If you think your computer has been compromised by malware then please follow these instructions for proper cleanup.
1. Disable System Restore then reboot your pc, this will delete all old restore points.
2. Download and run
CrapCleaner, this will clean out all of your temporary and junk files.
3. Do a free online virus scan from
BitDefender and remove all that it finds.
4. Download, update and do a full system scan with
SpyBot Search & Destroy 1.5.1 and remove all that it finds.
5. Download, update and do a full system scan with
Ad-Aware 2007 and remove all that it finds.
6. Download, update and do a full system scan with
SUPERAntiSpyware and remove all that it finds.
7. Download, update and do a full system scan with
AVG Anti-Spyware and remove all that it finds.
8. Download and run
AutoRuns and see if there is anything suspicious. You have to know what you are looking for but it is an invaluable tool, it is kind of like HijackThis on steriods.
9. Download, update and do a full system scan with
Windows Defender and remove all that it finds.
9. Download and do a scan with
HijackThis 2.0.0 and post the results here in the forums so I can assist you.
10. Download and update
SpywareBlaster to help stay malware free.
11. Use
ZonedOut to help prevent future infections.
12. If you are not already using Kaspersky Anti-Virus, BitDefender Anti-Virus or NOD32 Anti-Virus then uninstall your current anti-virus program (Norton, McAfee, TrendMicro etc.) and install then update and scan with the free 30 day trial of
Kaspersky Anti-Virus 7.
13. Do ALL of the latest Windows Updates to ensure your OS is patched properly.
