Attempting to speed my comp up following closed's thread - help maybe needed!

AnnieD_2

Expresso - ok. I guess this led me off at a tangent into trying a general clean up of my computer but maybe not appropiate under my more specific title. MBAM scan?? Sorry, as already stated I'm trying to learn but struggling with abbreviations.

Waddler_8 thanks for that. I was aware and that was going to be one of my queries - similar with security update for windows??

closed

uninstall networx, adaware se, windows defender, rapport, avg pc tuneup

and if you dont need/use them

sony ericsson/samsung mobile,avanquest
google toolbar, updaters, and earth
diskeeper
old printer/mobile/camera software.
garmin

post a fresh hijackthis, without this no-one can really give any relevant advice

AnnieD_2

Sorry expresso, can't see MBAM written there.

Thanks Closed, will do. Thought I'd unistalled rapport yesterday but will look again.

Java done, thanks waddler

closed

mbam is malwarebytes

AnnieD_2

Yes I thought it probably was. Thank you closed and yes I have run it yesterday and today. It didn't pick up anything.

waddler_8

AnnieD wrote: »

Waddler_8 thanks for that. I was aware and that was going to be one of my queries - similar with security update for windows??

Yes - much the same. Other than Windows, other programs and applications need to be kept up to date to help with the security of your computer. In particular, vulnerable versions of Java, Adobe Flash & Reader (amongst others) are targeted for exploitation to aid the download & installation of malware.

Stick with the other stuff first so as not to give you too much to do at one time & confuse matters, and then visit Secunia's OSI to check for other vulnerable software.

http://secunia.com/vulnerability_scanning/online/

AnnieD_2

Rapport is in the currently installed programmes but I get this message when I try to remove it. i'm sure I did this yest cos followed a link for it "This action is only valid for products that are currently installed"

AnnieD_2

Also, my list in the add/remove programmes only has the following windows entries compared to the long list that appeared from the Uninstall list on hijackthis:

Windows internet explorer 8
Windows live essentials
Windows live sign-in assistant
Windows live sync
Windows live upload tool
Windows media format 11 runtime
Windows player 11
Windows resource kit tools
Windows xp service pack 3

Can't see windows defender. Confused??

closed

windows defender updates was in the list above, it may have gone if you have subsequently uninstalled mse, don't know what is there really without a hijackthis log.

AnnieD_2

Ok - nearly there