It's been so long I have to look back and see what we have done
Okay, Access your add/remove programs via control panel
Remove
Java 2 Runtime Environment, SE v1.4.2_06 <-we'll update this in a bit
Viewpoint Media Player <-this is typically unintentionally installed, don't get fooled into keeping it, it's not needed
Reboot the computer afterwards
Back in Windows
Access the following link
http://www.java.com/en/download/manual.jspDownload and save to desktop the latest version of Java
Please use the Windows (Offline Installation)
Once saved to desktop, double click to install and follow the prompts
After installation you can delete the installer from desktop
Download and Install Spybot 1.4 from
HERE or
HEREAfter installation--Click the
UPDATE button on the left
SEARCH FOR UPDATES on the right
Check, and then download all updates
After update is complete
Click the "Search & Destroy" button on the left
"Check for Problems"---When the Scan is complete
FIX all selected promblems in RED
RESTART the computer to finish any cleaning process
If everything is running better
We should flush all your restore points
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 *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 weeks"after every update just simply click the
"enable protection on all unprotected items"*Keep up to date on Windows updates (High Priorities)
This is the most important step in keeping your system secure
Make sure you check for updates at least once a month and/or set to Autoupdate
*Make sure your Anti-Virus software is always kept up to date and actively running in the backgroundDo you have your own AV to install?
If not, you NEED one, let me know, I have links to free AntiVirus software
It's not safe being online without an Active AV software
LET ME KNOW THIS PLEASE!
*Keep your Firewall protection enabledA Firewall is also very important
This provides a line of defense against someone who might try to access your computer without your permission
Update and do scan's with your Anti-Spyware programs on a regular basisIn addition, open Spybot 1.4
Click the "Immunize" button on the left>>>OK at the prompt>>Immunzine at the top green cross
Immunize after every update