Browser running extremely slow...

Hi littlejd23,

Please explain for me, Did the Kaspersky report save but there was not text in the file or did the report not save at all?

 

We are going to need to run another online scan, this one should not take as long as the first but if there are infected items on the system I really need to know what they are.

 

I'd like us to scan your machine with ESET OnlineScan

1. Hold down Control and click on the following link to open ESET OnlineScan in a new window.
   ESET OnlineScan
2. Click the button.
3. For alternate browsers only: (Microsoft Internet Explorer users can skip these steps)
   1. Click on to download the ESET Smart Installer. Save it to your desktop.
   2. Double click on the icon on your desktop.
4. Check
5. Click the button.
6. Accept any security warnings from your browser.
7. Check
8. Push the Start button.
9. ESET will then download updates for itself, install itself, and begin scanning your computer. Please be patient as this can take some time.
10. When the scan completes, push
11. Push , and save the file to your desktop using a unique name, such as ESETScan. Include the contents of this report in your next reply.
12. Push the button.
13. Push

 

Please post the ESET report back to me for review.

Thanks,
K27.

 

There were no threats, therefore  no log. 

Thanks

Hi,

Please post me a fresh set of DDS log's,

Thanks.

littlejd23,

Do you still require assistance?

 

This topic is Inactive.....

The fixes in this topic were written specifically for this user, following them may cause harm to your machine and render it a brick (useless)

If you are the original poster and would like further assistance please post a fresh HJT log and details of the problems you are having.

All other user's, please read THIS page and then please start a New Topic at the top of the Malware Removal Forum by clicking the button.

Regards
K27

Here are my DDS logs:

UNLESS SPECIFICALLY INSTRUCTED, DO NOT POST THIS LOG.
IF REQUESTED, ZIP IT UP & ATTACH IT

DDS (Ver_10-03-17.01)

==== Installed Programs ======================

Acrobat.com
Adobe AIR
Adobe Download Manager
Adobe Flash Player 10 ActiveX
Adobe Flash Player 10 Plugin
Adobe Reader 9.1.2
Apple Application Support
Apple Mobile Device Support
Apple Software Update
Broadcom 440x 10/100 Integrated Controller
C-Major Audio
CCleaner
Dell Digital Jukebox Driver
Dell Driver Download Manager
Dell Media Experience
Dell Resource CD
Dell Wireless WLAN Card
Facebook Plug-In
Google Toolbar for Internet Explorer
Google Update Helper
High Definition Audio Driver Package - KB835221
HijackThis 2.0.2
Hotfix for Windows XP (KB952287)
Hotfix for Windows XP (KB970653-v3)
Hotfix for Windows XP (KB976098-v2)
Hotfix for Windows XP (KB979306)
Hotfix for Windows XP (KB981793)
Intel(R) Graphics Media Accelerator Driver for Mobile
iPowerHour 3.01
iTunes
J2SE Runtime Environment 5.0 Update 6
Java Auto Updater
Java(TM) 6 Update 21
Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware
Microsoft .NET Framework 1.0 Hotfix (KB953295)
Microsoft .NET Framework 1.0 Hotfix (KB979904)
Microsoft .NET Framework 1.1
Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 Service Pack 2
Microsoft Application Error Reporting
Microsoft Default Manager
Microsoft Office Basic Edition 2003
Microsoft Search Enhancement Pack
Microsoft UI Engine
Move Media Player
MSN Toolbar
MSN Toolbar Platform
MUSICMATCH® Jukebox
QuickTime
Security Update for Windows Internet Explorer 8 (KB2183461)
Security Update for Windows Internet Explorer 8 (KB969897)
Security Update for Windows Internet Explorer 8 (KB971961)
Security Update for Windows Internet Explorer 8 (KB972260)
Security Update for Windows Internet Explorer 8 (KB974455)
Security Update for Windows Internet Explorer 8 (KB976325)
Security Update for Windows Internet Explorer 8 (KB978207)
Security Update for Windows Internet Explorer 8 (KB981332)
Security Update for Windows Internet Explorer 8 (KB982381)
Security Update for Windows Media Player (KB952069)
Security Update for Windows Media Player (KB954155)
Security Update for Windows Media Player (KB968816)
Security Update for Windows Media Player (KB973540)
Security Update for Windows Media Player (KB978695)
Security Update for Windows Media Player 10 (KB936782)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB2079403)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB2115168)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB2160329)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB2229593)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB2286198)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB923561)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB923689)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB938464-v2)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB941569)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB946648)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB950760)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB950762)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB950974)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB951066)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB951376-v2)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB951748)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB952004)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB952954)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB954459)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB954600)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB955069)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB956572)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB956744)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB956802)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB956803)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB956844)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB957097)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB958644)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB958687)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB958690)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB958869)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB959426)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB960225)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB960715)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB960803)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB960859)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB961371)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB961373)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB961501)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB968537)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB969059)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB969898)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB969947)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB970238)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB970430)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB971468)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB971486)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB971557)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB971633)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB971657)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB972270)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB973346)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB973354)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB973507)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB973525)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB973869)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB973904)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB974112)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB974318)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB974392)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB974571)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB975025)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB975467)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB975560)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB975561)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB975562)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB975713)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB977165)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB977816)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB977914)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB978037)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB978251)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB978262)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB978338)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB978542)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB978601)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB978706)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB979309)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB979482)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB979559)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB979683)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB980195)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB980218)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB980232)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB980436)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB981852)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB981997)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB982214)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB982665)
Sonic Encoders
Synaptics Pointing Device Driver
Update for Windows Internet Explorer 8 (KB969497)
Update for Windows Internet Explorer 8 (KB976662)
Update for Windows Internet Explorer 8 (KB976749)
Update for Windows Internet Explorer 8 (KB980182)
Update for Windows XP (KB951978)
Update for Windows XP (KB955759)
Update for Windows XP (KB955839)
Update for Windows XP (KB967715)
Update for Windows XP (KB968389)
Update for Windows XP (KB971737)
Update for Windows XP (KB973687)
Update for Windows XP (KB973815)
Virtual DJ - Atomix Productions
WebFldrs XP
Windows Genuine Advantage Validation Tool (KB892130)
Windows Internet Explorer 8
Windows Live ID Sign-in Assistant
Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 KB973768
Windows XP Service Pack 3

==== End Of File ===========================

 

DDS (Ver_10-03-17.01) - NTFSx86 
Run by Jen at 17:31:39.38 on Mon 08/30/2010
Internet Explorer: 8.0.6001.18702
Microsoft Windows XP Professional  5.1.2600.3.1252.1.1033.18.503.53 [GMT -4:00]

============== Running Processes ===============

C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost -k DcomLaunch
svchost.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe -k netsvcs
svchost.exe
svchost.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\WLTRYSVC.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\System32\bcmwltry.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\spoolsv.exe
svchost.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Apple\Mobile Device Support\bin\AppleMobileDeviceService.exe
C:\WINDOWS\eHome\ehRecvr.exe
C:\WINDOWS\eHome\ehSched.exe
C:\Program Files\Java\jre6\bin\jqs.exe
C:\Program Files\Microsoft\Search Enhancement Pack\SeaPort\SeaPort.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Microsoft Shared\Windows Live\WLIDSVC.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\system32\dllhost.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Microsoft Shared\Windows Live\WLIDSvcM.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\wscntfy.exe
C:\WINDOWS\Explorer.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\ehome\ehtray.exe
C:\Program Files\Synaptics\SynTP\SynTPEnh.exe
C:\Program Files\Dell\Media Experience\PCMService.exe
C:\Program Files\MusicMatch\MusicMatch Jukebox\mmtask.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\WLTRAY.exe
C:\WINDOWS\eHome\ehmsas.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\igfxpers.exe
C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunesHelper.exe
C:\Program Files\QuickTime\qttask.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Java\Java Update\jusched.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\igfxsrvc.exe
C:\Program Files\MSN Toolbar\Platform\4.0.0401.0\mswinext.exe
C:\Program Files\Messenger\msmsgs.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\ctfmon.exe
C:\Program Files\iPod\bin\iPodService.exe
C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\IEXPLORE.EXE
C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\IEXPLORE.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\system32\wuauclt.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\msiexec.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\wuauclt.exe
C:\Documents and Settings\Jen.JENNIFER-23\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files\Content.IE5\4PWIT4S5\dds[1].scr

============== Pseudo HJT Report ===============

uStart Page = hxxp://www.google.com/
BHO: Adobe PDF Link Helper: {18df081c-e8ad-4283-a596-fa578c2ebdc3} - c:\program files\common files\adobe\acrobat\activex\AcroIEHelperShim.dll
BHO: Search Helper: {6ebf7485-159f-4bff-a14f-b9e3aac4465b} - c:\program files\microsoft\search enhancement pack\search helper\SEPsearchhelperie.dll
BHO: Windows Live ID Sign-in Helper: {9030d464-4c02-4abf-8ecc-5164760863c6} - c:\program files\common files\microsoft shared\windows live\WindowsLiveLogin.dll
BHO: Google Toolbar Helper: {aa58ed58-01dd-4d91-8333-cf10577473f7} - c:\program files\google\google toolbar\GoogleToolbar_32.dll
BHO: Google Toolbar Notifier BHO: {af69de43-7d58-4638-b6fa-ce66b5ad205d} - c:\program files\google\googletoolbarnotifier\5.5.5126.1836\swg.dll
BHO: MSN Toolbar BHO: {d2ce3e00-f94a-4740-988e-03dc2f38c34f} - c:\program files\msn toolbar\platform\4.0.0401.0\npwinext.dll
BHO: Java(tm) Plug-In 2 SSV Helper: {dbc80044-a445-435b-bc74-9c25c1c588a9} - c:\program files\java\jre6\bin\jp2ssv.dll
BHO: JQSIEStartDetectorImpl Class: {e7e6f031-17ce-4c07-bc86-eabfe594f69c} - c:\program files\java\jre6\lib\deploy\jqs\ie\jqs_plugin.dll
TB: Google Toolbar: {2318c2b1-4965-11d4-9b18-009027a5cd4f} - c:\program files\google\google toolbar\GoogleToolbar_32.dll
TB: MSN Toolbar: {8dcb7100-df86-4384-8842-8fa844297b3f} - c:\program files\msn toolbar\platform\4.0.0401.0\npwinext.dll
uRun: [MSMSGS] "c:\program files\messenger\msmsgs.exe" /background
uRun: [ctfmon.exe] c:\windows\system32\ctfmon.exe
uRun: [swg] "c:\program files\google\googletoolbarnotifier\GoogleToolbarNotifier.exe"
mRun: [ehTray] c:\windows\ehome\ehtray.exe
mRun: [SynTPEnh] c:\program files\synaptics\syntp\SynTPEnh.exe
mRun: [PCMService] "c:\program files\dell\media experience\PCMService.exe"
mRun: [mmtask] c:\program files\musicmatch\musicmatch jukebox\mmtask.exe
mRun: [Broadcom Wireless Manager UI] c:\windows\system32\WLTRAY.exe
mRun: [igfxtray] c:\windows\system32\igfxtray.exe
mRun: [igfxhkcmd] c:\windows\system32\hkcmd.exe
mRun: [igfxpers] c:\windows\system32\igfxpers.exe
mRun: [Adobe Reader Speed Launcher] "c:\program files\adobe\reader 9.0\reader\Reader_sl.exe"
mRun: [iTunesHelper] "c:\program files\itunes\iTunesHelper.exe"
mRun: [QuickTime Task] "c:\program files\quicktime\qttask.exe" -atboottime
mRun: [SunJavaUpdateSched] "c:\program files\common files\java\java update\jusched.exe"
mRun: [MSN Toolbar] "c:\program files\msn toolbar\platform\4.0.0401.0\mswinext.exe"
mRun: [Microsoft Default Manager] "c:\program files\microsoft\search enhancement pack\default manager\DefMgr.exe" -resume
dRun: [Symantec NetDriver Warning] c:\progra~1\symnet~1\SNDWarn.exe
dRun: [ALUAlert] c:\program files\symantec\liveupdate\ALUNotify.exe
dRun: [DWQueuedReporting] "c:\progra~1\common~1\micros~1\dw\dwtrig20.exe" -t
StartupFolder: c:\docume~1\alluse~1.win\startm~1\programs\startup\hotsyn~1.lnk - c:\program files\palm\Hotsync.exe
IE: E&xport to Microsoft Excel - c:\progra~1\micros~2\office11\EXCEL.EXE/3000
IE: Google Sidewiki... - c:\program files\google\google toolbar\component\GoogleToolbarDynamic_mui_en_89D8574934B26AC4.dll/cmsidewiki.html
IE: {e2e2dd38-d088-4134-82b7-f2ba38496583} - %windir%\Network Diagnostic\xpnetdiag.exe
IE: {FB5F1910-F110-11d2-BB9E-00C04F795683} - c:\program files\messenger\msmsgs.exe
IE: {92780B25-18CC-41C8-B9BE-3C9C571A8263} - {FF059E31-CC5A-4E2E-BF3B-96E929D65503} - c:\progra~1\micros~2\office11\REFIEBAR.DLL
DPF: {17492023-C23A-453E-A040-C7C580BBF700} - hxxp://download.microsoft.com/download/C/0/C/C0CBBA88-A6F2-48D9-9B0E-1719D1177202/LegitCheckControl.cab
DPF: {32C3FEAE-0877-4767-8C20-62A5829A0945} - hxxp://static.ak.facebook.com/fbplugin/win32/axfbootloader.cab
DPF: {7530BFB8-7293-4D34-9923-61A11451AFC5} - hxxp://download.eset.com/special/eos/OnlineScanner.cab
DPF: {8100D56A-5661-482C-BEE8-AFECE305D968} - hxxp://upload.facebook.com/controls/2009.07.28_v5.5.8.1/FacebookPhotoUploader55.cab
DPF: {8AD9C840-044E-11D1-B3E9-00805F499D93} - hxxp://java.sun.com/update/1.6.0/jinstall-1_6_0_21-windows-i586.cab
DPF: {8FFBE65D-2C9C-4669-84BD-5829DC0B603C} - hxxp://fpdownload.macromedia.com/get/flashplayer/current/polarbear/ultrashim.cab
DPF: {CAFEEFAC-0015-0000-0006-ABCDEFFEDCBA} - hxxp://java.sun.com/update/1.5.0/jinstall-1_5_0_06-windows-i586.cab
DPF: {CAFEEFAC-0016-0000-0021-ABCDEFFEDCBA} - hxxp://java.sun.com/update/1.6.0/jinstall-1_6_0_21-windows-i586.cab
DPF: {CAFEEFAC-FFFF-FFFF-FFFF-ABCDEFFEDCBA} - hxxp://java.sun.com/update/1.6.0/jinstall-1_6_0_21-windows-i586.cab
DPF: {D27CDB6E-AE6D-11CF-96B8-444553540000} - hxxp://fpdownload2.macromedia.com/get/flashplayer/current/swflash.cab
DPF: {E2883E8F-472F-4FB0-9522-AC9BF37916A7} - hxxp://platformdl.adobe.com/NOS/getPlusPlus/1.6/gp.cab
Notify: igfxcui - igfxdev.dll

============= SERVICES / DRIVERS ===============

=============== Created Last 30 ================

2010-08-26 23:50:41 0 d-----w- c:\program files\ESET
2010-08-23 22:22:35 0 d-----w- c:\program files\CCleaner
2010-08-19 23:19:13 38224 ----a-w- c:\windows\system32\drivers\mbamswissarmy.sys
2010-08-19 23:19:10 20952 ----a-w- c:\windows\system32\drivers\mbam.sys
2010-08-19 23:19:10 0 d-----w- c:\program files\Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware
2010-08-02 21:24:37 192512 ----a-w- c:\windows\system32\stac97co.dll
2010-08-02 21:24:37 102481 ------r- c:\windows\system32\stac97.cpl

==================== Find3M  ====================

2010-07-29 22:30:40 423656 ----a-w- c:\windows\system32\deployJava1.dll
2010-06-30 12:31:35 149504 ----a-w- c:\windows\system32\schannel.dll
2010-06-24 12:22:03 916480 ----a-w- c:\windows\system32\wininet.dll
2010-06-23 13:44:04 1851904 ----a-w- c:\windows\system32\win32k.sys
2010-06-17 14:03:00 80384 ----a-w- c:\windows\system32\iccvid.dll
2010-06-14 07:41:45 1172480 ----a-w- c:\windows\system32\msxml3.dll
2009-05-20 20:58:50 32768 -csha-w- c:\windows\system32\config\systemprofile\local settings\history\history.ie5\mshist012009051120090518\index.dat
2009-05-20 20:58:50 32768 -csha-w- c:\windows\system32\config\systemprofile\local settings\history\history.ie5\mshist012009052020090521\index.dat

============= FINISH: 17:39:55.76 ===============

Hi littlejd23,

 

Your logs now appear to be clean, we have a bit of housekeeping to do and I will then post some general advice on how to minimize the chances of reinfection.

 

 

First i need you to go to:

• Start (windows icon bottom left corner of screen)
• Control panel
• Add/Remove programs

J2SE Runtime Environment 5.0 Update 6 <--Outdated and no longer needed

• Uninstall
• Reboot PC

 

 

Please uninstall the other programs we used as without proper guidance they can seriously harm the workings of Windows and your PC

• HiJackThis via Add/Remove Programs in control Panel
• RKUnhooker by right clicking th edesktop icon and clicking delete

 

You can also then delete the non invasive DDS program and the two logs it created on your desktop by right click each file and then click delete.

.
Download and scan with CCleaner
1. Starting with v1.27.260, CCleaner installs the Yahoo Toolbar as an option which IS checkmarked by default during the installation. IF you do NOT want it, REMOVE the checkmark when provided with the option OR download the toolbar-free or Slim versions instead of the Standard Build.
2. Before first use, select Options > Advanced and UNCHECK "Only delete files in Windows Temp folder older than 48 hours"
3. Then select the items you wish to clean up.
In the Windows Tab:

• Clean all entries in the "Internet Explorer" section except Cookies if you want to keep those.
• Clean all the entries in the "Windows Explorer" section.
• Clean all entries in the "System" section.
• Clean all entries in the "Advanced" section.
• Clean any others that you choose

In the Applications Tab:

• Clean all except cookies in the Firefox/Mozilla section if you use it.
• Clean all in the Opera section if you use it.
• Clean Sun Java in the Internet Section.
• Clean any others that you choose.

4. Click the "Run Cleaner" button.
5. A pop up box will appear advising this process will permanently delete files from your system.
6. Click "OK" and it will scan and clean your system.
7. Click "exit" when done.

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Now that your system is clean you should SET A NEW RESTORE POINT to prevent future reinfection from the old restore point AFTER cleaning your system of any malware infection. Any trojans or spyware you picked up could have been saved in System Restore and are waiting to re-infect you. Since System Restore is a protected directory, your tools can not access it to delete files, trapping viruses inside. Setting a new restore point should be done to prevent any future reinfection from the old restore point and enable your computer to "roll-back" in case there is a future problem.

To SET A NEW RESTORE POINT:
1. Go to Start > Programs > Accessories > System Tools and click "System Restore".
2. Choose the radio button marked "Create a Restore Point" on the first screen then click "Next". Give the R.P. a name then click "Create". The new point will be stamped with the current date and time. Keep a log of this so you can find it easily should you need to use System Restore.
3. Then go to Start > Run and type: Cleanmgr
4. Click "OK".
5. Click the "More Options" Tab.
6. Click "Clean Up" in the System Restore section to remove all previous restore points except the newly created one.

Graphics for doing this are in the following links if you need them.
How to Create a Restore Point.
How to use Cleanmgr.

.

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Adobe Acrobat/Reader is out of date please update to the latest version from HERE (NOTE: On the Download page, please make sure to uncheck the box next to the "McAfee Scan" item as it is not needed)

Now some advice on how to surf safe in the future.

ALWAYS keep all programs on your PC up to date and this especially means your Anti-Virus/Anti-Spyware/Firewall/Java and Adobe programs.
They can all be found via the "All Programs" feature in the start menu and if opened will 100% have a update feature somewhere.
NEVER use more than ONE Anti-Virus program,
NEVER use more than ONE resident Full time Anti-Spyware program,
NEVER use more than ONE Software Firewall,(and never use the Windows built in Firewall as it will not keep you protected)

As more than one of each of these will conflict with each other and leave you just as vunrable as not having them.
You can get some VERY GOOD FREE ones from HERE

Its always a good idea to back these up with SpywareBlaster as this will run in the background and not conflict with any of your other Security.

Also give WinPatrol a try as it is a very good program that will inform you of any changes being made to your system in the same way that User Account Control does but better, (DO NOT switch off UAC if you install WinPatrol, it is still very much needed)

Research and consider using a HARDWARE Firewall as this will provide a very good extra layer of protection.

Scan with each piece of your security Daily and at the very least two daily.
Always keep a few on-demand scanners on your machine and use them every other day, such as,

• Malwarebytes Anti-Malware(consider perchusing the paid version for £25 for a lifetimes use and a very good piece of kit to have running on your machine)
• Spybot Search&Destroy (DO NOT install the Tea Timer Function)
• Ad-Aware (Again DO NOT install the resident scanner)

 

If you use IE then consider using a more secure browser such as FireFox or Opera

Install all the latest Windows updates from HERE
or by clicking start>all programs>Windows update, and keep going back and doing these untill you have all the avalible updates untill none are showing.
Its a good idea to set Windows Update to automatic so as not to miss any Important updates.

Always you a site advisor such as WOT to confirm the sites you are using are really the sites they say they are.
There is a version of WOT avalible for both IE and FIreFox.

Every so often (two weeks- 1 month) it would be a good idea to run this free online Security Test called Secunia, which will test all the programs on your system for security vunralbilities. Before clicking the Start scan button, please check the box for the option Enable thorough system inspection. Just below the "Scan Options:" section, you'll see the status of what's currently processing.

You will also see a process indicator that looks like this:
...when the scan completes, the message "Detection completed successfully" will appear in the Programs/Result section.
You will have a link next to all the programs on you system that need updating, please install these updates one by one until no more are showing.

And please read these links for adivce on Computer Security:
So how did I get infected in the first place by Tony Klein
Do's and Don't's of Security Programs
Anti-Virus Programs Explained

If you have any other questions then please fill free to post back,
I will mark this thread as solved tomorrow,

Safe Surfing,
K27.

This topic is Resolved.....

The fixes in this topic were written specifically for this user, following them may cause harm to your machine and render it a brick (useless)

If you are the original poster and would like further assistance please post a fresh HJT log and details of the problems you are having.

All other user's, please read THIS page and then please start a New Topic at the top of the Malware Removal Forum by clicking the button.

Regards
K27