Yes enable the protection… Could you install the updates in small groups as there was one last month that was a total pain to install, it had to be on its own
Ok I will try that
I was able to install most updates with the exceptions of 2 important update, Windows security essentials and IE 10, and 5 optional updates. I installed the windows securities essentials but for some reason it is still showing that I needs to be updated. Malwarebytes keeps saying that it has expired even then I can still scan for threats. Please advise
Could you list the KB’s that aren’t installing and does MBAM update ?
The error is with IE 10 update. Errornk
9c59 and KB80070003. Yes I think the mbam is update now
Could you try this fixit please in the aggressive mode http://support.microsoft.com/kb/910336
After running microsoft fixit in aggressive mode this is the error I got
Error found…
Code 9C59 Windows encountered an unknown error
Hmm about as useful as a chocolate teapot …
Evidently this problem with IE10 has been around since March this year, with MS keeping very quiet about it
Apart from that update is the system running better.
Next trick is to download the updates and prior to install disable Avast until next reboot
Yes, it seems to be running just fine. I am not really concerned with IE10 update, I’m ok with IE9 which is what I have.
Thank you for everything. 
In that case methinks I will send you on your merry way
Subject to no further problems
I will remove my tools now and give some recommendations, but, I would like you to run for 24 hours or so and come back if you have any problems
Now the best part of the day ----- Your log now appears clean 
A good workman always cleans up after himself so…The following will implement some cleanup procedures as well as reset System Restore points:
Remove ComboFix
[*]Hold down the Windows key + R on your keyboard. This will display the Run dialogue box
[*]In the Run box, type in ComboFix /Uninstall
(Notice the space between the “x” and “/”)
then click OK
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[]Follow the prompts on the screen
[]A message should appear confirming that ComboFix was uninstalled
Run OTL and hit the cleanup button. It will remove all the programmes we have used plus itself.
Clear Restore Points
Go Start > All Programmes > Accessories > System tools
Right click Disc Cleanup and select run as administrator
When it pops up at the first prompt select OK after it has done some calculations the tabs will appear
Select More Options tab
Press Sytem Restore and Shadow Copies Cleanup button
: Keep Java Updated :
WARNING: Java is the #1 exploited program at this time. The Department of Homeland Security recommends that computer users disable Java
See this article and this article.
I would recommend that you completely uninstall Java unless you need it to run an important software.
In that instance I would recommend that you disable Java in your browsers until you need it for that software and then enable it. (See How to diasble Java in your web browser and How to unplug Java from the browser)
Now that you are clean, to help protect your computer in the future I recommend that you get the following free programmes:
Update and run weekly to keep your system clean
Download and install FileHippo update checker and run it monthly it will show you which programmes on your system need updating and give a download link
If you use on-line banking then as an added layer of protection install Trusteer Rapport
It is critical to have both a firewall and anti virus to protect your system and to keep them updated. To keep your operating system up to date visit
[*]Microsoft Windows Update
To learn more about how to protect yourself while on the internet read our little guide How did I get infected in the first place ?Keep safe 
What about my files that are on my desktop that are grayed out with this name `$… when I try to open it, it opens an file conversion
When you uninstall OTL et al they should return all files back to the hidden state, did they not do that ?