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JarheadChiro
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Computer trouble shooting, Spyware removal, etc... FYI!
I put this together and you may like to have it, pass it around if you like.
T
First of all, get rid of Internet Explorer and use Mozilla Firefox.
It stores information within itself and not to the computer.
Go here to download: http://www.mozilla.com/firefox/
It will ask you if you want to import your "bookmarks" from IE, select this.
Next, scrub your computer with AVG free edition, even though it's a trial version and only usable for 30 day's, you won't need it now using Firefox.
AVG free: http://www.grisoft.com/doc/trial/lng/us/tpl/tpl01
Now this is the stuff you run maybe 2-3 times a month to "be safe" or, t0 remove other junk, trojans or spyware AVG failed to remove:
Ad- Aware: http://www.lavasoftusa.com/software/adaware/
Run and select items recommended for removal, update once a month, this is done upon opening the program and selecting update.
Spybot Search and Destroy: http://www.download.com/Spybot-Search-Destroy/3000-8022_4-10401314.html?tag=lst-0-1
Run and select items recommended for removal, update once a month, this is done upon opening the program and seleting update.
CC Cleaner: http://www.ccleaner.com/
Open and select "run cleaner" once that's done select "issues" from the far left and select "scan for issues", update it every few months, usually it will tell you if it's needed.
Also run the Windows disk cleaner after this, it is in "accessories".
Now to the "more advanced software".
This software is used to identify running programs and others more difficult to ascertain with the others, that maybe harmful or slowing to your computer, it's use is for experienced users, and seeking advice is recommended from others before removal of identified programs.
The software is called Hijack This, and available here: http://hijackthis.de/index.php
Look towards the top for the direct download link.
Once downloaded run it, select do a system scan and save log file.
Once it has scanned it will open clipboard with the file, right click, select all, and the copy and paste to the box in the websites window then select analyze towards the bottom and wait for your results.
Most malicious programs will be easy to identify by their name, look for the ratings closely the red question mark items are ususally bad.
If you are concerned about removing an entry, post your analysis at Major Geeks for help and advice:
Go here for Major Geeks read item #7 first: http://forums.majorgeeks.com/showthread.php?t=35407
Major Geeks also has an long and thorough procedure for difficult issues, look here for their info:
http://forums.majorgeeks.com/showthread.php?t=35407
Disk defrag is another accessory and should be ran 2-3 times a year.
I can help if needed.
Tom
I put this together and you may like to have it, pass it around if you like.
T
First of all, get rid of Internet Explorer and use Mozilla Firefox.
It stores information within itself and not to the computer.
Go here to download: http://www.mozilla.com/firefox/
It will ask you if you want to import your "bookmarks" from IE, select this.
Next, scrub your computer with AVG free edition, even though it's a trial version and only usable for 30 day's, you won't need it now using Firefox.
AVG free: http://www.grisoft.com/doc/trial/lng/us/tpl/tpl01
Now this is the stuff you run maybe 2-3 times a month to "be safe" or, t0 remove other junk, trojans or spyware AVG failed to remove:
Ad- Aware: http://www.lavasoftusa.com/software/adaware/
Run and select items recommended for removal, update once a month, this is done upon opening the program and selecting update.
Spybot Search and Destroy: http://www.download.com/Spybot-Search-Destroy/3000-8022_4-10401314.html?tag=lst-0-1
Run and select items recommended for removal, update once a month, this is done upon opening the program and seleting update.
CC Cleaner: http://www.ccleaner.com/
Open and select "run cleaner" once that's done select "issues" from the far left and select "scan for issues", update it every few months, usually it will tell you if it's needed.
Also run the Windows disk cleaner after this, it is in "accessories".
Now to the "more advanced software".
This software is used to identify running programs and others more difficult to ascertain with the others, that maybe harmful or slowing to your computer, it's use is for experienced users, and seeking advice is recommended from others before removal of identified programs.
The software is called Hijack This, and available here: http://hijackthis.de/index.php
Look towards the top for the direct download link.
Once downloaded run it, select do a system scan and save log file.
Once it has scanned it will open clipboard with the file, right click, select all, and the copy and paste to the box in the websites window then select analyze towards the bottom and wait for your results.
Most malicious programs will be easy to identify by their name, look for the ratings closely the red question mark items are ususally bad.
If you are concerned about removing an entry, post your analysis at Major Geeks for help and advice:
Go here for Major Geeks read item #7 first: http://forums.majorgeeks.com/showthread.php?t=35407
Major Geeks also has an long and thorough procedure for difficult issues, look here for their info:
http://forums.majorgeeks.com/showthread.php?t=35407
Disk defrag is another accessory and should be ran 2-3 times a year.
I can help if needed.
Tom
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