You are most welcome, rockbeard.
Please do the following to implement cleanup procedures and also to reset System Restore points:
Click Start > Run and copy/paste the following bolded text into the Run box and click OK:
ComboFix /Uninstall Note: In the event you wish to contribute to the ongoing development of ComboFix, the developer is accepting donations via PayPal.
Although you have heard this before, allow me to repeat . . . Having a firewall, anti-virus and anti-malware software are not enough. You also need to stay current with security updates. If you don't have your computer set to automatically install the Microsoft Security Updates, please check for updates now. For additional information, see my blog post
Understanding Microsoft UpdatesTo check if your system is missing security updates or has insecure applications installed, visit
http://secunia.com/software_inspector/ . The Secunia Software Inspector runs through your browser with no installation or download required and does the following:
- Detects insecure versions of applications installed
- Verifies that all Microsoft patches are applied
- Assists you in updating your system and applications
Install and update SpywareBlaster to prevent the installation of spyware and other potentially unwanted software:
http://www.javacoolsoftware.com/spywareblaster.html I hope you were in time to take advantage of the 99 cent WinPatrol PLUS special.