Cleaning an Infected Computer
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Cleaning an Infected Computer |
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Follow these
steps to clean your computer. Remember that once a machine has
been infected or compromised there is no way to be sure that everything
has been removed. If you are running Windows ME or Windows XP you need to turn off System Restore before attempting to clean your computer. How to turn on and turn off System Restore in Windows XP How to Enable and Disable System Restore in Windows ME 1. Download the stand-alone version of CWShredder. Install, Update, and Run2. Download Ad-Aware Free. Install, Update, and Run 3. Download Spybot - Search & Destroy. Install, Update, and Run4. Download SpywareBlaster. Install, Update, and Run 5. Scan your computer for viruses. Here are some free on-line virus scans. BitDefender (Required using Internet Explorer) 6. If you do not already have an anti-virus program, here are some free anti-virus programs. Avast! (This is the software that I use) Having anti-virus software does you no good if you don't keep it up to date.
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