Further instruction for cleaning up computer

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  1. aritra2116
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    Windows 10 Home 64-Bit
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    Further instruction for cleaning up computer


    Hi there fellow SF folks. I'm just done cleaning up my Dad's computer of Adware and Crapware and all of that stuff. I used the following tools:

    - AdwCleaner
    - JRT
    - RogueKiller
    - MBAM
    - Revo Uninstaller
    - CCleaner

    I guess this should be clean now but I wanted to know if there is anything further to do. Any advice?
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  3. derekimo
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    Win 10 Pro x64
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    This should come in handy,

    TFC - Temp File Cleaner by OldTimer - Geeks to Go Forum
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  4. aritra2116
    Posts : 501
    Windows 10 Home 64-Bit
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    Thanks Derek. Done and restarted. Anything else?
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  6. dlc41
    Posts : 92
    Windows 7 Pro 64bit
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    Hitman Pro is a good program too.
    Same with SuperAntispyware.

    When cleaning a computer the 4 main I use are HitmanPro, MalwareBytes, ComboFix and SuperAnitspyware.
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  7. ShamrockRig
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    Windows 7 Home Premium 64Bit
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    I wouldn't recommend ComboFix, can render your computer as a football unless used in trained hands.
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  8. Layback Bear
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    I also don't recommend using ComboFix unless under the direction of a expert.
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  10. derekimo
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    aritra2116 said:
    Thanks Derek. Done and restarted. Anything else?
    You're welcome. I'm sure other's have suggestions but how is it running?

    For the combofix mention I think this sticky thread will enlighten,

    Do not use Combofix on your own!!
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  11. carwiz
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    Also... Uninstall SuperAntispyware when your finished running it. It leaves a service running all the time for some reason.
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  12. ThrashZone
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    Hi,
    As far as I know most security suites.... have services that stay running,
    mabm is no different,
    This is how the utility/s stays updated as far as I know ?
    Cheers.

    Also I believe sas free version self updates
    Unlike mabm free ?
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  13. carwiz
    Posts : 4,161
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    SAS updates when you run it. I still see no need for a service running when IT isn't.
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