"The page cannot be displayed"...(RESOLVED)

  1. #1
    ahon371 is offline Newbie

    "The page cannot be displayed"...(RESOLVED)

    Dear D-A-L,

    after virused (although my antivir has detected and denied it) my explorer browser does not able to show pages i usually access, some webpage still work, very very slowly. MSN couldn't be access unless in safe mode, they say some problem with host files which i don't know what to do), other then web browser i haven't noticed anything wrong yet, here is my hijackthis log, please help. i have run spybot and ad-aware beforehand. Thank you!

    Logfile of HijackThis v1.99.1
    Scan saved at 6:39:03 PM, on 09/06/2007
    Platform: Windows XP SP2 (WinNT 5.01.2600)
    MSIE: Internet Explorer v6.00 SP2 (6.00.2900.2180)

    Running processes:
    C:\WINDOWS\System32\smss.exe
    C:\WINDOWS\system32\winlogon.exe
    C:\WINDOWS\system32\services.exe
    C:\WINDOWS\system32\lsass.exe
    C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe
    C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe
    C:\WINDOWS\Explorer.EXE
    C:\WINDOWS\system32\WgaTray.exe
    C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\iexplore.exe
    C:\Program Files\MSN Messenger\msnmsgr.exe
    C:\Program Files\HJT\HijackThis.exe

    O2 - BHO: Adobe PDF Reader Link Helper - {06849E9F-C8D7-4D59-B87D-784B7D6BE0B3} - C:\Program Files\Adobe\Acrobat 7.0\ActiveX\AcroIEHelper.dll
    O2 - BHO: bho2gr Class - {31FF080D-12A3-439A-A2EF-4BA95A3148E8} - C:\Program Files\GetRight\xx2gr.dll
    O2 - BHO: BitComet ClickCapture - {39F7E362-828A-4B5A-BCAF-5B79BFDFEA60} - C:\Program Files\BitComet\tools\BitCometBHO_1.1.3.19.dll
    O2 - BHO: SpywareGuardDLBLOCK.CBrowserHelper - {4A368E80-174F-4872-96B5-0B27DDD11DB2} - C:\Program Files\SpywareGuard\dlprotect.dll
    O2 - BHO: (no name) - {53707962-6F74-2D53-2644-206D7942484F} - C:\PROGRA~1\SPYBOT~1\SDHelper.dll
    O2 - BHO: SSVHelper Class - {761497BB-D6F0-462C-B6EB-D4DAF1D92D43} - C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.5.0_11\bin\ssv.dll
    O2 - BHO: Google Toolbar Helper - {AA58ED58-01DD-4d91-8333-CF10577473F7} - c:\program files\google\googletoolbar3.dll
    O3 - Toolbar: &Google - {2318C2B1-4965-11d4-9B18-009027A5CD4F} - c:\program files\google\googletoolbar3.dll
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [IgfxTray] C:\WINDOWS\system32\igfxtray.exe
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [HotKeysCmds] C:\WINDOWS\system32\hkcmd.exe
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SoundMan] SOUNDMAN.EXE
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SynTPLpr] C:\Program Files\Synaptics\SynTP\SynTPLpr.exe
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SynTPEnh] C:\Program Files\Synaptics\SynTP\SynTPEnh.exe
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Power_Gear] C:\Program Files\Generic\Power4 Gear\BatteryLife.exe 1
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [TkBellExe] "C:\Program Files\Common Files\Real\Update_OB\realsched.exe" -osboot
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Wireless Console] C:\Program Files\Generic\Wireless Console\wcourier.exe
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [RemoteControl] "C:\Program Files\ASUSTek\ASUSDVD\PDVDServ.exe"
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [NeroFilterCheck] C:\WINDOWS\system32\NeroCheck.exe
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [KernelFaultCheck] %systemroot%\system32\dumprep 0 -k
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [HControl] C:\WINDOWS\ATK0100\HControl.exe
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Windows Defender] "C:\Program Files\Windows Defender\MSASCui.exe" -hide
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [IMJPMIG8.1] C:\WINDOWS\IME\imjp8_1\IMJPMIG.EXE /Spoil /RemAdvDef /Migration32
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [MSPY2002] C:\WINDOWS\system32\IME\PINTLGNT\ImScInst.exe /SYNC
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [PHIME2002ASync] C:\WINDOWS\system32\IME\TINTLGNT\TINTSETP.EXE /SYNC
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [PHIME2002A] C:\WINDOWS\system32\IME\TINTLGNT\TINTSETP.EXE /IMEName
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [avgnt] "C:\Program Files\AntiVir PersonalEdition Classic\avgnt.exe" /min
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [iTunesHelper] "C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunesHelper.exe"
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [QuickTime Task] "C:\Program Files\QuickTime\qttask.exe" -atboottime
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SunJavaUpdateSched] "C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.5.0_11\bin\jusched.exe"
    O4 - HKLM\..\RunOnce: [DAP Cleanup] "C:\DOCUME~1\oem\LOCALS~1\Temp\DapRemove.exe" /CLEANUP /DIR="C:\Program Files\DAP"
    O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [ctfmon.exe] C:\WINDOWS\system32\ctfmon.exe
    O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [MtdAcq] C:\Program Files\Creative\Shared Files\Media Sniffer\MtdAcq.EXE /s
    O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [swg] C:\Program Files\Google\GoogleToolbarNotifier\1.2.908.5008\Go ogleToolbarNotifier.exe
    O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [updateMgr] "C:\Program Files\Adobe\Acrobat 7.0\Reader\AdobeUpdateManager.exe" AcRdB7_0_8 -reboot 1
    O4 - Startup: SpywareGuard.lnk = C:\Program Files\SpywareGuard\sgmain.exe
    O4 - Global Startup: Adobe Reader Speed Launch.lnk = C:\Program Files\Adobe\Acrobat 7.0\Reader\reader_sl.exe
    O8 - Extra context menu item: Download with GetRight - C:\Program Files\GetRight\GRdownload.htm
    O8 - Extra context menu item: E&xport to Microsoft Excel - res://C:\PROGRA~1\MICROS~2\OFFICE11\EXCEL.EXE/3000
    O8 - Extra context menu item: Open with GetRight Browser - C:\Program Files\GetRight\GRbrowse.htm
    O9 - Extra button: (no name) - {08B0E5C0-4FCB-11CF-AAA5-00401C608501} - C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.5.0_11\bin\ssv.dll
    O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Sun Java Console - {08B0E5C0-4FCB-11CF-AAA5-00401C608501} - C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.5.0_11\bin\ssv.dll
    O9 - Extra button: Research - {92780B25-18CC-41C8-B9BE-3C9C571A8263} - C:\PROGRA~1\MICROS~2\OFFICE11\REFIEBAR.DLL
    O9 - Extra button: Messenger - {FB5F1910-F110-11d2-BB9E-00C04F795683} - C:\Program Files\Messenger\msmsgs.exe
    O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Windows Messenger - {FB5F1910-F110-11d2-BB9E-00C04F795683} - C:\Program Files\Messenger\msmsgs.exe
    O16 - DPF: {0EB0E74A-2A76-4AB3-A7FB-9BD8C29F7F75} (CKAVWebScan Object) - http://www.kaspersky.com/downloads/k...an_unicode.cab
    O16 - DPF: {17492023-C23A-453E-A040-C7C580BBF700} (Windows Genuine Advantage Validation Tool) - http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?linkid=39204
    O16 - DPF: {3DC2E31C-371A-4BD3-9A27-CDF57CE604CF} - http://moneycentral.msn.com/cabs/pmupd806.exe
    O16 - DPF: {77E32299-629F-43C6-AB77-6A1E6D7663F6} - http://download.shockwave.com/pub/otoy/OTOYAX.cab
    O16 - DPF: {9A9307A0-7DA4-4DAF-B042-5009F29E09E1} (ActiveScan Installer Class) - http://acs.pandasoftware.com/actives...ree/asinst.cab
    O16 - DPF: {AB86CE53-AC9F-449F-9399-D8ABCA09EC09} (Get_ActiveX Control) - https://h17000.www1.hp.com/ewfrf-JAV...oadManager.ocx
    O16 - DPF: {B38870E4-7ECB-40DA-8C6A-595F0A5519FF} (MsnMessengerSetupDownloadControl Class) - http://messenger.msn.com/download/Ms...Downloader.cab
    O16 - DPF: {E2739AFF-FA40-4527-9A19-DE81795C2C03} (MSN Money Ticker) - http://moneycentral.msn.com/cabs/ticker.cab
    O18 - Protocol: msnim - {828030A1-22C1-4009-854F-8E305202313F} - "C:\PROGRA~1\MSNMES~1\msgrapp.dll" (file missing)
    O18 - Protocol: skype4com - {FFC8B962-9B40-4DFF-9458-1830C7DD7F5D} - C:\PROGRA~1\COMMON~1\Skype\SKYPE4~1.DLL
    O20 - Winlogon Notify: igfxcui - C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\igfxsrvc.dll
    O20 - Winlogon Notify: WgaLogon - C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\WgaLogon.dll
    O21 - SSODL: WPDShServiceObj - {AAA288BA-9A4C-45B0-95D7-94D524869DB5} - C:\WINDOWS\system32\WPDShServiceObj.dll
    O23 - Service: AntiVir PersonalEdition Classic Scheduler (AntiVirScheduler) - Avira GmbH - C:\Program Files\AntiVir PersonalEdition Classic\sched.exe
    O23 - Service: AntiVir PersonalEdition Classic Guard (AntiVirService) - Avira GmbH - C:\Program Files\AntiVir PersonalEdition Classic\avguard.exe
    O23 - Service: Creative Service for CDROM Access - Creative Technology Ltd - C:\WINDOWS\system32\CTSvcCDA.EXE
    O23 - Service: ewido security suite control - ewido networks - C:\Program Files\ewido anti-malware\ewidoctrl.exe
    O23 - Service: Google Updater Service (gusvc) - Google - C:\Program Files\Google\Common\Google Updater\GoogleUpdaterService.exe
    O23 - Service: InstallDriver Table Manager (IDriverT) - Macrovision Corporation - C:\Program Files\Common Files\InstallShield\Driver\11\Intel 32\IDriverT.exe
    O23 - Service: iPod Service - Apple Computer, Inc. - C:\Program Files\iPod\bin\iPodService.exe
    O23 - Service: LicCtrl Service (LicCtrlService) - Unknown owner - C:\WINDOWS\runservice.exe
    O23 - Service: Pml Driver HPZ12 - HP - C:\WINDOWS\system32\HPZipm12.exe
    O23 - Service: Remote Packet Capture Protocol v.0 (experimental) (rpcapd) - Unknown owner - %ProgramFiles%\WinPcap\rpcapd.exe" -d -f "%ProgramFiles%\WinPcap\rpcapd.ini (file missing)


  2. #2
    Neal is offline Dedicated Member
    1. Download this file - COMBOFIX
    2. Double click combofix.exe & follow the prompts.
    3. When finished, it will produce a log for you. Post that log in your next reply

    Note:
    Do not mouseclick combofix's window whilst it's running. That may cause it to stall.


    Post a new hijackthis log also please.


    See if you can run in normal mode.

  3. #3
    ahon371 is offline Newbie
    Dear D-A-L,

    my computer seems to be back to normal now. other then virus, i suspect it could be my internet service provider problem. i follow your instruction and still would like to post my combofix log. thanks you very much. your help is appreciated.

    ComboFix 07-06-09.5 - C:\Documents and Settings\oem\Desktop\ComboFix.exe
    "oem" - 2007-06-10 11:07:36 - Service Pack 2 NTFS


    ((((((((((((((((((((((((( Files Created from 2007-05-10 to 2007-06-10 )))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))


    2007-06-10 10:57 49,152 --a------ C:\WINDOWS\nircmd.exe
    2007-06-09 17:54 524,288 --ah----- C:\DOCUME~1\ADMINI~1\NTUSER.DAT
    2007-05-25 02:27 <DIR> d--h----- C:\WINDOWS\PIF


    (((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Find3M Report )))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))) ))

    2007-06-10 03:02:04 857 --sha-w C:\WINDOWS\system32\mmf.sys
    2007-06-09 10:38:54 -------- d-----w C:\Program Files\HJT
    2007-06-09 10:10:52 -------- d-----w C:\Program Files\SpywareGuard
    2007-05-30 19:38:07 -------- d-----w C:\Program Files\MSN Messenger
    2007-05-30 19:36:32 -------- d-----w C:\DOCUME~1\oem\APPLIC~1\ppstream
    2007-05-18 18:23:38 -------- d-----w C:\Program Files\Cyanide
    2007-05-11 05:23:11 -------- d-----w C:\Program Files\BitComet
    2007-05-09 16:58:37 -------- d-----w C:\Program Files\PPStream
    2007-05-06 03:27:46 -------- d-----w C:\Program Files\Windows Media Connect 2
    2007-05-03 17:05:09 -------- d--h--w C:\Program Files\InstallShield Installation Information
    2007-05-03 17:01:29 -------- d-----w C:\DOCUME~1\oem\APPLIC~1\ICQ
    2007-04-24 20:45:59 -------- d-----w C:\DOCUME~1\oem\APPLIC~1\Skype
    2007-04-18 16:12:23 2,854,400 ----a-w C:\WINDOWS\system32\msi.dll
    2007-04-16 14:47:36 33,624 ----a-w C:\WINDOWS\system32\wups.dll
    2007-04-16 14:45:54 1,710,936 ----a-w C:\WINDOWS\system32\wuaueng.dll
    2007-04-16 14:45:48 549,720 ----a-w C:\WINDOWS\system32\wuapi.dll
    2007-04-16 14:45:42 325,976 ----a-w C:\WINDOWS\system32\wucltui.dll
    2007-04-16 14:45:36 203,096 ----a-w C:\WINDOWS\system32\wuweb.dll
    2007-04-16 14:45:28 92,504 ----a-w C:\WINDOWS\system32\cdm.dll
    2007-04-16 14:45:20 53,080 ----a-w C:\WINDOWS\system32\wuauclt.exe
    2007-04-16 14:45:20 43,352 ----a-w C:\WINDOWS\system32\wups2.dll
    2007-04-12 02:23:58 -------- d-----w C:\Program Files\Google
    2007-04-01 08:02:20 2,560 ----a-w C:\WINDOWS\system32\BitCometRes.dll
    2007-03-17 13:43:01 292,864 ----a-w C:\WINDOWS\system32\winsrv.dll
    2007-03-15 01:35:49 664 ----a-w C:\WINDOWS\system32\d3d9caps.dat
    2006-05-03 09:06:54 163,328 --sh--r C:\WINDOWS\system32\flvDX.dll
    2007-02-21 10:47:16 31,232 --sh--r C:\WINDOWS\system32\msfDX.dll


    ((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Reg Loading Points ))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))


    *Note* empty entries & legit default entries are not shown

    [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\Curr entVersion\Explorer\Browser Helper Objects]
    {06849E9F-C8D7-4D59-B87D-784B7D6BE0B3}=C:\Program Files\Adobe\Acrobat 7.0\ActiveX\AcroIEHelper.dll [2006-01-13 09:38]
    {31FF080D-12A3-439A-A2EF-4BA95A3148E8}=C:\Program Files\GetRight\xx2gr.dll [2006-09-11 17:37]
    {39F7E362-828A-4B5A-BCAF-5B79BFDFEA60}=C:\Program Files\BitComet\tools\BitCometBHO_1.1.3.19.dll [2007-03-19 16:47]
    {4A368E80-174F-4872-96B5-0B27DDD11DB2}=C:\Program Files\SpywareGuard\dlprotect.dll [2003-08-03 12:24]
    {53707962-6F74-2D53-2644-206D7942484F}=C:\PROGRA~1\SPYBOT~1\SDHelper.dll [2005-05-31 14:04]
    {761497BB-D6F0-462C-B6EB-D4DAF1D92D43}=C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.5.0_11\bin\ssv.dll [2006-12-15 03:23]
    {AA58ED58-01DD-4d91-8333-CF10577473F7}=c:\program files\google\googletoolbar3.dll [2007-01-19 23:55]

    [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\Curr entVersion\Run]
    "SoundMan"="SOUNDMAN.EXE" [2004-11-05 21:59 C:\WINDOWS\SOUNDMAN.EXE]
    "SynTPLpr"="C:\Program Files\Synaptics\SynTP\SynTPLpr.exe" [2004-12-22 14:23]
    "SynTPEnh"="C:\Program Files\Synaptics\SynTP\SynTPEnh.exe" [2004-12-22 14:23]
    "Power_Gear"="C:\Program Files\Generic\Power4 Gear\BatteryLife.exe" [2004-09-22 04:55]
    "TkBellExe"="C:\Program Files\Common Files\Real\Update_OB\realsched.exe" [2005-06-13 09:33]
    "Wireless Console"="C:\Program Files\Generic\Wireless Console\wcourier.exe" [2005-06-21 07:16]
    "RemoteControl"="C:\Program Files\ASUSTek\ASUSDVD\PDVDServ.exe" [2003-11-01 07:42]
    "Windows Defender"="C:\Program Files\Windows Defender\MSASCui.exe" [2006-04-04 06:12]
    "avgnt"="C:\Program Files\AntiVir PersonalEdition Classic\avgnt.exe" [2007-04-26 07:20]
    "iTunesHelper"="C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunesHelper.exe" [2006-10-30 09:36]
    "QuickTime Task"="C:\Program Files\QuickTime\qttask.exe" [2006-09-01 15:57]
    "SunJavaUpdateSched"="C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.5.0_11\bin\jusched.exe" [2006-12-15 03:23]

    [HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\Curre ntVersion\Run]
    "ctfmon.exe"="C:\WINDOWS\system32\ctfmon.exe" [2004-08-04 15:56]
    "MtdAcq"="C:\Program Files\Creative\Shared Files\Media Sniffer\MtdAcq.exe" [2002-10-17 06:13]
    "swg"="C:\Program Files\Google\GoogleToolbarNotifier\1.2.908.5008\Go ogleToolbarNotifier.exe" []
    "updateMgr"="C:\Program Files\Adobe\Acrobat 7.0\Reader\AdobeUpdateManager.exe" [2006-03-30 16:45]

    [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\Curr entVersion\Explorer\ShellExecuteHooks]
    "{54D9498B-CF93-414F-8984-8CE7FDE0D391}"="C:\Program Files\ewido anti-malware\shellhook.dll" [2004-09-30 20:21]

    HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\windows nt\currentversion\svchost *netsvcs*


    Contents of the 'Scheduled Tasks' folder
    2007-06-09 17:41:03 C:\WINDOWS\tasks\MP Scheduled Scan.job

    ************************************************** ************************

    catchme 0.3.721 W2K/XP/Vista - userland rootkit detector by Gmer, http://www.gmer.net
    Rootkit scan 2007-06-10 11:08:51
    Windows 5.1.2600 Service Pack 2 NTFS

    scanning hidden processes ...

    scanning hidden autostart entries ...

    scanning hidden files ...

    scan completed successfully
    hidden files: 0

    ************************************************** ************************

    Completion time: 2007-06-10 11:09:21
    C:\ComboFix-quarantined-files.txt ... 2007-06-10 11:09

    --- E O F ---

  4. #4
    Neal is offline Dedicated Member
    Please download ATF Cleaner by Atribune to desktop.
    http://www.atribune.org/public-beta/ATF-Cleaner.exe

    Double-click ATF-Cleaner.exe to run the program.

    If you would like to keep your cookies don't check that item

    * Under Main "Select Files to Delete" choose: Select All.
    * Click the Empty Selected button.
    * If you use Firefox browser click Firefox at the top and choose: Select All
    * Click the Empty Selected button.
    NOTE: If you would like to keep your saved passwords, please click No at the prompt.
    * If you use Opera browser click Opera at the top and choose: Select All
    * Click the Empty Selected button.
    NOTE: If you would like to keep your saved passwords, please click No at the prompt.

    Click Exit on the Main menu to close the program.


    All logs are clean, how is she behaving now?

  5. #5
    ahon371 is offline Newbie
    My computer is behaving normal now. i guess i was overly sensitive this time. Anyways I would like to thank you, Neal, for taking your time. May you have a good summer!

  6. #6
    Neal is offline Dedicated Member
    Save 20% on AVG Internet Security 2012 Suite!
    If you are no longer having any more trouble here is some preventative measures for you.

    Be sure to re-hide hidden files/folders if you were asked to unhide them

    Here are some preventive measures you can take to keep your computer from getting infected again. also keep all these and Ad-awareSE and SpybotS&D updated.

    http://www.d-a-l.com/help/showthread.php?t=32403

    Flush your restore points in ME and XP, by turning System Restore off and then back on.
    This will create a fresh restore point.


    Explained Here:
    Windows XP: http://vil.nai.com/vil/SystemHelpDoc...ysRestore.aspx

    Explained Here
    Microsoft ME:
    http://service1.symantec.com/SUPPORT...rc=sec_doc_nam


    RegProtect

    This small registry protection tool will save you hours of heartache by notifying you when some program good or bad is trying to access your registry.

    You have the option of allowing(good) items or blocking(bad)items.


    http://www.diamondcs.com.au/index.php?page=regprot


    To reduce the re-infection potential for malware and protect yourself against spyware, here are a few helpful suggestions:

    1. Keep Windows and Internet Explorer current with the latest critical security updates from Microsoft. This will patch many of the security holes through which attackers can gain access to your computer. You CANNOT complete this update using an alternate browser.
    http://v5.windowsupdate.microsoft.co....aspx?ln=en-us

    http://www.microsoft.com/windows/ie/default.asp


    2. Run your antivirus software regularly, and to keep its definitions up-to-date. If you are thinking about switching, there are a some good free Antivirus programs that are decent, including AVG and Avast!.
    AVG: http://free.grisoft.com/doc/1

    Avast: http://www.avast.com/eng/avast_4_home.html


    3. In addtion to using Ad-aware consider using another free malware scanning/removal program:
    Windows Defender

    http://www.microsoft.com/athome/secu...e/default.mspx


    4. Consider using a free firewall if you are not already using one. Some good free ones are:
    Kerio
    http://www.sunbelt-software.com/Kerio.cfm

    Zone Labs Personal Firewall:
    Zone Labs



    5. Consider using an alternate free browser for general web surfing but you must use IE for windows update.
    Mozilla Firefox: www.mozilla.org/products/firefox/


    6. Consider increasing your browser security by using these programs:
    SpywareGuard will protect your homepage from being hijacked: http://www.javacoolsoftware.com/spywareguard.html
    SpywareBlaster will increase browser protection by blocking Thousands of known malware sites by adding them to IE's restricted sites zone. Download it here:

    http://www.javacoolsoftware.com/spywareblaster.html


    If you use SpywareBlaster, you can also use a customblocklist to add even more entries into IE restricted sites zone. Go to this site for the current list and how to use instructions: http://customblockinglist.cjb.net/


    IE-SPYAD is similar in that it adds thousands more known malware sites to IE's restricted zone. Download it here:
    https://netfiles.uiuc.edu/ehowes/www/resource.htm


    Block access to Untrustworthy Sites

    You can prevent your computer from visiting a myriad of untrustworthy sites and ad-servers by installing a customised hosts file. One of the best available is the: MVPS Hosts File. Simply follow the instructions to install the file in the correct location. This will not only make surfing safer but will improve website load times and block popups from many of the large ad-servers.



    *Remember just like your primary anti-virus software, it is important to keep all of these programs up-to-date and use them on a regular basis. It's Free

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