Re: restore Cd how to use

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"Irene" wrote:

> Hi Mike
> I have run through the list you gave me and tese are the results
stinger said i had nothing on my computer
housecall tren -i could not download it my computer said it would have to
shut down 3 times!
spybot found 3 problems and fixed them
ad aware found 23 critical objects and fixed them
microsoft found about blank
spyware blaster i enabled
i then went to add/remove programes but could not remove/search
extender/shopping wizzard/home search assistant(they just put up open the
internet connection when i clicked on them?
Hijack this i am not sure how to work
the shredder said that about blank is not present also that cool websearch
was not present. I then restarted and i got an error message which read
system fehler code 1400 invalid window handle.
i logged on to the internet and got two adds straight away also lots of
little windows telling me that programes were trying to change settings. Is
the cure going to be worse than the ailment(only joking). It's obviously not
quite right yet. can you help please.
Irene
> Irene
>
> "Mike Hall (MS-MVP)" wrote:
>
> > Irene
> >
> >
> > Please try the processes below.. and do them in order.. none of the
> > processes are beyond the abilities of a newbie user..
> >
> >
> >
> > You would be better advised to work on the problems rather than start over
> > now, have the same things happen again, and then have to repeat the
> > process.. maintaining a computer should be done regularly, and will only
> > take a few minutes per week..
> >
> >
> >
> > OK.. start by turning OFF the System Restore function.. click on the Start
> > button.. right click on 'My Computer', then select Properties.. now select
> > the 'System Restore' tab..
> >
> > Check the box "Turn off System Restore" or "Turn off System Restore on all
> > drives".. now click on 'Apply'.. you will be asked if it is ok to lose all
> > restore points.. answer YES to this.. now click on 'OK'
> >
> >
> >
> > Now to the removal process..
> >
> >
> >
> > Run a one shot virus remover.. I have found that McAfee Stinger works for
> > people.. download and run it..
> >
> >
> >
> > http://vil.nai.com/vil/stinger/
> >
> >
> >
> > Another alternative is ..
> >
> >
> >
> > http://housecall.trendmicro.com/housecall/start_corp.asp
> >
> >
> >
> > Finish this process first..
> >
> >
> >
> > You will also need to download Spyware removal software.. Spybot and Adaware
> > are available at these websites.. both are free.. download and run them..
> > don't forget to check for updates after you have started them..
> >
> >
> >
> > http://www.safer-networking.org/en/index.html
> >
> >
> >
> > http://www.lavasoftusa.com/software/adaware/
> >
> >
> >
> > .... and this link is for the latest Microsoft helping..
> >
> >
> >
> > http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/spyware/software/default.mspx
> >
> >
> >
> > Spybot has the ability to immunize a system, but there is better for this
> > function, so download and run Spyware Blaster too.. again, check for
> > updates..
> >
> >
> >
> > http://www.javacoolsoftware.com/
> >
> >
> >
> > Time to turn ON System Restore.. this is obviously like turning it OFF, so
> > just reverse the procedure..
> >
> >
> >
> > If you have any sense, you will now remove any programs that are known
> > carriers of all things bad.. some, like Patchou's MessengerPlus can be
> > installed such that the sponsor software does not get installed with it..
> > the sponsor software, if left, will re-infect your system immediately it is
> > run again.. use ADD/REMOVE PROGRAMS to un-install and then re-install,
> > taking care to check the box that gives you the option of NOT accepting the
> > sponsor crap.. if a program installation process does not allow you to do
> > this, forget about it.. leave it well alone..
> >
> >
> >
> > If you have had your Internet browser hijacked, that is to say, you get
> > redirected through a search engine NOT of your choosing, you will need
> > different tools..
> >
> >
> >
> > HijackThis is a popular and effective tool.. download it from here..
> >
> >
> >
> > http://www.spychecker.com/download/download_hijackthis.html
> >
> >
> >
> > CWShredder will eliminate CoolWebSearch and variants.. there is a free
> > download here..
> >
> >
> >
> > CWShredder.. http://www.intermute.com/spysubtract/cwshredder_download.html
> >
> >
> >
> > About:blank.. http://www.securiteam.com/securityreviews/5RP0L0UD5U.html or
> >
> > http://www.pchell.com/support/aboutblank.shtml
> >
> >
> >
> > For other tools in the fight against spyware, visit this website and
> > bookmark it..
> >
> >
> >
> > http://www.pchell.com
> >
> >
> >
> > Mark Hasting has put much work into this site.. it is an invaluable site,
> > both for reference and fix-its..
> >
> >
> >
> > You must also run a firewall and anti-virus program.. here are some links
> > for you..
> >
> >
> >
> > http://www.mcafee.com
> >
> > http://www.symantec.com
> >
> > http://www.zonealarm.com
> >
> > http://www.kerio.com
> >
> > http://www.sygate.com
> >
> > http://www.avast.com
> >
> > http://www.grisoft.com
> >
> >
> >
> > If you do not run a firewall and anti-virus solution, you are leaving
> > yourself open to attacks of all kinds.. these two types of program are your
> > first line of defence..
> >
> >
> >
> > So by now, your system should be in reasonable shape.. you will have tools
> > 'locked and loaded', ready for weekly use against those who seek to destroy
> > your pleasure.. incorporate these into a housekeeping policy that includes
> > running Defragmenter and Disk Cleanup, and you will be able to easily
> > maintain your system..
> >
> >
> >
> > Please return to this thread and provide feedback.. it is the only way that
> > helpers here can determine how effective the advice given has been..
> >
> >
> >
> > Good luck..
> >
> >
> > --
> > Mike Hall
> > MVP - Windows Shell/user
> >
> > http://dts-l.org/goodpost.htm
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > "Irene" <Irene@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
> > news:54FE388E-AC30-449D-9370-25C44BA5C7D6@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> > > Hi, my computer is under a year old and has norton protecting it,this is
> > > set
> > > to automatic updates. How ever i have spent a week trying to get rid of
> > > trojan feat 2. I have looked at various sites and downloaded several
> > > including spy bot ad aware ectra but nothing is stopping my pages from
> > > being
> > > hijacked and adds being thrown at me (normally for add stoppers and trojan
> > > stoppers). I should like to restore my computer back to its original
> > > settings. I have the discs but no information on how to use them. can any
> > > one
> > > point me in the right direction please. many thanks
> > > Irene
> >
> >
> >
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