Windows Security Center wont load

[Thridchild]

Hi etavares

 

That seems to have done the trick!! Have been able to replace Live Search with Google as default.

What should I now do with all the downloaded tools is there anything else you need me to do.

 

Many thanks Thridchild

[etavares]

Hi Thridchild,

 

Great! Let's take one final look at the log then we'll clean up. Please run OTL again and press QuicK Scan and copy/paste the resulting log directly into your reply.

 

-etavares

[Thridchild]

Hi etavares oti log as reqd

 

Thridchild

OTL.Txt

[etavares]

Hello, Thridchild.

 

Some leftovers to remove.

 

We need run an OTL Script

1. Please download OTL from one of the following mirrors if you do not still have it.
   
   • This is first Mirror
     
   • This is the second mirror
     

[*]Save it to your desktop.

[*]Double click on the http://billy-oneal.com/Canned%20Speeches/speechimages/OTL/otlDesktopIcon.png icon on your desktop.

[*]Paste the following code under the Custom Scans/Fixes box at the bottom.

:OTL
C:\Documents and Settings\shaun\Application Data\Buefi
C:\Documents and Settings\shaun\Application Data\Yvoqbo

[*]Click the Run Fix button at the top.

[*]let the program run unhindered and reboot when it is done.

[*]You will get a log when it is done, please post that in your reply.

[*]Please then create a new OTL report....

[*]Click the "Scan All Users" checkbox.

[*]Push the http://billy-oneal.com/Canned%20Speeches/speechimages/OTL/runscanbutton.png button.

[*]A report will open, copy and paste it in a reply here.

 

 

etavares

[Thridchild]

Hi etavares

 

Have run otl fix and scan as reqd. Have attached otl scan log but otl fix log wont attach says invalid file

OTL.Txt

[etavares]

Hello, Thridchild.

 

 

Ok, good news. Your log appears clean. Let's clean up our mess. If your computer is running well; please do the steps listed below. At the end, I've also listed a few completely optional things you can do to further secure your computer. Safe surfing!

 

 

I also wanted to note that you only have 500 MB of RAM on this machine. Going to at least 2GB would be a cost effective upgrade in the future.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Step 1

 

 

 

 

 

 

Uninstall ComboFix and Clean Up

Click Start > Run and type combofix /Uninstall click OK (Note the space between combofix and /Uninstall) See below:

http://i517.photobucket.com/albums/u338/Eextremeboy/CF_Uninstall-1.jpg

Please advise if this step is missed for any reason as it performs some important actions.

 

 

Download and Run OTC

 

 

We will now remove the tools we used during this fix using OTC.

• Download OTC by OldTimer and save it to your desktop.
  
• If that link doesn't work, try this one.
  
• Double click http://i517.photobucket.com/albums/u338/Eextremeboy/OTC_Icon.jpgicon to start the program. If you are using Vista, please right-click and choose run as administrator
  
• Then Click the big http://i517.photobucket.com/albums/u338/Eextremeboy/CleanUp.jpg button.
  
• You will get a prompt saying "Begin Cleanup Process". Please select Yes.
  
• Restart your computer when prompted.
  

 

 

If you ran Defogger and disabled your emulator, please don't forget to run it again and reenable it. See the instructions here to do so.

 

 

 

 

Optional Items

 

 

Please take the time to read below to secure your machine and take the necessary steps to keep it that way.

 

 

 

 

System Still Slow?

You may wish to try StartupLite. Simply download this tool to your desktop and run it. It will explain any optional auto-start programs on your system, and offer the option to stop these programs from starting at startup. This will result in fewer programs running when you boot your system, and should improve preformance. If you are running Windows Vista or Windows 7, please right-click on the icon, and select "Run As Administrator"; otherwise it won't work.

If that does not work, you can try the steps mentioned in Slow Computer/browser? Check Here First; It May Not Be Malware

 

 

Protect yourself from malicious sites

 

 

The HOSTS file can protect you from connecting to bad sites. See The Hosts File and what it can do for you for more background.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Keep Windows Up to Date

It is important that you visit http://www.windowsupdate.com regularly. This will ensure your computer has always the latest security updates available installed on your computer. If there are new updates to install, install them immediately, reboot your computer, and revisit the site until there are no more critical updates.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Update your AntiVirus Software

 

 

It is imperative that you update your Antivirus software at least once a week (Even more if you wish). If you do not update your antivirus software then it will not be able to catch any of the new variants that may come out. If you use a commercial antivirus program you must make sure you keep renewing your subscription. Otherwise, once your subscription runs out, you may not be able to update the programs virus definitions.

 

 

 

 

Make sure your applications have all of their updates

 

 

It is also possible for other programs on your computer to have security vulnerability that can allow malware to infect you. Therefore, it is also a good idea to check for the latest versions of commonly installed applications that are regularly patched to fix vulnerabilities. You can check these by visiting Secunia Software Inspector and Calendar of Updates.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Update all these programs regularly

Make sure you update all your programs regularly. Without regular updates you WILL NOT be protected when new malicious programs are released. You can use Secunia PSI to keep track of necessary updates. It can run in the background and constantly monitor your software; although I just run it once a week manually. It will alert you when an update is available for a variety of software. It is very useful.

 

 

Follow this list and your potential for being infected again will reduce dramatically.

 

 

Good luck!

 

 

etavares

[Thridchild]

Etavares Many thanks for your generous time, patience and technical help to resolve my issues. You

 

have enabled a silver surfer to go back on the waves with a safer computer. Thanks again and have a merry Xmas

 

 

Shaun(Thridchild)

[etavares]

Hi Shaun,

 

You're welcome, Merry Christmas!

 

-etavares