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July 20th, 2006 01:00

Everything still looks okay except for some outdated items.
If you are running an anti-virus component of Symantec Security in realtime, disable McAfee to use on demand, or remove McAfee because it is not good to run two anti-virus programs at the same time. That can cause slowdowns and conflicts. If you are not running the AV component of Symantec, then all is well to leave as is.

ewido has been updated to a new version since you were here last. Remove your old version before you download the new one.
Here are the download and setup instructions:
Download ewido anti-spyware from HERE and save that file to your desktop.
This is a 30 day trial of the program
You will need run ewido and update the definition files.
  • On the main screen select the icon "Update". Tthen select the "Update now" link.
    • Next select the "Start Update" button, the update will start and a progress bar will show the updates being installed.
    • If you are having problems with the updater, manually update with the Ewido Full database installer from here.
    • Once the update has completed select the "Scanner" icon at the top of the screen, then select the "Settings" tab.
    • Once in the Settings screen click on "Recommended actions" and then select "Quarantine".
    • Under "Reports"
      • Select "Automatically generate report after every scan"
      • Un-Select "Only if threats were found"
      • Close Ewido anti-spyware,

        Your Java needs to be updated as well.

        Please follow these steps to remove older version Java components:

        1. Close any open programs you may have running, especially your web
        browser
        2. Click Start > Control Panel
        * Depending on your OS or configuration, you may have to click Start
        >Settings > Control Panel
        3. Open Add or Remove Programs
        * If you have Windows 98 or Windows 2000, open Add/Remove
        Programs
        4. Click once on any item listing Java Runtime Environment in the name
        * Not every version of Java will begin with "Java" so be sure to read
        each entry in the list
        5. Click the Remove or Change/Remove button
        6. Follow steps 4 and 5 as many times as necessary to remove all
        versions of Java. ** If at any time during the uninstallations, you are asked to reboot, do so. Then return to Add/Remove and continue removing any other versions of Java until all components of Java have been removed.
        7. Delete the Java folder in Program Files.
        8. Proceed with reinstalling Java. You will need to use Internet Explorer for this.
        Go to Sun Java and click the link to download the Windows (Offline Installation) package: Save it, do not run it.

        When the download is complete, close the browser and install it.

        Reboot.

        That should have you in good shape.:)

        My Prevention Tips are the same as the last time we worked together, but here they are again:

        You may have already taken some of these steps:
        1. Visit Windows Update:
        Make sure that you have all the Critical Updates recommended for your operating system and IE. The first defense against infection is a properly patched OS.
        Windows Update: http://v4.windowsupdate.microsoft.com/en/default.asp

        2. Adjust your security settings for ActiveX:
        Go to Internet Options/Security/Internet, press 'default level', then OK.
        Now press "Custom Level."
        In the ActiveX section, set the first two options ("Download signed and unsigned ActiveX controls) to 'prompt', and 'Initialize and Script ActiveX controls not marked as safe" to 'disable'.

        3. Download and install the following free programs:
        a. SpywareBlaster:
        http://www.javacoolsoftware.com/spywareblaster.html
        Tutorial here: http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/forums/tutorial49.html
        b. SpywareGuard:
        http://www.javacoolsoftware.com/spywareguard.html
        Tutorial here: http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/tutorials/tutorial50.html
        Periodically check for updates in both programs.

        4. Please use a firewall and realtime anti-virus. Keep the anti-virus software and firewall software up to date.
        Note: Zone Alarm Firewall (Zone Labs) http://www.zonelabs.com/store/content/company/products/trial_zaFamily/trial_zaFamily.jsp?lid=home_freedownloads
        Sunbelt Kerio has a free version: http://www.kerio.com/kpf_download.html

        5. You might consider installing Mozilla / Firefox.
        http://www.mozilla.org/

        6. Install spyware detection and removal programs:
        You may also want to consider installing either or both of AdAware (free version) and Spybot S&D (freeware). Use these programs to regularly scan your system for and remove many forms of spyware/malware.

        a. Ad-aware: http://www.lavasoft.de/software/adaware/

        b. SpyBot S&D: http://safer-networking.org/en/news/2005-05-31.html

        I would check for updates in SpyBot once a week or so.
        Check for updates in Ad-aware frequently.

        If you have recently installed Ewido, it is a free trial product for 30 days. After that you can purchase it for full features OR you can also keep the free version to use as an on-demand scanner (recommended).
        You will still be able to manually update Ewido using the *update* button

        7. Before using or purchasing any Spyware/Malware protection/removal program, always check the Rogue/Suspect Spyware List.
        Here is the link:
        http://www.spywarewarrior.com/rogue_anti-spyware.htm
        If you want to know just how effective your anti-spyware program is, or how well any of the "rogue" programs listed at the above link work, check this for an independent comparison of several anti-spyware programs: http://www.spywarewarrior.com/asw-test-guide.htm

        8. If you have not already done so, you might want to install CCleaner and run it in each user's profile: http://www.ccleaner.com/
        ** UNcheck the option to install the Yahoo toolbr.

        9. If you use Adobe Reader it may need to be updated to be sure that you have a more secure version. If you are using a version prior to v. 6.05, you should update to 6.05, preferably version 7.08. It would be best to remove prior versions before updating to a new version.
        Info here: http://www.adobe.com/support/downloads/product.jsp?product=10&platform=Windows
        If you need additional assistance, the Adobe forums are here: http://www.adobe.com/support/forums/main.html


        10. Make sure you are using the most udpated version of Java.
        If you need to update, remove all prior versions using Add/Remove Programs, and delete the Java folder in Program Files.
        You can go here to download the latest version: Sun Java and click the link to download the Windows (Offline Installation) package: Save it, do not run it. When the download is complete, close the browser.
        Proceed with reinstalling Java. Reboot.

        11. Here are some helpful articles:
        "So how did I get infected in the first place?"
        http://computercops.biz/postlite7736-.html

        "I'm not pulling your leg, honest"
        by Sandi Hardmeier
        http://www.microsoft.com/windows/IE/community/columns/pulling.mspx

        Let us know if we have not resolved your problem. Otherwise, you are good to go.
        Happy and Safe Surfing!
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