Virus "symptoms" still present after removal

Avast Free Antivirus / Premium Security
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Nice :slight_smile: Any outstanding problems before I tidy up ?

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Noā€“everything seems to be fine at the moment. Please tidy up!

And thanks to everyone for their assistance and advice. You all have been great.

Janet B
P.S. Not directly related, but still importantā€“I still get 404 when I click on the MCShield link provided in this thread. Itā€™s in Reply #6.

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I receive the same error.

Try here
http://www.mcshield.net/index.html

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Yep mea culpaā€¦ The download link changed for version 3, I have amended it in the main thread detailing tools and logs

The proper link:
Download MCShield to your desktop and install

Subject to no further problems :slight_smile:

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 :thumbsup:

A good workman always cleans up after himself soā€¦The following will implement some cleanup procedures as well as reset System Restore points:

Download and run Delfix

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:

CryptoPrevent install this programme to lock down and prevent crypto ransome ware

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/73555776/CryptoPrevent.JPG

Malwarebytes.

Update and run weekly to keep your system clean

It is critical to have both a firewall and anti virus to protect your system and to keep them updated.

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 :wave:

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Thanks for all this info. Iā€™ll clean-up later this evening.

Iā€™m beginning to long for the days of DOSā€¦ though Iā€™m sure people were able to hack that, too.

J.

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I'm beginning to long for the days of DOS
That was where the first virus started :)