Re: hacktool.rootkit
From: Shawn E. Hale (SEHale_at_NOSPAMcomcast.net)
Date: 10/24/05
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Date: Mon, 24 Oct 2005 11:34:16 -0400
CORRECTION: I have just realized that Tweak XP is NOT the same as Tweak UI
(what I was referring to) and I am seeing that other people are seeing
similar results as you when using Tweak XP. My apologies.
"Shawn E. Hale" <SEHaleNOSPAM1@comcast.net> wrote in message
news:ORLzF681FHA.2884@TK2MSFTNGP09.phx.gbl...
> Interesting but I am not seeing that here. I read conflicting info on
that
> SVKP.sys file - sometimes it is good and sometimes not. I am using
TweakUI
> 2.10 for XP on 3 computers (including the one that had the original
problem
> that started this thread). The others did not have any SVKP files or
> registry entries - only the one with the reported problem. I removed the
> SVKP.sys file and registry entries on the original computer and Tweak runs
> fine on it still. I am not using the File Shredder Tweak though. I am
> pretty sure though that the definitions in that 10/19 Norton download is
the
> problem though. If you look at what was added in that definition package,
> there is a reference to SVKP.sys in the W32.loxbot.A description.
>
>
> <easyone@onetel.com> wrote in message
> news:1130069708.019633.48260@g14g2000cwa.googlegroups.com...
> > I've found after Norton Update 19/10/05, when I try to open Tweak XP
> > with Norton enabled , it stops me with a High Risk Virus warning - 'The
> > file C:\wimdows\system32\SVKP.sys is infected with the Hacktool.Rootkit
> > virus'. When Norton is disabled I can open Tweak File Shredder without
> > the virus warning.
> >
> > Looked on the internet to see what SVKP is. It is SVK Protector a
> > security software used by others legitimately.
> >
> > I've got a feeling the SVKP files are used by Tweak as with other
> > software. Norton recognizes the SVKP.sys file and assumes it is a
> > virus. When I uninstalled Tweak the SVKP file on my computer
> > dissapperared and OK. Then on reinstalling it appears.
> >
> > My computer is running allright from what I see.
> >
> > If this is the case hopefully it relieves others and myself of the
> > worry of the Hacktool.rootkit virus.
> >
> > Much appreciate if others could comment.
> >
> > Tony
> >
>
>
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