Re: Java/ByteVerify virus

<red-faced> Thanks.  They did a great job of hiding it this time around.

Mike Hall (MS-MVP) wrote: 
Robear

Open the Java Control Panel.. use the 'delete files' to clear the cache
ensuring that all three boxes are checked, then go into 'Settings' - view
applets.. at the bottom left corner uncheck 'enable caching'.. ok out of
there..

Job done.. and yes, that is for version 1.5.0_06..


"PA Bear" <PABearMVP@xxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
news:%238U8AUaDGHA.2664@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Have you tried doing so in v1.5.0_06?
> --
> ~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
> MS MVP-Windows (IE/OE, Shell/User, Security), Aumha.org VSOP, DTS-L.org
>
> Mike Hall (MS-MVP) wrote:
> > It is easy enough to disable Java caching in the Java console, which
> > is where the offending items sit..
> >
> >
> > "PA Bear" <PABearMVP@xxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
> > news:Oa6UwQZDGHA.2320@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> > > Windows version?
> > >
> > > > Was told I can get update from Windows to do so. Need to know what
> > > > update I need & also how to apply it.
> > >
> > > Install all critical and recommended updates.
> > >
> > > How to configure and use Automatic Updates in Windows XP:
> > > http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=306525
> > >
> > > To deal with Java/Byte-Verify:
> > >
> > > 1. Uninstall your current Java package via Add/Remove Programs.
> > >
> > > 2. Next, navigate to and delete:
> > >
> > > C:\Program Files\Java <=this folder
> > >
> > > 3. Then go to http://www.java.com/en/download/manual.jsp and click
> > > the link to download the Windows (Offline Installation) package:
> > > Save it, do
> > > NOT run it.
> > >
> > > 4. When the download is complete, close the browser and install it.
> > >
> > > If the problem persists: Control Panel > Java > General > Delete
> > > Temporary Internet Files.
> > > --
> > > ~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
> > > MS MVP-Windows (IE/OE, Shell/User, Security), Aumha.org VSOP,
> > > DTS-L.org Grannimom wrote:
> > > > I have aquired this virus in: Jvb.class,MainApp.class &
> > > > proc[1].jar-c/documents and my virus scan can not heal it.
> > > > Was told I can get update from Windows to do so. Need to know what
> > > > update I need & also how to apply it.
> > > > I am not really computer literate.
> > > > Was downloading updates & got booted & now can not find the link
> > > > to continue doing it. Thanks for any help.Mary 

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