[crayolaplaydoh]

Got it. So, I let it resume updates and then rebooted, but also got the attached note. Is this concerning?

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Don't see an attachment.

[RKinner]

Don't see an attachment.

[crayolaplaydoh]

How about this time?

[RKinner]

Nothing.  The forum only allows certain extensions on attachments. If it's not an approved extension you might have to ZIP it up or change the extension to .txt or .jpg.

 

Otherwise:

 

Attaching is a multi step process.

 

First click on More Reply Options

Then scroll down to where you see

Choose File and click on it.  Point it at the file and hit Open.

Now click on Attach this file.

[crayolaplaydoh]

Hmmm. I've been attaching JPGs. 

 

Anyway, in settings it says: This PC doesn't currently meet the minimum system requirements to run Windows 11. Get the details and see if there are things you can do in the PC Health Check app.

[RKinner]

The notice about win 11 is normal. I have 5 win 10 PCs and all of them say that. Win 11 requires some extra security in the BIOS.

You might try a different browser and see if the attachments work on it. Otherwise how many KB does it say you can upload? Perhaps you have reached the forum' s limit?

[crayolaplaydoh]

It doesn't say I have a limit. It actually shows the file attached and I guess...it doesn't attach.

 

Anyway, no popups and my computer is still doing pretty well! 

[RKinner]

Do you not see where it says " You can upload up to xxxKB of files (Max. single file size: xxxKB)" ?

 

 

 

 

Time to clean up:

If we used FRST to clean your PC:

 

Right click on FRST.exe or FRST64.exe (whichever you used) and rename it to uninstall.exe.  Then right click on uninstall.exe and Run as Admin.

 

If we installed Speccy it needs to be uninstalled.  Same for Latency Monitor.  Process Explorer, VEW, AdwCleaner, JRT  and their logs and Speccy's log can just be deleted.

 

Also make sure you have the latest versions of any adobe.com products you use like Shockwave, Flash or Acrobat.  Flash is now the most malware targeted program so it must be kept up to date.  Flash is now officially obsolete and should be removed from all PCs.  Be careful with Adobe.  They are fond of offering optional downloads like yahoo or Ask toolbars or that worthless McAfee Security Scan (now renamed to Intel Security Scan).  Go slow and uncheck the optional stuff.

 

Whether you use adobe reader, acrobat or fox-it to read pdf files you need to disable Javascript in the program.  There is an exploit out there now that can use it to get on your PC.  For Adobe Reader:  Start, All Programs, Adobe Reader, Edit, Preferences, Click on Javascript in the left column and uncheck Enable Acrobat Javascript.  OK Close program.  It's the same for Foxit reader except you uncheck Enable Javascript Actions.

 

 

If you use Chrome/Firefox/Edge then get the Ublock Origin extension.  For IE (which you should no longer be using since it is no longer supported by Microsoft) go to adblockplus.org  and get the program.

If Chrome/Firefox is slow loading make sure it only has the current Java add-on.  Then download and run Speedy Fox.

http://www.crystalidea.com/speedyfox. Close Chrome/Firefox/Skpe. Hit Optimize.   You can run it any time that Chrome/Firefox seems slow starting..

(If it complains about Chrome still running you can stop it with Task Manager or go into Chrome then go to:

 

chrome://settings/

 

Hit Advanced at the bottom of the page then scroll down to near the bottom where it says System.

 

Change

Continue running background apps when Google Chrome is closed

to Off (slide the blue thing to the left and it turns brown)

Close Chrome.

 

 

If the browser is still slow then go in and disable all of your extensions, close the browser and Optimize with SpeedyFox then restart the browser.  If that helps then one or more of your extensions is at fault.  Go back in and turn them on one at a time and see if you can figure out which ones slow things down the most.

 

 

Be warned:  If you use Limewire, utorrent or any of the other P2P programs you will probably be coming back to the Malware Removal forum.  If you must use P2P then submit any files you get to http://virustotal.combefore you open them or at least make sure your anti-virus scans them.

 

Due to a recent rise in the number of Cryptolocker infections I am now recommending you install:

 

https://www.bleeping...somware/dl/306/

It's currently a free version (and included in MBAM).

 

If you have a router, log on to it today and change the default password!  If using a Wireless router you really should be using encryption on the link.  Use the strongest (newest) encryption method that your router and PC wireless adapter support especially if you own a business.

 If you don't know how, visit the router maker's website.  They all have detailed step by step instructions or a wizard you can download.

 

Special note on Java.  Old Java versions should be removed after first clearing the Java Cache by following the instructions in:

http://www.java.com/...lugin_cache.xml

Then remove the old versions by going to Control Panel, Programs and Features and Uninstall all Java programs which are not the latest.  If in doubt uninstall all.  These may call themselves: Java Runtime, Runtime Environment, Runtime, JRE, Java Virtual Machine, Virtual Machine, Java VM, JVM, VM, J2RE, J2SE.  Get the latest version from Java.com.  They will usually attempt to foist some garbage like the Ask toolbar, Yahoo toolbar or McAfee Security Scan on you as part of the download.  Just uncheck the garbage before the download (or install) starts.  If you use a 64-bit browser and want the 64-bit version of Java you need to use it to visit java.com.

Due to multiple security problems with Java we are now recommending that Java not be installed unless you absolutely know you need it.  IF that is the case then go to Control Panel, Java, Security and slide it up to the highest level.  OK.

 

If you are running Win 10 you probably want OpenShell:

 

https://github.com/O...Open-Shell-Menu

 

  This program will make Win 10 act like Win 7 with the same controls you are used to.

Download Link:

https://github.com/O...tup_4_4_160.exe

 

Recommended free software: (I'm not saying you should download these just that if you have a need for a new program these are safe and work)  

Compression:  7-zip.  Avoid WinRar and WinZip as the free versions have adware.

Video Player:  VLC  Unlike Windows Media Player it never seems to need extra files to work.

Office like free program:  Open Office: https://www.openoffice.org/download/

or

LibreOffice: https://www.libreoffice.org/

Free Anti-Virus:  Avast

Free Malware prevention:  MBAM: Free version at https://www.malwareb...m/mwb-download/

Can run with your anti-virus.

Paid Anti-Virus:  Kaspersky or BitDefender

Utilities:

Root Kit Detector:  MBAR: https://www.malwareb...om/antirootkit/

Process Explorer:  Show you what is running on the PC.  Like Task manager but better:  http://live.sysinter...com/procexp.exe

WhoCrashed: Why did your system crash?

http://www.resplendence.com/downloads

Then click on Download free home edition

where it says:

WhoCrashed 5.51

Comprehensible crash dump analysis tool

for Windows 10/8.1/8/7/Vista/XP/2012/2008/2003 (x86 and x64)

System Health:

Speccy:  

http://www.filehippo...download_speccy(Look in the upper right for the Download

Latest Version button  - Do NOT press the large Start Download button on the upper left!)  Decline CCleaner if offered.  Pay attention to SMART info on your hard drives and to temps.  If in doubt about temps try:

SpeedFan:  Try speedfan

http://www.filehippo...nload_speedfan/

Download, save and Install it (Win 7 or Vista right click and Run As Admin.) then run it.

Download YouTube Videos:  4K Video Downloader (Separate Program) https://www.4kdownlo...videodownloader

You have to copy the URL then hit the + button on the program.  Then select quality. There is a license activate window but you just close it.

With Win 10 only there is a new Game recorder program.  It's supposed to only work for games but it works nicely to record any video you watch.  Hit the Win key + Alt + r to start the recorder.  The first time it asks you if it is looking at a game.  Just tell it yes.  After that it starts recording whenever you bring it up.  Videos are saved to the Captures folder under Videos.  You can only record what you watch so limited to only one video at a time.  Best to go to full screen before starting the recorder.

 

Avoid:  

Advanced System Care

SuperAntiSpyware

HitmanPro

Spybot S&D

Any P2P software especially if it comes from Conduit.

Registry Cleaners

Driver updating software.

PC fixing or Speed up software.

Running more than one anti-virus.

 

 

[crayolaplaydoh]

Got it and thank you. Uninstalled everything we've worked on together and installed the extension on chrome, the cryptlocker blocker, and some of the programs you suggested!