You can remove the effects of the hosts file until you decide whether when/if you are going to reinstall WinMx
At which time, you may want to look for an updated patch if available
==Download
Hoster.zip and save it to your Desktop.
UNZIP the contents to your desktop or folder
Locate the
Hoster folder , open it and double click on Hoster.exe
Click on Restore Original Hosts
In the confirmation window, click on OK.
Do one more Scan with Hijackthis, with all other windows closed FIX CHECKED this entry related to SpySweeper
O20 - Winlogon Notify: WRNotifier - C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\WRLogonNTF.dll*If everything is running better
Final CleanupWe should clear all your restore points to ensure you don't restore any nasties that may be sitting idle
Go to START>>RUN>>In the open field
Type in
msconfigClick
OKClick the
"Launch System Restore" button
On the Left hand side click on
"System Restore Settings"Put a Check in
"Turn off System Restore"Apply it and OK out of there>>Reboot your computer
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Back in Windows, Go back and take the check out of "Turn off system restore"
This will reenable the System Restore feature and creates a new restore point
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*Install SpywareBlaster 3.5.1 by JavaCool[/url]
*Will block bad ActiveX Controls
*Block Malevolent cookies in Internet Explorer and Firefox
*Restrict actions of potentially dangerous sites in Internet Explorer
After installation, Check for updates and then click the "Enable all protection"
Check for updates every couple of weeksafter every update just simply click the
"enable protection on all unprotected items" *Keep up to date on Windows updatesYou are way behind on your security updates
This is the most important part to keeping your system secure
I would take this oppurtunity and update to Service pack 2
We've partly prepared your computer for this installation
Please take a look at this link
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/sp2/default.mspxOn that page take note of the following link
What to know before you download and installBefore updating to SP2 I also recommend you run a Disk CleanUp beforehand and additionally do a Disk Defragment
After you have updated, make sure to keep up to date on All HIGH PRIORITY updates
Allow Windows to set you to AutoUpdate or manually check Windows Updates on a regular basis
*Make sure your Anti-Virus software is always kept up to date and actively running in the background*A Firewall is very important in the protection of your computerWindows Service pack 2 contains an adequate firewall protection
If you would like to consider a firewall with more controlled protection
Install one of the following, all have a free version
Sunbelt Kerio Personal FirewallZone Alarm by ZonelabsOutPost by AgnitumSygate Personal FirewallIt's important to only use one Software firewall protection, this includes the one supplied with XP
More than one can cause a conflict
Take note: SP2 enables the firewall by default
SP1>>The Firewall is disabled, which means that you are unprotected
*Check for updates with your anti-spyware programs and run a scan on a regular basisYou appear to be running Spybot, is it the latest version>>Spybot 1.4
If your running an older version uninstall it from add/remove programs
Install Spybot 1.4 from
HERE or
HERERegardless, if you do have Spybot 1.4, ensure it is update
Click the "Immunize" button on the left>>>OK at the prompt>>Immunzine at the top green cross
Please Immunize after every update
You may choose to run an updated scan also
You may opt to hold onto Ewido
Ewido will become a Limited version in a couple weeks
It's still a very good scanner to update and run once a month
Stay safe
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