Re: Usual problem, Windows XP Running slow

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Confused wrote:

> Ok, I downloaded Kaspersky.Com and after scanning my computer for over
> 1 1/2
> hours it came up with the message that it found 1 virus and 4
> infected objects.
>
> The name of the virus is:
> Trojan-Downloader.win32.Dluca.BS
>
> I am now doing another scan with Norton Antivirus to see if it picks
> it up and whether it can delete it - or do I have to do this manually?
>
Do your antivirus scan in Safe Mode. You may need to manually delete the
trojan, but give Kaspersky a chance first. Then go through the malware
removal steps:

http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/page2.html#Removing_Malware

Malke
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MS-MVP Windows User/Shell
Elephant Boy Computers
www.elephantboycomputers.com
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