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Malware Removal and Tune-Up

STEP 1: Remove Malware

  1. Run rkill.exe – this will kill several known Spyware processes
  2. Malwarebytes Anti-Malware
  3. Kaspersky
  4. Spy Sweeper
  5. Adaware
  6. SpyBod Search & Destroy
  7. CWShredder
  8. McAfee Avert Stinger

Specific Malware removal:

STEP 2: Applications Tune-Up

  1. Uninstall unused applications
  2. Run HijackThis and parse it at http://www.hijackthis.de
  3. Run Auto-Runs to identify applications that do not need to be ran during start up

STEP 3: HDD Tune-Up

  1. Run CCleaner to remove any unnecessary temporary files and registry entries
  2. Run Defraggler to defrag hard drive
  3. Run SpinRite v6 at Level 4 for hardware maintenance

STEP 4: Physical Cleaning

  1. Dust out inside of case (if working on machine locally)
  2. Wipe down screen and tower
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