Re: Help With w32.spybot.worm
- From: Malke <notreally@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Thu, 24 Aug 2006 08:57:42 -0700
jnjmitch wrote:
A Norton scan tells me that I have the we32.spybot.worm. I'm
currently doing a Norton scan from safe mode, but it was almost done
before I
left for work and hadn't detected anything. My system has become
almost useless when in regular mode- I get tons of pop-ups, my DSL
light flashes constantly indicating activity even without a browser
open, and I can't access various features like system manager,
regedit,
add/remove, etc. Any suggestions beyond formatting my drive? Are
Norton's steps for removing the worm from the registry effective? Any
programs that specifically target this virus?
(And yes, I'm all too aware of what I need to do to prevent it. I had
briefly disconnected my firewall, and apparently became infected with
it almost immediately!!!)
Go through these general malware removal steps systematically -
http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/page2.html#Removing_Malware
Include scanning with either Sysclean or Multi_AV, plus Ewido. Do all
prep/finishing work and follow instructions to do all scans in Safe
Mode.
When all else fails, run HijackThis and post your log in one of the
specialty forums listed at the link above (not here, please).
If the procedures look too complex - and there is no shame in admitting
this isn't your cup of tea - take the machine to a professional
computer repair shop (not your local version of BigStoreUSA).
Malke
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Elephant Boy Computers
www.elephantboycomputers.com
"Don't Panic!"
MS-MVP Windows - Shell/User
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