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5 steps: How to set up your home wireless network

You can use a wireless network (WLAN) to share Internet access, files, printers, game consoles, and other devices among all the computers in your home. After you’ve completed the initial wireless router setup and added your computers and devices to the network, you can use your home network to surf the web or to play online games—whether you're sitting in your living room or relaxing in your backyard.

It's easier than ever to set up a wireless network, especially now that Internet access and routers (like Linksys wireless routers and D-link wireless routers) have become widely available.

What you’ll need to set up your wireless network

• An operating system that supports wireless networking
  The Windows 7 operating system fully supports wireless networking. For Windows Vista users, we recommend installing Windows Vista Service Pack 2 before setting up your wireless network. For Windows XP users, we recommend installing Windows XP Service Pack 3. Use Windows Update to check whether you need the service pack and to install it. Click the Start button, click All Programs, click Windows Update, and then click Check for updates. Although the service packs for Windows Vista and Windows XP are not required for wireless networking, they can make things much easier and can help protect you against hackers, worms, and other Internet intruders.
• A broadband (DSL or cable) Internet connection
  To set up a wireless network, you need a broadband or high-speed Internet connection (not a dial-up connection) provided by an Internet service provider (ISP), usually for a monthly fee. Two common broadband technologies are Digital Subscriber Line (DSL) and cable technology. These require a DSL modem or a cable modem (often provided by your ISP). After you have an ISP and a modem, you're ready to connect to the Internet.
  
  Set up a new connection to the Internet:
  
  • Windows 7 and Windows Vista
  • Windows XP
• A wireless router, a DSL modem, or a cable modem with built-in wireless networking support
  The router converts the signals coming across your Internet connection into a wireless broadcast, sort of like a cordless phone base station. Newer DSL and cable modems come with integrated wireless networking capability and are called modem routers. If the modem router you received or purchased from your ISP already has wireless capability built in, you do not need to purchase a separate wireless router. Just follow the instructions provided by your ISP for activating your wireless connection.
  
  If you do need to purchase a wireless router, be sure that you buy a wireless router and not a wireless access point. The Linksys router is a popular router for wireless networks because it’s simple to set up. There are many routers to choose from, for example:
  
  

  Linksys wireless routers	D-Link wireless routers	Cisco wireless routers	ASUS wireless routers

  While you're looking for a wireless router or other wireless equipment in stores or on the Internet, you might notice that you can choose equipment that supports four different wireless networking technologies: 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, and 802.11n. We recommend 802.11g (Wireless-G) or 802.11n (Wireless-N) because they offer excellent performance and are compatible with almost everything.
  
  NOTE: If you do not want to buy a wireless router or if you want to connect computers or devices temporarily for a specific purpose, like sharing devices or games, you can set up a temporary wireless network without a router. This is called an ad hoc network.
  
  Set up an ad hoc network:
  • Windows 7
  • Windows Vista
  • Windows XP
• A computer with built-in wireless networking support or a wireless network adapter
  If you have a newer computer, you may already have built-in wireless capabilities. If this is the case, you don’t need a wireless network adapter. Here’s how to check whether your computer has wireless support installed:
  
  

  Windows 7 and Windows Vista

  
  

  Windows XP

  
  If your desktop or laptop computer does not have built-in wireless support, you need to purchase a network adapter to wirelessly connect your computer to your wireless router. If you need an adapter for a desktop computer, buy a USB wireless network adapter. If you have a laptop, buy a PC card-based network adapter. Make sure that you have one adapter for every computer on your network.
  
  NOTE: To make setup easy, choose a network adapter made by the same vendor that made your wireless router. For example, if you find a good price on a Linksys router, choose a Linksys network adapter to go with it. To make shopping even easier, buy a bundle, such as those available from Linksys, Actiontec, D-Link, Netgear, Microsoft, and Buffalo. If you have a desktop computer, make sure that you have an available USB port where you can plug in the wireless network adapter. If you don't have any open USB ports, buy a USB hub to add additional ports.
• A copy of your router setup instructions
  Before you begin setting up your wireless network, it’s a good idea to make sure that you have the copy of the setup instructions provided by the router manufacturer or your ISP. If you do not have a copy, visit the manufacturer’s website for get instructions on how to set up your router. All routers vary, and you may need to consult the instructions to set up your wireless network using your specific router.

Shopping list

• Shop for a wireless router
• Shop for a computer with built-in wireless networking support
• Shop for a wireless network adapter

After you have everything you need, follow these five steps to set up your wireless network.

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1. Connect to the Internet

Make sure that your Internet connection and your DSL or cable modem are working. Your wireless network depends on this connection.

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2. Connect your wireless router

These are the steps for connecting a stand-alone wireless router to your DSL modem or cable modem. If you have a modem router, follow your ISP’s instructions for connecting your network.
Since you'll be temporarily disconnected from the Internet, print these instructions before you go any further.
First, locate your cable modem or DSL modem and unplug it to turn it off.
Next, connect your wireless router to your modem. Your modem should stay connected directly to the Internet. Later, after you've hooked everything up, your computer will wirelessly connect to your router, and the router will send communications through your modem to the Internet.
Next, connect your router to your modem:
Note: The instructions below apply to a Linksys wireless router. The ports on your router may be labeled differently, and the images may look different on your router. Check the documentation that came with your equipment for additional assistance. Or do a Bing search on “[your manufacturer/model] wireless router setup” to find images and instructions.

• If you currently have your computer connected directly to your modem: Unplug the network cable from the back of your computer, and plug it into the port labeled Internet, WAN, or WLAN on the back of your router.
• If you do not currently have a computer connected to the Internet: Plug one end of a network cable (included with your router) into your modem, and plug the other end of the network cable into the Internet, WAN, or WLAN port on your wireless router.
• If you currently have your computer connected to a router: Unplug the network cable connected to the Internet, WAN, or WLAN port from your current router, and plug this end of the cable into the Internet, WAN, or WLAN port on your wireless router. Then, unplug any other network cables, and plug them into the available ports on your wireless router. You no longer need your original router, because your new wireless router replaces it.

Next, plug in and turn on your cable or DSL modem. Wait a few minutes to give it time to connect to the Internet, and then plug in and turn on your wireless router. After a minute, the Internet, WAN, or WLAN light on your wireless router should light up, indicating that it has successfully connected to your modem.

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3. Configure your wireless router

Using the network cable that came with your wireless router, you should temporarily connect your computer to one of the open network ports on your wireless router (any port that isn't labeled Internet, WAN, or WLAN). If you need to, turn your computer on. It should automatically connect to your router.
Next, open Internet Explorer and type in the URL or address to configure your router.
NOTE: Do this on the computer that you are using to set up your wireless network. The computer automatically links you to the router’s page. If you type the router’s URL on a different computer, typing the address in the navigation bar will not take you to your router’s configuration page.
On the router configuration page, you might be prompted for a password. The address and password you use varies depending on what type of router you have, so refer to the instructions included with your router or on the manufacturer’s website.
For quick reference, this table shows the default addresses, user names, and passwords for some common router manufacturers. If the address is not listed here, you can read the documentation that came with your router or go to the manufacturer's webpage to find it. There may be multiple website addresses you can use.

Router	Address	Username	Password
3Com	http://192.168.1.1	admin	admin
D-Link	http://192.168.0.1	admin	admin
Linksys	http://192.168.1.1	admin	admin
Microsoft Broadband	http://192.168.2.1	admin	admin
Netgear	http://192.168.0.1	admin	password
Actiontec	http://192.168.0.1	username	password

Internet Explorer shows your router's configuration page, along with the modem IP address and other information. Most of the default settings should be fine, but you need to configure three things:

• Your wireless network name, known as the SSID. This name identifies your network, and it appears in a list of available wireless networks. You should change the default SSID that your ISP provided and give your network a unique name that none of your neighbors are using. This helps you identify your network, and it can help keep your wireless network secure by preventing it from overlapping with other wireless networks that might be using the default SSID.
• Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA or WPA2), which can help protect your wireless network. It’s important to help secure your wireless network by setting up a network security key, which turns on encryption. With encryption, people can't connect to your network without the security key, and all information sent across your network is encrypted so that only computers with the key to decrypt the information can read it. This can help prevent attempts to access your network and files without your permission. Wi Fi Protected Access (WPA or WPA2) is the recommended wireless network encryption method. Wireless encryption (WEP) is not as secure. Windows 7, Windows Vista Service Pack 2, and Windows XP Service Pack 3 support WPA2.
  
  When you set up most routers (stand-alone routers and modem routers), you are asked to provide a pass phrase that the router uses to generate several keys. Make sure that your pass phrase is unique and long (you don't need to memorize it). Some routers and modem routers now come with a function called Quick Security Setup (or QSS) that automatically issues you a key when you press a button on the router.
  
  Be sure to keep a hard copy and a digital copy of your network security key and pass phrase, in case you lose or misplace them. You can recover a lost network key or reset it on your router, but these are complicated processes that are different for every router and they sometimes entail setting up your network again.
• Your administrative password, which controls your wireless network. Just like any other password, it should not be a word that you can find in the dictionary, and it should be a combination of letters, numbers, and symbols. Be sure to save a hard copy and a digital copy of this password, too, because you'll need it if you ever have to change your router's settings.

The exact steps you follow to configure these settings will vary depending on the type of router you have. After each configuration setting, be sure to click Save Settings, Apply, or OK to save your changes.
Get more help making your network secure.
Now, before connecting your computers and devices to the network, you should disconnect the wireless network cable from your computer.

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4. Connect your computers, printers, and other devices to the wireless network

You can connect multiple computers, printers, and many other peripheral devices, such as an Xbox, Xbox 360, TV, cell phone, iTouch, or iPad, to your network. Before you connect them to your network, make sure that the computer or device you want to add has built-in wireless networking or a network adapter. Many newer devices have built-in wireless capability. If the computer or device you want to add does not have built-in wireless network support, plug the network adapter into your USB port and place the antenna on top of your computer (in the case of a desktop computer) or insert the network adapter into an empty PC card slot (in the case of a laptop). Windows automatically detects the new adapter and may prompt you to insert the CD that came with your adapter. The on-screen instructions guide you through the configuration process.
Use the following links to find step-by-step instructions for adding your specific computer or device to your network using your operating system. There are instructions for each operating system, and they show you how to automatically or manually add wired (Ethernet) or wireless computers and how to add computers running Windows 7, Windows Vista, or Windows XP. There are also instructions for adding printers and both wired and wireless devices.

• Windows 7
• Windows Vista
• Windows XP
  
  • Use Windows XP to join a network
  • Add a Windows XP-based computer to your network
  • Windows XP: Add an Xbox or Xbox360 to your network

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5. Share files, printers, and more

Now that your computers and devices are connected, you can begin sharing files, printers, games, and much more. One of the top reasons for setting up a home network is to share a printer. Another is to share files. The steps for doing this, however, aren’t always obvious, so here are instructions to get you started:

Share a printer

• Windows 7
• Windows Vista
• Windows XP

Share files

• Windows 7
• Windows Vista
• Windows XP
• File and printer sharing with Windows XP, 2000, 98, ME, and NT 4.0

File and printer sharing: Frequently asked questions

• Windows 7
• Windows Vista
• Windows XP

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Troubleshooting

After your wireless network is set up, Windows can help you troubleshoot network connection problems.

• Windows 7
• Windows Vista
• Windows XP

Get more help setting up, securing, and using a wireless network:

• Windows 7
• Windows Vista
• Windows XP

Copy from the retired "Microsoft at Home" website (retired 30June2013), copyright Microsoft.

10 tips to help improve your wireless network

If the Windows operating system ever notifies you about a weak Wi-Fi signal, it probably means that your connection isn't as fast or as reliable as it could be. Worse, you might lose your connection entirely in some parts of your home. If you want to boost the signal for your wireless network (WLAN), try some of these tips for extending your wireless range and improving your wireless network speed and performance.

1. Position your wireless router, modem router, or access point in a central location

When possible, place your wireless router, wireless modem router (a DSL or cable modem with a built-in wireless router), or wireless access point (WAP) in a central location in your home. If your wireless router, modem router, or access point is against an outside wall of your home, the signal will be weak on the other side of your home. If your router is on the first floor and your PC or laptop is on the second floor, place the router high on a shelf in the room where it is located. Don't worry if you can't move your wireless router, because there are many other ways to improve your connection.

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2. Move the router off the floor and away from walls and metal objects (such as metal file cabinets)

Metal objects, walls, and floors will interfere with your router's wireless signals. The closer your router is to these obstructions, the more severe the interference, and the weaker your connection will be.

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3. Replace your router's antenna

The antennas supplied with your router are designed to be omnidirectional, meaning that they broadcast in all directions around the router. If your router is near an outside wall, half of the wireless signals will be sent outside your home, and much of your router's power will be wasted. Most routers don't allow you to increase the power output, but you can make better use of the power. If your router’s antenna is removable, you can upgrade to a high-gain antenna that focuses the wireless signals in only one direction. You can even aim the signal in the direction you need it most. Consider a Linksys high-gain antenna—they’re powerful and easy to install. Or shop for other high-gain antennas.

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4. Replace your laptop's wireless PC card-based network adapter

Laptops with built-in wireless networking capability typically have excellent antennas and don't need to have their network adapters upgraded. These tips are for laptops that do not have built-in wireless networking.
Wireless network signals must be sent both to and from your computer. Sometimes your router can broadcast strongly enough to reach your computer, but your computer can't send signals back to your router. To improve this, replace your laptop's PC card-based wireless network adapter with a USB wireless network adapter that uses an external antenna. In particular, consider a Linksys Wireless-N or Hawking Hi-Gain Wireless-N USB network adapter. These add an external, high-gain antenna to your computer and can significantly extend your wireless range.

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5. Add a wireless repeater

Wireless repeaters extend your wireless network range without requiring you to add any wiring. Just place the wireless repeater halfway between your wireless router, modem router, or access point and your computer, and you can get an instant boost to your wireless signal strength. Check out the wireless-N repeaters from Linksys, Hawking Hi-Gain, ViewSonic, D-Link, and Buffalo Technology, or shop for a wireless-N repeater.

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6. Change your wireless channel

Wireless routers can broadcast on several different channels, similar to the way radio stations use different channels. In the United States and Canada, these channels are 1, 6, and 11. Just as you'll sometimes hear interference on one radio station while another is perfectly clear, sometimes one wireless channel is clearer than others. Try changing your wireless router's channel through your router's configuration page to see if your signal strength improves. You don't need to change your computer's configuration, because it can automatically detect the new channel.
To find your router configuration page, consult this quick reference table, which shows the default addresses for common router manufacturers. If the address is not listed here, read the documentation that came with your router, or visit the manufacturer's webpage.

Router	Address
3Com	http://192.168.1.1
D-Link	http://192.168.0.1
Linksys	http://192.168.1.1
Microsoft Broadband	http://192.168.2.1
Netgear	http://192.168.0.1
Actiontec	http://192.168.0.1

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7. Reduce wireless interference

The most common wireless technology, 802.11g (wireless-G), operates at a frequency of 2.4 gigahertz (GHz). Many cordless phones, microwave ovens, baby monitors, garage door openers, and other wireless electronics also use this frequency. If you use these wireless devices in your home, your computer might not be able to "hear" your router over the noise coming from them.
If your network uses wireless-G, you can quiet the noise by avoiding wireless electronics that use the 2.4 GHz frequency. Instead, look for cordless phones and other devices that use the 5.8 GHz or 900 megahertz (MHz) frequencies. Because 802.11n (wireless-N) operates at both 2.4 GHz and the less frequently used 5.0 GHz frequency, you may experience less interference on your network if you use this technology.

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8. Update your firmware or your network adapter driver

Router manufacturers regularly make free improvements to their routers. Sometimes, these improvements increase performance. To get the latest firmware updates for your router, visit your router manufacturer's website.
Similarly, network adapter vendors occasionally update the software that Windows uses to communicate with your network adapter, known as the driver. These updates typically improve performance and reliability. To get the driver updates, follow the instructions for your operating system:

• Windows 7
• Windows Vista

Windows XP

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9. Pick equipment from a single vendor

Although a Linksys router will work with a D-Link network adapter, you often get better performance if you pick a router and network adapter from the same vendor. Some vendors offer a performance boost of up to twice the performance when you choose their hardware (like their USB wireless network adapters). Linksys has the SpeedBooster technology for its wireless-G devices, and D-Link has the 108G enhancement for its wireless-G devices. These enhancements can be helpful if you have wireless-G devices and you need to transmit over a long distance or you live in an older house (old walls tend to block the signal more than newly built ones do).
If speeding up your connection is important to you, consider the next tip—upgrading your wireless technology.

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10. Upgrade 802.11a, 802.11b, and 802.11g devices to 802.11n

Although wireless-G (802.11g) may be the most common type of wireless network, wireless-N (802.11n) is at least twice as fast and it has better range and stability. Wireless-N is backward-compatible with 802.11a, 802.11b, and 802.11g, so you can still use any existing wireless equipment that you have—though you won’t see much improvement in performance until you upgrade your computer or network adapter to wireless-G, too.
If you're using wireless-B or wireless-G and you're unhappy with your network’s speed and performance, consider replacing your router and network adapters with wireless-N equipment. If you're buying new equipment, definitely choose wireless-N. Linksys Wireless-N routers, for example, are powerful, secure, and simple to set up. So are Linksys Wireless-N USB wireless network adapters.
Find out which wireless technology is installed on your computer:

Windows 7

Windows Vista

• Windows XP

Wireless networks never reach the theoretical bandwidth limits. Wireless-B networks typically get 2–5 megabits per second (Mbps). Wireless-G networks are usually in the 13–23 Mbps range. The average everyday speed for wireless-N equipment is about 50 Mbps.
Don’t forget—the security of your wireless network is as important as its speed and performance. Learn about the different security methods.
Help make your network more secure:

• Windows 7
• Windows Vista
• Windows XP

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Clean Up Factory Bloatware

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Today's consumer PC's are loaded with pre-installed sponsors' bloatware programs and useless factory utilities which have better versions built into Windows 7. Bloatware can compromise the OS in many ways. Even uninstalling it can damage System files. These tips are based on helping countless users here to safely clean up OEM factory bloatware.

1. Type "msconfig" in Start Search box, rightclick result to Run As Administrator. Uncheck everything in msconfig>Startup except AV; MS listings for Gadgets, Stickies, Skydrive if you use them; and touchpad driver software if required to use certain features like scrolling. Illustrated steps here: Startup Programs - Change. The rest are freeloaders that slow startup, hog CPU/RAM, and can spy on you. Programs can wait to start until you run them.

● If you have a question about any listing, google it to find out what it does.

● Anything Google is spyware which will track you and paste interest ads. Use only the stable Google search box built into Browser and stay signed out of Google sites. You can greatly reduce internet tracking and spying by acting to Opt Out of Network Advertising.

● Turning off HP Wireless manager sometimes requires first ticking "Allow Independent Wireless" box in its Preferences to default to Windows 7's superior wireless manager.

2. After several reboots enter msconfig>Services, check box to "Hide all MS services" then again deselect items same as in #1. Check back repeatedly here and in Startup list to see if anything writes itself back in - if so turn it off in its Program Preferences or Uninstall it. You now have a Clean Boot!

3. Decide which programs you can do without over time then uninstall them in Control Panel>Programs and Features. To help decide, open each program and look at its features, google name to learn more. If in doubt keep the program until you can try it. Almost no OEM utilities are worth keeping except Camware if you use its features, battery or HD monitor if these work better for you than what's built into Windows 7.

4. Monitor whether bloatware uninstalls have corrupted System files by running SFC /SCANNOW Command - System File Checker. Irreparable system files resulting in Performance problems can sometimes be remedied without reinstall by a Repair Install.

5. Use a lightweight free AV like MS Security Essentials with the Windows Firewall to gain back performance from more bloated AV's, which should be uninstalled first without even starting them up if possible.

6. Install all of your Windows Updates which should be set to Automatic install, ticking box to Treat Recommended as Important. Check optional Windows Updates regularly for driver updates after enabling hardware auto-updating. You can trust all Updates given by Windows 7 as they rarely malfunction (one in a million), keep your drivers current, OS performance updated and Firewall security fortified.

7. Monitor Event Viewer>Administrative View to google repeat error text and ID# to find how others have resolved these. Type "event" in Start Search box.

8. Check also the Performance log on Advanced Tools page accessed by clicking WEI score link at Computer>Properties to google repeat errors. Look for cued issues at top of Tools page, Generate a System Health Report.

9. Type "Solutions" in Start Search box to see solutions to problems sent and not. Windows 7 is interactive this way so always send Problem Reports.

10. Clean and order the HD perfectly using free state-of-the-art CCleaner (using "Run Cleaner" and Registry tab at defaults) then free Puran boot-time defrag with Intelligent Optimizer enabled on the Additional Operations tab. Run these approx monthly, more often if 1gb+ crap is found. Periodically include Puran's full Disk Check option.

11. Save externally a Windows 7 backup image of your optimized Windows 7 which may become preferable to Factory Recovery and can re-image your HD or it's replacement in 20 minutes: Backup Complete Computer - Create an Image Backup ● System Image Recovery.

● Keep your data backed up by dragging active User folders to external storage (easiest), syncing data to another internal backup HD using SyncToys, or use Skydrive to upload to the cloud 7gb free with each Windows Live ID, even Sync Any Folder to Your SkyDrive Account.

12. If there are any lags or problems work through these additional Troubleshooting Steps for Windows 7. If needed start a new thread for expert help.

13. Consider a Clean Reinstall - Factory OEM Windows 7 which is often better than getting a new computer considering how pre-installed bloatware can corrupt Windows 7 even if it's completely cleaned up.

AdwCleaner

AdwCleaner is freeware by French developer, Xplode. As Donna indicated, it can detect and remove

• Adware
• PUP
• Toolbars
• Hijackers

AdwCleaner supports Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome and Opera and works on Windows XP, Vista, 7 versions both 32 & 64 bit.

Changelog (In French): http://sd-1.archive-host.com/membres...AdwCleaner.txt
Elements Removed: http://sd-1.archive-host.com/membres...AdwCleaner.txt

It is important to note that everything that is found by AdwCleaner will be removed, with no options to "skip" any of the findings. Thus, for example, browser homepage settings will be reset, Firefox prefs.js will be removed.

Search:

Download AdwCleaner by Xplode to your Desktop.

• Double-click AdwCleaner.exe to run the tool, approving the UAC prompt.
• Click Search.
• A logfile will automatically open after the scan has finished.
  
• Please post the contents of that logfile with your next answer.

Note: The log can also be found at C:\AdwCleaner[XX].txt where XX denotes the number of times the application has been run, i.e., R1

Delete:

Download AdwCleaner by Xplode to your Desktop.

• Double-click AdwCleaner.exe to run the tool, approving the UAC prompt.
• Click Delete.
• Everything that was found will be deleted.
• Save and open files and approve the reboot.  A text file will open after the restart.
  
  
  
  
• Please post the contents of that logfile with your next reply.

Note: The log can also be found at C:\AdwCleaner[XX].txt where XX denotes the number of times the application has been run, i.e., S1

AdwCleaner Help:

UNINSTALL

Please do the following to uninstall AdwCleaner.

• Double-click on AdwCleaner.exe to run the tool.
• Click on Uninstall
• Confirm with yes

Malware Removal Help Sites

Below is a fairly comprehensive list of sites I am aware of that provide malware removal help by trained analysts. A list of malware removal sites additionally hosting training facilities is available at UNITE (United Network of Instructors and Trained Eliminators).

ASAP is the acronym for Alliance of Security Analysis Professionals™.  Additional information about ASAP is available here. Sites that are members of ASAP are noted with an asterisk (*).

Be sure to read the posting instructions provided at the site where you seek help as the instructions may vary from site to site.

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False Positive Report The files listed here is all key generator or cracks.... None of it are virus, trojan etc... IObit Security 360 OS:Windows 7 Version:0.2.0.67 Define Version:1057 Time:18/07/2009 19:34:54 |Name|Type|Description|ID| Dont.Steal.Our.Software.A, File, G:\Nothing Much\Anti-Spyware\Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware v1.39\Key_Generator.exe, 9-30501 Trojan.Agent, File, G:\Nothing Much\Anti-Spyware\PC Tools Spyware Doctor v6.0.1.445\Linezer0\nfoviewer.exe, 9-11778 Malware.Tool, File, G:\Nothing Much\SYSTEM Tools\WinRAR v3.80\Patches\RAR Slayer v1.1 [Patch]\RAR Slayer v1.1.exe, 9-44067 Trojan.Dropper, File, G:\Nothing Much\SYSTEM Tools\WinRAR v3.80\Patches\WinRAR v3.80 REAL Keygen Only-FFF\Keygen.exe, 9-3767 PuP.Keylogger, File, G:\Nothing Much\Downloaders-Uploaders\File Hosting Tools\CryptLoad v1.1.8\router\FRITZ!Box\nc.exe, 9-33356 Unwanted.Driver Checker, File, G:\Nothing Much\Drivers\Driver Checker v2.7.3\DriverChecker_Setup.exe, 8-661 Malware.Tool, File, G:\Nothing Much\SYSTEM Tools\EVEREST Ultimate Edition v5.02.1750 Final - Multilingual\Lavalys.EVEREST.Ultimate.Edition.v5.0 2.1750.Multilingual.Incl.Keymaker-ZWT\keygen.exe, 8-303 Dont.Steal.Our.Software.A, File, G:\Nothing Much\Anti-Spyware\Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware v1.39\Malwarebytes.Anti-Malware.v1.37.Multilingual.Win2kXP2k3Vista.Incl.Ke ygen-CRD\yaya.exe, 11-7371 Spyware.Banker, File, G:\Nothing Much\Cracking Tools\Genuine Advantage Validation Office & Windows\Microsoft Genuine Advantage - Integrated Crack (WGA-OGA)\MGA_crack.exe, 11-8802 Spyware.Banker, File, G:\Nothing Much\Cracking Tools\Genuine Advantage Validation Office & Windows\Office Genuine Advantage (OGA) v1.7.111.0\OGA_v1.7.111.0_crack.exe, 11-8802 Spyware.Banker, File, G:\Nothing Much\Cracking Tools\Genuine Advantage Validation Office & Windows\Windows Genuine Advantage (WGA) v1.9.40.0\WGA_v1.9.40.0_crack.exe, 11-8802 Misleading.Installer, File, G:\Nothing Much\MultiMedia\Subtitle Tools\SubTitling Tools AIO - 2009\SubTitling Tools AIO - 2009 - www.cyberwarez.info by Freak.exe, 11-9962 Malware.Packer, File, G:\Nothing Much\SYSTEM Tools\EVEREST Ultimate Edition v5.02.1750 Final - Multilingual\EVEREST Ultimate Edition v5.02.1750.WinAll_Keygen_SND\tiny.nfo.viewer.exe, 11-1 Spyware.Banker, File, G:\Nothing Much\Cracking Tools\Windows Activators\Windows 7\Windows 7 Activation With OEM Information v1.0\Windows7Activation.exe, 11-8802 Spyware.Banker, File, G:\Nothing Much\Cracking Tools\Windows Activators\Windows Vista\Slic - OEM's Logo Information Installer 0.0.0.1\Slic - OEM's Logo Information Installer 0.0.0.1.exe, 11-8802 Spyware.Banker, File, G:\Nothing Much\Cracking Tools\Windows Activators\Windows Vista\Vista SP2 VistaLoader v4.1\vistaloader 4.1.exe, 11-8802 Malware.Packer, File, G:\Nothing Much\Players\Winamp Pro v5.56 Multilingual\Key Generator Pack\KG tRUE\tRUE's.KeyGen.exe, 11-1

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07-18-2009, 10:56 PM

evilfantasy HijackThis log analyzer Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Tulsa, OK Posts: 75

Quote: Originally Posted by mafia87 The files listed here is all key generator or cracks.... None of it are virus, trojan etc... What makes you think a crack or keygen isn't infected or that IObit should support such software?

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07-28-2009, 07:53 PM

genroxbro Banned Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Canada Posts: 2

False Positive Report I sent a false positive report via SAS recently but as Ive heard nothing probably just too impatient I thought Id follow it up here. All of my executables created with AutoIT report as Trojan Agent/Gen-TempZ with SAS and MBAM yet several other programs dont detect a problem. Can you please test and advise? Ta, 4Eyes _____________________________________ Website I designed for cash advances company. Last edited by enoskype : 07-28-2009 at 09:51 PM. Reason: Link is de-linked

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07-28-2009, 08:35 PM

evilfantasy HijackThis log analyzer Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Tulsa, OK Posts: 75

Give a good reason why cracks and keygens should not be detected as a risk? If it's unpaid for then it is stealing, period, and I'm glad some vendors are bold enough to include them in their detections. Also your signature is spam... EDIT by enoskype:Link is de-linked in above post. (It was an ordinary link, not a signature.) P.S. I know the owners of SAS. They might reply to you but they won't remove them. They don't like anyone stealing their software so why should they support any stolen program... Last edited by evilfantasy : 07-28-2009 at 08:39 PM.

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