Re: Spooler subsystem apps

anonymous_at_discussions.microsoft.com
Date: 07/03/04


Date: Sat, 3 Jul 2004 11:29:15 -0700

Thanks but I always DL latest ID files from Sophos I have
scanned using Sophos and as suggested using stinger. No
virus's were found. I also have Adaware prog which found
nothing that would cause the spooler to needed access.
>-----Original Message-----
>You may have a Trojan:
>http://www.sophos.com/virusinfo/analyses/w32sdbotjz.html
>
>1. Check in at Windows Update.
>
>2. Download and run Stinger
(http://vil.nai.com/vil/stinger/); then...
>
>3. Update your virus definitions, enable Show Hidden
Files
>
(http://service1.symantec.com/SUPPORT/tsgeninfo.nsf/docid/
2002092715262339)
>and then run a full system scan in Safe Mode
>
(http://service1.symantec.com/SUPPORT/tsgeninfo.nsf/docid/
2001052409420406)
>with nothing else running in background. Note the files
identified and
>removed then find the corresponding page for the file at
your AV maker's
>online support pages (e.g.,
>http://securityresponse.symantec.com/avcenter/venc/data/a
dware.winfavorites.html)
>and follow all Removal steps.
>
>WinXP Only (WinME similar): If this scan finds anything,
create a new
>Restore Point then Disk Cleanup > More options > Delete
all but the most
>recent Restore Point.
>--
>HTH - Please Reply to This Thread
>
>~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
>MS MVP-Windows (IE/OE), AH-VSOP
>
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>
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>http://www.microsoft.com/security/protect
>
>viv wrote:
>> Please can anyone tell me why does Spooler SubSystem
App
>> need internet access. I am using zone alarm & it has
>> blocked this from going out on may occassions.
>> Thanks
>
>.
>



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