hello,

I deleted it and rescanned. It detected it but its in the trash so i emptied it. One other thing did come up though and that says "could be infected Script/Exploit" it looks like it went into the virus vault, but do you think I have a port open or accidentally clicked something I shouldn't have with my firewall and let it in? It was found in my temp file content.IE. Or is there a list of things that I shouldn't allow in? Thanks for the help, i really appreciate it.

I want you to have a read of this info to prevent things like this returning. You already have an antivirus program and firewall. I'm not particularly fond of the PC-Cillin 2000 Firewall, so if ever you have some spare cash, it would be an extremely good idea to upgrade to PC-Cillin Internet Security 2004 (which I currently use) or instead use freeware alternatives. If you want to upgrade to PC-Cillin Internet Security, see here (Please Note this is the UK store). If you want a better firewall, I suggest you download Sygate which is mentioned in the info below and disable the PC-Cillin firewall.

Preventing it returning

After your problem has been resolved on the forum, it is an absoulute MUST to do the following steps to prevent the problem returning. Click on the link to get access to the software or webpage that I'm referring to.

1. Visit Windows Update
Pay a visit to Windows Update and scan for and download ALL Critical Updates and Service Packs. New updates are usually released monthly so check back to Windows Update every month.

2. Download Antivirus Software-
If you haven't already got Antivirus software, you should download and install AVG Antivirus. It is freeware and is updated nearly every 2 days (sometimes more frequently if there are a lot of new viruses) and in my opinion, is better than some Antivirus software such as Norton. Antivirus software will prevent viruses infecting your system and it is important that you update it every two days or every week at the most.

3. Download a Firewall-
If you haven't already got a firewall, it is Very important that you download one. Firewalls will prevent unauthorised access to your computer and stop data leaking out of your computer. You may think that it won't happen to you, but Hackers don't care who you are, what you do, where you live or what you had for tea last Sunday on your holiday in the Lake District, they want your data. Firewalls will keep these sneaks out and one of the best is Sygate Personal Firewall, which happens to be freeware.

4. Spyware Scanners-
It is important that as well as having real time spyware protection, you have a spyware scanning application. If you have not already been told to download one earlier in this thread, it is a good idea to download Spybot Search And Destroy and Ad-aware. They are both spyware scanners and will search for a remove spyware. It is recommended that you have both, because one will pick up entries that the other misses. It is even a good idea to download these if you have other programs such as ASE, Spysweeper, Pest Patrol, etc, because one spyware scanner will not pick up everything. Please remember to update your spyware scanners weekly/fortnightly.

5. Prevent Spyware slipping through Internet Explorer-
Quite a lot of spyware slips through Internet Explorer if your settings are not tight enough. Spyware Blaster will help you prevent spyware slipping through and installing tracking cookies. Simply run it via Start> Programs> Spyware Blaster and click Enable All Protection and it will protect you. It doesn't even have to be open! Remember to update weekly/fortnightly.

6. Constant Spyware Protection-
It is important to have constant spyware protection. Spyware Guard works like an antivirus program but detects Spyware instead. It will constantly protect your system. Check for updates monthly.

All Of these steps are very important and it is HIGHLY recommended that you download all of the programs mentioned for your own safety. Remember to Update everything (including Windows using Windows Update)! It is also a good idea to perform weekly/fortnightly scans with Spybot S&D, Ad-aware and your antivirus software.

And last of all, please remember, that common sense is your greatest tool. Without it, spyware and other related Malware would rule!

Thank you, I took your advice last night and downloaded the Sygate firewall. I do still have the pc-cillian but I haven't uninstalled it. I guess I should though, its not really doing any good just sittin there. Actually the Sygate is the one that has been asking what i want thru and i have no idea what I want thru and what I don't so I have to find out more.

Thanks again and enjoy your vacation if thats what it is

Keep PC-Cillin installed, its your antivirus program, but just Disable the firewall.

It is a vacation and thankyou very much.

If you are ever in doubt about what to let through. Enter the .exe file name into Google including the .exe file bit and you can usually get a pretty good idea. If you have allowed Microsoft Generic Host for Win32 Services, please right click it at the bottom of Sygate and select Block. It is unnecessary for it to access the net because it just leaves ports open.

woohoo! Thanks. Ok i'll check and see and keep the pc-cillian.

oops i did have it enabled, its not now so hopefully all things will be good.

Brilliant, things should be running smoothly now if you have followed the instructions in the Prevent It Returning post. Happy surfing and pop back if you have any more troubles

I think I'm good for now. I'll definately come back again if I have any more problems. I suggested this site to my husband as well and so far so good.