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There will always be a Vundo epidemic lurking in the midst as long as there is Java. Basically, what keeps getting people bits and pieces and various version of the Vundo virus, is outdated Java. What it does, is start up Internet Explorer, and uses it to pop up little windows and adds on your desktop; this eats memory, and causes a vast number of other operating issues. The old versions pile up fast, you'd be surprised how fast, actually. Checking is pretty easy. For Windows users:
Start-;Control Panel-;Add Or Remove Programs
Wait for the list to populate with all the various junk you have. The majority of the time, you'll see more than one version of Java, and a good 30% of the time, you might even see over five different versions.
A good way to prevent Vundo is to keep only one version in there. So go ahead and get rid of everything but the latest version of Java.
If you have Vundo, or a version, or generic attempt at Vundo, or suspect that you do, you'll need to do a lot more. First, download the free version of SuperAntiSpyware, then go ahead and run it, to see what's in there. Use it to do a superficial scrub, after it's finished. If Vundo was located, this more than likely won't get everything.
Next, fetch VundoFix, it's free. Restart in Safe Mode, and run VundoFix. Allow it to do its job, and then start back up in normal mode. Just to be sure, allow your computer to fully boot up, then wait about twenty minutes. Run VundoFix again, and see if it catches anything. If not, then you're clear! VundoFix is free, and the best program I've come across that fixes Vundo; however, running the free version of SuperAntiSpyware works wonders for cleaning out spyware, and whatever else might be lingering in your system.
Written for AskTheAdmin by Vernon Southward of Devicepedia.
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