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Looks good. :)

Lets update your vulnerable software to reduce the risk of reinfection. 

 

STEP 1
CXrghb6.png Update Outdated Software

Outdated software contain security risks that must be patched. Please download and install the latest version of the programmes below.

STEP 2
EtQetiM.png Remove Outdated Software

  • Press the Windows Key + r on your keyboard at the same time. Type appwiz.cpl and click OK.
  • Search for the following programmes, right-click and click Uninstall one at a time.
  • Note: The programmes below may not be present. If this is the case, please skip to the next step.
    • Adobe Reader X (10.1.12)
    • Java 7 Update 71
  • Follow the prompts, and reboot if necessary.
     

STEP 3
zANS9oB.png Disable Java in Your Browser
Due to frequent exploits we recommend you disable Java in your browser.
For information on Java vulnerabilities, please read the following article (point #7).

  • Click the 29Fou9c.jpg Windows Start Button  and type Java Control Panel (or javacpl) in the search bar. 
  • Click on the Java Control Panel. Once opened, click the Security tab.
  • Deselect the check box for Enable Java content in the browser. This will disable the Java plug-in in the browser. 
  • Click Apply. When the Windows User Account Control (UAC) appears, allow permissions to make the changes. 
  • Click OK in the Java Plug-in confirmation window.
  • Restart your browser(s) for changes to take effect.
  • More information can be found here and here.
     

STEP 4
oxliOQk.png Security Check

  • Please download SecurityCheck and save the file to your Desktop.
  • Double-click SecurityCheck.exe and follow the onscreen instructions inside the black box.
  • A log (checkup.txt) will automatically open on your Desktop.
  • Copy the contents of the log and paste in your next reply.
     

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STEP 5
pfNZP4A.png Logs
In your next reply please include the following logs. Please be sure to copy and paste the requested logs, as well as provide information on any questions I may have asked.

  • checkup.txt
  • How is your computer performing? Are there any outstanding issues?
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Everything seems to be running great. no issues! 

 Results of screen317's Security Check version 0.99.89  
 Windows 7 Service Pack 1 x64 (UAC is enabled)  
 Internet Explorer 11  
``````````````Antivirus/Firewall Check:`````````````` 
 Windows Firewall Enabled!  
Norton 360    
 WMI entry may not exist for antivirus; attempting automatic update. 
`````````Anti-malware/Other Utilities Check:````````` 
 Java 8 Update 25  
 Java version out of Date! 
 Adobe Flash Player 15.0.0.223  
 Adobe Reader XI  
 Mozilla Firefox 22.0 Firefox out of Date!  
 Google Chrome 38.0.2125.111  
````````Process Check: objlist.exe by Laurent````````  
 Norton ccSvcHst.exe 
`````````````````System Health check````````````````` 
 Total Fragmentation on Drive C: 5% 
````````````````````End of Log`````````````````````` 
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 Results of screen317's Security Check version 0.99.89  

 Windows 7 Service Pack 1 x64 (UAC is enabled)  

 Internet Explorer 11  

``````````````Antivirus/Firewall Check:`````````````` 

 Windows Firewall Enabled!  

Norton 360    

 WMI entry may not exist for antivirus; attempting automatic update. 

`````````Anti-malware/Other Utilities Check:````````` 

 Java 8 Update 25  

 Java version out of Date! 

 Adobe Flash Player 15.0.0.223  

 Adobe Reader XI  

 Mozilla Firefox (33.1) 

 Google Chrome 38.0.2125.111  

````````Process Check: objlist.exe by Laurent````````  

 Norton ccSvcHst.exe 

`````````````````System Health check````````````````` 

 Total Fragmentation on Drive C: 5% 

````````````````````End of Log`````````````````````` 

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Hi Tina, 
 
Don't worry about Java, you have the latest version. 
 
Now for the good news!
 
All Clean!
Congratulations, your computer appears clean!  :)
I no longer see signs of malware on your computer, and feel satisfied that our work here is done. The steps below will remove the tools we have used, and reset any settings changed. I have also provided a list of resources and tools that you may find useful
 
My help will always be free. But if you are happy with the help provided, and would like to support my fight against malware and/or buy me a beer, please consider a donation. YSCcjW7.png
 
 
STEP 1
9SN2ePL.png ComboFix Uninstall

  • Press the Windows Key + r on your keyboard at the same time. Type the following text into the Run box:
    ComboFix /Uninstall
  • Click OK.
  • Note: It may appear as if Combofix is installing. This is not the case; the programme is uninstalling. Please do not interrupt the process.
     

STEP 2
AFZxnZc.jpg DelFix

  • Please download DelFix and save the file to your Desktop.
  • Double-click DelFix.exe to run the programme.
  • Place a checkmark next to the following items:
    • Activate UAC
    • Remove disinfection tools
    • Create registry backup
    • Purge system restore
    • Reset system settings
  • Click the Run button.

-- This will remove the specialised tools we used to disinfect your system. Any leftover logs, files, folders or tools remaining on your Desktop which were not removed can be deleted manually (right-click the file + delete).
 
======================================================
 
I have compiled below a list of resources you may find useful. The articles document information on computer security, common infection vectors and how you can stay safe on the Internet.

The following programmes come highly recommended in the security community.

  • xKsUqI5A.png.pagespeed.ic.vn1Hlvqi8h.jpg AdBlock is a browser add-on that blocks annoying banners, pop-ups and video ads.
  • E8I37RF.pngCryptoPrevent places policy restrictions on loading points for ransomware (eg. CryptoWall), preventing your files from being encrypted.
  • EG85Vjt.png Malwarebytes Anti-Exploit (MBAE) is designed to prevent zero-day malware from exploiting vulnerable software.
  • x6YRrgUC.png.pagespeed.ic.HjgFxjvw2Z.jpg Malwarebytes Anti-Malware Premium (MBAM) works in real-time along side your Anti-Virus to prevent malware execution.
  • xjv4nhMJ.png.pagespeed.ic.A5YbWn1eDO.png NoScript is a Firefox add-on that blocks the actions of malicious scripts by using whitelisting and other technology.
  • 3O8r9Uq.png Sandboxie isolates programmes of your choice, preventing files from being written to your HDD unless approved by you.
  • DgW1XL2.png.pagespeed.ce.v1OlJl_ZAS.png Secuina PSI will scan your computer for vulnerable software that is outdatedand automatically find the latest update for you.
  • xj1OLIec.png.pagespeed.ic.k6hhwopU0q.jpg SpywareBlaster is a form of passive protection, designed to block the actions of malicious websites and tracking cookies.
  • xJEP5iWI.png.pagespeed.ic.4tmM1lM7DQ.png Web of Trust (WOT) is a browser add-on designed to alert you before interacting with a potentially malicious website.

-- Please feel free to ask if you have any questions or concerns on computer security or the programmes above.
 
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Please confirm you have no outstanding issues, and are happy with the state of your computer. Once I have confirmation things are in order, we can wrap things up and I will close this thread. 
 
Thank you for using Malwarebytes.
 
Safe Surfing. :)    
Adam

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          I have no outstanding issues and I am very happy with the state of my computer. I will be recommending malware bytes (and especially you) to everyone I know. Especially my old lady friends that are computer stupid and no nothing when problems happen... hehe :) and absolutely my, soon to be leaving for university, children.(who know nothing about computers either, other than LOL and WOW. ;) I was very nervous starting this since I know nothing and thought it would be way over my head.  This was very easy and you explained everything as I needed, as to a 7 year old and as to a couple of small questions, everything was very smooth. Thank you.

            I will definitely be donating for all the time and patience you had with me and all the outstanding work you did. (some now, some later to be honest) I am so happy. thank you again.

             I will be reading through the articles you sent me and will install some of the programmes you sent.  

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Glad we could help. :)

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