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Only two things to mention.
Please uninstall this older version of Java:
Java™ 6 Update 5
Peer-to-Peer Programs Warning
Your log shows that you are using so called peer-to-peer or file-sharing programs (in your case LimeWire). These programs allow to share files between users as the name(s) suggest. In today's world cyber crime has come to an enormous dimension and any means is used to infect personal computers to make use of their stored data or machine power for further propagation of the malware files. A popular means is the use of file-sharing tools as a tremendous amount of prospective victims can be reached through it.
It is therefore possible to be infected by downloading manipulated files via peer-to-peer tools and thus suggested to be used with intense care. Some further readings on this subject, along the included links, are as follows: File-Sharing, otherwise known as Peer To Peer and Risks of File-Sharing Technology.
It is also important to note that sharing entertainment files and proprietary software infringes the copyright laws in many countries over the world and you are putting yourself at risk of being indicted through organizations watching over the rights of the authors of such files (i.e. the RIAA for music files, or the MPAA for movie files in the USA) or the authors of the files themselves.
Naturally there are also legal ways to use these services, such as downloading Linux distributions or office suites such as "Open Office."
It is your decision whether or not you wish to keep your program(s) but I suggest you remove it via add/remove. However, please refrain from using them until your computer has been declared clean.
Other than that you appear clean.
Please follow/read the steps below to remove the tools we used, purge a system restore and for some more information. :)
Download and Run OTC
We will now remove the tools we used during this fix using OTC.
- Download OTC by OldTimer and save it to your desktop.
- Double click http://i517.photobucket.com/albums/u338/Eextremeboy/OTC_Icon.jpg icon to start the program. If you are using Vista, please right-click and choose run as administrator
- Then Click the big http://i517.photobucket.com/albums/u338/Eextremeboy/CleanUp.jpg button.
- You will get a prompt saying "Being Cleanup Process". Please select Yes.
- Restart your computer when prompted.
Create a New System Restore Point<- Very Important
Now you should [B][COLOR=blue]Create a New Restore Point[/COLOR][/B] [B][COLOR=red]to prevent possible reinfection from an old one[/COLOR][/B]. Some of the malware you picked up could have been saved in System Restore. Since this is a protected directory your tools cannot access to delete these files, they sometimes can reinfect your system if you accidentally use an old restore point. Setting a new restore point AFTER cleaning your system will help prevent this and enable your computer to "roll-back" to a clean working state.
[B][COLOR=green]The easiest and safest way to do this is[/COLOR][/B]:
- Go to [B]Start[/B] > [B]Programs[/B] > [B]Accessories[/B] > [B]System Tools[/B] and click "[B][COLOR=green]System Restore[/COLOR][/B]".
- Choose the radio button marked "[B]Create a Restore Point[/B]" on the first screen then click "[B]Next[/B]". Give the R.P. a name, then click "[B]Create[/B]". The new point will be stamped with the current date and time. Keep a log of this so you can find it easily should you need to use System Restore.
- Then use [B][COLOR=blue]Disk Cleanup[/color][/B] to remove all but the most recently created Restore Point.
- Go to [B]Start[/B] > Run and type: [COLOR=green]Cleanmgr[/COLOR]
- Click "Ok"
- Disk Cleanup will scan your files for several minutes, then open.
- Click the "More Options" Tab.
- Click the "Clean up" button under System Restore.
- Click Ok. You will be prompted with "Are you sure you want to delete all but the most recent restore point?"
- Click Yes, then click Ok.
- Click Yes again when prompted with "Are you sure you want to perform these actions?"
- Disk Cleanup will remove the files and close automatically.
Vista Users can refer to these links: [B][COLOR=blue]Create a New Restore Point[/COLOR][/B] and [B][COLOR=blue]Disk Cleanup[/COLOR][/B].
System A bit Slow? Try StartupLight
You may wish to try StartupLite. Simply download this tool to your desktop and run it. It will explain any optional auto-start programs on your system, and offer the option to stop these programs from starting at startup. This will result in fewer programs running when you boot your system, and should improve preformance.
If that does not work, you can try the steps mentioned in Slow Computer/browser? Check Here First; It May Not Be Malware.
Congratulations! You now appear clean! :D
Now that you are clean, please follow and read some of the prevention tips below.
Preventing Infections in the Future
Please also have a look at the following links, giving some advice and Tips to protect yourself against malware and reduce the potential for re-infection:
Some of the main things you should consider to perform/read are:
- Disabling Autorun/Play on Flash-Drive/Removable Drives
- Avoid gaming sites, underground web pages, pirated software sites, and Peer to Peer Programs
- Keep Windows Updated through going to Windows Updates
- Updating Non-Microsoft Programs
- Keeping Security softwares updated
It is also a good idea to check for the latest versions of commonly installed applications that are regularly patched to fix vulnerabilities. You can check these by visiting Secunia Software Inspector and Calendar of Updates.
Update all programs regularly - Make sure you update all the programs you have installed regularly. Without regular updates you WILL NOT be protected when new malicious programs are released.
Follow this list and your potential for being infected again will reduce dramatically.
If you have no more questions, comments or problems please tell us, so we can close off the topic.
Thanks :)
With Regards,
Extremeboy
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