to remove an infection&ensure your security:“stick it moderator”
1.empty temp folders using a cleaner"i recommend ccleaner or atribune"
2.do a boot time scan by avast if avast detect a virus dont repair it if avast detect trojan worm rootkit…move it to chest
3.in case of viruses run dr.web cure it scan to repair files infected
4.reboot after finishing scanning with dr.web
5.if you think some thing wrong may be you have a rootkit on your system try avast anti rootkit,gmer,avira antirootkit,rootkit unhooker,rootkit revealer,…“caution:dont run more than antirootkit at the same time may be go to a BSoD
6.after get rid of rootkits install avast again then scan your system with deep scan and archived files scan
7.start thinking about your computer security:how infection get your pc? and dont get from my pc:“GOD help those who help them selves”
8.you have avast"anti virus singatures based one"so get a good HIPS and/or Behavior Blocker"avast 5 will contain a behavior blocker”
threat fire as a good behavior blocker
CIS defense plus as a good hips
9.get firewall a good one"avast internet security will contain a firewall"
good firewall like:zone alarm,ashampoo,cis,sunbelt firewall,pc tools firewall…
10.there is something called windows update run it and install updates to ensure you will not hacked or penetrated
11.have a good browser:ie8,google chrome"i love it",firefox"i hate it but it is good",opera,…ensure you get the most updated one
12.have a websites advisor"i dont love them but they ensure security"
13.spyware blaster do a good job so install it
14.ensure you have updated programs:media player,pdf readers,…
15.make a hijack this log and post it here or in any forum if you think your pc still infected
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for some people MBAM is Very good so download the free version update it scan has the FPs or real infections then uninstall it"i use it monthely like this"
defenses:
1.avast will prevent known viruses from entering your pc
2.dr.web will disinfect files in your computer
3.if you make a virus or you get a new virus its signature doesnt exist in avast database,avast will detect it by “generic detection methods,heuristics,blocker"if avast fail threatfire or CoMODO Defense plus will proactively detect it
4.the firewall will prevent web crackers from enter your pc and prevent spywares from sending stolen data from your pc
5.avast network shield will prevent internet worm from enter your pc(ids system)
6.windows update will prevent exploiting your system by someone or some worms and viruses
7.good web browser will protect your pc from being infected by a f*** JS virus"avast web shield prevent those things too”
8.website advisor will guide you to the good websites to avoid infecting"since the most infections come from web"
9.spyware blaster will ensure your security
10.hijack log will help you to know some about programs in start ups and internet browser"i dont like hijack this i prefer sysinspector from eset or auto runs from sysinternals"