

daxthesax

Hi!

I've made all the steps you told me and this is the result:

Logfile of HijackThis v1.99.1
Scan saved at 11:43:52 AM, on 6/21/2005
Platform: Windows XP SP2 (WinNT 5.01.2600)
MSIE: Internet Explorer v6.00 SP2 (6.00.2900.2180)

Running processes:
E:\WINDOWS\System32\smss.exe
E:\WINDOWS\system32\winlogon.exe
E:\WINDOWS\system32\services.exe
E:\WINDOWS\system32\lsass.exe
E:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe
E:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe
E:\WINDOWS\Explorer.EXE
E:\WINDOWS\system32\spoolsv.exe
E:\WINDOWS\SOUNDMAN.EXE
E:\WINDOWS\system32\G-VGA.exe
E:\WINDOWS\system32\RevoTask.exe
E:\Program Files\Pinnacle\PCTV Stereo\Remote\Remoterm.exe
E:\Program Files\QuickTime\qttask.exe
E:\Program Files\Yahoo!\Messenger\ypager.exe
E:\Program Files\Pinnacle\Shared Files\Programs\Scheduler\PCLEScheduler.exe
E:\WINDOWS\system32\nvsvc32.exe
E:\Program Files\Panda Software\Panda Antivirus Platinum\Firewall\PavFires.exe
E:\Program Files\Panda Software\Panda Antivirus Platinum\pavsrv51.exe
E:\WINDOWS\system32\slserv.exe
E:\Program Files\Panda Software\Panda Antivirus Platinum\AVENGINE.EXE
E:\Program Files\Panda Software\Panda Antivirus Platinum\apvxdwin.exe
E:\Program Files\Panda Software\Panda Antivirus Platinum\pavProxy.exe
E:\WINDOWS\system32\wuauclt.exe
C:\hijackthis\HijackThis.exe

R0 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Start Page =
R0 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Start Page =
O2 - BHO: AcroIEHlprObj Class - {06849E9F-C8D7-4D59-B87D-784B7D6BE0B3} - E:\Program Files\Adobe\Acrobat 6.0\Reader\ActiveX\AcroIEHelper.dll
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SoundMan] SOUNDMAN.EXE
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [NvCplDaemon] RUNDLL32.EXE E:\WINDOWS\system32\NvCpl.dll,NvStartup
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [NvMediaCenter] RUNDLL32.EXE E:\WINDOWS\system32\NvMcTray.dll,NvTaskbarInit
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [NeroFilterCheck] E:\WINDOWS\system32\NeroCheck.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [VGAUtil] E:\WINDOWS\system32\G-VGA.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [RevoTaskbarApp] E:\WINDOWS\system32\RevoTask.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [PCTVRemote] E:\Program Files\Pinnacle\PCTV Stereo\Remote\Remoterm.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SCANINICIO] "E:\Program Files\Panda Software\Panda Antivirus Platinum\Inicio.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [QuickTime Task] "E:\Program Files\QuickTime\qttask.exe" -atboottime
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [MsnMsgr] "E:\Program Files\MSN Messenger\MsnMsgr.Exe" /background
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [Yahoo! Pager] E:\Program Files\Yahoo!\Messenger\ypager.exe -quiet
O4 - Global Startup: M-Audio Revolution Control Panel Launcher.lnk = E:\Program Files\M-Audio Revolution\RevoTask.exe
O4 - Global Startup: Pinnacle Scheduler.lnk = ?
O8 - Extra context menu item: &Yahoo! Search - file:///E:\Program Files\Yahoo!\Common/ycsrch.htm
O8 - Extra context menu item: E&xport to Microsoft Excel - res://C:\PROGRA~1\OFFICE~1\OFFICE11\EXCEL.EXE/3000
O8 - Extra context menu item: Yahoo! &Dictionary - file:///E:\Program Files\Yahoo!\Common/ycdict.htm
O8 - Extra context menu item: Yahoo! &Maps - file:///E:\Program Files\Yahoo!\Common/ycmap.htm
O9 - Extra button: Yahoo! Services - {5BAB4B5B-68BC-4B02-94D6-2FC0DE4A7897} - E:\WINDOWS\system32\shdocvw.dll
O9 - Extra button: Research - {92780B25-18CC-41C8-B9BE-3C9C571A8263} - C:\PROGRA~1\OFFICE~1\OFFICE11\REFIEBAR.DLL
O9 - Extra button: Messenger - {FB5F1910-F110-11d2-BB9E-00C04F795683} - E:\Program Files\Messenger\msmsgs.exe
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Windows Messenger - {FB5F1910-F110-11d2-BB9E-00C04F795683} - E:\Program Files\Messenger\msmsgs.exe
O9 - Extra button: myX Desktop - {A926C757-2213-4B54-98C8-9620BA55A830} - E:\Program Files\myX Desktop\SftSltLib.dll (HKCU)
O16 - DPF: {30528230-99f7-4bb4-88d8-fa1d4f56a2ab} (YInstStarter Class) - E:\Program Files\Yahoo!\Common\yinsthelper.dll
O23 - Service: NVIDIA Display Driver Service (NVSvc) - NVIDIA Corporation - E:\WINDOWS\system32\nvsvc32.exe
O23 - Service: Panda Firewall Service (PAVFIRES) - Panda Software - E:\Program Files\Panda Software\Panda Antivirus Platinum\Firewall\PavFires.exe
O23 - Service: Panda anti-virus service (PAVSRV) - Panda Software - E:\Program Files\Panda Software\Panda Antivirus Platinum\pavsrv51.exe
O23 - Service: SmartLinkService (SLService) - Smart Link - E:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\slserv.exe


AboutBuster 5.0 reference file 28
Scan started on [6/21/2005] at [11:34:47 AM]

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Removed Stream! E:\WINDOWS\avrack.ini:usdrth
Removed Stream! E:\WINDOWS\msdfmap.ini:uqhdng
Removed Stream! E:\WINDOWS\ntdtcsetup.log:rftexv
Removed Stream! E:\WINDOWS\n_nsnyid.dat:fdzwea
Removed Stream! E:\WINDOWS\n_wpfhle.log:jflrrf
Removed Stream! E:\WINDOWS\ocmsn.log:ejswjb
Removed Stream! E:\WINDOWS\Revolution Setup Log.txt:jlohxy
Removed Stream! E:\WINDOWS\rlttl.dat:efqrrh
Removed Stream! E:\WINDOWS\sessmgr.setup.log:umrruk
Removed Stream! E:\WINDOWS\setupapi.log:vjntmd
Removed Stream! E:\WINDOWS\setuplog.txt:lgfgwr
Removed Stream! E:\WINDOWS\Sti_Trace.log:cyrvqi
Removed Stream! E:\WINDOWS\SYMEVENT.LOG:vidkqf
Removed Stream! E:\WINDOWS\SYMEVENT.LOG:vptwny
Removed Stream! E:\WINDOWS\system.ini:gdymiy
Removed Stream! E:\WINDOWS\tabletoc.log:whjzsm
Removed Stream! E:\WINDOWS\Thumbs.db:encryptable
Removed Stream! E:\WINDOWS\vb.ini:grwhjt
Removed Stream! E:\WINDOWS\vb.ini:nzugmv
Removed Stream! E:\WINDOWS\vb.ini:oibemo
Removed Stream! E:\WINDOWS\vbaddin.ini:axfghm
Removed Stream! E:\WINDOWS\vbaddin.ini:gjguma
Removed Stream! E:\WINDOWS\videoimp.ini:gamtof
Removed Stream! E:\WINDOWS\VI_setup.ini:ykzhpd
Removed Stream! E:\WINDOWS\vlnil.txt:dtzrwh
Removed Stream! E:\WINDOWS\wiaservc.log:lyjyez
Removed Stream! E:\WINDOWS\WindowsUpdate.log:dzbdgj
Removed Stream! E:\WINDOWS\WindowsUpdate.log:gukbtu
Removed Stream! E:\WINDOWS\WindowsUpdate.log:sqbbhk
Removed Stream! E:\WINDOWS\winnt256.bmp:qawdrs
Removed Stream! E:\WINDOWS\wmsetup.log:kqmobm
Removed Stream! E:\WINDOWS\Zapotec.bmp:kmktnd
Removed Stream! E:\WINDOWS\zlpws.log:mlwmwi
Removed Stream! E:\WINDOWS\_default.pif:czawtd
Removed Stream! E:\WINDOWS\_default.pif:fochhu
Removed Stream! E:\WINDOWS\_default.pif:fslgpy
Removed Stream! E:\WINDOWS\_default.pif:jiyeyr
Removed Stream! E:\WINDOWS\_default.pif:kblhml

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No Files Found!

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Scan was COMPLETED SUCCESSFULLY at 11:34:59 AM



I had a look in Add/Remove and I still have "Offer Optimizer" entry..... The other ones (Home search assistant, Shopping assistant.....) doesn't exists anymore.

Do I succeded to kill the virus?

Thanks 4 your help!
DAX

Buckeye_Sam

Your log is clean. You can manually remove that entry from Add/Remove programs if you want by following the directions at this link.

http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=314481



Now that you are clean, please follow these simple steps in order to keep your computer clean and secure:

1. Disable and Enable System Restore. - If you are using Windows ME or XP then you should disable and reenable system restore to make sure there are no infected files found in a restore point left over from what we have just cleaned.
   
   You can find instructions on how to enable and reenable system restore here:
   
   Managing Windows Millenium System Restore
   
   or
   
   Windows XP System Restore Guide
   
   Renable system restore with instructions from tutorial above
   
   
2. Make your Internet Explorer more secure - This can be done by following these simple instructions:
   1. From within Internet Explorer click on the Tools menu and then click on Options.
   2. Click once on the Security tab
   3. Click once on the Internet icon so it becomes highlighted.
   4. Click once on the Custom Level button.
      1. Change the Download signed ActiveX controls to Prompt
         
      2. Change the Download unsigned ActiveX controls to Disable
         
      3. Change the Initialize and script ActiveX controls not marked as safe to Disable
         
      4. Change the Installation of desktop items to Prompt
         
      5. Change the Launching programs and files in an IFRAME to Prompt
         
      6. Change the Navigate sub-frames across different domains to Prompt
         
      7. When all these settings have been made, click on the OK button.
         
      8. If it prompts you as to whether or not you want to save the settings, press the Yes button.
   5. Next press the Apply button and then the OK to exit the Internet Properties page.
   
   
3. Use an AntiVirus Software - It is very important that your computer has an anti-virus software running on your machine. This alone can save you a lot of trouble with malware in the future.
   
   See this link for a listing of some online & their stand-alone antivirus programs:
   
   Virus, Spyware, and Malware Protection and Removal Resources
   
   
4. Update your AntiVirus Software - It is imperitive that you update your Antivirus software at least once a week (Even more if you wish). If you do not update your antivirus software then it will not be able to catch any of the new variants that may come out.
   
   
5. Use a Firewall - I can not stress how important it is that you use a Firewall on your computer. Without a firewall your computer is succeptible to being hacked and taken over. I am very serious about this and see it happen almost every day with my clients. Simply using a Firewall in its default configuration can lower your risk greatly.
   
   For a tutorial on Firewalls and a listing of some available ones see the link below:
   
   Understanding and Using Firewalls
   
   
6. Visit Microsoft's Windows Update Site Frequently - It is important that you visit http://www.windowsupdate.com regularly. This will ensure your computer has always the latest security updates available installed on your computer. If there are new updates to install, install them immediately, reboot your computer, and revisit the site until there are no more critical updates.
   
   
7. Install Spybot - Search and Destroy - Install and download Spybot - Search and Destroy with its TeaTimer option. This will provide realtime spyware & hijacker protection on your computer alongside your virus protection. You should also scan your computer with program on a regular basis just as you would an antivirus software.
   
   A tutorial on installing & using this product can be found here:
   
   Using Spybot - Search & Destroy to remove Spyware , Malware, and Hijackers
   
   
8. Install Ad-Aware - Install and download Ad-Aware. ou should also scan your computer with program on a regular basis just as you would an antivirus software in conjunction with Spybot.
   
   A tutorial on installing & using this product can be found here:
   
   Using Ad-aware to remove Spyware, Malware, & Hijackers from Your Computer
   
   
9. Install SpywareBlaster - SpywareBlaster will added a large list of programs and sites into your Internet Explorer settings that will protect you from running and downloading known malicious programs.
   
   A tutorial on installing & using this product can be found here:
   
   Using SpywareBlaster to protect your computer from Spyware and Malware
   
   
10. Update all these programs regularly - Make sure you update all the programs I have listed regularly. Without regular updates you WILL NOT be protected when new malicious programs are released.

Follow this list and your potential for being infected again will reduce dramatically.

daxthesax

Thank you again for your suport!

DAX