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albinutza
Nov 9, 2007, 11:36 PM
After a deep scan of my computer,the only issue found was this Application Tool 2,found in C:/system volume information.The problem is that it can't be moved to quarantine,delete or anything,because it is part of an archive.what can I do,and how does it affect my PC?

invisibleman_productions
Nov 11, 2007, 08:33 PM
1. Download and run Firefox to protect your from future spyware attacks and pop ups which are coming in through internet explorer (Trojan downloaders, win32 ) .Then update your windows through Firefox
Security News from the net: spyware fighter essentials (http://securitynewsfromthenet.blogspot.com/2007/05/spyware-fighter-essentials.html)

Also install internet explorer 7 which is now free for everyone oct2007
Security News from the net: Internet Explorer 7 available now to All Users (http://securitynewsfromthenet.blogspot.com/2007/10/internet-explorer-7-available-now-to.html)
This should stop 50% of the spyware and popups attacking your computer

2. Run the vundo and combo fix
Security News from the net: vundofix and combo fix (http://securitynewsfromthenet.blogspot.com/2007/05/vundofix-and-combo-fix.html)

3. Run the anti spyware remove programs spybot
Security News from the net: Spybot search and destroy spyware and popups (http://securitynewsfromthenet.blogspot.com/2007/03/spybot-search-and-destroy-spyware-and.html)

And superantispyware
Security News from the net: SUPERAntiSpyware Home Edition (free version) (http://securitynewsfromthenet.blogspot.com/2007/04/superantispyware-home-edition-free.html)
To get rid of the nasties

4. Run a free online virus scan to be sure you computer is virus and spyware free.
Security News from the net: Online virus scan (http://securitynewsfromthenet.blogspot.com/2007/03/online-virus-scan.html)