Re: Gaobot virus help

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From: Malke (malke_at_nospoonnotreally.com)
Date: 05/19/04 

Date: Wed, 19 May 2004 06:11:47 -0700

Misha wrote:

> I PC is infected with the GAOBOT.GEN virus. Please I
> need help on how to remove this viros. I downloaded a
> patch from Symantec but everytime I log in the virus
> comes back. Any help? Thank you.

You need to read and follow the removal instructions exactly. Turn off
System Restore and run the removal tool in Safe Mode, to start with.

Malke 

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