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Hello all,
I was invaded by some spyware and viruses a few days ago and I removed the threats but I am not sure if I got all the spyware and other bad stuff off my computer. I just want to know do you guys see anything suspicious in my Hijack this log? Thanks in advance for your comments.
Logfile of HijackThis v1.99.1
Scan saved at 2:47:26 PM, on 11/20/2006
Platform: Windows XP SP2 (WinNT 5.01.2600)
MSIE: Internet Explorer v7.00 (7.00.5730.0011)
Everything loos pretty good, nothing out of the ordinary.
SpywareBlaster will prevent known ActiveX installs, by setting killbits into the registry.
With Spyware Blaster, just DL, check for updates, enable Internet Explorer protection, and your done! I don't recommend using 'Restricted Sites' protection in SpywareBlaster nor the 'Immunize' feature in Spybot, you can get far greater coverage with IE-SPYADs, listed below.
To avoid known malware infested sites from loading in IE install IE-SPY ADS.
And MVPS Hosts File will provide another layer of protection.
And to prevent unknown applications from being installed on your machine install WinPatrol v10.0.5.0.
And just because you have security apps installed, they are useless unless updated regularly. Keep track of updates for ALL your security needs here: Calendar of Updates
Hello TeMerc,
Thanks for your response. I will definetly download and install Spyware Blaster and WinPatrol on my computer for more protection. Also thanks for the link that describes the Rogue Spyware Applications. That was very helpful. Also I have one more question. If there is a list of Rogue Spyware Applications on spywarewarrior.com; do you know if there is a website that describes what the Rogue Registry Cleaners are. I have been to many websites that sell registry cleaner software. I can't tell which ones are good and which ones are bad. If you were to give me some insight on that information it would be quite helpful.
Registry cleaners are many and most are fairly good. The problem with them is you need to find one which will consistantly clean what needs cleaning and not what does not.
The other part about them is you need to find one which is not too complex. Some of them get carried away with all sorts of options and advanced operations.
Hello TeMerc,
Thanks again for your response. I have used a variety of Registry Cleaners in my many years of learning about computers and I found that Regseeker is the best one out of the 3 Registry cleaners you gave me. I actually used Registry Mechanic and PConPoint. I didn't care for them because: 1 you had to pay for them and 2 they messed up my computer pretty badly. I know a local computer technician and he uses Regseeker and he suggested that I download and run the application so I did. I was pretty amazed by it. I really like the interface and it doesn't need installing. I have fixed all the errors it found and my computer has been running at peak performance and I have never had a problem with it. I use it as part of my regular maintenance on my computer. Personally I think Regseeker is the best Registry cleaner on the market.
I wish all the best to you and thanks for all the useful links about comparing Registry Cleaners. That was most helpful.
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Also thanks for the link that describes the Rogue Spyware Applications. That was very helpful. 
Also I have one more question. If there is a list of Rogue Spyware Applications on spywarewarrior.com; do you know if there is a website that describes what the Rogue Registry Cleaners are. I have been to many websites that sell registry cleaner software. I can't tell which ones are good and which ones are bad. If you were to give me some insight on that information it would be quite helpful. 
I know a local computer technician and he uses Regseeker and he suggested that I download and run the application so I did. I was pretty amazed by it. I really like the interface and it doesn't need installing. I have fixed all the errors it found and my computer has been running at peak performance and I have never had a problem with it. I use it as part of my regular maintenance on my computer. 
