Omg!!! CoolWWWSearch!!!!!

[guestolo]

Hee hee, yah it can fool ya  http://images.thetechguide.com/forum/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/biggrin.gif\' class=\'bbc_emoticon\' alt=\'\' />

I'll post a followup tomorrow to ensure you stay clean, Have to get some sleep  http://images.thetechguide.com/forum/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/blink.gif\' class=\'bbc_emoticon\' alt=\':blink:\' />

For now can you do the following please

Do another scan with Hijackthis and put a check next to these entries:

O2 - BHO: (no name) - {BDF3E430-B101-42AD-A544-FADC6B084872} - (no file)

After you have ticked the above entries, close All other open windows, including this one
Leave Hijackthis open and click FIX CHECKED
OK the prompt and exit Hijackthis

Restart your computer

Remember to check for updates with AVG and run a full system scan

[Edward]

Alright questelo i have 1 more thing.. it's small.. but when i first turn on my comp before it says Microsoft windows Xp professional theres always alittle grey bar at the bottom just before it... i want to know if i can get rid of it? cuz it really starting to get irritating.. idk why but friends computers don't do that and only mine does...So can i get rid of it?? hopefully! Or if i restart to.

[Edward]

Also questelo to make sure im pretty fully protected how do i get SP2??

[Edward]

Ok questelo i c ur back can u help me alittle plz

[guestolo]

Ok, the protection part to your computer

This is what I suggest Edward

If everything is running better

You should disable system restore---restart your computer--enable system restore
This will clear all your restore points and ensure you don't restore any nasties
Once reenabled it will create a fresh restore point
How to Disable and Re-enable System Restore feature

Once back in Windows and System Restore is reenabled

You should set up protection against future attacks

SpywareBlaster 3.3 by JavaCool
*Will block bad ActiveX Controls
*Block Malevolent cookies in Internet Explorer and Firefox
*Restrict actions of potentially dangerous sites in Internet Explorer


IE-Spyad---IE-SPYAD puts over 5000 sites in your restricted zone so you'll be protected when you visit innocent-looking sites that aren't actually innocent at all.
Here is a tutorial and download link
TUTORIAL==Link to Tutorial
Download link

With both, Check for updates every couple of weeks
Keep the link to IE-Spyad bookmarked so you can check for updates
SpywareBlaster, after every update just simply enable all protection
IE-Spyad is compatible with XP SP2 also
The reason I mention XP SP2>>you mentioned your in need of Windows updates
and you are, this is important in keeping your system secure

Here's what I suggest
If your version of Windows is legit, definitely update
Before installing Service pack2 I usually recommend running an Online virus scan
at either
Housecall's or Panda's
http://www.pandasoftware.com/activescan/co...n_principal.htm
http://housecall.trendmicro.com/
This is just a double check to ensure you don't have no Malware hiding on your computer
Since you installed AVG7 and ran a scan, you shouldn't have to run the online scans
But keep those links bookmarked, never hurts to do a double check once in a while

==Make sure you check for updates with Ad-Aware and run a scan
If you are running the latest version of Spybot>>Which is Spybot 1.3 that should do
If you would also like to run Ad-Aware, let me know and I'll supply you with a link

Restart the computer
Empty those temp folders, do a Disk CleanUp
START>>RUN>>type in cleanmgr
Hit OK
or, better yet
==Download and Install this small program
to help clean your temp folders,cookies, etc...
Windows Cleanup
Give the link time to load or try it twice, it may be busy
==Open Windows CleanUp!>>START>>programs>>Cleanup!
Click on the CleanUp button, let it finish scanning for files, when it's done
Log off and back on again

Defrag your Hard Drive>>Best done in Safe mode
START>>All Programs>>Accessories>>System Tools>>Disk Defragmenter

Create a fresh restore point
START>>All programs>>Accessories>>System Tools>>System Restore
Create a New Restore Point>>Name it and click Create

Now that your system is prepared
Print off the info from Microsoft to Recover your system in case of a bad install
Don't let this frighten you, Just keep it on hand in case you need it
I've never had to do this on any SP2 I installed
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?...=windowsxpsp2kb

Temporarily Disable any Security software
 before visiting so it won't interfere with the installation

Visit Windows updates and Install all Critical Updates and Service Packs
Don't install the Recommended updates(Unless wanted)
Restart your computer when prompted and revisit Windows updates until you have all Critical updates (High Priority) installed
When your satisfied you have them all installed
Restart your computer one last time

Back in Windows, Run Windows CleanUp! one more time
Restart the computer again, don't just log off and on

That should do it, your all updated

Read this link
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/sp2/sp2_whattoknow.mspx

[Edward]

grrr this is insane i can't get windows XP Service Pack 2... It Says The product key used to install Microsoft Windows may not be valid.  For more information about why you have received this error message, and steps you can ake to resolves this issue visit www.howtotell.com.

[guestolo]

That part I can't help you with, if your version of Windows XP is not a store bought legit version, or didn't come with your computer when bought
Check out the link supplied
www.howtotell.com

[Edward]

Ok 1 more thing i asked u when i first turn on my comp before it says Microsoft windows Xp professional theres always alittle grey bar at the bottom just before it... i want to know if i can get rid of it? cuz it really starting to get irritating.. idk why but friends computers don't do that and only mine does...So can i get rid of it?? hopefully! Or if i restart to. aobut earlier u might have not seen.

[Edward]

Oh also i got my win xp professional from a friend and his works fine.. He has SP2 i just called him. Oh and if the product key wasn't real then how do i have windows Xp professional now??? wouldn't it say invalid product key or something?

[guestolo]

Stay safe Edward
Apparently, you don't understand what I mean by Illegal software
If you obtained XP from your friend and didnt' pay for a legal copy
Well, that's illegal
There are ways around the legality of XP, but don't ask for it here
Stay safe
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