So you picked up an infection somehow and you don't know what to do. You've searched and searched for the answer and found all kinds of information but you can't figure it all out.
In your searches you probably came across a program called HijackThis (HJT). This is a powerful tool that should only be used by trained helpers, as you can really mess up your machine if you do something wrong.
HJT is a program which scans your system and allows you to create a log or report at the end of its analysis. The log created by the HJT lists many places on your computer that spyware and malware are known to target. The HJT staff are trained to interpret your HJT log and provide instructions which you can follow to repair your system.
Well, the people at CastleCops have done something to help you help yourself (you might not even need to use HJT) and learn something in the process. This "something" is a procedure called "Malware Removal and Prevention" (MRP)
If you are here to do a thorough system cleaning or just a checkup, then MRP will guide you through that process. Perhaps your computer is showing symptoms of infection: Popup ads, general sluggishness, or browser redirects, to a name a few. If that is the case, MRP will offer you a good chance at restoring your system to normalcy.
The above help should make it easier for you to get back up and running and hopefully you will have learned something about security and your machine.
Safe Surfing!
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