Can not run malware

[puddin0229]

========== OTL ==========

C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\ijuluz.com moved successfully.

C:\WINDOWS\xivez.sys moved successfully.

C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\netekud._sy moved successfully.

C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\upamireb._dl moved successfully.

OTL by OldTimer - Version 3.1.34.0 log created on 03182010_065613

Im not sure what to look for as far as issues. Now that that has been done what do I need to do now to try to prevent this from happening again. I know I don't understand all the things you had me do but is there something that I can learn to look for or do to protect my computers from things you think will help you when they are really designed to hurt.

Thanks for all your help

[kahdah]

By issues I mean any error messages,redirects,popups, abnormal functions going on.

I will give some prevention steps when we wrap it up.

[puddin0229]

Everything seems fine, there are no pop-ups or anything. Things load good as far as i know.

Thanks again for all your help.

[puddin0229]

Everything seems fine, there are no pop-ups or anything. Things load good as far as i know.

Thanks again for all your help.

[puddin0229]

Everything is going good as far as I can tell, there have been no pop ups or redirecting. The only pop up im getting is for error reporting to micorsoft

[kahdah]

You are welcome

=======Cleanup=======

• Click START then RUN
  
• Now type Combofix /uninstall in the runbox and click OK. Note the space between the X and the U, it needs to be there.
  

======Next======

• Double click on OTL to run it.
  
• Click on the Cleanup button at the top.
  
• You will be asked to reboot the machine to finish the Cleanup process. Choose Yes.
  
• This will remove itself and other tools we may have used.
  

===============Update Java===============

Your Java is out of date. Older versions have vulnerabilities that malicious sites can use to exploit and infect your system. Please follow these steps to remove older version Java components and update:

• Download the latest version of Java SE Runtime Environment (JRE) and save it to your desktop.
  
• Scroll down to where it says "Java SE Runtime Environment (JRE) 6 Update 18...allows end-users to run Java applications".
  
• Click the "Download" button to the right.
  
• Select your Platform: "Windows".
  
• Select your Language: "Multi-language".
  
• Read the License Agreement, and then check the box that says: "Accept License Agreement".
  
• Click Continue and the page will refresh.
  
• Click on the link to download Windows Offline Installation and save the file to your desktop.
  
• Close any programs you may have running - especially your web browser.
  
• Go to Start > Settings > Control Panel, double-click on Add/Remove Programs and remove all older versions of Java.
  
• Check (highlight) any item with Java Runtime Environment (JRE or J2SE) in the name.
  
• Click the Remove or Change/Remove button.
  
• Repeat as many times as necessary to remove each Java versions.
  
• Reboot your computer once all Java components are removed.
  
• Then from your desktop double-click on jre-6u18-windows-i586.exe to install the newest version.
  

======================Clear out infected System Restore points======================

Then we need to reset your System Restore points.

The link below shows how to do this.

How to Turn On and Turn Off System Restore in Windows XP

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/310405/en-us

If you are using Vista then see this link: http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/tutorials/...143.html#manual

Delete\uninstall anything else that we have used that is leftover.

=====================================

After that your all set.

The following are some articles and a Windows Update link that I like to suggest to people to prevent malware and general PC maintenance.

Windows Updates - It is very important to make sure that both Internet Explorer and Windows are kept current with the latest critical security patches from Microsoft. To do this just start Internet Explorer and select Tools > Windows Update, and follow the online instructions from there.

Prevention article To find out more information about how you got infected in the first place and some great guidelines to follow to prevent future infections please read the Prevention artice by Miekiemoes.

If your computer is slow Is a tutorial on what you can do if your computer is slow.

File sharing program dangers Reasons to stay away from File sharing programs for ex: BitTorrent,Limewire,Kazaa,emule,Utorrent,Limewire etc...

[puddin0229]

Thanks again for all your help. Are all viruses and stuff off my computer now?I have another question with regards to scanners and such. I have spybot on my computer but when it tells me I have a registry change or other stuff....How do I know how to answer these questions.....I try to go do a defragment and clear out stuff regularly but im always afraid i will get rid of something I need.... I also installed spy doctor but when it finished scanning it wanted me to purchase is that theyway its suppose to work. Are there simple classes you can take that does not get really technical like what you do.

One more thing, what you did for me was invaluable and I would very much like to contribute but right now Im not able, do i have to do it here or can I mail a money order when i am able.

[puddin0229]

when is it ok to run an active x control. I went to update microsoft and it said i had to add actice x control

[kahdah]

The active x from Microsoft is fine that is typical for updates or from their site for plugins.

Spybot I would get rid of that will cause more problems then not.

Spyware doctor I would get rid of as well.

Yes your system is clean of malware.

I trained at one of the schools here online in GeekU from geekstogo that can be found here: http://www.geekstogo.com/forum/Would-you-l...ware-t4817.html

It takes some time and determination to complete.

One more thing, what you did for me was invaluable and I would very much like to contribute but right now Im not able, do i have to do it here or can I mail a money order when i am able.

No need, glad to help.

Safe Surfing.