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Offline ejane

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Re: Win XP Repair virus
« Reply #60 on: August 02, 2011, 01:50:22 AM »
Ha, very cute! Well I'm back, here's what I copied from AVG virus vault.

"Infection";"Virus found JS/Downloader.Agent";"C:\Documents and Settings\felix\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files\Content.IE5\5MEP9SP9\global[1].js";"N/A";"7/29/2011, 11:55:00 PM""Infection";"Virus found JS/Downloader.Agent";"C:\Documents and Settings\felix\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files\Content.IE5\5MEP9SP9\global[1].js";"N/A";"7/29/2011, 11:55:00 PM"

I'll don't know how to find the log from ESET. When I closed it it disappeared. I think it said 'restore' in the file path. That's why I asked about Restore.

Can you tell me if ESET makes a log or should I scan again.

Sorry to be such a pest, but I'm not sure what to do.

Thanks so much,
Jane

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Re: Win XP Repair virus
« Reply #61 on: August 02, 2011, 01:57:07 AM »
You are NOT a pest!  You are asking good questions.

The ESET log should be located at C:\Program Files\Eset\Eset Online Scanner\log.txt however, if what it found was in the virus vault, you can just empty the vault.  Here's the instructions from AVG regarding the virus vault:  I h ave some files in the AVG Virus Vault. What next?.

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Re: Win XP Repair virus
« Reply #62 on: August 02, 2011, 02:29:20 PM »
One other thing I thought of ... let's run Oldtimer's TFC (Temp File Cleaner).

TFC will clear out all temp folders for all user accounts (temp, IE temp, java, FF, Opera, Chrome, Safari), including Administrator, All Users, LocalService, NetworkService, and any other accounts in the user folder. It also cleans out the %systemroot%\temp folder and checks for .tmp files in the %systemdrive% root folder, %systemroot%, and the system32 folder (both 32bit and 64bit on 64bit OSs). It shows the amount removed for each location found (in bytes) and the total removed (in MB).

TFC only cleans temp folders.  TFC will not clean URL history, prefetch, or cookies. Depending on how often someone cleans their temp folders, their system hardware, and how many accounts are present, it can take anywhere from a few seconds to a minute or more. TFC will completely clear all temp files where other temp file cleaners may fail.


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  • First, save any files as TFC will close ALL open programs including your browser.  Close all open windows.
  • Double-click on the TFC.exe on your desktop to run the program.
  • It will close all programs itself when run, make sure to let it run uninterrupted to completion.
  • Click the Start button to begin the process. The program should not take long to finish its job.
  • Once it is finished it should reboot your machine on its own.  If not, do this yourself to ensure a complete clean
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Re: Win XP Repair virus
« Reply #63 on: August 02, 2011, 02:46:58 PM »
Thanks for getting back. I uninstalled ESET and hopefully it took along the virus. I read the info on AVG and will wait a few days and will empty that.

I ran CCleaner and emptied that. Did a registry clean (CCleaner).

I will do the TFC.

I cleaned out a lot of junk (I never use his computer) and shut off a bunch of start-ups, what a mess!  I installed WinPatrol, Secunia. Will remove AVG later this week and install AVAST.

The computer seems to be running well. He promised to remove some of the zillion photos and music he has on there.

The only thing which isn't working is the printer. I reinstalled the drivers and will fool with it later this week (have company coming for 3 days so will be busy).

I can't tell you how thrilled I am with the help you provided. I wish there was a way to contribute for your time and help. I will change Win Patrol and Secunia to the paid versions as a contribution. I hope there is some other way I can contribute.

Thank you so much!

Jane

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Re: Win XP Repair virus
« Reply #64 on: August 02, 2011, 03:05:27 PM »
Jane ...

I run ESET's NOD32 on my primary machine, but use the free AVAST 6 on the others, and can recommend it to you with confidence.

I also use CCleaner, but generally don't recommend it for people unfamiliar or uncomfortable with what it can do.  It sounds like you are a regular user, however I would suggest you use the registry cleaner section very carefully.  TFC might not find much that CCleaner has missed, but it won't hurt to run it.

Back to school time sales are a great excuse to get your husband a large capacity USB thumb drive to store his photos and music.  Then he will have a backup should something go wonky with his computer or its internal hard drive.

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I will change Win Patrol and Secunia to the paid versions as a contribution.

I think you meant SpywareBlaster rather than Secunia  :D

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