Re: Spyware/Virus cleanup and patching - What order ?

From: "Al Dykes" <adykes@xxxxxxxxx>


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| And then Patch?
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>> If it is a truly badly infected PC. I would suggested creating a Ghost image of the PC.
>> Wiping the computer of all data and then reinstalling the OS and all applications and
>> installing all SP2 and all SP2 updates. Logon as the user's account such that the user's
>> Profile ( C:\Documents and Settings\user_name ) is created. Make sure AV software is
>> installed and then restore data to the profile ( but not the user Registry file) from the
>> Ghost image.
>>
| Good advice but 9 out of 10 users don't have their CDs or the codes to
| reinsall the software the bought online.
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| a d y k e s @ p a n i x . c o m
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| Don't blame me. I voted for Gore.

Viruses first, adware/spyware second and the patch the OS. The reason being many forms of
malware can block access to the Windows Update site as well as corrupt the installation
process of patches.

Then it's those user's fault for not keeping backup files of installables and not demanding
the CDROMs for their applications.

--
Dave
http://www.claymania.com/removal-trojan-adware.html
http://www.ik-cs.com/got-a-virus.htm


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