Re: Bot found on computer
Hi Crush,
1. I uninstalled RUBotted and installed the Spybot S&D. Have it running but I need to read about it and look at the settings etc.
In the setup it said it would create a Registry, and I'm not sure it did. Is there a way of checking if the Registry has been made?
2. Malwarebytes (does it start and run automatically?) No unfortunately. But, if you keep it updated, and scan regularly it is one of the best programs out there.
Secunia may catch it, but if it doesn't, how often should I update Malwarebytes? And how often should I scan with it?
3. Blocking scripts is just another way to keep your PC safe, yes. 9 times out of ten a script will be safe and required to view or play certain content on a website.
Then is there a way to tell if the script/s NoScript is blocking is safe to allow or just go ahead and allow them? If that's the case is there a need for NoScript in the first place?
4. I thought about emptying the Recycle Bin, but the old head forgot. So it's done now.
5. That being said, we need to remove some of the more destructive tools we used. Things like DDS, and such should only be used under the strict supervision of someone trained in their use. Otherwise your computer may be relegated to being used as a doorstop
The removal is very easy:
Please download and run OTC (formerly OTCleanIt) from here
I downloaded and ran OTC and dds.scr was still there. So, I did the OTC again and dds.scr is still there. I thought about un-installing it, but it wasn't on the list. Do I just delete it to the recycle bin and then empty the Recycle Bin? If OTC didn't get the dds.scr did it get the other programs you want to remove?
I'm surprised I could tell you about a program you don't know about.
Getting close to no more questions... (at least for this)
Thanks, Bernadine
1. I uninstalled RUBotted and installed the Spybot S&D. Have it running but I need to read about it and look at the settings etc.
In the setup it said it would create a Registry, and I'm not sure it did. Is there a way of checking if the Registry has been made?
2. Malwarebytes (does it start and run automatically?) No unfortunately. But, if you keep it updated, and scan regularly it is one of the best programs out there.
Secunia may catch it, but if it doesn't, how often should I update Malwarebytes? And how often should I scan with it?
3. Blocking scripts is just another way to keep your PC safe, yes. 9 times out of ten a script will be safe and required to view or play certain content on a website.
Then is there a way to tell if the script/s NoScript is blocking is safe to allow or just go ahead and allow them? If that's the case is there a need for NoScript in the first place?
4. I thought about emptying the Recycle Bin, but the old head forgot. So it's done now.
5. That being said, we need to remove some of the more destructive tools we used. Things like DDS, and such should only be used under the strict supervision of someone trained in their use. Otherwise your computer may be relegated to being used as a doorstop
The removal is very easy:
Please download and run OTC (formerly OTCleanIt) from here
I downloaded and ran OTC and dds.scr was still there. So, I did the OTC again and dds.scr is still there. I thought about un-installing it, but it wasn't on the list. Do I just delete it to the recycle bin and then empty the Recycle Bin? If OTC didn't get the dds.scr did it get the other programs you want to remove?
I'm surprised I could tell you about a program you don't know about.
Getting close to no more questions... (at least for this)
Thanks, Bernadine
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