“It looks like new! I can’t believe that car’s seven years old!”
Would you like to hear that from your friends? I’m sure all of
us do, but keeping our car looking like the latest models is
tough, even with today’s longer-lasting finishes.
However, if we adopt simple techniques such as cleaning out cars
regularly and attending minor repairs immediately, the results
can be remarkable.
Some car owners think rainwater is the only enemy to their car,
but bird droppings, highway bugs, atmospheric pollution and road
salt can also ruin the beauty of your car.
Many owners think fighting these ever-diligent adversaries is a
daunting task, so they don’t usually bother, but truthfully,
it’s easier than they think.
Step 1: Washing
First, spray water gently to thoroughly wet the surface of the
vehicle. This light rinse helps to loosen the dirt on the
vehicle. Then divide your car into five sections: the top, the
hood, the trunk, the right side and the left side. Start from
the top, move on to the hood and the trunk, and then concentrate
on the right side and the left side. Washing should always be
done very gentle such that the dirt will not scratch the body of
your car. Re-wet and then rinse each section, finishing in the
same order- top, hood, trunk and sides.
Step 2: Polishing
Polishing should only be done a small section at a time. Add an
even coating of polish onto a towel, and then apply to the
vehicle surface gently in small, even and circular motions.
Start at the top and working your way down to the trunk and
hood, finally ending with the sides. The polish should be
allowed to sit on the paint surfaces for at least five to ten
minutes. After this time, remove the residue with a different
cotton towel by pressing firmly on the surfaces. The same
procedure may be applied to all other four sections.
Step 3: Waxing
Use a soft and clean terry cloth towel to apply wax to a small
section of the car. The application of wax to the car can be
done similar to how polishing has been carried out. The only
difference is you should wait until the wax has dried to a
slight haze. If you’re really striving, repeat the whole process
again, adding a second coat of wax to the vehicle.
And there you have it! You’ve removed the dirt and grime;
polished away the small spots and scratches; and added another
layer of protection to your vehicle’s finish. By now your car
should glitter like it did the first day you got it. Don’t
forget the last step – show off your car
Pete Lance
http://www.articlesbase.com/automotive-articles/a-simple-car-cleaning-guide-458.html
Paninaro
November 25, 2009 at 12:28 am
Can anyone give me a simple step by step guide to getting the virus W32.Koobface.b off my laptop?
The virus managed to bypass Mcafee and I have used Regcure to try and clean up my system but koobface is still there.
treving 42
November 25, 2009 at 5:30 am
Here You go – Good luck
http://lognot.blogspot.com/2008/08/how-to-remove-computer-worm.html
References :
Curt R
November 25, 2009 at 5:32 am
Discovered: August 3, 2008
Updated: August 8, 2008 11:43:02 AM
Type: Worm
Infection Length: 16,384 bytes
Systems Affected: Windows 98, Windows 95, Windows XP, Windows Me, Windows Vista, Windows NT, Windows Server 2003, Windows 2000
The following instructions pertain to all current and recent Symantec antivirus products, including the Symantec AntiVirus and Norton AntiVirus product lines.
Disable System Restore (Windows Me/XP).
Update the virus definitions.
Run a full system scan.
Delete any values added to the registry.
For specific details on each of these steps, read the following instructions.
1. To disable System Restore (Windows Me/XP)
If you are running Windows Me or Windows XP, we recommend that you temporarily turn off System Restore. Windows Me/XP uses this feature, which is enabled by default, to restore the files on your computer in case they become damaged. If a virus, worm, or Trojan infects a computer, System Restore may back up the virus, worm, or Trojan on the computer.
Windows prevents outside programs, including antivirus programs, from modifying System Restore. Therefore, antivirus programs or tools cannot remove threats in the System Restore folder. As a result, System Restore has the potential of restoring an infected file on your computer, even after you have cleaned the infected files from all the other locations.
Also, a virus scan may detect a threat in the System Restore folder even though you have removed the threat.
For instructions on how to turn off System Restore, read your Windows documentation, or one of the following articles:
How to disable or enable Windows Me System Restore
How to turn off or turn on Windows XP System Restore
Note: When you are completely finished with the removal procedure and are satisfied that the threat has been removed, reenable System Restore by following the instructions in the aforementioned documents.
For additional information, and an alternative to disabling Windows Me System Restore, see the Microsoft Knowledge Base article: Antivirus Tools Cannot Clean Infected Files in the _Restore Folder (Article ID: Q263455).
2. To update the virus definitions
Symantec Security Response fully tests all the virus definitions for quality assurance before they are posted to our servers. There are two ways to obtain the most recent virus definitions:
Running LiveUpdate, which is the easiest way to obtain virus definitions.
If you use Norton AntiVirus 2006, Symantec AntiVirus Corporate Edition 10.0, or newer products, LiveUpdate definitions are updated daily. These products include newer technology.
If you use Norton AntiVirus 2005, Symantec AntiVirus Corporate Edition 9.0, or earlier products, LiveUpdate definitions are updated weekly. The exception is major outbreaks, when definitions are updated more often.
Downloading the definitions using the Intelligent Updater: The Intelligent Updater virus definitions are posted daily. You should download the definitions from the Symantec Security Response Web site and manually install them.
The latest Intelligent Updater virus definitions can be obtained here: Intelligent Updater virus definitions. For detailed instructions read the document: How to update virus definition files using the Intelligent Updater.
3. To run a full system scan
Start your Symantec antivirus program and make sure that it is configured to scan all the files.
For Norton AntiVirus consumer products: Read the document: How to configure Norton AntiVirus to scan all files.
For Symantec AntiVirus Enterprise products: Read the document: How to verify that a Symantec Corporate antivirus product is set to scan all files.
Run a full system scan.
If any files are detected, follow the instructions displayed by your antivirus program.
Important: If you are unable to start your Symantec antivirus product or the product reports that it cannot delete a detected file, you may need to stop the risk from running in order to remove it. To do this, run the scan in Safe mode. For instructions, read the document, How to start the computer in Safe Mode. Once you have restarted in Safe mode, run the scan again.
After the files are deleted, restart the computer in Normal mode and proceed with the next section.
Warning messages may be displayed when the computer is restarted, since the threat may not be fully removed at this point. You can ignore these messages and click OK. These messages will not appear when the computer is restarted after the removal instructions have been fully completed. The messages displayed may be similar to the following:
Title: [FILE PATH]
Message body: Windows cannot find [FILE NAME]. Make sure you typed the name correctly, and then try again. To search for a file, click the Start button, and then click Search.
4. To delete the value from the registry
Important: Symantec strongly recommends that you back up the registry before making any chang
References :
sarc.com
mick f
November 25, 2009 at 5:34 am
kaspersky avp tool –is free or bitdefender free scanner removal tool is free-than to make sure u don’t have malware use –malwarebytes anti-malware— than run superantispyware
to do this the right way u should 1st turn off ur system restore to open all the files on ur pc –that go to safe mode (f-8) than scan with each –it will take a few minutes so find something to do –than remove all they find
than reboot ur pc -reset ur system restore and yes scan again
i have googled ur virus and kaspersky or bitdefender will take of it–the others are for other spyware malware u might have and don’t know about
References :
Soccer Dave
November 25, 2009 at 5:36 am
How to remove Fake Software, Spyware, Trojans and Viruses:
Download, install, update and scan your computer with both SuperantiSpyware and Malwarebytes, delete what ever they find, if this fails to completely remove the virus/spyware download then update Avast and run a boot scan (click schedule boot-time scan and restart your PC), all the software below is free and safe to use.
SuperantiSpyware: http://www.superantispyware.com/
Malwarebytes: http://www.malwarebytes.org/mbam.php
Avast Anti-Virus: http://www.avast.com/eng/avast_4_home.html
To protect your PC in the future you need to use anti-virus software and a firewall, id recommend using Avast and Comodo Pro firewall both are very effective and completely free, you should also switch to Firefox 3 if you are browsing with IE as its much safer. (links on my profile)
References :
Sly_Old_Mole
November 25, 2009 at 5:38 am
About Regcure – rogue ?
http://www.malwarebytes.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=1346
http://forum.piriform.com/lofiversion/index.php/t9280.html
W32.Koobface.b – worm.
c:\windows\fmark2.dat" file, removed it; uncheck proxy server and back to normal
References :
http://www.facebook.com/topic.php?uid=20531316728&topic=5715&start=120&hash=ae711332ba7f32cda9ee895078cd050f
Frugalityz
November 25, 2009 at 5:40 am
If some of the other ideas look a little daunting why not try some of the links below, they’re single programs that may help:
Give them a try you’ve nothing to loose except the virus!
Good Luck!
References :
Links to AV software:
EAV Antivirus Suite Free Edition 5.92:
http://www.download.com/EAV-Antivirus-Suite-Free-Edition/3000-2239_4-10358025.html?cdlPid=10898852
Graugon AntiVirus Scanner 5.0.2.4:
http://www.download.com/Graugon-AntiVirus/3000-2239_4-10893631.html?cdlPid=10893632
Multi Virus Cleaner 2008 8.2.0:
http://www.download.com/Multi-Virus-Cleaner-2008/3000-2239_4-10398550.html?cdlPid=10967530
i♥u2
November 25, 2009 at 5:42 am
Use another clean PC to download Clamwin portable anti-virus and install it on a USB pen drive.
http://portableapps.com/apps/utilities/clamwin_portable
Document on how to configure ClamWin
http://support.real-time.com/open-source/clamwin/index.html
→ Start Clamwin anti-virus and update the latest anti-virus definition files.
→Select the tools menu bar, set the preferences to remove virus.
→Start the infected PC in safe mode by pressing F8 during start up.
→Run the Clamwin Anti-virus on the USB pen drive to scan the infected PC.
→After removing the virus, install crap cleaner (ccleaner) to get rid of the
viruses left over setting in the windows registry.
http://www.softpedia.com/progDownload/CCleaner-Download-8851.html
References :
ClamWin is a Free Antivirus for Windows that can detect and remove more than 435,000 Trojan, worm, adware, spyware and viruses.