Re: Help, this Virtumundo is causing my Explorer instability
From: Robert Aldwinckle (robald_at_techemail.com)
Date: 11/19/04
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Date: Fri, 19 Nov 2004 14:48:09 -0500
"Tay Yu Lun" <Tay Yu Lun@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
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> Another bad link -
> http://www10.brinkster.com/expl0iter/fr...2M/L2M.htm
Where did you find that?
I suspect (due to the ellipsis) that this is a copy of the anchor
and not the underlying link. In order to copy the link you should
use right-click, Copy shortcut
--- > > > "Jan Il" wrote: > >> Hi Tay :-) >> >> There are some variants of malware that can replicate themselves repeatedly, >> and even mutate anew, if they are not removed properly. Although you may >> have already run one or more of the programs, please do so again according >> to the instructions below. Some variants of malware can replicate >> themselves over and over if not removed properly. Please follow all >> instructions carefully to be sure your system is thoroughly cleaned: >> >> Step one: >> Run Ad-Aware: >> Download the latest version of AdAware at >> http://www.lavasoftusa.com/support/download/ >> >> After installing AAW, and before running the program, you NEED to FIRST >> update the reference file following these instructions. >> >> Now do the following: >> >> - Under Ad-aware 6 > Settings (Gear at the top) > Tweaks > Scanning Engine: >> check: "Unload recognized processes during scanning." >> >> - Under Ad-aware 6 > Settings (Gear at the top) > Tweaks > Cleaning Engine: >> Check: "Let Windows remove files in use after reboot." >> >> Press "Scan Now" >> >> - Check option "Use Custom scanning options" >> - Check option "Activate In-Depth Scan" >> - Press "Select drives\folders to scan" >> - Select the active partition which is usually C: >> >> Now press "Next" to let Ad-aware scan your drives... >> It will find a number of "bad" files and registry keys. >> Right-click in that pane and choose "select all" >> >> Now press "Next" again. >> It will ask you whether you'd like to remove all checked items. Click OK. >> >> >> Download: >> >> 1.) http://members.shaw.ca/techcd/VB_Projects/Killmsg118.exe >> >> 2.) -L2M.zip from- http://www10.brinkster.com/expl0iter/fr...2M/L2M.htm >> >> >> Restart your computer, remain offline and run "Killmsg118.exe". >> Your computer should restart. >> >> Unzip "L2M.zip" , Double click on the "L2M.reg" file, and hit->yes to the >> registry merge prompt. >> That will remove all the related registry entries including the 'hijacked' >> user agent key! >> >> When done, search your hard drive and delete these files from any location: >> (if exist) >> >> -msg118.dll >> -msguard.dll >> -msg118.txt >> -oe.bat >> >> ----- >> Download and then extract Hijackthis.exe to a new folder. Do not run it >> from the zip the desktop or a temp folder. >> >> http://www.majorgeeks.com/downloadget.p...e6434cfc13 >> >> Do not remove anything using HijackThis. It lists many types of entries. >> Some are good, and others need to be removed. Post the hijackthis log to >> the one of the following forums to be analyized by the experts there to tell >> you what corrective action to take, if necessary . >> >> AumHa Forums: HijackThis >> http://forum.aumha.org/viewforum.php?f=30 >> Computer Cops >> http://computercops.biz/forum67.html >> >> You will have to register to post your log, but, it is ok....there are no >> spammers there. just experts to read and help you. Follow their >> instructions: >> >> You should also download, update and run the following programs as well, to >> make sure your system is totally free of scumware: >> >> Sysclean.com, from Trend Micro, here: >> http://www.trendmicro.com/download/dcs.asp >> along with the latest pattern file, here: >> http://www.trendmicro.com/download/pattern.asp >> Be sure to read the "How-to" info here: >> http://www.trendmicro.com/ftp/products/tsc/readme.txt >> (You might also want to get Art's updater, SYS-UP.Zip, here for future >> updating of these: >> http://home.epix.net/~artnpeg/). >> About:Buster >> http://www.majorgeeks.com/download4289.html >> http://www.atribune.org/downloads/AboutBuster.zip >> SpyBot Search & Destroy >> http://www.majorgeeks.com/download2471.html >> >> >> If these steps do not resolve your problem, please post back to this thread >> with the details and any error messages. >> >> Hope this helps >> >> Jan :) >> Smiles are meant to be shared, >> that's why they're so contagious. >> >> Please reply to the newsgroup so others may benefit. >> Replies are posted only to the newsgroup for the benefit or other readers. >> >> How to make a good newsgroup post: >> http://www.dts-l.org/goodpost.htm >> >> >> > >> > This Virtumundo (malware) has resurfaced after going thru deletion >> > procession by using Ad-Aware SE. It's causing my Explorer instability. Any >> > advice would be appreciated. Thanks! >> >> >>
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