Re: Trojan PLEASE HELP!!

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From: Anonymous (alias_at_hidden.now)
Date: 09/19/04


Date: Sun, 19 Sep 2004 22:11:36 +0100

Try starting in safe mode and delete the folder in windows explorer. It will
not be able to start in safe mode and will therefore allow you to delete it.

"Len B" <lbus42@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:311%c.89444$0o5.48438@bignews1.bellsouth.net...
> You could try some spyware removal programs. Here are a couple that are
> pretty good at identifing and removing trojans
>
> Ad Aware
> http://www.pcworld.com/downloads/file_description/0,fid,7423,00.asp
>
> Spybot Search and Destroy
> http://www.pcworld.com/downloads/file_description/0,fid,22262,00.asp
>
>
> "Bill K" <BillK@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:EE57C552-37A1-41A3-967A-1B870E506F93@microsoft.com...
> >I have a program I downloaded which is a tojan and I can't delete it. I
> >have
> > tried changing the properties, going to MSdos, but I still get the
message
> > that it can't cannot be deleted. There must be someway to get5 rid
of
> > it,
> > or will the program be on my computer forever? I am using XP home with
> > all
> > updates including service pack 2.
> > --
> > Bill Kennedy
>
>



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