Re: Annoying Virus Notification Window

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From: Lanwench [MVP - Exchange] (lanwench_at_heybuddy.donotsendme.unsolicitedmail.atyahoo.com)
Date: 04/25/04 

Date: Sun, 25 Apr 2004 12:04:09 -0400

Phil Randal wrote:
> Lanwench [MVP - Exchange] wrote:
>
>> Who/what is the message windows from?
>>
>> Do you have good antivirus software installed, updated it, and have
>> you run a full scan?
>
> Sometimes that advice is not enough. Many of the current worms
> disable any antivirus software they find, so you're lulled into a
> false sense of confidence.

True dat....however, if one has good AV software and keeps it updated
regularly and practices 'safe hex' in general, the danger of getting the
infection in the first place is lowered.
>
> The best strategy is to download a standalone disinfector like
> McAfee's Stinger (http://vil.nai.com/vil/stinger), disconnect from
> the internet, log in as a user with admin rights and then run
> stinger.exe to scan for and clean out the common viruses. After a
> reboot go to your AV vendor's site and get the very latest updates
> and then do a full scan.

Also, if possible, a second opinion at http://housecall.antivirus.com or
somesuch. :-)
>
> Some viruses leave PCs in such a state that the only safe action is a
> complete rebuild after a box has been infected.

Oh, yes.
>
> Cheers,
>
> Phil

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