TKO-OTTAWA

Technical Knock-Out

Your malware fighting reference!

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Cleaning Methodology

1. Reset Internet Explorer  
 
- Reset IE6 Information Link...
- Reset IE7 Information Link...
- IE Tips Link...
     
2. Download and run in order  
 
- CCleaner - piriform Link...
- SmitREM Download...
- SmitFraudFix - *run this tool twice Download...
- ComboFix - more help for this tool here Download...
- Autoruns - sysinternals Download...
- Process Explorer - sysinternals Download...
     
3. You may need Unlocker or KillBox to delete those threats  
 
- Unlocker Download...
- Pocket KillBox Link...
     
4. A scan using any of these tools will clean the traces  
 
- Super AntiSpyware Download...
  Installation has to be in normal mode  
  Can run either in safe and normal modes  
- CounterSpy - sunbelt Download...
  Installation and running have to be in normal mode  
- SpyBot S&D - Safer Networking Limited Download...
  Installation and running can be either in safe or normal modes  
     
5. Turn PC OFF then ON twice - *complete shutdown, no restart  
 
     
6. Turn OFF system restore  
 
     
7. Turn back system restore ON & make sure windows is updated  
 

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