- Clear your system restore
This will clear the system restore folders from possible malware that was left behind during the cleaning process.
- Use ATF Cleaner
Download and install ATF Cleaner. Clean your temporary files & folders with it regularly.
- Use Ad-Aware
Download and install Ad-Aware. Update it and scan your computer regularly with it.
- Use AVG Anti-Spyware
Update it and scan your computer regularly with it.
- Use Spybot S&D
Download and install Spybot S&D. Update it and scan your computer regularly with it.
- Install SpywareBlaster
SpywareBlaster will prevent spyware from being installed.
- Install MVPS Hosts file
This prevents your computer from connecting to harmful sites.
- Use Firefox browser
Firefox is faster, safer and better browser than Internet Explorer.
- Keep your systen up-to-date
Visit Windows Update regularly.
- Keep your antivirus and firewall up-to-date
Scan your computer regularly with your antivirus.
- Read this article by TonyKlein
So how did I get infected in the first place?
- Stand Up and Be Counted !
The site offers people who have been (or are) victims of malware the opportunity to document their story and, in that way, launch a complaint against the malware and the makers of the malware.
I found this somewere on the blog and did not want to loose it.