This is a unified reference page for all Scans/Security Options. Overview The
Scans/Security Tab allows you to execute scans with several popular
programs. CCleaner Cleans out temporary system files, which saves
space and makes subsequent scans faster. RegSeeker scans the registry
for errors and fixes them. Vipre Rescue is a one time scanner made by
Sunbelt Software. It is a very effective freeware scanner version of
their commercial anti-virus product. Updating the Hosts file makes
your computer not see specific websites known to contain malware.  Clean out Temporary Files and Folders (CCleaner) Downloads CCleaner Runs with the following options... (App)Start Menu Shortcuts=True (App)Desktop Shortcuts=True (App)History=True (App)Old Prefetch data=True (App)Menu Order Cache=True (App)Tray Notifications Cache=True (App)Window Size/Location Cache=True (App)User Assist History=True (App)IIS Log Files=True (App)Hotfix Uninstallers=True (App)Custom Folders=True (App)Wipe Free Space=False See CCleaner's Website for more detailed information on what CCleaner does. See CCeaner Documentation for a more in-depth description. Registry Cleaning (RegSeeker with custom exclude) Registry=1 nbpass=2 active=1 select=1 Index=1 URL=1 Files=1 Start=1 Stream=1 Vipre Rescue Scan Downloads VipreRescue Runs a Deep Scan (uses their default deep scan.bat file modified with cmd /c instead of cmd /k) Very good virus/rootkit/rogue/spyware removal Update Hosts File Sets the Hosts file to the MVPS hosts file Disables the DNScache service which slows down internet connections when using a large hosts file The Hosts file blocks many websites known to contain malware. Malwarebytes Scan Downloads, installs, updates, scans, and uninstalls malwarebytes anti-malware Disables Security center notifications and UAC. Checks HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\URLSearchHooks HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Toolbar For third party entries and Deletes them (effectively disabling any installed search hook or toolbar) Does not added search locations for the default search-bar Uninstalls the following components...
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