Survey popup problem

[tdlarsen]

It's running fine, Thank you. No problems whatsoever. I'll clean up later, have updated java as suggested.

 

Once again, thank you for your time and help. Much appreciated.

[Superdave]

P2P - I see you have P2P software installed on your machine. (uTorrent) We are not here to pass judgment on file-sharing as a concept. However, we will warn you that engaging in this activity and having this kind of software installed on your machine will always make you more susceptible to re-infections. It is certainly contributing to your current situation.

 

Please note: Even if you are using a "safe" P2P program, it is only the program that is safe. You will be sharing files from uncertified sources, and these are often infected. The bad guys use P2P filesharing as a major conduit to spread their wares.

 

I would strongly recommend that you uninstall them, however that choice is up to you. If you choose to remove these programs, you can do so via Control Panel >> Add or Remove Programs.

 

Let's do some cleanup.

 

To uninstall ComboFix

 

• Click the Start button. Click Run. For Vista: type in Run in the Start search, and click on Run in the results pane.
  
• In the field, type in ComboFix /uninstall
  

 

http://i424.photobucket.com/albums/pp322/digistar/Combofix_uninstall_image.jpg

 

(Note: Make sure there's a space between the word ComboFix and the forward-slash.)

 

• Then, press Enter, or click OK.
  
• This will uninstall ComboFix, delete its folders and files, hides System files and folders, and resets System Restore.
  

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Click Start> Computer> right click the C Drive and choose Properties> enter

Click Disk Cleanup from there.

 

http://i424.photobucket.com/albums/pp322/digistar/diskcleanup2.jpg

 

Click OK on the Disk Cleanup Screen.

Click Yes on the Confirmation screen.

 

http://i424.photobucket.com/albums/pp322/digistar/diskcleanup.jpg

 

This runs the Disk Cleanup utility along with other selections if you have chosen any. (if you had a lot System Restore points, you will see a significant change in the free space in C drive)

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Go to Microsoft Windows Update and get all critical updates.

 

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Check out Keeping Yourself Safe On The Web for tips and free tools to help keep you safe in the future.

 

Also see Slow Computer? It may not be Malware for free cleaning/maintenance tools to help keep your computer running smoothly.

Safe Surfing!

[Melvin_Deal]

Thanks Dave!

 

Hi tdlarsen...

Please note: Even if you are using a "safe" P2P program, it is only the program that is safe. You will be sharing files from uncertified sources, and these are often infected. The bad guys use P2P filesharing as a major conduit to spread their wares.

 

Agreed!

 

It is the source and nature of the information/data that is compromised... it is increasingly corrupt.... the days of free sharing on gnutella are gone. The torrent days are numbered as welll.

 

Sincerely,

-Mel

Live long and prosper!