What now if your computer is clean again!

Viruses and worms
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Hi posters in the virus and worms section, after the malware has been cleansed from your system, and now that you seem to be clean, please follow these simple steps in order to keep your computer clean and secure:

* Clear your system restore
   http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/helpandsupport/learnmore/tips/mcgill1.mspx
  This will clear the system restore folders from 
  possible malware that was left behind during the  cleaning process.
* Use ATF Cleaner from http://www.atribune.org/ccount/click.php?id=1
  Download and install ATF Cleaner. Clean your temporary files & folders with it regularly.
* Use Ad-Aware to be downloaded from here  
   http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/forums/?showtutorial=48
  Download and install Ad-Aware. Update it and scan your computer regularly with it.
* Use AVG Anti-Spyware from here: http://www.ewido.net/en/
  Download and install AVG Anti-Spyware. Update it and scan your computer regularly with it.
* Use Spybot S&D from here: http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/forums/?showtutorial=43
  Download and install Spybot S&D. Update it and scan your computer regularly with it.
* Install SpywareBlaster from here: http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/tutorials/tutorial49.html
  SpywareBlaster will prevent spyware from being installed.
* Install MVPS Hosts file from here: http://mvps.org/winhelp2002/hosts.htm
  This prevents your computer from connecting to harmful sites.
* Use Firefox browser from here: http://www.mozilla.org/
  Firefox is faster and more secure browser than Internet Explorer.
  Use security add-ons with it: NoScript, search with www.scandoo.com
* Keep your systen up-to-date see: 
  Visit Windows Update regularly. How to enable Automatic Updates?
* Keep your [b]antivirus and firewall up-to-date[/b]
  Scan your computer regularly with you antivirus software.
* Read this article by TonyKlein from here: http://forums.spybot.info/showthread.php?t=279
  So how did I get infected in the first place?
* Stand Up and Be Counted ! go to: http://www.malwarecomplaints.info/index.php
  The site offers people who have been (or are) victims of malware the opportunity 
  to document their  story and, in that way, launch a complaint against the malware 
  and the makers  of the malware.

Stay clean and be safe

polonus

P.S. Maybe this posting could be turned into a sticky!

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woah thanks alot :slight_smile: i wanna make sure ALL traces of those trojans are gone :slight_smile: your the best