Struckanerve, I haven't tried combofix. Thanks for the link. With some exception, I'm usually better at avoiding malware than removing it. I'm familiar with safemode but unfortunately several attempts at fixing didn't work for me. I'm sure it's my process that failed and probably not the malwarebytes program.
I did get instructions about changing the icon name but the malware had advanced to limit user options. There's a feature in malwarebytes that allows removal of locked programs but malware appeared to advance to java, messenger, etc. I just don't understand the hierarchy? or structure of the advance, once the pc has rebooted. I'm not even sure if the disc's boot sector wasn't infected.
One of the best preventative actions I've taken is to create a limited, user account. However, this particular malware infected the limited user account.
I had CCleaner (I don't recommend this program.) Even though it creates a backup file for deleted registry items, I'd just as soon not use it. I get the feeling it eventually causes problems itself. Again, my limited understanding.
CCleaner showed C:I: (looked like drive I within drive C) Windows explorer didn't show drive I.
Thanks for the tips, I'll keep them handy should problems happen again.
I did get instructions about changing the icon name but the malware had advanced to limit user options. There's a feature in malwarebytes that allows removal of locked programs but malware appeared to advance to java, messenger, etc. I just don't understand the hierarchy? or structure of the advance, once the pc has rebooted. I'm not even sure if the disc's boot sector wasn't infected.
One of the best preventative actions I've taken is to create a limited, user account. However, this particular malware infected the limited user account.
I had CCleaner (I don't recommend this program.) Even though it creates a backup file for deleted registry items, I'd just as soon not use it. I get the feeling it eventually causes problems itself. Again, my limited understanding.
CCleaner showed C:I: (looked like drive I within drive C) Windows explorer didn't show drive I.
Thanks for the tips, I'll keep them handy should problems happen again.