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Old 08-23-2007, 01:31 AM
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Default My computer got infected with malware. Can 'system restore' fix it?

I'm using Windows XP (SP2).Whilst attempting to get rid of this malware, (and in safe mode), I stumbled upon 'system restore'. I have gone back in time 24hrs and apparently fixed the problem... but have I really? Thanks for your help.
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Old 08-23-2007, 09:33 AM
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Run this free online toolhttp://housecall.trendmicro.com/It takes a while to run, but It removes all grayware, malware, & spyware.
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Old 08-23-2007, 11:18 AM
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the malware is still in memory on your pc you will need to run a spyware programadawarewww.lavasoft.comspybot s&dwww.safer-networking.orgboth are freeget them up todate, reboot and do a full scan
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Old 08-23-2007, 12:08 PM
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Unless you know for sure that your problem didn't exist earlier than 24 hours ago, you may very well NOT have removed it. If you don't know where you got it, you will most likely go to that website again and get reinfected. I suggest you Get SpyBot Search & Destroy to safely remove spyware. Best of all, it’s free. After installing it, immunize the computer against over 31,000 known pieces of spyware. Then run a full bot check and remove everything it finds using the Fix Selected Problems tab. Keep it updated and run it weekly to keep your computer free of this stuff. Then get Ad-Aware also from download.com and run it the first time doing a Full System Scan. Thereafter, run a Smart Scan daily. http://www.download.com/Keep them both updated and use them.Don't just do a scan of your computer, use real-time, every day protection, because spyware and malware isn't a one-time deal, it happens every time you log into the internet. Cookies are spyware, little bits of code that tell website owners who you are and how many times you surf their website. Clean the computer up at least weekly to prevent malware infections.
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Old 08-23-2007, 01:00 PM
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I wouldn't be so sure it has fixed the problem/ To be sure use this solution:After researching many statistics, opinions, and popularity of each program, I have concluded that the following programs are best suited to recovering and protecting a computer from any Malicious Software or Viruses. Thank you all for reading & Hope I’ve helped in Advanced. BTW: I have used & tested ALL of these programs in advanced!! -Mike>*Anti-Virus*Avira Anti-VirLink: http://www.free-av.com-Or-Avast! Home EditionLink: http://www.avast.com>*Firewall*Comodo Personal Firewall PROhttp://www.comodo.com>*Anti-Spyware*Please download all of these programs, to ensure that your Malware was removed1. Link: http://www.safer-networking.org/........... Spybot Search and Destroy2. Link: http://www.emsisoft.com/en/software/f......A-Squared Anti-Spyware Free 3.Link: http://www.lavasoft.comAd-Aware Personal SE4.Link: http://www.comodo.comComodo Anti-Malware5. Link: http://www.free.grisoft.comAVG Anti-Spyware also download, AVG Anti-Rootkit6. Super AntiSpywareLink: http://www.superantispyware.co... >**Step-By-Step Removal Method: **
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