Re: How do I get rid of virus TROJ AGENT.AE

From: Wesley Vogel (123WVogel955_at_comcast.net)
Date: 07/10/04


Date: Sat, 10 Jul 2004 18:41:37 GMT

You can try. Try doing it in the Safe Mode.
Better yet, see my first post again.

-- 
Hope this helps.  Let us know.
Wes
In news:2a68401c4668c$36077710$a401280a@phx.gbl,
anonymous@discussions.microsoft.com <anonymous@discussions.microsoft.com>
hunted and pecked:
> Thank you...if this is not an XP file  does this mean I
> can just delete it ?
>> -----Original Message-----
>> mclcddp.exe is not an XP file.  Search on the web brings up nothing.
>> Very likely mclcddp.exe is the trojan.
>>
>> [[This Trojan is capable of registering itself as a valid Browser
>> Helper Object (BHO) that acts as a browser assistant. Hence, it can
>> monitor online user activities.]]
>>
>> TROJ_AGENT.AE
>> http://www.trendmicro.com/vinfo/virusencyclo/default5.asp
>> ?VName=TROJ_AGENT.AE
>>
>> ===========
>>
>> First.  Make sure of these settings and nothing will install without
>> you answering YES.  (Except what may install as part of some other
>> software.) Don't click YES if you don't know/trust the source.
>>
>> Start | Settings | Control Panel | Internet Options | Advanced tab |
>> Make sure both of these are NOT checked.
>>
>>   Enable Install On Demand (Internet Explorer)
>> [[Specifies to automatically download and install Internet Explorer
>> components if a Web page needs them in order to display the page
>> properly or perform a particular task.]]
>>
>>   Enable Install On Demand (Other)
>> [[Specifies to automatically download and install Web components if
>> a Web page needs them in order to display the page properly or
>> perform a particular task.]]
>>
>> Apply | OK
>>
>>   Enable Install On Demand (Other)
>> Is part of the driveby downloading of unwanted
> programs.  i.e. scumware.
>> =================================
>>
>> Second.  If you need a scan right now.
>>
>> Follow the instructions!
>> THE PARASITE FIGHT QUICK FIX PROTOCOL
>> http://aumha.org/a/quickfix.php
>>
>> ======================
>>
>> Third.
>> It is known as scumware.  Visit these sites.  1, 2, 3 and 4 are
>> really good. Download, install, run, update and run again; one or
>> all.  They are all good, FREE utilities.  Make sure you update every
>> program, even if you just downloaded it.  You must have the latest
>> updates.
>>
>>>>>>>>>>>> Run CWShredder first!!! <<<<<<<<<<<<
>>
>> 1)  CWShredder direct download:
>> http://216.180.233.163/~merijn/files/CWShredder.exe
>>
>> 2)  SpywareBlaster
>> [[SpywareBlaster doesn't scan and clean for spyware - it prevents it
>> from ever being installed.
>> The most important step you can take is to secure your system. And
>> SpywareBlaster is the most
>> powerful protection program available.]]
>> http://www.javacoolsoftware.com/spywareblaster.html
>>
>> 3)  Spybot S & D
>> http://www.safer-networking.org/index.php? lang=en&page=download
>>
>> 4)  HijackThis  (some other stuff that may be of interest also)
>> http://www.spywareinfo.com/~merijn/downloads.html
>>
>> 4a) HijackThis (direct download)
>> http://aumha.org/downloads/hijackthis.zip
>>
>> 5)  Bazooka Adware and Spyware Scanner v1.13
>> http://www.kephyr.com/spywarescanner/index.html? source=appvisit
>>
>> 6) ToolbarCop
>> http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k/toolbarcop.htm
>>
>> 7)  Ad-aware
>> http://www.lavasoft.de/support/download/
>>
>> ===============
>>
>> Problems uninstalling? Here's some advice.
>> http://www.kephyr.com/spywarescanner/uninstallproblems.ph tml
>>
>> Additional information & instructions.
>> A wealth of information here, boys and girls.
>>
>> THE PARASITE FIGHT QUICK FIX PROTOCOL
>> http://aumha.org/a/quickfix.htm
>>
>> THE PARASITE FIGHT
>> Finding, Removing & Protecting Yourself From Scumware
>> http://aumha.org/a/parasite.htm
>>
>> Bugs, Glitches & Stuffups
>> http://www.mvps.org/inetexplorer/Darnit.htm
>>
>> Dealing with Unwanted Spyware and Parasites
>> http://mvps.org/winhelp2002/unwanted.htm
>>
>> Unexplained computer behavior may be caused by deceptive software
>> http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-
>> US;827315#appliesto
>>
>> Spyware and Deceptive Software
>> http://www.microsoft.com/mscorp/twc/privacy/spyware.mspx? gssnb=1
>>
>> What you should know about spyware
>> http://www.microsoft.com/security/articles/spyware.asp
>>
>> Cleaning Up XP
>> http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_c.htm#cleanup
>>
>> --
>> Hope this helps.  Let us know.
>> Wes
>>
>> In news:2a59b01c4666c$f419f720$a401280a@phx.gbl,
>> Judy Rickard <anonymous@discussions.microsoft.com>
> hunted and pecked:
>>> I use PC-Cillin Micro version 11   and have been notified
>>> that I have spyware  TROJ AGENT.AE  in system32
>>> \mclcddp.exe   I think this is an application file...
>>> the file was unable to be qaurantined......can I safely
>>> delete this file ?  and if so how?
>>>
>>> Judy Rickard
>>
>> .


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