Re: Trojan in CONTENT:IE5

From: Brian (Brian_at_discussions.microsoft.com)
Date: 01/26/05

  • Next message: David H. Lipman: "Re: Trojan in CONTENT:IE5" 
    Date: Wed, 26 Jan 2005 13:55:05 -0800

    Thanks, that's now sorted. However, I had to also tick a box to delete the
    off line contents before the Trojan could be removed. Quite handy, because it
    also removed a large number of useless files in the process.

    "David H. Lipman" wrote:

    > Dump the contents of the IE Temporary Internet Folder cache (TIF)
    >
    > start --> settings --> control panel --> internet options --> delete files
    >
    > 1) If you are using WinME or WinXP, disable System Restore
    > http://vil.nai.com/vil/SystemHelpDocs/DisableSysRestore.htm
    > 2) Reboot your PC into Safe Mode and shutdown as many applications as possible
    > 3) Using your AV software, perform a Full Scan of your platform and clean/delete any
    > infectors found
    > 4) Restart your PC and perform a "final" Full Scan of your platform
    > 5) If you are using WinME or WinXP,Re-enable System Restore and re-apply any
    > System Restore preferences, (e.g. HD space to use suggested 200 ~ 400MB),
    > 6) Reboot your PC.
    > 7) If you are using WinME or WinXP, create a new Restore point
    >
    >
    > * * * Please report back your results * * *
    >
    > --
    > Dave
    > http://www.claymania.com/removal-trojan-adware.html
    >
    >
    >
    >
    > "Brian" <Brian@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
    > news:A58AA56B-5D56-4118-9C98-9520AA6C0A4F@microsoft.com...
    > | My anti virus program has found TROJAN.JS SEEKER in C:windows\temporary
    > | internet files\CONTENT:IE5\21LF1DCS\track[1].jse/track{1] . Unfortunately the
    > | anti virus can't remove it and my computer's seach can't find the particular
    > | file. Can I delete all the files in CONTENT:IE5 in order to remove this
    > | trojan?
    > | --
    > | Brian
    >
    >
    >

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