Re: Windows Task Manager, MSCONFIG AND REGEDIT won't stay open.
From: Pfrednmike (Pfrednmike_at_discussions.microsoft.com)
Date: 01/16/05
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Date: Sun, 16 Jan 2005 11:05:02 -0800
I was able to isolate and delete the file. Apparently it gained access
through instant messenger. I had to search for the file. Select
properties, uncheck hidden, disable system restore, reboot in safe mode, go
to the comand line, go to the system root, then delete the file.
"Bruce Chambers" wrote:
> Pfrednmike wrote:
> > I have a similar problem to Steffi 11/8/04. I have check as Wesley Vogel
> > suggests but I cannot find NETSTATT.exe on my computer. I am running McAfee
> > that is uptodate. Scans reveal nothing. Is there something else to try?
>
>
> The type of behavior you describe is typical behavior of more than
> one virus/worm, the three below being the most common. Because many of
> the newer viruses and worms, such as the Spybot mentioned below, can
> disable antivirus applications whose definitions aren't kept up-to-date,
> try using one or more of the free on-line scanners to double-check your
> system. You'll probably have to try renaming or deleting your
> "C:\WINDOWS\system32\drivers\etc\hosts" file before you'll be able to
> connect to the on-line virus scanners.
>
> W32.Klez
> http://securityresponse.symantec.com/avcenter/venc/data/w32.klez.e@mm.html
>
> W32.Yaha
> http://securityresponse.symantec.com/avcenter/venc/data/w32.yaha.c@mm.html
>
> W32.Spybot.Worm
> http://securityresponse.symantec.com/avcenter/venc/data/w32.spybot.worm.html
>
>
> Trend Micro - Free online virus Scan
> http://housecall.trendmicro.com/
>
> McAfee Security - FreeScan
> http://www.mcafee.com/myapps/mfs/default.asp
>
> Symantec Security Check
> http://security.symantec.com/ssc/home.asp
>
> Panda ActiveScan - Free online scanner
> http://www.pandasoftware.com/activescan/com/activescan_principal.htm
>
> --
>
> Bruce Chambers
>
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