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Need to clean Used PC
Ok i just got a used PC and wanted to get it fully cleaned before i use it. Need an expert to help guide me through.
Here i pasted the hijack this file here..... http://www.rafb.net/paste/results/BHLgHr83.html
Thanks
Here i pasted the hijack this file here..... http://www.rafb.net/paste/results/BHLgHr83.html
Thanks
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Clean the inside too... Open it up, touch bare metal part of the case with your hands to discharge from your hands, unplug it, remove the CPU fan and video card fan (they unscrew easily) and clean them out with cloth and/or qtips. Roughly remove any heavy dust buildup with a slightly-moist cloth. You can then take computer outside & then using a bellows, just blow out all the dust. Vacuum is another way, but some say that it generates static electricity that can damage chips.
The best and sure way to cleanup is format and reinstall.
Your saved HJT log is here:
http://www.hijackthis.de/logfiles/f9560da64164a0383f69c57e8dc8c536.html
Cleanup the Nasty entries and double-check the Unknown ones.
Zee
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Thanks for the help guys
Wow, i didn't think this PC was so messed up
i guess i'll just go the long route and reformat the whole thing.
Wow, i didn't think this PC was so messed up
i guess i'll just go the long route and reformat the whole thing.
Then I download autoruns (http://www.sysinternals.com/Utilities/Autoruns.html) to see what's running.
I then disable (through autoruns or by setting the option in each programs) what I don't want running, so the boot up is faster & computer runs smoother...
autoruns also comes in handy when there's no easy way to disable a program that auto-launches on bootup